What's planned for the Yarmouth area

DISCUSSION May 27

There will be a print or reproduction peer discussion Sunday, May 27, p.m. at the Waterfront Theatre, third floor, Killam Brothers' building, 90 Water St. When is an artwork a print and when is it a reproduction? What are giclees? How does digital technology affect issues associated with prints and reproductions? Frances Morris, Sign of the Whale Gallery owner and printmakers Cecil Day and Bob Hainstock will discuss and debate these questions. Free admission.

LADIES GOLF

May 26

Yarmouth Links Golf Club’s Ladies' opening scramble and luncheon will be held on Saturday, May 26 at 9:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. Sign up at the club before Wednesday, May 23.

SUPPER

May 24

The Leif Erikson Chapter of IODE is holding a ham and scalloped potato supper May 24, 4-6 p.m. at Beacon United Church, Yarmouth. Dinner includes dessert and a beverage and costs $8. ($4 for children under 10). Take out available and there will be a bake table.

MUSIC

May 25

LeClub Acadien in Ste-Anne-du-Ruisseau will be featuring music with Blue Country, open mic for members and guests 19 and over on Friday, May 25 starting at 8. Info: 648-2203.

POWERSKATING

Starts May 26

The Yarmouth Skating Club is holding a five-week (10 sessions) Power Skating Program starting May 26 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturdays and 4-5 p.m. on Sundays. For more information call 648-0061 or 742-8897.

FISH CAKE SUPPER

May 26

There will be a homemade fish cakes supper on Saturday, May 26, at Temple Church, corner of Argyle and William streets, Yarmouth. Dessert, tea and coffee. Free will offering. TURKEY SUPPER

May 26

There will be a turkey supper sponsored by the ladies auxiliary at the Kemptville fire hall on May 26 from 4:30-6. $9 adults, $3.50 for those under 12.

SEA CADETS

May 26

The Royal Canadian Sea Cadets (92 Chebogue) annual review will be held at the Yarmouth armouries on Parade Street on May 26.

SUPPER

May 26

There will be a beans and weiners supper at the Lake George fire hall May 26 at 5 p.m. Proceeds for repairs to the Lake George United Baptist Church (including fire escape). Adults $6, those under 12, $4.

ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the South Ohio Hillside Cemetery will be held at the South Ohio Community Centre conference room Monday, May 28, at 7 p.m.

CAMP PENIEL EVENTS

May 25-27

A camper and friend celebration will, be held at Camp Peniel May 25-26. Registration 6:30. $20. Experience camp for a day (it’s an overnighter for those ages seven to 17). On May 27 the camp is holding “terrific toonie” asking each church and each person to give a toonie. Info: 649-2471.

PLANT AND BIRDING WALK

May 26

There will be a plant and birding walk on Saturday May 26. Join Carol Jacquard for a walk and learn about the birds in the area, the surrounding plant life and the nature of spring. Group will meet at Carleton School, at 8:30 a.m.

Group will then carpool to the Perry Road where they will be doing the bird/plant walk.

Walk will last approximately two to three hours. Bring a snack and dress for the weather. Rain or shine. Participants must register for this event; call 742-8868 for more information. VARIETY SHOW/

RAPPIE PIE TAKEOUT

May 27

Club Lestantue Community Centre in

Pinkney’s Point will host a musical variety show and rappie pie takeout sale on Sunday, May 27.

Rappie pie takeout from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. $5 a plate. Variety show from 2-4 p.m. featuring local talent. Donations at the door.

FAMILY DAY

May 27 On Sunday, May 27 at the Cape Forchu Lightstation there will be a summer grand opening from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. This family day will include children’s games, BBQ and a performance by the Dixacadie Dancers at 1 p.m. For more information, call 742-4522.

MEETING

May 28

Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Support Group meeting at Beacon Church parlor Monday, May 28, at 7:30 p.m. WORKSHOP

May 28

A Look Good, Feel Better free workshop will be held at the Yarmouth hospital Monday May 28 from 1-3. Designed for women with cancer to get together and learn techniques on how to camouflage the side effects of their treatments. Call to pre-register: 1-866-524-1234.

MEETING

May 29

Yarmouth Regional Hospital Ladies Auxilliary monthly meeting will be heldMay 29 at 4 p.m. in the Nurses’ Residence at Yarmouth Hospital. Bring toys for Hospital Hallabaloo. Further information call Yvonne LeBlanc 645-3168 RHUBARB FESTIVAL

May 29

There will be a rhubarb festival at LeVillage acadien in West Pubnico on Tuesday, May 29, from 1:30-3, featuring a variety of rhubarb dishes, tea or coffee and local entertainment. $5.

