COMMUNITY calendar

Cape Breton Community Calendar is a public service listing of community events sponsored by non-profit groups. Submit notices at least two weeks prior to the event. Limit announcements to 24 words or less. E-mail your event to news@cbpost.com.

TODAY BIG POND

7:30 p.m., Tarabish at the Big Pond fire hall.

MABOU

7:30-9 p.m., Ceilidh with Karen and Joey Beaton, Mabou Community Hall.

PORT HOOD

7:15 p.m., Auction card plays will take place at the Port Hood Fire Hall.

SYDNEY

VON Cape Breton Metro offers a foot care program located at 200 Churchill Dr. For more information or to book an appointment phone the VON office at 902-564-6479.

9 a.m.-12 p.m., Info Café at Faith Baptist Church, 10 Davenport Road. Refreshments, advice, friendship and free access to the internet/computer. Assistance given on questions about employment, benefits, housing, relation- ships, money and debt and legal issues.

9-10 a.m. Seniors swimming at Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. Phone the Kiwanis Pool for more information.

10:30 a.m., (CD) AA Alcano Group 12&12 meeting at St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby.

1:00 p.m., Duplicate Bridge, Old Radar Base Chapel. Partners guaranteed.

1:30 p.m. Blind 45s, Club 55. 2 p.m., Regular monthly meeting of the CN Pensioners Association, Sydney Council, will be at the Royal Canadian Legion, Dorchester St. All members requested to attend.

6-8:30 p.m., Dads Are Parents Too, a free parenting program, 714 Alexandra St. Sponsored by Cape Breton’s Family Place Resource Centre. Preregistration is required. Call 902-562-5616 ext # 223 to register or for more information.

6 p.m., Shuffleboard for seniors will be held at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, members only.

6:20 p.m., 3060 Army Cadets Victoria Park invite youth between the ages of 12 and 18 to join the unit. For more information, call Capt. Hawco at 902-539-2262.

6:30-7:30 p.m., Young Working Women’s Group, mutual support, sharing your spirituality and how it enriches your every day life, CBU (Oasis Room).

6:45 p.m., Meditation - an opportunity to rest in what we already are with peace and clarity. Sydney Shambhala, New Dawn Centre, no charge, 902-577-9645.

7 p.m., (new time) (CD) AA Ashby Group meeting, St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby. 7-9 p.m., Governors Book Pub at Governors Upstairs Pub. Readings by published authors and open mike. Pay what you can.

SYDNEY RIVER

1:30 p.m., Tarabish, Spanish River Seniors Hall, 1842 Kings Rd. Everyone welcome.

WHITNEY PIER

7:30 p.m., Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioners Club will be having regular mixed darts at the club, 50 Breton St. Bring your darts. Everyone welcome.

WEDNESDAY ARICHAT

8 p.m., KOC Council 4607 card game. Rising jackpot and cookie jar.

ESKASONI

8:00 p.m., (OS) AA Praying Hands Group meeting, Gabriel Centre.

MULGRAVE

7:30 p.m., 45s at Mulgrave Legion. For more information go to facebook at www.Face-book.com/MulgraveLegion or on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/MulgraveLegion .

PETIT DE GRAT

10:30-11:30 a.m., Pre-school storytime at the Petit de Grat Library.

6:30-8 p.m., Petit de Grat Library invites you to their Stress Busters Series. Sponsored by Family Place Resource Centre, facilitated by Joanne Connors.

SYDNEY

9 a.m., Line dancing at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. 9-10 a.m., Seniors swimming at Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. Phone the Kiwanis Pool for more information.

10 a.m., Indoor Walk Aerobics at Salvation Army Sydney Community Church, 55 Inglis St. For more information, contact 902-5621717.

10 a.m., Waterfront Wednesday Walk (rain or shine) on the boardwalk, starting at the playground. Great for strollers and walkers. 12 p.m., Sydney Noon Al-Anon, Bethel Hall, corner of George and Brookland streets. Non smoking building.

1:30 p.m., Darts for seniors at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Everyone welcome.

6-8:30 p.m., Sydney Sea Cadets are accepting new members between the ages of 12-18 at Victoria Park Armouries.

