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.

Meeting

Oct. 11

The annual meeting of the Plymouth Hall willo vbe held at the hall on Thursday, Oct. 11, 8 p.m. Residents urged to attend.

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. Proceeds for the Hillside Cemetery. 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.

Baked bean supper

Oct. 13

There will be a baked bean supper in support of the church roof fundraiser at Le Club Acadien in SAR on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. $6 for adults, $3 for those under 10.

Info:648-2203.

Cards

Oct. 13

An afternoon of cards for Skip-bo and bridge players is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 13, starting at 1 at the Masonic hall in Hebron. $5 entry fee includes light refreshments. High and low prizes awarded. Sponsored by Keystone Chapter #5 OES. To reserve space call 749-1617 or 742-2580.



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.

Meeting

Oct. 13

The Yarmouth Garden Club meeting is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 13, 1--3 p.m at the Burridge Campus cafeteria. Program-Yankee plant swap.

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.

Trail ride

Oct. 14

The Tracey Graves Memorial Trail Ride is being held this year on Oct. 14, at 10 a.m. The ride begins at the Hebron Recreation Centre and proceeds along the Yarmouth trail (old train tracks) to Yarmouth town and goes as far as West Nova Fuels then returns to Hebron. There will be a BBQ at the recreation grounds for the riders when they return. All are welcome to join in. For more information contact Donna Himmelman, 742-8048.



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.

Inconvenient Truth showing

Oct. 17

The Tusket River Environmental Protection Association (TREPA) will be sponsoring a showing of An Inconvenient Truth on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Burridge Community Campus, room 147.

Meeting

Oct. 18

The regular monthly meeting of the Yarmouth Town and County Sports Heritage Association will be held at the Firefighters’ Museum on Thursday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m.

Exhibition

Ongoing

Blue Mousse and Velvet Bunnies an exhibition of ten original prints is at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Western Branch Yarmouth 341 Main St. Local printmakers will be on hand from Thursday, Oct. 18 to Saturday Oct. 20 to offer tours and printmaking workshops to schools as well as members of the general public. Admission by donation. More info: Angela Collier, gallery coordinator, 902-749-2251.

Luncheon

Oct. 19

A luncheon featuring prize winning chili recipe will be held at the Yarmouth County Museum, 22 Collins St., Friday, Oct. 19, 12 - 2:30. Includes entree, rolls/biscuits, dessert and coffee/tea. Eat in or take out. ($10) Call to reserve at 742-5539.



Haunted village

Oct. 19/20

Le Village historique acadien de la Nouvelle-Écosse, Lower West Pubnico, presents the 6th annual haunted village on Oct. 19 and 20 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The cost for the tour is $10 for adults, $8 for members and $6 for students; this includes a cabbage soup and molasses cookies. Make reservations by phoning 762-2530.

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.

Roast beef dinner

Oct. 20

A roast beef dinner sponsored by the Fundy Southern Rail Model Railroaders) will be held at the Knights of Columbus hall on Collins Street Saturday, Oct. 20 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Adults $10, children under 12, $5. Take out available.

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.

Bake/yard sale

Oct. 21

A bake/yard sale will be held at the Melbourne Community Centre Sunday, Oct. 21, from 2-5 p.m.

Meeting

Oct. 25

The Milton Improvement Society will be holding a meeting at the Yarmouth North Baptist Church, Elm Street, on Thursday Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. New members welcome.

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.

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.