Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00PM
at Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside
The Harbourfront Theatre is donating a portion of their proceeds to women’s programs at the East Prince Women’s Information Centre for those that attend SPIN on Tuesday , May 7. Admission is by donation.
SPIN – Starring the Bicycle as muse, musical instrument and agent of social change. Through a series of songs played live on a vintage bicycle, SPIN recounts a theatrical cycle of stories about women, cycling and liberation. Inspired by the incredible true tale of Annie Londonderry, the first woman to ride around the world on a bicycle in 1894, Parry spins a web of stories which travel from 19th century women’s emancipation to 21st century consumer culture, peeling back layers of history to ultimately reveal a profoundly contemporary and personal heart for her theme of liberation.
Created by award – winning Canadian Songwriter, spoken word and theatre artist Evalyn Parry, SPIN features Parry’s unique talent as a raconteur and her outspoken, personal and political creations hold a powerful vision of social activism, while her irreverent wit holds nothing sacred. Parry’s “co-star”, a vintage bicycle, is suspended in a mechanic’s stand on stage. Backed by her unusual and highly accomplished band, the bike is played by percussion Brad Hart who, using brushes on the fenders, bows on the spokes and drum sticks on a variety of tuned bells, conjures an astonishing array of sounds with this iron horse. On the other side of the stage sound artist Anna Friz plays instruments from the more traditional (accordion, harmonica ) to the even more unusual (amplified buzz from flashing bike lights ), creating a richly textured and utterly unique sonic accompaniment to Parry’s songs and monologues. SPIN is staged by award – winning director Ruth Madoc- Jones with video and production design by acclaimed designer Beth Kates.
2) 2013 Atlantic Crime Prevention Conference
When: June 5-7, 2013
Where: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
ASCA is pleased to announce its annual Atlantic Crime Prevention Conference , June 5-7, 2013 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. This conference will highlight promising practices, evidence-based programs, experiences, and lessons learned that relate to the theme
of "Safer Communities, Better Tomorrow". Conference workshops will focus on Youth Engagement, Community Safety, and Front-Line Workers. Conference participants are expected to include 150 of Atlantic Canada's crime prevention stakeholders including police officers, crime prevention professionals, educators and academic researchers, managers and policy advisors, health and social development professionals, as well as business and community leaders with an interest in crime prevention.
3) Consultations - Task Force on Land Use Policies
The Task Force on Land Use Policy has been established to ensure all Islanders have the opportunity to share their ideas for developing, and implementing, future land use policy. We will be hosting a series of open houses and workshops across the province. The Task Force will also be available to hear presentations from individuals and organizations.
The task force is chaired by John Handrahan, Tignish. The other members are Janice Harper, Charlottetown; Carol Horne, Charlottetown; Paul Gallant, Souris West; and Marvyn Webster, Kelvin Grove.
Contact Christine MacKinnon for more information,
call 368-5282, cgmackinnon@gov.pe.ca
Charlottetown – Charlottetown Rural High School, 100 Raiders Road
Thursday, May 2, 6:30-9pm (Open house from 6:30, short presentation at 7)
Wellington – Vanier Community Centre, 48 Mill Road
Tuesday, May 7, 6:30-9pm Interpretation service available (Open house from 6:30, short presentation at 7)
Montague – Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre, 53 Wood Island Road
Thursday, May 16, 6:30-9pm (Open house from 6:30, short presentation at 7)
Summerside – Loyalist Lakeview Resort, 195 Harbour Drive
Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-9pm (Open house from 6:30, short presentation at 7)
Elmsdale – Westisle Composite High School, 39570 Western Road
Thursday, May 30, 6:30 – 9pm (Open house from 6:30, short presentation at 7)
Souris – Access PEI, 15 Green Street
Tuesday, June 4, 6:30-9pm (Open house from 6:30, short presentation at 7)
4) Community Legal Information of PEI (CLIA) is Relocating
Springtime changes are afoot. First the PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada moved to a new location on Water Street, and now CLIA is scheduled to move out of their long-time location in the Sullivan Building and to re-open in an office up at the Royalty Centre.
