COMMUNITY calendar
NOVEMBER 3 ALBERT BRIDGE 1-4 p.m., Free flu shot clinic hosted by Shoppers Drug Mart, Albert Bridge fire hall. COXHEATH
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Cape Breton Farmers Market, 340 Keltic Dr.
MABOU
10 p.m.-1 a.m., Square dance open to all ages, West Mabou Hall. Information, 902-945-2814.
MARION BRIDGE
1-3 p.m., Christmas turkey salad tea and sale, St. Columba Church hall. Turkey salad with rolls, dessert, tea and coffee. Bake and craft tables. Eat-in or takeout.
7-10 p.m., Family square dance, Marion Bridge Community Hall. Music by Chrissy Crowley.
ST. PETER’S
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Annual Christmas Craft Fair, St. Peter’s Lions Hall. Sponsored by the ladies auxiliary, St. Peter’s and area volunteer fire department.
SYDNEY
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 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.
1 p.m., Merchandise bingo, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club. Canteen available. All welcome.
7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55. 8 p.m., (OS) AA Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.
SYDNEY FORKS
8:30-11:30 a.m., Pancake and sausage breakfast, Sydney Forks Recreation Centre. Eat-in or takeout. Pancakes, sausage, tea biscuits, juice, tea or coffee.
SYDNEY RIVER
10 a.m.-4 p.m., A Homemade Christmas Craft and Bake Sale, Spanish River Community Centre. Fundraiser for Highland Village Site Development Project.
WHITNEY PIER
1:30-4 p.m., Fall fair, St. Albans Hall. Games for adults, kids, crafts, baked goods, homemade preserves and more.
NOVEMBER 4
ESKASONI
8 p.m., Narcotics support group meeting, 4537 Shore Rd.
GRAND MIRA
2 p.m., Remember To Remember, Grand Mira Community Hall, 2353 Grand Mira South Rd. Music by Joe Gillis and other musicians. Admission by donation only. Money raised will go towards Christmas for families.
JUDIQUE
2-5 p.m., Ceilidh, Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Ceilidh Trail. Information, www.celticmusicsite. com.
LOCH LOMOND
6 p.m., Lamplight service, Calvin Presbyterian Church with Rev. Corrie Stewart. Special music from St. Peter’s Christian Church Choir and a social hour to follow at Loch Lomond Hall. All welcome.
LOWER RIVER INHABITANTS
8 p.m., 45s card game, Riverdale Community Centre.
MIRA ROAD
2 p.m., Cape Breton Island Hoppers 5- and 10-km walking events start, 150 Ormond Crescent, Mira Road, Highway 22. Information, Judy, 902-567-0017.
MULGRAVE
1 p.m., Mini-cribbage card play, Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion branch 37. Information, www.Facebook.com/MulgraveLegion.
ST. PETER’S
12-4 p.m., Annual Christmas Craft Fair, St. Peter’s Lions Hall. Sponsored by women’s auxiliary, St. Peter’s and area volunteer fire department.
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, 902-577-4163 or Pastor O’Connell, 902-862-4907. 7:15-10 p.m., Bingo, Royal Canadian Legion branch 128, corner of Victoria Road and Wesley Street. Open to the public.
NOVEMBER 5
BROOK VILLAGE
9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Adult square dances, Brook Village 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.
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 a game of your 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 meets, 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.
1:30 p.m., Tarabish tournament force the dealer, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Lunch served. Members only. 2-3 p.m., Chair exercises for men and women, Club 55.
6 p.m., Shuffleboard, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Members only. 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.
6:20 p.m., 3060 Army Cadets Victoria Park invite youth, ages 1218, to join the unit. Information, Capt. Hawco, 902-539-2262. 7 p.m., Cape Breton Toastmasters Club meetings, Kiwanis Pool building, 25 Inglis St. Information, 902-565-7552.
7 p.m., St. John Ambulance Volunteer Brigade meets, Tim Hortons, George Street, door facing casino. Information, 902-5644189 or visit www.sja.com. New members welcome.
7:15 p.m., Adult children of alcoholics group meets, St. Theresa Church, rear entrance.