Yarmouth County events

Meeting

March 25

The monthly meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of the Yarmouth Regional Hospital will take place March 25 at 2:30 p.m. in the hospital’s Bluenose Room. Bring grab bag/parcel post items to the meeting for use at this year’s Hospital Hullabaloo. Info: contact Joyce Baxter at 902-761-2602.

Meeting

March 26

Monthly meeting of the East Pubnico Fire Department at their fire hall March 26 at 7 p.m.

Easter supper and sale

March 26

At Holy Trinity Parish Hall, 61 Williams St., on Wednesday, March 26, sale 3-5 p.m., supper 5-7 p.m. Adults $10, children under 10 $5. Take out available.

Play

March 27

A short play “Myth or Fact-It’s All A Gamble” will be presented by Addiction Services and YJHS students on stage at Yarmouth Junior High on Thursday, March 27, 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by N.S. Gaming Foundation, admission is free. Panel discussion with local healthcare professionals will follow.

Meeting

March 28

The FSNA annual general meeting (Shelburne-Yarmouth-Clare branch) will take place at the Yarmouth legion hall, Friday, March 28, 2:30 p.m. Election of officers. Info: Les Silver 902-742-9401.

Dinner theatre

March 28, 29, April 3-5

Le Village historique acadien de la Nouvelle-Écosse, West Pubnico, presents its third annual dinner theatre, a comedy, Une job neuve (A New Job,) on March 28 and 29 and on April 3, 4 and 5, at 6:30 p.m. The production will be in Acadian French. The meal choice is rappie pie or seafood casserole. $25 (members $23). Cash bar. For reservations telephone 902-762-2530.

Rappie pie sale

March 28

The Knights of Columbus 2181 Yarmouth will be holding a rappie pie fundraiser at their hall on Collins Street on Friday March 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $5 per order, eat in or delivery(in town) available, call 742-3474.

Easter extravaganza

March 28

ELF’s (ELF stands for Everybody Loves Friday) after Easter extravaganza will be held at the Brazil Lake Wesleyan Church 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, March 28. For community children ages 4-12.

Pancake breakfast

March 29

There will be a pancake breakfast, sponsored by the South Ohio Community Centre, for the benefit of the Moses quadruplets, at the South Ohio Community Centre on March 29, 9-10:30 a.m. $4 adults, $2 children, 12 and under.

Washer toss

March 29

There will be a washer toss at Le Club Acadien, SAR, registration 6:30-7 p.m., teams picked at 7 p.m. Cost $5/person. All welcome, members and guests. Info: 648-2203.

Fishcake supper

March 29

A fishcake supper will be held at Temple Baptist Church. 7 Bond St., March 29 from 4-6 p.m. Take-outs available and delivery is available to seniors. Freewill donations towards the church’s building fund accepted at the door.

Concert/auction

March 29

A Kids for Camp gospel concert and bake auction will be held Saturday, March 29,

7 p.m. at the Deerfield fire hall. Free admission.

Supper

March 29

A corned beef and cabbage supper will be held at the Carleton legion (Branch 167) Saturday, March 29, at 4:30.

Electronics freecycle

March 29

TREPA (Tusket River Environmental Protection Association) is hosting a freecycle event where you bring in (and can leave with) good, used TVs, computers and keyboards, etc. at Beacon United Church, on Beacon Street on March 29 from 9-12 a.m. All free. Info: call 648-2761.

Variety show

March 30

Seniors Kickin’ Country is holding a variety show March 30 at Beacon Church in Yarmouth from 2-4 p.m. Proceeds to fund on-going projects. Donations at the door. Door prizes.

Talk

March 30

On Sunday, March 30, at 2:30 p.m. at the Yarmouth branch of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia,Chuck Smith will give a talk about the Missionaires, the Yarmouth quartet which achieved fame locally and nationally from the 1940s through the 1970s. His father, Charles Smith, was a member of the group, and Chuck Smith will share memories and also the music.

Meeting

March 31

Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Support Group meets in the Beacon Church parlour Monday, March 31, at 7:30. Info: Julie Chandler, 902-742-0428.

Fundraiser

April 1

A fundraiser for the Yarmouth County Hospice Society will be held Tuesday, April 1, at Rudder’s, 5:30 p.m. $15 per person, taxes included. Menu: fishcakes, baked beans, beverage, dessert. As part of the event, there will be the auctioning of a quilt, donated by the Quilters’ Guild in memory of Betty Doucette. Contact person for the evening: Shirley Hubbard (742-7088).

