COMMUNITY calendar
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Tuesdays
● Knitting Club for Kids – Fourth Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m., Westville Library this fall.
● Cribbage – Westville legion, 7:30 p.m. Admission $5, all welcome.
● Al Anon – Adult children of alcoholics meets 7-8 p.m. downstairs at the Detox Centre, 199 Elliott St., Pictou. Contact Brenda 485-8653.
● TOPS – Meets at the Birch Hill Seniors Complex, Stellarton, 12:302:30 p.m. New members welcome, call 752-3529.
● Alcoholics Anonymous – Discussion, 8 p.m., Catherine Steele Centre, Lourdes, Stellarton. Excessive drinking can become a problem – we can help.
● Members Cribbage – Held by 55+ Club, 1:30 p.m. in the New Glasgow fire hall. New members welcome.
● Auction 45s – Seniors Building, Park St., Stellarton, 7 p.m.
● Mixed Dart League – Westville legion, 7:30 p.m. Admission, $20 per person to join for the year. Everyone welcome.
● Toddle Time – Pictou library, 10:30 a.m., for 15 months to 3 years. Youth programs 3-5 p.m.
● Bible Lessons – Also singing and games, Maranatha Bible Church, 490 Abercrombie Rd., New Glasgow, 6-7:30 p.m., for ages 5-12.
● Lego – River John library 6:157:45 p.m., 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month.
● 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.
● Card Party – Sutherlands River community centre 7:30 p.m. Lunch served.
● Wii Time – Pictou library 3-5 p.m.
● ABCs for Babies – New Glasgow Public Library (0-18 months) 10:1511 a.m. To register call 902-7528233.
April 18
● Community Volunteer Income Tax Program – For low income, simple returns. New Glasgow Superstore 1-4 p.m.
● Northumberland Adult Brain Tumour Support Group – Meeting in the main floor lounge of East River Manor, 690 East River Rd., 6:30 p.m. For further information please contact the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada 1-800-2655106 ext 234.
● Alpha Course – Being hosted by First Baptist Church, New Glasgow, beginning today at 6 p.m.
April 19
● Women Alike – Breast cancer survivor support society meeting, 7 p.m., Glen Haven Manor. Guest speaker Vicki Moore from Relay for life. All breast cancer survivors welcome.
● Music Circle Jam – at West Branch Community Hall from 7-10 p.m. Admission for players is free, listeners are asked to contribute $2.50. Light refreshments. Proceeds to Community Hall.
● Auction 45s – at Trenton Legion, 7 p.m.
April 20
● Community Volunteer Income Tax Program – For low income, simple returns. New Glasgow library 1-4 p.m. Appointment only, call 902-755-6031.
● Monthly Meeting – Royal Canadian Legion Br. 29, Trenton, 7 p.m.
● Monthly Meeting – The Pictou County Prostate Cancer Support Association, 7 p.m., United Commercial Travellers building behind Summer Street Industries on Park Street, New Glasgow. The UCT building is wheelchair accessible. Social time to follow.
April 21
● Meat Darts – At Trenton Legion, 7:30 p.m.
● Monthly Meeting – Let Abilities Work, 1 p.m., Christian Fellowship Church basement, Abercrombie Road, New Glasgow. Guest speakers John and Amber Guthro will talk to our group on working from home. Other agenda items include updates on our community inclusive and accessible social & recreation activities and plans for our upcoming annual meeting. All welcome to attend.
April 22
● 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.
● Laughter Yoga – Laugh for health and happiness. Everyone welcome and it’s free. New Glasgow Library - 1:30 -2:30 p.m.
● Celebrate Earth Day – Night of Music including renowned Pictou County performers at First United Church, High St., Trenton, starting at 7 p.m., followed by light lunch and fellowship. Freewill offering at door.
● Pictou County 4-H Talent and Service Auction – 7 p.m. at the Pictou Legion. Local goods available for auction. Money raised goes to Pictou County 4-H programming and construction of a new barn. Tea, coffee and dessert, $5 admission at the door.
● African Drumming – Workshop with professional drummer Glenn Fraser, New Glasgow library, 1:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 902-331-0126 or email marsha. macleod@sobeys.com. Cost $20.
● Roots for Youth AGM – New Glasgow Police Station (community room), 7 p.m. Light refreshments provided. Learn about how Roots for Youth is helping local homeless youth get lives back on track.
● Celebrate Earth Day – Crafty Saturday, Trenton Library, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
● Middle Eastern (belly dancing) Classes – Begin on this date from 11 a.m.-noon, Stellarton recreation, with instructor Griselda Manning. To register for the six week course contact Stellarton Recreation or Griselda Manning at 902-485-8287.
● Vendor Event – hosted by West River Fire Department Auxiliary at the fire hall. Vendors selling a variety of products. To put in a table contact Linda Cameron at 902-9252769. Tables, $20.
● Bottle Drive – East River Valley Recreation hosting from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drop off at the bottle barn (2612 East River East Side Road) or Recreation Field. You can also leave them outside your house marked for ERV Recreation if you will not be home.