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 LEITCHES CREEK

6:30 p.m., Games night at St. Columba United Church. Games available or bring your own.

PORT HOOD

7-9 p.m., Jam sessions will continue every second Friday at St. Stephen’s Jubilee Uinited Church Hall. Everyone 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 902-562-1717. 10:30 a.m., Al-Anon Acceptance Group will meet at the Salvation Army Community Church, 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.

1:00 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.-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.

FEB. 17 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.

FOURCHU

12-2 p.m., Fourchu United Church is sponsoring a baked bean supper at Fourchu hall. Admission is $5, eat in or take out.

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.

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.

7 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55. 8 p.m. (OS) AA Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St. 9 p.m., Square dance at the Cedar’s Hall with music by Colin Grant and friends.

FEB. 18 ESKASONI

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

JUDIQUE

10:30-12:30 p.m., KOC Brunch in the Judique Community Centre. 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.

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

2 p.m., C.B. Parkinsons Group will meet at the Grand Lake Fire Department hall. All members are requested to be present. There will be a guest speaker.

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.

WHITNEY PIER

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

FEB. 19 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, 564-0672 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. 1:30 p.m., Seven week tarabish tournament at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. 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. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Parents PEACE program — parental issues tackled, ie. peer pressure, sex, anger at Southside Learning Center, 266 Whitney Ave. No fee/registration.

6:30 p.m., Cape Breton Overeaters Anonymous group will meet at

Bethel Church, George Street (hall entrance). No weigh-ins, dues or fees. For more information visit www.oa.org. or phone Carol at 562-1961.

7 p.m., Cape Breton Toastmasters Club meetings at the Kiwanis Pool building at 25 Inglis St. For further information, call 902-565-7552 or come and join us.

7 p.m., St. John Ambulance Volunteer Brigade will meet at the Tim Hortons, George Street, (door facing the Casino). For more information call 564-4189, or visit www. sja.com. New members welcome. 7:15, Adult Children of Alcoholics Group meets at St. Theresa’s Church, rear entrance.

SYDNEY RIVER

11 a.m., Al-Anon, Spanish River Seniors Club, 1840 Kings Rd., Sydney River.

8-10 p.m., Adult badminton at Malcolm Munroe Memorial Jr. High School. Days when school’s open. Old and new players welcome. Small fee toward gym rental.

WHITNEY PIER

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

8 p.m., (CD) AA Whitney Pier Group meeting, Menelik Hall, Laurier Street.

FEB. 20 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.

Tuesdays. (through the fall and winter.)

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 902-564-6479. 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 a.m., FLK Taoist Tai Chi is having an open house at Club 55, 70 Prince St. All are welcome. 10:30 a.m., (CD) AA Alcano Group 12&12 meeting at St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby.

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Lunch and learn at Parkland on retirement living. 1:00 p.m., Duplicate Bridge, Old Radar Base Chapel. Partners guaranteed.

1:30 p.m. Blind 45s, Club 55.

6 p.m., Shuffleboard for members at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. 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. 6:20 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. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Young Working Women’s Group, mutual support, sharing your spirituality and how it enriches your every day life, CBU (Oasis Room).

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., Governors Book Pub at Governors Upstairs Pub. Readings by published authors and open mike. Pay what you can.

SYDNEY RIVER

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

WESTMOUNT

1 p.m., Tai Chi for arthritis and chronic pain is held on Tuesdays at the Y Service Club of Cape Breton Centre, Riverdale Dr. For more information, call 902-562-2507.

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.

FEB. 21 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.

LEITCHES CREEK

9:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Coffee hour at St. Columba United Church. $2 admission or a donation to the food bank. Everyone welcome.

MARION BRIDGE

2-4 p.m., Mira Centre hosts 45s.

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. Everyone welcome.

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., Waterfront Wednesday Walk (rain or shine) on the boardwalk, starting at the playground. Great for strollers and walkers. Debbie 1/30/12 (Last Wednesday of the month) - 10:30 a.m. Regular monthly meeting of Club 55 members.

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 meets at the Whitney Pier Senior’s and Pensioner’s Club at 50 Breton St., Whitney Pier. To register please contact Maggie Roach-Ganaway at 902-371-3883 or toll free at 1-877488-7390 CapeBreton@CaregiversNS.org.

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

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 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Cape Breton Bridge Club, Old Radar Base. Everyone welcome.

