COMMUNITY calendar
TUESDAY Baby Signs and Literacy
Sign Language for Babies and Bond to Literacy programs at Family Place, Summerside, Tuesdays until Feb. 20. Baby Signs, 9:30-11:30 a.m., helps children develop language and cognitive skills. Bond to Literacy, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free six-session program: group meetings with families, lesson packets to help teach children, free children’s books, onsite childcare. To register, drop in to Family Place, call 902436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink. ca.
9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Jan. 30
O’Leary Storytime
Regular storytime at O’Leary Public Library on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m., Jan. 30
St. Paul’s Bridge
Bridge players meet at St. Paul’s Church in Summerside Tuesdays at 12:45 p.m. for friendly game. All welcome.
12:45 p.m., Jan. 30
Parkview Seniors Games
Parkview Seniors Tuesday activities: Bingo at 1 p.m. and Auction cards at 7 p.m. weekly at Parkview Seniors’ Club, 335 Central St., Summerside. 1 and 7 p.m., Jan. 30
Stroller Fit Program
Stroller Fit hosted by Family Place, at Credit Union Place walking track Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 p.m. Group for new parents of all ages and their wee ones, free. Get some exercise and meet and socialize with other new parents. Registration not required. For info, drop in to Family Place, call 902-436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca. 1:30-2:30 p.m., Jan. 30
Wiggle, Giggle, Read
Wiggle, Giggle, Read program on every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Summerside Rotary Library, Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St. Rhymes, songs and playtime activities for babies 0-36 months and their caregivers.
1:30 p.m., Jan. 30
Teen Book Club
Teen Book Club for grades 8 through 12, meet every month at Summerside Rotary Library, Inspire Learning Centre, 57 Central St. Reading group, featuring book either suggested by members or one library staff suggests for reading and discussing. Library staff offers background on author and book’s setting and answer points raised.
4 p.m., Jan. 30
Drop-In and Advisory Group
Teen Drop-in Tuesdays for choice of social space or quiet space for studying and schoolwork. Weekly activities, board games, Wi-Fi, gaming, study space, resume help, healthy snacks. Also, Advisory Group for ages 13 to 18. Have a say in what happens at library; earn volunteer hours and build leadership skills, while having fun. Both at Summerside Rotary Library, Inspire Learning Centre.
4 p.m., Jan. 30
Family Game Night
Alberton Public Library hosting a Family Game night. Fun, snacks and prizes.
7 p.m., Jan. 30
Book Launch
Book launch of “Whispers” by local author Kathleen Bush of Port Hill, at Summerside Rotary Library, from 7 to 9 p.m. Originally scheduled for Jan. 23 but was postponed due to inclement weather.
7-9 p.m., Jan. 30
The Shed
Listen to jam session and bring instrument if you play, to The Shed. Every Tuesday night, free admission, for adults any age. At Slemon Park Hotel and Conference Centre. For info call Kim at 902-888-7192. 7-9 p.m., Jan. 30
Cribbage matches
Cribbage games on Tuesdays at Summerside Legion commencing at 7 p.m.
7 p.m., Jan. 30
WEDNESDAY Kensington Playgroups
Playgroups hosted by Family Place, at Murray Christian Centre, School St., Kensington. Wednesdays 9:3011:30 a.m. until June 20. Chance for children and grown-ups to socialize. Staff co-ordinates craft, educational toys, healthy snack and circle time. For info, drop into Family Place, call 902-436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Jan. 31
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