Community calendar
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FRIDAY, DEC. 1 Tea and Sale
DEC. 1 – Vimy Court Christmas Tea & Sale, 1 – 3 p.m. at 130 Vimy Rd., Bible Hill. Admission $5, gets a tea ticket and raffle tickets; multiple vendors, bakes tables and 50/50.
Tea & Sale
DEC. 1 – Christmas Tea & Sale: Wynn Park Villa, 32 Windsor Way, Truro, 1:30 – 3 p.m. Admission $5. Phone: 902-843-3939 ext. 250. Proceeds to WPV Recreation Dept.
Chair Yoga
DEC. 1 – Chair Yoga at 10 a.m., First United Church Memorial Hall. $5.
Friday Night Supper
DEC. 1 - Friday Night Supper, Debert Legion, 4:30-6 p.m.; chicken dinner, vegetables, dessert; Adults $10; Children under 12 years $5. Take-outs available. Wheelchair accessible.
Chase the Ace
DEC 1 – Stewiacke Legion and Volunteer Fire Department Chase the Ace; every Friday until won; tickets sold 6 to 8 p.m. at both locations. Draw at the Legion approximately 8:15 p.m.
SATURDAY, DEC. 2 Baked Beans
DEC. 2 – Homemade Baked Beans & Brown Bread (Take Out), 2 to 5 p.m., Hilden United Church Hall; $9 for 1 litre baked beans, loaf of brown bread. Sponsor: Board of Stewards.
Luncheon
DEC. 2 – Christmas Luncheon, Craft, Bake and Yard Sale, 169 Glenwood Drive, Truro, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; free admission/door prize. Lunch: 11 a.m. -1 p.m.; Adults: $6; children under10 $5.
Chase the Ace
DEC. 2 –Truro Legion and Scotia Pool; tickets sold Sunday to Friday at various businesses (Info: 902-8950233) and Saturday, 2-4 p.m. at the Truro Legion; draw 4:30 p.m. at the Legion.
Ladies Breakfast
DEC. 2 – Break Every Chain is hosting they’re annual free ladies breakfast, 9 a.m. to noon, 291 Pictou Road; enjoy a great morning with friends, food, entertainment and prizes.
West Branch
DEC. 2 – Christmas Craft & Bake Sale: West Branch Hall, opens 9 a.m.; Christmas decos, soap, jewelry, painting, knitting, baking, preserves and candy. Free admission, food bank donations appreciated.
Queen of Hearts
DEC. 2 – Queen of Hearts draw, Tatamagouche Legion and North Shore Rec. Centre, held at the Legion; jackpot approx. $1,000; 48 cards remaining, 2 to 4 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Dance
DEC. 2 – Dance at Upper Musquodoboit community hall, 7:30 p.m. Music by Perfect Times; shared lunch.
SUNDAY, DEC. 3
DEC. 3 – East Hants Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Association Christmas Bluegrass Jam and Annual Meeting – Milford, Lantz United Church – 2134 Hwy 2, 1:30 – 7:30 p.m.; members, guests; new members welcome. Info: 902-883-7189.
Christmas Long Ago
DEC. 3 – Christmas Long Ago, 2 p.m., Shubenacadie United Church, 2869 Hwy 2; Christmas music, stories with country singers Bill and Susan Huey; $5 admission; elevator, canteen. Contact: 902-758-2300 or 902-7582797.
Festival of Carols
DEC. 3 –Celebrating the Advent with Music, 7 p.m., St. David’s United Church, Pictou Rd.; Choirs and Musicians; Arranged by The Canadian Bible Society Truro Branch.
Workshop
DEC. 3 – Make a Christmas centrepiece, 1-3 p.m., Bible Hill Fire Hall; all greenery, decorations, instruction supplied; bring snips, garden gloves. Cost $10; pre-register at BH Village office or call 902-893-8083.
Open Mic
DEC. 3 – Open Mic at Warwick Mountain, 2-5 p.m.; annual bake sale of Christmas goodies and crafts. Canteen; 50/50; door prize; draw for 50/50.
Christmas Music
DEC. 3 – Christmas Music Program, 7 p.m., North River United Church; Wayne Elliott, Murray Dawson, Paul and Lisa Gamble, CJ Prest, Bob Prest, Julie Johnstone; free will offering for local families in need.
MONDAY, DEC. 4 Meditation
DEC. 4 – Free Guided Meditation, Mondays 6:30 to 8 p.m.; NSCC Mindfulness Center, Forrester Hall, NSCC Truro. Info: mmtruro@gmail.com
Crime Stoppers
DEC. 4 - Colchester Crime Stoppers meet first Monday of each month, 7 p.m., Truro Fire Hall, front entrance; new members welcome.
Lighting Service
DEC. 3 – First Baptist Church Truro, with First Baptist Girls’ Choir presents Lighting of the Season Service, 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 759 Prince Street, Truro. Freewill offering.
TUESDAY, DEC. 5 Seniors Dance
DEC. 5 – Goodtime Seniors Dance, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Truro Legion on Brunswick Street; $7; shared lunch; 50/50; new people welcome; learn or refresh your dance steps.
Christmas Party
DEC. 5 - Colchester-east Hants Retired Teachers Organization Christmas Party, 10:30 a.m. at the Truro Fire Hall; bring a non-perishable food item for the Colchester Food Bank.