Renovations and moving arrangements can run into delays, so the dates are not "writ in stone", but the current plan is to close CLIA's current location at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 17th. and to reopen to the public at 09:00 on Monday, May 27th in the new location.
There will be a Communications "blitz" once all the details of the move are finalized, but for now you can expect CLIA to be closed for an entire week at some point in May. Our postal address, email addresses and telephone numbers should remain the same. All pertinent details of the move will be accessible on our website: www.CLIAPEI.ca Please wish us luck with the move (and come for a visit at the Royalty Centre)!
5) Women's Ultimate Frisbee Clinic
On May 1, 10, and 15, the ladies of PUL (PEI Ultimate League) will be hosting female-only Ultimate Frisbee Clinics at Victoria Park in Charlottetown. These "welcoming" clinics, are designed to share the love of Ultimate and the spirit of the game. If you're a newbie, you'll learn about the sport, while veterans will get a chance to polish their hammers and flicks. The clinics, which will run from 5:45–7:00 pm, will have a "spirit intro", basic drills, and some fun games. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
6) New Website - Family Place
Check out the new website and other online connections for the "Family Place," formerly known as the Kids R First Family Resource Centre, located in Summerside.
East Prince Community Coalition Inc.
Registered Charity #139192496RR00001
75 Central Street, Summerside , PE , C1N 3L2
Phone: (902) 436-1348; Fax: (902) 888-3954
7) Confederation Centre Children's Library
TD Canadian Children’s Book Week takes place May 4–11 on the theme “Join in the Fun.” Ron Lightburn, children’s book illustrator from Nova Scotia, will give presentations: May 6, 10:30 am and will present one of his illustrations to the library. Family Story Time for ages 3–5 is Tue at 1:30 pm, repeated Wed at 10:30 am (except May 1).
8) SAVE THE DATE World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Original presentation
June 15th 1:00-3:00pm
at Jack Blanchard Community Centre, Charlottetown
You are invited to attend the premiere of an original play by Ron Irvine on financial abuse. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free, call 1-866-770-0588 to reserve your seat!
9) 10th Annual Dinner and Silent Auction for Anderson House
Please see below re an invitation to the 2013 Inn at St. Peter's annual dinner in support of Anderson House. It is taking place on May 31, 2013. For more information or to order tickets, call 902-961-2135 or (800) 818-0925.
We are honoured that Karen Davey is putting this event together for us once again. This year marks the 10th anniversary of a very successful event that has raised almost $50,000 for Anderson House. The evening is always top notch in both food and service. We hope to see you there.
Thanks,
Danya O'Malley | Manager of Operations | PEI Family Violence Prevention Services, Phone: (902) 894-3354 ext 221 | Fax: (902) 628-8718 | Web: http://fvps.ca
10) Updated Provincial Child Sexual Abuse Protocol
The newly updated Child Sexual Abuse Protocol provides guidelines and procedures for a coordinated response
to child sexual abuse in Prince Edward Island. The protocol is intended to provide assistance to a network of professionals including child protection workers, law enforcement, justice system personnel, child and youth care providers, school and early childhood personnel, the medical profession, mental health, addictions, and other health care providers. Training for Island professionals in the new protocol will be held June 10 and 11. The protocol is available at gov.pe.ca/childsexualabuseprotocol.
11) PEI Human Trafficking Response Guide
The Interministerial Women’s Secretariat (IWS) in partnership with the PEI Provincial Human Trafficking Committee has prepared a new guide with information for individuals who are victims of human trafficking or who are in a position to assist such victims. It provides information on how to recognize a trafficked person, what steps to take and what services are available to help.
The Guide is available at:
http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/sites/sss_htdocs/file/HumanTrafficking-Web_1(1).pdf
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