COMMUNITY calendar
TODAY COXHEATH
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Cape Breton Farmers Market, 340 Keltic Dr.
HOWIE CENTRE
6-8 p.m. Chase the Ace, RCL branch 151 East Bay. Tickets can be purchased anytime during regular business hours.
MABOU
10 p.m.-1 a.m., Square dance (open to all ages), West Mabou Hall. Information, 902-945-2814.
MARION BRIDGE
7:30-9:30 p.m., St. Patrick’s Evening of Fun featuring the Gillis Brothers, Mira Seniors’ and Pensioners’ Centre.
SYDNEY
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous meeting, St. Theresa Church, Whitney Avenue.
11 a.m., (CD) Saturday morning group, Salvation Army, 55 Inglis St. 7 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55. 8 p.m., (OS) Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.
WESTMOUNT
9 p.m.-12 a.m., Music with Joey Bennett and Amy, Royal Canadian Legion, downstairs, Midgeley Drive.
WHITNEY PIER
6-8 p.m., Whitney Pier Chase the Ace, Royal Canadian Legion, draw at 8:45 p.m. In support of the Pier Legion and Habitat for Humanity, C.B. Chapter.
SUNDAY ESKASONI
8 p.m., Narcotics support group meeting, 4537 Shore Rd.
JUDIQUE
10:30-12:30 p.m., KOC brunch, Judique Community Centre. 3-7 p.m., Ceilidh, Celtic Music Centre.
ST. GEORGES CHANNEL
9 a.m.-12 p.m., Country breakfast, St. Georges Channel Hall.
SYDNEY
1-3 p.m., Taste of Winter, free swimming event, YMCA of Cape Breton, 399 Charlotte St. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
2-4 p.m., The Isle of Story Festival kickoff, McConnell Library. First show, 2 p.m. and second show, 3 p.m. Features the Fairytale Theatre and Mi’kmaq story of the Giant Beaver, as told by Jeff Ward.
2-4 p.m., Taste of Winter, learn to curl event, Sydney Curling Club. Bring a clean pair of sneakers. Free introductory lesson and game. Experienced instructors on hand. Stick curling also available. Open to individuals seven and up. Helmets required for children under 12 and recommended for older youth.
2 p.m., C.B. Parkinson’s Group meets, Grand Lake fire department hall. 12
6:30-8:30 p.m., Chase the Ace in support of Mira Road Volunteer Fire Department/Children’s Wish Foundation, Mira Road fire hall, George Street.
8 p.m.-12 a.m., Karaoke jackpot, Royal Canadian Legion branch 12. Members and guests.
8 p.m., (CD) AA How Group meeting, 3 Kateri St., Membertou.
8 p.m., (CS) Sydney Central Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.
SYDNEY RIVER
11 a.m., (CD) AA Westside Group meeting, Spanish River Seniors Club, 1840 Kings Rd.
WESTMOUNT
9:30 a.m., Traditional yoga class, Sydney-Riverview Y Service Club. Information, Colin, 902-562-4049.
WHITNEY PIER
1:30-3:30 p.m., Whitney Pier Rink celebrates 50th anniversary with free skating, free refreshments and door prizes. Information, Kim, 902539-8957.
3:30-5:30 p.m., Schooner Curling Club hosts Chase the Ace, 61 Military Rd.
6:30 p.m., Life source church service, Polish Village Hall, 972 Victoria Rd. Kids Club for children ages 4-12.
6:30 p.m., Church in Jesus, Menelik Hall, 88 Laurier St., hosts fellowship for preaching, praise and worship. Information, Pastor Jack, 902-577-4163 or Pastor O’Connell, 902-862-4907.
7:15-10 p.m., Bingo, Royal Canadian Legion branch 128, corner of Victoria Road and Wesley Street. Open to the public.