News & Highlights

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On April 8th, the early bird draw took place and a $500 cash prize was awarded. Congratulations to ticket #322, Theresa Gillard.

The early bird draw has been held annually for the last six years marking the one month countdown to the CRIC Car Draw and Dance.

Special thanks to F&P Manufacturing Inc. for generously sponsorsing the early bird prize . As well, the committee would like to thank Tottenham Home Hardware for hosting the draw.

In December 2016, members of C.R.I.C. along with many wonderful volunteers participated in the Tottenham Santa Claus Parade. The C.R.I.C. float won First Place in the Community Float Award category as selected by Santa's elves and the Beeton Tottenham Business Improvement Association.  

The CRIC Car Draw and Dance was held on Saturday, May 7 at the Tottenham Community & Recreation Centre. The arena was at capacity as CRICgoers danced the night away.The grand prize was a 2016 Honda Civic LX (value $24,856) that was won by ticket #276. Many thanks to Orangeville Honda for generously supplying the car. To help present the winners with their new car was General Manager, Jamie Johnston.On April 9th, the early bird draw took place at Tottenham Home Hardware. The early bird draw was created to mark the one month countdown to the CRIC Car Draw and Dance. Michael Basso was the Home Hardware employee selected to draw the ticket number. Ticket #179 Won the Early Bird Draw Prize! 

The “Fight of the Century” at C.R.I.C. featuring Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. MannyPacquiao live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas was broadcasted in the Tottenham Community Centre gym.  

Shown here are three of the top prizes. Webber BBQ co-funded with Tottenham Home Hardware ($1,355), a set of golf clubs co-funded with Taylor Made ($2,621), and a 2014 Honda Civic LX supplied by Orangeville Honda ($24,156). As the final ten tickets remained in the drum, the crowd moved closer to the stage in what became a very exciting elimination draw. In the end, there can only be one winner and the grand prize winner of the 2014 Honda Civic LX was ticket # 978 held by Shauna Devlin from Mississauga.  

Over $41,000 in prizes were handed out on Saturday, May 4, 2013 making this the largest C.R.I.C. prize draw since 1978. This is due to the hard work of the committee members but most importantly to the generosity of our sponsors, local companies, and organizations who support our goals.
The evening featured a silent auction, delicious food, live entertainment and of course, a very exciting elimination draw.Live music and dancing kept the Tottenham arena lively and fun for all. Entertainment included the Carmela Long Band and to close out the night, DJ Rob Doyle pumped out the tunes.There are several groups that make this event possible.
Special thanks to the sponsors for supporting C.R.I.C. and the event. The volunteers who work throughout the weekend setting up, working the kitchen and bar and then when it’s all over tearing down and cleaning up.