Happenings in and around Yarmouth

Meeting

April 29

Women's Auxiliary of the Yarmouth Hospital monthly meeting April 29 at 2:30 p.m. in the

Bluenose Room, Yarmouth Hospital. Bring items for hullabaloo jewellery and men's tables. Contact Joyce Baxter at 902-761-2602.

Poetry

April 29

There will be a spoken word poetry session at Burridge campus in the evening of Tuesday, April 29. Contact Joel_Matthew @ hotmail.com for times/further info.

Meeting

April 29

Eastern Woodland Metis Nation’s general meeting Tuesday, April 29, 7 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion, branch 61, Yarmouth.

Benefit concert

April 30 There will be a benefit concert at the

Carleton Legion, branch 167,

Wednesday, April 30, 7 p.m.

All proceeds for Beverly and Glendon Hanf who lost their house in a fire.

Fundraiser

May 2

Tinpot will be performing at the Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School on Friday, May 2, at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for students and $7 for adults. All proceeds will be going to the YCMHS Home and School. Meeting

May 2

There will be a meeting of the South Ohio Cemetery at the South Ohio Community Centre Friday, May 2, at 7 p.m. All lotholders urged to attend.

Men’s fellowship/Ladies night

May 2

There will be men’s fellowship/ladies night at Camp Peniel on May 2 starting at 6 p.m. (food and fellowship) put on by the Baptist Men’s Fellowship Group. Contact pastor Wayne Johnson (902-742-1704) for questions or if planning to attend.

YMCA auction

May 3

The Yarmouth YMCA’s 4th annual travel and leisure auction is taking place on Saturday, May 3, at the Yarmouth Golf and Country Club. Tickets are $10 per person $15 couple and includes drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Tickets can be purchased at the YMCA or at the door. For more info contact the YMCA at 902-742-7181.

Craft fair

May 3

The Yarmouth Fire Department auxiliary’s craft fair will be held at the Yarmouth fire hall on Pleasant Street Saturday, May 3, (for one day only this year) 9-4:40. $1 door charge for those age 10 and over. Woodworking, painted glass items, baked goods etc.

Fundraiser

May 3

There will be a scallop potato and baked beans supper at the Valley and District fire hall, Deerfield on May 3 starting at 4 p.m. Proceeds in support of sending children to Camp Peniel.

Veterans’ lunch

May 3

There will be a veterans lunch at Wilson’s restaurant, Main Street, Yarmouth on May 3 at 12. Info: Cecil Roy, 902-742-4419.

Meeting

May 3

SOMORE will be meeting May 3 to discuss the designing of the skate board park. Meeting at the site across from Emin’s Market at 11 a.m. then to the former Notre Dame hall from 12 noon to 2 p.m.

Toonie fun day

May 3

A toonie fun day for ages 5-10 years will be held at the YMCA on May 3 from 2-4 p.m. witgh sports, games, Nintendo Wii, Dance Dance Revolution, bingo, and prizes. Canteen available with all items $1 each. Admission $2 includes a ticket for a door prize of a Super Soaker. Proceeds go to local elementary schools for a gift basket for children in need. For more information phone 902-749-1556.

Community breakfast

May 3

There will be a community breakfast at the Richfield fire hall Saturday, May 3, from 7:30 until 10 a.m. Proceeds for the Richfield Volunteer Fire Department. Serving juice, toast/muffins, eggs, ham, pancakes, hashbrowns, tea/coffee. $6.

Roast beef dinner

May 3

There will be a roast beef dinner sponsored by the Fundy Southern Rail Model Railroaders at the Knights of Columbus hall on Collins Street May 3, 4-6:30 p.m. Adults $10, children under 12, $5. Take out available.

Concert

May 3

The Yarmouth Community Chorale’s spring concert “Come to the Celebration” will be held Saturday, May 3, at 7:30 at Beacon Church, Yarmouth. Tickets at the door.

Turkey supper

May 3

There will be a turkey supper at the Carleton Legion, branch 167, Saturday, May 3, starting at 4:30 p.m. sponsored by the ladies auxiliary.

Dance

May 3

There will be a dance at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 155 in Wedgeport, 9 p.m. to midnight. The music will be by the Claretone Reunion Band. Murder mystery

May 3

There will be a murder mystery weekend at le Club Adadien Saturday, May 3, at 7 p.m.

Meeting

May 4

The annual meeting of the Brooklyn Cemetery Company will be held at the new Brooklyn Hall Sunday, May 4, at 6:30 p.m. Info 902-742-3993.

