COMMUNITY calendar
Cape Breton Community Calendar is a public service listing of community events sponsored by non-profit groups. To ensure adequate advance publication, submit notices at least two weeks prior to the event. Limit announcements to 24 words or less. Telephone 563-3838; fax 562-7077 or e-mail your event to edit@cbpost.com.
TODAY
EAST BAY 12 p.m., Zumba at East Bay fire hall, 3542 East Bay Highway. 8 p.m., Meat darts at Northside East Bay fire hall. Registration begins at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
FOURCHU 12-6 p.m., Crab dinner at the Fourchu Hall. Sponsored by Forchu United Church.
GABARUS VILLAGE 2-4 p.m., Tea, cookies and crafts at the Gabarus fire hall. Handcrafted items for sale. Everyone welcome.
GRAND RIVER 4:30-6 p.m., The Grand River Volunteer Fire Dept. will be holding their annual salmon supper at the fire hall. Ham will be served to those who do not eat salmon.
MABOU 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Square dance (open to all ages), West Mabou Hall. For more information phone 902-9452814.
SYDNEY 9 a.m., Sydney Harbour Dragon Boat Club meets at Harbourview Drive, Sydney River East of the Keltic Drive Bridge The club will supply equipment and training. Everyone welcome. Call 902-2173334 or 902-322-2566. 10 a.m., Meetings at Victoria Park Wo’s & Sgt’s Mess. Information, Pierre, 828-2051. 10 a.m., Sydney Amateur Radio Club, 11 St. Bridget St. open house information on how to qualify for your basic amateur radio certificate. Sponsored by Sydney Amateur Radio Club. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous meeting, St. Theresa Church, Whitney Avenue, basement door. 11 a.m. (CD), Saturday morning group, Salvation Army, 55 Inglis St., Sydney. 7 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55. 7-11 p.m., Inter-pop dance, St. Theresa’s Hall, St. Peter’s Road, Ashby. Ages 13 and up. This is a dry event. 8 p.m. (OS) Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.
SYDNEY RIVER 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Farmers market with fresh local foods and handcrafted giftware, 340 Keltic Dr., diagonally opposite Coxheath Road.
WESTMOUNT
9 p.m.-12 a.m., Karaoke at the Royal Canadian Legion, downstairs, Midgeley Drive .
SUNDAY
ESKASONI 8 p.m., Narcotics support group meeting at 4537 Shore Rd.
LOWER RIVER INHABITANTS 8 p.m., 45s card game at Riverdale Community Centre.
MABOU 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Mabou Farmers Market at Mabou Arena, bedding plants, home baking, fresh oysters. Photos, samosas, lotions. Check out www.maboufarmersmarket.ca or Facebook.
SYDNEY 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Karaoke Jackpot, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 12 (in the lounge). Pearl & Pepper. Members and guests. 8 p.m., (CD) AA HOW Group meeting, 3 Kateri St., Membertou. 8 p.m. (CS) Sydney Central Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.
SYDNEY RIVER 11 a.m., (CD) AA Westside Group meeting, Spanish River Seniors Club, 1840 Kings Rd.
WHITNEY PIER 3:30-5:30 p.m., Schooner Curling Club fundraiser – chase the ace, at the club, 61 Military Rd. 6:30 p.m., Church in Jesus fellowship invites you to 88 Laurier St., Menelik Hall for preaching, praise and worship. Call Pastor Jack, 902577-4163 or Pastor O’Connell, 902862-4907. 7:15-10 p.m., Bingo, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 128, corner of Victoria Road and Wesley Street. Open to the public.
MONDAY
EAST BAY 8 p.m., (CD) AA East Bay Group meeting, East Bay Hall.
ESKASONI 8:30 p.m., (OD) AA Praying Hands Group meeting, Mikma’w Lodge, 70 Gabriel St.
GRAND MIRA SOUTH 7 p.m., Chase the ace evening in St. Margaret Community Hall. Ticket draw will be at 8:30 p.m. Everyone is invited, 19 years and older.
HOWIE CENTRE 7-10 p.m., Monday night bingo at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 151, East Bay. Doors open at 6 p.m. 15 games of $75, four 50/50 games, one 80/20 game, three jackpot games and a toonie game. Information, 564-0672 after 4 p.m.
MEMBERTOU 7 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous mixed meeting, 3 Kateri St.
PORT HOOD 7-9 p.m., Games night at the United Church Hall. Play board games, crib, auction or a game of your choice. Tea and sweets are served.
SYDNEY 9-10 a.m. Seniors swimming at Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. Phone the Kiwanis Pool for more information.