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Welcome to our
E-News for Thursday May 5, 2016
1) Tonight: Midwifery Meeting
A meeting on midwifery will take place today, Thursday, May 5th at 46 Parkside Drive, Charlottetown at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome!
2) Police Services Review - Islanders Encouraged to Provide Input and Feedback on Policing and Emergency Response
 A province-wide review of police services is now taking place. Islanders can provide input and feedback on policing and emergency response services in one of two ways:
1. Participate in a telephone survey with a trained interviewer if you are called in May; or
2. Complete the online survey by following the link from www.gov.pe.ca/policeservicesreview.
All responses are anonymous and confidential.
3) Proportional Representation (PR) Action Team Campaign Kickoff
This Saturday, May 7 in Emerald
Emerald Community Centre - Boxcar Pub & Grill, 1910 Nodd Rd, Emerald, PE, C0B 1M0.
Starting at 2pm, and finishing with music, drinks and a potluck dinner around 6:30 or 7.
The event is nonpartisan (or perhaps, 'multipartisan'), and is going to be a whole lot of fun. It'll be the next big step in preparing us to win Proportional Representation on PEI, in this November's plebiscite.
Together, we'll go over the basics of why proportional representation is important, share our campaign strategies, and practice how we will talk about PR with the 'general public' of PEI. We'll also invite you to share your creative campaign ideas, and form local action groups with other people from your region.
You can register by joining our Facebook event, or if you're not on Facebook, register here or contact Anna: anna.c.keenan@gmail.com or (902) 978 1178. On-site childcare and carpooling can be arranged upon request.
4) CancerConnection Free Webcast
 On Tuesday May 10 at 6pm (Eastern), we’re hosting a live webcast Seeking Fertility Options while Navigating the Path of Breast Cancer Treatment.
For more info or to register, click here.
5) CAPO conference is May 11 to 13 in Halifax
The Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology is holding its annual conference May 11 to 13 in Halifax. The theme is "Generation Y to Older Adults - Psychosocial Care Across the Ages." This conference will bring together professionals from multiple health care disciplines to explore, share, learn, and discuss the psychosocial aspects of cancer. For more information or to register, visit www.capo.ca/conferenceevents/capo-conference-2016/.
6) Charlottetown to Host Micro-Grant Pitch Party
 The City of Charlottetown is hosting its first ever Micro-Grant Pitch Party to give the public an opportunity to vote on their favorite proposed projects for the City’s Community Sustainability Micro-Grant Program.
The Micro-Grant Pitch Party is taking place on Thursday, May 12 at the Murphy’s Community Centre, 200 Richmond St, Charlottetown, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Individuals who submitted proposals for the Community Sustainability Micro-Grant Program will each present their idea in five minutes or less at the Pitch Party. All attendees will be given the opportunity to vote and the top-voted proposals will receive grants of up to a maximum of $2,500.
"We are very excited to give the public a chance to hear all of the wonderful ideas and projects, and vote for their favourites," said Charlottetown Mayor Clifford Lee. "The micro-grant program stimulates community action and engages citizens in creative community efforts while generating real accomplishments citizens can take pride in."
The Community Sustainability Micro-Grant Program offers small grants of $1,000 to $2,500 for projects in Charlottetown that contribute to and enhance community-minded sustainability efforts. The projects must align with the goals and actions of the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan and be completed by the end of 2016.
"It is inspiring to see the creativity and passion that stems from these proposals," said Deputy Mayor Mike Duffy, Chair of the Environment and Sustainability Committee. "We want to extend an invitation to everyone to join us for this free, family friendly event."
For more information about the event visit: www.charlottetown.ca and click the "Community Micro-Grant Project" button. (Source: City of Charlottetown webpage)
PS If you are on Facebook, join our Facebook event. Share and invite your friends so we can truly make it a Pitch PARTY!
7) PEIBWA E-News for May 3, 2016
8) A Course Just for Change Makers
 Do you want to be a leader in economic and social rights? Find out how in CWP’s NEW two-week online course!
CWP is excited to announce our NEW two-week online economic and social rights course: Putting Poverty in the ‘Rights’ Place: An Intro to Economic & Social Rights in Canada and BC.
The course will run from Tuesday, May 24th to Tuesday, June 7th, 2016.
Over two weeks, leading human rights experts will help you work through reading material and discussions to help you get better acquainted with economic and social rights and how they apply to poverty in Canada. For more info or Register Now at Eventbrite.
9) PEIHS Cat Litter Drive
The PEI Humane Society is launching the first ever “Cat Litter” drive from May 6–16. In 10 days, The PEI Humane Society hopes to raise thousands of dollars worth of cat litter for cats and kittens in shelter and in foster care. Cat litter is one of the shelter’s biggest expenses for a cost of $18,000 per year. The PEIHS is asking the public to drop off un-scented, un-clumping cat litter at the shelter during regular business hours at 309 Sherwood Road.
