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LLF presents Elly Gotz

<img src="/images/2d909593-95e6-59cf-b5a1-0656276cdcc5" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit" style="width: inherit; height: inherit;"> The LLF is pleased to be presenting, Learning From the Past to Counter Hate, a significant educational event for secondary students in support of the Limestone District School Board's commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism.Teachers and their high school students (Grades 9 through 12) will have the opportunity to participate in a virtual talk with Elly Gotz relating the past to the present. The live virtual presentation with Elly Gotz will take place on April 21, 2021. Elly will speak about his experiences during the Holocaust and after liberation from the Dachau concentration camp. He will discuss lessons learned about hate and racial prejudice. Elly will also share his lived experience since then, addressing today's rise in antisemitism and the need to be vigilant in countering prejudice and hate in our communities. There will also be an opportunity for Q&A with students. <img src="/images/361d9d73-6eef-5b03-8bf3-d36f343fda74" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit" style="width: inherit; height: inherit;"> To buy the book “Flights of Spirit” ($14.95) go to <a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/home/search/?keywords=Elly%20Gotz#internal=1" target="_blank" title="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/home/search/?keywords=Elly%20Gotz#internal=1" class="editor-link">Chapters.Indigo.ca.</a>

2024-06-27 01:55:03.526 +0000 UTC

Crystal Ball Gala

<img src="/images/0c71e816-5caa-59f4-911d-426bebec1aa9" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit" style="width: inherit; height: inherit;">The Crystal Ball Gala is a star-studded event designed to spotlight the many talents of students within the Limestone District School Board while raising funds for the Foundation. These black-tie evenings were held from 2011-2015.The 2015 Crystal Ball offered 62 students from 20 different schools mentorships with 45 accomplished professionals: life-enriching experiences in the fields of Music, Visual Arts, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Jewelry Design, Set Design, Journalism, Web, TV and Radio Broadcasting, Architectural Design and Construction. The gala was held October 24, 2015 at the Rogers K-Rock Centre, and for the first-time, an encore presentation of the musical mentorships was performed at Stages Nightclub the following day.The 2015 Crystal Ball raised $170,000 for future learning opportunities funded by the Limestone Learning Foundation. An unprecedented $68,000 achieved from the evening’s spontaneous Gala Giving along with $102,000 raised through the event itself. The $68,000 pledged through Gala Giving will establish the Tyler Ellison Memorial Fund. Tyler was a Crystal Ball Visual Arts mentee in 2013, and sadly passed away this Fall from cancer. This memorial fund will honour his courage and talent by supporting LLF projects in the general area of the Arts.In its inaugural year of 2011, The Crystal Ball brought together a sold-out crowd of 700 people to the first event of its kind at the Rogers/K-ROCK Centre.  With the Rogers/K-ROCK Centre completely transformed by cutting-edge décor, guests were completely in awe as they dined on a four course meal, and watched an evening of first class entertainment on the main stage. The 2011 event raised over $110,000 for the Limestone Learning Foundation. In 2013, a capacity audience of 750 witnessed the ability of more students and mentors unleash their passion for the Arts in a number of disciplines - vocal and instrumental music, visual arts, culinary, photography, media production and design. The 2013 Crystal Ball Gala raised a record-breaking $150,000 for future learning opportunities funded by the Limestone Learning Foundation. Of the $150,000 raised, a stunning $57,000 was pledged that night during the first-ever gala giving opportunity. The $57,000 established a new Arts Endowment Fund.

2024-06-27 01:55:03.526 +0000 UTC

Canadian Flags in Limestone Classrooms

<img src="/images/43cc1346-b5df-5c90-a088-86bf1165574e" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit" style="width: inherit; height: inherit;">Canadian Flags in Limestone Classrooms was a Limestone Learning Foundation initiative to commemorate Canada's 150th birthday. The LLF felt there was no better way to do this than by highlighting our most visible and significant national symbol - the Canadian flag. It is the symbol of our history and pride. It identifies us, unifies us and inspires us.The LLF provided a Canadian flag for every classroom and learning centre throughout the school district. Flag brackets and holders were custom-made by technology students at four LDSB schools: Amherstview and Molly Brant Public Schools, and Ernestown and La Salle Secondary Schools. The initiative was celebrated on February 15, 2017 - Canada's Flag Day. It was on this day in 1965 when the newly designed red and white, maple leaf Canadian flag was flown. The LLF was honoured Dr. Della Stanley, daughter of George F.G. Stanley co-designer of the Canadian flag, was the project's Honorary Chair. This extraordinary project is central to the mandate of the LLF, and will encourage classroom discussion, inspiring students and teachers to think critically about who we are as Canadians.

2024-06-27 01:55:03.526 +0000 UTC

Canadian Crystal

<img src="/images/8389557e-2535-5755-b266-c5ec9dd70723" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit" style="width: inherit; height: inherit;">The Canadian Crystal was an extraordinary and memorable evening set against the backdrop of Canada's 150th. From the moment guests arrived at The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, they were treated to creative décor, student art exhibits and delicious canapés inspired by our land, coast-to-coast-to-coast. The Isabel offered the Canadian Crystal a venue to perfectly stage the three-act extravaganza. View a <a href="https://youtu.be/FgZTaXxATeY?list=PLB_B0DKfN0guRA39-W6msWVgG0WBm0iwN" title="Link to Canadian Crystal Highlight video" class="editor-link">highlight video</a> of the event. Act I - Truth North: Canapés inspired by our land, coast-to-coast-to-coast, created byAct II - Oh, Canada! A Musical Journey: All-Canadian Concert featuring students of the Limestone District School BoardAct III - Strong & Free: Celebration of the Foundation's vision - reflection and celebration with music performed by Lil Magic and the Wise 5, fronted by Reid Cunningham, a graduate of the Limestone District School BoardCANADIAN CRYSTAL ONLINE AUCTION hosted by <a href="http://maxsold.com/" target="_blank" title="http://maxsold.com/" class="editor-link">maxsold.com</a> was an incredible success, raising over $33,000 for the Limestone Learning Foundation. We can't thank auction donors and bidders alike for their support.As the LLF has successfully done with The Crystal Ball, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M-JVgxHDTc&list=PLB_B0DKfN0guRA39-W6msWVgG0WBm0iwN&index=1" target="_blank" title="YouTube" class="editor-link">Canadian Crystal </a> once again allowed student musicians to participate in a professional setting, gaining experience in the production and performance of a theatrical show with valuable input from professional musicians. All elements of the evening were woven into the commemorative moment of Canada's 150th.The highlight of the evening was Oh, Canada! - a multi-media concert, featuring original music and other Canadian classics, performed by students of the Limestone District School Board, and mentored by a group of professional musicians. The LLF was pleased to have the incredible talents of Alexandra Mundy, John Abrams, Tim Stiff and Greg Runions producing the show. Short video clips of the student performances are posted on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LLFCanadianCrystal/" title="Link to LLF Canadian Crystal Facebook page" class="editor-link">Canadian Crystal Facebook page</a> and limestonelearningfdn Instagram account.On behalf of the Limestone Learning Foundation and the Canadian Crystal team, we thank our community for making the event such a huge success.

2024-06-27 01:55:03.526 +0000 UTC