Events taking place in the Yarmouth area

Remembrance service

Nov. 8

There will be a Remembrance service at Maple Grove Education Centre on Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. Special tribute to soldiers killed in Afghanistan. Refreshments to follow the service.

Salad tea and sale

Nov. 8

There will be a salad tea and sale at the Holy Trinity parish hall, 61 William St., Thursday Nov. 8. Doors open at 2, tea from 3-5. Adults $4, children under 10, $2. Craft table, white elephant table, bake and book tables.

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.

Pen mic

Nov. 9

An open mic with Blue Country will be held at Le Club Acadien in SAR Friday, Nov. 9 at 8. Members and guests over 19. No charge. Info: call the club at 648-2203.

Karaoke

Nov. 10

There will be a karaoke night at Le Club Acadien in SAR Saturday, Nov. 10.

Banquet

Nov. 10

The Bits and Boots Saddle Club’s annual banquet will be held at the Lotus Gardens banquet room Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. Year end awards presented.

Meeting

Nov. 10

TheYarmouth Garden Club is meeting Saturday, Nov. 10, 1 p.m. at Burridge Campus, Room 181. Program: Birds in Your Garden.

Remembrance Day program

Nov. 11

On Sunday, Nov. 11, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Western Branch, will feature special Remembrance Day programs. Stencil printmaking will use Remembrance Day motifs to create original works of art to take home. 2 to 3 p.m. All ages. Gary Gaudet will give a presentation about Yarmouth's wartime heritage at 3 p.m. Hear stories about Yarmouth's Second World War involvement.

Meeting

Nov. 13

The Kespu’kwitk Métis Council’s monthly meeting will be at Par En Bas School, Tusket, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m, Info: Kespu’kwitk Métis Council Office 742-6591.

Auction

Nov. 14

A Chinese auction will be held to benefit the East Side Community Centre in Middle East Pubnico on Wednesday Nov. 14. Doors open at 6:30 and prize draws start at 7:30.

Bereavement sessions

Nov. 15

St. Ambrose Cathedral is offering an eight-week bereavement session to help with the grieving process. After a lecture in a large group, there are small discussion groups. The sessions start Thursday, Nov. 15. For more information or to register call the parish office at 742-7151 by Nov. 13.

Meeting

Nov. 15

The regular monthly meeting of the Yarmouth Town and County Sports Heritage Association will be held at the Firefighters’ Museum on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m.

Meeting

Nov. 16

The South Ohio Community Centre Society’s annual general meeting is to take place at the community centre at 7 p.m. on Nov. 16.

Dance

Nov. 16

A fundraiser dance sponsored by the Sou’West Nova Bikers’ Association will be held at the Red Knight on Friday, Nov. 16. (Rappie pie) In support of the Yarmouth and area prostate support group.

Murder mystery/dinner

Nov. 17

There will be a murder mystery and dinner at Le Club Acadien in SAR on Saturday, Nov. 17. Starts at 7 p.m. Info: call the club, 648-2203.

Christmas tea/sale

Nov. 17

A Christmas tea and sale (for sewing club) will be held at the Forest Glen Hall Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. $4.

A nativity

Nov. 17

A Peniel Christmas—“A Nativity” will be held at Sandford Baptist Church, Saturday, Nov. 17, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Info: 649-2471.

Breakfast

Nov. 18

The Wedgeport and District Fire Department will hold a breakfast Sunday, Nov. 18, from 8:30-12:30. $5 per plate or $12 with children under 12.

Workshop

Nov. 19

Look Good Feel Better, a free workshop dedicated to helping women look good and feel better during and after cancer treatment Monday, Nov. 19, at the Yarmouth Hospital in the Pink room, first floor, from 1-3 pm. Call to pre-register: 1-866-524-1234.

Prostate cancer support group

Monday

The prostate cancer support group meets the first Monday of each month (7 p.m.) at the Lions Club on Parade Street. Spouses welcomed and encouraged to attend.

Drop-in centre

Wednesdays

Temple Baptist Church will be opening the Solid Rock Cafe drop-in center every Wednesday starting Nov. 7 from 1-4 p.m. Everyone welcome so drop in for a cup of tea or coffee and meet with friends.

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.