Events scheduled for the Yarmouth area
MEETING
May 3
The next monthly meeting for MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) will be held Thursday, May 3 at 7 p.m. in the Sobeys Starr meeting room. All interested in becoming members, volunteering or just sitting in on the meeting are welcome to attend.
MUSEUM PRESENTATION
May 4
Rev. Ray Corbett will talk about the history and landscapes of Scotland in a slide presentation at the Yarmouth County Museum and Archives Friday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m. This program is in honour of the International Gathering of the Clans.
DINNER
May 5
A roast beef dinner sponsored by the Fundy Southern Model Railroaders will be held May 5 from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus hall on Collins Street. Adults $10, children 12 and under $5. Take-out available.
YARD SALE/CAR WASH
May 5
A yuard and bake sakle and a car wash will be held at Foster’s Auto Sales in Dayton on Saturday, May 5, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Proceeds for graduates of Ecole Secondaire de Par-En-Bas.
HERB BEST CLINIC
June 9-10
May 5 is the deadline for registration for the Herb Best Clinic (Bits and Boots Saddle Club) at Vintage Farms. Info: 648-3459.
CAR RALLY
May 5
A car rally will be held Saturday, May 5 (pre-register by May 2 call the club after 4 p.m. to do so.) at le Club Acadien in SAR. Starts art 1 p.m. Info: 648-2203.
DANCE
May 5
There will be a dance with DJ Kenney at 9 p.m. for members and guests at Le Club Acadien in SAR Saturday, May 5.
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. Special guest performers will be the Yarmouth Citizens Concert Band. Admission $8, children under 12, $4, family $20. For more information call 742-2722.
MEETING
May 8
The Yarmouth Garden Club will be meeting Tuesday, May 8, 7 p.m at the Burridge Campus. Program –wildflower; presenter--Mary Guptill. Note change in Date and time.
KITCHEN PARTY
May 9
A kitchen party will be held at the New Horizon Room in West Pubnico on Wednesday, May 9, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
$5. Music by local artists. Tea and coffee served. Info call Bernice d'Entremont 902-762-3380.
MEETING
May 10
The annual meeting of the Société historique acadienne de Pubnico-Ouest will be held Thursday, May 10, at 7 p.m. in the Room Blanche at the Musée acadien.
BOOK CLUB WEEKEND
May 11-12
There will be an On the Same Page ladies book club weekend at Camp Peniel May 11-12. (Book: Calm My Anxious Heart by Linda Dillow). Costs $45 includes snack, breakfast and lunch. Info: Camp Peniel 649-2471.
BREAKFAST
May 12
A breakfast fundraiser takes place Saturday, May 12, from 7:30-10 at the Richfield fire hall. Proceeds for the the Richfield Community Church.
SEAFOOD CHOWDER
May 12
A seafood chowder will be served in the Glenwood Hall on Saturday May 12 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.- Exit 32A off Highway 103. Homemade chowder, rolls, biscuits and pies, will be served. $10 per meal. Sponsored by the committee for the Argyle Historic Church. Call 643-2218 for more information
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.
CULTURE CREATIONS
May 12
On Saturday May 12 from 2-4 p.m the Yarmouth County Museum on Collins Street will host the work of the Culture Creations project for the public. This is the work of 22 children from five local elementary schools and made possible by the Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage. These are interactive displays for family viewing.
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.
FAMILY FUN DAY
May 12
There will be a family fun day at le Club Acadien in SAR on Saturday, May 12. Yard sale from 8:30-3; pancake breakfast, 9-12, silent auction from 8:30-3, music with Blue Country starting at 1. Info: Jeanne Doucette, 648-2337.
MEETING
May 15
The Ostomy Support Group meets Tuesday, May 15t, at the Yarmouth Hospital in the Ruth and Irving Pink conference room at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker : Paula Watson, RN, CR. Topic : foot reflexology. There will also be planning for the group’s June end of year get together.
FAMILY FAIR
May 19
A family fair (silent auction, pony rides, fish pond, treasure chest, and yard sale) will be held at the Mariners Centre grounds near the riding ring on May 19. Proceeds for the Bits and Boots Saddle Club.
SUPPER
May 24
The Leif Erikson Chapter of IODE is holding a ham and scalloped potato supper May 24, 4-6 p.m. at Beacon United Church, Yarmouth. Dinner includes dessert and a beverage and costs $8. ($4 for children under 10). Take out available and there will be a bake table.
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.
MUSEUM EXHIBITS
Month of May
The Yarmouth County Museum has changed its look with all new exhibits in the main area. An exhibit "The Way We Used To Live", a collection of pictures made of old linoleum pieces collected from old homes and created by Martine Vermeulen, is on display until May 31. Open Tuesday - Saturday, 2 -
5. Info: 742-5539
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.