COMMUNITY events
Jackman Birthday Jam
Cathy Jackman, still nifty at 50, inviting friends and family to Ellerslie Legion from 8 to 11 p.m. for music jam. Bring instruments or just come and listen. Best wishes only jam. Refreshments served.
8 to 11 p.m., Oct. 21
THURSDAY Postnatal Group
Rock & Talk Postnatal Group at Family Place, 75 Central St., Summerside, Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. until Dec 14. For new parents; free. Onsite childcare, food supplements for breastfeeding moms, snacks, baby & toddler clothing. Meet at CUP last Thursday of month for swim with baby. Register: Family Place, call 902-4361348. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Oct. 19
Singfest Family Storytime
Public libraries across P.E.I. participating in SingFest, an annual celebration of physical and mental health benefits of singing together. At Summerside Rotary library. Research shows singing releases endorphins that makes us feel good. “No one cares how you sound when you sing. We just have fun singing together.” 10:30 a.m., Oct. 19
Eptek Lunchtime Films
Eptek Lunchtime Films resume. Mostly travelogues screened Thursdays at noon. Coffee, tea, cookies served by Friends of Eptek. No charge; donations accepted for refreshments. New films and some from late Friend, Blanche Hogg. For list, call 902-888-8373 or visit www.peimuseum.com. At Eptek Centre, Summerside.
12 noon, Oct. 19
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. 19
O’Leary Maker Fest
Maker Fest for kids. Come out and create at O’Leary Public Library. 4:30 p.m., Oct. 19
Garden Club Meeting
Summerside Area Garden Club October meeting at Wilmot Community Centre, 110 Gillespie Ave., Summerside. Sharing session on fall garden successes and not-todos.
7 p.m., Oct. 19
Legion Karaoke
Karaoke starting at 8 p.m. with Clayton Gallant at Summerside Legion.
8 p.m., Oct. 19
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: Speed Networking – fun and effective way to make new connections. Free for chamber members, $25 for non-members. 8-9 a.m., Oct. 20
Summerside Playgroups
Summerside Playgroups hosted by Family Place, 75 Central St., Mondays and Fridays 9:30-11:30 a.m., until Dec. 22. Chance for children and grown-ups to connect and socialize. Crafts, educational toys, healthy snack and circle time. Drop into Family Place, call 902-4361348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Oct. 20