Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign

Hand in Hand: Celebrating 15 Years of the Grandmothers Campaign (Online)
2021-10-06 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | Zoom
This year marks fifteen years since the beginning of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign! Although we can’t be together in person, there is much to celebrate: African grandmothers are advocating for their rights, young people are becoming leaders, and over $40 million has been raised for the grandmothers movement.
Join us on Wednesday, October 6th at 11 am EDT for Hand in Hand: Celebrating 15 Years of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. Click here to register.
Journalist Anna Maria Tremonti will host conversations with Canadian and African leaders of the grandmothers movement, as we honour the legacy they continue to build in their communities.

Kingston Grandmother Connection’s Garage Sale
2021-10-02 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | 4767 Bath Rd, 4767 Bath Rd, Bath, Ontario, K0H 1G0, Canada
We’re hosting a Garage Sale at 4767 Bath Rd./Hwy 33 (2 km west of Amherstview) on Saturday, October 2, from 9am – 3pm, with a rain date of October 3.
You will find home décor and household items, baby things, woodcrafts, tools, used books, and tons more. Come check us out!
Covid protocols in place. Please wear a mask and watch your distance to others.
All proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign to benefit African grandmothers and their families.

Historical Hamilton: A Scavenger Hunt (In-person)
2021-09-26 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Don’t Miss Blooms for Africa Scavenger Hunt, Sept 26, 1-4 pm!
We are holding a safe fundraising event – a Historic Hamilton Scavenger Hunt – with light refreshments, live music and prizes. You can load up your car with as many participants as it holds for the price of $50.00 per car. Join us for a fun and informative 30 km. circular route that is appropriate for all ages while raising money for a good cause. We guarantee you will discover intriguing spots in Hamilton that you didn’t know existed. Please check the attached poster with information of how to register. Contact your friends, get a carload and put this on your calendar now

GrammaLink-Africa's Fabulous Fabric Sale (In-person, multi-day)
2021-09-25 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Edmonton) | Gaetz United Church, 4758 Ross St, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1X2, Canada
Join GrammaLink- Africa for the return of their Fabulous Fabric Sale at Gaetz United Church! Admission is $2

GrammaLink- Africa's Fabulous Fabric Sale (In-person, multi-day)
2021-09-24 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Gaetz United Church, 4758 Ross St, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1X2, Canada
Join GrammaLink Africa for the return of their Fabulous Fabric Sale at Gaetz United Church! Admission is $2.

Small Change for Big Change Garden Concert (In-person)
2021-09-19 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario

Kingston Grandmother Connection's Outdoor Market
2021-09-18 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | 273 Blenheim Terrace, Kingston K7M 4C8, 273 Blenheim Terrace,, Kingston, K7M 4C8, Canada
Come to our Driveway Sale on September 18 at 273 Blenheim Terrace, Kingston (rain date is September 25), from 9am to 2pm. We’re offering our popular Nature Photo cards and framed prints by Kingston photographer Dieter Ehlert, plus textile crafts, New to You clothing, jewellery and books, a special selection of art and Exquisite Things, and more. All proceeds are directed to helping Grandmothers in Africa and their families. COVID-Safe protocols in place. Please wear a mask and bring a shopping bag. Cash, credit/debit.

Grandmothers Campaign Call (Campaign-wide)
2021-09-16 12:30 - 13:30, 2021-08-19 12:30 - 13:30, 2021-07-15 12:30 - 13:30, 2021-06-17 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Toronto) | Zoom

Euchre Lunch and Fundraiser (In-person)
2021-09-13 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club, 9100 Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6G 3E2, Canada

Art in the Garden (In Person)
2021-09-11 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Theresa's, 78 Unity Rd, Caledonia, ON, N3W 1Y2, Canada
Grandmothers of Steel host an afternoon in the country, with lots of space to safely move about and shop an amazing collection of art: ”Travel trunk’ items, (Art from around the world), work from local artists and a collection of ‘art from the attic’, as well as a used jewellery table, baked and home-made goods table and tea on the patio.

Salt Spring Island Pop-up Emporium (In-person)
2021-09-11 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Not your average yard sale! Lots of great bargains and many new and handcrafted items as well so it’s an Emporium of Delight!

Kingston Grandmother Connection Market
2021-09-11 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | 617 Earl St, Kingston, ON, Canada
Kingston Grandmother Connection’s Outdoor Baking & Crafts Sale: Saturday, Sept. 11 from 10 am to 3 pm, outdoors at 617 Earl St. (Earl and Willingdon). Rain date: Sept. 12. We’re selling lots of our popular sewing crafts, baking and other goodies, used books, Sandglass Creations and African products. Plus, we’ll have some Christmas/Holiday items.

