COMMUNITY calendar
WEDNESDAY
Kensington Playgroups
Playgroups hosted by Family Place, at Murray Christian Centre, School St., Kensington. Wednesdays 9:3011:30 a.m. until June 20. Chance for children and grown-ups to socialize. Staff co-ordinates craft, educational toys, healthy snack and circle time. For info, drop into Family Place, call 902-436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Jan. 24
Prenatal, Breastfeeding Groups
Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Support Group Breastfeeding group at 10-11:30 a.m. Nursing babies and toddlers welcome. New Beginnings Prenatal Group for expectant parents, 5-7 p.m. Free. Food supplements, nutritious supper, Baby Box and infant clothing included. At Family Place, 75 Central St., Summerside, Wednesdays. To register, drop in, call 902-436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca. 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Jan. 24
Knitting Circle
Knitting Circle at Community Room, Slemon Park Plaza. Bring along a project or start new one. Meet new people and learn new skills. Questions? Call Kim at 902888-7192. 1-3 p.m., Jan. 24
PCH Auxiliary Meeting
Prince County Hospital Auxiliary Inc. first monthly meeting of 2018 at PCH, St. Lawrence Room, Summerside. New members welcome. For further information, call 902432-3803. 6 p.m., Jan. 24
Fox Chase the Ace
Silver Fox Chase the Ace in aid of Junior Curling and Sailing. Jackpot: $14,030 with 26 cards left. Draw every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Do not have to be present to win. Purchase tickets at Silver Fox, D.A. MacDonald Ltd. or Waugh’s Food Centre, Summerside. 8:30 p.m., Jan. 24
THURSDAY Postnatal Group
Beyond the Bump Postnatal Group at Family Place, Summerside, Thursdays. Group 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 at Family Place, call 902-4361348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Jan. 25
Library Lego Party
Lego party at 10 a.m. at Abram-Village Public Library, 1596 Route 124, Abram-Village. 10 a.m., Jan 25
Family Storytime
Family Storytime every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Summerside Rotary Library, Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St. Stories and activities for children 3 to 5 years. 10:30 a.m., Jan. 25
Eptek Lunchtime Films
Eptek Lunchtime films Thursdays at noon. Some new films and others from late Friend, Blanche Hogg. This week: Vienna - Beautiful Cities of the World (50 min.) distributed by Madacy Entertainment Group. Bring a lunch; coffee, tea, cookies served by Friends of Eptek. No charge but donations accepted for refreshments. 12 noon, Jan. 25
Parkview Seniors Cards
Card games on Thursdays at Parkview Seniors’ Club. Canasta at 1 p.m. and Auction at 7 p.m. At 335 Central St., Summerside. 1 and 7 p.m., Jan. 25
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 you could try. Bring own needle craft paraphernalia. At Summerside Rotary Library, Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St.
2 p.m., Jan. 25
Lego and Smoke Free
O’Leary Public Library hosting Lego Fun at 4 p.m., then Smokefree presentation at 7 p.m. Want to make 2018 smoke free? Free presentation by health professional on best options for quitting smoking. 4 and 7 p.m., Jan. 25
Chocolate Bar Bingo
Chocolate Bar Bingo at Slemon Park Plaza. One chocolate bar buys two cards for 10 games. Prizes: chocolate bars. All ages welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Contact: Kim at 902-888-7192. 6 p.m., Jan. 25
Celiac Info Session
Celiac Disease Information Session at 6:30 p.m. in Sobeys Supermarket Community Room, Granville St., Summerside. 6:30 p.m., Jan. 25
Dunromin Jamboree
January Dunromin Jamboree at Linkletter Community Centre, 1670 Rte. 11. Dunromin (Vans Bryant, Harold Noye, John Campbell, Jim Dickson, Marnie Noye) performance followed by openmike time with singers, dancers, etc. 50/50 draw and door prizes. Music and fun in wheelchair accessible setting. Admission $8, includes lunch. 7 p.m., Jan. 25
Parkview Cards
Parkview Seniors Club offers Auction card parties at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, at Parkview Seniors, Summerside. 7 p.m., Jan. 25
Karaoke at Legion
Summerside Legion Karaoke with Clayton starting at 8 p.m. 8 p.m., Jan. 25