Save the Date! AFA’s Year-End Celebration & Fundraiser is Thursday, November 26th

Mark your calendars! We’re excited to announce our Year-End Celebration and Fundraiser! Join us at the Friendship Hall (formerly Norway House) (1110 Hillside Ave) on Thursday, November 26th, 6–9 pm for a fun-filled evening of community, celebration, and inspiration as we look ahead to what’s next for old-growth protection!

Get your tickets here.

This is a night for our supporters to get to know the AFA team, connect with other supporters, donors, and volunteers, and enjoy a presentation from AFA Campaign Director & Photographer TJ Watt and Forest Campaigner Issy Turnill.

Enjoy a new and engaging slideshow presentation featuring highlights from the past year and AFA’s plan to build greater collective strength for old-growth protection at this crucial time. Savor appetizers, sparkling drinks, and mingle with AFA staff, volunteers, donors, and supporters. Plus, you’ll have the chance to win some awesome AFA gear and bid on fabulous silent auction items & experiences from several local businesses & artisans!

There will be a silent auction with loads of fabulous items from local businesses and artisans such as Robinson’s Outdoors, Royal & McPherson Theatre, Patagonia, Butchart Gardens, Zula Jewelry & Design, Russell Books, Robby Benn Photography, Seaflora Skincare, and more. There will also be appetizers, refreshing sparkling beverages, and AFA merchandise for sale, so don’t miss out!

All funds raised go toward protecting the endangered old-growth forests in BC and ensuring a sustainable, value-added second-growth forest industry.

Schedule:
5:45: Doors open, refreshments & socializing
6:30: Slideshow presentation by Co-founder, Campaign Director & Photographer, TJ Watt & Forest Campaigner, Issy Turnill
7:45: Meet and greet, and fantastic silent auction fundraiser featuring an array of amazing items & experiences from local businesses & artisans
8:30: Silent auction winners announced

Tickets:
Fixed price of $25 (not tax deductible) with complimentary sparkling drink and appetizers! Please contact us if there is a financial barrier to attending this event. A tax-deductible donation can be added to your cart when checking out.

Save the date in your calendars and scoop up your tickets today!

Accessibility:
The Friendship Centre is completely accessible. There is free parking right outside the entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance accessing the space, please contact us ahead of the event and/or text or call Joan at 250-213-1674 when you arrive and we will assist you.

We respectfully acknowledge that this event is taking place on the unceded territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən People, known today as the Esquimalt, W̱SÁNEĆ and Songhees Nations.