Families whose children have diverse learning needs will be interested in an upcoming presentation on parent advocacy.
Cathie Camley, advocate for children with learning differences, will present on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Stepping 4words Learning Centre, 2227 St. Johns St., Port Moody.
Camley, formerly chair of the Tri-Cities branch of the Learning Disabilities Association, is the parent of three adult children, two of whom have learning disabilities, and has authored several Know Your Rights booklets for the BC Law Foundation. She was also awarded the Queens' Jubilee medal for her contributions to the cause of learning disabilities in Canada.
RSVP to [email protected]. Admission is by donation to the food bank or the Ruben's Shoes charity.
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Chamber, Ugly Sweater Guys team for event
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Ugly Sweater Guys at its upcoming Christmas luncheon to raise funds for the Children's Wish Foundation.
Held at the Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club on Dec. 5, the event will feature an Ugly Sweater Hour at 11:15 a.m. to peruse silent auction items, get a photo taken with Santa and scope out the ugly sweaters before the crowds arrive. Festivities begin at noon.
Life coach Jordan Birch started the Ugly Sweater party idea 12 years ago to raise money for good causes and had continued the tradition and added the Ugly Sweater Day (you can follow him on Twitter at @uglysweaterguys).
Donations are sought for the silent auction and tickets to the luncheon are $50 for members plus GST or $65 plus GST for non-members. Contact [email protected] or visit tricitieschamber.com.
