COMMUNITY calendar
Cape Breton Community Calendar is a public service listing of community events sponsored by nonprofit groups. To ensure adequate advance publication, submit notices at least two weeks prior to the event. Limit announcements to 24 words or less. Telephone 902563-3838; fax 902-562-7077 or email your event to edit@cbpost.com.
TODAY
NORTHSIDE EAST BAY
7-9 p.m., Chase the Ace, Northside East Bay fire hall, 310 Eskasoni Rd. 19 and over only. Bar open. Draw shortly after 9 p.m.
PORT HOOD
7-9 p.m., Jam session, United Church hall.
SYDNEY
9-10 a.m. Seniors swimming, Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. 10 a.m., Walk aerobics, Salvation Army Sydney Community Church, 55 Inglis St. Information, Dena, 902-562-1717. 10:30 a.m., Acceptance AFG will meet, Salvation Army Community Church, 55 Inglis St. 11 a.m., (CD) Friday morning group (step), St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby. 1-3 p.m., High fibre lunches, McConnell Library. All crafters working with any type of fibre, can join others for conversation and work on your fibre project. Knitters, crocheters, quilters, rug hookers, embroiderers, spinners, paper artists at all levels are welcome. 1:30 p.m., Darts, Club 55. 1:30 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Old Radar Base Chapel. Partners guaranteed. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Chase the Ace in support of Big Brothers/Big Sisters Cape Breton, Steel City Sports Bar. 7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, French Club. 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Karaoke jackpot, Royal Canadian Legion branch 12, in the lounge. Reg & Ruth Magliaro. Members and guests.
SYDNEY RIVER
8 p.m., (CD) AA Westside Group meeting, Spanish River Seniors Club, 1840 Kings Rd.
WHITNEY PIER
7:30 p.m., 45s card game, Whitney Pier Seniors Club rooms, Breton Street. 7:30-11:30 p.m., Jackpot karaoke, Royal Canadian Legion branch 128. Corner of Victoria Road & Wesley Street. Free admission. Open to the public.
SATURDAY
ALBERT BRIDGE
9-11 a.m., Full summerfest breakfast ( juice, two eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, fruit, fresh rolls, tea/coffee), Union Memorial Hall. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Registration, Mira Boat Club Poker Run; evening entertainment by Hat Trick, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.; kitchen opens at 5 p.m.
FOURCHU
12-5 p.m., Lobster dinner, Fourchu Hall. Sponsored by Fourchu United Church.
GABARUS VILLAGE
2-4 p.m., Tea, cookies and crafts, Gabarus fire hall. Handcrafted items for sale. For upcoming events, see Saturday’s Cape Breton Post. For more community calendar events
TODAY
BOISDALE
8 p.m., (CD) AA Boisdale Serenity meeting, 2457 Bourinot Rd.
IONA
6-7 p.m., Iona Legion evening supper. Everyone welcome. Followed by ceilidh.
SYDNEY MINES
8 p.m.-12 a.m., Jackpot Karoake with P&P at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 008.
WAGMATCOOK
5-6 p.m., Wagmatcook Native Walkers Program at the Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre. No charge.
WHYCOCOMAGH
7 p.m., Milling frolic, Cameron Hall.
SATURDAY
LEITCHES CREEK
12-6 p.m. Take out strawberry festival supper, St. Columba United Church. Eat-in, 4-6 p.m.
NORTH SYDNEY
7:30 p.m., Bingo, North Sydney Seniors and Pensioners Club, 309 Commercial St. All money games.
SYDNEY MINES
8 p.m.-12 a.m., Open mike/dance, Sydney Mines Seniors and Pensioners Club, 6 Fraser Ave. Music by R&B Country. Members and guests. For upcoming events, see Saturday’s Cape Breton Post. For more community calendar
events see pages A5 and A6.