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Pam Hall's "Things I learned from Eli Tucker #1," archival inkjet print, 13" x 22", 2007 will be one of the pieces on auction when Eastern Edge Gallery celebrates its 25th Anniversary with the Silver Soiree 7 p.m. Saturday at the Johnson GEO Centre. There will be a live and silent auction, music by The Once and entertainment from emcee John Sheehan. Auctioneer is Chris O'Dea. Visit the Silver Soiree blog at http://silversoiree.blogspot.com to view the artworks that will be up for auction. Tickets are $45 and tickets are available at Eastern Edge Gallery, 72 Harbour Dr., Fred's Records, 198 Duckworth St. and The Travel Bug, 155 Water St. — Submitted photo

Thursday, Nov. 5

The Agnes Pratt Home Family Fall Bazaar, originally scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 5 , has been cancelled but we will continue to accept take-out orders for lunch. Take out soup lunch can be ordered by calling 570-1251.

Evening reception at the Centre des Grands-Vents (65 Ridge Rd.) beginning at 5 p.m. Suzelle Lavallée will discuss her experiences on "St. James' Way." All welcome. Information, call 726-4900 or visit www.acfsj.ca.

Music 4 Hope, a Canadian Cancer Society fundraiser, will be held from Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. to Friday, Nov. 6 at 1 a.m. at The Yellow Belly Brewery, 288 Water St. and 1 George St. This will be a live music type of event. Cost is $35 and includes a beverage.

Will your child be attending kindergarten in 2010 or 2011? The Michael Donovan Library on Topsail Road invites preschoolers to join a weekly storytime program to enhance pre-literacy skills and independence. Reading, rhymes, fingerplays and fun are waiting for your child every week. Registration can be done in person or by phone at 737-2621. Program runs weekly on Thursdays until Nov. 12, 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Friday, Nov. 6

Gentle Yoga Class Fridays at 11:30 a.m. Suitable for people living with illness, injury or those requiring a slower, gentler pace. Beginner and continuing classes offered. For additional information, call Judy at 754-2425 or visit www.alivewithyoga.ca.

Memorial University will host the 33rd annual conference of the Atlantic Provinces Linguistic Association Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7. Paper presentations will run from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. today and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., in MUN's Business Administration Building (BN 3007, BN 3010). The plenary address will be delivered by Dr. Sylvie Dubois of Louisiana State University tonight at 7 p.m. in MUN's Arts and Administration Building (A1043). All sessions are open to the public; no admission charge. For further information, visit www.mun.ca/linguistics/APLA2009 or phone MUN's Linguistics Department at 737-8134.

Support Southern Shore United's Soccer excursion to Ireland by ordering some fresh fillets from them. If you are interested, contact an u12 player, the soccer committee or call/e-mail the BBBAA office and place an order. Cost: $6.50 per lb., minimum order of 5 lbs. Orders will be taken until Friday, Nov. 6 and delivery will take place up to Nov. 8.

Saturday, Nov. 7

To celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Week the Newfoundland and Labrador Down Syndrome Society will host a free pancake breakfast at St. Paul's Anglican Church, on the main road in the Goulds, from 9-11 a.m. All are welcome to attend.

The Gathering Place, Military Road, will have a flea market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is 25 cents. All proceeds in support of The Gathering Place.

St. Michael's Parish on St. Clare Avenue will hold its fall sale with bake and craft stalls, morning coffee at 9:30 a.m. $3.50, soup luncheon for $3, buffet suppers at 5 p.m. for $15. Card party 7 p.m. cost $2. For takeouts at $10, call 722-4511.

St. Mark's Anglican Church, 203 Logy Bay Rd., will hold its fall fair sale and morning coffee from 10 a.m. to noon. Morning coffee tickets are $4 and are available at the door. Come and bring a friend.

