COMMUNITY calendar
To submit an item for community calendar, which lists events that happen for local, non-profit organizations, e-mail news@ ngnews.ca or drop it off at The News, 352 East River Road, New Glasgow. Please include a start date and end date with your submission.
Thursdays
Highland Squares – square dancing club is accepting new members in the month of January. Meetings 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the NSCC, Stellarton in the front lobby. No experience required.
Colouring for Adults – Last Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. New Glasgow library.
Community Choir – The Trinitarians rehearse 10 a.m.-12, MultiPurpose 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.
DivorceCare – 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
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 – Contract Bridge, New Glasgow Fire hall 1:30pm. All members welcome. Light lunch served.
Adult Badminton – NSCC Stellarton 7-9 p.m. to first week of May.
Preschool Story Time – 10:1511 a.m., ages 3-5, New Glasgow library. To register, 902-752-8233; 1-2 p.m., ages 3-5, Stellarton library, to register, 902-755-1638. Space is limited; 1:15-2:15 p.m., ages 3-5, Westville library. To register, 902-396-5022.
Knitting & Crocheting – Drop-in group 3-4:30 p.m., Pictou Library. For more information, 902-4855021.
Tween Scene – 3-4 p.m., Westville Library, ages 8-14 invited to hang out and create together. Crafts, games, puppetry, art, poetry, guest speakers, snacks. To register, 902-396-5022.
Legos at the Library – 3-4 p.m., New Glasgow Library.
Toddle Time – 6:15-7:15 p.m., Stellarton Library, ages 18 months-3 years. Stories, songs, fun and games. To register, 902-7551638. Space is limited.
Gaelic Friends – Group interested in speaking Gaelic meeting at Pictou library 6:30 p.m.
Today
Auction 45s – at Trenton Legion at 7 p.m.
Pictou County Injured Workers Association – Meeting at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Parish Hall at 390 High St., New Glasgow.
February 9
Catch the Bus – with Danny MacGillivary, CHAD Transit, 1:30 p.m. at New Glasgow Library.
Cribbage – at Trenton Legion at 7 p.m.
February 10
Valentine Bingo – Hosted by 55+ Club at New Glasgow Fire Department at 1:30 p.m. Prizes and food.
Meat Darts – at Trenton Legion at 7:30 p.m. Live music with Dennis & Bud 8 p.m.-close.
February 11
Valentine Dinner and Dance – at Stellarton Legion. Roast pork loin with all the trimmings, 6-8 p.m. Dance featuring HUSH 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Ticket combo $20 or $10 each. Tickets available at the Legion. Please purchase by Feb. 8. Rocket Languages – 2 p.m. at Westville library with tutorials on how to learn another language with our Rocket Languages program. Valid library card required. Old Time Dance –Lorne Community hall, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission $6. Music by the Bible Hill Swingsters.
Valentine Coffee Party – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow (George St entrance) 10 a.m.-12. With Pantry Table. $7. All welcome.
Auction 45s – at Trenton Legion