Seeking Justice for Afghan Women and Girls is the theme of a fundraising event presented by the Peterborough chapter of Right to Learn Afghanistan, Saturday, Nov. 15 from 2 until 4 p.m. at Emmanuel United Church, 534 George St. N.

“There will be a showing of short videos and talks explaining the terrible injustices now faced by Afghan girls and women and what Right To Learn Afghanistan is doing to help,” says member Melodie McCullough. “Hear from a young woman, now making her home in Peterborough after needing to flee Afghanistan. She promises to demonstrate a traditional Afghan dance.”

Beautiful jewelry, handcrafted and donated by Dorothy Dyck especially for the Peterborough chapter, will be available for purchase. These earrings, men’s and women’s bracelets, necklaces, and lanyards for glasses are individually designed and made with natural semi-precious stones mounted on stainless steel hooks, and gift wrapped with a description of each stone and its properties.

Embroidered Afghan items and Red Pashminas will also be for sale. There will be a Silent Auction with lots of gift ideas for the holiday season.

Refreshments will be available.

Right To Learn Afghanistan is a not-for-profit organization with nine chapters across Canada raising funds for the education of women and girls in Afghanistan. It is an official partner with UNESCO.

Tickets for the event cost $20 (or pay what you can), and are available in advance or at the door. For further information email Daphne at peterborough@RightToLearn.ca.

YES Shelter for Youth and Families, located at 196 Brock St., presents Soup Stock Thursday, Nov. 6 from noon until 1:30 p.m. Stop in at the shelter for a soup lunch and a guided behind-the-scenes tour. Proceeds support United Way Peterborough & District. 
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like inside YES, here’s your chance to find out. On the tour, you will get an inside look at YES’s emergency housing spaces and learn about the programs that support youth and families in housing crisis.

Everyone is welcome. The suggested entry fee is $10 per person (or PWYC). Please RSVP to Kathleen at kwild@yesshelter.ca.

Join merchants in the Village of Lakefield when Ladies Night Out returns on select Tuesdays and Thursdays from Nov. 13 to Dec. 2 from 6 until 9 p.m. The event is an evening of shopping, food and fun where each downtown shop offers exclusive activities and promotions. A portion of every ticket will go toward supporting families affected by the recent fire.

Tickets are selling fast with a few nights already sold out, so if you want to attend, get your ticket now.
Your ticket includes a map displaying the locations of all the participating businesses, access to these shops, a chance to win door prizes, an email detailing the activities, specials and discounts available at each business, and the opportunity to gather post-shopping at Canoe & Paddle for food and drink specials exclusively for Ladies Night Out. 


New this year are themed nights where you can dress to match the theme. Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed each night. Themes include Cozy Night (Nov. 13), Country Night (Nov. 18), Decades Night (Nov. 20), Sparkle & Shine Night (Nov. 25), Holiday Cheer Night (Nov. 27), and Girls’ Glam Night (Dec. 2).

Participating businesses include Happenstance, Lakefield Pantry, Stuff, The Cozy Home, The Chocolate Rabbit, Sunshrine Day Spa & Salon, The Refillery On Queen, Canoe & Paddle, The Classy Closet By Sue, Tragically Hipp, Lakefield Flowers & Gifts, Stuff’d Bakery, Cottage Toys and Lakefield Ida Pharmacy.
Tickets cost $10. For complete details and to purchase your ticket visit ladiesnightoutlakefield.com.

Douro-Dummer Public Library, 435 Fourth Ln. Douro, is having a book sale Thursday, Nov. 6 until Tuesday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day. Price is by donation. All funds raised help support the library.

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