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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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

Bags, Babies & Beyond

Marda Loop Communities Association 3130 16th St. SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Ujamaa Grandmas holds it annual fall fundraiser to support the Stephen Lewis Foundation's work in Africa. Bags, Babies and Beyond is a handcrafts market featuring high-quality items ranging from bags and purses to children's clothing and toys, from fashion accessories like hats, mitts and scarves to home decor items such as placemats and aprons, with […]

$2

Sing for Joy

Craig Morrison and Samantha Borgal (The Musical Memories) will perform some of the greatest and most popular songs of the 20th century, including pop, folk, rock, camp singalongs, and songs from movies.

$40

Kingston Grandmother Connection Market for Africa

Crossroads United Church 690 Sir John A MacDonald Blvd, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Announcing our annual Market for Africa extravaganza ! Come join the Kingston Grandmother Connection on Saturday November 2 9AM to 2PM at Crossroads United Church. You’ll find magnificent African baskets and crafts, outstanding nature cards, Christmas crafts, hand-sewn and Sandglass creations and African angels. You’ll be sure to find hidden gems among our outstanding assortment […]

Free

Grandmothers Embrace Annual Jewellery, Purse and Scarf Sale

St. John's United Church Alliston ON 56 Victoria St E, Alliston, Ontario, Canada

The gently worn jewellery, purses and scarves are displayed in a pleasing manner. This year we are having a silent auction, one queen and one double quilt. Painting and various other surprises to bid on. There is also a table with Blank watercolour photo cards and a table with fabric squares to tempt the quilters.

Free