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THURSDAY, FEB. 6 Winter Courses
SCANS-TRURO. Climate change. Local Issues that a ect us all. Dr. Phil Warman; 1-3 p.m., Douglas St. Rec. Centre, Truro. For information or registration contact: Scansinfo@gmail.com or www. thescans.org at 902-444-7588.
Pagan celebration
Pagan ritual celebration, all welcome, 147 Esplanade, Truro.
Guiding Light
The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday, 7 p.m., Douglas Street School, Room 12. 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Canasta
Thursday, 1-3 p.m. Come and learn the game. $2 fee or free to members. All players welcome. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro.
FRIDAY, FEB. 7 Legion Supper
Debert Legion, Friday night supper, 4:30 – 6 p.m. Pan fried haddock, vegetables, dessert. Adults $10, under 10, $5. Wheelchair accessible. Takeouts available. 1,252 Masstown Rd., Debert.
Seniors dances
Seniors, old time dance, Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 2:30 4:30 p.m. Door prize, spot dance prizes, sponsored by Y Seniors Group, age 50 and older welcome, admission $6.
SATURDAY, FEB. 8 Lumberjacking
35th annual Rick Russell Woodsmen Competition, Macmillan Show Centre, 73 Ryland Ave., Bible Hill. 8 a.m. start. $5 admission. More than 20 teams from Canada and northeastern U.S. competing.
Choirs for Comfort
16th Annual Choirs for Comfort, 3 p.m., First United Church, Truro. In support of the Colchester Community Workshop.
Fundraiser
Pancake breakfast at Slate Youth Centre. Pancakes, sausages, beans and beverage. 8 - 10:30 a.m. 883 Prince St., Truro.
SUNDAY, FEB. 9 Interfaith
Interfaith service at First United Church, Truro. Bringing several faiths together, all welcome, 3 p.m.
Monthly musical jam
2 to 4 p.m. Hilden United Church hall. Everyone welcome, freewill o ering and 50/50 draw; coffee, tea and cookies available; proceeds for the Truro Homeless Society.
MONDAY FEB. 10 Meditation
Meditation Connection group meets Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., NSCC Mindfulness Center, Truro. Everyone welcome. No charge.
Overeaters Anonymous
The Truro Overeaters Anonymous group meets at Douglas Street Rec Centre each Monday at 7:30 p.m. For more info, please phone 902843-5678.
TUESDAY, FEB. 11 Seniors dance
Goodtime Seniors Dance Club every Tuesday from 7:30 to 10:30 at Truro Legion Brunswick St. Live band, shared lunch, 50/50. Admission $7. All welcome.
Needle arts
Marigold Guild of Needle Arts meeting. 7 p.m. Truro Fire Hall community room. Program: Creative Creations. Meeting open to guests and potential new members. info@marigoldguildofneedlearts.ca
Canada’s Ag Day
Panel discussion on Why Agriculture? Featuring Dal AC faculty, students and alumni. Discussion on animal welfare, food waste and organic agriculture. Free. Macrae Library 7 p.m. Refreshments to follow.
Film Screening
6:30 p.m. Portia White: Think of Me Film Screening, written, directed and produced by Sylvia Hamilton, co-hosted with the CEHPL. Free admission. Truro Library, 754 Prince St.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 Dance
Every Wednesday. Salmon River Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m. Music by Countri ed and others. Shared Lunch.
Al Anon
Cobequid Al Anon meets weekly on Wednesday evenings 7-8 p.m. at Douglas St. Rec. Centre, Truro. For more information please contact Jane, 902-890-0197.
Discussion
7 p.m. Are You a Seeker? Are you ‘spiritual but not religious’? Round table discussion with Valerie Kingbsury and Chris Bowman, First United’s Memorial Hall, 111 Lorne St., Truro.
Card party
Warwick Mtn. Rec. Club, 7 p.m. 50/50. Shared lunch. Regular prizes. $3 admission.
THURSDAY, FEB. 13 Guiding Light
The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday, 7 p.m., Douglas Street School, Room 12. 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Canasta
Thursday, 1-3 pm; Come and learn the game. $2 fee, or free to members. All players welcome! Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro.
FRIDAY, FEB 14 Valentine Dinner
Zion Baptist Church Ladies Auxiliary Seniors Valentine Dinner. 4 p.m.
Volunteer recruitment
FEB. 14–15 –Truro Mall Community Room. 1 to 4 p.m. Come visit non-pro t groups to learn about open volunteer positions and events. Free treats, beverages and giveaways.
Legion supper
Debert legion, Friday night supper. 4:30 - 6 p.m. Chicken, vegetables, dessert, etc. Adults $10, under age 10, $5. Wheelchair accessible. Takeouts available. 1252 Masstown Rd., Debert.
Knit In
1 - 4 p.m. A great time to share skills, conversation and patterns with other knitters. Beginners welcome. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro.
Seniors dances
Seniors, old time dance, Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 2:30 4:30 p.m. Door prize, spot dance prizes, sponsored by Y Seniors Group, age 50 and older welcome, admission $6.
SATURDAY, FEB. 15 Bingo
Truro & District Lions Club Merchandise Bingo,1,100 Prince Street Truro. 2-5 p.m. $15 booklet, 2/$25. 902 897-2548.
Valentine Extravaganza
Knox United Church, Brook eld. Doors open at 7 p.m. Event at 7:30 p.m. Desserts/silent auction/door prizes/entertainment. Tickets, $20. Advance only. Call Kaye Retson, 902-673-2356.
Coffee House
2 p.m. Milford Lantz United Church. Featuring: Jim Paul, Joyful Noise and Coastal Country. Light lunch supplied – Information 902449-8842.
Pancake lunch
Shrove Tuesday, pancake Lunch (11:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m.). Supper (4:30 – 6:30 p.m.) and take out. Tickets available from the church o ce. $10 adults/$5 children.
Fundraiser
Pancake breakfast at Slate Youth Centre. Pancakes, sausages, beans and beverage. 8 - 10:30 a.m. 883 Prince St., Truro.
Fundraiser
Turkey burger take out fundraiser, Wentworth Recreation Centre. 3-6:30 p.m. Cost : $4 turkey burger, $5 with dressing. Proceeds for a friend ghting cancer.
Ice cream social
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social 2-4 p.m. Enjoy cake, homemade ice cream and beverage. Adults - $5; under 12 - $3. Five Islands Fire Hall.
SUNDAY, FEB. 16 Snowshoe/hike: Feb. 16
Hike Nova Scotia and the Town of Truro present a guided hike/ snowshoe at Victoria Park as part of the Winter Long John Festival. 10:30 a.m.
MONDAY, FEB. 17 Fun activities
Don Henderson Memorial Sportsplex, Brook eld. Free, fun activities: 1-3 p.m.; curling, ringette, skating, sledging and snow shoeing and a community skate from 3-4 pm. Facebook @SCCHB.