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Colchester: Pride events, community calendar and an energetic dog

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It was 11C at 6:30 a.m. and today’s high is expected to be 30C, with sun and cloud, dropping to 16C tonight.

Tomorrow’s high will be around 25C, with a 60% chance of showers, and an overnight low of 13C.

The UV index is very high, so don’t forget to use sunscreen

Today’s stories

Pride Week activities around Truro

Two pedestrians struck by vehicle in Bible Hill

Plenty of Pets

Cora is a one-year-old Husky mix with a lot of energy.

She needs to be with an active person who will ensure she gets regular exercise.

She gets along well with other dogs, and is good with cats who are comfortable around dogs. She knows some basic commands, but pulls a bit on leash and will counter surf. She can be vocal when excited to needs to go out.

Cora is spayed, vaccinated, treated for parasites and microchipped.

She is an adoptable with Good Bones Dog Rescue.

For more information visit the rescue’s website or Facebook page or email

[email protected]

Tidal Times

The tidal bore will be coming in today at 10:17 a.m. and 10:31 p.m.

Community Calendar

TUESDAY, JULY 10

Tea and Cheesecake

JULY 10 – 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 10 – 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.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11

Dance

JULY 11 –Dance in Salmon River Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m.; shared lunch.

Al-Anon meeting

JULY 11 - Weekly Al-Anon meeting Wednesday evenings, 7-8 p.m. at Douglas St. Rec Centre.

Strawberry Fest

JULY 11 - LFMH Auxiliary Strawberry Fest, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tatamagouche Fire Hall, $7 adults; $4 children. Takeout, delivery 902-657-2321;bake table; 50/50 draw; pick-your-prize table.

Strawberry Supper

JULY 11 – Strawberry supper at Middle Stewiacke Church, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.; takeout available, call 902-673-2793.

Lunchtime Concert

JULY 11 – 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 11 – Every Wednesday at the Horseman's Club; a free night of music.

THURSDAY, JULY 12

Crafts Day

JULY 12 – 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 12 – The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday at 7 p.m., Douglas Street school room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.

Bingo

JULY 12 – Bingo every Thursday night 7 p.m., Wentworth Recreation Centre. Regular games; specials; jackpot.

Canasta

July 12– Thursday, 1-3 pm; Come and learn the game. $2 fee, or free to members. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro. All players welcome.

Bible School

JULY 12 – Vacation Bible School will take place July 9 to 12 at St. Andrews United Church.

Strawberry Supper

JULY 12 - St. David's United Church Hall, Bible Hill; barbecued hots/hams, Italian sausage,

strawberry shortcake, etc.; drop in; pay only for what you order.

FRIDAY, JULY 13

Barbecue

JULY 13 –North Shore Curling Club barbecue fundraiser at Scotiabank in Tatamagouche, with proceeds donated to North Shore Rec Centre Sports field.

Townsview Tea

JULY 13 – Townsview Estates Strawberry Shortcake Tea and Bake Sale, 310 Abenaki Road. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. $5 admission.

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