Digby County events

Blessing of the pets

Oct. 4

Trinity Anglican Church, 109 Queen St., at 7 p.m. Take part in a service of God’s blessings. Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. Freewill donations of pet food or money for local animal causes. For information call 245-6744.

Wish foundation

Oct. 7

The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada benefit shoot will be held Oct. 7 at 9:30 a.m. For information contact Ed Macinnes at 825-2544 or Ken Brunt at 765-3501.

Concert

Oct. 13

Harvest Gospel Concert Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at Little River Baptist Church. Featuring a variety of local talent. Free will offering.

Health board meeting

Oct. 15

Digby and Area Community Health Board meeting Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. at Digby General Hospital boardroom. Presentation on diabetes care program of N.S. For more information call 245-1951.

Yard sale

Oct. 20

Indoor yard sale Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Digby Masonic Hall, corner of King and Mount Street. Sponsored by The Order of eastern Star.

Story program

Oct. 20

Stories to Brighten Your Day is a program of reading for the family. Children aged birth to 12 years and their parents or guardians can join the Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library in Digby for stories and a drawing activity. The program begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20 at the library. Register by Tuesday, Oct. 16 by calling the branch or e-mailing digby@nsy.library.ns.ca. Include the event name in the e-mail subject line and your name and phone number in the e-mail.

Tea and sale

Oct. 27

Cornwallis Military Museum tea and sale, Saturday, Oct. 27 from noon to 3 p.m. in the museum, Cornwallis Park. Table rentals available for crafts. Call 638-3351.

Support group

Monthly

The Chronic Pain Support Group meets the last Monday of every month at the Digby Superstore from 7-9 p.m.

GED preparation

The Digby Community Education Centre is offering GED preparation. If you are interested in getting your GED diploma call Sheri McBride at 245- 7533.

Cards

Mondays

7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Bear River Branch 22.

Anxiety management group

If you are interested in attending this group, contact the Digby Mental Health Centre at 245-4709 and ask for Julie Wong or Stephany Morine.

Exhibit

To November

At the Scallop Palette Gallery, new work by area artists at the Digby General Hospital. Featured artist is Sally LaFleur, Memories and Dreams, Sept. 12 to Nov. 14.

Church events

Sundays

Hill Grove United Baptist Church holds it Sunday school beginning at 9:45 a.m. (preschoolers to adults) and its church service at 11 a.m.

Badminton

Mondays

The Digby Badminton Club at Digby Regional High School runs Monday nights until May 8. The cost is $35 for the season or $3 per night. Call 245-3759 for more information.

Library Card Month

October

Everyone who registers for a new library card or renews an old one has a chance to win a laptop computer or a six-month subscription to the Digby Courier. Transcontinental Media, publisher of the Courier, is a sponsor of Library Card Month. Library cards can be registered for or renewed at any branch of the Western Counties Regional Library.

Hackmatack Club

Thursdays

Club Hackmatack at the Clare library is for young readers at the Grade 4, 5, and 6 level. Participants read interesting stories, vote for their favourite author and participate in lots of activities. This program is in French and takes place every Thursday starting on Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. The program runs until the end of April.

Seeking SAC members

The Digby Regional High School school advisory council (SAC) is looking for community members – two elected and one appointed, and one Parent/Guardian member. Students also form part of the council. There is one meeting a month, every 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. If you are interested contact the main office at 245-7500.

Sale tables

Applications for a table at the Crafty Claus Sale Nov. 2 and 3 at the Digby Elementary School can be obtained from June Dickie at 245-4423.