WHITBe FMEXPM89S WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24,1991. PAGE 15i Group,.heips in discovery of I-siamie culture By Maureen Qulinian An Islamic reliious group was recently formed for resiidents of Durhiam Region. The Durham branch of the Ahmadiyya Movernent an Isia- mie group, was formed by Lione Ahmad because the community wa rwng every day,"he says. Tegoup meets once a month at altern ating homes in Durhamn. ,«We want Durham to see who we really are, without the pro- paganda,»ays Ahmad. Everyone les invited to', meet- ings to, di cvr the Islamic prayersj and traditions, and to enjoy a new culture. Althoug the group wants to explain thaï «"that the promised one thatis said to; be coming has already cone,» they, also want the public to share other religi- ôus experiences. ee group previously devoted a dyfor the fight against alcohol aZd 'substance abuse, and is aeady planning another 'day soon in thé future. The Durham chajpter has aisel helped tosluppthefunding of a mcslue built iToronto. It WilI open uy5 "Welik to relate to the pub- lic nsaysAh mad. 'IheIs1axnic group also visita Whitby Psychiatrie, Hospital every Wýdnesdy.wt ptet and give them a cance eoparti- cipate i the daily prayers. Members of the movement from a crosa Canada recently met at a spoiî tournament, and cross- Canada camping trips'are plan- ned annýia:ly. «The IbIamie group is self-sup- portiniz. Every earning member is expected to contribute I/l6th of lus or her "income," says Ahmad. Members are also expected to reset generously and enthusiasti- cally when the need arises to donate more funda. Funde are used to help others mi need in different countries, and are also given to various charities around Durham. The Ahmadiyya Movement *as a whole also helpa build hospi- ftalB, education buliigsand universities around the'globe. DAUD AHMAD was moderator for the Inter-Faith Conférence sponsored by the Ahamdiyya Movement in Islam (Durham Region). The focus was aIcohto1 and drug abuse. Chd. Boy!. photo New executives elected Volunteer Co-ordinators" of Durham Region have elected their- neW executive for 1991/92. 1President is Ronny Kiassen of the Distress Centre; vice president, Nan Einarson, LieayCouncil; secrtary, Mary Jane Nettle, Eastview Boys and Girls Club; treasrer, Barbara Weese, Ministry of Agriculture; past president, Suzanane Nobes, Association for Comxnunity Vi olunteer Co-ordinators of Durham Region reprsent professionals who wr with volunteers in the Durham Region. For more information, oel 723-4461 or 434-5441. Interested individuals are invited to attend meetings which are held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Northview Comnunity Centre. schools of the D)urham Board of Education are flot just. for kids. Parents, senior citizens, local business and industry representatives and community members have discovered the wide range of educational opportunities available 10 them 100. We're proud of our schools. Discover our open houses, concerts and special events planned to celebrate Education Weck. Enjoy our mail displays, performances and demonstrations taking place at various locations in your community. F'or more details about Education Weck or the educational opportunities offercd by Durham B3oard of Education schools, eall (416) 576-4600, (,/16) 686-2711 or 1-800-265- 3968 (for ouLside ar-ea code /H 6). Ask for extension 205 or 319. ED -1UCA TION WEEK. APRIL 28 - MAY 4.91991. 14 f I' 4 I 1 4 t' 4 ~ t I k v~ *7' . 'i V 4 f I e' o:CORPORATION OFTHE .TOWN OF WHITBY PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE Whitby - Longueulî 23rd Twinning There wiII be a publie metneed WednsaMa ,191 at 7:00 .in the Council Ca rsWibMucplBulcdilng, 575 ndRoad East, Whitby. The meeting s to dscuss the tentative program of thie Whitby - Lon 1ui 23rd Twvinning and to invite residents of Whtby te attend the fsIvie. The Twinning Weokend is sohedule for June l4th to l6th inclusively. For more information cati Caruynm Aan, 668-5803, Extension 217. Cul