Events in the Yarmouth area

Salad tea and sale

Nov. 13

There will be a salad tea and sale at Holy Trinity parish hall, 61 William St., on Thursday, Nov. 13, Doors open at 2 p.m., tea from 3-5. Adults $4, children under 10, $2. Christmas puddings will also be for sale.

Meeting

Nov. 13

The Argyle Municipality Historical and Genealogical Society will be meeting at the Wedgeport Tuna Museum in Lower Wedgeport on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. Program: the lobster fishery of southwestern Nova Scotia, a brief history, will be presented by Donnie Jacquard. Refreshments. Info: call the archives in Tusket at 902-648-2493.

Silent auction

Nov. 14

Alström Syndrome International will be holding a silent auction on Friday, Nov. 14, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the main lobby of Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Alstrom Syndrome International is a Canadian registered charity, serving blind/deaf youth and young adults around the world. Further info: call 902- 648-2143

Open mic

Nov. 14

Open mic with Blue Country will take place at Club Acadien in SAR Friday, Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. Info: 902-648-2203.

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.

Book launch

Nov. 15

On Saturday, Nov. 15, -a book launch of African Heritage Quiz Book

written by Craig Smith will be held at the Yarmouth County Museum &

Archives at 2 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Christmas tea

Nov. 15

The Ohio Christmas tea will be held at the South Ohio Community Centre on the Lake George Road on Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Adults $5; children under 12 $2. Bake sale, books, crafts, etc. Anyone wishing to donate or help can call Nancy Dubinskas at 902-749-1861.

Annual meeting

Nov. 15

The annual meeting of the Yarmouth branch of the Canadian Bible Society will be held Saturday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. at the Austrian Inn in Dayton. Luncheon meeting; attendees make, and pay for, selection from menu. District director of the N.S. Branch Rev. Wayne McCarther will be attending. Info: Rev. Charles Webster, 902-761-2624.

Banquet

Nov. 15

The Bits and Boots Saddle Club’s annual banquet will be held at the Lotus Gardens banquet room on Saturday Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. Presentation of hi-points awards, volunteer draw.

Karaoke night

Nov. 15

There will be a karaoke night and open mic at Club Lestantue Community Centre, Pinkney’s Point, Saturday, Nov. 15. Doors open at 8. Event runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Donations at the door.

Fishermen’s service

Nov. 16

A community fishermen’s service will be held at 6 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the Port Maitland Wesleyan Church featuring a men’s choir. Refreshments to follow.

Concert

Nov. 16

The Fill a Stable Concert for World Vision will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Yarmouth North Baptist Church, Elm Street. Info: call 902-742-1177.

Workshop

Nov. 17

A free workshop to help women look good and feel better during and after their cancer treatment will be held Monday, Nov. 17, at the Yarmouth hospital in the Gordon Wood room, ( first floor) from 1-3 p.m. Pre-register: 1-866-524-1234

Open house

Nov. 18

On Tuesday, Nov. 18, Nova Scotia Community College Burridge Campus in Yarmouth will be hosting an open house to introduce a new, part-time option for those interested in earning a carpentry certificate. Members of the public are invited to stop by to explore the workshop, and check out NSCC’s online learning website. Doors will open at 7p.m. For more information, contact Lisa Smith at 902-749-2407. Meeting

Nov. 18

The monthly meeting of the Msgr. W.E. Young Assembly of the Knights of Columbus will be held ay the K of C hall in Yarmouth on Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.

Meeting

Nov. 18

The South West Nova Scotia Ostomy Chapter will be meeting in the Bluenose Room at the Yarmouth hospital on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Slide presentation

Nov. 18

The Yarmouth YMCA and Southwest Paddlers Association will host a slide presentation by Sandra Phinney on her recent retracing of a century-old trout fishing adventure through the unchartered wilderness of southwestern Nova Scotia, documented in the book The Tent Dwellers, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 7-9 p.m. in the YMCA's Red Triangle Room. No charge to attend. For more information call Andy Smith at 902-643-2247.

Meeting

Nov. 18

The Yarmouth Town and County Sports Heritage Association’s regular monthly meeting will be held at the Sports Hall of Fame, 435 Main St., Thursday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.

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.

Meeting

Nov. 19

The Yarmouth Area Cancer Support Group will meet Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m., at the Sobey’s community room onStarrs Road. Special speaker will be Gregory Malone, a cancer survivor. All those with cancer and their caregivers/loved ones are invited to attend. For more information contact Kent Blades at 902-742-3542 extension 470.

Christmas concert

Nov. 21

A Christmas variety concert will be held at the South Ohio Community Centre on the Lake George Road on Nov. 21 from 7-9 p.m. Proceeds to the centre.

Christmas tea

Nov. 22

There will be Christmas tea at the Forest Glen Community Center on Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Crib tournament

Nov. 22

The annual Prout Memorial Crib Tournament will be held Saturday, Nov. 22, at 1 p.m. at the Carleton Legion Branch 167.

Meeting

Nov. 24

The Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Support Group will be meeting at the Beacon Church parlour on Monday, Nov. 24, at 7:30 p.m. There will be no meeting in December.

Trivia night

Nov. 27

Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School is hosting a trivia night on Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. in the school gym. Cost is $20 per team (four players on a team). Trophy for the winning team. There will be a silent auction and a 50/50 draw. Refreshments available. Proceeds to the home and school group. Call 902-749-5803 to register teams.

Pet pics with Santa

Nov. 29

The Yarmouth SPCA shelter on the Hardscratch Road will be the scene of a fundraiser on Saturday Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. until 2 when it hosts pet pics with Santa. $8.

Edwardian Christmas party

Nov. 29

On Saturday, Nov. 29, an - Edwardian Christmas party - Yarmouth 100 years

ago hosted by the Yarmouth County Museum & Archives will be held at

Burridge Campus will be held at 6 p.m. The dinner will be modeled after a menu from the Grand Hotel in 1900, and there will also be an auction, draws and entertainment. Tickets $50 each or a table of ten for $450. Call 902-742-5539 for

further information.

Exhibit

Ongoing

The Firefighters Museum of Nova Scotia, 451 Main St., has an exhibit about the Corps of Canadian Firefighters who volunteered to aid Britain’s fire service during the Second World war. The exhibit runs until Dec. 19. Museum hours are Monday to Friday, 9-4 and Saturday 1-4.

Bridge

Ongoing

Bridge games are played at the Lions Club hall on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and the YACRO annex on Mondays at 1 p.m. Partnerships arranged. Call Inge Hausgaard at 902-761-2872 or Paulette Mitchell at 902-742-2150.

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.

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.