COMMUNITY calendar

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 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 Rd. Refreshments, advice, friendship and free access to the internet/ computer. Assistance given on questions about employment, benefits, housing, relationships, 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 p.m., Duplicate Bridge, Old Radar Base Chapel. Partners guaranteed. 1:30 p.m. Blind 45s, Club 55. 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 p.m., The SOS (Survivors of Suicide) group in Cape Breton is a self-help group for individuals and families who have suffered a loss of a loved one, 186 George St. Contact person: Fran 902-565-7976 after 6 p.m. and weekends. 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.

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.Facebook.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 902-562-1717. 10 a.m., Waterfront Wednesday Walk (rain or shine) on the boardwalk, starting at the playground. Great for strollers and walkers. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., YMCA Active Living Fair at the Frank Rudderham Family YMCA, 399 Charlotte St. Free admission and save $55 on your membership.

10:30 a.m. Regular monthly meeting of Club 55 members.

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.

1:30-3:30 p.m., Blood pressure clinic and senior health tips, Parkland Cape Breton.

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. 6:30-9 p.m., Breton Books will launch “Cape Breton’s Christmas,” an anthology of Christmas stories and memories at the McConnell Library. Books will be available for signing and some authors will be there. All royalties will be donated to Feed Nova Scotia. Punch and cookies provided.

7-9 p.m., Chase the Ace, Royal Canadian Legion branch 12, Dorchester Street. 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.-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, 902-565-9810. 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 902-5778180.

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).

11:30-1 p.m., Monthly soup and sandwich lunch will be held at Branch 12 Legion, corner of Dorchester and George Streets.

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.

2-3 p.m. Blood pressure clinic, Parkland Cape Breton.

2-4 p.m., Learn to play bridge sessions at the McConnell Library for seniors and adults. Taught by Mary Ozyany and aimed at beginners or near beginners. Registration required at the library or by calling 902-562-3161.

6-9 p.m., Women’s Night at Black Diamond Pub. Includes music, comedy, discussion, dancing. If you don’t identify as female, come after 9 p.m.

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. Debbie 10/29/12 (First Thursday) 7 p.m., MS monthly meeting will be held at Bethel Presbyterian Church Hall, Brookland Avenue. All are welcome. Contact David at 902562-5546.

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.

8 p.m., (CD) AA Thursday Night Women’s Group, Every Woman’s Centre, 21 Trinity Ave.

SYDNEY RIVER

9:45-10:45 a.m., Seniors exercise class at Our Lady of Fatima Hall, 1452 Kings Road. Sponsored by the CWL. Everyone welcome. For information, 562-3036 or 539-0416.

WESTMOUNT

6-8 p.m., Chase the ace at the Dobson Yacht Club, drawing at 8:30 p.m. Done to support Camp Carter Society. Tickets are 3/$5 or 12/$20.

WHITNEY PIER

1 p.m., Tai Chi at the Pier Legion, Open to anyone who has experienced cancer and their support person. Contact the Cancer Centre 902-567-7771.

7 p.m., Public meeting at the Whitney Pier Rink (PierPlex) to find four or more new board members for the facility.

FRIDAY SYDNEY

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 902-562-1717. 10:30 a.m., Acceptance AFG will meet at the Salvation Army Community Church on 55 Inglis St. 11 a.m., (CD) AA Friday Day group, St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby.

1-3 p.m., High-Fibre lunches at McConnell Library. All crafters working with any type of fibre can join others for conversation and work on your fibre project. Knitters, crocheters, quilters, rug hookers, embroiderers, spinners, paper artists at all levels are welcome. 1:30 p.m., Darts, Club 55.

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

5:30-7:30 p.m., Chase the Ace in support of Big Brothers/Big Sisters Cape Breton will be held at the Steel City Sports Bar.

6:30 p.m., Tree lighting ceremony on Charlotte Street with hot chocolate, apple cider, food trucks, children’s choirs and a visit from Santa. People are encouraged to bring a donation for Loaves and Fishes. This is part of the inaugural Nutcracker Festival.

7:30 p.m., Tarabish game at French Club. All welcome.

8 p.m.-12 a.m., Karaoke Jackpot, Royal Canadian Legion, branch 12, in the lounge. Reg & Ruth Magliaro. Members and guests.

