Community Calendar

FRIDAY
APRIL 18

Good Friday Services for the Eastern Guysborough and Mulgrave Pastoral Charges (United Church) are 9 a.m. at St. Paul’s United in Canso, 11 a.m. at Boylston United in Boylston; and 1 p.m. at St. Matthew’s United in Bayfield. All are welcome.

Good Friday Service at St. Peter’s Church in Larry’s River, 12 p.m. All are welcome.

SUNDAY
APRIL 20

Easter Sunday Services for the Eastern Guysborough and Mulgrave Pastoral Charges (United Church) 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.

Easter Sunday Mass at St. Peter’s Church in Larry’s River, 11 a.m. All are welcome.

SUNDAY
APRIL 20, 27

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

WEDNESDAY
APRIL 23 and MAY 21

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

THURSDAY
APRIL 24

The Chedabucto Bay Quilters meet at the Boylston Community Centre from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. New members / visitors are welcome.

FRIDAY
APRIL 25

CANCELLED: The Chedabucto Bay Quilters meet at the Boylston Community Centre.

SATURDAY
APRIL 26

The St. Mary’s Horse & Farm Club will host a Yard Sale at 8000 Highway 7 in Sherbrooke from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join us for an Official Art Exhibit Launch – showcasing the works of community members who have participated in ArtWorks East workshops — at the Chedabucto Lifestyle Complex from 2 to 4 p.m. The event will feature hands-on workshops with expert instruction in stained glass, weaving, wood burning, collage, and more – perfect for all ages and skill levels. The event is open to everyone and free of charge. Participants will also have the chance to win door prizes, including art supplies. The exhibit will run for two weeks and will be displayed in the facility’s foyer during regular hours of operation.

Hip Hop Music Session with Angel Ann Julian, “AJ the MC”, at Culture Club Sherbrooke (17 Main Street) from 7 to 9 p.m. Angel is an African-American and Mi’kmaw indigenous singer-songwriter from Pictou Landing First Nation located just outside of New Glasgow. As a musician, Angel enjoys the writing process, taking her experiences and sharing them through music and expressing her ideas to listeners. She has been nominated for Music Nova Scotia indigenous artist of the year 2024 (linktr.ee/ajthemc). Admission is free / donations are welcome.

SUNDAY
APRIL 27

Brunch at St. James Church Hall in Halfway Cove from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Menu includes ham, eggs, baked beans, toast and dessert. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children.

MONDAY
APRIL 28

Join us for “Grandfriends” at the Moser River Community Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. On the menu will be chicken stir fry and and dessert. An activity will follow. All are welcome.

WEDNESDAY
APRIL 30 and MAY 28

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

FRIDAY
MAY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

The Chedabucto Bay Quilters meet at the Boylston Community Centre from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New members / visitors are welcome.

SUNDAY
MAY 4

The Annual Goods And Services Auction will be held at the Mini-Trail Community Centre in Lakevale, Antigonish County, with doors opening at noon for viewing of auction items and registration – with the auction set to begin at 1 p.m. Canteen services on site. Admission is free with two chances to win your bidding item for free.

The St, Mary’s Horse & Farm Club will hold a Penny Auction and Cake Walk at the Indian Harbour Lake Jordanville Community Centre, 29 H MacDonald Loop, 2 p.m.

MONDAY
MAY 5

Join us for “Grandfriends” at the Moser River Community Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. On the menu will be tuna melts with potato salad and banana oatmeal squares for dessert. An activity will follow. All are welcome.

WEDNESDAY
MAY 7

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

THURSDAY
MAY 8, 22

The Chedabucto Bay Quilters meet at the Boylston Community Centre from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. New members / visitors are welcome.

SUNDAY
MAY 11

Highland Lobster Supper at the Mini Trail Community Center in Lakevale, Antigonish County from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and join in the celebration of a traditional lobster supper, served at your table by the community who caught, cooked, and prepared it. Includes a one-pound lobster served in a cracked shell with butter, homemade coleslaw, potato salad and a fresh dinner roll – along with an array of desserts to choose from. Non-alcoholic beverages included. Lobster dinner is $35 (additional lobster $20), ham dinner is $25; children’s dinners and a takeout option are also available. For more information, call 902-338-4838.

Culture Club Sherbrooke will present a Traditional Gaelic Music Session from 3 to 4 p.m. Featuring performers Mairi Britton (Gaelic song, harp) and Bradley Murphy (Gaelic song, fiddle, piano). Admission is free / donations are welcome. Call 902-318-1699 or email ccs21@mail.com to RSVP by May 9.

MONDAY
MAY 12

Join us for “Grandfriends” at the Moser River Community Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. On the menu will be spring stew with rolls and dessert. An activity will follow. All are welcome.

WEDNESDAY
MAY 14

Club 7 Games Day at Larry’s River Hall (Brad Pellerin Room) from 10 a.m. till noon. Tea and coffee served. All are welcome.

FRIDAY
MAY 23

The Mulgrave & Area Revitalization Association presents comedian Jimmy the Janitor at the MMC in Mulgrave with the doors and bar opening at 6:30 p.m., followed by the show at 7:30 p.m. Come and enjoy the Maritime’s best good, clean fun (14+). Tickets are $30 each (tax included) and can be purchased at the Town Office, 49 Murray Street, or by calling 902-747-2243. All proceeds will go to the Revitalization Association.

SUNDAYS

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

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

Everyone is welcome to join the Triple Cs – Coffee, Conversation and Creativity – in the basement of the Baptist Church in New Harbour from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Bring your knitting, crocheting, hooking, colouring, etc. – or just come for the socialization.

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.