COMMUNITY calendar
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WEEKLY EVENTS Saturdays
• Knitting Circle – Alternating Saturdays at 2:30 p.m., New Glasgow library.
• Auction 45’s – Pictou New Horizons Club, 7 p.m. Admission $2.
• Karaoke – New Glasgow Legion by Doug Odo, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
• Family Lego Time – Pictou library, runs all day. All are welcome.
• Card Party – Bridgeville Community Hall 7:30 p.m. Lunch served. Everyone welcome.
• Imagination Saturdays – Make something cool to take home, crafts, Lego (drop-in, all ages) 10 a.m.4:30 p.m. Pictou Library; 10 a.m.3 p.m. River John Library; 10 a.m.3 p.m. Westville Public Library; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Stellarton Public Library.
• Steak Darts – Pictou Legion 1:30 p.m.
DAILY EVENTS February 2
• Chase The Ace – Stellarton legion, tickets sold 7-10 pm. in the lounge. Draw 10:30 sharp! Winner or designated ticket holder must be present for draw. This week’s jackpot is $ 2367. Karaoke upstairs 8-12, $3 adm.
February 3
• Benefit Dance – For Dennis (Denny) Turnbull who has a serioius
health issue. Stellarton legion 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
• Old Time Gospel Concert – North Nova High School 7 pm.
• Auction 45’s – Trenton Legion 1 p.m.
February 4
• Guided Snowshoe Hike – Fitzpatrick Mountain trail and the Jitney Trail in Scotsburn 1:30 pm. You must pre-register at ericnosliw1@gmail.com and bring your own snowshoes. Qualify to win a trail prize. See www. hikenovascotia.ca for details. Another hike will be Summit Loop trail at Keppoch Mountain in Antigonish, 1 p.m. Bring your own snowshoes.
• In The Spirit 5 – Local Talent from Pictou town churches: Singing, dancing, skits, music and more! Pictou United Church 7 p.m. Tickets $10 available at the door or from any Pictou town church or call 902 4858081 to reserve.
• Chase the Ace – Trenton Legion
spons. by Trenton Fire Dept and Br. #29. Tickets sold 2-4 p.m. with draw to follow. Must be present to win. This week’s jackpot starts at $18,423.50. Karaoke with KGB Ent. right after draw 4:30-9 p.m.
• Chase the Ace – Westville Rink and Westville Legion 1-3 p.m. at Westville Legion. Current jackpot $11,886.
February 5
• Aberdeen Hospital Auxiliary – Regular meeting at 12:30 p.m. in the first floor boardroom.
February 6
• PTSD Support Group – Meeting, Pictou library, 6-8 p.m.
February 7
• Preschool Storytime – Pictou library 10:30 a.m. with writer, poet and dancer Abena Beloved Green, in celebration of African Heritage Month.
February 8
• Training Sessions – One-on-one
for all things tech-related, Pictou library, 3-5 p.m. Call 902-485-5021 or drop in to make an appointment with Jennifer.
February 9
• Broken Mug Café – Being put on by the youth of The Salvation Army Westville, 7-9 p.m. Tickets $5 at the door, at Salvation Army, Westville. Craft table also.
• Book on Sale – Latest by Clyde MacDonald, available from members of Pictou County Roots Society at Highland Square Mall, New Glasgow, starting at 11 a.m. All proceeds go to the Pictou County Roots Society.
February 10
• Valerine’s Day Dance – Westville Legion 8p.m.-12. $5 per person. Music by Mackie (Dean & Ann Mackenzie). Contact for tickets Cherie Salter 902-759-2000, Donald Calder 902-396-6274 or legion 902-3963742.