Events as of April, 2000: The Nostalgic Food, Bake and Other Stuff event is coming! Get your taste buds ready for this April 22nd, 2000 fund raiser! From 12 noon until 7 p.m., The Region Three Guyanese Association will sponsor a festival at the Masaryk-Cowan Community Center (220 Cowan Ave.) in Toronto. Delightful baked edibles, sensational Caribbean food, homemade ice cream, homemade beverages, crafts, information, paintings, books and much more will be available. The proceeds will go towards this year's Mother's Day Volunteer Luncheon and Awards Presentation. Five mothers will be recognized for volunteering in the community while raising children, and pursuing a career and education! Vendorsí space for craft items, books and paintings are still available at $25.00 per concession. All who would like to showcase or sell their merchandise should contact Desiree Rose A.S.A.P. For more information, please contact Desiree Rose at 416-665-9442 or [email protected]. Please help this event to be successful. Spread the word! PARENTING AWARD RECIPIENT - Doreen LaRose: The oldest mother volunteer, nominated. This award honors the oldest mother with active involvement in the Guyanese Community. Arts & Entertainment - Donna Makeda: Arts & Entertainment Award honors a mother whose contribution in the Entertainment has made a visible difference. Community Achievement - Myrtle Cameron: Honors a mother who while pursuing additional goals, her contribution to change has made a difference in the community. Education Award - Patricia Moore: Honors a mother whose stellar and courageous contribution to education have made a difference to the diverse cultures of mothers, fathers, boys and girls despite barriers. Lifetime Achievement Award - Sherma Mitchell: Honors a mother's total contribution to all humanity. In the home, workplace, school, church and at play. Caring & Sharing Award - Angela Thomas: Honors a member of this organization commitment and contribution to the achievement of our objectives. The President's Message given at the awards presentation: "It gives me great pleasure being asked to do this here today, Therefore, I am going to take this opportunity to thank you for your support over the past seven years. We could not have done it without you. I look forward to your continued participation and support in the future. Today as we celebrate our mothers, let us remember those gone before us and the contributions they have made. Today, we celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of our mothers volunteering in our community. I wish to reiterate the appreciation and gratitude of the members and myself for your support and concern shown towards the success of this event. It is my hope and wish that this event will inspire all of us to reflect on the role of mothers in our lives. We therefore have a duty each one of us to cherish our mothers. In a twinkle of an eye, all we are left with are memories. I asked of you this. Extend your arms and embrace your mother or mime if you can. Let's all do mother proud. To this year's recipients, congratulations. To all mothers, Happy mother's day. I would like to borrow from Guyanese Poet Peter Jailall, this saying ... 'walk good Guyana gal' and to you all, God's blessings." Special thank you to our sponsors: Kosher Caribbean Canadian Catering, D & S West Indian Variety 14 Queen Street, Toronto, Sunlight Travel Service 1444 Queen Street, Toronto, Fifth Dimension Hair Palace & Barber Shop, 1642 Queen Street W, Toronto, Rainbow Fashion,1486 Queen Street W, Toronto, Rev. Byron Golbourne, Benito Lakinvar, Murphy Brown, Charlie Hinds,Patrick Hilliman, Dr. Odida Quamina, Lynette Wadell and Nicole Noel, Michelle Tadjudeen and Nicola Charles A Tribute to Motherhood Motherís Day Celebration Sunday, May 14, 2000 Masonic Temple 13 Chislom Ave., Toronto (Main & Danforth -- one block west of Main St.) 12 p.m. (luncheon served 1 - 2:30 p.m.) Music by Popular DJ Admission: Adult $15, seniors and children under 12 - $10 Awards Presentation in the following: Arts/Entertainment Community Achievement Caring & Sharing Education Lifetime Achievement Caribbean style menu served, included in your admission. Ticket info.: Desiree 416-665-9442, Mary 416-431-0065, Angela 416-626-9226, Merle 905-279-7552, Indra 905-567-6311 Admission includes poetry, tribute in songs & dance, luncheon and dancing. Please join us as we celebrate the achievements of our mothers volunteering in our community. You are cordially invited to attend all of the events listed on this site. Come, join us as we celebrate our cultural diversity! FUNDRAISING EVENTS 2000: April 22: Nostalgic Day at Masaryk-Cowan Community Centre (220 Cowan Ave.) May 14: Mother's Day Awards & Luncheon (Venue TBA) June 18: Father's Day Award Presentation & Luncheon (Venue TBA) August TBA: Ice-cream Banquet (Venue TBA)