Category: Community Events
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Stepping into Empowerment: A Night of Astonishment at The Shoe Project Play at the BMO Theatre
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Last night, I had the privilege of attending The Shoe Project play, presented by the Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS). As the website promised, the event truly showcased the superpower of stories. Immigrant and refugee women, under the guidance of professional writing and theatre coaches, shared their personal stories, each…
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A Night of Artistic Marvels
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Every year, the Splash Art Auction preview and artist appreciation event at the Pendulum Gallery is a highlight on my calendar. It’s a night filled with exquisite art, fascinating conversations, and a shared love for creativity. However, this year’s event surpassed all expectations, leaving me with an overwhelming urge to…
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A Beautiful Afternoon of Wire Wickets
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When was last time you played croquet? My colleagues and I asked ourselves exactly the same question before heading to the PoCo Community Foundation Annual Croquet tournament last Wednesday. Being pretty competitive by nature, I studied and familiarized myself with the game, as did my colleagues (well … after I sent…
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The antidote to a public health emergency
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Fentanyl is the driving cause behind so many overdose deaths lately that it’s hard to ignore. It is no longer an offshore or an unfamiliar problem, it has become so real over the past two years and it’s getting scarier and scarier. Drug abuse and related stories with tragic endings…
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If only we could all sing like Pink!
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I write this, nearly 48 hours after the P!nk concert has ended and there’s still a ringing in my ears and I find myself humming her tunes all day long. I’ve always liked Pink’s music and most importantly her vocals but I had never considered myself a fan until….. the release of…