MEETING

May 30

The regular monthly meeting of the East Pubnico Fire Department will be held at their hall on May 30 at 7:30.

DINNER THEATRE

May 31

The Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School’s student council will be hosting a dinner theatre “Learning to Flirt” Thursday, May 31 at 6:30. Tickets will be on sale at the high school and at City Drug starting Monday, May 14 for $10.

INFORMATION SESSION

Ongoing

The Heart and Stroke’s “Live and Learn” patient education series presented by South West Health’s stroke program, began May 9 (6-8 p.m.) and will run each Wednesday evening for six weeks. Most presentations will take place at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital. To register call 902-742-3542 ext. 460. Residents are invited to attend the sessions.

PRESENTATION

June 1

Chris Perry of CJLS will give a talk about the history of the station and radio’s role in capturing and reflecting the spirit of the community at the Yarmouth County Historical Society meeting at the Museum, Collins Street, Friday, June 1, at 7 p.m.

GRIEF SEMINAR

June 1, 2

A loss and grief seminar is scheduled for Friday June 1 and 2, 6:30-8:30 Friday, 9-3, Saturday at Rodd Colony Harbour Inn, Maple Room. Facilitator Bertha Brannen. No cost, Sponsored by Huskilson's Funeral Home. Pre-registration mandatory contact Bertha Brannen email; bertha@nakile.ns.ca or 902 643-2707.

YARD SALE June 2

A yard sale will be held for the " Roaring 20's Antique Auto Club at their club house in Wellington, Hwy # 1 from 9:30--3 p.m. on June 2.

FUNDRAISER

June 2

There will be a BBQ at the M&M Meat Shop Saturday, June 2 11-2 in support of Camp Peniel. Staff for the 2007 camping season will be there.

GARDENING CONVENTION

June 1, 2

The Nova Scotia Association of Garden Clubs is holding its annual convention on June 1-2, at the Rodd Grand Hotel in Yarmouth. The public is invited to attend the two-day event which includes a plant sale on Friday evening, workshops, vendors of

gardening supplies and a lunch on Saturday. Registration for the convention is $40. For more information call 742-2468 or 742-5402(evenings only.)

WOMEN’S RETREAT

June 1-3

At Camp Peniel; speaker Diana McGraw. Theme: Knowing who we are in Christ. Cost $40 for the weekend. Info: Charlene d’Entremont 762-3344.

MEETING

June 12

The annual general meeting of the Kaye Nickerson Adult Services Centre will be held at the Lions Club (lower level) on Parade Street on Tuesday, June 12, at 1:30 p.m. Info 742-2238.

MEETING

June 12

The annual general meeting of Southwest Early Childhood Intervention will be held June 12, at 6:30 at the Sobey’s community room. The public is invited. RSVP by calling 742-3366 or e-mailing seci@auracom.com

YARD SALE

June 9

The Children's Wish Foundation will be holding their annual yard sale on June 9. Anyone wishing to donate items for this is asked to call 742-2126 for pick-up. No clothes or stuffed animals.

FUNDRAISER

June 9

Car wash, yard sale and BBQ at the Wedgeport and District fire hall, Saturday, June 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donation for car wash only.

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.

MUSEUM EXHIBITS

Month of May

The Yarmouth County Museum has changed its look with all new exhibits in the main area. The exhibit "The Way We Used To Live", a collection of pictures made of old linoleum pieces collected from old homes and created by Martine Vermeulen, is on display until May 31. Open Tuesday - Saturday, 2 -

5. Info: 742-5539

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.

FAMILY FUN FAIR

June 2

The Early Childhood Development Support Centre will be having a family fun fair at the NSCC, Burridge Campus. There will be games, a magic show with Tim Beanie Magician Extraordinaire, and more. The event will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 742-7832.

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 three-quarter 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 Deveau, 902-649-2308.

CARD GAMES

Weekly

Thursday nights at the Forest Glen Community Centre.

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.

MEAT DARTS

Ongoing

The Yarmouth Legion is presenting meat darts starting Monday, May 14. $8 per person. Contact Robert Saulnier at 742-9838 for more information.

YCMHS REUNION

July 13-15

The Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School class of 1997 reunion committee is planning a three-day weekend event this coming July 13-15. Grads are requested to provide contact info or request information by calling 649-3387 or emailing: contactjennifer@gmail.com .