Welcome to our new community events calendar! Here’s what’s happening in our community!
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Join L’Arche Antigonish for their third annual L’Arche Delights evening June 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Antigonish Legion! They’ll share some delicious desserts provided by local businesses, together with entertainment from our community. There will be a silent auction and 50/50 tickets for sale. It is a fun evening together with L’Arche Antigonish. Tickets are just $15 and available at Antigonish 5¢ to $1 and at Horizons, L’Arche Antigonish! The third annual L’Arche Delights evening, June 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Antigonish Legion!
There will be a Book Sale in The Sister Catherine Steele Centre in (Lourdes) Stellarton. Sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes CWL.
- Flower Power Painting Hour!
- Thursday June 21, 6:00pm
- Stellarton Library
About the program:
Join us this evening for flower power painting hour and learn how to paint a Gerber daisy on a 5 x 7″ canvas insert! Pre-registration is required due to limited space. To register, please call the library at (902) 755-1638. Supplies will be provided, but be prepared to get messy
Fun Darts on Thursdays from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #43, Port Hawkesbury. $5 per player and the top three win gift certificates.
Fun Darts on Thursdays at 7:30-10:30pm at the R.C. Legion, Br.#43, Port Hawkesbury.
It’s at the table where we can turn a house into a home, a stranger into a friend, and a village into a community. Eating together connects us, and our world can use a little more connection. Join Antigonish Atlantic Superstore this Friday for Eat Together Day! They’ll be at helping out at the breakfast program at Antigonish Education Centre, hosting a free barbecue at the store from 11:30 to 1:30, and some lucky winners will enjoy a free full course meal at the store at 5:30! This year, let’s eat together on June 22nd. For more information find them on Facebook or call 902-318-4312.
There will be a Book Sale in The Sister Catherine Steele Centre in (Lourdes) Stellarton. Sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes CWL.
The Antigonish Art Fair is a market being held for all ages over the summer of 2018 with the hopes of showcasing and supporting the local art scene in Antigonish! The market is held in Chisholm Park from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 22nd, July 6th, July 20th, August 3rd and August 17th! There will be amazing artists, artisans, musicians and vendors that will bring in a wide variety of art, entertainment and food. Children are welcome at the children’s corner, free admission!
Everyone welcome. Lunch served
There will be a Book Sale in The Sister Catherine Steele Centre in (Lourdes) Stellarton. Sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes CWL.
The annual BIKE RODEO will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Antigonish Market Square, hosted by Antigonish Crime Prevention! Come out and join them! There will be a free barbecue, prizes, certificates, and most importantly, kids will learn about bike safety! Helmets are required. Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult. While your there be sure to say to Sarah Bujold in the 989 Nothing But Hits Ron MacGillivray Chev Buick GMC Summer Cruiser! Rain date is Sunday, June 24.
Trivia Night Saturday, June 23rd from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #43, Port Hawkesbury. Maximum teams of 4 at $5 per person. Team Captains Please register before 6:45 p.m.
Trivia Night on Sat., June 23rd from 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.C. Legion, Br.#43, Port Hawkesbury. Maximum Teams of 4 at $5 per person. Team Captains Please register before 6:45 p.m.
Music by Lisa and Reggie DeCoste. Admission is by donation.
Eggs, bacon, sausage, waffles, pancakes, bologna, toast, tea/coffee, juice.
Earth ARC Animal Respite Centre is hosting Farm Day on Sunday, June 24th between 11 and 4. There will be face painting, free family photos posted to our FB Page, wagon rides, a canteen and barbeque, and feed the goats. Meet over 20 horses in Earth ARC’s care. Free admission and fun for the whole family! Just head to 644 Heron Road in Four Mile Brook. Heron Road is off Highway 376, near Central West River. For more details, visit our FB page at Eartharc Rescue.
Hank’s Jamboree will be held on Sunday, June 24th at 2 p.m. in the Havre Boucher Community Centre. Admission price includes a light lunch. All proceeds from this event goes towards the Community Centre. All entertainers welcome. This will be the last Jamboree until September 23rd.
