Digby County Events

Benefit dinner and auction

April 21

Historic Gardens benefit dinner and auction, April 21 at 5 p.m. at Chamlpain Hall in Cornwallis. Proceeds for gardens. For tickets and information call 532-7018.

Genealogy department closed

April 20

The Admiral Digby Museum and Genealogy Department will be closed Friday, April 20. The museum apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

Breakfast

April 21

A firemen’s breakfast will be held April 21 from 7:30–10:00 a.m. at the Smith’s Cove Fire Hall/Community Centre. Proceeds to the Fire Department.

Hockey banquet

April 22

The Digby Area Minor Hockey year-end banquet will be held Sunday April 22. Parents and players can pick their tickets up at Digby Area Recreation or call Cindy O’Neil at 245-1949.

An Inconvenient Truth showing

April 25

A viewing of former Vice-President Al Gore’s campaign to expose the myths and misconceptions surrounding global warming and raise public awareness on the subject. The movie begins at 6:30 p.m. as part of Earth Day celebrations on Wednesday, April 25 at the Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library.

Breakfast

April 28

A goodwill breakfast will be held April 28 from 7:30–9 a.m. at the Free Masons Hall, located at the corner of King and Mount Streets (across from the Digby High School). Everyone welcome.

Potluck supper and auction

April 28

An Arbor Day spring potluck supper and Chinese auction will be held April 28 at 5 p.m. at the Digby Neck Consolidated School. Free will offering. Proceeds for playground equipment. For information or to donate items call 834-6600.

Concert

April 29

An evening concert presenting the Shepherds Joy Singers will be held April 29 at 7 p.m. They will also be singing at the 11 a.m. morning worship. Concert will be held at the Digby Baptist Church. Free will offering. Reception will follow the evening performance.

Lunch

April 29

A spaghetti lunch will be held April 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holy Cross Parish Hall in Plympton.

Cards

Tuesdays

Cards will be held every Tuesday evening at the Royal Canadian Legion, Bear River Branch #22 at 7 p.m.

Quilt display

During April

A Think Pink Quilt Display will be held at the Digby branch of the Western Counties Regional Library during April. Sewn together by Louise Chisholm and quilted by Linda Elliot, with assistance from Cassidy Harris, 9, these six quilts are on display during open hours. The quilts are for sale with all proceeds going to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Support group

Chronic Pain Support Group is in place within the community. Call 245-2623 or 638-3096.

Exhibit

Scallop Palette Gallery: New works by local artists from mid April until mid June at the Digby General Hospital.

Get Dressed

Requesting good used clothing for men and women. New and unopened personal hygiene items. Used gift bags. Contact 245-2050.

Quarry meeting

May 3

Bilcon of Nova Scotia will be holding a quarry update meeting on Thursday, May 3 at 7 p.m. at the Digby Regional High School in the theatre.

Battle of Atlantic dinner

May 4

The Cornwallis Military Museum, Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative Dinner will be held May 4, doors open at 6:15 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Clementsport. Ticket purchases in advance. For more information call 638-3351.

Yard Sale

May 5

A yard sale will be held at Digby Area Arena on Saturday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 245-1950 to book a table ($5/table).

Senior games

To May 16

The Valley Senior Games, Digby, Zone #2, we will be holding games beginning April 18 to May 16. For information contact Diane Outhouse 839-2244.

Battle of the Atlantic events

A Battle of the Atlantic dinner will be held Friday May 4, 6:15 p.m. at the Clementsport Legion. Tickets are $20 and available from Goug Moore at 638-8700 or Karl White at 638-3351.

A Battle of Atlantic Memorial Ceremony will be held Sunday May 6 at 10:30 a.m. at the Cornwallis Military Museum. This event is open to all who wish to attend.

Soccer

Anyone interested in senior men’s soccer is asked to call 247-2842.

Indoor yard sale

May 19

An indoor yard sale sponsored by the Eastern Star will be held Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Masonic Hall located at the corner of King and Mount streets.