Colchester
It was 11C at 6:30 a.m. and today’s high is expected to be 25C (Humidex 29C), with sun and cloud, and a low around 13C tonight.
Tomorrow’s high is expected to be around 26C, with sunshine, and an overnight low of 14C.
Today’s stories
Truro women telling their story through song
Truro Salvation Army store employees greeted by a mess
Colchester Highland Games & Gathering includes many new events
PHOTOS - NS Teachers College grads celebrate their 48th annual reunion
Gourmet Mexican food being served at Tatamagouche environmental benefit
VIDEO: Truro Kids Triathlon builds athletes for life
Video: Keith Gillis reclaims blueberry pie eating champion title in Truro
Plenty of Pets
Fergie is a 10-month-old Lab mix weighing in at 47 pounds.
She is house-trained and crate trained, however she is smart and will break out of her crate on occasion. An extra clip on the crate has helped a lot. Fergie likes her humans to be home with her or she likes to go to doggie daycare. She’s not fond of staying home alone.
She loves to play, and loves to steal food. She has been known to jump on the counter. She loves to go for walks and does very well on leash.
Fergie is spayed, vaccinated, treated for parasites and microchipped. She comes with 30-days of free pet insurance courtesy of 24PetWatch. Her adoption fee is $400.
If you think Fergie could be part of your family, contact Coastal K9 Rescue Society through the website or Facebook page or email [email protected]
Tidal Bore Times
The tidal bore will be coming in at 8:42 a.m. and 9:05 p.m. today.
Community Calendar
MONDAY, AUG. 20
Blood Donor Clinic
AUG. 20 – Blood donor clinic at the Milford Recreation Centre, 5 to 8 p.m.; 99 appointments to fill; book appointments today by downloading the GiveBlood app or visit blood.ca.
TUESDAY, AUG. 21
Tea and Cheesecake
AUG. 21 – Little White Schoolhouse Museum, 20 Arthur St., is serving tea and cheesecake every Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. during the summer. Admission is $5.
Seafood Chowder Orders
AUG 21 - Seafood Chowder Take-away; chowder, biscuit, dessert $12. Order by Aug. 21 at 902-257-2611 or email [email protected]; pickup Aug. 24: 4-6 p.m. at Wallace United Church. Home delivery available.
Al-Anon
AUG. 21 – Truro Al-Anon meets Tuesdays, 8 p.m. at Good Neighbor's Club, 21 Palmer St., Truro. For more info call Lois 902-890-1518.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 22
Lunchtime Concert
AUG. 22 – Free Summer Wednesday Lunchtime Concerts in Memorial Hall of First United Church, 12:15 p.m.; bring a lunch; John MacLeod: Bass, Bach & Beatles.
Dance
AUG. 22 – Dance in Salmon River fire hall, 7:30 p.m. Music by Countrified and others; shared lunch.
Al-Anon meeting
AUG. 22 – Weekly Al-Anon meeting, Wednesday evenings, 7-8 p.m. at Douglas St. Rec Centre.
Card Parties
AUG. 22 – Card parties, every Wednesday at 7 p.m., Warwick Mountain rec Club; $3 admission; 50/50; shared lunch; travelling prize; highest in men and women.
Music Jam
AUG. 22 – Butch's Wednesday night jam.
THURSDAY, AUG. 23
Crafts Day
AUG. 23 – Little White Schoolhouse Museum is holding crafts Thursdays, 2 p.m. during the summer, at 20 Arthur St.; admission by donation; children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.
Spiritual Group
AUG. 23 – The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday at 7 p.m., Douglas Street school room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Canasta
August 23 – Thursday, 1-3 p.m.; Come and learn the game. $2 fee, or free to members. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro. All players welcome.
Bingo
AUG. 23 – Bingo every Thursday night at 7 p.m., Wentworth Rec Centre; Jackpot; toonie number; specials; and regular games
FRIDAY, AUG. 24
Pub Night
AUG. 24 – Pub Night, Royal Canadian Legion, Brunswick Street, 7-10 p.m.; Cost: $5 per person.
Summer Music Camp
AUG. 27-31 –Redcliff Middle School, 9 a.m. to noon for beginners; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for juniors and intermediates. Open to students entering Grades 3 and up. Info: Elaine MacInnis at 902-956-2708.
SATURDAY, AUG. 25
Supper
AUG. 25 – Blueberry Festival Supper, Peniel United Church, Five Islands, 4 to 6 p.m. Adults $10; 12-and-under $5; salads, ham, baked beans, blueberry desserts. Take-out available.
Volkssport Club
AUG. 25 – Central Nova Volkssport Club walk, 5/10km, 2A, 10 a.m. Oxford Lions Park, opposite Irving Station. Hwy 104, Exit 6. Contact Heather 902-895-2592 or Patti902-895-6123; meal to follow at Parkview Restaurant.
Blueberry Social
AUG. 25 – Westchester Baptist Church annual Wild Blueberry Social, 2-4 p.m. at Westchester Fire Hall; music, special blueberry desserts, 50/50 draw, silent auction, door prizes and more; proceeds to the Westchester Baptist Church.
Yard Sale
AUG. 25 – Indoor yard sale, Great Village Legion, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Multiple Vendors; water, juice, snacks available at canteen. Tables available for $10; contact [email protected] to book a table.
West Branch
AUG. 25 – Old Time Dance, 7:30 p.m. at West Branch Community Hall. Music by The MacKinnons plus Marilyn, Alvin and Tracy; Roger Simm, calling; lunch served; shared sweets; admission $7.
SUNDAY, AUG. 26
AUG. 26 – Gospel Concert, 6:30 p.m. at The Salvation Army; special music by Major Bruce Jennings and Bob and CJ Prest; an evening coffee, tea, finger foods and great music.
