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Saturday | 21

The Marysville Y Service Club community breakfast will be held from 8-10 a.m. at the Heritage Centre at 11 McGloin St. Cost for adults is $6 and for children under 10 is $3.

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

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A rummage sale will be held at St. Mary's Anglican Church, 770 McEvoy St., from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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The annual Tartan Tea and sale will be held at Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church from 2-4 p.m. Cost is $6 per person, 12 years and under $3, and six years and under free. For tickets phone 455-8220.

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Families with children aged eight and under are invited to join the Fredericton Toy Library. The playgroup and toy lending library is open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday mornings (except for long weekends) and is located in the nursery upstairs at Wilmot United Church. For more information, please contact Karen at 474-1534.

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There will be a country concert featuring the group Classic Country at the Marysville Heritage Centre at 7:30 p.m. Special guests Patrick Kelly, Erin Smith (fiddler), and Bliss Spencer and Bev Daley. Admission costs $7.50.

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There will be a dance at the Johnston Avenue Senior Center from 7-10 p.m. Cost is $5 per person and the doors open at 6:30 p.m. Music by Kenny Blumston, Brian Norton, Bernice Hood, Dean Bennett and fiddler Bill Bryall. For more information call 474-0624.

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A Christmas bazaar will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Table rental costs $10. Call 446-6011 or 446-4705.

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The Irish Canadian Cultural Association, capital area chapter, will host Tellabration, an international storytelling event, from 7-9 p.m. at Renaissance College, 811 Charlotte St. For information call Beth at 457-1961.

Sunday | 22

A CISV Fredericton information meeting will be held at the Kinsmen Centre at 141 School St. at 3 p.m. for parents, youths and adults. Learn about CISV and local and international summer program opportunities for youths and adults ages 11 and up. Visit www.cisv.org www.cisv.ca, or call Judy at 454-5631 for more information.

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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, please call the centre at 472-7397.

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The Chickadee Cat Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. at the New Maryland Centre. Guest speaker will be Paul Melanson, chief animal protection officer for the New Brunswick SPCA. For further information, contact Bev Amos, club secretary, at 459-2780.

Monday | 23

Friends and family of the mentally ill support group will hold their regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. For further information, contact the Canadian Mental Health Association at 458-1803.

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The annual meeting of the Dayton Cemetery will be held at 7 p.m. in the Douglas Baptist Church basement. All families owning plots or having an interest in the cemetery are urged to attend.

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The annual general meeting of Hospice Fredericton and PalNET will be held at 5:30 p.m. in boardroom C at the RPC Building, 921 College Hill Rd. Status updates on Hospice Fredericton will be presented and members will elect the board of directors for the coming term. For more information, call Kevin McKinney at 450-3182.

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The dietitian at Sobeys on Regent Street is holding a shake-the-salt class from 1:30-3 p.m. Learn to choose foods that will help lower your blood pressure. To register, call Margaret Langille, registered dietitian, at 452-9984. Earn free air miles by attending this free class.

Tuesday | 24

UNB/STU Habitat for Humanity band night from 8:30 p.m.to 12 a.m. at Dolan's Pub. Cost is $7 at the door. Bands: Bottom of the Barrel, David Woodside and the Restless Legs, and Saa Andrew.

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The Equal Rights Loyal Orange Lodge No. 32 and Graham Loyal Orange Lodge No. 20 will meet at the Orange Hall, 40A Main St. at 7:30 p.m.

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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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The Alzheimer Society early symptom support group will meet at 11 a.m. at the Greenwood Drive Baptist Church. For further information contact Lori Sabo at 459-4280.

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Royal Canadian Legion, Beaverbrook Branch No. 80, will hold its November monthly meeting with election and installation of officers at the legion branch at 7:30 p.m. For more information, phone 367-2664. Note: the change of date for this occasion only.

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A new six-week, ladies-only Tai Chi Chuan class will be held from 7:15-8:15 p.m. For more information or to register, please call Mary Kennedy at 461-6322.

Wednesday | 25

Families with children aged eight and under are invited to join the Fredericton Toy Library. The playgroup and toy lending library is open from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday and Saturday mornings (except for long weekends) and is located in the nursery upstairs at Wilmot United Church. For more information, please contact Karen at 474-1534.

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The Fredericton Garden Club will be meeting at the Stepping Stone Seniors' Centre at 7:15 p.m. Photographs of members' gardens will be the focus of the meeting. Members should note the early start.

