Billboard — November 30

TMR resident Joan Edward signs copies and talks about her book of sketches and stories on Newfoundland This Is Our Place, This Is Our Home, at Nicholas Hoare Bookstore (1366 Greene), on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 5pm to 7 pm. Info: 933-4201.

Themed gift baskets, original handicrafts, home baking and a silent auction of collectible treasures are just a few of the delights featured at the Mount Royal United Church annual Yuletide Fair on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10am to 2pm. Meet your friends for lunch served from 11:30am to 1pm and a shopping spree in the church hall (1800 Graham). Info: 739-7741.

The Business and Professional Women's Club holds a brunch on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 10am, at TMR City Hall (90 Roosevelt). Profits from the annual silent auction will be remitted to the Montreal Women's Center for its annual holiday season baskets. Info: 769-9023.

Trio Amaryllis brings the haunting melodies of Christmas songs from the Medieval and Renaissance periods to a twilight service at Mount Royal United Church (1800 Graham) on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 4pm. Refreshments and free-will offering. Info: 739-7741.