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Community Happenings Aug. 8 - Aug. 27

Community Happenings
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THURSDAY
Family Storytime 
Come in to Summerside Rotary Library for stories and activities. For children 3 to 5 years old. Every Thursday. 
10:30 a.m., Aug. 8

Lot 7 Ceilidh 
Ceilidh at St. Mark's Hall in Burton, Western P.E.I. Weekly ceilidhs on Thursdays. Admission at the door includes lunch at intermission, door prizes and 50/50 draw. 
7:30 p.m., Aug. 8

Needlecraft Club 
Meet new people and socialize while you knit or do other needlework. Get advice, learn new techniques and see interesting, new projects you could try. Bring own supplies. Also runs on Aug. 22 at Summerside Rotary Library. 
2 p.m., Aug. 8

Thursday Night Dance 
Dance at New London Community Complex with Phase 2. There will also be a CD Launch. $10 at the door for admission. 
8 to 10 p.m., Aug. 8

Legion Karaoke
Karaoke at the Summerside Legion. 
8 p.m., Aug. 8

FRIDAY
Concert in Port Hill 
White Cap Drive in concert at King George Hall, Port Hill. Featuring Harold and Marnie Noye, Esther MacLean and Wayne and Lynn Gallant. Country music. Light lunch. Proceeds for the Hall. 
7:30 p.m., Aug. 9

Kitchen Party
Kitchen party with Tchin Tchin (Allan Gallant, Marcel Caissie, Peter Arsenault and Pierre Poirier) and Gary Gallant at the Village musical acadien. $10 entrance fee. 
9 to 11:30 p.m., Aug. 9

SATURDAY
Imagination Station 
DIY space where families can gather to create, invent and learn at Inspire Learning Centre. Every Saturday. 
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 10

School reunion 
TOSH class of 1984 holding 35th reunion. For more details go to the "Three Oaks Class of 1984" Facebook page, or contact Shelley (Mills) Richard at 902-303-1708. 
10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Aug. 10

Elementary Explorers 
Join in the TD Summer Reading Club as participants (all ages) explore the natural world through books, activities and more. At Inspire Learning Centre. Saturdays. 
10:30 a.m., Aug. 10

Math Help for Grade 7 to 12
Need extra help with math, pre-calculus, algebra and trigonometry, drop into Summerside Rotary Library for free tutoring. Bring own text book. Saturdays.
1 p.m., Aug. 10

Tech Help 
Having issues learning how to operate you newest piece of tech? Come in with your tablet, laptop, cell phone, e-reader, etc. and ask questions. At Summerside Rotary Library. Saturdays. 
2 p.m., Aug. 10

Helping Hands Jamboree
Helping Hands Band Jamboree, St. Anthony's Hall, Route 2, Woodstock. Admission at the door. Music, fun and lunch. 
7:30 p.m., Aug. 10

Legion Darts 
Dart games at Summerside Legion.
8 p.m., Aug. 10

SUNDAY
Parish Picnic 
St. John the Baptist parish picnic, Miscouche. Features flea market at 8 a.m., food, games, children's activities, bingo, cake auction, etc. Mass at 10:30 a.m. 
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 11 

Buffet Breakfast 
Breakfast buffet at New London Community Complex. $12 for adults and $6 for kids 5 to 12 years old. Sundays in the summer. 
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Aug. 11

Fun Darts
Fun dart games at Summerside Legion. Sundays. 
12 p.m., Aug. 11

Lego Club 
Have fun with Lego at Inspire Learning Centre. Sundays. 
1 to 4 p.m., Aug. 11

Mont Carmel Variety Concerts
Sunday evening variety concert at Mont-Carmel Parish Hall, 5786 Route 11. $12 admission for adults, $10 for members of the co-operative, $5 for students and pre-schoolers are free. For more info, call 439-0126, check our website www.cooperativeculturelledemontcarmel.com.
7 p.m., Aug. 11

Music in Seaview 
Weekly evening songwriters show with Michael and Shane Pandergast. Held at Seaview Hall, 3749 Route 20 near Park Corner. Tickets are $15 at the door. 
7:30 p.m., Aug. 11

Music in St. Louis
Music at St. Louis Community Centre. Performing are "The Three Joe's" - Josephe Emile Gallant, Joseph Ivan Bernard, Jospeph Linnel Bernard. $5 admission. Light lunch provided. 
7:30 p.m., Aug. 11

MONDAY 
Brilliant Labs 
For kids ages 5 to 12 years old. Come to Inspire Learning Centre to learn about new technology and then try it out. Mondays. 
1:30 p.m., Aug. 12

Brilliant Labs for Teens 
Teens ages 13 and up can come enhance their inner techie as they learn and try new technology with brilliant labs. Mondays at Inspire Learning Centre. 
4 p.m., Aug. 12

Museum Talk 
Author Katherine Dewar will give a presentation on Nurse Helen Whidden, Daughter of the Manse – North Bedeque's Forgotten Heroine. Whidden was part of a medical team that developed new methods in treating First World War battle wounds.
Held at the Bedeque Area Historical Museum. 
7 p.m., Aug. 12

Bluegrass concert 
Bluegrass and acoustic music concert featuring The Country Trio with Fred Arsenault, Ernie Gallant and Joe Lawless. Held at Summerside Legion. $5 admission. Open mic, 50/50 draw, door prizes and jam after concert. 
7 to 9 p.m., Aug. 12

