Welcome to The Community Calendar
Shoreline Community Events 2018
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Regular Community Events 2018
Community Library: The Wentworth Learning Centre community library is open open weekdays from Mondays through to Thursdays 9am to 7pm; Fridays 9am to 9pm and Sundays 2pm to 7pm.
Monday’s: On the second Monday evening each month commencing at 7:00 pm, the Peniel UCW, Five Islands provides an avenue for fellowship and a means to serve the community. Come join and enjoy the companionship of other women.
Monday’s: Gym classes at the Economy Recreation Center mornings from 9 to 10 and evenings 7 to 8.
Monday’s:
Tai Chi at the FPW Fire Hall, Port Greville, every Monday at 7pm.Monday’s:
Weight Loss Group at Peniel United Church, Five Islands, 6:30 pm.Monday’s:
Cards at the Diligent River Community Hall, every Monday at 7pm.Monday’s: Card Party join us to play 45’s at Wentworth Recreation Centre.
Monday’s
: Shuffleboard at Economy Recreation Centre at 7:00 pm.Monday’s
: Parrsboro Citizens Band Rehearsal, 7 pm. Interested in joining contact Rob Bentley.Monday’s
: Yoga Tone with Ashley Fletcher at WCCS, Bass River, 6PM. $10 Drop-in fee. Email ashleyfletcher@eastlink.ca or phone 902-986-2133Tuesday’s:
Exercises at the FPW Fire Hall, Port Greville, every Tuesday at 10 am.Tuesday’s: Band Rehearsals at Parrsboro Band Hall, 7:30pm (for info contact Rob Bentley).
Tuesday’s: TOPS NS 5261 at Portaupique Riverside Community Hall, 10 am. Everyone is welcome. Your first visit is Free.
Tuesday’s: Play Parrsboro Lions Club Bingo every Tuesday at 6 PM on cable 5 and now on the internet at: www.parrsborolionsbingo.ca
Tuesday's: Craft Group from the area meets at the Economy Recreation Centre from 10:00am to 2:00pm to work on various projects. Bring a lunch if you stay for the whole four hours.
Tuesdays: The Goodtime Seniors club dances are beginning their 38th year on Sept 12, 2017 to June 26, 2018. Held at The Truro Legion on Brunswick St from 7:30 to 10:30 Admission $7. Shared lunch and 50/50 tickets, a live 5-piece band playing waltz quadrilles, round waltz, polka, fox-trot, jive and country/modern songs.
Tuesdays: Colchester Stroke Club meets from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Douglas Recreation Center, 40 Douglas Street, Truro. All stroke survivors and volunteers are welcome. For more information please call Sheila at 902-893-2756 or Karen at 902-893-4759.
Tuesdays: Wentworth Learning Centre hosts Maggie's Place-Pop Up at 9 am. This is a weekly two hour outreach pre-school play group for parents/caretakers and their children aged up to six years. No registration is required. Free of charge.
Tuesdays: Historical Flashbacks: Tea and Talk, 1 pm in the community library at Wentworth Learning Centre. Discuss Wentworth history rummaging through boxes of old photographs (yours and others). Transportation provided: need a ride to and from the library? Call 902-548-2076 and we will pick you up.
Tuesdays: Bass River Fire Brigade Toonie Draw 7pm at the Bass River Fire Hall. Tickets available along the shore. Visit: Facebook page: Bass River Fire Brigade Toonie Draw
Wednesdays: Debert Legion Weekly Chase the Ace. Tickets available at the Legion Friday to Wednesday, as well as stores in West Colchester. Ticket sales end at 8:00PM Draw at 8:15 PM. Don’t need to be present to win. Tickets $3.00 each.
Wednesday’s: Gym classes at Economy Recreation Center mornings from 9 to 10 and evenings 7 to 8.
Wednesday’s: Debert Legion Weekly Crib every Wednesday. Play starts 7:30 sharp. Bring a partner and come out and play. Everyone welcome.
Wednesday’s: TOPS NS 4623 at Bass River Fire Hall, 1pm. Information call: 902-647-2925.
Wednesday’s: Venipuncture Clinic (Blood Collection), Medical Centre, Bass River, 8:00 am – 10:00 am. Nurse Lynn Swan, RN.
Wednesday’s: Cards at Senior’s Centre, Five Islands, 7:30pm.
Wednesdays: Yoga with Margaret Davidson 6:30 pm at Lower Onslow Community Centre.
Thursdays: Debert Legion Chase the Ace draw 8:15PM. Tickets on sale at venues in West Colchester County Fri.- Wed, and at the legion 6:15- 8:00 PM. 42 cards left as on Nov.23/17.
