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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201212
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SUMMARY:Fun Jars Fundraiser - Last Day To Order!
DESCRIPTION:  \nThank you for helping RISE and SNACS Entrepreneurs raise funds for the Hamper Campaign! \nOnly $10 per mason jar! Order below before December 10\, then go to pickup your jars at Quebec High School (side door)\, 875 rue Pere-Marquette\, on Wednesday\, December 16 and Thursday\, December 17\, between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. \nFor more details and to order\, please visit the link below:\nhttps://wejh.ca/fun-jars-fundraiser/ \nLearn more about the Community Christmas Hamper Campaign here: qchampers.ca/
URL:https://veq.ca/event/fun-jars-fundraiser-last-day-to-order/
LOCATION:Quebec
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201210T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201210T010000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
CREATED:20250414T180714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180714Z
UID:10001139-1607558400-1607562000@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Helping Our Teens Stand Tall During the Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:To register:\nlearnquebec.ca/pandemicteens
URL:https://veq.ca/event/helping-our-teens-stand-tall-during-the-pandemic/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201206T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201206T223000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
CREATED:20250414T180714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180714Z
UID:10001140-1607288400-1607293800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Bilingual Book Club - Club de lecture bilingue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up! \nThis week’s book: Prisoner of Tehran / Prisonnière à Téhéran by Marina Nemat \nFind the book synopsis here: Prisoner of Tehran by Marina Nemat on Goodreads \n \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/bilingual-book-club-club-de-lecture-bilingue-5/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201204T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201204T224500
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
CREATED:20250414T180714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180714Z
UID:10001141-1607119200-1607121900@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Sing-Along at Christmastime!
DESCRIPTION:Dates:\nFridays: November 27th\, December 4th\, December 11th and December 18th\nTime:\n5 – 5.45 p.m.\nPlace:\nZoom\nDirected by:\nKatharina Urbschat\nSongs: \nPopular and traditional Christmas Carols in English\, for adults and children.\nOne song in French per meeting \nParticipants will receive the Zoom link the day before the Sing-Along.\n100 spots available. \nThe names of the songs to be sung will be published in the week preceding the Sing-Along\, so that participants can look them up and familiarize themselves with the lyrics so check back on the event date for more details 🙂 \nSongs for the December 4th Sing-Along:\nTBD \n \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/sing-along-at-christmastime-3/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201206
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
CREATED:20250414T180715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180715Z
UID:10001142-1607040000-1607212799@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Ugly Holiday Sweater Photo Contest - Last Day To Participate!
DESCRIPTION:The Community Christmas Hamper Campaign is back and is celebrating 25 years! \nDue to COVID-19\, there can be NO collection of non-perishable food this year. Your monetary donations are needed more than ever! In support of the Campaign\, VEQ is organizing a contest. The rules are simple. Donate at qchampers.ca\, dig that ugly sweater out of storage\, snap a selfie or get someone to take a picture of you wearing that abomination\, and send the photo to info@veq.ca \nMake sure you tell us who you are in your email. You know\, in case you win. Good luck!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/ugly-holiday-sweater-photo-contest-last-day-to-participate/
LOCATION:Quebec
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
CREATED:20250414T180826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180826Z
UID:10001143-1606932000-1606937400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:BUDGETING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
DESCRIPTION:BUDGETING FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Liz Perrin gives tips for saving money and shopping online. Discussion and sharing of ideas. In collaboration with Voice of English-speaking Quebec.\nREGISTER in advance and get the Zoom link from the Financial Literacy Program Coordinator\, Natalie Domingue: natalie@atwaterlibrary.ca \nFor questions about your digital device\, contact CONNECT Project Coordinator Liz Perrin: connect@atwaterlibrary.ca or 514-935-7344. \nWith funding from the Government of Canada.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/budgeting-for-the-holidays/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Natalie Domingue":MAILTO:natalie@atwaterlibrary.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201127T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201127T224500
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
CREATED:20250414T180827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180827Z
UID:10001144-1606514400-1606517100@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Sing-Along at Christmastime!
