COMMUNITY calendar
THURSDAY, OCT. 24
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.
Spiritual Group
Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday, 7 p.m., Douglas Street School room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Bingo
An afternoon of Bingo at the Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St., at 1:30 p.m.
Card Party
Auction 45 Card party Thursday afternoons at 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.
FRIDAY, OCT. 25
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.
Concert
Barra Macneils, Wentworth Recreation Centre, a 19+ show. Tickets available online at Square Wentworth Recreation Facebook page or call 902-899-3634. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for show at 8 p.m.
Visiting Speaker
Dr. Mike Dixon, a professor in the School of Environmental Sciences at University of Guelph, will speak at 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., in the Student Learning Commons room 219 at Dal AC. Everyone welcome.
SATURDAY, OCT. 26
Turkey Dinner
Turkey Dinner at Truro Legion, 5 to 7 p.m. Music by Alycia Putnam and Family. $12, kids 12-and-under $6. Proceeds to Pipes & Drums Holland Liberation Tour 75th Anniversary.
Crib
An afternoon of Crib at the Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St., at 1:30 p.m.
Craft Market
Seventh Annual Fall and Christmas Craft Market, First United Church, Truro, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission is $1; Lunch ($10) served 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds for work of the UCW.
Cribbage Tournament
Cribbage tournament, 1 to 4:30 p.m., Truro Legion, in the lounge, $22 per team; register on arrival; two 50/50 draws; food and beverage service available.
Art Workshop
Winding River Art Gallery sponsoring one-day acrylic NL landscape painting workshop with Marilyn Whalen, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; artists welcome to use their own reference materials, Mastodon Ridge (Upstairs), Stewiacke.
Open House
OCT. 26-27 – Joy Laking Gallery 2019 Open House Exhibition, 6730 Hwy. 2, Bass River, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days; featuring new paintings, prints and cards of Sri Lanka and Nova Scotia.
Craft Sale
Christmas Craft Sale, Hilden Fire Hall, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $1 at door. Supported by Ladies Auxiliary.
Turkey Supper
Turkey Supper, Knox Church Hall, #53 Hwy 289, Brook eld, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Adults $12; children accompanied by adult, free. Sponsored by Knox Church Council.
Music Night
AN evening of Country and Gospel music with Wayne Elliott and Guests. Mcculloch United Church 7- 8:30 p.m.; light lunch; good will o ering.
Op’ry Show
Bible Hill Winding River Op’ry Show - “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes?”, 7 p.m. Bible Hill Fire Hall, 67 Pictou Rd. Wheelchair accessible. $10 at door. Light lunch, tea, co ee. Everyone welcome.
Supper
Lasagna Supper (Caesar Salad, garlic bread, dessert, tea/co ee) at Economy Recreation Centre, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Adults $12; children $6. Family two adults/two children under-12, $28.
Crib
Crib tournament at Tatamagouche Legion; $20 per team of two. 1 p.m. start; everyone welcome and wheelchair accessible. Canteen services.
West Branch
NOTE: Old Time Dance, scheduled for this Saturday at West Branch Community Hall has been cancelled, in respect for a local resident who recently passed away.
Big Breakfast
Big Breakfast, 8 to 10:30 a.m., $7, Airforce Association, 22 Cottage Street, Truro.
SUNDAY, OCT. 27
Concert
Songs for the Season of Love; A musical journey of “Who Am I?” Through songs of Rose Johnston, 3 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Church, Truro; $15 ($30 Family) or pay what you can.
Hike
Hike Nova Scotia and the Nine Mile River Trails Association guided hike on the Nine Mile River Trails, Nine Mile River, noon. See www. hikenovascotia.ca for details.
Celebration Service
Nazarene Church Celebration Service at 6:30 p.m. with “Son Rise & Sheila Newman”; freewill o ering; shared lunch to follow.
Concert
Gospel Lights in Concert, 7 p.m., Truro Heights United Baptist Church. All are welcome.
MONDAY, OCT. 28 Meditation
Guided Meditation, Mondays 6:30-8 p.m., NSCC Mindfulness Centre, Truro. Info, FB page @ meditationconnection
Cards 45’s
An evening of Cards 45’s at the Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St., at 7 p.m.
TUESDAY, OCT. 29
Dance
Goodtime Seniors Dance Club, Tuesdays from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Truro Legion, Brunswick Street. $7. Shared lunch. 50/50. Band playing waltzes, polka, foxtrot. Jive waltz quadrille and singing.
Al-anon
Truro Al-anon meets every Tuesday 8 p.m., at the Good Neighbor’s Club, 21 Palmer St. For more info call Lois 902-890-1518.
Concert
ROUTE 6 Band concert at Barrachois Community Hall, 99 Brule Shore Rd., Tatamagouche, 7 to 9 p.m. Admission by donation to assist hall renovations. Light lunch follows; all are welcome.
Wood Carvers
Truro Carvers wood-carving club meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., Douglas Street Rec. Room B. Info at trurocarvers@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 30
Al Anon
Cobequid Al Anon meets weekly on Wednesday evenings 7-8 p.m. at Douglas St. Rec Centre, Truro. For more information contact Jane, 902-890-0197.
Butch’s Jam
Come join the fun at the Horseman's Club every Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m.; everyone welcome.
Card Party
Card Party, Warwick Mountain Rec Club, 7 p.m., shared lunch, 50/50, travelling prize, highest score prize. $3 admission.
Dance
Dance at Salmon River re hall, 7:30 p.m. Music by Countri ed and others; Shared lunch.
Free Flu Vaccine
Macquarries Pharmasave is holding a free u vaccine clinic 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bible Hill Village Hall. Must be ve years and older with a valid N.S. health card. Call 902893-7132 for more info.
THURSDAY, OCT. 31
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.
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat on Halloween, at 38 Pleasant Street, Connection Church; a safe, treat- lled, fun event for families; runs 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.; a free family fun event.
Bingo
An afternoon of Bingo at the Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St., at 1:30 p.m.
Card Party
Auction 45 Card party Thursday afternoons at 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.
FRIDAY, NOV. 1
Old Time 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.
SATURDAY, NOV. 2
Concert
Cantabile Society choirs present the concert A Time For Everything, at First United Church in Truro, 7 p.m. Tickets $17, students $5, at First United Church o ce, Macquarries, Esplanade, and at door.
Casserole Supper
Classic Casserole Supper, Peniel United Church, Five Islands, 4 to 6 p.m. Adults $12; 12-and-under $6. Take-outs available. Sponsored by Board of Stewards.