Clothesline Event Celebrating Grandparents Day
2024-09-07 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Hudson Community Center, 481 Main Road, Hudson, QC, J0P 1H0, Canada
A gathering of Grannies and Grandothers on the lawn of our Community Center in Hudson, QC on Saturday, Sept. 7th in support of the National Clothesline Campaign. In addition to a clothesline with all sorts of clothes, fun items and key messages, we will have a perennial plant and bake sale.

Comox Valley Glacier Grannies Clothesline Campaign
2024-09-07 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver)
Venue will be the Comox Valley Art Gallery plaza. The clothesline will be strung across the trunks four beautiful oak trees between the plaza and the sidewalk along Duncan Avenue. We will have visual images and text highlighting the successes and remaining challenges of battle agains HIV/AIDS in sub saharan Africa. Also African themed fabric and art. Grannies will be on hand to hand out bookmarks and chat with passers by.

Alberta Grandmothers Gathering
2024-09-07 17:00 - 2024-09-08 16:30 (America/Toronto) | willowridge community centre, 680 Acadia Dr SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2J 0 C1, Canada
An event for Alberta Grandmothers involved with the Stephen Lewis Foundation to come together for fun, fellowship and learning. Good food and a great way to meet other Grandmothers.

Bridge Crossing
2024-09-08 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | 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 and affirming support. The Ottawa One World Grannies, who are organizing this event, invite grandparents, “grand-others”, children and anyone who would like to join in to walk, bike or run across the bridge to celebrate the day.

Art from the Attic
2024-09-14 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Regina) | Cathedral Neighbourhood Centre, 2900 13th Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4T 1N7, 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 will be originals, limited edition prints, and other pieces available at a wide range of prices. All proceeds from the sale support the work of the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers Campaign. For more information, contact g4gregina@gmail.com or call 306-539-4556.

Kingston Grandmother Connection Outdoor Market
2024-09-21 03:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | 617 Earl St., Kingston, Ontario, 617 Earl St., Kingston, Ontario, K7L 2K9, 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, toddlers, and kids, placemats, napkins and other sewn creations in African fabrics. There will be ecological washing products, once-read books, and unique sandglass constructions for home and garden.
Join us in supporting African grandmothers who are raising orphan grandchildren. All proceeds go to StephenLewisFoundation.org and HelpLesotho.org.
https://www.g2gkingston.ca

Merville Grand Mothers Fabulous Fabric Sale
2024-09-21 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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
2024-09-21 10:00 - 13:30 (America/Toronto) | 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
2024-10-05 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-06 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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
2024-10-05 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Edmonton) | Red Deer Public Library, 4818 49 street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1T9, 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

African Dinner
2024-10-08 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Toronto)
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.

Annual Edmonton Grandmothers Shakers and Makers Quality Craft Market Saturday, October 19, 2024
2024-10-19 09:30 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | Southminster-Steinhauer United Church, 10740 - 19 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6J 6W9, 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 for the first 200 customers!
Coffee, tea and home baked goodies will be available for purchase.
We accept cash, cheque, debit card or credit card.
We are a mask friendly environment.
Visit Facebook EdmGrans for more info.
MORE EXCITING NEWS THIS YEAR!!!
We will be hosting our second online sealed bid auction which will run from October 7-11 on our Facebook page. Five gorgeous high end items will be available for you to bid on.

Bridge to Africa - A Bridge & Scrabble Luncheon
2024-10-22 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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.

GrammaLink- Africa Chili for a Cause
2024-10-23 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Gaetz United Church, 4758 Ross St, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1X2, 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

Bags, Babies & Beyond
2024-10-25 13:00 - 2024-10-26 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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 seasonal decorations for Christmas and Hallowe’en added to the mix. All items are made by members and friends and donated to the sale.
Friday, October 15 from 1 to 7 pm, and Saturday, October 26 from 10 am to 3 pm.
Tickets required for early access Friday only beween 1 and 4 pm. After that, and all day Saturday, drop in at your convenience.

Sing for Joy
2024-10-26 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Toronto)
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.

Kingston Grandmother Connection Market for Africa
2024-11-02 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Crossroads United Church, 690 Sir John A MacDonald Blvd, Kingston, Ontario, K7M 1A2, 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 of pre-loved women’s fashion and jewellry, Explore our art corner for original artworks, photography and prints. We’ll be serving coffee, tea and sweets on site as well as selling delicious jams, jellies, cookies, scones, and Christmas baking you can carry home with you. Tell everyone you know! Bring your friends and family to shop for bargains amidst our high-quality merchandise. All proceeds to Stephen Lewis Foundation and Help Lesotho.

