COMMUNITY calendar
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
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.
BRAS D’OR
6:30 p.m., FLK Taoist Tai Chi beginner classes begin at Bras d’Or Hall, 24 Villa Dr. All are welcome.
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
10-11 a.m., Keltic Dancercise classes at D&R Dance Studio, 47 Peppett St., North Sydney, For more information, phone 794-3772 or e-mail: kayandmattbatherson@eastlink.ca 2-4 p.m., Monthly meeting of the Northside Chronic Pain Support Group at the North Sydney Library.
6:30 p.m., Celebrate Science Literacy Week at Wilfred Oram Centennial Library, 309 Commercial St. There will be a session on physics and chemistry aimed at elementary school students.
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 902-7947521.
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.
THURSDAY BIG BRAS D’OR
11 a.m.-4 p.m., Friends Quilting Group, Big Bras d’Or Firehall. Please contact Maggie 902-736-9887 or Ruth 902-674-2208.
BOULARDERIE
3 p.m., Munroe Crafters Guild will meet at Boularderie School. (second Thursday of the month.
7:30 p.m., 45s card game at 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 45s card game in the hall.
NORTH SYDNEY
10-11 a.m., Keltic Dancercise classes at D&R Dance Studio, 47 Peppett St., North Sydney, For more information, phone 794-3772 or e-mail: kayandmattbatherson@eastlink.ca 4 p.m.-12 a.m., Pub night at the North Sydney Firefighters Club, Pierce Street. Live entertainment, kitchen open.
7 p.m., Cribbage game, Armstrong Memorial Branch No. 19, Royal Canadian Legion.
SYDNEY MINES
6:30 p.m., Sydney Mines walking group the Walkie-Talkies will gather at the Martha Hollett Library. All ages welcome.
8 p.m., Al-Anon Harmony AFG meets at 55 King St.
8 p.m., (CS) AA Sydney Mines Group meeting, 55 King St., behind post office.
FRIDAY 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
6-10 p.m., RCL Br 008 chase the ace will be held. Music and canteen services available. Tickets can be purchased anytime at the legion as well as night of draw. Prize starts at $5,000.
7:30 p.m., Bingo, Holy Family Parish Hall, Main Street.
8 p.m.-12 a.m., Jackpot Karaoke 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.
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. Email your event to news@ cbpost.com.
TODAY GLACE BAY
9:30-11 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m., The clothing depot at Town House, 115 Commercial St., is open. Information, 902-849-2449.
12-5 p.m., Glace Bay Art Group at the Glace Bay fire hall. New members welcome.
1:30 p.m, Devco Pensioners Bowling league, Town lanes, Glace Bay 7:30 p.m., Steak roll, Radio Club. 8 p.m., 45s at the Glace Bay Seniors and Pensioners Hall. Free tea/coffee. No smoking. Cash jackpot. All welcome.
8 p.m., (CD) AA Glace Bay Alano Group meeting, Rear 10 McKeen St.
LOUISBOURG
8 p.m., Matthew Earhart will be performing at the Louisbourg Playhouse. Doors open at 2 p.m.
NEW WATERFORD
9:30 a.m., New Waterford Credit Union Art Gallery presents “Good Vibrations” by local artist Leanna Burchell during regular business hours.
2:30 p.m., Crib card game at Army, Navy and Air Force Unit 217, corner of Smith and Wilson streets. All money returned in prizes.
8 p.m., Row street club will be hosting cleaning supply darts. 8 p.m., (CD) AA Arcano Group meeting, Ling Street.
PORT MORIEN
6-8 p.m., Veterans’ Memorial computer site is open.
RIVER RYAN
7-9 p.m., Bereaved Families of C.B. grief support and share night at St. Leonard’s Pastoral Centre, 5310 Union Hwy. Open meeting for anyone who has lost a loved one. Information, 902-564-6795.
THURSDAY GLACE BAY
9:30-11 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m., The clothing depot at Town House, 115 Commercial St., is open. Information, 902-849-2449.
2-4 p.m., Fall hours for the Glace Bay Heritage Museum in the Old Town Hall, including Isabelle Harris Gift Shop and book store, located at 14 McKeen St., are in effect. For information call, 902-842-5345. 5:30 p.m., Annual general meeting for CAPE Society at CAPE society building, 40 Lower MacLean St. 7 p.m., Passchendaele Al-Anon Group, Unity Club (AA room) Rear McKeen Street.
8 p.m., Island Martial Arts Centre in the lower level of the People’s Mall is offering a women’s only taekwondo program. Build muscle, lose weight and empower yourself. 8 p.m. Row Street Club will be hosting Loonie bullseye darts.
LOUISBOURG
8 p.m., Gillian Head will be performing at the Louisbourg Playhouse. Doors open at 2 p.m.
MAIN-A-DIEU
10-11 a.m. Tai Chi, Main-a-Dieu Coastal Discovery Centre.
NEW WATERFORD
9:30 a.m., New Waterford Credit Union Art Gallery presents “Good Vibrations” by local artist Leanna Burchell during regular business hours.
7 p.m., Caregivers support group at Seaview Manor, 275 South St. in the sun room. Guest speaker. Everyone welcome.
PORT MORIEN
6-8 p.m., Veterans’ Memorial computer site is open.
RESERVE MINES
11 a.m.-12 p.m., Senior Friends For Fitness class, Reserve Mines Pensioners Club Hall, Main St. Free class, everyone welcome.
8 p.m., 45s card game, Reserve Mines Seniors and Pensioners’ Hall. Everyone welcome.
8 p.m., (CD) AA Reserve Midway Group meeting, St. Joseph’s Church Hall, Main Street.
FRIDAY GARDINER MINES
7:30 p.m., Gardiner Mines Recreation Society will hold a mixed dart league at the Gardiner Mines Community Hall, 6429 Seaside Drive. 8 p.m., A card game at the Gardiner Mines Senior Citizens and Pensioners Hall, Seaside Drive. Cash jackpot. Free tea/coffee.
GLACE BAY
6:30-8:30 p.m., Chase the ace for Town House, Main Event. Draw takes place at 8:30 p.m. Winner must be present to win.
7-9 p.m., Chase the Ace, along with a social hour consisting of music and games, St. Leo’s Community Centre, Sterling Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
8 p.m., AA meeting (OD) by the Alano group at rear McKeen Street. 11 p.m.-2 a.m., Karaoke, Rowe Street Club.
LOUISBOURG
8 p.m., Evans and Doherty will be performing at the Louisbourg Playhouse. Doors open at 2 p.m.
MAIN-A-DIEU
9:30 a.m., Crafters Club, Main-a-Dieu Coastal Discovery Centre.
NEW WATERFORD
9:30 a.m., New Waterford Credit Union Art Gallery presents “Good Vibrations” by local artist Leanna Burchell during regular business hours.
8 p.m., Tarabish, New Waterford Pensioners Club.
8 p.m., Narcotics Anonymous at 429 Kings St.
PORT MORIEN
6-8 p.m., Veterans’ Memorial computer site is open.
RESERVE MINES
8 p.m., Aberdeen Al-Anon Family Group, St. Joseph’s Church (rear entrance), 30 Main St.