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4 ANNUAL EVENTS


  1. Reb chip week

We will celebrate the people who are have been substance free for 2 yrs and more by handing them new chirps. 

Date: 28 October 2022

Venue: CTDC hall 

Time: 3pm-5pm 

refreshments to be served later


2. Bake off

A bake-off is a family-friendly fundraising event that’s sure to get the whole community involved! Encourage volunteers to make their best cakes and pastries and bring them to your event. Give them individual stations where they can offer attendees samples. To raise money, charge a small admission fee for guests

Date: 11 November 2022

Venue: CTDC yard

Time: 1pm- 7pm

Money raised from bake off will be used to help with resources for the organization. 

3. Paint Run

Paint runs put a colorful twist on the classic 5K. The runs are popular on social media for their fantastic photo opportunities! Have participants sign up. 

Date: 1st December 2022

Venue: tba

Time: TBA

notice: only people who have been sober fpr at least 6 months will be allowed at the event

4. Multicultural fair

Multicultural fairs are a great opportunity for us to exhibit our supporters’ diversity to break the stigma. Plus, everyone will get to respectfully learn more about unfamiliar cultures in their community.


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