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Upcoming Events

Events listed on this page either feature Stephen Lewis as a guest speaker or are in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation in some way. Events listed range from speeches to fundraisers to airing of documentaries on HIV/AIDS, particularly in Africa. Check back regularly for updates!

Please note that the organization of these events is wholly independent of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. In some instances the Foundation may be the grateful beneficiary of funds raised.

February 2009

Wednesday, February 4th, 7:30 pm

Stephen Lewis & Michele Landsberg: Great Minds Think Alike

Orpheum Vancouver, British Columbia

The Unique Lives & Experiences Women's Lecture Series presents one evening, two incredible speakers: Stephen Lewis and Michele Landsberg.

Saturday, February 7, 2009, 7:30 pm

The Five Singing Guys Concert

Southminster United Church, 1011 4 Ave S Lethbridge, Alberta

Don't miss The Five Singing Guys in Concert, hosted by the Harambee Grandmothers as a fundraiser for the Grandmothers Campaign. Part of the Southminster United Church Music Series. Tickets are $15 per person.

Saturday, February 7th, 2009, 7:30 pm

Tanglefoot in Concert

Orangeville Town Hall Opera House Orangeville, Ontario

CFUW Orangeville and the Orangeville Go Go Grannies present their Second Annual Tanglefoot Concert.

Sunday, February 8, 2009, 2-4 pm

From the Heart Quilt Auction and Sale

St. Aidan's United Church off Cedar Hill Cross Rd. Victoria, British Columbia

Go Go Friends of Victoria present their long awaited Quilt Auction and Sale in support of the Grandmothers Campaign. Quilt viewing and sale from 2-3pm & live quilt auction from 3-4pm

Friday, February 13, 2009. 10 am- 6 pm

Have a Heart for Africa

Cariboo Mall, 535 S Cariboo Hwy 100 Mile House, British Columbia

The Gold Rush Grannies will be having an information table and collection for their Links of Love paper chain initiative in support of the Grandmothers Campaign.

Feb. 13th 9:30am- 9pm & Feb. 14th, 9:30am- 5pm

Valentine Roses for Grandmothers in Africa

Sevenoaks Mall, 32900 South Fraser Way Abbotsford, British Columbia

Join the Abbotsford Area Gogos for their first ever Valentine's Day event- they will be selling Valenine Roses at the Sevenoaks Mall in support of the Grandmothers Campaign.

Saturday, February 14, 2009, 9:30-11 am

Valentine's Breakfast with guest speaker Alexis MacDonald

St. John's United Church, 3360 Highway 2 Fall River, Nova Scotia

Come and stand shoulder to shoulder in support of African grandmothers with guest speaker Alexis MacDonald, board member of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

Sunday, February 15, 2009, 2 pm

A Valentine's Tea

Munn's United Church, Corner of Sixth Line and Dundas Oakville, Ontario

Taste teas from around the world and enjoy homemade goodies.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009 1-3 pm

Fabric and Yarn Sale

Deep River Community Church, Deep River Rd. Deep River, Ontario

Come join the Deep River Grannies for their first ever Fabric and Yarn Sale. Proceeds to the Grandmothers Campaign.

Saturday, February 21, 2009 from 1-4 pm

Vancouver area Book Exchange Fundraiser

Ladner United Church, 4960 48th Ave. South Delta, British Columbia

Calling all Book Club members and avid readers! Bring your gently used, book club quality books to exchange and make a donation to the Grandmothers Campaign. Enjoy a book reader from local author Cynthia Sully.

Saturday, February 21st, 2009 10am- 2pm

Fifth Annual White Rock/South Surrey Social Jusice Film Festival

First United Church White Rock, British Columbia

The Oneness Gogos will be participating in the Fifth Annual White Rock/South Surrey Social Justice Film Festival. Come visit their information table and buy their craft items. Come out and watch A Grandmother's Tribe at 3pm.

Wed. February 25th & Thurs. February 26th, 2009 6:30pm

"Voices for Africa 3" Concert

Newmarket Theatre (505 Pickering Cres) Newmarket, Ontario

On two special evenings, choirs from ten Newmarket/Aurora Elementary Schools will be presenting their annual concert, with all proceeds donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

Friday, February 27, 2009, 7 pm

Garden Show and Presentation by Wallace Vardon

Rockingham United Church, 12 Flamingo Dr Halifax, Nova Scotia

The Rockingham Grannies will take your winter weary eyes around the world with Wallace Vardon. Gardens and flowers from Tantallon to Tahiti and Halifax to Holland will be shown.

Saturday, February 21-27th, 2009 Various Times

Salt Spring Island Scrabble Game Benefit

Various Locations Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Get pledges from your friends to play scrabble and support the Salt Spring Island Grandmothers to Grandmothers group. Join an event or host your own.

Friday, February 27, 2009, 8 pm

Tshepang

La Chapelle Theatre, 3700 rue. St. Dominique Montreal, Quebec

A special showing of the play Tshepang, a story from South Africa, as a fundraiser by the Grannies for Good.

Friday, February 27th, 2009 from 5-9 pm

Family Jazz and Pasta Benefit

Richmond Hill United Church, 10201 Yonge Street Richmond Hill, Ontario

Hands and Hearts for Africa is hosting a Family Jazz and Pasta Benefit featuring the Constellation Jazz Combo and Orchestra with Peter Zsebik conducting.

Saturday, February 28th, 2009 2-6pm

Seedy Saturday Eco-Fair

Artscape Wychwood Barns (601 Christie St) Toronto, Ontario

Anne Carbert hosts her annual fundraising table at the Seedy Saturday Gardening and Eco Fair. Anne sells houseplants, worm compost, morning glory seeds, and some crafty items...all in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

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