What's happening in Metro Moncton?

Published Thursday October 29th, 2009
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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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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 The Magnetic Hill Zoo is holding Boo at the Zoo adult night Saturday, Oct. 31, from 7-10:30 p.m. Price is $20 per person. Must be 18 year or older. Tickets on sale beginning Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. at the Magnetic Hill Zoo Box Office or the Moncton Coliseum Box Office, buy online at tickets.moncton.ca or charge by phone at 877-7720. For more information, visit www.booatthezoomoncton.com.

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The Magnetic Hill Zoo is holding Boo at the Zoo Light for children ages 1-7 years old Saturday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Price is $7 per person. Tickets on sale beginning Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. at the Magnetic Hill Zoo Box Office or the Moncton Coliseum Box Office, buy online at tickets.moncton.ca or charge by phone at 877-7720. For more information, visit www.booatthezoomoncton.com.

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The Magnetic Hill Zoo is holding Boo at the Zoo adult night Saturday, Oct. 31, from 7-10:30 p.m. Price is $20 per person. Must be 18 year or older. Tickets on sale beginning Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. at the Magnetic Hill Zoo Box Office or the Moncton Coliseum Box Office, buy online at tickets.moncton.ca or charge by phone at 877-7720. For more information, visit www.booatthezoomoncton.com.

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Sunny Brae Legion is holding a Halloween Dance Saturday, Oct. 31, from 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. with Triple Play. For more information, call 856-7837 or 383-9509.

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The public is invited to the opening of the art exhibit "Stage Portraits" (Portraits de scène) by photographer Francine Dion in the Capitol Theatre Irving Lobby on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 5 p.m. The exhibit is taking place during FrancoFête and includes 18 portraits of Acadian singer/songwriters. Entrance is free of charge.

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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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The Capitol Theatre presents Canadian Latin Jazz guitarist Robert Micheals on Thursday, November 12 at 8 p.m. Thet accomplished Latin Jazz guitarist has won two Junos, achieved platinum and gold status with record sales and has legions of fans who are drawn back time and time again. Tickets for the show are now on sale at the Capitol Theatre Box Office, l'Escaouette, Frank's Music, Monument Lefebvre and l'Université de Moncton, at $24.50 to $28.50. Tickets are also available by phone at (506) 856-4379 or 1-800-567-1922, or online at www.capitol.nb.ca.

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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.

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A yard sale will be held at Mountain View United Church, corner of MacBeath and Connaught Ave on Saturday, November 21 from 8am to noon. There will be loads of bargains for everyone!

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U.C.W. Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon. On Saturday Nov. 21 at the Hillsborough United Church, Main St, Hillsborough from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a crafts and baked goods table and a delicious luncheon of soup, chili or chowder and of course dessert, tea or coffee. Come and Enjoy!!

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