April 2017
Canada Rocks ON!
North Rustico’s Star of the Sea Drama Group presents its annual “Use It or Lose It” variety show on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 7pm at the Gulf Shore Consolidated School, Hilltop Avenue, North Rustico. This year, the group is celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday by calling their show Canada Rocks ON! and paying tribute to well-known Canadian icons along with the usual mix of music, song, dance and skits. Entry is by donation and includes a wide variety of door…
Find out more »Art for Addictions
Art for Addictions The GUILD 111 Queen St. Charlottetown, PE. Thursday, April 27th 2017 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Entertainment provided by PEI's very own Joey & Julien Kitson and story-teller Dale MacIsaac/ Tickets available at The GUILD Box Office boxoffice@theguildpei.com Only $30 person Tel: 902 620 3333 Toll free 1 866 774 0717
Find out more »Island ComicCon
Teens and adults are welcome to join in for Island ComicCon on April 28 at 6 p.m at Confederation Centre Public Library, 145 Richmond Street, Charlottetown. There will be a panel discussion, costume and drawing contest, Lightning Bolt Comics and more! This is a free event but tickets must be picked up at Confederation Centre Public Library in advance.
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 »Music PEI May Run Festival
Music PEI Week has been a celebration of Island musical and media achievements since 2002. Traditionally held in January, in 2015 the annual awards and showcases were moved to May and rebranded as the May Run Music Festival and Canadian Song Conference. The May Run Music Festival brings both provincial and national artists to an Island and Maritime audience. The festival lines up annually with the Victoria Day long weekend, allowing visitors from across the water to come and enjoy…
Find out more »Kensington Chamber of Commerce
The Kensington & Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Lunch and Learn event on May 11, 12:00 pm till 1:00 pm. This session will be held by Tammy Sullivan and will cover the basics of Facebook advertising and what you should know about digital marketing to better promote your business. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lunch-and-learn-digital-facebook-advertising-tickets-33528867746?aff=efbevent
Find out more »Spring Clean Up at Murchison Park
The spring clean up at Murchison Place Park in Clyde River will be held on Sat. May 13 at 9:00 am, rain date May 19. The Park is located at the corner of the TransCanada and the Clyde River Rd.. Come with a rake and gloves and bring a friend. Light refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there. Call Jo-Ann 902-675-4335 for more info.
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