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.
MARCH 10 ALBERT BRIDGE
4-6 p.m., Fishcake and beans supper with dessert, Union Memorial Hall. Reservations, Linda, 902-5624713 or Sandi, 902-562-0676.
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., 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. 5:30 p.m., French mass, Etoile de l’Acadie School, Inglis Street entrance. Information, 902-270-2771. 7 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55.
MARCH 11 ESKASONI
8 p.m., Narcotics support group meeting, 4537 Shore Rd.
HOWIE CENTRE
9 a.m.-12 p.m., Full breakfast, Royal Canadian Legion branch 151 East Bay.
JUDIQUE
2-5 p.m., Ceilidh, Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Ceilidh Trail. Information, www.celticmusicsite.com.
LOWER RIVER INHABITANTS
8 p.m., 45s card games, Riverdale Community Centre.
MULGRAVE
1 p.m., Mini-cribbage card play, Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion branch 37. Information, www.Facebook.com/MulgraveLegion.
SYDNEY
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.
8 p.m., (OS) AA Sydney Central Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Char- lotte St.
SYDNEY RIVER
11 a.m., (CD) AA Westside Group meeting, Spanish River Seniors Club, 1840 Kings Rd.
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Outdoor laser tag, Our Lady of Fatima field. A Taste of Winter event.
WHITNEY PIER
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, 902-5774163 or Pastor O’Connell, 902-8624907.
7-10 p.m., Bingo, Royal Canadian Legion branch 128, corner of Victoria Road and Wesley Street. Open to the public.
MARCH 12 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.
11 a.m.-1 p.m., March break free swim, Kiwanis Pool. Children under age seven require an adult in the pool at all times. A Taste of Winter event.
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 your own supplies and spend an informal evening with others learning and sharing creative painting ideas. Register, 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 visit www.sja.com. New members welcome.
7:15 p.m., Adult children of alcoholics group meets, St. Theresa Church, rear entrance.
8-10 p.m., Adult badminton, Malcolm Munroe Memorial Middle School. Small fee toward gym rental.
SYDNEY RIVER
1:30 p.m., Spanish River Seniors meet in club room. New members
welcome. Join for darts, cards and washer toss. Information, Theresa, 902-564-6481 or Henry, 902-5623016.
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.
MARCH 13 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 a 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.
10:30 a.m., (CD) AA Alcano Group 12&12 meeting, St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby. 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.
6:20 p.m., 3060 Army Cadets Victoria Park invite youth, ages 12-18, to join the unit. Information, 902539-2262.
6:30-7:30 p.m., African dance session, McConnell Library.
6:45 p.m., Meditation, Sydney Shambhala, New Dawn Centre. No charge. Information, 902-5779645.
7 p.m., (CD) AA Ashby Group meeting,
St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby.
7-9 p.m., Bereaved Families monthly support and share, 188 George St. Anyone who is grieving the death of someone they love is welcome. Information, 902-5646795.
SYDNEY RIVER
1:30 p.m., Tarabish, Spanish River Seniors Hall, 1842 Kings Rd.
7 p.m., Isle Royale ATV Club meets, Sydney River fire hall, Lewis Drive. New members welcome.
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. Everyone welcome.
MARCH 14 ARICHAT
8 p.m., KOC Council 4607 card game. Rising jackpot and cookie jar.
DUTCH BROOK
7:30 p.m., Cape Breton Island Wildlife Association meets, Fair Haven Hall.
ESKASONI
8 p.m., (OS) AA Praying Hands Group meeting, Gabriel Centre.
MULGRAVE
7:30 p.m., 45s card games, Mulgrave Legion. Information, www.Facebook.com/MulgraveLegion.
PETIT DE GRAT
10:30-11:30 a.m., Pre-school story time, Petit de Grat Library. 6:30-8 p.m., Petit de Grat Library hosts Stress Busters Series. Sponsored by Family Place Resource Centre. Facilitated by Joanne Connors.
PORT HAWKESBURY
7-9 p.m., Dementia/Alzheimer caregiver support group meets Strait Richmond Hospital boardroom, Evanston.
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., Waterfront Wednesday Walk (rain or shine) on the boardwalk, starting at the playground.
12 p.m., Sydney Noon Al-Anon, Bethel Hall, corner of George and Brookland streets. Non-smoking building.
6-8:30 p.m., Sydney Sea Cadets accepting new members, ages 12-18, Victoria Park Armouries. 6:30-9 p.m., 693 Sydney Rotary Air Cadet Squadron is recruiting youths, male and female, ages 12-18 years, Sydney Academy basement entrance, Terrace Street. 7 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Cape Breton Bridge Club, Old Radar Base. 7 p.m., Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere and the Cape Breton Naturalists Society host a session entitled Getting Acquainted with your Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere with Maureen Cameron-MacMillan and Annamarie Hatcher, McConnell Library.
7-8 p.m., MS Society of Canada confidential information and support teleconferences. Information, 1-800-268-7582.
8 p.m.-12 a.m., Karaoke jackpot, Royal Canadian Legion branch
12 (in the lounge). Members and guests.
8 p.m., Women’s Gamblers Anonymous meeting, St. Theresa Church, Ashby, rear basement entrance. Information, 902-565-9810. 8 p.m., (CD) AA How Group meeting, 3 Kateri St., Membertou.
8 p.m., Sydney Central AA Group meets, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.
8 p.m., Darts, Club 55. New members welcome. Information, Gary, 902-577-8180.
WHITNEY PIER
9-11 a.m., Children 0-6 years and their parents/caregivers meet, Whitney Pier Youth Club, 11 West St. 10:30 a.m., Seniors exercise class, chair and standing, Whitney Pier Seniors Club, 50 Breton St. All seniors welcome.
1:30 p.m., Senior chair exercise, St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, 57 Hankard St. Information, 902-5671220.
2:30 p.m., Health education programs, St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, 57 Hankard St. Information, 902-567-1220.
MARCH 15
FRAMBOISE
7 p.m., 45s card game, Framboise Community Hall.
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 DOMINION
2 p.m., Doubles cribbage, draw from a hat, Community Hawks Club, Lower Mitchell Avenue.
9 p.m.-1 a.m., Jackpot karaoke, Community Hawks Club, Lower Mitchell Avenue.
GLACE BAY
3-3:30 p.m., Story time for children, ages three and up, Glace Bay Library. 4-8 p.m., Kitchen party, Army and Navy Club.
NEW WATERFORD
8 p.m., (CS) Arcano Group AA, 401 Ling St.
SUNDAY DOMINION
7:30 p.m., Tarabish, Shamrock Club, Commercial Street. All money returned in prizes.
GLACE BAY
11 a.m., (CD) AA Glace Bay Alano meeting, Rear 10 McKeen St.
8 p.m., (CS) AA Glace Bay Alano Group meeting, Rear 10 McKeen St. 8 p.m., 45s card game, Glace Bay Seniors and Pensioners Hall. Cash jackpot. All welcome.