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Advance Notice: Writers & Friends Port Hope, November 14, 2010

July 22, 2010 in Writers & Friends by linda

Writers & Friends  Sunday November 14, 2010

16th Gala Literary Fundraising Evening

Trinity College School, Port Hope

Information, Horizons of Friendship www.horizons.ca

 905 372- 5483, 1 888-729- 9928; email info@horizons.ca.

Horizons of Friendship is delighted to announce that its Annual Literary Evening will take place on Sunday November 14th, at LeVan Hall, Trinity College School Port Hope.  

 “Writers & Friends” will mark its 16th year as Horizons’ signature fundraising event which since 1995 has featured contributions by over 110 outstanding Canadian authors. Readings, book signings and Q&A, live music, gourmet buffet, silent auction and live art auction are all part of Writers & Friends 2009 on behalf of Horizons programmes in Central America and Mexico. Watch for announcements on programme, tickets and early bird opportunities in coming weeks..

 We hope you will mark your calendar now for “Writers & Friends” “16th on the 14th”!.

Horizons of Friendship is the only Canadian charitable organization working exclusively in southern Mexico and Central America. Since its founding in 1973 by three volunteers from Northumberland, Horizons has worked with partners in the South on behalf of marginalized communities struggling to improve their living conditions and to access basic human rights of health, education and livelihood. Horizons also supports regional programmes which address the growing problem of HIV/AIDS and violence against women.  Writers & Friends, originating in Port Hope in 1995 with the support of Farley and Claire Mowat and Ronald Wright now includes Writers & Friends Kingston.  Almost three quarters ahalf a million dollars has been raised by Writers & Friends and is matched up to three to one by the Canadian International Development Agency. For more information on Horizons of Friendship, visit www.horizons.ca.

Writers & Friends Evenings

Porter Transito Hay Patricia Richler MacIntyre

Writers & Friends 2008: Authors Anna Porter, Horizons’ partner Transito Ruano, Director, PASSOS, El Salvador, Elizabeth Hay, winner 2007 Scotiabank Giller award, Horizons of Friendship Executive Director Patricia Rebolledo, Noah Richler and Linden MacIntyre. 

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Writers & Friends 2008: Trinity College School Headmaster Stuart Grainger, Horizons’ Execuytiev Director Patricia Rebolledo, Writers & Friends original co- contributor Farley Mowat, authors  Dr. James Orbinksi, Charlotte Gray, Helen Humphreys, Richard Gwyn and master of ceremonies Ian Brown.

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From Writers & Friends Port Hope 2009

Back: Dg, TCS headmaster Stuart Grainger, master of ceremonies Sandra Martin, HoF  E. D. PR

Front row: Monica Grainger, Ian Brown, Miriam Toews, Sally Armstrong, Ronald Wright.

Update on The Regional Project to End Violence Against

June 23, 2010 in Articles by linda

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we are happy to report that the Central American Feminist Network to End Violence towards Women has just published a pivotal report aimed at galvanizing public opinion in the fight to stop violence against women, and its most extreme manifestation “femicide”, the systematic killing of women based on their gender.

The production of the 484-page report, entitled “No Olvidamos ni aceptamos Femicidio en Centroamérica” (We Don’t Forget or Accept Femicide in Central America) was one of the main achievements of a regional project that is being supported by Horizons of Friendship and that brought together 16 community-based researchers from seven countries: Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and the Dominican Republic.

In late May, Ms. Maria Luisa Preinfalk, Horizons project coordinator, visited Canada to present the findings of the study and report on other project accomplishments during a series of meetings held in Cobourg and Ottawa.  And at this very moment, as this update is being written, the study on femicide is being presented to the public, government officials and policy makers through a number of official launchings taking place in seven Latin American countries.

With the study completed, the next phase of our ongoing work to end violence against women is to engage policy makers around the recommendations of the report, with an emphasis on prevention measures and providing access to justice by women victims of violence. We will also continue to support the training of social promoters and the creation of local support groups for women. 

The report on femicide has given visibility to the seriousness of the violence that exists for women in Central America. The need to carry forward with the project is evident. It is hoped that through ongoing interest and support from organizations and individuals who are touched by such an important issue that the campaign to end the violence against women will continue.      

