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Wi-Fi for Library Branches

Islanders can now log on to free Wi-Fi at any of the province’s 26 lib....

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Visitor’s Guide Available

Visitors planning a trip to Prince Edward Island can now receive a copy ....

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French Summer Camps

Now is the time to register for CPF-PEI French summer camps. Students ag....

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Active Communities

7th Atlantic Summer Institute (ASI) will be held at Holland College, Cha....

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UPEI Credit Course on Ecological Forestry

This week-long course is a great way to learn more about the Acadian for....

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Cuba Fall 2012

Join a 10-person group travelling to Las Tunas (near Holguin), Cuba, for....

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Be a Host Family

Ten Japanese children aged 12–16 hope to spend a month this summer wit....

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Income Tax Assistance

If you are in a low-income bracket and your tax situation is straightfor....

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Scholarships for Island Women

The Canadian Federation of University Women will offer one undergraduate....

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Watercolour/Acrylic Workshop

James E. Pay, SCA, UA will be conducting a 5-day all mediums art workshop J....

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Needle Arts Events

Northern Lights Quilt Guild meeting/workshop takes place at the O’Lear....

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Taste Our Island Nominations

ADAPT Taste Our Island Nominations are open. If you know of Island resta....

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Half-price Parks Passes

Season passes for the Park Canada can be purchased at 50% off until June....

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Stratford Public Library Events

Origami Club Wed at 6:30 pm. Learn Japanese paper folding with 3 new fol....

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Seniors Active Living

Upcoming events for the Seniors Active Living Centre are:

Yard S....

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Nominate Volunteers

The Voluntary Resource Council (VRC) of PEI is inviting non-profit organ....

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MS Carnations for Mother’s Day

May is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and the MS society is selling ....

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CUSO Internships

Cuso International has Internships open in Charlottetown for people with....

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Host Japanese Youth

The non-profit Japanese youth organization LABO offers a language learni....

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Cuba Fall 2012

Join a 10-person group travelling to Las Tunas (near Holguin), Cuba, for....

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Beaconsfield Open for Tours

Beaconsfield Historic House, Ch’town, stands as a symbol of Victorian ....

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Coro Dolce Has Room for Members

Coro Dolce (Sweet Chorus) is hoping to attract some new members. This is....

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Architectural Walking Tours

Volunteers in training with the Institute for Architectural Studies and ....

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Compost Sale

Come Grow With Us! Annual St. Mark’s Compost Sale will be held on thre....

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Victoria Day Birding

On May 21, Birding on PEI is inviting artists, photographers, biologists....

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PEI National Park Student Art Contest

Prince Edward Island National Park invites students in grades 4 to 6 from a....

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The Music Lives On

A new concert series, “The Music Lives On,” will run every Monday ev....

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Sean Casey Town Hall

On May 22, 7–9 pm at The Guild in Charlottetown, join Sean Casey, Char....

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PEI Home Economics Assoc AGM

Home Economists, as well as those who have graduated from Family and Nut....

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Scholastic 50% Off Book Fair

The Scholastic 50% Off Book Fair will be held at West Kent Elementary Sc....

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Prince Co Hospital History Circle

The Summerside and Area Historical Society will host their next oral his....

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Self-Care for Superwomen

KidsWest and Family Violence Prevention will host Self-Care for Superwom....

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Finding Your Voice

Finding Your Voice (and Earning a Buck) Through Genre Writing: PEI Write....

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Anderson House Dinner & Auction

The Inn at St. Peters will hold its 9th Annual Anderson House Fundraiser....

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QEH/EastLink Telethon

May 26–27 the QEH/EastLink Telethon will showcase Island entertainment....

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Collaborative Decision Making and Problem Solving

The PEI Coalition for Women in Government will be offering workshops for....

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PEISO Serenade to Spring

The PEI Symphony Orchestra will host its annual “Serenade to Spring”....

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Urban Farming

Go!PEI, Charlottetown Parks and Recreation Department, and Inspired Farm....

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Aquaculture CanadaOM 2012

PEI will host Aquaculture CanadaOM 2012, a national meeting of the Aquac....

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Downtown Residents

The Charlottetown Downtown Residents Association will meet May 29 at 7 p....

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Best Interests of Children

The Best Interests of the Children in Custody and Access Course will be ....

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PEI Humane Society Dinner Bowl

The PEI Humane Society’s annual fundraising dinner, silent auction and....

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Art in the Open Submissions Wanted

The steering committee for the Art in the Open Festival has announced a ....

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Island Literary Awards Seeks Submissions

The PEI Writers’ Guild is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of The Isla....

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CBI Hustle for Hunger

As a part of their 6th annual food bank fundraiser, the CBI Health has a....

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Lobster Supper to Go

Trinity United Church Annual Take Out Lobster Supper will be held June 6....

