COMMUNITY calendar
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WEEKLY EVENTS Thursdays
● Coffee and ConveRsation – Pictou County Women’s Resource and Sexual Assault Centre, 503 South Frederick St., New Glasgow, for women 1-3 p.m.
● Mixed Fun Darts – at 7:30 p.m. at Stellarton Legion. Cost $3 to play. Everyone welcome.
● Colouring for Adults – Last Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. New Glasgow library.
● Community Choir – The Trinitarians rehearse 10 a.m.-12, Multi-Purpose 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.
● 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, 902396-5022.
● Legos at the Library – 3-4 p.m., New Glasgow Library.
● Gaelic Friends – Group interested in speaking Gaelic meeting at Pictou library 6:30 p.m.
DAILY EVENTS Today
● Acadia Park Summer Concert Series – Acadia Park Gazebo starting 7 p.m. Dianne MacNeil performing.
● Auction 45s – at Trenton Legion at 7 p.m.
August 3
● Cribbage – at Trenton Legion at 7 p.m.
● Scott Woods Concert – 7 p.m. at Sharon St. John United Church, 33 Acadia Ave., Stellarton. Tickets $25 for adults and $10 for children. Woods is a renowned Canadian fiddle champion.
August 3-5
● Pictou County Seniors Festival – 29th annual, great games, prizes, music, food and fun. Ages 50 and up. Pre-register at Trenton Park office. Fee is $15. For more information contact Julie MacDonald at 902752-1019 or email pictoucountyseniorsfestival@gmail.com
● 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.
Until 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.
August 4
● Artists in our Midst – 6:30-9 p.m. at Merigomish United Church, 1587 Shore Rd.
August 5
● Auction 45s – At Trenton Legion at 1 p.m.
● Canada 150 Celebration – Durham Community Hall 1-4 p.m. Free BBQ and cake, activities, Canadiana displays, guided cemetery tour at 2 p.m. and lily garden tour. This is a free event.
● Car Wash Bottle Drive – Fundraiser for U16 & U18 NS Rugby Nationals Trip from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Scotsburn Fire Hall. Recommended donation $5-$10 for car wash. Refundables can be dropped off at the fire hall on the 5th, or pickup can be arranged. To arrange bottle pickups contact Jennifer MacLennan at 902-485-5448 or jenmaclen@gmail.com.
● Salmon and Strawberry Shortcake Supper – at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Merigomish, 4-6 pm. Adults $15. Children $7. Pantry Table. Takeouts available.
● Lobster Dinner – Caribou District Fire Hall 4 to 7 p.m. or sold out. Eat in or take out. Cost $20 each.
● Old Time Dance – Toney River Community Hall, 7:30 p.m., Music by Raymond, Marlene and Lynne, Adm: $7, shared lunch.
● Large Indoor Yard Sale – 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow. Use James Street entrance. Also baked goods, plants, clothing, etc. Tickets on basket of summer items. Proceeds for Canadian Bible Society.
August 5-6
● Show and Sale – Hosted by The Northumberland Quilt Guild 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the de Coste Centre, 85 Water St., Pictou. Admission $5/ person, includes light lunch.
August 6
● Giant Fabric and Yarn Sale – Looking for Donations. Proceeds to benefit the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. Donations needed by August 6. Contact jane. earle@bellaliant.net or 902-3512195 or barbharris48@gmail.com or 902-351-2490. Sale is August 19 at Sedgwick Memorial Church, Tatamagouche, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
August 7
● Monday Music – Niki Venoit in concert at Green Hill-Alma United Church. Part of the Monday Music in Alma Summer Series. Admission: $10, or pay what you can afford.
August 7-11
● Vacation Bible School – For children aged 3 to 11 will take place at St. David’s Presbyterian Church in Toney River, 9 a.m. to noon.