COMMUNITY calendar
WEDNESDAY Kensington Playgroups
Playgroups hosted by Family Place, at Murray Christian Centre, School St., Kensington. Wednesdays 9:3011:30 a.m. Chance for children and grown-ups to socialize. Staff co-ordinates craft, educational toys, healthy snack and circle time. Register at Family Place, call 902436-1348 or email familyplace@eastlink.ca.
9:30-11:30 a.m., April 18
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 noon, April 18
Prenatal, Breastfeeding Groups
Bosom Buddies breastfeeding support group, 10-11:30 a.m. Nursing babies and toddlers welcome. New Beginnings Prenatal Group for expectant parents, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Prenatal topics plus food supplements, nutritious supper, Baby Box bassinet and infant clothing included. At Family Place, 75 Central St., Summerside, Wednesdays. Register at Family Place, call 902436-1348 or email familyplace@eastlink.ca.
10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., April 18
Canadian Film Day
National Film Day: coast-to-coast-to-coast celebration of Canadian cinema. Screening of film “The Breadwinner,” about Parvana (Saara Chaudry), an 11-year-old girl growing up under Taliban in Afghanistan in 2001. After her father’s arrest, Parvana cuts off her hair and dresses like a boy to get a job to help support her family and discovers new world of freedom and danger. Film rated PG-13. Viewing at Summerside Rotary Library. 4 p.m., April 18
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. Purchase tickets at Silver Fox, D. Alex MacDonald Ltd. or Waugh’s Food Centre.
8:30 p.m., April 18
THURSDAY Postnatal Group
Beyond the Bump Postnatal Group at Family Place, 75 Central St., 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 (Diaper Fit) and last Friday of month for movie (Stars & Strollers). Register at Family Place, call 902436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca.
9:30-11:30 a.m., April 19
Dinosaurs at Library
Explore the life of dinosaurs at Abram-Village Public Library. 10 a.m., April 19
Dental Health Storytime
Dental Health Storytime with guest visiting Summerside Rotary Library to read and interact with children and talk about dental health. For ages 3 to 5 years and their families. 10:30 a.m., April 19
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 Great Parks of Alaska” (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 19
East Prince Hospice Meeting
East Prince Hospice Chapter meeting in St. Lawrence room at Prince County Hospital, Summerside. 6:30 p.m., April 19
Career Development Session
Career Development Services free information session on Job Search Skills, Resumés, and more at O’Leary Public Library. Preregister by April 17 at 902-859-8788. 6:30 p.m., April 19