COMMUNITY calendar

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

FRIDAY Business Builder Sessions

Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce offering four sessions to help members grow business and expand skills. At Eptek Art and Culture Centre in Summerside. This week with: CBDC Central P.E.I.; Innovation P.E.I.; Skills P.E.I.; and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. 8-9 a.m., Oct. 13

Knit, Crochet and Chat

Enjoy knitting, crocheting or other needle crafts? Want to learn? Whether experienced or beginner, bring in your project to O’Leary Library, get ideas and socialize. Fridays at 2 p.m.

2 p.m., Oct. 13

Legion Darts

Darts at Summerside Legion Fridays starting at 7:30 p.m. Also Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 12 noon.

7 p.m., Oct. 13

Chase Ace and Karaoke

St. Eleanors Lions Club Chase the Ace draw. Jackpot now $5,225 (plus) with 18 cards remaining. Tickets: $5 each, available during week at the club or online at acechasers.com until draw at 8 p.m. Friday. Karaoke with Theresa Doucette after draw, from 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.

8 p.m., Oct. 13

SATURDAY Fire Department Open House

Wellington Fire Department hosting open house from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Several volunteer firefighters on hand to help reinforce importance of fire safety and prevention. For all ages to get informed on several fire prevention aspects. Offering hands-on training on how to properly use fire extinguisher, including extinguishing live fire. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Oct. 14

AMS Presbyterial Fall Rally

Fall Rally of P.E.I. AMS Presbyterial at Camp Keir, Canoe Cove. Hosted by St. Andrew’s Auxiliary, Zion Church. Theme: “Let Everything That Has Breath Praise the Lord.” Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., rally begins at 10 a.m. Lunch provided. Fall executive meeting will follow rally.

10 a.m., Oct. 14

Makerspace and Lego

Makerspace from 10 a.m.-12 noon every Saturday, offering DIY spaces where families can gather to create, invent and learn. Lego Club meets Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. offering fun building with Lego. Both at Summerside Rotary Library, Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St. 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Oct. 14