Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
Every Saturday before Thanksgiving, Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe and our event partners invite you on a self-guided tour of a selection of 5-6 homes in the beautiful Simcoe region that possess a unique charm - each hand-picked by our Chairperson, Cindy McQuirter-Fairley. These homes may be large, small, heritage or new, or simply spectacular in design. Whatever the case, the line-up is sure to be elegant and uniquely decorated – you’re in for a treat!
To participate in the tour, purchase a Limited Edition Guidebook at the Big Brothers Big Sisters office or at a participating outlet. Simply follow the map provided and show your book at each home you choose to view. The cost is $30 and includes a light catered lunch served at Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons. Each Limited Edition Guidebook features artist renderings and write-ups about each home.
This year we added a new element to the tour; Decorating Seminar by Tripps Paint and Decorating featuring Irene Turnbull. These seminar with be delivered at 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 2:00pm (if demand is there). Please register ahead of time for the decorating seminar by calling 526-5051 askfor Melissa. A minimum of $5.00 donation is payable at the gate. The location of the seminar will be at Nicola and Andrew Combes new Barn at 180 North Shore Drive.
The Showcase of Homes Tour is the signature annual fundraiser supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe. This highly popular event helps to cover the costs of our child and youth mentoring programs for our Little Brothers and Sisters. Our agencies do not receive government funding - our range of mentoring services are funded primarily by individual and corporate donations and sponsorships, gaming, grants, fundraisers, and a whole lot of community spirit!
Our goal is to serve more children: to ensure that every child in North Simcoe who needs a mentor has a mentor. Through mentoring, we create friendships that lead to increased self-esteem, behavioral and social improvements, higher educational achievements, new skill sets, and ultimately, broadened horizons. Whether it be recreational, educational, or cultural activities, attending camps, or just having a “feel good” craft day... all children deserve to feel special - and with your help, this will happen.
Date | Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 (9:30 am - 4:30 pm) |
Cost | $30 / Limited Edition Guidebook |
Includes | Luxurious self-guided tour, light catered lunch at Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons, Limited Edition Guidebook |
Ticket Outlets* | Your Limited Edition Guidebook can be purchased at the following locations: The Library Restaurant ~ 526 Hugel Ave., Midland
HGR Lawyers ~ 518 Yonge St., Midland & Village Square Mall, Penetanguishene
Simply Country ~ 323 King St., Midland Arbour's Flower Shoppe ~ 89 Main St., Penetanguishene Rye Cafe ~ 292 King St., Midland Tripp's Paint & Living Lighting ~ 259 King St., Midland Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe ~ 67 Fourth St., Midland
Tickets can also be purchased at all local Real Estate Agencies (Re/Max, Royal Lepage, and Prudential in Midland and Penetanguishene.)
*Tickets are on sale now!
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We hope to see you at this year’s 12th Annual Showcase of Homes Tour! Come see what all the fuss is about! For more information, please call our office at 705-526-5051.
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE MANY LOCAL SUPPORTERS THAT MAKE THIS EVENT POSSIBLE:
- Especially each home owner who kindly open up their homes to us for this important event!
- The Showcase of Homes Tour Committee (Cindy McQuirter-Fairley, Karen Rutherford)
- The many Real Estate agents that give of their time
- Alyx Kloeg for creating the guidebook and promotional material
- To the Florists who decorate the homes with superb floral arrangements
- Each ticket merchant: The Library Restaurant, Arbour's Flower Shoppe, HGR Lawyers, Simply Country, Tripp's Paint and Living Lighting, and all local Real Estate office
- All agency volunteers
- To our valued advertisers
Corporate Sponsor GENERAL MILLS
FLORISTS & CONTRIBUTORS
- Arbour's Flowers Shoppe
- The Ivy Basket
- Dion's Flowers
- Saturday Afternoons
Luncheon