Events for November 2008.
Starbucks - Friends & Family Event
Durham’s newest Starbucks, located at Brock and Taunton, held a Friends & Family Event on August 27th. Shannon and her team were excited to meet everyone in the community and to ...more
Time for a Coffee Break
On September 13th, diners at Whitby’s Denny’s Restaurant were treated to having their coffee poured by celebrity servers. Dale Goldhawk from Goldhawk Live and Whitby Councillor...more
Hot Rocks Skins Tournament
Last month Hot Rocks Creative Diner held their 10th annual Skins Golf Tournament. Expertly hosted by Lakeridge Links, 80 serious golfers spent a chilly day on the course then follo...more
Business & the Environment
The environment is a topic that is on the minds of all consumers and business owners today. Therefore, it is no surprise that the September seminar “Business and the Environm...more
DYHSS Fundraising Dinner
On September 24th the Durham Youth Housing and Support Services (DYHSS) held a fundraising event at Class Act Dinner Theatre. Guests enjoyed an award-winning 5 course buffet dinner...more
Sticks and Stones
Students at F.M. Heard Public School recently had a visit from local TV personality Garth Riley and his partner Jennifer Adamson. “Sticks and Stones†is an entertaining...more
First Anniversary!
The staff at the Brooklin Floral & Garden Shoppe on Winchester Road hosted a "Happy Anniversary" party, a surprise for the owners, Donna & Paul Hunt. Last year, the couple took ove...more
Diaper Disco
On September 27th, the dance floor at Johnny B’s Night Club was packed as crowds grooved to the tracks the DJ was spinning. But instead of bottles of beer, it was bottles of milk...more
Drumhead Service and Parade
Downtown Whitby was filled with the sounds of bagpipes and drums as the Whitby Legion hosted the Drumhead Service and Parade last month. The Parade marched North on Byron, then Eas...more
Dentistry on Dundas Scholarships
Did you know that each year, since 1999, Dentistry on Dundas has awarded $500 scholarships? Not just one - they award one for every high school in the Whitby area! This year’s sc...more
DRT Annual Golf Tournament
For the 4th consecutive year, Durham Region Transit hosted a charity golf tournament at Wooden Sticks Golf Course. 142 golfers supported the day, along with countless volunteers an...more
DHSBA Monthly Meeting
It was a full house for the October meeting of the Durham Home and Small Business Association (DHSBA). Members gathered to network and hear Lousia Nedkov give tips on how to harnes...more
Dine for a Difference
Desiam Thai Restaurant in Whitby was host to a very special event organized by the Rotary Clubs of Whitby and Whitby Sunrise last month. Guests at the restaurant enjoyed a deliciou...more
Gates Open Tour
Durham Farm Fresh and Durham Tourism partnered up this year for a spectacular fall festival during harvest season last month, the Gates Open tour. Gates Open brought the family to ...more
Community Awareness Night
The gymnasium and parking lot of E.A. Fairman Public School were filled with more than 500 kids and families for Community Awareness for Safety and Literacy night last month. The h...more
Impact
The team at Station Gallery hosted a wonderful event in honour of those who have supported their projects and assisted in their ongoing success during this past year. It was a wond...more
Annual Regional Chair Luncheon
It gets bigger every year and the Regional Chair’s Luncheon on October 9th was no exception. The room at Tosca Banquet Hall was full for the Whitby Chamber of Commerce’s annual...more
All Group Financial Dinner Seminar
Mike Janacek of All Group Financial held a dinner and educational seminar at Tosca Banquet Hall last month to thank about 50 loyal clients and ease their concerns during these turb...more
Tastes of Our Town
When Toronto restaurateur Danny Liu was looking for a location to open a new sushi restaurant, Whitby was a natural choice. Liu was attracted by the friendly residents and strong b...more
Sun Life Financial Aids Camp Oochigeas
Camp Oochigeas is a privately funded, volunteer based organization that provides kids with cancer and kids affected by childhood cancer a unique opportunity for growth through chal...more
