COMMUNITY calendar
THURSDAY Eptek Lunchtime Films
Eptek Lunchtime films Thursdays at noon. Some new films and others from late Friend, Blanche Hogg. This week: “An Irish Christmas – Christmas from St. Patrick’s Cathedral,” Dublin (56 minutes) distributed by Questar Inc. Coffee, tea, cookies served by Friends of Eptek. No charge; donations accepted for refreshments.
12 noon, Dec. 21
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. 21
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. 21
Service of Compassion and Hope
Service of Compassion and Hope hosted by Kensington Presbyterian Church, 54 Victoria St. Service provides opportunity for those grieving, lonely or experiencing loss to come together in worship. Invitation extended to all in the community who feel need for such a worship service in their lives at this time. 7 p.m., Dec. 21
O’Leary Christmas Cantata
Hope for the World Christmas Cantata at O’Leary Nazarene Church Dec. 21 and 22 at 7 p.m.
7 p.m., Dec. 21
Christmas Pageant in Barn
Christmas Pageant in the Barn. Experience the feel of stable setting. Hear the gift of music and story in simple service at MacDonald Family Farm, 218 MacDonald Road, Crapaud.
7 p.m., Dec. 21
Legion Karaoke
Karaoke at Summerside Legion commencing at 8 p.m.
8 p.m., Dec. 21
FRIDAY Chase Ace and Karaoke
St. Eleanors Lions Club Chase the Ace draw. Jackpot now $1,095 with 51 cards left. 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. 22
Evangeline Chase The Ace
Evangeline Rec Centre, Acadian Musical Village, and Mont-Carmel Parish Chase the Ace draw Friday at Acadian Musical Village, Abram Village. Estimated jackpot $18,000, 39 cards remaining. Doors open 7 p.m. Draw at 9 p.m. Entertainment this week: Paul Arsenault on from 8 to 10 p.m. Free admission. 19 and over. Call: 902-854-3300.
8 p.m., Dec. 22
SATURDAY 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., Dec. 23
Appreciation Day and Darts
2017 Appreciation Day at Summerside Legion with special draws, munchies all day. Darts at Summerside Legion Saturdays at 8 p.m. Dec. 23
SUNDAY Legion Open
Summerside Legion open until 4 p.m. Christmas Eve.
Dec. 24
New Year’s Advance Purchase
New Year’s Eve Party: evening of music, dance and good food at Village musical Acadien, Abram Village. Music by Misty Water. Doors open at 9 p.m., music and buffet starts at 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance until Sunday, Dec. 24; cost: $25, afterwards, cost: $30. Tickets, call the Village musical office, 902-854-3300, or Nancy Smith at 902-854-2072.
Dec. 24
Christmas Eve Service
Christmas Eve Service at South Shore United Church, #85 Route 10 in Tryon. Service full of special music, carol singing and re-telling the Christmas story.
7 p.m., Dec. 24