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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.

Opera New Brunswick presents Topsy Turvy: A Night of Gilbert & Sullivan, Nov. 6, 8 p.m., at the Imperial Theatre. For tickets call 674-4100 or www.imperialtheatre.nb.ca. Adults, $35. Seniors, $30. Students, $10.

The Shakespeare Society of Saint John presents a Renaissance Feast, a four-course meal of fine cuisine from Shakespeare's table, along with some performance readings from the plays, and musical entertainment. Nov. 7, 7 p.m., Trinity Royal Room, Delta Brunswick Hotel. Cost is $60 per ticket. For tickets call Sandra Bell at sbell@unbsj.ca or 657-5490.

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

The Valley Coffee House, Nov. 14, Dec. 12, Jan. 16, Feb. 13. Shows start 7 p.m. at the Civic Centre, Quispamsis (second floor). Performances by The Coffee House Girls, Matthew Hayes, Perry Craft, Jerry Jones, Jim McFarlane, Keith Facey, George Boone, Norman Roys, George Urquhart, T-John Merrick. Please donate a non-perishable food item for food bank or money. Call Desa at 847-2917.

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

Strings & Sweets for Sigowet School, Kenya, Nov. 15, 2:30 p.m. at St Paul’s Anglican Church on the Common. Paul Campbell, violin; Chris Buckley, Viole; John Buckley, violoncello. Tickets, $20. Family of 4, $50. Sweets and refreshments to follow.

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

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.

As part of The Lorenzo Reading Series Michael Crummey reads from his new novel, Galore, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m., Ganong Hall Lecture Theatre, UNB Saint John. Nominated for the 2009 Governor General’s Award for Fiction, Galore is a tale set in Newfoundland, spanning two centuries. Admission is free. Contact The University Bookstore 648-5540 or Inprint 648-2315 or sjbooks@unbsj.ca.

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.

Antique Show and Sale. Cake tasting and sale with tea, Nov 6, 1 to 4 p.m.; Nov 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 120 Appleby Drive. 849-2508.


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.

Roast beef dinner, Nov. 7, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, Loch Lomond, 218 Route 820 (Barnesville Rd.), Upper Loch Lomond. Adults, $9. Seniors, $8.50. Children 10 and under, $4. Take-outs and bake table.

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.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 486 Kennebecasis River Rd., Hampton holds a Harvest Ham Supper Nov. 7, 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., in support of the Braden Gendron fund.

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.

Seminar with registered nutritional consultant Deborah Ferguson, Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m., at Naturally for Life – the eco store, 122 Hampton Rd. Tickets, $5 (attendees receive a gift certificate in the amount of $5 for the Naturally for Life store). Call 848-0044 or email naturallyforlife@bellaliant.com.

Listen & Lunch at the Saint John Multicultural and Newcomers Resource Centre, Nov. 10, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., 3rd floor of City Market building, features Mary Jane McGrath from Ian Martin Recruitment Services talking about developing networking and communication skills when looking for work. Call Mary Stack at 642-6464.

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.

Cosmos for a Cause: Cocktail Party and Jewelry Extravaganza to help Saint John native Pierre Robichaud build a school and community centre for the Tumaini HIV / AIDS women’s group in Nairobi, Kenya. Nov. 13, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Hilton Saint John Trade Convention Centre. Tickets ($40) available by calling 648-9677 or emailing Cathy.Robichaud@rogers.com.

Fundraiser Bingo, Nov. 14, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., St. Bridget’s Church hall in Chapel Grove, Kingston Peninsula.

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.

3rd Annual CWL spaghetti supper, bake sale and silent auction, Nov. 15, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 171 Pettingill Rd. Adults, $10. Children under 10, $5. Call Barb Bogliuni, 847-5962.

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.

Peninsula Heritage Inc. meets Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m., at Trinity Terrace Senior Apartment Complex, Kingston. Royden Brien will speak about "Living Off The Grid."

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.

Christmas Church Bazaar, Nov. 28, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Rothesay (next to the post office). Bake table, white elephant table for household items, books, games, crafts, jewelry, decorations and more.

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.

Medavie Blue Cross Jingle Bell Walk and Run (1 or 5 km) for the Arthritis Society, Dec. 6 at the Senior Resource Centre, Hampton. Registration, 12 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Walk starts at 2 p.m. Jingle bells handed out to all participants. Visit www.jinglebellwalkandrun.ca or www.jbwr.ca to learn more or to register. Visit www.arthritis.ca.

United Way is now accepting applications from Not for Profit Community Agencies for Program Funding. For information on how to apply, please email our office at sj.unitedway@nb.aibn.com or call us at 658-1212. Agencies will receive a response by early January 2010. Deadline for applications is Nov. 30.

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 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

85th anniversary celebrations of Park Avenue United Church, Nov. 14, 4:30 p.m. pot luck supper; 7 p.m. gospel singalong. Nov. 15, 2 p.m. anniversary service with message by Rev. Larry Harrison. Social gathering downstairs following the service.

Mass for healing, Nov.19, 7 p.m., Saint Peter’s Church, Clarendon St., Saint John. Father Peter Osborne celebrating.

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.

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.