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FRIDAY, MAY 4 Chase the Ace
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.
Used Book Sale
MAY 4 -5 – At Immaculate Conception Church, 669 Prince St.; Friday 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Huge selection of good used books, individually priced and organized by genre. Fundraiser for youth activities.
Gift Sale
MAY 4-5 – Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Gift Sale, Friday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Church, 55 King St., Truro. Info: 893-4197.
Take-out Beans
Beans and brown bread take-out, $7.99 servces four. Curb-side pickup at Brunswick Street United Church. Fridays in May, 2 to 5 p.m.
Old Time Dance
Douglas Street Recreation Centre,7:30 p.m.; shared lunch, door prize, sponsored by Y Senior Citizens Group, age 50 and older welcome, admission $5.
Roast Beef Dinner
Roast Beef Dinner, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Shubenacadie United Church, 2869 Hwy 2, Shubenacadie; contact: 902-758-2300 or 902-758-2360; adults $12; children (6-12) $6; under-6 free; takeouts available; wheelchair accessible.
Tea & Sale
Mother’s Day Tea & Sale, 1 to 4 p.m. Bible Hill Fire Hall; vendors, crafts, more; tickets at the door; support Colchester Rangers International Trip to Europe August 2018.
Crib
Play Crib, 1:30 p.m. at the Good Neighbors Club, at 21 Palmer St.
Dance
Dance in Upper Musquodoboit community hall. Music by Perfect Time. Shared lunch.
Girl Guide Cookies
Fifth Bible Hill Brownies selling classic cookies (vanilla and chocolate) at the Truro Mall, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., $5/ box; proceeds support unit activities.
Queen of Hearts
Queen of Hearts draw, Tatamagouche Legion and North Shore Rec. Centre,held at the Legion; jackpot approx. $4,700; 27 cards remain, 2 to 4 p.m.; draw at 4:15 p.m.
Book Launch
Carol Campbell and James F. Smith present their new book The Provincial Normal School, A Biographical Record, 1855-1869. 2 p.m. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro.
Vesper Service
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 295 Young Street, Truro. Service at 6 p.m., reception to follow. All nurses, active and retired are welcome.
Country Gospel
Country Gospel Special, Warwick
Mountain Rec Club, 554 Warwick Mtn. Rd., 2 to 5 p.m. Featuring Ole Tyme Sake with Susan Richards and Murray Dawson; CJ &Bob Prest; Ron O’brien.
Gospel Special
2 to 5 p.m. Country Gospel Special, Warwick Mountain Rec Club; Ole Tyme Sake with Susan Richards, Murray Dawson; CJ &Bob Prest; Dianne & Ron O’brien.
Sung Evensong
St. John’s Anglican Church, Church Street, Truro, presenting Sung Evensong, 7 p.m., reflective music for an evening meditation time.
MONDAY, MAY 7 45s
Play 45s cards, 7 p.m. every Monday at the Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St.
Coin Club Meeting
Central Nova Coin Club monthly meeting, 7 p.m. Douglas Street Recreation Building, Truro. Information on coin collecting and small numismatic auction. Visitors welcome.