September 2021
2nd Annual Rooted in Art Event
The City of Charlottetown will host the 2nd annual Rooted in Art event on Sunday, September 19, from 2-4 p.m. in King’s Square to celebrate the diversity of local talent in PEI and pay tribute to the importance and beauty of the city’s urban forest. The Rooted in Art initiative began in 2020 as a self-guided tour – a collaborated effort between the City’s Environment and Sustainability Department and local artists. This year, the Rooted in Art will take place…
Find out more »FEDERAL ELECTION DAY
To vote, you must be a Canadian citizen, be at least 18 years old on election day and prove your identity and address. Vote today at your assigned polling station on election day, Monday, September 20, 2021. Polls will be open for 12 hours (hours vary by time zone). To find your polling station, check your voter information card or use the Voter Information Service.
Find out more »Ceilidh at Winsloe Lions Hall
Ceilidh at Winsloe Lions Hall Monday September 20th starting at 7:00 pm, will feature special guest appearance by Keelin Wedge and first time performer to our Ceilidh Melvin Ford, they will be joined by Brian Langille, Brian Knox and Judy Lowe. There will be a 50/50 draw and canteen service. Admission is at the door which opens at 6:00 pm. If you wish to reserve your ticket you can call 902-940-1217 or 902-894-9901. We are allowed 100 as per Covid…
Find out more »INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.
Find out more »McHappy Day
This McHappy Day, a portion of proceeds from ALL menu items ALL DAY will support RMHC. And this year, there are more ways to support than ever! You can donate $2 with your order and you’ll receive a McHappy Day heart with a very special video message Make a $5 donation when you buy an Extra Value Meal and receive a pair of Peace Collective McHappy Day socks! Order your faves on September 22 using the McDonald’s mobile app or order McDelivery via Uber Eats, SkipTheDishes or DoorDash. On McHappy Day, receive…
Find out more »Ceilidh at Winsloe Lions Hall
Ceilidh at Winsloe Lions Hall Wednesday September 29th starting at 7:00 pm, will feature special guest appearance by Jimi Platts who will be joined by Ian Hunter, Peter Burke, Brian Blacquiere, Brian Knox and Judy Lowe. There will be a 50/50 draw and canteen service. Admission is at the door which opens at 6:00 pm. If you wish to reserve your ticket you can call 902-940-1217 or 902-894-9901. Covid restrictions apply with space for up to 100.
Find out more »NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
September 30, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. Both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day take place on September 30.
Find out more »National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Find out more »October 2021
Album – BAT OUT OF HELL (Meatloaf)
Bat Out of Hell is the debut studio album by American rock singer Meat Loaf, as well as his first collaboration with composer Jim Steinman and producer Todd Rundgren. The album was released on October 21, 1977 Bat Out of Hell is one of the best-selling albums of all time, having sold over 43 million copies worldwide. It is certified 14x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It spent over 522 weeks in the UK Albums Chart,…
Find out more »January 2022
Birthday – EDDIE VAN HALEN
Edward Lodewijk Van Halen (January 26, 1955 – October 6, 2020) was an American musician and songwriter. He was the main songwriter and guitarist of the American rock band Van Halen, which he co-founded in 1972 with his brother, drummer Alex Van Halen, bassist Mark Stone, and singer David Lee Roth. He is regarded as one of the all-time greatest guitar players in rock history and was well known for popularizing the tapping guitar solo technique, allowing rapid arpeggios to…
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