COMMUNITY calendar
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THURSDAY, AUG. 17 Bingo
Bingo every Thursday at the Good Neighbors Club, 1:30 p.m., at 21 Palmer St.; prizes, 50/50 and lunch.
Canasta
1-3 p.m.; Come and learn the game. $2 fee, or free to members. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro. All players welcome.
FRIDAY, AUG. 18 Volkssport Club Walk
Central Nova Volkssport Club 5/10km Truro Permanent Walk, 6 p.m.; 1A Holiday Inn Select, 437 Prince St., Truro, Contact Heather 902-895-2592.
SATURDAY, AUG. 19 Chase the Ace
Truro Legion & Scotia Pool, 2 to 4 p.m.; tickets sold at the Legion; building jackpot; draw time 4:30 p.m.
Yard/Bake Sale
Yard/Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Barrachois Hall, 99 Brule Shore Road;
ld clothing, books, baked goods, etc.
“Her”itage Day
Celebrate “Her”itage Day at the Historeum with historical games and crafts, a “her”itage display, interactive presentations, and more. Free admission, all are welcome.
Coffee House
Gospel Coffee House, 7 p.m., Christian Fellowship Center, 1533 Plains Rd. Debert; local talent; free will offering; shared lunch; everyone welcome.
Crib
Crib every Saturday, 1:30 p.m., at the Good Neighbors Club, at 21 Palmer St.; high hand and 50/50.
Blueberry Festival Supper
Blueberry Festival Supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Peniel United Church. Adults $10; 12-and-under $5; variety of salads, ham, baked beans, blueberry desserts. Take-outs available. Sponsored by UCW.
Queen of Hearts
Queen of Hearts draw, Tatamagouche Legion and North Shore Rec. Centre, held at the Legion; jackpot approx. $4,900; 30 cards remaining, 2 to 4 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Fundraising Benefit
Giant Fabric and Yarn Sale, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Sedgwick Presbyterian Church, 310 Hwy 6, Main Street, Tatamagouche; benefit for Grandmothers to Grandmothers.
SUNDAY, AUG. 20 Bows and Arrows
PVC Bow and Arrows, 1:30- 2:30 p.m., Sutherland Steam Mill Museum, 3169, Hwy 326, Denmark; $10 per child, maximum10 children (registration recommended). Info: 902-657-3365.
Dance
Dance at Salmon River Fire Hall, 2 – 4 p.m.; shared lunch at 4 p.m. Music by Countrified and others. For info: Gary 902-897-4236 or Ken 902-893-3674.
MONDAY, AUG. 21 45s
45s cards very Monday at the Good Neighbors Club, 7 p.m., at 21 Palmer St.; prizes and 50/50.
TUESDAY, AUG. 22 Barbecue
Music Under the Lights Barbecue, at Truro Tennis Club House, with Graham Hooper, 6 to 8:30 p.m.; hamburgers, hot dogs; donations to the Bright Lights Campaign.
NSPE
AUG. 22-27 – Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition; six days of games, competitions, agricultural shows, entertainment, recognition, food and rides; event listing and advance sales available at www. nspe.ca.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 23 Dance
Dance at Salmon River Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m.; shared lunch; music by Countrified and others.
Al-Anon
Cobequid Al-Anon meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Douglas Street Recreation Centre.
Concert
Free lunchtime Concert at First United Church, 12:15 p.m.; free will donation, proceeds to Restoration Fund.