Sahakarini offers a taste of the world

By Murray Green

Sahakarini is relaunching its annual fundraising supper on Saturday, November 5 at the Norsemen Inn.

The theme this year is Enjoy a Taste of Sahakarini. Help Take a bite out of Global Poverty.

Sahakarini members encourage you to enjoy an international menu and a Cultural Fashion Show.

Attendees are welcome to wear heritage dress/ accessories. Proceeds will be going to community projects in Nepal, India and Kenya.

“We don’t have a silent auction this year. Instead we have upwards of 20 gift baskets that are themed from different parts of the world. Each basket will have a value of about $100,” explained Sahakarini president Litsa Tryphanopoulos.

“We are also going to have a cultural fashion show, which is going to be spearheaded by the (U of A) Augustana international students. They will be wearing garments from their native countries and explain the significance of it,” shared Litsa.

“Our menu is completely different. We will have dishes from Brazil, Nepal, India, Indigenous, tradi-

tional like Alberta beef, desserts from Brazil and India, so it’s going to be an international flavour. We are trying to feature countries that we either have projects going on now in or projects from the past,” added Litsa.

“This gives a flavour of what we do. That is why we are calling it Enjoy a Taste of Sahakarini, because we will give you a taste of what we do, sample food, show clothing and share a gift basket,” said Litsa.

“It will be buffet style with explanations of what is the meal, the ingredients, so people are aware of what they are made from,” she said.

“The other thing we are going to be doing this year, is recognizing volunteers,” shared Litsa.

“We have a plaque that will remain in the office. Each year we will add to it. Jane and Jack Ross will be added as founders, Gail and Dave Stolee, Valarie and Alan Fielding, Caroline and Ken Taylor. The first year will be four couples and then up to three couples each year after that,” Litsa explained.

“We are also having a mini-market. We were donated about 150 woven wicker baskets of different sizes and colours that we are going to sell. We have other items such as jewelry for sale. We encourage others to dress up.”

The proceeds from the evening will go towards finishing on-going projects.

“We want to infuse more youth into our organization. If someone would like to support us, but can’t be here that evening, they could purchase tickets for a student(s),” Litsa suggested. “This event is a great way to meet international students.” Doors open at 5 p.m. with supper starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at Candler Art Gallery or are available from Brian Nelson 780-672-6374 or Michael Mucz 780679-0300.

October is known as Sahakarini Awareness Month.

Any additional donation for supporting overseas projects is not only encouraged, but much appreciated.

For more information on fundraising email sahakarini@gmail.com or call 780-672-8222.

Murray Green, Camrose Booster

Sahakarini president Litsa Tryphanopoulis and member Margaret Rathnavalu display clothing and items that will be featured at this year’s event.

OLMP recognizes student achievement

By Lori Larsen

On Thursday, October 6 Our Lady of Mount Pleasant Catholic School (OLMP) staff and students were joined by student family and friends and other guests at the 2022 annual awards ceremony held in the OLMP

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REAL (Religious Education Activities for Life) Foundation representative, Ray Cyre, left, presented the REAL Foundation Award to OLMP graduate, Katelynn Baska.

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Emcee Stefan Johnson opened the ceremonies by welcoming everyone and congratulating the students on their successes. The program began with the handing out of Honour Awards to Grades 7 and 8 recipients followed by awards given out for: scholastic, citizenship, St. Augustine, athletic ambassador, Hormidas and Adelia Pelletier and OLMP Augustana Science.

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