BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Townshippers//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Townshippers X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Townshippers BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120517 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120515T133926 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T133926 UID:1042@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:The double whammy of mental illness and addiction DESCRIPTION:AMI Quebec (Action on Mental Illness) will be hosting a FREE Tele-learning session titled: The double whammy of mental illness and addiction on May 16\, 2012 7:00 PM (EST) Register today through the Care-ring Voice Network or visit  AMI Quebec for more information.   LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/the-double-whammy-of-mental-illness-and-addiction/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120605 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120606 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120510T123519 LAST-MODIFIED:20120510T124643 UID:1029@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:LENNOXVILLE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE JOB FAIR DESCRIPTION:Students in the Professional Sales program at the Lennoxville Vocational Training Centre (LVTC) have organized a job fair. The event will take place Tuesday June 5\, 2012 from 4pm to 8pm\, at the Lennoxville Vocational Training Centre\, 1700 College\, Sherbrooke.   In order to prepare for the event\, students analyzed the market for job fairs in order to choose  which businesses they would approach. This also allowed them to establish a fee structure for  participating businesses\, which would help to make the event self-supporting. Students also  developed a marketing plan in order to attract potential job seekers.   This project has given students the opportunity not only to learn theoretical concepts of  organizing and marketing an event\, but also to put them into practice. Time management skills  were put to the test as students learned how to organize a large event. After the initial planning\, students contacted local businesses to offer them the chance to participate\, both to fill current vacancies and to build a bank of future candidates. The event will also give local employers a useful tool in their ongoing search for qualified personnel.   The centre offers nine accredited programs leading to a Diploma of Vocational Studies\,  including: Machining Techniques\, Welding and Fitting\, Accounting\, Secretarial Studies\, Health  Assistance and Nursing\, Assistance to Patients in Health Facilities\, Home Care Assistance\,  Professional Sales\, and Representation.   Students at the Lennoxville Vocational Training Centre benefit from highly qualified bilingual  teachers. The recently renovated centre boasts modern equipment and a cordial family  atmosphere.   Those interested in more information about the centre\, or to learn how to be a "student for a  day" can visit the website at www.lvtc.ca. The site also provides information about the  Recognition of Acquired Competencies (RAC)\, and Services to Business. A different direction...a different life! 819-566-JOBS (5627)   For more information and a list of exhibitors contact: Francois Houde 819-563-5627\, extension 45076 LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/lennoxville-vocational-training-centre-job-fair/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120615T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120624T200000 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120508T083212 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T120013 UID:1022@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:Sunshine Theatre Productions presents: Sunshine Cabaret DESCRIPTION:For 5 nights only! A Theatre inspired evening of songs accompanied by Ari Snyder on the Steinway Piano at Radio Village Hall in Knowlton to raise money for the Lac Brome Arts Scholarship Fund. In partnership with Radio Communautaire Missisquoi. Tickets cost $25 (includes a drink) and can be reserved at 450-242-9873. This show is supported by the Brome Lake Cultural Initiatives fund. The show will be broadcast on CIDI 99.1FM later in the year. Come and be part of the studio audience and enjoy a night-club cabaret atmosphere. Dig out your fancy gear and come out for this amazing soiree! June 15\, 16 at 8pm June 22\, 23 at 8pm June 24 at 4pm RADIO VILLAGE HALL 305 Knowlton Road Knowlton Box office 450-242-9873 LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/sunshine-theatre-productions-presents-sunshine-cabaret/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120602 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120504T091903 LAST-MODIFIED:20120504T092044 UID:1013@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:Townshippers' Association AGM & Young Townships Leaders Awards DESCRIPTION:Details coming soon!   