Today, Nov. 19

Registration for The Salvation Army Christmas hamper and toy program will take place at The Salvation Army Temple, 101 Torbay Rd., Nov. 19-20, from 9-11:45 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Requirements are MCP numbers for all household members and proof of address.

The Arthritis Society will hold a pain management workshop in Conception Bay South 2 p.m. at the Sobeys Community Room. Cost is $5 and includes handouts and refreshments. For more information, call Donna at 579-8190 or e-mail info@nl.arthritis.ca.

CARP St. John's-Avalon Chapter 2009 annual general meeting will be held from 2-4 p.m. at Bally Haly Golf and Curling Club, Logy Bay Road. Guest speaker Leo Bonnell, chairman of the provincial advisory committee on aging and seniors, will speak on "Age is all about Attitude: Age Friendly Communities." An election of members to the 2010 board of directors will take place and new volunteers welcome. For further information, visit www.carp.ca/stjohnsavalon or call Ralph Morris at 364-4928.

Dizziness? Vertigo? Balance issues? The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association - NL will host a special presentation on vestibular disorders with guest speaker Halifax audiologist Janine Verge, 7 p.m. at the Ramada Hotel. No charge to attend. Space is limited. To reserve your seat, contact Aimee at 753-0178 or toll free 1-888-753-3224.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council will hold public information sessions on arts funding opportunities at the following locations: New-Wes-Valley: The Neptune II Theatre in the Barbour Premises, Thursday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.; and, Carbonear: The Princess Sheila NaGeira Theatre, Thursday, Nov. 26, 7 p.m. For information, call 726-2212, toll free 1-866-726-2212, or e-mail nlacmail@nfld.net.

Northeast Avalon ACAP and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS NL) are seeking people to help to protect the river systems within the Northeast Avalon region. Join us 7 p.m. to learn the easy and basic techniques of stream assessment. All necessary equipment is provided and there is no cost to volunteers. Call 726-5800 for reservations or further questions.

Natural History Society of Newfoundland and Labrador presents Atlantic Islands: Perspectives about the sea and sea life: Newfoundland and the Azores by Dr. Alison Neilson, a wildlife biologist, 8 p.m. at the MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Rd. For further information, contact Dave Snow at 722-3123 or Rita Anderson at 737-8771.

The Alzheimer Society will hold its family support group meeting in the cafeteria of the Miller Centre. For more information, contact the Alzheimer Society at 576-0608.

Friday, Nov. 20

CLB Armoury Cape Shore Night, a fundraiser to help send Fatima Academy concert choir/accordion group to perform at Walt Disney World, will be held at 8 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes concert and dance. For tickets, call The CLB at 722-1737.

The annual Wesley Church dinner and dance will be held 7 p.m. at the Elk's Club. Tickets cost $20 each and can be obtained by calling Walter at 364-7440 or the Church Office at 579-3682.

Join the Association of Cultural Industries of Newfoundland and Labrador (ACI) Nov. 20 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Spirit of Newfoundland (The Masonic Temple, 6 Cathedral St.) for its annual general meeting and conference. The theme for this year is "Advocating for the Future of Arts and Culture." View this event on ACI's Cultural Calendar at http://acinl.ca/event/330 and register online at http://acinl.ca/agm. For more information or comment, contact George Murray at 738-4333.

Saturday, Nov. 21

Stirring up the Pudding! A pre-Christmas celebration at Commissariat House Provincial Historic Site Nov. 21 and 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Program features performances by the Celtic Fiddlers (Sunday, 1 p.m.), seasonal music by the Anglican Cathedral Choir (Saturday 2 p.m.) and a display of Santas and readings by author Kevin Major from The House of Wooden Santas (Sunday starting at 1:30 p.m.). Admission is free. Bring along a non-perishable food item for the Community Food Sharing Association. For more information, call 729-6730.

