Annual Scholarship Fundraising Event 2025
Speaking for the Earth
CFUW-Northumberland is very excited to announce that Rick Beaver will be our special guest for the annual CFUW-Northumberland Scholarship Fundraising Event on May 6, 2025. Rick is a well-known wildlife biologist and conservationist and is especially recognized for his advocacy on behalf of the Alderville Black Oak Savanna where he was the research and restoration coordinator. Rick is a member of the Mississauga Ojibway of the Rice Lake area and is a respected Elder of Alderville First Nation.
Rick is a highly regarded artist who has been painting and exhibiting internationally for more than 40 years. He brings his formal training as a wildlife biologist into the studio. His art has been noted for vibrant colour and line which creates motion for his subjects including wildlife, native lifestyles and dynamic landscapes rendered in diverse media. Currently he creates primarily using digital media.
Rick’s fusion of art with science works to honour and protect our earth. The Rice Lake area of Alderville First Nation, where he is still engaged as a biologist and artist, continues to inspire his work and life.
Join us for an exploration of Rick’s insights and experience relating to the mysteries of the land and the life it supports. This special in-person event will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Dalewood Golf Club, 7465 Dale Road, Cobourg, ON K9A 4J7.
Doors open at 1:30 p.m. The program starts at 2:00 p.m., with light refreshments available after the presentation. Cash bar available.
Free parking. Wheelchair accessible. Shuttle service from parking area available.
Tickets are $75.
Advance ticket purchase is required.
Net proceeds to the CFUW-Northumberland Scholarship Trust Fund. An official receipt for income tax purposes will be issued at time of purchase for the charitable portion ($50).
All are welcome to attend this very special event – an afternoon in conversation with Rick Beaver!
Please note that all tickets are non-refundable as this is a fundraiser. Tickets are transferable.
2025 Spring Film Fundraiser Raises Essential Funds for
CFUW-N Scholarships!
CFUW-Northumberland is delighted to announce we had a very successful Spring Film Fundraiser, on Monday, March 24, 2025.
This special screening of “Suze”, a Canadian comedy-drama, was attended by close to 100 supporters.
Many, many thanks to our sponsor: Julie Parker, Royal Service Real Estate Inc. Julie covered the costs of the film and the venue. As a result, all proceeds go to CFUW-N scholarships, helping young women across Northumberland pursue their dreams.
Established in Canada, truly Canadian.
We also received tremendous support from these nearby businesses:
Boston Pizza and CJ’s Tap and Grill offered discounts to ticket holders on Monday March 24.
Arthur’s Pub, Best Western Plus, Cobourg, donated 10% of the income from all meals sold to viewers of Suze (before tax and gratuity) to CFUW-N towards scholarships.
Many thanks for this terrific support for our scholarships!
All proceeds go to CFUW-Northumberland Scholarships
In 2024, CFUW-Northumberland awarded over $14,000 in scholarships and bursaries to female Northumberland County students from the six Northumberland County high schools, Trent University, Fleming College and the First People’s House of Learning at Trent University. In addition to the six annual college/university entrance scholarships, six scholarships were awarded to female students entering apprenticeship programs.
CFUW-N’s Fall Film Fundraiser a Tremendous Success!
CFUW-Northumberland held a very successful fundraiser on September 23, 2024. For our first Fall Film Fundraiser, we screened Wicked Little Letters, a British comedy, at the Rainbow Cinema in Cobourg. Thank you for all the support we received from our sponsors, and to all those who purchased tickets for this terrific event. We raised more than $3,500.00 for our Scholarship Program.
Many thanks to our sponsors Dr. Dave E. Narine, Dentist and to Lorraine and Dan Bulger, Realty Executives Pentel Ltd.
And to the Rainbow Cinema, CJ’s Tap and Grill,
Boston Pizza and the Best Western, in Cobourg for their support for this special event.
2024 Scholarship Fundraising Event
A Great Success!
We were thrilled to welcome Olympian Vicky Sunohara as our special guest for our 2024 Scholarship Fundraiser. Vicky shared her experiences and insights as an Olympic Athlete, Coach and Community Leader.
Our Scholarship Program
Over the past 33 years, CFUW-Northumberland has, through scholarships and bursaries, enabled many women across Northumberland County to pursue higher education. CFUW-Northumberland now awards twelve $1,000 scholarships to students attending the six Northumberland County high schools, six entrance scholarships and six apprenticeship scholarships, plus awarding two bursaries of $1,000 each to students continuing their studies at Fleming College and Trent University, respectively. With the help of our members, other individuals and businesses, we have been able to increase our support over the past several years. Thank you to all our supporters!
CFUW-Northumberland is a branch of CFUW, a non-partisan, voluntary, self-funded organization with over 100 clubs located in every province across Canada. You can learn more about our history by visiting the About Us page.
If you would like to contribute to our scholarship funds, you can make a tax receiptable donation at any time through our CanadaHelps site.
