[Fwd: Reminder of Guatemala Stove Project Fundraisers - Perth - Friday, November 4 / Ottawa - Saturday November 12.]

[Tom Clarke]

Hello everyone - this is just a reminder that our 2 fall fundraisers are this week and next. Here is the information for the Perth event.  Attached is the Ottawa info. 

Please let me know if you have been able to sell tickets to our Ottawa event at Otto and Anne-Marie's. The food is going to be great  and this year we will be entertained by Mariachis!  Also, if you have been able to collect Silent Auction items, please let me know so that we can arrange for pick up or drop off for when we set up for the event on November 12. Hope to see as many people as possible - thanks for your support, Liz Ballantyne-Jackson 613-723-5107

Guatemala Stove Project Benefit Dance

 

The Guatemala Stove Project is pleased to present an awesome evening of dancing and musical entertainment featuring the amazing talents of Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo. On Friday November 4^th this popular annual fundraising dance takes place at the Perth Civitan Hall 6787 County Rd. 43, doors open  at 7PM.  While dancing and having a great time you’ll also be helping the Maya of rural Guatemala.

Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo, is an Ottawa based quartet inspired by the rhythms and eerie melodies of New Orleans and the bayous of rural Louisiana. They glide effortlessly from  Cajun, Boogie, Jazz, Rock & Roll, Calypso, Reggae and Blues to Latin influenced tunes.  The band has been performing together for 20 years and boasts two Juno awards. A comprehensive set list will satisfy every taste in attendance. They’ll put a spell on you and you won’t be able to stop moving. Opening this musical evening are local favourites Dave Balfour and Friends.

Included in the evening’s program are: silent auction, live auction, sale of Guatemalan handicrafts, gift baskets, a show and sale of paintings by local high school students, and refreshments.   Thanks to the generosity of our community all auction items as well as refreshments are donated

Founded in 1999, the Guatemala Stove Project is a locally based, non profit charity that builds masonry cook stoves for Mayan families in impoverished communities located in the western highlands of Guatemala.  Over 4000 stoves have been built to date.  These efficient stoves dramatically reduce fuel consumption and properly ventilate harmful smoke out of the homes.  A person’s life expectancy may be increased as much as 15 years as many smoke related risks including respiratory disease and eye problems are alleviated.

Come out and have a great time while supporting a truly wonderful cause. This is a licensed event 19+ID required, an adult must accompany minors.

Advance tickets ($20) are available in Perth at Shadowfax (1 800 518-2729) and Coutts & Co., or at the door ($22). Tickets are $15 for students. For more information please call 613-267-5202 www.guatemalastoveproject.org