COMMUNITY calendar

To submit an item for community calendar, which lists events that happen for local, non-profit organizations, e-mail news@ ngnews.ca or drop it off at The News, 352 East River Road, New Glasgow. Please include a start date and end date with your submission. WEEKLY EVENTS Fridays

• New Glasgow 50-Plus Club – Bingo 1:30 p.m. second Friday of each month.

• 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 April 12

• Free tax clinic – for simple, low income returns from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. at New Glasgow library. By appointment only. Call (902) 755-6031.

• Information Session – For patients and caregivers, hosted by Kidney Cancer Canada 7-9 p.m. at the Bethune Building ballroom, Halifax. Speaking on “Living with Kidney Cancer in the Maritimes” will be Dr. Lori Wood, medical oncologist. Session will also be webcast live. To register please call 1-866-598-7166 or go to kidneycancercanada.ca

• Shepherd’s Lunch Room – Board of directors invites you to a 25th anniversary celebration, Trinity United Church Hall, MacLean St. entrance, 6-30-9 p.m. All welcome.

April 13

• Soup/Chili & Dessert Supper – St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow, 5-7 p.m. Please use George St. entrance. Cost $8.

• Variety Concert – Sponsored by Durham Ladies Guild at Durham Church Hall 7:30 p.m. Skits, music featuring various artists, door prizes, pop, fudge. Adults $5, children under 10 $2.

• World Day of Prayer – First Baptist 2 p.m. “All of God’s Creation Is Good.” Ever hear of Suriname? Find out more about the importance of this name. All welcome.

• Baked Beans & Fish Cake Supper – Christ Anglican Church, 50 Bridge Ave., Stellarton 4-6 p.m. $10/adults $6/children. Takeout available by calling 902-755-4418

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

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 photographybased multimedia. Free admission to view show.

April 14

• Craft and Vendor Shopping Event

– North End Rec Centre 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission $2 with all proceeds going to the North End playground project.

• Spring Rally – Atlantic Mission Society at the Springville Hall 2 p.m., everyone welcome. Guest speaker Debbie Stewart.

• Pancake Breakfast – Scotsburn United Church 8-10:30 a.m. Pancakes with local maple syrup, whipped cream and blueberry sauce, maple sausage, homemade baked beans, juice, tea and coffee – gluten-free option available! $8 per adult, $4 per child, children under 5 yrs free! Great local entertainment. All welcome!

• Auction 45s – Trenton Legion 1 p.m.

• Spring Breakfast – Plymouth Fire Hall 7-11 a.m. or until sold out. Cost $8.

• Spring Craft Sale – ADE Tri-Lodge, 427 Little Harbour Rd., New Glasgow, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Handmade cards, crafts, Rodan & Fields Skincare, card

readings, yard sale items, books, etc. Coffee, tea, and homemade desserts for sale. Hosted by Ceilidh Chapter #10 Order of the Eastern Star.

• Movie “Risen” – Showing at Christ Church Stellarton 2 p.m. All welcome, no charge.

• No Pipe Open House – Hosted by Friends of the Northumberland Strait at Northumberland Fisheries Museum, 21 Caladh Ave., Pictou, 1-4 p.m. Presentation by Joan Baxter, author “The Mill.” Displays, take action booths, family activities, chowder contest.

April 15

• North End Rec Centre – Annual general meeting at the centre, 6:30 p.m. All welcome.

• Pancake and Sausage Breakfast – Held by Little Harbour Fire Department, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Little Harbour Community Centre. Tickets $7 for adults and $3 for children. For ticket info call 695-3125.