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Saturday | 15

The Marysville Y Service Club community breakfast will be held from 8 - 10 a.m. Adults $6, children under 10 $3. Sponsored by Atlantic Consulting.

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CISV Fredericton - Building Global Friendships information meeting will be held from 2:30 -4 p.m. at Wilmot United Church Hall, corner King and Carlton St. Participants will learn about international educational programs for children/youth age 11 - 19 plus positions for volunteer adult leaders. Exchange opportunity with Denmark and International Summer Camp programs. Contact Judy: 454-5631 or judycoates@rogers.com, www.cisvfredericton.ca.

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Overeaters Anonymous will meet at the Gibson Memorial United Church from 10:30 to 12 noon. For more information, phone 472-3719.

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A Christmas bazaar will be held at Christ Church (Parish) Church, corner of Westmorland and Charlotte streets, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Cafe au Bazaar opens at 12:30 p.m. The building is wheelchair accessible.

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Nashwaak Valley Fire Department will be holding its craft and bake sale, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Breakfast sandwiches will be available. Call Ruth at 367-2713 to book a $5 table or for more information.

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Capital Area Singles Association Singles will be holding a breakfast at Ringo's, Smythe St. at 10 a.m. All singles welcome. For more information, contact Stephen L. 450-7919 or e-mail slyons123@hotmail.com.

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There will be a country concert, featuring the group Classic Country Sam Johnston, Bill Stewart, Bernard Clarkson, Keith Munn and John Jeffries, at the Marysville Heritage Centre, 11 McGloin St. Special guests include: Jack McAffee, Nashwaak Harmony, and Gordie Cole. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $7.50 at the door.

Sunday | 16

The NB Chapter of Osteoporosis Canada will be hosting its annual Bone China Tea from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Fredericton with silent auction viewing and bidding beginning at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $25. For more information, contact Shirley at 455-3041.

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Bingo will be played at the Nashwaaksis Kinsmen Club, 141 School St. Early bird games start at 5:30 p.m. Regular games start at 6:30 p.m. Special games include: Birthday game, jackpot, bonanza, 2 quickie games, 50/50, winner take all, 5 loonie pots and lots more. Door prizes are drawn on the last Sunday of each month. Canteen services available. For more information please call the Kin Centre at 472-7397.

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The monthly meeting of the War Brides Club will be held at the Seniors Centre, Johnston Avenue at 2 p.m. The club meets the third Sunday of each month.

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Capital Area Singles Association will be holding a night of bowling at the Kingswood Bowling Centre at 7 p.m. All singles welcome.

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The Fredericton Bluegrass and Oldtime Music Association will be having a musical jam after the monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Lions Club Lincoln Road. For more information call 450-4036.

Monday | 17

A free legal advice clinic will be held at 6:15 p.m. at Wilmot United Church, corner of King and Carleton streets. First come, first served. Private individual sessions. Information 458-1066.

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Overeaters Anonymous will meet at the Gibson Memorial United Church from 7 - 8:30 pm. For more information, phone 472-3719.

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Unity Ladies Orange Benevolent Association will meet at 1:30 p.m. at the Orange Hall, 40A Main St. All LOBA members are invited to attend.

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The York Sunbury Historical Society will be having its Christmas party at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Governor's Room. Hot buffet $13.95 or cold buffet $10.95 or order from the menu. RSVP and offers of a ride or requests for a ride to Sheila Andrew 454-1027 or to the museum office.

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St. John Ambulance is accepting registrations for the Workplace Standard First Aid with CPR Level C course being held Nov. 17-18 from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. To reserve a space call St. John Ambulance at 1-800-563-9998.

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St. John Ambulance is accepting registrations for the CPR Level C - Adult, Infant and Child course being held from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. To reserve a space call St. John Ambulance at 1-800-563-9998.

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Sobeys on Regent St. will be having a 10-week healthy weight program with five weeks before Christmas and five weeks after Christmas. Start date is on Nov. 1 from 1:30 -3 p.m. Class has limited enrolment. Call Margaret Langille dietitian, at 452-9984 to register.

Tuesday | 18

Fredericton Folks On Spokes, for people 50 and up plus interested visitors to the city, will meet at 10 a.m. at the Trail Visitors Centre, on the north side of the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge. Destination to be decided by group decision.

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Overeaters Anonymous will meet at the Fredericton Public Library from 12:10 - 12:50 p.m. For more information phone 472-3719.

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VON (Victorian Order of Nurses) is holding a public flu clinic for all age groups from 5 - 7 p.m. The clinic is at the VON office in Brookside Mall. For further information, please contact the VON office at 458-8365.

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The Saint John Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of N.B. meeting will be held at the Open Door Club at 157 Duke St. at 5 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., Kathryn Russell, chapter member and research assistant from Clinical Genetics Research Program, will be presenting information on various research studies taking place at Community Mental Health Services in Saint John investigating genetic links to schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. Please call Alicia to register at 649-2649.

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United Ostomy Association, Fredericton chapter will meet at the Stan Cassidy Centre at 7 p.m. There will be a special speaker as well as discussion time. Everyone with an ostomy and family members/friends of ostomates are welcome. The helpline number is 459-6781. This will be the last meeting until spring.

Wednesday | 19

Overeaters Anonymous will meet at the St. Mary's Medical Centre, 440 Highland Ave. from 7 - 8:30 p.m. For more information, phone 454-9807.

