Yarmouth area events

MEETING

April 26

Canadian Parents for French annual general meeting will take place Thursday, April 26 at 7 p.m. in the Meadowfields library. This meeting is not exclusive to members only; the public is welcome to attend.

MEETING

April 26

The regular monthly meeting of the Yarmouth Town and County Sports Heritage Association will be held in the Lovitt Plaza conference room, Thursday, April 26 at 7 p.m.

OPEN MIC

April 27

An open mic with Blue Country will be held at Le Club Acadien in SAR on Friday, April 27 starting at 8 Free to all members and guests 19-years-old and older. Starts at 8. Info: 648-2203.

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

April 28

There will be a membership drive for the South Ohio Community Centre on April 28 conducted at the centre beginning at 1 p.m. and ending at 5 p.m.

SUPPER

April 28

There will be a spaghetti supper and dessert at Temple Baptist Church, April 28 from 4-6 p.m. Freewill offering at the door. The proceeds will go towards the new church capital campaign fund.

CAMP WAPOMEO REGISTRATION

April 30

Camp Wapomeo registration is taking place at the YMCA, by mail, fax, or online at www.ymcayarmouth.ns.ca/camp. Register before April 30 and receive the early bird discount. One week sessions for youth ages 7-14 and leadership training for teens. Call the YMCA at 742-7181 for more information.

DANCE

April 28

There will be a dance at the Yarmouth Legion on April 28 with dance hall Doctors. Info: 742-7788.

TURKEY SUPPER

April 28

A turkey supper will be held at the Carleton Legion, Branch 167 on Saturday, April 28, starting at 4:30. There will also be a bake table. Sponsored by the ladies auxiliary.

COFFEE PARTY

April 28

The Order of the Eastern Star will be hosting a spring coffee party at the Masonic Hall in Hebron April 28 from 10a.m. until 1 p.m. $3.

CANOE FUN RUN

April 28

A canoe “fun run” will take place April 28 starting at Pocket Wilderness Park in Corberie and ending at the Forest Glen Community Center. Supper starts at 3p.m. Pack a lunch – no canteen on the river. Canoe ticket draw at 5p.m. For info call 761-2648.

COFFEE PARTY

April 28

There will be a spring coffee party hosted by the Arcadia Women’s Institute at the Arcadia Community Hall on Saturday, April 28 at 10 a.m. Bake table. Proceeds for upkeep of the hall.

YARD SALE

April 28

The Beacon United Church family life committee is holding a yard sale on Saturday, April 28, 8 a.m. until noon.

CAR WASH

April 28

There will be a car wash fundraiser at the Main Street Ultramar for the Yarmouth Junior High School 9F/LF Quebec French immersion trip. From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., on Saturday, April 28.

AUCTION

April 28

The YMCA of Yarmouth is holding its 3rd annual Travel and Leisure Auction Saturday, April 28, in the dining hall at the NSCC Burridge Campus. Tickets are $10 per person / $15 couple, includes hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets available at the YMCA or at the door. For more information contact the YMCA at 742-7181.

MEETING

April 29

The annual ratepayers meeting of the East Pubnico Fire Department will be held at the East Pubnico fire hall on April 29 at 2 p.m.

MEETING

April 30

Annual general meeting of the Yarmouth branch of the SPCA , Monday, April 30, 6:30 p.m. in the Yarmouth YMCA board room.

MEETING

April 30

Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Support Group meeting at the Beacon Church parlor Monday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. Info: Julie Chandler 742-0428.

DINNER

May 5

A roast beef dinner sponsored by the Fundy Southern Model Railroaders will be held May 5 from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus hall on Collins Street. Adults $10, children 12 and under $5. Take-out available.

YARD SALE/CAR WASH

May 5

A yuard and bake sakle and a car wash will be held at Foster’s Auto Sales in Dayton on Saturday, May 5, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Proceeds for graduates of Ecole Secondaire de Par-En-Bas.

