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Saturday | 16

Capital Region Crime Stoppers will host a fundraising breakfast at the Heritage Centre, 11 McGloin St, Marysville at 8 a.m. Admission by donation. Sponsored by Lisa MacIntosh and Susan Gormley Realty.

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The Nature Trust of N.B. will have a day of kayaking at the Caughey-Taylor Nature Preserve in Bocabec. The nature trust is working to expand the preserve. The tour is $55 or, if the participant has a kayak, by free-will donation to the coastal campaign. Call 457-2398 for details.

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Deadline for applications is Aug. 16 for the next Habitat for Humanity Fredericton Area Inc. build. Construction on this home, sponsored by Exit Realty International, will begin in September. Families must meet specific criteria to be considered. For information or an application, visit www.habitatfredericton.com, e-mail habitat@nbnet.nb.ca or call 474-1520.

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Capital Area Singles Association Singles will be holding a dance at the Kinsmen Centre, 141 School St. Fredericton north. Music by DJ John Allen. Social 8 p.m. Dance: 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Singles of all ages welcome.

Monday | 18

St. John Ambulance is accepting registrations for the Workplace Standard/Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C course being held Aug. 18-19 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.

Tuesday | 19

Fredericton Folks On Spokes, for people 50 and up plus interested visitors to the city, will meet at 10 a.m. from the Trail Visitors Centre, on the north side of the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge, for a ride on the Penniac via the Gibson and Nashwaak Trails and further for those who wish a longer ride. Wear a biking helmet and bring drinking water.

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UOAC Fredericton and district chapter ostomy meeting will be held at the Stan Cassidy Centre. This is a new meeting place. ET Nurse Kathy Esligar will be heading a question-and-answer time. All ostomates, family and friends of ostomates, members of the medical field, and those interested in learning more about ostomies are welcome.

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The International Joint Commission and its St. Croix River Watershed Board is having a public meeting to hear about its activities, climate change and the new State of the Watershed Report at 7 p.m. at the McAdam Railway Station, Route 4, McAdam.

Wednesday | 20

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 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. To reserve a space call St. John Ambulance at 1-800-563-9998.

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The Fredericton Green Party Association is holding a series of discussions. There will be a discussion group on eco-parenting hosted and lead by Green Party candidate, Marylou Babineau. The talk will take place in the common room at Renaissance College, 811 Charlotte St. at 7 p.m. and admission is free. 100 Mile Diet refreshments will be served. For further information call 454-5039 or e-mail: fredericton@greenparty.ca

Thursday | 21

St. John Ambulance is accepting registrations for the Workplace Standard/Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C course being held Aug. 21-22 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.

Miscellaneous

The Fredericton SPCA is offering reduced adoption fees on all adult cats adopted on Wednesdays during August. Adult cats can be adopted for $50, including the spay or neuter procedure, microchip implants and all vaccinations. Drop by between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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St. John Ambulance is accepting registrations for the Workplace Standard/Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C course being held Aug. 23-24 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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The Chalmers Regional Hospital Foundation will host the second annual women-only golf tournament at the Kingswood Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 11. A dinner and reception will follow at Kingswood's clubhouse with proceeds going towards the cardiac rehabilitation program at the DECH. For additional information, please contact the Chalmers Regional Hospital Foundation at 452-5090 or www.chalmersfoundation.com.

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St. John Ambulance is accepting registrations for the CPR Level C - Adult, Infant and Child course being held on Aug. 23, 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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Parents of hockey players (six -14 years, males and females) are invited to participate in a study at UNB. The goal is to understand how parents' awareness of injury and risk in hockey may affect participation. Call 506-453-4957 or go to www.unb.ca/hockeystudy

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Researchers at UNB are looking for parents or guardians of children (three - 12 years) to participate in a study about their perceptions about their child's health and weight. Participants will receive free copies of Canada's Food Guide, activity guide, and an invitation to an evening seminar on nutrition. Contact kathleen@unb.ca or 506-453-4957

Ongoing

Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to deliver meals between 11 a.m. and 12 noon. Delivering Meals on Wheels takes place every day of the week. Call 458-9482 or e-mail info@frederictonmealsonwheels.ca to find out more.

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Bingo will be held every Wednesday at The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 4, Queen Street.

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Guided bike tours will be available from the Lighthouse Adventure Centre. Tours at 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday. Call 476-7368 for more information.

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There will be 146 edVentures Fredericton workshops in craft and culture offered by New Brunswick's artists and artisans. Visit www.edventures.ca, 460-2233.

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Changing of the Guard ceremonies will take place daily in Officers Square at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. with additional ceremonies on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. www.tourismfredericton.ca 460-2129.

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Lighthouse Adventure Centre will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call 460-2939 or visit www.tourismfredericton.ca for more information.

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Yoga at the Lighthouse will be held every Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. www.tourismfredericton.ca, 460-2939.

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The School Days Museum, sponsored by the N.B Society of Retired Teachers, is located in the annex of the Justice Building (east entrance), Queen Street. Summer hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. A Day in a One Room Schoolhouse re-enactment will be held each Wednesday, 1:30 to 2 p.m.

