Yarmouth area events

Meeting

Oct. 21

The regular monthly meeting of the Msgr. W.E. Young Assembly of the Knights of Columbus will be held in Yarmouth Oct. 21 at the K of C hall at 7 p.m.

Meeting

Oct. 23

There will be an emergency meeting of the Plymouth hall at the hall on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. All residents are encouraged to attend.

School advisory council meeting

Oct. 23

The Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School is looking for two community members and one parent to join the school advisory council. The next meeting will be held Oct. 23 at 6:30. If interested call the school at 902-749-5803.

Fundraiser

Oct. 23

A Halloween family fun-d-raiser will be held at Meadowfields Elementary School Oct. 23 from 5:30 until 8 p.m. Bouncy castles, games, prizes and dances. For the whole family. Free admission.

Haunted courthouse

Oct. 24 On Oct. 24, a haunted courthouse will be held at Argyle Township Court House Archives in Tusket from 7-8 p.m. for ages 12 and younger. Free treat bags. For more information contact the Argyle recreation department at 902-648-3379.”

Meeting

Oct. 24

The regular monthly meeting of the East Pubnico Fire Department will be held at the East Pubnico fire hall Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.

Harvest supper

Oct. 25

The annual harvest supper will be held at the Greenville Community Centre, Oct. 25 from 4-7 p.m. Corned beef and cabbage. Cost $10 per plate. Pay at the door. Eat in or take out.

Halloween dance

Oct. 25

There will be a Halloween dance with the Grinders at Le Club Acadien, Saturday, Oct. 25. Prizes for best costumes. $10 per person, advance; $12 at the door. Info: 902-648-2203.

Benefit

Oct. 25

There will be a benefit for Stanley Davis at the Wedgeport Legion Saturday, Oct. 25, for members and guests 19 and over. Rappie pie sale at 4 p.m. with silent auction and Halloween dance to follow at 9 p.m. Info: 902-663-2959.

Seniors’ expo

Oct. 25

There will be a seniors expo Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Workshops and entertainment. Phone the VON office for a brochure and to register at 902-742-4512.

Turkey supper

Oct. 25

There will be a turkey supper at the Kemptville fire hall on Oct. 25 from 4:30-6. $10 adults $3 for those under 12.

Concert

Oct. 25

There will be a concert featuring the Crowells, the Greens Clear Water and the Martinellis at the Port Maitland School gym on Oct. 25 from 7-9 p.m. Good will offering.

Halloween dance

Oct. 25

There will be a Halloween dance Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 p.m until 1 a.m. at the

Carleton Legion (branch 167) Music by: DJ Dwayne and Roger. Prizes for best costumes.

Fundraiser

Oct. 25

There will be a stampin’ up charity fundraiser at Camp Peniel on Oct. 25 from 9 until 4. $25, bring a bag lunch. Register by calling the camp: 902-649-2471.

Breakfast

Oct. 26

The Knights of Columbus breakfast will be held at the Yarmouth K of C hall Oct. 26 Due to rising costs the breakfasts are no longer free will offerings. Prices are now $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12.

Jack-o-lantern parade

Oct. 27

The 4th annual Jack-o-Lantern parade will be held Monday, Oct. 27. Gather at 6:30 p.m. at the Visitor Information Centre corner of Main and Forest streets.

Dress up and bring flashlights and jack-o-lanterns (wagons are permitted.) Participants will walk down Main Street, turn up Collins and end at the Central School sports field. Following the parade there will be treat bags for the kids and hot apple cider. Ian White from Western Counties Regional Library will tell ghost stories. Parents must accompany children and light-coloured clothing or something bright should be worn for safety. Dress warmly as all activities will be outside. To register contact Leisure Services at 902-742-8868.

Meeting

Oct. 27

There will be a meeting of the Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Support Group at Beacon Church parlour on Monday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m. Guest speakers Shelley Goodwin and Heather Hatfield. Topic: Dealing with Alzheimer’s as health professionals when a family member is affected. Info: Julie Chandler 902-742-0428.

Meeting

Oct. 28

Women's Auxiliary of the Yarmouth Hospital will hold their monthly meeting Oct. 28 at 2:30 p.m. at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital in the Bluenose Room. Info: call Joyce Baxter at 902-761-2602.

Roast beef supper

Nov. 1

There will be a roast beef supper at the Carleton Legion Saturday, Nov. 1, starting at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds for the ladies auxiliary.

Yard sale/flea market

Nov. 1

The YCMHS home and school is holding a yard sale/flea market Saturday, Nov. 1, starting at 8:30 a.m. in the gym. Admission $1, table rental $5. To rent tables call Ronna Jamieson at 902-749-5803.

Halloween carnival

Nov. 1

The Early Childhood Awareness Network is having its 6th Annual Halloween Carnival at the Burridge Campus gymnasium on Nov. 1 from 2-4 p.m. Parents and children can pick up an empty treat bag at the door of the NSCC gym and then trick or treat through the booths. There will be activities, games,

information and treats for everyone. Info: 902-42-7832.

ELF program

Nov. 7

The ELF (Everbody Loves Friday) program for children ages 4-12 will take place at the Brazil Lake Wesleyan Church Nov. 7 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Snacks, games, crafts. To register call 8902-742-1613.

Dance/auction

Nov. 14

There will be a fundraiser dance/auction at the Red Knight Nov. 14. Buffet supper from 6-9 p.m. In support of the Prostate Cancer Support Group.

Meeting

Nov. 18

The second quarterly meeting for 2008/2009 for the Kespu'kwitk Metis Council of Yarmouth and District will be held Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. at Ecole par En Bas cafeteria. Info: 902-742-6591

Annual meeting

Nov. 19

The annual meeting of the Yarmouth Public Library and Museum will be held in the adult program room at the IWK Memorial Library Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. Speaker: Bill Crowell.

Fundraiser

Ongoing

Tickets for a raffle for Fidelis House in Kentville are on sale. First prize: queen-size quilt; second: queen-size quilt; third: twin-size quilt. Tickets: three for $5. A large Christmas basket also to be raffled; tickets: $1 each. Draw Nov. 30. Contact: Shirley Hubbard 902-742-7088.

Hall of fame hours change

Ongoing

The Sports Hall of Fame, 435 Main St., is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. Group visits can be arranged by calling Gloria Goodwin at 902-742-5405.

Carleton Legion activities

Ongoing

The Carleton Legion hosts the following activities: crib on Thursdays, beginning Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. and darts on Tuesdays, beginning Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Farmers’ market

Saturdays

Every Saturday there is a Farmers’ Market at the Canadian Tire parking lot on Starrs Road from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Veterans Association

Ongoing

The Tri-County Veterans Association, 14 Second St., is open six days a week from 8-4. Coffee and fellowship. Info: Mary Lou Parker: 902-742-9679.

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: 902-742-7141.