Fabric and Yarn Sale - Calgary
2023-05-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-07 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Garrison Curling Club, 2288 47 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2T 6J9, Canada
Ujamaa Grandmas is holding its annual Fabric and Yarn Sale over three days: May 5 – 7, 2023. If you sew, knit, or do crafts, plan to attend. All goods are donated by individuals and businesses. As well as basic fabrics such as fleece, flannelette, cottons, wools, and blend,s expect to find a wide selection of quilting fabric, ‘fancies’ (great for costumes), drapery and upholstery materials and all manner of notions such as thread, zippers, buttons, ribbon,and beads. Depending on the year, we may also receive donations of equipment such as sewing machines, hand looms, cutters, ball winders, and templates. Our merchandise is priced to sell (most fabric from $2 to $5 per metre and yarn from $2 per ball. Bargains abound.
Admission is $2. On Friday only, and to manage crowds, tickets must be obtained through Eventbrite. Tickets go on sale starting April 2.
If you have things you would like to donate, the details regarding what we accept, where to drop it off and when, please see the poster that is part of this posting or visit our website at www.ujamaagrandmas.com/fabric-yarn-sale-2023/.

Kamloops Annual Plant Sale
2023-05-13 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Alberta
Two locations to choose from: Sahali (9am to 2pm) and Rayleigh (9am to 1pm). Join us for tomatoes and other veggies, annuals, herbs, and perennials, all by donation in cash or cheque. Bring mom for a pre-Mother’s Day outing. All proceeds go to the Grandmothers Campaign. Can’t make the 13th? Join us May 6th instead – please see locations above.

Burnaby Gogos Craft Sale
2023-05-13 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Shadboldt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Parkway, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5G 2J3, Canada
Annual Burnaby Blooms Festival – City of Burnaby – high quality gifts: amigurumi, aprons, baby quilts, bowl covers, buntings, cocktail & dinner napkins, microwave bowl buddies, patio lights & pot holders alongside plants and other vendors.

Ride to Turn the Tide
2023-09-06 08:00 - 2023-09-07 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Alberta
On September 6th and 7th some “Grassroot Grannies” and friends will cycle from Stittsville to Perth and return via Almonte in this two-day bicycle ride while others will cycle from Ashton to Almonte and return on September 7th. Distances cycled will vary from 50 km in the one-day event to between 120 and 210 km in the two-day event. Along the way the cyclists will be hosted by volunteer groups including the G2G group “Lanark County Grannies” in Perth. All cyclists will visit a school in Almonte on September 7 where the students will wave them on from the sidewalk in front of the school. In May, a delegation from the Grassroot Grannies visited the school where they presented a slideshow and talk about the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.

Bags, Babies & Beyond
2023-10-27 13:00 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | Marda Loop Communities Association, 3130 16th St. SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Handcrafted items, made with love by friends and members of Ujamaa Grandmas (www.ujamaagrandmas.com), will be available for sale at our annual BAGS, BABIES & BEYOND on October 27th (from 1:00pm to 7:00 pm) and on October 28th (from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm).
Items for sale include scarves, mitts, seasonal items, children’s clothing, jewelry, and our famous handcrafted bags. Proceeds support the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.
Timed-entry tickets ($2) are required for Friday, October 27th, and are available for sale on Eventbrite as of October 01st at 08:00 a.m. (MT). Tickets are NOT needed for Saturday, October 28th.
Get your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/ujamaa-grandmas-32278280321

Threads of Hope Fabric & Yarn Sale
2023-10-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | St Marys United Church, 85 Church St S, St Marys, ON, Canada
Stonetown Grans of St Marys are holding their biennial sale of fabric, yarn and notions on Friday, October 27, from 6-8pm, and on Saturday, October 28, from 10am until 1pm at St Marys United Church, 85 Church St S, St Marys ON.

Bags, Babies & Beyond
2023-10-28 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | Marda Loop Communities Association, 3130 16th St. SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Handcrafted items, made with love by friends and members of Ujamaa Grandmas (www.ujamaagrandmas.com), will be available for sale at our annual BAGS, BABIES & BEYOND.
Items for sale include scarves, mitts, hats, shawls, seasonal items, children’s clothing and toys, jewelry, and our famous handcrafted bags.
Entry is free today – No tickets required.

Solidarity Quilt @ Chilliwack Cultural Centre
2023-12-14 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-15 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-16 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-20 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-21 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-22 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-23 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-27 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) and 7 more dates | Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould St, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 4A6, Canada
The Abbotsford Area Gogos are excited to announce that the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign quilt will be on display from December 14 through January 6 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. The quilt will be displayed as part of the Chilliwack Visual Artist Association’s Golden Mean exhibit.
Gallery Hours: Wednesday to Saturday Noon to 5:00 pm

Grans Annual Scrabble Fundraiser
2024-03-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-07 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Salt Spring Inn, 132 Lower Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, V8K 2S9, Canada
Fun! Prizes! Silent Auction too!

Salt Spring Grand(m)others to Grandmothers Annual Scrabble Fundraiser
2024-03-09 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Alberta

Commemorative Solidarity Quilt on Display in Orillia
2024-04-07 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-08 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | St. Paul’s United Church, 308 King St, Midland, Ontario, L4R 3M6, Canada
Please join us as we display the Solidarity Quilt commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. The quilt will be on display April 6, 7 and 8th. Times to be announced.

Opening Night - Quilt display @ Gibson Centre, Alliston, ON
2024-04-12 16:00 - 18:30 (America/Toronto) | The Gibson Centre for Community, Arts and Culture, 63 Tupper St W, Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1E4, Canada
Grandmothers Embrace Alliston welcome you to the opening night of the solidarity quilts on display. Both Nurturing Generations Under the Solidarity of Sisterhood and No One Left Behind will be exhibite at the Gibson Centre.

Solidarity Quilt on display @ Gibson Centre, Alliston, ON
2024-04-13 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | The Gibson Centre for Community, Arts and Culture, 63 Tupper St W, Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1E4, Canada
Grandmothers Embrace Alliston welcome the Solidarity and No One Left Behind Quilts to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Stephen Lewis Foundation at the Gibson Centre from
