COMMUNITY calendar
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Fridays
● Chase the Ace – at the River John Legion. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets sold 6:30-8:30 p.m. with draw at 9 p.m. Tickets three for $5, seven for $10.00 and 15 for $20. Jackpot started at $2,000. Must be present to win. Music by The Geezer.
● Chase the Ace – With entertainment at Pictou Legion, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
● Bingo – New Glasgow Legion. Doors open 6 p.m., 1st mini 7:10, regular games start at 8. Everyone welcome.
● Cribbage – Westville legion, 7:30 p.m. Admission $5. Meat Darts, 8 p.m., cost $4. All welcome.
● Karaoke – Stellarton legion, 8 p.m.-12, $3 per person. Chase the Ace draw during evening.
● Card Party – St Bee’s Church Hall, Westville. Doors open at 7 p.m. Cards start at 7:30 p.m. Cash prizes, plus lunch is served.
● Knitting Circle – The Stellar Knitters, 1 p.m. at Stellarton library, novice and experienced. Yarn and needles can be supplied or bring your own project.
● Women on Wheels – Pictou library 10 a.m. Senior women enjoying short bike rides, healthy snacks and connecting with others.
● Toddle Time – 10:15-11:15 a.m., Westville Library, ages 18 months-3 years. Stories, songs,
games, crafts. To register, 902-3965022.
● Toddle Time – 10:45-11:45 a.m., Stellarton Library, 18 months- 3 years. Stories, songs, fun and games. To register, 902-755-1638. Space is limited.
● Gamers Afterschool – 3-5 p.m., Westville library. Drop in for a gaming session for children ages 8-14.
● Stellar Curling Club – Chase the Ace and open curling 6-8 p.m. Winning ticket drawn at 8:15.
● Family Fun Night – 7:30-10 p.m. at Father’s House Church, J’s Place Entrance, 400 Stewart St., New Glasgow. Snacks and games offered. For more info call Jim Swain at (902) 695-5509.
Today
● Community Volunteer Income Tax Program – For low income, simple returns. New Glasgow library 1-4 p.m. Appointment only, call 902-755-6031.
● Aging in Place – 2-3:30 p.m. at Pictou United Church, 47 James St., Cindie Smith of Caregivers Nova Scotia will conduct a presentation/ discussion around planning for rewarding living at home and in the community. Indicate your interest by calling 902-485-8081.
● Soup And Dessert Luncheon – St. Bee’s Anglican Church (Helping Hands), Westville, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Price $8. Takeout available.
● Understanding Dementia – informal discussion sessions with Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia outreach coordinator Beth Jackson, 3-4 p.m., Stellarton library.
● Plaid Marquee – The Iranian drama, The Salesman at 7 p.m. at Cineplex Theatres, New Glasgow. Recognized as one of the best international films of 2016, The Salesman picked up an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. Doors 6:30 p.m., all tickets $10.
● Cribbage – Trenton Legion, 7 p.m.
April 28
● Annual Fishermen’s Concert – Caribou Fire Hall 7 p.m. Price $7. All proceeds to Northumberland Fisheries Museum.
● Karen MacDonald Fundraising Concert – Lismore Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. Saltwater Joy (Irish songs), Harry Brooks ( vocals, mandolin), Mary Batchilder (fiddle and accordian), David Anderson (vocals, guitar and gass), Gordie Anderson (guitar and vocals), and more.
● Sexual Violence Forum – Hosted by the Pictou County Women’s Resource and Sexual Assault Centre, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Summer St. Industries, New Glasgow. Keynote speaker is sexual violence therapist Nakita Archibald who will speak about trauma’s impact on victim response. Dramatizations by Slut, the Play cast with director, Dawn Peters, world cafe conversation, lunch provided. Limited space to register call 902-755-4647 or email ed@womenscentre.ca.
● Meat Darts – Trenton Legion, 7:30 p.m. Live music with Dennis and Bud, 8 p.m.-close.
April 29
● Brunch – Hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of Second Baptist Church, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Church Hall, 330 Washington St., New Glasgow. $8 adults; $4 children 6 years & under.
● Celebrate Spring – MacDonald Rebekah Lodge Sunny Brae, 1:303:30 p.m. Admission $4. Crafts, bake table, new to you and more.
● Pictou County Road to Recovery Walk for Mental Health – Registration will begin at 12:30 at Carmichael Park, New Glasgow, walk and barbecue to follow. To participate, donate or pick up a pledge sheet, please call Elaine at 902-695-6118.
● Fundraising Benefit for Kent Corbett – 1 p.m.-2 a.m. at the Pictou Legion. It wil include kitchen party style entertainment, hourly 50/50 draws, silent auction and donations at the door.
● Maple Syrup Festival – Kenzieville Community Centre 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $10 adult, $5 children. Maple syrup products provided by Haveracres Maple Farm, St. Joseph’s. Pictou County Fiddlers from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.