COMMUNITY calendar
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WEEKLY EVENTS Saturdays
• Knitting Circle – Alternating Saturdays at 2:30 p.m., New Glasgow library.
• Auction 45s – Pictou New Horizons Club, 7 p.m. Admission $2.
• Karaoke – New Glasgow Legion by Doug Odo, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
• Family Lego Time – Pictou library, runs all day. All are welcome.
• Card Party – Bridgeville Community Hall 7:30 p.m. Lunch served. Everyone welcome.
• Imagination Saturdays – Make something cool to take home, crafts, Lego (drop-in, all ages) 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Pictou Library; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. River John Library; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Westville Public Library; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Stellarton Public Library.
• Steak Darts – Pictou Legion 1:30 p.m.
DAILY EVENTS 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. Proceeds toward buying a
defibrillator.
• 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.
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.
• Kitchen Racket/Jam Session – Plymouth Community Centre 2 p.m. Lunch served, free will offering. Musicians and Audience Welcome.
• Pictou County Ostomy Support Group – Meeting in the boardroom, first floor, Aberdeen Hospital, 2-4 p.m. New members welcome. For info call 902-485-4822.
• Crown the Queen – Joint fundraiser for Summer Street Industries, New Glasgow Kinsmen and Kinettes. Advance tickets: Summer Street Industries, Fas Gas, Tip Top Tailors, Cross Roads Country Market, East End Grocery, also Sundays at Summer Street Industries 1:30-3:30 p.m. Draw 4 p.m.
April 16
• Evening of Gospel Music – Union Presbyterian Church, Thorburn, 7 p.m., featuring Hannah & the Boys. Refreshments to follow. Freewill offering.
April 17
• Women Together – Women’s Resource Centre, 503 South Frederick St., New Glasgow, 10-11:30 a.m. Exploring Grief. Transportation, childcare subsidies available upon request.
• Northumberland Adult Brain Tumour Support Group – Meeting, main floor lounge of East River
Manor, 690 East River Rd., 6:30 p.m. For more contact the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada 1-800-2655106 ext 234.
• Free tax clinic – for simple, low income returns from 1-4 p.m. at New Glasgow Superstore.
• Celebration of Life – Glen Haven Manor, Bluenose Dock, 2 p.m. All families, residents, staff and friends welcome.
Until April 28
• Exhibit of Photographs – Created by Michael Hagenbuch and Michael Byrne, at The Bistro, 216 Archimedes St., New Glasgow.
April 18
• Silver Surfers Computer Group – Westville library 2:30 p.m. Creating,
editing a document in Microsoft Word or similar software.
• The Breadwinner – Movie about Afghan girl who finds strength presented at New Glasgow library, 7 p.m. All welcome.
• Free Community Luncheon – Westville Salvation Army 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Pictou County Roots for Youth
– Annual General Meeting 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the New Glasgow Police Station. All are welcome.
• Music Circle Jam – West Branch Hall 6:30-9:30 p.m. Admission for players is free, listeners free will, $2.50 suggested. Light refreshments. Proceeds to Community Hall. Shared sweets!