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SATURDAY Thrift Shop Fabric Sale

Church Mouse Thrift Shop, 391 Nelson St., Crapaud, special sale of fabric, quilting panels and cottons, notions and knitting and craft supplies in St. John’s Anglican Church Hall. Proceeds go to support Sr. Helen Warman and her outreach ministry to women in Papua New Guinea. Shop accepting donations of fabric and craft supplies. 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Sept. 9

Maker Space and Lego

Marker Space and Lego Club starts again and on every Saturday. DIY spaces where families can gather to create, invent and learn. From 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Lego Club at 2:30 p.m. Have fun building with Lego. At Summerside Rotary Library, Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St.

10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Sept. 9

Used Book Sale

Friends of Kensington Heritage Library used book sale at former Kensington Welcome Centre (in the Railyard). Sale in aid of programming at the library. Price by donation.

11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sept. 9

Junior Book Club

Junior Book Club for children ages 6-12 years who like reading. Meet and share thoughts with other readers. Bring a book to life through crafts and activities. This month: group talking about favourite summer read and choosing book club kit for next month. At Summerside Rotary Library, Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St. 1 p.m., Sept. 9

Legion Kitchen Party

Summerside Legion Kitchen Party with Sandra Jones, guest, at new time – 2 to 5 p.m.

2-5 p.m., Sept. 9

Chase Ace Appreciation

In appreciation of support received during recent milliondollar Chase the Ace, North River Fire Department joins Kingston Legion at Legion Home in New Haven for barbecue, bouncy house, live music by Tip-Er-Back. View improvement to Legion and NRFD’s half-million-dollar Engine 3 will be on hand, bought from Chase the Ace proceeds.

2-5 p.m., Sept. 9

Men of Harvest Concert

Men of the Harvest male gospel singing group, under direction of Bonnie LaFrance, first concert of the season, at Princetown United Church, Rte. 20, Malpeque. All proceeds to Malpeque Women’s Institute Community Centre for new hall roof. Tickets available at the door.

7 p.m., Sept. 9

Helping Hands Jamboree

Helping Hands Band Jamboree at St. Anthony’s Hall, Rte. 2, Woodstock. Admission at the door. Music, fun and lunch.

7:30 p.m., Sept. 9

New London Ceilidh

Ceilidh in New London WI Hall, Rte. 6. Entertainers: Trudy CorbettHughes, Roberta Parkman, Orville Curtis, Kevin Kelly, Perry Batten, Andy Doucette, Cathy McFadyenJackson, Claude Fredricson, and Dale Howard. Wheelchair accessible, 50/50 draw, light lunch served. Admission $8. Proceeds in aid of hall upkeep.

7:30 p.m., Sept. 9

Borden-Carleton Chase the Ace

Borden-Carleton Legion and Borden-Carleton Fire Department Chase the Ace draw every Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets at the Legion branch and Ceretti’s Grocery all week, and from firemen up until 4 p.m. Saturday.

8 p.m., Sept. 9

Legion Darts

Darts at Summerside Legion Saturdays starting at 8 p.m. Also Sundays at 12 noon.

8 p.m., Sept. 9

Club 50 Dance

Dance every Saturday night at Club 50 in Abram-Village from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Dancing to country and old rock and roll. Also a lunch and 50/50 draw. All are welcome. Admission: $6.

9 p.m.-12 a.m., Sept. 9

SUNDAY Linkletter Flea Market

Indoor Flea Market featuring antiques, tools, local crafts, knitting, new and used items, at Linkletter Community Centre, 1670 Route 11, every Sunday 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. For tables phone Kari at 902-786-9979. Free admission.

8 a.m.-1 p.m., Sept. 10

See page B9 for more Happenings.

St. John’s Divine Service

Alexandra Lodge attending Divine Service at St. John’s Anglican Church, Ellerslie. Any visiting brethren will be most welcome. 10:30 a.m., Sept. 10

Family Colouring and Drawing

Family Colouring and Drawing starts Sept. 10, continuing every Sunday. Drawing challenges and colouring sheets for all ages, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Summerside Rotary Library, Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St.

