COMMUNITY calendar
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THURSDAY, FEB. 7 Valentine Social
RTO Valentine Social, Truro Legion; hot roast beef dinner/dessert; social time 5 p.m.; meal 5:30 p.m.; $20/person; for retired teachers/guests only; contact 902-897-4117.
Spiritual Group
The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday, 7 p.m., Douglas Street School, room 12, 40 Douglas St. Truro.
SCANS Class
SCANS six-week class begins at Douglas St. Rec. Centre: Jewish Holidays and Seasons, 1 to 3 p.m., with Rabbi David Ellis. Information and registration: www.thescans.org
Historical Society
Great Village Historical Society, 2 p.m., Great Village Legion Hall, 30 Station Road; guest speaker, Richard Gerrior, sharing experience and photos of Centennial Voyageur Canoe Pageant.
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga, Trinity United Church, 415 Onslow Rd., Upper Onslow, 10 to 11 a.m., Church Hall, $5; everyone welcome. Information: 902-8974553.
Card Party
Auction 45 Card party every Thursday at 1 p.m., Bible Hill Fire Hall; sponsored by St. David’s United Church. $5 charge; cash prizes; light snack.
FRIDAY, FEB. 8 Dance
Seniors Old Time Dance, Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 2 p.m.; door prize; sponsored by Y Seniors Group; age 50 and older welcome; admission $6.
SATURDAY, FEB. 9 Luncheon
Stewiacke Valley 4-H Club Valentine’s Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; home-made soups, biscuits, rolls, etc., at the Upper Stewiacke United Church Hall. Cost $7. Proceeds for club expenses
Cribbage
Crib Tournament, West St. Andrews Community Hall, 1 p.m.; $22 per team; two 50/50 draws.
Snowshoe Hike
Hike Nova Scotia and Hubcycle guided Snowshoe Hike. Victoria Park, Truro, 10 a.m. Bring your own or reserve rentals in advance. Qualify for a trail prize. Details: www.hikenovascotia.ca .
Merchandise Bingo
Truro and District Lions Club Merchandise Bingo, 2 p.m., 1100 Prince St., Truro. $15 per person.
Pancake Breakfast
Pancake Breakfasts every Saturday in February at Slate Youth Centre, 8 to 10:30 a.m. $8.50 regular; $6.50 small. Pancakes, sausages, beans, beverage. Proceeds to Dominican Republic Service Project team.
SUNDAY, FEB. 10 Valentine Brunch
Valentine Breakfast/brunch, Tatamagouche Legion; ham, bacon, eggs, etc. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone welcome; $7; $4 for 12-and-under; wheelchair accessible; takeouts available. Basket draw proceeds for 596 Air Cadets.
Jam Session
Monthly Jam Session, 2 to 4 p.m., Hilden United Church Hall; freewill offering and 50/50 draw; coffee, tea, cookies available; everyone welcome; proceeds for church expenses.
Poetry Reading
Poetry Reading, 2 to 4 p.m., High Tides Arts and Community Centre, 11 Church St., Maitland; free will offering.
MONDAY, FEB. 11 Overeaters Anonymous
Truro Overeaters Anonymous group meets at Douglas Street Rec Centre each Monday at 7:30 p.m. For more info, phone 902-843-5678.
Chair Yoga
Senior Chair Yoga, First Baptist Church, 10 a.m. Fee $5. For more information call 902-843-2408.
Meditation
Every Monday 6:30-7:30 p.m., NSCC Mindfulness Centre, Truro. Free meditation Connection@facebook.com
TUESDAY, FEB. 12 Guild Meeting
Marigold Guild of Needle Arts Meeting, 7 p.m. at Truro Fire Hall community room.
Member Program: Snowman Felt Applique. Meeting open to guests, potential new members.
Film Group
First United Church Memorial Hall, at 10 a.m. – the Florida Project – short discussion to follow; everyone welcome.
Dance
Good Time Seniors Dance Club 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. every Tuesday at The Royal Canadian Legion Brunswick Street, Truro. Admission $7; shared lunch; 50/50 tickets; live band.
