COMMUNITY calendar
Cape Breton Community Calendar is a public service listing of events sponsored by non-profit groups. 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.
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 in the Rotary Performance Music Room, Great Hall, CBU. 1:30 p.m., Tarabish, force the dealer, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. 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 begins, St. Patrick’s Church Museum, 87 Esplanade. Reservations required and can be made by phoning, 902539-1572.
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., Bereaved Families of Cape Breton with the support of the United Way of Cape Breton and Family Services offers monthly support and share session for those having trouble coping with losses experienced from the Thanksgiving Day flood, 188 George St.
7-9 p.m., One in Spirit Community Gospel Choir rehearsal, Williston Guest Home.
7 p.m., MS monthly meeting, Bethel Presbyterian Church hall, Brookland Avenue. Information, David, 902-562-5546.
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 902-539-0416.
WESTMOUNT
6-8 p.m., Chase the Ace, Dobson Yacht Club. Draw at 8:30 p.m., in support of Camp Carter Society.
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.
FRIDAY 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., (OS) 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 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.
LOCH LOMOND
3 p.m., Longhorn barbecue and kitchen party, Loch Lomond Community Centre featuring locally raised beef burgers, corn, salad and sweets. The fundraiser will help purchase equipment for the fire department.
MARION BRIDGE
8-11 a.m., Country breakfast, Mira Seniors’ and Pensioners’ Centre, includes juice, toast, scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, hash browns, tea or coffee.
MABOU
10 p.m.-1 a.m., Square dance (open to all ages), West Mabou Hall. Information, 902-945-2814.
PORT HOOD
9-11 a.m., Pancake breakfast, United Church hall. 12-2 p.m., Barbecue dinner, Port Hood fire hall.
SYDNEY
10 a.m., Meetings, Victoria Park Wo’s & Sgt’s Mess. Information, Pierre, 902-828-2051.
10 a.m., Sydney Amateur Radio Club, 11 St. Bridget St., open house information on how to qualify for 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. 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.
MIRA
3 p.m.-1 a.m., Mira Boat Club’s 11th annual pig roast and dance. 3-8 p.m., drink specials; 6-8 p.m., food; 6-9 p.m., Full Circle performs and 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Bandit performs. Tickets at the Mira Boat Club.
MULGRAVE
1 p.m., Mini-cribbage card play, Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion branch 37. Information, www.Facebook.com/MulgraveLegion.
SYDNEY
10:30 a.m., Old-fashioned hymn sing, United Heritage Church, 500 Charlotte St. Lunch after service. 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
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, 902-577-4163 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 BROOK VILLAGE
9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Adult square dances, Brook Village Hall.
CHRISTMAS ISLAND
7 p.m., Gaelic concert series with Troy MacGillvray, Hailee Lefort, Rod C. MacNeil, Hannah MacNeil, Mickey MacNeil, Colin Watson and Stacey MacLean, Christmas Island fire 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. Information, 902564-0672 after 4 p.m.
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
• Cape Breton Chorale’s 45th season begins Thursday, Sept. 14 and will run until the end of April 2018, under the direction of Ryan Billington. Audition information, capebretonchorale.com or email, info@capebretonchorale.com. 9-10 a.m., Seniors swimming, Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. For more community calendar events