COMMUNITY calendar

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WEEKLY EVENTS Wednesdays

• Men’s Darts, Crib – Stellarton Legion 7:30 p.m., everyone welcome.

• Music Circle Jam – West Branch Community Hall, 7-10 p.m. Admission for players is free, listeners free will, $2.50 suggested. Light refreshments. Proceeds to Community Hall.

• Jam Sessions – Durham Community Hall at 7 p.m. Shared lunch. Silver collection greatly appreciated.

• Temporary Shelter – First Baptist Church on East River Road in New Glasgow. Opens at 10 p.m. for people who are homeless. Volunteers to assist are asked to contact Ellen Margeson at 902-923-2307 or by emailing ellemarge@seasidehighspeed.com.

• Meat Darts – Pictou legion 6:30 p.m. All welcome.

• 45s for Members – New Glasgow 55+ Club, 1:30 p.m., New Glasgow Fire Hall.

• Karate – Juniors 6:40-7:40 p.m., adults 6:40-9 p.m. at the New Glasgow Fire Hall. For more info email rfraser1@eastlink.ca

• Crib Game – Stellarton legion, 7:30 p.m.

• Community Cupboard – Maranatha Bible Church, 196 Munroe Ave., 2-4 p.m.

• Pure Meditation Foundation with Mindfulness – Helps with anxiety, sleep problems, lack of energy, depression and more. Call East River Meditation Healing Centre for details/to register 902 755 HEAL/4325.

• Preschool Story Time – Pictou library, 10:30 a.m. Children must be 3.

• Club Français – Stellarton library, 1st Wednesday of month, noon. Practise your French in a friendly atmosphere.

• TOPS – Meets at Pharmacy First, 266 Foord St., 9:30-11:30 a.m. New members welcome. Call 902-9232368.

• Preschool Storytime – River John Library 9:30-10:30 a.m. (ages 3-5 years). To register call 902- 3512599.

• Pictou County Brass & Reed Band – Looking for new members. Rehearsals Wednesdays 7-8:30 p.m. in the Stellarton Community Centre, 122 Leo Fahey Way. Contact David Prince, Conductor 902-928-0364

DAILY EVENTS Today

• PTSD Support Group – Meeting, Pictou library, 6-8 p.m.

• Women Together – Pictou County Women’s Resource Centre, 503 South Frederick St., 10-11:30 a.m. Learn, socialize, connect. Learning how to do taxes.

February 7

• Preschool Storytime – Pictou library 10:30 a.m. with writer, poet and dancer Abena Beloved Green, in celebration of African Heritage Month.

• Auction 45’s – Trenton Legion 7 p.m.

February 8

• Training Sessions – One-on-one for all things tech-related, Pictou library, 3-5 p.m. Call 902-485-5021 or drop in to make an appointment with Jennifer.

February 9

• Broken Mug Café – Being put on by the youth of The Salvation Army Westville, 7-9 p.m. Tickets $5 at the door, at Salvation Army, Westville. Craft table also.

• Book on Sale – Latest by Clyde MacDonald, available from members of Pictou County Roots Society at Highland Square Mall, New Glasgow, starting at 11 a.m. All proceeds go to the Pictou County Roots Society.

• Live Music – Trenton Legion with Dennis & Bud 8 p.m.-close.

February 10

• Valerine’s Day Dance – Westville Legion 8p.m.-12. $5 per person. Music by Mackie (Dean & Ann Mackenzie). Contact for tickets Cherie Salter 902-759-2000, Donald Calder 902-396-6274 or legion 902-3963742.

• Free Sewing Service – For the community, First Baptist Church, 896 East River Rd., New Glasgow. Small repairs and hems. Drop-off time 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sewers are encouraged to come and assist. Contact Donna Cooper 902-755-0841.

• Valentine’s Spaghetti Dinner – Sponsored by 374 Air Cadets, 110 Wing, 221 Foord St., Stellarton, 4-7 p.m. Spaghetti, garlic bread, non-alcoholic beverage, dessert. Eat in or take out. $8 per person, for ticket info: 902-752-4743. Limited tickets available at door. 50/50 and Valentine basket tickets.

• Trenton Legion – Auction 45’s 1pm. ’50s & ’60s theme Valentine dance 8 p.m.-12. Music by KGB Ent. $6.00 /person. Gov’t ID’s on request. Prize for best costume.

February 11

• Guided Snowshoe Hike – Presented by Hike Nova Scotia and the Cape to Cape Trail Committee at 6 Mile Brook near Saltsprings, 11:30 a.m. You must pre-register at patmacdonnell@eastlink.ca or 902-331-0012. Qualify to win a prize, see hikenovascotia.ca.