COMMUNITY calendar
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WEEKLY EVENTS
Thursdays
● 55 Plus Bridge – New Glasgow Fire Hall at 1:30 p.m. New members welcome.
● Coffee and Conversation – Pictou County Women’s Resource and Sexual Assault Centre, 503 South Frederick St., New Glasgow, for women 1-3 p.m.
● 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.
● 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 – from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Superstore community room, New Glasgow. New members welcome.
● 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
● Volunteers Needed – for VON volunteer assisted transportation as well as one week a month for Meals on Wheels Westville programs. For more information call Sheila Hoeg at (902) 752-3184, ext. 211.
● Donate Clothing – and cloth items to Diabetes Canada’s reusable goods donation program. Drop bagged items in red clothing donation bins available at several locations throughout Pictou County. Call 1-800-505-5525 or visit declutter. diabetes.ca for more information.
● GO – players wanted. Call Al 902 755-3250 if interested.
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 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.
October 20
● Community Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in support of the Helping Hands Ministry, an outreach program of St. George’s Anglican and Trinity United Churches. Trinity Multi-Purpose Room (Please use MacLean St. Entrance). Tickets: $8 from Helping Hands volunteers, St. George’s and Trinity Church Offices and at the door.
October 21
● Sharon St. John Fall Fair – Acadia Ave., Stellarton, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Turkey burgers, quilts, bake table, lots of activities.
● Hot Roast Pork Supper – at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church , Merigomish, 4-6 p.m. Adults $12 . Children $6. Pantry table.