The Atlantic Veterinary College's 30th annual Open House will take place September 29 from 10 am–2 pm. Hosted by AVC students, faculty, and staff, this family-friendly event offers the community an opportunity to get an inside view of a busy veterinary college.

Open House features something for everyone—different kinds of animals, a parade of dog breeds at 12 noon, demonstrations and exhibits, the
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Bennett Fall Birding Classic returns on September 29

Each autumn for the last 23 years, Island Nature Trust and Nature PEI have joined forces in a team event for birds and nature. 

The Bennett Fall Birding Classic is a fundraiser and a significant birding event. Teams with 3 to 7 members gather pledges and then on September 29 head out in the wee hours of the morning to find as many species
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On September 29 there will be pop up markets organized by local Etsy sellers taking place in dozens of cities across the nation for Etsy Made In Canada Day. 2018 marks the 5th year for this event, which the Etsy Artisans of PEI have participated in since year one. Team Captain and event organizer Suzanne Scott was approached by Etsy Canada in 2013 to attend a summit in Toronto to start planning
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The next public meeting of the PEI Genealogical Society will be held September 29 from 2–4 pm at Beaconsfield Carriage House, 2 Kent St, Charlottetown. Guest speaker will be Janet Weinreich-Keall who will share her story of searching for her biological parents. After 21+ years of searching she found 4 half-siblings who were also abandoned as babies by the same mother. She found her biological
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To the end of September, Northumberland Ferries will showcase music, entertainment, food, wine, and beer during select crossings. On the Confederation ship PEI businesses and chefs will do samplings and demonstrations. On the Holiday Island ship Nova Scotia businesses are represented. Northumberland Ferries depart from Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island and Caribou, Nova Scotia. For Ferry
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Both the Confederation Centre Youth Chorus and the Confederation Singers (the adult choir at the Centre) are welcoming new members into the choirs during September and October. Youth ages 8-18 are encouraged to join the Youth Chorus as they prepare for local concerts and look ahead to future tours, both nationally and internationally. Both choirs provide performance opportunities, with a focus on
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The PEI Crafts Council presents fall workshops at their new location at 98 Water St, Charlottetown:

Wax Carving and Casting is a 3 day workshop instructed by Kim Goldsmith September 16, 17, 19 at 10 am; Drawing for the Designer-Maker is a 5 week course instructed by Julia Purcell October 2, 9, 16, 23, 20 at 10 am.

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With a month to go in this season’s festival, Adam Brazier, artistic director of The Charlottetown Festival, is already making plans for next season. Brazier will be holding auditions for The 2019 Charlottetown Festival Season as follows: Halifax, September 8 and 9; Charlottetown, September 16; and Toronto, October 1, 2 and 3.

These auditions are general in nature for overall
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Gain confidence and learn new skills such as impromptu speaking, communication, and leadership skills at Toastmasters. Meetings take place every Wednesday, September to June, from 6–8 pm in Room 149 at the Royalty Centre, 40 Enman Crescent, Charlottetown. Guests and new members welcome. 

The Anglican Parish of Summerside will once again sponsor their Knitting for Mission group. The group meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month from 1–3 pm at St. Mary's Anglican Church Hall, 74 Summer Street. Knit items are donated to local manors, hospitals and those in need. All knitting or crocheting enthusiasts welcome. Info: This email address is being protected from spambots. You
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