DESCRIPTION:Dates:\nFridays: November 27th\, December 4th\, December 11th and December 18th\nTime:\n5 – 5.45 p.m.\nPlace:\nZoom\nDirected by:\nKatharina Urbschat\nSongs: \nPopular and traditional Christmas Carols in English\, for adults and children.\nOne song in French per meeting \nParticipants will receive the Zoom link the day before the Sing-Along.\n100 spots available. \nThe names of the songs to be sung will be published in the week preceding the Sing-Along\, so that participants can look them up and familiarize themselves with the lyrics so check back on the event date for more details 🙂 \nSongs for the November 27th Sing-Along: \n\nDeck the Halls with Boughs of Holly\nCarol of the Bells\nLow how a Rose e’er blooming\nNoël nouvelet\nMaria walked amid the thorn\nRudolph\, the red-nosed reindeer\nLet it snow\n\n \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/sing-along-at-christmastime-4/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201117T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201118T003000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
CREATED:20250414T180827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180827Z
UID:10001145-1605654000-1605659400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Remote work webinar
DESCRIPTION:Let’s take a look at what remote work is\, who the remote worker is\, the tools and environment of a remote worker\, and the job market when looking for remote work\, among other topics. Join us in this webinar\, designed by the FORT Program\, and co-hosted by VEQ.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/remote-work-webinar/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Your most comfortable space!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201116T234500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201117T011500
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
CREATED:20250414T180827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180827Z
UID:10001146-1605570300-1605575700@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Bilingual Book Club - Club de lecture bilingue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up! \nThis week’s book: Prisoner of Tehran / Prisonnière à Téhéran by Marina Nemat \nFind the book synopsis here: Prisoner of Tehran by Marina Nemat on Goodreads \n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/bilingual-book-club-club-de-lecture-bilingue-6/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201108T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201108T223000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
CREATED:20250414T180827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180827Z
UID:10001147-1604869200-1604874600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Bilingual Book Club - Club de lecture bilingue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up! \nThis week’s book: A Complicated Kindness / Drôle de tendresse by Miriam Toews \nFind the book synopsis here: A Complicated Kindness by Miriam Toews on Goodreads \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/bilingual-book-club-club-de-lecture-bilingue-7/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201104T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201105T003000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
CREATED:20250414T181027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181027Z
UID:10001148-1604530800-1604536200@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Health 101 & Winter in QC virtual workshop
DESCRIPTION:Whether you moved to Quebec City from another province or country\, this workshop has been designed to help you understand Quebec’s health system. It will be followed by a brief presentation on how to be prepared and fully enjoy the winter. Pst\, the door prize will be drawn virtually.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/health-101-winter-in-qc-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Your most comfortable space!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201103T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201104T003000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
CREATED:20250414T181027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181027Z
UID:10001149-1604444400-1604449800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Remote work webinar
DESCRIPTION:Let’s take a look at what remote work is\, who the remote worker is\, the tools and environment of a remote worker\, and the job market when looking for remote work\, among other topics. Join us in this webinar\, designed by the FORT Program\, and co-hosted by VEQ.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/remote-work-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Your most comfortable space!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201031T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201101T001500
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
CREATED:20250414T181027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181027Z
UID:10001150-1604187000-1604189700@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Halloween Binghoul
DESCRIPTION:Uncertain of your plans for this year’s Halloween? We would like to invite you to join us for our Halloween Bingo. We would love to hear how you celebrated Halloween before moving to Quebec City\, so grab your chocolates or candies\, get comfy\, and sharpen your ears! Wear your Halloween costume and you will get twice the chance of being the lucky winner of a gift certificate* for the spookiest tour in town: the ghost tour around Old Quebec! \nhttps://veq.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/halloween-bingo-FB-post-1.mp4\n  \n*Valid for a tour for two people
URL:https://veq.ca/event/halloween-binghoul/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Your most comfortable space!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201028T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201029T003000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
CREATED:20250414T181027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181027Z
UID:10001151-1603924200-1603931400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Winds of Change Workshop
