Altona’s free Community Meal happens on the last Saturday of the month: This month, it’s on Saturday, February 24th, from 5:00-6:30pm, at The Community Exchange (116 Main St.). The Community Meal is about cooking up community, one meal at a time… This is a free meal for everyone, come by yourself or bring some family...
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Bands Night at The Community Exchange – January 27th
The Community Exchange is hosting it’s first Bands Night following the Community Meal on January 27th! The event will feature music of 3 local, diverse groups, including The Sixagons, Tuesday and Promise Ebuade, and Alterlimitz. Bands will start at 6:45pm. This is a free event for the community. Here is a bit of background regarding...
Next Community Meal – January 27th
Altona’s free Community Meal happens on the last Saturday of the month: This month, it’s on Saturday, January 27th, from 5:00-6:30pm, at The Community Exchange (116 Main St.). The Community Meal is about cooking up community, one meal at a time… This is a free meal for everyone, come by yourself or bring some family...
Donating to Palestine/Israel Aid Efforts
If you are looking for good places to donate to the humanitarian needs for the ongoing tragedy in Palestine and Israel, here is one suggestion: https://mcc.org/campaign/call-end-violence-palestine-and-israel-canada?fbclid=IwAR0oNeXSpIJrZ3IPS14CpvR8kRhZm8CoA4Y3NwjMUDpO_PqGZETAB64Wrko
Seeds Christmas Candlelight Service – December 23rd & 24th – Live Stream Links
Join us at The Community Exchange for the Seeds Christmas Candlelight Service on December 23rd & 24th! Doors open at 6:30 for hot chocolate and apple cider. Candlelight service starts at 7pm. Live stream links for both nights below. DECEMBER 23rd: DECEMBER 24th:
Items Needed – UPDATED
A member of our Altona community who moved into a new place is looking for the following items: Couch Arm chair Dishes Cups If you have any of these items you are willing to donate, please contact Kayla Giesbrecht at seedschurchoffice@gmail.com or at The Community Exchange (204)216-1577 (text or call).
The Longest Night Memorial Service – Dec. 21st
The Longest Night Memorial Service will be held on Thursday Dec. 21st at 7pm at the Altona Mennonite Church (267 – 8th Ave NE). If you are grieving the loss of a family member, friend, or any other loss, you are invited to attend this quiet night of remembrance and candle-lighting, hosted by Altona and District Palliative...
Seeds Christmas Program – December 23rd & 24th
Join us at The Community Exchange for the Seeds Christmas program on December 23rd & 24th! Please see below for more info.
December 7th – Vigil to Commemorate National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
All are invited and encouraged to attend a vigil on the evening of December 7th, 2023 to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This event is taking place at the Makoons Centre at Roseau River Anishinaabe First Nation (Ginew). The event begins at 6:00pm. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. This event has been co-organised...
FREE Family Carnival at MCI – December 2nd
You are invited to a FREE family carnival at MCI, Gretna (466 Mary Street)! There is NO ADMISSION for the event – it’s free! There will be beverage and snack concession items for purchase (priced between $2-$5, cash only) throughout the event. Proceeds go towards supporting MCI students’ experience. Schedule:1:00 PM – The Grinch in...