It was 0C at 6:30 a.m. and the temperature is expected to reach 5C during the day, with a 30% chance of flurries or showers, and a low around -5C tonight.
Tomorrow’s high is expected to be 9C, with a chance of showers, and an overnight low of 3C.
Today’s stories
The Bombadils playing in Truro for Nova Scotia Music Week
VIDEO: Welcome to the Truro-area Fear Farm
Hospital honours name of Truro woman
Plenty of Pets
Peggy is one of more than 40 rabbits currently available for adoption through 10,000 Carrots Rabbit Rescue.
She was a tiny baby when she was found, with her sister, along the side of a road in Lunenburg. Peggy’s sister has been adopted, but she’s still waiting for a family.
She’s a social girl who loves head rubs and treats, and enjoys exploring. She’s good with rabbit savvy children.
Peggy is vet checked and spayed. Her adoption fee is $60.
For more information, visit the 10,000 Carrots Rabbit Rescue website or Facebook page or email [email protected]
Tidal Times
The tidal bore will be coming in at 11:36 a.m. and 11:54 p.m. today.
Community Calendar
MONDAY, OCT. 22
Meditation Connection
OCT. 22 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., NSCC Mindfulness Centre, Truro. Free meditation group for relaxation and mindfulness. [email protected]
Chair Yoga
OCT. 22 – Senior Chair Yoga. First Baptist Church, 10 a.m. Fee $5. For more information call 902-843-2408.
Scrabble
OCT. 22 – Scrabble club at the Royal Canadian Legion Lounge, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Play 4 or 5 games. Dictionaries permitted. $2 for the afternoon. New players welcome.
Cards 45s
OCT. 22 – Cards 45's every Monday at Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St., 7 p.m.
TUESDAY, OCT. 23
Film Group
OCT. 23 – 10:30 a.m. at First United Church Parlour. “John Wesley”; short discussion to follow.
Truro Al-Anon
OCT. 23 – Truro Al-Anon meets every Tuesday, 8 p.m., at The Good Neighbor's Club, 21 Palmer St., Truro. For more info call Lois 902-890-1518.
Dance
OCT. 23 – The Goodtime Seniors dance is every Tuesday, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Truro Legion on Brunswick Street. Admission $7; shared lunch; 50/50 tickets.
General Meeting
Oct. 23 – Debert Legion General meeting 7:30 p.m. All members encouraged to attend.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 24
Community Bible Reading
OCT. 24 – Colchester-East Hants Public Library, Prince Street, Truro (Patterson Room), 2-4 p.m. Read your favourite passages or listen to others.
Al-Anon Meeting
OCT. 24 –Douglas Street Rec Centre, 7-8 p.m.
Dance
OCT. 24 – Dance in Salmon River Fire Hall. Music by Countrified and others. Shared lunch.
Butch’s Jam
OCT. 24 – Fun and music starting at 6:30 p.m., Horseman's Club.
Bible Study
OCT. 24 –Fall Bible Study, Wednesdays at 10 a.m. – First United Church Parlour; looking at the Apostle Paul and his contribution to the Western World. Everyone Welcome.
Healing Hearts
OCT. 24 – Heal Your Heart with Art, for women who’ve experienced relationship trauma/domestic abuse. Supportive, safe environment. Wednesdays. Info and to register, call Third Place Transition House, at 902-893-3232.
THURSDAY, OCT. 25
Bingo
OCT. 25 – Bingo every Thursday at Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St., at 1:30 p.m.
Spiritual Group
OCT. 25 – The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday 7 p.m., Douglas Street School, room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Chair Yoga
OCT. 25 – Chair Yoga at Trinity United Church, Meetinghouse Road, Upper Onslow, at 10 a.m. $5 drop-in fee.
Chase the Ace
Oct. 25 – Tri Service Chase the Ace at Debert Legion. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for ticket sales. Draw at 8:15 p.m. Tickets on sale at various venues. Tickets $3. Building Jackpot.
Canasta
OCT. 25 – 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.
Public Talk
OCT. 25 – 7:30 p.m. Dr. Allan Marble – Impact of Spanish Influenza on Nova Scotia, 1918-1920 – told by a master story teller; Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro.
Card Party
OCT. 25 – Auction 45 Card party, 1 p.m. at Bible Hill Fire Hall; sponsored by St. David's United Church; $5 charge with cash prizes and light snack.
