TRURO, N.S. — It was 4C at 6:30 a.m., and today’s high is expected to be 10C, with a 30% chance of showers, and an overnight low of -2C.
It’s expected to reach 14C tomorrow, with clouds, going down to 5C during the night, with rain.
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In the News
Rare bird drawing crowds to Brookfield marsh
Heritage and creativity come together for Truro fair
Big Brothers and Big Sisters opening ice cream bar in North River
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Plenty of Pets
Andy and Charlie are missing from this home in Onslow Mountain (56 Lornada Drive).
Andy is nine years old and Charlie is eight. Both beagles were wearing blue collars with name tags.
They went missing on May 3 and their family has been searching for them.
If you have any information that could help them get back home, please call Tonya at 902-956-8193.
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Tidal Bore
The tidal bore will be coming in at 4:25 p.m. today.
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Community Calendar
THURSDAY, MAY 9
Dinner theatre
May 9 – 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.
Canasta
MAY 9 – Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.; come and learn the game. $2 fee, or free to members. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro. All players welcome.
Spiritual Group
MAY 9 – The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursdays, 7 p.m., Douglas Street School room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.
FRIDAY, MAY 10
Dinner theatre
May 10 – 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 10 – 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.
Used Book Sale
MAY 10-11 – Used Book Sale: Huge variety, sorted by genre. Friday 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church hall, 669 Prince St.
Book Fair
MAY 10-11 – Colchester Book Fair, Truro Mall, 245 Robie St.; Friday 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; books, games, puzzles, DVD’s, CD’s, Vinyl; Admission $2. Proceeds to support Bible Hill Kinsmen and Colchester Mental Health Association.
Baked Beans
MAY 10 – 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 11
Country Breakfast
MAY 11 – Full Country Breakfast, St. Andrews United Church Elderbank, 7 to 10 a.m.; buffet-style breakfast; variety of breakfast food; adults $10; children 6-12 $5; 5 and under free.
Mother’s Day Dance
MAY 11 – Truro Legion Auditorium, 42 Brunswick St., 8 to 11:30 p.m.; $8 per person; music: Frank Lowe and SideKicks; spot dances; tickets available: MacQuarries, Legion Bar and at door.
Coffee Party
MAY 11 – Mother’s Day Coffee Party, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brunswick Street United Church. Freewill donation to the Coffee Party. Also: Plant Sale and the bountiful Pantry Table.
Men’s Choir
MAY 11 – Nova Voce Provincial Men’s Choir will be at the United Church, Pugwash, on at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Old Time Dance
MAY 11 –7 to 11 p.m., Warwick Mountain Rec Centre, 554 Warwick Mountain Road; Tracy Kittelson, Alvin Heighton, Marilyn Tattrie, The MacKinnons. Caller: Roger Simm; $7 admission, 50/50; door prize; shared lunch.
Exhibit Opening
MAY 11 – ‘Celebrating Portia White’ Exhibit Opening, 2 p.m., Colchester Historeum. This exhibit developed in collaboration with Shelia White, Portia’s niece; features personal items, recordings. Exhibit runs May 11-Oct. 22.
Open Mic
MAY 11 – Country Gospel Open Mic, 7 p.m., Westchester Wesleyan Church, 4609 Wentworth-Collingwood Road, Westchester Station; local singers and musicians; free-will offering; refreshments and fellowship; all are welcome.
Coffee House
MAY 11 – Nazarene Church Gospel Coffee House, 6:30 p.m. Freedom Rd., Wayne and Eric, Kitchen Trio; freewill offering; shared lunch to follow.
Musical Evening
MAY 11 – Country and Gospel Music with Wayne Elliott and Friends; Old Barns United Church, 7 p.m. Free will offering; light lunch to follow
SUNDAY, MAY 12
Breakfast/Brunch
MAY 12 – Mother’s Day breakfast/brunch, Tatamagouche Legion; ham, bacon, eggs, fruit cup, etc., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone welcome; $7 and $4 for 12-and-under; wheelchair accessible; takeouts available.
Musical Jam
MAY 12 - Monthly Jam Session, 2 to 4 p.m., Hilden United Church hall; freewill offering, 50/50 draw: coffee, tea, cookies available; everyone welcome; proceeds for the Gutsy Walk for Crohn's and Colitis.
Concert
MAY 12 – Bill Elliott and the Killbillies, Peniel United Church, Five Islands, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Tickets $20 at the door. Refreshments served.
