COMMUNITY calendar

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WEEKLY EVENTS Sundays

• Auction 45s – New Glasgow 50Plus Club 7:30 p.m. Open to public.

• Pictou County Fly Tyers Club – Meets 6:30-9 p.m. at the Stellarton Seniors Club building at the corner of Park Street and Acadia Avenue. All necessary instructions, equipment and materials will be provided. Novice and experienced tyers are welcomed.

• Karaoke – Westville Legion, 7 p.m.

• Meat Roll – Pictou Legion, 2 p.m. All welcome.

• Meditation – East River Meditation Centre, New Glasgow, 7 p.m. All welcome, please call ahead, 755-4325.

• Hootenanny – Stellarton legion, 6-10 p.m. $7 per person.

• Cafe and Market – Merigomish Schoolhouse Community Centre, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. featuring a brunch and local market items for sale.

• Tea – Star of the Sea Centre after the 11:15 a.m. Stella Maris Mass. Everyone welcome.

• Dance – Stellarton legion 6-10 p.m. Cost $7 per person.

Mondays

• New Glasgow 50-Plus Club – Crafts 10 a.m. Darts 1:30 p.m.

• Card Party – Auction 45s at 7 p.m. at the Meadowville - Poplar Hill Community Hall. Everyone welcome.

• Drop-in Badminton – For adults at New Glasgow Academy 7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m. New members welcome.

• TOPS Group – Take Pounds Off Sensibly, non-profit organization, Superstore community room, 9:3011:30 a.m.

• Mixed Darts – New Glasgow 55+ Club, 1:30 p.m., New Glasgow Fire Hall.

• Over 50 Prize Bingo – Royal Canadian Legion, New Glasgow, 1:30 p.m. Lunch served.

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

• Card Party – Northend Rec Centre, 7:30 p.m. Light lunch served.

• Youth Darts – Westville legion, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 8-18. Everyone welcome.

• Keltic Chords – For women interested in singing four-part harmony, meet at New Glasgow Academy (front door), 7-9 p.m.

• Bingo – Pictou legion 7 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 pm. 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.