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Welcome to our E-news for Thursday, May 22, 2014!
1) This Saturday - Hilda Ramsay Fundraising Dinner
The Hilda Ramsay Fund raises money to support women candidates who run for election for the New Democratic Party in the next PEI Provincial Election. On May 24th, come for a great, dinner, a barnraiser of a speech by Linda McQuaig, silent and live auctions and lots of great conversation! Tickets are $80.00 each, with a $50.00 political tax receipt and can be purchased by calling 368-7337 or by email at ndphrf@gmail.com.
Facebook event:
Hilda Ramsay Fundraising Dinner with Linda McQuaig
2) This Saturday - Charlottetown Hosts 'Tiptoe Through the Tulips' Market
The Capital City is hosting a special tulip market this weekend as part of the Charlottetown Tulip Festival. The market will be free and open to the public and take place on Saturday, May 24 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., in Memorial Hall at the Confederation Centre of the Arts. Both the Queen Street and Richmond Street entrances will be used.
"The Charlottetown Tulip Festival has included horticultural, musical, educational and cultural programs, and was created to help celebrate the vibrancy of Spring in our City, especially this year as we mark the 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown Conference and the Birthplace of Confederation," said Mayor Clifford Lee. "The tulip market is one of the signature events of the Tulip Festival, and we encourage everyone to attend and take advantage of this free event."
The tulip market includes producers, crafters, artists and entertainers from across Prince Edward Island. Highlights include a craft market, a children’s fun zone, a café with ethnic food vendors selling food, and stations where freshly cut tulips and pre-planted tulip displays may be purchased. Live musical entertainment will be as follows:
- Folk/Rock musician Dylan Menzie will perform at 11 a.m.;
- Fiddler Cynthia MacLeod will play at 12 p.m.;
- And the 4-piece acoustic band, Larque, will entertain at 1 p.m.
Also part of the festival is:
- a wreath display from the Visions of Spring contest, which is open to the public for viewing at the Confederation Centre of the Arts until May 25;
- a Tulip Art Exhibit at The Guild, which is open to the public May 24-31, 12-5 p.m.;
- thousands of tulips planted around the City;
- And, until May 25, tulip and Spring-related displays can be seen at various local downtown businesses as part of the Merchant Window Display decorating contest.
The Charlottetown Tulip Festival was created by the City of Charlottetown in partnership with various cultural, business and community organizations, and Charlottetown schools. For more information, contact Jennifer Gavin, Communications Officer, City of Charlottetown, 902-629-4102 jgavin@charlottetown.ca
3) Bonshaw Ceilidh May 25
The monthly Ceilidh Concert at the beautiful Bonshaw Hall will be Sunday, May 25th from 7-9 pm. Special guests are folk/ bluegrass trio The Barstool Conspiracy, original soul band "Spencer Soloduka & the Tearaways", plus others TBA. There will be a 50/50 draw, delicious lunch, and open stage time. Admission is by donation with proceeds this month going to the Bonshaw Hall. Anyone interested in performing at future ceilidhs [last Sunday of every month], or for more information, please call 675-4093, 675-2588 or 675-4282. Updates are on the facebook page.
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5) Wills and Estate Planning for your Family Member with a Disability
 Guest Speaker: Barbara E. Smith, Q.C., Stewart McKelvey
The Prince Edward Island Association for Community Living Island would like to invite you to attend one of our 2 workshops on Wills and Estate Planning:
Tuesday May 27th at the Rodd Royalty, Charlottetown 7:00 p.m. to 9 p.m.
OR
Thursday, May 29th at the Rodd Mill River, Woodstock 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Who should attend?
Self Advocates and/or family members who have a loved one with a disability such as Autism, Down syndrome, intellectual/cognitive delay. Service providers across the province who support individuals in various support roles are also encouraged to attend.
What are we discussing?
Information will cover the importance of having a properly drafted and legally binding Will.
Topics that will be discussed will be: Powers of Attorney and Trust, Discretionary (Henson) Trusts, Role of Trustee, Role of Power of Attorney. Also included in the session would be some education on how the Federal and Provincial programs can impact a persons with a disability.
Please RSVP to Julie Smith at juliepeiacl@gmail.com, or call (902) 439-4607. These workshops were made possible through the generous support of The Law Foundation of Prince Edward Island. Snacks and beverages will be available.
6) IT on PEI Online Survey
Digital economy enterprises employers and IT professional are being asked to complete an online survey about their industry on PEI. This survey is being conducted on behalf of Innovation and Technology Association of Prince Edward Island (ITAP). The results of this survey will be part of a needs assessment for ITAP, in order to determine challenges and find solutions to recruitment, retention and advancement of IT professionals on PEI.
In 2011, HRSCD economists had IT analysts/consultants and computer programmers as some of the occupations which are facing high labour market demand pressures on PEI. “Being an IT company on a small island has the benefits of lower start-up costs, but it also has specific difficulties to recruitment and retention of experienced IT professionals. We are looking to create our own Island-made solution to these challenges,” says Mike Gillis, Executive Director of ITAP.
The online survey can be found at http://fluidsurveys.com/surveys/nishka/wit-employer-industry-survey/ and should take less than 10 minutes to complete. The survey will close on May 31st. For further information, please contact: Catherine Ronahan at 368-5040 or cathy@wnpei.org.
7) Just Announced: ASI Early Bird Registration Extended!