7 p.m., A session on self-care and wellness will be held at the McConnell library. Harman Singh (M.A., R. Psych.) is the presenter. 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 902577-8180.

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.

1:30-3:30 p.m., Living With Cancer Support Group, a support group for those who have had a diagnosis of cancer, for their family and caregivers will meet at Branch 128, Whitney Pier Legion, Victoria Road. 1:30 p.m., Senior chair exercise at St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, 57 Hankard St. Call 567-1220 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 902-567-1220 for information.

FEB. 22 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.

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., Exercise class 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. 6:30-9 p.m., Charity in a Box for the Feral and Abandoned Cat Society, Ceilidh Room, Casino Nova Scotia. Prizes, goodie basket, silent auction, balloon pops and bar food selection included. Tickets $25, contact Susan Aucoin.

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 BOISDALE

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

IONA

6-7 p.m., Iona Legion evening supper, followed by ceilidh.

SYDNEY MINES

6-10 p.m., RCL branch 008 hosts Chase the Ace. Music and canteen services available. Tickets can be purchased anytime at the legion as well as night of draw.

7:30 p.m., Bingo, Holy Family Parish Hall, Main Street.

8 p.m.-12 a.m., Jackpot karaoke with P&P, Royal Canadian Legion branch 008.

WAGMATCOOK

5-6 p.m., Wagmatcook Native Walkers Program, Wagmatcook Culture & 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, Big Bras d’Or fire hall with instructor Hiliary Romard. Information, Voni, 902-544-0289 or Dolores, 902-7368924.

BRAS D’OR

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

FLORENCE

9 a.m.-12 p.m., RCL branch 83 hosts Sunday breakfast.

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.

2-4 p.m., Sunday afternoon bingo, Sydney Mines Seniors and Pensioners Club, 6 Fraser Ave. 6:30-8:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Community youth group meets, 643 Main St. All youth welcome between Grades 4-8.

WASHABUCK

3 p.m., Annual snowshoe event, sponsored by Winter ActiveFest Victoria County, Washabuck Community Centre. Spaghetti dinner to follow.

MONDAY BADDECK

7-9 p.m., Art For All art classes, Knox Presbyterian Church hall. Instructor Burland Murphy. Information, Rev. Brian MacLeod, 902-295-1522.

BIG BRAS D’OR

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

BOULARDERIE

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

1:45 p.m., Boularderie Weavers meet, Boularderie School.

FLORENCE

6:15-9 p.m., 602 McCurdy Royal Canadian Air Cadets meet, T.L. Sullivan Middle School. Ages 12-18. No charge. Information, Theresa, 902-674-0942.

7:30 p.m., 45s card game, Florence Legion.

NORTH SYDNEY

10 a.m. North Sydney Walking Group, Carmen Young Walking Track.

1:30 p.m., Walking Club, Munro Park. 4:30 p.m., Chair yoga classes, Calvary Baptist Church. Information, 902674-2374.

6 p.m., Yoga for all levels, Calvary Baptist Church. Information, 902674-2374.

POINT EDWARD

7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, Point Edward Seniors and Pensioners Club.

SYDNEY MINES

1 p.m. Exercise class, Sydney Mines Seniors and Pensioners.

7 p.m., Free fly-tying session, Minor Baseball Building, Pitt Street. New and experienced people welcomed.

WAGMATCOOK

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

TODAY DOMINION

5-7 p.m., Free food and clothes along with Christian fellowship, House of Healing, 3 Commercial St.

GARDINER MINES

7:30 p.m., Gardiner Mines Recreation Society hosts mixed dart league, Gardiner Mines Community Hall, 6429 Seaside Dr.

8 p.m., Card game, Gardiner Mines Senior Citizens and Pensioners Hall, Seaside Drive. Cash jackpot. Free tea/coffee.

GLACE BAY

2-4 p.m., Adult Colouring Club meets, Glace Bay Library. No registration needed.

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. 7-8:30 p.m., Knitting Club meets, Glace Bay Library. No registration needed.

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, rear McKeen Street. 11 p.m.-2 a.m., Karaoke, Rowe Street Club.

MAIN-A-DIEU

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

NEW WATERFORD

9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., New Waterford Credit Union art gallery presents Highlights and Shadows by Kim Brown MacDonald.

8 p.m., Tarabish, New Waterford Pensioners Club.

8 p.m., Narcotics Anonymous, 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.