comunity calendar
FRIDAY, FEB. 17 Friday Night Suppers
FEB. 17 - 4: 30 - 6: 30 p. m. Debert Legion. Roast beef, vegetables, dessert, tea/ coffee. Adults $ 10, 12 and under $ 5. Take out available, wheelchair accessible. 1252 Masstown Rd., Debert.
Old Time Dance
FEB. 17 - Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 7: 30 p. m. Shared lunch, door prize, sponsored by Y Senior Citizens Group, age 50 and older welcome.
Coffee house
FEB. 17 - 2- 5 pm. Canadian Mental Health Association; Colchester East Hants Branch, welcomes the community to our bi- weekly open- mic coffeehouse. All community entertainers welcome.
SATURDAY, FEB. 18 Music Jamboree
FEB. 18 - 7– 9 p. m., Bible Hill village hall; performance by local musicians; call 902- 893- 8083 for details.
Pancake breakfast
FEB. 18 - Pancake Breakfast fundraiser at Slate Youth Centre. 8 - 10: 30 a. m. $ 7 regular, $ 5 small. Take out available. 883 Prince St., Truro.
Dance
Feb. 18 – 7: 30 p. m. Upper Musquodoboit Community Hall. Music by Perfect Time. Admission $ 5.
Ted Talks
FEB. 18 - TED Talks are short videos from speakers on a variety of topics; Truro Public Library, 2 - 3 p. m., to view and discuss videos.
Truro Winter Hike
FEB. 18 – 10 a. m. Guided hike in Truro presented by Hike Nova Scotia and the Central Nova Volkssport Club. Qualify to win a trail prize. See www. hikenovascotia. ca for details.
Chase the Ace
FEB. 18 - Debert Legion Branch 106 and the West Colchester Minor Hockey Association. 2- 4 p. m. Draw to take place approx. 4: 15. Must be present to win.
Pancake breakfast
FEB. 18 – 9 a. m. – noon. Trurobotics and Lego Intelligence are hosting a pancake breakfast. Truro firehall. $ 5/ plate.
Card party ( 45s)
FEB. 18 - 7- 10 p. m. St. David’s United Church Hall, Bible Hill. $ 5. ( corner St. David’s Ave./ Pictou Rd.) Light lunch/ prizes. All welcome.
Hosted by UCW Eve Unit.
Community dance
FEB. 18 - West Branch Community Hall, 8 p. m. - midnight. Music by Geezer - 50’ s and 60’ s R& R and Classic Country. Admission $ 7. Lunch served.
Movie Matinee
FEB. 18 - Debert Baptist Church, 2 p. m. Movie title - God’s Not Dead. All are welcome.
Queen of Hearts draw
FEB. 18 - Tatamagouche Legion and North Shore Rec. Centre, held at the Legion. Jackpot approx. $ 30,000; 5 cards remaining, 2 to 4p. m. Everyone welcome.
Auction 45s
Feb. 18 – 1 p. m. Roy Mintus Memorial card tournament, Truro Horsemen’s Club. Registration 12: 30 p. m. Bring a partner.
Chase the Ace
FEB. 18 - Truro Legion and Scotia Pool. Every Saturday. 2 – 4 p. m. Tickets sold at the legion. Jackpot $ 2,267. Draw at 4: 30.
SUNDAY, FEB. 19 Bingo
FEB. 19 - Truro Lions Club 50/ 50 Bingo at the Lions Hall, 1100 Prince Street, Truro. Sundays at 1 p. m. sharp. Fun, fun, fun.
African dance
FEB. 19 – The Maritime Centre for African Dance workshop on traditional and modern African dance and drumming. Truro Public Library at 2 p. m.
Crib
FEB. 19 – 1 p. m. - 2nd Annual Jim Daye Memorial Crib Tournament, Elmsdale Legion. $ 22 team. Two 50/ 50 draws.
Musical Memories bluegrass concert
FEB. 19 – 2 p. m. Middleton United Church, Middle Musquodoboit. 12430 Hwy. 224. 902- 384- 2520 for more info or email middletonunitedchurch@ns.aliantzinc.ca. Lunch provided, free- will offering, wheelchair accessible.
Pancake breakfast
FEB. 19 - 8: 30 - 9: 30 a. m. For community members. First Baptist Church, 759 Prince Street, Truro. All welcome. Wheelchair accessible.
Celebrating 159 years
FEB. 19 – 10: 30 a. m. First Baptist Church, Special worship. Guest preacher: Rev. Norman W. Pearce, President, Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. Potluck luncheon to follow. All welcome.
MONDAY, FEB. 20 MEDITATION
FEB. 20 – 6: 30 p. m. - Monday mindfulness
and meditation at the NSCC Mindfulness Center. Room 110 Forrester Hall. For further information, email smmtruro@ gmail. com.
Scrabble
FEB. 20 - Non- competitive Scrabble, 2 - 4: 30 p. m. at Truro Public Library with rotation each game. Dictionaries and cheat sheets permitted.
Heritage Day open house
FEB. 20 – 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. Exhibit opening - Colchester at Confederation: Sir Adams G. Archibald and His World. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro. Free admission.
Public Talk
FEB. 20 - 11 a. m. - Social activist and Truro native Lynn Jones will reflect on her brother Rocky Jones and growing up in Truro’s Black community. Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro.
Public Talk
FEB. 20 - 2 p. m. Allan Marble will give a presentation - Sir Adams George Archibald: The Man and his Legacy. Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro
TUESDAY, FEB. 21 Heroes and adventurers
FEB. 21 - Role- playing game night, Truro Public Library from 5: 30 – 8 p. m. We provide the supplies.
Film Group
FEB. 21 – 10: 30 a. m. First United Church. Viewing, Florence Nightingale – short discussion to follow. No cost, everyone welcome.
Personal prayer time
FEB. 21 - Weekday mornings, Tuesday to Friday. 9 a. m. to noon. “Open Door” for personal prayer time. Santuary, First Baptist Church, 759 Prince Street, Truro. All welcome. Wheelchair accessible.