COMMUNITY calendar

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WEEKLY EVENTS Thursdays

● Line Dancing – Lessons 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Durham Community Hall. $2 per night. All welcome.

● 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 – 12-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.

● 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.

● 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.

● 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 Today

● 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 – West Branch Community Hall 7-10 p.m. Admission for players is free, listeners are

asked to contribute $2.50. Light refreshments.

● Auction 45s – 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.

● Pictou County Prostate Cancer Support Association – Meeting 7 p.m., United Commercial Travellers building behind Summer Street Industries on Park Street, New Glasgow. Wheelchair accessible. Social time to follow.

April 21

● Meat Darts – Trenton Legion, 7:30 p.m.

● Let Abilities Work – Meeting 1 p.m., Christian Fellowship Church basement, Abercrombie Rd., New Glasgow. Guest speakers John and Amber Guthro will talk on working from home. Other agenda items include updates on our community inclusive and accessible social & recreation activities and plans for upcoming annual meeting. All welcome.

April 22

● Bottle Drive – East River Valley Recreation annual drive 9 a.m.-12. Drop off at the bottle barn (2612 East River East Side Rd) or Recreation

Field. You can also leave them outside your house marked for ERV Recreation if you will not be home.

● 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.

● 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.