COMMUNITY calendar

TODAY

BIG BRAS D’OR

11 a.m.-4 p.m., Friends Quilting Group, Big Bras d’Or fire hall. Information, Maggie, 902-736-9887 or Ruth, 902-674-2208.

7-8 p.m., Novice/beginner line dancing classes, Big Bras d’Or fire hall, 1390 Old Route 5 at Black Rock Road. Information, Nancy, 902-6742500.

BOULARDERIE

3 p.m., Munroe Crafters Guild meet, Boularderie School.

7:30 p.m., 45s card game, Southside Boularderie fire hall. Lunch served.

BRAS D’OR

1:30 p.m., Northside bridge club, St. Joseph’s Hall, Villa Drive.

7:30 p.m., Bras d’Or Seniors and Pensioners Club host 45s card game.

NORTH SYDNEY

4 p.m.-12 a.m., Pub night, North Sydney Firefighters Club, Pierce Street.

7 p.m., Cribbage game, Armstrong Memorial branch 19, Royal Canadian Legion.

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. Email your event to news@cbpost.com.

TODAY GLACE BAY

9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Summer breakfast program for children in Glace Bay area, Undercurrent Youth Centre, in partnership with Glace Bay Food Bank, Town House. 9:30-11 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m., Clothing depot, Town House, 115 Commercial St., is open. Information, 902-849-2449.

10 a.m.-5 p.m., Glace Bay Heritage Museum, Isabelle Harris Gift Shop and bookstore in the Old Town Hall, 14 McKeen St., are open. Information, 902-842-5345.

8 p.m., Passchendaele Al-Anon Group, Unity Club (AA room), Rear McKeen Street.

8 p.m. Row Street Club hosts loonie bullseye darts.

LOUISBOURG

8 p.m., Jennifer Roland and Jason Kempt perform, Louisbourg Playhouse. Doors open at 2 p.m.

MAIN-A-DIEU

10-11 a.m., Tai chi, Main-a-Dieu Coastal Discovery Centre.

PORT MORIEN

6-8 p.m., Veterans’ Memorial computer site is open.

RESERVE MINES

8 p.m., 45s card game, Reserve Mines Seniors and Pensioners Hall. 8 p.m., (CD) AA Reserve Midway Group meeting, St. Joseph’s Church hall, Main Street.

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. Email your event to news@cbpost.com.

TODAY FRAMBOISE

7 p.m., 45s card game, Framboise Community Hall.

GLENCOE MILLS

10 p.m.-1 a.m., Glencoe Mills family square dance, Glencoe Mills Hall.

GRAND MIRA

7:30 p.m., Tarabish, St. Margaret Community Hall.

INVERNESS

7 p.m., New/Old Scotland, a collection of films from Nova Scotia and Scotland, Inverness County Centre for the Arts.

MEMBERTOU

8:30 p.m., AA Membertou Group meeting, 3 Kateri St.

SYDNEY

9-10 a.m., Seniors swimming, Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street.

9:30 a.m., Time out, Club 55. 10-11:30 a.m., Breastfeeding information with other breastfeeding mothers, Family Place Resource Centre, 714 Alexandra St. Dads, support persons and babies welcome. No registration.

11 a.m., (CD) AA Friends of Bill group meeting, St. Theresa Church, 381 Whitney Ave. (rear entrance). 12 p.m., Centre for Cape Breton Studies presents the Culture Circle workshop, Rotary Performance Music Room, Great Hall, CBU. 1:30 p.m., Tarabish, force the dealer, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St.

2-4 p.m., Cape Breton Chapter of the Ostomy Canada Society meets, Cape Breton Regional Hospital, George Street. This is a support group for ostomates and their support/caregivers. New ostomates welcome. Light lunch served. Information, Verna, 902-862-8540. 2-3:30 p.m., Open house, Parkland Cape Breton.

2-3 p.m., Club 55, chair exercises for men and women.

5:30 p.m., Sydney Curling Club and the Canadian Council of the Blind host Chase the Ace, 619 George St. Information, 902-539-4012. 6:15-9 p.m., Royal Canadian Air Cadets 29 Sydney Kiwanis Squadron meets, Sydney Academy, use Townsend Street entrance.

7 p.m., Steel Centre Toastmasters meet, Atlantic SuperStore community room, Kings Road.

7 p.m., Old Sydney Society Ghost and Legends Walk, St. Patrick’s Church Museum, 87 Esplanade. Reservations required and can be made by phoning, 902-539-1572. 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Courage to Change, St. Theresa’s hall, St. Peters Road, side door, downstairs. Non-smoking meeting.

7-9 p.m., One in Spirit Community Gospel Choir rehearsal, Williston Guest Home.

7-9 p.m., Cape Breton anxiety and depression support group meets, Bethel Presbyterian Church hall, Brookland Street. All welcome to attend and bring a friend. Meetings are confidential.

7:30 p.m., Mixed darts, Ashby Legion branch 138. New players welcome.

7:30 p.m., Tarabish, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St.

