Oshawa students support local charity

Posted on 2012/05/17 by Stephanie Foden

Story and photos by Stephanie Foden

R.S. McLaughlin fundraiser for St. Vincent’s Kitchen at Coffee Culture.

Students of R.S. McLaughlin C.V.I. held a fundraiser for St. Vincent’s Kitchen showcasing the school’s musical talent at Coffee Culture on May 16. Admission to the event at the coffee house on 22 King St. W. was free, but donations were encouraged.

In addition to the live entertainment, the high school students raised funds during the week at the school by making buttons for a small fee and collecting spare change during homeroom and lunch. The students are raising the funds as part of their ‘legacy assignment’.

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A new sweet treat downtown

Posted on 2012/05/15 by Stephanie Foden

Story and photos by Sarah Crookall

An assortment of cupcakes and cookies on display in the storefront of Cuppies and Cakes.

Aiming to bake you happy is downtown Oshawa’s new cake shop, Cuppies and Cakes. From custom cakes, cupcakes to push-pops, the shop has an assortment of goodies to make customers smile.

May 4 marked the opening day for the cake shop located at 140 Simcoe St. S. in Oshawa. With a love for baking and decorating everything cakes, storeowner Tori Denier is in the business of running an affordable shop with an eye for perfection.

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Local woman celebrates 16 years of successful transplant with a fundraiser

Posted on 2012/05/13 by Stephanie Foden

Story and photos by Stephanie Foden

Melissa Wilson celebrated 16 years after her last kidney transplant at Isabella's.

After 16 years of having a successful kidney transplant, a local woman organized a kidney donation fundraiser. Melissa Wilson’s event, Kidneys and Chocolate at Isabella’s was packed on May 12 and raised over $3,000 for the Kidney Foundation of Canada.

For a small admission of $10, members of the community came and enjoyed chocolates, coffee and other delicious treats, all for kidney donation and awareness. Funds were also raised for the foundation by raffle tickets and donations.

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Rock n’ Roll at the RMG

Posted on 2012/05/09 by Hillary Di Menna

Story by Hillary Di Menna

The Marvelous Beauhunks played at the RMG.

This month’s RMG Friday was about bands and the artists who promote them, aptly named The Art of Rock n’ Roll.

Upstairs the crowd gathered to hear bands Viva Mars and The Marvelous Beauhunks, an Oshawa band from the early 90s.

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Durham Pride Prom allows local youths to be themselves

Posted on 2012/05/05 by Stephanie Foden

Story and photos by Stephanie Foden

Drag performers danced with youth at Pride Prom.

Durham youth rocked the fourth annual Pride Prom on May 4.

The all-inclusive end-of-year celebration for Durham’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning, asexual and two-spirited (LGBTQ) youth aged 16 to 21, and their friends ensured all students could attend a prom where everyone is welcome and accepted.

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Oshawa artist group offers free workshops

Posted on 2012/05/02 by Hillary Di Menna

Story and photos by Hillary Di Menna

The class worked at Judith Mason's painting workshop at Bola.

Bola may be closing up shop, but the room’s vibrancy hasn’t dimmed. Every Tuesday this May The Iris Group will provide free art workshops at 20 Simcoe St. N. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m..

The classes have been so popular that due to all spaces being filled, an extra class will be offered Monday, May 14 for $10 as this class exceeds their budget. An exhibition of the work created by the artists from class will be at the store May 31 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.. The free event will be their closing party.

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