Relay For Life - St. Francis Xavier Secondary School - June 6 – 12 Noon to 9 pm
This bi-annual Relay For Life sponsored by Canadian Cancer Society celebrating its 10th anniversary aims to raise funds and connect with cancer survivors.
Knights Table Imagine Gala – Pearson Convention Centre - Friday 6 June – 6 pm to 11 pm
Tickets for this annual Feeding Our Future Fund-raising gala which features, dinner, entertainment and a silent auction is $125/ individual and $850 /table of 8. Venue: 2638 Steeles Avenue East, Brampton. For more details call 905 454 8725 or visit www.knightstable.org
KiteFest - Gore Meadows Community Centre - June 7 and 8 - 12 Noon to 5 pm Both Days
Presented by Rick Davis Promotions Inc., this first eco-friendly and multicultural kite festival in Canada is open to all with free admission and features kite shows, kite-making workshops for kids, shuttle services and more. For more information visit www.kitefestcanada.com
Sitar & Tabla Music Concert - Lester B Pearson Theatre - Saturday 7 June - 7 pm
Presented by SPK Academy of Music the evening features Sitar maestro Shahid Parvez Khan accompanied by Tabla player Sukhwinder Bharj (Pinky). Venue: 150 Central Park Drive, Brampton. For tickets visit http://bit.ly/spkattoronto or call Kamaljit 647 262 2742. For more information visit www.spkacademy.org
Launch Of Shailja Saxena’s Collection Of Hindi Poems – Brampton Library, Chinguacousy Branch - Sunday 8 June – 2 pm onwards
Hosted by the Hindi Writers’ Guild that promotes awareness for Hindi literature created and published internationally in countries other than India. For more information email vijaya.vikrant@rogers.com. Venue: 150, Central Park drive, Brampton
Free Heart Health Screening Clinic – BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple - Sunday 8 June – 11 am to 5pm
Organised by the Heart & Stroke Foundation in partnership with RBC, this clinic is open to all South Asians age 18 and over and offers free screening for waist circumference, blood pressure, arterial fibrillation and cholesterol levels. No Health Card required. RNs/RPNs and nutritionists will be available to deliver medical advice. Venue: 61 Claireville Drive, Toronto. For more information contact Firdaus Ali – 416 629 1689 (Cell) or 289 452 3330 (Work) or email fali@hsf.on.ca or visit http://www.heartandstroke.ca/
Reflection – a Kathak Duet - Sampradaya Theatre - Sunday 8 June – 4 pm onwards
Presented by Sampradaya Dance Creations under their signature Kalangan series, this performance will feature Sudeshna Maulik and Sandip Mallick. Tickets $20 / Adult, $15 / Student can be purchased by calling 905 607 8434 or by emailing info@sampradaya. ca. Tickets will be sold at the door on first come first served basis. For more information visit www.sampradaya.ca
Mississauga Multicultural Festival – Mississauga Valley Parks - Saturday 14 June – 12 Noon Onwards
Presented by Heartland Creditview Neighbourhood to further their mission of bringing local Canadians and immigrant communities together, this event features Children’s Sports events with prizes, Art displays for kids, musical show, games and food. For more information email mississauga.festival@gmail.com or call 905 861 9300 or 647 855 8050 or 416 993 0686 or visit www.heartlandcreditviewcentre.com
Wellness Series – Seminar 1 – How To Love Your Heart, For Life – Brampton Civic Hospital (Auditorium) - Monday 16 June - 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm
Hosted by the Indo-Canadian Friends of Osler, this initiative aims to teach how you can stay healthier and longer. Keynote speakers: Dr. Gurjit Bajwa and Aarti Kalra. For more information contact Satish Thakkar: 416 995 7695 or email satish@efgcanada.ca or visit www.oslerfoundation.org. Venue: 2100 Bovaird drive East, Brampton
Healthy Living Expo – Square One Older Adult Centre – Tuesday 17 June - 9.30 am to 1 pm
Organised by the Peel Elder Abuse Prevention Network to commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the event will feature a host of activities, programs and services for older adults. Venue: 100 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
Ahmadiyya National Convention - International Centre, Mississauga – June 20 – 22
This annual event attracts over 20,000 attendees from across Canada and abroad. Scholarly lectures and interactive discussions are featured. This year the coveted Sir Zafarullah Khan Award for exemplary public service will be presented to Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion. For more information visit www.ahmadiyya.ca
ICGA Annual Golf Tournament – CrossWinds golf Club – Wednesday 16 July - 11 am onwards
Fees (inclusive of game, power cart, lunch, snacks, dinner, gift bag): $250 /player. $900 /foursome. Last date for registration is June 30. Venue: 6621 Guelph Line, Burlington. For more details contact Gian Paul 416 457 5553
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