For more information please contact Townsghippers' Association 819 566-5717 or email ta@townshippers.qc.ca   LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/townshippers-association-agm-young-townships-leaders-awards/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120528 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120504T090708 LAST-MODIFIED:20120504T091207 UID:1009@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:Seminar: The Eastern Townships: Land of Passage, Place of Settlement, Home of the Communities DESCRIPTION:QAHN cordially invites you to register for the 47th annual convention of the Fédération Histoire Québec. This event\, sponsored by the Société d’histoire de Sherbrooke\, in collaboration with QAHN\, will take place in Sherbrooke\, May 25-27\, 2012. The theme this year is Eastern Townships history. Presentations will explore three broad topics: “Land of Passage\,” “Place of Settlement\,” and “Home of Communities.” New this year\, and reflecting the English-speaking roots of the Townships and the bilingual makeup of the region\, speakers will present in either French or English. A Few Program Highlights:   Friday\, May 25: AGM\, Fédération Histoire Québec. Cocktail and special exhibition\, Société d’histoire de Sherbrooke. Banquet\, Granada Theatre. Keynote speaker: Jean-Pierre Kesteman. Performance by theatre group Traces et Souvenances. Saturday\, May 26: Speakers: Nicole O’Bomsawin (Abenaki history) – French. Éric Graillon (pre-European history) – French. Peter Southam (Irish settlement in the Townships) - English. Micheline Dumont (Sherbrooke\, fertile ground for feminism) – French. Guy Laperrière (religious communities in the Townships) – French. Barbara Verity and Gilles Péloquin (explorer David Thompson) – English. Buffet lunch. Presentation: Léon Robichaud (history and digital media) – French. Harold Bérubé (small and medium-sized towns in Quebec) – French. Monique Nadeau-Saumier (Chemin des Cantons) – French. Pierre Rastoul (early days of the press in the Townships) – English. Round table discussion on recent historical research in Sherbrooke – Bilingual. Michèle Vatz-Laaroussi (effects of modern immigration). Catherine Desbarats (New France) – French.   Banquet supper; FHQ awards ceremony. Sunday\, May 27: Excursion 1 --  animated tour of Sherbrooke’s outdoor frescoes. Excursion 2 -- self-guided walking tour of old Sherbrooke. Excursion 3 -- Victorian tea\, Uplands (Lennoxville); organ concert\, St. Mark’s Chapel (Bishop’s University). Excursion 4 -- visits to Beaulne Museum (Coaticook) and Louis Saint-Laurent National Historic Site (Compton). Representatives of local historical societies and members of the general public may view the entire program online at: www.histoirequebec.qc.ca.   Attendees may download registration forms\, and are free to pick and choose what they wish to attend. Participants may register for one lecture\, or they may attend the entire three-day event. LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/seminar-the-eastern-townships-land-of-passage-place-of-settlement-home-of-the-communities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120609T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120609T190000 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120504T084003 LAST-MODIFIED:20120504T084003 UID:1008@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:Sarah Biggs in Concert DESCRIPTION:Studio Georgeville is delighted to announce that we'll be hosting a concert with Sarah Biggs\, an acclaimed Townships singer-songwriter\, at Murray Memorial Hall on Saturday\, June 9\, at 7 p.m. Sarah will be accompanied by Laura Teasdale (harmonies)\, Stanley Lake (trumpet)\, Amos Joannides (guitar)\, and Robin Wilkinson (bass).   This concert has been made possible by a grant from Canadian Heritage through the ACCORD program of the English-Language Arts Network (ELAN). The funds raised will help Studio Georgeville to continue to offer exciting cultural events!   Tickets: $15 for adults. $8 for children under 12. You can pick up tickets at Studio Georgeville\, 20 Carré Copp\, Georgeville. You can also order them by phone (819-843-9992)\, pay by credit card\, and then pick them up at the door. LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/sarah-biggs-in-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120506 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120503T145740 LAST-MODIFIED:20120503T145740 UID:1001@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:Vernissage: Rites of Spring DESCRIPTION: Sculptures par Almut Ellinghaus et Stanley Lake.   Sculptures by Almut Ellinghaus and Stanley Lake.   et Toiles de / Paintings by   Virginia Cope et Agnes McKenna Power   Vernissage   Avec une performance spéciale par  The Jazz Heads/ With a special performance by The Jazz Heads   le samedi 5 mai / Saturday\, May 5\, 2012 \,   15 h à 17 h / 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.   Studio Georgeville   20 Carré Copp\, Georgeville\, 819-843-9992   L’exposition se poursuit jusqu’au dimanche le 27 mai 2012 / The exhibition will continue until Sunday\, May 27\, 2012 LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/vernissage-rites-of-spring/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120511 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120512 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120503T143629 LAST-MODIFIED:20120503T144139 UID:987@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:The Georgeville Troupe presents An Evening of Culture DESCRIPTION:The Georgeville Troupe presents An Evening of Culture by Mark Landon Smith  featuring the Georgeville Troupe directed by John Hoblyn\,in the Murray Memorial Hall on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday\, May 11th\, 12th and 13th.  