Events set for the Yarmouth area

Purple ribbon campaign

Nov. 25-Dec. 10

The annual purple ribbon campaign began Nov. 25 and runs until Dec. 10. Wearing a purple ribbon shows support to the women and children living in abusive homes, it shows respect to the women who have died at the hands of their partner and shows support for the local Juniper House.

100th anniversary

Nov. 27

The hospital ladies auxiliary is celebrating their 100th anniversary and extending a welcome to all former members of the Ladies Auxiliary of Yarmouth Regional Hospital to attend the monthly meeting Tuesday Nov. 27 at 2:30 p.m. in the Bluenose Room at Yarmouth Regional Hospital with a reception following. For further information call Yvonne LeBlanc at 645-3168.

French book fair

Nov.27-28

A "Festival du Livre" will take place at École Belleville on Tuesday, Nov. 27, from 2 - 8 and Wednesday, Nov. 28, from 8:30 - 12. French books for the whole family from board books to expert readers as well as a selection of French resource books for parents and educators. Organized by the PTA, the school library will receive free books based on the sales at the fair.

Fundraiser

Nov. 27

M&M Meat Shops, in conjunction with Meadowfields Home And School, will be having a school fundraising day on Tuesday, Nov. 27, from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mention you are supporting Meadowfields when making your purchase and 10 per cent of the sale will go towards fundraising efforts to provide extras for the children. For more information phone 749-1555.

Seafood chowder

Nov. 28

The IODE is having a seafood chowder takeout fundraiser on Wednesday, Nov 28, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Yarmouth from 11:30 until 1:30 p.m. Price: $5 for chowder and a roll.

Wreath session

Nov. 30

Adults can learn to make their own Christmas wreath Friday, Nov. 30, at Brazil Lake Wesleyan Church from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost $5; space limited. Register by calling 761-2566.

Art draw

Dec. 1

The lucky choice art draw will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. at Th'YARC, Parade Street. The event is sponsored by the Yarmouth Art Society with the Yarmouth Craft Guild.Tickets are available at Th'YARC; call 742-8150 to reserve.

Pancake breakfast with Santa

Dec. 1

A pancake breakfast with Santa will be held at the South Ohio Community Centre on Dec. 1 from 9:30-11 a.m. Cost is $4, children under 12 free. Proceeds for the community centre.

Pet pics with Santa

Dec. 1

The Yarmouth SPCA shelter (298 Hardscratch Rd.) will be holding a pet pics with Santa event Saturday, Dec. 1, from 1-4 p.m. Cost: $7. Phone 742-9767 for more info.

Ten Thousand Villages:

Nov. 30-Dec. 1

On Friday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Yarmouth Beacon United Church. Sale of thousands of home decor items, musical instruments, ornaments, toys and jewellery supporting 150 artisan groups in 30 developing countries around the world. Admission free.

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.

Christmas tea

Dec. 1

The Inland District Girl Guides of Canada will host a Christmas tea on Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Carleton fire hall. Crafts, gifts, bake sale and door prizes, 1-3 p.m.

Food bank collection

Dec. 2

Food bank collection for the Yarmouth Food Bank will be held on Dec. 2 at St Ambrose Church, Albert Street. Members of the Knights of Columbus will be in front of the church to collect non-perishable, and monetary gifts before each mass.

Christmas tree lighting

Dec. 2

The 13th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony for the Municipality of Argyle will be held at the Tusket courthouse Dec. 2, at 6:45 p.m. Santa Claus, hayrides, and hot chocolate.

Poetry reading

Dec. 2

John Castlebury will read from his just-published book of poetry "Aspiration Highway" in a Sunday afternoon (Dec. 2) program at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Western Branch, Yarmouth, beginning at 1 o'clock. Also there will be a Maud Lewis Christmas event for children that day. Christmas cards and decorations can be made using Maud Lewis themes in a special holiday program for children of all ages. Program starts at 2 p.m. at the art gallery. Children should be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting

Dec. 3

The Yarmouth and Area Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet at the Lions Club, Parade Street, Yarmouth on Dec. 3. Dr. Randall is guest speaker. Spouses welcome.

Christmas play

Dec. 4

Dramatization of the Tapis de Grand–Pré

Christmas play will be presented at Musée acadien & Centre de recherche, West Pubnico Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. $3 per person/children free. Apple cider available.

For more information call 902-762-3380.

Candle light vigil

Dec. 6

Dec. 6 marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. A candle light vigil will be held in the town hall Thursday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. Participants welcomed to show support to help end violence in our community.

Meeting

Dec. 8

The Yarmouth Garden Club will meet Saturday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m. at Burridge Campus, room 181.

Christmas house tour

Dec. 8

The Yarmouth County Historical Society presents the 14th annual Christmas house tour and yuletide tea Saturday, Dec. 8. Homes open 1 – 4 p.m. Tea at the museum (Collins Street) 2– 5 p.m. Tickets $15 - available at the museum (2-5 p.m.), C.E. Dyke’s, Hands on Crafts, Lovitt House Treasures, and R.H. Davis. Call 742-5589 or 742-2722 for further information.

Meeting

Dec. 10

The regular monthly meeting of the Knights of Columbus Council 8988 will be held at the K of C hall in SAR on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.

Breakfast with Santa

Dec. 15

The Plymouth School PTA is holding their annual breakfast with Santa at the school on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 9-11 a.m. $6 per plate for eggs, bacon, sausage and pancake. More info: 663-2202.

Christmas concert

Dec. 15

"Go Tell It On The Mountain", a Christmas concert presented by the Yarmouth Orchestra and the Yarmouth Community Chorale Saturday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 16, 2 p.m. Beacon United Church. Admission - $8, children under 12 - $4 and families - $20.

Christmas concert

Dec. 16

A Christmas carol concert will be held at the Centre de Pombcoup, West Pubnico Sunday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. Christmas music by local talent. Tea, coffee and sweets $5 per person. For more information contact the Musée acadien (902) 762-3380. Sponsored by la Société historique acadienne de Pubnico-Ouest.

Christmas concert

Dec. 22

Night of Joy, a Christmas concert with six St. Ambrose Cathedral choirs will be held Dec. 22, 7 p.m. at St. Ambrose Cathedral, Albert Street. Free will offering for Tabitha Center.

Christmas tree sale

Ongoing

The Yarmouth Rotary Club will be selling Christmas trees at Saulnier’s Home Hardware starting in early December. Proceeds to support Rotary’s projects.

Card games

Thursdays

Bridge and other card games are held every Thursday afternoon at the South Ohio Community Centre from 1-4 p.m. Light refreshments served. Admission $2.

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

Mondays

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

Thursdays

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’s Solid Rock Cafe drop-in center is opened on Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m.

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.