DESCRIPTION:New to Québec? Voice of English-speaking Québec in partnership with Jeffery Hale Community Services is providing a free virtual workshop that will help you understand how change impacts your life and learn methods of adapting to a new culture and language. You’ll also hear testimonials from different newcomers about their experiences. At the end\, a virtual door prize will be awarded to one lucky winner! Join us and connect with other newcomers!  Pst\, the door prize will be drawn virtually.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/winds-of-change-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Quebec
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201020T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201020T233000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
CREATED:20250414T181027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181027Z
UID:10001152-1603231200-1603236600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Remote work webinar
DESCRIPTION:Let’s take a look at what remote work is\, who the remote worker is\, the tools and environment of a remote worker\, and the job market when looking for remote work\, among other topics. Join us in this webinar\, designed by the FORT Program\, and co-hosted by VEQ.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/remote-work-webinar-3/
LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Your most comfortable space!\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201019T224500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201020T001500
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
CREATED:20250414T181228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181228Z
UID:10001153-1603147500-1603152900@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Bilingual Book Club - Club de lecture bilingue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up! \nThis week’s book: A Complicated Kindness / Drôle de tendresse by Miriam Toews \nFind the book synopsis here: A Complicated Kindness by Miriam Toews on Goodreads \n \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/bilingual-book-club-club-de-lecture-bilingue-8/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201003T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201003T153000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
CREATED:20250414T181228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181228Z
UID:10001154-1601733600-1601739000@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Bilingual Book Club - Club de lecture bilingue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up! \nThis week’s book: The Midwife of Venice / La Sage-femme de Venise by Roberta Rich \nFind the book synopsis here: The Midwife of Venice by Roberta Rich on Goodreads \n \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/bilingual-book-club-club-de-lecture-bilingue-9/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200922T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200923T000000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
CREATED:20250414T181228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181228Z
UID:10001155-1600813800-1600819200@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Bilingual Book Club - Club de lecture bilingue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up! \nThis week’s book: The Midwife of Venice / La Sage-femme de Venise by Roberta Rich \nFind the book synopsis here: The Midwife of Venice by Roberta Rich on Goodreads \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/bilingual-book-club-club-de-lecture-bilingue-10/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200922T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
CREATED:20250414T181228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181228Z
UID:10001156-1600781400-1600786800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:The Safe Use of Medication. Do I Still Need This Medication?
DESCRIPTION:  \nRegister by sending us an email with your contact info (name\, phone number and organization) at: info@seniorsactionquebec.ca. A confirmation email will be sent to you within 2 working days. \nCamille Gagnon\, PharmD\, Assistant Director of the Canadian Deprescribing Network will be presenting on: How to make sure your medications are helping and not harming. Why does aging make us more sensitive to the effects of medication? and how can seniors\, caregivers and healthcare professionals work together to prevent harmful medication effects?
URL:https://veq.ca/event/the-safe-use-of-medication-do-i-still-need-this-medication/
LOCATION:Quebec
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200919T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200920T020000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
CREATED:20250414T181228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181228Z
UID:10001157-1600556400-1600567200@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Saint Patrick's Day in September
DESCRIPTION:“St. Patrick’s in September” musical event!  \nA Different Tune: Musical Heritage in English-Speaking Quebec is a Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN) project that promotes and documents the richly diverse musical landscape of English-speakers across Quebec. It provides an opportunity for English-speaking Quebecers to share their musical heritage within and beyond their communities. \nQAHN\, along with its local partners from the Greater Quebec City area\, are proud to showcase on Facebook live the talents and knowledge of local musicians\, dancers\, and enthusiasts from Valcartier\, Shannon\, Kinnear’s Mill and beyond! \nCome join us live on QAHN’s and VEQ’s Facebook page! \nFor more information on A Different Tune: Musical Heritage in English-Speaking Quebec  https://www.facebook.com/ADifferentTune/
URL:https://veq.ca/event/saint-patricks-day-in-september/
LOCATION:Quebec
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200917T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200917T223000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
CREATED:20250414T181243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181243Z
UID:10001158-1600378200-1600381800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:YOGA AT THE PARK!
