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, 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 Highway. 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, 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 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
8:00 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. 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., Cape Breton Toastmasters Club meetings at the Kiwanis Pool building at 25 Inglis St. For further information, call 902-565-7552 or come and join us.
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.
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.
10:30 a.m., (CD) AA Alcano Group 12&12 meeting at 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. 1:30-4 p.m., Social and dance with the music of Dinky Cameron at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St., all welcome and lunch served.
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.
7 p.m., Cape Breton Antique & Custom Car Club monthly meeting, St. Theresa’s Parish Centre, 285 St. Peter’s Rd.
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 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.
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 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
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.
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 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.