Spring Valley Cards and Crokinole
Card and Crokinole party at Spring Valley Community Hall. 
7:30 p.m., Aug. 12

TUESDAY
Elementary Explorers 
Join in the TD Summer Reading Club as participants (ages 5 to 9) explore the natural world through books, activities and more. At Inspire Learning Centre. Tuesdays. 
10:30 a.m., Aug. 13

Taste and Learn... Summertime Pizza
Free class on recipes and samples provided. Held at Sobeys Summerside. To register, email [email protected] or call 902-436-6731. Space is limited. 
11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Aug. 13

Al-Anon-Family Group 
Self-help group for families and friends of alcoholics. Held Tuesdays at Summerside Rotary Library. 
1:30 p.m., Aug. 13

Wiggle Giggle Read
Come to Inspire Learning Centre for rhymes, songs and playtime activities for babies 0 to 36 months and their caregivers. Tuesdays. 
1:30 p.m., Aug. 13

Teen Awesome Activities 
Every week there will be new activities for teens ages 13 and up. July’s activities include: Scream for Ice Cream (registration required for this activity), Oddly Satisfying, Chill Out & Relax, Flower Power & Macramé, and Life Size Hungry Hungry Hippos. Tuesdays at Summerside Rotary Library. 
1:30 p.m., Aug. 13

Parkview Auction (cards)
Auction card games at Parkview Seniors Club. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 
7 p.m., Aug. 13

The Shed 
Come listen to jam session and bring acoustic instrument if you play. Every Tuesday night, free admission, adults of any age. At Slemon Park Hotel and Conference Centre. Questions? Call Kim – 902-888-7192. 
7 to 9 p.m., Aug. 13

MacKinnon Homestead Ceilidhs
Scottish Ceilidh concerts at 31228 Route. 2, Western Road, Richmond. Tuesdays until Oct. 1. For more information call 902-854-3513. 
7:30 p.m., Aug. 13

Toe Tappin' Tunes
Tunes 'n Tales at Brittania Hall in Tyne Valley with house band guest. Lowell Palmer, storyteller Anne Farrell, and featured musicians the tREBLE Makers. Door Prize, 50/50, and canteen service. 
7:30 p.m., Aug. 13

WEDNESDAY
Elementary Explorers 
Join in the TD Summer Reading Club as participants (ages 9 to 12) explore the natural world through books, activities and more. At Inspire Learning Centre. Wednesdays. 
10:30 a.m., Aug. 14

Table Tennis in Miscouche 
Table tennis game at Miscouche Rec. Centre. Seniors games in the afternoon, all ages play in the evenings. Paddles available. $5 fee for cost and upkeep of equipment. For more information call Robert Bryant at 902-393-2817. Wednesdays. 
2 to 4 p.m., and 6 to 9 p.m., Aug. 14

Kitchen Parties in O'Leary
Kitchen Party at St. Lukes Hall O'Leary Corner, (Route 2 and Route 142). Every Wednesday in July and August. Lunch included with admission. Hall is wheelchair accessible. 
7:30 p..m., Aug. 14

Evening with L.M. Montgomery 
Guest readers share the story "The Touch of Fate" That was written by L.M. Montgomery and Published 120 years ago in 1899 in "Unique Monthly" magazine. Following the reading of the story will be conversation and light refreshments. Everyone welcome. 
7:30 p.m., Aug. 14

TUESDAY 
Elementary Explorers 
Final day of TD Summer Reading Club as participants ages 5 to 9 explore the natural world through books, activities and more. Held at Summerside Rotary Library 
10:30 a.m., Aug. 20 

WEDNESDAY 
Elementary Explorers 
Final day of TD Summer Reading Club as participants ages 9 to 12 explore the natural world through books, activities and more. Held at Summerside Rotary Library 
10:30 a.m., Aug. 21

FRIDAY 
Brilliant Labs 
Last day of Brilliant Labs program. For kids ages 5 to 12 can come to Summerside Rotary Library and learn about cool new technology and then try it out. 
10 :30 a.m., Aug. 23

Taste and Learn... Local Veggies 
Free class on recipes and samples provided. Held at Sobeys Summerside. To register, email [email protected] or call 902-436-6731. Space is limited. 
11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Aug. 23

SATURDAY 
Adult Book Club 
Head to Summerside Rotary Library for lively discussion about some of today's most thought-provoking books. Pick up a copy of the latest book club selection at the main circulation desk. 
2 p.m., Aug. 24

SUNDAY 
Harry Potter Escape Room 
Dementors have captured Fluffy! Use your knowledge of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to solve riddles and save Fluffy's soul. Please register for this program by calling Summerside Rotary Library. For adults and teens. Also runs on Monday. 
1 to 3 p.m., Aug. 25 

MONDAY 
Harry Potter Escape Room 
Dementors have captured Fluffy! Use your knowledge of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to solve riddles and save Fluffy's soul. Please register for this program by calling Summerside Rotary Library. For adults and teens.
2 to 6 p.m., Aug. 26

TUESDAY 
Five Secrets to Healthier Heart 
Learn practical tips to help you eat well and lower cholesterol. Class at Sobeys Summerside. To register, email [email protected] or call 902-436-6731. Space is limited. 
1:30 to 3 p.m., Aug. 27

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