Performance times are 7pm. Tickets cost $12 for adultsand $8 for children (15 and under) - available from le Magasin Général\, Georgeville\, (819) 843-2417 or by calling (819) 868-1354.    In Faith County\, somewhere in the middle of nowhere in the southern United States\, the Mineola Council for Cultural Recognition is presenting Romeo and Juliet\, Shakespeare’s classic tale of star-crossed lovers. Mineola busybody Mildred Carson (Sarah Hoblyn)\, who is not a day younger than 50 and dimwitted Bubba Bedford (Alan Kezber) are cast as the title characters.    Naomi Farkle Carson (Karina Chadwick)\, owner of the Bee-Luv-Lee Beauty Salon\, insists on contributing some new dialogue\, while begrudgingly agreeing to portray Juliet’s mother. Faye McFaye (Mary Hill)\, the flirtatious checker from the local A&P\, brings her own unique style to the role as the nurse.   Ruthann Barns (Valerie Pasztor)\, wife of the local preacher and president of the Mineola Council for Cultural Recognition\, fills the roles of a servant and the friar. Luther Carson (Edward Kezber)\, owner of Luther’s Lube ’N Tune\, plays Benvolio and local pig farmer Delbert Fink (Arthur Kilkelly) is the set-builder for the show.    Meanwhile\, Violet Farkle (Helga Loverseed)\, the only person in Mineola with any sense\, is attempting to direct the production\, only to discover on opening night that the actors don’t know their lines\, the set isn’t finished and nobody seems to be able to silence a dog that keeps barking offstage.   This is "Bill" Shakespeare  as he never meant it to be (or not to be...)!   Surplus after expenses goes to the Community Association of Georgeville.   For further information\, please call John Hoblyn at (819) 843-0886 or email trevecca@axion.ca.         LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/the-georgeville-troupe-presents-an-evening-of-culture/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120527 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120502T125216 LAST-MODIFIED:20120502T131255 UID:982@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:Book Launch and Signing, Julia K. Rohan, author: Weaverworld, Grimshaw's Revenge DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! I’m thrilled to be launching my new fantasy novel “Weaverworld: Grimsnipe’s Revenge” and I hope you'll join me for the festivities. To mark the occasion I’ll do a reading from the book and sign copies for anyone that asks.   There will be refreshments for both adults and kids\, so please come and help me celebrate the occasion.   Book Launch and Signing Brome Lake Books Knowlton Road (opposite the Knowlton Pub) Saturday May 26\, 2012 at 3 pm For information\, or to reserve a copy of the book\, please call the store at 450-242-2242   LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/book-launch-and-signing-julia-k-rohan-author-weaverworld-grimshaws-revenge/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120517 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120430T145204 LAST-MODIFIED:20120430T145452 UID:975@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:Tired of Being Tired: Fatigue Management DESCRIPTION:What is your level of fatigue?   This videoconference explores why we become tired and will address:   Understanding fatigue – mental and physical Causes of fatigue – signs and symptoms What can we can do   *You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues related to fatigue management.   Presenter France Hudon\, R.N.\, is a nurse specialist\, lecturer at the University of Montreal and works with physicians and health care professionals in clinics and hospitals\, focusing on fatigue. She is a frequent presenter at community groups across Quebec.   For more information call Townshippers’ Association\, 819-566-5717 or email:  sk@townshippers.qc.ca   The video conference is free but please register in advance.   A CHSSN initiative funded by the McGill Training and Retention of Health Professionals Project\,   through Health Canada LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/tired-of-being-tired-fatigue-management/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120504 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120425T133552 LAST-MODIFIED:20120425T133552 UID:969@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:Eastern Townships Canadian Club DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, at noon on May 3\, the Eastern Townships Canadian Club will feature Dr. Cheryl Gosselin\, Dept. of Sociology\, Bishop’s University.  Her topic is Integration of Newcomers to the Sherbrooke Region; How Can the Anglophone Community Help?  To reserve for the meal and talk at Hôtel Le Président\, 3535 King W. inSherbrooke\, contact 819-837-0192 by April 30. There is a $5 charge to attend the presentation only (1:00 PM). Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance of the event. Le Président is wheelchair accessible. LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/eastern-townships-canadian-club/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120502T161500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120502T181500 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120416T145203 LAST-MODIFIED:20120416T145505 UID:949@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:20th Annual Public Speaking Competition DESCRIPTION:Students from 5 Townships High Schools participate in the CFUW Sherbrooke & District annual event.  