The St. John's Chapter of Memorial University's Alumni Association, in partnership with the office of alumni affairs and development and the division of lifelong learning at Memorial University will sponsor the seventh annual art exhibit and sale from 1-5 p.m. at the Inco Innovation Centre, Memorial University. Admission is free.

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.

Powers Court open-mike show will be held at St. Thomas of Villanova parish hall, Manuels. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. For more information, call Frank at 834-8196 or Len at 834-3841.

Learn how to bike all winter long with BikeShare! BikeShare will have a workshop with host Robert Sexton, an experienced winter cyclist, on winter cycling today from 1-2 p.m. in the boardroom on the 6th floor, UC-6001 University Centre at Memorial. This workshop is free. Also, Saturday, Dec. 5, from 1-4 p.m. Michael Flaherty will lead a more hands on workshop where participants will learn how to create their own studded tires. If you are interested in this workshop, e-mail munbikeshare@gmail.com to register. There will be a $5 charge for materials.

Children's Cinema: "Chasseurs de Drangons" (France, 2008) at the Centre des Grands-Vents (65 Ridge Rd.) at 10 a.m. Free admission. Information, call 726-4900 or visit www.acfsj.ca.

The inaugural Newfoundland and Labrador Holiday Book Fair will take place from noon to 5:30 p.m. at Chapters, 70 Kenmount Rd. Join local authors and publishers for book readings, author signings, Christmas treats, prize draws, and discounts on select books. For more information or a schedule of readings, contact Chapters at 726-0375.

Sunday, Nov. 22

Family Fun Drop-in Program at The Rooms: Create Scenes of Arctic Life in Felt from 2-4 p.m. Level 3, Multipurpose Space. Parents or guardians must remain with their children (12 years and younger). Program included with the cost of admission.

The 13th annual Basilica advent festival of carols and scripture will be held at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. The celebration will begin at 2:30 p.m. Free admission, although donations are gratefully appreciated. A wine and cheese reception will follow.

Cochrane Street United Church will host a recital entitled "An Afternoon of Baroque Splendour" at 3 p.m. This concert will feature Meghan Herder and Ireland's leading countertenor, Duncan Brickenden, along with collaborative musician, Robin Williams. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $15 for adults, and will be available at the door or call 631-3288.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association will host its annual Christmas party for survivors and their families at The Battery Hotel and Conference Centre, Signal Hill Sunday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person. Please RSVP by Nov. 22 to Marina White at marinawhite@nl.rogers.com or jeannette@thejessicacampaign.com or call 697-2532.

Come celebrate winter and the upcoming Christmas season at MUN Botanical Garden today. Nature hikes will start at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., followed by special story times and nature crafts. Schedule: 10 a.m. Winter Walk, 10:30 a.m. Hot chocolate and story time, 11 a.m. Nature Crafts, 1 p.m. Winter Walk. 1:30 p.m. Hot chocolate and story time, 2 p.m. Nature Crafts. Registration is not required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact the garden at 737-8590 or visit www.mun.ca/botgarden. This program is free for MUN students and their children.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council, the Canada Council for the Arts, and MusicNL will hold public information sessions on arts funding opportunities at Labrador City: Arts and Culture Centre, Sunday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m.; Happy Valley-Goose Bay: Lawrence O'Brien Arts Centre, Monday, Nov. 23, 7 p.m.; and, North West River: Labrador Interpretation Centre, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m. For information, call 896-9565, toll free 1-888-896-9565 or e-mail droberts@nf.aibn.com.

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. 23

The Eastern Newfoundland Chapter of the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will hold its annual Christmas card party 8 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 7 Greenwood Cres. in Mount Pearl. Bring your own cards and baskets. Admission $3.

Registration for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul St. Teresa's Conference Christmas Hampers will take place in the St. Teresa's Room in the church basement Nov. 23-27, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Requirements are MCP numbers for all household members, file number and proof of address.