Meeting

May 5

Prostate Cancer Suppert Group meeting at the Lions Club on Parade Street, May 5, 7 p.m. D. Smith will explain and demonstrate foot reflexology. Spouses, care givers welcomed. Info: 902-742-7367 or 902-742-3401.

Kitchen party

May 7

There will be a kitchen party (Soirée de Musique) at Sylvesters, Centre de Pombcoup, West Pubnico Wednesday, May 7, 7:30 p.m. with the launch of the CD - Les Cols Bleus. $5 per person; music by local artists.

Tea and coffee.

Meeting

May 8

There will be a public meeting on May 8 at 7 p.m. at the Carleton fire hall to discuss the current status of the pre-primary program and to answer any questions or concerns Parents may have about the pre-primary program.

Variety show

May 10

There will be a variety show at the Forest Glen Community Centre on May 10 at 8 p.m.

Charity BBQ

May 10

M&M Meat Shop’s charity BBQ day

Saturday May 10, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

A minimum $2.50 donation gets you a hot dog or hamburger, a drink and a bag of chips. All proceeds go directly to Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada.

Spring fair/auction

May 10

The kick-off spring tattersall, fair and auction will be held at Camp Penile on May 10 beginning at 9 a.m. Rappie pie, hot dogs, market tables, baked goods. Call Merle Hansen at 902-742-4796 for pickup of donations for auction and Bernice Pitman at 902-742-9178 to reserve sale items tables.

Penny sale

May 10

There will be a penny sale at the Carleton Legion, Branch 167,

Saturday, May 10. Doors open 6 p.m., play begins at 7 p.m.

Rappie pie/chowder sale

May 10

There will be a rappie pie and seafood chowder sale (eat-in or take-out) at the Wedgeport and District fire hall Saturday, May 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. $5 per plate/bowl. Proceeds for the Wedgeport and District Fire Department. Spring coffee party

May 10

Sponsored by the Keystone Chapter #5 Order of the Eastern Star at the Masonic Banquet Room, Hebron, from 10 a.m. to noon. Will be serving muffins, biscuits, scones, doughnuts, cheese, jams, tea and coffee for $3.50.

Meeting

May 12

The regular monthly meeting of the Knights of Columbus, council 8988 will be held at the K of C hall in SAR on May 12 at 7 p.m.

Meat darts

May 12

Meat darts will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, branch 61, Yarmouth, Monday, May 12 7:30.

Meeting

May 12

The Bits and Boots Saddle Club will be meeting at the Superstore meeting room Monday, May 12, 7 p.m.

Meeting

May 13

The Kespu’kwitk Métis Council’s monthly meeting will be held at Par en Bas School, Tusket, Tuesday, May 13, at 7 p.m. Members are encouraged to attend, as it is a nomination meeting. Info: Kespu’kwitk Métis Council Office 902-742-6591.

Cancellation

The open mic with Blue Country scheduled for May 2 has been cancelled due to the murder mystery on Saturday, May 3. Open mic returns Friday May 16 at Le Club Acadien for members and guests. Info: 902-648-2203.

Fundraising walk

May 25

The Great Strides Walk in support of Cystic Fibrosis will be held on May 25. For information or pledge forms call 902-742-2304 or www.cysticfibrosis.ca

Registration: (bring pledge form) in Yarmouth at Beacon Park at 1:30 p.m. also in Barrington at the Barrington Passage library at 1 p.m.

Annual meeting

May 29

The annual general meeting of the Yarmouth SPCA will be held in the multi-purpose room of the YMCA, Main Street, Yarmouth, Thursday, May 29, at 7 p.m.

Natal Day Quiz

June 9

The 6th annual Natal Day Quiz will be held at Meadowfields Community School, Monday, June 9, 7 p.m. Teams may register on-line beginning May 1. Visit the web site to learn about the quiz, register a team, see photos from previous years, or to try your hand at some earlier quizzes: nataldayquiz.ca.

Veterans’ reunion planned

July

There will be a reunion of Korean War veterans, peacekeepers and veterans of all foreign wars on July 25, 26 and 27 at the Yarmouth branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. For further information telephone 902-742-9679.

Hootenanny

Ongoing

Hootenanny every Saturday at the Royal Canadian Legion, branch 61, Yarmouth from 12:30-3:30. Live music.

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

Ongoing

The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Western Branch, Yarmouth is looking for volunteers to help with gallery tours, children's programs, the reception desk and other activities. For information or to apply, call gallery coordinator Angela Collier at 902-749-2251.

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.