Everything but the Kitchen Sink Sale (In-person)
2021-09-11 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | 4981 Buxton St, 4981 Buxton St, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5H 1J4, Canada
The Burnaby Gogos invite you to shop end of the line crafts at clearance prices and some crafts at regular prices: fabric, beads, jewelry, children’s items, plants, books and other quality used items.
This is an outdoor sale – Covid-19 guidelines will be in place.
cash-cheque-debit/credit
For more information email: burnabygogos@gmail.com

Mini Yards and Yarn Sale (In-person)
2021-09-11 08:00 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | 3734, 3734 Line 12 N, Coldwater, Ontario, Canada

Victoria Grandmothers for Africa Cycle Tour 2021 - Go Anywhere From Anywhere (Online, Multi-Day, Last Day)
2021-09-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
VG4A’s 15th annual Cycle Tour will again be a Covid-style individualized tour lasting for four weeks. Cyclists do not have to be members of a Grandmothers group. They can ride conventional bicycles, unconventional bikes, e-bikes or even stationary bikes. All women 55 or over are welcome, from beginner to veteran. Each cyclist will set their own personal target for the period from August 14th to September 10th and report their weekly kilometres to their team captain. As the grand total of kilometres grows, participants will be guided on a virtual tour of sub-Saharan African to meet some of the women working for the community-based organizations they are supporting.
Registration is $20. To receive the registration package and information as it develops, OR if you have questions, send your name to vg4acycleregistrar@gmail.com.

Grassroots Grannies 12th Ride to Turn the Tide
2021-09-08 | Ontario
A cycle ride in the Ottawa valley. 38 participants will choose from 3 routes – 50 km, 75 km or 100 km.

GrammaLink Africa at the Red Deer Public Market (In-person)
2021-08-28 08:00 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | 4725 43 St, 4725 43 St, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 6Z3, Canada
GrammaLink- Africa will have a table at the Red Deer Public Market on August 28 from 8:00 am – 12:30 pm. Stop by to shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and handmade treasures.

GrammaLink Africa at the Red Deer Farmers Market (In-person)
2021-08-14 08:00 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
GrammaLink-Africa will have a table at the Farmers Market in Red Deer, AB. Stop by to shop for one-of-a-kind items and handmade treasures.

Victoria Grandmothers for Africa Cycle Tour 2021 - Go Anywhere From Anywhere (Online, Multi-Day)
2021-08-14 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Toronto) | Ontario

NanGo Grannies Summer Pop Up Sale (In-person)
2021-08-07 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
The NanGo Grannies are holding a pop-up craft, baking and fabric sale in the parking lot of St. Paul’s Church, 100 Chapel Street, on Saturday, August 7, from 11 am to 3 pm.
In addition to their hand made fabric crafts (aprons, kitchen accessories, travel bags), they will have gourmet cookies and jams for sale. There will also be a large selection of quilting and specialty fabric for sale, which they normally offer at their annual giant fabric sale, which has not been held for the last two years. There will something for everyone!
All proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. The NanGo Grannies have been supporting grandmothers in Africa through the Stephen Lewis Foundation since 2006, and have raised over $100,000 for the Foundation’s work with African grandmothers and their grandchildren.
Due to Covid-19 precautions, admission will be controlled, and it is strongly recommended that shoppers wear masks and practice distancing. A reminder to bring your own reusable bags for your purchases, since the City of Nanaimo no longer allows vendors to supply single use plastic bags.
There is free parking in the Bastion Street parkade on Saturdays.

Grandmothers' Actions for Africa (Multi-Day, Last Day)
2021-07-29 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
The GANG in Edmonton is hosting a 15 week event to raise awareness, create community and raise money. Members are encouraged to identify an action that will work for them and request donations for the campaign. The actions can be walking, biking, knitting, baking, reading, gardening….etc. whatever is doable. We will celebrate the 15 African countries week by week and celebrate our accomplishments every week. A fun way to work and play together.

Grandmothers for Grandmothers Mountainview Tea in the Garden (In Person)
2021-07-26 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Carstairs, Alberta
Tea is served with scones and jam and tours of a lovely local garden owned by one of our members. We have tables in the barn, around the pond and on the lawns.
Entrance by donation.

Artisan Craft Fair
2021-07-24 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Tipperary Park, 315 Queens Ave, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3L 1K1, Canada
Royal City Gogos hosts their annual craft sale at Tipperary Park, New Westminster, BC.

Outdoor Craft Fair (In-Person)
2021-07-18 10:30 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Tikun Olam Gogos, Van Gogos, and Welisa Gogos will be holding an outdoor craft sale
at 5464 Granville Street, Vancouver from 10:30 a.m. to 3 pm on Sunday, July 18th. Rain or Shine.
Come see our selection of Gogo bags, pouches, jewellery, cards, masks, mesh produce bags and other assorted crafts.
All proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers Campaign

Arts and Crafts Sale at Fort Commons (In-person)
2021-07-17 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Fort Common, 1017 Blanshard St, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2H4, Canada
Victoria Grandmothers for Africa are partnering with Friends of Gashora in an Arts & Crafts Sale. Along with our local handcrafted items there will be a good selection of handwoven baskets and bowls from Rwanda.

Dartmouth Grannies' Yard Sale
2021-07-10 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Ontario

Solidarity Cycle
2021-06-03 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Yarrow Community Park BC, 4390 Kehler St, Chilliwack, BC, Canada
Registration opens for a fundraising cycle ride hosted by Greater Van Gogos. See solidaritycycle.weebly.com. The ride will be held on Sunday Sept. 12, 2021 starting in Yarrow, making 50 or 100 km route to Abbotsford. All ages welcome.
