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TUESDAY, SEPT. 26 Goodtime Dance
Goodtime Seniors’ Dance Club Tuesday evening dances at Truro Legion from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.; admission $7; shared lunch; 50/50; all are welcome.
Public Talk
7:30 pm; “150 Years of Remarkable Nova Scotians,” an illustrated talk by historian and novelist A JB Johnston. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro. $5 admission, free for members.
General Meeting
Debert Legion Branch 106 general meeting 8 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend to provide input in decision making for the branch.
Colchester Historeum
7:30 p.m. - Vanguard 150 - a talk by A JB Johnston featuring Peter Wilmot, Portia White, and Burnley ‘Rocky’ Jones.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27 Reformation
Reformation Study – First United Church - Beginning Sept. 27; meeting each Wednesday, 10 a.m. in the Ladies’ Parlour; no costs, or obligations; views and opinions valued and respected.
Dance
Dance in Salmon River Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m. Music by Countrified and others; shared lunch.
Crib
Debert legion. 7:30 p.m. sharp. Bring a partner and come out for an evening of fun. $2 per night, 50/50 draw. Everyone welcome. Fall Fair
Second annual fall fair, 1:30-3 p.m. Parkland Truro, Fergus Hall. Come for an afternoon of fun games, treats, antique farm equipment, animals and vendors. Celebrate all fall has to offer.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 28 Spiritual Group
The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets Thursdays, 7 p.m. Douglas Street school room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Canasta
1-3 p.m.; come and learn the game. $2 fee, or free to members. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro. All are welcome.
Bingo
Bingo every Thursday at the Good Neighbors Club, 1:30 p.m., at 21 Palmer St.; prizes, 50/50 and lunch.
Colchester Historeum
7:30 p.m. Mary Miller and her Book - Retired Mt. A. Music educator, Dr. Nancy Vogan will give a presentation on the Mary Miller Book, (written in 1766) and similar works.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 29 Old Time Dance
Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 7:30 p.m.; shared lunch, door prize, sponsored by Y Senior Citizens Group, age 50 and older welcome, admission $5.
Fish and Chips
Fish and chips/silent auction, Truro Legion; $8 per person, 5-7 p.m. unless sold out; silent auction, 5-8 p.m. in Games Room.
Chase the Ace
Stewiacke Legion and Volunteer Fire Department Chase the Ace; every Friday until won; tickets sold 6 to 8 p.m. at both locations. Draw at the Legion approximately 8:15 p.m.
Debert Legion
Friday night supper. 4:30-6:00 p.m. Pan-fried haddock veg. dessert tea and coffee. Adults $10. Under 10, $5. Take outs available Wheelchair accessible.
Beanery
The Brunswick Street Beanery is back for the fall; one litre of beans and brown Bread for $7.99; available Fridays from 2 - 5 p.m.; curbside service, corner of Brunswick and Wood streets.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 30 Chase the Ace
Truro Legion & Scotia Pool, 2 to 4 p.m.; tickets sold at the Legion; jackpot exceeding $10,000; draw time approx. 4:30 p.m.
Tool Collectors
Atlantic Tool Collectors Fall Show/ Sale, noon – 3 p.m., Farm Equipment Museum, NSPE Grounds, Truro; tool displays, swap/sell tables; Good Times Fiddlers perform noon – 1 p.m.: bring a chair; coffee/tea available.
Bluegrass Jams
Truro and Area Bluegrass Association, 1 to 8 p.m.; at Ecole Acadienne, 50 Aberdeen St., Truro. Jams scheduled for second and last Saturdays of each month, fall to spring.
Supper
Roast beef supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church Hall; $14 per adult; preserves for sale; 50/50 draw; tickets at the door.
Hike
HikeTrail SocietyNova Scotia “Beach and Combingthe Kenomee Kenomee Hike” guided hike along beach in Thomas’ Cove, at 10 a.m. Qualify to win a trail prize. Info: www.hikenovascotia.ca