FRIDAY
St. Andrew’s Day Dinner
Caledonian Club of P.E.I.’s annual dinner at Holy Redeemer Hall, 7 Pond Street, Charlottetown. Guest speaker Summerside Mayor Basil Stewart; presentation of Caledonian Award. Tickets $20 from club members or at Island Petroleum, 155 Belvedere Ave., and Good Taxi Service in Charlottetown. For information, 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 world ravaged by climate change.  Everyone welcome. Admission is free.
7 p.m. Nov. 27

Special gospel services
Pierre Chiasson guest speaker obn Friday Night at Alberton Baptist Church.
7 p.m., Nov. 27
11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Nov. 29

Benefit in aid of Sylvia Gaudet
Wife of the late Edmund Gaudet of Brockton. To cover medical expenses (surgeries) for off-Island.
At St. Anthony’s Hall, Bloomfield.
Entertainment by Ceilidh Brae and local talent. 50-50, canteen fudge, auction.
7:30 p.m. Nov. 27

Benefit in aid of Neil Matthews
who suffers from heart disease. At Charlottetown Legion. Silent auction, 50-50. Music by No Boundaries, Struck, Sons of Guns, County Line, Kim Albert (Faces) and special guests. Ticket $5 available at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m.
9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Nov. 27

Karaoke contest
Karaoke contest at Skips Fish and Chips, 561 Notre Dame St. in support of IWK Centre. $5 at door. Top 10 to go to finals on Friday, Dec. 4.
9 p.m.; voting 10:30 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
PEI Genealogical Society sponsoring launch 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

Memorial Tree Service, Lot 11
St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Lot 11
For information regarding purchasing angels, contact any church member.
Deadline for purchasing angels Nov. 28
Service 7 p.m., Dec. 6

Helping Hands Jamboree
The Helping Hands Band will hold their monthly fundraiser at St. Anthony’s Hall, Woodstock.
7:30 p.m., Nov 28
Sunday
Special gospel services
Pierre Chiasson guest speaker obn Friday Night at Alberton Baptist Church.
11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Nov. 29

Horse Logging
There will be a Horse logging demonstration at property of Thelma Phillips, 10224 Route 12, Foxley River.
1 to 3 p.m., Nov. 29

Old-fashioned Jam Sessions
Lot 16 Hall invites all musicians to come to jam sessions. Newly tuned piano. 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 Summerside Legion.
2 to 5 p.m., Nov. 29

Bonshaw Ceilidh
Special guests Herbie MacDonald and Fraser Squires, Tim Hamming and Ed Estabrooks. Admission by donation; proceeds to Canadian Diabetes Association. At Bonshaw Community Centre, 25 Green Road; 6 p.m. presentation by diabetes association representative. For information, 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 may 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

Auction 45s
Card games will be starting at the Parkview Seniors Club in Summerside and continue every Sunday.
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

Fundraising Auction
The PEI Home Economics Association is hosting an auction in support of the Doris M. Anderson Award scholarship  in the Central Queens United Church, Rte 2 in Hunter River.
7 p.m., Nov. 30
TUESday
Hard of Hearing Meeting
Canadian Hard of Hearing PEI Chapter meeting at North Tryon Presbyterian Church. Rick Burger from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital at 10:30 a.m. speaking on providing hearing accessibility for QEH clients.
9:30–11:30 a.m., Dec. 1

Background Checks
There will be an employee background checks workshop at the Loyalist Lakeview Resort, Summerside.
6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Dec. 1
WEDNESday
Christmas concert
At the Crapaud Community Hall, featuring Dino Dunsford & The Harmonies. Advance tickets at: Harvey’s General Store & South Shore Pharmacy or at the door. A portion of proceeds goes to the historic hall. Tickets $10.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 2

Toastmasters Meeting
Speak-Easy Toastmasters will meet at Anson’s, Slemon Park.
7 to 9 p.m., Dec. 2
THURSDAY
Frozen Food Sale Fundraiser
Summerside Lions Club selling frozen foods in the Shoppers Drugs 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 at Bonnie’s, Alberton or at the door.
7:30 p.m., Dec. 3

Entertainment
The St Louis Community Centre Is Featuring: Gerald  McNally & Friends. Open mic. Light lunch. Cost: $5.
8 p.m., Dec. 3
FRIDAY
Christmas Tea
A Christmas Tea, bake sale and bazaar will be held in Gordon Memorial United Church Hall. Proceeds from the event will assist with general operating expenses.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 4

Bake Sale
At Wedgewood Manor by the auxiliary to raise funds for the manor.
1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 4

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

Christmas tea
UCW Christmas Tea at Lot 16 United Church.
10 a.m. to noon, Dec. 5

Cash Bingo
Bingo at Palmer Road Hall. To help with travel expense for St. Louis Gymnos Club.
2 to 4 p.m., Dec. 5

Dance
Dance at Rustico Bay Seniors Club. Cost: $7 with lunch served.
9 to midnight, Dec. 5
SUNDAY
Memorial Tree Service, Lot 11
St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Lot 11. For information regarding purchasing of angels, contact any church member by Nov. 28.
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. Meeting runs to noon, followed by Christmas tea and landscape fabric exchange.
10 a.m. to noon, Dec. 7

Potato Blossom Festival meeting
The Annual Meeting of the P.E.I. Potato Blossom Festival. At the O’Leary Community Centre. Everyone welcome and encouraged to attend.
7 p.m. 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)
FRIDAY
Craft/bake fair
At Bugaboo Cottages, 1880 Hwy 1A, Central Bedeque, tea room
Raffle in aid of Children’s Wish Foundation. Info: 887-2684
1-6 p.m. Thursday
1-8 p.m. Friday
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday
Dec. 10, 11, 12
SATURDAY
Lot 16 Christmas House Tours
Tour of eight locations all decorated for the holidays. Lunch at the Lot 16 Community Hall. For information or tickets contact June MacLean at 436-4041 or Lou-anne Wolfe 436-1220.
6-9 p.m., Dec. 12
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

Christmas Concert
Victoria West United Church will be hosting a Christmas Concert. Admission $5. Lunch to follow.
7 p.m., Dec. 13

Christmas Variety Concert
St. Mark’s Lot 7 is set to host its Christmas variet concert. Local Performers, St. Mark’s Choir, Our Community’s Children. Cost: $8. Children free.
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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