COMMUNITY CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY Quilting for Beginners
Learn quilt-making basics in free class at Summerside Rotary Library Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sew basic block square and assemble sampler quilt. Registration required as space is limited. Participants must provide own material (sewing machine, thread and fabric).
10 a.m.-12 non, April 4
Knitting Circle
Bring along project or start new one at Knitting Circle in Community Room, Slemon Park Plaza. Meet new people and learn new skills. Contact: Kim at 902-888-7192. 1-3 p.m., April 4
Kuddles for Kids
Kuddes for Kids at St. Mary’s Hall, Summer St., Summerside, to make teddy bears for needy children locally and abroad. For more information call Heather Johnston at 902-724-5309.
1-4 p.m., April 4
Speak-Easy Toastmasters
Speak-Easy Toastmasters meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. at Community Connections, 701 Water St. West. All welcome to attend to hear five speeches and many impromptu speeches.
6-8 p.m., April 4
Filmworks Summerside
Filmworks Summerside presents “Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool,” based on memoir by Peter Turner (played by Jamie Bell) about his love affair with movie star Gloria Grahame (played by Annette Bening). All screenings take place at Cineplex Cinemas Summerside starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets available at door for $10.
6:30 p.m., April 4
Chase the Ace
Silver Fox Chase the Ace, in aid of Junior Curling and Sailing, draw every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Winners do not have to be present to win. Jackpot: $19,905 with 16 cards left. Purchase tickets at Silver Fox, D.Alex MacDonald Ltd. or Waugh’s Food Centre.
8:30 p.m., April 4
THURSDAY Family Storytime
Summerside Rotary Library family story time with stories and activities for children 3 to 5 years. Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m., April 5
Eptek Lunchtime Films
Explore America’s National Parks with Friends of Eptek this April with Eptek Lunchtime Films. This week: “America’s National Parks: The Sights and Sounds of Yellowstone” (59 minutes) distributed by Good Times Entertainment. Bring a sandwich; Friends provide tea/coffee and cookies. No charge for film; donations accepted for refreshments. New films plus some from late Friend Blanche Hogg at Eptek Centre, Summerside.
12 noon, April 5
Eptek Book Club
Eptek Centre Book Club meets to discuss “Twelve Years a Slave” by Solomon Northup. Book shares narrative of Solomon Northup, citizen of New York, born a free man, later kidnapped and sold into slavery in 1841, and rescued in 1853 from a cotton plantation in Louisiana. New members welcome. At Eptek Centre, Summerside. Call 902-888-8373.
7 p.m., April 5
Karaoke at Legion
Karaoke begins at 8 p.m. at the Summerside Legion.
8 p.m., April 5
FRIDAY Family Karaoke
All ages, very informal family karaoke. Bound to be some giggling as we find our inner superstar. At Slemon Park Community Room. 6 p.m., April 6
Benefit for Joan Harding
New London Community Complex hosting benefit for Joan Harding, member of Stanley Bridge Memorial Society’s board, to cover medical expenses. Donation box, silent auction, raffles, Surf ‘n’ Turf Basket, decorated cake raffle and entertainment. To make donation (monetary or auction item) contact: Leonard Peters 902-393-0427 or 902-963-4060, Jan Mirtle 902856-2698, and Lola Meek Ogilvie at 902-886-2653.
7-9 p.m., April 6