COMMUNITY calendar
SATURDAY, OCT. 29 Self-Care Video
View TED Talk videos on self care; part of the Canadian Mental Health Association’s campaign to increase awareness regarding suicide prevention; Truro Public Library, 11 a.m.
Chase the Ace
Debert Legion Branch 106; 2 to 4 p.m.; draw at 4:15 p.m.; must be present for the draw; 1252 Masstown Rd, Debert; everyone welcome; canteen available.
Cribbage
Good Neighbour Hall, 21 Palmer St.; Saturdays at 1:30 p.m.; prizes, 50/50 and high hand.
Chase the Ace
Stewiacke Legion and Volunteer Fire Department Chase the Ace; every Saturday until won; tickets sold 4 to 7 p.m., both locations; draw at Legion approximately 7:15 p.m.
Open House
OCT. 29-30 – Brookfield Curling Club Open House; Saturday, Sunday Oct. 29-30, 1-3 p.m. All welcome, no experience or equipment needed. Call 673-2769 for info.
Chase the Ace
Colchester Community Workshop and Royal Canadian Legion, Truro; tickets sold 2 - 4 p.m.; second sales location at Truro Raceway; jackpot over $61,000.
Lasagna Supper
Economy Recreation Centre, 4:30 to 6 p.m.; Adults $10; Children 12 and under $5; Family (2 adults, 2 children 12 and under) $25. Sponsor: Economy UCW.
Halloween Dance
Debert Legion 9 p.m.-1a.m. $10. Prizes for best costumes. Open to everyone with ID. Live music by Darcy Doucette. 1252 Masstown Rd. Debert.
Card Party
Card Party Valley United Church, 7 p.m., Lunch and prizes; admission $5. Everyone welcome.
Queen of Hearts
Queen of Hearts draw, Tatamagouche Legion and North Shore Rec. Centre, held at the Legion; jackpot approx. $ 10,500 with 18 cards remaining, 2 to 4 p.m.; everyone welcome.
SUNDAY, OCT. 30 Relax and Destress
Sunday Mindfulness and Meditation at NSCC Mindfulness Center. Sundays 6:30 p.m., Room 110 Forrester Hall, NSCC Truro. For info: Email smmtruro@gmail.com.
Chase the Ace
Immaculate Conception youth; jackpot over $7,300.; ticket sales Sat 5-6 p.m., Sun 10-11a.m., noon -1 p.m., 4:30-5:30 p.m., draw at 6 p.m.; don’t need to be present to win.
Open Mic
“Open Mic” Fundraiser, 2 to 4:30 p.m., Best Western Glengarry, Truro, 1 p.m.; back-up band on stage; $3 at door; everyone welcome; proceeds to Truro Homeless Outreach Society. Contact 902897-9653.
Fundraiser
“Music Extravaganza” Fundraiser 7 p.m. at Best Western Glengarry, Truro, 6 p.m. Bob & CJ Prest; Jim & Denise White; others. $10 at door; proceeds to Truro Homeless Outreach Society. Info: 902-897-9653.
Guided Hike
Hike Nova Scotia and Maritime Strides Walking Club present a guided hike on High Head Trail in Wentworth, 10 a.m. Register: jody. collin@gmail.com. Qualify to win trail prize. Details: www.hikenovascotia.ca.
Celebration Service
Nazarene Church Celebration Service, 6 p.m., with “Son Rise & Sheila Newman”; freewill offering; lunch to follow.
Dance
Music and dancing, Wentworth Rec Centre, 1:30 p.m.; donations at door; shared lunch.
MONDAY, OCT. 31
Monthly Matinee
Movie for adults age 50 and older, Truro Public Library, 1:30 p.m.; beverages provided; for movie title call 902-895-4183 or visit website lovemylibrary.ca/
Scrabble
Non-competitive Scrabble games from 2 - 4:30 p.m. at the Truro Public Library with a rotation each game. Dictionaries and cheat sheets permitted.
Cards 45s
At Good Neighbours Hall, 21 Palmer St., 7 p.m.
Family Fun Fest
Formerly “Trunk or Treat” at 38 Pleasant Street, Connection Church, 5:30 to 7 p.m.; a free, safe, treat-filled, fun event for families with kids ages toddler to 12.