It was 8C at 6:30 a.m. and the temperature is expected to reach 14C during the day, with a 30% chance of shower, and a low around 8C tonight.
Tomorrow’s high is expected to be 10C, with a 60% chance of showers, and an overnight low of 2C.
Today’s stories
102-year-old Truro woman actively volunteering for Poppy Campaign
PHOTO GALLERY: Hasselborg wins hard-fought second women's Grand Slam
PHOTO GALLERY: Team Epping storms to victory in men's final
Wallace man facing firearms charges after allegedly shooting handgun at hunter
Plenty of Pets
Jethro is a big cat who’s waiting for someone to love.
He’s two years old, vaccinated and neutered, and can be seen at the Colchester SPCA shelter, shelter at 408 Industrial Ave.
Tidal Bore Times
The tide will be coming in at 4:12 p.m. today
Community Calendar
MONDAY, OCT. 29
Meditation Connection
OCT. 29 – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., NSCC Mindfulness Centre, Truro. Free meditation group for relaxation and mindfulness. [email protected]
Chair Yoga
OCT. 29 – Senior Chair Yoga. First Baptist Church, 10 a.m. Fee $5. For more information call 902-843-2408.
Scrabble
OCT. 29 – 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. 29 – Cards 45's every Monday at Good Neighbors Club, 21 Palmer St., 7 p.m.
TUESDAY, OCT. 30
Film Group
OCT. 30 – 10:30 a.m. at First United Church Parlour. “Exile - a Myth Unearthed”; short discussion to follow.
Truro Al-Anon
OCT. 30 – 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. 30 – 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.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 31
Community Bible Reading
OCT. 31 – 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. 31 –Douglas Street Rec Centre, 7-8 p.m.
Dance
OCT. 31 – Dance in Salmon River Fire Hall. Music by Countrified and others. Shared lunch.
Butch’s Jam
OCT. 31 – Fun and music starting at 6:30 p.m., Horseman's Club.
Bible Study
OCT. 31 –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. 31 – 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.
Halloween Fun
OCT. 31 –Trunk or Treat at 38 Pleasant Street, Connection Church, 6 to 8 p.m.; a safe, treat-filled, event for families with kids age toddler to 12; free hot chocolate and hot dogs.
THURSDAY, NOV. 1
Self-care classes
NOV. 1 – Lead With Your Heart's Valerie Hollingsworth offers transformational self-care classes, First United Memorial Hall, 7 p.m. Others will be held on the first Wednesday of each month.
Open House
NOV. 1 – Open House for Away for the Day Adult Day Program. Come take a look at our spot and learn about what our program has to offer seniors.
Chase the Ace
NOV. 1 – Debert Legion Tri Service Chase the Ace draw, 8:15 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets – $3 each.
FRIDAY, NOV. 2
Seniors Old-Time Dance
NOV. 2 – Douglas Street Recreation Centre, 7:30 p.m. Shared lunch, door prize. Sponsored by Y Seniors Group. Age 50 and older welcome. Admission – $6.
Beanery
NOV. 2 – 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.
Friday Night Supper
NOV. 2 – Debert Legion, 4:30-6 p.m. Roast pork, vegetables, dessert, tea/coffee. Adults – $10; under-10 – $5. Takeouts available. Wheelchair accessible.
Mixed Darts
NOV. 2 – Debert Legion, 7:30 p.m. $2 to play/ Everyone welcome.
SATURDAY, NOV. 3
Craft/Bake Sale
NOV. 3 – Craft and Bake Sale, St. David’s Hall, Bible Hill, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; various crafted items; jewelry, quilts, woodworking, ornaments, fudge, baked goods, and more. $2 admission.
Dance
NOV. 3 – Upper Musquodoboit Community Hall, 7:30 p.m. Music by Perfect Time. Shared lunch.
Fall Luncheon and Sale
NOV. 3 – Knox United Church, Brookfield, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Luncheon (Chicken a la King) – $8; sale – no admission. Sponsored by United Church Women.
Under Stage
NOV. 3 – New Glasgow Youth Theatre Society: Charlotte’s Web, based on the book by E.B. White, adapted by Joseph Robinetterie, 7p.m., The Grace Jollymore Joyce Arts Centre, 31 Creamery Road, Tatamagouche, wwwgracejollymore.com .
SUNDAY, NOV. 4
Music Jam
NOV. 4 – Monthly Jam Session, 2 to 4 p.m., at Hilden United Church hall. Freewill
offering and 50/50 draw. Coffee, tea cookies available; in support of Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. Everyone welcome.
Open Mic
NOV. 4 – Open Mic -2-5 p.m. Warwick Mountain Rec Club.