Events in the Yarmouth area

Meeting

Jan. 23

The Yarmouth area cancer support group will meet Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Sobey’s community room, Starrs Road. Speaker will be Doris Pinner. All those with cancer and their caregivers/loved ones are invited to attend. For more information contact Kent Blades at 742-3542.

Open mic

Jan. 25

Open mic with Blue Country at Le Club Acadien, Friday, Jan. 25, members and guests, 19 and over. Info: 648-2203.

Film series

Starts Jan. 26

A 50-minute film on the art of Henri Matisse will be shown at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Western Branch, Yarmouth, on Saturday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The series will continue at the gallery on the last Saturday of the month until May. The programs are sponsored by the Yarmouth Art Society in partnership with the AGNS Western Branch. For more information, call gallery coordinator Angela Collier at 749-2251.

Benefit

Jan. 26

Benefit for Paul LeBlanc featuring rappie pie (take-out and delivery) at the Royal Canadian Legion in Wedgeport, Jan. 26, 4-6 p.m. Dance to follow with DJ Rob from 9-2 a.m. Info: Jane Doucette 663-2959.

Women's Winterlude

Jan. 26

A women’s winterlude (Treat Yourself Right) will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rodd Grand Hotel, Yarmouth featuring astrology readings, home staging, bra fittings, learning about careers and business, wine tasting, free massages and makeovers with makeup artist Tim McPhee. Sponsored by the Yarmouth Women’s Networking Group.

Games

Jan. 26

Indoor washers game at Le Club Acadien, SAR, Saturday, Jan. 26, at 6:30. Members and guests, 19 and over. Info: 648-2203.

Interchurch service

Jan. 27

The annual Yarmouth Interchurch Service, to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, will be held on Sunday, Jan. 27, at 3 p.m. at the Salvation Army Community Church on Brunswick Street. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Stephen Bourque and a reception will follow. The offering will be for the Yarmouth Fuel Fund.

Info session

Jan. 28

An information session about Alzheimer’s and related disorders will be held in the Beacon Church parlour on Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Meeting

Jan. 29

Yarmouth Regional Hospital Ladies Auxilliary

monthly meeting on Jan. 29 at 2:30 p.m. in the Bluenose Room of Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Contact Joyce Baxter for information 761-2602.

Meeting

Jan. 30

The East Pubnico Fire Department’s regular monthly meeting will be held at their fire hall Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Fundraising dance

Feb. 2

The Arcadia Home and School Association is holding a fundraising dance on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Yarmouth fire hall. Music by The Grinders. Tickets, $10 per person, are available at Arcadia School, Carl’s Store, Cassa, City Drug and at the door.

Supper

Feb. 2

A ham and baked beans supper with children’s menu, eat-in/take-out will be held at the Central Argyle Community Hall Saturday, Feb. 2, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Meeting

Feb. 4

Meeting of the Yarmouth and Area Prostate Cancer Support Group at the Lions Club, Parade Street, Yarmouth, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, Dr. Randall guest speaker. Those in the process of being tested for prostate cancer encouraged to attend.

Pancake supper

Feb. 5

Shrove Tuesday pancake supper at Holy Trinity parish hall, 61 William St., Feb. 5, 5-6:30 p.m. Adults $5; children under 10 $2.50.

Valentine sale/demo

Feb 14

There will be a sale and demonstration of Valentine Acadian arts and crafts and a display of old Valentines at Musée acadien, West Pubnico, Thursday, Feb. 14, from 1-3 p.m. Free admission.Tea and coffee $ 3 per person. Info: call 902-762-3380.

Chocolate lunch

Feb. 14

The VON chocolate lunch is on Valentines Day, Feb.14, from 11a.m.-1p.m. at the Yarmouth Lions Club. $10/person. Includes rappie pie and all you can eat chocolate desserts. Call 742-4512 for ticket information.

Art gallery tours

Fridays

Short tours will be given every Friday at 12:15 and 1:15 at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Western Branch, Yarmouth. Different talks each week. Continues until Feb. 29. Coffee and tea available. For more information, call gallery coordinator Angela Collier at 749-2251.

Volunteers needed

Ongoing

Volunteers are needed to fill several positions on the Yarmouth Red Cross Emergency response Team in Yarmouth. Focus on providing relief assistance to people in the community who have experienced a personal disaster or responding to a medium or large scale disaster. Training provided. Call Amy Crane at 742-3656

Dance lessons

Mondays

Dance lessons (for couples) easy-to-learn steps to foxtrot, jive and waltz - Drumlin Heights School in Argyle. Mondays 7:30 p.m. starting Jan. 14. Contact Argyle Rec Department for further info.



Support group

Tuesdays

The Baby and Me peer support group meets Tuesday mornings, 10 - 11:30, at Yarmouth Superstore’s community room. All infants with their parents and/or grandparents, as well as pregnant women, are welcome. Peer breastfeeding support is also available. Further info at 742-7141.

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 on sale at Pharmasave, the UPS store and Tusket Toyota; $20 a ticket, 12 chances to win a trip or $1000 in cash.

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

Monday night cribbage will not be held until March 3 at the Melbourne Community Centre. Men’s darts on Thursday nights at 7:30 . Members and guests.

Games

Ongoing

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