CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES AND CHRISTMAS CAKE SALES BY Canadian Cancer Society, Quesnel Unit. Call the office 250-992-6551 or buy them at Farmers’ Christmas Markets.

SALVATION ARMY KETTLE CAMPAIGN in need of volunteers. If you have spare time and would like to help, call 250-992-5144.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD boxes now available at either Safeway, Greyhound Bus Depot, Dollar stores or Curves and returned there or pick up and return to Maple Park Alliance Church, Nov. 28, 2 – 6 p.m., or Nov. 29, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Return deadline is Nov. 29. Contact Laureen, 250-747-0787 for information.

BOOK YOUR SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS NOW Quesnel Cancer Society office now taking bookings for kids parties, pre-schools, day cares, elementary schools, business parties and private parties. Call 250-992-6551. Fee is $40 first hour, $30 every half hour after that.

SENIORS’ CENTRE PANCAKE BREAKFASTS have resumed at the Seniors’ Centre the first and third Sunday of each month.

10TH ANNUAL NAZKO CHRISTMAS MARKET Dec. 14, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Nazko community centre, come and enjoy food and festivities. Interested vendors contact Diane Thompson, 249-0245.

MONDAY

CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT WITH ADRIAN LEATHER at Nature Education and Resource Centre, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. How to get involved, big projector screen identification of some of the birds that may be seen during the count. Everyone welcome.

WEDNESDAY

CHAAPS FUNDRAISING CLINIC featuring Introduction to Clicker Training and Dog Tricks With Willow Eyford, certified master dog trainer, Nov. 19, 26 and Dec. 3, 7 – 8 p.m. $50/person, clicker included. pre-registration required. Limited enrolment, proof of vaccinations. For information call 250-747-2416 or visit www.chaaps.ca

NORTH QUESNEL NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOC. MEETING Nov. 26, 7 p.m., QSS library. For information call 250-992-2453.

BINGO! Wednesday, Nov. 26. Legion Hall.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m., Early birds at 6 p.m. Followed by regular games. Organized by Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club of Quesnel. Proceeds go to local community projects.

DIABETES INFORMATION SESSION. This is for everyone, learn about healthy living, diabetes information, free blood sugar and cholesterol testing provided by local nurses and dietitians, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Friendship Centre. For information contact Irene Kopetski 250-992-8347.

BRIDGES (education course for people with a mental illness), a free 10-week course for people recovering from mental illness. Course begins Jan. 21, 2009, noon – 3 p.m. For information or to sign up contact Peer Development office, 250-992-9332 or e-mail que-peerdev@northernhealth.ca

THURSDAY

QUESNEL AGRICULTURAL & EXHIBITION ASSOCIATION AGM Nov. 27, 6:30 p.m., Arts and Rec Centre, help plan 2009 Quesnel Fall Fair. For information contact Ted or Heloise 250-249-5329.

CHRISTMAS DINNER Seniors’ Centre, Dec. 4, doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets $20 while quantities last.

FRIDAY

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FOSTER PARENT? Attend a free, pre-service orientation session (prerequisite by MCFD), Nov. 21 – 23, 18 hours in total to be held 469 Anderson Drive – 2nd floor. Contact Karen Cash at Axis Family Resources 250-992-2759 or karen.cash@axis.bc.ca to confirm.

ART GALLERY Show, annual Christmas display and sale is on right now. For information call 250-992-8200.

SENIORS ADVOCACY SERVICE MUSICAL FUNDRAISER CONCERT Nov. 28, 7 p.m., Northstar Baptist Church, many local entertainers, intermission goodies courtesy Granvilles, suggested donation of $10 or gift for teenager for Good Cheer.

SATURDAY

FARMERS’ CHRISTMAS MARKETS Nov. 22, Nov. 30 and Dec. 13 at Arts and Recreation Centre. More vendors than ever with winter keeping veggies, baking, value added products and lots of crafts, perfect for gift-giving.

ACW CHRISTMAS TEA AND BAKE SALE, Nov. 25, 1 – 3 p.m., Anglican Church Hall.

CROONERS CAFE Nov. 29, doors open at 7 p.m., entertainment starts at 7:30 p.m., performers get free admission, audience pays $3/person or $6/family.

CELTIC NIGHT sponsored by Quesnel Pipe and Drum Corp, Nov. 29, doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner 6 – 7 p.m., Tickets at the door, $10/dinner and entertainment, $5 for just entertainment. Children under 12 are free. Lots of great music, dancing, singing and of course pipes and drum performances including PG pipe band.

CARIBOO-CENTRAL INTERIOR POULTRY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION AGM has been postponed until March 2009. For information call 250-992-5205.

JACK FROST FESTIVAL École Baker elementary, Nov. 29, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., home made gifts, books, jewelry, French café, door prizes, raffles and more. Table rentals call Angela, 250-249-5445.

OLD TIME FIDDLERS DANCE, Dec. 6, Legion Hall, 8 p.m. – midnight. Admission $9, includes lunch. Tickets at Harkins or Legion lounge. Contact Jean 250-992-5081.

OAPO CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Dec. 6 – 7, Golden Centre, 401 Front St. Table rentals $5 each, for information call Bonnie, 992-0090, 992-8727 or 983-3470.

ONGOING EVENTS

SPINNERS AND WEAVERS meeting, third Tuesday each month. 11:30 a.m., Seniors’ Centre. Contact Lou 992-7925 or Jean 992-9683.

BAKER CREEK ENHANCEMENT SOCIETY invites the public to get involved in environmental representation, education or restoration in Quesnel. Meetings are held every 3rd Monday of the month, noon at Nature Education and Resource Centre, West Fraser Timber Park.

