COMMUNITY calendar
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WEEKLY EVENTS Sundays
Karaoke – Westville Legion, 7 p.m. t Meat Roll – Pictou Legion, 2 p.m. All welcome. t Meditation – East River Meditation Centre, New Glasgow, 7 p.m. All welcome, please call ahead, 755-4325.
Hootenanny – Stellarton legion, 6-10 p.m. $7 per person.
Cafe and Market – Merigomish Schoolhouse Community Centre, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. featuring a brunch and local market items for sale.
Tea – Star of the Sea Centre after the 11:15 a.m. Stella Maris Mass. Everyone welcome.
Dance – Stellarton legion 6-10 p.m. Cost $7 per person.
Mondays
TOPS Group – Take Pounds Off Sensibly, non-profit organization, Superstore community room, 9:3011:30 a.m.
Mixed Darts – New Glasgow 55+
Club, 1:30 p.m., New Glasgow Fire Hall.
Over 50 Prize Bingo – Royal Canadian Legion, New Glasgow, 1:30 p.m. Lunch served.
Karate – Juniors 6:40 to 7:40 p.m. Adults 6:40 to 9 p.m. at the New Glasgow Fire Hall. For more info email rfraser1@eastlink.ca
Card Party – Northend Rec Centre, 7:30 p.m. Light lunch served.
Youth Darts – Westville legion, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 8-18. Everyone welcome.
Keltic Chords – For women interested in singing four-part harmony, meet at New Glasgow Academy (front door), 7-9 p.m. t Bingo – Pictou legion 7 p.m.
Tuesdays
Cribbage – at the 55+ Club in the NG Fire Hall, New Glasgow, 1:30 to 4 p.m. with social time.
Knitting Club for kids – Fourth Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m., Westville Library this fall.
Cribbage – Westville legion, 7:30 p.m. Admission $5, all welcome.
Al Anon – Adult children of alcoholics meets 7-8 p.m. downstairs at the Detox Centre, 199 Elliott St., Pictou. Contact Brenda 485-8653.
TOPS – Meets at the Birch Hill Seniors Complex, Stellarton, 12:302:30 p.m. New members welcome, call 752-3529. t Alcoholics Anonymous – Discussion, 8 p.m., Catherine Steele Centre, Lourdes, Stellarton. t Auction 45s – Seniors Building, Park St., Stellarton, 7 p.m.
Mixed Dart League – Westville legion, 7:30 p.m. Admission, $20 per person to join for the year. Everyone welcome.
Toddle Time – Pictou library, 10:30 a.m., for 15 months to 3 years. Youth programs 3-5 p.m.
Bible Lessons – Also singing and games, Maranatha Bible Church, 490 Abercrombie Rd., New Glasgow, 6-7:30 p.m., for ages 5-12.
Lego – River John library 6:15-7:45 p.m., 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month.
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.
Wii Time – Pictou library 3-5 p.m.
DAILY EVENTS Today
Old Time Dance – Toney River Community Hall, 7:30 p.m. Music by Raymond, Marlene and Lynne. Adm: $7, shared lunch.
September 5
Robie W. Tufts – His work & legacy (The Birds of N.S.), with endangered species biologist Mark Elderkin, 7 p.m. at New Glasgow Library (Community Room).
September 5-12
Y’s Menettes Annual Book Sale – at Bluenose Curling Club, Park St., New Glasgow, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (closed Sunday).