FRIDAY
Christmas Hamper Applications
The Salvation Army will be taking Christmas Hamper applications at 299 Pope Road. Bring identification for all people living in the household.
10 a.m. to noon; 1 to 3 p.m.
Nov. 20

Ten Thousand Villages Sale
In Crapaud at Englewood School.
4 to 8:30 p.m., Nov 20
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 21

Benefit for Junior Chappell
of North Granville
For expenses incurred during wife’s illness and death
New London Community Complex Donation box at the door, auction, silent auction, baked goods, door prizes, canteen service and gospel music by Johnny Fitzgerald and Friends.
7 p.m., Nov. 20

Dance for the World
At Murphy Community Centre, Charlottetown. Dance performances and lessons, ethnic foods, fair trade crafts.Proceeds to CUSO-VSO programs in international development. For details check www.cuso-vso.org.
Tickets at the Door or Timothy’s, Back Alley Music or VRC.
7 p.m., Nov. 20
SATURDAY
Bottle Drive
The Summerside Figure Skating Club Synchronized Skating teams will be having a recyclable bottles/cans blitz.
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Nov 21

Green’s Shore Quilters Sewing Day
At St. Eleanors Community Centre in Summerside.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 21

UCW Meeting
UCW presbyterial executive meeting at Kensington United Church.
10 a.m., Nov. 21

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 email: doyle558@hotmail.com, if you would like to attend.
1 to 4 p.m., Nov. 21

Ceilidh in the Brae
Ceilidh at Immaculate Conception parish hall, Brae. Music by Ceilidh Brae and local entertainers. Admission by donation, free lunch, 50/50 draw.
7:30 p.m., Nov. 21

Meat Bingo
At the Expo Centre in Abram-Village as a fundraiser for kitchen renovations and equipment. $5 for 12 cards. Special games and special prizes. 854-3300.
1:30 p.m., Nov. 21

Reuben’s Jamboree
Sea View Hall. All lunch brought is to be shared. Great night of music and song. Everyone welcome.
8 p.m., Nov. 21

Rustico Dance
Dance at Rustico Bay Seniors Club  every second Saturday. Adm. $7 with lunch served. Music by Rodney Savidant, Gary Chipman and Charlie Hansen. New Year's Eve tickets now available."
9 p.m. to midnight, Nov. 21
Sunday
Freetown United Church 145th anniversary service
At Freetown United Church. Special music and a short history. Fellowship potluck meal following service. Everyone welcome.
11:15 a.m., Nov. 22

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

Kidney Foundation Meeting
Kidney Foundation of Canada, P.E.I. chapter, will hold a peer support meeting at 565 North River Road, Charlottetown. For more information call 1-877-892-909.
7 p.m., Nov. 22

Christmas Concert
St. Louis Community Centre will be  hosting a Christmas Concert. Admission: $5. Proceeds from admission will go to a needy family. For more info call 882-3056.
7 p.m., Nov. 22

Memorial Tree Service, Victoria West
At Victoria West United Church. Name tags may be purchased by contacting Una Cotton at 831-2632.
Deadline for purchasing tags Nov. 22
Service 7 p.m., Dec. 6
Monday
Tote/Purse Workshop
Northern Lights Quilt Guild is sponsoring a tote/purse workshop at O’Leary Community Centre. The workshop is open to members only.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 23

RCMP Recruitment Session
At East Prince Youth Development Centre. For more information call 436-2815.
6 p.m., Nov. 23

Music Jamboree
At the Summerside Legion, 340 Notre Dame Street, every Monday ,  Admission $5. 50/50 draw. Open mike performers admitted free. Featuring Barstool Conspiracy, as well as the house band Country Grass.
7 to 9 p.m., Nov. 23
TUESDAY
Al-Anon Anniversary
Listen and Learn Al-Anon Family Group anniversary meeting at Trinity United Church, 90 Winter St., Summerside (side door entrance). Al-Anon and AA speakers. Lunch and fellowship to follow. Everyone welcome.
1:30 p.m., Nov. 24

Seniors’ Afternoon
At the Summerside Presbyterian Church. Guest: Bill MacLean, Topic: International Children’s Memorial Place.
2 to 4 p.m., Nov. 24

Freetown Kitchen Party
At Freetown United Church. Entertainment by Jack Tar. Lunch is served.
7:30 p.m., Nov. 24
WEDNESDAY
Paramedicine Information Session
At East Prince Youth Development Centre. For more information call 436-2815.
10 a.m., Nov. 25

Job Search Workshop
East Prince Youth Development Centre is offering a job search workshop. For more information call 436-2815.
1:30 p.m., Nov. 25

Parkview Ceilidh
There will be a ceilidh at Parkview Seniors Club.
7 p.m., Nov. 25
THURSDAY
Christmas Tea and Bake Sale
O’Leary UCW’s tea and sale at the O’Leary C.E. Centre.
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Nov. 26,
Storm Date: Nov. 27

St. Mark’s Church Concert
Fall series of concerts at St. Marks Church, Lot 7.
7:30 p.m., Nov. 26
FRIDAY
St. Andrew’s Day Dinner
Caledonian Club of P.E.I.’s will be present its annual dinner at the Holy Redeemer Hall, 7 Pond Street, Charlottetown. Includes Address to the Haggis, bagpipes, guest speaker Summerside Mayor Basil Stewart, and presentation of Caledonian Award. Tickets $20 available from club members or at Island Petroleum, 155 Belvedere Ave., and Good Taxi Service in Charlottetown. For information call 368-7378 or 675-2210.
Reception 6:30 p.m., dinner 7 p.m.
Nov. 27