Monetary donations are also appreciated, and allow the shelter to purchase much needed supplies throughout the year. Other items needed besides cat litter are litter boxes and scoops. For as little as $2, donors can buy one scoop or donate $10 for one bag of litter. Donations can be made in shelter or online at www.peihumanesociety.com.
Every year the PEIHS care for over 800 cats with an average length of stay of 26 days in shelter. The PEIHS also supply litter to all foster care homes caring for the influx of Mother cats and kittens during the Spring to early Summer. They stay in foster care for 6–8 weeks until they are big enough to be adopted. That is an incredible amount of cat litter in a short time frame.
The PEI Humane Society is located at 309 Sherwood Road, Charlottetown. For more information, email jharkness@peihumanesociety.com. Source: BUZZon.com
10) Public Presentation - Birds Bees & Pornography: What you don’t know but your kids do…
A Presentation for Parents & Caregivers by Cordelia Anderson
When: May 25, 6:30-7:45pm
Where: Rodd Charlottetown Hotel
Kent Street, Charlottetown
Become educated and empowered to support your child’s healthy development.
Today’s pornography is not what parents grew up with. Today’s Internet pornography is widely accessible to young children with content difficult for many of us to even imagine. This content is influencing the attitudes, behaviors and brain development of our children.
Parents need information about the ways youth are accessing it, the realities of the images and messages - and the research that shows harm and negative impact. Join Cordelia Anderson for this free session to learn strategies that counter the messages in pornography & help your children to develop as healthy human beings capable of respectful and caring relationships.
Contact michelle@wnpei.org for more information.
11) Summer in Cornwall 2016
Summer Program Flyer And Summer Camps
Our Summer Program Guide has printed below.
We have our popular returning programs including:
-T-Ball for Tots,
-My 1st Sports,
-Senior, Men's and Women's Tennis Times,
-Swimming Lessons, Open Swim Times, Pizza Swims,
-And Much Much More!
As well as some new favourites that we've taken from your suggestions:
-Yoga in the Park,
-Beach Boot Camps,
-Town Wide Pillow Fight for Kid's Sport
-And So Much More!
Also check out the link below for our Summer Camps!
http://cornwallpe.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2016-SUMMER-CAMP-GUIDE.pdf
Popular Camps returning include:
-Fun in the Sun (Ages 5-12)
-Sunshine Camp (Ages 3-5)
-RECO (Ages 7-12), and
-Tennis Camp (7-12)
Brand New Camps for this Summer include:
-Smarty Pants (Grades 2-6),
-Good Deeds Camp, and
-On the Move Camp
For more info, click here
12) Save the Date - Free Public Presentation by Dr. Peter Jaffe - The Role of Neighbours, Friends, Family & Co-Workers to Support Children Living with Family Violence
 When: Monday, June 13, 7-9 pm
Where: Holland College MacKinnon Lecture Theatre
Charlottetown Campus, Kent Street Entrance
Family violence affects thousands of families in Canada. Often children are the forgotten victims when they live with this violence. Children may be at risk of emotional and physical harm in these circumstances. These problems are most severe during the conflict of parental separation and divorce.
This presentation will address the risk factors that increase the harm for children and opportunities for prevention and early intervention.
Although communities rely on professionals in justice, social service and mental health agencies, this presentation will highlight the essential role of a caring community response by neighbours, friends, family and co-workers.
Dr. Peter Jaffe is a clinical psychologist and Professor in the Faculty of Education at Western University as well as the Academic Director of the Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women & Children. This presentation is sponsored by the Department of Family and Human Services.
13) 4th Annual Mini-Barn Raffle
 I am sure many Islanders are out cleaning up there property and getting things ready for the nicer weather. Many are probably thinking of adding an addition or even replacing that old shed in the yard. Well before you make and changes consider this. For $2 you can have a chance to win a new 8 x 12 Mini Barn or for that matter $5 will give you 3 chances at winning it.
Draw to be held June 3rd. The draw will be held during the Kick off to Brain Injury Awareness Month with a BBQ at the Fire Hall. We are happy to have the Provincial Credit Union on board this year as this is a provincial initiative. The mini barn has been donated for the 4th year by Sean O'Halloran of Heritage Lane Mini Barns inc in O'leary.
The tickets are available at:
Evergreen Cafe & Wellness Studio
Cornwall Auto & Tire
Smitty's Family Restaurant - University Ave
Timothy's World Coffee (Charlottetown) - Great George St
Shoppers Drug Mart - Queen St
Home Instead Senior Care-PEI - Kensington Rd
Voluntary Resource Centre (VRC) - 81 Prince St
Ray's Place Barbershop - Kent St.
Living Grace Cafe - Belvedere Ave
or you can call/text: 902-314-4228 or email us at info@biape.com
- Facebook page
14) Macphail Woods Nursery is Now Open
Macphail Woods Native Plant Nursery is now open Thursdays to Saturdays or by appointment. And workshops and events are beginning on Saturday, May 14. Check out their website http://macphailwoods.org/events/ or Facebook page for more info.
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