SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — The Summerside Walk in Silence, organized by P.E.I. Family Violence Prevention Services, begins at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 263 Heather Moyse Dr. and will finish at Eptek Centre.
Summerside city council, Summerside Police Service and P.E.I. Family Violence Prevention Services have declared Feb. 9 to 15 as Family Violence Prevention Week.
Tuesday’s the Walk in Silence will raise awareness and show support for victims of family violence. Following the walk, there will be a reception at the Eptek Centre - author Susan Rodgers will speak, and Nikkie Gallant will perform a song from her new album.
Other events in Prince County include:
Peace, Love & Kindness Storytime
Feb. 11
Tignish Public Library, 11 a.m.
Story time for children aged 3 to 5 and caregivers. Everyone is encouraged to wear purple.
Wear Purple Day
Feb. 12
Islanders across the province are asked to wear purple to remember victims of violence and their families. As a neighbour, friend, family member or co-worker, you can help prevent and respond to abuse in our community.
Share your photos on facebook.com/govpe or twitter.com/InfoPEI.
Lunch and Learn: The Role of Child Protection and the Services Provided
Feb. 12
Summerside Rotary Library, 12 - 1:30 p.m. ADL Room, 57 Central St., Summerside
Join us for a discussion on the role of Child Protection Social Workers and the services provided.
Peace, Kindness & Love Storytime
Feb. 13
Kinkora Public Library, 10 a.m.
For children aged 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Everyone is encouraged to wear purple.
Peace, Kindness & Love Storytime
Feb. 13
Summerside Rotary Library, 10:30 a.m.
For children aged 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Everyone is encouraged to wear purple.
Book Reading with Susan Rodgers
Feb. 13
O'Leary Public Library, 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a book reading from Susan Rodgers, author of The Drifter Series and The Dallas White Series.
Kensington Walk in Silence
Feb. 14
12:30 p.m.
Route: From town hall up Victoria Street East to Broadway Street North to Commercial Street and back to town hall.
All are invited to take part in the walk with a reception to follow with snacks at town hall.
