Our Local Supporters – The Foodie Edition! ~ Bids4Kids

Posted on Nov 10, 2011 in Bids 4 Kids, Blog Oh Chelsea, we do be a hungry people!  Thankfully, our little 10 kilometre triangle possesses the key to our happiness and importantly satisfaction: cookies from Demi Lune; maple smoked shrimp from the Smokehouse; I’m addicted to the Quattro Stagioni from Luigi’s; I crave London Fog’s from Les Saisons; raspberry & champagne sorbet from La Cigale; cold beer and tapas from...
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Our Local Donors – The Sports Edition ~ Bids4Kids

Posted on Nov 8, 2011 in Bids 4 Kids, Blog When are asked to describe Chelsea and the Gatineau Hills often included in the description are references to downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, hiking, swimming, paddling and basically anything sporty and outdoors.  That is why our Nursery School is dedicated to outdoor education and healthy living, because it reflects our local community.  This blog post is to feature the local businesses...
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Our Local Donors – Beauty Edition ~ Bids4Kids

Posted on Nov 7, 2011 in Bids 4 Kids, Blog Chelsea is a beautiful place, and we also can boast the most beautiful supporters around!  This post is dedicated to featuring some “beauty” found right here in the Gatineau Hills – Fleuriste-Florist Avant-Garde and Euphorie Centre Santè-Beautè/Health and Beauty Center.     Fleuriste Avant-Garde is always full of the most beautiful floral creations in the form of...
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Art at the Auction! ~ Bids4Kids

Posted on Nov 3, 2011 in Bids 4 Kids, Blog UPDATE!  MORE ITEMS FROM THE AUCTION HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE GALLERY. Art and the auction… it makes us sounds so spiffy!  Seriously though, this year the warehouse is practically bursting at the seams with an eclectic mix of art, from both local and ‘not so local’ artists. In the prints and painting categories, we have  our largest selection.  Our most recent donation is a...
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A Glimpse at the Online Auction!

Posted on Oct 25, 2011 in Bids 4 Kids, Blog November 4th is quickly approaching, which means that the Online Auction is just about ready to go live.  This week we’re going to be introducing you to the our online programme – what it looks like and what you’ll find there. Even after last years’ tremendous success, we realised that many of the donors weren’t getting the recognition they deserved; that little bit...
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Ride on a Fire Truck! ~ Bids4Kids

Posted on Oct 18, 2011 in Bids 4 Kids, Blog Ride on a Fire Truck with the Chief!  The Chelsea Fire Department has donated again!  It is the RIDE ON A FIRE TRUCK – quickly becoming a ‘hot commodity’ and a very popular donation every year.   On a more serious note, Fire Safety Week has just come to an end and the fire department has helped us create a safe environment for our children.  And in a continuing effort to help...
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