Come and support our youth. Starts at 4:15. LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/20th-annual-public-speaking-competition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120610 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120404T144124 LAST-MODIFIED:20120404T144124 UID:916@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:Friendship Day DESCRIPTION: LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/friendship-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120412 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120403T103444 LAST-MODIFIED:20120403T103444 UID:912@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:Free Professional Entrepreneurship Workshop DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of starting a business or in need of financing options for your business?  Start\, grow or expand your business today! The Community Learning Centre at RRHS invites you to a Free Professional Entrepreneurship Workshop given by videoconference on Wednesday\, April 11 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm.   Provided in partnership with YES Montreal\, this workshop provides the basic information you need to get your business off the ground\, as well as funding options available through YES and through different community programs.   Topics covered include what it takes to be an entrepreneur\, how to determine your legal structure\, starting your market research\, financing options\, accounting basics\, eligibility criteria for grants & loans\, targeted sectors and industries\, levels of funding available and so much more.  Services are provided in English.   For more information\, please contact Siu-Min Jim\, CLC Coordinator at (819) 826-3702 x242 or jims@etsb.qc.ca LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/free-professional-entrepreneurship-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120329 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120328T130850 LAST-MODIFIED:20120328T130850 UID:906@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:Performance: Marta and Richard DESCRIPTION:Before going on their 3-month tour in Hungary and Romania in June\, flamenco singer and guitarist Marta and Richard\, who recently came to live in Granby\, present some local concerts. Where and When? Uplands Cultural & Heritage Centre in Lennoxville\, 9 Speid Street on Friday\, April 13 at 20.00 h. Tickets cost $15. Tickets are available at the door\, either on the evenings of the performance or in advance. Marta & Richard's website is www.concertsflamenco.com. LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/performance-marta-and-richard-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120331 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120401 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120328T130722 LAST-MODIFIED:20120328T130722 UID:903@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:Performance: Marta and Richard DESCRIPTION:Before going on their 3-month tour in Hungary and Romania in June\, flamenco singer and guitarist Marta and Richard\, who recently came to live in Granby\, will present some local concerts. Where and When? Maison des arts et de la culture de Brampton\, 1 rue Wilfred-Laurier on Saturday\, March 31 at 20.00 h. Tickets cost $10. Tickets are available at the door\, either on the evenings of the performance or in advance. Marta & Richard's website is www.concertsflamenco.com. LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/performance-marta-and-richard/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120415 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120328T112322 LAST-MODIFIED:20120328T112322 UID:901@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:CFUW Sherbrooke & District Grannies -Nearly New Sale DESCRIPTION:April 13 and 14: CFUW Sherbrooke & District Grannies -Nearly New Sale at the Amédée-Beaudoin Centre on Friday\, April 13 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturday\, April 14 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Contact 819-569-1359. LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/cfuw-sherbrooke-district-grannies-nearly-new-sale-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120414 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120328T112225 LAST-MODIFIED:20120328T112225 UID:900@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:CFUW Sherbrooke & District Grannies Nearly-New Sale DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 13 and Saturday\, April 14: CFUW Sherbrooke & District Grannies -Nearly New Sale at the Amédée-Beaudoin Centre on Friday\, April 13 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday\, April 14 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Contact 819-569-1359. LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/cfuw-sherbrooke-district-grannies-nearly-new-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120406 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120328T112019 LAST-MODIFIED:20120328T112019 UID:897@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:Eastern Townships Canadian Club Talk: Birds of Australia DESCRIPTION:April 5 at 6:30 PM Eastern Townships Canadian Club. Topic will be Birds of Australia. Call 819-837-0192 before April 2. LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/eastern-townships-canadian-club-talk-birds-of-australia/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120325 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120326 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120309T151230 LAST-MODIFIED:20120309T151230 UID:882@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:Lennoxville Library: Authors' Brunch DESCRIPTION:Brunch with Authors What? Brunch followed by presentations from distinguished authors Louise Penny\, Neil Bissoondath\, and Ronald Sutherland – with Ross Murray as MC!  