8 p.m., (CD) Thursday Night Women’s Group, Every Woman’s Centre, 21 Trinity Ave.

SYDNEY RIVER

9:45-10:45 a.m., Seniors exercise class, Our Lady of Fatima Hall, 1452 Kings Rd. Sponsored by the CWL. Information, 902-562-3036 or 902539-0416.

WESTMOUNT

6-8 p.m., Chase the Ace, Dobson Yacht Club, in support of Camp Carter Society. Draw at 8:30 p.m.

WHITNEY PIER

1 p.m., Tai chi, Pier Legion. Open to anyone who has experienced cancer and their support person. Information, cancer centre, 902567-7771.

7 p.m., Whitney Pier Historical Society meets, at the museum, 88 Mt. Pleasant St. New members welcome.

WHYCOCOMAGH

2-5 and 6-9 p.m., Bids for St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church silent auction open today, church hall, 151 Main St. Bidders will be notified. Sponsored by the ways and means committee.

FRIDAY MARION BRIDGE

4-6:30 p.m., Mira Seniors’ and Pensioners’ Centre market with bake sale and vendors. Free admission.

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., Indoor walk aerobics, Salvation Army Sydney Community Church, 55 Inglis St. Information, 902-562-1717.

10:30 a.m., Acceptance AFG meets, Salvation Army Community Church, 55 Inglis St.

11 a.m., (CD) Friday morning group, 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 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

10:30 a.m., Seniors exercise class, chair and standing, Whitney Pier Seniors Club, 50 Breton St.

SATURDAY ALBERT BRIDGE

9-11 a.m., Summerfest breakfast, Union Memorial Hall. Homemade breakfast features juice, two eggs, bacon, sausage, chunky fries, fruit, fresh rolls and tea or coffee. Information, Linda, 902-562-4713 or Sandi, 902-562-0676.

COXHEATH

8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Cape Breton Farmers Market, 340 Keltic Dr.

HOWIE CENTRE

6-8 p.m. Chase the Ace, RCL branch 151 East Bay. Tickets can be purchased anytime during regular business hours.

MABOU

10 p.m.-1 a.m., Square dance (open to all ages), West Mabou Hall. Information, 902-945-2814.

SYDNEY

10 a.m., Sydney Amateur Radio Club, 11 St. Bridget St., open house information on how to qualify for basic amateur radio certificate. 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. 7 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55. 8 p.m., (OS) Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.

SUNDAY ESKASONI

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

JUDIQUE

2-5 p.m., Ceilidh, Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Ceilidh Trail. Information, www.celticmusicsite.com.

LOWER RIVER INHABITANTS

8 p.m., 45s card game, Riverdale Community Centre.

MIDDLE RIVER

1:30, Registration for Cape Breton Island Hoppers guided 5 and 10 km walks which start at 2 p.m. Start point is 3402 Cabot Trail, Gold Brook Rd. Information, Cheryl, 902849-2739.

MULGRAVE

1 p.m., Mini-cribbage card play, Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion branch 37. Information, www.Facebook.com/MulgraveLegion.

ST. GEORGES CHANNEL

9 a.m.-12 p.m., Country breakfast, St. Georges Channel Hall. Sponsored by the Southwest Arm Community Group.

SYDNEY

2 p.m., C.B. Parkinson’s Group

meets, Grand Lake Road fire department hall. All members requested to be present.

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

6:30 p.m., Life source church service, Polish Village Hall, 972 Victoria Rd. Kids Club for children ages 4-12.

6:30 p.m., Church in Jesus, Menelik Hall, 88 Laurier St., hosts fellowship for preaching, praise and worship. Information, Pastor Jack, 902-5774163 or Pastor O’Connell, 902-8624907.

7:15-10 p.m., Bingo, Royal Canadian Legion branch 128, corner of Victoria Road and Wesley Street. Open to the public.

MONDAY BROOK VILLAGE

9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Adult square dances, Brook Village Hall.

EAST BAY

8 p.m., (CD) AA East Bay Group meeting, East Bay Hall.

ESKASONI

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

HOWIE CENTRE

7-10 p.m., Monday night bingo, Royal Canadian Legion branch 151, East Bay. Doors open at 6 p.m. Information, 902-564-0672 after 4 p.m.

MARION BRIDGE

1:30 p.m., Mira Seniors’ and Pensioners’ Club, regular monthly meeting.

MEMBERTOU

7 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous mixed meeting, 3 Kateri St.

PORT HOOD

7-9 p.m., Games night, 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, Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street.

10 a.m., Indoor walk aerobics, Salvation Army Sydney Community Church, 55 Inglis St. Information, 902-562-1717.

10 a.m.-3 p.m., Breton Quilters Guild meets, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design (downstairs). Bring lunch. New members welcome.

11 a.m., (CS) AA Sydney Central Group meeting, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.

11 a.m., Al-Anon, Spanish River Seniors Club, 1840 Kings Rd., Sydney River.

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, i.e. peer pressure, sex, anger, Southside Learning Centre, 266 Whitney Ave. No fee/registration.

