Community events in the Yarmouth area

Meeting

Oct. 4

The monthly meeting of the West Pubnico Acadian Historical Society is on Thursday Oct. 4 at 7p.m. at the Musée acadien in the annex room - Salle Blanche d'Entremont, West Pubnico. Guest speakers: Joanne Larkin and Sally Malone, members of the committee Pubnico-Light Monument Society - Presentation of the monument in memory of the drowning victims from East Pubnico and Charlesville and the book "Life's A Voyage" -book sold at the Musée acadien

For more info: 762-3380

Caregiver series

Oct. 4

The VON tri-county branch will be hosting the four-week Survive and Thrive caregiver education series starting Oct. 4. You must register to attend. Phone 742-4512 for more info.

Annual meeting

Oct. 4

The Yarmouth Branch of the Canadian Bible Society’s annual meeting is Thursday Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m. at the Austrian Inn – Dayton. The latest initiatives of the Canadian Bible Society will be discussed. Guest: The Rev. Wayne McCarther, district secretary for Nova Scotia.

Exploring Jesus

Oct. 5

Registration for 21st Century Jesus an adult exploration of Jesus for the Third Millennium, (a free program for all faiths) is Friday Oct. 5.

Sessions to be held at Sobey's community room, Starrs Road (Saturday morning) and at Beacon United Church, Beacon Street, (Wednesday evening). To register call 742-4320.

Truck pull

Oct. 6

A 4x4 truck pull will be held at the Knights of Columbus hall (Rocco Point) Saturday, Oct.6. Registration at 10:30 am. Rappie pie, hot dogs, beer garden. (Rain date Sunday, Oct 7.)



Art display

Oct. 6

A celebration in glass will be held Saturday, Oct. 6, 2-5 p.m. at 266 Cape St. Mary’s Road. The work of Dorothy Gorlach will be displayed. Profit goes to Friends of Mavillette Beach.

Bake/yard sale

Oct. 6

The Arcadia Women's Institute is having a bake and yard sale on Oct.6 at 8:30 at Arcadia Hall. Proceeds for the Yarmouth Hospital.

Prints/art gallery

Oct. 7

An afternoon devoted to prints and printmaking will be held at the

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Western Branch Yarmouth 341 Main St., Sunday, Oct. 7, 1 to 4 p.m. Admission by donation

Activities include a video and tour of the Blue Mousse and Velvet Bunnies exhibit, and a hands-on introduction to relief printing. Suitable for all ages, children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information contact Angela Collier, 749 2251, (gallery coordinator.)

Sunday School

Oct. 7

Sunday School opening is Sunday, Oct. 7, at Port Maitland Wesleyan Church, 9:30 a.m.

Pumpkin festival

Oct. 11

Le Village historique acadien, Lower West Pubnico is holding a pumpkin festival Thursday, Oct. 11 from 1:30 -3p.m. featuring a variety of pumpkin desserts, tea, coffee and live music. Info: Kathy Nickerson 762-2530.

Belly dance workshop

Oct. 12

Nadine McGill of Lethbridge, Alberta, will be presenting a belly dance workshop in Yarmouth on Friday, Oct. 12 from 4:30-6:30. No previous experience necessary. To register e-mail: njmcgill@shaw.ca

Food drive

Oct. 13

The Port Maitland Volunteer Fire Department will be conducting a food drive for the food bank throughout their fire district on Saturday, Oct. 13.

Bean supper

Oct. 13

There will be a bean supper at the Lake George fire hall, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. Proceeds for repairs to the Lake George Church (including fire escape.)

Bean supper

Oct. 13

There will be a baked bean supper at the South Ohio Community Centre, Oct. 13 from 4:30-6. Adults $7, children $4.

Craft/hobby show

Oct. 13

On Saturday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. a craft and hobby show will be held at Beacon United Church, 25 Beacon St. New exhibitors, canteen available.

Reunion

Oct. 13

A reunion is being held for all former students of the old Central Argyle School in the old school building (now the community hall) on Oct. 13 beginning at 2 p.m. Bring pictures, memories and something for pot luck supper. Call Diane (Spinney) Walker at 643-2092 for further information.

Wishmaker parade

Oct. 13

Children's Wish Foundation wishmaker parade will be held on Oct. 13 with registration at Boston Pizza at 1:30 with walk beginning at 2. For sponsor sheets call 742-2126.

