COMMUNITY calendar

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WEEKLY EVENTS Fridays

• Chase the Ace – Stellar Curling Club & RCAFA Wing 110 hall (Foord St, Stellarton), 6-8 p.m. Ticket drawn at approx. 8:20.

• 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. 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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 information.

• GO – players wanted. Call Al 902 755-3250 if interested.

• Self esteem – Pictou County Women’s Resource and Sexual Assault Centre is offering a self esteem course for women. Call the Centre, 755-4647 to indicate whether day or evening would be preferable and which topics would be of interest to you.

February 22

• Plaid Marquee – will offer the drama, I, Tonya, at 7 p.m. at Cineplex Theaters, New Glasgow. Stars Margot Robbie and Allison Janney have received numerous awards and nominations for their captivating portrayals in this dark comedy. Admission $10. Doors at 6:30 p.m.

• 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.

• Soup and Dessert – St. Bee’s Anglican Church, Westville, 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost $8, takeout available.

• Aberdeen Health Foundation – Annual General Meeting, Aberdeen Hospital boardroom 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker Dr. Ryan Summers: ‘Population Health is everyone’s business.’

February 23

• Archway Counselling – Annual banquet and silent auction on March 2, tickets available until Feb. 23. Plymouth Fire Hall, 4667 East River East Side Rd. Entertainment by United Spirit. Doors open 6 p.m. for auction viewing & bidding, dinner 6:30. Tickets $25 each, to reserve call 902-7525193 or 902-893-3991.

• Variety Concert – For Karen Lynn MacDonald Allergy Awareness Society, Lismore Hall, 7:30 p.m., $5 admission. Featuring Ray Stewart and granddaughter, Megan MacEachern, Erica Sloan, Father Colin MacKinnon & Eileen MacKinnon.

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

February 24

• Auction 45s – at Trenton Legion at 1 p.m.

• Concert for the Kirk – St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow, 2 p.m., in support of the Organ Restoration Fund. Pop music, 60s-70s, Cecely Gilby, Rhonda Brown, Hannah MacDonald, Marj MacDonald, Heather Brennan, Maurice Poirier, Greg MacDonald, Angela Campbell, Rev. Dr. Joon Ki Kim. Director Sandy MacKay, Musical Director/ Accompanist, Ron MacDonald. Tickets $15 available at Big Al’s, H&R Music or 902-759-8564.

February 25

• Prize Bingo – West River Fire Hall 1-3 p.m. $10 for a 6 up card or $5 for

a 3 up card. Please bring your own bingo chips. Lunch provided.

• Feminist Book Club – Conversation about I Am Malala. Pictou County Women’s Resource and Sexual Assault Centre 6-8 p.m. For info contact ed@womenscentre.ca or 902-755-4647.

• Chase the Ace – for Westville Rink and Westville Legion from 1-3 p.m. at the Westville Legion Br No. 35. Current jackpot is at $13,513.50.

• Chase the Ace – returns to Trenton Legion spons. by Trenton Fire Dept and Br. #29. Tickets sold from 2-4 p.m. with draw to follow. Must be present to win. This week’s jackpot starts at $21,890. Karaoke with KGB Ent. right after draw from 4:30-9 p.m.

February 26

• Open Discussion –for people who suffer from Meniere’s and vestibular dysfunction at the Superstore in New Glasgow from 6-8 p.m. No charge and will cover diet, coping, and helpful hints and tips.

February 27

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

• NFB Film Club – New Glasgow library 7 p.m. ‘Brother 2 Brother’ – African Canadian tries to reconcile his urge to be a hustler with need to be a responsible father and partner.

Until February 28

• Museum Display – Hope and Survival: The Halifax Explosion Memorial Quilt, created by award-winning Nova Scotia textile artist, Laurie Swim to mark the Centenary of the 1917 Halifax Explosion. honours the lives lost and dramatically changed, and heroic efforts made to assist. Museum of Industry, Stellarton.

February 28

• Music Circle Jam – 6:30-9:30 p.m. at West Branch Community Hall. Admission for players is free, listeners free will, $2.50 suggested. Light refreshments. Proceeds to hall.

Until April 13

• Art in the Hall 2 – Museum of Industry, Stellarton, rotating installations of art by Pictou County artists. Curated by the Art At Large Collective, it features seven new and emerging artists – carvings to weavings, charcoal drawings to photography-based multimedia. Free admission to view show.

March 1

• Monthly Meeting – of the Aberdeen Hospital alumnae will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the North End Rec Centre.