Community Calendar

THURSDAY
AUGUST 27

Ceilidh at the Antigonish Heritage Museum, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Featuring Antigonish Folkestra and Len and Mary PD MacDonald. Admission: $10 at the door (includes bed lunch).

SATURDAY
AUGUST 29

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

SUNDAY
AUGUST 30

Joint Service for Eastern Guysborough & Mulgrave Pastoral Charges at the United Church Manse (105 Church Street, Guysborough) at 11 a.m. followed by a BBQ. Please bring a lawn chair.

SAT. and SUN.
SEPTEMBER 5 and 6

STFX Students Weekend: All university students visiting the Keppoch will receive 20 per cent discounts on all day passes (hiking, biking, disc golf), shuttle passes, memberships, merchandise and rentals.

SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 6

Services for Eastern Guysborough & Mulgrave Pastoral Charges: St. Paul’s United, Canso, 9 a.m.; St. Matthew’s United, Bayfield, 9 a.m.; Wesley United, Guysborough, 11 a.m.; Trinity United, Mulgrave, 1 p.m.

25 and 50 m Falling Targets Rimfire Rifle and Pistol (all calibers), Stillwater DNRR Range, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guest participants welcome. Trained RSOs on site. BBQ for purchase at noon.

SUNDAY
SEPT. 6, 13, 20, 27

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

TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER 8

45 Card Parties begin again at the Moser River Community Hall, 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 12

NOTICE: The non-restricted Canadian Firearms Safety Course at the Stillwater Center has been rescheduled to September 26.

SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 13

St Mary’s Shooters Association 2026 Annual Meeting, Stillwater Center (9558 Highway 7), 2 p.m.

SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 19

Keppoch Hike and Chili Event: Join us at the Keppoch for an adventure-filled day of hiking on the Whiterock Trail, 8:30 a.m. A hearty chili gathering follows. Pre-registration required: info@thekeppoch.ca

Immunization Clinic, Public Health Mobile Unit, Lion’s Hall, Sherbrooke, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your health card. Sponsored by St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary and St. Mary’s District Lion’s Club.

FRI. and SAT.
SEPT. 25 and 26

Highland Quilt Guild’s 2026 Quilt Show, St. James United, Antigonish: Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. / Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $5. Silent auction; vendors. Member NB/NS Shop Hop.

SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 26

The St. Mary’s Shooters Association will hold a non-restricted Canadian Firearms Safety Course at the Stillwater Center (9558 Highway 7), 9 a.m. Please note the course is now fully booked.

Keppoch Fall Family Day: Keppoch Mountain will be hosting numerous family friendly activities and delicious treats, in addition to free trail day passes for all visitors.

SUNDAYS

Mini-Cribbage at the Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion. 1 p.m.

Chess Club at The People’s Place, Antigonish, 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Kitchen Party at St. Patrick’s Hall in Guysborough Intervale, 2 p.m. (the third Sunday of the month). Admission is $5, lunch provided, 50/50 draw. Lots of great local entertainers.

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

Bingo at the Heatherton and Area Community Centre, 2:15 p.m.

MONDAYS

Memory Monday at The People’s Place, Antigonish, 9 to 12 p.m.

Family Storytime at The People’s Place, Antigonish, 10 to 11 a.m.

Progressive 45’s at the St. Andrews and District Community Centre is on break until September 7.

TUESDAYS

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

Sherbrooke Opportunities Society (SHOPS) Toonie Draw takes place weekly. Play your toonie before 4 p.m. on Tuesday. Boxes available at select locations. For more information, email ed@shopsonline.ca.

WEDNESDAYS

Community Wellness Wall drop-in art project, Cast Away Cafe, Guysborough, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted by Good Karma Handmade Goods & Art, sponsored by ArtWorks East. More information: heygoodkarma.ca/wednesday-wellness-days

Improve your reading, writing, math and technology skills with GALA Adult Learner’s Classes at the Mulgrave and Area Medical Center, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For information, call 902-533-4252.

Toddle Time drop-in at The People’s Place, Antigonish, 10 to 11 a.m.

Adult LEGO Builders at The People’s Place, Antigonish, 1 p.m.

Stitching Circle at The People’s Place, Antigonish, 2 to 3 p.m.

Knitting for Kids at The People’s Place, Antigonish, 3 to 4 p.m.

Survivors of Suicide Support Group meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Antigonish, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For information, call 902-863-5089. Open to all.

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 (19+) at the Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion. 7 p.m.

St. Mary’s District Lions Bingo the Lions Hall in Sherbrooke. Doors open at 7 p.m., games start at 7:30 p.m.

The Eastern Shore Lifestyles Centre Weekly Toonie Hope Chest 50/50 Draw. Play your weekly toonie by noon or in advance at select locations. Sponsored by the Sheet Harbour Lions Club.

THURSDAYS

Open Studio, life model drawing, The Arts House, 145 Church Street, Antigonish, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Improve your reading, writing, math and technology skills with GALA Adult Learner’s Classes at the Mulgrave and Area Medical Center, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For information, call 902-533-4252.

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.

Technology Training at The People’s Place, Antigonish, 10 to 11 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, 7 to 8 p.m. Attendance is limited to those who have a desire to stop drinking.

FRIDAYS

$5 Bag Sale at Cascades Thrift Shop in Sheet Harbour. Shop hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Tuesdays to Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

ABC’s for Babies at The People’s Place, Antigonish, 11 a.m. till noon.

St. Mary’s Pastoral Charge / The United Church of Canada invites you to “The Living Room” in the lower hall of St. John’s United Church, Sherbrooke, 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, 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.

Chase the Ace at the Goldboro Interpretive Centre, 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $5 for three tickets. Game will continue every Saturday until the Ace is found.

Join us for Chase the Ace at the Pomquet Community Centre, 791 Taylor’s Road, 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $5 per ticket or $20 for a book of five.

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