COMMUNITY events
Public Information Meeting
Canadian Disaster Animal Response Team information session, Rescuing and Care of Animals During Disasters, at O’Leary Legion. Also looking for volunteers to be trained to help during disasters in this area and in Maritimes. Info: cdartatlantic@gmail.com; 902-439-2262, 902-954-1287; or “CDART Atlantic” on Facebook. 4 p.m., Jan. 27 For more
Check out the Community Calendar listings.
SATURDAY Abram-Village Literacy Day
Family Literacy Day events beginning at 10 a.m. at Abram-Village Public Library, 1596 Route 124, Abram-Village.
10 a.m., Jan. 27
Summerside Literacy Day
Day of activities to raise awareness of importance of reading and engaging with literacy-related activities as a family. Storytimes, music, games, sensory and puppet shows, snacks, face painting, and giveaways. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. In partnership with P.E.I. Literacy Alliance at Summerside Rotary Library, Inspire Learning Centre.
10 a.m.-1 p.m., Jan. 27
Makerspace and Lego
Makerspace from 10 a.m. to 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., Jan. 27
Kensington Book Sale
Friends of the Kensington Heritage Library used book sale at former Kensington Welcome Centre (in the Railyard) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sale in aid of programming at library. Price by donation.
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Jan. 27
Legion Kitchen Party
Kitchen Party at Summerside Legion from 2 to 5 p.m. featuring Jeff Coughlin.
2-5 p.m., Jan. 27
Public Information Meeting
Canadian Disaster Animal Response Team information session, Rescuing and Care of Animals During Disasters, at O’Leary Legion. Also looking for volunteers to be trained to help during disasters in this area and in Maritimes. Info: cdartatlantic@gmail.com; 902-4392262, 902-954-1287; or “CDART Atlantic” on Facebook.
4 p.m., Jan. 27
Helping Hands Jamboree
Helping Hands Band Jamboree at St. Anthony’s Hall, Route 2, Woodstock. Admission at the door. Music, fun and lunch.
7:30 p.m., Jan. 27
Chase the Ace
Royal Canadian Legion BordenCarleton Chase the Ace draw every Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets $5 each, available at Ceretti’s Grocery, Howatts Shell and the Legion Branch. 8 p.m., Jan. 27
Legion Darts
Darts at Summerside Legion starting at 8 p.m. Also on Sundays at 12 noon. and Fridays at 7:30 p.m. New members welcome.
8 p.m., Jan. 27
Club 50 Dance
Dance every Saturday night at Club 50 in Abram-Village from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. (weather permitting). Dancing to country and old rock and roll by live band. Lunch and 50/50 draw. All welcome. Admission $6.
8:30-11:30 p.m., Jan. 27
Chase Ace Draw
Chase the Ace draw at O’Leary Legion about 9:30 p.m. every Saturday. 44 cards remaining. Proceeds to Maple Leaf Curling Club, O’Leary Community Sports Centre arena and O’Leary Legion. Tickets available in O’Leary at Guardian Drug, Co-op gas bar, Brennan’s Quik Mart, Legion, curling club and rink. 9:30 p.m., Jan. 27
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., Jan. 28
Cartoon Drawing Group
Enjoy drawing cartoons? Come join others in a friendly, casual environment and draw together at Cartoon Drawing Group at 12:30 p.m. Sundays. Also Family Colouring and Drawing from 1 to 4 p.m. with drawing challenges and colouring sheets for all ages. At Summerside Rotary Library, Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St.
12:30 and 1 p.m., Jan. 28
Abram-Village Music Jam
Acoustic Music Jam Every Sunday, 2 to 8:30 p.m. at Acadian Musical Village (Expo-Centre), AbramVillage. Organized by Acadian Musical Village and Evangeline Bluegrass Festival. Admission: $3. Adults only. Supper served at 5 p.m. - $10. Door prize and 50/50 draw. Contact 902-854-2324. 2-8:30 p.m., Jan. 28
Bonshaw Ceilidh
Monthly Ceilidh at Bonshaw Hall. Performers: singer Gerry Edge, dancer Bridget Patterson, and Fresh Air Inspectors (Marcus Lutterman, Emily Ross, Gary Torlone, and Kevin Yarr), plus local regulars. 50/50 draw, lunch, and open stage time. Admission by donation. Proceeds to P.E.I. Chapter of Council of Canadians. Phone 902-675-4093.
2-4 p.m., Jan. 28
St. Louis Music Night
Music at St. Louis Community Centre. Musicians: Keelin Wedge, Steven Perry, Andy Doucette, Monique Pendergast-Doucette. Admission: $5. Music, social and lunch.
7:30 p.m., Jan. 28
MONDAY Rock & Talk Playgroup
New Rock & Talk Playgroup hosted by Family Place, 75 Central St., Summerside, Mondays, for babies, toddlers and caregivers. Allow children and grown-ups chance to socialize. Staff co-ordinates activities, educational toys, healthy snack and Parent Child Mother Goose circle time. Call 902-436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Jan. 29
Miscouche Playgroups
Miscouche Playgroups hosted by Family Place, at Miscouche Rec Centre, High School St. Mondays 9:30-11:30 a.m. beginning Jan. 8. Children and grown-ups chance 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. 29
Kinkora Playgroups
Kinkora Playgroups hosted by Family Place, at Kinkora Place, 45 Anderson St., Mondays 9:30-11:30 a.m. beginning Jan. 8. Children and grown-ups chance 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. 29
Gentle Yoga
Join Karen Langevin for gentle beginner yoga class. One-hour class perfect for beginners, seniors or those coming back to yoga. For relaxation, rejuvenation, and flexibility. Bring a mat and small blanket or beach towel. At Slemon Park Plaza. Contact: Kim at 902888-7192.
6-7 p.m., Jan. 29
Legion Bluegrass Concert
Bluegrass and Acoustic Music concert at Summerside Legion, featuring The Island Girls with Alice Gallant, Sadie Perry, Donna Lee Perry, Louise Perry and Bernie DesRoches, 7-9 p.m. Open-mike 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., Jan. 29
Parkview Seniors Crib
Cribbage games on Mondays at 7 p.m. at Parkview Seniors’ Club, 335 Central St., Summerside.
7 p.m., Jan. 29
Seaview Hall Games
Card and Crokinole games night at Sea View Hall Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Light lunch served.
7:30 p.m., Jan. 29
TUESDAY Baby Signs and Literacy
Sign Language for Babies and Bond to Literacy programs at Family Place, Summerside, Tuesdays until Feb. 20. Baby Signs, 9:30-11:30 a.m., helps children develop language and cognitive skills. Bond to Literacy, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free six-session program: group meetings with families, lesson packets to help teach children, free children’s books, onsite childcare. To register, drop in to Family Place, call 902-436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca.
9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Jan. 30