What’s going on
This weekend’s events listed in the Community Calendar.
SATURDAY Evangeline Winter Carnival
14th Evangeline Winter Carnival organized by Le Conseil scolairecommunautaire Évangéline with numerous partners. Some activities: pond hockey tournament, snow carving, snowshoeing excursion, ATV run, pickleball tournament, bingo, lunch, music, kids’ fun stations. Facebook: Le Conseil scolaire-communautaire Évangéline.
Feb. 24-25
Makerspace and Lego
Makerspace at 10 a.m. 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., Feb. 24
Adult Book Club
Join Adult Book Club at Summerside Rotary Library, inside Inspire Learning Centre, for lively discussion about some of today’s most thought-provoking books. Pick up copy of latest book club selection at the main circulation desk at the library.
2 p.m., Feb. 24
Legion Kitchen Party
Kitchen party at Summerside Legion from 2 to 5 p.m. Entertainer this week: Keelin Wedge.
2-5 p.m., Feb. 24
Helping Hands Band Jamboree
Helping Hands Band Jamboree Gospel Program at St. Anthony’s Hall, Route 2, Woodstock. Admission at the door. Music, fun and lunch.
7:30 p.m., Feb. 24
Chase the Ace
Royal Canadian Legion, BordenCarleton, Chase the Ace draw every Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets: $5, available at Ceretti’s Grocery, Howatt’s Shell and Legion Branch. 8 p.m., Feb. 24
Legion Darts
Darts at Summerside Legion Saturdays at 8 p.m. Also on Sundays at 12 noon and Fridays at 7:30 p.m. New members welcome.
8 p.m., Feb. 24
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. Admission $6. 8:30-11:30 p.m., Feb. 24
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., Feb. 25
Drawing and Colouring
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., Feb. 25
Victoria History Circle
Victoria Historical Association hosts History Circle in Palmer Room, Victoria Hall (back entrance). Open house remembering silver fox Industry on South Shore, and P.E.I. Exhibits, artifacts and stories. Bring anything – share photos and stories of Victoria and area. All welcome. Free. Light refreshments. Storm date March 4. Check out Facebook page. Contact: 902-730-2034.
2-4 p.m., Feb. 25
Bonshaw Ceilidh
Monthly Ceilidh Concert at Bonshaw Hall. Performers: Megan Ellands, Thomas Kirkham (formerly of Grass Mountain Hobos), Amie Picketts, fiddler Laura Lefebvre, Karen Graves and Cam MacDuffie, plus regulars. 50/50 draw, lunch, and open-stage time. Admission by donation, proceeds to P.E.I. Wild Child nature immersion programs.
2-4 p.m., Feb. 25
Acoustic Music Jam
Acoustic Music Jam every Sunday, 2 to 8:30 p.m. at Acadian Musical Village (Expo-Centre) in AbramVillage. Presented by Evangeline Bluegrass Festival and Acadian Musical Village. Admission: $3. Adults only. Supper served at 5 p.m. for $10. Door prize and 50/50 draw.
Contact 902-854-2324 2-8:30 p.m., Feb. 25
MONDAY Rock & Talk Playgroup
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., Feb. 26
Miscouche Playgroups
Playgroups hosted by Family Place, at Miscouche Rec Centre, High School St. Mondays 9:30-11:30 a.m. Children and grown-ups chance to socialize. Staff coordinates 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., Feb. 26
Kinkora Playgroups
Playgroups hosted by Family Place, at Kinkora Place, 45 Anderson St., Mondays 9:30-11:30 a.m. 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., Feb. 26
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 mat and small blanket or beach towel. At Slemon Park Plaza. Contact: Kim at 902-888-7192.
6-7 p.m., Feb. 26
Recovery Program
Celebrate recovery in Christcentred 12-step and 8-principle recovery program. Every Monday at Summerside Church of the Nazarene, 156 Fitzroy St. Meetings start at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. For those with a hurt, habit or hang-up like do too much, owe too much, work too much, exercise too much, and want to change their life. No cost.
7 p.m., Feb. 26
Legion Bluegrass Concert
Bluegrass and Acoustic Music concert at Summerside Legion featuring Wheatley River Band with David Tingley, Allen Boland and Ann Hay, 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., Feb. 26
Parkview Seniors Crib
Cribbage games on Mondays at 7 p.m. at Parkview Seniors’ Club, 335 Central St., Summerside.
7 p.m., Feb. 26
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., Feb. 26
TUESDAY O’Leary Storytime
Regular storytime at O’Leary Public Library on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Fun drop-in literacy program using stories, songs and activities for preschoolers and their people. Also, Computer Help for Beginners Tuesdays at 1 p.m. or call 902-8598788 to set up appointment. 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., Feb. 27
St. Paul’s Bridge
Bridge players meet at St. Paul’s Church in Summerside Tuesdays at 12:45 p.m. for friendly game. All welcome.
12:45 p.m., Feb. 27
Parkview Seniors Games
Parkview Seniors Tuesday activities: Bingo at 1 p.m. and Auction cards at 7 p.m. weekly at Parkview Seniors’ Club, 335 Central St., Summerside.
1 and 7 p.m., Feb. 27
Stroller Fit Program
Stroller Fit hosted by Family Place, at Credit Union Place walking track Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 p.m. Group for new parents of all ages and their wee ones, free. Get some exercise and meet and socialize with other new parents. Registration not required. For info, drop in to Family Place, call 902-436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca. 1:30-2:30 p.m., Feb. 27