Book signing by guest authors. Books by guest authors and Eastern Townships’ writers will also be sold.  When? Sunday\, March 25\, 2012\, noon at the Amédée Beaudoin Community Centre. Cost: $25 (seniors & students: $20). Price includes a delicious brunch\, presentations and door prizes. LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/lennoxville-library-authors-brunch/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120317 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120309T145614 LAST-MODIFIED:20120309T145614 UID:878@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:Townshippers' Association: Annual Open House Celebrations in Knowlton DESCRIPTION:As has been the tradition in the past few years\, Townshippers’ Association’s Open House in Knowlton will once again be held in celebration of the Irish! Townshippers from far and wide are invited to join us in Knowlton on Friday\, March 16\, to kick off celebrations for Saint-Patrick’s Day this year. Stop by the Townshippers’ Association office in Knowlton (located at 584 Knowlton Road\, Lac-Brome) for refreshments\, good cheer and good company on Friday\, March 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There’ll be tasty morsels to nibble on\, music to hum along to and ready ears to listen to your comments and answer your questions. Plus\, don’t forget: on this day\, everyone will be Irish\, so we ask you to wear the colours proudly! The Open House celebrations will include music and a limerick contest\, held in partnership with CIDI Radio Communautaire Missisquoi. Come to the Open House for a visit and take a few moments to record your limerick for broadcast on an upcoming edition of the weekly About Townshippers show\, which airs Fridays at 5 p.m. on 99.1 FM. LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/townshippers-association-annual-open-house-celebrations-in-knowlton/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120328 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120227T103735 LAST-MODIFIED:20120227T103900 UID:840@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:Tea and Talk: Faculty Lectures in the Library DESCRIPTION:Join us for a cup of tea or coffee and cookies\, as top professors present interesting lectures drawn from their research and teaching. Tuesday\, March 27\, 2012 at 3 pm Dr. Christopher Stonebanks\, "The Inescapable Presence of 'Non-existent' Islamophobia" Location: Orientation Room at Bishop's University For more information\, contact Linda Lemay\, 819-822-9600\, ext 2280 or llemay@ubishops.ca LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/tea-and-talk-faculty-lectures-in-the-library-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120229 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120227T103542 LAST-MODIFIED:20120227T103542 UID:837@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:Tea and Talk: Faculty Lectures in the Library DESCRIPTION:Join us for a cup of tea or coffee and cookies\, as top professors present interesting lectures drawn from their research and teaching. Tuesday\, February 28\, 2012 at 3 p.m. Professor Shawn Malley\, 'Battling Babylon: Science Fiction Horror and the Invasion of Iraq' Location: Orientation Room at Bishop's University For more information\, contact Linda Lemay\, 819-822-9600\, ext 2280 or llemay@ubishops.ca LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/tea-and-talk-faculty-lectures-in-the-library/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120229 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120225T211414 LAST-MODIFIED:20120225T211414 UID:833@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:Foreman Art Gallery Special Event: How Could We Build Systems of Value in Culture? DESCRIPTION:The Foreman Art Gallery of Bishop’s University is pleased to invite the public to meet Montreal collective Artivistic\, who will facilitate a discussion on the concept of values within the cultural sector on February 28 at 7 p.m. at ArtFocus. The goal of the evening is to uncover and discuss what lies behind art\, activism and knowledge production in order to see what the place of the cultural worker is in our society today. This will be an occasion for all to address the pertinent question: What value do cultural workers have today in the midst of a crumbling economy? This special event is meant to bring together cultural workers from Sherbrooke and its immediate area to collectively visualize our concerns for the future of cultural work in the region. The discussion will take place primarily in French. The collective Artivistic emerged in Montreal in 2004 as an "evention" (a hybrid between event\, invention and intervention) facilitating a much-needed alternative space for the discussion of political and creative action on the periphery of academia. It was created with the proposition that not only artists should talk about art\, academics about