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. E-mail 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.

PORT HOOD

7:15 p.m., Auction card plays will take place at the Port Hood Fire Hall.

SYDNEY

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

9 a.m.-12 p.m., Info Café at Faith Baptist Church, 10 Davenport Road. Refreshments, advice, friendship and free access to the internet/computer. Assistance given on questions about employment, benefits, housing, relationships, money and debt and legal issues.

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

1:30 p.m., Club meeting will be held at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. There will be a report from the election committee and nominations will be accepted from members at this meeting and the December meeting. Lunch served, all members urged to attend.

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 is required. Call 902-562-5616 ext # 223 to register or for more information.

6 p.m., Shuffleboard for seniors will be held at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, members only.

6:20 p.m., 3060 Army Cadets Victoria Park invite youth between the ages of 12 and 18 to join the unit. For more information, call Capt. Hawco at 902-539-2262. 6:45 p.m., Meditation - an opportunity to rest in what we already are with peace and clarity. Sydney Shambhala, New Dawn Centre, no charge, 902-577-9645. 7 p.m., (new time) (CD) AA Ashby Group meeting, St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby.

7-9 p.m., Bereaved Families Monthly Support & Share is held in Sydney on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 188 George St. Anyone who is grieving as the result of the death of someone they love is welcome. For more information, 902-564-6795

SYDNEY RIVER

1:30 p.m., Tarabish, Spanish River Seniors Hall, 1842 Kings Road. Everyone welcome.

7 p.m., Isle Royale ATV Club will meet at Sydney River fire hall, Lewis Drive. New members welcome.

WHITNEY PIER

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.

LOUISDALE

9 a.m., Retired Teachers, Richmond Local, will meet at the Seal Cove restaurant.

MULGRAVE

7:30 p.m., 45s at Mulgrave Legion. For more information go to facebook at www.Facebook.com/MulgraveLegion or on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/MulgraveLegion.

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 a.m., Line dancing at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St.

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 902562-1717.

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.

1-3 p.m., Caregiver Support Group, Sobeys Community Room, 272 Prince St. To register please contact Maggie Roach-Ganaway at 902-371-3883 or toll free at 1-877-488-7390 CapeBreton@CaregiversNS.org.

1:30 p.m., Darts for seniors at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Everyone welcome.

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 The Ace, RCL Branch 12 Legion, Dorchester St. 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, 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 902-577-8180.

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.

1-3 p.m., Living With Cancer Support Group, a support group for those who have had a diagnosis of cancer for their family, caregivers will meet at Whitney Pier Legion, for a potluck lunch. 1:30 p.m., Senior chair exercise at St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, 57 Hankard St. Call 5671220 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 902-5671220 for information.

THURSDAY CHRISTMAS ISLAND

6:30 p.m., Feis an Eilein will hold Gaelic language classes every Thursday in November at the Christmas Island Fire Hall, $5 per class, free for children and native Gaelic speakers. Beginner classes at 6:30 p.m., intermediate at 7:30 p.m.

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.

IONA

7 p.m., Grand Narrows Waterfront Development Society will meet for a general meeting at the Royal Canadian Legion, Iona.

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 a.m., Tickets will go on sale this morning at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club for the second Christmas supper and dance to be held on Friday, December 15. Hot turkey supper and music will be by First Choice. Members only.

10 a.m., Exercise class will be held at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St., everyone welcome. 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 Avenue (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. 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., St. Theresa’s CWL annual

fall fair will take place at St. Theresa’s Hall, St. Peter’s Road. There will be a raffle table, fudge and candy, Christmas book, bake table and bingo. Tea and lunch included for $3.

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 902539-1572.

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) AA 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 567-7771.

2 p.m., Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioners Club will hold their monthly meeting at 50 Breton St., with a special guest talking about waste management. All members are urged to attend. Everyone is welcome.

FRIDAY BEN EOIN

1-9 p.m., Drop off items for new and used ski equipment and winter apparel sale at the Ski Ben Eoin Chalet, Route 4, on Saturday and Sunday.

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 902562-1717.

10:30 a.m., Acceptance AFG will meet at the Salvation Army Community Church on 55 Inglis St. 11 a.m., (CD) AA Friday Day 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 p.m., Duplicate Bridge, Old Radar Base Chapel. Partners guaranteed.

2-8 p.m., Home Crafters of Cape Breton present “The Big One” Christmas Festival of Crafts at Centre 200, George St. 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., Winter dance at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Music by First Choice and lunch served. Everyone 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 BEN EOIN

9-5 p.m., Sale of new and used ski equipment and winter apparel sale at Ski Ben Eoin Chalet, Route 4, East Bay. Drop off items 9a.m.-12 p.m.

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, 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. For more information phone 902-945-2814.

MARION BRIDGE

1-3 p.m., Christmas Turkey salad tea and sale at St. Columba Church Hall, Marion Bridge. Includes turkey salad plate, rolls, dessert, tea or coffee. East in or take out. Craft and bake sale tables as well as silent auction items. Adults $10 and children, $5.

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 “The Big One” Christmas Festival of Crafts at Centre 200, George St. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous meeting, St. Theresa Church, Whitney Avenue, basement door.

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

12-2 p.m., Christ the King Christmas tea and bake sale will be held at St. George’s Hall, Nepean St. Tickets are $6 at the door or by calling Jean at 902-567-2079 or Rebecca at 902-577-8883. 7 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55. 8 p.m. (OS) AA Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.

9 p.m.- 1 a.m., Benefit dance for Scott Helle will be held at the Pier Legion. Tickets are $15 per couple and there will be a silent auction.