Happenings in Yarmouth and area

Meeting

Jan. 8

The monthly meeting of the West Pubnico Acadian Historical Society will be held

Thurday Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Musée acadien in the annex room - Salle

Blanche d'Entremont.

Guest speaker Laurent d'Entremont will

present 20 historical photos from his collection and will tell the story

behind the pictures.

Membership fees to the society are due, $10. Info call the museum at 902-762-3380.

ELF program

Jan. 9

The ELF (Everbody Loves Friday) program will take place at the Brazil Lake Wesleyan Church on Friday, Jan. 9, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for children ages 4-12. Snacks, games and crafts. Parents invited to register for stamp it up scrapbook sessions (902-742-1613).

Annual meeting

Jan. 10

The Yarmouth Garden Club’s annual meeting will be held Saturday, Jan.10,

1 to 3 p.m. at Burridge Campus

Photos must be submitted on this date

for club photo contest. New members welcome.

Quilt seminar

Jan. 11& 12

A quilt seminar with Anne Comeau will be held Jan. 11 and Jan. 12 -9 a.m. to 5 p..m. Pattern choices: pinwheels in my garden and log cabin. Info: 902-762-3380, Musée acadien.

Meeting

Jan. 12

The regular monthly meeting of the Knights of Columbus, Council 8988, will be held at SAR on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m.

Meeting

Jan. 15

The regular monthly meeting of the Town and County Sports Heritage Association will be held at the Hall of Fame, 435 Main St., Thursday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m.

Annual meeting

Jan. 19

The annual meeting of members of Le Club Acadien in SAR will be held Monday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. Info: 902-648-2203.

Workshop

Jan. 19

A free workshop to help women look good and feel better before and after their cancer treatment will be held Monday, Jan.19, at the Yarmouth hospital in the Gordon Wood Room from 1-3 p.m. Call to pre-register: 1-866-524-1234 or 902-749-1523.

Silent auction

Jan. 30

A silent auction will be held at the Yarmouth hospital on Friday, Jan. 30, in the lobby from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Funds raised go to South West Health funds for cancer patients.

Bridge

Ongoing

Bridge games are played at the Lions Club hall on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and the YACRO annex on Mondays at 1 p.m. Partnerships arranged. Call Inge Hausgaard at 902-761-2872 or Paulette Mitchell at 902-742-2150.

Hall of fame hours change

Ongoing

The Sports Hall of Fame, 435 Main St., is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. Group visits can be arranged by calling Gloria Goodwin at 902-742-5405.

Veterans Association

Ongoing

The Tri-County Veterans Association, 14 Second St., is open six days a week from 8-4. Coffee and fellowship. Info: Mary Lou Parker: 902-742-9679.

Legion events

Ongoing

The Yarmouth branch of the Royal Canadian Legion has the following events ongoing: Thursdays, 7:30-11, open mic; Saturdays, 9-12:30, dance; Sundays, 7 to 10 p.m., bingo; Mondays,, 7:30-10:30, mixed darts. For members and guests. Info: 902-742-7788.

Support group

Thursdays

The Baby and Me group which formerly met every Tuesday from 10 -11:30

a.m. at Superstore now meets every Thursday at Superstore from 10 -

11:30. For further information

contact Public Health at 902- 742-7141.