Bible study

April 2

Peace With Justice, a Bible-based study (7 sessions) of what it takes to make peace in today’s world begins Wednesday April 2 at 7 p.m. at Beacon United Church. All are welcome. For information call 742-5051.

Daffodil campaign

April 3-5

The Annual Daffodil Campaign for the Canadian Cancer Society will be held on April 3-5. Daffodils will be for sale at Pharmasave, Royal Bank, Sobeys, Superstore, Wal-Mart and the Yarmouth Mall. The cost for each bunch is $6.

Presentation

April 3

NSCC Continuing Care students will be hosting an interactive presentation on stress, anxiety and burnout on April 3 at the Burridge Campus, Lecture Room 1st Floor, Pleasant Street. Refreshments at 6:30 p.m., presentation runs from 7-9 p.m.

Open mic

April 4

Open mic with Blue Country, free event, all welcome, members and guests at Le Club Acadien in SAR starting at 8 p.m. For info: 648-2203.

Historical Society meeting

April 4

The Yarmouth County Historical Society will be holding a meeting on April 4, at the museum, 22 Collins St., at 7:30 pm. Guest speaker Mike Tavares will be sharing his experiences in terms of the buildings he owns and has refurbished on Collins Street and Willow Street. These include the Charles C. Richards House Historic B&B and the MacKinnon-Cann Inn, plus others that he is working on. The meeting is open to the public with limited seating. Refreshments served after the program.

Yard sale

April 5

The YCMHS Home and School will be holding a giant yard sale/flea market on Saturday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the gymnasium of the high school. Vendor table $5, admission $1. Call 749-5803 to book a table or for more info.

Blue grass soirée

April 5

Featuring four bands at Le Club Acadien, SAR, starting at 7 p.m., $5/person at the door. All welcome, members and guests. For info: 648-2203.

Community breakfast

April 6

There will be a community breakfast at the Forest Glen Community Centre on April 6 from 8-11 a.m. Eggs, bacon, sausages, hashbrowns, toast, juice tea or coffee.

Meeting

April 7

There will be a meeting of the Prostate Cancer Support Group at the Lions Club hall on Parade Street Monday, April 7, 7 p.m. Shelley Collings speaking about the Relay for Life event. Info: 902-742-7367 or 902-742-3401.

Figure skating AGM

April 8

The Yarmouth Skating Club will be holding their annual general meeting on April 8 at 6 p.m. at the Mariners Centre. Nominations will be accepted from the floor.

Meeting

April 8

The Tri County Equestrian Club will be having a meeting on Tuesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at the Superstore. All are welcome to come.

Spring Fling

April 12

Meadowfields School Spring Fling will be held Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Circus theme, bounce castles, fish pond, dino dig, face painting, mock jail, silent auction, Chinese auction and more. Admission $1, under 5 free.

Rug hooking class

April

Beginners and beyond rug hooking class will begin in early April. Pick up registration form at Hands on Crafts or telephone 902-742-2468. Date and night will be determined with students who register.

Games

Ongoing

Monday night cribbage at the Melbourne Community Centre is cancelled. Men’s darts are on Thursday nights at 7:30. For members and guests.

Sports dinner

Ongoing

Tickets for the annual Sports Hall of Fame dinner (held in May) are now on sale at City Drug or by contacting Stan Clayton at 902-742-4250.

Volunteers needed

Ongoing

Volunteers are needed to fill several positions on the Yarmouth Red Cross Emergency response Team in Yarmouth. Focus on providing relief assistance to people in the community who have experienced a personal disaster or responding to a medium or large scale disaster. Training provided. Call Amy Crane at 902-742-3656

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 at 902-742-7141.

Card games

Thursdays

Bridge and other card games are held every Thursday afternoon at the South Ohio Community Centre from 1-4 p.m. Light refreshments served. Admission $2.

Games

Thursdays

The South Ohio Community Centre hosts bridge, card games, etc., every Thursday afternoon from 1-4 p.m. Light refreshments. Admission $2.

Drop-in centre

Wednesdays

The Open Door Drop In Center is held every Wednesday at Temple Baptist Church from 1:30 pm-3:30 p.m. Conversation, games, coffee and tea.

Games

Ongoing

The Carleton Legion (Branch 167) has darts on Tuesdays at 7:30 and cribbage on Thursdays at 7:30.