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.

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

8 p.m.-12 a.m., May Hoedown and family square dance at the Marion Bridge Community Hall, 3921 Gabarus Highway. Admission at the door is $10 for adults and youth 19 and under, $5.

SYDNEY

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.

7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55. 8 p.m. (OS) AA Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.

WHITNEY PIER

7 p.m.-1 a.m., Comedy hypnosis and 50s Dance will take place at St. Albans Hall. Hypnosis show runs 7-8:30 p.m., dance, 9-1 a.m. Hypnosis show is $15 while the dance is $10 and both are $20. Ticket sales donated to St. Albans Church.

SUNDAY BIG POND

2 p.m., Big Pond will be holding a bingo game at the Big Pond Community/Fire Hall. Cash and merchandise prizes. Canteen open.

ESKASONI

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

JUDIQUE

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., KOC brunch at Judique Community Centre with eggs, bacon, sausage, bologna, waffles, home fries, toast, tea, coffee and juice.

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

1:30 p.m., Cape Breton Island Hoppers will hold registration for five and 10 km walk events, starting at 1213 Coal Mines Road, Mabou Harbour. Walk starts at 2 p.m. For more information call Don at 902539-8512.

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.

ST. GEORGES CHANNEL

9 a.m.-12 p.m. A country breakfast at the St. George’s Channel Hall. Sponsored by the Southwest Arm Community Group.

SYDNEY

1:30 p.m., Cape Breton Island Hoppers will hold registration for five and 10 km walk events, starting at 1213 Coal Mines Road, Mabou Harbour. Walk starts at 2 p.m. For more information call Don at 902539-8512.

2 p.m., C.B. Parkinsons Group will meet at the Grand Lake Fire Department hall. All members are requested to be present.

7 p.m., Local comedians will be giving a stand-up comedy night at Daniel’s in support of the Cape Breton Hospital Foundation. Admission is $7 and featured comedians include Jodi McDavid, Michael C. Gillis, Stefan MacNeil and Joel Inglis. 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) AA 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.

WHITNEY PIER

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, 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.

MONDAY BROOK VILLAGE

9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Adult square dances, Brook Village Hall.

COXHEATH

10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Seniors tennis for those 65 and older will be available at the Coxheath Recreation Park. Players of any level except beginners are welcome to these free sessions, wear tennis shoes and bring your own racket and can of balls.

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.

MARION BRIDGE

1:30 p.m., Mira Seniors and Pensioners will have their regular monthly meeting at the centre, followed by light refreshments. Anyone is welcome to join.

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, Force The Dealer, at the Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Lunch served and members only.

2-3 p.m., Chair exercises for men and women, Club 55, Bentinck St. 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, ie. peer pressure, sex, anger at Southside Learning Centre, 266 Whitney Ave. No fee/registration.

7 p.m., Cape Breton Toastmasters Club meetings at the Kiwanis Pool building at 25 Inglis St. For further information, call 902-565-7552 or come and join us.

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. 7:15 p.m., Adult Children of Alcoholics Group meets at St. Theresa’s Church, rear entrance.

8-10 p.m., Adult badminton at Malcolm Munroe Memorial Jr. High School. Days when school’s open. Old and new players welcome. Small fee toward gym rental.

WHITNEY PIER

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

8 p.m., (CD) AA Whitney Pier Group meeting, Menelik Hall, Laurier Street.

TUESDAY 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, 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 a.m.-6 p.m., Holland America cruise ship Maasdam will be in port.

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.