COMMUNITY calendar
OCTOBER 27 COXHEATH
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Cape Breton Farmers Market, 340 Keltic Dr.
DINGWALL
10 a.m., Hike Nova Scotia and Naturally Active For Life Victoria County present a guided hike on the Tenerife Trail in Dingwall. Information, www.hikenovascotia.ca.
MABOU
10 p.m.-1 a.m., Square dance open to all ages, West Mabou Hall. Information, 902-945-2814.
MARION BRIDGE
2-4 p.m., How to keep my brain brilliant workshop, Mira Centre, 4027 Gabarus Highway. No experience needed.
SYDNEY
10 a.m.-6 p.m., Cape Breton CraftsA-Plenty annual Christmas craft show, Grand Lake Road fire hall. 10 a.m., Sydney Amateur Radio Club, 11 St. Bridget St., open house information on how to qualify for basic amateur radio certificate. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous meeting, St. Theresa Church, Whitney Avenue, basement door.
11 a.m., (CD) AA Saturday morning group, Salvation Army, 55 Inglis St. 7 p.m., Hike Nova Scotia and CBRM Recreation Active By Nature present a guided haunted Halloween hike on the Baille Ard Trail. Preregister, recreation@cbrm.ns.ca. 7:30 p.m., Tarabish game, Club 55. 8 p.m., (OS) AA Turning Point Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.
9 p.m., Round and square dance with a fiddler, Cedars Hall.
WHITNEY PIER
9 a.m.-1 p.m., Flea market, St. Mary’s Polish Church, 21 Wesley St.
OCTOBER 28
ESKASONI
8 p.m., Narcotics support group meeting, 4537 Shore Rd.
JUDIQUE
2-5 p.m., Ceilidh, Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Ceilidh Trail. Information, www.celticmusicsite.com.
LOWER RIVER INHABITANTS
8 p.m., 45s card game, Riverdale Community Centre.
MARION BRIDGE
6-8 p.m., Dance workshop for all ages, Marion Bridge Community Hall, 3921 Gabarus Highway. Register, www.marion-bridge.ca/ council/dance-workshop or send an email to bb@marionbridge.ca .
MULGRAVE
1 p.m., Mini-cribbage card play, Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion branch 37. Information, www.Facebook.com/MulgraveLegion.
PORT HOOD
9 a.m.-12 p.m., Breakfast, Port Hood fire hall.
SYDNEY
12-5 p.m., Cape Breton Crafts-APlenty hosts annual Christmas craft show, Grand Lake Road fire hall. 1:30 p.m., Cape Breton Injured Workers Association meeting, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, Inglis Street.
2 p.m., Cape Breton Island Hoppers walk event, Open Hearth Park. Leaves from 109 Ferry St. at 2 p.m. Information, Dianna, 902-5672298.
2-4 p.m., Social, Club 55. Light lunch. Entertainment.
7 p.m., Fall hymn sing, Bethel Presbyterian Church. Freewill offering in support of Loaves and Fishes. Everyone welcome. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays meet, Family Place Resource Centre, 106 Townsend St.
8 p.m.-12 a.m., Karaoke jackpot, Royal Canadian Legion branch 12 (in the lounge). Pearl & Pepper. Members and guests.
8 p.m., (CD) AA How Group meeting, 3 Kateri St., Membertou.
8 p.m., (OS) AA Sydney Central Group, Friendship Hall, 135 Charlotte St.
SYDNEY RIVER
11 a.m., (CD) AA Westside Group meeting, Spanish River Seniors Club, 1840 Kings Rd.
WHITNEY PIER
6:30 p.m., Life source church service, Polish Village Hall, 972 Victoria Rd. All welcome. Kids Club for children ages 4-12.
6:30 p.m., Church in Jesus, Menelik Hall, 88 Laurier St., hosts fellowship for preaching, praise and worship. Information, Pastor Jack, 902-5774163 or Pastor O’Connell, 902-8624907.
7:15-10 p.m., Bingo, Royal Canadian Legion branch 128, corner of Victoria Road and Wesley Street. Open to the public.
OCTOBER 29
BROOK VILLAGE
9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Adult square dances, Brook Village Hall.
ESKASONI
8 p.m., (OD) AA Praying Hands Group meeting, Mikma’w Lodge, 70 Gabriel St.
HOWIE CENTRE
7-10 p.m., Monday night bingo, Royal Canadian Legion branch 151, East Bay. Doors open at 6 p.m. Information, 902-564-0672, after 4 p.m.
MEMBERTOU
7 p.m., Gamblers Anonymous mixed meeting, 3 Kateri St.
PORT HOOD
7-9 p.m., Games night, United Church hall. Play board games, crib, auction or a game of your choice. Tea and sweets served.
SYDNEY
9-10 a.m., Seniors swimming, Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street.
10 a.m., Indoor walk aerobics, Salvation Army Sydney Community Church, 55 Inglis St. Information, 902-562-1717.