 Click here to see the report 

(the study is in Spanish, however we hope to have in the next months an Executive Summary in English)

UPDATED – Horizons of Friendship 13th Homes, Gardens & Music Tour 2010

June 7, 2010 in Events, Homes, Gardens & Music Tour by linda

If you haven’t already bought tickets for the  Horizons of Friendship Homes, Gardens and Music Tour on Sunday, July 11, hurry they are going quickly!

WEEKEND TICKET AGENTS:

In Port Hope:

Sascha Pico Home Decor (cash or cheque only)

42 Walton Street , Port Hope ON  L1A 1N4

Phone: 905-885-5039

 

Cobourg Tourism

Marie Dressler House

212 King St . W., Cobourg ON K9A 2N1

1-888-262-6874 or  905-372-5481

 

OTHER AGENTS:

Victoria Hall Box Office

55 King St. W., Cobourg ON K9A 2M2

Phone: 905-372-2210  or 1-888-COBOURG ext. 4153

concerthall@cobourg.ca

 

Horizons of Friendship

50 Covert Street, Box 402, Cobourg ON K9A 4L1

Phone: 905-372-5483 x19 or 1-888-729-9928

Fax: 905-372-7095

www.horizons.ca

events@horizons.ca

READ ON FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE TOUR AND RAFFLE:

For our thirteen year, we are excited to offer an eclectic mix of homes and gardens situated in Cobourg and surrounding areas.  Enjoy refreshments, beverages, wine and snacks, while you wander through the homes and gardens on this year’s tour some of Northumberland’s most talented  musicians will perform throughout the afternoon. Enjoy beautiful surroundings while listening to the sounds of ancient music, classical ensembles, and folk favourites.

Every summer since 1998, Horizons of Friendship has organized its annual Homes, Gardens &  Music Tour to raise funds in support of community development projects in Central America and Mexico. Over the past ten years, this event has become a much-anticipated showcase of local heritage architecture, unique homes and gardens and local musical talent, and has raised over $100,000. This amount is matched up to three to one by the Canadian government through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). 

The tour enables our local community to join efforts to support communities in need in the South through Horizon’s 22 partner organizations, who work tirelessly to combat extreme poverty and inequality in the region. With the important funds raised by the Homes, Gardens & Music Tour, Horizons of Friendship rovides impoverished communities with technical training, together with materials and equipment for diversifying and increasing crop production. Horizons is helping to equip and maintain community health clinics, strengthen women’s organizations that produce and sell crafts and food, and provide organizational skills to indigenous, rural, youth and women’s groups that facilitate their participation in local government.

Take a peek to some of the houses and gardens for this year tour:

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#1   Wicklow Cairn

Modern architecture and historic Cobourg  combine in this new Ontario Regency-styled cottage. From the “butler’s pantry” to the sunroom, the inspiring use of colours and tiles, drapery and furnishings, reflect today’s vibrant lifestyle. Note, too, the sense of neighbourhood created by the individual homes, the central park and the wandering streetscape in this cleverly planned community.

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# 2   The Farm Manager’s House (1850’s)

Once home to the farm     manager of the former      Dunganon Estate, this sprawling property still speaks to its original intent and design. Latticework and  greenery  create an enchanting courtyard connecting the home  to the former carriage house, which is now converted to a guest abode. Expansive grounds, an apple orchard, perennial gardens and a 1954 MG in the driveway complete the picture of perfection.

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#3   Hidden Rose Cottage 

Hidden Rose Cottage introduces a moral compass to Northumberland architecture. Eco-friendly ideas are merged with an interior design that is completely accessible. Coupled with views of treetops, rockery, a fountain and  vegetable gardens, this lovely dwelling, tucked into the landscape, truly strikes a balance    between aesthetics and conscientiousness.

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#4   Castle Hill Manor (1850’s)

With Regency Period grandeur, the stunning Castle Hill Manor emerges from thick stands of towering, ancient trees. Sweeping views of Lake Ontario are available from nearly any vantage point in the living or dining rooms. Visitors may imagine Gatsby-like garden parties under the flowering catalpa tree, and enjoy the owner’s antique tin collection and art  studio.

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#5   Field Stone Farm (1867)

This large stone home features an original       portico, historic barn, tennis court, six acres of apple orchards and 11 acres of pasture. Fieldstone was built using stone and timber found on the property by Scottish stonemasons, who constructed six other nearby properties. They incorporated much of their old-world craftsmanship and strength into this unique home. English-style courtyard gardens and floating floral designs    enhance an attractive pool, carefully set within a beautiful natural setting.

