COMMUNITY calendar
TUESDAY Wiggle, Giggle, Munch
New Wiggle, Giggle & Munch family program hosted by Family Place, at Summerside Rotary Library Tuesdays 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., until May 22. Super fun family program focusing on physical activity, nutrition and creativity. Designed for children aged 2-5 years and their parents/caregivers. To register, drop in to Family Place, call 902-436-1348 or email familyplace@eastlink.ca. 9:30-11:30 a.m., April 3
Sobeys Dietitian Session
Join the Sobeys Dietitian for a free 10-week Diabetes and Weight Management program. Learn how to improve your health by managing your weight and blood sugars. This program begins on Tuesday, April 3, 4pm -5:30pm at Sobeys Summerside. Register by emailing margaret.young@sobeys.com or calling 902-436-6731.
4 to 5:30 p.m., April 3
Crib at Summerside Legion
Cribbage games begin at 7 p.m. at the Summerside Legion.
7 p.m., April 3
WEDNESDAY Kuddles for Kids
Kuddes for Kids at St. Mary’s Hall, on Summer Street in Summerside, to make teddy bears for needy children locally and abroad. For more information call Heather Johnston at 902-724-5309.
1 p.m. to 4 p.m., April 4
Filmworks Summerside
Filmworks Summerside presents “Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool”, based on the memoir by Peter Turner (Jamie Bell) about his love affair with movie star Gloria Grahame (Annette Bening). All screenings take place at Cineplex Cinemas Summerside starting at 6:30 pm. Tickets available at the door for $10.
6:30 p.m., April 4
Speak-Easy Toastmasters
The Speak-Easy Toastmasters will meet this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Community Connections, 701 Water St. West. All are welcomed to attend to hear 5 speeches and many impromptu speeches.
6 to 8 p.m., April 4
Chase the Ace
Silver Fox in aid of Jr. Curling & Sailing is hosting a every Wednesday 8:30pm. Winners do not have to be present to win. Current pot is, $19,905.00 with 16 cards left Purchase tickets at Silver Fox, D A MacDonald Ltd or Waugh`s Food Centre.
8:30 p.m., April 4
THURSDAY Karaoke at the Summerside Legion
Karaoke begins at 8 p.m. at the Summerside Legion.
8 p.m., April 5
FRIDAY Evangeline Chase The Ace
Evangeline Recreation Center, Acadian Musical Village and Mont Carmel Parish hold a Chase the Ace draw every Friday night at Acadian Musical Village in AbramVillage. Doors open at 7 p.m. Draw at 9 p.m. Estimated pot is $30,000 with 27 cards left. Entertainment this week includes, Lloyd Buchanan & Wanda Dunbar. Event runs from 8 – 10 p.m. Admission is free, but reserved to those 19 years and older.
For more information, contact (902) 854-3300.
8 – 10 p.m., April 6
Darts at the Summerside Legion
Dart games begin at 7:30p.m. at the Summerside Legion. 7:30 p.m., April 6
Benefit for Joan Harding
The New London Community Complex is hosting a benefit for Joan Harding on Friday, April 6, from 7 to 9 pm, to cover expenses associated with her medical care (Storm date, April 7). Joan, employed at Island Waste Management in New London, is a dedicated, longserving member of the Stanley Bridge Memorial Society’s board of directors. The benefit features a donation box, a silent auction, raffles, a Surf n’ Turf Basket, a decorated cake and entertainment. Joan has had surgery in Halifax and is currently undergoing chemo and radiation. Money raised from the benefit will help with her travel and other expenses while she is off work. Anyone who is unable to attend but wishes to make a donation - monetary or auction item can contact the following people: Leonard Peters at 902-393-0427, or 902-963-4060, Jan Mirtle at 902856-2698, and Lola Meek Ogilvie at 902-886-2653.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m., April 6
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