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COMMUNITY calendar

- Community Happenings are published daily and are for non-profit groups to publicize upcoming events. Keep submission­s to less than 30 words. Email: newsroom@journalpio­neer.com or drop submission­s off at our Summerside office, 316 Water St., or at the Jour

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

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