COMMUNITY events

Evangeline Chase the Ace

Evangeline Rec Centre, Acadian Musical Village, and Mont-Carmel Parish Chase the Ace draw Friday at Acadian Musical Village, Abram-Village. Estimated jackpot: $23,500 with 33 cards left. Doors open 7 p.m. Draw 9 p.m. Entertainment: Shawn Fitzgerald and Kevin Smith from 8–10 p.m. Free admission. 19 and over. Call: 902-854-3300. 8 p.m., Feb. 2

THURSDAY Postnatal Group

Beyond the Bump Postnatal Group at Family Place, Summerside, Thursdays. Group for new parents, free. Onsite childcare, food supplements for breastfeeding moms, snacks, baby/toddler clothing. Meet at CUP last Thursday of month for swim with baby. Register at Family Place, call 902-4361348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Feb. 1

Family Storytime

Family Storytime every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Summerside Rotary Library, Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St. Stories and activities for children 3 to 5 years. 10:30 a.m., Feb. 1

Eptek Lunchtime Films

Eptek Lunchtime films Thursdays at noon. Some new films and others from late Friend, Blanche Hogg. This week: “Incredible Journeys: From the Outback to Shangri-La” (68 min.) distributed by Reader’s Digest. Bring a lunch; coffee, tea, cookies served by Friends of Eptek. No charge but donations accepted for refreshments. 12 noon, Feb. 1

Parkview Seniors Cards

Card games on Thursdays at Parkview Seniors’ Club. Canasta at 1 p.m. and Auction at 7 p.m. At 335 Central St., Summerside. 1 and 7 p.m., Feb. 1

Eptek Book Club

Members of Eptek Centre Book Club meet to discuss “Nineteen Minutes” by Jodi Picoult. Novel examines a school shooting in a riveting and poignant way, that asks a haunting question: Do we really ever know someone? New members welcome. At Eptek Centre on Summerside waterfront. For more info call 902-888-8373. 7 p.m., Feb. 1

Parkview Cards

Parkview Seniors Club offers Auction card parties at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, at Parkview Seniors, Summerside. 7 p.m., Feb. 1

Karaoke with Clayton

Karaoke with Clayton Gallant at Summerside Legion starting at 8 p.m. Contest starting soon. 8 p.m., Feb. 1

Chase The Ice

Western Capitals Booster Club and Slemon Park Plex’s Chase the Ice draw at Caps home game. Card flip in lobby at Credit Union Place following 7 p.m. game. Estimated Ace pot: $22,000, 8 cards left. Don’t have to be present to win. Tickets: Bernard’s Quik Mart, Slemon Park Kwik Way, Mel’s Convenience, or https://chasetheice.5050central.com Feb. 1

FRIDAY Borden-Carleton Playgroup

Borden-Carleton Playgroups hosted by Family Place, at Community Library in Fire Hall, 244 Borden Ave. Fridays beginning Jan. 12. Children and grown-ups chance to socialize. Staff co-ordinates craft, educational toys, healthy snack and circle time. For info, drop into Family Place, call 902-436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Feb. 2

Summerside Playgroup

Playgroups hosted by Family Place, 75 Central St., Summerside, Fridays beginning Jan. 12. Children and grown-ups chance to socialize. Staff co-ordinates craft, educational toys, healthy snack and circle time. For info, drop into Family Place, call 902-436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Feb. 2

Heart Health Class

Join Sobeys dietitian for free 5 Secrets to Heart Health class. Learn about food solutions to help lower cholesterol. Class at Sobeys Summerside. Register by emailing margaret.young@sobeys.com or calling 902-436-6731. 10-11:30 a.m., Feb. 2

Knit, Crochet, Chat

Knit, Crochet and Chat offered Fridays at 1 p.m. at O’Leary Public Library. 1 p.m., Feb. 2

Legion Darts

Darts at Summerside Legion starting at 7:30 p.m. Also on Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 12 noon. New members welcome. 7:30 p.m., Feb. 2

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