There will be cribbage at the Goshen Community Center on Sundays at 7:30 pm. No partner required
Progressive 45’s card play each Sunday evening at 7:30 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Guysborough; includes cookie jar and 50/50.
The Men’s Health Centre provides health services to men and boys 12 and older, Tuesdays from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. at Family Services Office, 275 Main Street. Call for an appointment 902-863-2358.
- Gamers Drop Ins at the New Glasgow Library: Tuesday June 12 & 26 at 3:30pm
Do you want to make an impact in your community? Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pictou County are currently recruiting mentors for their In School Mentoring Program in Antigonish. The program runs only during the school year, on school property, for one hour per week at lunch time. Many employers encourage their employees to participate and can be quite flexible around volunteering. An hour could mean nothing to you, but everything to a child.For more information please contact Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pictou County at (902)863-5332 or www.bbbsofpc.com.
Weekly 45s card play take place Tuesdays at 7:30 at St. George’s Channel Hall. Admission is $4 per person with a light lunch provided. Sponsored by the South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Association.
Lindsay’s Health Centre for Women is open for services Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Antigonish Women’s Resource Center, 219 Main Street. Please call to book appointments on Wednesdays at 902-863-6221 ext 225. Lindsay’s Health Centre offers women and adolescent girls with services and programs. Call 902-863-6221 ext 225.
There will be a Book Sale in The Sister Catherine Steele Centre in (Lourdes) Stellarton. Sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes CWL.
Fun Darts on Thursdays from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #43, Port Hawkesbury. $5 per player and the top three win gift certificates.
Fun Darts on Thursdays at 7:30-10:30pm at the R.C. Legion, Br.#43, Port Hawkesbury.
There will be a Book Sale in The Sister Catherine Steele Centre in (Lourdes) Stellarton. Sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes CWL.
Admission is $5. Special Door prize: 6 Cooked Lobsters. Performance: “The Causeway”
There will be a Book Sale in The Sister Catherine Steele Centre in (Lourdes) Stellarton. Sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes CWL.
Hillsborough and Glendyer Music bi-weekly Jam Sessions take place:
April 21
May 5
May 19
June 2
June 16
June 30
from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $5 and entertainers are admitted free. A lunch is served and there’s a 50/50 draw. Call Ronelda at 902-945-2870.
Admission includes light lunch. All entertainers welcome.
There will be cribbage at the Goshen Community Center on Sundays at 7:30 pm. No partner required
Progressive 45’s card play each Sunday evening at 7:30 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Guysborough; includes cookie jar and 50/50.
The Men’s Health Centre provides health services to men and boys 12 and older, Tuesdays from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. at Family Services Office, 275 Main Street. Call for an appointment 902-863-2358.
Join the River John Library, during the Read by the Sea Literary Festival, for:
- Juji’jk, Mi’kmaw Insect Book reading & walk for children with Gerald Gloade,
- Tue, July 3, 10am – 11am
Do you want to make an impact in your community? Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pictou County are currently recruiting mentors for their In School Mentoring Program in Antigonish. The program runs only during the school year, on school property, for one hour per week at lunch time. Many employers encourage their employees to participate and can be quite flexible around volunteering. An hour could mean nothing to you, but everything to a child.For more information please contact Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pictou County at (902)863-5332 or www.bbbsofpc.com.
Family round and square dance Tuesday, July 3rd at St. Mary’s Parish Hall – Hwy 245 Maryvale, Antigonish from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Music provided by Joe MacMaster and Robbie Fraser. Admission: $10. Children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. Tea and Sweets provided!
Join the River John Library, during the Read by the Sea Literary Festival, for:
- A Literary Heritage Walk, with the River John & Area Historical Society,
- Wed, July 4, 10am – 11am
Lindsay’s Health Centre for Women is open for services Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Antigonish Women’s Resource Center, 219 Main Street. Please call to book appointments on Wednesdays at 902-863-6221 ext 225. Lindsay’s Health Centre offers women and adolescent girls with services and programs. Call 902-863-6221 ext 225.
