November
4-18 November
Change Your Diet, Change The World
Exhibition by Vegetarian Society (Singapore)
This exhibition explains how our single habit of consuming animal products contributes to a host of major problems, including diseases and hardship for humans, suffering for animals and global environmental destruction. So much of these are unnecessary and preventable if only we knew and made right choices. The exhibition is directed at this prevention through awareness.
4 November, Sunday
Why Veg
Presented by George Jacobs, President, Vegetarian Society (Singapore)
Find out non-religious reasons why we should move towards vegetarianism by eating less meat. Three powerful reasons are to boost our own health, to protect the health of the Earth, and to come to the aid of our fellow animals who are being eaten.
3.00-4.00pm
11 November, Sunday
The Intelligence, Emotions, and Personality of Our Fellow Animals
Presented by George Jacobs, President, Vegetarian Society (Singapore)
Learn what scientists are discovering about the minds of other animals. Eaven sheep and birds are not the blind followers and birdbrains that we thought they were. Be surprised by the mental agility of other animals. Be ready to rethink the way that we treat them.
3.00-4.00pm
14 November, Wednesday
STOMP Hot Teacher Award Ceremony
Come meet the two people who have been voted the hottest teachers on the whole island!
3.00-5.00pm
Passion Projects - Journalist-Filmmakers’ First Takes
Presented by the Singapore Press Club
So you want to be a filmmaker? With the constant improvements in consumer-level equipment and falling prices, cost is no longer a major hurdle. But telling a story in pictures involves a lot more than just that. Find out from seasoned journalists who have gone beyond their exciting, news-breaking jobs and embarked on personal projects of their own. What makes these films different from their regular work and how do they go about producing these projects on an independent scale? Join us for an evening of fascinating storytelling - on video as well as behind-the-scenes!
7.00-9.00pm
15 November, Thursday
Book Launch: Top Secrets to Becoming an Entrepreneur cum Talk on “How to Build a $50 Million Business in 5 years”
Presented by Kelly Teoh, Spirit of Enterprise
7.00-8.30pm
16 November, Friday
OSHO Active Meditation For Emotional Fitness & Well-Being
Presented by Dhyan Tara, certified OSHO Meditation Facilitator/official local representative, OSHO Information Centre
How FIT are you emotionally? Do you get stressed out by work and daily demands, leaving you exhausted and with too little time and space for yourself? Participants are invited to learn step-by-step awareness techniques and other activities to help you become more attuned to yourself and others. This talk and pratical workshop on OSHO Active Meditation shows you how you can find your centre of calm and return to a state of relaxation and confidence.
7.00-8.30pm
17 November, Saturday
The Novelties
Presented by the Novelties
In the mood for some soothing yet rhythmically pumped up music? Come join The Novelties as they make their appearance playing tunes which relates to everyday teenage life and angst. So, join the novelties in a wonderful evening of music playing.
3.00-4.00pm
18 November, Sunday
German Language and Heritage Talks
Presented by Goethe Institut
Come learn about German culture, heritage and language - who knows? You may even want to make it your next holiday destination!
3.00-5.00pm
20-26 November
Arts Revelation - Let’s deal with stigma of HIV
Exhibition and Talks presented by Health Promotion Board and Action for Aids
One common misconception is a person can get HIV by sharing toilet seats, which is not true. Placing a toilet bowl in a public space and other art installations are an exaggerated interpretation of how a person may fear someone with HIV/AIDS. Arts Revelations aims to dispel such misconceptions and reduce the stigma attached to HIV/AIDS.
22 November, Thursday
BookCross@SG November Meet-Up
“I used to be human once. So I’m told. I don’t remember it myself, but people who knew me when I was small say I walked on two feet just like a human being.”
Want to know more? Join us for a fun-filled evening as we explore this story through exciting games and discussions. Light refreshments will be provided in a cozy and relaxed setting.
Register your interest by e-mailing bookcross@nlb.gov.sg before 21st Nov ‘07. Bring a book to start the BookCross exchange!
7.00-8.30pm
23 November, Friday
One Universe, One Heartbeat: Meditations from around the world
Presented by Dhyan Tara, certified OSHO Meditation Facilitator/official local representative, OSHO Information Centre
Ever wanted to know more about the different types of meditations from various parts of the world? Get acquainted with at least 6 meditation methods – Tibetan Humming, Sufi Whirling, Japanese Zen Meditation, Didgeridoo Meditation, Vipassana and of course, meditations from the World of Osho Meditation. This talk will include group discussion and Q&A session on the topic of meditation and its uses in modern times.
7.00-8.30pm
24 November, Saturday
10 by 10 Short Film Screenings
Co-presented with The Substation Moving Images – we’re 10 this year!
10 years of Moving Images equals 10 years of nurturing local filmmakers, and
10 short films to note! Presenting a selection of short films by Associate Filmmakers of The Substation like Kan Lume, Jeremy Sing and Kelvin Sng, as well as favourites from First Take - our monthly platform for up-and-coming film-makers.
3.00-4.30pm
26 November, Monday
Let’s End the Stigma of People with HIV/AIDS
Talk presented by Benedict Jacob-Thambiah, Project Coordinator, Action for AIDS
7.00-8.00pm
30 November, Friday
The Moving On Party at library@orchard
Party out loud with library@orchard on this fateful day - our last day of operations at Ngee Ann City. Come eat, watch talented local bands and performers, and make merry with us. Register your interest with occl@nlb.gov.sg (limited spaces available).
6.00-9.00pm