1-4 p.m., Sept. 10

Cemetery Service

In Memoriam Cemetery Service at People’s Cemetery, Kensington. Everyone welcome.

2 p.m., Sept. 10

St. Patrick’s Concert

Concert at St. Patrick’s Hall, Grand River featuring CBC P.E.I. Spotlight finalist Nick Arsenault and Big River, Peter Cann of Gordie MacKeeman and Rhythm Boys, and locals Carrie MacLellan and Jeff Noye. Admission: $10 includes refreshments.

7:30 p.m., Sept 10

St. Louis Music Night

Music Night at St. Louis Community Centre. Music by Theresa Carr and Friends. Admission: $5. 7:30 p.m., Sept. 10

MONDAY Parkview Seniors Meeting

Parkview Seniors meeting, with guest speaker, at Parkview Seniors Club, Summerside.

1 p.m., Sept. 11

Girl Guides Registration

Girl Guides of Canada information/registration night at Queen Elizabeth Elementary School, Kensington. For Sparks, Brownies, Pathfinders and Rangers – girls aged 5 to 17. Register online at www.girlguides.ca for chance to win refund on registration fee. For info contact Peggy Kilbride at peggykilbride@yahoo.ca

6-8 p.m., Sept. 11

Legion Bluegrass Concert

Bluegrass & Acoustic Music concert at Summerside Legion. This week: SK Bluegrass with Frank and Eileen Brown, Glenda Johnston and Jerome Arsenault. Open-mike performers, on 7-7:30 p.m., have free admission. Admission: $5. 50/50 draw and door prize. Bring acoustic instruments for jam after concert.

7-9 p.m., Sept. 11

Spring Valley Games Night

Cards and Crokinole Party at Spring Valley Community Hall. 50/50 draw and lunch served. 7:30 p.m., Sept. 11

TUESDAY O’Leary Storytime

StoryTime for 3-5-year-olds and their people at O’Leary Library on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Fun dropin literacy program using stories, songs and activities.

10:30 a.m., Sept. 12

St. Paul’s Bridge

Afternoon of friendly bridge each Tuesday at St. Paul’s. Everyone welcome.

12:45 p.m., Sept. 12

Library Lapsit

Lapsit every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Summerside Rotary Library, Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St. Rhymes, songs and playtime activities for babies 0-36 months and their caregivers.

1:30 p.m., Sept. 12

Managing Diabetes Program

Join Sobeys dietitian for free 10week Healthy Weight for Diabetes program. Learn to manage blood sugars and weight. Program begins Sept. 12 at Sobeys Summerside. Register by emailing margaret.young@sobeys.com or calling 902-436-6731. 5-6:30 p.m., Sept. 12

Cribbage at Legion

Cribbage at Summerside Legion starting at 7 p.m. Fee: $6 per player. New prize structure. 7 p.m., Sept. 12

Bedeque Ceilidh

Ceilidh at Bedeque United Church Hall. The Island Girls providing entertainment. Admission: $6, lunch served. 7:30 p.m., Sept. 12

Tunes and Tales

“Toe Tappin’ Tunes ‘n Tales” at Britannia Hall, 816 Canada Rd., Tyne Valley. Guest entertainers for final ceilidh: Wendell Hardy and Bernard Riley, D’Arcy Ellis and Danalee Lynch-Veinotte, John Pineau, storyteller: Dan MacLean. Joining Toe Tappin’ house band – Carl Arsenault. Adults $8, students $3. Door prize. Canteen available.

7:30 p.m., Sept. 12

Kensington Cribbage

Kensington Lions Club hosting Cribbage games on Tuesdays at new Royal Canadian Legion, 31 Garden Dr., Kensington. 7:30 p.m., Sept. 12

Scottish Concert

MacKinnon Homestead Scottish Concerts at 31228 Rte. 2, Richmond, on Tuesdays until Oct. 3. Featuring Scottish music and songs with the Bells. For information call 902-854-3513.

7:30 p.m., Sept. 12