AN ANDYVENT THANK-YOU!

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Another year, another AndyVent put to bed, while visions of a tall glass of wine dances in my head.

Take that, 2020.

Another incredible December full of amazing prizes provided by generous HRM businesses, owners, Realtors, Authors; you name it. Local supporting an important cause for the 7th Calendar.

Like them, the AndyVent would not exist without you. Please think about supporting local when and if you can throughout the year, especially during these challenging times.

My thanks to all of you who donated, shared the campaign on Social Media or told family, friends, co-workers, even complete strangers about the Calendar. The AndyVent has become something I am extremely proud to hear others refer to as an HRM tradition. (Especially the final night aka AndyVent Eve).

To my prize pick up volunteers/elves, Krystal & Ellen and Arthur at Halifax ReTales, who graciously allows me to piggyback off his site each year without fail, I extend my heartfelt gratitude.

To everyone at Feed Nova Scotia, who work so incredibly hard 365 days a year helping those in need in our Province; Thank-you.

Keep supporting them year round.

Because hunger doesn’t take a Holiday.

See you next year and thanks for helping Feed The Need

Andy

Prize Winners will be contacted by Noon on the 24th, after Feed Nova Scotia performs the draws.

THE ANDYVENT CALENDAR 7: DAY 23&24

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REMINDER: CUT OFF TO DONATE AND QUALIFY FOR PRIZE DRAWS IS DEC 23 @ MIDNIGHT

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(click on business names to check out company websites)

Day 1: $960 in coupons from Cheachie’s Mexican Grill! That’s two entrees for two, twice a month, for an entire year!

Day 2: $200 Gift card from Krave Burger and Vero Pizzeria!

Day 3: $840 (12 x monthly family passes) from Zatzman Sportsplex!

Day 4: $220 MEGA TOBLERONE BAR from On The Wedge Pizza

Day 5: $415 in free bread (1 loaf per week for 1 year) from COBS Bread Bedford!

Day 6: $306 Darkside Drink and Dining Pack from The Wooden Monkey ($100 gift card), Brightwood Brewery ($100 gift card), Souper Duper Soup ($50 gift certificate), Stone Pizza ($50 gift certificate) and Humble Pie ($30 in gift certificates).

Day 7: Pizza for a year (1 free pie a month) from Salvatore’s Pizzaiolo Trattoria

Day 8: $100 gift certificate from Fisherman’s Market and $75 in vouchers aka chips from Casino Taxi.

Day 9: $350 Meat and Sweets Pack from Boneheads BBQ ($200 in gift certificates and BBQ sauces), The Old Apothecary($45 Movie Night In box), Susie’s Shortbreads & Cupcakes (1 x Dozen Cupcakes – $42 value), $40 in gift cards from Freak Lunchbox and $25 gift card from Fortune Doughnut. Now that’s a mouthful!

Day 10: $350 Good Libations Bundle from Greener Inspections ($100 NSLC gift card), Bishop’s Cellar ($100 gift card), Liquid Assets ($55 / 450ml Ironworks Bluenose Rum with 2 shot glasses), Unfiltered Brewing ($50 / $25 gift card and hoodie) and Ol’ Biddy’s Brew House ($47 / $25 gift card & t-shirt). CHEERS!

Day 11: $240 in gift certificates from Ol’ School Donuts! That’s 36 donuts a month for an entire year!

Day 12: $525 Don Me Now, Our Great Apparel Pack from The Halifax Wanderers ($245 Super Fan Kit), Power Promotional Concepts & Halifax ReTales ($180 in Local Love Gear), & Fresh Prints ($100 in shirts, toque and tote)

Day 13: $400 SACK-PACK from Cape & Cowl Comics & Collectibles($250 Gift Bag), Freeman’s Little New York ($100 Pizza Party Voucher) and The Ultimate Party & Rental Store ($25 gift certificate and $30 gift basket).

