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. E-mail your event to news@cbpost.com.
TODAY 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, 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. For more information phone 902-945-2814.
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 St. 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, 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 St. friends while parents learn about community resources for families affected by incarceration. Refreshments will be served and children attended 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 midnight, 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 will take place 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 Br#37. For more information, go to Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ MulgraveLegion or on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/MulgraveLegion.
SYDNEY
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.
8 p.m., CS AA Sydney Central Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.
WHITNEY PIER
2 p.m., New Dawn Guest Home Christmas Tea and Sale with home baking, straw table, craft table, Christmas dinner basket tickets, door prizes and a lunch of chicken salad and dessert. Admission is $5, lunch included.
6:30 p.m., Life source church service, Polish Village Hall, 972 Victoria Road. All welcome. Kids Club held for children ages 4-12. 6:30 p.m., Church in Jesus fellowship invites you to 88 Laurier St., Menelik Hall for preaching, praise and worship. Call Pastor Jack, 902577-4163 or Pastor O’Connell, 902862-4907.
7:15-10 p.m., Bingo, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 128, corner of Victoria Road and Wesley Street. Open to the public.
MONDAY BROOK VILLAGE
9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Adult square dances, Brook Village Hall.
EAST BAY
8 p.m., (CD) AA East Bay Group meeting, East Bay Hall.
ESKASONI
8:00 p.m., (OD) AA Praying Hands Group meeting, Mikma’w Lodge, 70 Gabriel St.
HOWIE CENTRE
7-10 p.m., Monday night bingo at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 151, East Bay. Doors open at 6 p.m. 15 games of $75, four 50/50 games, one 80/20 game, three jackpot games and a toonie game. Information, 564-0672 after 4 p.m.
MEMBERTOU
7 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous mixed meeting, 3 Kateri St.
PORT HOOD
7-9 p.m., Games night at the United Church Hall. Play board games, crib, auction or a game of your choice. Tea and sweets are served.
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 a.m.-3 p.m., Breton Quilters Guild will meet at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft (downstairs). Bring lunch. New members welcome. 11 a.m., Al-Anon, Spanish River Seniors Club, 1840 Kings Rd., Sydney River.
1:30 p.m., Seven week Tarabish Tournament at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club. Lunch served, members only. 2-3 p.m., Chair exercises for men and women, Club 55, Bentinck St. 6 p.m., Shuffleboard for seniors, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners’ Club, 30 Inglis St. Members only.
6-9 p.m., New Dawn Centre for Social Innovation, 37 Nepean St. Open Studio art drop-in session. Bring your own supplies and spend an informal evening with others learning and sharing creative painting ideas. Register at www. theartroomcapebreton.ca. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Parents PEACE program — parental issues tackled, such as peer pressure, sex, anger at Southside Learning Center, 266 Whitney Ave. No fee/registration. 7:00 p.m., Cape Breton Overeaters Anonymous group will meet at Bethel Church, George Street (hall entrance). No weigh-ins, dues or fees. For more information visit www.oa.org. or phone Carol at 562-1961.
7 p.m., St. John Ambulance Volunteer Brigade will meet at the Tim Hortons, George Street, (door facing the Casino). For more information call 564-4189, or visit www. sja.com. New members welcome.
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, 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.
1:00 p.m., Duplicate Bridge, Old Radar Base Chapel. Partners guaranteed.
1:30 p.m. Blind 45s, Club 55. 1:30 p.m., Club meeting and Christmas get-together at the Steelworkers and Sydney pensioners Club. Nominations will be accepted and election of officers will take place. Lunch served. All members urged to attend.
6 p.m., Shuffleboard for seniors, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners’ Club, 30 Inglis St. Members only.
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. 7 p.m., Cape Breton Antique & Custom Car Club monthly meeting, St. Theresa’s Parish Centre, 285 St. Peter’s Rd.
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 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 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.
12 noon, Cape Breton Council of Seniors and Pensioners will hold their December meeting at the North Sydney Seniors and Pensioners Club. There will be an election of officers and fun will follow with food, entertainment and prize draws including a 50/50. All clubs are asked to help with the food and prizes.
1:30 p.m., Darts for seniors at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club. Members only.
6-8 p.m., Lea Doue will read from her new book, The Red Dragon Girl, the latest book in her Firethorn Chronicles series, at the McConnell Library, 50 Falmouth St. Everyone welcome and books will be available for signing. 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 p.m., Holiday Jam, a coffee house by Sydney Academy students. Silver collection and food donation. Refreshments served. Produced by the Sydney Academy Band and Key Vlub. Donation will be taken for local food banks,
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 p.m., Prostate cancer support group will meet at the Myles Burke Community Room, Sobeys, Prince Street.
7 p.m., The Cape Breton Classic Cruisers Car Club meets at the Sydney Curling Club, 619 George St. (upstairs).
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.