COMMUNITY calendar
TODAY GLACE BAY
9:30-11 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m., The clothing depot at Town House, 115 Commercial St., is open. Information, 902-849-2449.
2-4 p.m., Fall hours for the Glace Bay Heritage Museum in the Old Town Hall. Museum, Isabelle Harris Gift Shop and Second Hand Book Store will be open, 14 McKeen St., phone 902-842-5345.
7 p.m., Passchendaele Al-Anon Group, Unity Club (AA room) Rear McKeen Street.
8 p.m., Island Martial Arts Centre in the lower level of the People’s Mall is offering a women’s only taekwondo program. Build muscle, lose weight and empower yourself. 8 p.m. Row Street Club will be hosting Loonie bullseye darts. 8 p.m., Gift card darts every Thursday at Glace Bay Seniors and Pensioners Club.
LOUISBOURG
8 p.m., Donnie Campbell and Jinks O’Neill perform at the Louisbourg Playhouse.
MAIN-A-DIEU
10-11 a.m. Tai Chi, Main-a-Dieu Coastal Discovery Centre.
NEW WATERFORD
10-5 p.m., New Waterford Credit Union Art Gallery presents “Unchained and Unconventional” by artist Wendy Johnston during regular business hours.
PORT MORIEN
6-8 p.m., Veterans’ Memorial computer site is open.
RESERVE MINES
8 p.m., 45s card game, Reserve Mines Seniors and Pensioners’ Hall. Everyone welcome.
8 p.m., (CD) AA Reserve Midway Group meeting, St. Joseph’s Church Hall, Main Street.
FRIDAY DOMINION
5-7 p.m., Free food and clothes at House of Healing, 3 Commercial St. with Christian fellowship upstairs to follow. All welcome.
GARDINER MINES
7:30 p.m., Gardiner Mines Recreation Society will hold a mixed dart league at the Gardiner Mines Community Hall, 6429 Seaside Drive. 8 p.m., A card game at the Gardiner Mines Senior Citizens and Pensioners Hall, Seaside Drive. Cash jackpot. Free tea/coffee.
GLACE BAY
7-8:30 p.m., Knitting Club will meet at the Glace Bay Library. No registration needed.
7-9 p.m., Chase the Ace, along with a social hour consisting of music and games, St. Leo’s Community Centre, Sterling Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
8 p.m., AA meeting (OD) by the Alano group at rear McKeen Street. 11 p.m.-2 a.m., Jackpot Karaoke every Friday night, Rowe Street Club, Bridgeport, everyone welcome.
LOUISBOURG
8 p.m., Cindy and Shelley Allen perform at the Louisbourg Playhouse.
MAIN-A-DIEU
9:30 a.m., Crafters Club, Main-aDieu Coastal Discovery Centre.
NEW WATERFORD
10-5 p.m., New Waterford Credit Union Art Gallery presents “Unchained and Unconventional” by artist Wendy Johnston during regular business hours.
8 p.m., Tarabish, New Waterford Pensioners Club.
8 p.m., Narcotics Anonymous at 429 Kings St.
PORT MORIEN
6-8 p.m., Veterans’ Memorial computer site is open.
RESERVE MINES
8 p.m., Aberdeen Al-Anon Family Group, St. Joseph’s Church (rear entrance), 30 Main St.
SATURDAY DOMINION
2 p.m., Doubles cribbage, draw from a hat, Community Hawks Club, Lower Mitchell Avenue.
TODAY
BIG BRAS D’OR
11 a.m.-4 p.m., Friends Quilting Group, Big Bras d’Or Firehall. Please contact Maggie 902-736-9887 or Ruth 902-674-2208.
BOULARDERIE
3 p.m., Munroe Crafters Guild will meet at Boularderie School. 7:30 p.m., 45s card game at Southside Boularderie fire hall. Lunch served.
BRAS D’OR
1:30 p.m., Northside bridge club, St. Joseph’s Hall, Villa Drive.
7:30 p.m., Bras d’Or Seniors and Pensioners Club host 45s card game in the hall. Seven ways to win.
NORTH SYDNEY
5-9:30 p.m., Kitchen is open with weekly special at the North Sydney Firefighters’ Club. Live entertainment goes from 6-9:30 p.m. Free admission.
7 p.m., Cribbage game, Armstrong Memorial Branch No. 19, Royal Canadian Legion.
SYDNEY MINES
6:30 p.m., Sydney Mines walking group the Walkie-Talkies will gather at the Martha Hollett Library. All ages welcome.
8 p.m., Al-Anon Harmony AFG meets at 55 King St.
8 p.m., (CS) AA Sydney Mines Group meeting, 55 King St., behind post office.
FRIDAY BOISDALE
8 p.m., (CD) AA Boisdale Serenity meeting, 2457 Bourinot Rd.
IONA
6-7 p.m., Iona Legion evening supper. Everyone welcome. Followed by ceilidh.
SYDNEY MINES
7:30 p.m., Bingo, Holy Family Parish Hall, Main Street.
8 p.m.-12 a.m., Jackpot Karaoke with P&P at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 008.
WAGMATCOOK
5-6 p.m., Wagmatcook Native Walkers Program at the Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre. No charge.
SATURDAY NORTH SYDNEY
7:30 p.m., Bingo, North Sydney Seniors and Pensioners Club, 309 Commercial St. All money games.
SYDNEY MINES
8 p.m.-12 a.m., Open mic/dance, Sydney Mines Seniors and Pensioners Club, 6 Fraser Ave. Music by R&B Country. Members and guests.
SUNDAY BIG BRAS D’OR
11 a.m., Annual St. James Cemetery Service of Remembrance will take place in St. James Presbyterian Church, Big Bras d’Or. Anyone with an interest in the cemetery is invited to attend.
FLORENCE
9 a.m.-12 p.m., RCL Branch 83 Sunday breakfast. Everyone welcome.
MILLVILLE
7 p.m., Bingo Millville Community Centre. Cash prizes.
NORTH SYDNEY
8:30 a.m., Registration for 5 and 10 km runs for the 38th anniversary Terry Fox Marathon of Hope will be held at the Northern Yacht Club, Seaview Dr., with the run starting at 9:30 a.m. Fruit and refreshments will be provided. Pledge sheets will be at the Royal Bank, Scotiabank, Credit Union in North Sydney and Platinum Fitness Centre.
2 p.m., The 14th annual Terry Fox concert and ceilidh will be held at the North Sydney Fire Hall on Pierce St. Admission is $10 at the door. 3 p.m., Anniversary service at St. Giles Presbyterian Church. Social time following the service. There will be no morning service. All welcome to attend.
ROSS FERRY
1-3 p.m., The Ross Ferry Farmer’s Market will take place at the Ross Ferry Fire Hall until the end of September. Fresh local vegetables, berries, preserves, craft beer, fresh fish, eggs, bread, plants, books, and many handmade and unique local items. Chef Lars will be in the kitchen serving dishes, along with tea and coffee. Live music by young local performers on the stage.
SYDNEY MINES
11 a.m., (CD) AA Sydney Mines Group meeting, 55 King St., behind post office.
2-4 p.m., Sunday afternoon bingo, Sydney Mines Seniors and Pensioners’ Club, 6 Fraser Ave. All money games, daubers required. Canteen available.