events in the Yarmouth area

Conference

Oct. 29-31, Nov. 1

Gateway conference, Atlantic Provinces, with Brian Simmons, James Levesque and Steve Kelly at New Life Church, 673 Main St., Yarmouth from Oct. 29-31 and Nov. 1. Info: call 902-742-9327.

Support

Ongoing

A divorce care support group will meet at the Wesleyan Church (started Monday, Oct. 27.) There will be 13 weekly sessions from 6:30-8 p.m. Register by contacting Bertha Brannen at 902-742-9615 or by email Bertha@nakile.ns.ca.

Meeting

Oct. 28

Women's Auxiliary of the Yarmouth Hospital will hold their monthly meeting Oct. 28 at 2:30 p.m. at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital in the Bluenose Room. Info: call Joyce Baxter at 902-761-2602.

Fall festival

Oct. 31

There will be a family fall festival on Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Yarmouth Wesleyan Church where families can take part in a trunk ‘n treat, cake walk and games. Candy and prizes to be won.

Open mic

Oct. 31

There will be an open mic with Blue Country at Le Club Acadien in SAR on Friday, Oct. 31, starting at 8 p.m. Info: 902-648-2203.

Roast beef supper

Nov. 1

There will be a roast beef supper at the Carleton Legion Saturday, Nov. 1, starting at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds for the ladies auxiliary.

Yard sale/flea market

Nov. 1

The YCMHS home and school is holding a yard sale/flea market Saturday, Nov. 1, starting at 8:30 a.m. in the gym. Admission $1, table rental $5. To rent tables call Ronna Jamieson at 902-749-5803.

Halloween carnival

Nov. 1

The Early Childhood Awareness Network is having its 6th Annual Halloween Carnival at the Burridge Campus gymnasium on Nov. 1 from 2-4 p.m. Parents and children can pick up an empty treat bag at the door of the NSCC gym and then trick or treat through the booths. There will be activities, games,

information and treats for everyone. Info: 902-42-7832.

Meeting

Nov. 3

The Yarmouth Prostate Cancer Support Group will be meeting at the Lions Club hall on Parade Street on Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. Sharing information and a guest speaker. Spouses welcome.

Meeting

Nov. 3

There will be a meeting of members of Le Club Acadien in SAR Monday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. Info: 902-648-2203. All members asked to attend.

Meeting

Nov. 5

There will be a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 6:30 in the Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School library for all interested parents, staff and students of the high school regarding the development of a breakfast program at the school.

Remembrance service

Nov. 7

There will be a remembrance service at the Maple Grove Educational Centre on Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. Special tribute to the war dead, soldiers who have died in Afghanistan and honouring veterans and seniors. Refreshments to follow. Info: 902-740-2070.

ELF program

Nov. 7

The ELF (Everbody Loves Friday) program for children ages 4-12 will take place at the Brazil Lake Wesleyan Church Nov. 7 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Snacks, games, crafts. To register call 8902-742-1613.

Meeting

Nov. 8

The Yarmouth Garden Club will meet Saturday,Nov. 8, at Burridge Campus from

1 to 3 p.m.Program: garden photography with presenter:Sandra Phinney. New members welcome.

Fundraiser

Nov. 8

There will be a Stampin' Up fundraiser for The Salvation Army, Nov. 8 starting at 9:30 a.m. $25.per person, five projects, mystery hostess. Proceeds go towards missions. For tickets call 902-742-7725.

Dance/auction

Nov. 14

There will be a fundraiser dance/auction at the Red Knight Nov. 14. Buffet supper from 6-9 p.m. In support of the Prostate Cancer Support Group.

Fishermen’s service

Nov. 16

A community fishermen’s service will be held at 6 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the Port Maitland Wesleyan Church featuring a men’s choir. Refreshments to follow.

Meeting

Nov. 18

The second quarterly meeting for 2008/2009 for the Kespu'kwitk Metis Council of Yarmouth and District will be held Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. at Ecole par En Bas cafeteria. Info: 902-742-6591.

Annual meeting

Nov. 19

The annual meeting of the Yarmouth Public Library and Museum will be held in the adult program room at the IWK Memorial Library Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. Speaker: Bill Crowell.

Bridge

Ongoing

Bridge games are played at the Lions Club hall on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and the YACRO annex on Mondays at 1 p.m. Partnerships arranged. Call Inge Hausgaard at 902-761-2872 or Paulette Mitchell at 902-742-2150.

Fundraiser

Ongoing

Tickets for a raffle for Fidelis House in Kentville are on sale. First prize: queen-size quilt; second: queen-size quilt; third: twin-size quilt. Tickets: three for $5. A large Christmas basket also to be raffled; tickets: $1 each. Draw Nov. 30. Contact: Shirley Hubbard 902-742-7088.

Hall of fame hours change

Ongoing

The Sports Hall of Fame, 435 Main St., is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. Group visits can be arranged by calling Gloria Goodwin at 902-742-5405.

Carleton Legion activities

Ongoing

The Carleton Legion hosts the following activities: crib on Thursdays, beginning Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. and darts on Tuesdays, beginning Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m.





Farmers’ market

Saturdays

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

Veterans Association

Ongoing

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

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.