There’s a heat warning for today and tomorrow.
It was 20C at 6:30 a.m. and today’s high is expected to be 29C, with humidity making it feel like 36C. There’ll be sun and cloud, and a low of 20C tonight.
Tomorrow’s high will be around 29C, with a 30% chance of showers, and an overnight low of 21C.
Today’s stories
Truro’s ‘Homecoming’ art show includes special memories
Mitchell Bell hired as Bible Hill clerk and treasurer
Video: Valley-Kemptown Fire Brigade Brigade receives lifesaving equipment for pets
Plenty of Pets
Bambi is one of the adorable kittens waiting for a home.
If you’d like to know more about her, contact Wayward Cats at [email protected] or 902- 957-8677.
Tidal Bore Times
The tidal bore will be coming in at 11:05 a.m. and 11:18 p.m. today.
Community Calendar
TUESDAY, JULY 24
Tea and Cheesecake
JULY 24 – 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.
Al-Anon Meets
JULY 24 – Truro Al-Anon meets every Tuesday, 8 p.m., at Good Neighbor's Club, 21 Palmer St. For more info call Lois at 890-1518.
Shakespeare in the Park
JULY 25, 25, 26 – Lenore Zann and Truro Theatre Society present Shakespeare’s Macbeth in Victoria Park; free admission; all ages welcome; 6:30 p.m., bandshell at Victoria Park.
Farm Museum
JULY 24 – Farm Equipment Museum, 73 Ryland Ave. at the Exhibition grounds; largest display of farm-related artifacts east of Montreal; free admission; 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25
Dance
JULY 25 –Dance in Salmon River Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m.; shared lunch.
Al-Anon meeting
JULY 18 - Weekly Al-Anon meeting Wednesday evenings, 7-8 p.m. at Douglas St. Rec Centre.
Lunchtime Concert
JULY 25 – Free Summer Wednesday Lunchtime Concerts in Memorial Hall of First United Church, 12:15 p.m.; bring a lunch; Rising Stars Showcase - Celebrating Our Youth.
Butch’s Jam
JULY 25 – Every Wednesday at the Horseman's Club; a free night of music.
THURSDAY, JULY 26
Crafts Day
JULY 26 – 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
JULY 26 – The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday at 7 p.m., Douglas Street school room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Bingo
JULY 26 – Bingo every Thursday night 7 p.m., Wentworth Recreation Centre. Regular games; specials; jackpot.
Canasta
July 26 – 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.
Farm Museum
JULY 26 – Farm Equipment Museum, 73 Ryland Ave. at the Exhibition grounds; largest display of farm-related artifacts east of Montreal; free admission; 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.
SATURDAY, JULY 28
Yard Sale
JULY 28 – Malagash Area Heritage Association yard sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1926 North Shore Road; call 902-257-2407 to donate items; proceeds for the Salt Mine Museum.
Making Soap
JULY 28-29 – Soap-making workshops at Sutherland Steam Mill Museum. For details or to book a spot contact Guy Rochon at 902-809-7137, or email [email protected].
West Branch
JULY 28 – 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, JULY 29
Dance
JULY 29 – Music and dancing at the Wentworth Centre, afternoon. Donation at the door; shared lunch.
Celebration Service
JULY 29 – Nazarene Church Celebration Service at 6:30 p.m. "The Grand Old Gospel Time " with Bill and Susan Huey; freewill offering; shared lunch to follow.
Musical Afternoon
JULY 29 – Old time music, Wentworth recreation Centre 1-5 p.m.; an afternoon of old time music, dancing; last Sunday of every month; shared lunch.
