Part of Local History Collection
"Bingo, Auction Sale, and Dance Draw Good Crowd. Farmers and Growers Give Generously
The local Canadian Corps Association's night of Bingo, an Auction Sale and Dance drew a good crowd to the Town Hall on Monday evening when about $310 was cleared. This money will be used for the purchase of gifts for the boys of the district now serving overseas." ...
Bradford Witness
Part of George Jackson fonds
"Darryl Sittler, Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, joins March of Dimes poster girl, Elaine Knox, in planning the 25th annual fundraising tactics. Darryl is Provincial Honorary Chairman for this year's March of Dimes Campaign."
George Jackson
Ventures in Mission - Pastoral Charge Participation in the Information and Study Phase, Spring 1983
Part of Local History Collection
Information booklet for participating pastoral charges about the United Church of Canada's Ventures in Mission fundraising campaign, given to Bob Evans by Rev. Henry Dahlin.
Inserts inside the booklet include:
The agenda for "FALL AREA MEETINGS FOR PASTORAL CHARGE LEADERSHIP" for September 25 - October 15, 1983, including handwritten notes from Bob Evans.
Copies of a letter from Bob Evans dated March 29, 1984 pertaining to the Ventures in Mission campaign, including handwritten edits and a handwritten list of Ventures in Mission committee members.
A handwritten note to "Bob" (Bob Evans) from "Henry" (Rev. Henry Dahlin) about the booklet.
United Church of Canada
Listing of Charges Known to Have Received Forward Phase Gifts, 1984
Part of Local History Collection
Spreadsheet of United Church charges that received Forward Phase Gifts as part of Ventures in Mission, dated February 8, 1984. Data collected includes the Conference, Presbytery, Name of Charge, Location of the charge, Charge Code, number of gifts received, and their Total Commitment in dollars.
United Church of Canada
Library Fundraising Cheque Presentation
Part of Local History Collection
Photograph of a cheque presentation by Sandy Harkes of Trans Canada Pipelines to Anne Wagg, fundraising chairperson for $500 to go towards building the new library.
Part of Local History Collection
"Council highly praised the new library building when it was presented to them last week. the architect, Bill Lett, stood beaming along with the library committee as their $1.2 million proposal was unanimously approved..."
Bradford Weekly
Part of Local History Collection
Photograph of two children who were chosen as ambassadors for Easter Seals Ontario. The photograph was presented to recognize the Town of Bradford's involvement in that year's Persechini Run/Walkathon. As ambassadors they were titled “Timmy” and “Tammy.” (Framed)
Easter Seals
Part of Local History Collection
Participants from a Heart & Stroke Awareness Bike Ride. If you are or know anyone in this photograph, please let us know.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
"Every year, Bradford's Trinity Anglican Church holds the largest charity auction in Bradford West Gwillimbury.
Items up for bids range from the sublime - a diamond ring, donated by Universal Gems; a hot air balloon ride donated by Hugh Adams - to the downright silly. Last year, under the direction of auctioneer Allen Homer, bidding was fierce for the right to shave off the beards of two hirsute volunteers.
This year, the event will be raising funds to install a handicapped access ramp and an elevator at the church.
The auction takes place Friday, May 13th, 7:30 p.m. at the Bradford Arena. There is no admission charge. Refreshments can be purchased."
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
Trinity Auction: Baa baa bidding
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
"Item 58 may have been bidding on himself. One of the more interesting items up for grabs at the Trinity Anglican Church auction, a pet lamb, made more noise than a table full of bidders on Friday night.
The yearly auction, held to raise money for the planned addition to the church, featured 155 items ranging from peanut butter cookies to a hot-air balloon ride. A smart bidder could have walked away from the evening never having to mow a lawn or make dinner ever again.
Local auctioneer Allen Homer kept the crowd's attention with his unique mix of humor and quick-paced auctionese. Homer donates his time each year to help the church raise funds.
Plans for the addition include an elevator, a handicapped washroom and parking spaces, outdoor ramps and a parson's study."
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times