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The 2023 Bowling Tournament and Silent Auction Extravaganza was a huge success! Together with all our volunteers, bowlers and bidders we raised a whopping $6,504!

We have so many to thank for making this event possible. From the very generous donations of items for the silent auction to the bake table and of course the very popular booze board (congratulations to Lorraine for winning 😉). We could not be more grateful!

More than anything it was just wonderful to see longtime supporters and people newly introduced to Olivia’s Trust coming together to do all her favourite things – bowling, shopping and eating 🙂

This event is our largest fundraiser and it gives us the ability to continue on our mission of helping Olivia do “great things!”

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Thank you to everyone who came out last night to volunteer, bowl and bid! Despite all the obstacles of Covid 19 restrictions we still raised $3,974.75! This money will be going back to our community as we make donations to organizations that support our youth, animals in need and those less fortunate.

There are so many we need to thank who come together to make this event a success. A special shout out to Nicole and Tom for their suggestions, time and continued support. Thanks to Steve, Courtnee, Jennifer and Jason for volunteering your time to help this event run so smoothly. Thank you Tom, Aly and Ragan for the bake table goodies. And thank you to Nicole and Courtnee for the plant table- it was an addition this year and a huge hit!

To all those who donated an item for the silent auction, we are so grateful for your generosity. This really is the key to making this event a major fundraiser and we could not do it without your support. We want to take the time to acknowledge all those who donated this year:

  • Big Spruce Brewing
  • Lake City Cider
  • Bulwark Cider
  • Marmor designs
  • Saint Mary’s University
  • Charm Jewelry
  • Doodle Custom Designs
  • Sweet Eagle Bakery
  • Sage & Sweetgrass
  • Dartmouth Central Plumbing and Heating
  • Hirtle Promotions
  • Chef Inspired
  • Studio East
  • Courtnee’s Weighted Blankets
  • Propeller Brewing Company
  • Grand Pre Winery
  • The Church Brewing Company
  • Underwood Baitworks
  • Scott McKenzie
  • Nicole Murray
  • Guilio and Sabina Accardi
  • Cathy MacKay
  • Ross Lloy
  • Bill Pratt
  • Brent Hirtle
  • Ragan Eagle
  • Dale Jollota
  • Tom Adams
  • Rias Jollota

We are so glad everyone who came out enjoyed their time and celebrated Olivia’s 25th birthday doing all the things she loved most. We bowled, we shopped, we ate and we laughed our way through a fantastic evening of fun-filled fundraising to continue our mission of helping Olivia do “great things!”

Stay tuned for an online auction we will be holding in late November for those who were unable to attend this event but still want to support Olivia’s Trust 😊 (details to follow)

Save the date 🗓

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Dust off your shoes and shine your balls folks! For the first time since 2019 we are holding our “Annual” Olivia Jollota Memorial Trust Bowling Tournament and Silent Auction 🎳 With the gradual lifting of many Covid restrictions, we can finally hold our major fundraiser and have a ball doing it 😊 see below for details:

Date: October 23, 2021

Time: 8 pm – close

Location: Woodside Bowlarama Cost: $25 per person to bowl (includes shoe rental)

We can’t think of a better way to celebrate Olivia’s 25th birthday than bowling and raising money to help her continue to do “great things!” This is such a fun night for everyone from volunteers to participants while we bowl, bid, shop, laugh and eat our way to an amazing night. Remember to bring some cash for the 50/50, bake table, assorted raffles and of course Olivia’s Signature Tree items.

We will have 10 lanes initially so space is limited (more lanes will be available after 9 pm if you decide you want to bowl). If you want to reserve a lane, or donate a silent auction item please reach out to Dale on the Facebook page (an event will be created) or by email: dale@livstrust.com

Bring your wallets and generous spirit while we celebrate Olivia, enjoy the sport she loved and raise some money 💰. (Cash and e-transfer only)

Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre Emergency Shelter Donation

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The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre Emergency Shelter opened its doors January 2021 as a 25 bed emergency shelter. Now with the addition of 15 new beds, they have become the largest emergency shelter in Halifax!

Through the power of social media we heard they were in need of several items to be able to handle the increased occupancy and of course we responded immediately! We have donated over $500 worth of much needed wish-list items and hope others in our amazing community can donate as well.

Below is a list of some needed items:

  • Spring/Summer clothes for all genders
  • Footwear for all genders
  • Backpacks
  • Socks/underwear
  • Juice boxes
  • Individual snack items
  • Coffee grounds/tea
  • Reusable cups
  • Plastic utensils
  • Toothpaste/razors/feminine products

We realize we are in difficult times (this is the second year we have not been able to hold our major fundraiser), but if you can, please consider helping those less fortunate – just like Olivia always did ♥️

Local realtor gives back by supporting Olivia’s Trust ♥️

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Looking to buy or sell a property? Contact local realtor Christine Clark with Century 21 Trident Realty Ltd. Christine generously donates a portion of every commission to a local charity and has graciously offered to donate to the Olivia Jollota Memorial Trust!

