Events for the Yarmouth area

Meeting

Oct.9

The annual meeting of the Plymouth hall will be held in the hall on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. All residents are encouraged to attend.

Fundraiser

Oct. 10

There will be a fundraiser for Paul Fitzpatrick to cover chiropractic expenses (he has ASL) at the West Pubnico fire hall on Oct. 10 from 8 until 11 p.m. Live entertainment. Donations at the door.

Fundraiser

Oct. 10

Fundraiser for CIFA Radio will be held at Club Acadian SAR,on Oct.10. Rappie pie and fish chowder will be sold at 5 p.m. Dance music starting at 6:45,with Blue Country, Dave Leblanc and friend,Delbert Bourque,Herb Leblanc and Friends,and Rough Edges.



Meeting

Oct. 11

The Yarmouth Garden Club will be meeting

Saturday, Oct.11,1-3 p.m at Burridge campus. Program: orchids. Presenter: David Latter. New members welcome.

Meeting

Oct. 14

The Nova Scotia Government Retired Employees Association, Region 10, will be meeting on Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. at the community room in Sobey's, Starrs Road, Yarmouth (note new location). Provincial president Bernie LaRusic and vice president Steve MacDonald will be in attendance, as well as a guest speaker.

Presentation

Oct. 15

The Yarmouth Area Cancer Support Group will host a presentation Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Bluenose Conference Room of Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Special speaker is Christy Simpson who will speak on finding hope in difficult times. This is a message for all those with a threatening illness, including cancer. All those with cancer or chronic illness and their caregivers/ loved ones are invited to attend. For more information contact Kent Blades 902-742-3542 extension 470.

Meeting

Oct. 16

The Milton Improvement Society will be meeting at the Yarmouth North Baptist Church on Elm Street, Thursday, Oct. 16 at 10a.m. New members welcome.

Meeting

Oct. 16

The monthly meeting of the Yarmouth Town and County Sports Heritage Association will be held at the Sports Hall of Fame, 435 Main St., Thursday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m.

Yard sale

Oct. 18

There will be a yard sale at Beacon United Church Oct. 18 from 8 a.m. until 12. (rain or shine.)

Fundraiser

Oct. 18

There will be a huge trunk sale at the Meadowfields School parking lot Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. as a fundraiser for the school. Sellers pay $5 (donation to the school) and should be there by 8:45 to set up. Info: Julie Cockerill at 902-742-5437.

Crime prevention expo

Oct. 18

On Oct. 18, from 9-3, the Yarmouth Town & County Crime Prevention Association will be hosting an info expo at the Wesleyan church. Booths and presentations about crime prevention. Free admission. Door prize (the winner needn't be present to win.) Info call Cheryl Burchell at 902-742-7966.

Wishmaker parade

Oct. 18

Children's Wish Foundation Wishmaker Parade Oct. 18 at 1, starting at Boston Pizza. Registration from 12 to 1. Sponsor sheets available by calling 902-742-2126.

Variety show/rappie pie takeout

Oct. 19

A musical variety show and rappie pie takeout will be held at

Club Lestantue Community Centre

Pinkney’s Point, Sunday. Oct. 19.

Rappie pie takeout from 12:30 to 4 p.m. $5 a plate. Variety show from 2 to 4 p.m. featuring Rough Edges and other local talent Donations at the door.

Meeting

Oct. 20

The regular monthly meeting of the Knights of Columbus (council 8988) will be held at the K of C hall in SAR on Oct. 20 at 7 pm.

French courses

Oct. 20, 21

A free 10-week course of French in the workplace begins Oct. 20 and runs Mondays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

at Universite Sainte-Anne Tusket Campus. There will also be a free course for adults in basic French as a first language beginning Oct. 21 at Université Sainte-Anne Tusket Campus on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30. Registration for both courses: 902-648-0501.

School advisory council meeting

Oct. 23

The Yarmouth Consolidated Memorial High School is looking for two community members and one parent to join the school advisory council. The next meeting will be held Oct. 23 at 6:30. If interested call the school at 902-749-5803.



Fundraiser

Oct. 23

A Halloween family fun-d-raiser will be held at Meadowfields Elementary School Oct. 23 from 5:30 until 8 p.m. Bouncy castles, games, prizes and dances. For the whole family. Free admission.

Benefit

Oct. 25

There will be a benefit for Stanley Davis at the Wedgeport Legion Saturday, Oct. 25, for members and guests 19 and over. Rappie pie sale at 4 p.m. with silent auction and Halloween dance to follow at 9 p.m. Info: 902-663-2959.

Seniors’ expo

Oct. 25

There will be a seniors expo Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Workshops and entertainment. Phone the VON office for a brochure and to register at 902-742-4512.

Fundraiser

Oct. 25

There will be a stampin’ up charity fundraiser at Camp Peniel on Oct. 25 from 9 until 4. $25, bring a bag lunch. Register by calling the camp: 902-649-2471.

Meeting

Oct. 27

There will be a meeting of the Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Support Group at Beacon Church parlour on Monday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m. Guest speakers Shelley Goodwin and Heather Hatfield. Topic: Dealing with Alzheimer’s as health professionals when a family member is affected. Info: Julie Chandler 902-742-0428.

BMO helping food bank

Ongoing

The BMO Bank of Montreal, 354 Main St., in downtown Yarmouth is accepting food and monetary donations for the Yarmouth food bank until Thanksgiving. Anyone wishing to make a donation can drop by the bank to do so.

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.





Halloween dance

Oct. 25

There will be a Halloween dance

Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 p.m until 1 a.m. at the

Carleton Legion (branch 167)

Music by: DJ Dwayne and Roger.

Prizes for best costumes.





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.