Al-anon
Truro Al-anon meets every Tuesday, 8 p.m. at The Good Neighbor’s Club, 21 Palmer St. For more info call Lois 902-890-1518.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13 Dance
Dance in Salmon River Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m. Music by Countrified and others; shared lunch.
Al Anon
Cobequid Al Anon meets weekly, Wednesday evenings, 7-8 p.m. at Douglas Street Rec Centre.
Card Party
Card party at Warwick Mountain Rec Club, 7 p.m.; $3 admission; 50/50, door prize, shared lunch.
Butch’s Jam
Butch’s Jam at the Horseman’s Club, Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.; everyone welcome.
Coffee Party
Valentine Coffee Party, Trinity United Church, corner of Onslow Road/ Meeting House Road, Upper Onslow, 10 a.m., admission $8; sponsored by Margaret Jean Lacey UCW Unit. Chairlift accessible.
Toastmasters
Speakeasy Toastmasters; learn about leadership and communication skills as well as a place to practise, Truro Library, noon to 1 p.m.; special
guests district executive and club coach; everyone welcome.
Basic Amateur Radio Course
Basic Amateur Radio Course by the Truro Amateur Radio Club starting Feb. 13. For more info www.truroamateurradioclub.ca or email Dave Hull at ve1hul@rac.ca
Dance Classes
Free Ceilidh Dance Classes, Bible Hill Village Hall, 7 p.m., weekly until March 13; layered comfortable clothing, non-marking shoes; suitable for all. Info: www.colchesterhighlandgames.com/ceilidh
THURSDAY, FEB. 14 Spiritual Group
The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday, 7 p.m., Douglas Street School, room 12, 40 Douglas St. Truro.
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga, Trinity United Church, 415 Onslow Rd., Upper Onslow, 10 to 11 a.m., Church Hall, $5; everyone welcome. Information: 902-8974553.
Card Party
Auction 45 Card party every Thursday at 1 p.m., Bible Hill Fire Hall; sponsored by St. David’s United Church. $5 charge; cash prizes; light snack.
FRIDAY, FEB. 15 Dance
Seniors Old Time Dance, Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 2 p.m.; door prize; sponsored by Y Seniors Group; age 50 and older welcome; admission $6.
Valentine Shindig
Valentine Shindig, Truro Heights United Baptist Church, Truro Heights Road 5:30 p.m.: Pot Blessing Supper - Bring Your Favourite Dish; 6:30 p.m.: skits, jokes, funny stories, music; all are welcome.
SATURDAY, FEB. 16 Guitar Club
Fingerpicking Guitar Club, gathering has moved to Douglas Street Recreation Centre, Truro. Information: Mike 902-305-4272.
Valentine’s Extravaganza
Valentine’s Extravaganza, 7:30 p.m. Knox Church Hall, #53 Highway 289, Brookfield. Entertainment, silent auction, door prizes; all-you-can-eat-dessert. Advance tickets only $20. Call Kaye: 902-673-2356.
Pancake Breakfast
Pancake Breakfasts every Saturday in February at Slate Youth Centre, 8 to 10:30 a.m. $8.50 regular; $6.50 small. Pancakes, sausages, beans, beverage. Proceeds to Dominican Republic Service Project team.
Coffee House
Country Gospel Coffee House, 7 p.m., Christian Fellowship Centre,1533 Plains Rd. Debert; local talent; shared lunch; freewill offering.
Walk
5/10k 1A 10 a.m., Truro Permanent Walk, at Goodlife Fitness, 13 Queen St., Truro. Contact: Heather Mcleod 902-895-2592.
SUNDAY, FEB. 17 Hike
Hike Nova Scotia, Nine Mile River Trails Association guided hike on the Nine Mile River Trails in Enfield, noon. Pre-register at vp.ninemilerivertrails@gmail.com.; win a trail prize. Details: www.hikenovascotia.ca .
Bluegrass Concert
Musical Memories Bluegrass Concert, at 2 p.m., Middleton United Church, Middle Musquodoboit, 12430 Hwy 224. Information: 902384-2520; lunch provided; admission by free will offering; wheelchair accessible.