DESCRIPTION:Are you new in the city and would like to take a break to relax all while meeting other people and practicing yoga in English and French? Voice of English-speaking Quebec in partnership with Canadian Parents for French cordially invites you to participate in a fun\, outdoor yoga session. All you need to do is confirm your attendance with Maria Castro at newcomers@veq.ca since space is limited.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/yoga-at-the-park/
LOCATION:Samuel Holland Park\, Corner of chemin Sainte-Foy and avenue Holland\, Québec City\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
CREATED:20250414T181243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181243Z
UID:10001159-1600005600-1600009200@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Yoga at the Park!
DESCRIPTION:Are you new in the city and would like to take a break to relax all while meeting other people and practicing yoga in English and French? Voice of English-speaking Quebec in partnership with Canadian Parents for French cordially invites you to participate in a fun\, outdoor yoga session. All you need to do is confirm your attendance with Maria Castro at newcomers@veq.ca since space is limited.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/yoga-at-the-park-2/
LOCATION:Samuel Holland Park\, Corner of chemin Sainte-Foy and avenue Holland\, Québec City\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200912T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
CREATED:20250414T181243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181243Z
UID:10001160-1599917400-1599922800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Bilingual Book Club - Club de lecture bilingue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up! \nThis week’s book: Fifteen Dogs / Le Langage de la meute by André Alexis \nFind the book synopsis here: Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis on Goodreads \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/bilingual-book-club-club-de-lecture-bilingue-11/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200913
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
CREATED:20250414T181243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181243Z
UID:10001161-1599782400-1599955199@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Last Day to Pick Up Community Artwork
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 11th is the deadline to pick up your artwork at VEQ! For anyone who participated in our Connecting the Community Through Creativity Art Workshops and still has artwork to pick up at VEQ\, please contact Maria Hoyt at cathrine.baboudjian@veq.ca or 418-683-2366 x 224 to set up a time to come. Thank you!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/last-day-to-pick-up-community-artwork/
LOCATION:Voice of English-speaking Québec\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200828T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200829T003000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
CREATED:20250414T181243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181243Z
UID:10001162-1598652000-1598661000@veq.ca
SUMMARY:*Date change* Free Sunset Ferry Ride for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to Quebec City and looking for something fun to do? The Voice of English-speaking Quebec invites you for a fun-filled evening at the Newcomers Free Sunset Ferry Ride on Friday\, August 28th from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. ***Note that the event date was changed because of the possibility of rain on Saturday\, August 29th.*** \nWe will ride the ferry to Quai Paquet in Lévis that leaves at 6:00 PM. Once there\, we can grab some food or some ice-cream (or both!) from the food trucks available on the day\, while getting to know each other! We will be returning on the 8:00 PM ferry (to Quebec). \nThe fees for the ferry ride are covered for participants and the event is open to all English-speaking newcomers living in the Greater Quebec City region. Registration is required and we have a limited number of places.  Please RSVP by calling 418-683-2366\, extension 225. Or email newcomers@veq.ca \nThe Ferris Wheel ride and any other purchases (like meals) are not covered.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/date-change-free-sunset-ferry-ride-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:Québec City Ferry Terminal\, 10 rue des Traversiers\, Québec\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1K 8L8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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SUMMARY:Bilingual Book Club - Club de lecture bilingue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up! \nThis week’s book: Fifteen Dogs / Le Langage de la meute by André Alexis \nFind the book synopsis here: Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis on Goodreads \n \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/bilingual-book-club-club-de-lecture-bilingue-12/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200815T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200815T153000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
