Did you “Take the Challenge” April 21 -  May 20?

ChangeTheWorld Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge is a four-week campaign running from April 21 to  May 20, 2013. This is a provincial initiative funded by the  Ministry of Citizenship  and Immigration in partnership with Ontario  Volunteer Centre Network.

If you are a young person who participated in this challenge or contributed hours to volunteering during this time period, be sure to report your volunteer hours to Pillar to be included in the local numbers.

Email volutneer@pillarnonprofit.ca or call 519-433-7876 to share your success!

If you attend Banting Secondary School, you can submit your hours to the Guidance Office to be included in Bantings challenge!

Winners of the Bike Rodeo prizes – Natalie and Tyler

Did you know about the Bike Rodeo?

A great turn out for the event this year with 70 children and accompanying parents coming out to the 2013 Nor’West Optimist Bike Rodeo on Sunday May 5th at the Medway Arena!

A special thank you to the many volunteers, Police Auxiliary and Medics as well as Paul the bike medic!

Check out the Nor’West Optimist website next year to ensure you don’t miss this amazing opportunity! www.norwestoptimist.com

Miss the NW auditions last week?

Don’t worry! We’d love to see you come out to the NE or SE auditions to try out for the NW team! Rachelle will be there to cheer you on. Simply let the registration table know you are there to audition for the NW team. Remember to bring your music on an Ipod or mp3 player AND print/bring your Dynamic Dozen application: DD Audition Package

Join us at either of the auditions next week!

NORTHEAST AUDITIONS:

May 7th from 4-9pm @ Montcalm Secondary School (1350 Highbury Ave. N,  London, ON N5Y 1B5)

NE DD Audition Form2013 -> Check out the poster and details here!

SOUTHEAST AUDITIONS:

May 9th from 4-9pm @ Youth for Christ (254 Adelaide St. S  London, ON)

A special thank you to Bill Monnikendam and his team of tax clinic volunteers in supporting the 2013 tax clinic in March and April in collaboration with the London Public Library, NWLRC and Canada Revenue Agency. Bill and his team served 993 residents of the northwest neighbourhood with their taxes!

Another special thank you to all who generously donated to the NWLRC.

LOVE to dance?

NO WORK EXPERIENCE?         Looking for a summer JOB?

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GET READY NORTHWEST YOUTH – We will be holding NW Dynamic Dozen Auditions for a spot on the youth flash mob team in a couple weeks!

12 youth 15-18 yrs old will be hired and PAID to dance and perform all summer long!

 Please join us at Banting Secondary School on Wednesday April 24th from 4pm (SHARP) – 9pm for auditions.

Bring your resume, application (see link below or email student@nwlrc.ca for application),

short 1-2 minute routine to perform and your music on an ipod or cell phone!

Hope to see you there – Be sure to bring your best!

Questions or need more info? Contact Miranda at 519-471-8444 or student@nwlrc.ca

Want to print the audition application – click here -> DD Audition Package

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Congratulations NW youth, you have received the SPARKS! Neighbourhood Matching Fund to support the NW Summer Arts Project!!

Thank you City of London and SPARKS! Community Review Committee for supporting this awesome initiative!

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Take the Challenge April 21 -  May 20

ChangeTheWorld Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge is a four-week campaign running from April 21 to  May 20, 2013. This is a provincial initiative funded by the  Ministry of Citizenship  and Immigration in partnership with Ontario  Volunteer Centre Network.

Youth Change Champion Launch Event

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

3:30PM-4:30PM Wolf Performance Hall – Central Library 251 Dundas Street, N6A 6H9

Inspiring Youth Speakers, Live Entertainment: U-Turn, Draw Prizes and More!

Free Event – Register

Your contributions will count towards your volunteer hours

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OUR LOCAL GOAL for LONDON:

1500 Youth completing 4500 Volunteer Hours 

Check out http://www.pillarnonprofit.ca/changetheworld/ for information on volunteer opportunities during the campaign!

Questions? Email volutneer@pillarnonprofit.ca or call 519-433-7876

Office Hours for 2012 Holiday Season

Emergency Services

Tuesday December 18th – Northwest Food Depot                            Monday December 31st – open 9:30am to 11:30am

Monday December 24th – open 9:30am to 11:30am                         Tuesday January 1st – CLOSED

Tuesday December 25th – CLOSED 

Wednesday December 26th – CLOSED

Thursday December 27th - open 9:30am to 11:30am

Friday December 28th - open 9:30am to 11:30am

Regular business hours (Monday to Friday 9:30am to 11:30am) will resume on January 2nd

If you are in need of assistance over the holiday season,

please contact Heather at the office 519-471-8444

Wishing everyone and safe and happy holiday season, from the NWLRC staff, volunteers & board of directors