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The Southeastern Branch of the New Brunswick Genealogical Society will host their Fall Workshop on Saturday, October 24, at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, 28 Woolridge Avenue, Riverview, NB from 1 to 4:30 p.m. All interested are welcome to attend.

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The environmental organization Petitcodiac Riverkeeper is hosting a special event to celebrate its 10th anniversary on the Oct. 24! They will be organizing a benefit concert and will take this opportunity to launch a new compilation CD titled PETITCODIAC. The benefit concert and CD launch show will take place on Saturday starting at 8 p.m. at Studio 700 in Moncton. Several well known artists featured on the CD will be performing including Les Païens, Mathieu D'Astous, Isaac & Blewett, Christian "Kit" Goguen, John Jerome & the Great 88, and Colonial Quarrels.

Tickets for the show are available at Café Clémentine, Spin-It Records, Studio 700, Symbiose U de M and the Riverkeeper office at 236 St. George Street, Suite 407 in Moncton. The costs for tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.

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Learn to oil paint: This program is a fun and interactive collection of six lessons that will teach the fundamentals of oil painting. In addition, the student will learn how to plan and execute a complete painting. This class is especially designed for students who have never painted before. Classes will be every Monday evening starting November 2 for 6 weeks, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Instructor: Cecile Chevalrie. Fees: $120 plus your cost of materials. Please call 855-4349 to register early, seating is limited.

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An introduction to digital photography will take place on October 20, 22, 27 and 29, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Seating is limited, pre-registration is required. Fee: $100. Facilitator: Michele Nadeau. For more information call the YWCA at 855-4349

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Baladi Fitness - BellyDance Choreography workshop for beginners - Oct 25., 1:30 -3:30 p.m. The cost is $35 for non-members. No experience needed, all fitness levels are welcome. Call Jeanette at 961-4340 or visit baladifitness.com for more information.

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Bruno Groening Circle for Spiritual Aid to Life meets every third Wednesday. The next meeting on Oct.28 will be held at the Moncton Lions Community Centre , 473 St. George Street at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Medically verified healing of many incurable ailments. Non-denominational and run by volunteers in 70 countries. New to Moncton. For more information contact Joey at bg.cof.moncton@gmail.com or 533-1876.

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Annual Fall Turkey Supper at the Lower Turtle Creek Ladies Aid Hall 842 Route 910 Lower Turtle Creek on Saturday Oct 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. Adults $10, Children (6-10 yrs) $5; 5 years and under free. Information call Dorothy 387-5906

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Sport Academy NB invites all grade K-5 children to its multi-sport discovery program (Soccer, Basketball and Track & Field), every Wednesday between 6 and 7 p.m. at the Saint Henri school gymnasium in Moncton. Program starts Wednesday, October 14. Every participant will receive a souvenir photo.Registration can be made via the Sport Academy website (www.asanb.ca). For more information, call (506)866-5670 or visit the Sport Academy website at http://www.asanb.ca

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Dr. Rick Tobias, Founder and CEO of Yonge Street Mission in Toronto, will be the keynote speaker for the 12th Annual Tri-City Mayors' Prayer Breakfast to be held Friday, October 30 from 7:15 - 9 a.m. at the Crystal Palace Convention Centre. For group tables or $20 individual tickets contact Linda Eaton at Argus Hearing Centre 408 Mountain Rd. 857-3223. Individual tickets also available at R.D MacLean Co. Ltd. 200 George St. 858-9277. Info contact laverne.lewycky@abu.nb.ca

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The Discovering the Total Self series will host seven powerfully liberating life-changing courses from Oct. 21 to the beginning of December at Edith Cavell School at 125 Park St. in Moncton. The fee is $25 per course or $140 for all seven courses. Pre-registration is required. For more information on the sessions or to register, contact Joanne Rolfe-Cogger at 506-384-2893 or at discoveringthetotalself@gmail.com

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St. Patricks Family Centre is calling all Fairy Princesses ages 8 to 12 years old starting Oct. 17. Come and have fun and meet new friends. Discover what makes a good friend and how to be a good friend to yourself. Celebrate your personal growth and identify your individual uniqueness. Learn the power of words and body language. Discover how to feel comfortable in your own bodies and celebrate your Girl Power. For more information call 857-2024 or drop in to St. Patricks Family Centre at 34 Providence St, Moncton,N.B.

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What's that buzz? Master bee-keeper Paul Vautour and Nature Moncton will be hosting a workshop on Saturday Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tankville School, #1665 Elmwood Dr. He will have a display of the bee-keeping paraphernalia and a demonstration hive with live bees. Bring your lunch and appropriate clothing for the season. Weather permitting, we will also visit Paul's apiary (Bee yard) in Irishtown. As seating is limited pre-register with Judi Berry-Steeves 387-4778 or jbsteeve@nbnet.nb.ca. Registration fee: members-$5; non-members $10; children-free. For more info call 384-6937 or visit www.naturemoncton.org

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The annual Hillsborough United Church's Roast Beef Dinner will be on Saturday Nov. 7, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The Hillsborough United Church Hall on 2891 Main Street Hillsborough. Adults $12 or Family $30 with children 12 and under. Tickets available at the door or from a church members.

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The NBCC Wellness Fair 2009 will take place on Thursday, Nov. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at NBCC Moncton. Admission is free. There will be numerous exhibitors, product demonstrations, information on available resources and door prizes.

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St. John's UCW is holding their annual Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the church basement at 75 Alma St., Moncton. You'll find crafts, baking, preserves, new-to-you treasures, and much more. A luncheon will be served from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. for a cost of $6, and will include your choice of corn chowder or chicken soup, plus a roll, pie and beverage.

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Turkey Supper - hosted by St. James Anglican Church, 101 Fairview Drive (Fairview & St. George Blvd.) in Moncton on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. Take-Outs (pick-up or delivery) available 4 - 5 p.m. Sit-down meal available in two sittings (5 - 6 p.m. and 6 - 7 p.m.). Adults $12; Children $7; 5 and under $2. Menu includes turkey, mashed potatoes, vegetable, dessert and a beverage. Please phone 382-7725 or 389-2370 to order take-outs or to reserve for 5 or 6 p.m. sitting. All welcome.

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Saturday, Nov. 14 , 2009, 7 p.m., a Musical Evening will be hosted by Bethel Presbyterian Church, 600 Coverdale Road, Riverview, NB. Featured guests will be Ivan and Vivian Hicks and the Sussex Avenue Fiddlers, Bethel's Choir, Catharine Cook, Elizabeth Matson, and Geraldine Charters. Admission will be $10 at the door, proceeds are for church purposes and there will be light refreshments. All are welcome, so come and enjoy an evening of musical fun and fiddling.