July 31: Vegetarian Potluck at Peterboro...
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Date: Saturday, July 31
Time: 4-7pm
Location: Shelter at Peterborough Zoo
Organised by Circle of Friends
The vegetarian pot-luck is open to all.
It is suggested that each family bring a main dish or salad or dessert to serve 6 plus plates and cutlery and a mug or glass to eliminate waste.
Circle of Friends used to be the multi-faith and there are still some Muslim families who attend...
Sept 8: Trent World Day...
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Trent World Day – Call for volunteers!
It’s that time again! Time for the International community at Trent to ring in the new school year and host the 5th Annual Trent World Day as part of the ISW celebrations. Trent World Day is an essential part of ISW celebrations when the cultures present at Trent and Peterborough, is put on display for the new and returning Trent students...
August 5: Polish Your English...
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A series of daytime workshops in August for Advanced Level English Learners.
There will be an emphasis on pronunciation, speaking and presentations. The small group and individual development allows you to practice on specialized terminology and concepts relating to your area of interest or employment. We may use the Internet for additional resources.
Come and join us at the...
Join the Emergency Volunteer Registry...
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Would you like to join the Emergency Volunteer Registry (EVR)? The EVR is a vital county-wide database and referral system of Peterborough area volunteers. It is populated, maintained, and administered by United Way of Peterborough & District. It works by:
• Registering community volunteers
• Registering agencies who need volunteers during a large scale...
Aug 3-6: NCC Kids Week...
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NCC Kids Week activities
Date: August 3-6 (Tuesday to Friday)
When: 12.30-3.30pm
Where: St. John’s Anglican Church (99 Brock St.)
Snacks will be provided.
The week’s activities will be facilitated by Julia Goodwin and other NCC volunteers. Activities during the week will include: sports, crafts, games, and singing. The program is open to all of our clients. This is...
Aug 18: Information Session on “Sa...
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Speakers:
1. Sgt Leslie Raymond – Central Region Abuse Issues Coordinator, Ontario Provincial Police
2. Timea Eva Nagy
Timea Eva Nagy is a Sex Slave Survivor, Speaker and Social Advocate from Toronto, Canada. Timea’s sex slave nightmare took place in Toronto, Canada in 1998 after arriving from Budapest, Hungary in the hopes of fulfilling a summer position. She was kidnapped,...
Gender Relations and Food Security Inter...
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OPIRG Peterborough Gender Relations and Food Security Internship
(Funded by the Youth Eco Internship Program)
OPIRG (Ontario Public Interest Research Group) is a student funded, community oriented, non-profit organization that works on research, education, and action for social and environmental justice issues. For more information about OPIRG, go to www.opirgpeterborough.ca
Job...
Starting July 28 (every Wednesday): Soci...
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Edited Sept 8: Social Hour has temporarily been discontinued. If you are interested in participating in future sessions, please contact Dawn at dawn@nccpeterborough.ca, 743 0882 x223
Would you like to meet other newcomers to Peterborough? Have a cup of coffee and make new friends! Board games, movies, and crafts will be available. Children are welcome.
Wednesday afternoons (2.00-4.00pm)...
Starting July 27: Speak, Read and Write ...
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Come and join us for a fun learning experience! These classes are intended for BEGINNER-level English speakers.
Tuesday evenings (5.30-7.30pm) & Saturday mornings (10am – 12pm)
Start: Monday July 27 2010
End: Saturday September 4 2010
These workshops run for 5 weeks
- conversation, pronunciation, short reading and writing, group discussion
Instructor: Martha Bean
To...
Sept 9: Translator Training Workshop...
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What: Translator Training Workshop
When: Thursday, September 9th, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon
Instructor: Coen Bruin
Cost: Free, and there is a maximum of 12 participants.
How: To attend the training, contact Michael VanDerHerberg at michael@nccpeterborough.ca
This is training teaching clients how to make money as a translator. It is for clients who are truly bilingual. That...
