Take it outside: 6 fun things to do this week on P.E.I.
Sara Fraser | CBC News | Posted: October 21, 2016 7:00 PM | Last Updated: October 21, 2016
Search for the Great Pumpkin, raise your voice or fly a kite on P.E.I. this week
The trees across P.E.I. are in their full fall glory, so throw on your rubber boots and a cosy scarf — there are several outdoor events to enjoy with family and friends this week.
Here are a few fun activities to add to your P.E.I. to-do list.
1. Great Pumpkin walk
Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon, the City of Charlottetown will lead families on its annual Great Pumpkin Walk at the Beach Grove Nature Trail behind Beach Grove Home on Beach Grove Road.
Explore the mature trees on the trail, collect some gorgeous fallen leaves and enjoy free hot apple cider and apples.
Families can pick a complimentary pumpkin to carve at home. Info on the event's Facebook page.
2. Upcycling in action
Saturday evening at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown, Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward Island will hold its second RePurpose for a Purpose design challenge to help raise funds to help people become homeowners.
Design teams take pre-selected packages of used furniture and items from Habitat for Humanity's ReStore to arrange in a three-by-three metre space in Memorial Hall.
The event runs 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $40 and are available at the Habitat for Humanity PEI ReStore on Mount Edward Road in Charlottetown, or by clicking here.
3. Raise your voice
Did you know Saturday is World Singing Day?
Join in a joyful chorus Saturday morning at 11:30 at the Charlottetown Farmers' Market on Belvedere Avenue with UPEI's Community Multicultural Choir and Song Circle.
Led by music researcher Annabel Cohen, everyone is invited to come join in three songs: One Voice by The Wailin' Jennys, Everybody Loves Saturday Night by Arthur Podell and Teresa Doyle's song Clean Water.
"World Singing Day aims to unite humanity through song and be a catalyst for world peace," a UPEI release said.
In the event of massive interest or inclement weather, the location will move inside to the Murphy Student Centre on campus.
4. Go fly a kite
Join in a kite-flying event Sunday afternoon rain or shine from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Legacy Garden behind the Farm Centre at 420 University Avenue in Charlottetown hosted by Friends of the Farm.
There will be flying demonstrations, kite making, face painting, a chocolate booth, apples and apple cider.
The idea is to promote this beautiful green space in the heart of the city.
There will be door prizes compliments of the City of Charlottetown.
5. Monday movie night
Monday, Oct. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the O'Leary West Cape United Church, watch a free screening of the new Canadian documentary Migrant Dreams.
The film tells the story of migrant agricultural workers struggling against Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
Guest speaker Tzazna Miranda Leal from Justice for Migrant Workers will be on hand to discuss the film. The screening is part of a Maritime tour of the film which kicked off in Charlottetown Thursday.
For more information, contact Josie Baker at the Cooper Institute: josie@cooperinstitute.ca.
6. Help rekindle history
The church at Orwell Corner Historic Village has not hosted a concert for almost 50 years, but Thursday Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. popular singer/songwriter Tim Chaisson will change that with an evening of traditional music.
The farm village grew up around the 1860's church, which was decommissioned 47 years ago when local churches amalgamated — and the venue was not allowed to host gatherings like weddings or concerts. That recently changed, and historic site's board is now thrilled they'll be able to use the 200-300-seat church.
Tickets for the concert are $20 and are available at the door, through Orwell Corner or Beaconsfield Historic House in Charlottetown.
Proceeds go to improvements to the village, including electricity for the church.
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