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. FEBRUARY 24 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. SYDNEY

10 a.m., Sydney Amateur Radio Club, 11 St. Bridget St., hosts 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. 7 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55. 8 p.m., (OS) AA Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St. FEBRUARY 25 CHETICAMP 11 a.m., Third annual guided snowshoe hike, Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Bring your own snowshoes and meet at the trailhead. ESKASONI

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

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

9 a.m.-6 p.m., Taste of Winter hosts ski event. Bus picking up skiers at Cape Breton University, city hall and Walmart in Sydney River to go to Ben Eoin. Register online, www. tasteofwinter.ca to save a seat on the bus.

10:30 a.m., Gospel hymn sing for African Heritage Month, United Heritage Church. Fellowship tea, coffee follows service.

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. 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.-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., (OS) 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 Rd. All welcome. Kids Club held 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, 902-5774163 or Pastor O’Connell, 902-8624907.

7:15-10 p.m., Bingo, Royal Canadian Legion branch 128, corner of Victoria Road and Wesley Street. Open to the public. FEBRUARY 26 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 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., Seven-week tarabish tournament, 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 Street.

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 supplies and spend an informal evening with others learning and sharing creative painting ideas. Register at www.theartroomcapebreton.ca.

6:30 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 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.

7:15 p.m., Adult children of alcoholics group meets, St. Theresa Church, rear entrance.

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

8-10 p.m., Adult badminton, Malcolm Munroe Memorial Middle 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. All seniors welcome.

8 p.m., (CD) AA Whitney Pier Group meeting, Menelik Hall, Laurier Street. FEBRUARY 27 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. SYDNEY

• VON Cape Breton Metro offers foot care program, 200 Churchill Dr. For information or to book an appointment phone VON office, 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 a.m.-12 p.m., FLK Taoist tai chi beginner classes, Club 55, 70 Prince St.

10:30 a.m., (CD) AA Alcano Group 12&12 meeting, St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Lunch and learn about retirement living, Parkland. 1 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Old Radar Base chapel. Partners guaranteed. 1:30 p.m., Blind 45s, Club 55.

6 p.m., Shuffleboard for members, 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 required. To register or for information, 902562-5616 ext. 223.

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) group in Cape Breton is a self-help group for individuals and families who have suffered a loss of a loved one, meets at 186 George St. Information, Fran, 902-5657976 after 6 p.m. and weekends. 6:45 p.m., Meditation with Sydney Shambhala, New Dawn Centre. No charge. Information, 902-577-9645. 7 p.m., (CD) AA Ashby Group meeting, St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby. SYDNEY RIVER

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

1 p.m., Tai chi for arthritis and chronic pain, Y Service Club of Cape Breton Centre, Riverdale Drive. Information, 902-562-2507. WHITNEY PIER

7:30 p.m., Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioners Club hosts regular mixed darts, 50 Breton St. Bring your darts. FEBRUARY 28 ARICHAT 8 p.m., KOC Council 4607 card game. Rising jackpot and cookie jar.