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 ALBERT BRIDGE 7 p.m., Country Christmas carols featuring Don Crouse, Anna Maria MacNevin and the Mira Gaelic Choir accompanied by Flora Gardiner, Union Presbyterian Church. Christmas cookies and holiday tarts and tea and coffee will follow in Memorial Hall. No charge for either event. COXHEATH

8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Cape Breton Farmers Market, 340 Keltic Dr. 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. Information, 902-945-2814. MARION BRIDGE

1-3 p.m., UCW Christmas tea and sale, Bethel CE Centre, Hillside Road. NORTHSIDE EAST BAY

8-11 p.m., Annual fall ceilidh, Northside East Bay fire hall, 310 Eskasoni Rd. 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. Bring a food item for local food bank. Fall draw will be held. SYDNEY

10 a.m., Sydney Amateur Radio Club, 11 St. Bridget St., open house information on how to qualify for

basic amateur radio certificate. 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. 4-6 p.m., Fish cakes and beans supper, United Protestant Church, Sydney River. Eat-in or takeout. Tickets, 902-564-4145 or 902-5621419.

7 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55. 8 p.m., Highland Arts Theatre presents She Loves Me. Tickets, 902565-3637.

8 p.m., (OS) AA Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St. SYDNEY FORKS

8:30-11:30 a.m., Pancake and sausage breakfast, Sydney Forks Recreation Centre. Eat-in or takeout. Breakfast includes sausages, pancakes, tea biscuits, juice and a refillable cup of tea or coffee. NOVEMBER 26

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

11 a.m.-3 p.m., The Elves Fair, Inverness County Centre for the Arts. Christmas market features crafts, gifts, food and more. JUDIQUE

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., KOC brunch, Judique Community Centre. Features eggs, bacon, sausage, bologna, waffles, pancakes, homefries, toast, tea and coffee.

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

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

1 p.m., Mini-cribbage card play, Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion branch 37. Information, www.Facebook.com/MulgraveLegion. 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 and entertainment. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays meet, Family Place Resource Centre, 106 Townsend St.

8 p.m., Highland Arts Theatre presents She Loves Me. Tickets, 902565-3637.

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, Our Lady Fatima Church hall. The session, which helps people become healthier and gain control over their weight, will be led by Coralie Murphy. WHITNEY PIER

1:30 p.m., Registration for Cape Breton Island Hoppers 5- or 10-km walk around Whitney Pier, leaving 88 Mount Pleasant St. at 2 p.m. Information, Julie, 902-562-5789. 6:30 p.m., Life source church service, Polish Village Hall, 972 Victoria Rd. Kids Club for children ages 4-12.

6:30 p.m., Church in Jesus, Menelik Hall, 88 Laurier St., hosts fellowship for preaching, praise and worship. Information, Pastor Jack, 902-577-4163 or Pastor O’Connell, 902-862-4907.

7:15-10 p.m., Bingo, Royal Canadian Legion branch 128, corner of Victoria Road and Wesley Street. Open to the public. NOVEMBER 27 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 p.m., (OD) AA Praying Hands Group meeting, Mikma’w Lodge, 70 Gabriel St. HOWIE CENTRE

7-10 p.m., Monday night bingo, Royal Canadian Legion branch 151, East Bay. Doors open at 6 p.m. Information, 902-564-0672 after 4 p.m. MEMBERTOU

7 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous mixed meeting, 3 Kateri St. PORT HOOD

7-9 p.m., Games night, 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, Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street.

10 a.m., Indoor walk aerobics, Salvation Army Sydney Community Church, 55 Inglis St. Information, 902-562-1717.

10 a.m.-3 p.m., Breton Quilters Guild meets, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design (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, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club. Lunch served. Members only.

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

6 p.m., Shuffleboard for seniors, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Members only.

7 p.m., Cape Breton Overeaters Anonymous group meets, Bethel Church, George Street (hall entrance). No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Information, www.oa.org or phone Carol, 902-562-1961.

7 p.m., St. John Ambulance Volunteer Brigade meets, Tim Hortons, George Street, (door facing the casino). Information, 902-564-4189 or www.sja.com. New members welcome.

7-9 p.m., The Sydney Alzheimer caregiver support group meets, Harbourstone Facility, Kimberly Hall, second floor chapel.

7:15 p.m., Al-Anon meeting (for adult children of alcoholics), St. Theresa Church basement, Ashby Road.

8-10 p.m., Adult badminton, Malcolm Munroe Memorial Jr. High School. Small fee toward gym rental. WHITNEY PIER

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

8 p.m., (CD) AA Whitney Pier Group meeting, Menelik Hall, Laurier Street. NOVEMBER 28 BIG POND 7:30 p.m., Tarabish, 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, Port Hood fire hall. SYDNEY

• VON Cape Breton Metro offers foot care program, 200 Churchill Dr. For information or to book an appointment phone, 902-564-6479. 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Info Café, Faith Baptist Church, 10 Davenport Rd. 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, Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. 10:30 a.m., (CD) AA Alcano Group 12&12 meeting, St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave.

1 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Old Radar Base Chapel. Partners guaranteed. 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 required. Information or to register, 902562-5616 ext. 223.

6 p.m., Shuffleboard for seniors, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club. Members only.

6:20 p.m., 3060 Army Cadets Victoria Park invite youth, ages 12-18, to join the unit. Information, 902539-2262.

6:30 p.m., The SOS (Survivors of Suicide), a self-help group for individuals and families who have suffered a loss of a loved one, meets at 186 George St. Information, Fran, 902-565-7976 after 6 p.m. and weekends.

6:45 p.m., Meditation with Sydney Shambhala, New Dawn Centre. No charge. Information, 902-5779645.