TRURO, N.S. — There’s a heat warning in effect again.
It was 16C at 6:30 a.m. and it’s expected to reach 29C today, with high humidity and a 30% chance of showers, going down to 16C tonight, with showers- possible thundershowers.
Tomorrow’s forecast high is 27C, with a 30% chance of showers, and an overnight temperature of 13C.
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Plenty of Pets
Sunshine is an eight-year-old beagle who enjoys sniffing, exploring and snuggling on laps.
Because of allergies, she needs to be on special food.
She’s been getting along with other dogs she meets, but she does not like cats.
To meet Sunshine, stop by the Colchester SPCA shelter at 408 Industrial Avenue.
For more information, call 902-893-7968.
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Tidal Bore
The tidal bore will be coming in at 1:42 p.m. today
Community Calendar
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17
Dance
JULY 17 – Dance in Salmon River Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m. Music by Countrified and others; shared lunch.
Al Anon
JULY 17 – Cobequid Al Anon meets Wednesday evenings, 7 to 8 p.m. at Douglas Street Rec Centre, Truro. For more information contact Jane 902-890-0197.
Butch’s Jam
JULY 17 – Every Wednesday, at the Horseman's Club; fun and music at 6:30 p.m.; everyone welcome.
Card Party
JULY 17 – Card Party-Warwick Mtn. Rec. Club, 7 p.m., 50/50, travelling prize, highest for women and men; shared lunch; $3 admission.
Strawberry Fest
JULY 17 – LFMH Auxiliary Annual Strawberry Fest, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tatamagouche Fire Hall. Adults $7; under 12 $4; sandwiches $3. New-To-You Table, Bake Table and 50/50 Draw. Wheelchair accessible. Take-out/delivery: 902-657-2321.
Tea in the Garden
JULY 17 – Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. All are welcome for tea in the garden this summer season. $10 per person. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young Street, Truro.
Open Mic
JULY 17 – Shubenacadie Afternoon Open Mic and Jam Session, third Wednesday, July to September at Shubenacadie United Church, 2869 Main St., 1 - 4 p.m.; for info: 902-758-2797.
Mushrooms
JULY 17 – Growing Oyster Mushrooms class at the Malagash Hall, 1926 N. Shore Rd., 5 to 8 p.m.; hall members $25; others $30; supplies provided. Pre-register by calling or texting 902-305-3757 or by email [email protected]
THURSDAY, JULY 18
Spiritual Group
JULY 18 – The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday, 7 p.m., Douglas Street School room 12, 40 Douglas St. Truro.
Canasta
JULY 18 – Thursday, 1-3 p.m.; learn the game. $2 fee, or free to members. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro. All players welcome.
Card Party
JULY 18 – Auction 45 Card party every Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the Bible Hill Fire Hall; sponsored by St. David’s United Church; $5 charge with cash prizes, light snack.
Bingo
JULY 18 – Bingo every Thursday afternoon at the Good Neighbors Club 21 Palmer St. at 1:30 p.m. Prizes and 50/50.
Open House
JULY 18 – Parkland Truro retirement home Open House, 356 Young St., Truro, 6 to 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, JULY 20
Coffee House
JULY 20 – Country Gospel Coffee House, 7 p.m.; local talent; shared lunch; free will offering;
1533 Plains Rd. Debert.
Crib
JULY 20 – Play Crib at the Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St. at 1:30 p.m. Prizes and 50/50.
West Branch
JULY 20 – Old Time Dance, 7:30 p.m., West Branch Community Hall. Music by MacKinnons with Catherine Murray plus Allen Hayman, Alvin and Tracy; Roger Simm, calling. Lunch served, shared sweets. $7.
SUNDAY, JULY 21
Jamboree
JULY 21 – Jamboree, Warwick Mtn. Rec. Club, 6:30-9 p.m.; $5 admission; lunch provided; 50/50, door prize; featuring Wayne Elliott and Friends; Laura and Mary; The Terry Family.
Gospel Night
JULY 21 – Salvation Army Gospel Music Night Out at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy Cyril and Ranata Watkins plus local artists. Goodwill offering.