theory\, and activists about activism. They desire to build a space of exchange\, analysis and experimentation for "artist-organizers" drawing on self-organized\, collaborative and distributed networks. For more information\, please contact Yael Filipovic\, Curator\, Education & Cultural Action\, at 819.822.9600 ext. 2279 or artlab@ubishops.ca LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/foreman-art-gallery-special-event-how-could-we-build-systems-of-value-in-culture/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120310 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120225T210929 LAST-MODIFIED:20120225T210929 UID:830@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:CFUW Sherbrooke & District Grannies Benefit Tea and Games DESCRIPTION:The CFUW Sherbrooke & District Grannies Benefit Tea and Games will take place on Friday\, March 9 from 1-4 PM at the Amédée-Beaudoin Centre in Lennoxville. To reserve\, call 819-346-2357 by March 6. LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/cfuw-sherbrooke-district-grannies-benefit-tea-and-games/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120328 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120223T104123 LAST-MODIFIED:20120223T104123 UID:804@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:Canadian Parents for French Focus Group in Magog DESCRIPTION:CPF is looking for parents in the Magog area with children in an English school to participate in a focus group on French Second Language learning. The organization wants to hear from parents about their children’s experiences learning French in Quebec\, and how CPF might be able to assist them. This information will help CPF better target its programs to the unique context of non-Francophones learning French in Quebec. The focus group will take place Tuesday March 27 at 7 pm at the Community Learning Centre (Princess Elizabeth Elementary School) in Magog\, and will take about one and a half hours. CPF will compensate you for your time with a $50 honorarium\, and can cover your travel costs to and from the focus group. Pleased be assured that participation in the focus group is completely confidential. All raw data gathered (audio recording and notes) will be kept confidential\, known only to the researcher and CPF. You will be asked to sign a form before the focus group\, stating that you agree to participate in it. However\, you can still withdraw from the focus group at any time if you so wish. If you wish to participate in this focus group or would like more information\, please contact Sean Butler at sean.butler@live.com. Canadian Parents for French (CPF) is the national network of volunteers which values French as an integral part of Canada and which is dedicated to the promotion and creation of French second language learning opportunities for young Canadians. You can find out more about it at www.cpf.ca.   LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/canadian-parents-for-french-focus-group-in-magog/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120322 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120223T103438 LAST-MODIFIED:20120223T103826 UID:798@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:Memphremagog Community Learning Centre -- New Courses (Registration deadline) DESCRIPTION:Memphremagog Community Learning Center -- New Courses! A new session of evening courses will run from March 28 - May 2\, 2012 at the Mempremagog Community Learning Center. Courses that may be offered (depending upon the number of registered participants) include: English Second Language for Beginners Spanish Bridge Club Card Making Cooking Practical Home Repairs for Women Walking Your Money Yoga Tai Chi For more information\, or to sign up for a course\, visit http://www.magogclc.ca or contact Pervana at 819-238-1285. Please register BEFORE March 21\, 2012. LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/798/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120229 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120222T110457 LAST-MODIFIED:20120222T110457 UID:795@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:One-on-One Coaching Sessions and Entrepreneurship Workshop DESCRIPTION:YES and Townshippers’ Association invite you to participate in a FREE One-on-One Coaching Session and Entrepreneurship Workshop on Tuesday\, February 28. Youth Employment Services (YES) and Townshippers’ Association warmly invite you to participate in a special entrepreneurship services day on Tuesday\, February 28. The day will include business coaching\, an information session and an entrepreneurship workshop. This event will take place in the Townships and will include two activities\, in two different locations. Read on to find out more! Lennoxville Entrepreneurs are invited to sign up for one-on-one\, personalized business coaching sessions\, which will take place in Lennoxville between 1 and 3 p.m. For this one day only\, the coaching sessions will be offered to participating entrepreneurs free of charge (an activation fee of $20 is normally required)\, thanks to Townshippers’ Association. To sign up for a coaching session\, contact Leann Brown at 1-888-614-9788 or lbrown@yesmontreal.ca. Please note: the coaching service is available by appointment only. Entrepreneurs are also invited to drop by Townshippers’ Association between 3 – 4 p.m. and visit the business information kiosks\, to learn