PRESENTS YOUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Monday, October 28 North Smithfield

• BINGO at THE MEADOWS, 2 Village Way, will be held today. Doors open at 11 a.m. and play begins at noon with some new games including a build-up. Cost is $20. for everything needed to play BINGO, and extra specials will be sold. Snacks can be purchased and coffee is free. Call Connie for a reservation at 401-597-0417.

Tuesday, October 29 Providence

• Swan Point Cemetery, 585 Blackstone Blvd., is holding its annual fall foliage walk at 2 p.m. Horticultural staff will guide you to the most scenic areas and point out the various unusual and distinctive trees in the cemetery. The walking tour is free and open to the public. Meet in front of the office building near the main gate entrance for the two hour moderately paced walk. Refreshments will be available following the tour in the Gray Coale Reception Hall. Reservations are appreciated; please call 401272-1314 or email anitav@swanpoint1846.com. The rain date is Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m.

Thursday, October 31

Pawtucket

• The Major Walter G. Gatchell VFW Post #306 and its Auxiliary will hold a spaghetti and meatball dinner at the Post Home, 171 Fountain St. Dinner is served from 4 to 7 p.m. Price is $10 per person with tickets available at the door. Meal includes salad, spaghetti, meatballs and sausage, bread and butter as well as coffee and dessert. Questions? Call the Post at 401-7227146.

Friday, November 1

Pawtucket

• St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church 39th Annual Bazaar and Food Fair to be held at their Parish Center located at 1 Saint Mary Way, 5 to 8 p. m.; FREE ADMISSION/ WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE. Full kitchen service and take- out available. Authentic Middle Eastern cuisine and pastry, homemade candy, homemade braided cheese, silent auction, penny social, vintage Christmas booth, and much more. Do your Christmas shopping here at St. Mary. Purchase raffle tickets to win fabulous prizes! There is something for everyone at St. Mary Church Bazaar. For more information, call the church at 401- 726- 1202 or visit stmarypawtucket.org.

Cumberland

• St. Aidan Senior Club will meet for a Thanksgiving celebration, featuring a turkey dinner catered by Mickey G. The activity will be a paper raffle. Along with a paper product, members are requested to bring a non- perishable food item for the Cumberland Happy Basket program. The meeting will be held at St. Aidan Parish Center. Doors open at 8: 30 a. m. and the meeting will begin at 10 a. m. New members are always welcome.

Saturday, November 2 Woonsocket

• Quota Club Holiday Bazaar: A variety of items offered by over 20 vendors ( 30 tables): specialty clothing, candles and fragrance products, glass beaded flowers, wooden products, lotions and cosmetics, jewelry, seasonal and holiday items, floral arrangements, fudge varieties, handmade crafts, etc. Merchandise will be offered at the Quota International Annual Holiday Bazaar, from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. at the Elks Hall, 380 Social St. Raffle tickets for liquor basket, restaurants and local theatre shows will be available along with chances for a 50/ 50 split- the- pot and Straw Game. An all- day snack bar will offer breakfast and lunch plus a variety of homemade desserts.

• Christmas Bazaar at All Saints Church Hall, 323 Rathbun St.,

9 a. m. to 3 p. m. Gift cards, wreath raffle ( worth a minimum of $ 1,000), 12 Days of Christmas raffle cards, theme baskets, penny social, pick- a- straw, 50/ 50, baked goods, kitchen, pick- a- card, lovingly- made knit products, religious goods, and more... plus Santa Claus all day. Treasure Island has returned. New: Wisdom of the Ages.

North Smithfield

The St. Antoine Residence Holiday Bazaar will be held from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. Penny social, money wreath, split- the- pot, liquor cooler, bake sale, White Elephant Room, lunch, crafts and much, much more.

Pawtucket

• St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church 39th Annual Bazaar and Food Fair to be held at their Parish Center located at 1 Saint Mary Way, 9 a. m. to 9 p. m.; FREE ADMISSION/ WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE. Full kitchen service and take- out available. Authentic Middle Eastern cuisine and pastry, homemade candy, homemade braided cheese, silent auction, penny social, vintage Christmas booth, and much more. Do your Christmas shopping here at St. Mary. Purchase raffle tickets to win fabulous prizes! There is something for everyone at St. Mary Church Bazaar. For more information, call the church at 401- 726- 1202 or visit stmarypawtucket.org.

Sunday, November 3

Pawtucket

• St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church 39th Annual Bazaar and Food Fair to be held at their Parish Center located at 1 Saint Mary Way, 11: 30 a. m. to 5 p. m.; FREE ADMISSION/ WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE. Full kitchen service and take- out available. Authentic Middle Eastern cuisine and pastry, homemade candy, homemade braided cheese, silent auction, penny social, vintage Christmas booth, pictures with Santa at 2 p. m. and much more. Do your Christmas shopping here at St. Mary. Purchase raffle tickets to win fabulous prizes! There is something for everyone at St. Mary Church Bazaar. For more information, call the church at 401- 726- 1202 or visit stmarypawtucket.org.

Woonsocket

• St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish Center, 174 Harris Ave., will hold a Christmas Bazaar, from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Polish and American food will be available for take- out or eat- in and pastry will be available to buy. Games of chance, including the Special Feature Booth having over 100 prizes, popular wheelbarrow of cheer and snacks, 50/ 50, pick- a- straw and lollipop. Boutique booth will have items to purchase for gift- giving. Something for everyone at the Attic Treasure Tables. Stop by and enjoy.

Saturday, November 16 Woonsocket

• The St. James Episcopal Church’s annual Holiday Bazaar will be held from 7: 30 a. m. to 3 p. m. at 24 Hamlet Ave. There will be items for Christmas, Thanksgiving, all- year- long, door prizes, baked goods, candy, crafts, jewelry, books, White Elephant, children’s table, silent auctions, free door prize drawings, Scandinavian products, soup and bread, meatball sandwiches, dynamites and other refreshments. This is a church- sponsored and run fundraiser. Proceeds of the bazaar benefit the mission of St. James Episcopal Church. This will be their typical, traditional, annual event held in the parish hall, with the addition of a Vendor Fair with several independent vendors in the atrium. Please note that the church is still seeking a few more vendors for the vendor fair. Contact mail@ stjameswoonsocket.org for information. There will be an extra door prize ticket for each bar of soap, each pair of socks or can of hearty soup donated for the food bank or clothing bank. The church is fully- accessible.

Pawtucket

• The Little Sisters of the Poor will host their annual Christmas Bazaar and Craft Fair at Jeanne Jugan Residence, 964 Main St., from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Open to the public and free of charge, the one- day event will feature the ever- popular basket bonanza as well as a selection of Christmas décor and crafts, hand- made with love by the sisters, residents and staff. The event will also feature a bargain boutique, crystal palace, grab bags, games for children, bake sale and lunch in the dining room. For more information, call 401- 723- 4314 or visit littlesistersofthepoorpawtucket.org.

Pawtucket

• The Trash or Treasure Shop of the Church of the Good Shepherd located at 490 Broadway, is open with seasonable merchandise Clothing and shoes for the whole family are offered along with household goods, soft domestics, toys, games, books and much more. The shop is open every Wednesday and Saturday morning from 9 a. m. to noon.

Sunday, November 17

Pawtucket

• The Little Sisters of the Poor are accepting donations for their annual Turkey Drop every day from Nov. 17 through 23, between 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. at Jeanne Jugan Residence, 964 Main St. Each year the sisters appreciate your generous offering of frozen turkeys which fill their refrigerators with future meals for their residents. For more information or to make special delivery arrangements, call 401- 723- 4314.