Events taking place in the Yarmouth area

GIRLS DAY OUT

July 4

A girls day out for girls ages 9-15 is scheduled for Wednesday, July 4, at the Milo Boat Club from 10 a.m. until 4:30p.m. Activities based around power and fitness giving girls a chance to gain self-confidence and enjoy themselves with friends. The cost is $10 a girl. Register at Leisure Services, 742-8868.

RIDING SCHOOL

July 4, 5, 6

The Bits and Boots Saddle Club will be holding a riding school at the Mariners Centre, July 4, 5 and 6. Christa Shipley instructor. Info: 902-648-3459.

BIBLE SCHOOL

July 2-6/Aug 13-17

Avalanche Ranch Vacation Bible School will be held at Zion Baptist Church, Parade Street, July 2-6 and Aug 13-17 from 9-11 a.m. Free registration. Games, singing, snacks, crafts and stories. Info: church office, 902-742-3181.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING

July 6

Tom White was sometimes the bat boy for his uncle, Pete White, who was catcher for the Yarmouth Gateways in the 1930s. He will share his memories of the famous Yarmouth baseball team when he speaks at the Yarmouth County Historical Society meeting Friday, July 6, at 7:30 p.m. The program will be held at the Yarmouth County Museum & Archives on Collins Street. The program is open to all; free admission.

OPEN MIC

July 6

An open mic with Blue Country will take place at Le Club Acadien, Friday, July 6, 7 p.m. for members and guests, 19 years old and over. Donation at the door. Info: 648-2203.

HORSE SHOW

July 7

The Bits and Bolots Saddle Club will be holding a horse show at the Mariners Centre, July 7. Terri Braithwaitte, judge.

YARD SALE

July 7

A yard sale will be held Saturday July 7, 8 a.m. until noon at Beacon United Church. Rain or shine.

July 7

The Lake Vaughan Volunteer Fire Department will hold a strawberry social and yard sale July 7 from 1-4 p.m. (Cold plate, strawberries and sweets.) $10 a ticket. For advance tickets call Gordon Raynard 740-3018 or purchasee them at the door.

DAY CAMP

Starts July 9 A free summer day camp for children 6 to 11 years of age sponsored by Juniper House begins July 9. There will be seven one week camps held at Central School between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. Arts and crafts, outdoor play, daily topics and related activities (e.g. self- esteem, angry feelings), lunch and snacks provided. Registration is required. For more information and a registration form call 742-8689.

BOXING REGISTRATION

Starts July 9

Boxing and martial arts registration is scheduled for July, starting July 9, 6-7 p.m. at the Milo boat club. For additional dates contact Garland Johnson, 742-8260. For ages 16 and 19

CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT

July 12

There will be a cribbage tournament- Thursday, July 12 at Club Acadien, Sainte-Anne-du-Ruisseau $5/person - contact: Mike Surette, 648-2894.

FAMILY FEUD

July 13

On Friday, July 13, Club Acadien in Sainte-Anne-du-Ruisseau will host a Family Feud event. $5/person - interested in entering a team? Contact: Alain Muise, 648-2011.

GARDEN SALE

July 14

The annual Yarmouth County Museum & Archives garden sale is on July 14, 9 a.m. on the museum grounds. Flea market items, bake sale, antiques, plants and garden items, books, toys, a kids’ corner with fish pond, face painting, a clown with balloons and a BBQ

WASHER TOURNAMENT

July 14

On Saturday, July 14, a washer tournament will be held at the softball field in Rocco Point. $20/team of two. Registration deadline is July 6 - contact: Yogi LeBlanc, 648-3066.

POKER RUN

July 14

The Sou’West Nova Bikers Association’s poker run for Ronald McDonald House will take place July 14 (rain date, July 15) starting at McDonald’s restaurant, Starrs Road. Info: 663-4462.

DANCE

July 14

On Saturday, July 14, there will be a dance with the Grinders at Club Acadien in SAR $10/person - tickets available at Club Acadien 648-2203.

QUILT SHOW

July 15

On Sunday, July 15, at Ste. Anne's Church, Sainte-Anne-du-Ruisseau ther will be quilt show. Admission:$3 a person Contact Janet Surette, 648-3391 or Janice Surette, 648-2872.

PARADE

July 15

The SAR Acadian Festival parade will take place July 15 from the Courthouse Road to École secondaire de Par-en-Bas, Tusket. To enter a float contact: Anne d'Entremont, 648-0272 or Linda Muise 648-2870.

CLOSING MASS

July 15

The closing mass for Saint Cleophas Church in Hectanooga will be celebrated on Sunday, July 15 at 3 p.m.

MEETING

July 19

The regular monthly meeting of the Yarmouth Town and County Sports Heritage Association will take place Thursday, July 19, 7 p.m. in the conference room of the Lovitt Plaza, 368 Main St.

BELL CONCERT

July 19

There will be a bell concert at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, William Street, Yarmouth, on Thursday, July 19, at 6:30 p.m. Lemonade, coffee and cookies will be served. Donations towards the restoration of the bells will be welcome. Secular and sacred music. Rain date will be the next evening at 6:30.

BISTRO

July 21

Bistro under the big tent with Blou, Dennis Point wharf, Lower West Pubnico, Saturday, July 21, 9:30 p.m. $10, 19 years old and over. Part of Festival Chez Nous a Pomcoup, July 14-22.

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.

NOMINATIONS/SPORTS HALL OF FAME

Ongoing

Nomination forms for the 2008 Sports Hall of Fame can be picked up at the hall of fame site (Lovitt Plaza), 368 Main St., until Sept. 30.

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.

STRAWBERRY SOCIAL

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.

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 open for summer Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. until 5 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 .