November CBIM Coaches Training
2025-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Oakfield Rugby Club, 2585 Drummond Concession 2, Perth, ON, Canada
Are you ready to take your coaching skills to the next level?
Calling all boys’ sports coaches in Lanark County!
Join advocates from Lanark County Interval House for our October Coaching Boys into Men (CBIM) program training.
CBIM is an evidence-based, coach-led violence prevention program for athletes aged 12–18. This program is endorsed by the Coaches Association of Ontario and qualifies for NCCP professional development points.
CBIM empowers coaches to use their trusted leadership role to foster respect, leadership, and positive team culture that extends beyond the game. At LCIHCS, we support women and children impacted by gender-based violence, and CBIM is part of our work to prevent this violence before it starts.
Through simple weekly talking points integrated into regular practice time, the program helps coaches model and lead important conversations about respect, inclusion, and healthy relationships.
Join us on November 20th 2025 from 6pm until 8pm to learn how you can implement this program into your team practices this season.
Any questions? Please contact Sadie Kotze, Public Education Coordinator at Lanark County Interval House, at sadie.kotze@lcih.com or 613-257-3467.
Register here!

Finding Your Power Through Art: A 16 Days of Activism Event
2025-11-29 13:00 - 15:00 | 1881 Rogers Road, Perth, ON, Canada
Join us for a transformative afternoon of creativity, reflection, and empowerment. Finding Your Power Through Art invites participants to explore how artistic expression can be a tool for healing, connection, and social change.
Led by the artists of the Conscious Canvas Collective—a group of four women whose practices centre on equity, identity, and the intersection of art and advocacy—this workshop offers a welcoming, inclusive space for participants to reconnect with their inner strength and voice.
Through guided creative exercises and open discussion, you’ll discover how art can help us reclaim our stories, spark dialogue, and inspire change in our communities. No prior art experience is needed—just curiosity and an open mind.
All materials are provided. No art experience or skill necessary!
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Giving Tuesday
2025-12-02 | ON
The holidays should feel magical — full of warmth, traditions, and joy.

But for women, teens, and children leaving violence, the season can be heavy.

Some will spend December at Interval House. Others will be rebuilding their lives in the community with nothing but what they could pack quickly.

This Giving Tuesday, we aren’t asking for big gestures.

We’re asking for small acts of care.

💜 The next time you stop for a coffee or run an errand, pick up a $5–$10 gift card.

It might seem small to us — but for a woman starting over, it means autonomy.

It allows a mom to choose her own gifts for her children.

It allows a teen to pick something that feels like them.

It says: you deserve choice, dignity, and joy.

How You Can Help This Holiday Season

Donate a Gift Card:

Coffee shops, local stores, gas stations, grocery stores — any denomination.

Gift cards empower women by putting choice directly into their hands.

Giving a Gift (unwrapped):

We especially ask you to keep teens in mind this year.

Suggested items:

• Cozy socks & self-care items

• Arts & crafts sets

• Journals or books

• Headphones

• Board games & puzzles

• Sweet treats

• Home décor or small household items

• Outdoor toys for kids

Make a Financial Donation:

Donate through CanadaHelps.ca, LCIH.org, or e-transfer to finance@lcih.com

Host a Third-Party Fundraiser:

A pajama drive, gift card tree, workplace challenge — big or small, it all helps.

Email cathie.mcormond@lcih.com for details.

Sponsor a Family:

Give directly to a family rebuilding their life. Email lindsay.hunter@lcih.com for more information.

Drop off unwrapped gifts by December 11 to:

IDA (Carleton Place)

Barnabe’s Independent (Perth)

RONA (Carleton Place and Smiths Falls)

Equator Coffee (Almonte)

Love Bites: Unpacking Toxic Romance in Twilight Interactive Movie Screening
2025-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, 3 Rosamond St E, Almonte, Ontario, Canada
Calling all Twihards! 🧛‍♂️🧛‍♀️
Join us for a fang-tastic evening as we sink our teeth into the red flags of everyone’s favorite vampire romance. Love Bites isn’t your average movie night — we’re turning the Twilight saga upside down with interactive games, a costume contest, and a chance to spot the toxic sparks in Bella and Edward’s “undying” romance.
Come dressed as your favorite Cullen, Quileute, or Forks resident for a chance to win prizes! 🍿 Snack included with admission, plus fun activities like red-flag waving and more surprises.
Whether you’re Team Edward or Team Jacob, this is your chance to sparkle, scream, and giggle through the cult classic Twilight like never before.
Prepare for a night of immortally bad romance and immortal fun — this is one screening you don’t want to miss!
Get your tickets here!

Coaching Boys Into Men Training
2026-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 | ON
Registration for January 13th 2026 CBIM Coaches Training

Calling all boys’ sports coaches in Lanark County! Join advocates from Lanark County Interval House for our January 2026 Coaching Boys into Men (CBIM) program training.

CBIM is an evidence-based, coach-led violence prevention program for athletes aged 12–18. This program is endorsed by the Coaches Association of Ontario and qualifies for NCCP professional development points.
CBIM empowers coaches to use their trusted leadership role to foster respect, leadership, and positive team culture that extends beyond the game. At LCIHCS, we support women and children impacted by gender-based violence, and CBIM is part of our work to prevent this violence before it starts.
Through simple weekly talking points integrated into regular practice time, the program helps coaches model and lead important conversations about respect, inclusion, and healthy relationships.Join us in Carleton Place on January 13th 2026 from 6pm until 8pm to learn how you can implement this program into your team practices this season. Interested in having us come to you to train all of the coaches in your association? Please reach out via the contact information below and we can set something up.