Wesley United Church will hold a supper (baked beans/ham/dessert/tea or coffee) and a Gospel Concert with "Belfry". Supper will start at 5 p.m. and the concert will start at 7 p.m. (Tickets cost $12 for supper and concert; $6 for concert only). For tickets, call the Church at 579-3682 or 364-7440.

Come out and support the 8th Mount Pearl Girl Guides fundraising trip to P.E.I. in 2011. A flea market, craft fair and bake sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Church of the Ascension, Smallwood Drive, Mount Pearl.

Club du Samedi. Saturday morning activities in French for children aged 5-14 offered by the Francophone Association. For more information or to register, visit www.acfsj.ca/club or call 726-4900.

The Anchormen Barbershop Chorus presents "It's a Good Day," 8 p.m. at the Arts and Culture Centre. Reserved tickets at $15 are available from Anchormen and the centre. Phone 732-3900.

Sunday, Nov. 8

The Elaine Dobbin Autism Centre will hold a Art Exhibition and Sale in aid of Autism featuring artists Dora Cooper, Susan Parsons and Joan Roberts from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at 70 Clinch Cres. Free admission. For more information, call 753-8149.

Family Fun Drop-in Program: Learn to Navigate like Capt. Bob Bartlett from 2-4 p.m. Level 2 Theatre and Level 3 Atrium. Parents or guardians must remain with their children (12 years and younger). Program included with the cost of admission to The Rooms.

An evening of music and dance in support of Bill Jamieson and The Lung Association of Newfoundland and Labrador with special guests The Navigators 8 p.m. at the St. John's Arts and Culture Centre. Tickets: $25 for adults and $20 for seniors and students, available at the Centre Box Office. A portion of the money earned will go to the Travel Assistance fund of The Newfoundland and Labrador Lung Association.

Overeaters Anonymous hold weekly meetings in the St. John's area on the following days: Sundays 8:15 p.m. at Mary Queen of the World parish hall, Topsail Road; Mondays 12:15 p.m. at 23 Cashin Ave.; Wednesdays 8 p.m. at St. James United Church, Elizabeth Avenue, beginners meeting starts at 7:15 p.m.; and Saturdays 11 a.m. at St. Thomas' Anglican Church, Military Road. For more information on the Overeaters Anonymous 12 step program, call 738-1742.

The Holy Sacrifice of the mass in the extraordinary form (traditional Latin mass) is offered weekly on Sunday at 9 a.m. in the Oratory of the Sacred Heart, Convent of Our Lady of Mercy, 170 Military Rd., side door facing the Basilica. Latin/English resources supplied. For information, call 726-6727 or 722-4842.

Monday, Nov. 9

If you have graduated from the Eastern Health Cardiac Program and would like to continue on the road to good health, come and join the Newfoundland Cardiac Rehabilitation Association's exercise program at the NL Sports Centre on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. Call Barb Baldwin at 579-2593 for more information.

The NL Down Syndrome Society's resource centre at 21 Pippy Pl., Suite 106 (The Down Syndrome Awareness Centre), is open to the public Monday-Friday from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call 738-3336 during office hours.

Always wondered how to use a computer? It's never too late to learn! The Ross King Memorial Library CAP site in Mount Pearl will hold free "Computer Basics" training sessions. No previous background required. Sessions start today. Flexible timeslots are available throughout November and December. For more information, or to register, phone Melissa at 368-3063.

New to For the Love of Learning is Luigi Chiaramonte who will teach Aikido. Classes are free to all youth aged 15-35 and are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:30-2 p.m., at For the Love of Learning, located at Gower St. United Church. Just ring the bell on the harbour side. For more information, contact Peter Hynes at 722-8848 or peterhynes@fortheloveoflearning.org.

The Salmonid Association of Newfoundland (SAEN) will hold fly tying classes Monday and Wednesday nights. Contact the office for more information at 722-9300.

Tuesday, Nov. 10

Current and retired employees of Canada Post will hold a food drive in support of the Community Food Sharing Association in St. John's and Mount Pearl. Non-perishable food donations may be left in or near your mailbox, or may be hung on your door knob, for pick up by your carrier.

