COMMUNITY calendar
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WEEKLY EVENTS Fridays
● Karaoke Friday Nights - Dave MacIntosh host, at Stellarton Legion at 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Adm $3 per person.
● Summer TechCamps - 11 a.m.-12 p.m. For children ages 5+. Ends Aug. 25.
● Chase the Ace - 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.
● 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.
● Toddel Time - 10:15-11:15 a.m., Westville Library, ages 18 months-3 years. Stories, songs, games, crafts. To register, 902-396-5022.
● 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
● Origami Workshop - at New Glasgow library from 2-3:30 p.m. (drop-in).
● Teddy Bear Slumber Party - 6 p.m. at Stellarton library.
● Cribbage - at Trenton Legion at 7 p.m.
July 27-29
● 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.
July 28
● BBQ Fundraiser - for Friends of the River John Library, 11:30 a.m. o 1 p.m. at River John Library.
July 28-30
● 60th Reunion - Stellarton High School class of 1956/57. Reunion will coincide with Stellarton Homecoming.
July 29
● Auction 45's - at Trenton Legion at 1 p.m.
● Singers Songwriters - Laura Smith and Kim Dunn at Merigomish Schoolhouse Community Centre at 8 p.m. Advance tickets $25 at the LBR Gas Bar, H&R Music in New Glasgow and online at eventbrite.ca or call (902) 926-2116. Must be 19 or older.
● Flea Market - Abercrombie Community Centre, 9 a.m.-noon. Canteen. Lots of books, new-to-you, etc. For more information, phone (902) 755-5898, (902) 752-8914 or (902) 752-3826.
● BBQ - Yard sale and baked goods at Second Baptist Church, 330 Washington St., New Glasgow from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
● Lobster Dinner - at Salem United Church, River John, 11:30 a.m. until sold out. Take Out only but seating available downstairs. Adult $20. Child $10 / Ham Dinners available ($10 / $5).
July 30
● Karaoke - at Trenton Legion with KGB Entertainment, 4-9 p.m.
● Feast Day - at Our Lady of Grace Monastery at 2 p.m. This is Feast of Saint Anne. All welcome. For more info call Bill Dewtie after 5 p.m. at (902) 922-2192.
● Annual Cemetery Mass - Holy Name Cemetery, MacKay St., Westville, 6 p.m. In case of rain, at the church on North Main St., Westville.
July 31
● Robyn Alcorn - In concert at Green Hill - Alma United Church. Admission: $10, or what you can afford. Part of the Monday Music in Alma Summer Series.
July 31 - August 3
● Sharon St. John Music Camp - at Sharon St. John United Church, Stellarton. Learn to play or improve your abilities with the fiddle, guitar, chanter or mandolin. Also sessions in step dancing, musical theatre and folk singing. Call or email Jillian (902752-1459 / kayaucoin@ns.sympatico.ca) for more info.
Aug. 2
● Acadia Park Summer Concert - at Acadia Park Gazebo starting at 7 p.m. Dianne MacNeil performing.