Meeting
April 29
Women's Auxiliary of the Yarmouth Hospital monthly meeting April 29 at 2:30 p.m. in the
Bluenose Room, Yarmouth Hospital. Bring items for hullabaloo jewellery and men's tables. Contact Joyce Baxter at 902-761-2602.
Poetry
April 29
There will be a spoken word poetry session at Burridge campus in the evening of Tuesday, April 29. Contact Joel_Matthew @ hotmail.com for times/further info.
Meeting
April 29
Eastern Woodland Metis Nation’s general meeting Tuesday, April 29, 7 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion, branch 61, Yarmouth.
Benefit concert
April 30
There will be a benefit concert at the
Carleton Legion, branch 167,
Wednesday, April 30, 7 p.m.
All proceeds for Beverly and Glendon Hanf who lost their house in a fire.
Fundraiser
May 2
Tinpot will be performing at the Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School on Friday, May 2, at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for students and $7 for adults. All proceeds will be going to the YCMHS Home and School.
Meeting
May 2
There will be a meeting of the South Ohio Cemetery at the South Ohio Community Centre Friday, May 2, at 7 p.m. All lotholders urged to attend.
Men’s fellowship/Ladies night
May 2
There will be men’s fellowship/ladies night at Camp Peniel on May 2 starting at 6 p.m. (food and fellowship) put on by the Baptist Men’s Fellowship Group. Contact pastor Wayne Johnson (902-742-1704) for questions or if planning to attend.
YMCA auction
May 3
The Yarmouth YMCA’s 4th annual travel and leisure auction is taking place on Saturday, May 3, at the Yarmouth Golf and Country Club. Tickets are $10 per person $15 couple and includes drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Tickets can be purchased at the YMCA or at the door. For more info contact the YMCA at 902-742-7181.
Craft fair
May 3
The Yarmouth Fire Department auxiliary’s craft fair will be held at the Yarmouth fire hall on Pleasant Street Saturday, May 3, (for one day only this year) 9-4:40. $1 door charge for those age 10 and over. Woodworking, painted glass items, baked goods etc.
Fundraiser
May 3
There will be a scallop potato and baked beans supper at the Valley and District fire hall, Deerfield on May 3 starting at 4 p.m. Proceeds in support of sending children to Camp Peniel.
Veterans’ lunch
May 3
There will be a veterans lunch at Wilson’s restaurant, Main Street, Yarmouth on May 3 at 12. Info: Cecil Roy, 902-742-4419.
Meeting
May 3
SOMORE will be meeting May 3 to discuss the designing of the skate board park. Meeting at the site across from Emin’s Market at 11 a.m. then to the former Notre Dame hall from 12 noon to 2 p.m.
Toonie fun day
May 3
A toonie fun day for ages 5-10 years will be held at the YMCA on May 3 from 2-4 p.m. witgh sports, games, Nintendo Wii, Dance Dance Revolution, bingo, and prizes. Canteen available with all items $1 each. Admission $2 includes a ticket for a door prize of a Super Soaker. Proceeds go to local elementary schools for a gift basket for children in need. For more information phone 902-749-1556.
Community breakfast
May 3
There will be a community breakfast at the Richfield fire hall Saturday, May 3, from 7:30 until 10 a.m. Proceeds for the Richfield Volunteer Fire Department. Serving juice, toast/muffins, eggs, ham, pancakes, hashbrowns, tea/coffee. $6.
Roast beef dinner
May 3
There will be a roast beef dinner sponsored by the Fundy Southern Rail Model Railroaders at the Knights of Columbus hall on Collins Street May 3, 4-6:30 p.m. Adults $10, children under 12, $5. Take out available.
Concert
May 3
The Yarmouth Community Chorale’s spring concert “Come to the Celebration” will be held Saturday, May 3, at 7:30 at Beacon Church, Yarmouth. Tickets at the door.
Turkey supper
May 3
There will be a turkey supper at the Carleton Legion, branch 167, Saturday, May 3, starting at 4:30 p.m. sponsored by the ladies auxiliary.
Dance
May 3
There will be a dance at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 155 in Wedgeport, 9 p.m. to midnight. The music will be by the Claretone Reunion Band.
Murder mystery
May 3
There will be a murder mystery weekend at le Club Adadien Saturday, May 3, at 7 p.m.
Meeting
May 4
The annual meeting of the Brooklyn Cemetery Company will be held at the new Brooklyn Hall Sunday, May 4, at 6:30 p.m. Info 902-742-3993.
Meeting
May 5
Prostate Cancer Suppert Group meeting at the Lions Club on Parade Street, May 5, 7 p.m. D. Smith will explain and demonstrate foot reflexology. Spouses, care givers welcomed. Info: 902-742-7367 or 902-742-3401.
Kitchen party
May 7
There will be a kitchen party (Soirée de Musique) at Sylvesters, Centre de Pombcoup, West Pubnico Wednesday, May 7, 7:30 p.m. with the launch of the CD - Les Cols Bleus. $5 per person; music by local artists.
