COMMUNITY calendar

Cape Breton Community Calendar is a public service listing of community events sponsored by nonprofit groups. Submit notices at least two weeks prior to the event. Limit announcements to 24 words or less. E-mail your event to edit@ cbpost.com.

TODAY

COXHEATH

8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Cape Breton Farmers’ Market, 340 Keltic Dr., Coxheath, bringing fresh local produce, foods, crafts, baked goods, local music and more.

GABARUS LAKE

2-4 p.m., Tea and cookies with a craft sale at the Gabarus fire hall.

GRAND MIRA SOUTH

1-5 p.m., Family picnic, St. Margaret Community Hall. Bingo, silent auction, bake and raffle tables, games for all ages, roast beef dinner available.

HOWIE CENTRE

7-9 p.m., Chase the Ace at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 151 in partnership with 693 Air Cadets Vimy Ridge. Entertainment, bar and canteen. Building jackpot. MABOU 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Square dance (open to all ages), West Mabou Hall. For more information phone 902-945-2814.

MARION BRIDGE

8 a.m. – 11 a.m., Country Breakfast (juice, toast, scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, hash browns, coffee/tea), Mira Seniors and Pensioners’ Centre, Marion Bridge.

SYDNEY

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. 10 a.m., Meet, greet, and brunch (11 a.m.) for Sydney Academy Class of 1971, Flavour On The Water, 74 Esplanade. 10:30 a.m., Storyteller Anne Glover will read to children and adults at the McConnell Library, Sydney. Registration not required but is geared for ages 4 and up. 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. 8 p.m. (OS) Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.

WESTMOUNT

9 p.m.-12 a.m., Karaoke at the Royal Canadian Legion, downstairs, Midgeley Drive.

WHITNEY PIER

6-8 p.m., Whitney Pier Chase the Ace will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion with draw at 8:45 p.m. In support of the Pier Legion Habitant for Humanity, C.B. Chapter.

SUNDAY

ESKASONI

8 p.m., Narcotics support group meeting at 4537 Shore Rd.

JUDIQUE

3-7 p.m., Ceilidh at the Celtic Music Centre, www.celticmusicsite.com. LOWER RIVER INHABITANTS 8 p.m., 45s card game at Riverdale Community Centre.

MALAGAWATCH

3 p.m., Annual Service for Malagawatch Union church located at Nova Scotia Highland Village will be held. All welcome.

RIVER BENNETT

3 p.m., Annual service at Pine Hill Cemetery, River Bennett will be held with guest speaker Rev. Glen Matheson.

SYDNEY

1:30 p.m., Cape Breton Injured Workers Association meeting, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, Inglis Street. 2-4 p.m., Sydney Curling Club and The Canadian Council of the Blind Fundraiser: Chase the Ace. Drop by and try out some curling at 619 George Street. 902-539-4012. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays will meet at Family Place Resource Centre, 106 Townsend St. 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, 902-577-4163 or Pastor O’Connell, 902-862-4907. 7:15-10 p.m., Bingo, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 128, corner of Victoria Road and Wesley Street. Open to the public.

MONDAY

ESKASONI

8:30 p.m., (OD) AA Praying Hands Group meeting, Mikma’w Lodge, 70 Gabriel St.

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. 10 a.m., Walk Aerobics at Salvation Army Sydney Community Church, 55 Inglis St. For more information, contact Dena at 562-1717. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Breton Quilters Guild will meet at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft (downstairs). Bring lunch. New members welcome. 6 p.m., Shuffleboard for seniors, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners’ Club, 30 Inglis St. Members only. 6-9 p.m., New Dawn Centre for Social Innovation, 37 Nepean St. Open Studio art drop-in session. Bring your own supplies and spend an informal evening with others learning and sharing creative painting ideas. Register at www.theartroomcapebreton.ca. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Parents PEACE program — parental issues tackled, ie. peer pressure, sex, anger at Southside Learning Center, 266 Whitney Ave. No fee/registration. 6:30 p.m., Cape Breton Overeaters Anonymous group will meet at Bethel Church, George Street (hall entrance). No weigh-ins, dues or fees. For more information visit www.oa.org. or phone Marion at 842-4628.