Posted on February 28, 2009 by kfarbridge
Kalevala Day (Finland) – Elias Lonnrot, a country doctor, folklorist and philogogist compiled the Kalevala, Finland’s national epic in 1835. This day is observed country wide with lectures, parades, and recitations to honour him.
Source: www.multiculturalcalendars.com
Part of a posting series on multicultural events for 2009.
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Posted on February 27, 2009 by kfarbridge
The Green Energy Act looks promising for Guelph and the implementation of our Community Energy Plan (CEP) – support for renewable energy, local generation, and district energy systems. One big change is that local electrical utilities will be permitted to generate electricity. This should assist Guelph Hydro Inc. implement parts of our CEP.
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Posted on February 26, 2009 by kfarbridge
President, Carrie Rutter, of the Rotary Club of Guelph-Trillium introduces the Lieutenant Govenor of Ontario, the Honourable David C. Onley. His Honour spoke to an audience of over 100 Rotarians about the enormous benefits of promoting accessibility in Ontario. The event was organized to raise funds for Rotary’s campaign to eradicate polio.
Lloyd Longfield (Guelph Chamber of Commerce) and Ana [...]
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Posted on February 26, 2009 by kfarbridge
Intercalary Days (thru March 1) (Baha’i) – There are four or five days inserted into the calendar called Ayyam-i-ha adjusting the Baha’i year to the solar cycle. This preceeds a month of fasting from March 2-20. Gifts are exchanged, parties and public meetings are held to share the faith.
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Posted on February 26, 2009 by kfarbridge
Tonight, Council received an update on the Water Conservation and Efficiency Strategy. The final report will come to Council in April for approval.
There were a series of interesting key findings:
gross water demand has declined 17% from 1999 to 2007 (1999 was when the first Water Conservation and Efficiency Strategy was adopted); this reduction occured even though the [...]
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Posted on February 25, 2009 by kfarbridge
Ash Wednesday (Lent Begins) (Christian) – This day marks the beginning of Lent. Ash symbolizes sorrow for wrong doings and foreheads of churchgoers are marked with the shape of the cross with ashes as a sign of penitence.
Source: www.multiculturalcalendars.com
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Posted on February 24, 2009 by kfarbridge
Shrove Tuesday (Christian) – This is the day before Lent. Taken from the old word “shrive”, it means forgiveness. Traditionally it was a time to give up meat and dairy foods.
Pancake Day (UK) – Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras in French which means Fat Tuesday) is the last day before the beginning of Lent. Strict Christian [...]
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Posted on February 23, 2009 by kfarbridge
Shivratri (Hindu) – On Shiva’s night, the Hindu deity Lord Shiva performed the Tandav, the cosmic dance of creation and destruction. A 24-hour fast is kept and devotees make pilgramages to major shrines for worship.
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Posted on February 22, 2009 by kfarbridge
Abu Simbel Festival (Egypt) – Built by Ramses II, his temple is angled so that the inner sanctum lights up twice a year: once on the anniversary of his rise to the throne and, once on his birthday. Crowds pack in the temple before sunrise to watch the shafts of light illuminate the statues of [...]
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Posted on February 20, 2009 by kfarbridge
Our Team Canada floor hockey team, which is from Guelph, won a silver medal at the Special Olympics World Winter Games! Congratulations to all the players for making us proud.
Coach Shawn Turner tells me that the team played with true heart, but lost to Jamaica 8-7 in a very close gold medal game. You can read [...]
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