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 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 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 at Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. Phone the Kiwanis Pool for more information.

10 a.m.-6 p.m., Holland America cruise ship Maasdam 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. 6:45-8:15 p.m., Sydney Shambhala Group meets for meditation, tea and discussion at New Dawn Centre, Nepean Street, Room 2015. All are welcome. For more information, call Catherine at 902-577-9645, Barbara at 902-929-2584 or email sydneycbmeditation@gmail.com. 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 is held on Tuesdays at the Y Service Club of Cape Breton Centre, Riverdale Drive. 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.

ESKASONI

8 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.

MARION BRIDGE

2-4 p.m., Mira Centre hosts an afternoon of cards. Cost is $5.

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 HOOD ISLAND

2 p.m., Fifth annual Jubilee Church concert on Port Hood Island. Boats leave from Murphy’s Pond at 12:45 and 1:15 p.m. Proceeds from event will go towards church repairs. Call Kathi at 902-631-1115 for more information.

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., 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.

6-8:30 p.m., Sydney Sea Cadets are accepting new members between the ages of 12-18 at Victoria Park Armouries.

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

7 p.m., The Cape Breton Classic Cruisers Car Club meets at the Sydney Curling Club, 619 George St. (upstairs).

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., Cape Breton Council of Seniors and Pensioners will meet at 50 Breton St. All pensioners’ clubs are invited. Any concerns or issues pensioners may have will be addressed at the meetings. 1:30 p.m., Senior chair exercise at St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, 57 Hankard St. Call 5671220 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.

THURSDAY 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.

INVERNESS

4:30-6 p.m., Yoga class with Anne Levesque to be held at Inverness County Centre for the Arts. Admission is by donation.

MEMBERTOU

8:30 p.m., AA Membertou Group meeting, 3 Kateri St.

SYDNEY

9 a.m., Tickets now on sale for Tarabish tournament to be held at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Call Myrna at 902-562-2962 or Jay at 902-564-6675.

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. 10-11:30 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.

6:15-9 p.m., Royal Canadian Air Cadets 29 Sydney Kiwanis Squadron will meet at Sydney Academy, use the Townsend Street entrance. 7 p.m., Steel Centre Toastmasters meet at 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 p.m., MS monthly meeting will be held at Bethel Presbyterian Church Hall, Brookland Avenue. All are welcome. Contact David at 902-562-5546.

7:30 p.m., Mixed darts, Ashby legion, branch 138. New players welcome.

7:30 p.m., Tarabish at Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St.

SYDNEY RIVER

9:45-10:45 a.m., Seniors exercise class at Our Lady of Fatima Hall, 1452 Kings Rd. Sponsored by the CWL. Everyone welcome. For information, 562-3036 or 539-0416.

WESTMOUNT

6-8 p.m., Chase the ace at the Dobson Yacht Club, drawing at 8:30 p.m. Done to support Camp Carter Society. Tickets are 3/$5 or 12/$20.

WHITNEY PIER

1:30 p.m., Tai Chi at the Pier Legion for cancer support. Open to anyone who has experienced cancer and their support person. Contact 902567-8074 for more information.

FRIDAY SCOTSVILLE

7-9 p.m., Scotsville session at Scotsville fire hall featuring James MacLean and Patrick Gillis “Duelling Guitars.”

SYDNEY

9 a.m., Tickets now on sale for tarabish tournament to be held at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Call Myrna at 902-562-2962 or Jay at 902-564-6675.

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., (OS) 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.

SATURDAY 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.

ESKASONI

1:30 p.m., Registration begins for the Clan Donald and Angus Reunion Picnic at 214 Island Lane, Eskasoni Highway.

MABOU

10 p.m.-1 a.m., Square dance open to all ages, West Mabou Hall. For more information phone 902-9452814.

MARION BRIDGE

8 a.m.- 11 a.m., Country breakfast with scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, juice, tea and coffee at the Mira Seniors and Pensioners Centre, 4037 Gabarus Hwy. Admission is $10 and $5 for children.

SYDNEY

9 a.m., Tickets now on sale for tarabish tournament to be held at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Call Myrna at 902-562-2962 or Jay at 902-564-6675.

10 a.m., Meetings at Victoria Park Wo’s & Sgt’s Mess. Information, Pierre, 902-828-2051.

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. (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 Rd.

JUDIQUE

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, Sponsored by Coastal Arts and Culture Guild.

SYDNEY

9 a.m., Tickets now on sale for tarabish tournament to be held at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Call Myrna at 902-562-2962 or Jay at 902-564-6675.

12 p.m., Annual Community Cruise for the Cape Breton Antique and Custom Car Club. Registration at 11 a.m., cruise leaves Bay store location at the Mayflower Mall at noon,

goes to Atlantic Superstore in Glace Bay for 12:25 to 1:10 p.m., Colliery Lands Park in New Waterford for 1:40 p.m.-2:25, Discount Car Rental in Sydney for 3-3:45 p.m. and North Sydney Mall in North Sydney for 4:40 p.m.-5:20 p.m.

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

10 a.m., Sunday worship service for the Clan Donald and Angus Reunion at United Protestant Church. 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 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

8:00 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.

MEMBERTOU

7 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous mixed meeting, 3 Kateri St.

PORT HOOD

9 a.m., Tickets now on sale for tarabish tournament to be held at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Call Myrna at 902-562-2962 or Jay at 902-564-6675.

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. For more community calendar events see