Any questions? Please contact Sadie Kotze, Public Education Coordinator at Lanark County Interval House, at sadie.kotze@lcih.com or 613-257-3467.
Learn more about the CBIM program here: https://youtu.be/N8N5emwY-wE

Register Here

IWD T-Shirt Design Contest Deadline
2026-01-19 | ON
Calling all creatives! Celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 with us by entering our Feminist T-Shirt Design Contest!

Show off your artistic skills and your love for women’s empowerment. The top two designs will be printed on t-shirts and sold to support Lanark County Interval House!

Deadline to enter: January 19

Public voting: January 21–24

Get your ideas flowing, your pencils moving, and let’s make some wearable art that celebrates women everywhere!

Enter here

Questions? Contact Sadie at sadie.kotze@lcih.com or 613-257-3467

#IWD2026 #FeministArt #LanarkCounty #DesignForACause #WomenSupportingWomen

2026-02-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, 3 Rosamond St E, Almonte, Ontario, Canada
Calling all Twihards! 🧛‍♂️🧛‍♀️Join us for a fang-tastic evening as we sink our teeth into the red flags of everyone’s favorite vampire romance. Love Bites isn’t your average movie night — we’re turning the Twilight saga upside down with interactive games, a costume contest, and a chance to spot the toxic sparks in Bella and Edward’s “undying” romance.Come dressed as your favorite Cullen, Quileute, or Forks resident for a chance to win prizes! 🍿 Snack included with admission, plus fun activities like red-flag waving and more surprises.Whether you’re Team Edward or Team Jacob, this is your chance to sparkle, scream, and giggle through the cult classic Twilight like never before.Prepare for a night of immortally bad romance and immortal fun — this is one screening you don’t want to miss!📅 Friday, February 13 | 6 PM | 🎟 $25📍 Mississippi Valley Textile Museumhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/love-bites-unpacking-toxic-romance-in-twilight-interactive-movie-screening-tickets-1964606480870?aff=oddtdtcreator

Family Violence and the Law: Training with Pamela Cross
2026-02-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Beckwith Municipal Hall, 2022 Beckwith Park Lane, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
Lanark County SADV Presents: Family Violence and the Law: A Free Training with Pamela CrossExplore family & criminal law intersections in GBV cases, challenges for survivors, and current law reforms. This full-day training explores the intersections of family and criminal law in cases involving family violence, with a focus on understanding the big picture rather than procedural details. Participants will examine common legal challenges survivors face, including parental alienation, coercive control, publication bans, and dual or counter-charging, referencing insights from the CKW inquest.Through interactive sessions, small group exercises, and expert guidance, attendees will:Understand how family and criminal law address (or fail to address) family violence.Identify challenges for survivors navigating both systems.Explore current federal and provincial law reform initiatives, including bills related to criminal and family law responses to gender-based violence.Facilitator: Pamela Cross is a feminist lawyer and nationally recognized expert on violence against women and the law. She is a researcher, writer, educator, and trainer with women’s equality and violence against women organizations across Canada. Pamela’s 2024 book, And Sometimes They Kill You: Confronting the Epidemic of Intimate Partner Violence, was shortlisted for the Donner Prize and examines systemic failures in addressing intimate partner violence while offering a whole-of-society strategy for change.Additional Information: A lunch will be provided for all participants.This training is ideal for professionals working in justice, social services, or community organizations who want to deepen their understanding of the legal landscape surrounding family violence and support survivors effectively.Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/family-violence-and-the-law-training-with-pamela-cross-tickets-1977671686251?aff=oddtdtcreator

Breaking the Silence: Solar Prints and Storytelling Event (Age 16+)
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, 3 Rosamond St E, Almonte, Ontario, Canada
Explore cyanotype in a 2-hour workshop for Sexual Assault Prevention Month—using sun printing for storytelling, reflection, and activism.

Breaking the Silence on Sexual Assault: A Cyanotype Workshop for Reflection & Healing
In recognition of Sexual Assault Prevention Month, Lanark County Interval House Community Support (LCIHCS) invites you into a creative, reflective space focused on breaking the silence around sexual violence and centring healing, care, and community connection.
Presented by Lanark County Interval House Community Support (LCIHCS) and co-led by artist Abby Nowakowski in partnership with LCIHCS, this workshop invites participants into a hands-on creative experience rooted in reflection, connection, and community care.
Through a hands-on cyanotype workshop—a sun-printing process that produces vivid blue images—participants will be guided by artist Abby Nowakowski in exploring storytelling through art. LCIHCS team members Jess, Sadie, and Emma will be present throughout the session to support the space and offer grounding, reflective, and healing-focused activities.
This gathering is intended as a shared space for healing, reflection, and creative expression. While lived experiences of sexual violence are deeply acknowledged and held with care, this is not a space for sharing detailed personal trauma narratives. Instead, we will focus on creativity, grounding, and collective care within a supportive and respectful environment.
This event is open to everyone. You do not need to identify as a survivor to attend. It is for those who have been impacted by sexual violence directly or indirectly, as well as those who wish to show care, solidarity, and support for survivors and their communities. All are welcome, with a kindly requested age minimum of 16+.
Content / Trigger Warning: This event will reference and engage with themes related to sexual assault, domestic violence, and violence against women (SA, DV, VAW).
Supported by funding from: Mississippi Mills Community Fund and the Ottawa Community Fund.
The Mississippi Mills Community Fund is a public, charitable organization created by and for the people of Mississippi Mills. The Fund works with donors and the community at large as a trusted partner to fulfill impact philanthropy and bring about positive, systemic, and sustainable change.
