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. E-mail your event to news@cbpost.com.

TODAY INVERNESS

6-8 p.m., Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will hold their annual Christmas tea and sale at the Inverness Fire Hall. Tickets are $2 at the door.

PORT HOOD

7-9 p.m., A jam will be held in the United Church Hall. Everyone is 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 902-5621717.

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 Mc-

Connell 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. 1-3 p.m., Home baking sale will be held in the Great Room of the Cove Guest Home, 320 Alexandra St. 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 will be held at the Steel City Sports Bar.

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

8 p.m., Highland Arts Theatre presents “She Loves Me” at the Highland Arts Theatre. For ticket information, call 902-565-3637. 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.-1 a.m., Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12 will hold a dance upstairs with music by First Choice.

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

7 p.m., There will be a country Christmas carole sing featuring Don Crouse, Anna Maria MacNevin and the Mira Gaelic Choir accompanied by Flora Gardiner at Union Presbyterian Church. Christmas cookies and holiday tarts and tea and coffee will follow in Memorial

Hall. No charge for either event and everyone is welcome.

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 902-9452814.

MARION BRIDGE

1-3 p.m., UCW Christmas tea sand sale at Bethel CE Centre, Hillside Road, Marion Bridge, with sandwiches, dessert, tea and coffee.

NORTHSIDE EAST BAY

8-11 p.m., Annual Fall Ceilidh at the Northside East Bay Fire Hall, 310 Eskasoni Road. Performers include Paul Wukitsch; Lawrance Martell; Cecil MacAuthur; Kenny Hutchison; Malcy MacPhee; Flo Sampson; Stephen Simon: Arabell Forgere; Chuck Hurley; Dan Cash; Mario Colosimo and guest; Dougie MacPhee; Wilferd Prosper Jr.; Mooney Francis and the Marie Wilson Dancers. Blanche Sophocles emcees. Bring an food item for your local Food Bank and the fall draw will be held the same night

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), AA Saturday morning group, Salvation Army, 55 Inglis St., Sydney.

4-6 p.m., Fish cake and bean supper at the United Protestant Church, Sydney River. Eat in or takeout. Phone for tickets, 902-564-4145 or 902-562-1419.

5 p.m., Children’s Wish annual auction at the Steel City Sports Bar on Townsend St. Full Circle musicians play from 5-7 and the auction starts at 7 p.m. Admission is a donation at the door.

7 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55. 8 p.m., Highland Arts Theatre presents “She Loves Me” at the Highland Arts Theatre. For ticket information, call 902-565-3637. 8 p.m. (OS) AA Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.

SYDNEY FORKS

8:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m., A pancake and sausage breakfast will be held at the Sydney Forks Recreation Centre. Eat in or takeout. Admission is $6 for a breakfast that includes Horyl’s sausages, pancakes, tea biscuits, apple or orange juice and a refillable cup of tea or coffee.

SUNDAY ESKASONI

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

INVERNESS

11 a.m.-3 p.m., The Elves Fair will be held at the Inverness County Centre For The Arts. This Christmas market will feature crafts, gifts, food and more. Admission is $2.

JUDIQUE

10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m., The KOC brunch will be held in the Judique Community Centre featuring eggs, bacon, sausage, bologna, waffles, pancakes, home fries, toast, tea and coffee.

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.

MULGRAVE

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

SYDNEY

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

1:30 p.m., Registration begins for Cape Breton Island Hoppers five or 10 km walk around Whitney Pier, leaving 88 Mount Pleasant St., at 2 p.m. For more information, call Julie at 902-562-5789.

2-4 p.m., Social, Club 55. Light lunch. Entertainment. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays will meet at Family Place Resource Centre, 106 Townsend St.

8 p.m., Highland Arts Theatre presents “She Loves Me” at the Highland Arts Theatre. For ticket information, call 902-565-3637. 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 AA 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.

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

1:30 p.m., Registration begins for Cape Breton Island Hoppers five or 10 km walk around Whitney Pier, leaving 88 Mount Pleasant St., at 2 p.m. For more information, call Julie at 902-562-5789.

6:30 p.m., Life source church service, Polish Village Hall, 972 Victoria Road. 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, 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.

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. Informa- tion, 564-0672 after 4 p.m.

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 will be held at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club. Lunch served, members only.

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.