A fundraiser for Terry Fillier, who had to travel to Florida for laser spine surgery that wasn't offered in Canada, will be held at the Fat Cat on George Street from 6-9 p.m. Cover charge is $5 with music by Chris Badcock.

Ladies, the RCMP is seeking your professional competency. To find out what opportunities await you, attend the RCMP Career Presentation for Women 6 p.m. at the Sir Wilfred Grenfell College (Arts and Science Building, Room 324), in Corner Brook. For more information, call 637-4430 or visit www.rcmp.ca.

Landscape Newfoundland and Labrador presents Atlantic Green Forum Nov. 9-10 at the Holiday Inn, St. John's. This event will encourage discussion on all aspects of sustainability for our urban landscapes. For more information, visit at www.landscapenl.org.

Join the Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs for a free seminar called "The Impact of Today's Changing Labour Pool: Recruiting and Retaining the Right People" from 9-10 a.m. and offered via webinar. Pre-registration is required as well as access to the Internet. To register, call 1-888-NLOWE-11 or visit www.nlowe.org.

Gentle Relaxation Yoga Classes for all ages at the Church of the Ascension in Mount Pearl Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Call Rita Lester at 368-7643 to inquire.

Wednesday, Nov. 11

St. John the Evangelist fall fair will be held at the parish hall, Topsail. Doors open 9:30 a.m. Morning coffee, soup lunch, fish 'n' brewis supper and card game.

Aliant is delivering its final free Bizlaunch seminar of 2009 on "How to Market Your business" for St. John's small business owners from 8-9:30 a.m. at Ramada Inn, 102 Kenmount Rd. You'll learn how to get new customers, keep your existing ones and sell more to them. Please register at www.bizlaunch.ca/aliant.

Lunch and bridge every Wednesday at the St. John's Curling Club (Remax Centre). Call Shirley Kelly at 754-3260 to book a table.

BikeShare Fall Calendar of Events 2000: Repair Shop open every Wednesday from 5-9 p.m. Everyone welcome. Located in Room 1015-E in the MUN Engineering Building. Check out our website http://munbikeshare.wordpress.com/ or send us an e-mail at munbikeshare@gmail.com for more information.

Cabot Toastmasters meet every second Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mount Pearl City Hall. Guests are welcome. For more information, contact Debbie at 745-0071.

Become a pilot for free. Join 515 North Atlantic Air Cadet Squadron. For ages 12-18, Wednesday nights 6:30-9 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 10 a.m-noon at Building 312 located in Pleasantville. For more information, contact 570-4706.

Meditation helps us appreciate ourselves, others, and our world. Visit the St. John's Shambhala Meditation Group, Billy Rahal Fieldhouse, rear of Elizabeth Towers. All group meditation sessions are free to attend - Wednesdays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to noon. No cost meditation instruction is available each Wednesday. For more info or to book your instruction visit http://stjohns.shambhala.org/ (click on "Sitting") or call 576-4727.

Thursday, Nov. 12

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church will hold an antique/variety and Newfoundland book auction in the church hall, Queen's Road. Auction will start at 7 p.m. with previewing from 3-7 p.m. Auctioneer will be John Fitzpatrick.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Association for Community Living will host the "Planning for Tomorrow ... Today" Conference Nov. 12-14 at the Hotel Gander in Gander. The conference begins 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13 and runs until 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. For more information contact the NLACL at 1-800-701-8511 or 722-0790 ext. 221.

Camera 35 Photography Club meets every second Thursday at 8 p.m. at Lecture Theatre "B" 80 at the Medical School in the Health Sciences Centre (Janeway parking on Lot 9 on Clinch Crescent). Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with an 8 p.m. sharp start time. For more information, call Ken (834-4606) or Matt (368-2073). Meetings will be held on the following dates: Nov. 12, Nov. 26 and Dec. 10.

