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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

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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
Right Place, Right Time: Sidney, Heather, Boomer and Me
Right Place, Right Time: Sidney, Heather, Boomer and Me
Bruce Rainnie

The right time to read this book is right now. Bruce Rainnie is one of Canada’s great broadcasters and storytellers. In my loudest ‘Boomer’ Gallant voice, I encourage everyone to read this collection of stories and get to know the Bruce you don’t see on TV. This is tremendous fun—a great book for a great cause.”—Rick Mercer, host of “The Rick Mercer Report”

With over 25 years of
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May 2012
Angels of the Maritimes Volume Two
Angels of the Maritimes Volume Two
Karen Forrest

Angels of the Maritimes Volume Two by Karen Forrest will be launched in PEI May 17 at Confederation Centre Public Library in Charlottetown at 7 pm and May 19 at 11 am at Coles, County Fair Mall, Summerside. Karen will read, sign books and answer your questions about angels.

The book is a collection of angel stories from people across the Maritimes which range from everyday
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May 2012
Island Book Awards Shortlist
The Island Book Awards Shortlist has been announced. Three books have been chosen in each of three categories by an independent jury. A total of thirty-four publications were submitted.

In alphabetical order by author:

Non-fiction

Marian Bruce—Remembering Old Dan
John Eldon Green—Still Laughing, Afterthoughts of an Albany Boy
Jane Ledwell and others—Elaine Harrison: I am an Island that Dreams

Fiction
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April 2012
The Final Cause of Love
The Final Cause of Love
Michael Oliver

A novella by poet Michael Oliver, entitled The Final Cause of Love, has recently been published.

The Final Cause of Love narrates a subtle but dramatic story situated on Prince Edward Island in the hopeful nineteenth century. It tells the tale of John Cornelius, a man obsessed with rationality, yet at the same time haunted by a woman. Love, philosophy,  and happiness—all
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April 2012
The Glengarry Light Infantry, 1812–1816
The Glengarry Light Infantry, 1812–1816
Winston Johnston

On the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, Island author Winston Johnston has released a new book entitled The Glengarry Light Infantry, 1812–1816: Who were they and what did they do in the war?

The war of 1812 reached Prince Edward Island with the arrival in Charlottetown on September 19, 1812 of Lieutenant Alexander Macdonald of the Glengarry Sharp Shooters. Shortly, many
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April 2012
Anne of Green Gables in India

Premier Robert Ghiz recently presented a gift of 200 copies of Anne of Green Gables, on behalf of the people of PEI, to children and schools across India. The Premier made this announcement following a reading from Anne of Green Gables, one of Canada’s most-beloved children’s books to students at Sanskriti School, Delhi. Premier Robert Ghiz recently led a delegation to Mumbai, Delhi and
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April 2012
Island Literary Awards Deadline

The PEI Writers’ Guild has announced that the 25th annual Island Literary Awards deadline for submissions is, June 1, 2012.

The Island Literary Awards recognize the best in Island writing with cash awards from community sponsors in the following categories:

Lucy Maud Montgomery PEI Literature for Children Awards (recognizing stories written for children aged 5–12)
Milton Acorn Poetry Awards
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March 2012
Les Faiseux de Tounes - Tunesmiths
Les Faiseux de Tounes - Tunesmiths
Co-ordinator Anastasia DesRoches

The Fédération culturelle de l’Île-du–Prince-Édouard (FCIPE) has announced the publication of the first collection of original Acadian compositions from Prince Edward Island—Le Premier Répertoire De Compositions Acadiennes De Lîle-du-Prince Edward: Les Faiseux De Tounes/Tunesmiths: The First Collection of PEI Acadian Tunes

In the past few years, more than 300
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January 2012
Michael Crummey
Michael Crummey
Newfoundland novelist and poet is latest UPEI writer in residence

Newfoundland novelist and poet Michael Crummey will be UPEI writer in residence from January 22 to February 4. He will give a public reading on  January 26, at 7:30 pm in the Confederation Centre Art Gallery. A reception and book signing will follow. His reading is co-hosted by the UPEI English Department and the Gallery.

He
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January 2012
Poetry Throughout the Ages and Stages of Life
Poetry Throughout the Ages and Stages of Life
Anne Hotchkis

Island author Anne Hotchkis has published a book of poetry entitled Poetry Throughout the Ages and Stages of Life.

Anne Hotchkis started writing in high school. Following her education at Mount Allison University she began her 29 year teaching career teaching in schools in New Germany, NS, South Rustico, PEI, and Spring Park Elementary, Charlottetown. Anne says that she gained
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