Community Calendar
Published Friday February 13th, 2009
Saturday | 14
The Elm Tree Square and Round Dance Club will hold its Valentine's Day dance, at the Liverpool Street School. Early rounds at 7:30 p.m. with square and round dancing from 8 -10:30 p.m. Jerry O'Hara will be the caller and Bryan and Belinda Spires will do the cueing. For more information, call 472-3502.
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Overeaters Anonymous will meet at the Gibson United Church from 10:30 to 12 noon. For more information, phone 472-3719.
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The Tantramar Heritage Trust will host a day of exploring Sackville and area's heritage through activities, displays, and presentations. There will be a breakfast at Tantramar Regional High School from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Sackville's own Antiques Road Show from 10 a.m. to noon and feature talks at Live Bait Theatre in the afternoon. For further details or directions, contact the trust at 536-2541 or tantramarheritage@nb.aibn.com.
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The Lincoln community breakfast will take place at St. Francis of Assisi Parish Hall served from 8-10:30 a.m. Adults $5, children $2.50, family $15 with takeouts available for $5 each. This month's sponsor is Phil's Auto and Recreation.
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The Capital Y's Men's Club will be holding a community breakfast in support of its Camp Magaguadavic from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at the YMCA, Saunders Street.
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The Conservation Council, 180 St. John St., around the corner from the Boyce Farmers Market, will be holding its 100-Mile Winter Warmer open house at the Conserver House, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. For more information, e-mail info@conservationcouncil.ca or phone 458-8747.
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The Fredericton Heritage Trust will hold a Heritage Awards presentation between 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at the Fredericton Public Library, 12 Carleton St. The Fredericton Heritage Trust acknowledges owners or tenants who have renovated heritage buildings in a manner sympathetic to the original character of the building or streetscape, and individuals and groups showing an exemplary contribution to local heritage issues.
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Journalist and author David Folster dips into the chocolate world of the Ganong family from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. at the Fredericton Public Library, 12 Carleton St. Valentine treats and refreshments provided.
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St. John Ambulance is accepting registrations for the workplace standard first aid course being held Feb. 14-15 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 emergency first aid 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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St. John Ambulance is accepting registrations for the adult, infant and child CPR (Level C) 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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A rally to protest acts of animal cruelty will be held at 1 p.m. in front of Fredericton City Hall. Participants may bring a pet. Participants will be asking the government to support effective animal cruelty legislation like Bill C-373 (now C-229) to stop animal cruelty in Canada. Visit www.petspeakout.wordpress.com for more information.
Sunday | 15
The Fredericton Bluegrass and Oldtime Music Association will be having a musical jam after the 1:30 p.m. meeting at the Lincoln Lions Club, Lincoln Road. For more information call 450-4036.
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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, two quickie games, 50/50, winner take all, five loonie pots and more. Door prizes are drawn on the last Sunday of each month. Canteen services available. For more information call the Kin Centre at 472-7397.
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Members of Fredericton Central Committee IODE will parade to Christ Church Parish Church for a worship service followed by a reception to take place in the church hall. The church service begins at 10:30 am. The Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire was founded in 1900.
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The War Brides Club will meet at 2 p.m. at the Johnston Avenue Senior Centre.
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The Nashwaak Valley Golden Age Club will be having a fun day at the Durham Bridge Recreation Hall. Doors will open at 2 p.m. Potluck supper will be served at 5 p.m.
Monday | 16
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. If stormy, call the information number to confirm the clinic is open. Information: 458-1066.
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Overeaters Anonymous will meet at the Gibson United Church from 7 - 8:30 p.m. For more information, phone 472-3719.
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St. John Ambulance is accepting registrations for the workplace standard first aid course being held Feb. 16-17 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 emergency first aid 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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St. John Ambulance is accepting registrations for the adult, infant and child CPR (Level C) course being held from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. To reserve a space call St. John Ambulance at 1-800-563-9998.
Tuesday | 17
Science East's Remsoft Robotics Course offers scientists aged 12-15 the chance to learn how to build and program robots using Lego Mindstorms NXT. The group will meet for two weeks Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Feb. 17 from 4-6 p.m. For more information, visit www.scienceeast.nb.ca or call 457-2340 ext. 0 to register.
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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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Tai Chi fitness class will be held Tuesday evenings from 7-8 p.m. The $50 six-week session starts Feb. 17. People can try the first class with no obligation. Instructor: Mary Kennedy, 450-8889.
