What's going on in the Yarmouth area

Meeting

Sept. 9

The Yarmouth Garden Club is meeting

Tuesday, Sept. 9, 7--9 p.m.

at Burridge Campus.

Program: plant swap. Meeting

Sept. 9

The annual general meeting of the YACRO Foundation will be held at the YACRO annex, 10 Thurston St., Tuesday, Sept. 9.

Information fair

Sept. 13-14

The second annual St. Ambrose Church information fair will take place on Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. 14 following each Mass in the basement of St. Ambrose Church (Jubilee Room). Display tables will be set up with information regarding the various ministries and programs available in the St Ambrose Parish. Refreshments will be available.

Dance

Sept. 13

There will be a dance at the Surette’s Island Social Club Sept. 13 from 9-12 p.m., $5 per person.

Marilyn Martinelli (Rock and roll oldies). Proceeds for the club. Dog jog

Sept. 13

The 15th annual SPCA dog jog fundraiser will be held at Beacon Park on Saturday, Sept. 13. (Rain date: Sept. 20.) Info at 902-742-9767. Pledge sheets at the SPCA, Ellis Print and at the Parade Street Animal Hospital.

Golf

Sept. 13

The Camp Peniel Golf Classic will be held at the West Pubnico Golf and Country Club Sept. 13. Register by calling the camp at 902-649-2471.

Poker run

Sept. 14

The fourth annual Glen Allen Memorial Poker Run will take place at the Lions Club hall, Parade Street, Sunday, Sept. 14. Registration 11 a.m. Fee: $10. Money raised for the local food bank.

Women’s workshop

Sept. 15

Free workshop to help women look good and feel better during and after their treatment Monday, Sept.15, at the Yarmouth hospital in the Gordon Wood Room, first floor, from 1-3 p.m. Call to pre-register: 1-866-524-1234 or 902-749-1523.

Sustainable session

Sept. 15

Sustainability advocates Mike Nickerson and Donna Dillman will present information sessions on sustainable thinking and living at the Yarmouth Library on Sept. 15, noon to 2 p.m. and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event is

sponsored by TREPA. Seats are limited.

Tai Chi classes

Sept. 15

Taoist Tai Chi beginner’s class starts Sept. 15. Runs for three months Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 at the Lake Milo Boat Club Contact David Crosby at 902-648-2797 or at yarmouth.ns@taoist.org. Concert

Sept. 15

Soprano Sally Dibblee and pianist Robert Kortgaard will be performing on Monday, Sept. 15 at the Yarmouth County Museum, 7:30 p.m. presented by Hear!Here! in Yarmouth, a newly formed committee comprising local music lovers who believe people in southwestern Nova Scotia shouldn’t have to travel to enjoy classical musicians in performance. Tickets ($25) for the performance are available at Hands on Crafts and the Tri-County Womens Centre, or by calling Joan Semple, 902-742-8765 or Belle Hatfield, 902-742-3685.

Meeting

Sept. 16

The regular monthly meeting of the Msgr. W.E. Young Assembly of the Knights of Columbus will be held at their hall in Yarmouth on Sept. 16 at 7 p.m.

Meeting

Sept. 16

The Ostomy Support Group meeting is opened to ostomates, their families and the general public. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the Yarmouth Hospital in the Pink Conference Room at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker: Kevin Arenburg, territory manager, Hollister Ostomy Products.

Family program

Fridays

A Families in Motion program will be offered at the Burridge Campus gym every Friday starting Sept. 19 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Program is to support parents by providing the tools to engage participants in daily physical activities that can be mirrored in the home or community environment. To register contact Donna Barrett at 902-742-7832 or email donna.barrett @ nscc.ca. Program offered by the Early Childhood Development Support Centre in partnership with the Yarmouth County Health Board. Shoreline cleanup

Sept. 20 The 15th TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup takes place in Kelly's Cove Sept. 20. at 9:30a.m. Park on Sunday Point Road. Gloves and bags are provided. This event is sponsored by TREPA. For more information call 902-742-5542

Fundraiser

Sept. 20

A fundraiser for the Wedgeport Legion will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 20. Yard sale, cake parade and seafood chowder.

Baked beans supper

Sept. 20

On Sept. 20 a fundraising baked beans supper will be held at the Habour Hill Community Hall, Comeau's Hill, from 4- 6 p.m. $6/plate. Info: 902-663-4696.

