Community Happenings

FRIday
Barbecue fundraiser for
Cancer Society's Relay for Life
At Wellington and Tyne
Valley Credit Union locations. Hot dogs for $2 each and sausages for $2.50. Water, pop and chips also available for $1 each.
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
and 4 to 6 p.m., May 8

Relay Fundraiser
Malpeque Bay Credit Union is holding a silent auction with all proceeds to their Relay for Life team.
3 p.m., May 8

Benefit concert
Family and friends are hosting a benefit concert at the East Wilshire School 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm. Music by Ninth Hour. Support by financial contribution or a donation for the silent auction.

Frosty Treat Fundraiser
A portion of the proceeds taken in during these two hours will go to support the QEES Relay for Life Team.
5 to 7 p.m. May 8
7:30 p.m., May 8

Dennis Benefit
A benefit concert in aid of Bessie Dennis will be held at the St. Anthony's Hall, Woodstock. Proceeds will assist the O'Leary woman with medical and travel expenses related to cancer treatment. There will also be a 50/50 draw and an auction.
7:30 p.m., May 8
SATURDAY
Greyhound meet and greet
Greyhound Pets of Atlantic Canada at the Shur-Gain Feeds N' Needs store, 21 Ottawa St. Meet beautiful retired racing greyhounds and their knowledgable owners. Contact (506) 869-8884 or visit www.gpac.ca.
9 a.m. to noon, May 9

Roast Turkey Dinner
Trinity United Church, Summerside, is hosting a Roast Turkey Dinner. Take-out is also available. Phone the church office at 436-3155 to reserve tickets. $12 adult and $8 child.
Sittings at 4:30 and 6 p.m.
May 9

Mikinduri Children of Hope
Annual Gigantic Yard Sale
At the Charlottetown Civic Centre. Admission $1 donation. Donate pre-loved items at the Civic Centre. For information call Gary/ Sonja Gagnon at 892-6316 or spgagnon@hotmail.com
Drop off items 5 to 7 p.m.
May 7, or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 8.
Yard sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 9

Annual turkey cold
plate takeout
North Bedeque United Church. For tickets call 436-6507 or 887-3583.
Pick up 10 to 11 a.m. May 9

Judo AGM
Judo P.E.I. is holding its annual general meeting at Sport P.E.I. building,
Charlottetown. Open to all members of Judo P.E.I. and general public.
Noon, May 9

21st annual M&M Meat Shops Charity Barbecue Day
Hamburger or hot dog, a drink and bag of chips for minimum donation of $2.50.
At M&M Meat Shops in Summerside and Charlottetown. All proceeds go to Crohn's and Colitis
Foundation of Canada.
Grilling from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
May 9

Karaoke Finals
Karaoke finals will be held in the main hall of the Summerside Legion. $1,000 first prize.
9 p.m. to 12 p.m., May 9
SUNDAY
Mother's Day
pancake breakfast
At the Air Force Wing, by the Linkletter pool.
In aid of the playground equipment fund for Elm Street Elementary School. Tickets $5 and available at the office or at the door. For info, call Angie Matheson at 886-2703.
8:30 to 11:30 a.m., May 10
Monday
Donor Recognition
Canadian Blood Services will hold its bi-annual Donor Recognition Ceremony, at The Guild in Charlottetown. The event honours local residents who have given milestone donations of 50, 75, 100 all the way up to 500 units of blood or plasma.
7 p.m. May 11
Tuesday
Hearing Aid Information
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association is hosting Michael and Lynn Learie of Audiology Associates in Charlottetown at the North Tryon Presbyterian Church CE Centre North Tryon (on Trans-Canada). Topics will be hearing aids and assistive listening devices.
9:30 to 11:30 a.m., May 12
WEDNESDAY
Ceilidh
At Parkview Senior Centre. Music by Garnett Buells, a group from Murray River.
7:30 p.m., May 13
THURSDAY
March for Life
Annual march at Province House. P.E.I. Right to Life members joining Catholic Women's League and the Knights of Columbus in this event. All are welcome.
Mass at the Basilica 12:05 p.m.
March at 12:35 p.m., May 14

G'Ma Circle Meeting
G'Ma Circle of P.E.I. will meet at the RCAF Wing in Summerside. Plans for second anniversary/informa-tion/social to be held in Charlottetown in June will be finalized at this meeting.
7 p.m., May 14

St. Louis Jammin' Party
St. Louis Community Centre, 3563 Union Road. Admission $3. Bring your instrument and join in, or just come to listen. Proceeds go towards St. Louis Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Campout.
8 p.m., May 14
SATURDAY
Borden-Carleton Seniors' Club benefit auction
At Borden Legion.
Household effects, antiques, art, furniture, farm produce, home baking, goods and service certificates, etc. Draws, door prizes and lunches too.
Doors open at 10 a.m., auction starts at 11 a.m., May 16

