Community Calendar

SATURDAY
MAY 4 and 11

Artworks East presents two Mother’s Day Workshops hosted by Joanna Miller, entitled “The Family Tree” – taking place May 4 at the Harbourview Community Center in New Harbour and May 11 at the Chedabucto Curling Club in Bolyston, from 1 to 4 p.m. (both dates). These workshops will show you how to take your family heirlooms and repurpose them into framed pieces of art. Both workshops are free of charge. For more information, contact Artworks East via our website (www.artworkseast.ca/event-directory/), through Facebook, or by email (artworkseast.awe@gmail.com).

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.

Kitchen Party at St. Francis Harbour Hall in St. Francis Harbour, Guysborough County, 2 p.m. There will be a light lunch and a 50/50 draw. Admission is $5. All entertainers are welcome. Sponsored by St. Francis Ladies Aid.

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. The annual meeting of the Goshen Community Centre will be held immediately after. All interested residents are invited and encouraged to attend both meetings.

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.

SUNDAY
MAY 12

The Mini Trail Community Center’s Highland Lobster Supper takes place at the centre (4382 Highway 337, Lakevale, Antigonish County) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a traditional lobster supper, served at your table by the community who caught, cooked, and prepared it. All dinners include 1lb lobster served in a cracked shell with butter, homemade coleslaw and potato salad with 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 $25, children’s dinners and takeout options available as well. For more information, call 902-870-5528.

SUNDAY
MAY 12 and 26

Services for the Eastern Guysborough and Mulgrave Pastoral Charges are 9 a.m. in Bayfield and 11 a.m. in Boylston. All are welcome.

MONDAY
MAY 13

The YMCA of Cape Breton will hold an Open House at the Guysborough Early Learning Centre (27 Green Street) from 5 to 6 p.m. RSVP by calling 902-270-3358 or by emailing haley.johnston@cb.ymca.ca. The centre is located at the back of the building, so please use the rear parking lot and look for the YMCA of Cape Breton sign.

SUNDAY
MAY 19

Services for the Eastern Guysborough and Mulgrave Pastoral Charges are 9 a.m. in Canso, 11 a.m. in Guysborough and 1 p.m. in Mulgrave. All are welcome.

Culture Club Sherbrooke Literature Event: Book Reading Session for “The Co-Operators: Rebirth of a Nova Scotia Movement 1949–2024” with award-winning author Alec Bruce from 3 to 5 p.m.

SATURDAY
MAY 25

The Erinville Fishing Derby, hosted by With A Little Help Society, will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 10 The Lane, in Erinville, Guysborough County. Private pond, no fishing license required. Entry fee is $14 for adults, $6 for ages 12 and under. Cash and merchandise prizes will be awarded. Pop and hot dogs will be available for purchase.

WEDNESDAY
MAY 29

The Eastern Guysborough / Mulgrave Pastoral Charges will hold a Chili Luncheon at Wesley United Church from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meal includes homemade chili, a roll and sweets. Cost is $8 each, eat in or take-out. All proceeds will go to Boylston United Church.

SATURDAY
JUNE 1

The Sheet Harbour Ground Search and Rescue 26th Annual Fish Derby Fundraiser will take place at Marshall Flowage (Highway 374) beginning at 8 a.m. Prizes will be awarded at 3 p.m. A boat and motor will go to first place and there will be lots of other prizes, raffles, competitions plus a canteen and great fun for all ages. Get your tickets from any member, when you see our truck set up in town – or at the derby. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for youths. Special raffle (3 for $5) and 50/50 ($1 each). Hope to see you there.

SUNDAY
JUNE 2

Gospel Music Concert at Stormont Union Church to celebrate our 100 year anniversary, 2 p.m. Entertainers include Chris and Victoria Cook, Mary MacIntosh, Hank Avery, Lilah Hallett, Kenny Langley, Wanda and Lorne Jamieson, Shirley Teasdale, Coastal Chicks, Gertie Grant, Jackie Benoit, Tena Mosher and Lisa Hallett. Light refreshments to follow. Admission by donation.

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.