Events

Thank you for supporting the fundraising initiatives of grandmothers groups across the Campaign! Browse the calendar below to learn about the many online, in-person and multi-day events that grandmothers groups are organizing, as well as Campaign-wide events.

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Bridge Crossing

Chief William Commanda Bridge, Ottawa to Gatineau.

On National Grandparents Day connect with the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign on the Chief William Commanda Bridge from Ottawa to Gatineau. Cross the bridge with Ottawa-Gatineau Regional network of grandmothers to act in solidarity with grandmothers in sub-Saharan Africa. Add to the grandmothers’ cross-Canada “Clothesline” to raise awareness of this important work […]

Art from the Attic

Cathedral Neighbourhood Centre 2900 13th Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Grandmothers 4 Grandmothers Regina is holding its 10th Art from the Attic event on Saturday, September 14th at the Cathedral Neighborhood Centre from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. This is a one-day sale of hundreds of pieces of two-dimensional art, and a great opportunity to purchase some new pieces for your home or office. There […]

Free

Kingston Grandmother Connection Outdoor Market

617 Earl St., Kingston, Ontario 617 Earl St., Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Kingston Grandmother Connection Outdoor Market September 21, 9 AM - 2 PM. 617 Earl St., Kingston Ontario K7L2K9 Drop in to our garden of delights Saturday September 21, 9 AM - 2 PM. Find fun fall purchases at 617 Earl St., Kingston Ontario K7L2K9. You'll discover beautiful made in Africa baskets, hand-knitted toys for babes, […]

Free

Merville Grand Mothers Fabulous Fabric Sale

Comox Valley Curling Club 4835 Headquarters Road, Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada

Huge fabric sale at the Comox Valley Curling Club Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Lots of gorgeous fabric to choose from for as little as $3.00 per meter. Quilting fabric, loads of cottons, blends, upholstery and specialty fabrics. All fabric collected by donation.

NanGo Grannies 7th Annual Giant Fabric Sale

Nanaimo Curling Rink 106 Wall Street 106 Wall Street, Nanaimo, B.C., Canada

Tons of fabric for sale: Quilting, Fashion, Costume, Christmas, Home Decor and much more. Pricing starts at $3/metre Also available: yarn, at least one sewing machine, quilting, sewing and craft notions at bargain prices

Weekend Fall Perennial Sale in Nelson, BC

710 Second St 710 Second St, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Nelson Grans to Grans invite you to shop their perennial plant sale from October 5-6. All sales are by donation.

Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign Commemorative Quilt Reception

Red Deer Public Library 4818 49 street, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

Join GrammaLink-Africa Red Deer for the opening reception of this Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign quilt commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. The quilt is titled Nurturing Generations Under the Canopy of Sisterhood. Following the reception the quilt will be exhibited in the Library throughout October. Register at the Red Deer Public Library

Weekend Fall Perennial Sale in Nelson, BC

710 Second St 710 Second St, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Nelson Grans to Grans invite you to shop their perennial plant sale from October 5-6. All sales are by donation.

African Dinner

In Grandmothers Hands Huronia is hosting their annual African Dinner and Silent Auction. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and buffet dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m.. Dinner is by donation and all proceeds go to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

By Donation

Annual Edmonton Grandmothers Shakers and Makers Quality Craft Market Saturday, October 19, 2024

Southminster-Steinhauer United Church 10740 - 19 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Annual Edmonton Grandmothers Shakers and Makers Quality Craft Market features hundreds of unique, one-of-a-kind handcrafted items. A delicious array of home baked goodies, jellies, jams & preserves will be available too. Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the Southminster-Steinhauer United Church 10740 - 19 Avenue NW Edmonton Admission $2 (cash only) includes a free handmade bag […]

$2.00

Bridge to Africa – A Bridge & Scrabble Luncheon

Gloria Dei Church 1110 Gladwin Drive, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

West Van Gogos is a group of North Shore women who are fundraising to help support African grandmothers struggling to raise their orphaned grandchildren. Funds are used to pay for food, school and counselling, and to initiate income-generating projects. All proceeds from this event are donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.

$4 – $160.00

GrammaLink- Africa Chili for a Cause

Gaetz United Church 4758 Ross St, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

GrammaLink-Africa Presents Chili For A Cause $20.00 for Lunch and a Handmade Pottery Bowl Wednesday October 23, 2024 11:30 am until the chili runs out. Gaetz Memorial United Church 4758 Ross Street Tickets at the door All proceeds donated to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign Stephen Lewis Foundation

$20.00