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. Email your event to news@cbpost.com.

TODAY BIG POND

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

MABOU

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

MARGAREE VALLEY

8 p.m., Concert at the music room, Normaway Inn, with Neil McDaniel.

PORT HAWKESBURY

7:30 p.m., Port Hawkesbury Ceilidh at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre featuring Glenn Graham, Kinnon and Betty Beaton, Amy Graham and Harvey MacKinnon.

SYDNEY

VON Cape Breton Metro offers a foot care program located at 200 Churchill Dr. For more information or to book an appointment by phoning the VON office at 902564-6479.

9-10 a.m. Seniors swimming at Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. Phone the Kiwanis Pool for more information.

10:30 a.m., (CD) AA Alcano Group 12&12 meeting at St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby.

1:00 p.m., Duplicate Bridge, Old Radar Base Chapel. Partners guaranteed.

1:30 p.m. Blind 45s, Club 55. 6:30 p.m., The SOS (Survivors of Suicide) group in Cape Breton is a self-help group for individuals and families who have suffered a loss of a loved one, 188 George St. Anyone suffering the loss of a loved one through suicide is welcome to attend the meeting. 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 is required. Call 902-562-5616 ext. 223 to register or for more information. 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. Everyone welcome.

WHITNEY PIER

7-8 p.m., Schooner Curling Club fundraiser, chase the ace, at the club, 61 Military Rd.

7:30 p.m., Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioners Club will be having regular mixed darts at the club, 50 Breton St. Bring your darts. Everyone welcome.

WEDNESDAY ARICHAT

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

ESKASONI

8:00 p.m., (OS) AA Praying Hands Group meeting, Gabriel Centre.

MARGAREE VALLEY

8 p.m., The Barn, 691 Egypt Road. Margaree Valley on the grounds of the Normaway Inn. Three fiddler concert-Ceilidh. Dawn Beaton, fiddle; Margie Beaton, fiddle and piano; Chrissy Crowley, fiddle; Joe MacMaster fiddle, pipes, piano. Folk/country/celtic, $10 at the door, under 19, $5. Reserved $10, $15, $20. Tickets are available at the door or by phoning 902-2482987 or 1-800-565-9463.

PETIT DE GRAT

10:30-11:30 a.m., Pre-school storytime at the Petit de Grat Library. 6:30-8 p.m., Petit de Grat Library invites you to their Stress Busters

Series. Sponsored by Family Place Resource Centre, facilitated by Joanne Connors.

SYDNEY

9-10 a.m., Seniors swimming at Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. Phone the Kiwanis Pool for more information.

10 a.m., Indoor Walk Aerobics at Salvation Army Sydney Community Church, 55 Inglis St. For more information, contact 902-5621717.

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

6:30 p.m., Enchanted Woods, A Storytelling Walk will meet at the Terrace St. entrance near Sherwood Park Jr. High for a walk on the Baille Ard Trail with Cape Breton Regional Library’s storyteller-in-residence Ronald Labelle for an evening story and walk. Everyone welcome. Dress for the weather and walking.

6-8:30 p.m., Sydney Sea Cadets are accepting new members between the ages of 12-18 at Victoria Park Armouries.

6:30-9 p.m., 693 Sydney Rotary Air Cadet Squadron is now recruiting youths male and female age 12 to 18 years, at Sydney Academy basement entrance on Terrace Street. 7-9 p.m., Chase tThe Ace, RCL branch 12 Legion, Dorchester Steet. Done in partnership with Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Happy hour prices.

7 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Cape Breton Bridge Club, Old Radar Base. Everyone welcome. 7:30-9:30 p.m., C.B. Central adult badminton club welcomes new members from 14 years old and older to play at Cusack Elementary School, 500 Birch Hill Dr. Small fee toward gym rental.

8 p.m.-12 a.m., Karaoke Jackpot, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 12 (in the lounge). Reg & Ruth Magliaro. Members and guests.

8 p.m., Women’s Gambler’s Anonymous meeting, St. Theresa’s Church, Ashby, rear basement entrance. Information, 902-565-9810. 8 p.m., (CD) AA HOW Group meeting, 3 Kateri St., Membertou.

8 p.m., Sydney Central AA Group meets at Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.

8 p.m., Darts, Club 55. New members welcome. Call Gary at 902577-8180.

WHITNEY PIER

9-11 a.m., Children 0-6 years and their parents/caregivers at the Whitney Pier Youth Club, 11 West St.

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

1:30 p.m., Senior chair exercise at St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, 57 Hankard St. Call 902567-1220 for information about available seats.

2:30 p.m., Health education programs at St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, 57 Hankard St. Topics: foot care, wills, how to protect yourself from scams. Everyone welcome. Call 902-567-1220 for information.

THURSDAY 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 at St. Margaret Community Hall.

MARGAREE VALLEY

8 p.m., Concert at the music room, Normaway Inn, with Neil McDaniel.

MEMBERTOU

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

SYDNEY

9-10 a.m. Seniors swimming at Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. Phone the Kiwanis Pool for more information.

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 at St. Theresa’s 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. Everyone welcome.

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 Fundraiser: Chase the Ace. Drop by and try out some curling at 619 George St. 902-539-4012. 6:15-9 p.m., Royal Canadian Air Cadets 29 Sydney Kiwanis Squadron will meet at Sydney Academy, use the Townsend Street entrance. 6:45-9 p.m., Second Wind Community Concert Band rehearses at Malcolm Munroe Middle School on Kenwood Drive. For more information contact lauramercer@syd. eastlink.ca.

7 p.m., Steel Centre Toastmasters meet at Atlantic SuperStore Community Room, Kings Road.

