FRENCH CLUB, Turkey Shoot Raffle
The French American Victory Club, 193 Elm St., will have its annual Turkey Shoot Raffle, which includes turkeys, vegetable baskets, candy, juices and more, on Friday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m.
For more information, call 781-899-8195.
JF&CS, Interfaith couples issues
Join other interfaith couples to learn, discuss and share effective ways of addressing issues common to interfaith families Sunday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Jewish Family & Childrens Service, 1430 Main St. We focus on the role of religion for the individuals and their partners, issues pertaining to connections with families of origin and decisions about what is best for children. The atmosphere is informal and non-judgmental.
For further information and to register, e-mail ekperkins@jfcsboston.org.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Women in Business breakfast
The Waltham West Suburban Chamber of Commerce will hold a Women In Business Breakfast Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7:30 to 9 a.m., at the DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, 550 Winter St. Cost is $20. Guest speaker is Eileen McNamara who is a professor of the Practice of Journalism at Brandeis University.
To register, visit www.walthamchamber.com or call 781-894-4700, Ext. 120.
BC HIGH, Admissions reception
Waltham parents considering private school options for their sons are invited to attend a Boston College High School Admissions Community Reception on Monday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m., at the Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St. Michael Brennan, director of Admissions, will be available to discuss the application process, academic offerings, co-curricular programs and Jesuit identity.
For additional information or to RSVP, contact Barbara Dolan, director of Recruitment, at 617-474-5056 or bdolan@bchigh.edu.
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE, Food drive, meeting
The Waltham Democratic City Committee will hold a food drive in conjunction with its meeting Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Government Center, 119 School St. For members, the main focus of the meeting will be on the conduct of the caucuses to elect delegates to the 2010 Democratic State Convention, and will include a training session hosted by the Third Middlesex Area Democrats. This will be an especially important session for caucus chairpersons (ward chairs) to attend.
For more information, contact Robert G. Logan at 781-893-3572 or rlogan109@gmail.com.
CAREER PROFESSIONALS, Dinner meeting
Association of Career Professionals International New England's November Dinner Meeting, Innovation in Challenging Times: A Panel Discussion, is Thursday, Nov. 12, 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Best Western Hotel, 380 Winter St. Led by a moderator, four panelists with diverse roles in our profession will discuss innovative techniques their clients have used successfully during the last year despite the tough economic climate. Member Spotlight is Milton Kornfield of YourDean.com, an educational consulting, coaching and editing service. Cost is $25 online, $30 at the door for members and $50 for non-members (by check).
For more information, visit www.acpne.org/register.
SALVATION ARMY, Red Kettle volunteers sought
The Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle Drive, the Christmas fundraising effort, begins Nov. 11. Many volunteers are needed: seasonal employment and volunteer opportunities. All interested persons may pickup an application at 33 Myrtle St.
For more information, call 617-780-6787 or walthamsalvationarmy@gmail.com.
EPOCH, Toys for Tots
EPOCH Assisted Living at Boylston Place and EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Chestnut Hill will hold a Toys for Tots toy drive Nov. 16-Dec. 11. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off in the lobbies, 615 Heath St., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
For more information, visit www.toysfortots.org or call Brizida Koci at 617-244-6400 or Mary Rivera at 617-243-9990.
PROF. ZVI GITELMAN, Two lectures
Prof. Zvi Gitelman, eminent scholar of Judaic Studies, will deliver two lectures at the third annual Lecture Series co-sponsored by Hebrew College and the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston. He will speak on Culture Wars: Litvaks vs. Galizianers in Eastern Europe on Thursday, Nov. 12, 8 p.m., at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St. This lecture focuses on the cultural chasm -sometimes comic, sometimes tense - between the two main streams of Yiddishkeit. On Sunday, Nov. 15, 3:30 p.m., he will deliver, A Century of Ambivalence: Jews, Soviets and Russians. Both are at Hebrew College, 160 Herrick Road. This lecture addresses the complex and uneasy relationship among Jews, Soviets and Russians. Admission is free for both lectures.
Register at www.hebrewcollege.edu/genealogy or call 617-559-8622. For more information, visit www.jgsgb.org or e-mail info@jgsgb.org.
DISCOVERING WHAT'S NEXT, Eyesight later in life
Discovering What's Next presents an interactive workshop Thursday, Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m., at the Auburndale Community Library, 375 Auburn St., to learn about the 10 must-have conversations that will help you begin to explore your vision for the second half of life.
Register by e-mail at info@discoveringwhatsnext.com or call 617-796-1419.
JACKSON HOMESTEAD, Child development
Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington St., presents, The Play's the Thing: How to Support Development through Play-Infants through Preschool, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 to 8:30 p.m. The workshop will explore the types of toys and play that support developmental needs and help build strong relationships and success in school. Cost: $10 ($5 for members); prepaid registration is required.
Call 617-796-1450 or e-mail historicnewtonrsvp@gmail.com to register.
LASELL COLLEGE, `One Water'
Lasell College's Communication Department is hosting a screening of ``One Water,'' a documentary about the relationship of human with water, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., in Yamawaki Auditorium, 1844 Commonwealth Ave. Director/producee Sanjeev Chatterjee will be at the screening for a brief Q&A.
For more information, visit www.onewaterthemovie.org, or contact Lasell at 617-243-2150 or mgaseau@lasell.edu.
NEWTON ART ASSOCIATION, Pastel artist talk
The Newton Art Association welcomes Cape Cod artist Liz Haywood-Sullivan. She will demonstrate her use of pastel at the Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut St., on Thursday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m.
For more information, visit www.newtonartassociation.com.
