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 Colouring for Adults – Last Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. New Glasgow library. 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

t Volunteers Needed – for VON volunteer assisted transportation as well as one week a month for Meals on Wheels Westville programs. For more information call Sheila Hoeg at (902) 752-3184, ext. 211. t Donate Clothing – and cloth items to Diabetes Canada’s reusable goods donation program. Drop bagged items in red clothing donation bins available at several locations throughout Pictou County. Call 1-800-505-5525 or visit declutter. diabetes.ca for more information.

Today

t Acadia Park Summer Concert

Series – at Acadia Park Gazebo starting at 7 p.m. Pictou County Brass and Reed performing.

August 31

t Nearly New IODE bag sale – 1-3:30 p.m., 188 Dalhousie St., New Glasgow, behind fire station. $5 per bag full.

September 2

t Old Time Dance – Toney River Community Hall, 7:30 p.m. Music by Raymond, Marlene and Lynne. Adm: $7, shared lunch.

September 5

t Robie W. Tufts – his work & legacy (The Birds of N.S.), with endangered species biologist Mark Elderkin, 7 p.m. at New Glasgow Library.

September 5-12

Y’s Menettes Annual Book Sale – at Bluenose Curling Club, Park St., New Glasgow, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (closed Sunday).

September 6

t Monthly Meeting – of the New Glasgow 55+ Club at the New Glasgow Fire Hall at 1:30 p.m. Membership dues for the coming year will be collected. Beth Jackson will speak on the topic of Alzheimer’s Disease.

September 9

t North End Bash – with the Pistol Packin’ Papas. North End Recreation Centre 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. $15 at the door. Cash bar available.