Day 14: $250 Donair & Pizza-palooza! from Randy’s Pizza ($150 in gift certificates, King Of Donair ($50 in gift certificates), Rocky Lake Pizza & Convenience ($30 Combo certificate) & The Book Of Donair from Eat This Town – Author Lindsay Wickstrom ($23).

Day 15: $350 Eat Coast Art Style Pack from Taste Of Nova Scotia($175 gift basket), Argyle Fine Art ($100 in assorted items) and Made With Local ($75 basket of goodies).

Day 16: $225 Clean / Eating Bundle from Clutterbug Cleaning & Organizing ($125 / One Hour Cleaning) and Cheese Curds ($100 gift card).

Day 17: $400 Gift Cards A Givin’ from BritChick Social Media ($100 gift card to Rustic Crust, $100 gift card to Finbar’s) James Dwyer – Realtor ($150 in IKEA gift cards) and Tracey Rudolph – Realtor ($50 e-gift card to Bello Day Spa)

Day 18: $325 Hali-Feast! from Rinaldo’s ($100 gift card), Ardmore Tea Room ($100 breakfast for 4 certificate), Indochine Banh Mi ($50 gift card), Eliot & Vine ($50 gift card) and Primal Kitchen + Bar ($25 gift card).

Day 19: $340 Body & Soul Combo from Derma Envy Halifax ($200 gift certificate and The Floatation Centre ($140 / 3 float sessions)

Day 20: $250 ‘Twas The Knives Before Christmas from Grindhouse Blade Care & Ware (gift certificate).

Day 21: $450 Homemade For The Holidays Pack from Kissed By The Sea Jewelry ($250 in assorted items), Made In The Maritimes ($150 gift certificate) and New Scotland Candle Co. ($50 gift certificate).

Day 22: $235 Hodge Podge Pack from World Tea House ($100 Gift Basket), Dartmouth Clothing Co. ($60 in Woody The Talking Christmas Tree socks), Tidal Salt ($30 Assorted Salts Box) and Print Pro Business Forms ($45 photo print).

Days 23&24: $325 To All A Good Night Pack from Dartmouth Gate Guardian ($50 gift card), ProLine Sports ($160 NHL ball cap assortment) and Uncommon Grounds ($75 in Travel mug, 2lb coffee & $25 gift card)

Remember, for every $5 donated on the GoFundMe page, via e-Transfer or PayPal you receive 1 ballot to win the entire AndyVent Calendar! (Over $8000 value) and/or the 2 Runner Up Prizes! (over $1000 value each)

All proceeds go to Feed Nova Scotia on January 15th, 2021

 

The AndyVent Calendar 7: Feed The Need!

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Dear Fellow Kringles,

Thanks to the continued support of amazing local businesses and equally amazing folks like you, The AndyVent is back and ’tis the season to Feed The Need.

The AndyVent Calendar 7 debuts December 1st with amazing prizes to be won! (Calendar and 2 Runner Up Prizes!) All donated by generous HRM businesses.

Each $5 donated = 1 entry for a chance to win the entire Calendar and/or the Runner Up Prizes.

Folks, plenty of people in Nova Scotia can use our help. By donating here, all proceeds go to the fine, hard working folks at Feed Nova Scotia. http://FEEDNOVASCOTIA.com/

Follow me on Twitter @evilpez4, on Instagram @evilpez4 and Facebook (search: AndyVent7) for more information on this campaign and daily updates on this worthwhile cause. Sorry, I’m too old/Amish for the Snap Chat.

The full amount, minus GoFundMe fees will be presented to Feed Nova Scotia on January 15th.

Kids, a big thanks to everyone who has spread the word on the previous AndyVent campaigns. As a social media campaign, word of mouth is key to hitting this years goal.

Together we’ve helped raise over $73K to date, over 6 Calendars!

Let’s continue to help feed the need.

HO-HO-DONATE!

