PRESENTS YOUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Monday, November 4

Blackstone

• “Wag and Read – Reading With a Therapy Dog” at the Blackstone Library is a popular program in which children ages five and up can read to a specially trained and certified therapy dog. Reading aloud to an animal helps build confidence and is great for those struggling with dyslexia, speech problems, fear of dogs and much more. Our team of lovable dogs includes three different breeds. Each child may reserve one 15-minute time slot per month. Reading sessions take place on Monday evenings and registration is required. For more information or to register call the library at 508-883-1931.

Wednesday, November 6

Smithfield

•Meditation Group every Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Smithfield Senior Center, 1 William J Hawkins Jr. Trail, Smithfield. Call 401-949-4590.

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.

Thursday, November 7

North Smithfield

•BINGO at THE MEADOWS, 2 Village Way. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6 p.m. All-inclusive cost: $20. Extra specials will be sold. Snacks can be purchased and coffee is free. Call 401-597-0417 for a reservation.

Friday, November 8

Pawtucket

•St. Matthew Trinity Church, 690 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, invites family, neighbors, and friends to the church Christmas bazaar from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Crafters and vendors are needed. Please e-mail Danielle Hodges for details and questions at dani964207@gmail.com.

Saturday, November 9

Woonsocket

•Holy Trinity Parish (formerly Our Lady Queen of Martyrs), 1409 Park Ave., will hold its annual holiday bazaar and craft fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Monignor Gadoury School (Norm Malo Hall), 1371 Park Ave. Vendors offer baked goods and fudge. Gift certificate raffle, split the pot, themed baskets and special drawings. A real Santa for photo-ops with children. Kitchen is open for continental breakfast and a dynamite-sandwich lunch. The event was organized by the Holy Name Society and Outreach Ministries.

• The Woonsocket Health and Rehabilitation Center, 262 Poplar St., will hold its

annual Harvest Bazaar, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gifts, raffles, bake sale, auction, refreshments and lots of fun. All proceeds benefit Haven of Grace Ministries and Woonsocket Senior Center. Contributions greatly appreciated. For more info, contact Linda Cesario, 401-765-2100, ext. 135.

Blackstone

•Saint Paul's Parish Blackstone will hold its 37th annual Turkey Trot in St. Paul's Church Hall. Admission is free. Doors and kitchen open at 5 p.m. and raffle begins at 6 p.m. Over 100 valuable gifts in addition to turkeys will be raffled off. Delicious food will be available throughout the evening. A special bake table offering homemade baked goods will be available as well. A Penny Social will be held with a large variety of items.

Lincoln

•St. Basil the Great Church at 15 Skyview Drive. Lincoln, is hosting its annual Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Famous Arabic food, Arabic pastry and Syrian string cheese available for purchase. In addition, homemade candy, crafts, soap, kids table for your shopping pleasure. Major credits cards accepted.

North Smithfield

•St. John’s 34th Annual Winter Wonderland Bazaar and Craft Show, 63 Church St., Slatersville, will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Crafts, raffles, gifts, food, games, etc.

Pawtucket

•Park Place Church, 71 Park Place, Pawtucket, will hold its annual Christmas on the Hill fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring: Gift table, fudge table, baked goods, jewelry table and Mimi’s tttic. Santa Claus will be visiting from 10 a.m. to noon for pictures (please bring your own camera). Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

•St. Matthew Trinity Church, 690 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, invites family, neighbors, and friends to the church Christmas bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crafters and vendors are needed. Please e-mail Danielle Hodges for details and questions at dani964207@gmail.com.

Sunday, November 10

Lincoln

•St. Basil the Great Church at 15 Skyview Drive. Lincoln, is hosting its annual Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (kitchen closes at 2 p.m.) Famous Arabic food, Arabic pastry and Syrian string cheese available for purchase. In addition, homemade candy, crafts, soap, kids table for your shopping pleasure. Major credits cards accepted.

North Smithfield

•St. John’s 34th Annual Winter Wonderland Bazaar and Craft Show, 63 Church St., Slatersville, will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Crafts, raffles, gifts, food, games, etc.

Monday, November 11

Blackstone

• “Wag and Read – Reading With a Therapy Dog” at the Blackstone Library is a popular program in which children ages five and up can read to a specially trained and certified therapy dog. Reading aloud to an animal helps build confidence and is great for those struggling with dyslexia, speech problems, fear of dogs and much more. Our team of lovable dogs includes three different breeds. Each child may reserve one 15-minute time slot per month. Reading sessions take place on Monday evenings and registration is required. For more information or to register call the library at 508-883-1931.

Wednesday, November 13

Smithfield

•Meditation Group every Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Smithfield Senior Center, 1 William J Hawkins Jr. Trail, Smithfield. Call 401-949-4590.

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.

Thursday, November 14

North Smithfield

•BINGO at THE MEADOWS, 2 Village Way. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6 p.m. All-inclusive cost: $20. Extra specials will be sold. Snacks can be purchased and coffee is free. Call 401-597-0417 for a reservation.

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, handmade 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.

•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.

Smithfield

•The 13th annual Smithfield Holiday Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hebert Health & Rehabilitation, 180 Log Road, Smithfield. This annual, old-fashioned event, will again feature a cornucopia of hand-made goods and wares, many crafted especially for the holiday season and gift giving. Among the many offerings will be handcrafted knit-goods, jewelry, seasonal wreaths and holiday gift baskets. Fresh, home-baked pies, breads, cakes and pastries will also be featured, along with White Elephant tables filled with interesting and vintage gift ideas and bargains for the home, family, children and pets.