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Saturday | 4

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Celebration of Talent Concert: more than 65 Fredericton-area music students recently completed a mount Allison local centre music examination. All medalists were invited to perform one piece from their examination repertoire at the Celebration of talent Concert, which took place in the marjorie Young bell Conservatory of music, mount Allison university, Sackville. twenty-eight young musicians from across the maritimes gathered for this recital; performers included Fredericton students Courtney hillier, Érica Jomphe, bethany Ruth Steeves, martine Jomphe, Anna marie Steeves, Juliane bischoff and esther Adsett.

CASA Singles will be holding a dance at the Kinsmen Club, 141 School St. Music by: DJ John Allen. Social: 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Dance: 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. All singles welcome. For more information contact: Stephen L. 450-7919 or email: slyons123@hotmail.com.

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

Sunday | 5

Children's Bridge International Adoption Consultants will be having a free information session on the international adoption process from 4 - 5:30 p.m. at Kingswood Park Lodge, 31 Kingswood Park. For more information and to register contact Susann McFadzen at 457-1866, smcfadzen@rogers.com or Cathy Murphy at 613 226-2112 ext. 4, cathy.murphy@childrensbridge.com. Visit: www.childrensbridge.com.

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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 Kin Centre at 472-7397.

Monday | 6

Sobeys Regent Street will be having a free class to teach how to eat well and manage blood sugars from 6-7:30 p.m. To register, call Margaret Langille, registered dietitian at 452-9984.

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St. John Ambulance is accepting registrations for the workplace standard first aid course being held July 6-7 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 | 7

Fredericton Folks On Spokes, a bicycle group for ages 50 and up, plus visitors to the city, will leave from the Trail Visitor Centre on the north side of the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge at 10 a.m. for a bicycle ride on the Valley Trail to the Bucket Club and further for those who wish a longer ride. Wear a bicycle helmet and bring drinking water.

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The Fredericton All Terrain Vehicle Club will meet at the Johnston Senior Centre at 7 p.m. For information call the hotline at 459-1079.

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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.

Wednesday | 8

The Nature Trust of New Brunswick is hosting a guided frog walk through Fredericton's Hyla Park Nature Preserve at 10 a.m. A guide will conduct the tour through the amphibian sanctuary. For more information or to register, call (506) 457 2398 or email stewardship@ntnb.org

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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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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 first aid practice session course being held from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. To reserve a space call St. John Ambulance at 1-800-563-9998.

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A Look Good Feel Better workshop will be held from 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Fredericton Medical Clinic. These free workshops are held for all women with a cancer diagnosis. For more information and to register, call DECH oncology at 474-4509 or 1-800-914-5665.

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The Fredericton Garden Club will be running its Southside Garden Tour. The tour is open to members only. They are asked to meet at the Wal-Mart parking lot on Regent Street near the garden centre. Cars will be leaving from there at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday | 9

Breast cancer survivors support group will hold its regular meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Fredericton Medical Clinic, fifth floor. All survivors welcome.

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St. John Ambulance is accepting registrations for the workplace standard first aid course being held July 9-10 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.

Friday | 10

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 6:30-8 p.m. at the Fredericton Inn Oak Lounge. For information: www.mpnnb.com or telephone Hubert 457-9093 or Judy 454-5444.

Miscellaneous

The 44th annual Gilmore picnic will be held on July 11 at York Centennial Park, Mactaquac. Rain location will be Keswick Ridge Community Hall. Registration is at 1 p.m. For more information, call 363-2106 (Nathan and Kristin). There will be games, prizes and a potluck.

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The Fredericton Botanic Garden Association will be holding its 11th annual Treasured Garden Tour on Saturday, July 11, starting at 1 p.m. followed by a garden party at 3:30 p.m. at the Fredericton Botanic Garden, with refreshments and live music by David Neilsen. Tickets are $15 at Westminster Books, Scott's Nursery, Trites Flower Shop, Botinicals Gift Shop, Main Street Floral Gallery and Green Village Garden Centre.

Capital region

Lower Queensbury - A community yard sale to support the renovation of the Lower Queensbury Heritage Schoolhouse will be held on Saturday, June 27, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the schoolhouse, No. 2538 Route 105 (midway between Mactaquac and Nackawic). Baked goods and plants plus a variety of other items, many from downsizing households. Canteen on site.

Minto - Canadian Blood Services will host a blood donor clinic at the Minto Senior Citizens Club on O'Leary Lane on Thursday, July 9, from 2:30 - 4:30 and 6 - 8 p.m. For more information and to book an appointment, call 1 888 2 DONATE.

Oromocto - The Oromocto Community Weight Loss Challenge will be starting on Monday, July 6, at 6 p.m. Participants will have fun, receive group support and a personal coach. For details and to pre-register call Nadia at 506-488-2324.

Oromocto - Sobeys Oromocto will be having a class to teach how to eat well and manage blood sugars on Tuesday, July 7, from 1-2:30 p.m. To register call Margaret Langille, registered dietitian at 452-9984. Class is free.

Oromocto - Sobeys will be having a class on foods the will help lower the risk of heart disease on Friday, July 10, from 10 - 11:30 a.m. To register, call Margaret Langille, registered dietitian at 452-9984. Class is free.

Rusagonis - The central Rusagonis Women's Institute will be holding its annual strawberry festival on Thursday, July 9, from 4-6 p.m. at the Rusagonis Community Centre on the Post Road in Rusagonis. Adults $10, children 6-12 years $4 and preschoolers are free.

Taymouth - Taymouth Community Market regular season gets underway on July 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and continues every Saturday rain or shine until Dec. 12. Free coffee or tea, up to 20 vendors with everything from baking to stained glass. To book a $7 table, call Rhona O'Hara 458-5370.