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.
JULY 20 PORT HOOD
7-9 p.m., Jam sessions, St. Stephen’s Jubilee United Church hall. Everyone welcome.
SCOTSVILLE
7-9 p.m., Scotsville session with Shelly Campbell, Scotsville fire hall.
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.
10:30 a.m., Al-Anon Acceptance Group meets, 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, McConnell Library. All crafters working with any type of fibre, can join others for conversation and work on fibre project. Knitters, crocheters, quilters, rug hookers, embroiderers, spinners, paper artists at all levels are welcome. 1:30 p.m., Darts, Club 55.
1 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, Steel City Sports Bar. 7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, 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, Whitney Pier Seniors Club, 50 Breton St. All seniors welcome.
JULY 21 COXHEATH
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Cape Breton Farmers Market, 340 Keltic Dr.
LOCH LOMOND
3-5 p.m., Strawberry festival, Loch Lomond Community Centre. Sponsored by Loch Lomond Volunteer Fire Department.
MABOU
10 p.m.-1 a.m., Square dance (open to all ages), West Mabou hall. Information, 902-945-2814.
PORT HOOD
6-8 p.m., Evening of stories, music and song with Alexander MacLeod, Shelly Campbell and Joanne MacIntyre, Jubilee Church, Port Hood Island. Ferry leaves Murphy’s Pond at 5:15 p.m. Proceeds to Port Hood Island Church roof repairs.
SYDNEY
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Holland America cruise ship Rotterdam in port. 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. 5:30 p.m., French mass, Etoile de l’Acadie School, Inglis Street entrance. Information, 902-270-2771. 7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55. 8 p.m., (OS) AA Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.
JULY 22 ESKASONI
8 p.m., Narcotics support group meeting, 4537 Shore Rd.
JUDIQUE
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., KOC brunch, with eggs, bacon, sausage, bologna, pancakes, waffles, home fries, toast, tea and coffee, Judique Community Centre.
2-5 p.m., Ceilidh, Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Ceilidh Trail. Information, www.celticmusicsite.com.
LOCH LOMOND
3 p.m., Communion service, Calvin Presbyterian Church with Rev. Corrie Stewart. Special music from St. Peter’s United Church Choir. Social hour, Loch Lomond Community Hall.
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.
ST. PETER’S
11 a.m.-3 p.m., Coastal Arts Market, 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 Rd. All welcome. 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.
7:15-10 p.m., Bingo, Royal Canadian Legion branch 128, corner of Victoria Road and Wesley Street. Open to the public.
JULY 23 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.
INVERNESS
7-10 p.m., Beach and boardwalk improvements celebration, Inverness Beach canteen, end of Beach Road 1. The event will mark recent accessibility improvements made to Inverness Beach.
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 game of 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 meet, 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.
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, www.theartroomcapebreton.ca.
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.
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.
JULY 24 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 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 a.m.-6 p.m., Holland America cruise ship Veendam in port. 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, free parenting program, 714 Alexandra St. Sponsored by Cape Breton’s Family Place Resource Centre. Preregistration required. Information or to register, 902-562-5616 ext. 223.
6:30 p.m., SOS (Survivors of Suicide) group in Cape Breton, 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. 6:20 p.m., 3060 Army Cadets Victoria Park invite youth, ages 12-18, to join the unit. Information, 902539-2262.
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.
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 darts. Everyone welcome.
JULY 25 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.
INVERNESS
2-4 p.m., Craft Together Group meets for two-hour drop-in session of crafting, Inverness County Centre for the Arts. Admission by donation. Refreshments served. Transportation information, olivia. ball@invernessarts.com or 902258-2533.
LEITCHES CREEK
9:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Coffee hour, St. Columba United Church. Everyone welcome.
MARION BRIDGE
2-4 p.m., Mira Centre hosts afternoon of cards.
MULGRAVE
7:30 p.m., 45s card game, Mulgrave Legion. Information, www.Facebook.com.
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
8 a.m.-6 p.m., Holland America cruise ship Maasdam in port. 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 recruiting youths, male and female, ages 12-18, Sydney Academy basement entrance, Terrace Street.
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. Information, 1-800-268-7582.
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 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, 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, 902567-1220.
2:30 p.m., Health education programs, St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, 57 Hankard St. Information, 902-567-1220.
JULY 26 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, St. Margaret Community Hall.
INVERNESS
4:30-6 p.m., Yoga class with Anne Levesque, Inverness County Centre for the Arts. Admission by donation.
MEMBERTOU
8:30 p.m., AA Membertou Group meeting, 3 Kateri St.
SYDNEY
8 a.m.-5 p.m., AIDA cruise ship AIDAvita in port.
9-10 a.m., Seniors swimming, Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street.
9:30 a.m., Time out, Club 55. 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, St. Theresa Church, 381 Whitney Ave. (rear entrance). 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Learn about hepatitis, hepatitis prevention and receive confidential hepatitis C testing, Ally Centre, 150 Bentinck St., on World Hepatitis Day. Prizes. 12 p.m., Centre for Cape Breton Studies presents Culture Circle workshop, 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.
6:15-9 p.m., Royal Canadian Air Cadets 29 Sydney Kiwanis Squadron meets, Sydney Academy, use Townsend Street entrance.
7 p.m., Steel Centre Toastmasters meet, Atlantic SuperStore community room, Kings Road.
7 p.m., Al-Anon, Courage to Change, St. Theresa’s hall, St. Peter’s Road, side door, downstairs. Non-smoking meeting.
7 p.m., (CD) AA Thursday Night Women’s Group, Every Woman’s Centre, 21 Trinity Ave.
7:30 p.m., Mixed darts, Ashby Legion branch 138. New players welcome.
7:30 p.m., Tarabish, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St.
SYDNEY RIVER
9:45-10:45 a.m., Seniors exercise class, Our Lady of Fatima hall, 1452 Kings Rd. Sponsored by the CWL. Everyone welcome. Information, 902-562-3036 or 902-539-0416.
WESTMOUNT
6-8 p.m., Chase the Ace in support of Camp Carter Society, Dobson Yacht Club. Draw at 8:30 p.m.
WHITNEY PIER
1:30 p.m., Tai chi for cancer support, Pier Legion. Open to anyone who has experienced cancer and their support person. Information, 902-567-8074.
JULY 27 PORT HOOD
7-9 p.m., Jam sessions, St. Stephen’s Jubilee United Church hall. Everyone welcome.
SCOTSVILLE
7-9 p.m., Scotsville session featuring Kenneth MacKenzie, Scotsville fire hall.
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.
10:30 a.m., Al-Anon Acceptance Group meets, 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, McConnell Library. All crafters working with any type of fibre, can join others for conversation and work on a fibre project. Knitters, crocheters, quilters, rug hookers, embroiderers, spinners, paper artists at all levels are welcome. 1:30 p.m., Darts, Club 55.