Happenings in the Yarmouth area

Meeting

Jan. 7

The Yarmouth and area prostate cancer support group will meet Jan. 8 at the Lions Club hall on Parade Street. Carmen Coffin will be speaking about income tax deductions. Group meets first Monday of each month. Info: 742-7367 or 742-3401.

Open mic

Jan. 11

Open mic with Blue Country at Le Club Acadien in SAR, Friday, Jan. 11. Info: 648-2203.

Food bank drive

Jan. 12

There will be a food bank drive conducted by local Knights of Columbus, sea cadets and army cadets Saturday, Jan. 12, starting at 10 a.m. Area to be covered: Prospect Street to Strickland Road on Highway 1; Hebron corner to Hardscratch Road on Highway 340 plus the Milton Highlands and all lanes and roads between Highway 1 and the Milton Highlands.

Meeting

Jan. 12

The annual business and regular meeting of the Yarmouth Garden Club

Saturday, Jan. 12, 1-3 p.m. at

Burridge Campus, room 147

All photos must be submitted at this meeting for photo contest to be held at the February meeting.

Meeting

Jan. 14

Regular monthly meeting of the K of C Council 8988 at the hall in SAR, 7 p.m. Jan. 14.

Meeting

Jan. 17

The monthly meeting of the Yarmouth Town and County Sports Association will take place at the YMCA on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m.

Workshop

Jan. 21

Look Good Feel Better, free workshop dedicated to helping women look good and feel better during and after cancer care. Learn tips and techniques on how to camouflage the side effects of their treatments.

Monday, Jan. 21,at the Yarmouth hospital in the Pink room, first floor from 1-3 pm.

Call to register: 1-866-524-1234.

Benefit

Jan. 26

Benefit for Paul LeBlanc featuring rappie pie take-out and delivery at the Royal Canadian Legion in Wedgeport, Jan. 26, 4-6 p.m. Dance to follow wioth DJ Rob from 9-2 a.m. Info: Jane Doucette 663-2959.

Dance lessons

Mondays

Dance lessons (for couples) easy-to-learn steps to foxtrot, jive and waltz - Drumlin Heights School in Argyle. Mondays 7:30 p.m. starting Jan. 14. Contact Argyle Rec Department for further info.

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 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.

Lotto

Ongoing

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

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.