COMMUNITY calendar

Fundraisers

The Mermaid Women’s Institute is hosting a strawberry social and cake auction on Wednesday, July 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Cotton Centre in Stratford. This annual social brings community members together over ice cream, squares and tea while raising money through the cake auction for community projects and the Mermaid School Scholarship. All are welcome

Capture the Queen of Hearts is at the Fort Augustus Rec Centre, Fridays, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are sold until 8 p.m. for a chance to win a growing jackpot. The Church Mouse Thrift Shop, St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 391 Nelson St. (TCH), Crapaud, is open on Friday and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon until October, featuring books, CDs, men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, home furnishings, dishes, collectables and much more. Contact Connie, 902-658-2333, or Heather, 902-658-3162.

Entertainment

A dance is every Thursday, 8-11 p.m., at the Centre Belle-Alliance, 5 Maris Stella Ave., off South Drive, Summerside with 1950s/’60s music by Fallback (Scott White, Dale Gaudet, Johnny Ross, Steve Guy, Tom DesRoches, Wayne Robichaud). Admission at the door.

Cards/Cribbage/ Crokinole

Montague Duplicate Bridge is Fridays, 1-5 p.m., at Montague Legion, 15 Douses Rd. For information, call 902-838-4135 or 902962-2660. Everyone is welcome

Bingo is at the Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre, UPEI, Fridays, 1:30 p.m.

Weekly card play is at the Silver Threads Club in Souris, Fridays, 7 p.m.

Auction cards are played at Kensington Lions Club on Fridays at 7:30 p.m.