COMMUNITY calendar
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WEEKLY EVENTS Thursdays
• Family Story Time – New Glasgow library 10:15 a.m. Songs, stories, crafts, ages 0-5. July 5-Aug. 5.
• 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.
• 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.
June 27
• 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!
• Water Safety Instructor Course – Pictou Fisheries Pool July 10, 12, 17, 19. Register by June 27 by calling 902-485-5301 or email acquatics@ townofpictou.ca
• Auction 45’s – Trenton Legion 7 p.m.
DAILY EVENTS June 27-30
• Book Sale – St. Andrews Church Pictou (across from Needs), books price $1-$2. Also some games, videos, CDs and yard sale table. June 27-29, 1-4 p.m., June 30, 9 a.m.-12.
June 28
• Pub Night – With Eddie Coffey and Rhonda Stamp, traditional Newfoundland/Irish music, 6-10 p.m. Pipers Pub, Antigonish. Tickets $20 in advance at Ant Golf Club or by calling 902-870-6304. Proceeds to Ant Golf Club.
• Computer & Technology training
with Jennifer, one on one, Pictou library 3-5 p.m. Bring in your device. Call library for appointment 902485-5021.
• Red Cross Babysitters Course –
Offered by Pictou Recreation Aquatics, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Participants must be at least 11 years. To register call the Pictou Fisheries Pool at 902-4855301 or email aquatics@townofpictou.ca.
June 28-30
• 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 29
• Variety Concert – Karen Lynn MacDonald Allergy Awareness Society, Lismore Hall, 7:30 p.m., admission $5. Door prize: 6 cooked lobsters. Performance: “The Causeway.”
• Live Music – Dennis & Bud at Trenton Legion 8 p.m.-close.
Until June 29
Silent Auction – Scotia Bank, Pictou, during regular banking hours. Auction will close at 4 p.m. June 29. Fundraiser for Pictou County Chapter CA-R-MA (Cat Rescue Maritimes).
June 30
• Flea Market – Abercrombie Community Centre 9 a.m.-12. Canteen, lots of books, new-to-you, etc. For info, 902-752-8115 or 752-8914.
• Karaoke – New Glasgow legion upstairs main floor 8 p.m.
• Auction 45’s – Trenton Legion 1 p.m.
July 1
• Celebrate Canada Day – at Westville Legion Br #35. Lunch and music. Music by Kerry Williams from 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Karaoke from 6 p.m.11 p.m. Admission of $2 for karaoke only.
July 2-7
• Book Sale – St. Andrews Church Pictou (across from Needs), books price $1-$2. Also some games, videos, CDs and yard sale table. July 2, 3, 4, 1-4 p.m., July 6, 1-7 p.m., July 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
July 3
• Valley View Cemetery AGM –
7 p.m. East River St.Mary’s Fire Hall.
• Family Round and Square Dance – St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Hwy 245 Maryvale, Antigonish Co., 9 p.m.12am. Music by Joe MacMaster and Robbie Fraser. Admission $10. Children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. Tea and sweets. • Gamers Drop-in – New Glasgow library 2:30 p.m.
July 6
• Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo – New Glasgow library 11 a.m.-12. Free, please preregister: 902-752-8234. Family fort night 6 p.m., story reading and snacks, all ages.