It's a dark and damp week.
It was 17C at 6:30 a.m. and the temperature is expected to reach 18C today, with showers, and a low around 7C tonight.
Tomorrow’s high is expected to be around 7C, with rain, and an overnight low of 5C.
Today’s stories
New Truro resident focusing on the less fortunate
Colchester balefill holding compost giveaway
Found Pet
An adult spayed female cat was recently found in Brookfield.
If you’re missing her, please call the SPCA at 902-893-7968.
Tidal Times
The tidal bore will be coming in at 1:37 p.m. today.
Community Calendar
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10
Community Bible Reading
OCT. 10 – 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. 10 –Douglas Street Rec Centre, 7-8 p.m.
SCANS Class
OCT. 10 – Six-week SCANS class begins at Douglas St. Rec. Centre: Nature Conservation, 1 to 3 p.m., with Dr. Martin Willison. For more information and registration: www.the SCANS.org
Country Music
OCT. 10 – Tribute to Legends of Country Music by Saskatchewan’s Country Blend, St. Andrew’s United Church, 7:30 p.m. Features music of Dolly Parton, Jim Reeves, Johnny Cash, others. $20 at door. Info: www.countryblend.ca
Dance
OCT. 10 – Dance in Salmon River Fire Hall. Music by Countrified and others. Shared lunch.
Butch’s Jam
OCT. 10 – Fun and music starting at 6:30 p.m., Horseman's Club.
THURSDAY, OCT. 11
Bingo
OCT. 11 – Bingo every Thursday at Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St., at 1:30 p.m.
Spiritual Group
OCT. 11 – The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday 7 p.m., Douglas Street School, room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Chair Yoga
OCT. 11 – Chair Yoga at Trinity United Church, Meetinghouse Road, Upper Onslow, at 10 a.m. $5 drop-in fee.
Chase the Ace
Oct. 11 – 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. 11 – 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.
Card Party
OCT. 11 – 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.
FRIDAY, OCT. 12
Dance
OCT. 12 – 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. 12 – Debert Legion Mixed darts 7:30 p.m. $2 to play. Everyone welcome.
Supper
Oct. 12 – Debert Legion Friday Night supper 4:30-6 p.m. Roast Beef, vegetables, dessert, tea/coffee. Adults $10. Children under-10 $5. Take outs available. Wheelchair assessible.
SATURDAY, OCT. 13
Cribbage
OCT. 13 - Crib Tournament West St. Andrews Community Hall; $22/team, 1 p.m. Two 50/50 draws.
Supper
OCT. 13 – Roast Pork Supper, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Shubenacadie United Church, 2869 Highway 2, Shubenacadie. Adults $12; Children 6-12- $6; children under-5 free, Contact Nancy 902-758-2360. Take-outs available/wheelchair accessible.
Yard Sale
OCT. 13 – Yard and bake sale, 8 to 11 a.m. TOPS NS2709 Masonic Lodge, 143 Pictou Road, Bible Hill.
Guided Hike
OCT. 13 – Hike Nova Scotia and the Cobequid Eco-Trails Society guided hike on Sandy Cope Loop in the Gully Lake Wilderness, Kemptown, 10:30 a.m. Must pre-register at [email protected]. Details: www.hikenovascotia.ca .
Crib
OCT. 13 – Crib played every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St.
Coffee House
OCT. 13 – Nazarene Church Gospel Coffee House, 6:30 p.m.; Freedom Road, The Teeds, Wayne & Eric; freewill offering; shared lunch to follow.
Open Mic
OCT. 13 – Country Gospel Open Mic, 7 p.m. Everyone welcome; free-will offering, refreshments to follow. Westchester Wesleyan Church - 4609 Wentworth-Collingwood Rd, Westchester.
SUBDAY, OCT. 14
Open Mic
Oct.14 – Open Mic at the Great Village Legion, 1 to 4 p.m. Donation at the door and a 50/50 draw; free coffee, Tea and donuts.
Musical Jam
OCT. 14 – Monthly Musical Jam, 2 to 4 p.m., Hilden United Church Hall; freewill offering and 50/50 draw; coffee, tea and cookies available; proceeds for church expenses; all are welcome.
Anniversary
OCT. 14 – Winding River Art Gallery in Stewiacke Seventh Anniversary, 1 to 4 p.m.; special speakers, live music, refreshments, fast-painting contest, opening of art exhibition “Group of Seven” inspired paintings; door prize.
Ostomy Support
OCT. 14 –Truro Ostomy Support group October meeting at The Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 2 p.m.
Church Meeting
OCT. 14 – Meeting to decide fate of Allenville United Church, 2 p.m. at the church; all are welcome.