Andy

 

The AndyVent Calendar 6 Winners!

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Thought you might want to know!

Thanks again to the fine folk at Feed Nova Scotia for making the AndyVent draws!

Congratulations to:

Grand Prize Calendar Winner ($8,000 value)

CYNTHIA NIELD

Runner Up Prize #1 ($1100 value)

KELLI GILLIS

Runner Up Prize #2 ($1100 value)

PATRICIA MILLAR

Thanks again to everyone who participated this year!

And thanks to all the fantastic HRM businesses who donated prizes to the Calendar this year. #SupportLocal

THANK-YOU

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Another year, another AndyVent under the belt!

An amazing month of prizes thanks to generous HRM businesses, owners, Realtors, Authors, you name it. Local supporting a local cause for the 5th year.

Like them, the AndyVent would not exist without you.

Thanks to everyone who donated, shared it on Social Media or told family, friends, co-workers, even complete strangers about the Campaign. The AndyVent has ballooned into something I am extremely proud to hear others refer to as an HRM tradition.

To my prize pick up elf, Krystal, my FaceBook page wrangler / fantastic sis, Allison and Arthur at Halifax ReTales, who lets my piggyback off his site each year without fail, I extend my heartfelt gratitude.

To the fine folks at Feed Nova Scotia, who work hard 365 days a year to Feed The Need in our Province. I thank-you as well.

Keep supporting them year round, kids.

Because hunger doesn’t take a Holiday.

See you next year.

Andy

Prize Winners will be contacted by Noon on the 24th, after Feed Nova Scotia performs he draws.

 

The AndyVent Calendar 6: DAYS 23 & 24!

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REMINDER: CUT OFF TO DONATE AND QUALIFY FOR PRIZE DRAWS IS TONIGHT (DEC 23RD) AT 11:59PM!

^ Click for larger image, additional Calendar info!

Remember, for every $5 donated on the GoFundMe page, you receive 1 ballot to win the entire AndyVent Calendar! (Over $8000 value) and/or the 2 Runner Up Prizes! (over $1000 value each)

All proceeds go to Feed Nova Scotia on January 15th, 2019

FINAL CALENDAR REVEAL!

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Days 23 & 24: $370 To All A Good Night Pack from Casino Taxi ($75 in Cab Chips), New Scotland Candle Company ($50 Prize Pack), Scotia Pharmacy ($50 Tart & Soul Cafe gift card), Tart & Soul Cafe ($50 gift card), Clutterbug Cleaning Services ($100 gift certificate), The UPS Store #465 Wright Ave. – ($25 free business cards voucher) and Tidal Salt ($21 gift box).

Day 22: $200 Holiday Cheer Combo from Liquid Assets ($100 Gift Box) and Bishop’s Cellar ($100 gift card).

Day 21: Hodge Podge Pack from Made With Local ($68 in Made With Local Bars), Maritime Tartan Company. ($85 Clothing Bundle), Kissed By The Sea: Sea Glass Creations & More ($100 in jewelry), Dartmouth Clothing Company (Woody The Talking Christmas Tree tee $30), 3 books from Author Sarah Sawler ($75) and 1 x novel from Author Amy Spurway ($23 value).

Day 20: $438 The Arts & Craft Combo from Argyle Fine Art ($200 Painting & Prints), Made In The Maritimes ($150 gift certificate), Sonic Concerts (2 x tix to Feb 14th Jenn Grant concert $63) and $25 gift card from Unfiltered Brewing.

Day 19: $250 Food & Fun Pack from Halifax VR / HaliMac Axe Throwing / Kartbahn Indoor Kart Racing ($100 Halifax Adventure Pass), Cheese Curds ($50 gift card), Habaneros Modern Taco Bar ($50 gift card) and Ponzu Poke Sushi Bowls ($50 gift card).

