E*News ABOUT US Friday May 6,2011 • Since 1908, the Renfrew & area Chamber of Commerce has been an active and progressive nonprofit voluntary organization promoting the civic, commercial, industrial and tourist development progress of this great community. • The Chamber is a catalyst and a volunteer organization where business and professional people work together for the common good. • Year-round promotion of Renfrew and the area as a destination for tourist and business is a pri- Inside this issue: • SPONSORSHIP • FREE WORKSHOP • EXPO 150 2 CELEBRATING … MOTHERS DAY Tammy Logan—Information Officer Mother's Day in Canada is celebrated on the second Sunday in May and typically involves small celebrations and gift-giving to one's mother, grandmother, or other important female figures in one's family. Celebrate ‘Mom’ this Sunday, take her to brunch, bring her flowers and shower her with hugs and kisses. Hey Mom’s Last day of the 3rd annual Bead Bop Kazuri Trunk Show Fair Trade Bead 10-5 3 Take Mom & Let’s Go….Lots to do in Renfrew May 7th • • The Great Downtown Renfrew ‘Garage Sale’ Treasures for everyone 9 –1 Raglan St. 4th Annual Cougars Conquering Cancer ‘Mother’s Day BBQ’ 11– 5 Wal Mart Renfrew In support of the 2011 Weekend to End Women’s Cancer Renfrew’s Yummy ‘Rib Challenge’ 11– 2 450 O’Brien Rd All proceeds to purchase Community Defibrillators Giant Tiger Celebrating 50 years Be sure to check out the sizzling hot deals. Renfrew & Arnprior Amateur Wrestling Clubs hosts the Canada East Novice / Kids Festival & Bantam \ Proceeds to Cron’s & Colitis Founda- Champions tion of Canada May 7 & 8 1 Ma-te-Way Dr. M & M Meat Shops Charity BBQ 10– 4 350 Raglan St. E *NE WS PAGE 2 The 2011 Annual Community Awards Banquet is forthcoming and it would be of significant assistance if you and your team could generously donate funds to make this a memorable event for our community. $250. Sponsorship privileges provides you with: • • • • • Your company name being identified on a rotating basis as one of the major sponsors for this event on MY FM radio. Your company name being identified as one of the major sponsors for this event in print and online media. Company name on tickets, promotional and program materials. Company acknowledgement during the event. One banquet ticket. If you have any further questions about the Annual Community Awards or any other event please call the chamber office. Learn the mysteries of the river through a hands-on approach designed collaboratively by scientists with OPG and the St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences. Observe live specimens and learn about the biodiversity of river invertebrates and their importance in the food chain. Don’t miss this workshop that’ll be fun for all ages. Thursday May 12 7-8 p.m. and 8-9 p.m. Galilee Centre, 398 John Street North, Arnprior Free admission Maximum 50 people per session. Registration required. To register, contact Matt Mulvihill at 613-433-9673 ext. 3350 or matthew.mulvihill@opg.com E *NE WS A J ourney Through Time… Expo 150 For fu rther informatio n: Amy G authier, Coordinato r (613) 735-7288 ext. 150 Fax: (613) 735-2081 agauth ier@coun tyo fren frew .on.ca www .exp o150.co m June 9-12, 2011 PAGE 3