CAR RALLY

May 5

Best poker hand car rally at Le Club Acadien, SAR, Saturday afternoon, May 5, (starts at 1) Pre-registration: call the club at 648-2203 before May 2. $10 per car.

HERB BEST CLINIC

June 9-10

May 5 is the deadline for registration for the Herb Best Clinic (Bits and Boots Saddle Club) at Vintage Farms. Info: 648-3459.

FLEA MARKET

May 5

A giant flea market will, be held at Ecole Secondaire de Par-en-Bas, Tusket, May 5. Doors open at 9 a.m. to the public. For tables or more information call 648-5900. Donation items appreciated. Proceeds for the school community centre.

CONCERT

May 5 "Let All the World In Every Corner Sing", an eclectic presentation of music presented by the Yarmouth Community Chorale on Saturday evening, May 5 at 7:30 p.m., at Beacon United Church. Admission $8, children under 12 $4, family $20. For more information call 742-2722.

KITCHEN PARTY

May 9

A kitchen party will be held at the New Horizon Room in West Pubnico on Wednesday, May 9, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. $5. Music by local artists. Tea and coffee served. Info call Bernice d'Entremont 902-762-3380.

MEETING

May 10

The annual meeting of the Société historique acadienne de Pubnico-Ouest will be held Thursday, May 10, at 7 p.m. in the Room Blanche at the Musée acadien

SEAFOOD CHOWDER SUPPER

May 12

A seafood chowder supper will be held May 12 at the Pleasant Valley Church, at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds will help send youths to camp.

INDUCTION DINNER

May 12

Tickets for the 10th annual Sport Hall of Fame induction dinner (Saturday, May 12) are on sale at the Hall of Fame, 368 Main St., Tuesdays through Saturday from 1-4 p.m. and at City Drug. Deadline is May 5.

FAMILY FAIR

May 19

A family fair (silent auction, pony rides, fish pond, treasure chest, and yard sale) will be held at the Mariners Centre grounds near the riding ring on May 19. Proceeds for the Bits and Boots Saddle Club.

YARD SALE

May 26

Yard sale items are wanted for the Kaye Nickerson Centre’s spring yard sale. The sale is slated for Saturday, May 26. The centre is accepting items now.

TV AUCTION

May 27

Big Brothers Big Sisters TV auction will be held on Sunday May 27 on Eastlink, Channel 5. This is a new time for the auction as it was previously held in April.

DANCE PARTY AND LESSONS

Mondays

Ballroom and latin dance party, Mondays, 8 p.m., Rotary Centre in Hebron on the Cemetery Road. Light refreshments. Dance lessons Mondays, 7 p.m. at the Rotary Centre. Phone 761-2487 for additional information about both events.

MEETING

Mondays

Is food running your life? Overeaters Anonymous meets every Monday night at Beacon Church. For more information call 648-0462.

AL-ANON MEETINGS

Tuesdays

Are you or is someone you know affected by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon meetings are held at the Holy Trinity hall, William Street, Tuesdays from 8-9 p.m. Info: 742-9770 or 742-9819.

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES

Wednesdays

Ballroom dance classes teaching ¾ time, waltz, jive, two-step and east coast swing at the Royal Canadian Legion, 67 Parade St., Wednesday evenings at 7:30, members and guests welcome. No charge for lessons. Info: call the Legion at 742-7788 or 742-7767.

ATV MEETINGS

2nd Sunday

The monthly general meeting of the Southwest Nova ATV Association takes place the second Sunday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Salmon River Church. Info: club president Harvey Doucette-902-649-2314 or registrar Roland DeVoe, 902-649-2308.

CARD GAMES

Weekly

Thursday nights at the Forest Glen Community Centre.

SARMU REUNION

ONGOING

Plans are underway for SARMU Reunion 30. All past members encouraged to participate. To register or for more info: 742-4902.

NEW HOURS

The Yarmouth Town and County Sports Hall of Fame is now opened from Tuesday to Saturday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.