Day 18: $220 All The Meats Prize Pack from Boneheads BBQ ($120 Pulled Pork Sandwich Feast for 6) and $100 in gift certificates and swag from King Of Donair.

Day 17: $500 Say Cheese! Event Bundle from Click Booth Halifax. (Photo Kiosk Rental & Staff).

Day 16: A $285 Bedford Bonanza Prize Pack: $200 VIP Party from Dooly’s Bedford, $50 gift card from On The Wedge Gourmet Pizza & $30 Voucher from Rocky Lake Pizza & Convenience.

Day 15: $525 Body, Mind & Soul Kit from Derma Envy ($300 gift certificate), Lung Association Of Nova Scotia ($80 / 2x  NS Golf Coupon Books), Urban Gardens Ltd & Cactied Designs ($80 plant & hanger) and Simple Rituals Skincare (3 Daily Rituals System / $65 value).

Day 14: $306 Darkside Drink and Dining Pack from The Wooden Monkey ($100 gift certificate), Brightwood Brewery (Growler, gift card & swag $76 value), Souper Duper Soup ($60 gift certificate), Stone Pizza ($40 gift certificate) and Humble Pie ($30 in gift certificates).

Day 13: $240 in gift certificates from Ol’ School Donuts! That’s 36 donuts a month for an entire year!

Day 12: Zatz An Amazing Prize Pack! $339 in Family Punch Passes from the Zatzman Sportsplex.

Day 11: $290 Float-Mania Pack from The Floatation Centre ($140 = 3 float sessions) and Sutton Group Professional Realty ($150 gift certificate to the Floatation Centre).

Day 10: $300 Hali-Feast Pack from Rinaldo’s Italian American Specialties ($100 gift card), Indochine Banh Mi ($50 gift card), PRIMAL Kitchen ($50 gift card), Eliot & Vine ($50 gift card) and Antojo Tacos + Tequila ($50 gift card).

Day 9: $200 Patties and Pies Pack from Krave Burger and Vero Pizzeria ($100 to each spot).

Day 8: $260 Give Teas/Tees A Chance Pack: $100 bundle from World Tea House, Breakfast for 4 ($60) from Ardmore Tea Room and $100 in clothing from Fresh Prints!

Day 7: Pizza for a year (1 free pie a month) from Salvatore’s Pizzaiolo Trattoria

Day 6: $350 SACK-PACK from Freeman’s Little New York ($100 Party Voucher), Cape & Cowl Comics and Collectibles ($100 Swag Bag), Randy’s Pizza *$100 in gift certificates) and ($50 gift certificate) from The Ultimate Party and Event Store.

Day 5: $400 Gift Card-a-Palooza Pack from Greener Inspections ($100 for NSLC), Brit Chick Social Media ($100 to The Bicycle Thief), James Dwyer – Realtor ($100 to IKEA) and Business Works Accounting ($100 to Finbars)

Day 4: $225 Eat Coast Lifestyle Pack from Taste Of Nova Scotia ($125 Local Chef’s Box) and $100 in gift certificates from Fisherman’s Market.

Day 3: $500 in gift certificates (2 x $250) Each good for 1 x Croissant making class for two from The Old Apothecary Bakery and Cafe.

Day 2: $200 SUGAR RUSH pack from Dartmouth Gate Pharmacy ($83 in chocolates & candy), Freak Lunchbox (2 x $20 Gift Cards), Susie’s Shortbreads & Cupcakes (1 x dozen free cupcakes $42.00 value), Frosting Cake & Event Design ($25 gift certificate) and Fortune Doughnut ($10 gift card).

Day 1: $960 in coupons from Cheachie’s Mexican Grill! That’s two entrees for two, twice a month, for an entire year!

The AndyVent Calendar 6: Feed The Need

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Dear Fellow Kringles,

Thanks to the continued support of amazing local businesses and equally amazing folks like you, The AndyVent is back and ’tis the season to Feed The Need!

