Community items for the Yarmouth area

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.

Concert

Nov. 6-7-8

Nashville recording artist Crystal Taylor will be appearing with her husband Herb on Nov. 6, 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church 5 Bond St. She will also be performing Sunday morning at Temple Baptist Church and Greenville Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Concerts are free but an offering will be received. For further information or transportation call the church office at 902-742-1867.

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 902-742-1613.

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 rappie pie and seafood chowder sale at the Twin Village Social Club in Amirault’s Hill Saturday, Nov. 8, from 4-7 p.m. Proceeds for the club. Info: 902-648-2900.

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.

Salad tea and sale

Nov. 13

There will be a salad tea and sale at Holy Trinity parish hall, 61 William St., on Thursday, Nov. 13, Doors open at 2 p.m., tea from 3-5. Adults $4, children under 10, $2. Christmas puddings will also be for sale.

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.

Christmas tea

Nov. 15

The Ohio Christmas tea will be held at the South Ohio Community Centre on the Lake George Road on Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Adults $5; children under 12 $2. Bake sale, books, crafts, etc. Anyone wishing to donate or help can call Nancy Dubinskas at 902-749-1861.

Annual meeting

Nov. 15

The annual meeting of the Yarmouth branch of the Canadian Bible Society will be held Saturday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. at the Austrian Inn in Dayton. Luncheon meeting; attendees make, and pay for, selection from menu. District director of the N.S. Branch Rev. Wayne McCarther will be attending. Info: Rev. Charles Webster, 902-761-2624.

Karaoke night

Nov. 15

There will be a karaoke night and open mic at Club Lestantue Community Centre, Pinkney’s Point, Saturday, Nov. 15. Doors open at 8. Event runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Donations at the door.

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.

Concert

Nov. 16

The Fill a Stable Concert for World Vision will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Yarmouth North Baptist Church, Elm Street. Info: call 902-742-1177.

Meeting

Nov. 18

The Yarmouth Town and County Sports Heritage Association’s regular monthly meeting will be held at the Sports Hall of Fame, 435 Main St., Thursday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.

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.

Meeting

Nov. 19

The Yarmouth Area Cancer Support Group will meet Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m., at the Sobey’s community room onStarrs Road. Special speaker will be Gregory Malone, a cancer survivor. All those with cancer and their caregivers/loved ones are invited to attend. For more information contact Kent Blades at 902-742-3542 extension 470.

Exhibit

Ongoing

The Firefighters Museum of Nova Scotia, 451 Main St., has an exhibit about the Corps of Canadian Firefighters who volunteered to aid Britain’s fire service during the Second World war. The exhibit opened Nov. 1 and runs until Dec. 19. Museum hours are Monday to Friday, 9-4 and Saturday 1-4.

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.