The Atlantic Summer Institute on Healthy and Safe Communities has extended its early bird deadline to encourage even more participants to save $50 on event registration. The new deadline is June 16. To register, visit: www.asi-iea.ca/en/asi-2014/
The Atlantic Summer Institute is a four-day conference and learning Institute, taking place August 19-22. The ASI aims to strengthen communities by encouraging meaningful dialogue and collaboration across sectors, while also focusing on intergenerational leadership and mentorship. This year’s theme, “Renewing Democracy through Social Justice: Adding New Voices” will resonate with emerging and established leaders as well as those committed to social justice in Atlantic communities. With a program designed to encourage dialogue about the evolution of democracy and social justice in Canada, ASI 2014 will serve as a forum for the voices of those historically under-represented in democratic institutions in Canada, including women, Aboriginal peoples, Francophones, immigrants, LGBTQ communities, and young people.
ASI 2014 features two specialized curriculum workshops: “Gender, Diversity and Community Leadership” and “Building and Using Evidence for Social Justice”. In addition to the workshops, ASI 2014 will feature a prominent keynote speaker, a storytelling circle on advocacy for social justice, a social circus and much more!
ASI appeals to those working across sectors, including education, community development, and all levels of government, in addition to students and young people committed to community leadership and social justice. Participants learn valuable skills and share knowledge, and are able to return to their communities, workplaces and organizations with new tools and ideas to address issues and initiate change.
A limited number of subsidies are available for participants to help cover costs of attending the ASI. Apply for a subsidy online by June 10. To register and learn more about ASI 2014 visit: www.asi-iea.ca or email: info@asi-iea.ca
8) ASI Connection / Connexion IEA
In this issue: Early bird registration and subsidy deadlines extended! Plus, preliminary program schedule has just been released.
Dans ce numéro : La date limite pour l'inscription hâtive et les subventions s'est prolongée. De plus, le programme préiminaire est maintenant en ligne.
9) Queen Street Commons Is Accepting New Members
Co-working at the Queen Street Commons
The Commons is a simple idea: Bring interesting people together to share space, services, and costs. The Queen Street Commons is set up with private workspaces, common rooms, bookable meeting rooms, a kitchen, and an eating area. It is a place for individuals and groups to work, meet, and host professional gatherings. Services include wireless internet, printer, fax, phone, mail delivery, projector, secured access, lockers, and boardroom.
The Commons is a co-operative working environment. The co-working community at the Commons is a collection of freelancers, artisans, counsellors, entrepreneurs, authors, and other independent workers who have come together to create a professional environment to conduct their business.
Joining the commons is simple. A 6-month membership costs just $150 per month, or about the same as securing a PO Box. If you are travelling to PEI or if you just need space for a short while to catch up with your work, you can drop in for $50/day or join for a single month for $300.
Contact Shannon Courtney: shanadian@gmail.com or Brenda Randall: brendarandallcounselling@gmail.com
10) Calling all Community Changers and Promising Green Thumbs
 This summer Women's Network PEI (WNPEI) will be planting a garden at the new Legacy Garden site at the PEI Farm Centre. We are looking for a few more women to help us plant, tend, harvest, and share in the results of our labour. For this project we are primarily looking for women with lived experience of poverty, who would not otherwise have access to growing their own garden. We think that this will be a great opportunity to get outside, meet new friends, and learn more about how you can fight food insecurity in PEI. You will be joining a great group of women who are committed to making positive changes in their own lives, and in their community. For more information call 368-5040 and ask for Richelle, or email richelle@wnpei.org.
11) Free Family Law Course
Community Legal Information Association (CLIA) will be offering their free family law course, "Best Interests of the Children in Custody and Access" at the Summerside Courthouse on June 5th from 6-9pm. Our next class will be led by Summerside lawyer Jonathan Matters. This course is intended for people who are experiencing a custody and access dispute and are looking for information on the court process, and alternative dispute measures. Professionals who work with families, and other interested parties are also welcome. Anyone who would like to register or who would like more information can call 892-0853, 1-800-240-9798 or register by email at bestinterests@cliapei.ca
12) You’re Invited for Coffee and Conversation
 DID YOU KNOW?
Social Isolation is a risk factor for Elder Abuse.
In this fast paced world many people in your community may be socially isolated.
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Join us on June 9 for a videoconference presentation
with Charmaine Spencer, Lawyer and Research Associate in
Vulnerable Populations Simon Fraser University, Vancouver.
Charmaine will share information to help you understand social isolation, who is most at risk and how faith communities can take action to help.
Location: Atlantic Technology Centre, 90 University Avenue
Time: 2:00pm
Refreshments will be served. Please call 1-866-770-0588 to attend
Deadline June 5.
13) Town of Cornwall Summer 2014 Programs and Events
The new summer brochure is out for you to view and to see all of the recreation opportunities that you can be involved with this summer! Take advantage of all of the programs and events that we have to offer! Please click on the link below to view our brochure.
If you have any questions on any of the programs, please contact:
Josh Corkum, Recreation Assistant at jcorkum@cornwallpe.ca, or (O) 628-6260 ext 235, (C)314-3598
If you would like to register to any of the programs or events, please contact:
Tracey MacLean, Administrative/Special Event Coordinator at tmaclean@cornwallpe.ca, or 628-6260 ext 228. You can also contact the Town Hall to register for any of the programs and events at 628-6260.
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