The AndyVent Calendar 6 debuts December 1st with over $8000 in prizes to be won! (Calendar and 2 Runner Up Prizes!) All donated by generous HRM businesses.

Each $5 donated = 1 entry for a chance to win the entire Calendar and/or the Runner Up Prizes.

Folks, plenty of people in Nova Scotia can use our help. By donating here, all proceeds go to the fine, hard working folks at Feed Nova Scotia. http://FEEDNOVASCOTIA.com/

Follow me on Twitter @evilpez4, on Instagram @evilpez4 and Facebook (search: AndyVent6) for more information on this campaign and daily updates on this worthwhile cause. Sorry, I’m too old/Amish for the Snap Chat.

The full amount, minus GoFundMe fees will be presented to Feed Nova Scotia on January 15th.

Kids, a big thanks to everyone who has spread the word on the previous AndyVent campaigns. As a social media campaign, word of mouth is key to hitting this years goal.

Together we’ve helped raise over $50K to date, over 5 Calendars!

Let’s continue to help feed the need.

HO-HO-DONATE!

Andy

 

AndyVent Calendar 5 Winners Announced!

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We figured you wanted to know asap, soooo

Congrats to AndyVent Calendar 5 Grand Prize winner ($6700)

TAMMI HAYNES

& Runner Up Prize winners

Runner Up Prize # 1($900)

PAIGE HOVELING

and

Runner Up Prize #2 ($900)

COREY MOORE

Many thanks to the fine folks at FEED NOVA SCOTIA for looking after the prize draws!

And another huge thank-you to everyone who donated!

See you next year, kids!

Andy

An AndyVent Calendar Thank-You!

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It is officially Christmas Eve and entries are now closed.

Thank you.

Every donation, every entry, every like or share or retweet wasn’t just us as a community saying no to hunger; It was also us saying yes to: electricity, oil deliveries, new work boots, a kid getting a winter jacket, rent being paid, transportation, medication.

With supporting Feed Nova Scotia, you are supporting a safe and reliable place for Nova Scotians to access vital resources such as food. You are saving someone a choice between being warm and being able to eat.

Thank you to the many local businesses who generously donated gifts and made this all possible. We were overwhelmed this year with business owners from all over HRM and beyond.

Thank you, everyone, for your entries. Every name was read (we refreshed a LOT so we really did see them all!). Every like was noticed. Every comment was read. Every share and every retweet has been seen and appreciated.

We are completely amazed that you donated over $21,000 for AndyVent. We are in awe at your generosity (and also just how much you REALLY want Andy to eat pineapple.)

Here’s to next year!

Thank you.

 

 

 

 

The AndyVent Calendar 5: DAY 23&24

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REMINDER: CUT OFF TO DONATE AND QUALIFY FOR PRIZE DRAWS IS SUNDAY DEC 23RD AT 11:59PM!

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Remember, for every $5 donated on the GoFundMe page, you receive 1 ballot to win the entire AndyVent Calendar! (Over $6000 value) and/or the 2 Runner Up Prizes! (over $900 value each)

CUT OFF FOR ENTRY DONATIONS AND TO QUALIFY FOR CALENDAR DRAW IS DECEMBER 23RD AT 11:59PM

All proceeds go to Feed Nova Scotia on January 15th, 2019

The Calendar So Far:

Day 1: $960 in coupons from Cheachie’s Mexican Grill! That’s two entrees for two, twice a month, for an entire year!

Day 2: $240 in gift certificates from Ol’ School Donuts! That’s 36 donuts a month for an entire year!

Day 3: $375 GIFT BASKET MANIA from Taste Of Nova Scotia ($150 value) Argyle Fine Art ($175 value) and Dartmouth Gate Guardian ($50 value)

Day 4: $265 PIZZA-PALOOZA! Enjoy tasty pies from HRM slice slingers Randy’s Pizza ($50), On The Wedge ($70), Stone Pizza ($40) and VIP Party at Freeman’s Little New York! ($100 VIP Party!)

