Community Happenings

SATURDAY

MacDougall Fundraiser
A pancake breakfast at Atlantic Superstore, Summerside, in aid of Hannah MacDougall and the purchase of a wheelchair accessible van for her.
8 to 10 a.m., Oct. 31

Emerald Craft Fair and Tea
Book your space now for the 20th annual fair and tea at the Emerald Community Centre. Call 886-2444.
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Oct. 31

Grand Opening and Trail Fest
Rotary Celebration Garden grand opening and Trail Fest will be held at the Rotary Celebration Gardens. There will be face-painting, a costume contest, pumpkin decorating, corn boil and horse rides.
1:30 p.m. grand opening celebration, Noon to 3 p.m., Oct. 31

St. Eleanors Dry Dance
AA/Al-Anon meeting followed by dry dance at St. Eleanors Community Centre. $5 admission.
8 p.m., Oct. 31

Halloween donations
Three Oaks students will be going door-to-door collecting non-perishable food items to be donated to the local food bank.
Halloween, Oct. 31
SUNDAY
Country Christmas Craft Fair
Cristmas craft fair to be held at the New London Community Complex. Cost: $1 for adults, children free.
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Nov. 1

Richmond-Wellington Parish Dinner
Annual Parish Dinner will be held at Immaculate Conception Parish, Richmond-Wellington. $10 adults, $5 children (10 years and younger) $35 families.
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 1

Evening of Skits
Comical evening of skits centred around a graduation class and a wedding will be presented at the Mont Carmel Hall. All profits going to the Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel Parish. Adults $5, students $3, and preschoolers free. 50/50, lottery and bake sale as well.
1:30 p.m., Nov. 1
7 p.m., Nov. 15

Tryon Gospel Fest
To be held at Tryon Baptist Church. Admission - $8/person. Call 658-2822 for information.
2 to 5:30 p.m., Nov. 1

Old-fashioned jam sessions
Lot 16 Hall invites all musicians to come to jam sessions. The hall has a newly tuned piano waiting to be played. Contact Calvin at 436-1220. Admission by donation.
2 to 4 p.m., Nov. 1
Monday
Parkview Seniors Meeting
Parkview Seniors Club regular monthly meeting changed. Guest speaker Keith Tanton on living a healthy life with chronic conditions.
1 p.m., Nov. 2

Federal Retirees Association
Summerside Branch meeting
In the Royal Canadian Legion, Summerside. Guest speaker will be from Crimestoppers.
2 p.m., Nov. 2

Celiac Association Meeting
P.E.I. Chapter of the Canadian
Celiac Association at Trinity Church in Summerside, at corner of Winter and Spring Streets. Meeting open to all with celiac disease or those who live with people with celiac. For information call Barb at
940-5553.
7 p.m., Nov. 2
TUESDAY
Lunch and Learn
Lunch and learn will be held in the chamber boardroom. Guest speaker will be Nancy Guptill. No cost. Bring your own lunch and coffee will be provided. Space is limited - reservation is required.
Phone 436-9651 or email: info@chamber.summerside.ca
12 to 1 p.m., Nov. 3

Kitchen Party
At Freetown United Church.
Entertainment by Not All There. Lunch is served.
7:30 p.m., Nov. 3
Wednesday
Toastmasters Club Meeting
Speak-Easy Toastmasters Club will meet at Anson's, Slemon Park. New members welcome.
6 to 8 p.m., Nov. 4

Ceilidh at Parkview Seniors Centre
In Summerside. Music by Roger "Co-op" Arsenault, and Friends.
7:30 p.m., Nov. 4

Story Presentation
Dutch Thompson presents "Tales of Rum Running and Other Stories" at the Alberton Heritage Centre, Church Street, Alberton. Admission by donation.
7:30 p.m., Nov. 4
FRIDAy
Ten Thousand Villages Sales
Ten Thousand Villages Sales to be held in Summerside at the Presbyterian Church and Cornwall at Cornwall United Church, 9 Cornwall Road.
Summerside 1 to 9 p.m., Nov. 6
and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 7
Cornwall 4 to 9 p.m., Nov. 6
and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 7

Prom Dress Fashion Show
At Westisle High School Theatre. Admission is $5. If interested in selling a prom dress, contact Maureen Gallant at 853-7941 or Barbie Barbour at 853-7191 after 6 p.m.
7 p.m., Nov. 6
SATURDAY
Holly Fair
Holly Fair luncheon, bake and craft sale at Trinity United Church, Summerside. Tickets $9. Takeout or sit in.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 7

Project Red Ribbon launch
By Mothers Against Drunk Driving, East Prince Chapter, at Kensington Farmer Market. Demonstrations of fatal vision goggles, handheld alcotest 7410 roadside breathalyzer instrument. Refreshments to
follow. For info call Gloria McNeill at 836-3151.
11 a.m. Nov. 7

Roast Pork Dinner
The Summerside Lions will be serving at the Wilmot Rec Centre. Tickets are $10 per adult, $5 for youths 12 & under. Take-out is available.
4 to 6 p.m., Nov. 7

