COMMUNITY calendar
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WEEKLY EVENTS
Wednesdays
●45s for Members – New Glasgow 55+ Club, 1:30 p.m., New Glasgow Fire Hall.
● Karate – Juniors 6:40-7:40 p.m., adults 6:40-9 p.m. at the New Glasgow Fire Hall. For more info email rfraser1@eastlink.ca
● Crib Game – Stellarton legion, 7:30 p.m.
● Community Cupboard – Maranatha Bible Church, 196 Munroe Ave., 2-4 p.m.
● Pure Meditation Foundation with Mindfulness – Helps with anxiety, sleep problems, lack of energy, depression and more. Call East River Meditation Healing Centre for details/to register 902 755 HEAL/4325.
● Preschool Story Time – Pictou library, 10:30 a.m. Children must be 3.
● Club Francais – Stellarton library, 1st Wednesday of month, noon. Practise your French in a friendly atmosphere.
● TOPS – Meets at Pharmacy First, 266 Foord St., 9:30-11:30 a.m. New members welcome. Call 902-9232368.
● Men's Dart League – Pictou legion 7 p.m.
● Men's Darts – Stellarton legion, 7:30 p.m. $2 to play. Everyone welcome.
● Preschool Storytime – River John Library 9:30-10:30 a.m. (ages 3-5 years) To register call 902- 3512599.
● ABCs for Babies – Westville Library (0-18 months, registration required) 10:15-11:15 a.m. To register call 902-396-5022.
● New Glasglow Library – Toddle-Time (18 months – 3 yrs) 10:1511 a.m., songs, fun, games. Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) 1:30-2:15 p.m. To register call 902752-8233.
● Stellarton Library – ABCs for Babies (0-18 months) 10:45 a.m.11:45 a.m. After school program 3-4 p.m. To register call 902-7551638.
● Jam Sessions – Durham Community Hall 7-9 followed by shared lunch. Silver collection. Come and enjoy the music and friendship!
DAILY EVENTS
Today
● Pictou eat AGM – The Pictou East Conservative annual meeting at the Thorburn Fire Hall at 7 p.m. Guest speakers are Michelle and John Garth MacDonald who will speak on “How PTSD impacts the Entire Family.” Memberships available. Light refreshments.
● Northumberland Adult Brain Tumour Support Group – Meeting, Main Floor Lounge of the East River Manor, 690 East River Rd. at 6:30 p.m. For more info contact the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada 1 800 265-5106 ext 237.
March 22
● Pictou garden Club – Annual general meeting 7 p.m., Maritime Oddfellows Community Room. Guests are welcome.
● Music Circle Jam – 7-10 p.m. Admission for players is free, listeners are asked to contribute $2.50. There will be light refreshments for your pleasure. Proceeds to West River Community Hall.
March 23
● Community Volunteer Income Tax Program – For low income, simple returns. New Glasgow library 1-4 p.m. Appointment only, call 902-755-6031.
● Palnning Meeting – for the Embrace the World 2017 (formerly called Mind Matters) spring event, 7 p.m. 2nd floor of the Lawtons building in New Glasgow. New volunteer always welcome.
March 24
●̓ The Power of Music – Music Therapy, the benefits and how it can impact the lives of others, with Heather Cameron. Westville library, 3 p.m.
March 25
● Soup and Dessert – Luncheon at St. Paul’s Church, Merigomish,12 -2 p.m. price will be $8.50, with a pantry table sponsored by the board of managers.
● Trivia – Pictou Legion, 6-10 p.m. No charge.
● Casino Royale – Fundraiser for Special Olympics Pictou County 7-11 p.m. at Summer Street Industries, New Glasgow. Tickets $15 at the door, 19 years and over.
● Old Time Dance – 7:30 p.m. at West Branch Community Hall. Music by The MacKinnons plus Marilyn, Alvin and Aldie; Roger Simms, calling. Lunch served, shared sweets. Admission $7, proceeds to Hall.
March 26
● Spring Gospel Concert – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Westville, 6 p.m. Featuring Pictou County Brass and Reed Band, Don Haggard, Robyn Alcorn, Ray Stewart, Floyd Rudolph, Sam Graham, Vocal Chords Quartet, Stellarton Male Chorus, Pictou United Choir and Green Hill/Alma United Choir. Free will offering. Lunch to follow.
March 28
● Community Volunteer Income Tax Program – For low income, simple returns. New Glasgow Superstore 1-4 p.m.
● Book Sale – River John Community H.U.B. Centre (School Street) from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Over 2,000 gently used books, music, and movies at bargain prices. All proceeds go to the River John Action Society. Call 902-695-6939 for info or book donations.