COMMUNITY calendar
THURSDAY, FEB. 13 Guiding Light
The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday, 7 p.m., Douglas Street School, Room 12. 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Canasta
Thursday, 1-3 pm; Come and learn the game. $2 fee, or free to members. All players welcome! Colchester Historeum, 29 Young Street, Truro.
Card party
Auction 45 card party every Thursday afternoon, 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, FEB 14 Valentine Dinner
Zion Baptist Church Ladies Auxiliary Seniors Valentine Dinner. 4 p.m.
Volunteer recruitment
FEB. 14 and 15 – Truro Mall Community Room. 1 to 4 p.m. Come visit non-profit groups to learn about open volunteer positions and events. Free treats, beverages and giveaways.
Legion supper
Debert legion, Friday night supper. 4:30 - 6 p.m. Chicken, vegetables, dessert, etc. Adults $10, under age 10, $5. Wheelchair accessible. Takeouts available. 1252 Masstown Rd., Debert.
Knit In
1-4 p.m. A great time to share skills, conversation and patterns with other knitters. Beginners welcome. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro.
Seniors dances
Seniors, old time dance, Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Door prize, spot dance prizes, sponsored by Y Seniors Group, age 50 and older welcome, admission $6.
SATURDAY, FEB. 15 Bingo
Truro & District Lions Club Merchandise Bingo,1,100 Prince Street Truro. 2-5 p.m. $15 booklet, 2/$25. 902 897-2548.
Valentine Extravaganza
Knox United Church, Brookfield. Doors open at 7 p.m. Event at 7:30 p.m. Desserts/silent auction/door prizes/entertainment. Tickets, $20. Advance only. Call Kaye Retson, 902-673-2356.
Coffee House
2 p.m. Milford Lantz United Church Coffee House. Featuring: Jim Paul, Joyful Noise and Coastal Country. Light lunch supplied – Information 902-449-8842.
Fundraiser
Pancake breakfast at Slate Youth Centre. Pancakes, sausages, beans and beverage. 8 - 10:30 a.m. 883 Prince St., Truro.
Fundraiser
Turkey burger take out fundraiser, Wentworth Recreation Centre. 3-6:30 p.m. Cost: $4 turkey burger, $5 with dressing. Proceeds for a friend fighting cancer - Jeannie Steeves Theriault.
Ice cream social
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social 2-4 p.m. Enjoy cake, homemade ice cream and beverage. Adults - $5; under 12 - $3. Five Islands Fire Hall.
SUNDAY, FEB. 16 Snowshoe/hike
Hike Nova Scotia and the Town of Truro present a guided hike/ snowshoe at Victoria Park as part of the Winter Long John Festival. 10:30 a.m.
Pancake breakfast
Truro legion. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Music by Alycia Putnam and family. Adults - $8. Children under 12 - $5. Fundraiser for Pipes and Drums 75th Liberation of Holland Tour.
Breakfast/brunch
Tatamagouche Legion, ham, bacon, eggs, fruit cup, etc. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone welcome – $8 adults, $4, 12 and under. Wheelchair accessible. Takeouts available.
MONDAY, FEB. 17 Fun activities
Don Henderson Memorial Sportsplex, Brookfield. Free, fun activities: 1-3 p.m.; curling, ringette, skating, sledging and snowshoeing and a community skate from 3-4 pm. Facebook @SCCHB.
Open house
Heritage Day open house – all day. Free admission for all. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro.
Lecture Series
11 a.m. The No.2 Construction Battalion (The Black Battalion) with Douglas Ruck. Free admission. Co-hosted by CEHPL for Heritage Month. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro.
Overeaters Anonymous
Truro Overeaters Anonymous group meets at Douglas Street Rec Centre each Monday at 7:30 p.m. For more info, please phone 902843-5678.
TUESDAY, FEB. 18 Seniors dance
Goodtime Seniors Dance Club every Tuesday from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Truro Legion, Brunswick St. Live band, shared lunch, 50/50. Admission $7. All welcome.
Poetry reading
2–4 p.m., Anglican Church Hall, Maitland. Read your own or others or just listen. Freewill offering. Proceeds to H.N.R.H student’s European trip.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19 Dance
Every Wednesday. Salmon River Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m. Music by Countrified and others. Shared lunch.
Card party
Warwick Mtn. Rec. Club, 7 p.m. 50/50. Shared lunch. Regular prizes. $3 admission.
Al Anon
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.
Mental wellness
Lead With Your Heart mental wellness peer support group, 7 p.m. in the parlor at First United Church Memorial Hall, Truro. All are welcome.
Newcomers
Inviting all ladies of Truro area to the monthly meeting of the Newcomers group. 1 p.m., Glengarry, 150 Willow St., Meet new friends, do coffee and lunch outings.
THURSDAY, FEB. 20 Guiding Light
The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday, 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. All players welcome. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro.
Heritage Recognition
Heritage Recognition Night, 7 p.m. Join us for a celebration of recognition of heritage contributions. Free to attend. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro.
MADD Cobequid
MADD Cobequid monthly meeting will be held on Thursday evening 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Community Room, Sobeys East Prince
St., Truro. For more information contact Krista, at maddcobequid@ outlook.com.
GRANS meeting
Grandparents’ Rights for Nova Scotia Assoc. Meeting, 12 noon to 2 p.m., Sobey’s Community Room, Robie St., Truro. All are welcome.
Card party
Auction 45 card party every Thursday afternoon, 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, FEB. 21 Seniors dances
Seniors, old time dance, Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 2:30 4:30 p.m. Door prize, spot dance prizes, sponsored by Y Seniors Group, age 50 and older welcome, admission $6.
Legion supper
Debert legion, Friday night supper. 4:30 - 6 p.m. Chicken, vegetables, dessert, etc. Adults $10, under age 10, $5. Wheelchair accessible. Takeouts available. 1252 Masstown Rd., Debert.
SATURDAY, FEB. 22 Cribbage tournament
1- 4 p.m. Truro legion, in the lounge. $22 per team. Register on arrival. Two 50/50 draws, food and bar service available. Everyone welcome. Bring your friends.
Coffee House
Country Gospel Coffee House, 7 p.m., Christian Fellowship Centre, 1533 Plains Rd. Debert. Freewill offering; shared lunch.
Fundraiser
Pancake breakfast at Slate Youth Centre. Pancakes, sausages, beans and beverage. 8 - 10:30 a.m. 883 Prince St., Truro.
Crib tournament
Tatamagouche Legion. $20 per team of two. 1 p.m. start. Everyone welcome and wheelchair accessible. Canteen services.
MONDAY, FEB. 24 Overeaters Anonymous
Truro Overeaters Anonymous group meets at Douglas Street Rec Centre each Monday at 7:30 p.m. For more info, please phone 902843-5678.
TUESDAY, FEB. 25 Shrove Tuesday
First United Church Shrove Tuesday, pancake lunch (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.). Supper (4:30-6:30 p.m.) and take out. Tickets available from the church office. $10 adults/$5 children.
Pancake supper
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. 5-6:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Church, corner of Duke and King streets, Truro. $8/adults - $5/children under 12.
Pancake/sausage supper
Pancake & sausage supper, Knox United Church, Brookfield. 4:30 to 6 p.m. Adults: $8; Children under 12 free. Sponsored by Knox Council.