Mikinduri Children of Hope Annual Mushroom
Compost Sale
At 423 Mt. Edward Road, across the street from Campbells Concrete. Compost is available in bags or bulk form.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 16

Pancake breakfast
At Northam Community Centre, $5 a plate.
Proceeds to Relay for Life Team "Betty's Northam Lights". For info, call Jarod at 831-2076.
9 to 11 a.m., May 16

Rural Beautification Awards
Rural Beautification improvement competition entry forms are available at Access P.E.I. offices and some garden centres. For more information call
672-2039.
Deadline May 16
Monday
Association for Community Living meeting
O'Leary Local monthly
meeting at Maple House
7:30 p.m., May 18

Al-Anon anniversary
celebration
Evangeline AFG Al-anon family group.
At St. Phillipe and St. Jacques Church basement in Egmont Bay. AA and Al-anon speakers. Lunch and fellowship to follow. Everyone welcome.
8 p.m. May 18
Tuesday
Figure Skating Club
Annual Meeting
Tyne Valley Figure Skating Club will hold its annual meeting at Ellerslie Elementary School. Those in attendance will have their name placed in a draw for $100 off registration costs for the 2009-2010 skating season (draw to be made at end of meeting). For more information contact Sarah Richard at 831-3376.
7 p.m. May 19
Thursday
St. Louis Jamboree
St. Louis Community Centre, 3563 Union Road.
Admission $5. Proceeds go towards St. Louis Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Campout.
8 p.m., May 21
SATURDAY
Annual Plant Sale
By Summerside Area Garden Club at the Shipyard Market, Summerside. All are
welcome.
9 a.m. to 12 noon, May 23

Lobster takeout supper
Sponsored by the Clark unit of Trinity United Church UCW, Summerside.
Tickets available at church office 436-3155 or any UCW member.
May 23

A Victorian Tea
At the Summerside Presbyterian Church, Summerside. Tickets sold in advance for either sitting, are available by phoning the church office, 436-2557.
Two sittings: 2-3 p.m.
or 3-4 p.m., May 23

Gallant Benefit
Benefit for Johnny "Buck" Gallant at Knights of Columbus, Granville Street, Summerside. Auction with dance to follow. Gallant has been diagnosed with cancer.
7 p.m. to 1 a.m. May 23

Bluegrass Concert
St. Louis Community Centre, 3563 Union Road. Concert followed by jamming if anyone is interested afterward. Admission $5.
Proceed go towards St. Louis Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Campout Weekend June 19-21.
7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m May 23

Relay for Life Breakfast
QEES Relay for Life Team breakfast will be held at Carr's Oyster Bar, Stanley Bridge. Adults $8, children $6.
7:30 to 10:30 p.m. May 23
Monday
Association for Community Living meeting
O'Leary local annual meeting Maple House, 9 Gaspe Rd., O'Leary. Refreshments served.
7:30 p.m., May 25

24th anniversary of
We're Trying Al-Anon group
At Margate United Church, Margate. AA and Al-Anon speakers. Lunch and fellowship to follow Everyone
welcome.
8 p.m. May 27
Thursday
St. Louis Jammin' Party
St. Louis Community Centre, 3563 Union Road. Bring your instrument and join in, or just come to listen. Admission $3.
8 p.m., May 28
Saturday
Variety Concert
Richmond Bay Presbyterian Pastoral Charge is putting on a Variety Concert in aid of Camp Keir at the Britannia Hall in Tyne Valley. Freewill admission
7:30 p.m., May 30
SUNDAY
Fundraising concert
In aid of the International Children's Memorial Place at Centre Belle-Alliance (French school) in Summerside. Featured entertainers: Fiddlers' Sons, Meaghan Blanchard, Haunted Hearts (Johnny Ross), Blame it on Amos, Marlene and Virginia O'Brien. Tickets from board members and at the door. Info: Bill at 436-3077.
7:30 p.m., May 31
MoNDAY

Evening at Campsie Gardens
Organized by the Summerside Area Garden Club. All are welcome.
From 6:30 to 8 p.m., June 1
SATURDAY
Planting Prince County
Hospital Garden
Come help Summerside Area Garden Club plant the hosptial garden.
All are welcome
10 a.m., June 6

Summerside Area Garden Club monthly meeting
At the Wilmot Community Centre, Summerside. On the agenda: Flower Arranging with Mike Robison. All are welcome.
7 p.m., June 18

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