COMMUNITY calendar
Reserve
Saturday, May 13, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., for the annual St. Mark’s Compost Sale at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, 7 Tamarac Ave., Charlottetown. Compost will be available in the church parking lot either by the bag or in bulk. Proceeds from this sale will be used to support the various missions at St. Mark’s.
Saturday, May 13, for a giant yard sale being planned by and in support of KARSI - the Kensington Area Refugee Sponsorship Initiative. It will be held on the grounds of Gallery 18, 10686 Route 6, New London. The sale is scheduled to get underway at 9 a.m., rain or shine.
Saturday, May 13, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. for a yard and bake sale at St. Columba Presbyterian Church, 14173 St. Peters Highway. Enjoy delicious baked goods and find interesting and useful treasures. Money raised will go to support the church.
Sunday, May 14, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for the St. James Presbyterian Church (“The Kirk”) 14th annual Mother’s Day lobster plate take-out fundraiser. Money raised will support various projects at St. James Presbyterian Church, 35 Fitzroy St., Charlottetown. Tickets are $20 for a lobster in the shell (cracked), potato salad, coleslaw, a roll and carrot cake. To purchase tickets, call 902-892-2839 or drop by the church office, Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 35 Fitzroy St.
Wednesday, May 17, for “Dinner In Italy” being put on by the Montague 50 Plus Seniors Club at the Montague Legion, Douses Road. Advance reservation tickets may be purchased at the Montague Legion Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or contact Helen Stewart, 902-838-2488. Tickets are $15 for adults, with children 12 and under, $8. The deadline to purchase tickets is May 15.
Thursday, May 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m., for “Waters Cool!” - Water Conservation and Watershed Education Program at the Stratford Town Hall. This popular education program for Grade 5 students is being opened up to the public to enjoy. Come and take part in this interactive and activity-based program to learn about watersheds and the local environment. Visit https://wordpress.com/page/sawig.wordpress.com/357 for information.
Saturday, May 20, 6 p.m., for dinner and do at North Shore Community Centre dinner with entertainment following. Tickets are $25 and available at the centre on Covehead Road. For more information, call 902-672-2600.
Outdoor events
Dan McAskill will be the interpreter for the Birding and History Hike at Pigot’s Trail on May 6. Meet at Indigo parking lot in Charlottetown for carpooling at 8:15 a.m. to leave at 8:30 a.m. sharp or at the Hillsborough River Eco-Centre at 9 a.m. Bring binoculars. The Hillsborough Canadian Heritage River Canada 150 event is cosponsored by Trails-for-All, Island Trails, Wednesday Hikes and the Hillsborough River Association.
Smelt Festival is Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 66 Whittlesy Lane, Pisquid (off Joey’s Road, follow the signs). It includes an interactive hike by Glen Kelly, River Tours, a geocache session, a smelt fry, barbecue, children’s farm tour and native tree giveaway. For more information, call 902- 218-2594 or email Pisquidwatershed@gmail.com.
Celebration
District 10 Al-Anon Central Group will be having its 49th anniversary on Monday, May 8, 8 p.m., at Spring Park United Church, 65 Kirkwood Dr, Charlottetown. There will be an AA and Al-Anon speaker. Lunch will be served. To know more about Al-Anon, call 902-8943503 or visit www.freewebs.com.alanonmaritimes.
Cards/Cribbage/ Crokinole
Coffee club is Mondays and Fridays, 10 a.m., at the Milton Community Hall. Enjoy coffee and conversation. Admission is a donation of coin or sweets.