COMMUNITY calendar
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WEEKLY EVENTS Fridays
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.
Toddle 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. Karaoke – Stellarton Legion every Friday night from 8 p.m. to midnight. Adm: $3.
Chase the Ace – Every Friday at Stellarton Legion.Tickets sold from 7 to 10 p.m. Draw at 10:30 p.m.
DAILY EVENTS
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. 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 Need Your GED? – PiCCoLA offers classes for those who want to improve their reading skills or needs to obtain their GED. Anyone 19 years of age or over and have been out of school for more than one year are eligible. Register now at 485-7014 or 755-5827 for FREE classes. Day classes start Sept. 18 and evening classes start Sept. 19.
Today
55 Plus Contract Bridge – Resumes at New Glasgow Fire Hall, 1:30 p.m. New members welcome. For further information phone 902-7524043.
September 14-16
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.
September 15
PiCCoLA AGM – The annual general meeting of the Pictou County Continuous Learning Association (PiCCoLA) will be held at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at PiCCoLA’s New Glasgow location, 174 Archimedes St.
Laughter Yoga – Learn how it can improve your health and well-being with guest speaker Shelley Ballantyne, Laughter Yoga Trainer at noon at the Lyon’s Brook Hall. Open to all men and women. Register by calling 902 485 8358 or 902 485 9284.
September 16
Auction 45s – at Trenton Legion at 1 p.m. District One Community Yard
Sale – starts at 9 am. From Sutherland’s River to Lismore, Marshy Hope, Ponds, Lower Barney’s River, Merigomish, Piedmont Valley Road and more. Rain or shine. Pancake and Sausage Breakfast – hosted by Westville Fire-Rescue in support of the Westville Rotary Splash Pad at the Westville Town Hall gym from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. No charge, donations accepted.
Pot Luck Supper – At Garden of Eden Hall from 4 -6 p.m. Adults, $10. Children 5-12, $5. Under 5, free. Proceeds to the Garden of Eden Community Hall