community events in the Yarmouth area

Christmas play

Dec. 4

Dramatization of the Tapis de Grand–Pré

Christmas play will be presented at Musée acadien & Centre de recherche, West Pubnico Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. $3 per person/children free. Apple cider available.

For more information call 902-762-3380.

Candle light vigil

Dec. 6

Dec. 6 marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. A candle light vigil will be held in the town hall Thursday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. Participants welcomed to show support to help end violence in our community.

Open Mic

Dec. 7

Open mic with Blue Country will be held for members and guests over 19 at Le Club Acadien in SAR Friday, Dec. 7. Info: Le Club, 648-2203.

Meeting

Dec. 8

The Yarmouth Garden Club will meet Saturday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m. at Burridge Campus, room 181.

Christmas house tour

Dec. 8

The Yarmouth County Historical Society presents the 14th annual Christmas house tour and yuletide tea Saturday, Dec. 8. Homes open 1 – 4 p.m. Tea at the museum (Collins Street) 2– 5 p.m. Tickets $15 - available at the museum (2-5 p.m.), C.E. Dyke’s, Hands on Crafts, Lovitt House Treasures, and R.H. Davis. Call 742-5589 or 742-2722 for further information.

Workshop

Dec. 10

A free workshop dedicated in helping women look good and feel better during and after cancer treatment by learning tips and techniques on how to camouflage the side effects of their treatments is scheduled for Monday, Dec.10, at the Yarmouth hospital in the Pink room, first floor, from 1-3 p.m. Call to pre-register- 1-866-524-1234.

Meeting

Dec. 10

The regular monthly meeting of the Knights of Columbus Council 8988 will be held at the K of C hall in SAR on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.

Meeting

Dec. 14

FSNA membershiop meeting (Shelburne-Yarmouth-Clare branch) at the Yarmouth Legion hall Friday, Dec. 14. 12 noon. Potluck lunch followed by meeting. Info: Les Silver, 742-9401.

Breakfast with Santa

Dec. 15

The Plymouth School PTA is holding their annual breakfast with Santa at the school on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 9-11 a.m. $6 per plate for eggs, bacon, sausage and pancake. More info: 663-2202.

Christmas concert

Dec. 15 "Go Tell It On The Mountain", a Christmas concert presented by the Yarmouth Orchestra and the Yarmouth Community Chorale Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 16, 2 p.m. Beacon United Church. Admission - $8, children under 12 - $4 and families - $20.

Dance

Dec. 15

Christmas dance at the Yarmouth Legion, branch 61, Dec. 15 from 9-12:30 with Ryan Cook and Sunny Acres.

C hristmas concert

Dec. 16

There will be a Christmas concert at the Brazil Lake Wesleyan Church Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. Star of Wonder presentation prerformed by the church choir and children.

Concert

Dec. 16

The Yarmouth Bell Ringers’ concert will be held at the Sandford Baptist Church Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. Guest singers will also perform.

Christmas concert

Dec. 16

A Christmas carol concert will be held at the Centre de Pombcoup, West Pubnico Sunday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. Christmas music by local talent. Tea, coffee and sweets $5 per person. For more information contact the Musée acadien (902) 762-3380. Sponsored by la Société historique acadienne de Pubnico-Ouest. Christmas concert

Dec. 22

Night of Joy, a Christmas concert with six St. Ambrose Cathedral choirs will be held Dec. 22, 7 p.m. at St. Ambrose Cathedral, Albert Street. Free will offering for Tabitha Center.

Dance

Dec. 31 Dance, at the Quinan Community Centre on New Year’s Eve from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. (19 years old and up, members and guests.) Music by Rough Edges. $12.50 per person. Info: 648-0088.

Christmas tree sale

Ongoing

The Yarmouth Rotary Club will be selling Christmas trees at Saulnier’s Home Hardware starting in early December. Proceeds to support Rotary’s projects.

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.

Lotto

Ongoing

The Big Brothers/Big Sisters Win a Trip Lotto tickets are now on sale at Pharmasave, the UPS store and Tusket Toyota; $20 a ticket, 12 chances to win a trip or $1000 in cash.

Prostate cancer support group

Mondays

The prostate cancer support group meets the first Monday of each month (7 p.m.) at the Lions Club on Parade Street. Spouses welcomed and encouraged to attend.

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

Temple Baptist Church’s Solid Rock Cafe drop-in center is opened on Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m.

Games

Ongoing

Cribbage on Monday nights at 7 p.m. ($6) and men’s darts on Thursday nights at 7:30 at the Melbourne Community Centre. Members and guests.

Games

Ongoing

The Carleton Legion (Branch 167) has darts on Tuesdays at 7:30 and cribbage on Thursdays at 7:30.