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Bingo will be played every Sunday night at the Nashwaaksis Kinsmen Club, 141 School St. Early bird games start at 5:30. 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 Kin Centre at 472-7397.

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Regular monthly meetings of the Central Beekeepers Alliance are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Agricultural Research Station in Lincoln. Entry is at the rear of the building. Meetings may include educational sessions, group discussions and hands-on demonstrations. Light refreshments are provided. For more information see www.cba.stonehavenlife.com or e-mail workerbeej@yahoo.com.

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Every Saturday the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 15, Marysville, holds bingo games at Branch HQ, 60 Veterans Dr., Marysville. Early bird games commence at 6 p.m., regular games start at 7 p.m. and after games at 10 p.m. Major prizes for bonanza, cloverleaf, jackpot and quickie may be won and canteen services are available. For more information call the branch at 472-9055.

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Al-Anon Family Groups are meetings for families and friends of problem drinkers. Information on locations and times of confidential meetings in the Fredericton, Oromocto, and Woodstock areas can be obtained by calling the Al-Anon information line at 506 455 3094.

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Overeaters Anonymous meeting times: Gibson United Church - Monday 7 - 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Fredericton Public Library - Tuesday 12:10 - 12:50 p.m. For information phone: 472-3719.

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The Capital Area Singles Association has a number of ongoing activities. Bowling on Sundays at 7 p.m., Kingswood Bowling Centre; breakfast every Saturday, 10 a.m. at Hannah's Restaurant, City Motel; pool on Sundays at Dooly's downtown at 2 p.m. and dances every two weeks on Saturday nights at the Kinsmen Centre, 141 School St. All singles welcome to all activities. Memberships available. For more information contact Stephen L. 450-7919 or e-mail slyons123@hotmail.com

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The Mature Professionals Network offers a forum for those who are 40 and older and single who want to meet and exchange ideas, develop friendships, and share common interests with people of like mind. Internet site: www.mpnnb.com and e-mail: mpnnb@yahoo.ca. Weekly activities: Friday social: 6-8 p.m. - Oak Lounge, Fredericton Inn on Regent Street and Saturday/breakfast: 10 a.m. - Snooty Fox, Regent Street. For information, check the website or call Pauline at 459-0980 or Hubert at 457-9093.

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PFLAG Fredericton provides a safe space for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, two-spirited and questioning persons and their families, friends and allies by providing support, education and resources on issues of sexual orientation and gender identity. Meets 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. the fourth Wednesday each month at 874 York St. For more information 455-7190 or e-mail PFLAG_Fredericton-subscribe@yahoogroups.ca

Oromocto events

Oromocto Pioneer Gardens Cemetery will be holding sales sessions at the Hazen Park Centre, Onondaga St. on Wednesday afternoons, Aug. 20 and 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. For information, please call 292-2477 or e-mail oromoctopioneergardens@rogers.com.

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The Department of Leisure Services and Tourism is located at 4 Doyle Dr. For information on 2008 programming, call 357-3333 during regular office hours.

Oromocto Skate Park at the Kings Arrow Arena - Open: Monday to Friday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Helmets must be worn at all times when on skate equipment. Youth must be 13 to 18 years of age. Children under 12 may participate with a parent or guardian in attendance. Drop by the park for more information or to register.

Adventure Day Camp - A quality child-care program for children entering Kindergarten to entering Grade 5. The ADC operates from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Nutritional snacks and special activities are planned in accordance with weekly themes. A maximum of 30 children per week will be accepted. Payment for all selected weeks must be paid upon registration. Application forms are available at the office at 4 Doyle Dr. For more information, please call 357-4455.

Playground Program - This program is offered for children entering Kindergarten to entering Grade 5. The playgrounds will be open until Aug. 29. A parent must be at home while the child attends. Registration occurs on-site during supervised hours at the following playgrounds: Assiniboine Elementary, Deer Park, Coronation Court and Anniversary Park. For more information, please call 357-4455.

Capital region

Florenceville - There will be a benefit breakfast for Fred Foster of Summerfield, Carleton County, on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Florenceville Legion on the Greenfield Road. Donation only. All proceeds will be donated for Foster's medical costs.

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Rusagonis - A blueberry supper will be held at the Bunkerville School on Sunpoke Road on Aug. 16 from 4 - 6 p.m. Adults $8, children six - 12 years $3 and $10 per family. This is sponsored by the Rushgornish-Waasis Heritage Society.

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Stanley - A blueberry supper will be held at Stanley School on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 4 - 6 p.m. Adults $10; age six -10, $3; preschool, free. Proceeds to Stanley Just Friends food bank.

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Taymouth - The 20th anniversary of the Nicholls and Bowlen family reunion and all extended families and fellow classmates will be held in Taymouth at the community centre and the church hall on Aug. 16 and 17. For more information on events and times please call Kathy (Nicholls) Sullivan at 472-5473, Ruth Russall at 472-5473 Harry Nicholls 457-2137 or John Nicholls at 472-9662.