World Refugee Day 2011

World Refugee Day is held every year on June 20. Refugees are amazing, resilient people who despite being forcibly displaced start over again and create new lives.  Every year we celebrate them and their contributions to communities worldwide.  Come join us!

World Refugee Day Celebration

Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon Street

Friday, June 17, 2011

4:00 p.m. — FREE!

4:00 pm: Film “Welcome to Shelbyville” - Discussion Group to Follow

5:30 pm: International Performance - Malika Dance Group

6:30 pm: Refreshments Provided by Local Refugee Businesses

For more information, contact: Chelsey Everest, Catholic Charities Maine, phone:(207) 871-7437 or visit http://www.portlandmaine.gov/ or www.ccmaine.org/ris

Join us as we recognize the positive impact of refugee businesses in Maine!  Come meet your neighbors! See you there!