COMMUNITY calendar

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Today

Medical Terminology Course – Commencing Oct. 11, 17 weeks. Register by Sept. 30 by calling 902 695 6626 – Cheryl Lays instructor.

Meat Darts – Trenton legion 7:30 p.m.

Bag Sale – Sir Frederick Banting Chapter IODE, Dalhousie St., New Glasgow, 1-3:30 p.m. Fill a garbage bag with used clothing, $5.

October 1

Hot Pork Supper – St Paul’s Presbyterian church in Merigomish 4-6 p.m. Adults $12, children $6. Pantry table.

Pictou Presbyterial of the AMS – Fall Rally at First Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow. The executive will meet at 1 p.m., rally starts at 2. Fellowship and lunch to follow. Please use the office door on MacLean St.

Yard Sale – Fundraiser for Warm Hearts Refugee Mission, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Westville, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Donations of gently used items welcomed. For table rentals ($10) call Kathy 902755-4992. Harvest Potluck Supper – West Branch Community Hall 4-6 p.m. Scrumptious casseroles of all descriptions made by the West Branch Community, pie or apple crisp for desert. Admission $10 for adults, $5 for youths under 12. Under 5 free! Takeout available at the adult price. Old Time Dance – Toney River Community Hall 8 p.m. Music by Raymond, Marlene and Lynne. Admission $7. Shared lunch.

Auction 45s – Trenton legion 1 p.m.

Dream Catcher Craft – Pictou library 2 p.m.

October 2

Concert – Caledonian Orchestra of Nova Scotia with guest vocalist Sarah Lennerton, Sharon St. John United Church, Stellarton, 2 p.m. Traditional Scottish music. Tickets $15 at the door. Doors open 1:30.

Fall Gospel Concert – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Westville, 6 p.m. John Spyder Macdodnald, Pictou Co. Brass and Reed Band, Stellarton Male Chorus, Keltic Chords, Floyd Rudolph, Diane MacNeil, Vocal Chords Quartet. Free will offering. Lunch and fellowship to follow.

Chase the Ace – Trenton legion, sponsored by legion and fire dept. 2-4 p.m. Must be present to win. Merigomish Market and Café – Merigomish School House, 1682 Shore Rd., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tables available $10, or sell from the “boot” of your truck or car, $5 a spot. Local produce, perserves, baking. Café brunch available. Call Debbie at 902-928-8888 to reserve a place.

Concert – Gabriel Trio, Maranatha Bible Church, 490 Abercrombie Rd., New Glasgow, 11 a.m.

October 3

Aberdeen Hospital Auxiliary – Meeting, fifth floor board room 12:30 p.m.

October 4

Story Boards – Pictou library 6:30-8 p.m. Researching, writing and presenting community history and stories, with John Ashton.

Sharing Stories – Pictou library 1:30 p.m. Tales from the schoolyard with local retired teachers.

October 5

Alzheimer/Related Dementias – And family caregivers support group meet at High Crest Place, top of Provost St., New Glasgow, 7 p.m. For more information call 902-752-0336. Pictou County La Leche League – Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Kids First Family Resource Centre in downtown New Glasgow. Pregnant and new mothers and babies are welcome to attend for breastfeeding information and support. New Glasgow 55+ Club – Meeting at 1:30 pm in the N.G. firehall. New members welcomed. Speaker topic: crime prevention on computer and phone scams.

Seniors Café – Westville library 2:30 p.m. Robert Ball from Foodland on initiative to fix a school in Bavaro, Dominican Republic.

October 6

Reflexology Info Session – Pictou library 6:30-7:30 p.m. with Jeanette Gormley, registered reflexology therapist.

October 7

Sharing Stories – Pictou library 2 p.m. Life along the Northumberland shore: Mona Macdonald shares memories from her books.

October 8

Crafty Saturdays – Trenton library 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Make a craft to take home.

Autumn Fair – Meadowville-Poplar Hill Community Hall 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh preserves, baked goods, chili for take-away, harvest items (if possible), crafts and more will be available. Coffee and tea will be served.

Thanksgiving Bingo and Craft – Pictou library 2 p.m. Scavenger hunt 3 p.m.

October 11

Buy Local Invitation – To small businesses in Lyons Brook and neighbouring communities to participated in event planned for Nov. 5, 8:30 a.m.-12. Held by Lyons Brook Women’s Institute. To participate as a vendor, for a fee of $20, contact Christine at 902-3822082 by today.

NFB Film Club – Pictou library 7 p.m. Pipelines, Power and Democracy.

October 13

Seniors Now! – New Glasgow library 1:30 p.m. Fire safety in and around your home with reps from NG fire department.

Book Club – Pictou library 7 p.m. ‘Deception of Livvy Higgs’ by Donna Morrissey.

Let’s Talk Mi’kmaq – Pictou library 6:30-7:30 p.m. For ages 7-14. Numbers, colours, create a talking stick.

Spaghetti Supper – Bethel Church Hall Pictou Landing 5:30 p.m. Cost $10. All welcome. Music from 5-5:30.

October 13-14

t 4FOJPST 4BGF %SJWJOH 4LJMMT 6Qdate – Seniors Heritage Club, Municipal Office, Town of Westville, Oct. 13, 1-4 p.m., Oct. 14, 9 a.m.-12. You must attend both days. Free to seniors 65 and up who have not previously taken the course ($40 for those repeating the program). You must preregister: Mary MacLellan, 902-752-8406, Barbara Smith, 902-755-2886.

October 15

Christmas Craft Sale – Bethel Church Hall Pictou Landing 9 a.m.-3 pm., with 15-plus vendors. MOM To MOM Sale – New Glasgow Academy, 93 Albert St., 2-4 p.m. Seller tables can be rented for $18 each or 2/$35. Admission $2 per person. Fundraiser for Pictou County Babies to Boosters. If you are interested in selling your gently used children’s clothing, toys and baby gear, please contact us: pcmomtomom@gmail.com

Dragon Craft & Story – Pictou library 2 p.m.

October 15-16

Standard First Aid Course – Pictou County YMCA 9 a.m.-5 p.m. You must attend both days. Preregistration required. Members $92, non members $103.50.