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

Thursday | 26

The Nashwaak Watershed Association Inc. will hold its annual general meeting at 7 p.m. at the Nashwaak Consolidated School in Durham Bridge. Discussion topic: Marysville bypass. Refreshments will be served.

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The Canadian Diabetes Association's Fredericton district branch meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the fifth floor board room of the Fredericton Medical Clinic at 1015 Regent St. Topic is International Diabetes Federation conference. Speakers: Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital's clinic staff. For more information, call the Diabetes Education Clinic at 452-5180. No fee.

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Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Fredericton will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Senior Common Room of McConnell Hall on the UNB campus. Gary Kenyon, professor and chair of STU's gerontology department, STU will lead an introductory session on Tai Chi. All women interested in learning about Tai Chi are welcome to attend. Dress comfortably.

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The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada's Fredericton chapter will hold a Get Gutsy, Get Involved open house in the auxiliary theatre of the Dr. Evertt Chalmers Regional Hospital at 7 p.m. Please visit www.ccfc.ca/getgutsy to reserve your spot today, or contact Tracy Durkee-Jones, regional director, at 1-800-265-1101 or tdurkee-jones@ccfc.ca.

Friday | 27

The Whitestone Preceptory will meet at the Orange Hall, 40A Main St. at 2 p.m. A degree will be conferred.

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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 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Fredericton Inn's Oak Lounge. For more information visit www.mpnnb.com or telephone Hubert at 457-9093 or Pam at 446-3202.

Miscellaneous

The 12th annual Country Christmas Home Tour will take place Dec. 5. Tour four homes decorated for the Christmas season in the Harvey and Yoho area. Evening lunch, door prizes, craft tables and raffles to follow at the Newmarket Recreation Centre. Tickets cost $15 each for the 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. tour. Please call Odette at 363-5081 or Barb at 366-3018 (leave a message if necessary). All proceeds go to Saint Ann's Parish in Kingsclear.

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Reunion: Looking for all former CNAs who graduated from Camphill (D.V.A) School for Nursing Assistants in Halifax. We are planning a reunion on Aug. 14-15 in Halifax. Call Kathleen at 1-902-883-7233 or email bonway1@hotmail.com.

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Fredericton SPCA's 95th anniversary will be celebrated Nov. 29 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel starting at 1 p.m. with an antique and collectibles sale. A ticketed event will begin at 2 p.m. featuring food and wine tasting prepared by the Crowne Plaza's chef and sommelier. Tickets cost $30 and may be purchased at All About Animals, Animal Essentials, Reid's Newsstand, Love Puppy Boutique, The Barking Lot, Global Pet Foods, Islandview Veterinary Clinic and the FSPCA shelter.

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A Christmas house tour will be held at 58 Stairs St. to raise money for a skateboard park at Green Hill Lake. It's being built in memory of Gregory Brewer, who passed away this past summer. The tour will be held Nov. 26-29 from 4-9 p.m. Tours available in December for groups by appointment only. The tour is by donation and there will be envelopes for the Green Hill Lake Camp for tax receipts. For more information call Corrine Brewer at 459-6199 or Pam Brewer at 363-5620.

Capital region

Debec - The snowflake craft bazaar presented by the Debec Tuesday Quilters will be held Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Debec United Church hall. The Tuesday Quilters will be serving homemade muffins, tea and coffee, with juice for children. Proceeds go to the upkeep of the Debec United Church hall.

Estey's Bridge - Helping Hands is holding a dance at the Estey's Bridge Recreation Centre on Sunday. Doors open at 2 p.m. Light refreshments will be available.

Gagetown - The Village of Gagetown's 14th annual Christmas in the Village will be held Nov. 28 and Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Two days of unique shopping opportunities and festive activities.

McNamee - There will be a benefit for Ashley and Rowena Brawn at the McNamee Rec. Hall tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Oromocto - The Alzheimer Society support group will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Oromocto Public Hospital's conference room. For further information contact Lori Sabo at 459-4280.

Taymouth - The Taymouth Community Market located at the Taymouth Community Centre runs weekly on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. until Dec. 12. Call Rhona 458-5370 to book a table.

Woodstock - The Woodstock First Nation's fifth annual Christmas bazaar will be held Nov. 27 from 1-8 p.m. and Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Woodstock First Nation gymnasium (head south from Woodstock on Route 103 (the river road) and follow the signs from Maliseet Fuel 1). To rent a table please contact Annie Nicholas on 594-0079, or Melissa Sappier on 328-9430.