COMMUNITY calendar
THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Guiding Light
MARCH 12 – The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday, 7 p.m., Douglas Street School, Room 12. 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Income tax prep
MARCH 12 – Community Volunteer Income Tax Program will be completing tax forms for low income persons at the Truro Library from 4 – 7:30 pm. Call 896-4192 for appointment. Drop-ins welcome.
Chase the Ace
MARCH 12 – Starting Friday, March 13, Springside Community Centre. Ticket sales 7-8 p.m. every Friday. Drawing at 8:15 p.m. Tickets also available at Upper Stewiacke Co-op, Brookfield Lumber and Bev's Diner.
Canasta
MARCH 12 – 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, NS.
Card party
MARCH 12 – Auction 45 card party every Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m., Bible Hill Fire Hall. Sponsored by St David's United Church. $5 charge with cash prizes and light snack.
Vanguard: 150 Remarkable Nova Scotians
MARCH 12 – On view until April. Vanguard highlights the contribution of 32 remarkable individuals who changed and inspired Nova Scotia from 1867-2017. Free admission. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young Street, Truro.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13 Disabled Bowling
MARCH 13 – Lions disabled bowling, Bible Hill Bowlacade, 27 Jennifer Dr. 11 a.m. For adults with physical, intellectual and visual disabilities. Lanes, shoes free; $2 bus charge may apply. Info: Lion Shirley, 902-895-9195.
Knit In
MARCH 13 – Friday, 1-4 pm. A great time to share skills, conversation and patterns with other knitters. Beginners welcome. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro.
Coffeehouse
MARCH 13 – A Touch of the Irish Coffeehouse. 7-9 p.m. St. Andrew’s United Church, Truro. Featuring Chella and Ken Henderson, Ron and Anne Fougere. Snacks provided. Free will offering.
Legion supper
MARCH 13 – Debert legion Friday night supper, 4:30 – 6 p.m. Roast chicken, vegetables, dessert, etc. Adults $10, under 10 years $5. Wheelchair accessible. Takeouts available. 1252 Masstown Rd, Debert.
Seniors dance
MARCH 13 – Y Seniors Group, old time dance. Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Door prize, spot dance prizes. Age 50 and older welcome, admission $6.00.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Income tax prep
MARCH 14 – Community Volunteer Income Tax Program will be completing tax forms for low income persons at the Truro Library From 10:30 a.m.-1:30 pm. Call 896-4192 for appointment. Dropins welcome.
MARCH 14 – St. Patrick’s Day Tea at Mcculloch United Church, sponsored by Harmony Camden UCW. Pre-sold tickets $6. Contact Norma @ 902-895-2008 or Pat @ 902-895-2966. Two sittings 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m.
Irish supper
MARCH 14 – 4:30 – 6 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day Irish stew supper/desserts. Milford Lantz United Church, 2134 Highway 2 in Milford. Adults – $10, children 6-12 – $5. Under
6 – free.
Pancake Breakfast
MARCH 14 – Truro & District Lions Club, 1100 Prince St. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Adults -–$10, children 5 and under, free. Pancakes, syrup, baked beans, full breakfast.
Roast beef dinner
MARCH 14 – 5-7 p.m. Truro legion auditorium. $12 per person. Eat-in or take-out. Money raised will go towards a new roof for our building. Everyone welcome. Bring your friends. 50/50 draw.
Chase the Ace
MARCH 14 – Saturdays at the
Colchester Legion Stadium for the Colchester Historeum. Ticket sales 2-4 p.m. Saturdays, draws at 4:15 p.m. Tickets available at the Historeum and a variety of stores/businesses.
SUNDAY MARCH 15 Bingo
MARCH 15 – 50/50 Bingo, Truro & District Lions Club, 1100 Prince St., Truro. Door opens at noon, games start 1 p.m. $15/book, toonie pot, canteen. Info: 902-893-4773.
Bluegrass Concert
MARCH 15 – Musical Memories Bluegrass Concert, 2 p.m., Middleton United Church, Middle
Musquodoboit. For information contact the church office at 902384-2520 or e-mail middletonunitedchurch@ns.aliantzinc.ca . Lunch provided. Free-will offering. Wheelchair accessible.
MONDAY, MARCH 16 Overeaters Anonymous
MARCH 16 – The Truro Overeaters Anonymous group meets at Douglas Street Rec Centre each Monday at 7:30 p.m. For more info, please phone 902-843-5678.
Al-anon
MARCH 16 – 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.
Meditation connection
MARCH 16 – Meditation connection, Mondays (except holidays and snow days), 6:30-7:30 p.m. NSCC Mindfulness Center, Truro. Guided Meditations. Everyone welcome. No charge.
TUESDAY MARCH 17 March break at the Historeum
MARCH 17 – Please visit our website for more details on March break at the Historeum. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro.