COMMUNITY calendar
TODAY
ALBERT BRIDGE
11 a.m.-1 p.m., A Christmas brunch and bake/craft sale will be held at the Union Memorial Hall in Albert Bridge. Cost is $11. For reservations, call Linda at 902-562-4713 or Sandi at 902-562-0676. There will also be a sale of homemade food and crafts in the hall basement from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
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.
MABOU
10 p.m.-1 a.m., Square dance open to all ages, West Mabou Hall. For more information phone 902-945-2814.
SYDNEY
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.
10 a.m.-7 p.m., Holiday Treasures Craft Show will be held at the Horizon Achievement Centre, 780 Upper Prince St., Sydney Kinsmen Building. Full canteen services will be offered. Admission is $2 and children under age 10 can get in free.
11 a.m. (CD), AA Saturday morning group, Salvation Army, 55 Inglis St., Sydney. Noon-4 p.m., Under One Umbrella support services day for those in need will run at Centre 200. Find out about access to medical services, hearing and vision services, foot care, legal aid, clothing, haircuts, income tax, hoursing and more.
1-3 p.m., The Expressive Café will be open at the Sobeys Community Room, Prince St, for those who wish to practice their speech and language skills in a safe and supportive setting and who wish to learn more about aphasia and socialize with others living with aphasia.
5:30 p.m., French mass, Etoile de l’Acadie School, Inglis Street entrance. 902-2702771.
7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55.
8 p.m. (OS) AA Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.
8:30 p.m.- 12 a.m., Square dance at Cedars Club with music by Brent AuCoin, Donna Marie DeWolfe and Joel Chiasson.
SYDNEY RIVER
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Fall Fair at United Protestant Church Hall, 1524 Kings Road. Vendors, home cooking and crafts. Tea, coffee and muffins will be served. Admission is $2. WHITNEY PIER
12 noon-4 p.m., St. Mary’s Polish Parish will be holding its annual Pre-Christmas bazaar at the Polish Village Hall, 972 Victoria Road. Dozens of vendors on two levels, admission is $2. Proceeds to support the work of St. Mary’s Polish Parish and the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society.
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 SYDNEY
12:30-5 p.m., Holiday Treasures Craft Show will be held at the Horizon Achievement Centre, 780 Upper Prince St., Sydney Kinsmen Building. Full canteen services will be offered. Admission is $2 and children under age 10 can get in free.
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 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, 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.
MONDAY
BROOK VILLAGE
9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Adult square dances, Brook Village 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, 5640672 after 4 p.m.
MEMBERTOU
7 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous mixed meeting, 3 Kateri St.