COMMUNITY calendar

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Thursdays

● 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 welcome. More info contact Monica George Punke at (902) 752-1297 or Richard Skidmore (902) 752-5632.

● 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.

● 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

● Community Café – 1:30-3:30 p.m. Marla Cameron from Pictou County Solid Waste will introduce the world of vermicomposting. Bring two dark coloured, covered containers and worms will be provided.

● Auction 45s – Trenton Legion 7 p.m.

Until June 30

● Silent Auction – Scotia Bank, Pictou, during regular banking hours. Auction will close at 4 p.m. on June

30. Fundraiser for Pictou County Chapter CA-R-MA (Cat Rescue Maritimes).

June 22

● Special Meeting – Br. 28 Stellarton Legion at 7:30 p.m. Vote needed for purchase over $10,000. Members encouraged to attend. Last meeting until September.

● Cribbage – Trenton Legion 7 p.m.

June 22-24

● Book Sale – Sister Catherine Steele Centre. Thursday, Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.noon. Sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes CWL.

June 23

● Benefit Dance – for Little Ava Foote at Wranglers Pub & Grill on Friday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Entertainment by Foxy Entertainment (Gene Mills). Donations at the door.

● RTO Meeting – The Pictou Branch of RTO will hold their AGM at 10 a.m. at the Salvation Army Hall in Westville (across from Tim Hortons). The new executive for the upcoming year will be elected at this meeting, so please attend.

June 24

● Auction 45s – Trenton Legion 1 p.m.

● Farm Day – at Earth Arc 11 a.m.4 p.m. Wagon rides, canteen and barbecue, feed the goats and meet the 25 horses in Earth ARC’s care. Free admission. 644 Heron Rd. (off highway 376 near Central West River) in Four Mile Brook.

● Old Time Dance – 7:30 p.m. at West Branch Community Hall. Music by The MacKinnons plus Marilyn, Alvin and Tracy; Roger Simms, calling. Lunch served, shared sweets. Admission $7.

● Star of the Sea Centre – 26 St. Stephen Street, Pictou, hosting a yard sale and garden party 8 a.m.-4 p.m. with the garden party beginning at 11 a.m. Live music, food and drinks, games. Bring a lawn chair. Profits for continuing restoration of the building and to subsidize Sunday social lunches. Contributions and help appreciated, phone Bev at 902-485-4412 for more.

● Flea Market – Abercrombie Community Centre, 9 a.m.-noon. Canteen. Lots of Books, New-toyou, etc. For more info, phone 902-752-8115, 902-752-8914 or 902-752-3826.

● Yard Sale and Barbecue – Bethel Church, Pictou Landing 8 a.m.-noon. Anyone wishing to rent an outside table for $10 please call Mary 902-752-0296. Lots of good stuff.

June 24-25

●ABook Sail’ – River John Community H.U.B. Centre offers its last sale events Saturday 9 a.m.-noon, Sunday noon-5 p.m. More than 2,000 gently used books, music, and movies at drastically reduced prices. All fundraising sale proceeds go to the River John Action Society. Call 902-695-6939 for information or inquiries. Look for the “Book Sail” signs near River John bridge.

June 25

● Retirement Party – St. Paul United Church. Musical evening to celebrate the retirement of the Rev Doug Pilsworth at 7 p.m. Social and lunch to follow.

● Highland Lobster Supper – from noon-6 p.m. at the Mini Trail Community Centre, Rte. 337 in Lakevale, Antigonish Co. Lobster Dinner $20, add a second Lobster for $10, Ham Dinner $15, Child’s Meal $8. Take-out available. For advance tickets please call 902863-4292.

● Summer Gospel Concert – Second United Baptist Church, New Glasgow, 6 p.m. Featuring St. James Brass Quintet, Antigonish, Stellarton Male Chorus, Diane MacNeil, Ray Stewart, Floyd Rudolph, Second United Baptist Choir and Brian and Brenda Bowden. Free will offering, refreshments and fellowship to follow.

● North End Summer Kick-off Party – 1-4 p.m. at the North End Recreation Centre. Bounce Houses, face painting and more. Barbecue and canteen available.

● Walk with Refugees – for a Stronger Canada. Hosted by CAiRN. Commencing from the New Caledonian Curling Club, Caladh Avenue, Pictou at 6 p.m. All welcome to share in this act of solidarity with those displaced from their homelands.

June 26-30

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June 26-July 1

● Book Sale – St. Andrews Church Pictou. Monday 3-8 p.m., Tuesday to Friday 1-4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m.