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#6   Willow and Wildwood

This award-winning garden is the result of 25 years of labour. Its undulating landscape produces the visual effect of merging seamlessly into Lake Ontario and the horizon beyond. Carefully contrived scenes are subtle yet powerful. Their beauty and tranquility is reminiscent of fantastical themes in the magical childhood story, “Wind in the Willows.”

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#7   La maison des jardins 

This impressive garden epitomizes expertise. A large variety of native and imported plants create appealing textures, and lend themselves to a variety of pleasing vignettes. Woodland nooks, a dry-stone wall, vibrant colours, and playful ornaments are  scattered creatively throughout. Seating can be found in secret corners and crannies, among vines, shrubs, and perennials.

New and exciting this year for ticket-holders: 2 FANTASTIC raffle packages, courtesy of our generous sponsors!

Package #1:(total value: $675)  - 2 return Via Rail tickets between Toronto & Cobourg, 2 tickets for the Soulpepper Theatre Company and a one-night stay at the Delta Chelsea Downtown Hotel!

Package #2: (total value $460)  – $100 dollars towards a dinner at the highly-celebrated, gourmet French Restaurant “Le Select Bistro” in Toronto and a one-night stay at the Sheraton Centre Hotel!            

Raffle tickets are 1 ballot for $5  or  5 ballots for $20 available at one of the properties on the day of the tour.  Again, all proceeds support projects in Mesoamerica.

Tickets for the Homes, Gardens & Music Tour  are available at the following locations, with credit card/cheque by phone, email, mail or fax (using form below).

SPRING/SUMMER 2010 NEWSLETTER

April 23, 2010 in Newsletters and Annual Reports by linda

SPRING/SUMMER 2010 NEWSLETTER

13th Annual Horizons of Friendship Homes, Gardens and Music Tour

April 14, 2010 in Homes, Gardens & Music Tour by linda

Spend an elegant mid-summer afternoon enjoying live music and light refreshments as you tour homes and gardens in Cobourg and immediate area.  Explore inviting gardens  

Inviting gardens

 

rockery at Woodland Cottage 

Enjoy Gracious Interiors

Gracious Interiors 

Proceeds go to Horizons of Friendship to support self-help projects that provide a viable alternative to poverty and injustice in Central America and Mexico. 

community gardening in Honduras (Simiente)

 

 cement well to conserve water (simiente)

For more information about the Homes, Gardens and Music tour, please click this link  poster

Writers & Friends All Together in Kingston!

April 9, 2010 in Writers & Friends by linda

 

 Authors, Musicians and Artists Join Supporters in Horizons’ Sold Out Benefit April 11th 

Kingston Friends of Horizons are delighted to announce that tickets are now sold out for this year’s Writers & Friends at Kingston City Hall. It’s Horizons’ 14th annual fundraising gala in Kingston, and for those lucky enough to have tickets, it will be a memorable afternoon with outstanding authors Ian Brown, Linden MacIntyre, Erna Paris and Lawrence Scanlan and special musical guest Sarah Harmer.

Visual artists as well are contributing to Horizons Writers & Friends Silent Auction.  (See poster attached).  Oils by artists Su Sheedy and Sharon Thompson will join pieces by metal artist Maggie Hogan, glass artist Laura Donefer, potter Tim de Rose and two authenticated handcoloured 19c. W.H. Bartlett lithographs. A special offering is A Week in Provence in 2011, a stay in a hill top village 17th century stone house northwest of Avignon.  Other donations from community supporters include golf with maestro Glen Fast at Smuggler’s Den, a fall weekend in old Montreal, a guided birding expedition, tickets to the new COC opera “Nixon in China”. Also featured will be donations of gift certificates, services and select baskets of Central American art and craft.

To view art auction items, please click art auction poster

If you can’t attend Writers & Friends, you can still place your bid on art items. Please contact Horizons of Friendship with your proxy bid amount for the item of your choice by Saturday April 10th at 5 pm; please call 1 888- 729- 9928, ext. 14 for more information.  

Support for Writers & Friends is particularly important to Horizons of Friendship during a period of funding uncertainty. Your contribution is also welcomed by a donation of your choice (fully tax receiptable); please contact Horizons at 1 888- 729- 9928.

