Events for March 2008.
2008 Winterfest
It was an open invitation to WindReach Farm for their annual Winterfest open house. Visitors got the chance to experience farm life in the winter by visiting the animals, going on ...more
Special Olympics Kick Off
The Whitby Chamber of Commerce welcomed the chance to officially kick off the arrival of the Special Olympics in Durham with a donation presentation! The Chamber has set a goal of ...more
Girls Day Out
Girls Incorporated of Durham hosted a few new classes added to the Trafalgar Castle class selection for the day. It was school done the Girls Inc. way - enlightening, interactive a...more
Health & Wellness Fair
It was a great turn-out to the Health & Wellness Fair at Westminster United Church last month with over 30 exhibits to guide us on the path to a healthier, natural or more environm...more
Astra Launch at Motorcity Saturn
It's a different kind of company with a different kind of car....the Saturn ASTRA has landed in Whitby for all to enjoy, and purchase! Motorcity Saturn was host to a special VIP Ni...more
Word on the Street
With Spring just around the corner, and my love for a fresh fruit salad, I was inspired, yes, even though we were under so much snow, to ask "If you were a fruit what would you be"...more
Toque Tuesday
February 5th marked the 11th Anniversary for the “Raising the Roof†Toque Campaign. Local volunteers were selling toques both at the Oshawa and Whitby Go Stations as we...more
The Unexpected Guest
The Whitby Courthouse Theatre celebrated the opening night of their new production of The Unexpected Guest last month. Playing at the Centennial Building, this Agatha Christie myst...more
Making a Difference for Cancer
Inspired by a school project “Mr. Nobody,†to do a nice thing for someone, Emily Ayotte researched online for the proper steps to donating her hair for cancer. Crowned ...more
Ocean Jewels Gala
Ocean Jewels Gala...â€Escape Under the Sea†was a special evening including a cocktail reception, both live and silent auctions, a blue and white martini bar, a three-co...more
Chocolate Lover's Lunch
VON Durham Region celebrated their 3rd Annual Chocolate Lover’s Lunch on Sunday February 10th at the Holiday Inn, Oshawa. This event helps to raise much-needed funds and awarenes...more
Fairview Lodge Receives Award
Fairview Lodge, the long-term care facility in Whitby that is operated by the Regional Municipality of Durham, Social Services Department was presented with an accreditation award ...more
Trafalgar Castle Robotics
Trafalgar Castle School's all girls’ Robotics Team is ready to roll out their newest design! The program, through robotics, is intended to encourage the girls to achieve excellen...more
Celebrate Valentine's Day
This year marks the 16th anniversary of the Boston Pizza Valentine's Day Promotion! With $1.00 from the sale of each Heart-Shaped pizza and paper heart going to the Boston Pizza F...more
Citizenship Awards for Durham
The Durham Regional Police extended honoured thanks to many members of the community for their selfless acts of bravery at the Citizenship awards this month. The recipients were re...more
Abbamania at Johnny B's!
It was a full house at Johnny B's last month when the club hosted ABBAMANIA on Valentine's Day. ABBA fans enjoyed a delicious meal, complete with a special valentine dessert for tw...more
Maple Leaf Billiards Opens
A great time was had by all who joined in the fun to welcome Maple Leaf Billiards to the neighbourhood! Rocky Varcoe, President of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce teamed up with Cou...more
RBC Community Skate
Many families took advantage of our newest holiday on Monday February 18th to spend quality time together. RBC hosted a free family skate for the Durham community at the General Mo...more
Rotary 75th Anniversary
We all know that the Rotary Club does amazing, thoughtful, often times seemingly impossible things for our community. This month we all have a reason to celebrate as they celebrate...more
YMCA Family Day
Wow...what a great turnout as the Durham Family YMCA celebrated the new holiday... Family Day. It seemed like thousands passed through the doors as the Y hosted all kinds of free a...more
