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Community Garden
Our Community Garden is in full swing. Everything is growing like crazy.
Read MoreWe are now accepting Donations and Volunteers
There’s a quarantine for all the donations that come in. We hold onto it for several days without sorting or touching, and then when it’s safe to do so, we’ll put it out onto the floor.” We are also providing gloves, masks and hand sanitizer for staff and volunteers. If your looking to volunteer just…
Read MoreChristmas Sale!
Its that time again. We are very excited to be starting our Christmas Sale on Wednesday November 6th. We have had lots of donations and are thankful that they keep coming. We’ve got Christmas ornaments, dishes, decorations, lights, Christmas sweaters, tablecloths and linens, holiday dresses, jewellery and many “new to you” gift items! Donations of…
Read MoreGiant Fundraising Yard Sale
We will be having a Giant Yard Sale at the Greater Blackville Resource Centre (GBRC) Saturday Sept. 7th from 9am to 1pm. Proceeds from the yard sale are in support of the Blackville Food Bank. There are lots of items to choose from… clothing, shoes, purses, linens, household items, jewellery, ornaments, dishes, etc. There will…
Read MoreAfter The Bell
Food Banks Canada works with corporate partners to share packs of non-perishable, child-friendly foods with kids across the country in July and August. Food banks that distribute the packs also receive grants to supplement them with perishable foods like fruit, and vegetables. This important program is possible only through the generous contributions of their corporate…
Read MoreGBRC Sewing Classes
Our sewing classes are still going on, and you can still join in! Its Free! Bring your sewing project or just come and learn the basics.
Read MoreWhat’s New… Summer students, community garden, extended hours and more.
We have lots going on at GBRC! We are looking for summer students, have extended hours on Thursdays,, our Fun Fashion Show was a success, and we’re getting the community garden ready for rentals!
Read MoreFood Explorer Program with Girl Guides and Brownies.
Thank you to Hershey and Food Banks Canada for providing GBRC with funding to implement the Food Explorer Program, an education and skills-building program for children.
Read MoreGBRC Presents Fun Fashion Show
The Greater Blackville Resource Centre presents a Fun Fashion Show: A night of upcycled fashion and fun on Friday, May 10 at 7pm. This fundraiser takes place at the Voice of Hope, 12073 Route 8 in Upper Blackville. Tickets are $10 each and includes tea, coffee and dessert and can be purchased at the GBRC…
Read MoreGBRC to Host Sewing/Quilting Classes
The Greater Blackville Resource Centre will be hosting Quilting Classes at the Voice of Hope Ministries Inc. on Tuesday evenings from 6 pm – 8 pm with instructors Lois Vickers and Lorainne Underhill. Basic Sewing Skills will be held on Thursday evenings from 6pm – 8pm. Call To Register: 843-9024 0r 843-9034 TUESDAYS Quilting ClassesApril…
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