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 COXHEATH
8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Cape Breton Farmers’ Market, 340 Keltic Dr., Coxheath, with fresh local produce, foods, crafts, baked goods, local music and more.
LEITCHES CREEK
12-6 p.m., Strawberry festival supper at St. Columba United Church Hall. Takeout 12-6 p.m. and eat-in 4-6 p.m. For tickets call 902-7942674.
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., Meetings at Victoria Park Wo’s & Sgt’s Mess. Information, Pierre, 828-2051.
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.
7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55. 8 p.m. (OS) AA Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.
SUNDAY ESKASONI
8 p.m., Narcotics support group meeting at 4537 Shore Road.
HOWIE CENTRE
9 a.m.-noon, Full breakfast at the RCL Branch 151 East Bay. Prices range from $6-$10 for adults and $4 for children. For further information, call 902-564-0672 after 4 p.m.
JOHNSTOWN
2-5 p.m., Annual strawberry festival at Johnstown Parish Hall with biscuits, bonnach, oatcakes, strawberries and tea. Sponsored by Sacred Heart Ladies Group.
2 p.m., Annual outdoor mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine behind Sacred Heart Church. Bring your own chair.
JUDIQUE
10:30-12:30 p.m., KOC Brunch at the Judique Community Centre with eggs, bacon, sausage, waffles, pancakes, bologna, toast, tea/coffee and juice.
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. PETER’S
11 a.m.-3 p.m., Coastal Arts Market will be held at St. Peter’s Marina, food, entertainment and shopping. Sponsored by Coastal Arts and Culture Guild.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 p.m., Adult Children of Alcoholics Group meets at St. Theresa’s Church, rear entrance.
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.
SYDNEY RIVER
1:30 p.m., Spanish River Seniors meeting in club room. New members welcome. Join us for darts, cards and washer toss. For information, Theresa at 564-6481 or Henry at 562-3016.
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.
TUESDAY 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.
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.-6 p.m., Holland America cruise ship Veendam will be in port.
10:30 a.m., (CD) AA Alcano Group 12&12 meeting at St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby.
1:00 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 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.
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. Everyone welcome.
7 p.m., Isle Royale ATV Club will meet at Sydney River fire hall, Lewis Drive. New members 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.
WEDNESDAY ARICHAT
8 p.m., KOC Council 4607 card game. Rising jackpot and cookie jar.
DUTCH BROOK
7:30 p.m., The Cape Breton Island Wildlife Association meet at the Fair Haven Hall.
ESKASONI
8:00 p.m., (OS) AA Praying Hands Group meeting, Gabriel Centre.
INVERNESS
2-4 p.m., The Craft Together Group will meet for a two-hour drop-in session of crafting at the Inverness County Centre For The Arts. Admission is by donation and refreshments will be served. Anyone who would like to attend, but would have difficulty due to lack of transportation or mobility difficulties, is encouraged to contact Olivia Ball at olivia.ball@invernessarts.com or 902-258-2533.
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 an afternoon of cards. Cost is $5. 3-6 p.m., Strawberry festival, St. Columba Church Hall. Adults admission is $10 and children, $5. Choice of strawberry shortcake or strawberries and cream, rolls, sweets, tea and coffee. Eat in or take out available.
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.
PORT HAWKESBURY
7-9 p.m., The Dementia/Alzheimer caregiver support group will meet in the board room of Strait Richmond Hospital. An opportunity to learn, exchange information and receive encouragement.
SYDNEY
8 a.m.-6 p.m., Holland America cruise ship Maasdam will be in port.
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. 12 p.m., Sydney Noon Al-Anon, Bethel Hall, corner of George and Brookland streets. Non smoking building.
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.
7-9 p.m., Chase The Ace, RCL Branch 12 Legion, Dorchester
St. Done in partnership with Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Happy hour prices.
7 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Cape Breton Bridge Club, Old Radar Base. Everyone welcome.
7-8 p.m., MS Society of Canada confidential information and support teleconferences. Call 1-800268-7582 for more information. 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 p.m., Senior chair exercise at St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, 57 Hankard St. Call 5671220 for information about available seats.