b'When life felt normal: Pre-pandemic events that seem so long agoOM NOM NOM!!These photos are from the 2019 BBBSND Pizza and Wing Night Fundraiser.And guess what?OM NOM NOM!!is excited to announce that our annualwing & pizza night is back!JOIN US ON SATURDAY MAY 7 (7 p.m.1 a.m) Thisyearseventfeaturesfood to enjoy delicious wings and pizza from our restaurantfrom:Col. Mustards, Crusty Pizza, partners. Your ticket also includes live entertainment byDominosPizza,JestersCourt, our DJ, Todd Soomre! Cash bar service will be availablePapasPizzaLand,Sunnybrae (19+ event). Golf Club, Square Boy Pizza, The We are so excited to bring back Wing & Pizza NightPub and Willowtree Farm.in person this year!There will be amazing food, raf- es, a silent auction and dancing says Margaret Ayres,Tickets are $35 each and can be Executive Director.purchased online at:AbigthankstoMapleLeafFoodsforprovidingnorthdurham.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/events/chicken wings to our restaurant partners to customizewingandpizzanight or at the with their signature sauces. BBBSND oce at the Scout Hall (15585 Simcoe St. N.)IS THERE A CHILD OR YOUTH IN YOUR LIFEHAVE YOU CONSIDEREDTHAT WOULD BENEFIT FROMBECOMING A MENTOR?SOME ADDITIONAL SUPPORT? BBBSND mentoring can have a profound impact on InSchoolMentoring(ISM)isavailabletostudentsboth mentees and mentors. who need extra support. The program is open to anyProgram evaluations repeatedly tell us that our men-child or youth that is struggling and would bene t fromtees are happier, healthier and more committed to learn-the additional support and guidance our ISM mentorsing because of their mentors. But mentoring also has an can provide.impact on our adult, volunteer mentors. We know our The ISM program is one hour per week for the schoolprograms support the growth, happiness and success of year and is available to students in grades 1 through 8.our volunteers.Mentorshelpstudentsincreasetheirself-con dence,Our mentors often describe how bene cial mentoring enhancetheirsocialskillsandimprovetheirschoolwas for them personally and professionally as they ac-engagement.quired new skills, expanded their perspective, tried new We have mentors ready and waitingthings and felt good about giving back to their community.for students! If you have questions orWe encourage members of our community to consider want to discuss if the program is rightvolunteering to become a BBBSND mentor or joining our for your child, please contactBoard of Directors or committees. The experience is bound Amanda at:to shape you and reward you in BIG and valuable ways.905-985-3733 ext. 3 or by email:For more information about becoming a mentor, please amanda.albano@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca visit:northdurham.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/volunteerFOCUS - MAY 20227'