Kingston Friends of Horizons

Susan Anderson, Henry Becker, Ulrike Bender, Ruth Crafts, Evelyn and Paul Gervan, Barbara Hill, Jill Irwin, Oscar and Joanna Malan, Mary Mason, Gord McDiarmid, Beth Pater, Janet Pearse, Barbra Rose Perry, Larry Scanlan, Jamie Swift, Wayne Westfall, Barb Wilson

CLOSED – Resource Development Coordinator position

April 6, 2010 in job postings by linda

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Job Title:   Resource Development Coordinator 

Reporting Relationships:

      Reports to:      Executive Director.

     Supervises:     Events coordinators, fundraising volunteers and contract employees.

Liaises with: Administrative/Donor Assistant, Mesoamerican team, communication committee, foundations and donors.

  • Location:  Cobourg, Ontario.
  • Probationary Period: 6 months.
  • Term :     Full-time staff position, two-year contract, renewable upon successful completion.
  • Salary:  Salary range $ 35,000 to $44,000 commensurate with experience (plus benefit package).

Starting Date:  Immediately.

 Introduction

 Horizons of Friendship is a Canadian non-profit, international development agency committed to eliminating the root causes of poverty and injustice through the cooperation of people from the South and the North.  Horizons supports Central American and Mexican partner organizations that undertake local initiatives which further this goal. In Canada, we raise awareness on global issues and work with Canadian organizations at the local and national levels to bring about positive and lasting changes.

Summary

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring sustainable revenues and continued growth of Horizons of Friendship’s program by developing and implementing fundraising strategies with foundations, institutional funders, major gift prospects and government agencies. The incumbent also collaborates in other institutional-wide fundraising activities.   

Responsibilities:

Donor Relations

  • Maintain timely communications and on-going relations with donors by drafting correspondence, including the maintenance of funders files;
  • Prepare appeal letters;
  • Maintain and foster relationships with existing foundations/institutional supporters via effective stewardship and regular contact and visits;
  • Coordinate major gift and planned giving strategies in collaboration with staff and Board;

 Proposal and Report Writing

  • Liaise with staff to gather relevant information for proposals and/or reports;
  • Prepare specific project proposals for foundations and other institutional and major gift donors;
  • Prepare reports, adhering to the relevant guidelines and requirements of the foundation;
  • Research and design strategies for fundraising to secure financial sustainability.

 Communications

  • Contribute to develop and implement an institution-wide communication strategy;
  • Contribute written articles to newsletters and assist with media releases, marketing, promotion and advertising;
  • Responsible for developing and writing fundraising materials;
  • Edit and/or proofread texts.

 Organizational Processes

  • Actively contribute to the setting of targets and planning of annual fundraising activities, including timeline and revenue cash flow to suit institutional requierements; 
  • Monitor progress toward targets and contribute to the regular evaluation of resource development activities; 
  • Initiate and actively participate in regular meetings of fundraising team and meetings of the communication committee; 
  • Coordinate and supervise the overall work of the planned giving consultant and events coordinators.

Institutional Collaboration

  • Help meet the objectives of Horizons of Friendship as expressed in its Statement of Purpose and institutional plans;
  • Participate in monthly staff meetings;
  • Produce annual work plan to meet targets.

 Required knowledge, experience and competencies:

  • At least two years of experience in fundraising and resource development in a  non-profit organization; 
  • Experience in writing grants proposals and reports;
  • Graduate or undergraduate degree in social sciences or related field;
  • Courses or certificates in fundraising considered an asset;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in English;
  • Working knowledge of Spanish a strong asset; French an asset;
  • Ability to communicate in plain language to a wide range of audiences possessing differing knowledge bases;
  • Excellent organizational/project management skills;
  • Demonstrated capacity in critical thinking and complex problem solving;
  • Excellent attention to detail;
  • Familiarity with spreadsheets, budgets, financial reports;
  • Excellent computer skills;
  • Knowledge of the Mesoamerican region a strong asset;
  • Proven capacity to work effectively as part of a team and individually;
  • Ability and willingness to occasionally work irregular hours and to travel within Canada;
  • Valid Canadian driver license and own transportation;
  • Eligible to work in Canada (permanent resident or Canadian citizen).                                                           

Cobourg is located approximately one hour east of Toronto, on the shore of Lake Ontario. A family community with a population of 19,000, it offers a beautiful sandy beach, quality educational opportunities and a host of recreational and cultural amenities. Collegial working environment supported by a small staff, great opportunity to work for an international development organization located in a small community.

