Yarmouth area events planned

Meeting

Sept. 13

Trefoil Guild meeting Thursday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m. Dinner meeting at the Colony restaurant. Call 742-2701 or 761-2077 for reservations.

Open mic

Sept. 14

An open mic with Blue Country starts at 8 Friday, Sept. 14 at Le Club Acadien, in SAR, for members and guests 19 years old and older. Info: 648-2203.

Pancake breakfast

Sept. 14, 15. 16

A pancake breakfast will be served in the Mug Up Tea Room at the Cape Forchu light station from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14, Saturday, Sept. 15 and Sunday, Sept. 16, as part of the Lights Along the Shore Festival. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausages and a beverage. Cost is $5 per person. For more information, contact the Cape Forchu lighthouse at 742-4522 or email yarlighthouse@eastlink.ca

Dance

Sept. 15

There will be a dance on Sept. 15 at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 61 (Yarmouth) on Sept. 15 with the band Stragecoach. Info: 742-7788.

Supper

Sept. 15

All you can eat corned beef supper at Camp Peniel, Sept. 5 5-6:30. Cost: donation at door. Info: Camp Peniel, 649-2471.

Info fair/Sunday School registration

Sept. 15, 16

The Saint Ambrose information fair and Sunday School registration will take place Saturday, Sept. 15 and Sunday, Sept. 16, after the 9, 11:15 and 6:30 masses, at the parish centre. Table displays will feature the various groups, ministries and activities within Saint Ambrose.

Pig roast

Sept. 15

The annual pig roast will be held at the Deerfield fire hall 4:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. Meal includes veggies, rolls, homemade dessert and drink. $10 adults, $5 for children. Proceeds for kids for camp.

Potluck supper and auction

Sept. 15

The Old Beaver River/Port Maitland Cemeteries Preservation Society will be holding a potluck supper and auction of donated items on Saturday, Sept. 15, at 5:30 p.m. at the Port Maitland Fire Hall. Bring a dish of your choice and think about items you might like to donate to the auction. Proceeds for restoration and maintenance of three historic cemeteries. Sponsored by the Old Beaver River/Port Maitland Cemeteries Preservation Society. To donate items or for information: Nancy Curry: 649-2368.

Pictures with words

Sept. 16

The public is invited to "Pictures With Words" at the Yarmouth County Museum & Archives Sunday, Sept. 16 from 2-4 p.m. Local writers, inspired by the Art Society's exhibit titled "Regional Images" wrote poems and short stories which are hanging with the art work. Readings, viewing the art work and light refreshments will highlight the event. Admission charged.

Glen Allen Memorial Run

Sept. 16

The Glen Allen Memorial Run will be held Sunday, Sept. 16 (Lions Club Hall on Parade Street) 11 a.m. registration. Money raised for HOPE.

Workshop

Sept. 17

Look Good Feel Better workshop- helping women with cancer; free workshop- Learn tips and techniques in how to camouflage the side effects of cancer treatment Monday, Sept.17, 1-3 p.m. at the Yarmouth Hospital. Call to pre-register- 1-866-524-1234.

Workshop

Sept. 17

Look Good Feel Better- helping women with cancer free workshop- Learn tips and techniques in how to camouflage the side effects of cancer treatment Monday, Sept. 17, 1-3 p.m. at the Yarmouth Hospital. Call to pre-register- 1-866-524-1234

Meeting

Sept. 18

The Ostomy Support Group meeting (opened to ostomates, their families and the general public) will be held Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the Yarmouth Hospital in the Bluenose Room at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker : Cathy Deveau, RN, from Home Health Care, City Drug Store.

Meeting

Sept. 20

The regular monthly meeting of the Yarmouth Town and County Sports Heritage Association will take place in the Lovitt Plaza conference room , Thursday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m.

Golf

Sept. 22

The first Peniel Golf Classic is slated for Sept. 22 at the West Pubnico Golf and Country Club. For more details call Camp Peniel at 649-2471.

