COMMUNITY calendar

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WEEKLY EVENTS 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 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.

● 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.

DAILY EVENTS Today

● Sunny Brae Cemetery Meeting – 7 p.m. at Sunny Brae Presbyterian Church. All lot holders and interested persons welcome.

● Cribbage – At Trenton Legion at 7 p.m.

May 25-26

● Inside Yard Sale – St. Andrews Church, Pictou. Friday from 6:308:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:3011:30 a.m.

May 26

● Variety Concert – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Hall, Westville at 7 p.m. Great entertainment lineup.

● Family Round and Square Dance – at St. Mary’s Parish Hall Hwy 245 Maryvale, Antigonish Co. 9 p.m. to midnight. Music provided by Rodney MacDonald and Allan Dewar. Admission: $10. Children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. Tea and sweets provided.

● Soup and Dessert Luncheon

– First Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $8 a person.

● Grand Opening – at The Art House in Pictou, 78 Coleraine St. from 1 to 5 p.m. Visit The Art House with over 20 Pictou County artists. Paintings, woodwork, carvings, run hooking and more.

● Bluenose Curling Club Annual Colossal Yard Sale – 6-9 p.m. Bluenose Curling Club, Park St, Admission $2. Sporting goods, furniture, china, lawn & garden, tools, Xmas and much more.

May 27

● Dance – at Pictou Legion, music by Mackie, 8 p.m.- 12 a.m., admission $5.

● Evening of Country Music – with P.E.I. artist Jeannie Cameron at 7 p.m. at West Branch Hall. Tickets are $10. Call 902-351-2260 or purchase at door. Fundraiser for Hall.

● Hot Lunch and Yard Sale – 9 a.m.- 1p.m. at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church Salt Springs, 2216 West River Station Road. Bake table, books, household goods and much more.

● Quilt Show – hosted by the Thistle Quilt Guild, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Westville Civic Centre. Admission $5, raffle for beautiful handmade Canadian themed quilt (tickets $1), door prizes. Canada 150 theme. For more info, call Karen Tugwell 902-752-2635 or Lynne DiPersio 902-759-1196

● Flea Market – at Abercrombie Community Centre 9a.m.-noon. Canteen. Lots of books, new-to-you, etc. For more information, phone 752-8115, 752-8914 or 752-3826.

● Annual Plant Sale – in the parking lot of the Church of Holy Name, beginning at 9 a.m. Hosted by Westville and Area Garden Club.

● Roast Pork Supper – at St. Luke’s United Church in Salt Springs 4-6 p.m. $12 (adult) and $6 (child). Takeouts and bake table available.

● Auction 45s – At Trenton Legion at 1 p.m.

● Celebrating Canada 150 Spring Tea– St James Anglican, Pictou, 2-4 p.m. Admission $7.

● Bluenose Curling Club Annual Colossal Yard Sale – 9-11:30 a.m. Bluenose Curling Club, Park St, Admission $2. Sporting goods, furniture, china, lawn & garden, tools, Xmas and much more.

● Spring Concert – hosted by Pictou County Community Orchestra featuring many of their audience favourites from the past few years. Concert starts at 3:30 p.m. in the Upper Hall at First Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow. Admission: $10 and family rate of $25.

● In Concert – Transfiguration Day at Green Hill - Alma United Church at 7 p.m. Admission: $10. Enjoy the interesting and intriguing musical offerings of this musical collective organized by Thomas MacCallum.

May 28

● Clan Thompson Pipe Band and Friends Concert – 2:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow. Adults $10 under 12, $5. Proceeds to St. Andrew’s Pipe Organ Restoration Fund. For tickets call Betty 902-759-8564 or Pat 902-771-0990.

● Soup, Sandwich & Dessert Luncheon – Merigomish United Church, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Pantry and book table.

● Alma Cemetery Meeting –3 p.m., at Green Hill-Alma United Church. Interested persons welcome.

● Chase the Ace – at Trenton rink and Trenton Legion. Tickets sold from 2-4 p.m. with draw to follow at the rink. Jackpot this week starts at $62,195. Ages 19 and over.

● Defensive Driving – A six hour in-class defensive driving course is being offered in New Glasgow through St. Johns Ambulance. It is recognized as part of the process to remove the letter from Class 5N license. Special group rate, for more information please call (902) 301-3536 .

May 29

● Prize Bingo – will be held at 7 p.m. at the West River Fire Hall. Proceeds to Crohn’s and Colitis. $10 for six cards. Bake table, 50/50, draws and prizes, lunch and more. For more info, call Mike at 902-9252582.

May 30

● Riverton Cemetery AGM –7 p.m. in the Riverton Hall. Any person with connections to the Riverton Cemetery is encouraged and welcome to attend.

May 31

● Music Circle Jam – 7-10 p.m. at West Branch Community Hall. Admission for players is free, listeners are asked to contribute $2.50. Light refreshments. Proceeds for Community Hall.

June 1

● Monthly Meeting – of the Aberdeen Hospital Alumnae Association will be held at the Plymouth Community Centre at 1:30 p.m.