Events taking place in the Yarmouth area

NOTE: Event listings generally run for TWO consecutive weeks. Ongoing notices run as space permits. (Preference is given to the most recently submitted items.) All submissions are subject to editing for length. Email submissions to: info@thevanguard.ca. Deadline is Thursday noon.



Youth arts festival

June 1-22

The first Youth Visual Arts Festival will be held at the Yarmouth County Museum and Th YARC. This exhibit gives students in the arts program in the Yarmouth County area an opportunity to showcase their talents. Festival runs until June 22 .

Meeting

June 10

The Yarmouth Garden Club will be meeting

Tuesday, June 10,

7 until 9 p.m. at

Burridge Campus, room 181.

Program: flower arranging,

flower show and tea committee.

New members welcome.

Queen’s tea

June 11

The Leif Erickson Chapter IODE is hosting a Queen’s tea at the Yarmouth County Museum, Collins Street, Wednesday, June 11, from 3 to 5 p.m.

Meeting

June 12

Genealogist Terrence Punch will be guest speaker at the annual general meeting of the Argyle Municipality Historical and Genealogical Society Thursday, June 12, 7 p.m. in the courtroom of the Tusket court house. Refreshments will be served.

Annual Meeting

June 12

The annual meeting of the Old Ladies Home Society, Sunset Terrace, will be held at 8 James St., June 12 at 2 p.m.

Women’s conference

June 13-14

There will be a women’s conference entitled “lifting the veil” at the New Life Church, 673 Main St., June 13-14. Speaker: Danyele Bloom. Info: 902-742-9327.

Open mic

June 13

There will be an open mic with Blue Country (no cover) at Le Club Acadien, SAR, Friday, June 13, at 8. Info: 902-648-2203.

Teen retreat

June 13-14

A “spin” teen retreat for youth and youth leaders to encourage personal spiritual growth will be held June 13-14 at Camp Peniel. Registration 6 p.m. Costs $25. Call Camp Peniel for more info.

Museum Day

June 14

The Firefighters’ Museum of N.S. will be celebrating Museum Day, June 14. There’ll be games and refreshments. Family fun. Free admission, activities are from 1 -4 p.m.

Yard/bake sale

June 14

A yard sale and bake sale will be held at Temple Baptist Church parking lot (enter off of Trinity Place or Bond Street) in Yarmouth on June 14 starting at 8 a.m. Meeting

June 14

On June 14 the annual general assembly of Kespu’kwitk Métis Council of Yarmouth and District will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at Club Acadian, SAR. For more info and to RSVP call the Kespu’kwitk Métis Council office at 902-742-6591, between 9 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Book launch

June 14

On Saturday, June 14, at 2 p.m. there will be a book launch at the Yarmouth County Museum. Local author Bill Crowell will be launching his new book The Artist and The Colonel, the story of Mabel Killam Day and Frank Parker Day. He will be reading excerpts and signing books. Light refreshments will be served.

Music and rappie pie

June 14

There will be a musical fun night, rappie pie takeout and karaoke at Club Lestantue Community Centre Pinkney’s Point, Yarmouth County Saturday, June 14. Rappie pie takeout from 4:30 p.m. onwards. $5 per plate. Musical fun night, karaoke and come to the mic from 8 p.m. onwards. Donation at the door. Members and guests.

Washer tournament

June 15

There will be a washer tournament at the old school on the Rocco Point Road in SAR on Sunday, June 15, at 10. $20 a team. Info: Michael LeBlanc, 902-648-3066.

VON annual meeting

June 16

The annual meeting of the community board of the Tri-County VON will take place on Monday, June 16, at 5 p.m. in the boardroom of the VON offices, 55 Starrs Rd., Yarmouth.



Women’s workshop

June 16

A free workshop dedicated to help women with to look good and feel better during and after cancer treatment with tips and techniques on how to camouflage the side effects of their treatments will be held Monday, June 16, at the Yarmouth hospital in the Pink Room, first floor from 1-3 p.m.

Call to pre-register 1-866-524-1234.

Meeting

June 17

Monthly meeting of the Msg. W.E. Young Assembly, Knights of Columbus at the K of C hall, Collins Street, Yarmouth, June 17 at 7 p.m.

Annual meeting

June 18

Southwest Early Childhood Intervention will hold its annual general meeting June 18 at 6 p.m. at the Dalhousie School of Nursing in Yarmouth.

Meeting

June 19

The regular monthly meeting of the Yarmouth Town and County Sports Heritage Association will be held at the Firefighters’ Museum on Thursday, June 19, at 7 p.m.

Picture hunt

June 14

There will be a Museum Weekend picture hunt at Le Village historique acadien, Lower West Pubnico all day Saturday, June 14. Adults and children can play together at each their skill levels. Cookies, milk and tea in the historic homes. Prizes for children. Free.

Info: Kathy Nickerson 902-762-2530.

Meeting

June 18

The Yarmouth Area Cancer Support Group will meet Wednesday, June 18, at the Sobey’s community room, Starrs Road. Speaker will be Cathy Blades, VP of clinical health speaking about the new district cancer centre for Yarmouth. 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.

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 preregister for children ages 4-12. Free. Theme: pirates.

Poker run

June 21

The McDonald poker run (Starrs Road) will take place from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. (prizes 2:30-3:30) Saturday, June 21. Goes from Yarmouth to Barrington. (Prizes and awards from 2:30-3:30). Rain date: June 22.

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.

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) available at the Yarmouth Historical Society, 22 Collins St.

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. Note: the date for this sale has been changed.





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.

Nominations

Ongoing

Nomination forms for the 2009 Sports Hall of Fame are now available at Pharmasave and City Drug.

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 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: 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.