Mon Jan 8: Artist Patti Waterfield Launches Peace Dolls Fundraiser

Plus: Festival of Northern Lights wraps up for the season

Local artist Patti Waterfield feels the conflict in Gaza taking an emotional toll. Though feeling angry and helpless, she writes, she refuses to be voiceless.

Late in December, she began designing and creating hand-drawn paper dolls in watercolour, ink, and pencil as an offering of peace, friendship, and community.

As of January 4, she had created over 75 dolls and raised $400 to support Doctors Without Borders relief efforts in Gaza.

Learn more about this ongoing initiative in Patti’s letter to the editor:

Do you know of a group or individual making change in our community? Maybe it’s you! Share your story with owensoundcurrenteditor@gmail.com.

Read on for news headlines, a community contribution, and upcoming events.

~ Miranda

PS: The next BWDSB meeting is on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.  Please note the slightly delayed start time of 5:15 p.m. for the Business Committee of the Whole meeting. The agenda will be posted on the BWDSB website Monday Jan 8.