10 a.m.-3 p.m., Breton Quilters Guild meets, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design (downstairs). Bring lunch. New members welcome.
11 a.m., Al-Anon, Spanish River Seniors Club, 1840 Kings Rd., Sydney River.
1:30 p.m., Tarabish tournament, force the dealer, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club. Lunch served. Members only.
2-3 p.m., Chair exercises suitable for men and women, Club 55. 6 p.m., Shuffleboard, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Members only.
6-9 p.m., New Dawn Centre for Social Innovation, 37 Nepean St. Open Studio art drop-in session. Bring supplies and spend an informal evening with others learning and sharing creative painting ideas. Register, www.theartroomcapebreton.ca.
6:20 p.m., 3060 Army Cadets Victoria Park invite youth, ages 12-18, to join the unit. Information, Capt. Hawco, 902-539-2262.
7 p.m., St. John Ambulance Volunteer Brigade meets, Tim Hortons, George Street (door facing casino). Information, 902-564-4189 or visit www.sja.com. New members welcome.
7:15 p.m., Adult children of alcoholics group meets, St. Theresa Church, rear entrance.
7-9 p.m., Sydney Alzheimer caregiver support group meets, Harbourstone Facility, Kimberly Hall, second floor chapel.
8-10 p.m., Adult badminton, Malcolm Munroe Memorial Middle School. Old and new players welcome. Small fee toward gym rental.
WHITNEY PIER
10:30 a.m., Seniors exercise class, chair and standing, Whitney Pier Seniors Club, 50 Breton St. All seniors
welcome.
8 p.m., (CD) AA Whitney Pier Group meets, Menelik Hall, Laurier Street.
OCTOBER 30
BIG POND
7:30 p.m., Tarabish, Big Pond fire hall.
MABOU
7:30-9 p.m., Ceilidh with Karen and Joey Beaton, Mabou Community Hall.
PORT HOOD
7:15 p.m., Auction card plays, Port Hood fire hall.
SYDNEY
• VON Cape Breton Metro offers a foot care program, 200 Churchill Dr. For information or to book an appointment phone VON office, 902-564-6479.
9 a.m.-12 p.m., Info Café, Faith Baptist Church, 10 Davenport Rd. Refreshments, advice, friendship and free access to the internet/ computer. Assistance given on questions about employment,
benefits, housing, relationships, money and debt and legal issues. 9-10 a.m., Seniors swimming, Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. 10:30 a.m., (CD) AA Alcano Group 12&12 meeting, St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby. 1 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Old Radar Base Chapel. Partners guaranteed. 1:30 p.m., Blind 45s, Club 55. 6-7:30 p.m., Sydney Shambhala Group meets for meditation, readings and discussion, New Dawn Centre, room 205, Nepean Street. All welcome. For new people there will be meditation instruction available. Free or small donation. Information, Catherine, 902-5779645 or Barbara, 902-929-2584. 6-8:30 p.m., Dads Are Parents Too, a free parenting program, 714 Alexandra St. Sponsored by Cape Breton’s Family Place Resource Centre. Preregistration required. Information or to register, 902562-5616 ext. 223.
7 p.m., (CD) AA Ashby Group meeting, St. Theresa Church (rear), 381 Whitney Ave., Ashby.
SYDNEY RIVER
1:30 p.m., Tarabish, Spanish River Seniors Hall, 1842 Kings Rd. Everyone welcome.
WESTMOUNT
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Spanish Bay Friendship Matters hosts an annual hookin, Dobson Yacht Club. All rug hookers welcome.
1 p.m., Tai chi for arthritis and chronic pain, Y Service Club of Cape Breton Centre, Riverdale Drive. Information, 902-562-2507.
WHITNEY PIER
1 p.m., Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioners Club hosts regular mixed darts, 50 Breton St. Bring darts. Everyone welcome.
OCTOBER 31
ARICHAT
8 p.m., KOC council 4607 card game. Rising jackpot and cookie jar.
ESKASONI
8 p.m., (OS) AA Praying Hands Group meeting, Gabriel Centre.
MULGRAVE
7:30 p.m., Weekly 45s card play, Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion branch 37. Information, www.Facebook.com/MulgraveLegion.
PETIT DE GRAT
10:30-11:30 a.m., Pre-school story time, Petit de Grat Library. 6:30-8 p.m., Petit de Grat Library hosts Stress Busters Series. Sponsored by Family Place Resource Centre. Facilitated by Joanne Connors.
SYDNEY
9 a.m., Line dancing, Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. Everyone welcome. 9-10 a.m., Seniors swimming, Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street.
10 a.m.-12 p.m., Healing through movement and music program for women who are grieving the death of someone they love, Sydney YMCA. Each session will feature gentle movement and music to help move beyond grief. Registration required. Sessions free to women 18 and older.
10 a.m., Indoor walk aerobics, Salvation Army Sydney Community Church, 55 Inglis St. Information, 902-562-1717.
10 a.m., Waterfront Wednesday Walk (rain or shine) on the boardwalk, starting at the playground.