Qualified candidates are invited to direct their applications to Patricia Rebolledo, Executive Director by April 29, 2010                  

Applications may be sent by mail, email, or fax: 

Horizons of Friendship

50 Covert Street, P. O. Box 402

Cobourg, ON K9A 4L1 

E-mail: info@horizons.ca

Fax:  905-372-7095 

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Writers & Friends Sunday, April 11, 2010

March 25, 2010 in Writers & Friends by linda

It’s Kingston’s 14th annual Writers & Friends and some remarkable authors and an outstanding musical guest are coming to town.  Everyone is invited to join in with Horizons of Friendship supporters at City Hall this April 11th. At this year’s Writes of Spring, you will meet:

Ian Brown

Ian Brown, winner of two of Canada’s most prestigious awards for literary non- fiction, the Charles Taylor Prize and the B.C. National Award for his memoir The Boy in the Moon:  A Father’s Search for his Disabled Son.  He is a Globe and Mail feature writer and anchor of TVO’s The Human Edge and The View From Here.

WP07 Linden MacIntyre

Linden MacIntyre, recipient of Canada’s major fiction prize, The Scotiabank Giller award for his novel The Bishop’s Man.  The nine- time Gemini- winning broadcast journalist and CBC host of the Fifth Estate  is also author of the memoir Causeway: A Passage from Innocence, a portrait of a vanishing way of life  in Cape Breton.     

Paris Erna

Erna Paris is a writer- historian and recipient of many national and international writing awards.  Her book Long Shadows won the Pearson Writers’ Trust and the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing. Her latest book is The Sun Climbs Slow: The International Criminal Court and the Struggle for Justice.

Larry Scanlan

Lawrence Scanlan is an award- winning Kingston based journalist. He is author or co- author of fourteen books including the best selling The Man Who Listens to Horses and this spring will publish, A Year of Living Generously: Dispatches from the Front Lines of Philanthropy. Larry is a long time supporter of Horizons and contributor to Writers & Friends.

Sarah Harmer

Returning for her second Horizons benefit afternoon as musical contributor is one of Canada’s favourite singer – songwriters and an environmental activist, Sarah Harmer. Writers & Friends welcomes as master of ceremonies the novelist, editor and driving force behind Kingston’s WritersFest- Merilyn Simonds.

Over $ 27,000 is raised annually by Writers & Friends and is matched up to three to one for Horizons by CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency). Projects assist communities now even more marginalized by the current economic climate and yet struggling, resiliently and creatively, to improve their living conditions and access health, education, citizen participation and sustainable development. Horizons also supports regional projects that address the growing problem of HIV/AIDS and violence against women. With your support, Horizons of Friendship can continue to make a difference.

We promise a memorable afternoon of readings and live music. We feature culinary delights from some of Kingston’s finest chefs, book sales by Novel Idea, book signings and our fabulous Silent Auction. Special offerings include original art, opera, music, sports and theatre tickets (including Stratford), fabulous wines, a golfing package, a weekend in Montreal, a 2011 stay at a villa in Provence, as well as unique Central American and Mexican gifts.

Writers & Friends Tickets are $120, with an income tax receipt provided for $95. Tickets are limited and are selling briskly. Call Horizons of Friendship at 1-888-729-9928 to order your ticket by credit card; or visit Novel Idea Books in Kingston. For more information, call 613 542- 8292, email info@horizons.ca or contact a committee member.  We look forward to seeing you!

Writers & Friends 14th Annual Gala Afternoon

February 4, 2010 in Writers & Friends by linda

Writers & Friends

Sunday April 11, 2010

14th Annual Gala Afternoon

Kingston City Hall, 1:00 pm.

Featuring Ian Brown, Linden MacIntyre, Erna Paris, Lawrence Scanlan and Sarah Harmer.

Readings, music, gourmet delectables and silent auction. “Writes of Spring” benefit on behalf of marginalized communities in Central America and Mexico. For information call 613 546- 9199.

