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THURSDAY, MAY 9 Dinner theatre

Village Follies Dinner Theatre presenting “Talking Bout My Generation.” Debert legion. Includes three-course meal with choice of chicken or haddock entrée. Tickets, $35. To book tickets, email thevillagefollies@ or call 902986-1710.

Canasta

Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.; come and learn the game. $2 fee, or free to members. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro. All players welcome.

Spiritual Group

The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursdays, 7 p.m., Douglas Street School room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.

FRIDAY, MAY 10 Dinner theatre

Village Follies Dinner Theatre presenting “Talking Bout My Generation.” Debert legion. Includes three-course meal with choice of chicken or haddock entrée. Tickets, $35. To book tickets, email thevillagefollies@ or call 902986-1710.

Dance

Seniors Old Time Dance, Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 2 p.m.; door prize, sponsored by Y Seniors Group; age 50 and older welcome; admission $6.

Used Book Sale

MAY 10-11 – Used Book Sale: Huge variety, sorted by genre. Friday 6:308:30 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church hall, 669 Prince St.

Book Fair

MAY 10-11 – Colchester Book Fair, Truro Mall, 245 Robie St.; Friday 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; books, games, puzzles, DVD’S, CD’S, Vinyl; Admission $2. Proceeds to support Bible Hill Kinsmen and Colchester Mental Health Association.

Baked Beans

Brunswick Street Beanery, take-out, $8, four cups homemade baked beans, loaf of brown bread, May 3, 10, 17, 2 to 5 p.m.; curbside service at church, corner Brunswick/wood streets.

SATURDAY, MAY 11 Country Breakfast

Full Country Breakfast, St. Andrews United Church Elderbank, 7 to 10 a.m.; buffet-style breakfast; variety of breakfast food; adults $10; children 6-12 $5; 5 and under free.

Mother’s Day Dance

Truro Legion Auditorium, 42 Brunswick St., 8 to 11:30 p.m.; $8 per person; music: Frank Lowe and SideKicks; spot dances; tickets available: Macquarries, Legion Bar and at door.

Coffee Party

Mother’s Day Coffee Party, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brunswick Street United Church. Freewill donation to the Coffee Party. Also: Plant Sale and the bountiful Pantry Table.

Men’s Choir

Nova Voce Provincial Men’s Choir will be at the United Church, Pugwash, on at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Old Time Dance

7 to 11 p.m., Warwick Mountain Rec Centre, 554 Warwick Mountain Road; Tracy Kittelson, Alvin Heighton, Marilyn Tattrie, The Mackinnons. Caller: Roger Simm; $7 admission, 50/50; door prize; shared lunch.

Exhibit Opening

‘Celebrating Portia White’ Exhibit Opening, 2 p.m., Colchester Historeum. This exhibit developed in collaboration with Shelia White, Portia’s niece; features personal items, recordings. Exhibit runs May 11-Oct. 22.

Open Mic

Country Gospel Open Mic, 7 p.m., Westchester Wesleyan Church, 4609 Wentworth-collingwood Road, Westchester Station; local singers and musicians; free-will offering; refreshments and fellowship; all are welcome.

Coffee House

Nazarene Church Gospel Coffee House, 6:30 p.m. Freedom Rd., Wayne and Eric, Kitchen Trio; freewill offering; shared lunch to follow.

Musical Evening

Country and Gospel Music with Wayne Elliott and Friends; Old Barns United Church, 7 p.m. Free will offering; light lunch to follow.

Used Book Sale

Used Book Sale: Huge variety, sorted by genre. Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church hall, 669 Prince St.

Book Fair

Colchester Book Fair, Truro Mall, 245 Robie St.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; books, games, puzzles, DVD’S, CD’S, Vinyl; Admission $2. Proceeds to support Bible Hill Kinsmen and Colchester Mental Health Association.

SUNDAY, MAY 12 Breakfast/brunch

Mother’s Day breakfast/brunch, Tatamagouche Legion; ham, bacon, eggs, fruit cup, etc., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone welcome; $7 and $4 for 12-and-under; wheelchair accessible; takeouts available.

Musical Jam

Monthly Jam Session, 2 to 4 p.m., Hilden United Church hall; freewill offering, 50/50 draw: coffee, tea, cookies available; everyone welcome; proceeds for the Gutsy Walk for Crohn’s and Colitis.

Concert

Bill Elliott and the Killbillies, Peniel United Church, Five Islands, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Tickets $20 at the door. Refreshments served.

MONDAY, MAY 13 Discussion

Serena Lewis, bereavement, grief and wellness coordinator leads discussion on: The Importance of Community in a Palliative Approach to Care, on ways to support one another during times of loss, 7:30 p.m., Maitland Fire Hall.

