COMMUNITY calendar
To submit an item for community calendar, which lists events that happen for local, non-profit organizations, email news@ngnews.ca or drop it off at The News, 352 East River Road, New Glasgow. Please include a start date and end date with your submission.
Wednesdays
● T GPS .FNCFST – New Glasgow 55+ Club, 1:30 p.m., New Glasgow Fire Hall.
● ,BSBUF – Juniors 6:40-7:40 p.m., adults 6:40-9 p.m. at the New Glasgow Fire Hall. For more info email rfraser1@eastlink.ca
● $SJC (BNF – Stellarton legion, 7:30 p.m.
● $PNNVOJUZ $VQCPBSE – Maranatha Bible Church, 196 Munroe Ave., 2-4 p.m.
● 1VSF .FEJUBUJPO 'PVOEBUJPO with Mindfulness – Helps with anxiety, sleep problems, lack of energy, depression and more. Call East River Meditation Healing Centre for details/to register 902 755 HEAL/4325
● 1SFTDIPPM 4UPSZ 5JNF – Pictou library, 10:30 a.m. Children must be 3.
● $MVC 'SBOÎBJT – Stellarton library, 1st Wednesday of month, noon. Practise your French in a friendly atmosphere.
● 5014 – Meets at Pharmacy First, 266 Foord St., 9:30-11:30 a.m. New members welcome. Call 902-923-2368.
● .FO T %BSUT – Stellarton legion, 7:30 p.m. $2 to play. Everyone welcome.
● 1SFTDIPPM 4UPSZUJNF – River John Library 9:30-10:30 a.m. (ages 3-5 years) To register call 902- 351-2599.
● "#$T GPS #BCJFT – Westville Library (0-18 months, registration required) 10:15-11:15 a.m. To register call 902-396-5022.
● /FX (MBTHPX -JCSBSZ – ToddleTime (18 months – 3 yrs) 10:15-11 a.m., songs, fun, games. Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) 1:30-2:15 p.m. To register call 902-752-8233.
● 4UFMMBSUPO -JCSBSZ – ABCs for Babies (0-18 months) 10:45 a.m.11:45 a.m. After school program 3-4 p.m. To register call 902-7551638.
● +BN 4FTTJPOT – Durham Community Hall 7-9 followed by shared lunch. Silver collection. Come and enjoy the music and friendship!
Today
● .POUIMZ .FFUJOH – Northumberland Adult Brain Tumour Support Group, main floor lounge, East River Manor, 690 East River Rd., 6:30 p.m. Contact the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada for more information 1-800-2655106 ext 237.
May 17
● -FBSOJOH (BFMJD JO 4DPUMBOE and Nova Scotia – May is Gaelic Nova Scotia Month. Wendy McInnis, from the Pictou County Gaelic Society, will share her experiences (and travel pictures) about learning Gaelic in Scotland and Nova Scotia,1:30 p.m.
● .VTJD $JSDMF +BN – at West Branch Hall, 7-10 p.m. Admission for players is free, listeners are asked to contribute $2.50. Light refreshments. Proceeds to community hall.
● "VDUJPO T – at Trenton Legion at 7 p.m.
May 18
● "VDUJPO %FTTFSU &WFOJOH – at St. Paul United Church, Westville. Viewing 6:30 p.m. Auction 7 p.m. Admission $5. All new items for auction, plus gift certificates and baked goods. Dessert, tea, coffee during intermission.
● %JOOFS 5IFBUSF – sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary to the River John Fire Department at River John Fire Hall. Show time 7 p.m. Tickets $25. Must be over 19 years old. For tickets call Margaret at 902-351-2273.
● %JTUSJDU .FFUJOH – Councillors hosting meeting for County districts 6 and 7, Central West River Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Fire department is seeking three cent increase on the fire rate on property assessments. Please attend.
● 3FHVMBS (FOFSBM .FFUJOH – of Branch #29, RCL Trenton at 7 p.m.
May 19
● .FBU %BSUT – at Trenton Legion at 7:30 p.m.
● 8BVMLJOH UIF $MPUI – The History of the Scottish Tradition, 10 a.m., River John 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.
● $IJDLFO CVSHFS MVODIFPO – Pictou United Church, 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Tickets $8, includes dessert. Take-out and delivery available. Call 902-485-8081 for tickets.
● -JWF .VTJD – with Dennis & Bud at Trenton Legion, 8 p.m.-close.
● -FU "CJMJUJFT 8PSL .FFUing – at 1 p.m. in the Christian Fellowship Church basement, Abercrombie Road, New Glasgow. All are welcome to attend and provide their input to discussion of our agenda items. This month, we will focus on community inclusive and accessible social and recreation activities and on plans for our upcoming annual meeting in June.
May 20
● "VDUJPO at 1 p.m.
● "-4 8BML – A barbecue in support of the 2017 Pictou County ALS WalkStrong will be held at the Westville Foodland, Main
T– at Trenton Legion Street, Westville from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
● -BVHIUFS :PHB – Laugh for health and happiness. Everyone welcome, free of charge, New Glasgow Library, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
● 5FB BOE 4BMe – Hosted by Blue Mountain and District Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary in the Blue Mountain Fire Hall. Sandwiches, sweets, tea, coffee, pantry table, tickets for sale on jam basket, tickets on grocery box, $7 for adults, $3.50 children, children under 5 free.
● 0ME 5JNF %BODF – 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.
May 21
● 5PHFUIFS XJUI )FBUIFS .VTJD (Toddletime) – 10:15 a.m., Westville Library. For more information, contact 902-396-5022.
● $IBTF UIF "DF – at Trenton Community Rink and Trenton Legion. Tickets sold at both locations from 2-4 p.m. with draw to follow at the rink. This week’s jackpot is $54,687.50. 18 cards remaining. Bar and canteen facilities available. Gov’t ID’s upon request.
May 22
● .POEBZ .VTJD JO "MNB – presents Nick Doneff at Green Hill Alma United Church at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10 or pay what you can afford.