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Events/Initiatives
Are you or your unit planning an NDWCC fundraising event that is open to all local Defence Team members? You can use this form to submit your event to be included in the Halifax Region NDWCC Weekly Update which will be distributed each Monday during the campaign via Base-wide email, CFB Halifax social media channels, and posted to the Trident NDWCC website. Email event submission forms to NDWCCHalifax@forces.gc.ca and keep an eye out for events you might want to attend!
NDWCC Final Farewell Escape Room
November 12 – December 18
When: November 12-December 18 (3 games per day)
Where: Cambridge Military Library (5460 Royal Artillery Ct., Halifax)
The NDWCC Escape Room is back this year with a new location, theme and puzzles!
Three games/day, teams of 8*, $20 per person. Games will be held Monday-Friday at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (1 hour per game). Email Joseph.Abando@forces.gc.ca, Leah.Coughlin@forces.gc.ca and Kathryn.Gatien@forces.gc.ca to book!
*If your team is smaller than 8 people you can still submit your names as there is potential to combine with another small team. Non-Defence Team members (families, friends) age 18+ welcome to participate.
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Curling Funspiel
November 22
Gather your team of four and join 12 Wing Shearwater at the CFB Halifax Curling Club for a curling “funspiel.”
When: November 22 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (see note below)
Where: CFB Halifax Curling Club (6441 Hawk Terrace, Halifax)
$100 per team of four. Sign-in with cash donation at 7:30 a.m.
Note: Top 12 teams will play after lunch at 1 p.m.
To register, contact Jean-Phillipe.Giroux@forces.gc.ca
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Bring Your Dog to Work Day
November 26
Bring Your Dog to Work Day (BYDTWD) is back this year by popular demand! We encourage everyone looking to participate to refamiliarize themselves with the event rules to ensure everyone has an enjoyable time.
RULES
Prior to BYDTWD
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- Obtain your supervisor approval *this is VERY important and mandatory!
- Ensure your coworkers are okay and comfortable with you bringing a dog, especially in a shared workplace
- Pet-proof your office, where necessary, including limiting access to hazards, fragile items, and technical equipment
- No dogs in hazardous workspaces
On BYDTWD
- Limit one dog per person
- Always supervise your dog
- Come to work prepared: bring doggie bags, treats, water bowl, and whatever else your pet requires for the day
- No aggressive behaviour: dogs must be comfortable around people and other animals
- Clean up after your pet
- Dogs must be on leash while on CFB Halifax grounds
Donation: $10 cash. Please pass donations directly to your NDWCC Unit Representative.
CFB Halifax would love to see photos of local Defence Team members at work with their pups! If you are interested in sharing your photos on CFB Halifax social media, please send them to cfbhalifaxpublicaffairs@gmail.com by 12 p.m. (Atlantic) on November 26.
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Trains on the Drill Deck III
November 30
HMCS Scotian and the Eastern Benders are proud to present Trains on the Drill Deck III. Come see a number of model railways and learn more about model railroading while supporting a good cause.
When: November 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: HMCS Scotian, 2111 Upper Water Street
$5 per person. Children under 5 years are free.
Note: No parking available on site.
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NDWCC Kitchen Party
February 20, 2025
Save the date for the final event of the 2024 campaign – our NDWCC Kitchen Party! Monitor Base-wide emails, NDWCC Weekly Updates, the MARLANT intranet and CFB Halifax social media channels for details.
