In Brief

Thurstan's 'Knights on Wheels' on Dec 1

'Knights on Wheels', the Thurstan Motor Parade 2012 will be held on December 1 to mark the 63rd anniversary of Thurstan College, Colombo organised by the Thurstan College Old Boys' Union and the School Development Committee.

The first ticket of the event was presented to President Mahinda Rajapaksa, a past pupil of the school. The Parade, the first ever biggest event to be organised by a Sri Lankan school, is in aid of the school's new hostel and canteen complex.

The Parade, a convoy of around 1,000 vehicles will start from the school at 1.00pm, cover a distance of 10.5km motoring along Thurstan Road, Reid Avenue, Bambalapitiya, Galle Road, Old Parliament Roundabout, Kollupitiya, Junction and Dharmapala Mawatha, before returning to the school.

A carnival will follow after the parade.

Brain surgery: needs help

J. Irushi Amoda de Silva (11) of 268, Kanda Kuruduwatta, Dediyawala, Waskaduwa has been diagnosed with Craniopharyngiom and Consultant Neurosurgeon Dr. Sunil Perera will perform the surgery, Excision of the Craniopharyngiuoma under Neuronavigation guidance, a facility available only at the Central Hospital.

The procedure is estimated to cost between Rs. 1,500,000 and Rs. 2,000,000 inclusive of hospital and equipment charges and professional fees. She may also need extended ICU care.

Her parents appeal to the generous public for financial assistance for their daughter's proposed major brain surgery. Contributions may be remitted to National Savings Bank, Kalutara, A/C No. 039-2-001-1-0037220. For details please contact: 0717156181/0757597716.

'Wayside Buys' 2012 on Dec 1

The Sri Lanka Cancer Society will hold a charity bazaar on the pavement of Greenpath (Opposite Nelum Pokuna Theatre), Colombo 7 on Saturday, December 1 commencing from 8.30 a.m. to raise funds for the Society.

Exhibition of paintings

Svayam, an exhibition of paintings by Charmaine Mendis will be opened at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery on November 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m from November 30 to December 3.

Neethi Ranga - 2012

'Neethi Ranga'- 2012 the annual event organised by the Neethi Ranga Committee of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka which provides the sole opportunity for Attorneys-at-Law to perform and exhibit their talents in singing, dancing and drama, will be held at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre tomorrow at 6.30 p.m.