Tuesday June 26, 2012
Metro Watch
SPECIAL PACKAGE
For a special price of RM260, the public can sign up for a year’s supply of The Star plus a year’s free access to its ePaper during a roadshow at LohGuanLye Specialists Centre ground floor lobby, main wing, in Macalister Road from 9.30am to 5.30pm today. A roadshow will also be held at Prangin Mall (1st Floor, in front of VINCCI), from 11.30am to 8pm tomorrow until Saturday. Subscription forms are also available at The Star offices in George Town, Bayan Lepas, Sebe-rang Jaya, Alor Setar and Ipoh. For details, call the toll-free number 1800-88-7827 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm).
VEGETARIAN FOOD
The Amitabha Compassion Home at 355J, Jalan Khoo Hye Keat, Air Itam, Penang, is offering vege- tarian food to the public from 6pm to 8pm every Monday to Friday. Contributions are welcome. The public can also bring recyclable items to the home. Call Sister Lim Soon Choo (012-4922255).
BLOOD DONATION
LohGuanLye Specialists Centre is organising a blood donation campaign from 9am to 1pm this Satur-day at the auditorium, Level 10, Block 3 of its hospital in Macalister Road, Penang. Souvenirs will be given and refreshments will be served to blood donors. Details, call the customer relations department at 04-2388187/04-2388188.
CONCERT
Jammin’ Senzation and Universiti Sains Malaysia is organising a charity concert called ‘Conga East Meets West’ in aid of Children’s Protection Home, Shammah Home and Shan Children’s Home at 8pm on July 1 at USM’s Dewan Budaya. Tickets are priced at RM30, RM60 and RM100. Details, call 012-4783966.
HILL TRAIN CLOSURE
The Penang Hill funicular train will be closed for maintenance on July 2 and 3. Visitors can opt for alternative routes such as the jeep track (next to the Botanic Gardens) or the existing hiking routes. Details, call 04-8288880.
ANNIVERSARY
WomenBizSENSE, a women’s business group, is organising an anniversary celebration at the Berjaya Georgetown Hotel on July 7 from 10am to 2pm. The event promises fun and networking. For tickets and other details, visit www.womenbizsense.com or call Pauline (012-4674733).
CARNIVAL
Penang Christian Centre is organising the ‘Amazing 31 PCC Anniver-sary Carnival’ from 10am to 3pm on July 14 at its premises in Jalan Khaw Sim Bee. There will be food, games and items and proceeds will be donated to charity. Details, visit www.facebook.com/events/359589527442315/ or call Poh Teong or Cindy at 04-2276161.
WORKSHOP
The Centre for Creative Arts Therapy is organising a one-day workshop on ‘Brushing Away Your Stress—Art Therapy & Stress Regulation’ from 9.30am to 4.30pm on July 7 at PenangPAC in Straits Quay. Details, e-mail centre@creativeartstherapy.org.my or call 016-4904688.
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