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.
● Colouring for Adults – Last Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. New Glasgow library.
● 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
● Auction 45s – at Trenton Legion at 7 p.m.
● Annual General Meeting – For the North End Recreation Centre, 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
● New Glasgow 55+ Club – Meeting, 1:30 p.m. in the New Glasgow fire hall. Holly MacLean, from the Library will speak on library programs. Free parking for members with passes. Updates from President Kathleen on Club programs.
● Pictou County La Leche League – Meeting 6:30 p.m. at the Kids First Family Resource Centre in downtown New Glasgow. Pregnant and new mothers and babies are welcome to attend for breastfeeding information and support.
● Potluck Supper – First Presbyterian Church, Hopewell, 4 p.m. until sold out. Adults $10. Takeout available. Everyone welcome.
● Celebration of Art Event – for Tearmann Society for Abused Women at the Museum of Industry. Tickets can be purchased at Big Al’s and cost is $35. Proceeds will go to support Tearmann programs and services. Doors open at 7 p.m.
● Music Circle Jam – at West Branch Hall, 7-10 p.m. Admission for players is free, listeners are
asked to contribute $2.50. Light refreshments. Proceeds; Community Hall.
May 4
● Vermi-composting – With Marla Cameron (TweenSceen) 3 p.m., Westville Library. For more information, contact 902-396-5022.