COMMUNITY calendar
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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.
Today
●ABook Sail’ – River John Community HUB Centre (School Street) 2-6 p.m. Over 2,000 gently used books, music, and movies at bargain prices. All proceeds go to the River John Action Society. Call 902695-6939 for information, inquiries, or book donations.
● Pictou County Mental Illness Family Support Group – 7-9 p.m. in Room A-151 (Please note room change this month only) NSCC Acadia Avenue, Stellarton. Andrew Potter-Cogan Med. Counselling and A British army veteran with over ten years working with veterans in coming to terms with PTSD, will join the group to share his knowledge and experience on assessment, intervention, crisis response, eating disorders, meditation, trauma and mental health. Use side entrance.
● Pictou County Parkinsons Support Group – will meet 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the community meeting room of the Atlantic Superstore. Guest speaker will be Heather Cameron, musical therapist.
● Auction 45s – at Trenton Legion at 7 p.m.
May 11
● Storytelling with Kathie Kompass – Author tour, TD’s Canadian Children’s Book Week, 3 p.m. Westville Library. For more information,
contact 902-396-5022.
● Cribbage – at Trenton Legion at 7 p.m.
May 12
● Waulking the Cloth – The History of the Scottish Tradition, 1 p.m., Stellarton Library. May is Gaelic Nova Scotia Month. Presenter Wendy McInnis, from the Pictou County Gaelic Society, will teach one Gaelic milling song during the presentation. All are welcome.
● Soup and Dessert Luncheon
– Salem Church Hall, Green Hill, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost $8, takeout available.
● Meat Darts – at Trenton Legion at 7:30 p.m.
● Karaoke & Chase the Ace – Stellarton Legion 8 p.m.-12. Admission $3 each. Jackpot $9,700 with only 10 cards left.
May 12-13
● Gyro Cellar to Attic Sale – Bluenose Curling Club, Park St., New Glasgow, May 12: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. May 13: 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Gyros sending kids to Big Cove Camp.
May 13
● Variety Supper – in support of the IWK Children’s Hospital will be held at the Toney River Community Hall, from 4-6 p.m. $10/adults, $5/children under 12. Take-outs available.
● Breakfast at St. Columba – 8-11 a.m., 4144 Trafalgar Road, Hopewell. Adults $7, Children $3.
● Embracing the World – 2017 Spiritual Celebration devoted to world humanitarian, Amma. From 9-9:15 a.m., world peace prayers to be held at Pictou Hector Quay. In the afternoon, the main program will be held from 2-5 p.m. at Northumberland Regional High School. This free event will include videos, music, meditation, a visit by a swami and vegetarian food.
● East River Pastoral Charge Pot Luck Supper – at Springville Church Hall from 4-6 p.m. Adults $10, children $5. Also pantry table. Take outs available.
● Craft Material and Supplies Sale – at ADE Tri-Lodge, 327 Little Harbour Road, New Glasgow, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All new merchandise donated from Michaels. All proceeds to Pictou County Shrine Club Sick Children’s Travel Fund.
● Mother’s Day Turkey Supper
– Mill Brook Community Club. Adults $12 / Children under 12 $6. Settings at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Takeouts available. Tickets sold
in advance only. Contact 902-7552820 or 902-396-3798.
● Geranium Coffee Party – First Presbyterian Church hall, Prince Street, Pictou, 10 a.m. to noon. Admission $7. Pantry table, cheesecakes by First Friends, books, New-to-You, crafts/fancywork.
● Mother’s Day Lobster Supper – Sponsored by Bethel Church, Pictou Landing. Tickets available by calling Linda 902-752-6724, cost $15. Pick up 1-3 p.m. Supper includes salad, roll, tomatoes, cucumbers, dessert and one pound select lobster.