Fall operating hours and admission rates are now in effect at MUN Botanical Garden The flower gardens and trails are open daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and admission rates are reduced. For more information, visit www.mun.ca/botgarden or call 737-8590.

CLB Roller Skating for 30 years and over at the CLB Armoury, Harvey Road, Thursdays 8-10 p.m. Come, join your friends, re-live those happy times, and enjoy Roller Skating to the music of the 60s and 70s. Admission $5 per person. For more information, call 364-2888 or 722-1737.

Tango on the Edge holds dances/practices every Thursday at 8:30 p.m., at our new location, the Retired Citizens Club, 10 Bennett Ave. Everyone welcome. For more information, visit www.tangoontheedge.com.

Japanese Language instruction available on Thursday and Saturday evenings, and by appointment. Contact Nami Ohara at ohara.nami@gmail.com or visit www.oharaconsulting.ca.

Coming up

Are you interested in a policing career? To find out, attend one of the RCMP career presentations/entrance exams being held during the month of November across Newfoundland and Labrador. For more information, call 1-877-RCMP-GRC or visit www.rcmp.ca.

The Salmonid Association of Eastern Newfoundland (SAEN) will hold its 15th annual moose stew supper and Christmas raffle at St. Theresa's parish hall, 120 Mundy Pond Rd. Friday, Nov. 13. Doors open 6 p.m. Cost $10 per person. Call the office for tickets 722-9300.

The Public Sector Pensioners' Association is finalizing its plans for the Christmas dinner and dance to be held Friday, Nov. 13 at the Knights of Columbus on St. Clare Avenue. The cost will be $18.50 per person. If you are interested in attending, call 754-5730 for details and registration.

St. Mary's Anglican Church, Craigmillar Avenue will hold its annual fall fair Saturday, Nov. 14 starting at 9 a.m. There will be baked goods, crafts and the usual stalls. Morning coffee, soup and sandwich lunch and turkey teas in the evening. There will be two sittings for turkey teas: 4:45 and 6:30 p.m. For tickets and information, call the Church Office at 579-0039. Come along and bring a friend.

Aboriginal Community/Business Advisory Committee will host it's first annual "Aboriginal Businesses Gala" to recognize the contribution of aboriginal businesses in the Port au Port, Bay St. George and Burgeo areas, Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Stephenville. If you are an aboriginal person and you are operating a business in these areas, contact Troy at 643-2530 or e-mail ACBAC.zone9@gmail.com for more information. Seating is limited.

Announcements

The Single Parent Association's office is gearing up for Christmas and are once again calling on you for your help to make this Christmas a "Holly Jolly Time" for our parents and their children. If you are able to continue your sponsorship support or make a financial contribution towards our Christmas Support Program, contact Melanie at 738-3405 or e-mail mescott@span.nf.net. We greatly appreciate your support for making this happen.

If your eating habits are making you unhappy and putting you at risk for serious health problems, you can do something about it. Call 738-1742 for local Overeaters Anonymous meeting times or visit www.oa.org. Choose happiness. You owe it to yourself, You deserve it.

Jan. 27, 2010 is Family Literacy Day. A limited quantity of Family Literacy Day materials are available through Literacy Newfoundland and Labrador to organizations wishing to mark the day by engaging in a local activity. Call 1-800-563-1111.

This April, be a part of something big. Volunteers are needed to make the 2010 Juno celebration the best our country has seen. Planning and executing an event this big will require many helping hands so we're encouraging everyone to show there support and volunteer. We're currently seeking the support of the general public to staff volunteer positions. Contact the office by calling 757-7094, e-mail volunteers@juno2010nl.ca or visit www.ruckusontheedge.com. The application forms are available by mail, e-mail or pickup.

The Alzheimer Society is looking for ticket sellers for its annual "Fly Away on Us" ticket draw. Sellers can be on a volunteer or commission basis. Tickets are $5 each. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the Alzheimer Society at 576-0608.