b'E njjooyyaannaafftteerrnnoooonnEnwwiitthhllooccaallaauutthhoorrssG-Moms of Port Perry present fundraising events for the Stephen Lewis Foundation project, which supports African Grandmothers who are raising their AIDS, or- COLLEENphaned grandchildren. All funds raised at these events are used for grassroot projects in Africa in support ofon yourthese grandmothers and their families.OnOctober19from1:304p.m.,G-Momsare30 yearpresenting an afternoon Celebrating Our Local Authorswork at the Scugog Memorial Public Library, 231 Water St., Port Perry. anniversary!Jonathan van Bilsenis a well- (Wow! Another milestone)knownmanabouttown,author, and award-winning photographer.TICO #4577532 MCHisbeautifulphotographyof PortPerrypastandpresenthas honouredourcommunityand158 Casimir Street, Port Perry905-985-2268provided much pleasure.colleen.anderson@marlintravel.caHewillbepresentingphoto-graphs of his latest world travels highlighting his photographs of that magnificent conti-nent Africa. As with his other public speaking talks, he will be re-galing us with stories both poignant and humorous.Lucy E. M. Blackwill bring us PHOTO BY JONATHAN VAN BILSENbackhomeasshedescribesher research for her latest historical fic-tion novel Eleanor Courtown. Local history discovered and historical ar-tifacts bring a rich dimension to her story of an aristocratic Irish woman who comes to Canadian farm coun-try in search of her cousin.HershortstoriesTheMarzipanFruitWe have light-up collars and costumes for Basket is a delicious collection which isthe adventurous! Come early, they sell out fast!rich with characters and experiences in-spired by her career as a local educator and high school principal.Elegant and tasty treats, tea and coffee are also included with the price of the $25 ticket which are available at Presents, Presents, Presents, 60 Brock St. West in Uxbridge and Royal LePage at 268 Queen St., Port Perry.A silent auction for art, services andPort Perry SmartCentrepractical items will also occur. 905-985-3223www.gmomsportperry.comFOCUS - OCTOBER 201917'