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Entertainment

Stephanie Mainville (backed by her eight-member band) performs a CD release concert for Out of Nowhere, Oct. 30, at the Blue Olive. Tickets at the Blue Olive, 634-3183. Visit www.stephaniemainville.com.

David Copperfield, Oct. 30, 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., Harbour Station. The Emmy award-winning Copperfield has elevated the ancient art of magic to new heights. Call Harbour Station, 657-1234.

Old Thomas & The Little Fairy, Oct. 31, 2 p.m. Imperial Theatre. Inspired by the children’s book written by Dominique Demers, this performance unites storytelling with dance. Babies 12 months and under are welcome without a ticket. Visit www.imperialtheatre.nb.ca or call the box office at 674-4100.

Sylvia, Charlene and the Long Reach Kitchen Party Gang, Nov. 6, 7 p.m. at Moss Glen Legion Hall. $5. Some war-time music in recognition of Remembrance Day. Bring along an instrument. Fundraising event for Royal Canadian Legion Peninsula Branch #62.

The DouthWrights perform a Bluegrass, Gospel & Old Time Music Concert, Nov. 7, 7 p.m., at the Catholic Hall, Norton. The DouthWright's are a family oriented, hard driving, soulful yet comedic band. Tickets are $10 at door. Call 387-4006 or 384-2210.

La Tour Baroque Duo Concert, Nov. 15, 2 p.m. at Saint John Arts Centre.

Saint John String Quartet Concert, Nov. 18, 8 p.m. at Saint John Arts Centre.

The students of Rothesay Netherwood School present its school musical ‘Once Upon A Mattress,’ Nov. 19-21, 7:30 p.m. in the school’s Théâtre Susan B. Ganong. Based on the fairy tale of The Princess and the Pea. Tickets are $10 and available at the door, or may be reserved by calling the school office at 847-8224.

Canadian comedian Ron James performs his new show Mental as Anything, Nov. 27, at the Saint John Imperial Theatre. Office: 506-674-4100 or 800-323-7469.

Community

The Horizon Health Network hosts a public Pap testing clinic on Oct. 29, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Hospital Women’s Wellness Clinic, 9th floor. Women who do not have a family doctor or gynaecologist are invited to drop-in. Call the clinic at 632-5454.


Sale of nearly new fall and winter clothing, toys and baby equipment at Saint David's United Church, 7 Gondola Point Road, Rothesay, Oct. 30, 4 to 8 pm, and on Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to noon.

Books at the Bistro presents author Lorrie Bell Hawkins and her book ‘Jolicure Cats,’ Oct. 30, 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Opera Bistro, 60 Prince William St. Published by Goose Lane Editions, this book is a memoir of many cats. Tickets, $50 (lunch, book and taxes included). Call to reserve seating: Opera Bistro, 642-2822 or eat@operabistro.com; Inprint Bookstore, 648.2315 or sjbooks@unbsj.ca.

Saint John Animal Rescue League Halloween Howler dance, Oct. 30, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Royal Canadian Legion West, Branch # 69, Wilson Street, West Saint John. Prizes for best costume. Tickets, $10. Call Kathy Illingworth at 642-0929 for tickets.

Get your face on, Oct. 31, noon to 5 p.m., at The City Market. Artist Nate Guimond will paint your look for Halloween free. All ages’ welcome. Donations to the Inner City Youth Ministry gladly accepted. Join the Uptown Treat Trail 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 658-2820 or www.sjcitymarket.ca.

Community yard sale, Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. James the Less Church, 1760 Rothesay Road. In support of Medical Mission to Mali, West Africa. To donate goods bring them to the church but call to make sure the doors are open. 849-1770 (Rectory), 847-7696 (Church), 643-0799 (cell). See http://medicalmission.ca or http://renforth.net/.

St. Augustine’s Church (at the corner of the Quispamsis and Pettingill Roads) offers a headstart on Christmas decorating. Buy a cedar snowman and then paint it with a group. The cost of the unpainted snowman and an evening of fun is $25 or you can have yours painted for $5. Dates in October to be decided. Contact Art Scott at 849-2430 or Peter Safford at 849-2447.

Parish Harvest Dinner, Nov. 1, 3:30 to 6 p.m., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 31 Gondola Point Rd., Rothesay. Adults, $10. Children 12 and under, $5. Children 5 and under, free. Entrance through the church main door into the gathering space where tickets can be purchased. Takeout dinners available 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Fundy Gardeners meeting, Nov. 4, 7 p.m., at Kennebecasis Select Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Rd., Quispamsis. Bob Osborne of Cornhill Nursery will speak about the noble vines of New Brunswick. Call 849-3916 or go to www.brunswicknurseries.com and click on "Fundy Gardeners."

