COMMUNITY calendar
WEDNESDAY Sensory Storytimes
October is Autism Awareness Month. Free interactive program for children with sensory integration challenges. At Summerside Rotary Library, Inspire Learning Centre at 57 Central St. 10:30 a.m., Oct. 11
Book Folding Session
Book Folding craft session. Big heart will emerge from recycled book that is perfect for giving thanks this month at Alberton Public Library
1 p.m., Oct. 11
Kuddles For Kids
Volunteers needed for Kuddles for Kids program. Meeting at St. Mary’s Hall, Summer St., Summerside, to make teddy bears for needy children here and abroad. No sewing experience needed. Visitors welcome to see volunteers assembling colourful bears. Information: Carol Ann Newson 902-436-9816.
1-4 p.m., Oct. 11
Filmworks Movie
Filmworks Summerside presents “The Glass Castle,” based on best-selling memoir by Jeannette Walls, at Cineplex Cinemas Summerside. Tickets $10 at the door. Season passes also available at the door ($56 for eight remaining films). For more info: Facebook or filmworks.summerside@gmail.com.
6:30 p.m., Oct. 11
Free Solar Session
Solar specialists, Steve Howard and Darcie Lanthier, host free information session on Solar Electric systems at Kensington town hall. Learn how you can enjoy free power for decades. Light refreshments provided.
7-8 p.m., Oct. 11
CountryHeart Concert
Arts & Heritage Centre, 420 Church St., Alberton, presents CountryHeart with guests Kurk Bernard and Joey Doucette. Tickets now available for Nov. 22 Christmas concert at $10 each. 7:30 p.m., Oct. 11
THURSDAY New Eptek Exhibits
Robert Milner’s exhibition, “Water”, paintings of aquatic environments, on display at Eptek Art & Culture Centre from Oct. 12 to Nov. 24. From Oct. 12 to Jan. 5, “Inspired by Nightingale – Dedicated to God: The Story of Georgina Fane Pope” exhibit. Eptek open Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 12 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission by donation.
Oct. 12
Humane Society at Library
Enjoy pet–theme storybooks, music and rhymes while learning about what P.E.I. Humane Society does. Learn about what to consider when adopting new pet, how to care for and protect them, and how to support Island’s Humane Society. At Summerside Rotary Library, Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St.
10:30 a.m., Oct. 12
Parkview Cards
Parkview Seniors offer Canasta card games at 1 p.m. and Auction cards at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, at Parkview Seniors, Summerside. 1 and 7 p.m., Oct. 12
Needle Craft Club
Meet new people and socialize while knitting or doing other needlework. Get advice, learn new techniques and see interesting, new projects to try. Bring own needle-craft paraphernalia. At Summerside Rotary Library, Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St.
2-4 p.m., Oct. 12
Used Book Sale
Friends of the Kensington Heritage Library used book sale at former Kensington Welcome Centre (in the Railyard) Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sale in aid of programming at the library. Price by donation.
5-7 p.m., Oct. 12
Karaoke Contest
Karaoke at Summerside Legion contest continues, commencing at 8 p.m.
8 p.m., Oct. 12