7 p.m., Cape Breton Overeaters Anonymous group meets, Bethel Church, George Street (hall entrance). No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Information, www.oa.org or Carol, 902-562-1961.

7 p.m., St. John Ambulance Volunteer Brigade meets, Tim Hortons, George Street, (door facing the casino). Information, 902-5644189, or visit www.sja.com. New members welcome.

7 p.m., Meditation with Sydney Shambhala, 54 Prince St. No charge. Information, 902-5779645,

902-304-1647.

7:15 p.m., Al-Anon meeting (for adult children of alcoholics), St. Theresa Church basement, Ashby Road.

WHITNEY PIER

10:30 a.m., Seniors exercise class, chair and standing, Whitney Pier Seniors Club, 50 Breton St.

8 p.m., (CD) Whitney Pier Group meeting, Menelik Hall, Laurier Street.

TUESDAY BIG POND

7:30 p.m., Tarabish, Big Pond fire hall.

MABOU

7:30-9 p.m., Ceilidh with Karen and Joey Beaton, Mabou Community Hall.

MARGAREE VALLEY

8 p.m., Summer Tuesdays at the Barn, 691 Egypt Rd., on the grounds of the Normaway Inn. Gillian Head, fiddle and Robert Desveaux, fiddle and piano. Tickets available at the door or by phoning 902-248-2987 or 1-800-565-9463.

SYDNEY

VON Cape Breton Metro offers a foot care program, 200 Churchill Dr. For information or to book an appointment phone the VON office, 902-564-6479.

9-10 a.m., Seniors swimming, Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. 10:30 a.m., (CD) AA Alcano Group 12&12 meeting, St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby. 1 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Old Radar Base Chapel. Partners guaranteed. 1:30 p.m., Blind 45s, Club 55. 6-8:30 p.m., Dads Are Parents Too, a free parenting program, 714 Alexandra St. Sponsored by Cape Breton’s Family Place Resource Centre. Preregistration required. Information or to register, 902-5625616 ext. 223.

6:30-7:30 p.m., Young Working Women’s Group, mutual support, sharing your spirituality and how it enriches every day life, CBU (Oasis Room).

7-9 p.m., Governors Book Pub, Governors Upstairs Pub. Readings by published authors and open mike. Pay what you can.

8 p.m., (CD) AA Ashby Group meeting, St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby.

SYDNEY RIVER

1:30 p.m., Tarabish, Spanish River Seniors Hall, 1842 Kings Rd.

WHITNEY PIER

7-8 p.m., Chase the Ace, Schooner Curling Club, 61 Military Rd. 7:30 p.m., Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioners Club hosts regular mixed darts, 50 Breton St. Bring your darts.

WEDNESDAY ARICHAT

8 p.m., KOC Council 4607 card game. Rising jackpot and cookie jar.

ESKASONI

8 p.m., (OS) AA Praying Hands Group meeting, Gabriel Centre.

INVERNESS

1-4 p.m., Influx Rug Hooking workshop to learn the fundamentals of rug hooking under the tutelage of Yvette Muise, Inverness County Centre for the Arts.

MARGAREE VALLEY

8 p.m., Three-fiddler concert ceilidh, the Barn, 691 Egypt Rd., on the grounds of the Normaway Inn. Kyle and Sheumas MacNeil of the Barra MacNeils, Colin Grant and Friends. Square dance to follow. Tickets at the door or by phoning, 902-248-2987 or 1-800-565-9463.

MULGRAVE

7:30 p.m., 45s card game, Mulgrave Legion. Information, www.Facebook.com/MulgraveLegion.

PETIT DE GRAT

10:30-11:30 a.m., Pre-school storytime, Petit de Grat Library. 6:30-8 p.m., Petit de Grat Library hosts Stress Busters Series. Sponsored by Family Place Resource Centre. Facilitated by Joanne Connors.

SYDNEY

9-10 a.m., Seniors swimming, Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street.

10 a.m., Indoor walk aerobics, Salvation Army Sydney Community Church, 55 Inglis St. Information, 902-562-1717.

10 a.m., Waterfront Wednesday Walk (rain or shine) on the boardwalk, starting at the playground. 12 p.m., Sydney Noon Al-Anon, Bethel Hall, corner of George and Brookland streets. Non-smoking building.

1-3 p.m., Caregiver support group, Sobeys community room, 272 Prince St. To register, Maggie Roach-Ganaway, 902-371-3883 or toll free, 1-877-488-7390. 1:30-3:30 p.m., Living with Cancer support group meets, Royal Canadian Legion branch 128, Victoria Road.

6-8:30 p.m., Sydney Sea Cadets accepting new members, ages 12-18, Victoria Park Armouries. 6:30-9 p.m., 693 Sydney Rotary Air Cadet Squadron is recruiting youths, male and female, ages 12-18, Sydney Academy basement entrance, Terrace Street. 7-8:30 p.m., Under the Rainbow Umbrella Conversations with Madonna Doucette from the Youth Project, McConnell Library. Topic: how to talk to your child about sexuality and gender variance.