Events scheduled for the Yarmouth area

MEETING

June 27

Meeting of the East Pubnico Fire Department, June 27, 7:30 p.m. at their fire hall.

TEA TASTING

June 27

Le Village historique acadien in West Pubnico is hosting a specialty tea tasting from 1:30-3 on Wednesday, June 27 featuring a variety of teas and a small lunch.

SELF DEFENCE COURSE

June 27

Yarmouth Leisure Services is hosting a ladies self-defence course on Wednesday, June 27, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Rotary Centre, Hebron Recreation Complex. Mario Ross teaches women how to defend themselves in everyday situations. Limited space. Register by calling 742-8868.

MEETING

June 28

The Old Ladies Home Society annual meeting will be held at Sunset Terrace, 8 James St., Yarmouth on Thursday, June 28 at 1:30 p.m.



YARD SALE

June 30

A fund-raising yard sale will be held June 30 at the Yarmouth legion hall. Table rentals $5. Info: 742-7788. Other legion events: dance on June 30 with the band Doin Country, bingo, Wednesdays at 7:30 and Ken Shirley’s open mic Thursdays from 7:30-10:30. (Free admission).

CANADA DAY

July 1

Canada Day will be celebrated at Le Village historique acadien in West Pubnico from 4-6 p.m. featuring games, toys from yesteryear, cake, balloons, prizes for the kids, lobster chowder and sandwiches at Le Cafe du Crique.

FUNDRAISER

July 1

The 13th annual SAR ox haul/church fundraiser, Sunday, July 1 at 10:30 a.m. Chinese auction, yard sale, raffle sale, rappie pie, hot dog, subs, licensed refreshments. All proceeds going towards repairing the roof of Ste Anne’s Church. Rain date- July 2.

BIBLE SCHOOL

July 2-6/Aug 13-17

Avalanche Ranch Vacation Bible School will be held at Zion Baptist Church, Parade Street, July 2-6 and Aug 13-17 from 9-11 a.m. Free registration. Games, singing, snacks, crafts and stories. Info: church office, 902-742-3181.

YARD SALE

July 7

A yard sale will be held Saturday July 7, 8 a.m. until noon at Beacon United Church. Rain or shine.

July 7

The Lake Vaughan Volunteer Fire Department will hold a strawberry social and yard sale July 7 from 1-4 p.m. (Cold plate, strawberries and sweets.) $10 a ticket. For advance tickets call Gordon Raynard 740-3018 or purchasee them at the door.

DAY CAMP

Starts July 9

A free summer day camp for children 6 to 11 years of age sponsored by Juniper House begins July 9. There will be seven one week camps held at Central School between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. Arts and crafts, outdoor play, daily topics and related activities (e.g. self- esteem, angry feelings), lunch and snacks provided. Registration is required. For more information and a registration form call 742-8689.

BOXING REGISTRATION

Starts July 9

Boxing and martial arts registration is scheduled for July, starting July 9, 6-7 p.m. at the Milo boat club. For additional dates contact Garland Johnson, 742-8260. For ages 16 and 19

CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT

July 12

There will be a cribbage tournament- Thursday, July 12 at Club Acadien, Sainte-Anne-du-Ruisseau $5/person - contact: Mike Surette, 648-2894.

FAMILY FEUD

July 13

On Friday, July 13, Club Acadien in Sainte-Anne-du-Ruisseau will host a Family Feud event. $5/person - interested in entering a team? Contact: Alain Muise, 648-2011.

WASHER TOURNAMENT

July 14

On Saturday, July 14, a washer tournament will be held at the softball field in Rocco Point. $20/team of two. Registration deadline is July 6 - contact: Yogi LeBlanc, 648-3066.

DANCE

July 14

On Saturday, July 14, there will be a dance with the Grinders at Club Acadien in SAR

$10/person - tickets available at Club Acadien 648-2203.

QUILT SHOW

July 15

On Sunday, July 15, at Ste. Anne's Church, Sainte-Anne-du-Ruisseau ther will be quilt show. Admission:$3 a person Contact Janet Surette, 648-3391 or Janice Surette, 648-2872.

PARADE

July 15

The SAR Acadian Festival parade will take place July 15 from the Courthouse Road to École secondaire de Par-en-Bas, Tusket. To enter a float contact: Anne d'Entremont, 648-0272 or Linda Muise 648-2870.



CLOSING MASS

July 15

The closing mass for Saint Cleophas Church in Hectanooga will be celebrated on Sunday, July 15 at 3 p.m.

BELL CONCERT

July 19

There will be a bell concert at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, William Street, Yarmouth, on Thursday, July 19, at 6:30 p.m. Lemonade, coffee and cookies will be served. Donations towards the restoration of the bells will be welcome. Secular and sacred music. Rain date will be the next evening at 6:30.



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.

NOMINATIONS/SPORTS HALL OF FAME

Ongoing

Nomination forms for the 2008 Sports Hall of Fame can be picked up at the hall of fame site (Lovitt Plaza), 368 Main St., until Sept. 30.

ART SHOW

Ongoing

The Yarmouth Art Society is having a summer show at the Yarmouth County Museum and Archives until Sept. 15.

MEETING

Mondays

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.

STRAWBERRY SOCIAL

INFORMATION SESSION

Ongoing

The Heart and Stroke’s “Live and Learn” patient education series presented by South West Health’s stroke program, began May 9 (6-8 p.m.) and will run each Wednesday evening for six weeks. Most presentations will take place at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital. To register call 902-742-3542 ext. 460. Residents are invited to attend the sessions.

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES

Wednesdays

Ballroom dance classes teaching three-quarter 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 Deveau, 902-649-2308.

CARD GAMES

Weekly

Thursday nights at the Forest Glen Community Centre.



NEW HOURS

The Yarmouth Town and County Sports Hall of Fame is now open for summer Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

MEAT DARTS

Ongoing

The Yarmouth Legion is presenting meat darts starting Monday, May 14. $8 per person. Contact Robert Saulnier at 742-9838 for more information.

YCMHS REUNION

July 13-15

The Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School class of 1997 reunion committee is planning a three-day weekend event this coming July 13-15. Grads are requested to provide contact info or request information by calling 649-3387 or emailing: contactjennifer@gmail.com .