COMMUNITY calendar

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WEEKLY EVENTS Fridays

• WOW Women on Wheels – Pictou library 10 a.m., info, healthy snack and ride. In partnership with Pictou rec.

• 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 May 24

• Get Crafty – New Glasgow library 6:30 p.m. Stencil art, all levels of crafters.

• United Way Pictou County – Annual General Meeting & Campaign Celebration 5:30 pm at Summer Street Industries. Please join us as we celebrate another wonderful year and meet the agencies that your generous support is helping. We would greatly appreciate your RSVP for this event, 755-1754.

• Engage & Empower – Speaker series panel discussion with HRM Mayor Mike Savage and Deputy Mayor Waye Mason, Glasgow Square 6:30 p.m. Theme is “Think Big Rural.”

May 25

• Soup & Dessert Luncheon – First Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Choice of soup, biscuit/roll, dessert, tea/coffee, $8. Also tickets on a grocery basket. Please use entrance behind J.R. Rahey’s.

• Open Mic Coffee House – All ages, Glasgow Square 7-9 p.m., hosted by New Glasgow Youth Leaders Action Committee. Free admission. Contact Kate to perform: kateaddison18@gmail.com or 902-752-4800.

• Variety Concert – St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Westville, 7 p.m., featuring local entertainment. Admission $5.

• Variety Concert – Karen Lynn MacDonald Allergy Awareness Society, at Lismore Hall, 7:30 p.m. $5 admission. Special Door prize: 6 Cooked Lobsters. Local Talent

May 25-26

• Annual Colossal Yard Sale – Bluenose Curling Club, Friday 6-9 p.m., Saturday 9-11:30 a.m. Admission $2. Sporting goods, furniture, textiles, toys, games, books, clothing, housewares, appliances, tools, Christmas items, lawn & garden equipment. • Yard Sale – St. Andrews Church, Pictou (across from Needs). Open Friday 6-8 p.m. and Saturday 8:3011:30 a.m.

May 26

• Spring Scavenger Hunt – Pictou library 1:30-3:30 p.m. Search for signs of spring, win a prize. Bingo 2:30 p.m. for children and families.

• Spring Tea & Sale – Fundraiser by Blue Mountain Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the fire hall. Sandwiches, sweets, tea, coffee, pantry table, tickets for sale on a jam basket, grocery box. $7 adults, $3 children ages 5-10, children under 5 free. Donations welcome for grocery box & pantry table – hall open May 25, 7 p.m.

• Yard Sale & Hot Lunch – St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 2216 West River Station Rd., Salt Springs, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Also pantry table.

• Quilt Show & Tea – By Thistle Quilt Guild, Westville Civic Auditorium, 2042 Queen St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Door prizes, raffle tickets on quilt. Admission $5. Wheelchair accessible.

• Yard Sale – Pictou SPCA shelter at 3504 Granton Rd. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Also barbecue, chase the ace tickets and 50/50 tickets available. Treats such as candied apples and fudge!

• Perennial Plant Sale – Sponsored by the New Glasgow and Area Highland Garden Club, at the New Glasgow’s Farmers Market. Morning until sold out. Very reasonable prices. Free advice.

• Flea Market – Abercrombie Community Centre 9 a.m.-12. Canteen, lots of books, new-to-you, etc. For info phone 752-8115, 752-8914 or 752-3826.

• Roast Pork Supper – St. Luke’s United Church, Salt Springs, 4-6 p.m. Adults $12, children $6. Takeouts and bake table available.

• Post Royal Wedding Coffee Party – Sponsored by Little Harbour Ladies Auxiliary at Little Harbour Fire Hall 10 a.m.-12. Admission $5. 50/50, new to you, purses, scarves & jewellery. Royal wedding attire optional.

• Old Time Dance – West Branch Community Hall 7 p.m. Music by The MacKinnons plus Marilyn, Alvin and Tracy; Roger Simm, calling. Lunch served, shared sweets. Admission $7.

• Plant & Bake Sale – Hosted by Westville Gardening Club in the parking lot of the Holy Name Catholic Church. Selling begins at 9 a.m. until sold out! Large assortment.

Proceeds to purchase plants for the Town of Westville flower beds as well as a plaque for our sculpture in Acadia Park.

• Auction 45s – Trenton Legion 1 p.m.

• Yard Sale – Christ Anglican Church 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Spring Tea and Sale – St. James Anglican Church, Denoon St., Pictou. Admission $8 with pantry table and gift basket draw, 2-4 p.m.

May 27

• MS Walk – Glasgow Square, New Glasgow, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Step up to end MS.

• Crown the Queen – Jackpot over $33,000. Advance tickets: Summer Street Industries, Fas Gas, Tip Top Tailors, Cross Roads Country Market, Cornish’s and East End Grocery, also Sundays at Summer Street Industries 1:30-3:30 p.m. Draw 4 p.m. You don’t have to be present to win. In support of Summer St Industries, Kinsmen and Kinettes.

• Karaoke – Trenton Legion with KGB Ent. 3-9 p.m.

• Pictou County Ostomy Support Group – Meets in the Boardroom, first floor, Aberdeen Hospital 2-4 p.m.