Community Calendar

SUNDAY
APRIL 21

Antigonish musician Brent MacLean will perform an afternoon of music and comedy at King’s United Church in Loch Katrine, 2 p.m. (doors open at 1:30). He will be joined by Christine MacIsaac and Darren Murphy. A regular performer at the local legion, and founding member of the folk group Jug in Hand, Brent is a generous supporter of music therapy at local nursing homes. Admission is $10 at the door. There will also be a silent auction, bake table and canteen.

SUNDAY
APRIL 21, 28

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.

SATURDAY
APRIL 27

Culture Club Sherbrooke (17 Main Street) Jazz Music Session with guitarist Jake Hanlon (Associate Professor of Music StFX University) and trumpeter Paul Tynan (Full Professor of Music, Department Chair St. Francis Xavier University), from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free admission / donations welcome.

SUNDAY
APRIL 28

The New Glasgow Farmers Market Raise the Barn Sunday Garage Sale will take place at 261 George Street in New Glasgow from noon till 3 p.m. The dome will be full of treasures, home decor, toys, books and more for you to find. Here’s the Scoop will be on location with lunch and the market cafe will be open for coffee and snacks — all while you enjoy live music. Admission is free. Rent a table ($15 each) or donate merchandise (where the proceeds will go towards the #RaisetheBarn fundraiser). For more information, email fundraising@ngfarmmarket.com.

MONDAY
APRIL 29

The Annual General Meeting of the Gerald Hardy Memorial Society and Rainbow Food Bank will be held upstairs at the Sheet Harbour Royal Canadian Legion from 6 to 7 p.m. We are an adult day program for persons with disabilities. The work of the society in the last year and new initiatives for 2024 will be discussed. Supporters will be thanked for their contributions, new board members will be introduced – and those retiring will be thanked. You are invited to stay informed and get involved. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

SUNDAY
MAY 5

The Annual Goods and Services Auction at the Mini-Trail Community Centre in Lakevale, Antigonish County (4382, Route 337) will take place at the centre with doors opening at noon for registration and viewing of items, with the auction set to begin at 1 p.m. Canteen services on site. Free admission and two chances to win your bidding item for free.

MONDAY
MAY 6

The Annual Ratepayers Meeting for the Goshen & Area Volunteer Fire Department will be held at the Goshen Community Centre, 7:30 p.m. The annual financial statements for 2023/2024 and the proposed budget for 2024/2025 will be presented and reviewed. The tax levy for 2024/2025 will also be set.

Immediately following this meeting, the annual meeting of the Goshen Community Centre will be held. All interested residents are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings.

SUNDAYS

Mini-Cribbage at the Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion. 1 p.m. For more information, visit our facebook page at www.Facebook.com/MulgraveLegion.

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.

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

45 Cards at the Moser River Community Hall, 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.

MONDAYS

Join us for “Grandfriends” at the Moser River Community Hall from 1 to 3 p.m. Enjoy games and crafts along with a cup of tea with treats. All are welcome.

TUESDAYS

Join us at the New Harbour Baptist Church basement from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for coffee, conversation and creativity. Bring your knitting, hooking, crocheting, diamond art, colouring, etc. If you want to learn a craft, come and someone may be able to help you. If not, come for the socialization. Everyone is welcome.

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

WEDNESDAYS

Music at the Moser River Community Hall from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Bring your instrument and join the group or sit back and listen to some toe-tapping music. All are welcome.

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.

45 Card Plays at the Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion. 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit our facebook page at www.Facebook.com/MulgraveLegion.

The Eastern Shore Lifestyles Centre Weekly Toonie Hope Chest 50/50 Draw. Play your weekly toonie by noon or pay in advance at Spry Bay Campground, Sheet Harbour Irving, Wilsons Gas Stop, Sheet Harbour Discount & Gift or Gizmos in Moser River. Sponsored by the Sheet Harbour Lions Club. AGD-106640-22.

THURSDAYS

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 Claire McKeen’s in Glenelg, 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.

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.