This is your last chance to purchase fish cakes from Wesley Church. Orders must be placed by Nov. 23, for pickup at the Church between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28. Each 2 lb bag cost $7. Call the Church at 579-3682; Eric at 368-3941; or Marvin at 579-7900.

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 Associations 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 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. 24

The Blue Castle: Conversations on Women, Culture, and the Spaces of the Imagination presents Stories in my Mother's Recipes, by Diane Tye, 8 p.m. at The Ship (265 Duckworth St.). Admission is free. For more information, contact Sonja Boon at sboon@mun.ca, 737-2551 or check out our blog at www.bluestockingsalon.blogspot- .com. Bring along a copy of your favourite recipe and the stories that go along with it.

The E.P. Roche Assembly of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus will hold its regular monthly meeting in the meeting room of the Mary Queen of Peace church on Torbay Road. All Sir Knights are invited and encouraged to attend. Rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. followed by the meeting. Sir Knights are reminded to bring their 3rd and 4th Degree cards.

Wednesday, Nov. 25

Join us at the A.C. Hunter Library and create your own organza butterfly tonight from 7-8:30 p.m. or sign up for Tuesday, Dec. 1 in the Program Room, 3rd Floor A.C. Hunter Library. To register, call 737-3950. Limited space available. Suitable for adults. Cost free.

Join the Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs for a free seminar called "Getting the Most from a Trade Show" from 9-10 a.m. Offered via Webinar so access to the Internet and a telephone are needed. There is no cost to participate. Pre-registration is required. To register and for details, visit www.nlowe.org or call 1-888-NLOWE-11.

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

Francophone Cinema: "Saint-Jacques ... La mèque" (France, 2005) at the Centre des Grands-Vents (65 Ridge Rd.) at 3:30 p.m. Free admission and popcorn. Information, call 726-4900 or visit www.acfsj.ca.

The Eating Disorder Foundation of NL offers Families Supporting Families Information Session to parents and partners who are supporting a love one dealing with an eating disorder. There is an information session scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the new Renata Elizabeth Withers Centre for Hope, 35 Major's Path, Suite 101. If you would like to register, contact Tina at 722-0500 or e-mail tina@edfnl.ca.

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.sham-bhala.org/ (click on "Sitting") or call 576-4727.

Coming up

Heavenly Creatures is seeking volunteers to help sell Christmas tickets. If you can help, call 739-0077 or e-mail heavenlycreaturesca@gmail.com. If you are interested but don't live in St. John's and can't pick them up, a volunteer bring them to you or we can mail them. Draw date is Dec. 20. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.

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

November is Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month across Canada. In honour of this special month, the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC) will hold an Education Symposium at the Sheraton Hotel in St. John's Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. The keynote speaker will be Marilyn Finkelstein, the co-founder of the CCFC and 2009 FLARE Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient. The general public and families and friends of people with Crohn's or Colitis is encouraged to attend. Anyone interested can register online at www.ccfc.ca or for more information call Julie Bowering at 579-3700.

Artists of all abilities are invited to attend the first meeting of the Northeast Avalon Art Group Saturday, Nov. 28 at 11 a.m. This group will get together regularly to draw and paint and will hold public exhibitions and sales. For more details and to confirm your attendance, e-mail jeanettejobson@gmail.com or brenda@brendarowe.ca or call Brenda at 437-7693 .

Announcements

Admiralty House Museum and Archives is looking for volunteers: Manager CICQ Tourism Radio 92.3fm, Chair Mount Pearl History Society, and membership to the board of management. For more information, call the museum at 748-1124.

Crusaders for Jesus willing to participate in a volunteer placard carrying evangelization process walking along the city sidewalks, call 745-8671.

The City of St. John's Mayor's Advisory Committee on Youth is currently looking for youth ages 14-20 to join the committee and to serve as school representatives. For more information or to become a member, see your school guidance counsellor or contact the youth services co-ordinator at 576-8500 or e-mail youth@stjohns.ca.