On June 9th I (Katarina) attended a workshop in Waterloo: Where the Sidewalk Leads: A Conversation bringing together people who are interested in exploring innovative approaches to working with youth. Organized by SiG @ Waterloo – ” a national collaboration addressing Canada’s social and ecological challenges by creating a culture of continuous social innovation” (http://sig.uwaterloo.ca/about-the-waterloo-institute-for-social-innovation-and-resilience-wisir) – [...]

Beginning with the raising of the One World flag in front of Guelph City Hall, and concluding with the colorful closing ceremony at the picturesque Guelph Riverside Park, this year’s Guelph and District Multicultural festival was an exciting exploration into the possibilities that arise when we explore cultures other than our own, celebrating what makes [...]

On May 11th, 2011, the Guelph-Wellington Volunteer Centre hosted a workshop for not-for-profits on how to comply with the Accessibility Standards for Customer Service, part of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).  Conducted by the Ontario Nonprofit Network,  the workshop provided valuable information on the requirements of the Act, and how to train [...]

Does your Workplace Suck? If you noticed us at the Farmer’s Market on Saturday April 23rd, you probably also chuckled at our sign, “does your workplace suck” on top of the basket of free delicious (and organic) Stone Store multi-flavored suckers.  Katarina and Shelene used the sign to spark conversation about the what’s, why’s, and [...]

Lorraine Blackwell’s presentation on managing stress as a small business owner on May 16th was inspiring; packed with interesting information on how diet impacts our response to stressful situations, there was lots of opportunity to ask personal questions.  Lorraine’s message was that what we eat, how we exercise, and how much free time we have [...]

COMING UP… Mon, June 27th: 12-2 pm. Community Potluck to celebrate our wonderful hosts and co-workers! Our hosts and co-workers are invited to share a potluck lunch on Monday, June 27th from 12-2 pm –  and anyone in the community is welcome to join!  Ideas are floating around about watching a short TED talk related [...]

A little bit of an update for those who missed our first Annual General Meeting…because we know how hard it is to get to everything! What were some highlights of the meeting? Mark Rodford, owner of the Cornerstone and Ouderkirk & Taylor, opened with the 10 Carden story – the interesting stream of events that [...]

This Wednesday June 8 at 7pm, join us for a free screening of Faith Levine’s documentary about the rise of DIY, Art, Craft, and Design, followed by a chat about highlighting Guelph’s arts and crafts scene. Then on Thursday, June 9 at 5:30pm, join us for an interactive session geared to connect high school youth [...]