How often do you get to hear a traditional wind ensemble with brasses, reeds, and a drum line? The Waterloo Regional Police Service Ceremonial Band, formed in 1977, is currently the only wind ensemble (brass and reed) band in Canada associated with a Police Service, and you’re invited to come see them in a holiday concert on December 2nd! Doors open at 6:30pm, and the concert begins at 7pm. This is a non-ticketed event, but free-will offerings will go toward the Canadian Foodgrains Bank to help fight world hunger.

About the Waterloo Regional Police Service Ceremonial Band
The Ceremonial Band has a long and proud tradition of engaging local, regional, national and sometimes international audiences through world-class musical performances. The Band performs at various events including community concerts, fundraising endeavours, holiday parades, and provides musical support at police events and ceremonies honouring Canada’s veterans.

The Ceremonial Band is composed of many musicians and features a Colour Party and Drum Line. The majority of Band members are community volunteers.

About the Canadian Foodgrains Bank
The proceeds from the Holiday Concert support the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) whose mission is to end world hunger. The CFGB is comprised of nearly 30 Canadian Christian denominations.

In the world today:

·      Up to 757 million people experience hunger

·      Nearly 98% of people experiencing hunger live in developing countries

·      Around 80% of displaced people live in countries affected by long-term hunger

Your donation to the Holiday Concert will be eligible to be matched 4:1 by the Canadian Government and will help the Canadian Foodgrains Bank work toward a world without hunger.

To receive a tax-deductible receipt for a donation of $20 or more:

• Place your cash in an envelope that includes your name, address and postal code in the donation container at the Concert, or

• Place your cheque that includes your name, address and postal code in the donation container at the Concert made payable to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, or

• On-line donations that include your name, address and postal code can be made through St. Andrew’s website (https://www.standrewskw.com/donate) and choosing Canadian Foodgrains Bank from the drop down menu, or

• An e-transfer that includes your name, address and postal code and mentions that the donation is for Canadian Foodgrains Bank can be sent to St. Andrew’s (accounting@standrewskw.com)

For more information about the Canadian Foodgrains Bank refer to their website (foodgrainsbank.ca).