Community Calendar

WEDNESDAY
APRIL 15

Tea & Talk: Philip Hartling presents an illustrated talk “A Methodical and Accurate Businessman: J.A.S. Wilson, Sherbrooke Druggist and Photographer, 1903-1909” at the Sherbrooke Exhibit Centre, 2 p.m.

Goshen and Area VFD Annual Ratepayers Meeting, Community Centre, 7 p.m. 2025–26 financial statements, 2026–27 proposed budget will be presented / reviewed. 2026–27 tax levy will be set.

The Annual Meeting of the Goshen Community Centre will be held immediately following the Goshen and Area VFD Annual Ratepayers Meeting. All interested residents are invited and encouraged to attend.

FRIDAY
APRIL 17, 24

Chedabucto Bay Quilters Group meet at 11728 Highway 16, Boylston from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New members and visitors welcome.

SUNDAY
APRIL 19

Movement into Mark Artist Development Workshop with Jen Yang, by ArtWorks East, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CLC in Guysborough. All skill levels welcome. Register at artworkseast.ca/events

ArtWorks East presents Rope Basket Weaving with Christine Bray, Cast Away Cafe, Guysborough, 1 to 3 p.m. Adults and youth (12+). Weave a lobster rope basket. Register at artworkseast.ca/events

Kitchen Parties begin again at St. Patrick’s Hall in Guysborough Intervale (third Sunday of the month), 2 p.m. Admission is $5, lunch provided, 50/50 draw. Lots of great local entertainers.

MONDAY
APRIL 20

Antigonish Garden Club presents “Caring For Your Garden Tools” – John Paul Centre, 308 Main Street, Antigonish, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY
APRIL 22

Write of Spring: The Guysborough Writers Group will meet at the Cyril Ward Library in Guysborough from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact loisanndort@gmail.com.

THURSDAY
APRIL 23

Chedabucto Bay Quilters Group meet at 11728 Highway 16, Boylston from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. New members and visitors welcome.

SATURDAY
APRIL 25

Adult Dance featuring music by Our Father’s Fools at the Mini Trail Community Centre, Lakevale, Antigonish, 8:30 p.m.

SATURDAY
APRIL 25, MAY 23, JUNE 13

Art Makes Kids SmART: Artful Afternoons drop-in art space for autistic children and their families, 1 to 2 p.m. at the Little Red School House, Boylston Community Centre. Register: artworkseast.ca/events.

SUNDAY
APRIL 26

Antigonish Lions Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at the Lions Den (13 Highland Drive Ext.), 9 a.m. till noon. Donations at the door, proceeds to SAFE (Settlement Antigonish for Families Everywhere).

Square Dance / Ceilidh, St Ninian’s Place, Antigonish, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Light lunch provided. Adults: $15, students: donation, children under 12: FREE. Proceeds to St Ninian’s Roof Repair Fund.

WEDNESDAY
APRIL 29

Live music with Our Father’s Fool, 8:30 p.m., Mini-Trail Community Centre, Lakevale. Admission $15. Advance tickets now on sale.

THURSDAY
APRIL 30

Antigonish Heritage Museum Spring Thursday Night Ceilidh Series, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Featuring Brian MacDonald, Leona Williams, Junior Fraser, Hannah Krebs. Light lunch provided. Admission: $10, proceeds to the Museum.

FRIDAY
MAY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Chedabucto Bay Quilters Group meet at 11728 Highway 16, Boylston from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New members and visitors welcome.

SUNDAY
MAY 3

30th Annual Goods and Services Auction, Mini-Trail Community Centre, Lakevale. Viewing 12:30 p.m., live auction 1 p.m.

THURSDAY
MAY 7, 21

Chedabucto Bay Quilters Group meet at 11728 Highway 16, Boylston from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. New members and visitors welcome.

SUNDAY
MAY 10

Mother’s Day Highland Lobster Supper, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mini-Trail Community Centre, Lakevale. Lobster $35, extra $25, ham $20. Dessert included.

SUNDAYS

Mini-Cribbage at the Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion. 1 p.m.

Chess Club at The People’s Place, Antigonish, 1:30 to 3 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Men’s Club Kitchen Parties, Guysborough Intervale, the third Sunday of every month, 2 p.m. Come and enjoy local entertainment. A lunch will be served. Admission: $5 per person.

