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 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.
MARION BRIDGE
2-4 p.m., Christmas Tea and Sale at Sacred Heart Church Hall on Trout Brook Road with sandwiches, tea or coffee, bake and craft tables.
MIDDLE RIVER
2-4 p.m., Middle River School will be hosting their annual tea and sale at Middle River Community Hall.
PORT HOOD
10 a.m.-12 p.m., The UCW will hold a Christmas sale at St. Stephen’s Jubilee United Church. There will be baked items, crafts, an auction and parcel post.
PRIME BROOK
2-4 p.m., Seniors Appreciation Day at Brookshaven Seniors Hall. Free tea, coffee, sandwiches and sweets. Door prize giveaways. Anyone under 64, monetary donation please.
SYDNEY
8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Pancake and sausage breakfast at the Sydney Forks Recreation Centre, eat in or take out. Admission is $6 and breakfast includes sausage, pancakes, tea biscuits, juice and tea or coffee. 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.-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., Sydney.
3:30 p.m., The McConnell Library presents the art exhibit, “Our Feline Friends,” cat sketches by local artist Kenneth Lynds, Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and Saturdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. and when the programming room is open from now until Dec. 14. 7:30 p.m., Cape Breton Chorale and Belkolora will present Dayspring: Music for Advent and Christmas at the Church of Christ the King, Trinity Avenue. Tickets are $25 and available from chorale members and the Cape Breton Curiosity Shop.
7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55. 8 p.m. (OS) AA Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.
WESTMOUNT
1-3 p.m., Westmount United Church, Westmount Road, is having a Christmas tea and sale. Admission is $10 and includes turkey salad and dessert. There will also be tables of baked goods/preservatives, books, cabbage rolls for sale and new and slightly used items.
WHITNEY PIER
2-4 p.m., Christmas tea and sale at St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church basement, 57 Hankard 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.
MARION BRIDGE
2-5 p.m., Weekly jam sessions, darts and cards at the Marion Bridge Community Hall, 3921 Gabarus Hwy. Bring your instrument, join in and have some fun. Everyone welcome. More information at www.marionbridge.ca/event.
7 p.m., Christmas Memories will be staged at the Mira Seniors and Pensioners Centre with seasonal music, skits and plum pudding. Donations will go to Mira and Area Christmas baskets.
MULGRAVE
1 p.m., Mini-cribbage card play, Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion branch 37. For more information, go to Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MulgraveLegion or on Twitter at www. Twitter.com/MulgraveLegion.
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 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, 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.
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, 902-564-0672 after 4 p.m.