Events in Yarmouth and area

Meeting

Nov. 13

The Kespu’kwitk Métis Council’s monthly meeting will be at Par En Bas School, Tusket, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m, Info: Kespu’kwitk Métis Council Office 742-6591.

Baked beans sale

Nov. 13

There will be a baked beans sale at the East Pubnico fire hall on Nov. 13 from 4-6 p.m. Proceeds for Hip ‘n Fun and East Pubnico playground commitee.

Auction

Nov. 14

A Chinese auction will be held to benefit the East Side Community Centre in Middle East Pubnico on Wednesday Nov. 14. Doors open at 6:30 and prize draws start at 7:30.

Bereavement sessions

Nov. 15

St. Ambrose Cathedral is offering an eight-week bereavement session to help with the grieving process. After a lecture in a large group, there are small discussion groups. The sessions start Thursday, Nov. 15. For more information or to register call the parish office at 742-7151 by Nov. 13.

Meeting

Nov. 15

The regular monthly meeting of the Yarmouth Town and County Sports Heritage Association will be held at the Firefighters’ Museum on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m.

Meeting

Nov. 16

The South Ohio Community Centre Society’s annual general meeting is to take place at the community centre at 7 p.m. on Nov. 16.

Dance

Nov. 16

A fundraiser dance sponsored by the Sou’West Nova Bikers’ Association will be held at the Red Knight on Friday, Nov. 16. (Rappie pie) In support of the Yarmouth and area prostate support group.

Murder mystery/dinner

Nov. 17

There will be a murder mystery and dinner at Le Club Acadien in SAR on Saturday, Nov. 17. Starts at 7 p.m. Info: call the club, 648-2203.

Christmas tea/sale

Nov. 17

A Christmas tea and sale (for sewing club) will be held at the Forest Glen Hall Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. $4.

Dance

Nov. 17

There will be a dance with the Grinders at the Twin Village Social Club from 9-1 on Saturday, Nov.17. $10 per person, members and guests. Info: 648-2900.

Variety show/rappie pie takeout

Nov. 18

There will be a musical variety show and rappie pie takeout at the Club Lestantue Community Centre in Pinkney’s Point Sunday Nov. 18. Rappie Pie takeout from 12:30 to 4 p.m. $5 per plate. Musical variety s how from 2 to 4 p.m. featuring Rough Edges and other local talent. Donation at the door.

Breakfast

Nov. 18

The Wedgeport and District Fire Department will hold a breakfast Sunday, Nov. 18, from 8:30-12:30. $5 per plate or $12 with children under 12.

Art gallery presentations

Nov. 18

The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Western Branch, Yarmouth, presents Merry & Durkee: acoustic sessions with tracks from their upcoming album at 1 p.m. in the community room, Sunday, Nov. 18. Also that day, a workshop on landscape collage will be given at the gallery from 2 to 4 p.m. Create landscape art using tissue paper collage techniques. Children of all ages welcome.

For more information, call the gallery at 749-2251.

Gospel concert

Nov. 18

The World Vision Water Challenge 2007 gospel concert (formerly the Fill-a-Stable concert) will be held Sunday, Nov. 18, at the Yarmouth North Baptist Church. Info: 742-1177.

Breakfast

Nov. 18

There will be a community breakfast at the Knights of Columbus hall in Yarmouth Nov. 18 from 9-12 noon on Nov. 18. Donations accepted at the door.

Meeting

Nov. 19

There will be a general meeting of parents/guardians of members of the Memorial at Maple Grove on Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. Pot luck supper, attendees asked to bring finger foods or dessert.

Workshop

Nov. 19

Look Good Feel Better, a free workshop dedicated to helping women look good and feel better during and after cancer treatment Monday, Nov. 19, at the Yarmouth Hospital in the Pink room, first floor, from 1-3 pm. Call to pre-register: 1-866-524-1234.

Meeting

Nov. 20

The regular monthly meeting of the Monseigneur W.E. Young Assembly of the Knights of Columbus will be held in the K of C hall in Yarmouth on Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.

Meeting

Nov. 20

An ostomy support group meeting, opened to ostomates, their families and the general public, will take place Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the Yarmouth Hospital in the Ruth and Irving Pink Conference Room at 7:30 p.m. An ostomy video will be shown and a rap session will be held. Christmas dinner/get together plans will be finalized.

Poinsetta tea

Nov. 23

A poinsettia tea and sale will take place at

Beacon United Church Friday Nov. 23.

Sale at 2 p.m. Tea from 2:30-4 p.m.

Meeting

Nov. 23

The Yarmouth Area Cancer Support Group will meet Friday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Sobey’s community room, Starrs Road. Speaker is Gregory Malone. All those with cancer and the caregivers/loved ones are invited to attend. For info contact Kent Blades at 742- 3542 ext. 470.

Benefit supper

Nov. 24

Bay View Baptist Church in Port Maitland will be having a ham, potato scallop and bean supper on Nov. 24 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Port Maitland fire hall. Cost $10. Proceeds for the Pan de Vida Orphanage in Mexico.



.Christmas coffee party

Nov. 24

A Christmas coffee party will be held at the Masonic Hall in Hebron on Saturday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Tickets are $3.50. Sponsored by the Keystone Chapter #5 Order of the Eastern Star.

Crib tournament

Nov. 24

The annual Prout Memorial Crib Tournament will be held at the Carleton Legion hall Saturday, Nov. 24 starting at 1 p.m.

Christmas tea

Nov. 25

There will be a Christmas tea and bake sale at the Notre Dame Community Centre, 11 Queen St., from 2-5 p.m. Nov. 25. $5 adults, $3 children 12 and under. (Wheelchair accessible.)

Meeting

Nov. 26

The Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Support Group will meet at the Beacon Church parlour Monday, Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m. There will not be a meetinbg in December. Info: Julie Chandler 742-0428.

Wreath session

Nov. 30

"Learn to Make Your Own Christmas Wreath"

Session for interested adults

Friday, Nov. 30 at Brazil Lake Wesleyan Church from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Cost is $5 and space is limited. Call 761-2566 to preregister.

A live nativity

Dec. 1

A Peniel Christmas—“A Live Nativity” will be held at Sandford Baptist Church, Saturday, Dec. 1, from 2-4 p.m. Info: 649-2471.

Lotto

Ongoing

The Big Brothers/Big Sisters Win a Trip Lotto tickets are now on sale at Pharmasave, the UPS store and Tusket Toyota. $20 a ticket, 12 chances to win a trip or $1000 in cash.

Prostate cancer support group

Monday

The prostate cancer support group meets the first Monday of each month (7 p.m.) at the Lions Club on Parade Street. Spouses welcomed and encouraged to attend.

Games

Ongoing

The South Ohio Community Centre hosts bridge, card games, etc., every Thursday afternoon from 1-4 p.m. Light refreshments. Admission $2.

Drop-in centre

Wednesdays

Temple Baptist Church will be opening the Solid Rock Cafe drop-in center every Wednesday starting Nov. 7 from 1-4 p.m. Everyone welcome so drop in for a cup of tea or coffee and meet with friends.

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.

Games

Ongoing

The Carleton Legion (Branch 167) has darts on Tuesdays at 7:30 and cribbage on Thursdays at 7:30.