Community Calendar

WEDNESDAY
JUNE 25

Club 7 Games Day at New Harbour Hall from 10 a.m. till noon. Tea and coffee served. All are welcome.

FRIDAY
JUNE 27

ArtWorks East Gallery Opening Night and Social, 74 Main Street in Gusyborough (in the Marina Building), from 6 to 8 p.m. Join us for a free, family friendly event to celebrate the opening of our gallery for the summer season. Catch a sneak peek into 2025’s summer exhibit, meet and chat with local artists and members and enjoy live music by Kevin Miller. There will be a cash bar serving wine and free appetizers. For more information, visit artworkseast.ca/events.

SATURDAY
JUNE 28

The St. Mary’s District Lion’s Club will host a Pre-Canada-Day Dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Music by The Turnbull Brothers. Tickets are $20 each and on sale now (to purchase, just ask and Lions member). This is a licensed event – age 19 and over.

Flea Market, Bake Sale and Lunch at St. Paul’s Church Hall in West Ecum Secum from 9 a.m. till noon.

The ArtWorks East Summer Gallery will be open for the season beginning June 28 and will run until the end of September. Located at 74 Main Stret, Guysborough in the Marina Building. For more information, visit artworkseast.ca/gallery.

SUNDAY
JUNE 29

Services for St. Mary’s Pastoral Charge / The United Church of Canada are 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s in Sherbrooke, 11 a.m. at. Kirk in Glenelg and 6:30 p.m. at Bethany / Zion in East River St. Mary’s.

The celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada and BBQ will take place outside at the Manse (105 Church Street, Guysborough), 11 a.m. All you need to bring is a lawn chair. In the event of rain, we will worship at Wesley United and gather downstairs for the BBQ. Free hamburgers, hot dogs and cake. All are welcome.

TUESDAY
JULY 1

Celebrate Canada Day on the Guysborough Waterfront with Cast Away Cafe, ArtWorks East, Waterfront Market, Devoted to Diversity and Kids 1st – beginning with the market at 9 a.m. Then enjoy face painting, a scavenger, music, a kid’s fun zone, prizes, cake and more from noon till 3 p.m. More entertainment will follow in the evening.

SATURDAY
JULY 5

Floatchella is a family-friendly, one-day music festival being held at Big Barn Little Farm in Meadow Green, Antigonish. There will be an afternoon session on the outdoor stage from 3 to 6 p.m. with a short break for changeover followed by an evening session on the indoor stage from 7 to 10 p.m. Our headliner this year is Juno Award winning Garrett Mason – along with Laura Merrimen, Len O’Neill (NL), Jake Nicoll (NL), Andrea Cormier and The Latest Scheme. Food by Elvira’s Table will be available for purchase. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit Floatchella Forever on Facebook.

Culture Club Sherbrooke invites you to a Finissage-Reception for the last day of the art show featuring painter Heidi Holloway at Gallery 17 (17 Main Street) from 7 to 9 p.m. All are welcome.

SUNDAY
JULY 6

Services for the Eastern Guysborough and Mulgrave Pastoral Charges are 9 a.m. at St. Paul’s United in Canso, 11 a.m. at Wesley United in Guysborough and 1 p.m. at Trinity United in Mulgrave. All are welcome.

Kitchen Party at St. Francis Harbour Hall, doors open at 1 p.m. and music starts at 2 p.m. Admission is $5 with sandwiches, tea, coffee and squares served. Funds raised help with building maintenance and repairs. Please come and join us for a fun time.

SUNDAY
JULY 13

Services for the Eastern Guysborough and Mulgrave Pastoral Charges are 9 a.m. at St. Matthew’s in Bayfield, 11 a.m. at Boylston United in Boylston and 7 p.m. at Trinity United in Mulgrave (Memorial Hymn Sing). All are welcome to our services.

SUNDAY
JULY 13, 20
and AUGUST 17

Memorial Hymn Sings will take place within our Communities of Faith during the summer. Forms are available at our Communities of Faith or by contacting Reverend Heather Manuel. Dates and locations: Trinity United Church in Mulgrave – July 13 at 7 p.m.; Wesley United Church in Guysborough – July 20 at 11 a.m.; St. Paul’s United Church in Canso – August 17 at 9 a.m.

