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Freezin’ for a Reason polar plunge 2012

By on May 2, 2012 in Events

The weather is getting warmer and the snow is a disappearing so that must mean the ice is going to start coming off the lakes around Yellowknife. So what better time to do the annual “Freezin’ for a Reason” Polar Plunge!

On Saturday, May 19, 2012, at 11am the NT Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will be hosting the event at the Fred Henne Boat Launch.

Freezin for a Reason 2010

Participants who raise $100 or more will not only be plunging into the icy cold water but they will also relieve a “Freezin’ For A Reason” – LETR Polar Plunge beach towel or t-shirt.

The event is open to anyone 14 years old and up and participants must raise at least $50 to take part in the plunge. If you would like to take part you can download this form to register and this form to collect donations.

 

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Chili and Chips Sale this Thursday

By on April 25, 2012 in Events

The Yellowknife Association for Community Living is putting on a Chili and Chips Sale tomorrow, Thursday, April 26, 2012, from 11am to 1pm.

For those who want to get in on this deal and support a good cause, it will be happening beside the Lahm Ridge Tower (4509 Franklin Ave) and for a bowl of chili and a bag of chips it is only $5.

'Chili paste'Not photo of actual chili being served photo (c) 2005, Jeremy Keith - license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

Somehow this is related to the Gumboot Rally but I don’t know how. Chili is good though.

 

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True North Rotary Ice Device Challenge

By on April 20, 2012 in Non-Profit

Photo by: Jeffery Corradetti

Guessing when something will fall through the ice on a lake is a brilliant idea for a fundraiser. I remember as I child I heard about a similar fundraiser where participants could guess which ice fishing hut would fall through the ice first. Kudos to the Yellowknife’s True North Rotary Club for this idea.

On Saturday, April 21, 2012, the rotary club will be putting “the device” on Frame Lake just behind the City Hall building. The device will be fixed with a timer that will start once it is placed on the ice. When it falls through the timer will stop and the participant who guesses the time closest to when it falls through wins.

Prizes for this contest include a $3000 cash prize for first place and $2000 and $1000 for the second and third place participants.

Guesses, as Rotarians are calling them, will be available starting April 21 from any True North Rotarian. They will also be available at Global Storm IT, Adam Dental Clinic and MacKay LLP. Guesses will be $10 per guess or $25 for three.

We got the idea from a Rotary club in Colorado who has been successfully running it for 28 years. We thought it would be a great way to raise some funds for the community but do it in a fun, unique way. – Jeromy Ball

So if you think you know when the device will break through the ice and plunge into the icy cold water you better get a “guess” as soon as possible.

If you are a non-profit group and have an event happening or something of the like send the information to info@ykonline.ca and I’ll do my best to help promote it within the community.

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I AM BETTY Download Day: April 23, 2012

By on April 19, 2012 in Non-Profit

Earlier this week we saw the release of the remixes to the song “Home and Dry” sung by Stephen Rees featuring Marla Signer, which was released on the Friday before. This song will be apart of the I AM BETTY soundtrack being released on May 25, 2012 but it is currently available along with the remixes now on iTunes.

What I AM BETTY is organizing now is an official Download Day leading up to the launch of the full soundtrack at the end of May, which you can preorder here. They are encouraging people to download and share the “Home and Dry” versions on April 23, 2012. You can buy and share them any time you want as well but they are hoping for a big push on the 23rd, which is a Monday for those wondering.

To take part you need to do two thing (or just one but two is better) on April 23, 2012:

1. Download at least one version of the “Home and Dry” song. Here are the links:

2. Share these links on Facebook and Twitter (or just one) with your friends encouraging them to support the I AM BETTY campaign as well.

Share the I AM BETTY Facebook Page now    |     Retweet about I AM BETTY now

And remember 100% of the funds raised from the sales of the song will go directly towards the construction of the home for women and women with children at risk of becoming homeless in Yellowknife.

If you are a non-profit group and have an event happening or something of the like send the information to info@ykonline.ca and I’ll do my best to help promote it within the community.

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I AM BETTY Releases: “Home and Dry” and Two Remixes

By on April 16, 2012 in Non-Profit

Well we have some great things coming out of the I AM BETTY corner today. To be honest I’m not up on everything that is happening with the I AM BETTY campaign but I’m trying to follow and get the word out as best I can. So today we have two things to talk about.

The first actually launched on Friday. It was the I AM BETTY single “Home and Dry”.  It was released on iTunes for download, so go now! The song is by Stephen Rees and features Marla Signer.

The other release is happening today and it would be the launch of the 7th Heaven (P!nk, Far East Movement and Katy Perry) and High Level (Kelly Clarkson, Nicola Roberts of Girls Aloud and Drive, who are also featured on the “I Am Betty” soundtrack) “Home and Dry” remixes. You can get the 7th Heaven remix here and the High Level remix here.

I am betty campaign

In addition to getting great music keep in mind that 100% of the funds raised from the limited edition CD will go directly towards the construction of the Betty House, a place for women and women with children at risk of being homeless in the North.

Also coming next month will be the launch of the official “I Am Betty” Album and Remix, which will happen on May 25, 2012.

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