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Bingo will be held every Wednesday at the Royal Canadian Legion branch No. 4, Queen Street. Early bird at 6:30 p.m. and regular games at 7:30 p.m.

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Parkinson's Society Canada - Fredericton chapter monthly meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Christ Church (Parish) Church, corner of Charlotte and Westmorland streets. For further information contact 455-5127.

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John Thompson, president of the Carleton County Historical Society, will explain the restoration of the famous Connell House in Woodstock at 7 p.m. at the Provincial Archives on Dineen Drive, UNB campus. There will be a silent auction, plus wine and food. Fredericton Heritage Trust will also have its AGM and seek audience comments on heritage progress in Fredericton. The new 2009 board will be announced.

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The regular meeting of the Fredericton Trails Coalition will take place at 7 p.m. at Odell Park Lodge. The agenda for this month's meeting includes planning for the Trail Guide for 2009 and the NB Trails Council annual meeting.

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The Fredericton and area MS chapter will meet at 7 p.m. in the community room of the northside Superstore. This month Elaine Sussey of the Department of Social Development will speak on the NB Disability support program.

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The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 15, Marysville will hold its regular monthly meeting in the legion quarters, 60 Veterans Dr.

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The Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 15 will meet in the legion quarters, 60 Veterans Dr. at 8 p.m.

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St. John Ambulance is accepting registrations for the CPR Level A - Adult/RCR Adultes (Niveau "A") course being held from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. To reserve a space call St. John Ambulance at 1-800-563-9998.

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St. John Ambulance is accepting registrations for the Automated External Defibrillation/Défibrillation externe automatique course being held from 1:15 - 3:30 p.m. To reserve a space call St. John Ambulance at 1-800-563-9998.

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The Golden Toastmasters Club meets to practise public speaking and leadership skills on the first and third Wednesday of every month. The next meeting will be held Nov. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Johnston Centre, 112 Johnston Ave., Fredericton North, near the Nashwaaksis Plaza. For more information, contact Louise Bernier at 474-5739 or e-mail marielouisebernier@yahoo.ca.

Thursday | 20

There will be an Alzheimer family information session at 7 p.m. at the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick office, 320 Maple St., suite 100. For further information contact Lori Amirault at 459-4280.

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The York Sunbury Historical Society will meet at Old Government House at 7:30 p.m. Speaker will be Lee Windsor, Forgotten Warriors: The New Brunswickers in the Italian Campaign, 1943-45.

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The regular monthly meeting of Fredericton Branch 4 The Royal Canadian Legion will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the legion building on Queen Street.

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St. John Ambulance is accepting registrations for the Workplace Standard First Aid with CPR Level C course being held Nov. 20-21 from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. To reserve a space call St. John Ambulance at 1-800-563-9998.

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St. John Ambulance is accepting registrations for the CPR Level C - Adult, Infant and Child course being held from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. To reserve a space call St. John Ambulance at 1-800-563-9998.

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Living Beyond Cancer, Fredericton support group for survivors and their families, will meet at the Fredericton Inn at 7 p.m. The group meets the third Thursday of every month. For additional information, please contact the Canadian Cancer Society office at 453-1551.

Friday | 21

There will be a gathering of all former long-distance telephone operators that worked in Fredericton and area for lunch on Nov. 29 at 1 p.m. at the Courtyard Restaurant at the Ramada Hotel in Lower St Marys. Please confirm your attendance by Nov. 21 to Rowena Chase at 457-4040, Eleanor Simms at 472-4348 or Judy Clowater at 369-2333.

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A Ten Thousand Villages festival sale will be held at Wilmot United Church, 473 King St., from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Purchases will help skilled artisans in 36 countries receive a fair price for their handcrafted wares. Call Jill at 459-5685 for information.

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St. John Ambulance is accepting registrations for the Medical First Responder/Premier répondant medical course being held Nov. 21-22-23 and Nov. 28-29-30. This class runs for two weekends. Fridays 6-10 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays 8 a.m.-5 p.m. To reserve a space call St. John Ambulance at 1-800-563-9998.

Capital region

Burton - The Burton Lions Club is hosting a breakfast and craft sale on Nov. 22. Breakfast is 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Craft sale from 8 a.m. -12 noon. Cost per table is $10 each. For more information or to book a table, please call 357-9471.

Chipman - The annual Chipman Forest Avenue School Christmas bazaar will be held on Nov. 18 from 3-8 p.m. To book a table, please contact Sharon Spencer at 339-6028.

Chipman - Steve Waylon will be putting on a concert at Chipman Forest Avenue School on Friday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. Proceeds will support the Mesosynedria Project youth forum.

Keswick Ridge - Christmas in the Country is being held Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Keswick Ridge Community Hall, 86 Route 616. Crafts, baking (with homemade beans and brown bread for take-out), yard sale items, auction and raffle. All funds raised to support young family dealing with cancer.

Stanley - The 33rd annual craft sale will be held at the Stanley High School on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 2-5 p.m. Proceeds for breakfast program for students. A hot turkey dinner will be held from 4-6 p.m. Cost: adults $10, students $7 and under age 6 $4. Proceeds to Class 2009.

Woodstock - Canadian pediatrician Dr. Jack Newman, breastfeeding expert, will hold a public lecture on breastfeeding on Friday, Nov. 21, at the Woodstock High School, 144 Connell Park Rd. from 7-8 p.m. Free of charge. Refreshments and door prizes will be available. For more information contact Isabelle Mélançon NB BFI co-ordinator Isabelle.melancon@gnb.ca or (506) 869-6008 -30.