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SUMMARY:Newcomers' Walking Tour around Old Quebec
DESCRIPTION:New to Quebec and eager to discover it? We’ve got you covered!  \nSign up to one of the two FREE walking tours around Old Quebec on Saturday\, August 15th. All you need is a bottle of water\, your walking shoes\, your mask\, comfortable clothes (and an umbrella or rain jacket in case it rains)\, a camera if you wish to capture the beauty of this city\, and sharp ears! \nSpace is LIMITED\, so please confirm your attendance ASAP via phone (418) 683-2366 ext. 225 or by email at newcomers@veq.ca \nTour #1 From 9:30 to 11:30 AM\nTour #2 From 1:00 to 3:00 PM
URL:https://veq.ca/event/newcomers-walking-tour-around-old-quebec-3/
LOCATION:Old Québec\, Rue Saint-Jean\, Québec\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 3P1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mar%C3%ADa Castro":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200811T180000
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SUMMARY:2020 Virtual Bishop's Forum
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nWe are pleased to let you know that the Bishop’s Forum is going virtual! \nWe will be welcoming young English-speaking Quebecers aged 17-26 who: \n\nIdentify as members of the English-speaking community\nWant to deepen their understanding of how Quebec society works\nAre passionate about working with their peers to bring about positive change\n\n WHEN: Saturday\, August 8th through Tuesday\, August 11th\, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \n WHAT: Themes we have discussed at past Forums have included engaged citizenship\, indigenous rights\, social sustainability\, mental health and health care\, education\, linguistic rights and much more. The Forum’s discussions are driven by participants’ interests and passions. \n WHERE & HOW: Participants will join our virtual Bishop’s Forum community for an online experience connecting with engaged youth from across the province (sessions will be hosted via web-based teleconferencing). \nWhat will participants gain from the Bishop’s Forum? \n\nConnect with fellow young Quebecers who will positively challenge them\nExpand their network and engage with inspiring guest speakers\nBecome empowered to lead change in their own community\n\nWe’re also hosting an Instagram live event at @bishopsforum for interested young people on Tuesday\, June 30th at 5:00 pm. Yolande James and past participants will be on hand to answer questions. \nThe Bishop’s Forum is funded by the Government of Quebec as part of its Stratégie d’action jeunesses 2016-2021. There is no cost to participate. \nIf you know a young person who fits the criteria above\, please encourage them to apply. \nRegistration can be done online at https://bishopsforum.ubishops.ca/registration/ \nRegistration deadline: August 5\, 2020
URL:https://veq.ca/event/2020-virtual-bishops-forum/
LOCATION:Quebec
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200808T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200808T150000
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SUMMARY:Bilingual Book Club - Club de lecture bilingue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up! \nThis week’s book: Do Not Say We Have Nothing / Nous qui n’étions rien by Madeleine Thien \nFind the book synopsis here: Do Not Say We Have Nothing by Madeleine Thien on Goodreads \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/bilingual-book-club-club-de-lecture-bilingue-13/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200728T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200729T000000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214436
CREATED:20250414T181444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181444Z
UID:10001167-1595975400-1595980800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Bilingual Book Club - Club de lecture bilingue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for reading and discussion of books via Zoom in French and English while improving your bilingualism in an informal and friendly environment! Email catherine.baboudjian@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 x 224 to sign up! \nThis week’s book: Do Not Say We Have Nothing / Nous qui n’étions rien by Madeleine Thien \nFind the book synopsis here: Do Not Say We Have Nothing by Madeleine Thien on Goodreads \n \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/bilingual-book-club-club-de-lecture-bilingue-14/
LOCATION:Virtual meeting via Zoom\, Quebec\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Hoyt":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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