By Lori Bosworth
Want to skip Toronto New Year’s Eve parties in favour of something more contemplative? You can join like-minded souls at the free World Healing Event on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at Toronto’s St. Lawrence Hall.

The evening will consist of a guided meditation, musical performances and candle lighting to inspire world peace on New Year’s Eve. This 28th annual free event is part of a simultaneous worldwide effort for global healing. It features music by L*O*V*E Power, who will present “Soul Songs with a Beat” and Peace on the Beach who will perform Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace). This will be the last year the event will be held at the historic St. Lawrence Hall. The event takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. For further information, call 416-214-0573 or email worldpeacetoronto@gmail.com, You can also check out the Facebook page for “World Healing Event 2013”.

St. Lawrence Hall, 157 King Street East at Jarvis Street