SYDNEY RIVER

8 p.m., (OS) AA Westside Group meeting, Spanish River Seniors Club, 1840 Kings Rd.

WHITNEY PIER

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

SATURDAY COXHEATH

8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Cape Breton Farmers’ Market, 340 Keltic Dr., Coxheath, bringing fresh local produce, foods, crafts, baked goods, local music and more.

FOURCHU

2-4 p.m., Plum pudding tea will take place at the Fourchu Hall, put on by the Fourchu United Church. Admission is $8.

HOWIE CENTRE

6-8 p.m. Chase the Ace, Royal Canadian Legion 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. For more information phone 902-9452814.

MARION BRIDGE

2-4 p.m., There will be a Christmas Tea and Sale at Sacred Heart Church on Trout Brook Road. Everyone welcome.

SYDNEY

10 a.m.-3 p.m., The public is invited to visit Nutcracker Vendor Village on Charlotte Street. There will be a children’s activity tent, a vendor’s tent and a donation station for Christmas Daddies as well as live entertainment and the Mermaid and Beavertails food trucks.

10 a.m., Meetings at Victoria Park Wo’s & Sgt’s Mess. Information, Pierre, 902-828-2051.

10 a.m., Sydney Amateur Radio Club, 11 St. Bridget St. open house information on how to qualify for your basic amateur radio certificate. Sponsored by Sydney Amateur Radio Club.

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous meeting, St. Theresa Church, Whitney Avenue, basement door.

11 a.m. (CD), AA Saturday morning group, Salvation Army, 55 Inglis St., Sydney.

2-4 p.m., McConnell Library will

hold a session on strengthening families affected by incarceration day. Kids can meet their Sesame Street friends while parents learn about community resources for families affected by incarceration. Refreshments will be served and children attending will be given a free book courtesy of the Adopt-aLibrary Literacy Program.

4 p.m., Sydney Santa Claus parade begins. It will follow the same route as last year.

7 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55. 7:30 p.m., Highland Arts Theatre presents “Tomato Tomato’s Maritime Christmas” at the Highland Arts Theatre. For ticket information, call 902-565-3637.

8 p.m. (OS) AA Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St. 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m., Round and square dance at the Cedars Hall. Music by Shelly Campbell and Alan Dewar.

WESTMOUNT

1-3 p.m., Christmas tea and sale will be held at Westmount United Church, Westmount Road. Items for sale include crafts, baked goods, preservatives, frozen cabbage rolls and a white elephant table. Admission is $8.

SUNDAY EDWARDSVILLE

2-4 p.m., Christmas tea and sale, WINS Hall. Admission is $7 and lunch will be served. Bake, craft and white elephant table.

ESKASONI

8 p.m., Narcotics support group meeting at 4537 Shore Rd.

IONA

2-4 p.m., Book launch of Cape Breton Gaelic Step-dancing at the Highland Village. The book is written by John Gibson and he will do a reading at the event, which will also include piping, fiddling, Gaelic singing and a lunch of tea and oatcakes. Free admission and all are invited.

JUDIQUE

2-5 p.m., Ceilidh, Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Ceilidh Trail www. celticmusicsite.com.

LOWER RIVER INHABITANTS

8 p.m., 45s card game at Riverdale Community Centre.

MABOU

11 a.m.-3 p.m., Mabou Farmers Market Christmas Sale will take place at Dalbrae Academy. Home baking, hand-crafted wooden benches and bowls, preserves, wines, local produce, oyster and other foods.

MIRA

9-11 a.m., The Mira Road Volunteer Fire Department on George St. will hold a breakfast and bake sale with bacon, sausages, scrambled eggs, pancakes, hash browns, toast, tea, coffee and juice. Adults, $8 and 10 and under, $4.

MULGRAVE

1 p.m., Mini-Cribbage Card Play, Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion branch 37. More information on Facebook at ww.Facebook.com/ MulgraveLegion or Twitter at www. Twitter.com/MulgraveLegion.

SYDNEY

8 p.m.-12 a.m., Karaoke Jackpot, Royal Canadian Legion, branch 12 (in the lounge). Pearl & Pepper. 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.

7 p.m., Journey Alive Life Summit Series will be held at Lady Fatima Church Hall. The session, which helps people become healthier and gain control over their weight, will be led by Coralie Murphy, BACS, Bsc, RMT and everyone is welcome.