7 p.m., Old Sydney Society Ghost and Legends Walk begin at St. Patrick’s Church Museum, 87 Esplanade. It’s $13 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by phoning 902-539-1572. 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Courage to Change, St. Theresa’s Hall, St. Peter’s Road, side door, downstairs. Non-smoking meeting. 7-9 p.m., One in Spirit Community Gospel Choir will rehearse at the Williston Guest Home.

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

7:30 p.m., Tarabish at 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 at Our Lady of Fatima Hall, 1452 Kings Road. Sponsored by the CWL. Everyone welcome. For information, 562-3036 or 5390416.

WESTMOUNT

6-8 p.m., Chase the ace at the Dobson Yacht Club, drawing at 8:30 p.m. Done to support Camp Carter Society. Tickets are 3/$5 or 12/$20.

WHITNEY PIER

1 p.m., Tai chi at the Pier Legion, Open to anyone who has experienced cancer and their support person. Contact the Cancer Centre 902-567-7771.

FRIDAY

8 p.m., the Barn, Normaway Inn, Joe MacMaster, fddle, pipes, piano; Campbell Hart, piano.

PORT HOOD

5-7 p.m., Fish cake supper at St. Stephen’s Jubilee United Church Hall. Fish cakes, beans, biscuits, dessert and beverage. $12, call Kathi at 902-631-1115 for tickets. 7-9 p.m., Jam session will be held at the United Church Hall. Everyone welcome.

SYDNEY

9-10 a.m. Seniors swimming at Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. Phone the Kiwanis Pool for more information.

10 a.m., Indoor Walk Aerobics at Salvation Army Sydney Community Church, 55 Inglis St. For more information, contact 902-562-1717. 10:30 a.m., Acceptance AFG will meet at the Salvation Army Community Church on 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 at 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.

1:00 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 will be held at the Steel City Sports Bar.

7:30 p.m., Tarabish game at French Club. All welcome.

8 p.m.-12 a.m., Karaoke Jackpot, Royal Canadian Legion, branch 12, in the lounge. Reg and 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 at Whitney Pier Seniors Club, 50 Breton St. All seniors welcome.

SATURDAY 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

4-6 p.m., Codfish supper and dessert at Zion/Wesley United Church. Sponsored by the church’s board of stewards.

HOWIE CENTRE

6-8 p.m. Chase the Ace, RCL

branch 151 East Bay. Tickets can be purchased anytime during regular business hours.

MARGAREE VALLEY

8 p.m., the Barn, Normaway Inn, Stuart Cameron, fiddle, guitar, accordion. Celtic piano.

MABOU

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

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.

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.

SUNDAY ESKASONI

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

JUDIQUE

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

LOWER RIVER INHABITANTS

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

MARGAREE VALLEY

8 p.m., Concert at the music room, Normaway Inn, with Sandy McIntyre, fiddle.

SYDNEY

1:30 p.m., Cape Breton Injured Workers Association meeting, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, Inglis Street.

2-4 p.m., Social, Club 55. Light lunch. Entertainment.

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. (OS) 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.

WASHABUCK

1:30 p.m., Registration for 2 p.m. Cape Breton Island Hoppers guided walk (5 and 10 km). The starting point is 86 MacKenzie Rd. For more information, call Don at 902-539-8512.

WHITNEY PIER

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

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. Email your event to news@cbpost.com.

TODAY BIG BRAS D’OR

7-8 p.m., Big Bras d’Or Friends of the Fire Hall Committee monthly meeting, 1390 Old Route No. 5.

FRENCHVALE

7:30 p.m., 45s card game, Frenchvale Seniors Club.

NORTH SYDNEY

7 p.m., Cribbage, North Sydney fire hall.

8 p.m., (CD) AA Lifeline Group meeting, St. Joseph’s Church, 34 Archibald Ave.

8 p.m., 45s card game, Armstrong Memorial Branch No. 19, Royal Canadian Legion.

SYDNEY MINES

8 p.m., Bingo at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 8. Cash prizes.

WEDNESDAY BIG BRAS D’OR

9-11 a.m., Community coffee break at St. James Church Hall. Everyone welcome.

10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., The Old School House Rug Hookers meet at the Big Bras d’Or fire hall, 1390 Old Route 5. Call Susan 902-217-0400 or Marilyn 902-674-2119.

BOISDALE

8 p.m., 45s card game, Boisdale fire hall.

EDWARDSVILLE

1:30 p.m., Tarabish, WINS Hall.

FLORENCE

6:30-9 p.m., 1917 Vimy Ridge Army Cadet Corps is looking for new recruits ages 12-18 at Florence Elementary School, MacKay Street. Call 902-674-0942 for more information. Outdoors, camping, shooting and a challenge.

NORTH SYDNEY

10 a.m.-noon. Mothers Union of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church are sponsoring a free community breakfast program in the MacDonald Hall, 28 King St. Call the parish office at 902-794-3392 for more information.

10-11 a.m., Keltic Dancercise classes at D&R Dance Studio, 47 Peppett St., North Sydney, For more information, phone 794-3772 or email kayandmattbatherson@eastlink.ca

6:30-9 p.m., 129 Caribou Sea Cadets looking for new recruits ages 12-18. Training at Cape Breton County Exhibition Grounds, Regent Street, North Sydney. For more information, P.J. at 902-371-6761 PJ or Pat at 902-794-7521.

8 p.m., Nar-Anon meeting for families of addicted loved ones at 26 Haley St.

SYDNEY MINES

7:30 p.m., 45s card game, Sydney Mines Seniors and Pensioners Club. Lunch served. Jackpot.

8 p.m., There is a Love Life narcotics anonymous meeting being held at the Sydney Mines Community Cares Youth Outreach building, 55 King St.

WAGMATCOOK

5-6 p.m., Wagmatcook Native Walkers Program at the Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre. No charge.