There are many events throughout the year which you can participate in to help the Ontario SPCA Orillia Branch. For more information about the events listed below, please contact Carol Beard at cbeard@ospca.on.ca or contact the Orillia Branch at (705) 325-1304.
If you are interested in hosting your own event with the proceeds going to the Ontario SPCA Orillia Branch to help animals, please let us know by emailing cbeard@ospca.on.ca. We can provide you with more information on how this can be done and we'd also love to thank you! If you are interested in sponsoring an event, or would like to learn more about upcoming opportunities, please let us know!
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NEW FELINE-ALITY PROGRAM
When: February 14 - 28, 2010
Where: Ontario SPCA - Orillia Branch, 467 West Street N., Orillia
Details: New Feline-ality program scientifically designed to match you with a suitable feline. It’s like e-harmony for kitty cats and their humans! It’s very exciting all you are required to do is fill out a very quick survey and we will let you know what color trait your match is…drop by the branch during our open house and find out what color you are. There will be 20% off adoption fees on kitties over 9 months of age during our ‘adoptathon’ from Feb 14-28.
ADOPTION AREA CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS
When: February 18, 2010
Details: Please note our shelter adoption area will be closed for renovations on this day; our front office area will be open to the public for donation drop offs, general inquiries, stray animal claiming, and license sales.
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
When: February 20, 2010
Where: Ontario SPCA Orillia Branch, 467 West Street N., Orillia
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Details: The animals need your help! Please drop by to pick up a volunteer application, click HERE to download one or fill one out on the day of orientation. For more information please email Bill Parker
ROCK 'N' FOR THE OSPCA
When: Saturday March 6, 2010 8:00 p.m.
Where: Joyland Beach Community Centre
Cost: Tickets $20 each
Details: This is a 3rd party event where you will enjoy live music, food and a silent auction. Tickets will be available at the Ontario SPCA Orillia Branch, 467 West St. N., Orillia
QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
When: March 2010
Details: Watch for our quarterly newsletter ‘The Shelter Scoop’ it will be filled with lots of exciting information, fundraising events, an animal featured story and lots more. It will be available at the shelter as well as printed in the Packet and Times newspaper.
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
When: TBA
Where: Ontario SPCA Orillia Branch, 467 West Street N., Orillia
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Details: The animals need your help! Please drop by to pick up a volunteer application, click HERE to download one or fill one out on the day of orientation. For more information please email Bill Parker
FRIENDS FOR LIFE WALKATHON
When: May 16, 2010.
Where: The Pavillion at Couchiching Beach Park.
Time: Registration at 9:00 a.m. Walk starts at 10:00 a.m.
Details: Mayor Ron Stevens will get our walk underway at 10:00 a.m. and there will be a lunch provided to all participants courtesy of Domino’s Pizza. This is a great family event and no dog is required to walk, you can walk in memory of a loved one or pet. Lots of fun contests, raffles, and prizes will be awarded. Get a head start on your pledges by downloading the pledge form HERE
POUNDS FOR THE POUND
When: TBA
Details: Genesis Fitness in Orillia will be holding a 3rd party event - details to follow
ANNUAL MAMMOTH GARAGE SALE
When: June 5, 2010
Time: 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: 687 Glen Crescent, Orillia.
Details: If you have any gently used items you wish to donate please contact Gail Pearson at 327-9065 or Carol Beard at 325-1304 *we will not be able to accept items until May 25th*
TAG DAYS
When: June 11 and 12, 2010
Details: Please give generously to our volunteers who will be canvassing outside local business in Orillia and area for our annual ‘Tag Days’. If you are able to volunteer 1-2 hours for this very important fundraiser please call Carol Beard at 325-1304.
ALL 'FORE' THE ANIMALS GOLF TOURNAMENT
When: June 19, 2010
Where: Lake St. George Golf and Country Club
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Tickets $100.00
Details: This fun filled day will get started at 1:00 p.m. with shotgun! You will play 18 holes of golf with a power cart and then enjoy a delicious dinner. Get your own foursome together or we can create a team for you. It's a great way to support the animals!
NO RODEO - RODEO DANCE!
When: July 17, 2010
This is a KICX 106fm video Roadshow production.
Cost: Tickets are $15.00 in advance or $20.00 at the door.
Details: It's time to dust off your cowboy boots and hat and join us at our annual 'No Rodeo - Rodeo Dance'. Advance tickets may be purchased at the Ontario SPCA Orillia Branch or Petro in Coldwater. This is an age of majority event - I.D. must be presented.
SUPER PET CALENDAR
When: August 31, 2010
Details: - Entries for 2010 Your Super Pet Calendar are due now. Get your camera out and ready to snap those unique and wonderful photos of your pet. All photos are entered into the calendar but 13 entries will be chosen as the ‘super pets’ for this year’s calendar to grace the front cover and to represent each monthly page.
'FOR A GREAT PAWS' CHARITY DINNER AND AUCTION
When: September 25, 2010
Where: Silvernightingale Ballroom at Casino Rama.
Time: Cocktail Hour - 5:00 p.m. Dinner served at 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Tickets $80.00 each.
Details: Enjoy an elegant evening in the Silvernightingale Ballroom at Casino Rama with cocktail hour starting at 5pm, dinner served at 6pm and the live and silent auction will get underway at 7:30pm. There will be two bottles of complimentary wine on each table, fabulous door prizes to be won, our new ‘Digging for Gold’ game and hundreds of auction items to bid on, all to support the Orillia branch of the Ontario SPCA.
'SANTA CLAWS' CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR AND TEA
When: November 12 & 13, 2010
Cost: $25.00
Details: This festive event will allow you to take a peak inside beautifully decorated homes and then join us for a decadent tea and treats in the Silvernightingale Ballroom at Casino Rama.
PET BASKETS GO ON SALE
When: December 1, 2010
Cost: Dog Baskets - $20.00, Cat Baskets - $10.00
Details: Pet Baskets for your four legged family go on sale with lots of toys, treats and specialty items for your pets. Be sure to pick yours up early as they sell out very quickly.