Events for Yarmouth

Meeting

May 20

The regular monthly meeting of the Msg. W.E. Young Assembly of the Knights of Columbus will be held at the K of C hall, Collins Street, Yarmouth, May 20 at 7 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.

Ladies weekend

May 23-25

On the Same Page, ladies DVD weekend (Loving Well) with Beth Moore at Camp Peniel. Flyer with registration/payment info available at local churches and at the Truth and the Life Christian Bookstore, Yarmouth.

May 23-25Turkey supper

May 24

There will be a turkey supper at the Kemptville fire hall on May 24 from 4:30 until 6.

Tea and sale

May 24

The Yarmouth Art Society will hold its annual tea and sale from 1 to 4 p.m. at Th'YARC on Parade Street on Saturday, May 24. Tickets for the tea and the art lottery are available at Th'YARC box office.

The show of new work will continue at Th'YARC gallery until May 31. For more information call Th'YARC at 902-742-8150.

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.

Chowder

May 24

A seafood chowder fundraiser will be held in the Glenwood Hall (Exit 32A off Highway 103) on Saturday, May 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. Homemade chowder, rolls, biscuits and pies, will be served. $10 per meal. Sponsored by the committee for the Argyle Historic Church Building. Call 902-643-2218 for more information.

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.

Flea market/bake sale

May 25

The Islands and District Fire Department’s annual flea market and bake sale will be held at the Surette’s Island fire hall from 1-3 p.m. on May 25. Sponsored by the ladies auxiliary.

Rappie pie sale

May 25

There will be a rappie pie sale at the Melbourne Community Hall May 25 from 12:30-3 p.m. proceeds to help make a trail to Roche a St. Pierre. Sponsored by the Association of Clairmont, Deviller, Fitzgerald, Harris, Jacquard



Lobster supper

May 25

There will be a Cursillo lobster supper fundraiser May 25 at the Yarmouth Knights of Columbus hall on Collins Street, Yarmouth. Punch served 4- 4:30, skits, 4:30 to 5:30, supper 5:30: creamed lobster, veggies and homemade dessert, (rappie pie available.) For tickets contact Midge Rodgerson 902-742-4475 before May 22.

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.ca

Registration: (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.

Open house

May 25

Camp Peniel will host an open house May 25 from 1-4 p.m. Register campers, tour camp, meet staff. Lemonade and cookies.

Lighthouse opening

May 25

The Cape Forchu Lightstation is opening for the season on Sunday, May 25. Hours: 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., seven days a week. For more information call 902-742-4522 or go to yarlighthouse@eastlink.ca.

Meeting

May 26

The Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Support Group will meet Monday, May 26, 7:30 p.m. in the Beacon Church parlour. Info: Julie Chandler, 902-742-0428.

Meeting

May 27

The Yarmouth Women's Auxiliary monthly meeting will take place Tuesday, May 27, at 4 p.m. in the nurses’ residence classroom #2. This month’s item to be brought for the Hullabaloo is toys. Auxilliary members attendance is essential. For further information call Joyce Baxter 761-2602.

Meeting

May 28

The regular monthly meeting of the East Pubnico Fire Department will be held at the East Pubnico fire hall on May 28 at 7 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.

70s dance

May 31

There will be a 70s dance at the Carleton Legion, Saturday, May 31 – 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Music: DJ Dwayne & Roger

Concert

May 31

There will be a musical concert with several bands at the Port Maitland Elementary School on Saturday, May 31, at 7 p.m. Donations at the door. Money raised is for playground equipment. Info: Glendon Hersey, 902-649-2651; Rose Bain, 902-649-2246 or the school, 902-649-4400.

Rappie pie supper

May 31

There will be a rappie pie supper at Temple Baptist Church 5 Bond St., May 31 from 4 until 6 p.m. Deliveries available in town to seniors by calling the church office at 902-742-1867. Take-outs available and donations at the door.

Fundraiser

June 1

There will be a fundraiser for St. Gabriel’s Church repairs at the Comeau’s Hill hall on Sunday, June 1, at 12 p.m. Ham and scallop potatoes or ham and baked beans, roll dessert and tea or coffee. $6. There will also be a bake sale, Chinese auction 50/50 draw and tickets sold on lobsters.



Meeting

June 3

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ annual general meeting will be held at the organization’s office on June 3 at 12:15.



Trails day

June 7

June 7 is International Trails Day and representatives of the Yarmouth County Trail Development Association will be on the trail at the Prospect Street crossing, Tusket and Highway 340 in south Ohio to say hello, thank you for support and to answer questions.

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.

Yard sale

June 21

The Children's Wish Foundation will be holding their annual yard sale on June 21. Anyone having donations can call 742-2126 for pick up. No clothing or stuffed animals.

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

Hall of Fame nominations

Ongoing

The Sport Hall of Fame nomination forms are now available at City Drug Store and Spears and McLeod Pharmasave. Deadline is Sept. 30.

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.