Thursdays: Open Mic with Wayne Elliot, 6:30 pm at Lower Onslow Community Centre
Thursday’s: Grandparent’s Rights for Nova Scotia meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 2-4 pm at Sobey’s Community Room, Robie Street, Truro.
Thursday's: Bingo, Recreation Centre, Economy starting at 7:00 pm. Early Bird game at 6:45.
Thursday’s:
Canasta from 1 – 3 pm at the Historeum, 29 Young Street, Truro. Both experienced and new learners are welcome.Thursdays: Open Mic, Lower Onslow Community Centre. Doors open at 5:30, music starts at 6:30. 50/50, tea/coffee on the house, everyone welcome.
Thursday’s: It’s a Bingo evening session at Wentworth Recreation Centre.
Thursday’s: Gym classes at Economy Recreation Center - evenings 7 to 8
Thursday’s: Girl Guides, Sparks and Brownies, 5:30pm at Wentworth Learning Centre.
Friday’s: Chase the Ace held at Wentworth Learning Centre at 9:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased at various places throughout the week, and at the centre 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm on Fridays.
Friday’s: Gym classes at Economy Recreation Center mornings from 9 to 10 and evenings 7 to 8.
Friday’s: Bingo at Five Islands Fire Brigade Hall, 7 p.m.
Friday’s: Evening with the Brushes at Wentworth Learning Centre, 6:30 pm. Cost $40.
Saturday’s: Chase the Ace supporting the Debert Legion and West Colchester Cobras Saturday's 2-4pm draw time 4:15pm must be there to win! $2 per ticket.
Saturday’s:
OPEN MIC at the Diligent River Community Hall, 7 pm, every other Saturday unless otherwise posted.Sunday’s:
Jamboree and Open Mic held the second Sunday of the month at Wentworth Learning Centre, 2 pm to 5 pm. Enjoy an afternoon of old-time country music. All are welcome to play a tune. Sign up at the door.Sunday’s: Sunday Music Afternoon, last Sunday of every month, except December, at Wentworth Community Centre, 1 pm to 5 pm. Music starts at 1:30 pm.
Sunday’s:
Yoga with Ashley Fletcher at WCCS, Bass River, 6:30 PM. $10 Drop-in fee. Email ashleyfletcher@eastlink.ca or phone 902-986-21331 & 3rd Thurs: Truro Toastmasters Club, Non-profit worldwide organization designed to help individuals improve public speaking and leadership skills. 6pm - 8pm. 36 Arthur Street, NSCC Campus, Forrester Hall, Room 335. Admission cost: Guests are welcome to drop in at no cost. Contact: Jann McFarlan, 902-890-9886.
2nd and 4th Thurs: Parrsboro Citizens’ Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm. Interested in joining contact David Towns
Rehearsals for Parrsboro Citizens Band: Both the Improv Jazz Ensemble and the King Street Strummers are taking a summer vacation – lessons to resume after Labour Day weekend; If you are interested in either group, please contact Rob Bentley
Aug 4: FPW F
ire Brigade’s 50th Anniversary Fireman's Field Day, 11:00am - 4:00pm at 8484 Highway 209, Port Greville. Celebrate by enjoying parade, kids games, canteen, chicken dinners, silent auction, vendor tables and chicken bingo.Aug 4:
Church Supper - Spaghetti/Meat Sauce, Salad, Garlic Bread, Blueberry Desserts, Tea/CoffeeEconomy Recreation Centre, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. Adults: $10.00. Children 12 and under: $5.00. Sponsored by the Board of Stewards, Economy United Church
Aug 6:
Natal Day celebration, 1:00 – 3:00 pm at The Masstown Community Park! Everyone Welcome!Aug 18-19:
Soap making workshops at the Sutherland Steam Mill Museum with Guy Rochon. For details or to book a spot contact Guy Rochon at 902-809-7137, or email BlueCabinSoap@gmail.comAug 25:
Central Nova Volkssport Club, 5/10km, 2A, Oxford Lions Park, opposite Irving Stn. Hwy 104, Exit 6, 10:00am. Oxford (Town & TCT). Contact Heather McLeod 902-895-2592 or Patti Sowinski, 902-895-6123, Meal to follow at Parkview Restaurant.Aug 30-31: Beginners Blacksmith Workshops will be held at Age of Sail Heritage Centre & Museum, Port Greville. For information and to register, 902-348-2030.
Sep 1-3: Knife Making Course will be held at Age of Sail Heritage Centre & Museum, Port Greville. For information and to register, 902-348-2030.