TRURO, N.S. — It was 2C at 6a.m., and today’s high is expected to be 6C, with rain, and an overnight low of 2C.
Tomorrow’s forecast high is 5C, with periods of rain or drizzle, going down to 3C during the night.
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In the News
Barrel racing soon returning to Bible Hill
North River family fills potholes in school driveway
Colchester United Way marks 20th year running Bikes for Kids
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Plenty of Pets
Molly Lulu is beautiful four-year-old who is deaf.
She’s a talkative cat who is just waiting for someone to give her the loving home she deserves.
If you’d like to learn more about Molly Lulu, stop by the SPCA shelter at 408 Industrial Avenue, email [email protected] or call 902-893-7968.
Some of the other adoptables can be seen on Facebook.
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Tidal Bore
The tidal bore will be coming in at 8:58 a.m. and 9:31 p.m. today.
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Community Calendar
TUESDAY, MAY 14
Spring Rally
MAY 14 – Truro Presbyterial UCW’s Spring Rally at Shubenacadie United Church. Theme “Rebirth,” Book Display; all welcome; bring a bag lunch.
Dance
MAY 14 – Goodtime Seniors Dance Club every Tuesday from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Truro Legion on Brunswick Street; $7 admission; shared lunch; 50/50 tickets. All are welcome.
Retired Teachers
MAY 14 – Colchester-East Hants Retired Teachers Organization is having their annual meeting at 10:30 a.m., at the Truro Fire Hall.
Al-Anon Meets
MAY 14 – Truro Al-Anon meets every Tuesday 8 p.m., at The Good Neighbor's Club, 21 Palmer St. For more info call Lois at 902-890-1518.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
NAFR Barbecue
MAY 15 – Deadline to reserve meals: NAFR Branch NS 72, barbecue with presentation on Polypharmacy May 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Air force Association, 22 Cottage Street, Truro. Georgette: 902-897-2404 or [email protected] .
Al Anon Meeting
MAY 15 – 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.
Dance
MAY 15 – Dance in Salmon River Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m.; music by Countrified, others; shared lunch.
Knit In
May 15 – 1 to 4 p.m.; a great time to share skills, conversation and patterns with other knitters. Beginners welcome. Colchester Historeum, 29 Young St., Truro.
Butch’s Jam
MAY 15 – Join the fun and music at the Horseman's Club every Wednesday night at 6 p.m.; everyone welcome.
Coffee House
MAY 15 – Coffee House at Zion United Baptist Church, 454 Prince St., Truro, 1 to 3 p.m.; fun, good music by Bill Hill and the Band; refreshments; last meeting until fall.
Film Showing
MAY 15 – Ecology Action Center film, Burned, Truro Public Library, 6 p.m.; about the rise of the biomass industry on the eastern seaboard of the U.S. and in Nova Scotia. Discussion to follow.
Peer Support
MAY 15 – Lead With Your Heart’s Mental Wellness Peer Support, 7 p.m. First United Memorial Hall; with Sarah Slater presenting a program about Food for Mood. All are welcome, all faiths, no faith.
Card Party
MAY 15 – Card Party at Warwick Mountain Rec Club, 7 p.m.; shared lunch; 50/50; door prize; shared lunch; $3 admission
THURSDAY, MAY 16
PROBUS
MAY 16 – PROBUS Club meets at the Truro Fire Hall, at 9:30 a.m. Guest presenter this month is Mr. Joe Ballard whose presentation will feature the historic houses of Truro. Guests welcome.
Canasta
MAY 16 – 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 16 – The Guiding Light Spiritual Group meets every Thursdays, 7 p.m., Douglas Street School room 12, 40 Douglas St., Truro.
Card Party
MAY 16 – Auction 45 Card party, 1 p.m. at the Bible Hill Fire Hall; sponsored by St. David's United Church. $5 charge with cash prizes and a light snack.
GRANS
MAY 16 – Grandparents’ Rights for Nova Scotia Meeting, noon to 2 p.m., Sobeys Community Room, Robie Street, Truro. All are welcome.
FRIDAY, MAY 17
Dance
MAY 17 – 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.
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 18
Guitar Club
MAY 18 – Fingerpicking Guitar club jam; meeting at Douglas Street Rec. Center, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Note: last jam until Oct.19; info: Mike 902-639-9267.
Dance
MAY 18 – Dance in Upper Musquodoboit Community Hall; music by Perfect Time; shared lunch.
Supper
MAY 18 – Roast Beef Supper, Peniel United Church, Five Islands; 4 to 6 p.m. Adults $12; 12-and-under $6. Take-outs available.
Country Gospel Coffee House
MAY 18 – Country Gospel Coffee House, 7 p.m., 1533 Plains Road Debert; local talent; shared lunch; freewill offering.
Great Village Walk
MAY 18 – 5/10-km. Great Village Walk, 1B, 10 a.m. at Great Village Elementary School, Hwy 2 Contact Gail Brown 902-899-6575. Lunch to follow at Double C Restaurant, Hwy 4.
Yard/Bake Sale
MAY 18 – Yard and Bake Sale, lobster draw. Sponsored by Tatmagouche Legion at Bill Cameron’s, Hwy # 311, Balfron, 9 a.m.
SUNDAY, MAY 19
Jamboree
MAY 19 – Jamboree, Warwick Mountain Rec. Club, 6:30-9 p.m.; Kitchen Trio, Martha and Gary Webb, Wendy Black; $5 admission; 50/50; door prize; lunch provided.