Day 5: $207 Carbs Diem Day! All the sweets from The Old Apothecary ($100), 12 free cupcakes from Susie’s Shortbreads  ($42), Freak Lunchbox ($40) and Frosting Cakes and Events ($25).

Day 6: $246 Good Libations Thursday with gift cards from Bishop’s Cellar($100), Unfiltered Brewing ($75), Good Robot Brewing ($25) and a bottle of Iron Works Black Rum from Liquid Assets ($46)

Day 7: $215 in Darkside Dining Prizes from The Wooden Monkey ($75), Souper Duper Soup ($70), Cheese Curds/Habaneros ($40) and Humble Pie ($30).

Day 8:  $740 Body, Mind & Soul Pack from DermaEnvy ($500), The Floatation Centre ($140 – 3 floats) and World Tea House ($100 gift pack).

Day 9: $150 Fitness All In My Mouth Prize Pack. Gift cards from Krave Burger ($75) and Vero Pizzeria ($75).

Day 10: $200 Everything’s Coming Up Millstone Prize Pack. Millstone Public House gift cards compliments of Brit Chick Social Media ($100) and Business Works Accounting ($100)

Day 11: $240 Hali-Feast Pack featuring gift cards from Rinaldo’s ($100), Boneheads BBQ ($50), Primal Kitchen ($50) and Eliot & Vine ($40).

Day 12: $380 New Year’s Resolution Pack featuring passes from Dartmouth Sportsplex ($180) and Orangetheory Fitness Halifax ($100).

Day 13: $200 Best Buds Kit! Enjoy a $100 NSLC Cannabis card from Greener Inspections (pun intended) and resolve any munchies via a King Of Donair certificate and swag ($100).

Day 14: $200 Swedish Fish Pack! A $100 IKEA gift card from Realtor James Dwyer and $100 in gift certificates from Fisherman’s Market.

Day 15: A $300 Pizza Pack (1 pie a month for a year) from Salvatore’s Pizzaiolo Trattoria

Day 16: $215 Page (Turners) Pack featuring 2 tickets to the upcoming Steven Page w/Symphony New Brunswick show compliments of Sonic Concerts ($110) and reading material from authors Sarah Sawler w/copy of “Be Prepared: The Frankie MacDonald Guide to Life, the Weather, and Everything“, signed by Frankie, himself! ($20), Niki Jabbour’s “Veggie Garden Remix“($25) AND graphic novels and DIY Hollywood Party Game Book from Cape and Cowl Comics & Collectibles ($60).

Day 17: $225 Tea Room & Treasures Pack from Ardmore Tea Room ($25 Breakfast for Two_ and Kissed By The Sea ($200 in hand crafted NS jewelry).

Day 18: $250 Party Time Pack from Dooly’s Bedford ($200 VIP Party) and The Ultimate Party & Rental Store ($50 gift certificate)

Day 19: $150 All Hail Cabs & Candles Pack from Casino Taxi ($75) and New Scotland Candle Company ($75 gift bundle).

Day 20: $200 Uncommonly Good Pack; 3 baskets chock full of goodness from Uncommon Grounds, Lost Cod Clothing Co, Sugah! and Rum Runners.

Day 21: $250 Give Tees A Chance Pack! Halifax design t-shirts from Fresh Prints ($100) and a Rick & Morty tees collection from Pro Line ($150).

Day 22: Hali-Feast 2: Electric Boogaloo features $205 in edible fun from Local Tasting Tours (2 x $50 passes), Antojo Tequila + Tacos ($75 gift card) and Rocky Lake Pizza ($30 gift certificate).

Days 23&24: Home Stretch Pack from Bay To Main ($50 Cineplex gift card), Made With Local ($70 in tasty treats), Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse ($100 gift certificate) & Halifax VR (3 x 1 Hour Passes)