COMMUNITY calendar
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WEEKLY EVENTS Fridays
t Chase the Ace – Stellarton Legion 7-10 p.m. Draw at 10:30 p.m. Tickets 4 for $5. t Karaoke Friday Nights – Dave MacIntosh host, at Stellarton Legion at 8 p.m.-12. Adm $3 per person. t Summer TechCamps – 11 a.m.-12 p.m. For children ages 5+. Ends Aug. 25. t Chase the Ace – River John Legion. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets sold 6:30-8:30 p.m. with draw at 9 p.m. Tickets three for $5, seven for $10 and 15 for $20. Jackpot started at $2,000. Must be present to win. Music by The Geezer. t Chase the Ace – With entertainment at Pictou Legion, 7:30-9:30 p.m. t Cribbage – Westville legion, 7:30
p.m. Admission $5. Meat Darts, 8 p.m., cost $4. All welcome.
t Card Party – St Bee’s Church Hall, Westville. Doors open at 7 p.m. Cards start at 7:30 p.m. Cash prizes, plus lunch is served. t Knitting Circle – The Stellar Knitters, 1 p.m. at Stellarton library, novice and experienced. Yarn and needles can be supplied or bring your own project. t Women on Wheels – Pictou library 10 a.m. Senior women enjoying short bike rides, healthy snacks and connecting with others.
t Toddle Time – 10:15-11:15 a.m., Westville Library, ages 18 months-3 years. Stories, songs, games, crafts. To register, 902-396-5022.
t Toddle Time – 10:45-11:45 a.m., Stellarton Library, 18 months- 3 years. Stories, songs, fun and games. To register, 902-755-1638. Space is limited.
t Gamers Afterschool – 3-5 p.m., Westville library. Drop in for a gaming session for children ages 8-14.
t Stellar Curling Club – Chase the Ace and open curling 6-8 p.m. Winning ticket drawn at 8:15.
t Family Fun Night – 7:30-10 p.m. at Father’s House Church, J’s Place Entrance, 400 Stewart St., New Glasgow. Snacks and games offered. For more info call Jim Swain at (902) 695-5509. t Karaoke – Stellarton Legion every
Friday night from 8 p.m. to midnight. Adm: $3.
t Chase the Ace – Every Friday at Stellarton Legion.Tickets sold from 7 to 10 p.m. Draw at 10:30 p.m.
DAILY EVENTS Today
t Cribbage – at Trenton Legion at 7 p.m.
August 24-26
t 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.
August 25
t Nearly New IODE bag sale – 1-3:30 p.m., 188 Dalhousie St., New Glasgow, behind fire station. $5 per bag full.
August 26
t Yard Sale – sponsored by the Pictou County Mental Illness Family Support Association in the parking lot of Pharmacy First in Stellarton (266 Foord St.) from 8:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m., weather permitting. The sale is in support of the Bright Smiles Project. To donate items call Elaine at 902-695-6118. t Anniversary celebration – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Gairloch, will celebrate its 195th anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 27 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Mrs. Mary MacLean. Special music will be provided
and a lunch to follow. All are welcome.
t Flea Market – The Abercrombie Community Centre will hold a flea market from 9 a.m.-noon. Canteen, lots of books, new-to-you, etc. For more information, phone 902-7528115, 902-752-8914 or 902-752-3826.
t Auction 45s – at Trenton Legion at 1 p.m.
August 27
Gaelic Service – at The Loch Broom Log Church at 3 p.m. Rev. Peter MacDonald will be the guest speaker. All are welcome. Tea and oatcakes to follow.
t Dance – Stellarton Legion. Music by *Making U Dance.* Admission $7. Dancing from 6-10 p.m.
August 28
Monday Music in Alma – Pam LeBlanc and Friends present an evening of fiddles and fun to wrap up the summer series at Greenhill-Alma United Church. Adm: $10 or what you can afford.