COMMUNITY calendar
To submit an item for community calendar, which lists events that happen for local, non-profit organizations, email news@ngnews.ca or drop it off at The News, 352 East River Road, New Glasgow. Please include a start date and end date with your submission.
WEEKLY EVENTS
Wednesdays
Jam Sessions – in the Durham Community Hall at 7 p.m. Shared lunch. Silver collection greatly appreciated.
Temporary Shelter – First Baptist Church on East River Road in New Glasgow. Opens at 7 p.m. for people who are homeless. Volunteers to assist are asked to contact Ellen Margeson at 902-923-2307 or by emailing ellemarge@seasidehighspeed.com.
Meat Darts – Pictou legion 6:30 p.m. All welcome.
45s for Members – New Glasgow 55+ Club, 1:30 p.m., New Glasgow Fire Hall.
Karate – Juniors 6:40-7:40 p.m., adults 6:40-9 p.m. at the New Glasgow Fire Hall. For more info email rfraser1@eastlink.ca
Crib Game – Stellarton legion, 7:30 p.m.
Community Cupboard – Maranatha Bible Church, 196 Munroe Ave., 2-4 p.m.
Pure Meditation Foundation with Mindfulness – Helps with anxiety, sleep problems, lack of energy, depression and more. Call East River
Meditation Healing Centre for details/to register 902 755 HEAL/4325
Preschool Story Time – Pictou library, 10:30 a.m. Children must be 3.
Club Français – Stellarton library, 1st Wednesday of month, noon. Practise your French in a friendly atmosphere.
TOPS – Meets at Pharmacy First, 266 Foord St., 9:30-11:30 a.m. New members welcome. Call 902-9232368.
Preschool Storytime – River John Library 9:30-10:30 a.m. (ages 3-5 years) To register call 902- 351-2599.
DAILY EVENTS
October 10
Pictou County Mental Illness – Family Support Group meeting 7-9 p.m. in room B120 of the NSCC, 39 Acadia Avenue, Stellarton. Michael Petter, senior news director for East Coast FM will join the group and share his story.
Medical Terminology Course – Understanding medical language comprehensive certificate course commencing Oct. 10. For information, registration, cost, contact Cheryl Lays at nanacher47@eastlink.ca or call 902-695-6626.
October 11
Monthly Meeting – of Pictou County Injured Workers Association at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Parish Hall, High Street New Glasgow. All members are encouraged to attend.
October 12
4-H Registration – Middle River, 6:30 p.m. at Union Centre Hall. For more inof contact Kelli McInnis at 902 396-4262.
PiCCoLA – presents Family Literacy with Nikkie. Join for a fun-filled afternoon
of crafts, stories and snacks. This free activity is open to all – but you must register by calling our New Glasgow office 902-755-5827. FamLit with Nikkie takes place from 3:154:45 p.m. at PiCCoLA’s New Glasgow location – 174 Archimedes St.
October 13
Bingo – at New Glasgow 55 Plus Club (upstairs of New Glasgow Fire Department) at 1:30 p.m. Door prize, sweets, prizes, great lunch, and a good time for all.
October 14
Potluck Supper – East River Pastoral Charge, at Springville Church Hall 4-6 p.m. Adults $10, children $5. Pantry table also.
Haunted 3K Dog Jog – Hosted by Bender’s Bites and Trenton Parks Fall Fest at Trenton Park from 11 a.m.-1p.m. $15/team. BBQ, goodie bags and lots of prizes. Sponsored by Sobeys, Subway, Poulains Pharmachoice and more. Proceeds go to Good Bones Dog Rescue. Register by Oct. 10 by calling 902 753-6188 or bendersbites@hotmail.com.
North End Rec Centre Fall Bazaar – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. craft and vendor event
Prize Bingo – Bridgeville Community Centre 2-4 p.m.
October 15
Fall Fundraiser – French River Cemetery Society of Pictou County, 9551 French River, N.S. BBQ and yard sale 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at French River Hall. Items can be dropped off between 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 11.
Fitzpatrick Mountain Hike – Hike Nova Scotia, the Pictou County Trails Association and the Cape to Cape Trail present a guided hike on Fitzpatrick
Mountain, Scotsburn at 1 p.m. Meet at Deb’s Hidden Cafe in Scotsburn. Qualify to win a trail prize. See www.hikenovascotia.ca for details.
3rd Annual Fall Fiddle Fest – Caribou Fire Hall, 2-4 p.m. Price $6, with proceeds to Northumberland Fisheries Museum. Fiddlers young and old, room to dance. Free tea and coffee.
Pictou County Ostomy Group – meets in the boardroom, 1st floor, Aberdeen Hospital 2-4 p.m.
October 16
4-H Registration – River John, 7 p.m. at St George’s Church Hall. For more info contact Margaret Cripps at 902 759-4595 or Christine Heighton at 902 351-2061
Gospel Concert – hosted by the Salvation Army in Westville with Alan O’Brien and his group called, “Hannah and the Boys” at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, children 16 and under are free. This group is widely known and enjoyed across Pictou County. Refreshments will be served.
October 17
Crohn’s and Colitis – meeting at 7 p.m. in the Sobey’s Community Room, West Side, New Glasgow. Regional coordinator, Amanda, will be present for updates. Everyone welcome. For more info, call Mike at 902 925-2582.
Regular Meeting – Northumberland Adult Brain Tumour Support Group, Main Floor Lounge of East River Manor, 690 East River Rd., 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker heather Cameron on Music Therapy. For further information contact the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada 1 800 2655106 ext 234.