Artists, Artisans, Crafts and More Christmas Art Fair, Nov. 5-6, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Loch Lomond Place, 120 McDonald St.. Sponsored by The Fundy Gallery of Art. Call Alma Campbell, 634-7162.

Public lecture by Nicholas Guitard, author and photographer of Waterfalls of New Brunswick, Nov. 6, noon, Saint John Free Public Library, 1 Market Square. Over the last two years, Nick Guitard has documented more than 100 waterfalls in New Brunswick, culminating in a website www.waterfallsnewbrunswick.ca.

Third annual Needle & Fiber Creations Christmas Sale, Nov. 6, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, off Station Rd. Quilts and quilted fashions, hand-knit fashions, accessories, vintage costume jewelry and natural Christmas greenery creations. Free admission, light refreshments.

Opening reception for new exhibits by Sue Hooper, Kathleen Flanagan, Greg Klassen and Jim Stackhouse at the Saint John Arts Centre, Nov. 6, 5:30 p.m.
Fall fair, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Legion Hall Moss Glen. Chili, soup, home-cooking and crafts. Sponsored by St. Paul’s and All Saints A.C.W.

Photography Exhibition, Light Phantasmagorical by Valerie Biebuyck, at Hooper Studios Gallery, Hampton, until Nov. 7. Gallery is open Monday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m., until exhibition closes. Call 650-3333. 177 Kennebecasis River Rd. www.artathooperstudios.com.

St. Luke's Gondola Point annual roast beef supper, Nov. 7, 4 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. Adults, $10. Children under 12, $5. Family, $25. For tickets call Donna Dobbin at 849-3241. Takeout available.

Fall fair, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Legion Hall, Moss Glen. Chili, soup, homecooking and crafts. An annual event sponsored by St. Paul’s and All Saints A.C.W.

18th Annual Bowl-for-Research Bowlarama for the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nov. 7. Register online at www.kidney.ca/nbpei or call 634-0519.

Country Style Hot and Delicious Brunch every two weeks, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Hampton Royal Canadian Legion, $7 a plate. (Next brunch is Nov. 8.) Take-out available.

Adaptation, Success or Extinction? Understanding the Impact of the Evolving Communications Trends and Industry on Your Career with guest speaker Dr. David Jacobson, Nov. 10, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Saint John Arts Centre, 20 Hazen Ave. Members belonging to Canadian Women in Communications, $45. Non-members, $60. Online registration deadline at http://www.cwc-afc.com/ is Nov. 6.

Paint a Chair auction, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. to 9 pm, at the Boys and Girls Club. Twenty-five children’s chairs will be up for auction; each one has been designed, painted and signed by an artist from the Saint John Art Club. The funds raised will be used to promote an art program for the Boys and Girls Club.

Brush of Hope Gala for Kidney Foundation, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. at Delta Saint John. Cocktails, 6:30 p.m. Tickets, $30. Entertainment, refreshments, Chinese auction, amazing door prizes. Come view famous celebrity paintings being auctioned off on eBay. Order tickets at 634-0519 or Judy.Cannon@Kidney.ca.

Pork Tenderloin Supper at St. Augustine’s Church (corner of Quispamsis and Pettingill Roads), Nov. 14, sittings at 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Adults, $10. Children, $5. Call the church office at 849-8464 or 849-2430. If there are remaining seats, they will be available at the door.

Fall Supper at the UU Church of Saint John, 545 Sandy Point Rd., Nov. 14, 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Call 832-5153 or 832-4720 to reserve your seats. Takeout available if booked by Nov. 13. Adults, $10. Children, 6-12, $5. Preschoolers, no charge.

Saint John YMCA-YWCA holds its “Harvest Hop, Skip and Jump,” a 1.55 km course in the uptown area designed for the whole family, Nov. 15. Cake-cutting ceremony afterwards to celebrate the Y’s 155th Anniversary. Begin and end at Prince Edward Square. Bring non-perishable food item to register. Call 634-4937 or visit www.saintjohny.com.


The Ladies Division of The Hampton Golf Club host their annual Fore the Cure Dessert Bridge and Card Party, Nov. 17, 1 p.m., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. For tickets call Joan Taylor at 847-5612 or Jean Farwell at 847-9186 All proceeds for Breast Cancer Research.