“Age of Stupid”
The Green Party is screening “The Age of Stupid” at Credit Union Place. The eco-documentary stars Oscar-nominated Pete Postlethwaite in 2055 in a devastated world ravaged by climate change.  Everyone welcome. Admission is free.
7 p.m. Nov. 27
SATURDAY
Pancake Breakfast
Fundraiser at Atlantic Superstore, Summerside, for students in the UPEI specialization in international education program. Funds needed for pre-service teachers to complete a practicum abroad.
8 to 10 a.m., Nov. 28

Bake Sale
A Christmas Bake Sale will be held at the Summerside Presbyterian Church, Victoria Road.
9 to 11 a.m., Nov. 28

Craft and Bake Sale
Local vendors at Elmsdale Community Centre. Door prizes, refreshments.
Proceeds for the community centre.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 28,

Christmas Craft Fair
The O’Leary Firemenettes’ 15th Annual Christmas Craft Fair at O’Leary Legion.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 28

Genealogical Society Meeting
The PEI Genealogical Society is sponsoring the launching of “Nicolaus Henckell the Hessian: A Genealogy of the Jenkins Families of Prince Edward Island” by Douglas B. MacDonald at Beaconsfield's Carriage House, Charlottetown.
2 p.m., Nov. 28

Al-Anon Meeting and Dry Dance
At St. Eleanors Community Centre, Summerside. AA and Al-Anon speakers at the meeting, followed by a dry dance. $5 per person.
Meeting at 8 p.m., dance at 9:30 p.m., Nov. 28
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

Gina Marie Gallant Memorial Fundraiser
A prize bingo fundraiser will be held at the Summerside Legion.
2 to 5 p.m., Nov. 29

Bonshaw Ceilidh
Monthly ceilidh/concert in Bonshaw Hills. Special guests Herbie MacDonald and Fraser Squires, Tim Hamming and Ed Estabrooks, along with singer, fiddler and stepdancer Paige LeClair. Also open stage time, a 50/50 draw and lunch. Admission is by donation with proceeds going to the Canadian Diabetes Association, P.E.I. Division. Evening program presented at the Bonshaw Community Centre, 25 Green Road, begins at 6 p.m. with a presentation by a P.E.I. representative of the diabetes association. For more information, contact 675-4093 or Sheldon
MacNevin at 675-2855.
7-9 p.m., Nov. 29

Memorial Tree Service
At Victoria West Presbyterian Church. Name tags for tree my be purchased by contacting Darlene Ramsay 831-2423, or Emily Naylor 831-2641. Deadline for purchaisng tags is Nov. 26.
7 p.m., Nov. 29
Monday
Music Jamboree
At the Summerside Legion, 340 Notre Dame Street, every Monday ,  Admission $5. 50/50 draw. Open mike performers admitted free. Featuring On The Road Again, as well as the house band, Country Grass.
7 to 9 p.m., Nov. 30

WEDNESday
Christmas concert
At the Crapaud Community Hall, featuring Dino Dunsford & The Harmonies. Advance tickets available at: Harvey’s General Store & South Shore Pharmacy or at the door the evening of the concert. A portion of the proceeds will go to ongoing renovations and upkeep of the historic hall. Tickets $10.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 2

THURSDAY
Frozen Food Sale Fundraiser
Summerside Lions Club will be selling frozen foods in the Shoppers Drug parking lot. Breaded white chicken cutlets (1.5 kg), nuggets (1 kg), burgers (1 kg) and wings (1 kg) are available.
10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Dec. 3 to 5

Christmas Stories and Songs
Alberton Museum’s Heritage Center, Church Street, Alberton presents “Stories of Christmas Past and Songs” with David Wheale and local musicans. Admission $8. Tickets available at Bonnie’s, Alberton or at the door.
7:30 p.m., Dec. 3
FRIDAY
St. Mark’s Kensington
Country Christmas House Tour
For information call Doris 836-3827 or Myrna at 836-3405.
1:30 to 4 p.m. or 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 4
SATURDAY
Craft, Bake Sale
St. Paul’s CWL holding a craft and bake sale at County Fair Mall, Summerside.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 5
SUNDAY
Memorial Tree Service, Lot 11
St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Lot 11
For more information regarding purchasing of angels, contact any church member.
7 p.m., Dec. 6

Memorial Tree Service, Victoria West
At Victoria West United Church. Name tags may be purchased by contacting Una Cotton at 831-2632.
7 p.m., Dec. 6
MONDAY
Monthly meeting
Northern Lights Quilt Guild at O’Leary Community Centre.  New members and guests welcome. The meeting runs until noon, followed by Christmas tea and landscape fabric exchange.
10 a.m. to noon Dec. 7

Christmas House Tour
Annual Summerset Manor Christmas House Tour in aid of the the Equipment Fund. Tickets available at Summerset/Wedgewood Manors, Kellys Flower Shoppe, Waughs Quick Mart & Kensington Clothing Co. $10 for five decorated homes; limit of 225 tickets to be sold.
Dec. 7
(Storm Date: Dec. 8)
SUNDAY
Christmas concert
Christmas concert series as part of the fall series of concerts at St. Marks Church, Lot 7.
7:30 p.m., Dec. 13
MONDAY
Sewing Day
Northern Lights Quilters Sewing Day at O'Leary Community Centre.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 14

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