On March 27th, Catherine's Hairstyling will be once again doing "Kuts for Kidneys". 100% of the proceeds from the day of haircuts will be going directly to the Kidney Foundation of Sault Ste. Marie.

For those who are not in need of a haircut, come out and enjoy some baking, tea, or coffee. Help support a great cause with the talented staff at Catherine's on McNabb St.

The Bruce Mines Lions Club would like to invite you to their Easter Bake Sale and Raffle at Foster's Freshmart in Bruce Mines on April 3rd from 10am-2pm.  Proceeds from the Bake Sale will go to Lions Projects.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 374 St. Joseph Island presents, The 43nd Maple Syrup Festival 2010,

Saturday & Sunday April 3 & 4 and Saturday & Sunday April 10 & 11, 8:00 am to 6:00pm.

ALL YOU CAN EAT!
Pancakes * Sausages * ST. JOSEPH MAPLE SYRUP * Coffee * Tea * Orange Juice
Adults - $8.00 Seniors - $7.00
Children (10 & under) - $4.00
Price includes taxes and tip.

Also enjoy Local Crafts, St. Joseph Island Maple Candy & St. Joseph Island Maple Syrup that will be available to purchase. Sugar Bushes on the Island will open for tours! Take part in the Festival $1000.00 Cash Raffle.
Tickets will be on sale $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Draw is Friday April 16, 2009 at 8 pm in the Legion Lounge

Proceeds to Legion Charities
Lic# M492989

Call Volunteer Sault Ste. Marie at 949-6565 regarding any of these volunteer needs.

If you enjoy working with the public, volunteers are need to sell tickets for a Fly In Fishing Trip Draw at various locations around the Sault.

Volunteers are needed to assist with the Passport to Unity Event at the Essar centre on Sunday March 21.  As a volunteer you would be working with the public at this multicultural festival bringing together many local cultural groups, performers, artists, individuals and families.  A great time to see the culture diversity in our community. 

A number of volunteers are needed for a variety of positions, in Family Selection Committee, Family Support Committee, Restore and the Habitat build. 

If you are an energetic, positive, caring person who enjoys working with the elderly, volunteers are needed Thursday mornings to assist residents at the Station Mall.  Volunteers will meet at the Station Mall at 10:45am to assist residents put the last touches on their shopping.  Volunteers will be required to submit personal and current police records checks.

Winter Book Clubs are starting soon!  If you like to read and have lively discussions with others about books, then please consider joining one of the book clubs being offered for adults at both the Main Library and Churchill Branch Library this winter.  Book clubs are held once a month between February and May and may be a great opportunity to perhaps try out a new author!  For more information on Clubs A, B or C, where and when they will meet, and which authors and books will be discussed, please call 759-5236.  Cost is $20. Please sign up at the branch where your particular club of choice is held! 

The Sault Ste. Marie Public Library Community Access Program is offering free Internet and Computer training workshops to members of the community.  The workshops will run in English and French until March 19th 2010.  There will be morning, afternoon, evening and weekend workshops.  Class sizes are limited to two participants.  All sessions are one hour.  Workshops available include: Introduction to Computers, Intoduction to Internet, Introduction to E-Mail, Introduction to Blogging, Social Networking: Facebook.  To sign up for a workshop or for more information contact the Library's Reference and Information Desk at 759-5236.

If you would like to get your non- profit event on EZ Rock Heartbeats or on our website e-mail us at contests@ezrocksoo.com

35 boys are waiting for a Big Brother in the Sault area.  You could be part of shaping a boy into a man of the future.  Two hours per week to be a friend to a young boy between the ages of 6 to 14 for a minimum commitment of one year.  A little brother is waiting.  Respond to our request today.  Police checks are required.

Everyday 1 in 3 members of our community are helped by a United Way Program or Services. For information on United Way programs in our community or to make a donation visit www.ssmunitedway.ca