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The Clothes Line Fashion Show
Do you have a passion for fashion? Are you a savvy shopper looking for some stylish spring wear? Well you won’t want to miss The Clothes Line Fashion Show on Sunday, May 6, 2012, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kingsmere Retirement Suites, 287 King St S, Alliston.
Hosted by the 54 Plus Seniors, The Fashion Show is presented by The Clothes Line, CONTACT’s non-profit thrift store located in downtown Alliston. If you’ve never shopped at The Clothes Line, you may be surprised by the great deals you can find on fabulous secondhand fashions for the whole family. The Clothes Line offers a great selection of good quality used clothing and accessories, including many brand name labels, all at affordable prices.
The Fashion Show will showcase a selection of women’s, men’s and children’s fashions that can be found at The Clothes Line, including leisure, active and formal wear.
The highlight of the show is the amazing volunteer models. The roster includes volunteers and staff, friends and family, loyal customers and local community members. These frugal fashionistas, who know a great deal when they see it, have a fantastic time selecting their own outfits from The Clothes Line to walk down the runway in.
There will be light refreshments served and door prizes will be awarded. Tickets are only $5 and can be purchased in advanced by contacting The Clothes Line at 705 434 0790 or by dropping by The Clothes Line at 55 Victoria Street West, Alliston.
Proceeds from the event will be donated to CONTACT Community Services to support our community programs and services.
For more information, you can call the store at 705-434-0790 or click here to visit them online.
Office Space & Conference Room Rentals
COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTRE SOUTH SIMCOE
DOWNTOWN ALLISTON
OFFICE SPACE:
CONTACT’s Community Service Centre located at Town Square, 39 Victoria Street East in downtown Alliston has approx. 500 square feet of office space available to rent.
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to co-locate with other government and community agencies in this one stop shop of service provision.
Tenants also have access to a beautifully appointed Conference Room featuring a Smart Board and onsite kitchen facilities.
Features Include:
- 500 sq. feet located on 2nd Floor
- Accessible Elevator
- Conference Room with Smart Board
- Kitchen Facilities
- Walk to Downtown Shops & Restaurants
CONFERENCE ROOM RENTALS:
CONTACT’s Conference Room located at the Community Service Centre South Simcoe is an ideal downtown location for meetings, workshops, seminars, or training sessions.
The Conference Room is 600 square feet and features a Smart Board and onsite kitchen facilities.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Please contact Liz Beattie at 705 435 4900 or liz@contactsouthsimcoe.ca for more information.
The Clothes Line End of Winter Bag Sale!
Spring is just around the corner and The Clothes Line, our friendly neighbourhood thrift store in Alliston is holding their annual End of Winter Bag Sale from Tuesday March 13th to Saturday, March 17th.
For all you bargain hunters, the Bag Sale is where you can stuff a bag full of all regular stock winter clothing (including shoes and purses) for only $5!
Shoppers will be given special bags when they enter the store and then the fun begins!
To get ready for their spring/summer merchandise, The Clothes Line will be closing at 2 p.m. on Saturday March 17th and will reopen on Monday, March 19th their new spring/summer line. Make sure to drop by and check out all the great deals!
The Clothes Line is located in downtown Alliston at 55 Victoria Street West, and is open Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Clothes Line is a non-profit thrift store that provides a valuable community service by collecting and selling good quality used items at affordable prices.
Proceeds from The Clothes Line support CONTACT’s community programs and services.
For more information, you can call the store at 705-434-0790 or click here to visit them online.
Jump Up and Vote for The Blue Frog!
We are thrilled to announce that The Blue Frog Café and Marketplace has been chosen as one of eighteen nominees for the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) People’s Choice Award!
What is the People’s Choice Award?
The People’s Choice Award is presented to an Ontario youth-focused initiative that has created the biggest impact, initiated the greatest change or proved to be the most innovative in serving youth in the community. The organization
with the most votes will receive a valuable voucher for pre-paid consulting services or community college courses, courtesy of the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
- Go to The Blue Frog’s Voting page on The People’s Choice Award Website by clicking on the following link:
http://peopleschoice.projects.fm/gallery/search?q=the+blue+frog
- Click on one of The Blue Frog’s Entries (the Video is really cool!)
- Click on the VOTE BUTTON at the top of the page.
- It will ask you: Please log in to vote for this entry. Click on “log in” to register with either your FACEBOOK Account or by filling out a quick registration form
- Click on the VOTE BUTTON again to vote for The Blue Frog!
- That’s It!!!
Now Available: Office Space & Conference Room Rentals
OFFICE SPACE AND CONFERENCE ROOM RENTALS AVAILABLE AT COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTRE SOUTH SIMCOE – DOWNTOWN ALLISTON
OFFICE SPACE:
CONTACT’s Community Service Centre located at Town Square, 39 Victoria Street East in downtown Alliston has approx. 500 square feet of office space available, with the option of an additional 270 square feet if required.
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to co-locate with other government and community agencies in this one stop shop of service provision.
Tenants also have access to a beautifully appointed Conference Room featuring a Smart Board and onsite kitchen facilities.
CONFERENCE ROOM RENTALS:
CONTACT’s Conference Room located at the Community Service Centre South Simcoe, is also available for rent on a short term or one off basis.
The Conference Room is 600 square feet and features a Smart Board and onsite kitchen facilities.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Please contact Liz Beattie at 705 435 4900 or liz@contactsouthsimcoe.ca for more information.
CONTACT’s 7th Annual Coats for Kids Drive
Help Keep A Child Warm This Winter!
With the cold weather fast approaching, CONTACT and The Clothes Line are asking the community to help keep a child warm this winter by donating to its annual Coats for Kids Drive.
Starting October 7 and running till October 15, donations of good quality, new or gently used children’s coats, hats, scarves, and mittens can be dropped off at The Clothes Line, 55 Victoria Street West, Alliston.
Please note that donations will only be accepted during regular store hours
(Mon. to Thu. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) and must be clearly marked as a “Coats for Kids” donation. Store volunteers and staff will be available to accept donations for the Drive.
For those in need of children’s winter clothing, donated items will be available for pick up at The Clothes Line from October 17 to November 5, during regular store hours.
CONTACT and The Clothes Line hopes that everyone will join them in making a difference in the community by ensuring that every child has a warm coat to wear during the cold winter months.
For more information, please contact Jackie Curd, Store Manager, The Clothes Line at 705-434-0790.
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!
CONTACT’s Annual General Meeting
Members of the public are invited to attend CONTACT’s Annual General Meeting on Thurs., June 30, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at CONTACT, Community Service Centre South Simcoe, Town Square, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 39 Victoria St. E., Alliston.
The purpose of the meeting is:
1) To receive the consolidated financial statements of the organization for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011 together with the auditor’s report therein
2) To elect the directors of the organization for the ensuing year
3) To appoint the auditors of the organization
4) To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof
For more information please call 705-435-4900.
CONTACT Community Services
