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SATURDAY, APRIL 8

Auction & Supper

Auction and Pot Luck, Upper Stewiacke United Church Hall; supper and viewing 4:30 p.m. ; auction 6 p.m.; nearly new items, certificat­es for goods, services. Info: 6712820 or 671-2987.

Baked Beans

Trinity United Church, Upper Onslow

baked beans take-out; one litre beans, half loaf brown bread, $10. Must preorder by phone: 956-1267. Pickup April 8, 3:30 to 5 p.m., at church.

Cribbage

Crib Tournament, West St. Andrews Community Hall, $22 team. 1 p.m. Two 50/50 draws.

Coffee House

Gospel Coffee House, Christian Fellowship Centre, 7 p.m.; local talent; shared lunch.

Chase the Ace

Truro Legion & Scotia Pool, 2 to

4 p.m.; tickets sold at the Legion; building jackpot; draw time approx. 4:30 p.m.

Chase the Ace

Debert Legion Branch 106 and the West Colchester Minor Hockey Associatio­n, Saturday 2-4 p.m. Draw to take place approx.4:15 p.m.; must be present to win.

Dessert Party

Spring Fling Dessert Party at Valley United Church hall (110 Salmon River Rd., Valley), 2 to 4 p.m. Tickets $8 at the door. For info: 902893-1162.

Maple Festival

Maple Syrup Festival, Sharon Presbyteri­an Church hall, Dean, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adults $8; under-12 $3; preschool free; craft, pantry tables; music; tours of maple woods, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dart Tournament

North Shore Dart Challenge held at Tatamagouc­he Legion 10 a.m. Refreshmen­ts services $40 per team of four. Info: 902- 657- 2172 or 902-657-3228.

Celebratio­n Choir

“I Can’t Keep Quiet” celebratio­n choir in support of human rights for girls and women around the world, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., Riverfront Park, Bayview Street, Truro.

Coffee House

Nazarene Church Gospel Coffee House, 7 p.m.; Freedom Road; Larry Webb & Kitchen Trio; freewill offering; lunch to follow.

Spring Fling

Salem United Church, River John. Fishcake/baked beans supper, 4:30 p.m. Adult $10/child $5. Upstairs: Silent auction display 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.; music: “River Run” 7 9 p.m. Free will offering.

Dance

Community Dance, West Branch Community Hall; R&R and Classic Country with Geezer. 8 p.m. to midnight; admission, $7; lunch break; proceeds to West Branch Hall.

Queen of Hearts

Queen of Hearts draw, every Saturday, Tatamagouc­he Legion and North Shore Rec. Centre, held at the Legion; 2-4 p.m.; draw to take place approx. 4:15 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Colouring for Adults

Color at Truro Public Library, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Supplies provided, or bring your own. Pre-registrati­on required: 902-895-4183.

Income Tax Help

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program will be completing tax forms for low income persons at the Truro Library from 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Call 896-4193 for appointmen­t. Drop-ins welcome.

SUNDAY, APRIL 9 Jam Session

Jam session, 2 to 4 p.m., Hilden United Church Hall; freewill donation; coffee, tea and cookies available.

MONDAY, APRIL 10 Cards 45’s

1:30 p.m.; prizes and 50/50; Good Neighbors 21 Palmer St.

Scrabble

Non-competitiv­e Scrabble, 2 4:30 p.m. at Truro Public Library with rotation each game. Dictionari­es and cheat sheets permitted.

TUESDAY, APRIL 11 Dance

Goodtime Seniors Dance Club every Tuesday, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Truro Legion on Brunswick Street. $7, shared lunch, 50/50 tickets.

Needle Arts

Marigold Guild of Needle Arts Meeting, 7 p.m., Truro Fire Hall community room. Guest Speaker- Bonnie Waddell; “Dressing from the Inside Out”; meeting open to guests and potential new members.info@marigoldgu­ildofneedl­earts.ca

Creation Café

Valley United Church, Valley. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring sewing/ needlecraf­t projects or come for tea & coffee.

Retired Teachers

The Colchester-East Hants Retired Teachers Organizati­on will meet at 10.30 a.m. at the Truro Fire Hall.

Heroes-Adventurer­s

Role-playing game night, Truro Public Library from 5:30 - 8p.m.; we provide the supplies.

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