Events for the Yarmouth area

Meeting

Oct. 16

The Nova Scotia Government Retired Employees Association, Region 10, will be meeting on Oct. 16, at 2 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Yarmouth. Coordination of the handy persons program will be discussed.

Meeting

Oct. 16

The Ostomy Support Group meeting is opened to ostomates, their families and the general public and will be held Tuesday, Oct. 16 at the Yarmouth Hospital in the Bluenose Room at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker : Bernadette Mitchell-McDonald, RN, territory manager, Convatec Ostomy Products.

Inconvenient Truth showing

Oct. 17

The Tusket River Environmental Protection Association (TREPA) will be sponsoring a showing of An Inconvenient Truth on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Burridge Community Campus, room 147.

Meeting

Oct. 18

The regular monthly meeting of the Yarmouth Town and County Sports Heritage Association will be held at the Firefighters’ Museum on Thursday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m.

Exhibition

Ongoing

Blue Mousse and Velvet Bunnies an exhibition of ten original prints is at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Western Branch Yarmouth 341 Main St. Local printmakers will be on hand from Thursday, Oct. 18 to Saturday Oct. 20 to offer tours and printmaking workshops to schools as well as members of the general public. Admission by donation. More info: Angela Collier, gallery coordinator, 902-749-2251.

Luncheon

Oct. 19

A luncheon featuring prize winning chili recipe will be held at the Yarmouth County Museum, 22 Collins St., Friday, Oct. 19, 12 - 2:30. Includes entree, rolls/biscuits, dessert and coffee/tea. Eat in or take out. ($10) Call to reserve at 742-5539.

Haunted village

Oct. 19/20

Le Village historique acadien de la Nouvelle-Écosse, Lower West Pubnico, presents the 6th annual haunted village on Oct. 19 and 20 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The cost for the tour is $10 for adults, $8 for members and $6 for students; this includes a cabbage soup and molasses cookies. Make reservations by phoning 762-2530.

Theatre workshop

Oct. 19-21

Phillip Clairmont, playwright, actor and stage director will be giving a 12 hour theatre workshop in French Oct. 19, 20 and 21. All aspects of the theatre will be covered. An opportunity for the experienced amateur actor, theatre volunteer including backstage, writing or someone wanting to explore getting involved in any aspect of the theatre. Workshop to be held at the Wedgeport Museum beginning Friday evening Oct.19, all day Saturday and ending Sunday morning Oct. 21. Registration required. Call for information or to register, Festival acadien de Wedgeport 663-2908 or email cyrilleleblanc@ns.sympatico.ca.

Roast beef dinner

Oct. 20

A roast beef dinner sponsored by the Fundy Southern Rail Model Railroaders) will be held at the Knights of Columbus hall on Collins Street Saturday, Oct. 20 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Adults $10, children under 12, $5. Take out available.

Care Clowns

Oct. 20

On Oct. 20 South West Health will begin another training session for Care Clowns. Anyone interested should call Marie Atkinson at 742-4289.

Bake/yard sale

Oct. 21

A bake/yard sale will be held at the Melbourne Community Centre Sunday, Oct. 21, from 2-5 p.m.

Meeting

Oct. 25

The Milton Improvement Society will be holding a meeting at the Yarmouth North Baptist Church, Elm Street, on Thursday Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. New members welcome.

Haunted Courthouse

Oct. 26

On Oct. 26, a haunted courthouse will be held at Argyle Township Court House Archives, Tusket from 7 - 8 p.m.

Ages 12 and younger. Free treat bags.

For more information contact the Recreation Department at 648-3379.

Halloween Craft and Story Time

Oct. 26

On Friday, Oct. 26, 3 to 4 p.m.

children at the Yarmouth branch of the Western Counties Regional Library (ages 3-6) will be making a witch out of toilet paper rolls. The program includes Halloween stories and activities. Register by Wednesday, Oct. 24 for this program by calling the branch or e-mailing yarmouth@nsy.library.ns.ca.

Meeting

Oct. 26

The St. Andrew’s Scotish Heritage Society’s monthly meeting is on Friday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Beacon Church parlour. Program: a bring and buy auction in support of the society’s scholarship fund.

Halloween celebration

Oct. 27

On Saturday Oct. 27, the Firefighters’ Museum of N.S. will be celebrating Halloween with a Halloween party for kids. There’ll be refreshments, games and prizes to be won.

Free admission for those in costume, activities are from 1-4 pm.

Bean supper

Oct. 27

IODE bean supper fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 27, 4 to 6 p.m. at Beacon United Church. Menu includes baked beans, brown bread or roll, gingerbread with whipped cream, apple

cider, tea or coffee. Price: $6 for adults and $3 for children.

Halloween dance

Oct. 27

The Carleton Legion will be hosting a Halloween dance Saturday, Oct. 27, from 9 until 1 a.m. DJ: Dwayne and Roger. Prices for best costumes.

Coffee party/sale

Oct. 27

A fall harvest coffee party and sale (a variety of tables) will be held at Zion United Baptist Church, 27 Parade St. Saturday Oct. 27 10 until noon.

Turkey supper

Oct. 27

There will be a turkey supper at the Kemptville fire hall from 4:30-6 on Oct. 27. Sponsored by the ladies auxiliary of the Kemptville fire department.

Christmas project

November

Parents Place is now booking appointments for the Christmas Adopt a Family program. Info: Tina Killam at 749-1718 Ext. 3. Interviews will be held on Nov. 8,9, 13, 14.

Cancer fundraiser

Nov. 3

Curl For Cancer Funspiel: Saturday Nov. 3 at the Yarmouth Curling Club. A day of fun and fundraising to support of the programs and services of the Canadian Cancer Society. Call 742-4157 for more information or to register a team.

Celebration of hope

Nov. 8

The south west district council of the Canadian Cancer Society invites the public to an ecumenical service for all those touched by cancer. (Guest speaker Gilles Boudreau.) Yarmouth North Baptist Church, Thursday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m reception hosted by the ladies auxiliary of the Yarmouth North Baptist Church. Info: 742-4157 or 740-0036.

Games

Ongoing

Cribbage on Monday nights at 7 p.m. ($6) and men’s darts on Thursday nights at 7:30 at the Melbourne Community Centre. Members and guests.

Games

Ongoing

The Carleton Legion (Branch 167) has darts on Tuesdays at 7:30 and cribbage on Thursdays at 7:30.