Gala Charity Dance, Nov. 21, 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., in the ballroom & atrium of The Brunswick Delta Hotel, Saint John. In support of The Business Community Anti-Poverty Initiative (www.bcapi.ca). Music by the 14-member Black Cats Big Band. Tickets are $20 and should be reserved by emailing davwilliams@rogers.com or by calling Monica Hindley at 633-3502.

Core exercise program Wednesdays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lakefield Elementary, until Nov. 25. Introductory program designed to strengthen muscles in our mid-section and improve balance and posture. $2 per session. Bring exercise mat and water. Wear loose clothing and footwear for indoors. Email johnkell@nb.sympatico.ca for more info.

15th Annual Leah MacGowan Memorial Curl for Multiple Sclerosis, Nov. 28, at the Hampton Curling Club. No experience necessary; fun event to raise funds and awareness. No registration fee but you are required to get pledges. Contact Tanya Henderson at 832-3236 or mhender@nbnet.nb.ca or Brad Stanley at 847-5439 or brad.stanley@sunlife.com.

Ongoing at Kennebecasis Public Library: Kennebecasis Book Club (for adults) meets every third Thursday, noon to 1 p.m. Newcomers Coffee Hour Meets every Monday morning, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Hooper Studios Gallery in Hampton. Saturday morning art for kids, ages 5-12, 10 a.m. to noon, Nov. 21, Dec. 5 and Dec. 12. Family Art on Saturday afternoons, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Nov. 21, Dec. 5 and Dec. 12. Workshops include Marvelous Mosaics, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1; Hand Dyeing Yarn Workshop, Nov. 7-8; Art of the Fantastic for teens, Nov. 14; A Day of Felting, Nov. 28; Gift Making, Nov. 28. Call 650-3333. 177 Kennebecasis River Rd. www.artathooperstudios.com.

Ladies Auxilliary Luncheon first Wednesday of every month at Branch 58 Legion, 61 Marr Rd. Soups, sandwiches and sweets for $5. Takeout available. 847-5065.

Ballroom dance classes for all levels. Competitive dancers Jean-Marc and Suzanne provide professional instruction. $30 per couple per lesson. Beginners welcome. To register, email davwilliams@rogers.com.

The KV Committee for Disabled Persons meets on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the boardroom at the Rothesay Regional Police Station. The group of volunteers discusses disability issues in the Kennebecasis Valley area. Call 849-7609 or email kvcommitee@yahoo.ca.

Adult badminton clubs open to all levels of play at KV High School, Monday evenings, 8:30 p.m. (call Dave at 847-8593) and Thursday evenings, 8:30 p.m. (call John at 847-8714). And an adult badminton club open to all levels of play at Hampton High School, Wednesday evenings, 8 p.m. (call Ron at 832-1972).

Join Harmony, Inc. as we celebrate our 50th anniversary. Harmony, Inc., is a vibrant organization of women recognized for our world-class style of barbershop singing. To learn more, visit www.HarmonyInc.org or call 1-888-871-7762.

YMCA-YWCA Settlement Services offers free orientation, counselling, referral and English language training to immigrants. Call 634-7720 or visit the website at www.saintjohny.com.

The Arthritis Society has free resource kits for people with arthritis. It includes information on nutrition and arthritis, the top 10 exercises to relieve stiffness and pain, and much more. Call 1-800-321-1433.

Players interested in the KV Community Hockey League, please send an email to registration@kvmha.com. Membership application and Player Medical Information forms are available at www.kvmha.com.

The Saint John Multicultural and Newcomers Resource Centre Inc. hosts conversational English classes, weekly listen & lunch sessions and sessions on interviewing and writing cover letters/resumes. Located on third and fourth floors of the City Market. Call Mary Stack, employment counsellor, 642-6464. www.sjmnrc.ca.

CNIB is looking for volunteer drivers to provide transportation for staff with vision loss. Travel within Saint John with occasional trips to Fredericton. Contact Mark McIntosh at 902-453-1480 x. 226 or email mark.mcintosh@cnib.ca.

The KV Old Boys will pick up redeemable containers. Call 847-5895 or email kvob@nbnet.nb.ca.

Thursday Night Book Club, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Bean Books, 122 Germain St. Bring along one book to talk about with the group. Call 672-BEAN (2326).

