COMMUNITY calendar

FRIDAY Borden-Carleton Playgroup

Borden-Carleton Playgroups hosted by Family Place, at Community Library in Fire Hall, 244 Borden Ave. Fridays. 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., March 9

Summerside Playgroup

Playgroups hosted by Family Place, 75 Central St., Summerside, Fridays. 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., March 9

Playing and Reading

Wiggle, Giggle, Read program Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. at Summerside Rotary Library, Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St. Rhymes, songs and playtime activities for babies 0-36 months and caregivers. 10:30 a.m., March 9

Taste and Learn Class

Join Sobeys dietitian for free Taste and Learn… Cauliflower! class. Recipes and samples provided. Class at Sobeys Summerside. Register by emailing margaret.young@sobeys.com or calling 902-436-6731. 11 a.m.-12 p.m., March 9

Lenten Worship Service

Annual Lenten Worship Services at noon, luncheon at 12:30 p.m., sponsored by Summerside and Area Christian Council, on Fridays in Lent. This week at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 74 Summer St., Summerside. Donations of $5 appreciated with funds going to Merrill J. MacLeod Bursary and community needs/ programs in Summerside area. 12 noon, March 9

Knit, Crochet, Chat

Knit, Crochet and Chat offered Fridays at 1 p.m. at O’Leary Public Library. For experienced or just beginners, bring in projects, get ideas and socialize.

1 p.m., March 9

Family Karaoke

All ages, very informal family karaoke. Bound to be some giggling as participants find their inner superstar. At Slemon Park Community Room. 6-8 p.m., March 9

Community Games Night

Community Games Night at St. Mark’s Hall, 49 Victoria St. East, Kensington. Crokinole, Cribbage, cards, board games and Wii provided or bring own favourite game. Light snacks provided. Storm date March 16 at 7 p.m.

7 p.m., March 9

Kensington Lions Cards

Kensington Lions Club hosts Auction card games every Friday at 7 p.m. at Kensington Legion, 30 Garden Dr. 7 p.m., March 9

Summerside Legion Darts

Darts at Summerside Legion Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Also on Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 12 noon. New members welcome.

7:30 p.m., March 9

Chase Ace and Karaoke

St. Eleanors Lions Club Chase the Ace draw. Tickets: $5 each, available at the club Monday to Friday, 4-8 p.m. Draw at 8 p.m. Friday. Don’t have to be present to win. Followed by Karaoke at 8:30 p.m. 8 p.m., March 9

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: $27,500 with 32 cards left. Doors open 7 p.m. Draw 9 p.m. Entertainment this week: The Arsenault Brothers on from 8-10 p.m. Free admission, for 19 plus. Contact: 902-854-3300. 8 p.m., March 9

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