Grandmothers Embrace Annual Jewellery, Purse and Scarf Sale
2024-11-02 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | St. John’s United Church Alliston ON, 56 Victoria St E, Alliston, Ontario, L9R 1L5, 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.

Omas Holiday Market
2024-11-09 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Christ Lutheran Church, Waterloo, 445 Anndale Rd., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
An afternoon market with sales of baked goods, used books and puzzles, handcrafts, gift baskets and a tea room.

Oceanside Grandmothers to Grandmothers Annual Christmas Extravaganza
2024-11-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-16 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bayside Resort, 240 Dogwood St, Parkside, British Columbia, V9P 1E1, Canada
The annual spectacular Grandmothers to Grandmothers craft fair features baking, crafts, door prizes, jewelry and gifts!

Farm Orphan Support Trust (FOST) joins the November Campaign call
2024-11-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
This month leaders from Farm Orphan Support Trust (FOST) will join our Campaign call!
An SLF partner since 2008, FOST was created to respond to increasing numbers of children who had lost their parents to AIDS-related illnesses in Zimbabwe. Today this community-led organization continues to provide vital care and support to those who need it most. This includes supporting grandmothers who are courageously and compassionately raising the next generation.
Come and hear from FOST about their work. Email campaign@stephenlewisfoundation.org to RSVP.

Original, Affordable African Art Sale & Holiday Market
2024-11-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-23 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Grant African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2029 Gerrard St E, Toronto, Ontario, M4E 2B3, Canada

Putting The Planet First
2024-11-23 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Richmond Hill United Church, 10201 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C3B2, Canada
Come, Learn, Celebrate
Making Choices for a Healthier World
And Celebrating the 20 Year Anniversary of the community work in Africa by the
Stephen Lewis Foundation
Focus on Fashion, Fairtrade, Food, Forests and two amazing quilts!
November 23 10am – 4pm
November 24 11:30am – 1pm

Putting The Planet First
2024-11-24 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Richmond Hill United Church, 10201 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C3B2, Canada
Come, Learn, Celebrate
Making Choices for a Healthier World And Celebrating the 20 Year Anniversary of the community work in Africa by the Stephen Lewis Foundation
Focus on Fashion, Fairtrade, Food, Forests and two amazing quilts!
Saturday, November 23 from 10-4
Sunday, November 24 from 11:30-1

Grassroots Grammas Christmas at Passmore Hall
2024-11-30 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver)
An event for people to come out, see friends, enjoy hot and cold beverages and tasty snacks, browse the Boutique Table for treasures, and find something seasonally wonderful from our Make a Donation/Take a Decoration Table while kids enjoy themselves in the Kids’ Play Zone. And then there’s our highly anticipated Bake Table where you can pick up pre-orders or find something delicious to take home.

SLF office closed
2024-12-23 08:00 - 2024-12-27 17:00 (America/Toronto)
Note that the SLF office will be closed for the holidays this week. We will not be monitoring email or voicemail during this time and will respond to messages as soon as we can when the office re-opens.

The Fourth and Final Polar Plunge
2024-12-31 12:00 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, Kingston, Ontario, 53 Yonge St., Kingston, Ontario, Canada
It’s her fourth and final plunge! Come cheer on our Intrepid 80-year old Grandma Gail as she plunges into Lake Ontario’s frigid waters. Join the Kingston Grandmother Connection Polar Plunge Party at noon, New Year’s Eve, Tuesday December 31, 2024 at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour.
Bring your bling, join the fling. Gail does her water-dance to raise funds to support African grandmothers caring for their grandchildren orphaned by the AIDS epidemic. Toetally show your support – dip your 10 toes into the water. Or stay warm and dry and dance with us on shore.
Families and kids, neighbours and passers by, all are welcome to join in the fun and help us raise funds. We accept donations on-site by credit or debit, cash, or cheque. Donations of $20 and over are eligible for a charitable tax receipt. If you can’t be there in person, you can still donate through e-transfer by following instructions on our website: g2gkingston.ca. All proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign https://stephenlewisfoundation.org.
