April 2017
What a Wonderful World! – Variety Show
WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD! A springtime evening of Variety-Show Entertainment at St. Paul’s church, Friday, 28 April, 7:00 to 9:30. Music, dance, poetry and more — featuring performers from Holland College’s SoPA program and the multicultural network of the Association for Newcomers — in one of the Island’s finest performance spaces. Yummy refreshments plus sales of baking and fudge. Admission by what-you-will donation, to support the Christmastime food hamper and simple gifts outreach for limited-means families. Information: 902-892-1691, 902-628-6778;…
Find out more »School of Performing Arts- Spring Showcase
Join students from Holland College's School of Performing Arts Theatre Performance and Dance Performance programs for their final showcase of the year. The School of Performing Arts is a partnership with Confederation Centre of the Arts. Location: Florence Simmons Performance Hall, Holland College Prince of Wales Campus, 140 Weymouth Street, Charlottetown. Admission: $12 at the box office or through TicketPro.
Find out more »Brackley Beach Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale
Brackley Beach Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale Saturday, April 29th, 7:30-9:30 am. Enjoy time with family and friends. Adults $7, Children $4 and proceeds are for the upkeep of the Brackley Beach Community Centre, 3330 Brackley Point Road. For information, call 902-218-6984.
Find out more »May 2017
The Newcomer Experience–A One Book One Island Program
One Book One Island has returned to PEI libraries. This year’s selected book, Ru by Kim Thúy, features the themes of immigration and the re-telling of personal experiences. On May 3, at 10:30 a.m. the Confederation Centre Public Library will celebrate OBOI and the newcomer experience. Join us at the library to hear personal experiences of newcomers and enjoy videos from the Canadian Museum of Immigration’s digital storytelling gallery that tell stories of the diverse immigration experience.
Find out more »Hunter River Spring Craft Sale and Shopping Party
The Community of Hunter River will be hosting the 2nd Annual Spring Craft Sale and Shopping Party on Saturday, May the 6th from 10 am to 2 pm at the Hunter River Community Center, 19816 Route 2. 17 vendors will showcase products from home décor to beauty products and everything in between. Admission is by donation to the upkeep of the Dr. Kent G. Ellis Heritage Park. A list of vendors can be found on our Facebook Page “Village of…
Find out more »Book Launch with Rudy Croken
Rudy Croken will launch his book, "Ban the Automobile: Instrument of Death" Saturday, May 6 at 2:00 p.m. at Confederation Centre Public Library. Croken's book, told through the voices and letters of Island politicians and every day Islanders, traces the story of the automobile from its arrival on the Island, until it was fully recognized and granted the “Freedom of the Roads.”
Find out more »15th Annual Hike for Hospice Palliative Care
Hospice PEI is participating in the 15th Annual Hike for Hospice Palliative Care which will be held on Sunday, May 7th, 2017. There will be hundreds of sites across Canada taking part in this fund raiser to kick off Hospice Palliative Care Week. The PEI Hike will be held in Summerside. Registration will take place at the Shipyard Market on Water Street at 1:30pm. Registration fee is $20. The Hike will start at 2:00 and will follow the Summerside Boardwalk.…
Find out more »Hike for Hospice
Hospice PEI is participating in the 15th Annual Hike for Hospice Palliative Care which will be held on Sunday, May 7th, 2017. There will be hundreds of sites across Canada taking part in this fund raiser to kick off Hospice Palliative Care Week. The PEI Hike will be held in Summerside. Registration will take place at the Shipyard Market on Water Street at 1:30pm. Registration fee is $20. The Hike will start at 2:00 and will follow the Summerside Boardwalk.…
Find out more »Spring is in the Air – Fundraising Concert
Spring is in the Air - Fundraising Concert Who: Phase 2 & Friends Where: central Christian Church , 223 Kent St. When: Sunday May 7th Cost: $10 per ticket - Light refreshments included Contact : Sandra Rashed, Heart & stroke Foundation, Parkdale Pharmacy or Maritime Christian Bookstore All proceeds go to the Sandra Rashed Bursary for Heart & Stroke Research
Find out more »Comedy Legend Mike MacDonald LIVE!
Canadian comedy legend Mike MacDonald LIVE at the Silver Fox Club! Join us for a night of comedy in support of the PEI Humane Society at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 07th. Show tickets are only $20 plus tax. Show tickets can be purchased online at www.peihumanesociety.com (or Eventbrite), the PEI Humane Society or the Summerside Silver Fox Club. Treat yourself to a night out with dinner before the show and live music. The Silver Fox will donate part of…
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