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The 4th annual fundraising gala for CHEP (Child Hunger and Education Program) will be held this Saturday, 4 April. Entitled “Think Global: Eat Local”, this lively gala will include a delicious dinner featuring unique international cuisine, live music, student entertainment, door prizes, and silent auction. In keeping with the global theme of the event, the dress code is creative international or business casual–prizes will be given out for Best Dressed attendees.

All proceeds from the evening will go towards programs helping to break the cycle of poverty and fight root causes of hunger. CHEP’s programming includes Children’s Food & Nutrition Programs and Family Food Security Initiatives such as collective kitchens, the Good Food Box, community gardening, and senior stores.

This is a great opportunity to support CHEP and its vital work in helping people living in Saskatoon. I would be there in a flash if I wasn’t completely flattened by the flu right now!

When: Saturday, 4 April, 6pm (reception, cash bar, silent auction), 7pm (dinner and wine bar), 8pm (program, music & dancing)

Where: Hilton Garden Inn, 90 22nd St E, Saskatoon (Google map)

Cost: $50 (including $15 tax receipt), or $35 for students (with no tax receipt)

For more information: CHEP web site, or call Dana on 655-5322 or email dana@chep.org

This event is presented by Health Everywhere, students from the College of Medicine, and CHEP.

Photo by MikeMar

Join Ruth Eliason and her friends as they bring a little light to the Darkest Night of the Year, in support of Station 20 West. Celebrate the season with good music, good food and friends!

When: Sunday 21 December, 7:30-8:30pm

Where: Christ Church Anglican, 515 28th St W, Saskatoon (Google map)

Admission: by donation

For more information: Facebook event page, Station 20 West web site, phone 373-0292

Looking for a great deal on some great art? Come down and check out the used (pre-loved!) art sale this Saturday at Grace Westminster United Church from 11am-9pm. There will be over 300 pieces on sale, ranging in price from $5-$300, and a further 50 or so pieces will be up for silent auction. Make sure you come early for the best selection!

At 7pm, there will be a live auction of original works, which have been kindly donated by some of Saskatchewan’s leading artists, including John Bury, Paul Jacoby, Marie Lonneau, Greg Hardy, Clint Hunker, Marigold Crib, Jan Norris, Paul Denham, June Tinline, Jim Korpan, Leslie Potter, Alicia Popoff, Hugo Alvarado, Corrine McKay, and Lou Chrones.

All proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go towards building The Good Food Junction Grocery Store at Station 20 West. Bring the family, browse the art, enjoy refreshments (including homemade bannock) and stay for a visit with the other people helping to make Station 20 West a reality!

When: Saturday 6 December, 11am-9pm

Where: Grace Westminster Church, 505 10th St E, Saskatoon (Google map)

For more information: Facebook event page, Station 20 West web site