For early bird tickets contact Horizons of Friendship 1 888 729- 9928 or 905 372- 5483, ext. 10 or e-mail info@horizons.ca.  Visit www.horizons.ca.

Writers & Friends April 11 th, 2010

Kingston’s Friends of Horizons are delighted to announce their Annual Gala Afternoon for Sunday April11th at Kingston City Hall, featuring outstanding guests. Joining us will be Globe and Mail features writer

Ian Brown, radio and television host  and author of The Boy in the Moon and winner of the B. C. National Award for literary non- fiction and nominee, Charles Taylor Prize 2010; Linden MacIntyre, writer, and television host of CBC’s Fifth Estate, and author of the 2009 Scotiabank Giller winning novel, The Bishop’s Man;  Erna Paris, award winning writer and historian, and author of The Sun Climbs Slow: The International Criminal Court and the Struggle for Justice; and acclaimed journalist Lawrence Scanlan,  author of the upcoming spring release, A Year of Living Generously .

Writers & Friends musical contributor Sarah Harmer is the one of Canada’s favourite musicians and previous Writers and Friends musical guest.

The afternoon of “literary schmoozing” on behalf of the charitable organization, Horizons of Friendship begins at 1:00 p.m. with readings, music and finger foods provided by some of the Kingston area’s finest chefs.  Book sales will be provided by Novel Idea, and there will be a Grand Silent Auction of gifts, services and art. Funds raised by Writers & Friends will help address problems in marginalized communities in Central America and Mexico struggling to improve their living conditions and to access the basic human rights of health, education and citizen participation. For more information on Horizons of Friendship, visit www.horizons.ca

For Writers& Friends Early bird tickets ($120; income tax receipt $90.00), available by credit card order; call Horizons at 1 888-729- 9928. After mid March, tickets will be available at Novel Idea.  For more information call 613- 546- 9199. 

 

Horizons of Friendship’s 15th on the 15th

November 6, 2009 in Writers & Friends by linda

Outstanding Artists join Acclaimed Authors for Annual Writers & Friends

 On Sunday November 15, Governor General’s award winner Miriam Toews and internationally renowned novelist historian Ronald Wright will be just two of the featured artists contributing to this year’s special 15th Annual Writers & Friends evening of readings, music, gourmet buffet and select auctions at Trinity College School on behalf of Horizons of Friendship. Authors of some of Canada’s most engaging best sellers (A Complicated Kindness, The Flying Troutmans and A Short History of Progress, What is America)  they will join two of the country’s most respected journalists, foreign correspondent, editor and filmmaker Sally Armstrong, author of Bitter Roots and Tender Shoots, The Uncertain Fate of Women in Afghanistan and Ian Brown, Globe & Mail feature writer and author of the poignant memoir The Boy in the Moon: A Father’s Search for His Disabled Son.

Horizons of Friendship is delighted to announce that the generosity of  Writers & Friends 2009  participating writers,  is complemented this year by donations from outstanding visual artists in this year’s Select Live Art Auction whose works will help to raise additional funds on behalf of Horizons partners in Central America and Mexico. Among the contributions is Evening Pacific a serigraph by Ron Bolt, one of Canada’s finest living artists, a resident of Northumberland, widely known and collected throughout the world for his shows and exhibitions over the last forty years, and a longtime supporter of Horizons. PIXELS a work in acrylic and crayon on canvas, has been donated by Alice Teichert, artist of visual poetry born in Paris, whose studio is now in Port Hope and who has exhibited in France, Switzerland, and Australia. ZimArt Rice Lake Gallery is donating  a Shona Sculpture of Cobalt stone by artist Singi Chihota. Donations also include a watercolour by Rosemary Freeman, “Alaska Shoreline”; a one of a kind topaz, crystal and silver necklace by Jacqueline Curelly and Kendra Simmons; and a photograph by Mary Talbot “Memories of Spring II”. To preview these art works and to see photos of  “Terralta”, a condo in Bucerias, Mexico, that has been donated for two weeks stay, a Public Viewing will take place Thursday November 12 noon to 5 pm at the new Furby House Loft, 65 Walton Street. Everyone is welcome.

For more information contact Horizons of Friendship 905 372- 5483, ext.10

For tickets to Writers & Friends November 15, visit Furby House Books or contact Horizons.

For viewing of the art auction pieces, please click here.

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