COMMUNITY calendar

TODAY

BOISDALE

8 p.m., (CD) AA Boisdale Serenity meeting, 2457 Bourinot Rd.

9 p.m., Celtic Colours round and square dance at the Boisdale Firehall, 3810 Grand Narrow Highway with Andrea Beaton, Kimberley Fraser and Troy MacGillivray. Cost is $10 at the door.

IONA

6-7 p.m., Iona Legion evening supper. Everyone welcome. Followed by ceilidh.

SYDNEY MINES

6-10 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion branch 8 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 8.

WAGMATCOOK

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

SATURDAY NORTH SYDNEY

7:30 p.m., Bingo, North Sydney Seniors and Pensioners Club, 309 Commercial St. All money games.

SYDNEY MINES

8 p.m.-12 a.m., Open mic/dance, Sydney Mines Seniors and Pensioners Club, 6 Fraser Ave. Music by R&B Country. Members and guests.

SUNDAY

BIG BRAS D’OR

2-4 p.m., Square dancing lessons at Big Bras d’Or fire hall with instructor Hiliary Romard. For information call Voni, 544-0289 or Dolores at 902736-8924.

BRAS D’OR

2 p.m., Cribbage game, Bras d’Or Seniors and Pensioners Club Hall. Light lunch. Everyone welcome.

FLORENCE

9 a.m.-12 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion branch 83 Sunday breakfast. Everyone welcome.

MILLVILLE

7 p.m., Bingo Millville Community Centre. Cash prizes.

SYDNEY MINES

11 a.m., (CD) AA Sydney Mines Group meeting, 55 King St., behind post office.

2 p.m., Bingo, Sydney Mines Seniors and Pensioners Club, Fraser Avenue. Dabbers only. All money games.

6:30-8:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Community youth group meets at 643 Main St. All youth welcome between grades 4-8.

7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, Holy Family parish hall, Main Street. Everyone welcome.

MONDAY

BADDECK

7-9 p.m., Art for All at Knox Presbyterian Church — art classes open to all ages in the church hall, instructor Burland Murphy. For information, contact Rev. Brian MacLeod, 902-295-1522.

BIG BRAS D’OR

7 p.m., 45s card game at Big Bras d’Or fire hall, 1390 Old Route 5. Jackpot and even split.

BOULARDERIE

1:45 p.m., The Boularderie Rug Hookers of The Munro Crafters Guild meet at the Boularderie School. Everyone welcome.

For more community calendar events see pages A7 and B12.

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

GARDINER MINES

7:30 p.m., Gardiner Mines Recreation Society will hold a mixed dart league at the Gardiner Mines Community Hall, 6429 Seaside Dr.

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.

MAIN-A-DIEU

9:30 a.m., Crafters Club, Main-a-Dieu Coastal Discovery Centre.

NEW WATERFORD

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.

SATURDAY

BRIDGEPORT

9 a.m.-noon, Pancake and sausage breakfast at Immaculate Conception parish auditorium. Tea, coffee, juice, muffins included for $ and eggs an extra $2. Tickets available at Breezeway Convenience or by phoning 902-849-2256 or at the door.

For more community calendar events see pages A6 and B12.

Cape Breton Community Calendar is a public service listing of community 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

MARION BRIDGE

4-6:30 p.m., Market at Mira Seniors and Pensioners Centre. Free admission, bake sale.

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.

11 a.m.-2 p.m., Fish cakes and beans with dessert at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club. Take out is available. Everyone is welcome. 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 p.m., Duplicate Bridge, Old Radar Base Chapel. Partners guaranteed. 4-8 p.m., Home Crafters of Cape Breton present their Christmas Craft Show at St. Theresa’s Parish Centre, Ashby and St. Peter’s roads. 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 & 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

ALBERT BRIDGE

4-6 p.m., Roast beef dinner will be held at Union Memorial Hall, Albert Bridge. Cost is $13. For reservations, call Linda at 902-562-4713 or Sandi at 902-562-0676.

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.

HOWIE CENTRE

6-8 p.m. Chase the Ace, Royal Canadian Legion 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. For more information phone 902-9452814.

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.-6 p.m., Home Crafters of Cape Breton present their Christmas Craft Show at St. Theresa’s Parish Centre, Ashby and St. Peter’s Roads. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous meeting, St. Theresa Church, Whitney Avenue, base- ment door.

11 a.m. (CD), Saturday morning group, Salvation Army, 55 Inglis St., Sydney.

5:30 p.m., French mass, Etoile de l’Acadie School, Inglis Street entrance. 902-270-2771.

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. For information, visit www.celticmusicsite.com.

LOWER

RIVER INHABITANTS

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

MULGRAVE

1 p.m., Mini-Cribbage Card Play, Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion branch 37. For more information, go to Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MulgraveLegion, or Twitter at www.Twitter.com/MulgraveLegion.

NEW HARRIS

9:30 a.m., 5 and 10 km guided walks start at 2627 New Harris Rd. Register at 9 a.m. at Johnson Farmland Trail. Cape Breton Island Hopper event. For more information, call Janice and Norm at 902674-2979.

2 p.m., 5 and 10 km guided walks start at 2627 New Harris Rd. Register at 1:30 p.m. at Kelly Mountain Trail. Cape Breton Island Hopper event. For more information, call Janice and Norm at 902674-2979.

ST. GEORGES CHANNEL

9 a.m.-12 p.m. A country breakfast at the St. George’s Channel Hall. Sponsored by the Southwest Arm Community Group.

SYDNEY

Noon-5 p.m., Home Crafters of Cape Breton present their Christmas Craft Show at St. Theresa’s Parish Centre, Ashby and St. Peter’s roads.

2 p.m., C.B. Parkinsons Group will meet at the Grand Lake Fire Department hall. All members are 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.

SYDNEY RIVER

11 a.m., (CD) AA Westside Group meeting, Spanish River Seniors Club, 1840 Kings Rd.

7 p.m., Journey Alive Life Summit Series will be held at Lady Fatima Church Hall. The session, which helps people become healthier and gain control over their weight, will be led by Coralie Murphy, BACS, Bsc, RMT and everyone is welcome.

WHITNEY PIER

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

6:30 p.m., Church in Jesus fellowship invites you to 88 Laurier St., Menelik Hall for preaching, praise and worship. Call Pastor Jack, 902-577-4163 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.

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

8:00 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, 902564-0672 after 4 p.m.

MARION BRIDGE

1:30 p.m., Mira Seniors and Pensioners will have their regular monthly meeting at the centre. Anyone is welcome to join.

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., Indoor Walk Aerobics at Salvation Army Sydney Community Church, 55 Inglis St. For more information, contact 902-562-1717. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Breton Quilters Guild will meet at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft (downstairs). Bring lunch. New members welcome.

11 a.m., Al-Anon, Spanish River Seniors Club, 1840 Kings Rd., Sydney River. 1:30 p.m., Tarabish Tournament at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club. Everyone welcome.

2-3 p.m., Chair exercises for men and women, Club 55, Bentinck St.

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.

For more community calendar events see pages A6 and A7.