Bingo
OCT. 25 – Bingo every Thursday night at 7 p.m., Wentworth Rec. Centre; jackpot, specials and 15 regular games.
FRIDAY, OCT. 26
Dance
OCT. 26 – Seniors Old Time Dance. Douglas Street Recreation Centre,7:30 p.m.; shared lunch, door prize, sponsored by Y Seniors Group, age 50 and older welcome, admission $6.
Darts
Oct. 26 – Debert Legion Mixed darts 7:30 p.m. $2 to play. Everyone welcome.
Supper
Oct. 26 – Debert Legion Friday night supper. 4:30-6 p.m. Chicken, vegetables, dessert, tea/coffee. Adults $10. Children under-10 $5. Take outs available. Wheelchair assessible.
Chair Yoga
OCT. 26 – Chair Yoga Fridays at First United Church’s Memorial Hall; everyone welcome. $5 with proceeds going to the church.
Beanery
OCT. 26 – Brunswick St. Beanery, 2 to 5 p.m. Curbside take-out service at the corner of Brunswick and Wood streets; $8 includes four cups homemade baked beans, loaf brown bread.
Volkssport Walk
OCT. 26 –10km Truro Spooks & Ghouls 6 p.m. 1A Superstore Parking Lot near gas bar, Elm Street, Truro. Contact Gail Brown 902-899-6575.
SATURDAY, OCT. 27
Crib
OCT. 27 – Crib played every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St.
Crib Tournament
OCT. 27 – Crib Tournament, Tatamagouche Legion; $20 per team, 1 p.m. Refreshment services; everyone welcome; wheelchair accessible.
Turkey Supper
OCT. 27 – Turkey Supper, Knox United Church, Brookfield, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Adults: $12; Children Under 12 accompanied by adult: Free. Takeouts Available, call 902-673- 3363. Proceeds to Knox Council.
Craft Market
OCT. 27 – Sixth Annual Fall Craft Market, First United Church’s Memorial hall, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $1; luncheon 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; quilts, afghans, jams/jellies, baby items, tole painting, more.
Halloween Dance
OCT. 27 – Halloween Dance, Stewiacke Legion, 9 p.m. to midnight. Tickets $10, on sale at the legion; prizes for different categories to be judged at 10 p.m. Members and guests welcome.
Halloween Dance
OCT. 27 – Truro Horsemen’s Club Halloween Dance, featuring Theresa Malenfant and Scott Medford (vocals and guitar); 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Costume mandatory. Members - $10; non-members $15; 50/50; prizes for best Costumes.
Craft Sale
OCT. 27 – Annual Craft Sale, Hilden Fire Hall, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., various crafts -woodworking, sewing, wreaths, knitting, ceramics, chocolates and more. Admission: $1.
Church Supper
OCT. 27 – Church Supper, 4:30 – 6 p.m., Economy Recreation Centre; lasagna, Caesar salad, Garlic Bread, etc. Adults $12; children 12-and-under $6. Sponsored by the Economy UCW.
Benefit concert
OCT. 27 – Garnet Rogers performing at Maritimes-Guatemala Breaking the Silence benefit. Sharon United Church, Tatamagouche, 7 p.m.
Highland Salute
OCT. 27 – Sixth Annual “Highland Salute to Veterans” Concert, 3 p.m.; presented by Truro Concert Band, Black Watch Association (Atlantic), Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Pipes and Drums; Legion Hall, Brunswick St., Truro. Veterans, spouses/caregivers attend free of charge. Others by donation, $10 suggested.
Craft Sale
OCT. 27 – Annual craft sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hilden Fire Hall. Admission $1. Knitting, sewing, jewelry, Christmas décor, etc. Beans and brown bread available for takeout.
SUNDAY, OCT. 28
Dance
OCT. 28 – Music and dancing at Wentworth Rec Centre. Donation at the door. Shared lunch.
Celebration Service
OCT. 28 – Nazarene Church Celebration Service at 6:30 p.m. Special Guests - Son Rise in concert; freewill offering; Shared lunch to follow.
Open Mike
OCT. 28 – Great Village Legion, 1 to 4 p.m. Donation at the door and a 50-50 draw. Free coffee, tea and doughnuts.
Dancing
OCT. 28 – Afternoon of music and dancing at Wentworth Rec Centre; shared lunch; donation at door.