SATURDAY
JULY 19

The Guysborough Come Home Week Chili or Beans Luncheon will he held at Wesley United Church from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $8 per lunch and includes homemade chili or beans, a roll and sweets. Eat in or take out. All proceeds will go to Wesley United Church. Thank you for your support.

SUNDAY
JULY 20

Services for the Eastern Guysborough and Mulgrave Pastoral Charges are 9 a.m. at St. Paul’s United in Canso, 11 a.m. at Wesley United in Guysborough (Memorial Hymn Sing) and 1 p.m. at Trinity United in Mulgrave. All are welcome.

SAT. and SUN.
JULY 26 and 27

Stanfest Grab and Go Breakfast (homemade muffins and coffee) at the Shamrock Club (89 Queen Street) from 8 to 10 a.m. Pay by donation. Sponsored by the St. Paul’s United Church Women. Thank you for your support.

SUNDAY
JULY 27

Services for the Eastern Guysborough and Mulgrave Pastoral Charges are 9 a.m. at St. Matthew’s United in Bayfield (Christmas In July Service) and 11 a.m. at Boylston United in Boylston. All are welcome.

SUNDAYS

Mini-Cribbage at the Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion. 1 p.m. For more information, visit us on Facebook.

St. Patrick’s Men’s Club’s Kitchen Parties will begin again in Guysborough Intervale and take place at 2 p.m on the third Sunday of every month. Come and enjoy local entertainment. A lunch will be served. Admission is $5 per person.

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

TUESDAYS

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

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

Sherbrooke Opportunities (SHOPS) Toonie Draw is held every week. Play your toonies before noon on Tuesdays or contact us for pre-play option for your chance to win. Boxes are located at Buds quickway, Cloverfarm, Sherbrooke Garage, Whitney’s Corner Store and Smokey Hollow General. For more information, email pa@shopsonline.ca.

WEDNESDAYS

Want to improve your reading, writing, math or technology skills? GALA Adult Learner’s Classes take place at the Mulgrave and Area Medical Center from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 902-533-4252 email johnc@guysboroughlearning.ca.

Sherbrooke Opportunities Society (SHOPS) Toonie Draw, held every week. Play your toonie before 4 p.m. on Tuesday. Boxes are at Bud’s Quickway, Clover Farm, Sherbrooke Garage, Feltmate & Son Enterprises, Rhynold’s Gas & Confectionary and Whitney’s Corner Store. For more information, contact ed@shopsonline.ca.

Survivors of Suicide Support Group – for anyone who has lost someone to suicide – meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month (except December when it will meet on the third Wednesday) at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Antigonish from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free / open to all. For more information, please call 902-863-5089 or email rector3harbours@gmail.com.

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 at the Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion. 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit us on Facebook.

The Eastern Shore Lifestyles Centre Weekly Toonie Hope Chest 50/50 Draw. Play your weekly toonie by noon or pay in advance at Sheet Harbour Irving, Mika’s ESSO, Sheet Harbour Discount & Gift or Gizmos in Moser River. Sponsored by the Sheet Harbour Lions Club. AGD-106640-24.

THURSDAYS

Want to improve your reading, writing, math or technology skills? GALA Adult Learner’s Classes take place at the Mulgrave and Area Medical Center from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 902-533-4252 email johnc@guysboroughlearning.ca.

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.

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 from 7 to 8 p.m. Please be aware that attendance is limited to those who have a desire to stop drinking.

FRIDAYS

$5 Bag Sale at Cascades Thrift Shop in Sheet Harbour. Includes clothes, shoes and purses. Shop hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Tuesdays to Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

St. Mary’s Pastoral Charge / The United Church of Canada invites you to join us for The Living Room – a relaxed living room / cafe atmosphere for contemporary worship, prayer, praise and time for just being together as community. Held in the lower hall of St. John’s United Church, Sherbrooke beginning at 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 from 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. IMPORTANT: Don’t forget to select “Mulgrave Branch 37” in the “In Support Of” drop-down box before you purchase your tickets.

Chase the Ace at the Goldboro Interpretive Centre from 6 to 8 pm – with the draw taking place at 8:15 pm. Cost is $5 for three (3) tickets and the game will continue every Saturday until the Ace is found.

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