I am ‘interrupting’ my chronology of the Maori Primary
School project to tell you about an exciting event on June 21, 2012: A Southern
African Celebration at the Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto, hosted by the
Canadian Southern African Network (CSAN).
CSAN is an expanding network of
proud Canadians who share a special connection with Southern Africa. Members
share a passion for giving back and for having fun. Their broader mission is to
empower Canadian and Southern African communities by fostering future leaders
through education and goodwill.
On that note they periodically
organize fun-filled fundraising events – selecting causes that meet their
mandate both here in Canada and in Southern Africa. This year they have selected the Maori
Primary School project as the main beneficiary of this summer solstice
celebration at the Brick Works. Mariposa in the Schools, a Canadian charity
which organizes cross-cultural programming for students in Ontario will also benefit
from the event.
It is going to be a great evening
with live African music by Jabulani, drumming by the Rhythm Safari drum circle,
traditional and contemporary African dance by Mafa Dance Village and an
exhibition of Zimbabwean sculpture from ZimArt’s Rice Lake Gallery. The menu
includes some of South Africa’s favourite foods and a great selection of wine
from the Cape’s top wine producers.
This would be a great opportunity
to find out more about the Maori Primary School project, support two great
causes and enjoy summer solstice African-style, in the stunning Holcim Gallery
at the Evergreen Brick Works.
There will also be a silent and
live auction – which will include a spa experience donated by Ste. Anne’s Spa
and Zimbabwean stone sculpture donated by ZimArt.
Tickets for the event, which
include dinner, open bar and all the wonderful entertainment, are $175. To find
out more or to make a donation to the auction please contact tim@rooneyearl.com
Hope to see you there!
Next installment soon.
Fran Fearnley