COMMUNITY calendar

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WEEKLY EVENTS Thursdays

Colouring for Adults – Last Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. New Glasgow library.

University @ Library – New Glasgow library 1-2:15 p.m. Urban sociology: introduction and history, with Val Marie Johnson Ph.D. Saint Mary’s University Continuing Education, live-streamed. Free, drop-in program.

Community Choir – The Trinitarians rehearse 10 a.m.-noon, Multi Purpose Room, Trinity United Church, Temperance St., New Glasgow, MacLean St. entrance. New members always welcome. More info contact Monica George Punke at (902) 752-1297 or Richard Skidmore (902) 752-5632. New members welcome.

Al-Anon – Twelve-step-program at 7 p.m. at Nova Scotia Community College in Stellarton, Room C153. Meetings for family and friends affected by a loved one addicted to alcohol. Zumba/Zumba Toning – Westville legion, 7-8 p.m., $5 drop-in.

Cribbage – Pictou New Horizons Club, 7 p.m. Admission $2.

Divorce Care – Free program for people who have recently undergone, or are undergoing a relationship break-up, a marital separation, or divorce, open to all for support and pastoral care, 7- 8:30 p.m. at Christ Church Hall, Bridge Ave. Stellarton. Registration is required. For further info or to register contact Loretta Armsworthy, at 695-2531.

Meditation Evening – Everyone welcome at East River Meditation Healing Centre, 337 Forbes St., New Glasgow, 8 p.m. For info call Mark or Alexandria 755-4325.

Mixed Darts – Stellarton Legion, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Card Party – 7:30 p.m. in the Thorburn Fire Hall. Light lunch served.

VON-Adult Day Program – Therapeutic activities and caregiver relief with focus on wellness, socialization, recreation and rehabilitation. For adults at risk of going into LTC. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Westville Recreation Building. Call 301-9538 for info. Transportation can be provided.

ABCs for Babies – Pictou library 10:30 a.m. for newborns to 15 months.

Knit or Crochet – Drop-in group, Pictou library 3-4:30 p.m. Bring your own yarn and needles. Bluenose Rug Hooking – Pharmacy First, Foord St., Stellarton, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. New members welcome.

Karaoke – Pictou legion 8 p.m. Admission $3. All welcome.

55+ Club Plays – Contract Bridge, New Glasgow Fire hall 1:30 p.m. All members welcome. Light lunch served.

Adult Badminton – NSCC Stellarton 7-9 p.m. starting Oct. 13 to first week of May.

Fridays

Bingo – New Glasgow Legion. Doors open 6 p.m., 1st mini 7:10, regular games start at 8. Everyone welcome.

Cribbage – Westville legion, 7:30 p.m. Admission $5, all welcome.

Meat Darts – At the Westville Legion, 8 p.m., cost $4. All welcome.

Karaoke – Stellarton legion, 8 p.m.-midnight, $3 per person. Chase the Ace draw during evening.

Chase the Ace – Pictou legion 7:30-9:30 p.m. Draw 9:45. Entertainment. All welcome.

Card Party – St Bee’s Church Hall, Westville. Doors open at 7 p.m. Cards start at 7:30 p.m. Cash prizes, plus lunch is served.

Knitting Circle – The Stellar Knitters meet at 1 p.m. at Stellarton library, novice and experienced knitters. Yarn and needles can be supplied or bring your own project. Women on Wheels - Pictou li-brary 10 a.m. Senior women enjoying short bike rides, healthy snacks and connecting with others.

DAILY EVENTS Today

Gaelic Friends – Pictou library 6:30 p.m. A group wants to see if people aren interested in meeting regularly to share their love of the language.

Pictou County Prostate Cancer Support Association – Meeting 7 p.m. in the United Commercial Travellers building behind Summer Street Industries, Park St., New Glasgow. Wheelchair accessible. Social time to follow. Guest speaker will be Kevin McKay, from Medical Hall Pharmasave. General public is invited. Multicultural Women Coffee Hour – Hosted by YREACH Program and Pictou County Women’s Resource and Sexual Assault Centre at the Women’s Centre, 503 South Frederick St., 9-11 a.m. Parking on the street and at the stadium parking lot. All women are welcome.

Stellarton Branch 28 – Royal Canadian Legion general meeting at 7:30 pm. All members urged to attend.

Trenton Legion – Regular meeting 7 p.m.

October 21

Soup and Dessert Luncheon – Trinity United Church Multi-Purpose Room (MacLean St. entrance), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. In aid of Helping Hands Ministry, a joint project of St. George’s Anglican and Trinity United Churches. Tickets, 8 each from Trinity Church Office, 902 752-4475.

Coffee House – First Baptist Church, New Glasgow, 7 p.m. as a fundraiser for Donna Cooper’s Rwanda Mission Trip. Free will offering and bakery auction. Some of the featured performers: Cathy and Adam Cooke, Through His Grace, Inner Voice, Alvah Mayo, Klarissa Farnsworth and United Spirit. Pictou County Continuous Learning Association – Offering a 30-week, full-time program to help you identify the skills required in seeking employment or further educational opportunities. Free program provides academic upgrading, certification courses and workplace mentorship. Classes start in November. Call 902-7555827 or 902-485-7014.

Trenton Legion Activities – Meat darts 7:30 p.m. Live music with Dennis & Bud 8 p.m.-close.

October 21-22

Great Pumpkin Hunt – Trenton library. Search the library for hiding spots and receive a book from Adopt-a-Library literacy program.

October 22

History of Medicine – In Pictou County 1767-1967, New Glasgow library 3 p.m., with Dr. Allan Marble from the Medical History Society of N.S.

Curious George Party – Pictou library 2 p.m. Craft and games. Hoots and howls 3:30 p.m. Spooky stories, creepy crafts. Harvest Roast Beef Supper – Pictou United Church, 47 James St., 4:30-6:30 p.m. Roast beef with all the trimmings, tea/coffee, dessert. Adults $13, children $8. Takeouts, delivery available. Order tickets at 902-485-8081.

Creating Characters in Fiction – Westville library 10:30 a.m.-noon with Linda Little. For novice or practised writers. Enliven your fiction by enlivening your characters. Call the library to preregister.

Fall Fair – Sharon St. John Church, Stellarton, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Turkey burgers, bake table, candy, jewelry, purses, crafts, quilts, children’s activities, silent auction. 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, preserves, baking. Café brunch available. Call Debbie at 902-928-8888 to reserve a place. Old Time Dance – West Branch Community Hall 7:30 p.m. Music by The MacKinnons plus Marilyn, Alvin and Auldie; Roger Simms, will be calling the sets. Lunch served, shared sweets. Admission is $7, proceeds to the West Branch Hall.