Yarmouth events listings
MEETING
March 20
The Ostomy Support Group will be meeting Tuesday, March 20, at the Yarmouth Hospital in the Ruth and Irving Pink Conference Room at 7:30 p.m. The meeting is opened to ostomates, their families and the general public. Guest speaker: Dr. Shelagh Leahey and the doctors from the Ocean View Family Practice.
MEETING
March 20
Regular monthly meeting of the Monseigneur W.E. Young Assembly at the Knights of Columbus hall on March 20 at 7 p.m.
MEETING
March 22
Annual meeting of the Yarmouth Unit Canadian Cancer Society Thursday, March 22, at 7 p.m. in the Irving Pink Room Yarmouth Regional Hospital. More info call 742-4982
MOCK JAIL
March 23
There will be a mock jail from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on March 23. Organizers urge participants to put their friends and relatives in jail for charity at Wal-mart, Yarmouth more info by calling 749-2306. Proceeds to Ducks Unlimited.
MEETING
March 23
There will, be a general meeting of the Yarmouth and Shelburne Black Employment Partnership Committee at the Greenville Community Centre, 729 Greenville Rd., Friday, March 23 from 12 noon until 2 p.m. All members of the African Nova Scotia communities of Yarmouth Shelburne and Clare welcome. Info: 902-742-5388.
MUSIC
March 23
Open mic with Blue Country, free to all members and guests at Club Acadien, Ste. Anne du Ruisseau, Friday, March 23 starting at 8, Info: 648-2203.
DINNER THEATRE
March 23
That Darn Letter, a dinner theatre presentation will be held at Le Village historique acadien, West Pubnico on March 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31 at 6:30 each night. Dinner choice, rappie pie or seafood linquini, full meal, $25. Tickets available by calling 902-762-2530 or 902-740-4094.
KURL FOR KIDS
March 24
The Boys and Girls Club's annual fundraiser curling tournament March 24. Food and prizes for participants and a day of curling. For more information, team registration forms and/or sponsorship sheets contact the Bond Street location of the Boys and Girls Club at 742-9103.
DANCE
March 24
Western dance, prizes o be awarded, Yarmouth Legion, Branch 61, March 24. Info: 742-7788.
YARD/BAKE SALE
March 24
Seniors Kickin’ Country is having a yard sale and bake sale on March 24 at Beacon Church from 8:30-11. Proceeds to be used for ongoing projects. Info: Dora Amirault, 648-2024.
MEETING
MARCH 26
Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Support Group meeting Monday March 26, 7:30 at the Beacon Church parlour.
MEETING
March 26
The Bits and Boots Saddle Club’s general meeting will be held Monday, March 26 at 7 p.m. at the Atlantic Superstore’s meeting room.
MEETING
March 27
Monthly meeting Ladies Auxillary of Yarmouth Regional Hospital at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital in the Bluenose Room,
Tuesday March 27 at 2:30 p.m. Bring a parcel post for the Hullabaloo. Info call 645-3168.
MEETING
March 27
Eastern Woodland Metis Nation general meeting, Tuesday, March 27, 7 p.m. at Branch 61, Royal Canadian Legion in Yarmouth.
MEETING
March 28
Regular monthly meeting of the East Pubnico Fire Department at the East Pubnico fire hall, 7:30 p.m. March 28.
VARIETY SHOW
March 28
Yarmouth hospital variety show will be held at Th’YARC, Wednesday, March 28. Doors open at 6:30. Music by Dr. Wayne Gorman. Show time 7 p.m. Silent auction, door prizes. Tickets $12, sold at the Th’YARC.
DAFFODIL SALE
March 29,30, 31
The Canadian Cancer Society’s daffodil sale will be held March 29-31 at Pharmasave, City Drug, Royal Bank, Sobeys, Dollarama, Superstore and Wal-mart.
MEETING
March 30
FSNA annual general meeting for the Shelburne-Yarmouth-Clare branch will be held Friday, March 30, at 2:30 at the Yarmouth Legion hall. Info: Les Silver 902-742-9401.
BLUENOSE REUNION
March 31
The MV Bluenose Golden Anchor Crew Reunion will be held at the Lions Hall on Parade Street in Yarmouth on March 31, Meet and greet will be at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 and dance from 9-1 with Carl and Curtis. Tickets $10 per person, Bluenosers and guests. Contact Gerald Sweeney at 902-742-4097, Rick Robicheau, 902-649-2060 or Victoria Pothier at 902-742-4968 or 740-3169. (Members and guests.)
BBQ
March 31
A charity BBQ in support of the Yarmouth
County Trail Development Association
sponsored by M&M Meat Shops will; be held Saturday March 31 from 11-3.
SPRING FAIR
March 31
There will, be a spring fun fair at Meadowfields Community School on Saturday, March 31, Admission $1 (those two years old and younger admitted for free) Games, silent auction, Chinese auction, cake walks and a performance from the MacKenzie School of Dance.
INDUCTION DINNER
May 12
Tickets for the 10th annual Sport Hall of Fame induction dinner (Saturday, May 12) are on sale at the Hall of Fame, 368 Main St., Tuesdays through Saturday from 1-4 p.m. and at City Drug. Deadline is May 5.
EASTER CANTATA
April 6, 8
The Evangel Assembly’s Easter cantata “Forever Triumphant—We Worship the Christ of Calvary” will take place Friday April 6 and Sunday April 8 at 6:30. The Easter story in song. Free admission. The Evangel Assembly is located at the corner of Parade and Myrtle streets.
EASTER SUPPER/SALE
April 11
An Easter supper and sale will be held on Wednesday, April 11 at the Holy Trinity parish hall on William Street. Sale 3-5 p.m. (books, white elephant table, fancy work and baked goods). Supper 5-7 p.m.
DANCE PARTY AND LESSONS
Mondays
Ballroom and latin dance party, Mondays, 8 p.m., Rotary Centre in Hebron on the Cemetery Road. Light refreshments. Dance lessons Mondays, 7 p.m. at the Rotary Centre. Phone 761-2487 for additional information about both events.
MEETING
Mondays
Is food running your life? Overeaters Anonymous meets every Monday night at Beacon Church. For more information call 648-0462.
AL-ANON MEETINGS
Tuesdays
Are you or is someone you know affected by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon meetings are held at the Holy Trinity hall, William Street, Tuesdays from 8-9 p.m. Info: 742-9770 or 742-9819.
BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES
Wednesdays
Ballroom dance classes teaching ¾ time, waltz, jive, two-step and eastcoast swing at the Royal Canadian Legion, Parade Street, Wednesday evenings at 7:30, members and guests welcome. No charge for lessons. Info: call the Legion at 742-7788 or 742-7767.
CARD GAMES
Weekly
Thursday nights at the Forest Glen Community Centre.
SARMU REUNION
Ongoing
Plans are underway for SARMU Reunion 30. All past members encouraged to participate. To register or for more info: 742-4902.
NEW HOURS
The Yarmouth Town and County Sports Hall of Fame is now opened from Tuesday to Saturday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.