Pat Martin

Scott’s Bay yoga in October will be on Oct.10, 17, and 24, at the hall, from 6-7:30 p.m. Contact tinakennickell@hotmail.com.

Canning ArtFeast is on Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. There will be workshops by Holly Carr, Alan Bateman, a reading by Ami McKay, music by Sarah McInnis. The event features meals, Valley wines. Gifts include signed book by McKay. Space is limited. Register at 902-698- 0433 or info@artfeast.ca.

Author Ami McKay, of Scott’s Bay, has a book release on Oct. 16 for Half Spent Was the Night. This is listed on CBC works of Canadian fiction to watch for and Loan Stars’ top pick for October.

Ross Creek Centre for the Arts is hosting an adult art retreat with Sara Hartland-Rowe on Oct. 19-21. Come for the weekend or for a day.

There will be Mi’kmaw art on Oct. 28, from 1-4 p.m. Trevor Gould will perform, there will be Halloween and Day of the Dead activities plus treats. Admission: $5. Food extra. Info: 902-5823842.

Scott’s Bay flea market will be Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the hall. Table rentals: $5; canteen available. Proceeds for hall upkeep. Info: 902-582-7489.

Canning Legion Millett and Hunt Halloween dance party will be in the downstairs lounge on Oct. 26, from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Adults only. Cost: $5 at door, no debit, cash only; costumes welcome. Info: 902-582-7246 after 4 p.m.

Canning senior’s club is hosting a 45s card party on Oct. 27, at 1:30 p.m. in the seniors’ room. There will be 50/50 tickets, prizes, refreshments. Admission: $2. Info: 902-678-2030 or 902-3652345.

Scott’s Bay Recreation is hosting an adult Halloween party on Oct. 27, from 8 p.m. until midnight, at the hall. Music, dancing, refreshments, and prizes for costumes. Admission is finger foods, freewill donation. Info: 902-582-7141.

The Canning Legion’s Frenchy bag day is Oct. 28, from 1-8 p.m., in the upstairs lounge. Quality items appreciated. Drop off week is Oct. 22 after 4 p.m. Proceeds raised for towards projects; remainder donated to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Cost: $5 to take home a large garbage bag full. Info: 902-582-3157.

Canning Library’s String Us Along fundraiser is Oct. 28, 2-4 p.m. at ArtCan, hosted by Ron Hayes. Tickets: $40. Pay-whatyou-can tickets available. The library needs $10,000 for renovations. Donations appreciated.