Fundraisers & Special Events
Join the Progress Center in Rockin the Harbour! Trooper, Helix, Saga, and Broken Ohms will be "kickin' it out old school" for your entertainment.You've just got to see it!
Discounted advance tickets are available from Ticket Atlantic, Atlantic Superstore, or at the Metro Centre Box-Office.
(Any tickets remaining will be available at the door at full price)
Rockin the Harbour takes place on September 11, 2010 with proceeds supporting the Progress Club of Halifax.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS
CIBC Wood Gundy
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
The CIBC World Markets Children's Miracle Foundation is a charitable trust responsible for distributing funds raised on Miracle Day to Canadian children's charities.· Progress Centre is one of the proud recipients from these funds.· The success of Miracle Day is based on the participation and generosity of CIBC World Market clients.
For more information go to: http://www.cibcwm.com/wm/miracleday/Canada/en/index.html
Family Christmas Party
Location, Date and Time to be Announced
Celebrate the warmth of the season with Progress Centre families, staff, and friends.· Join us for a fun morning for the whole family with Santa, munchies, face painting, music and activities.
February is Early Intervention Awareness Month
This month is dedicated to increasing community awareness of the Early Intervention Programs in Nova Scotia. There are 18 Early Intervention Programs throughout the province.
The Lorna Scaravelli "Wall of Hands" Fundraising with a Helping Hand
Friday, February 25th, 2011
2:30-4:00pm
Progress Centre for Early Intervention, 3530 Novalea Drive, Halifax
This is a fun filled afternoon with face painting, games, finger painting, coffee and treats.· Names in honour of a past Board member, this exciting fundraiser gives families and community members an opportunity to support Progress Centre with a purchase of a "hand" for $100.· A colourful "hand" will be permanently placed on a specially dedicated wall with your name to mark your place of honour.· You can have fun choosing red, blue, yellow or right or left.· Hands may also be purchased in lieu of a gift or in memory of a loved one.· A payment plan is available.
Progress Club of Halifax Sports Celebrity Dinner
February 2011 (Time to be announced)
Cunard Centre, Halifax
The Progress Club has been a main benefactor of Progress Centre since our inception in 1985 raising funds to help defray operational costs.· This is a must-see event, with a head table of well-known, accomplished athletes.
For more information go to: www.progressclubhalifax.ca
Progress Club of Halifax Big Spring Auction
Typically Saturday evening early May 1st, 2010
6:00PM-12:00AM, Cunard Centre
Tickets: $115 each or $1150 for a table of 10
This exciting evening is hosted and organized by the Canadian Progress Club - Halifax Branch, founding partner and major supporter of the Progress Centre since 1985. The night includes a complimentary cocktail hour, a 3 course meal with wine, a diamond draw, silent auction, a main auction and a live band & dance.It's an amazing evening of fun and celebration..all for a very worthy cause. Come join us! For more information CLICK HERE or to purchase tickets contact:
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or go to www.bigspringauction.ca
To learn more about the works of the Progress Club, visit www.halifaxprogress.ns.ca
25th Anniversary Events (Multiple dates and times)
• Playground Outing to Isleville St. Playground in Halifax
Sunday Aug 29th from 3-4:30 pm. Register with JoAnna at 423-2686, ext 222 by Thurs Aug. 25th
Bring towel, change of clothes & sunscreen; snack provided
• 25th Anniversary Picnic! Saturday September 25th
(Rain date Sunday, September 26th) Click Here for Details
• Family Swim – Saturday October 23rd, Dartmouth Sportsplex
4:30-5:30. Register with JoAnna at 423-2686, ext 222 by Thurs. Oct. 21st
The Halifax Antique Car Club Show & Shine
August 22, 2010
10:00am-4:00pm
Exhibition Park, 200 Prospect Road, Halifax
The Halifax Antique Car Club has been supporting the Progress Centre since 1996. There are cars, cars and more cars for every one to see with door prizes, participant prizes and many items to be auctioned and tickets will be sold on donated items, such as jackets, tools, hats, etc.· A portion of the proceeds raised at this event will be donated to Progress Centre.
For more information go to: http://hacc.chebucto.org/main.htm
The "Wall of Progress" Night of Giving
Thursday, November 18th, 2010
7:00-9:00pm
Progress Centre for Early Intervention, 3530 Novalea Drive, Halifax
The "Wall of Progress" is a venture that offers a place of honour at Progress Centre for our supporters.
See the Centre transform at this wine & cheese, business formal reception that allows members of the community the opportunity to purchase a "brick" in our main entrance for a donation of $500. A gold plaque, engraved with the donor's name and date of donation marks the place of honour. Bricks may also be purchased in lieu of a gift or in memory of a loved one. A payment plan is available.