COMMUNITY calendar
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WEEKLY EVENTS
Thursdays t Coffee and CONVERSATION – Pictou County Women’s Resource and Sexual Assault Centre, 503 South Frederick St., New Glasgow, for women 1-3 p.m. t 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. t 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. t Zumba/Zumba Toning – Westville legion, 7-8 p.m., $5 drop-in. t Cribbage – Pictou New Horizons Club, 7 p.m. Admission $2. t 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. t Card Party – 7:30 p.m. in the Thorburn Fire Hall. Light lunch served. t 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.
t ABCs for Babies – Pictou library 10:30 a.m. for newborns to 15 months. t Knit or Crochet – Drop-in group, Pictou library 3-4:30 p.m. Bring your own yarn and needles. t Bluenose Rug Hooking – Pharmacy First, Foord St., Stellarton, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. New members welcome.
t 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. t Legos at the Library – 3-4 p.m., New Glasgow Library.
t Gaelic Friends – Group interested in speaking Gaelic meeting at Pictou library 6:30 p.m.
DAILY EVENTS
Today t Acadia Park Summer Concert
Series – at Acadia Park Gazebo starting at 7 p.m. Darren Murphy performing. t Auction 45s – At Trenton Legion at 7 p.m. August 10 t Clay Craft – Clay flower wall hanging workshop, with Carey Allan at the New Glasgow library at 6:30 p.m. All materials provided. Registration required. Space limited. Call 7528233 to register. t Blueberry Ceilidh – 5 p.m. at Blue Mountain Fire Hall, featuring Gary Connors, Rev. Derek Elsworth, Robyn Thompson, Shelby MacDonald, Ray
Stewart beginningand more.at 4 Concessionsp.m. All proceedsavailable toof Eden.Blair Presbyterian Church, Garden t p.m. Cribbage – Trenton Legion at 7 August 10-12 t 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 11 t 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. August 12 t Book Launch – Clyde Macdonald’s 14th book, ‘Pictonians In and Out of Court,’ at New Gasgow library 2-4 p.m. All invited, admission free. Light lunch. t Auction 45s – At Trenton Legion at 1 p.m. August 13 t Special Service ¬– Green Hill Alma United Church will hold their worship service at The Log Church in Loch Broom at 1 p.m. All welcome.
t Planked Salmon Supper – Little Harbour Community Centre from 3-7 p.m. Eat in or take out. All tickets $15. Contact 902-695-3125 for tickets. Hosted by Little Harbour Fire Department. t Hopewell Ceilidh – Parade 12:45 p.m. through the village to the park. Entertainment 2-6 p.m. Food, children’s games, face painting, bouncy house and more. Free admission. Donations appreciated. Until August 29 t Barneys River Station School
Museum – Open until August 29, noon-5 p.m. daily (closed Mondays). A building as old as Confederation. Explore community and educational education history in artifacts, photos, books, scrapbooks and more. Take exit 29 south off of Trans Canada 104. Until October 1
t Life of Jean – This museum installation visually captures the life of a Nova Scotia “everywomen” (19212014), revealing layers of meaning through the power of photographs. Free admission. Museum of Industry, 147 North Foord St., Stellarton. Open Mon.- Sat. 9-5 p.m. and Sunday 10-5 p.m. August 14 t Monday Music in Alma – presents Campbell Woods in concert at 7:30 p.m. at Green Hill - Alma United Church. Admission: $10 or pay what you can afford.
August 14-18 t Ecumenical VBS – Come and meet some weird animals at the Westville Ecumenical VBS at the Salvation Army in Westville, 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Call 902-695-3298 to register. August 16 t Acadia Park Summer Concert Series – Acadia Park Gazebo starting at 7 p.m. Deane and Ann Marie MacKenzie performing. August 19
t Giant Fabric and Yarn Sale – Sedgwick Memorial Church, Tatamagouche, 9:30 a.m.-12:30. Proceeds to benefit the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, supporting African grandmothers caring for millions of children orphaned by AIDS. Volunteers to help with set up on Aug. 18 or with sales on Aug. 19 welcome.