COMMUNITY calendar
SATURDAY 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. Open bar. Best wishes only jam. Refreshments served.
8 to 11 p.m., Oct. 21
Club 50 Dance
Dance every Saturday night at Club 50 in Abram-Village from 9 to 12 p.m. Dancing to country and old rock and roll. Lunch and 50/50 draw. All welcome. Admission $6. 9 p.m.-12 a.m., Oct. 21
SUNDAY Indoor Flea Market
Flea market featuring antiques, tools, local crafts, knitting, new and used items, at Linkletter Community Centre, 1670 Route 11, every Sunday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For tables phone Kari at 902-786-9979. Free admission.
8 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 22
Family Colouring and Drawing
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., Oct. 22
Common Vision Concert
Ecumenical Choir presents Common Vision Concert in aid of Canadian Foodgrains Bank, at Trinity United Church, 90 Spring St., Summerside.
Admission: by donation – funds will be matched. More information at 902-436-3155.
2 p.m., Oct. 22
Pope Exhibit Opening
Official opening of “Inspired by Nightingale – Dedicated to God: The Story of Georgina Fane Pope,” at Eptek Centre, Summerside. Exhibit highlights life and accomplishments of native Islander Georgina Fane Pope, renowned for her ground-breaking career as a nurse and daughter of Father of Confederation William Pope. 2 p.m., Oct. 22
St. Louis Music Night
Music night at St. Louis Community Centre. Music by Keelin Wedge, Andy Doucette, Monique Pendergast-Doucette, Steven Perry and Wade Carraghar. Admission $5. Free lunch.
7:30 p.m., Oct. 22
MONDAY Miscouche Playgroups
Playgroups hosted by Family Place, Miscouche Rec Centre on High School St., Mondays until Dec. 18. Children can practise social skills, while grown-ups can connect and socialize. Crafts, educational toys, healthy snack and circle time. Drop into Summerside Family Place, call 902-436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Oct. 23
Kinkora Playgroups
Playgroups hosted by Family Place, at seniors room Kinkora Place, 45 Anderson St., Mondays until Dec. 18. Children can practise social skills, while grown-ups can connect and socialize. Crafts, educational toys, healthy snack and circle time. Drop into Family Place, Summerside, call 902-436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Oct. 23
Parkview Cribbage
Parkview Seniors host Cribbage matches every Monday at 7 p.m. at Parkview Seniors in Summerside. 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., Oct. 23
Bluegrass & Acoustic Music
Bluegrass & Acoustic Music concert at Summerside Legion, this week featuring Kevin Arthur and Jason Campbell. Open-mic performers, 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., Oct. 23
Spring Valley Games
Spring Valley Community Hall cards and Crokinole party. Plus 50/50 draw and lunch served. 7:30 p.m., Oct. 23
TUESDAY Parent-Child Program
Parent-Child Mother Goose Program at Family Place, 75 Central St., Summerside, Tuesdays 10-11:15 a.m., until Dec 19. For families with children 0-2 years. Free fun and interactive program. Rhymes, songs and stories. Older preschool siblings welcome. Register at Family Place, call 902436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca.
10-11:15 a.m., Oct. 24