Memorial hymn sing

Oct. 13

A memorial hymn sing will be held at Camp Peniel Oct. 13 at 7. Hymns sung in memory of loved ones for a donation to Camp Peniel. Forms at churches, Camp Peniel or the Christian bookstore on Main Street.

Meeting

Oct. 16

The Nova Scotia Government Retired Employees Association, Region 10, will be meeting on Oct. 16, at 2 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Yarmouth. Coordination of the handy persons program will be discussed.

Meeting

Oct. 16

The Ostomy Support Group meeting is opened to ostomates, their families and the general public and will be held Tuesday, Oct. 16 at the Yarmouth Hospital in the Bluenose Room at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker : Bernadette Mitchell-McDonald, RN, territory manager, Convatec Ostomy Products.

Theatre workshop

Oct. 19-21





Phillip Clairmont, playwright, actor and stage director will be giving a 12 hour theatre workshop in French Oct. 19, 20 and 21. All aspects of the theatre will be covered. An opportunity for the experienced amateur actor, theatre volunteer including backstage, writing or someone wanting to explore getting involved in any aspect of the theatre. Workshop to be held at the Wedgeport Museum beginning Friday evening Oct.19, all day Saturday and ending Sunday morning Oct. 21. Registration required. Call for information or to register, Festival acadien de Wedgeport 663-2908 or email cyrilleleblanc@ns.sympatico.ca.

Care Clowns

Oct. 20

On Oct. 20 South West Health will begin another training session for Care Clowns. Anyone interested should call Marie Atkinson at 742-4289.

Cancer fundraiser

Nov. 3

Curl For Cancer Funspiel: Saturday Nov. 3 at the Yarmouth Curling Club. A day of fun and fundraising to support of the programs and services of the Canadian Cancer Society. Call 742-4157 for more information or to register a team.

Food bank notice

Ongoing

Those who will be needing food at the Yarmouth Food Bank when it reopens must bring their Nova Scotia health cards for their entire family on their first visit.

Grief support

Upcoming

A local community grief support group offers assistance to those suffering from grief. Meetings will begin Tuesday Sept. 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the community room at Sobeys on Starrs Road, Yarmouth. For registration contact group facilitator Bertha Brannen at 902- 742-9615 (H), 902 643-2707 or email bertha@nakile.ns.ca "

Families in motion

Ongoing

The Early Childhood Development Support Centre is presenting the Families in Motion program for caregivers and children (one-to five years old) to discover physical activities outdoors. Every Friday morning from 10:30-11:30 at Beacon Park. Register by calling Donna Barrett at 742-7832 or Nicole Pothier at 742-3916. (Held at Burridge campus if weather’s bad).

Games

Ongoing

Cribbage is played every Thursday at 7 p.m. starting Oct. 4 and darts every Tuesday at 7 p.m. starting Oct. 2 at the Carleton Legion, branch 167.

Meat cribbage nights

Wednesdays

Meat cribbage nights will be held at Club Lestantue Community Centre, Pinkney’s Point

every Wednsday beginning on Wednesday Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m. Cost $8; includes loonie jar and one meat package.

Parents Place programs

Ongoing

Parents Place circle time takes place at Beacon Church from 10-11 on Thursdays . Started Sept. 13 runs for 10 weeks. Play and learn started Sept. 12 and runs for 10 weeks on Wednesdays from 10-11:30 at the church as well. More info call Parents Place.

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 information.

Family Camp

Ongoing

The 12th annual family camp will be be held at Camp Peniel (August-Sept. 3) Speaker is Pastor Peter Lohnes. Workshops. Special concert. Registration forms at churches, The Truth and The Life Christian Bookstore or call the camp at 649-2471.

Reunion

Ongoing

Arrangements are being made for another Rock Around the Clock reunion for students who attended YCMHS, the Vocational School or St. Ambrose from 1950-59. The reunion will be held next July 10-13. Info: 742-5405 or 742-8859.

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.

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.

Legion open mic

Thursdays

Thursday nights at the Yarmouth branch of the Royal Canadian Legion features open mic, and dancing with Ken and Friends from 7:30 until 11 p.m. Info: 742-7767 or 742-7788.

ATV meetings

Monthly

The monthly general meetings of the Southwest Nova ATV Association resume Sept. 7 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.

Meat darts

Ongoing

The Yarmouth Legion holds meat darts on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. $8 per person. Contact Robert Saulnier at 742-9838.