Santa tour is 25 years old

The North River Fire Department is excited about their 25th Annual Santa Tour set for Saturday, Dec. 16.

For the 25th year, Santa will be joining firefighters to tour the area making 10 stops along the way. The schedule is available @NFRD.ca or on the department’s Facebook page.

“While firefighter are excited for the tour, they are somewhat on guard as we are getting reports that Whoville is aware and that we may be having an unwanted guest,” notes one of the tour organizers, Dean Smith.

“We are hoping that you will join us to show this Grinch that he can’t steal our Christmas.”

Mrs. Claus will join Santa again this year, and the firefighters are also expecting to see Sparky the Fire Dog join them for part of the tour.

“After 25 years we are having second-generation children attend,

which is pretty cool,” said Smith. Storm date is Dec. 23.

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., Dec. 14

Needle Craft Club

Meet new people and socialize while you knit or do other needlework at Needle Craft Club. 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 p.m., Dec. 14

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., Dec. 14

Candy Cane Science

Candy Cane Slime and other fun stuff for kids and their families at O’Leary Public Library. Drop in for stories and fun hands-on science with Candy Canes.

6 p.m., Dec. 14

Karaoke at Legion

Summerside Legion Karaoke starting at 8 p.m.

8 p.m., Dec. 14

FRIDAY Summerside Playgroups

Summerside Playgroups at 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., Dec. 15

Borden-Carleton Playgroups

Playgroups hosted by Family Place at Community Library in Fire Hall, 244 Borden Ave., Fridays 9:3011:30 a.m., until Dec. 22. Children and 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., Dec. 15

Seasonal Music at Library

Get in the holiday spirit with lively seasonal music in the library at Summerside Rotary Library, Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St.

1 p.m., Dec. 15

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., Dec. 15

Summerside Christmas Cantata

Summerside Fundamental Baptist Church, 200 MacEwen Road, presenting cantata “From Christmas to Calvary.” All welcome to attend this free event.

7 p.m., Dec. 15

Legion Darts

Darts at Summerside Legion Fridays at 7:30 p.m., also Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 12 noon. 7:30 p.m., Dec. 15

Chase Ace and Karaoke

St. Eleanors Lions Club Chase the Ace draw. Tickets: $5 each, available during week at the club or online at acechaser.com until draw at 8 p.m. Friday. Don’t have to be present to win. Followed by Karaoke with Yogi and Booboo from 8:30 to 12 a.m.

8 p.m., Dec. 15

Evangeline Chase The Ace

Evangeline Rec Centre, Acadian Musical Village, and Mont-Carmel Parish Chase the Ace draw Friday at Acadian Musical Village, AbramVillage. Doors open 7 p.m. Draw at 9 p.m. Jackpot: $17,000, 40 cards left. Entertainment: Mont Carmel Choir, 8-9 p.m. and Jean-Eudes 9-10 p.m. Free admission. 19 years and over. Call: 902-854-3300. 8 p.m., Dec. 15