NEWS DESK In brief
Poetry workshop THE Poetry for Page and Stage workshop with Andrea Louise Thomas is 5.30-7.30pm, Wednesday 19 August, Frankston Library Long room. She will offer coaching tips for a successful performance. This is a free event but bookings are essential. Details: 9784 1020 or library.frankston.vic.gov.au
Book week BOOKS Light Up the World is the theme of a performance by Carp Productions, 11.30am, Wednesday 26 August, Carrum Downs Library, as part of Children’s Book Week. Frankston City Libraries staff invites children to come along to the free event which is suitable for those aged up to five. Details: 9784 1020 or library.frankston. vic.gov.au/whats_on
Science fun THE Scientwists – Fizzle and Pop Show, 11am-1pm, Saturday 29 August, Frankston Library, shows off the magic of science with fun, creative demonstrations. The audience will be fully engaged with Scientwist presenters throughout the show which is suitable for all ages. Bookings: 9784 1020 or visit library.frankston. vic.gov.au/whats_on
Reading challenge THE Mayor’s Reading Challenge is on until 31 August at Frankston Library. The mayor Cr Sandra Mayer has kicked off the month long reading challenge which offers rewards and prizes. Share a book, sing songs or rhymes, read signs or even the newspaper. Details: 9784 1020.
Students go to mosque for lesson on Islam STUDENTS from Padua College, Mornington, were given a glimpse into the world of Islam during a visit to a mosque in Langwarrin. For the second year running the college has visited the Bait-ul-Salam Mosque where they are given a talk about the basic teachings of Islam by Iman Syed Wadood Janud. “The purpose of this visit is to educate young Australians about Islam, and repelling any misconception and negative perceptions they have,” mosque spokesman Soofi Aziz said. Arriving over two days in several groups, the 300 students were told by Iman Janud that Islam is “a religion that teaches peace, tolerance and harmony”. He spoke about how Islamic teachings relate to a Muslim’s daily life through prayer, celebrations, the “Islamic concept of charity” and pilgrimage to Mecca. Muslims who attend the mosque are members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, an Islamic movement whose members are persecuted by Muslims in some other countries, particularly Pakistan. “Anyone who commits a barbaric act or any form of terrorism in the name of Islam has nothing to do with its true teachings,” Iman Janud told the students. He said the Prophet Muhammad had “championed religious freedom, women’s rights, and worked tirelessly to establish peace and tolerance in the society”. “It is sad that in this day and age a small minority of so-called Muslims have misrepresented this peaceful religion and certain sections of people now associate Islam with terrorism and extremism.” While at the mosque the Padua students were shown an exhibition of the Koran and Islamic literature as well as banners displaying teachings from the Koran on science, cosmology, love, brotherhood, peace and humanity.
Faith talks: Padua College students James Beard and Saskia Kalkbrenner with Iman Syed Wadood Janud at the Bait-ul-Salam Mosque, Langwarrin. Picture: Gary Sissons
Hearing Awareness Week 23rd to 29th August
Have you had your hearing checked lately? Nepean Hearing provides high quality hearing care and is dedicated to helping people manage their hearing loss to suit their lifestyle.
Call us to book your free hearing test. Every new client will receive a
FREE MOVIE TICKET DURING HEARING AWARENESS WEEK. Phone 9783 7520 to book an appointment. Nepean Hearing are accredited by the Office of Hearing Services to provide Australian government pensioners and veterans with free hearing services.
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