Local events

Exhibit

Ongoing

Pairings, an exhibit by the Yarmouth Art Society with the Write Away writers' group, will be at the Yarmouth County Museum and Archives this summer until Sept. 14.

Pancake breakfast

July 1

The annual local crime prevention association’s pancake breakfast will be taking place on Canada Day, July 1, starting at 8 on the waterfront in the Killam Brothers’ wharf parking lot .

Horse show/riding school

July 2-5

The Bits &Boots Saddle Club will be holding a riding school July 2, 3 and 4 at the Mariners Centre with Jim Durling as instructor and a horse show on July 5 at the Mariners Centre (double point). Info about both events: 902-648-3040.

Volunteers needed meeting

July 3

Volunteers are needed for the Senior 55+ Provincial Games and a meeting for those interested is set for Thursday, July 3, 7 p.m. at Mariners Centre,

31 Cottage St., Yarmouth.The games are being held in Yarmouth and Shelburne County in 2009.

RSVP your attendance by calling Yarmouth Leisure Services at 742-8868.

Meeting

July 4

The Yarmouth County Museum & Archives, 22 Collins St., regular monthly meeting will be held on Friday, July 4 at 7:30 p.m. A presentation on

Th'YARC will be given by Geremy Watkins. Light refreshments.

Dance

July 5

The Chebogue River Aquatic Club will be holding a fundraiser dance Saturday, July 5,

9 p.m. until midnight at the Wedgeport Knights of Columbus hall. Admission: $ 10 per person. Music by Ryan Cook and Sunny Acres. (Rappie pie and Lobster sandwiches for sale.)

Art show

July 5

Scenes From History - A retrospective show of paintings by artist Bill Crowell is opening Saturday, July 5, 7 p.m. at the Yarmouth County Museum & Archives. The show will continue through the summer.

Strawberry social/yard sale

July 5

The Lake Vaughan Volunteer Fire Department will be holding a strawberry social and yard sale at the Tusket Falls fire hall on Saturday, July 5, from 1 to 4 p.m (cold plate, strawberries and sweets.) Tickets are $10. For advance tickets call Gordon Raynard at 902-740-3018 or you may pay at the door.

Pig roast

July 5

There will be a pig roast at the Kemptville fire hall July 5 from 4:30 until 6. Live music as well.

Guitar tournament

July 5

There will be a Guitar Hero III tournament open to ages 10 and up at Le Club Acadien in SAR Saturday, July 5. Registration 9:30-10:30. $5 per person. Info 902-648-2503.

Ox haul

July 5

The 14th annual SAR ox haul, Saturday, July 5, at the Knights of Columbus hall in Rocco Point. Grounds open 11 a.m. Ox haul starts at noon. Rappie pie, seafood chowder, hotdogs, licensed refreshments. All proceeds for Ste. Anne’s Church roof fund. Rain date, Sunday, July 6.

Meeting

July 7

Meeting of the Prostate Cancer Support Group at Lions Club, Parade Street, Yarmouth on July 7 at 7 p.m. Gary Arnett from Yarmouth Natural Food Store is guest speaker. Info 902-742-3401 or 902-742-7367.

Free summer day camp

July 7

A free summer day camp for children 6 to 11 years of age starts July 7. There will be seven one week camps .Each one week camp will be held at Central School between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily. Arts and crafts, outdoor play, daily topics and related activities (e.g. self esteem, angry feelings), lunch and snacks are provided. Registration is required. For information and a registration form call 902-742-8689. Sponsored by Juniper House.

Bible school

July 7-11

The Power Lab Vacation Bible School takes place at Zion Baptist Church, 27 Parade St., Yarmouth, July 7-11. Free program for those ages 4-12. Games, stories, singing and crafts. Info: Church office 902-742-3181.

Cemetery walking tour

July 7,8,9

There will be a walking tour at Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery July 7, 8 and 9 at 6:30 p.m. Admission by ticket (free) which can be obtained at the Yarmouth County Museum on Collins Street.

Garden tour

July 9

The third annual Tusket area garden tour, sponsored by the Argyle Township Court House Archives, will take place on Wednesday, July 9, (rain date July 10) from 3 to 8 p.m. There will be eight properties with gardens or other points of interest to see. Tickets are $12. and can be purchased at Carl’s Store, The Cell Gift Shop in the Tusket courthouse, Atlantic Florists, and Oasis Water Gardens. There will be refreshments and door prizes.

Concerts

July 11

Music With Friends will be presented Friday, July 11, at the Yarmouth County Museum, 22 Collins St. Two concerts at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. with pianists Gretchen Dane Burdick, Rioko Minay, Michael Morris and Belle Hatfield, as well as recorder ensemble, The Accidental Consort. program features works of Debussy, Brahms, Liszt and Mendelssohn. Funds from the benefit concerts will go towards the purchase of a new flagpole for the Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School in commemoration of the Rock Around the Clock Reunion. Admission by donation.

Open mic

July 11

There will be an open mic with Blue Country at le Club Acadien, Friday, July 11, 8 p.m. Free to members and guests. Info: 902-742-6452.

Memorial/reunion

July 12

There will be a Winship family memorial/reunion at the Ohio Community Centre on July 12 from 1:30-3 p.m. Info: 902-742-3266.

Strawberry tea

July 12

There will be a strawberry tea at the Brooklyn Seniors’ Hall, July 12 from 2-4. Tickets $5 at the door.

Meeting

July 15

The annual general meeting of the

Tri-County Women’s Centre will be held Tuesday July 15 from 12– 1 at the centre, 238 Main St., Yarmouth. Info: call the women’s centre at 902-742-0085.

Garden sale

July 19

On Saturday, July 19, the Yarmouth County Museum’s annual garden sale takes place from 9 until 1. Used items, antiques, baked goods, plants, etc. will be available.

Prayer service

July 20

An outdoor ecumenical prayer service will be held on the grounds of Villa St. Joseph-du-Lac Sunday, July 20, at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served following the service. Bring your own chairs.

Bible school

July 21-25

The daily vacation Bible school is

back this summer at Brazil Lake Wesleyan Church from

July 21-25, 9 a.m. until noon daily

Call 902-761-2566 or 902-742-1613 to pre-register for children ages 4-12. Free. Theme: pirates.

Art show

July 30

The Yarmouth Art Society summer show will be opening on Monday, July 30 at 7 p.m. at the Yarmouth County Museum & Archives. Refreshments will be served. The show will continue through the summer in the education wing.

Registration forms

Ongoing

Registration forms for the July 27 Sports Heritage Main Street Mile are available at the Sports Hall of Fame on Main Street, Runners Attic and Leisure Services.

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.

Farmers’ market

Saturdays

Every Saturday there is a Farmers’ Market at the Canadian Tire parking lot from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Veterans Association

Ongoing

The Tri-County Veterans Association, 14 Second St., is now open six days a week from 8-4. Coffee and fellowship. Info: Mary Lou Parker: 902-742-9679.

Hall of Fame nominations

Ongoing

The Sport Hall of Fame nomination forms are now available at City Drug Store, Spears and McLeod Pharmasave, the Sports Hall of Fame on Main Street and Runners Attic. 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: 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.