QUESNEL & DISTRICT OSTOMY GROUP meets 2nd Monday of every month. 1 p.m., Seniors’ Centre.

DROP-IN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP every Wednesday, 4 – 6 p.m. in Palliative Care office at G.R. Baker Hospital. For information call 250-985-5695.

SENIORS’ CENTRE BRIDGE CLUB meets Wednesday afternoon 12:45 – 4 p.m. Coaching and encouragement with a healthy dose of humour for both experienced and novice players. The weekly fee of $1 covers all costs. For information call 250-992-3991.

PHOENIX PROGRAM provides education, information and support for women who are/have suffered the effects of abuse in relationships. A 10-week program starts Oct. 7 to Dec. 9. Call Tina at Amata Transition House 250-992-7321 for information on time and place.

CONNECTIONS, an informal drop-in group for women to connect with women meets every Thursday from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Amata Transition House. For information call Tina 250-992-7321.

DIVORCED? SEPARATED? You don’t have to go through it alone. Find help, discover hope, experience healing. For dates and times call 250-992-8830.

DARTS. Mixed dart league. No experience necessary. Play every Tuesday night, 6:45 p.m. at Elks Lodge. Call Steven 250-992-5794 for information.

KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF CANADA, BC BRANCH meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. at 345 Anderson Dr. For information call Bonnie, 250-992-5122.

IMA GALLERY AND GIFT SHOP Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., 2323 Pooley St., Wells. For information call 1-800-442-2781.

NORTH CARIOO METIS ASSOC. BINGO second and last Friday of each month, 352 Anderson Dr. For information call 250-992-9722.

SENIORS ADVOCACY SERVICE For information call 992-9330. Hours are Tuesday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

QUESNEL CANCER SOCIETY MEETING every second Wednesday, Noon – 1 p.m., CCS office, 332 Front St.

CANCER SURVIVORS NO-HOST LUNCHEON, noon the last Thursday of every month at Dragon Gate Restaurant behind South Hill Shell. For information, call Sheila, 250-747-0240.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT, contact Ron, 992-2726.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meets every second Tuesday of the month at CCS Office at 7 p.m. For information call Vi 747-1130 or Maureen, 747-2296.

ARE YOU A SURVIVOR AND WANT TO HELP OTHERS? CancerConnection is a national peer support program that connects cancer survivors with newly-diagnosed patients. For details visit www.cancer.ca or call Cancer Information Service 1-888-939-3333.

QUESNEL RESIDENTIAL CARE SOCIETY meets second Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Dunrovin Park Lodge. Looking for new members. For information contact Ron Caskey, 747-2666 or Margaret Petsul, 992-8247.

WOMEN’S BUSINESS NETWORK, Second Tuesday of every month, 8:15 a.m., Begbies.

QUESNEL GENEOLOGY SOCIETY meets every second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., Mormon Church library across from Lakeview school. For information contact Kathy Edwards, 992-7211.

QUESNEL EXHIBITION AND FAIR MEETING third Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., Rec Centre. New exciting plans, everyone welcome. For information, call 747-1675.

TOPS – There are three active TOPS clubs in Quesnel, morning, noon and evening. For information, call area captain Lil Peterson, 992-9159.

CANCELLED STAMP PROJECT only envelopes with stamps on them are needed by Order of the Eastern Star. Postcards, either new or used, are of value. Drop off box located at K-Max Video store downtown. Your assistance is gratefully appreciated. 2006-2007 sales totalled $12,014.32. Dressing material totalled $23,009.08.

DRUG PROBLEM? We can help, call Narcotics Anonymous 1-888-543-2499.

AL-ANON Has your life been affected by someone else’s drinking. For information call 249-5968 or 747-1706.

COUNCIL OF SENIOR CITIZENS ORGANIZATIONS (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving the quality of life for all seniors. Seniors organizations, associations wishing to affiliate or individuals wishing to become members contact Ernie Bayer, 1-604-576-9734 or e-mail ecbayer@shaw.ca

VASA LODGE WHIST AND CRIB NIGHT Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month.

QUESNEL ARTHRITIS SOCIETY meet third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., Seniors’ Centre. Everyone welcome. For information call 992-6494.

EXODUS 4:10 TOASTMASTERS concerned with developing your communication and leadership skills? Consider Toastmasters – Quesnel hosts two clubs. Meetings are Wednesday, 7 p.m. at Correlieu library, phone Mark 992-0110 and Thursday, 7 p.m., Northstar Church, call 992-9520.

QUESNEL ANIME CLUB Anyone interested is welcome to come and enjoy screenings, video games, cosplay, contests, convention attendance plus much more. For information, contact Jenny 255-0976 or e-mail quesnelanimeclub@hotmail.com

CONNECTIONS, an informal drop-in open discussion group for women to connect with other women. Thursday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., year-round. For information call Amata 992-7321. Childcare provided free.

NORTH CARIBOO GYMKHANA SOCIETY Monday night Gymkhanas at Alex Fraser Park at 6:30 p.m. Sign up Monday nights or at Rodeo Creek. For information e-mail Jody at dmverge@hughes.net, or call Jen 992-9227.

SMOKING CESSATION SUPPORT GROUP meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at Rec Centre. For information call Berton McLean 992-8053 evenings.

QUESNEL & DISTRICT RIDING CLUB meetings are third Monday of each month. Contact Lynda, 747-3700.

QUESNEL ANTIQUE MACHINERY MUSEUM PARK, please drop off any antiques, all donations are welcome. Need new members, costs $5 a year. Call Doug or Jan at 747-1289 for information.