You’re Invited! Bradford Works Open House

bradford WORKS is pleased to announce that it will be hosting an Open House on Thursday, October 20, 2011, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at its Community Employment Centre at 95 Holland Street West, Unit 105, Bradford.

bradford WORKS is a “one-stop” community employment centre that offers free access to a full range of services and programs for job seekers and employers in Bradford West Gwillimbury. The centre provides job seekers access to computers, individual one-on-one employment support and employment related workshops. bradford WORKS also offers professional employment services to local employers including free job posting services, job matching/placement support, and access to training and employment incentives.  Operated by CONTACT Community Services, a non-profit registered charity, bradford WORKS is an Employment Ontario project that is funded in part by the Government of Canada.

At the Open House, members of the public will have the opportunity to tour the newly renovated centre, enjoy some light refreshments, and learn about the full range of services offered to job seekers and employers in the Bradford West Gwillimbury community.

For more information please contact Martha Greig at 905 778 9058 or martha@contactsouthsimcoe.ca

Hogs & Frogs Charity Ride & BBQ

FSCO ‘Hogs’ and Frog Youth Volunteers teamed up for last year's Charity BBQ

The Blue Frog Café and Marketplace is jumping at a chance to team up for a second year with staff from the FSCO – Financial Services Commission of Ontario (an agency of the Minister of Finance) to raise funds and awareness for the United Way’s 2011 Campaign.

The FSCO ‘Hogs’ will be wheeling into The Blue Frog Café and Marketplace located at 41 Victoria Street East, Alliston on Friday, September 16, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Rain date: September 23).

The BBQ will be fired up and ready to serve sausages on a bun and homemade BBQ Pizza. 

Proceeds from the BBQ and all café sales for the day will be donated
to the United Way.

So hop on over to The Blue Frog Café and enjoy some great food, fun, and entertainment!

 

CONTACT Seeking Board Members

Looking to contribute to your community?
Want to make a difference? Join the Board of CONTACT – Community Services!

This dynamic community organization is seeking Board Members with lots of different skills to help us grow and develop.

CONTACT is now located in New Tecumseth and Bradford and serves all of South Simcoe.
We are actively seeking Board Members from all municipalities.

If you are interested in finding out more about CONTACT or joining the Board please contact Sandra Mawby, Co-Executive Director – Services & Development at sandra@contactsouthsimcoe.ca or 705-435-4900. 

Get involved in this exciting and creative organization!