Barbecue
July 21 – Free Community Barbecue at Victoria Square, Truro, 2-3:30 p.m.; provincial PC association and Conservative Party of Canada candidate Scott Armstrong on hand, as well as
Tim Houston, leader, PC Party of NS.
MONDAY, JULY 22
Cards
JULY 22 – Play cards 45’s at the Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St., at 1:30 p.m. Prizes and 50/50.
TUESDAY, JULY 23
Toddler Tuesday
JULY 23 – Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon. All young families are welcome to the Historeum for a morning of fun and learning. Admission by donation. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young Street, Truro.
Al-Anon Meets
JULY 23 – Truro Al-Anon meets every Tuesday, 8 p.m., at The Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St. For more info, call Lois 902-890-1518.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24
Dance
JULY 24 – Dance in Salmon River Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m. Music by Countrified and others; shared lunch.
Al Anon
JULY 24 – Cobequid Al Anon meets Wednesday evenings, 7 to 8 p.m. at Douglas Street Rec Centre, Truro. For more information contact Jane 902-890-0197.
Butch’s Jam
JULY 24 – Every Wednesday, at the Horseman's Club; fun and music at 6:30 p.m.; everyone welcome.
Card Party
JULY 24 – Card Party-Warwick Mtn. Rec. Club, 7 p.m., 50/50, travelling prize, highest for women and men; shared lunch; $3 admission.
Ukulele Group
JULY 24 – Shubenacadie Afternoon Ukulele Group, meets fourth Wednesday, July to September, at Shubenacadie United Church, 2869 Main St., 1:30 - 4 p.m.; for info: 902-758-2797.
THURSDAY, JULY 25
Spiritual Group
JULY 25 – The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday, 7 p.m., Douglas Street School room 12, 40 Douglas St. Truro.
Canasta
JULY 25 – Thursday, 1-3 p.m.; learn the game. $2 fee, or free to members. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro. All players welcome.
Card Party
JULY 25 – Auction 45 Card party every Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the Bible Hill Fire Hall; sponsored by St. David’s United Church; $5 charge with cash prizes, light snack.
Bingo
JULY 25 – Bingo every Thursday afternoon at the Good Neighbors Club 21 Palmer St. at 1:30 p.m. Prizes and 50/50.
Bluegrass
JULY 25-28 – 48th Annual N.S. Bluegrass and Oldtime Music Festival July 25-28 at NSPE Grounds, Bible Hill. Visit www.downeastgrass.com for info
SATURDAY, JULY 27
Crib
JULY 27 – Play Crib at the Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St. at 1:30 p.m. Prizes and 50/50.
SUNDAY, JULY 28
Music
JULY 28 – Bill Elliott and the Killbillys; special guest Kelli Trottier, Peniel United Church, Five Islands, 2 p.m. Tickets $20 at the door; refreshments served. Sponsored by Board of Stewards.
MONDAY, JULY 29
Cards
JULY 29 – Play cards 45’s at the Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St., at 1:30 p.m. Prizes and 50/50.
TUESDAY, JULY 30
Toddler Tuesday
JULY 30 – Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon. All young families are welcome to the Historeum for a morning of fun and learning. Admission by donation. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young Street, Truro.
Al-Anon Meets
JULY 30 – Truro Al-Anon meets every Tuesday, 8 p.m., at The Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St. For more info, call Lois 902-890-1518.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31
Dance
JULY 31 – Dance in Salmon River Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m. Music by Countrified and others; shared lunch.
Al Anon
JULY 31 – Cobequid Al Anon meets Wednesday evenings, 7 to 8 p.m. at Douglas Street Rec Centre, Truro. For more information contact Jane 902-890-0197.
Butch’s Jam
JULY 31 – Every Wednesday, at the Horseman's Club; fun and music at 6:30 p.m.; everyone welcome.
Card Party
JULY 31 – Card Party-Warwick Mtn. Rec. Club, 7 p.m., 50/50, travelling prize, highest for women and men; shared lunch; $3 admission.