6:30-9 p.m., 693 Sydney Rotary Air Cadet Squadron is now recruiting youths male and female age 12 to 18 years, at Sydney Academy basement entrance on Terrace Street. 7-9 p.m., Chase The Ace, RCL Branch 12 Legion, Dorchester St. Done in partnership with Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Happy hour prices. 7 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Cape Breton Bridge Club, Old Radar Base. Everyone welcome. 7:30-9:30 p.m., C.B. Central adult badminton club welcomes new members from 14-years old and older to play at Cusack Elementary School, 500 Birch Hill Dr. Small fee toward gym rental.

8 p.m., Highland Arts Theatre presents “She Loves Me” at the Highland Arts Theatre. For ticket information, call 902-565-3637. 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Karaoke Jackpot, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 12 (in the lounge). Reg & Ruth Magliaro. Members and guests.

8 p.m., Women’s Gambler’s Anonymous meeting, St. Theresa’s Church, Ashby, rear basement entrance. Information, 565-9810. 8 p.m., (CD) AA HOW Group meeting, 3 Kateri St., Membertou.

8 p.m., Sydney Central AA Group meets at Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.

8 p.m., Darts, Club 55. New members welcome. Call Gary at 902-577-8180.

WHITNEY PIER

9-11 a.m., Children 0-6 years and their parents/caregivers at the Whitney Pier Youth Club, 11 West St.

10:30 a.m., Seniors exercise class, chair and standing at Whitney Pier Seniors Club, 50 Breton St. All seniors welcome.

1:30 p.m., Senior chair exercise at St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, 57 Hankard St. Call 567-1220 for information about available seats.

2:30 p.m., Health education programs at St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church, 57 Hankard St. Topics: foot care, wills, how to protect yourself from scams. Everyone welcome. Call 902-567-1220 for information.

THURSDAY CHRISTMAS ISLAND

6:30 p.m., Feis an Eilein will hold Gaelic language classes every Thursday in November at the Christmas Island Fire Hall, $5 per class, free for children and native Gaelic speakers. Beginner classes at 6:30 p.m., intermediate at 7:30 p.m.

FRAMBOISE

7 p.m., 45s card game, Framboise Community Hall.

GLENCOE MILLS

10 p.m.-1 a.m., Glencoe Mills family square dance, Glencoe Mills Hall.

GRAND MIRA

7:30 p.m., Tarabish at St. Margaret Community Hall.

MEMBERTOU

8:30 p.m., AA Membertou Group meeting, 3 Kateri St.

SYDNEY

9-10 a.m. Seniors swimming at Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. Phone the Kiwanis Pool for more information.

9:30 a.m., Time out, Club 55.

10 a.m., Exercise class will be held at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St., everyone welcome. 10-11:30 a.m., Breastfeeding information with other breastfeeding mothers, Family Place Resource Centre, 714 Alexandra St. Dads, support persons and babies welcome. No registration.

11 a.m. (CD), AA Friends of Bill group meeting at St. Theresa’s Church, 381 Whitney Avenue (rear entrance).

12 p.m., Centre for Cape Breton Studies presents the Culture Circle workshop in the Rotary Performance Music Room, Great Hall, CBU.

1:30 p.m., Tarabish - force the dealer, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners’ Club, 30 Inglis St. Everyone welcome.

2-3:30 p.m., Open house, Parkland Cape Breton.

2-3 p.m., Club 55, Chair exercises for men and women.

6:15-9 p.m., Royal Canadian Air Cadets 29 Sydney Kiwanis Squadron will meet at Sydney Academy, use the Townsend Street entrance.

6:45-9 p.m., Second Wind Community Concert Band rehearses at Malcolm Munroe Middle School on Kenwood Drive. For more Information contact lauramercer@syd.eastlink.ca.

7 p.m., Steel Centre Toastmasters meet at Atlantic SuperStore Community Room, Kings Road.

7 p.m., Old Sydney Society Ghost and Legends Walk begin at St. Patrick’s Church Museum, 87 Esplanade. It’s $13 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by phoning 902-539-1572.

7 p.m., Al-Anon, Courage to Change, St. Theresa’s Hall, St. Peter’s Road, side door, downstairs. Non-smoking meeting.

7-9 p.m., One in Spirit Community Gospel Choir will rehearse at the Williston Guest Home.

