COMMUNITY calendar

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WEEKLY EVENTS Thursdays

• New Glasgow 50-Plus Club – Dance exercises 11 a.m. Bridge 1:30 p.m.

• Karaoke/Dance – 8-11 p.m. at Pictou Legion. Admission $3. Everyone welcome.

• Colouring for Adults – Last Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. New Glasgow library.

• Community Choir – The Trinitarians rehearse 10 a.m.-12, Multi-Purpose Room, Trinity United Church, Temperance St., New Glasgow, MacLean St. entrance. New members welcome. More info contact Monica George Punke at (902) 752-1297.

• Al-Anon – 12-step-program at 7 p.m. at Nova Scotia Community College in Stellarton, Room C153. Meetings for family and friends affected by a loved one addicted to alcohol.

• Zumba/Zumba Toning – Westville legion, 7-8 p.m., $5 drop-in.

• Cribbage – Pictou New Horizons Club, 7 p.m. Admission $2.

• Meditation Evening – Everyone welcome at East River Meditation Healing Centre, 337 Forbes St., New Glasgow, 8 p.m. For info call Mark or Alexandria 755-4325.

• Card Party – 7:30 p.m. in the Thorburn Fire Hall. Light lunch served.

• VON-Adult Day Program – Therapeutic activities and caregiver relief with focus on wellness, socialization, recreation and rehabilitation. For adults at risk of going into LTC. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Westville Recreation Building. Call 301-9538 for info. Transportation can be provided.

• ABCs for Babies – Pictou library 10:30 a.m. for newborns to 15 months.

• Knit or Crochet – Drop-in group, Pictou library 3-4:30 p.m. Bring your own yarn and needles.

• Bluenose Rug Hooking – from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Superstore community room, New Glasgow. New members welcome.

• Tween Scene – 3-4 p.m., Westville Library, ages 8-14 invited to hang out and create together. Crafts, games, puppetry, art, poetry, guest speakers, snacks. To register, 902396-5022.

• Legos at the Library – 3-4 p.m., New Glasgow Library.

DAILY EVENTS June 13

• Community Café – Pictou library 1:30-3:30 p.m. Heather DeVouge from Whole Home Organizing will help with the way we look at space, making lives easier in a home that is organized and functioning well.

• Pictou County Injured Workers Association – Monthly meeting 7 p.m. at St John’s Parish Hall, 390 High St., New Glasgow.

• Weekly Music Circle Café 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!

• Auction 45’s – Trenton Legion 7 p.m.

June 14

• Computer & Technology – Training with Jennifer, one on one, Pictou library 3-5 p.m. Bring in your device. Call library for appointment 902-4855021.

• Book Club Closing Dinner – Pictou library 6 p.m. Joining us will be author Linda Little. To join Tuesday or Thursday book club in September call the library and speak with Bonnie or Janice.

• Pictou County Fuel Fund – Annual general meeting 4:30 p.m. at Summer Street Industries in New Glasgow. The organization offers fuel once per heating season to individuals and households in urgent need.

June 14-16

• Book Sale – Thursday, Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-12, held by Lady of Lourdes CWL, Sister Catherine Steele Centre in Lourdes. Donations welcome.

June 15

• Riverside Cemetery Company – Annual meeting, Aberdeen Sobeys community room 6:30 p.m. Caretakers of Riverside, Pioneer and Lorne St. cemeteries. Lot holders and all others welcome.

• Teddy Bear Sleepover – New Glasgow library 6 p.m. Register your stuffed friend, read them a story, tuck them in for the night, make a craft to take home. Pick up your stuffed animal Saturday morning. All ages.

• Family Round and Square Dance – St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Hwy 245 Maryvale, Antigonish Co., 9 p.m.-12. Music provided by Rodney MacDonald and guest. Admission $10. Children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. Tea and sweets provided!

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

• Chase the Ace – Stellarton legion

7-10 p.m. Jackpot $3,461, 28 cards left.

June 16

• Father’s Day – Card & craft Pictou library 2 p.m. Materials & ideas supplied. Please pre-register 902-4855021. Bingo at 3 p.m. for children of all ages.

• Re-Connecting with Nature – Workshop, hands-on day of adventure to improve your ability to lead and share an appreciation and understanding of nature with children and youth. In Trenton on June

16. Learn more and register at www. hikenovascotia.ca

• Crafty Saturdays – Trenton library 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

• Annual Fish for a Wish – Hosted by Pictou County Chapter of Children’s Wish and LORDA 10am-2pm., at LORDA Park, 1480 Highway 289, Lansdowne. Fundraising BBQ, door prizes, face painting, 50/50 and trophies for biggest and littlest fish.