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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2009
JANUARY
Animal Aid Foundation / L.C.B.O. Coin Box Fundraising Drive Donate your loose change through the LCBO stores coin box program and help Animal Aid Foundation fund veterinary medical care programs of local animal charities. Coin boxes are conveniently located at all LCBO cash registers during the month of January 2009.
Animal Aid Foundation 2009 Spring Clean Up Book Drive
Don't discard your used books. Donate them to the Animal Aid Foundation Read For Pets Charity Book Sale. The Foundation accepts donations of new and gently used books, CDs, DVDs, videos, comic books and sheet music year-round and has a number of drop-off locations at volunteer's homes in north and south Mississauga and Oakville. Retail drop-off locations also available in the Spring in Streetsville, Clarkson and Meadowvale. To find the drop off location closest to you, call (905) 990-PETS (7387) or e-mail info@animalaidfoundation.ca . We'll find a new home for your books. You'll help us find a new home for an animal. Proceeds help to fund the veterinary medical care programs of local animal charities.
MAY
Animal Aid Foundation Plant Sale Fundraiser
If you buy annuals each Spring, consider buying your plants from Animal Aid. You can beautify and add curb appeal to your home and help the animals at the same time. The selection includes two of the best selling bedding plants -- geraniums and impatiens, as well as dracaena spikes. Prices are comparable to what you would spend if you were buying plants from a retail outlet, and in some cases lower. All prices include GST and PST. Deadline for orders is 12 noon on Thursday April 30th. Pick up date is Saturday May 16th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. E-mail info@animalaidfoundation.ca for your order form today. Thank you for your support.
JUNE
Streetsville Bread and Honey Festival Parade
Saturday June 6th. Queen Street, Streetsville
Come out and see the grade three class from St. Dunstan's School perform in the Animal Aid Foundation Walking Group. The children have been purr-fecting their dance moves and animal mannerisms, for weeks! Instead of CATS on Broadway this is KITTENS on Queen Street. Puppies too. Oh so cute! A real must-see. Parade starts at 9 a.m.
Animal Aid Foundation Read For Pets® Charity Used Book Sale
Saturday June 6th. Main Street, Streetsville
From sunup to sundown during the 37th Annual Bread and Honey Festival. Main Street will be closed off for the sale. With more than 25,000 books in more than 35 subject categories – from general fiction, mystery, romance and thrillers to kids books, cookbooks, self-help and crafts and hobbies, there is sure to be something for everyone.
SEPTEMBER
Animal Aid Foundation Read For Pets® Charity Used Book Sale
Saturday Sept 12 & Sunday Sept 13 at the Taste of the Kingsway Festival, Toronto
If you’ve been wondering where we went, here we are! Since our June 2008 book sale, the Foundation has received numerous requests to bring the Read For Pets® Charity Book Sale back to Etobicoke. Great books. Great Bargains. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 2955 Bloor Street West, in the Swiss Chalet parking lot. See you there!
Blessing of the Animals with the Anglican Church -- Sunday, October 4, 2009
Join Animal Aid Foundation and the Anglican Church of Mississauga at the annual Blessing of the Animals events. All animals are welcome. Owners are encouraged to leash and/or cage their pets. The times and locations are as follows:
9:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Church, 1745 Dundas St. West
1:30 pm at St. Francis of Assissi Anglican Church, 6945 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle
2 p.m. at St. John’s Baptist Church, 719 Dundas St. East
4 p.m. at St. Hilary’s Church, 2055 Hurontario St.
NOVEMBER
Animal Aid Foundation Read For Pets® Charity Used Book Sale
Sat Nov 7 & Sun Nov 8, 2009 - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hershey SportZone.
The Hershey SportZone is located at 5600 Rose Cherry Place (Matheson Blvd. just East of Kennedy Road) Mississauga. Ample parking available. In addition to the huge selection of used books, CDs, DVDs and videos will also be on sale as well as new books for early Christmas shoppers. Proceeds from the event will help to fund the veterinary medical care programs of local animal charities.
2009 Awareness and Fundraising Drive
Sherway Gardens – Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, 2009
Visit the Community Booth at Sherway Gardens on Friday November 27, Saturday November 28 and Sunday November 29 and receive a free cat or dog toy with your donation to the Foundation. Proceeds fund veterinary medical care programs of local animal charities.
Animal Aid Foundation Christmas Gifts For Pets
Erin Mills Town Centre – Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, 2009
DECEMBER
Animal Aid Foundation Christmas Gifts For Pets
Oakville Place – Fri Dec 11, Sat Dec 12, Sun Dec 13, 2009
For pet lovers, Christmas shopping doesn’t end until gifts have been purchased for all members of the family. Again this year the Foundation will be selling its best selling catnip mice, catnip fortune cookies and catnip cigars as well as Fresh Baked, All Natural Doggie Biscotti, Yogurt Dipped Dog Biscuits and more …Stock is limited. Shop early for best selection.