Calendar
WEDNESDAY Kensington Playgroups
Playgroups hosted by Family Place, at Murray Christian Centre, School St., Kensington. Wednesdays 9:3011:30 a.m. until June 20. Chance for children and grown-ups 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. 28
Quilting for Beginners
Learn quilt-making basics in free Quilting for Beginners class Wednesdays at Summerside Rotary Library in Inspire Learning Centre. Learn how to sew basic block square and assemble sampler quilt. Registration required as space is limited. Participants must provide their own material (sewing machine, thread and fabric). 10 a.m.-12 noon, Feb. 28
Prenatal, Breastfeeding Groups
Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Support Group Breastfeeding group at 10-11:30 a.m. Nursing babies and toddlers welcome. New Beginnings Prenatal Group for expectant parents, 5-7 p.m. Free. Food supplements, nutritious supper, Baby Box and infant clothing included. At Family Place, 75 Central St., Summerside, Wednesdays. To register, drop in, call 902-436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca.
10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Feb. 28
Friends of Alberton Library
Love your Library – Become a Friend presentation to understand benefits of organizing Friends of the Library group. At Alberton Public Library. Sandwiches to follow. 11:30 a.m., Feb. 28
Knitting Circle
Bring along project or start a new one at Slemon Park Knitting Circle. Great way to meet new people and learn new skills. In Community Room, Slemon Park Plaza. Contact: Kim at 902-888-7192.
1-3 p.m., Feb. 28
Animal Rescue Meeting
Canadian Disaster Animal Response Team (CDART) hosting public info meeting at Summerside Legion. Second in series of meetings to introduce organization to P.E.I. CDART rescuing domestic pets and livestock in Western Canada for over 15 years, establishing chapter in Atlantic Canada. Info: 902-439-2262, email: cdartatlantic@gmail.com
7 p.m., Feb. 28
Parkview Seniors Ceilidh
Ceilidh at Parkview Seniors Club, 335 Central St., Summerside, weather permitting. Guest performers: Roy McCaull and Friends. Lunch and 50/50 draw available. 7:30 p.m., Feb. 28
Fox Chase the Ace
Silver Fox Chase the Ace in aid of Junior Curling and Sailing. Jackpot: $16,570 with 21 cards left. Draw every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Do not have to be present to win. Purchase tickets at Silver Fox, D.A. MacDonald Ltd. or Waugh’s Food Centre, Summerside.
8:30 p.m., Feb. 28
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., March 1
Public Education Discussion
Improving quality in public education session at Summerside Rotary Library, 57 Central St. Considering recommendations of OECD, UNICEF, Glaze Report and others in discussion led by Dr. Don Glendenning, president of Education 20/20 Inc.
12-1 p.m., March 1
Eptek Lunchtime Films
Eptek Lunchtime films Thursdays at noon. Some new films and others from late Friend, Blanche Hogg. This week: “Splendors of the World: Splendors of Nature (51 minutes) 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, March 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., March 1
Eptek Book Club
Members of Eptek Centre Book Club meet to discuss “The View from Castle Rock” by Alice Munro. In personal short stories, Alice Munro pieces her family’s history into imagined fiction. New members welcome. At Eptek Centre, 130 Heather Moyse Dr. on Summerside waterfront. Information: call 902-888-8373.
7 p.m., March 1
Chase the Ice
Western Capitals Booster Club and Slemon Park Plex’s Chase the Ice draw at Caps home game at CUP. Card flip after game. Down to 5 cards with Ace pot at $32,000. Tickets during week at Bernard’s Quik Mart, Slemon Park Kwik Way, Mel’s Convenience, CUP front desk or online: https:// chasetheice.5050central.com. March 1
Karaoke with Clayton
Summerside Legion hosts Karaoke contest with Clayton Gallant at 8 p.m. Contest continues.
8 p.m., March 1
FRIDAY Borden-Carleton Playgroup
Borden-Carleton Playgroups hosted by Family Place, at Community Library in Fire Hall, 244 Borden Ave. Fridays. 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., March 2
Summerside Playgroup
Playgroups hosted by Family Place, 75 Central St., Summerside, Fridays. Children and grown-ups chance to socialize. Staff coordinates 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., March 2
World Day of Prayer
Summerside and area World Day of Prayer service at St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, 289 Winter St., Summerside. All welcome. Reception to follow. Storm date: March 5 at 1 p.m.
1 p.m., March 2
Knit, Crochet, Chat
Knit, Crochet and Chat offered Fridays at 1 p.m. at O’Leary Public Library. For experienced or just beginners, bring in projects, get ideas and socialize.
1 p.m., March 2