COMMUNITY calendar

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WEEKLY EVENTS Thursdays

● Line Dancing – lessons will be held 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Durham Community Hall. $2 per night. All welcome.

● Al-Anon – 12-step-program at 7 p.m. at Nova Scotia Community College in Stellarton, Room C153. Meetings for family and friends affected by a loved one addicted to alcohol.

● Zumba/Zumba Toning – Westville legion, 7-8 p.m., $5 drop-in.

● Cribbage – Pictou New Horizons Club, 7 p.m. Admission $2.

● DivorceCare – Free program for people who have recently undergone, or are undergoing a relationship break-up, a marital separation, or divorce, open to all for support and pastoral care, 7- 8:30 p.m. at Christ Church Hall, Bridge Ave. Stellarton. Registration is required. For further info or to register contact Loretta Armsworthy, at 695-2531.

● Meditation Evening – Everyone welcome at East River Meditation Healing Centre, 337 Forbes St., New Glasgow, 8 p.m. For info call Mark or Alexandria 755-4325.

● Mixed Darts – Stellarton Legion, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

● Card Party – 7:30 p.m. in the Thorburn Fire Hall. Light lunch served.

● VON-Adult Day Program

– Therapeutic activities and caregiver relief with focus on wellness, socialization, recreation and rehabilitation. For adults at risk of going into LTC. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Westville Recreation Building. Call 301-9538 for info. Transportation can be provided.

● ABCs for Babies – Pictou library

10:30 a.m. for newborns to 15 months.

● Knit or Crochet – Drop-in group, Pictou library 3-4:30 p.m. Bring your own yarn and needles.

● Bluenose Rug Hooking – Pharmacy First, Foord St., Stellarton, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. New members welcome.

● Preschool Story Time – 10:1511 a.m., ages 3-5, New Glasgow library. To register, 902-752-8233; 1-2 p.m., ages 3-5, Stellarton library, to register, 902-755-1638. Space is limited; 1:15-2:15 p.m., ages 3-5, Westville library. To register, 902-396-5022.

● Knitting & Crocheting – Drop-in group 3-4:30 p.m., Pictou Library. For more information, 902-4855021.

● Tween Scene – 3-4 p.m., Westville Library, ages 8-14 invited to hang out and create together. Crafts, games, puppetry, art, poetry, guest speakers, snacks. To register, 902-396-5022.

● Legos at the Library – 3-4 p.m., New Glasgow Library.

● Toddle Time – 6:15-7:15 p.m., Stellarton Library, ages 18 months-3 years. Stories, songs, fun and games. To register, 902-7551638. Space is limited.

● Gaelic Friends – Group interested in speaking Gaelic meeting at Pictou library 6:30 p.m.

DAILY EVENTS Today

● Pictou Garden Club – Annual general meeting 7 p.m., Maritime Oddfellows Community Room. Guests are welcome.

● Music Circle Jam – West River Community Hall 7-10 p.m. Admission for players is free, listeners are asked to contribute $2.50. Light refreshments. Proceeds to hall.

● Auction 45s – at Trenton Legion at 7 p.m.

March 23

● Community Volunteer Income Tax Program – For low income, simple returns. New Glasgow library 1-4 p.m. Appointment only, call 902-755-6031.

● Planning Meeting – for the Embrace the World 2017 (formerly called Mind Matters) spring event, 7 p.m. 2nd floor of the Lawtons building in New Glasgow. New volunteer always welcome.

● Cribbage – at Trenton Legion at

7 p.m.

March 24

● The Power of Music – Music Therapy, the benefits and how it can impact the lives of others, with Heather Cameron. Westville library, 3 p.m.

● Meat Darts – at Trenton Legion at 7:30 p.m.

March 25

● Trivia – Pictou Legion, 6-10 p.m. No charge.

● Casino Royale – Fundraiser for Special Olympics Pictou County 7-11 p.m. at Summer Street Industries, New Glasgow. Tickets $15 at the door, 19 years and over.

● Old Time Dance – 7:30 p.m. at West Branch Community Hall. Music by The MacKinnons plus Marilyn, Alvin and Aldie; Roger Simms, calling. Lunch served, shared sweets. Admission $7, proceeds to Hall.

● Soup and Dessert – Luncheon at St. Paul’s Church, Merigomish,12 -2 p.m. price will be $8.50, with a pantry table sponsored by the board of managers.

● Auction 45s – at Trenton Legion at 1 p.m. Also dance with Classy Country 7 p.m.-11 p.m. $5/person

March 26

● Spring Gospel Concert – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Westville, 6 p.m. Featuring Pictou County Brass and Reed Band, Don Haggard, Robyn Alcorn, Ray Stewart, Floyd Rudolph, Sam Graham, Vocal Chords Quartet, Stellarton Male Chorus, Pictou United Choir and Green Hill/Alma United Choir. Free will offering. Lunch to follow.

● Dance – Pictou legion, 6-10 p.m., with Robert Simpson. Admission $5.

● Chase the Ace– at Trenton Legion & Trenton Fire Hall. Tickets sold at both venues from 2-4 p.m. with draw to follow at the legion. Must be present to win. Jackpot growing and now stands at $26,573.

● Car Seat Clinic – hosted by Pictou County Babies to Boosters at 5 p.m. in New Glasgow. Have your car seat installation checked. Free of charge. Email pcbtob@gmail.com to book an appointment.

March 28

● Community Volunteer Income Tax Program – For low income, simple returns. New Glasgow

Superstore 1-4 p.m.

● Book Sale – River John Community H.U.B. Centre (School Street)

from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Over 2,000 gently used books, music, and movies at bargain prices.