COMMUNITY calendar
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SATURDAY, JUNE 30 Balmoral Grist Mill
Canada Day Weekend, 1 to 4 p.m. Novatones Barbershop Quartet to entertain 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; rubber duck race; scavenger hunt; more family fun. Info: 902-657-3016.
Queen of Hearts
Queen of Hearts draw, Tatamagouche Legion and North Shore Rec. Centre, held at the Legion; jackpot approx. $6,400; 2 to 4 p.m.; draw at 4:15 p.m.
Tea and Cheesecake
Little White Schoolhouse Museum, 20 Arthur St., is serving tea and cheesecake every Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. during the summer. $5.
Annual Meeting
Colchester Community Workshops Foundation Annual General Meet- ing, 6:30 p.m.; Rotary House board room, 168 Arthur Street, Truro.
Dance
Dance in Salmon River Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m.; shared lunch.
Al-anon meeting
Weekly Al-anon meeting Wednesday evenings, 7-8 p.m. at Douglas St. Rec Centre.
THURSDAY, JULY 5 Crafts Day
Little White Schoolhouse Museum is holding crafts Thursdays, 2 p.m. during the summer, at 20 Arthur St.; admission by donation; children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.
Spiritual Group
The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday at 7 p.m., Douglas Street school room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Bingo
Bingo every Thursday night 7 p.m., Wentworth Recreation Centre. Regular games; specials; jackpot.
Canasta
Thursday, 1-3 p.m.; Come and learn the game. $2 fee, or free to members. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro. All players welcome.
Historic Places
Canada Historic Places Day - First United Church, with Colchester East
Hants Library, and Colchester Historeum, open to the public to celebrate Canada Historic Places Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: 902-895-3846.
Supper
Ham, salad and strawberry shortcake supper, Knox United Church, Brookfield, 4:30 to 6 p.m.; adults $ 12; students under-12 $ 5; preschoolers free.
Dessert Event
Evening of decadent, delectable desserts, local Charcuterie board (meat and cheese selection), 7 – 9:30 p.m. at Balmoral Grist Mill Museum; music by ‘Musica del Mundo’.call 902-6573017 for reservations.
TUESDAY, JULY 10 Tea and Cheesecake
Little White Schoolhouse Museum, 20 Arthur St., is serving tea and cheesecake every Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. during the summer. Admission is $5.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 Dance
Dance in Salmon River Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m.; shared lunch.
Al-anon meeting
Weekly Al-anon meeting Wednesday evenings, 7-8 p.m. at Douglas St. Rec Centre.
Strawberry Fest
LFMH Auxiliary Strawberry Fest, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tatamagouche Fire Hall, $7 adults; $4 children. Takeout, delivery 902-657-2321;bake table; 50/50 draw; pick-your-prize table.