Give her a call to get started on your new journey as we continue to help Olivia on hers!

Olivia’s Trust COVID 19 🦠Update

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This is the time of year we excitedly put out a post announcing our upcoming annual Bowling Tournament and Silent Auction fundraiser. This event has always been held the Saturday after the May Victoria Day long weekend. While we have the alley booked for May 23rd, it is currently closed due the virus 🦠. We do not know if it will re-open by this date or what social distancing will look like at that time.

We will likely have to postpone or possibly cancel our event for the safety and well-being of our supporters. We are debating whether to run some of the components such as the ever popular Craft Beer, Wine and Spirit Board and a handmade quilt raffle. Stay tuned for updates.

Olivia’s Trust still plans to award a post-secondary scholarship to a student currently set to graduate from Prince Andrew High School in June 2020. Since schools are closed and we do not know when they will re-open, it may not be possible for students wishing to apply to get their applications in to Student Services by the May 15th deadline. Therefore, if you are a student or know of a student that will graduate this year and wish to apply for our scholarship, please send your essay along with 2 letters of recommendation directly to dale@livstrust.com for consideration.

Olivia’s Trust will soon be making donations to organizations in most need that meet our mandate. Once we have made our choices, another post will go out to let you know where your support is helping during these uncertain and challenging times.

Thank you and stay safe ~ Dale, Nicole and Tom

SAVE THE DATE!

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Mark your calendars 📆 folks! We have booked our Annual Bowling Tournament 🎳 and Silent Auction for 7 pm Saturday, May 23, 2020 at the Woodside Bowlarama!

Join us for a laughter-filled night of fun as we get together to do those things Olivia loved most – bowling 🎳 and shopping 🛍. All in an effort to raise money to support the ongoing work we do for the Olivia Jollota Memorial Trust

Not only will you have the opportunity to participate in the coveted bowling tournament (winners take home bragging rights), but you will also be able to bid on a multitude of fantastic items in the Silent Auction. Plus we will have a bake table, assorted raffles, 50/50 and our very popular Craft Beer, Wine and Spirit Board (details to follow)! And of course we will have Olivia’s Signature Tree items for sale as well!

Cost: $25.00 per person (5 person teams) if you wish to book a lane to bowl in the tournament

NOTE: An event will be created through our Face Book page closer to the event. Be sure to reserve your lane early as spots fill quickly for this event.

🎁 If you are interested in donating items for the Silent Auction please contact us directly via the website, Face Book, email: dale@livstrust.com or call Dale at 902-880-6848.

2018 Bowling Tournament and Silent Auction

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Family, friends and volunteers of the Olivia Jollota Memorial Trust invite you to our Annual Bowling Tournament 🎳 and Silent Auction Fundraiser! Let’s all come together to raise funds so we can continue to help Olivia do “Great Things!”

DATE: May 26, 2018

TIME: 7:00 pm

COST: $25.00 per person (includes shoe rental if needed). Book your lane early as we always sell out!

This fun-filled evening begins at 7 pm sharp with a 3-string bowling tournament consisting of 14 teams (5 bowlers per team). Winner takes home a ribbon 🏅 and bragging rights! (We ask the bowlers to arrive at 6:30 for lane assignments)

During the tournament we will also be holding our Silent Auction with tons of great items to bid on – bring your wallets (cash, e-transfer and cheques only).

All evening we will be selling Olivia’s Signature Tree items, holding a bake sale, 50/50 draw, weighted blanket raffle and selling spaces on our NEW Wine and Craft Beer Board!

We cannot think of a better way to honour and celebrate Olivia since her passion was bowling! All funds raised this evening will go back to our community in the form of post-secondary scholarships and donations to organizations that focus on our youth, animals in need and those less fortunate.

~ Don’t forget to join our Face Book Event to see updates and the silent auction items as they become available 😊

NOTE: If you would like to donate an item, gift certificate or service for the Silent Auction let us know and we will make arrangements to pick it up)

Lottery Tree 2017

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We are pleased to share our “Lottery Tree” Fundraiser for Spring 2017!

Don’t miss your chance to win $100.00 worth of Lottery scratch tickets…  You could wind up being Set for Life!

Cost: $5.00 each. Tickets can be purchased by contacting us through the website, on Facebook or during our May 27th fundraiser.

Draw Date: May 27th (during our 3rd Annual Bowling Tournament and Silent Auction 🎳

Good luck everyone 😊