TRURO, N.S. —
It was -1C at 6:30 a.m., and today’s high is expected to be 9C, with sunshine, and an overnight low of -2C.
Tomorrow’s high is expected to be 9C, with sushine, going down to -1C during the night.
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Today’s stories
Truro doctor encourages people to complete Quality of Life survey
Blanch to run fourth time for federal Green Party
Bible Hill Fire Brigade gearing up for annual auction
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Pets
This spayed female was captured in the Salmon River area while feral cats were being trapped. If anyone knows where she belongs they’re asked to contact Carma Car Rescue-Colchester Chapter at [email protected] or 902-957-8677.
Tidal Times
The tidal bore will be coming in at 10:22 a.m. and 10:46 p.m. today.
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Community Calendar
TUESDAY, APRIL 30
Dance
APRIL 30 – Goodtime Seniors Dance Club dance every Tuesday from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Truro Legion, Brunswick Street. $7 admission; shared lunch; 50/50 tickets; all are welcome.
Al-Anon
APRIL 30 – Truro Al-Anon meets every Tuesday 8 p.m., at Good Neighbor's Club, 21 Palmer St. For more info call Lois, 902-890-1518.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1
Al Anon Meeting
MAY 1 – Cobequid Al Anon meets weekly on Wednesday evenings 7-8 p.m. at Douglas St. Rec Centre, Truro. For more information please contact Jane 902-890-0197.
Holocaust Remembered
MAY 1 – Cobequid Veterans Memorial Park, Bass River Holocaust Remembrance at 7:30 p.m. This service remembers the six million lost during the Second World War; reception to follow at Victoria Hall.
Dance
MAY 1 – Dance in Salmon River Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m.; music by Countrified, others; shared lunch.
THURSDAY, MAY 2
MAY 2 – Farm Equipment Museum, opens for season; open Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.; farm-related equipment, farmhouse artifacts. Free admission, 73 Ryland Ave., Exhibition Grounds, Truro.
FRIDAY, MAY 3
Dinner theatre
May 3 – Village Follies Dinner Theatre presenting “Talking Bout My Generation.” Debert legion. Includes three-course meal with choice of chicken or haddock entrée. Tickets, $35. To book tickets, email [email protected] or call 902-986-1710.
Dance
MAY 3 – Seniors Old Time Dance, Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 2 p.m.; door prize, sponsored by Y Seniors Group; age 50 and older welcome; admission $6.
Public Forum
MAY 3 – Reshaping Agriculture Education Across East Africa, Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University; 7 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Church.
Fair Trade
MAY 3-4 – Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Festival Sale; Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Church, King St., Truro.
Baked Beans
MAY 3 – Brunswick Street Beanery, take-out, $8, four cups homemade baked beans, loaf of brown bread, May 3, 10, 17, 2 to 5 p.m.; curbside service at church, corner Brunswick/Wood streets.
SATURDAY, MAY 4
Fun Fair
MAY 4 – Dime Auction and Fun Fair, 10 a.m. to noon at Upper Stewiacke Elementary School. Dime Auction items include gift certificates, tools, cookware, jewelry, etc. Fun Fair has games of chance for 50 cents.
Fair Trade
MAY 4 – Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Festival Sale; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Church, King St., Truro.
Roast Beef Dinner
MAY 4 – Shubencadie United Church, 2869 Hwy 2, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Adults $14; children 6 to 12 $7; 5-and-under free. Takeouts available; wheelchair accessible.
Clothing/Toy Sale
MAY 4 – Kids clothing and toy sale, Middle Stewiacke Rec Centre, 2395 Hwy 289, 9:30 a.m. to noon. $1 at the door. Proceeds to Middle Stewiacke Rec.
Lawn Bowls
MAY 4 – Cobequid Lawn Bowls Club welcome back social and bowling event,1:30 p.m.; back of the Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 40 Douglas St. Regular season begins May 6, 1:30 p.m., with relaxed coffee league play.
Dance
MAY 4 – Dance in Upper Musquodoboit Community Hall; music by Perfect Time; shared lunch.
Yard Sale
MAY 4 –Annual Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to noon, First United Church Memorial Hall, in support of the United Church Women.
Coffee House
MAY 4 – Coffee house at The Salvation Army, 7 p.m.; good music and fellowship; no admission charge.
SUNDAY, MAY 5
Annual Vesper Service
MAY 5 – Salvation Army Church, 14 Outram Street, Truro. Service at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments to follow.
Ostomy Support
MAY 5 – The May meeting of the Truro Ostomy Support Group will be held at The Douglas Street Recreation Centre at 2 p.m.
Yard Sale
MAY 5 – Giant indoor yard sale, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Truro Legion. Free admission. Fundraiser for Colchester Legion Pipes and Drums trip to The Netherlands in 2020.
Gospel Special
MAY 5 – Country Gospel Special, 2 to 5 p.m. Warwick Mountain Rec Centre, 554 Warwick Mountain Road; Bill Hill and Friends; Dan Blades; Kitchen Trio. $5 admission; 50/50; door prize; canteen.
