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Homeguard seeks your help

K. S. Jayaweera (30) a homeguard and a father of one of Ehetuwagama, Ambagahawewa, Nochchiyagama is suffering from acute renal failure and receiving dialysis treatment at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital. Consultant Nephrologist Dr. D. T. D. J. Abeysekera has recommended a kidney transplant to save his life.

The surgery is to be done at a Government hospital but he has to find Rs. 300,000 as cost of medicine and other disposables. Jayaweera says he is unable to foot this bill due to his family's present financial plight. He requests philanthropists and the public to assist his cause by sending whatever financial contributions possible to help expedite the surgery. All contributions should be remitted to joint account number 1-026084-1 at the Bank of Ceylon Nochchiyagama branch.

Workshop

A workshop on drama and acting organised by the Creative Crew will be held from October 1 on Sundays from 9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at the National Scouts Training Centre, Ganemulla Road, Pokuna Handiya, Ganemulla.

Junior inventor of the year 2008

The final competition to select the most creative and adroit 'Junior Inventor' of the year 2008 will be held at the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka on October 4. Education Minister Susil Premajayantha will be the chief guest.

Children's Day celebrations at Dehiwela zoo

The prime objective of the Universal Children's Day programme organised by the Western Province Probation and Childcare Services Department is to create public awareness about the plight of destitute, discarded and abused children and consider them as heirs to privileges enjoyed by rest of the children in society and provide them with entertainment and experiences in life said a Department release.

All children attending the ceremony will be provided with a cap and refreshments. A highlight will be an 'Elephant Dance' performed by the Zoological Gardens elephant herd to entertain the audience.

The International Elders' Day ceremony to be held at Sahana Udaya Vivekashramaya, Dehiwela on October 7 will be attended by Ministers, Parliamentarians, a batch of 1,000 elders' representing Elders' Homes and rural elders committees of 13 Divisional Secretariat Divisions in the Colombo district.

Ramazan prayer

Al Haj M.H. Abu Haniffa, trustee of the Nawala Jumma Masjid said Ramazan festival Prayers will be conducted for women at 8.00 a.m. and for males at 8.45 a.m. today.

AGM and get-together

The '92 batch AGM and get-together of Trinity College Kandy, will come alive at Global Towers Hotel, Marine Drive, Colombo 6 on 4th October, Saturday, from 7.30 p.m. onwards.

Starry Starry Night III

The Colombo branch of the Old Boys' Association of Maris Stella College, Negombo presents a sing a long evening in aid of development projects at their alma mater entitled 'Starry Starry Night III' at the Banquet Hall of the BMICH on Saturday, October 4 from 7 p.m.

Dr. Vijaya Corea will be the master of ceremonies, with the band, Tony Hopman and the Country Club in attendance. For more details contact the music mart at 12, Park Avenue, Colombo 5 on 2590810.

Dharmaloka 70th anniversary

A series of events will be held in the college premises to commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Dharmaloka College Kelaniya.

An exhibition of paintings "Nethroo" was launched and there will be a Dharmadeshana on October 1 and offering of 'Dana' will be on October 2. A journal 'Dharmaloka' will be launched on the same day.

Joint scientific sessions

The Ceylon College of Physicians will have a joint scientific sessions with the Toxicology Society of Sri Lanka on October 2, 2008, at Cinnamon Grand Hotel.

Eid-ul-fitr prayer

Sri Lanka Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama' at will celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr today and Eid Prayer will start at 9.00 a.m. in Ahmadiyya Mosques.

The Eid-ul-Fitr Sermon delivered by Ahmadiyya Supreme Head Hazrt Miza Masroor Ahmad from Baithul Futhuh, London, will be telecast live through MTA (Muslim Television Ahmadiyyaa - Freq. AsiaSat 3s, 100.5 East, 3760 Mgh) on October 2 at 3.30 p.m. Khothba in Urdu will have simultaneous translations in major languages including English and Arabic.

Function to distribute stipends to undergrads

A function has been organised by the Sri Lanka Islamic Centre, Maligawatte, Colombo 10 under the auspices of Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Chairman of the Centre M. H. Mohamed MP, to distribute stipends to 42 university undergraduates on October 5 at 11 p.m. at the SLIC Reception Hall, No. 10, Rajapokuna Mawatha, Maligawatte, Colombo 10.

Senior Advisor to The President, Basil Rajapaksa, will be the chief guest. Several Ministers, politicians, Members of the Diplomatic Corp and VIPPs are expected to participate.