Annual Hot Turkey Dinner
Presented by the Victoria West Presbyterian Church. Includes plum pudding. $12 adults, $6 for children. At Tyne Valley Fire Hall.
4 to 6 p.m., Nov. 7

Hot Turkey Supper
At St. John's Anglican Church in Crapaud. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under. All tickets to be pe sold, for tickets call Marion at 658-2028 or Connie at 658-2333.
4:30 and 5:30 p.m., Nov. 7

Rustico Dance
Dance at Rustico Bay Senior
Citizen's Club. Music by Rodney Savidant, Charlie Hansen and Gary Chipman. Lunch served at second intermission. Admission $7 per person.
9 p.m. to 12 a.m., Nov. 7
SUNDAY
Salt Cod Dinner
At the Expo-Festival Centre, Abram-Village. $8 for adult $4 - children 5 to 12 years old. Followed by the Liar Detector Game Profits for needy families in the region.
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 8

Emerald Ceilidh
At the Emerald Community Centre. Come out for an evening of entertainment and a lunch. Admission is a goodwill offering to the Roof Repair Fund of St. James Church.
7 p.m., Nov. 8

An Evening With Steve Bell
Multi-Juno award winner Steve Bell will perform at Centre Belle Alliance, Summerside. Tickets are $10 and are available at the Summerside Community Church office and Maritime Christian Bookstore in Charlottetown.
7 p.m., Nov. 8

Latin American Mission
Program Lecture
Latin American Mission Program presents 18th annual Daniel O'Hanley memorial lecture with presenter Art Laffin. Topic: Blessed are the peacemakers: Act III: forgiveness and non-violence. At St. Margaret's Hall, St. Margaret's (Route 16 in Kings County). Entertainment and refreshments will follow the lecture. All welcome.
7 p.m. Nov. 8

Varity Concert in Foxley River Centre
Featuring Ceilidh Brae.
All proceeds for the centre.
7:30 p.m., Nov. 8
FRIDAy
Benefit and auction for Wally Hutchinson of O'Leary
At St. Anthony's Hall, Bloomfield
Auction, 50-50, canteen service and raffle tickets. All donations gratefully accepted, by calling
432-9398.
7 p.m. Nov. 13
SATURDAY
Gospel Music Celebration
Members of the Helping Hands Band together with a group of area residents are assisting folks with travel expenses necessary to receive medical help they need. Concert to be held at St. Anthony's Parish Hall, Woodstock. Cost $5.
5 to 10:30 p.m, Nov. 14
Sunday
Old-fashioned jam sessions
Lot 16 Hall invites all musicians to come to jam sessions. The hall has a newly tuned piano waiting to be played. Contact Calvin at 436-1220. Admission by donation.
2 to 4 p.m., Nov. 15

Turkey Supper
Annual KRHS Turkey Supper fundraiser will be held at Kinkora Regional High School. Cost is $10 for adults, $6 for children under 12. Take-outs will be available.
4 to 6 p.m., Nov. 15
Wednesday
Annual Christmas Tea
Sponsored by Stewart Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, will be held at Tyne Valley Fire Hall. Bake table, crafts and more. Admission $7, students $3, children under 6 free.
3 to 5:30 p.m., Nov. 18
Thursday
Summerside Area Garden Club
Monthly Meeting
At Wilmot Community Centre in Summerside. Meeting is Christmas social with potluck of finger foods. Everyone invited to bring their favourite preserve for tasting session. Members will be demonstrating Christmas crafts or arrangements. All welcome. For further information, visit: www.summersideareagardenclub.org
7 p.m., Nov.19
FRIDAY
Ten Thousand Villages Sales
Ten Thousand Villages Sales to be held in Crapaud at Englewood School.
4 to 8:30 p.m., Nov 20
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 21
SATURDAY
Children's Gluten-free Get-together
P.E.I. Chapter of the Celiac Association is hosting this first get-together. Children with celiac disease and their parents/guardians are welcome. Enjoy some gluten-free food. At the Wilmot Community Centre, Summerside. Call Wendy or Brian at 436-0522 or e-mail doyle558@hotmail.com, if you would like to attend.
1 to 4 p.m., Nov. 21
Sunday
Fundraiser for Christmas Daddies
At the Summerside Legion, 340 Notre Dame St., Summerside, featuring The Johnny D's, On The Road Again, Roy MacCaull & Friends, Fred & Floss, and Country Grass. There will be a 50/50 draw and canteen. All proceeds go to 2009 Christmas Daddies Foundation. Cost is $5. For more information contact Darleen at 886-2935, or ijustcallurname@aol.com
2 to 5 p.m., Nov. 22
Sunday
Old-fashioned Jam Sessions
Lot 16 Hall invites all musicians to come to jam sessions. The hall has a newly tuned piano waiting to be played. Contact Calvin at 436-1220. Admission by donation.
2 to 4 p.m., Nov. 29
SUNDAY
Memorial Tree Service
A Memorial Tree Service will be held at Victoria West United Church. Name tags may be purchased by contacting Una Cotton at 831-2632 before Nov.22.
7 p.m., Dec. 6

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