COMMUNITY calendar
FRIDAY O’Leary Christmas Cantata
“Hope for the World” Christmas Cantata at O’Leary Nazarene Church. 7 p.m., Dec. 22
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, AbramVillage. 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
Used Book Sale
Friends of the Kensington Heritage Library used book sale at former Kensington Welcome Centre (in the Railyard) Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sale in aid of programming at the library. Price by donation.
11-1 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
Candlelight Service
Candlelight Family Christmas Eve gathering at Clyde River Baptist Church. All warmly welcomed. 6:30 p.m., 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