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Colchester: A new look, stolen guns and a friendly cat

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It was 8C at 6:30 a.m. and today’s high is expected to be 10C, with sunshine, going down to 2C tonight.

Tomorrow’s high is expected to be 7C, with sunshine, and an overnight low of -1C, with showers or flurries.

Today’s stories

Million-dollar restoration completed at Truro’s First United Church

Three long guns stolen from East Gore home

Plenty of Pets

Adonis is a six-month-old boy who has lots of love to give.

If you’d like to meet Adonis, and the other cats and kittens available for adoption at the SPCA, stop by the shelter at 408 Industrial Avenue. For more information, call 902-893-7968.

Tidal Bore Times

The tide will be coming in at 18 minutes past noon today

Community Calendar

THURSDAY, NOV. 8

Card Party

NOV. 8 – Auction 45 Card party every Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. beginning at Bible Hill Fire Hall; sponsored by St. David's United Church. $5 charge with cash prizes, light snack.

Breakfast

NOV. 8 – Truro CWC/RSVP Breakfast 9:30-11:30 a.m., Bible Hill Fire Hall. Feature: Terry Farrell, Truro Legion. Speaker: Janice Guinan. Music: Connie Stewart. $5. Ladies/Gentlemen welcome. Call 902-897-0884 or 902-895-0136 or [email protected].

Canasta

November 8 – 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.

Bingo

NOV. 8 – Bingo every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at The Good Neighbors Club 21 Palmer Street.

Spiritual Group

NOV. 8 – The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursday 7 p.m. Douglas Street school room 12. 40 Douglas St., Truro.

Art Exhibit

NOV. 8 – The Ice House Gallery: Open House Exhibit, art work of North Shore Artists, continues to Dec.15, Sat. 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Sun. 1-3p.m., by appointment, Toni 902-756-0408, Anne 902-657-2214, 31 Creamery Road, Tatamagouche. wwwgracejollymore.com

FRIDAY, NOV. 9

Old-Time Dance

NOV. 9 – Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 7:30 p.m. Shared lunch, door prize. Sponsored by Y Seniors Group. Age 50 and older welcome. Admission – $6.

Coffee House

NOV. 9 – Musical Coffee House, 7 – 9 p.m., at St. Andrew’s United Church, Truro, featuring Chella and Ken Henderson, Ron and Anne Fougere, singing and playing popular songs; snacks,beverages provided. Free will offering.

SATURDAY, NOV. 10

Breakfast

NOV. 10 – Full Country Breakfast, St. Andrews United Church, Elderbank, 7 to 10 a.m.; buffet style breakfast; Adults $10; Children 6-12 $5; 5-and-under free.

Cribbage tournament

NOV. 10 – West St. Andrews Community Hall, $22 per team, 1 p.m. Two 50-50 draws.

Concert

NOV. 10 – An Evening of Country and Gospel Music with Wendell Ross and Harmony Ridge, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at McCulloch United church (corner of Harmony and Camden Roads) Light lunch; goodwill offering.

Cribbage

Nov. 10 – Crib every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Good Neighbors 21 Palmer Street.

Coffee House

NOV. 10 – Nazarene Church Gospel Coffee House at 6:30 p.m. Freedom Rd., Wally Clark, Bruce Jennings, Al & Susan; freewill offering; shared lunch.

Queen of Hearts

NOV. 10 – Tatamagouche Legion and North Shore Rec Centres Queen of Hearts Saturdays at the Legion. Tickets $2 sold through week, and Saturday at the Legion, 2 to 4 p.m. Draw time 4:15 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOV. 11

Remembrance Service

NOV. 11 – Cobequid Veterans Memorial Park in Bass River Remembrance Day service, marking 100 years since end of WWI. Starts 10:45 a.m. Reception follows at local school.  Information: Heather at 902-647-2895.

Remembrance Day Supper

NOV. 11 – Debert Legion. Roast beef, vegetables, dessert, tea/coffee. $10; 10-under – $5. Please be seated by 4:15 p.m.

Supper

NOV. 11 – Roast pork supper, Four Points Rec Centre, Latties Brook, Rte 236, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Adults $12; children $6.

Remembrance Service

NOV. 11 – Colchester Branch 26 Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Service at the Cenotaph at 11 a.m. Form up for anyone in the parade will be at 10:30 a.m. at the Old Fire Hall on Young St. Roast Beef available at the Legion at 1 p.m. Tickets $10 at door.


NOV. 11 – 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Exhibits will be open for viewing. Free admission, all welcome. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro.

Remembrance Parade

NOV. 11 – Remembrance Day parade starting at Legion at 10:45 a.m. with march to Sharon United Church for laying of wreaths and church service at 11 a.m. Banquet at 6 p.m. at the Legion.

Supper

Nov. 11 – Debert Legion Remembrance Day Supper Roast Beef, vegetables, dessert, tea/coffee $10; Under-10 $5. Wheelchair accessible; be seated at 4:15 p.m.

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