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.
Re-opening
May 8
The Cell Gift and Book Shop located in Canada's oldest standing courthouse in Tusket is re-opening May 8, 12-4 p.m. All proceeds go to that area’s historical society.
Book launching
May 9
A book launching of Water-Walking in Heels by Pam Mood will be held at the Yarmouth Wesleyan Church, Haley Road, Friday, May 9, 7-9 p.m. Snacks, music, and book signing.
Arbor Day
May 9
An Arbor Day celebration will be held Friday, May 9, 11 a.m. at Sealed Landers Park (Dunn Irving) Info: Loren Cushing 902-742-3171.
Variety show
May 10
There will be a variety show at the Forest Glen Community Centre on May 10 at 8 p.m.
Dance
May 10
There will be a dance with the Grinders at the Yarmouth fire hall Saturday, May 10, 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Info: 902-663-2202.
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.
Yard sale
May 10
A large indoor yard sale will be held at Beacon United Church on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. until 12. (Rain or shine) Info: Beacon United Church office 902-742-4320.
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.
Workshop
May 12
There will be a Look Good Feel Better workshop to help women with cancer manage the appearance related effects of cancer and its treatment Monday, May 12, at the Yarmouth hospital in the Gordon Wood Room from 1-3 p.m. Pre-register: 1-866-524-1234.
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.
Annual meeting
May 13
The Yarmouth Garden Club’s annual public meeting and plant sale will be held Tuesday, May 13. (Admission $ 3.) at Burridge Campus, gymnasium. Doors open 6 p.m for plant sale. Guest speaker (7 p.m.) is Jim Spencer of Spencer’s Garden Centre, Shelburne.
Topic: Achieve success through gardening.
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.
Meeting
May 15
The monthly meeting of the Yarmouth Town and County Sports Heritage Association will be held at the Firefighters’ Museum, Main Street, Yarmouth Thursday, May 15, at 7 p.m.
Dance
May 17
There will be a dance with Rough Edges at the Wedgeport legion hall Saturday, May 17, 9 until 12 for members and guests.
Yard sale
May 17
There will be a yard sale and bake table at the Carleton fire hall May 17 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. for the Durkee Memorial Library.
Ratepayers meeting
May 19
The West Pubnico Fire Prevention Association’s annual, and ratepayers, meeting will be held at Centre de Pombcoup in West Pubnico on Monday, May 19, at 7:30. p.m.
Meeting
May 20
The Ostomy Support Group’s Tuesday, May 20, meeting at the Yarmouth Hospital in the Pink Conference Room at 7:30 p.m. is opened to ostomates, their families and the general public. Guest speaker : Réal Boudreau, lawyer, from d'Entremont & Boudreau Law Firm, Living Will and Power of Attorney.
Planter workshop
May 22
A planter workshop will be held Thursday, May 22, 6:30 p.m. at the public works building, 227 Pleasant St. Register at the Department of Leisure Services, 403 Main St., 8:30- to 4:30 Monday to Friday. Cost $10 a person. Limit of 50 participants. Info: Loren Cushing 902-742-3171.
Turkey supper
May 24
There will be a turkey supper at the Kemptville fire hall on May 24 from 4:30 until 6.
Spring fling
May 24
There will be a spring fling at Plymouth School Saturday, May 24, 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. featuring kids games, cake walk, face painting, bake sale, horseback rides and a BBQ.
Yard sale
May 24, 31
On May 24 and 31 there will be a yard sale-from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Antique Auto Club, RR #1, Wellington---Youth furniture, dishes, toys , knick knacks, table of free items. Inside if raining.
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.
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.
Drop-in centre
Wednesdays
The Open Door Drop In Centre 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.
