FAITH+ REASON

FAITH CALENDAR

Nov. 10: Dinner and fundraising from 6 to 10 p.m. Muslim Families Network Society announces an evening event on Field of Dreams: Empowering Women Through Education, at Executive Royal Inn, 2828 23rd St. N.E. Speaker Dr. Suzy Ismail. Adults $35, youth six to 10 years $15, children two to five years $15. Babysitting available. Info at 403-466-6367 and muslimfamilynetwork.org

Nov. 11: The Courage to Wage Peace, at 10:30 a.m. at Calgary Unitarians, 1703 1st St. N.W. This is the annual day set aside to honour veterans, their courage and sacrifice; it is also a day that recalls to heart the presence of war. Can we have the courage to wage peace? Service facilitators Rev. Debra Faulk and Cathy Welburn, music director Jane Perry with Chor Vida.

Nov. 17: Robert McClure United Church Christmas Bazaar, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5510 26th Ave N.E. Highlights are Amy’s Pastry Shop, hand-crafted items, Bob’s Cafe and a fashion show at 11:30 a.m. featuring WorldServe Thrift Store. Pre-orders only for homemade nine-inch pies: apple, peach, rhubarb/strawberry, cherry, raisin, blueberry $10 or gluten free $12; also four-inch meat pies — tourtière, turkey or beef $4 each or 12 for $40. Orders and info at 403-280-9500 or www. robertmcclurechurch.org

Nov. 17: Prince of Faith Lutheran Church, 2523 56th St. N.E., holds its annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check out local hand-crafted items, sewing, crochet, knitting and homemade butter tarts, shortbread and cookies. Enjoy a complimentary hot cider or coffee while you shop. Cube credit card payments available; MasterCard and Visa. Free admission.

Nov. 17: Northminster United Church will hold its Annual Christmas Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3311 Centre St. N. Quality handmade crafts, blown glass, knitting, sewing, kitchen crafts, baking and cookies by the dozen. Free admission.