COMMUNITY calendar
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WEEKLY EVENTS Thursdays
Line Dancing – lessons will be held 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Durham Community Hall. $2 per night. All welcome.
Colouring for Adults – Last Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. New Glasgow library.
Community Choir – The Trinitarians rehearse 10 a.m.-12, 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.
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 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.
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.
DAILY EVENTS February 22
Voices Black Theatre Ensemble – 7 p.m. co sponsored by Museum of Industry for African Heritage Month. The 70-minute play will take place in the Museum auditorium. Admission is by donation.
Auction 45s – at Trenton Legion at 7 p.m.
February 23
Cribbage – at Trenton Legion at 7 p.m.
Drumming and Dance – Traditional and modern African dance and drumming, with Maritime Centre for African Dance, 3 p.m., Westville library.
Kijiji – Buying & selling online, Learning @Library, New Glasgow library 3 p.m.
Colouring – for adults, 7 p.m., New Glasgow library.
Soup and Dessert Luncheon – St. Bee’s Anglican Church (Helping Hands), Westville, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Price $8. Takeout available.
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program – For low income, simple returns. New Glasgow library 1-4 p.m. Appointment only, call 902-755-6031.
Sanctified Brothers – in concert at Second Baptist Church, 330 Washington Street, New Glasgow. Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Free will offering. Refreshments.
February 24
Trenton Legion Activities – Meat darts at 7:30 p.m. Live music with Dennis & Bud, 8:30 p.m. -close.
February 25
Roast Beef Dinner – with dessert, coffee and tea by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 34, New Glasgow 12- 6 p.m. our until sold out. Eat in or take out. Price for adults $12.50 children under 6
$6.50. To order call 902-752-4113 or 902-755-9596. All proceeds for Branch roof repairs. Laughter Yoga – Laugh for health and happiness. Everyone welcome and it’s free. New Glasgow Library 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Hockey Knight’ in Pictou – Sponsored by Knights of Columbus, Stella Marris Hall, starting at
7 p.m. Canadiens vs Leafs. Tickets $10. For more, call Paul at (902) 485-8639. Ducks Unlimited Annual Dinner – and auction at Summer Street Industries, New Glasgow. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets, $35 each with Youth 16 and under $25. Call 902-752-3466 for tickets.