7:30 p.m., Mixed darts, Ashby Legion, Branch 138. New players welcome.

7:30 p.m., Tarabish at Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St.

To ensure adequate advance publication, submit notices at least two weeks prior to the event. Limit announcements to 24 words or less. Email your event to news@cbpost.com.

TODAY

BIG BRAS D’OR

7-8 p.m., Big Bras d’Or Friends of the Fire Hall Committee monthly meeting, 1390 Old Route 5.

FRENCHVALE

7:30 p.m., 45s card game, Frenchvale Seniors Club.

NORTH SYDNEY

6:15 p.m.-8:30 p.m., 562 Cabot Squadron Air Cadets is accepting new members, Ferrisview Elementary School gym. Information, 902567-7692.

7 p.m., Cribbage, North Sydney fire hall.

8 p.m., (CD) AA Lifeline Group meeting, St. Joseph’s Church, 34 Archibald Ave.

8 p.m., 45s card game, Armstrong Memorial branch 19, Royal Canadian Legion.

SYDNEY MINES

8 p.m., Bingo, Royal Canadian Legion branch 8. Cash prizes.

WEDNESDAY BIG BRAS D’OR

9-11 a.m., Community coffee break, St. James Church hall. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Old School House Rug Hookers meet, Big Bras d’Or fire hall, 1390 Old Route 5. Information, Susan, 902-217-0400 or Marilyn, 902-674-2119.

BOISDALE

7:30 p.m., 45s card game, Boisdale fire hall.

EDWARDSVILLE

1:30 p.m., Tarabish, WINS Hall. FLORENCE

6:30-9 p.m., 1917 Vimy Ridge Army Cadet Corps seek new recruits, ages 12-18, Florence Elementary School, MacKay Street. Information, 902-674-0942.

NORTH SYDNEY

6:30-9 p.m., 129 Caribou Sea Cadets seek new recruits ages 12-18, Cape Breton County Exhibition Grounds, Regent Street. Information, P.J., 902-371-6761 or Pat, 902794-7521.

8 p.m., Nar-Anon meeting for families of addicted loved ones, 26 Haley St.

SYDNEY MINES

7:30 p.m., 45s card game, Sydney Mines Seniors and Pensioners Club. Lunch served. Jackpot.

Cape Breton Community Calendar is a public service listing of community events sponsored by nonprofit groups. To ensure adequate advance publication, submit notices at least two weeks prior to the event. Limit announcements to 24 words or less. Email your event to news@cbpost.com.

TODAY DOMINION

9 a.m.-3 p.m., Adoration the Blessed Sacrament, Immaculate Conception Church.

7:30 p.m., Cribbage, Shamrock Club, Commercial Street. Partners by draw.

8 p.m., (OS) AA Dominion Sandbar Group meeting, Italian Hall, Mitchell Avenue.

GLACE BAY

9:30-11 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m., Clothing depot, Town House, 115 Commercial St., is open. Information, 902-849-2449.

10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Christmas registration for the Glace Bay Salvation Army, 40 Union St. Bring proof of income, address and ID for all family members.

11:30 a.m., Hope for today Al-Anon, Unity Club (AA room), Rear McKeen Street.

2-4 p.m., Glace Bay Heritage Museum, Isabelle Harris Gift Shop and bookstore, Old Town Hall, 14 McKeen St., are open. Information, 902-842-5345.

7:30 p.m., St. Anne’s CWL Council sponsors bridge and tarabish games, St. Anne’s Church, 695 Main St.

LOUISBOURG

8 p.m., (CD) AA Louisbourg Group meeting, United Church hall, 7532 Main St.

MAIN-A-DIEU

1:30 p.m., 45s card game, Main-a-Dieu Coastal Discovery Centre.

NEW WATERFORD

9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., New Waterford Credit Union’s Main Street Gallery presents Cape Breton Images by New Waterford resident Colonel MacLellan.

7 p.m., Al-Anon meeting, New Waterford AFG, 401 Ling St.

PORT MORIEN

6-8 p.m., Veterans’ Memorial computer site is open.

RESERVE MINES

2-3 p.m., Senior Friends For Fitness free class, Reserve Mines Pensioners Club hall, Main Street.