Development group founder to speak at dinner
The CW4WAfghan (Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan) annual dinner will be held Saturday, Nov. 18 at the St. Barnabas Anglican Church Hall, 1040 Hilliard St. Guest speaker is Shamim Ahmadi, Founder of Ahmada Development Organization.
The doors open at 5:15 p.m. with an Afghan dinner served at 6 p.m., followed by Shamim Ahmadi’s presentation.
Shamim Ahmadi who was born in Afghanistan, went to school as a refugee in Pakistan, has studied in Kabul, Kazakhstan, United States and is currently attending Centennial College.
“As a woman, I was never sure that one day I would be able to go for my higher education due to my gender issue, and now that I achieved that opportunity, I am passionate to help other women all around the world through education. Upon graduation I hope to work as a nurse, before enrolling in medical school to pursue my career as a doctor,” she says.
The event will also include a silent auction and there will be Afghan needlework, red pashminas and gift cards for sale.
Tickets cost $30 or $20 for students and are available at the YWCA, 216 Simcoe St., Silk Roots, 304 George St., or through a CW4WAfghan committee member.
For more information call or 705656-3820 or email Peterborough@ CW4WAfghan.ca
Local treaties
Understanding Our Local Treaties, a Pinetree Talk, takes place Thursday from 7 until 9 p.m. at The Gathering Space, Gzowski College, Trent University. The event will explore the questions, What are our local treaties?, What are perspectives of the Mississauga Nation on treaties?, and What are the responsibilities of settler Canadians in relation to local treaties?
Chief Phyllis Williams will present Welcome to the Territory, Moderator Anne Taylor, Cultural Archivist, Curve Lake First Nation, will moderate the panel consisting of Gdigaa Migizi (Doug Williams), Curve Lake First Nation; Dave Mowat, Alderville First Nation; and Phil Abbott, PhD candidate, Indigenous Studies. The DVD, Inaakonigewin Andaada Aki: Michi Saagii will be premiered.
This is a free event, co-sponsored by Chanie Wenjak School of Indigenous Studies, Curve Lake First Nation, Trent Centre for Teaching and Learning, and the Government of Ontario.
Naturalists
Peterborough Field Naturalists (PFN) meet Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m. at the Camp Kawartha Environment Centre, 2505 Pioneer Rd. |Guest speaker Bill Crins will share information on his EcoTour in North Central India.
Crins, who holds a PhD in science from the University of Toronto, has worked as a naturalist and biologist at Algonquin Park, was an ecologist for 20 years with the Ontario MNR, and was a Senior Program Coordinator for Resource Conservation in the Parks and Protected Policy Section in the Ministry. During his retirement he has volunteered with Kawartha Land Trust, taught a graduate ecology course, and travelled to India, Brazil and Australia.
For further information on this and other PFN events visit www. peterboroughnature.org
Family Paint Night
Parent and child Family Paint Nights are held regularly at Play Café, Brookdale Plaza, Chemong Rd. The next one is Friday at 6 p.m. It’s all about fun, creativity, and spending time together! No artistic talent is required; step by step instructions are provided. Children must be four years and older.
Spaces are limited. Preregistration is required with payment within 24 hours. The registration fee is non-refundable and can only be exchanged for dates given. Future Family Paint Night dates are Nov. 17, and Dec. 8.
The cost is $39.55 for parent and child and $12 per additional child. This includes HST.
To register email playcafeptbo@ gmail.com or use paypal at www. playcafepeterborough.com
CALENDAR:
LEARNING IN LEISURE: Tomorrow from 9:15 a.m. until noon at Northminster United Church with speakers Ted Morin (Story of a Soldier); George Watson (My Airforce Experience). $5 or season membership. Lug-a-mug for the cookie and coffee break. Facility is wheelchair accessible. For more information visit www. learninginleisure.com