Butterfly Bisque Paint Your Own Pottery hosts Story Time Hours Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Paint a piece of pottery related to the story. Email FireItUp@ButterflyBisque.ca or call 847-1846. Costs $10 to $15. Located at 83J Hampton Rd. (CIBC Mall), Rothesay.

The Hammond River Angling Association’s Fish’n’Jam continues every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Fly-tying and a musical jam session, open to the public. A good place to learn fly tying, talk fishing and play some tunes.

The Kingston Farmers Market is open every Saturday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Live entertainment, artisans, food, old-fashioned country breakfasts. Call 763-3490.

Royal Canadian Legion, Kennebecasis Branch 58, 61 Marr Rd., Rothesay. Karaoke every Friday, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Crib Every Wednesday, 7 p.m., $7 reg. No membership required.

The Anglican Parish Churches in Upham present a Parish breakfast buffet on the second Saturday of each month, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the WI/Senior Hall , 2217, Rte. 820 in Upham. $6 per person, $20 for a family or just have toast and coffee for $2.

Please donate your reusable clothing and household items to the Canadian Diabetes Association’s Clothesline. Call 1-800-505-5525 for a free pickup or to find the drop box nearest you.

St. John Ambulance 286 division meetings are every first and third Wednesday of the month at 65 University Ave. in Saint John. For more information call 847-5769.

The 527 Simonds Squadron is looking for young people to join. In addition to regular cadet training, 527 has strong marksmanship, band, and wilderness survival programs. The squadron meets every Wednesday night from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Simonds High School. Call 696-2122 for more information.

Saint John Kennebecasis Valley Newcomers for women new to area. Monthly lunches and coffees, bookclub, weekly bridge, mahjong, walking, etc. Call Linda at 216-0530 or email sjkvnewcomers@hotmail.com. Blog at http://www.sjkvnewcomers.blogspot.com/.

Join the Harbourside Toastmasters to improve public speaking and confidence skills. Meetings are Wednesdays, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. on the 18th floor of Brunswick Square Tower. For more information, contact info@harbourside.freetoasthost.net or Kathryn Hanson 849-0574.

Hampton Lions Club Fabulous Five Bingo every Thursday night at the Hampton Legion. Doors open at 6 p.m., 10 early bird games starting at 6:30 p.m. Regular games start at 7 p.m. Door passes start at $5. Call Lion George Tays at 832-5842.

Royal Canadian Legion Peninsula Branch 69, 1356 Route 847, Clifton Royal. Meeting first Monday of each month. Call 763-2009. Cribbage night Sunday nights throughout the winter.

Cribbage at Moss Glen Legion #62, 1356 Route #845, every Sunday 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

The Hampton Branch #28 Royal Canadian Legion holds bingo on Tuesday evenings. Doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Fast food canteen. 1032 Main Street Hampton.

The Knights of Columbus hosts Cribbage Games every Thursday night, 7:30 p.m., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, lower hall. Enter via the back entry on the right. Admission $5 for 8 games.

Bingo Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the W I Seniors Hall in Upham. Canteen available. Sponsored by the Hammond River Valley Seniors.

The Quispamsis Island View Lions Club holds bingo every Sunday night at the Lions Centre near the Co-op store. Doors open at 6 p.m. and regular games start at 7 p.m. Full canteen services are available.

Bingo every Thursday night, 8 River Rd., Rothesay at Fairvale Outing Assoc. Doors open at 6 p.m. Games start at 6:55 p.m. Canteen. Call Richard, 847-4163.

Fairvale Outing Association hosts cards every Friday evening at 8 p.m. The association also hosts crib every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Holdem is held every Friday at 8 p.m. Bingo is held every Thursday night. Doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 6:55 p.m.

United Singles will gather for the following events: Each Tuesday is a meet and greet and Drakes Steakhouse starting at 6:30 p.m. United Singles volleyball takes place each Wednesday at Rothesay Middle School starting at 8 p.m. with a $3 charge.

A girls high school age football program (from 14 to 17) for any player, no experience necessary. All equipment is supplied. Call 644-8657 or 634-3376.

The Kennebecasis Seniors Club meets Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at Saint David’s Church in Rothesay. Following a short business meeting is bridge, 45s, cribbage and lunch. Contact 847-1283.

The Quispamsis Seniors’ Group meets every Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the Quispamsis Civic Centre to play crib, 45s and have lunch afterwards.

Ladies Community Fitness Classes every day, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Kings Valley Wesleyan Church. Easy classes with stretching, cardio, and strength training. $2 a class. Drop in anytime. Weights and mats are provided. Call Linda Lamos at 849-4327.

