The Orléans
law firm of Grandmaitre Virgo Evans Lawyers/Avocats has a
long history of supporting local organizations and projects.
That history dates
back to the firm's earliest days when co-founders, Gerry Dust
and Brad Evans, did pro-bono work for non-profit start-ups
like the Orléans Legion and the Orléans Young Players Theatre
School.
The firm's commitment
to the community lives on through the efforts of partners
Evans, Phil Grandmaitre and Josee Virgo.
Brad Evans has
supported his community as past-chair of the Ottawa Mission
and the Heart of Orleans BIA, and as a Board Member of Arts
Ottawa East.
Phil Grandmaitre
gives of his time as president of the Navan Community Association
and the Business Club of Orléans and runs the minor baseball
program also in Navan.
Josee Virgo is
heavily involved in the community with a focus on youth soccer
and basketball.
Grandmaitre shared
the firm's commitment to the community. "It's always been
one of our pillars - giving back to the community that supports
us. We've tried to make sure that it remains a big part of
our firm's culture.
One of the affiliations
the firm’s partners are most proud of is their ongoing support
of the Outcare Foundation as a co-title sponsor of the Outcare
Golf Classic taking place on August 17 at the Hammond Golf
and Country Club.
The Foundation
provides financial support to palliative care providers throughout
Eastern Ontario. The lion’s share of the funds provided are
raised through two main events, a Black Tie Bingo held in
November, and the Outcare Foundation Golf Classic.
The golf tournament
is a natural fit for Grandmaitre Virgo Evans, which specializes
in estate planning and administration, in addition to wills,
real estate and corporate law.
“The work the foundation
does is so valuable to the people who need it,” says Grandmaitre.
“Organizations like Outcare let people spend time with their
loved ones in a more peaceful and relaxed atmosphere at a
time that can be very stressful.”
Last year’s tournament
raised over $55,000 for palliative care in Eastern Ontario.
For more information about the Outcare Foundation and the
important organizations and initiatives they support visit
their website at www.outcarefoundation.org.
(This story
was made possible thanks to the generous support of our local
business partners.)
ORLÉANS
CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on June 6 and
7 and from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 8 in the
Centrum Blvd. Festival Plaza. Presented by Orléans
Festivals and the Heart of Orléans BIA featuring
craft beer from 29 different craft brewers. Food vendors
will include Orléans own Meatings BBQ. Live music
all three days. For more information visit 
THE
WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ presented by the Ottawa School of
Theatre at the Shenkman Arts Centre. This is an all ages
production. Showtimes June 7 at 7 p.m. and June 8 and 9
at 2 p.m. Tickets $17.50 for adults and $12.50 for children
and students. For more information visit 
ORLÉANS
OUTDOOR MARKET from 12 noon to 6 p.m. in the Ray Frield
Centre parking lot on Tenth Line Road. Come meet local vendors
and artians from across the east end.
SHEKNMAN
ARTS CENTRE 10TH ANNIVERSARY BLOCK PARTY from 
CARIVIBE
BLOCK PARTY from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Orléans
Festival Plaza on Centrum Blvd. featuring an All-Star International
D.J. Lineup, Caribbean food, dancers and the Kids Carnival
Village. Visit the Latin Street Party stage and enjoy Bachata,
Kizomba, Salsa Romantica and Latin Dance Workshops, brought
to you by A.S.A Dance Production. Advance tickets $15.00.
Kids 12 and under FREE. Tickets can be purchased by visiting