Wednesday | 18
Parkinson's Society Canada - Fredericton chapter will hold its monthly meeting at Christ Church Parish Church corner of Charlotte and Westmorland streets at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Bishop Bill Hockin. For further information, contact 446-6152.
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Bingo will be held every Wednesday at The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 4, Queen Street. Early bird 6:30 p.m. and regular games at 7:30 p.m.
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Osteoporosis Canada, NB chapter is having a public education session at 7 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook. Light refreshments, Free-will donation. For more information, contact Shirley at 455-3041.
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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 Tim Blom, who had the highest sponsorship receipts for the last MS walk, will give the group suggestions and advice on getting sponsorship funds for the walk on May 24.
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The York Sunbury Search and Rescue team will be holding a new members night at 6:30 p.m. at the Small Craft Aquatic Centre located on the waterfront, behind the Victoria Health Centre on Woodstock Road. For more information on joining the team, visit www.yssr.nb.ca.
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The Ladies Auxiliary Branch No. 15, Marysville will meet at 7 p.m. in the branch quarters, 60 Veteran's Drive.
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The regular monthly meeting of the Fredericton Trails Coalition will be held in the Odell Park Lodge at 7 p.m. Harold Boone from the parks and trees division of the city's recreation department will explain the maintenance and development plans for Fredericton's trails system this summer.
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The Golden Toastmasters Club will meet from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Johnson Centre, 112 Johnson Ave., Fredericton North, near the Nashwaaksis Plaza. For more information, contact Louise Bernier at 474-5739 or e-mail marielouisebernier@yahoo.ca. The club meets to practise public speaking and leadership skills on the first and third Wednesday of every month.
Thursday | 19
The Fredericton Community Foundation's grant session will be held at 7 p.m. at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery (British Gallery). Community organizations who have received a grant from the foundation will be in attendance to share how the grant has been used to benefit their programs. RSVP at 454-2262 or fredfdn.info@nb.aibn.com.
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The York-Sunbury Historical Society will meet at the Government House at 7:30 p.m. Elizabeth Epperley will give a talk on Lucy Maude Montgomery and Anne of Green Gables. For further information, contact Sheila Andrew at 454-1027.
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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. Guest speaker will be R. Thompson. For additional information, contact the Canadian Cancer Society at 453-1551. The group meets the third Thursday of every month.
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St. John Ambulance is accepting registrations for the workplace standard first aid course being held Feb. 19-20 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 emergency first aid 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 Street will be holding a class on preventing the progression of diabetes and learning to eat right and managing blood sugars from 1:30 - 3 p.m. Register by calling Margaret Langille, dietitian at 452-9984 or customer service at 452-7761. Class is free.
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St. John Ambulance is accepting registrations for the adult, infant and child CPR (Level C) course being held from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. To reserve a space call St. John Ambulance at 1-800-563-9998.
Friday | 20
The Mature Professionals Network offers a forum for single persons over 40 to meet and exchange ideas, develop friendships and share common interests. The group meets every Friday 6-8 p.m. at the Fredericton Inn Oak Lounge. For more information www.mpnnb.com or telephone Hubert 457-9093 or Judy 454-5444.
Miscellaneous
New Brunswick Africans Association invites all African residents and students to attend a needs-assessment study and to celebrate Black History Month on Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. at Centre Communautaire Sainte-Anne, 715 Priestman St. There will be African cuisine, music and dance, cultural performance and refreshments. No charge.
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Burtts Corner - A Valentine's Day breakfast will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Keswick Valley Recreation Centre, 1262 Route 104 in Burtts Corner. Price will be $6 for adults, $3 for kids 5-12 and free for preschoolers. For more information call Barb at 363-3936.
Douglas - Family Fun Day at Douglas Elementary School will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. There will be baked goods, homemade items, cookie decorating and games for the kids. Funds raised are for the school's beautifying project.
Oromocto - Sobeys in Oromocto will be holding a heart-health grocery-shopping tour on Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. To register, call Margaret Langille, dietitian at 452-9984 or customer service at 446-5030. Class is free.
Taymouth - Taymouth TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) group meets every Thursday at the Taymouth Community Centre. Weigh-in at6:30 p.m., meeting from 7-8 p.m. Call Ruth Russell at 367-2713. New members welcome.
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