The Rothesay Seniors’ Club meets every Tuesday at Renforth, Bill McGuire Centre from 1:30 to 4 p.m. to play bridge, 45s and whist. For more information call 847-7653.

Parish

St . Mark’s Church , 171 Pettingill Rd,, Quispamsis celebrates a Parish Mission, Nov. 1-4. Father Eugene O’Reilly, a Redemptorist Priest, will lead evening sessions, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Call Parish office, 849-5111.

Ecumenical Evening Prayer of Taizé, at St. Vincent's Chapel, 31 Cliff Street, Saint John, Nov 5, 7 p.m. Join us for a wonderful combination of music and interactive fun.

A prayer meeting takes place every Thursday evening, 8 to 9:30 p.m. at Saint Peter’s Church Hall, side entrance, Clarendon St., Saint John. All welcome.

Kidz World Midweek for Grades K-5 every Tuesday night, 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Games, food, fun and adventure for $2 a week. Call Kings Valley Wesleyan Church at 847-5343.

Kidz World on Sundays, 10:30 a.m. to noon, at Kings Valley Wesleyan Church. For the whole family: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and Gr K-5. Kidz World wants to partner with you to help with the spiritual growth of your children. Visit kingsvalley.ca. Call the church at 847-5343.

Good music! Good coffee! Good God! Saint David's United Church, 7 Gondola Point Road, Sundays at 9:02 a.m. Child friendly, casual dress.

Kids

Explorer Saturdays at the New Brunswick Museum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 643-2300 or visit www.nbm-mnb.ca.

Bugs, Bats and big beavers, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the New Brunswick Museum. Make masks, models and learn many true New Brunswick animal stories. Regular admission. Call 643-2300 or visit www.nbm-mnb.ca.

Swamp Stomp Trunk or Treat, Oct. 31, 6:30 p.m. at Kings Valley Wesleyan Church, 332 Hampton Road, Quispamsis. For children in Grade 5 and under. Carnival games, prizes, cotton candy, popcorn and candy from more than 60 trunks. $5 a child. Registration required. Call 847-5343.

KV3C presents Razzmatazz for Kids, Nov. 14, 2 p.m. at Kings Valley Wesleyan Church
332 Hampton Rd. A foot-stomping, hand-clapping children’s musical group. Call 849-7266 or email kv3c@nb.aibn.com for tickets or information. Tickets are $7 per person (6 months and under free). Proceeds will go towards KV3C future programs and events.

Kids Have Stress Too, A NB Canadian Mental Health Association Program, Nov. 26 and Dec. 3, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Information, tools and techniques to assist parents in helping their child to recognize signs of stress and develop coping skills. To register or for more information, call the HALL office at 832-5665.

Ongoing at Kennebecasis Public Library: Tuesday Toddler Story Time, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday Pre-School Story Time, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Wednesday Babies in the Library, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. (next session starts Nov. 18; registration is required).

KV3C hosts KV Kids Family Playgroups with songs, crafts, stories, parachute games, snacks and themed activities. Bill McGuire Memorial Centre, Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon; Quispamsis Civic Centre, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon; St. Augustine’s Church, Quispamsis, Fridays 10 a.m. to noon.

KV3C hosts Baby Wonders, for parents of babies under 24 months of age. Qualified guest speakers. Mondays at the Quispamsis Civic Centre, 10 a.m. to noon. On Nov. 2 and Nov. 9 Baby Wonders will be held at the Bill McGuire Centre due to renovations at the civic centre.

Kings Valley Early Education Centre offers half-day programs for two- to five-year-olds. Provincially licensed facility. Call Craig Logan or Jodi Calder at 847-5343 ext 205 or email craig.logan@kingsvalley.ca or jodi.calder@kingsvalley.ca.

PRO Kids and Canadian Tire Jumpstart programs have funding available to the youth of Rothesay who are not able to join activities because of a lack of funding. Please call Julie Pugsley at 642-7529 or email prokids@saintjohn.ca for more information. All calls are strictly confidential.

The KV Style Calendar welcomes notices for current events and announcements in and around the Kennebecasis Valley. To place a listing in the calendar, phone 847-5901, fax 847-5920 or email editor@kvstyle.com. Submissions can also be dropped off at 122 Hampton Rd. The listing must be sent one week before KV Style’s publication date. Please note submissions run depending on space availability. The complete calendar can be viewed at our website www.kvstyle.com.