Cemetery Tour

Sept. 23 Hazel Trask and Wilfred Allan will be conducting a tour of the Founders and Free Will Baptist Cemeteries in Beaver River. Meet at the Free Will Baptist Cemetery at 4 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Learn about the lives of those buried in these two historic cemeteries. Sponsored by the Old Beaver River and Port Maitland Cemeteries Preservation Society. Admission free. Meeting

Sept. 23

The first quarterly meeting for 2008/2009 for the Kespu’kwitk Métis Council of Yarmouth and District will be held Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. at Ecole Par En Bas cafeteria.

Alpha course

Sept. 23

The Alpha course will run at St. Ambrose Parish Centre starting Tuesday, Sept 23. Alpha is an 11- week introduction to the Christian faith; it can also serve as a refresher course. Videos and speakers, small group discussions, and suppers ($5 charge) are all part of the Alpha evening. Call 902-742-7151 for information or to register.

Meeting

Sept. 29

The Alzheimers’ and Related Disorders Support Group meets in the Beacon Church parlour on Monday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m. Info: Julie Chandler, 902-742-0428.

Live and Learn Series

Tuesdays

A program for persons living with the effects of stroke, heart attack, angina, TIA and those who are at risk for heart disease and stroke. Four two-hour group education sessions held one afternoon or evening each week over four weeks. Tuesdays: Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct. 14, Oct. 21, 2-4 p.m. Yarmouth Regional Hospital, Digby General Hospital and Roseway Hospital. Sessions are broadcast through the Telehealth Network allowing for residents of Yarmouth, Shelburne, and Digby to participate. You must call to register as seating is limited. 902- 742-3542 ext 460.

Caregiver sessions

October

VON Tri-County will offer a free four- week session entitled “VON Caregiver Education Series at the VON office, 55 Starrs Rd in Yarmouth; Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24. The sessions are 2 hours long. In this series you will gain practical information about family care giving. Sessions are open to anyone who cares for a loved one at home or in a long term care facility. Register no later than Sept. 22 by phoning the VON office at 902-742-4512 between 8:30 – 4:30

SPCA fundraiser

Oct. 4

A fundraising day for the Yarmouth SPCA will be held inside at the South Centennial School, Forbes Street, Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Rain or shine. Yard sale, bake sale, craft table, SPCA items and 2009 pet calendars.

Memorial trail ride

Oct. 5

The Tracey Graves Memorial Trail Ride is being held Oct. 5, at 10 a.m. (rain date 19th). Again this year the ride begins at the Hebron Recreation Centre and proceeds along the Yarmouth trail south (old train tracks) to Yarmouth town, goes as far as West Nova Fuels then returns to Hebron. There will be a BBQ at the recreation grounds for the riders when they return. There is lots of parking for trailers. For more information contact Donna Himmelman, 902-742-8048.

Wishmaker parade

Oct. 18

Children's Wish Foundation Wishmaker Parade Oct.18 at 1, starting at Boston Pizza.Registration from 12 to 1.Sponsor sheets available by calling 902-742-2126.

Games

Ongoing

Games will take place at the South Ohio Community Center Thursday afternoons from 1-4 p.m.

Exhibit

Ongoing

Pairings, an exhibit by the Yarmouth Art Society with the Write Away writers' group, will be at the Yarmouth County Museum and Archives until Sept. 14.

Art show

Ongoing

Scenes From History - A retrospective show of paintings by artist Bill Crowell is at the Yarmouth County Museum and Archives through the summer.

Terrific Tuesday

Ongoing

Terrific Tuesdays are held very Tuesday afternoon from 1:30-3:30 p.m. for grades primary to five at Yarmouth Wesleyan Church. Free. Themes such as Fear Factor, Wet-n-Wild. For more information call 902-742-7323.

Hall of fame hours change

Ongoing

The Sports Hall of Fame, 435 Main St., is now open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. Group visits can be arranged by calling Gloria Goodwin at 902-742-5405. Deadline for hall of fame nominations is Sept. 30.

Farmers’ market

Saturdays

Every Saturday there is a Farmers’ Market at the Canadian Tire parking lot on Starrs Road from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

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

Tuesdays

The Baby and Me peer support group meets Tuesday mornings, 10 - 11:30, at Yarmouth Superstore’s community room. All infants with their parents and/or grandparents, as well as pregnant women, are welcome. Peer breastfeeding support is also available. Further info: 902-742-7141.