In Brief

Leukaemia child needs help

Four-year-old Athige Himasha Kaveen Hansajith Kumara Silva of 344/D, Ashokarama Mawatte, Andiambalama is suffering from acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. His parents cannot afford the long-term treatment and hence appeal to the generous public for help.

Contribution may be sent to A/c No. 102453432775 at the Sampath Bank, Negombo branch. Tel: 0778307771.

Spine ailment: She needs help

Thirteen-year-old Kithmi Senuri Ganegama of 326, Janapriya Mawatte, Koralawella, Moratuwa has been diagnosed with scoliosis on her spine.

The medical specialists have recommended surgery in India which costs around Rs. 30 lakhs. Her parents find it difficult to foot the medical bill and as such appeal for public contributions to be credited to A/c No: 1-0020-01-9834-0 of the National Savings Bank, Moratuwa.

For details please contact: 0724004425/0729930926.

Visakha Avurudu pola on April 5

The Visakha Avurudu Pola, organised by the Visakha Vidyalaya Old Girls’ Association (VVOGA) will be held on April 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the school premises.

The pola is a one-stop-shop for Avurudu shoppers and a place of fun and frolic for children.

Arts festival to mark temple anniversary

An arts festival will be held at Sri Dharmaraja Dhamma School of Sri Sudharmarama temple, Colombo 10, today at 3.00 pm, as part of the centenary celebrations of the temple.

The Dayaka Sabha under the guidance of the chief incumbent Ven. Godauda Ariyadhamma Nayake Thera has also organised a series of religious activities to commemorate the anniversary.

AGM of Vidyartha OBA today

The Annual General Meeting of the Old Boys' Association of Vidyartha Vidyalaya, Kandy will be held today at 9 am atthe Royal Mall, William Gopallawa Mawatha, Kandy.

A discussion on this year's events with the Principal Asoka Dissanayaka will be the main agenda.

Sirimavians’ trade and funfair

Sirimavians’ trade and funfair organised by the Old Girls’ Association of Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya, Colombo 7 will be held on Friday, April 4 from 3.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. at the school grounds.

The visitors will have the opportunity to buy loads of New Year stuff from food, ready made garments, costume jewellery, stationery, CD/DVDs, cosmetics and household items at reasonable prices.

Bar Association convocation today

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka will hold its 40th Annual Convocation to induct Upul Jayasuriya as the President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka for the Year 2014/2015 today at 12 noon at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute auditorium, Colombo 7.