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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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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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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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HST Consultation

The Official Opposition will be hosting the second of three public consu....

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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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Artist Trading Cards Registration

P.E.I.’s annual Artist Trading Cards event is returning to the Confede....

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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 2012
Art in the Open Submissions Wanted

The steering committee for the Art in the Open Festival has announced a call for submissions for this one-day visual art and performance event in downtown Charlottetown on August 25, 4 pm to 12 midnight.

Last summer approximately 80 artists from PEI, the Atlantic Region and across Canada participated. Works were presented at Victoria Park, Connaught Square, Rochford Square, Victoria Row and The
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April 2012
New Haven Artisan Village to Open

When Matt and Shona Holzer, the owners of the Windsor Motel in New Haven, heard that they would no longer be located along the Trans Canada Highway they had to create a plan B. Both Shona and Matt are artisans and know that the quality of products made in PEI is high. This knowledge led them to begin the creation of the New Haven Artisan Village.

The existing motel is undergoing renovations to
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April 2012
Nan Ferrier open house
Nan Ferrier open house
PACE artist-in-residence

When Nan Ferrier learned Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada would be hosted by PEI she wanted to be part of the action. The 81 year old Tyne Valley artist applied to, and was accepted for PACE, the self directed artist in-residency program supported by the PEI Council of the Arts and the City of Summerside. In February that placed her in West End Cottage, right next to
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April 2012
Capital City Establishes Arts and Culture Task Force

The City of Charlottetown has announced the establishment of the Mayor’s Arts and Culture Task Force.

The Mayor’s Arts and Culture Task Force will be responsible for making recommendations to City Council which will guide the City in its relationships with many partners in the cultural community.

Henk van Leeuwen has been selected as the Chair of the task force. “I commend Mayor Lee‘s
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March 2012
Nominations and Awards
Nominations and Awards
Holland College Photography and Digital Imaging students

Holland College Photography and Digital Imaging students were recognized at the Professional Photographers of Canada—Atlantic Conference and Image Competition in Saint John, NB recently, and at the Antique and Amusement Photography International conference in Tampa Bay, Florida.

Four students from Holland College were nominated for Student
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March 2012
Atlantic Craft Awards
Atlantic Craft Awards

From February 4 to 6, the Atlantic region’s artisans and craft makers brought the finest in candles, clothing, food, glass, home decor, jewellery, leather, metal, native art, paintings, paper, pottery, stone, wood and more to be seen at the World Trade and Convention Centre in Halifax for the Atlantic Craft Trade Show Awards. The event brings together craftspeople from across the region with
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February 2012
An invitation from Government House

The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II celebrating the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne will be marked in 2012. The Honourable Frank Lewis, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island, and Mrs. Dorothy Lewis will commemorate the event by having an exhibition devoted to Queen Elizabeth II.

The exhibition will have two components. The first part will focus on arts and crafts made
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January 2012
Wreath Winners 2011
Wreath Winners 2011On display inside the Confederation Centre of the Arts were the submissions of the 17th Annual Friends of the Confederation Centre of the Arts Wreath Contest and Exhibition. On November 27 an award ceremony was held for entrants and their friends and families.

Islanders are invited each year to show their creativity and holiday spirit by submitting wreaths for judging in six categories. And the
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January 2012
New Acquisitions
New Acquisitions
PEI Art Collection selects 6 new works by Island artists

Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Henderson has announced that six new works by Prince Edward Island artists have been added to the Island Art Collection.

The new works include: Icarus Falls, a watercolour by Stephen MacInnis; In search of…, a falling glass piece by Marcella Rosemberg; Infinite Refrain and Under a Bird’s Wing,
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December 2011
Business of Crafts
Beginning in Jan, a new short course, The Business of Crafts will give working craftspeople the confidence, knowledge and tools to successfully manage their career in the crafts sector. Topics to be covered include: business plans, pricing, cash flows, budgets, taxes, law, social media and more. The instructor for the course is Michelle MacCallum, a PEI visual artist, craft producer, Juried member
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