Spring Rally

Truro Presbyterial UCW’S Spring Rally at Shubenacadie United Church. Theme “Rebirth,” Book Display; all welcome; bring a bag lunch.

Dance

Goodtime Seniors Dance Club every Tuesday from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Truro Legion on Brunswick Street; $7 admission; shared lunch; 50/50 tickets. All are welcome.

Retired Teachers

Colchester-east Hants Retired Teachers Organization is having their annual meeting at 10:30 a.m., at the Truro Fire Hall.

Al-anon Meets

Truro Al-anon meets every Tuesday 8 p.m., at The Good Neighbor’s Club, 21 Palmer St. For more info call Lois at 902-890-1518.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 NAFR Barbecue

Deadline to reserve meals: NAFR Branch NS 72, barbecue with presentation on Polypharmacy May 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Air force Association, 22 Cottage Street, Truro. Georgette: 902-897-2404 or georgetteb@eastlink.ca .

Al Anon Meeting

Cobequid Al Anon meets weekly on Wednesday evenings 7-8 p.m. at Douglas St. Rec Centre, Truro. For more information please contact Jane 902-890-0197.

Dance

Dance in Salmon River Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m.; music by Countrified, others; shared lunch.

Knit In

1 to 4 p.m.; a great time to share skills, conversation and patterns with other knitters. Beginners welcome. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro.

Butch’s Jam

Join the fun and music at the Horseman’s Club every Wednesday night at 6 p.m.; everyone welcome.

Coffee House

Coffee House at Zion United Baptist Church, 454 Prince St., Truro, 1 to 3 p.m.; fun, good music by Bill Hill and the Band; refreshments; last meeting until fall.

Film Showing

Ecology Action Center film, Burned, Truro Public Library, 6 p.m.; about the rise of the biomass industry on the eastern seaboard of the U.S. and in Nova Scotia. Discussion to follow.

Peer Support

Lead With Your Heart’s Mental Wellness Peer Support, 7 p.m. First United Memorial Hall; with Sarah Slater presenting a program about Food for Mood. All are welcome, all faiths, no faith.

Card Party

Card Party at Warwick Mountain Rec Club, 7 p.m.; shared lunch; 50/50; door prize; shared lunch; $3 admission

THURSDAY, MAY 16 PROBUS

PROBUS Club meets at the Truro Fire Hall, at 9:30 a.m. Guest presenter this month is Mr. Joe Ballard whose presentation will feature the historic houses of Truro. Guests welcome.

Canasta

Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.; come and learn the game. $2 fee, or free to members. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro. All players welcome.

Spiritual Group

The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursdays, 7 p.m., Douglas Street School room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.

Card Party

Auction 45 Card party, 1 p.m. at the Bible Hill Fire Hall; sponsored by St. David’s United Church. $5 charge with cash prizes and a light snack.

GRANS

Grandparents’ Rights for Nova Scotia Meeting, noon to 2 p.m., Sobeys Community Room, Robie Street, Truro. All are welcome.

FRIDAY, MAY 17 Dance

Seniors Old Time Dance, Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 2 p.m.; door prize, sponsored by Y Seniors Group; age 50 and older welcome; admission $6.

Baked Beans

Brunswick Street Beanery, take-out, $8, four cups homemade baked beans, loaf of brown bread, May 3, 10, 17, 2 to 5 p.m.; curbside service at church, corner Brunswick/wood streets.

SATURDAY, MAY 18 Guitar Club

Fingerpicking Guitar club jam; meeting at Douglas Street Rec. Center, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Note: last jam until Oct.19; info: Mike 902-639-9267.

Dance

Dance in Upper Musquodoboit Community Hall; music by Perfect Time; shared lunch.

Supper

Roast Beef Supper, Peniel United Church, Five Islands; 4 to 6 p.m. Adults $12; 12-and-under $6. Takeouts available.

Country Gospel Coffee House

Country Gospel Coffee House, 7 p.m., 1533 Plains Road Debert; local talent; shared lunch; freewill offering.

Great Village Walk

5/10-km. Great Village Walk, 1B, 10 a.m. at Great Village Elementary School, Hwy 2 Contact Gail Brown 902-899-6575. Lunch to follow at Double C Restaurant, Hwy 4.

Yard/bake Sale

Yard and Bake Sale, lobster draw. Sponsored by Tatmagouche Legion at Bill Cameron’s, Hwy # 311, Balfron, 9 a.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 19 Jamboree

Jamboree, Warwick Mountain Rec. Club, 6:30-9 p.m.; Kitchen Trio, Martha and Gary Webb, Wendy Black; $5 admission; 50/50; door prize; lunch provided.