Events set for the Yarmouth area

MEETING

April 17

The Ostomy Support Group meeting, opened to ostomates, their families and the general public, will be held Tuesday, April 17, at the Yarmouth Hospital in the Ruth and Irving Pink Conference Room at 7:30 p.m. Guest Speaker: Dr. Ed Janke, district chief of staff. Topic: Surgical aspect of ostomies.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS

April 18

The Tusket River Environmental Protection Association and The Tusket River chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada will hold their annual general meetings at the Lake Vaughn Fire Hall on Wednesday, April 18: 6:30 light refreshments, 7 p.m. TREPA meeting; guest speaker Kermit DeGooyer, followed by Trout Unlimited Canada meeting.

MEETING

April 19

A meeting and pot luck lunch - Nova Scotia Government Retired Employees Association, Region 10, April 19, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Yarmouth. Pot luck luncheon at 11:30 a.m., followed by meeting at 1 p.m. Guest speaker will be RCMP Const. Mark Connell. Members are welcome to bring a guest.

DANCE

April 20

A Sentimental Journey dance will be held at Le Village historique acadien in West Pubnico on Friday, April 20 from 7-9:30 p.m. Loran Fevens brings music from the 40s. $5 each, snacks included. Info: Kathy Nickerson 762-2530. ARTS WORKSHOP April 20, 21

Art in Action: Community Arts Workshop, April 20-21. A two-day workshop with Terri Whetstone for emerging and established community arts practitioners, to be given at Sobey's Community Room on Starrs Road. Friday 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For further information or to register, contact Visual Arts Nova Scotia, Dee Gibson at 902 423-4694 or email communicate@visualarts.ns.ca\

DANCE

April 21

Dance at the Yarmouth Legion, April 21 with Traditional Country.

MEETING

April 21

Annual meeting of the Cedar Lake Cemetery Association, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at the home of Robert Ellis, 756 Cedar Lake Rd. Anyone owning plots of having family members buried in this cemetery asked to attend. Contact: Marilyn Ellis, 649-2793. FUNDRAISER

April 21

There will be a scrapbooking/cardmaking fundraiser for the ladies auxiliary at the Kemptville fire hall April 21 from 9:30-1:30. To register call 761-2077. $25, lunch included.

CONCERT/AUCTION

April 21

A gospel concert and bake auction will be held at the Deerfield fire hall on Saturday, April 21 starting at 6:30 p.m. The funds from this evening help send area children to summer camp.

KITE FLYING

April 24

A “go fly a kite” event will be held April 24 from 4-6 p.m. at Le Village historique acadien in West Pubnico. Free. Prizes. Canteen available. Info: Kathy Nickerson 902-762-2530. MEETING

April 25

The Seafest pageant committee will be meeting Wednesday, April 25, at 6:30 at the Rodd Colony Harbour Inn (Thirsty Fisherman). Interested volunteers welcome. Call Linda Deveau or Adrianne Deveau at 742-9518 for more information.

MEETING

April 26

The regular monthly meeting of the Yarmouth Town and County Sports Heritage Association will be held in the Lovitt Plaza conference room, Thursday, April 26 at 7 p.m.

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

April 28

There will be a membership drive for the South Ohio Community Centre on April 28 conducted at the centre beginning at 1 p.m. and ending at 5 p.m.

TURKEY SUPPER

April 28

A turkey supper will be held at the Carleton Legion, Branch 167 on Saturday, April 28, starting at 4:30. There will also be a bake table. Sponsored by the ladies auxiliary.

COFFEE PARTY

April 28

The Order of the Eastern Star will be hosting a spring coffee party at the Masonic Hall in Hebron April 28 from 10a.m. until 1 p.m. $3.

CANOE FUN RUN

April 28

A canoe “fun run” will take place April 28 starting at Pocket Wilderness Park in Corberie and ending at the Forest Glen Community Center. Supper starts at 3p.m. Pack a lunch – no canteen on the river. Canoe ticket draw at 5p.m. For info call 761-2648.

AUCTION

April 28

The YMCA of Yarmouth is holding its 3rd annual Travel and Leisure Auction Saturday, April 28, in the dining hall at the NSCC Burridge Campus. Tickets are $10 per person / $15 couple, includes hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets available at the YMCA or at the door. For more information contact the YMCA at 742-7181.

MEETING

April 29

The annual ratepayers meeting of the East Pubnico Fire Department will be held at the East Pubnico fire hall on April 29 at 2 p.m.

MEETING

April 30

Annual general meeting of the Yarmouth branch of the SPCA , Monday, April 30, 6:30 p.m. in the Yarmouth YMCA board room.

MEETING

April 30

Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Support Group meeting at the Beacon Church parlor Monday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. Info: Julie Chandler 742-0428.

YARD SALE

May 26

Yard sale items are wanted for the Kaye Nickerson Centre’s spring yard sale. The sale is slated for Saturday, May 26. The centre is accepting items now.

FLEA MARKET

May 5

A giant flea market will, be held at Ecole Secondaire de Par-en-Bas, Tusket, May 5. Doors open at 9 a.m. to the public. For tables or more information call 648-5900. Donation items appreciated. Proceeds for the school community centre.

CONCERT

May 5 "Let All the World In Every Corner Sing", an eclectic presentation of music presented by the Yarmouth Community Chorale on Saturday evening, May 5 at 7:30 p.m., at Beacon United Church. Admission $8, children under 12 $4, family $20. For more information call 742-2722.

SEAFOOD CHOWDER SUPPER

May 12

A seafood chowder supper will be held May 12 at the Pleasant Valley Church, at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds will help send youths to camp.

INDUCTION DINNER

May 12

Tickets for the 10th annual Sport Hall of Fame induction dinner (Saturday, May 12) are on sale at the Hall of Fame, 368 Main St., Tuesdays through Saturday from 1-4 p.m. and at City Drug. Deadline is May 5.

TV AUCTION

May 27

Big Brothers Big Sisters TV auction will be held on Sunday May 27 on Eastlink, Channel 5. This is a new time for the auction as it was previously held in April.

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.

MEETING

Mondays

Is food running your life? 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.

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES

Wednesdays

Ballroom dance classes teaching ¾ 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 DeVoe, 902-649-2308.

CARD GAMES

Weekly

Thursday nights at the Forest Glen Community Centre.

SARMU REUNION

ONGOING

Plans are underway for SARMU Reunion 30. All past members encouraged to participate. To register or for more info: 742-4902.

NEW HOURS

The Yarmouth Town and County Sports Hall of Fame is now opened from Tuesday to Saturday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.