Tea and coffee.
Meeting
May 8
There will be a public meeting on May 8 at 7 p.m. at the Carleton fire hall to discuss the current status of the pre-primary program and to answer any questions or concerns Parents may have about the pre-primary program.
Variety show
May 10
There will be a variety show at the Forest Glen Community Centre on May 10 at 8 p.m.
Charity BBQ
May 10
M&M Meat Shop’s charity BBQ day
Saturday May 10, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
A minimum $2.50 donation gets you a hot dog or hamburger, a drink and a bag of chips. All proceeds go directly to Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada.
Spring fair/auction
May 10
The kick-off spring tattersall, fair and auction will be held at Camp Penile on May 10 beginning at 9 a.m. Rappie pie, hot dogs, market tables, baked goods. Call Merle Hansen at 902-742-4796 for pickup of donations for auction and Bernice Pitman at 902-742-9178 to reserve sale items tables.
Penny sale
May 10
There will be a penny sale at the Carleton Legion, Branch 167,
Saturday, May 10. Doors open 6 p.m., play begins at 7 p.m.
Rappie pie/chowder sale
May 10
There will be a rappie pie and seafood chowder sale (eat-in or take-out) at the Wedgeport and District fire hall Saturday, May 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. $5 per plate/bowl. Proceeds for the Wedgeport and District Fire Department.
Spring coffee party
May 10
Sponsored by the Keystone Chapter #5 Order of the Eastern Star at the Masonic Banquet Room, Hebron, from 10 a.m. to noon. Will be serving muffins, biscuits, scones, doughnuts, cheese, jams, tea and coffee for $3.50.
Meeting
May 12
The regular monthly meeting of the Knights of Columbus, council 8988 will be held at the K of C hall in SAR on May 12 at 7 p.m.
Meat darts
May 12
Meat darts will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, branch 61, Yarmouth, Monday, May 12 7:30.
Meeting
May 12
The Bits and Boots Saddle Club will be meeting at the Superstore meeting room Monday, May 12, 7 p.m.
Meeting
May 13
The Kespu’kwitk Métis Council’s monthly meeting will be held at Par en Bas School, Tusket, Tuesday, May 13, at 7 p.m. Members are encouraged to attend, as it is a nomination meeting. Info: Kespu’kwitk Métis Council Office 902-742-6591.
Cancellation
The open mic with Blue Country scheduled for May 2 has been cancelled due to the murder mystery on Saturday, May 3. Open mic returns Friday May 16 at Le Club Acadien for members and guests. Info: 902-648-2203.
Fundraising walk
May 25
The Great Strides Walk in support of Cystic Fibrosis will be held on May 25. For information or pledge forms call 902-742-2304 or
www.cysticfibrosis.caRegistration: (bring pledge form) in Yarmouth at Beacon Park at 1:30 p.m. also in Barrington at the Barrington Passage library at 1 p.m.
Annual meeting
May 29
The annual general meeting of the Yarmouth SPCA will be held in the multi-purpose room of the YMCA, Main Street, Yarmouth, Thursday, May 29, at 7 p.m.
Natal Day Quiz
June 9
The 6th annual Natal Day Quiz will be held at Meadowfields Community School, Monday, June 9, 7 p.m. Teams may register on-line beginning May 1. Visit the web site to learn about the quiz, register a team, see photos from previous years, or to try your hand at some earlier quizzes: nataldayquiz.ca.
Veterans’ reunion planned
July
There will be a reunion of Korean War veterans, peacekeepers and veterans of all foreign wars on July 25, 26 and 27 at the Yarmouth branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. For further information telephone 902-742-9679.
Hootenanny
Ongoing
Hootenanny every Saturday at the Royal Canadian Legion, branch 61, Yarmouth from 12:30-3:30. Live music.
Games
Ongoing
Monday night cribbage at the Melbourne Community Centre is cancelled. Men’s darts are on Thursday nights at 7:30. For members and guests.
Sports dinner
Ongoing
Tickets for the annual Sports Hall of Fame dinner (held in May) are now on sale at City Drug or by contacting Stan Clayton at 902-742-4250.
Volunteers
Ongoing
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Western Branch, Yarmouth is looking for volunteers to help with gallery tours, children's programs, the reception desk and other activities. For information or to apply, call gallery coordinator Angela Collier at 902-749-2251.
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 902-742-3656
Legion events
Ongoing
The Yarmouth branch of the Royal Canadian Legion has the following events ongoing: Thursdays 7:30-11, open mic; Saturdays, 9-12:30 dance; Sundays, 7 to 10 p.m. bingo; Mondays, 7:30-10:30, mixed darts. For members and guests. Info: 902-742-7788.
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 902-742-7141.
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.
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
The Open Door Drop In Center is held every Wednesday at Temple Baptist Church from 1:30 pm-3:30 p.m. Conversation, games, coffee and tea.
Games
Ongoing
The Carleton Legion (Branch 167) has darts on Tuesdays at 7:30 and cribbage on Thursdays at 7:30.
