COMMUNITY calendar
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WEEKLY EVENTS Thursdays
● Coffee and Convesation – at The Pictou County Women’s Resource and Sexual Assault Centre, 503 South Frederick Street in New Glasgow for women from 1-3 p.m. beginning Aug. 3.
● Mixed Fun Darts – at 7:30 p.m. at Stellarton Legion. Cost $3 to play. Everyone welcome.
● Colouring for Adults – Last Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. New Glasgow library.
● Community Choir – The Trinitarians rehearse 10 a.m.-12, Multi-Purpose Room, Trinity United Church, Temperance St., New Glasgow, MacLean St. entrance. New members welcome. More info contact Monica George Punke at (902) 752-1297 or Richard Skidmore (902) 752-5632.
● 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.
● 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.
● 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.
● 55+ Club – Contract Bridge, New Glasgow Fire hall 1:30pm. All members welcome. Light lunch served.
● 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, 902396-5022.
● Legos at the Library – 3-4 p.m., New Glasgow Library.
● Gaelic Friends – Group interested in speaking Gaelic meeting at Pictou library 6:30 p.m.
DAILY EVENTS Today
● Auction 45s – at Trenton Legion at 7 p.m.
July 27
● Origami Workshop – at New Glasgow library from 2-3:30 p.m. (drop-in).
● Teddy Bear Slumber Party – 6 p.m. at Stellarton library.
● Cribbage – at Trenton Legion at 7 p.m.
July 27-29
● Book Sale – Sister Catherine Steele Centre. Thursday, Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-noon. Sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes CWL.
July 28
● Barbecue Fundraiser – for Friends of the River John Library, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at River John Library.
July 28-30
● 60th Reunion – for Stellarton High School class of 1956/57. Reunion will coincide with Stellarton Homecoming.
July 29
● Auction 45s – at Trenton Legion at 1 p.m.
● Singers Songwriters – Laura Smith and Kim Dunn at Merigomish Schoolhouse Community Centre at 8 p.m. Advance tickets $25 at the LBR Gas Bar, H&R Music in New Glasgow and online at eventbrite.ca or call (902) 926-2116. Must be 19 or older.
● Flea Market – Abercrombie Community Centre, 9 a.m.-noon. Canteen. Lots of books, new-to-you, etc. For more information, phone (902) 755-5898, (902) 752-8914 or (902) 752-3826.
● Barbecue – Yard sale and baked goods at Second Baptist Church, 330 Washington St., New Glasgow from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
● Lobster Dinner – at Salem United Church, River John, 11:30 a.m. until sold out. Takeout only but seating available downstairs. Adult $20. Child $10 / Ham Dinners available ($10 / $5).
July 30
● Feast Day – at Our Lady of Grace Monastery at 2 p.m. This is Feast of Saint Anne. All welcome. For more info call Bill Dewtie after 5 p.m. at (902) 922-2192.
● Annual Cemetery Mass – Holy Name Cemetery, MacKay St., Westville, 6 p.m. In case of rain, at the church on North Main St., Westville.
July 31
● Robyn Alcorn – in concert at Green Hill - Alma United Church. Admission: $10, or what you can afford. Part of the Monday Music in Alma Summer Series.
July 31-Aug. 3
● Sharon St. John Music Camp – at Sharon St. John United Church, Stellarton. Learn to play or improve your abilities with the fiddle, guitar, chanter or mandolin. Also sessions in step dancing, musical theatre and folk singing. Call or email Jillian (902752-1459/ kayaucoin@ns.sympatico.ca) for more info.
Aug. 2
● Acadia Park Summer Concert Series – at Acadia Park Gazebo starting at 7 p.m. Dianne MacNeil performing.
Until Aug. 29
● Barneys River Station School Museum – Open until Aug. 29, noon-5 p.m. daily (closed Mondays). A building as old as Confederation. Explore community and educational education history in artifacts, photos, books, scrapbooks and more. Take exit 29 south off of Trans Canada 104.
Until Oct. 1
● Life of Jean – This museum installation visually captures the life of a Nova Scotia “everywomen” (19212014), revealing layers of meaning through the power of photographs. Free admission. Museum of Industry, 147 North Foord St., Stellarton. Open Mon.- Sat. 9-5 p.m. and Sunday 10-5 p.m.
Aug. 3
● Scott Woods Concert – at 7 p.m. at Sharon St. John United Church, 33 Acadia Avenue Stellarton. Tickets $25 for adults and $10 for children. Woods is a renowned Canadian fiddle champion.
Aug. 3-5
● Pictou County Seniors’ Festival – Registration fee is $15, and can be paid by cash or cheque at any Pictou County town office, or at Trenton Park office. For more info contact festival coordinator Julie MacDonald at 902-752-1019 or email pictoucountyseniorsfestival@gmail.com
Aug. 4
● Artist in our Midst - 6:30-9 p.m. at Merigomish United Church, 1587 Shore Road.
Aug. 5
● Car Wash Bottle Drive – Fundraiser for U16 & U18 NS Rugby Nationals Trip from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Scotsburn Fire Hall. Recommended donation $5-$10 for car wash. Refundables can be dropped off at the fire hall on the 5th, or pick up can be arranged. To arrange bottle pickups contact Jennifer MacLennan at 902485-5448 or jenmaclen@gmail.com.
● Salmon and Strawberry Shortcake Supper – at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Merigomish, 4-6 pm. Adults $15 . Children $7. Pantry Table. Takeouts available.
Aug. 5-6
● Show and Sale – hosted by The Northumberland Quilt Guild 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the deCoste Centre, 85 Water Street, Pictou. Admission $5/ person, includes light lunch.
Aug. 6
● Giant Fabric and Yarn Sale – Looking for Donations. Proceeds to benefit the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, supporting African grandmothers caring for millions of children orphaned by AIDS. Donations needed by Aug. 6. Contact jane.earle@bellaliant.net or 902-3512195 or barbharris48@gmail.com or 902-351-2490. Sale is Aug. 19 at Sedgwick Memorial Church, Tatamagouche, 9:30 a.m.-12:30.