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'Great Day' Fore Health

The Rotary Club of Charlottetown Royalty, together with the Queen Elizab....

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PEI History of Medicine Society Meeting

All are welcome to attend the first meeting of the PEI History of Medici....

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Family Place at Farmer's Market

Creation Station has themed crafts for the whole family on Sat from 9:30....

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Conversation About Addiction

The Island Addiction Movement is hosting a community conversation with f....

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Benefit Dinner for G’ma Circle

The Landmark Cafe, in Victoria-by-the-Sea, will be the venue for a benef....

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Yoga, Ayurvedic & Meditation

Marian Curran, RMT, CYI, CCA will be offering a Mini Workshop,  "In....

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Gymnastics Summer Camp

Island Gymnastics Academy is running gymnastics camps on PEI this summer....

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Family Place Summer Fun

Themed playgroups take place on Wednesdays from 9:30–11:30 am at Famil....

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Georgetown Battle of the Bands

Georgetown is inviting bands to play at the 1st Battle of the Bands even....

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PEI Summer Arts Auction

Gallery 18’s 5th PEI Summer Arts Auction will be held Sept 16. Gallery....

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May 2008
I Heart Spring

Retail Tales
by Alana Sprague

Spring, what a magical word that can be. It normally beings to mind the beginning of new life, snow melting away for another year God willing, rain bringing forth crocuses and tulips and daffodils, and all the wonderful colours of the season. This year I wasn’t sure it was ever going to come, in fact, I’m still not sure. I don’t remember the last time there was
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March 2008
Gotta Get Away

Retail Tales

by Alana Sprague

I finally did it, I took the plunge, I spent the bucks, and I am overjoyed. Yes that’s right; I booked my first ever all-inclusive vacation. This is something I’ve always wanted to do but until now just didn’t have the resources to do so. I knew I didn’t want to end up making this kind of trip for the first time in my 50s like my Mother did. I knew it was
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February 2008
Shopping for Love

Retail Tales

by Alana Sprague

Do you, like me, have a love/hate relationship with Valentine’s Day? Do you think this is a holiday created by card and flower stores to increase their sales at a slow time of year? Well there are millions of women out there who believe this occasion is a time to show the one you love how much they mean to you. If their significant other doesn’t remember (how
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January 2008
Pre-loved

Retail Tales
by Alana Spraque

Since I know I’m not the only one who spent a little too much this holiday season, I thought to welcome in the New Year I would do a review of the things I love and dislike about the used clothing stores in Charlottetown.

The items that call these stores home were once loved or hated by someone and were brought there for a reason. Whether it never fit in the first
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December 2007
Holiday Shopping Survival


Retail Tales

by Alana Spraque

You know how some people say that Christmas is more about the giving than the receiving, well I will admit I am one of those people. There is nothing I love better than heading out for an afternoon of buying gifts for the people in my life that I care about. My ultimate goal is to make someone cry. I know that sounds a little foolish but when you see tears well up in
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September 2007
Back to Cool

Retail Tales
by Alana Sprague

"Oh no!" “Say it isn’t so". “It can’t possibly be". “Where did the summer go?" “Back to school already?!" I’m sure this is the reaction most parents are hearing this time of year. It is time again for the kiddies to return to their classrooms to continue feeding their brains with knowledge. This is one of my favorite times of year to get out there and
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May 2007
No Fun in the Sun

Retail Tales
by Alana Sprague

It is that time of year again ladies, time for the dreaded swimsuit shopping. No one likes to think about it, let alone go out there and actually do it. If we all loved the little flaws about our bodies then it wouldn’t be so bad, but alas not all of us do—myself included. However, there are ways to make this difficult task more bearable. Knowing what type of suit
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April 2007
Spring in your Step

Retail Tales
by Alana Sprague

Now that the cold weather is moving out and the warmer weather is moving in, it’s time to think about reenergizing your life with a sexy stylish spring and summer wardrobe.

Sixties, seventies, and eighties styles are reemerging this spring, bringing with them some great blasts from the past including metallics, pleated skirts, and simple lace detailing. Many of these
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March 2007
Just Fabulous

Retail Tales
by Alana Sprague

I’m attending an evening wedding on St. Patrick’s Day and I need a something new to wear.

My first shopping stop was Absolutely Fabulous, located in the front section of Afternoon Delight at 218 University Ave. They specialize in Canadian designer clothing, shoes, handbags, and jewelry. They carry men’s and women’s clothing, and also have a hair salon and
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February 2007
Ready for Winter

Retail Tales
by Alana Sprague

Let me begin by making a confession. I am a shop-a-holic. For those of you who don’t think this is a real problem, I am here to tell you that it is. This is an issue I have been working on, trying to help myself by helping others. Is there anyone out there in need of a shopping partner?

I recently started a new job. I received a nice little bonus and I knew exactly
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