more about what services are available in the Townships for entrepreneurs. Location: Townshippers’ Association 257 Queen Sherbrooke (borough of Lennoxville) Knowlton Are you interested in starting a business or a business owner who would like to learn more about grants and loans? If so\, join us from 6 – 8 p.m. in Knowlton for a free information session: “Jump Start Your Business / Grants and Loans Orientation.” Location: CIDI Radio-Communautaire Missisquoi 305 Knowlton Road\, Knowlton Participation in either/both of these activities is free of charge. For more information about YES\, visit their website at www.yesmontreal.ca. LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/one-on-one-coaching-sessions-and-entrepreneurship-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120229 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120209T152922 LAST-MODIFIED:20120209T152922 UID:702@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:Family Violence Panel Discussion via Videoconference DESCRIPTION:Family Violence Panel Discussion: A legal information session for service providers via Videoconference Moderated by Kelly Howarth PANELISTS Sarah Dougherty\, Lawyer\, Éducaloi Other panellists to be announced Join our expert panel for an interactive workshop about the legal issues surrounding family violence. Designed for service providers\, this session will cover issues such as legal rights of victims and perpetrators\, youth protection\, family law (separation\, parenting arrangements\, etc.) and steps for navigating the legal process. This workshop is for anyone - teachers\, guidance counselors\, social workers\, community and shelter workers\, law enforcement o¬fficers\, volunteers - who works with people experiencing family violence. FIND OUT ABOUT: • Common myths encountered in family violence • How the legal system deals with family violence • Navigating the legal process • A resource: the Family Violence Toolkit You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions related to the different aspects of family violence. LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/family-violence-panel-discussion-via-videoconference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120229 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120301 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120209T152242 LAST-MODIFIED:20120209T152242 UID:692@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:Myths & Facts About Mental Illness DESCRIPTION:Take a “leap” and become informed! SPEAKER:  Judy Ross\, Mental Health Estrie Are you or someone you know affected by a mental illness? Confused by words like burnout: Depression Psychosis schizophrenia Bi-polar disorder Manic depression Don’t know where to turn?   Feel all alone? You are not alone. What you will learn from this presentation: ? Replace myths with facts ? Services available in the area ? Role of various service providers Everyone welcome Refreshments Free Admission Please register for this event by Friday\, February 24\, 2012 by calling Dany Gagné: 819-843-2572 ext. 2318. LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/myths-facts-about-mental-illness/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120216 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120209T150803 LAST-MODIFIED:20120209T150803 UID:686@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:Cardiovascular Wellness Telehealth Videoconference DESCRIPTION:During the month of February – also known as Heart Health Month – a video conference on cardiovascular wellness will take place at the Eaton Valley Community Learning Centre. Sharing new facts about women and cardiovascular disease\, the Cardiovascular Wellness video conference will help to inform and encourage all community members to take action in order to reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke. Since being informed means one can make smarter decisions and seek out the best possible care\, this video conference – scheduled for Wednesday\, February 15\, between 10 am and noon – is definitely worth checking out.   The expert presenter who will facilitate the conference is Dr. Mayo\, a physiotherapist with a master’s degree in rehabilitation science and a PhD. in epidemiology and biostatistics. Dr. Mayo is also a professor in the Department of Medicine and Occupational Therapy at the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy at McGill University and a research scientist at the MUHC. Dr. Mayo will discuss the health risks\, issues and options for lifestyle changes that affect cardiovascular wellness. In particular\, Dr. Mayo’s presentation will cover topics such as: •             The Truth about Women and Heart Health – risk factors •             Preventative Care Throughout the presentation\, participants will be given opportunities to ask questions and learn about available resources relevant to cardiovascular wellness. LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/cardiovascular-wellness-telehealth-videoconference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120916 DTSTAMP:20120517T164722 CREATED:20120206T162708 LAST-MODIFIED:20120207T164555 UID:620@http://www.townshippers.qc.ca SUMMARY:Townshippers' Day /Journée des Townshippers DESCRIPTION: LOCATION: URL:http://www.townshippers.qc.ca/event/townshippers-day-journee-des-townshippers/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR