Events taking place in the Yarmouth area

Meeting

Nov. 20

The regular monthly meeting of the Monseigneur W.E. Young Assembly of the Knights of Columbus will be held in the K of C hall in Yarmouth on Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.

Meeting

Nov. 20

An ostomy support group meeting, opened to ostomates, their families and the general public, will take place Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the Yarmouth Hospital in the Ruth and Irving Pink Conference Room at 7:30 p.m. An ostomy video will be shown and a rap session will be held. Christmas dinner/get together plans will be finalized.

Rappie pie fundraiser

Nov. 23

The Knights of Columbus, 2181 Yarmouth, will be holding a rappie pie fundraiser on Nov. 23 from 9 a.m to 1 p.m at their hall on 10 Collins St. Eat in, take out, or delivery available by phoning 742-3474. Price per order is $5.

Christmas Tree Lighting

Nov. 23 The annual Yarmouth Christmas tree lighting ceremony takes place on Friday, Nov. 23, starting at 6 pm. in front of the Yarmouth town hall.

Cider and hot chocolate afterwards. Opening remarks and caroling will begin at 6 p.m.,

with the tree lighting taking place at 6:15 p.m. More Christmas carols and refreshments will take place after the lighting. Open mic

Nov. 23

There will be an open mic with Blue Country at Le Club Acadien in SAR Friday, Nov. 23, for members and guests 19 years old and up.

Poinsetta tea

Nov. 23

A poinsettia tea and sale will take place at

Beacon United Church Friday Nov. 23. Sale at 2 p.m. Tea from 2:30-4 p.m.

Light exchange

Nov. 23

As part of the annual Yarmouth Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Friday, Nov. 23, at 6 p.m., at the Yarmouth town hall, there will be a Christmas light exchange taking place. Bring your old Christmas lights in and exchange them for energy efficient LED lights courtesy of the Town of Yarmouth and NS Power. Call Loren Cushing at 742-3171 for more information.

Meeting

Nov. 23

The Yarmouth Area Cancer Support Group will meet Friday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Sobey’s community room, Starrs Road. Speaker is Gregory Malone. Those with cancer and the caregivers/loved ones are invited to attend. Info contact Kent Blades at 742- 3542 ext. 470.

Chowder supper

Nov. 24

A fish chowder and corn chowder supper will be held at Temple Baptist Church 5 Bond Street on Nov. 24 from 4-6 p.m. Freewill offering at the door.

Benefit supper Nov. 24 Bay View Baptist Church in Port Maitland will be having a ham, scallop potatoes and bean supper along with a silent auction on Nov. 24 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Port Maitland fire hall. Cost $10. Proceeds for the Pan de Vida Orphanage in Mexico. .Christmas coffee party

Nov. 24

A Christmas coffee party will be held at the Masonic Hall in Hebron on Saturday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Tickets are $3.50. Sponsored by the Keystone Chapter #5 Order of the Eastern Star.

Crib tournament

Nov. 24

The annual Prout Memorial Crib Tournament will be held at the Carleton Legion hall Saturday, Nov. 24, starting at 1 p.m.

Pie sale

Nov. 24

There will be an apple pie sale ($5 each) at Le Club Acadien in SAR on Saturday, Nov. 24. Info: Le Club, 648-2203.

Christmas tea

Nov. 25

There will be a Christmas tea and bake sale at the Notre Dame Community Centre, 11 Queen St., from 2-5 p.m., Nov. 25. $5 adults, $3 children 12 and under. (Facility is wheelchair accessible.)

Art talk

Nov. 25

On Sunday, Nov. 25, Brian Porter will give a talk about his early and later painting in a presentation at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Western Branch, starting at 1 p.m. Two short videos on Porter's art, including one made by the National Film Board, will be part of the program. Also on Sunday, children of all ages are invited to "paint your cake and eat it, too" in a special art program inspired by Porter's painting, Cupcake. This program begins at 2 p.m. at the art gallery. For more information call coordinator Angela Collier at 749-2251.

Dumping Day

Nov. 26

On dumping day morning at the Cape Forchu lighthouse a gathering will be held to

show support for fishermen. A continental breakfast will be available starting at 5 a.m. for a donation to the Friends of the Yarmouth Light Society. There will be a blessing of the fleet at 5:45 a.m. which will be heard by both guests and fishermen. Bring flashlights.

For more information, contact 742-4522 or yarlighthouse@eastlink.ca

Meeting

Nov. 26

The Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Support Group will meet at the Beacon Church parlour Monday, Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m. There will not be a meeting in December. Info: Julie Chandler 742-0428.

French book fair

Nov.27-28 A "Festival du Livre" will take place at École Belleville on Tuesday, Nov. 27 from 2 - 8 and Wednesday, Nov. 28 from 8:30 - 12. French books for the whole family from board books to expert readers as well as a selection of French resource books for parents and educators. Organized by the PTA and the school library will receive free books based on the sales at the fair.

Seafood chowder

Nov. 28

The IODE is having a seafood chowder takeout fundraiser on Wednesday, Nov 28, at the Knights Of Columbus Hall, Yarmouth from11:30 until 1:30 p.m. Price: $5 for chowder and a roll.

Wreath session

Nov. 30

Adults can learn to make their own Christmas wreath Friday, Nov. 30, at Brazil Lake Wesleyan Church from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost $5; space limited. Register by calling 761-2566.

Art draw

Dec. 1

The lucky choice art draw will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. at Th'YARC, Parade Street. The event is sponsored by the Yarmouth Art Society with the Yarmouth Craft Guild.Tickets are available at Th'YARC; call 742-8150 to reserve. Ten Thousand Villages:

Nov. 30-Dec. 1

On Friday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Yarmouth Beacon United Church. Sale of thousands of home decor items, musical instruments, ornaments, toys and jewellery supporting 150 artisan groups in 30 developing countries around the world. Admission free.

A live nativity

Dec. 1

A Peniel Christmas—“A Live Nativity” will be held at Sandford Baptist Church, Saturday, Dec. 1, from 2-4 p.m. Info: 649-2471.

Christmas tea

Dec. 1

The Inland District Girl Guides of Canada will host a Christmas tea on Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Carleton fire hall. Crafts, gifts, bake sale and door prizes, 1-3 p.m.

Christmas house tour

Dec. 8

The Yarmouth County Historical Society presents the 14th annual Christmas House Tour and Yuletide Tea Saturday, Dec. 8. Homes open 1 – 4 p.m. Tea at the museum (Collins Street) 2– 5 p.m. Tickets $15 - available at the museum (2-5 p.m.), C.E. Dyke’s, Hands on Crafts, Lovitt House Treasures, and R.H. Davis. Call 742-5589 or 742-2722 for further information.

Christmas concert

Dec. 16

A Christmas carol concert will be held

at the Centre de Pombcoup, West Pubnico

Sunday Dec. 16, 7 p.m. Christmas music by local talent. Tea, coffee and sweets $5 per person. For more information contact the Musée acadien (902) 762-3380.Sponsored by la Société historique acadienne de Pubnico-Ouest. Christmas concert

Dec. 22

Night of Joy, a Christmas concert with six St. Ambrose Cathedral choirs will be held Dec. 22, 7 p.m. at St. Ambrose Cathedral, Albert Street. Free will offering for Tabitha Center.

Christmas tree sale

Ongoing

The Yarmouth Rotary Club will be selling Christmas trees at Saulnier’s Home Hardware starting in early December. Proceeds to support Rotary’s projects.

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.

Lotto

Ongoing

The Big Brothers/Big Sisters Win a Trip Lotto tickets are now on sale at Pharmasave, the UPS store and Tusket Toyota. $20 a ticket, 12 chances to win a trip or $1000 in cash.

Prostate cancer support group

Monday

The prostate cancer support group meets the first Monday of each month (7 p.m.) at the Lions Club on Parade Street. Spouses welcomed and encouraged to attend.

Games

Ongoing

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

Temple Baptist Church will be opening the Solid Rock Cafe drop-in center every Wednesday starting Nov. 7 from 1-4 p.m. Everyone welcome so drop in for a cup of tea or coffee and meet with friends.

Games

Ongoing

Cribbage on Monday nights at 7 p.m. ($6) and men’s darts on Thursday nights at 7:30 at the Melbourne Community Centre. Members and guests.

Games

Ongoing

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