Shoreline cleanup

Sept. 22

The Tusket River Environmental Protection Association (TREPA) will be conducting a TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup Saturday, Sept. 22, at 10:30 a.m. Meet at Kelley's Cove, Sunday Point Road, Yarmouth County. Gloves and bags provided. For further information call 742-5542.

Marriage course

Sept. 23 St. Ambrose Cathedral will be running a marriage course starting on Sunday, Sept. 23. Organizers say this course is practical, giving married couples the tools they need to build a strong, long lasting marriag. It consists of a meal, DVD, and private discussion time for the couples. Cost is $130 for the eight meals and materials. Preregistration is essential. Call the parish office at 742-7151 to register.

Fundraiser

Sept. 27

There will be a diunner/variety show fundraiser at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 61, (Yarmouth) Sept., 27. Advance tickets ($10) on sale at the bar. No one under 19 admitted.

Men’s retreat

Sept. 28-29

A men’s retreat will be held at Camp Peniel, Sept. 28-29. Cost: $35. Call Rev. Wayne Johnson (742-1704) to reserve space.

Quilt seminar

Sept. 30-Oct.1 A quilt seminar with Anne Comeau , Panier D'Art will be held Sept. 30 – Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Centre de Pombcoup, West Pubnico Fire Hall, across from West Pubnico

Musée acadien Highway 103, Exit 31, Route 335. To register contact 902-762-3380. Registration deadline Sept. 28 before 4 p.m.

Two day workshop, $20 - (supplies and pattern extra plus HST). Material not supplied. If you purchase your material at the Panier d'Art, Comeauville, a 10 per cent donation will go to the Musée acadien. Workshop includes nutrition breaks. Lunch, $5.

Wishmaker parade

Oct. 13

Children's Wish Foundation wishmaker parade will be held on Oct. 13 with registration at Boston Pizza at 1:30 with walk beginning at 2. For sponsor sheets call 742-2126.

Food bank notice

Ongoing

Those who will be needing food at the Yarmouth Food Bank when it reopens must bring their Nova Scotia health cards for their entire family on their first visit.

Skating

Sept. 3-Oct. 11

The Yarmouth Skating Club will be holding their fall school from Sept. 3 to Oct. 11. There are still spaces available for all programs which include Canskate, powerskating, junior, intermediate and senior programs. Contact Terry Woods at 742-3411 or Laurie Williams at 648-0061 for more info.

Meeting

Oct. 29

The Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Support Group meeting will be in the Beacon Church parlour, Beacon Street, Yarmouth, Monday, Oct. 29, at 7:30.

Sports calendar on sale

Ongoing

The Yarmouth town and county sports calendar for 2008 is now on sale ($7 each) at City Drug, Pharmasave, Runners’ Attic and Boston Pizza.

Grief support

Upcoming A local community grief support group offers assistance to those suffering from grief. Meetings will begin Tuesday Sept. 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the community room at Sobeys on Starrs Road, Yarmouth. For registration contact group facilitator Bertha Brannen at 902- 742-9615 (H), 902 643-2707 or email bertha@nakile.ns.ca "

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 information.

Family Camp

Ongoing

The 12th annual family camp will be be held at Camp Peniel (August-Sept. 3) Speaker is Pastor Peter Lohnes. Workshops. Special concert. Registration forms at churches, The Truth and The Life Christian Bookstore or call the camp at 649-2471.

Reunion

Ongoing

Arrangements are being made for another Rock Around the Clock reunion for students who attended YCMHS, the Vocational School or St. Ambrose from 1950-59. The reunion will be held next July 10-13. Info: 742-5405 or 742-8859.

Art show

Ongoing

The Yarmouth Art Society is having a summer show at the Yarmouth County Museum and Archives until Sept. 15.

Meeting

Mondays 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.

Legion open mic

Thursdays

Thursday nights at the Yarmouth branch of the Royal Canadian Legion features open mic, and dancing with Ken and Friends from 7:30 until 11 p.m. Info: 742-7767 or 742-7788.

ATV meetings

Monthly

The monthly general meetings of the Southwest Nova ATV Association resume Sept. 7 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.

Meat darts

Ongoing

The Yarmouth Legion holds meat darts on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. $8 per person. Contact Robert Saulnier at 742-9838.