Mark your calendars Chatham-Kent, your October is about to fill up.
The Children's Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent (CTCF-CK) has launched their 'Build for the Kids' capital campaign to raise the final amount needed for the new treatment centre.
With ground breaking on the 58,000-square-foot build this past July, the CTCF-CK announced they only had $500,000 more to raise to reach their $10 million goal.
"We had the quiet phase of the campaign, this last half a million dollars is where the community can stand up and go this is important to us," said Foundation President Mike Genge.
So while the Ontario government provided the money for the building, this amount will be used for the much needed equipment to fill it.
And to do that the foundation has planned, several fundraising opportunities. Including selling t-shirts, accepting online donations, a butterfly purchase program which will run in schools and business across Chatham-Kent starting late September, and finally 11 events throughout Chatham-Kent from October 7th to 20th.
"The 'Build for the Kids' campaign is a testament to the strength and generosity of our community," said Genge. "Together, we can create a facility that meets the needs of our children today and for generations to come."
Genge said there will be something for everyone with a lot of variety and locations of events.
Kicking things off is the launch on Monday October 7 at Chatham Chrysler at 9 a.m. The community is invited to preview all the events, make a donation, and purchase either a butterfly or a t-shirt.
On Tuesday October 8 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Tim Hortons on Grand Avenue East is holding a 'Bridgerton' themed tea party fundraiser with tickets on sale for $125. It will be a three course high tea experience with teas, sandwiches and sweets.
Also on Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., is the annual Family Festival at the CTC at 355 Lark Street. Admission is by donation and it's open to current and alumni CTC families.
Wednesday, October 9 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. the Glasshouse Nursery is having a Autumn Arts and Aisles event. For $75, you can make a fall arrangement, paint candles, and lots of different treats to sip and taste. Deep Southwest will also be performing.
On Thursday, October 10 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sons of Kent is hosting Karaoke for a Cause with tickets on sale for $25. The event promises to have Chatham’s finest, from local teachers, firemen, doctors and more, taking the stage to perform their favourite song with a live band.
Glasstown Brewing Company is hosting a Prohibition Party on Friday, October 11 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. With tickets on sale for $120, attendees can have era inspired cocktails and appetizers while visiting speakeasy upstairs which will have Tom Lockwood performing and a games table.
On Tuesday, October 15 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. is Bayside Bingo Night at Bayside Brewing. With your $40 ticket, you will get five games of bingo with the option of purchasing more cards at the door.
If scary movies are your thing, Level Up is having a scary movie trivia night on Wednesday, October 16 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 and include a drink ticket.
Also on Wednesday, McDonalds on St. Clair will be having a white glove dinner. The event starts at 6 p.m. with patrons enjoying McDonalds fare with some added upscale flare. Tickets are $200 and will include an auction and 'celebrity' servers.
Friday, October 18 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. is the Halloween Bash at the Barn. Red Barn Brewing is hosting a party with advance tickets selling for $30. Big Shiny Toons will be performing, there will be a costume contest and locals will be telling ghost stories out by the fire.
Finally, the event wrap up on Sunday, October 20 with a movie screening. The location isn't finalized but they are hoping to celebrate the money that was raised over the two weeks with the community!