St. Mary’s Pastoral Charge / The United Church of Canada JAM Club – Jesus And Me (all ages Sunday School) takes place every second Sunday at Kirk in Glenelg, 2 p.m.

Bingo at the Heatherton and Area Community Centre, 2:15 p.m.

Progressive 45’s at the St. Andrews and District Community Centre, 7:30 p.m.

Cribbage at the St. Andrews and District Community Centre, 7:30 p.m.

MONDAYS

Memory Monday at The People’s Place, Antigonish, 9 to 12 p.m.

Family Storytime at The People’s Place, Antigonish, 10 to 11 a.m.

TUESDAYS

Canso Lions TV Bingo, 6 p.m. Play at the Lions Club or at home by watching on Cable 6.

45 Card Parties at the Moser River Community Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Sherbrooke Opportunities Society (SHOPS) Toonie Draw takes place weekly. Play your toonie before 4 p.m. on Tuesday. Boxes available at select locations. For more information, email ed@shopsonline.ca.

WEDNESDAYS

Improve your reading, writing, math and technology skills with GALA Adult Learner’s Classes at the Mulgrave and Area Medical Center, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For information, call 902-533-4252.

Toddle Time drop-in at The People’s Place, Antigonish, 10 to 11 a.m.

Adult LEGO Builders at The People’s Place, Antigonish, 1 p.m.

Stitching Circle at The People’s Place, Antigonish, 2 to 3 p.m.

Knitting for Kids at The People’s Place, Antigonish, 3 to 4 p.m.

Survivors of Suicide Support Group meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Antigonish, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For information, call 902-863-5089. Open to all.

Men’s Group for St. Mary’s Pastoral Charge / The United Church of Canada takes place at St. John’s in Sherbrooke, 7 p.m.

45 Card Plays (19+) at the Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion. 7 p.m.

St. Mary’s District Lions Bingo the Lions Hall in Sherbrooke. Doors open at 7 p.m., games start at 7:30 p.m.

The Eastern Shore Lifestyles Centre Weekly Toonie Hope Chest 50/50 Draw. Play your weekly toonie by noon or in advance at select locations. Sponsored by the Sheet Harbour Lions Club.

THURSDAYS

Open Studio, life model drawing, The Arts House, 145 Church Street, Antigonish, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Improve your reading, writing, math and technology skills with GALA Adult Learner’s Classes at the Mulgrave and Area Medical Center, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For information, call 902-533-4252.

Women’s Bible Study for St. Mary’s Pastoral Charge / The United Church of Canada takes place at St. John’s in Sherbrooke, 10 a.m.

Technology Training at The People’s Place, Antigonish, 10 to 11 a.m.

UCW for St. Mary’s Pastoral Charge / The United Church of Canada takes place the first Thursday of every month at Jo-Ann MacGrath’s in Aspen, 2 p.m.

Men’s Group for St. Mary’s Pastoral Charge / The United Church of Canada takes place at St. John’s in Sherbrooke, 7 p.m.

Finding Freedom AA Closed Meeting at St. John’s United Church, Sherbrooke, 7 to 8 p.m. Attendance is limited to those who have a desire to stop drinking.

FRIDAYS

$5 Bag Sale at Cascades Thrift Shop in Sheet Harbour. Shop hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Tuesdays to Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

ABC’s for Babies at The People’s Place, Antigonish, 11 a.m. till noon.

St. Mary’s Pastoral Charge / The United Church of Canada invites you to “The Living Room” in the lower hall of St. John’s United Church, Sherbrooke, 7 p.m.

Youth Group (Grades 9-12) for St. Mary’s Pastoral Charge / The United Church of Canada takes place every second Friday at Kirk in Glenelg, 7:30 to 9 p.m.

SATURDAYS

Buy Nova Scotia Legion 50/50 Fundraiser Tickets in support of the Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion online at https://rafflebox.ca/raffle/rclns. Draw takes place weekly at 5 p.m.

Chase the Ace at the Goldboro Interpretive Centre, 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $5 for three tickets. Game will continue every Saturday until the Ace is found.

Bingo at St. Joseph’s Parish in Port Felix, 7:30 p.m.