Community Happenings

FRIDAY
Haunted House
The Boys and Girls Club of Wellington & Area present an evening of evil chills and delicious thrills at 24 Mill Rd., Wellington. Price: Adults $4, students $3.
7 to 10 p.m., Oct. 23

Benefit and auction for Nicole DesRoches
22-year-old Nicole survived a devastating car accident last July but is well on her way to recovery. Show her your support or drop by just to say hello. George R. Pearkes Royal Canadian Legion in Summerside.
8 p.m., Oct. 23
SATURDAY
Pancake-Sausage Breakfast
The Wedgewood Manor Auxiliary will hold a pancake and sausage breakfast at the Superstore Community Room. Proceeds for equipment and comfort of residents of the manor. Cost: $3.
8 to 10 a.m., Oct. 24

Spring Street Farmers'
Market Fall Fair
At Summerside Farmers' Market. Event includes an Amateur Pumpkin Weigh-Off, pumpkin decorating contest for kids and pumpkin carving contest for adults with prizes.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 24

Flea Market
Gigantic flea market at La Belle-Alliance. To participate, call Linda at 888-1681 to reserve your table at the cost of $5. Proceeds to La Belle-Alliance.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 24

West Kent Fall Fair
All are invited to West Kent School, Viceroy Avenue, Charlottetown, for a Fall Fair. This free admission event is open to the public.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 24

Fall Bazaar
Cape Wolfe Hall, 6689 Shore Road. Home baking, Christmas decorations, etc. Sponsored by Cape Wolfe UCW.
1 to 3 p.m., Oct. 24

Ceilidh
Ceilidh in the Brae at Immaculate Conception Parish Hall. Music by Ceilidh Brae and friends. Admission by donation.
7:30 p.m., Oct. 24

Fundraising Concert
The Grass Mountain Hobos will perform at the Expo-Festival Centre in Abram-Village as a fundraising activity for kitchen renovations and equipment. Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at door. Adults only. Call 854-3300 to reserve tickets.
9 p.m., Oct. 24

Rustico Dance
Dance at Rustico Bay Senior Citizens Club, every second Saturday. Music by Rodney Savidant, Charlie Hansen and Randy Benjamin. Lunch served at second intermission. $7 per person.
9 p.m.-midnight, Oct. 24
SUNDAY
Dog Walk, Costume Contest
Second annual walk and Halloween contest in suppport of the P.E.I. Humane Society at O'Leary Confederation Trail beside Guardian Drugs. Registration $1 per dog. For more information contact Jennifer Blanchard-Guitare at 859-2044, e-mail:
cantara@pei.sympatico.ca.
1 p.m., Oct. 25

Fall Kitchen Party
At St. Eleanor's Lions Hall. Third in series of four different concerts each Sunday until Nov. 1. Entertainers include: Nils Ling, D'Arcy Ellis, Randy Yeo, Rachel Ellsworth, Allan Sonier, Samantha MacKay, Jim Dickon, Anne McNally, Sabrina MacKay. Fudge on sale at intermission. Proceeds going to Team Diabetes.
7:30 p.m., Oct. 25

Gospel Music
At St. Stephen's Church Irishtown. Solos, Duets & Group Singing by The Church Choir and The Men's Choir. A Thanksgiving Offering will be taken.
7:30 p.m., Oct. 25

Howloween Bash
Annual Howloween Bash at Sunnybrooke Farm pet supply, Read's Corner, Summerside. Pet photos, snacks, and a pet costume contest. Proceeds to P.E.I. Humane Society.
1-3 p.m., Oct. 25
MONDAY
Canadian Space Agency
Dr. Richard LÉveillÉ details Canada's participation in space exploration to the moon and Mars. At the Harbourfront Theatre. Free presentation
8 p.m. Oct. 26
TUESDAY
Hard of hearing meeting
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association P.E.I. Chapter meeting at North Tryon Presbyterian Church CE Centre in North Tryon. Jody Hemphill, an ACN independent representative, will present an introduction to the video-phone and its features. This is of particular interest to the hard of hearing who automatically study faces for visual cues to communicate. Will include a short business meeting and tea break.
9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Oct. 27

Seniors Afternoon
There will be a senior's afternoon at Summerside Presbyterian Church. Guest speaker will be Harold Linkletter.
2 to 4 p.m., Oct. 27

Youth Development Centre
Commercial Safety College
Find out about the training opportunities at East Prince Youth Development Centre on Water St. in Summerside. For more information call 436-2815.
7 p.m., Oct. 27

Public safety meeting
Public invited to join members of the Summerside Community
Safety Committee to share concerns and opinions on public safety. At Three Oaks High School auditorium.
7 p.m., Oct. 27
WEDNESDAY
Learn Interview Skills
Learn how to market your skills and prepare for tough interview questions at the East Prnce Youth Development Centre in Summerside. For more information call 436-2815.
10 a.m., Oct. 28

Music and Comedy
Alberton Museum Heritage Centre presents Preparation "C" - A Night of Music and Comedy. Tickets: $10 each from Bonnie's Boutique, Alberton.
7:30 p.m., Oct. 28
THURSDAY
G'Ma Circle Meeting
G'Ma Circle of PEI will meet at the RCAF Wing, Summerside. Members and interested persons are invited to attend.
7 p.m., Oct. 29
SATURDAY
Emerald Craft Fair and Tea
Book your space now for the 20th annual fair a tea at the Emerald Community Centre. Call 886-2444.
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Oct. 31

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

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

Dry Dance
AA/Al-anon meeting followed by dry dance at St. Eleanors Community Centre. $5 admission.
8 p.m., Oct. 31-
SUNDAY
Evening of Skits
A 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

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
Monday
Federal Retirees Association
Summerside Branch meeting
In the Royal Canadian Legion, Summerside. Guest speaker
from Johnson Insurance will address the topic "Medoc".
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
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
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 infor 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
SUNDAY
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.
Nov. 8
SATURDAY
Gospel Music Celebration
Members of the Helping Hands Band, together with a group of area residents, are once again hearing the voice of the needs around them to assist folks with travel expenses necessary to receive the 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
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
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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