April

12:30pm-2:30pm - Friendship Cafe - Everyone invited - Coffee or tea with a cinnamon bun or scone - $5 each - St. Brigid's Hall - 340 Main Street - Parrsboro

1:30pm-2:30pm - Mindfulness Meditation - These relax & destress classes are free and open to everyone - A $2 donation to the food bank is requested - RSVP to Delphine at 902-254-2655 - FPW Firehall - 8484 Hwy 209 - Port Greville

2:40pm-4:30pm - Cobequid Young Naturalists After School Club - Open to students grades 5 to 8 - Meets monthly - Students will be met at the school and walk to the museum - Registration required - Full details are available on the museum website by clicking the link - Fundy Geological Museum - 162 Two Islands Road - Parrsboro

3pm - Craft at the Library - Balloon Printing Flowers - Grades PP-6 - Call 902-254-2046 to sign up - Parrsboro Library - 91 Queen Street - Parrsboro

3pm-4pm - Downshore Yoga - All levels welcome - Mats and props available if needed - Contact Meagan at 902-254-4021 for more info - 24 Bayview Manor Road - Advocate Harbour

4pm-Close - Thursday night is Wing Night at both Glooscap Restaurant & Lounge and Two Islands Brewing - Parrsboro

7pm - Parrsboro Citizens' Choir - A welcoming choral group open to all community members - The Hall - 44 King Street - Parrsboro

9:30am-10:40am - Yoga with Will - Back to Basics Yoga for all levels, ages and abilities - Focus on the fundamentals of yoga poses & breath work - Fundy Geological Museum - 162 Two Islands Road - Parrsboro

9:30am-11am - Parrsboro Pregnancy & Beyond - Sponsored by Maggie's Place & Public Health - Open to pre and postnatal (up to 3 years) families to come together as a group for support and learning opportunities - Program runs every 2nd Friday - Fire Hall - 252 Willow Street - Parrsboro

10am-12pm - Artists Cafe - Inviting artists of all mediums to come together and share your passion with friends - Parrsboro Creative - 233 Main Street - Parrsboro

10:15am-11:15am - YMCA Kickbox Cardio - A low impact-high energy choreographed full body workout - Punch and kick combinations that will challenge your stamina & coordination and get your heart pumping - Indoor sneakers required - No pre-registration needed - $8/adult - $5/student or senior - Volunteer instructor Phyllis Y. - Lions Den - 210 King Street - Parrsboro

4pm-9pm - Pizza & Wing Night - Diane's Restaurant - 874 Hwy 2 - Five Islands 

6pm - Five Islands Fire Department Bingo - Everyone welcome - Doors open at 6pm, early quickie games at 6:30, regular Bingo starts at 7:15 - Come out and support this weekly fundraiser which will go towards a new fire truck - Fire Hall - 353 Hwy 2 - Five Islands

7pm - Open Mic at The Hall - Everyone welcome to come out for great entertainment - Canteen - Door prizes - 50/50 - The Hall - 44 King Street - Parrsboro

7pm - Trivia Night - Join some friends for some trivia challenges & great beer - Call 902-728-2221 to reserve your spot - Two Islands Brewing - 169 Main Street - Parrsboro

7pm-9pm - Adult Community Basketball - Sponsored by Cumberland Recreation - Free - Contact Brad at 902-297-1266 for more info - Parrsboro High School gym - King Street - Parrsboro

9am-1pm - Beaver's Yard Sale Fundraiser - All proceeds will go toward the Beaver's June camping trip - Tables available to rent - Fire Hall - 252 Willow Street - Parrsboro

10am-1pm - Outdoor Flea Market - Hosted by Bay Burgers - 215 Main Street - Parrsboro

10am-6pm - Canadian Independent Bookstore Day - Giveaways, draws & special pricing on books of authors being hosted by the upcoming Summer Author Series - Vickery House Books - 83 Spring Street - Parrsboro

11am-2:30pm - Parrsboro Cubs Fundraising BBQ - The cubs will have the BBQ fired up & will also be helping pack & load groceries - Come out to support this group of local kids - Co-op - Main Street - Parrsboro

2pm - Special Feature: Jawsome - A 44 minute documentary on Canada's great white sharks - A discussion to follow with researchers looking for local input on great whites from Advocate to Truro  - Admission by donation - Tea/coffee/water/pop available for purchase - The Hall - 44 King Street - Parrsboro

7pm - Advocate Open Mic - Great musical entertainment - Canteen - 50/50 draw - The Log Building - Mills Road - Advocate Harbour

7:30pm - Live music at the Brewery - Groove to the tunes of the Midnight Cats - $7 cover - Two Islands Brewing - 169 Main Street - Parrsboro

8am-11am - Breakfast at the Bazaar - Breakfast is served at Five Islands Bazaar - 1144 Hwy 2 - Five Islands

2pm-4pm - Sip & Sketch - Parrsboro Creative invites all artists of all mediums to bring their work & enjoy a beverage and socialize   - Two Islands Brewing - 169 Main Street - Parrsboro

4pm-6pm - Baked Bean & Fish Cake Supper - Baked beans, 2 fish cakes, brown bread roll & dessert - $15 - Takeout/delivery 4 to 5pm only - Hosted by Advocate Children's Party Committee - All proceeds to go to children's activities & events - Log Building - Mills Road - Advocate Harbour

10am - Tai Chi - All are welcome to join in this gentle, meditative movement - First month free then $20/month - FPW Fire Hall - 8484 Hwy 209 - Port Greville

10am-12pm - POP-UP Advocate  - Preschool outreach program - Parents/guardians and their preschool aged children are invited to come, socialize and have some fun - Snack provided - Sponsored by Maggie's Place - For more info contact 902-667-7250 -  Advocate District School - 3521 Hwy 209 - Advocate Harbour

10am-2pm - Beachside Rug Hookers & Fibre Artists - All are welcome to come & bring your projects - $2 donation to the museum encouraged - Fundy Geological Museum - 162 Two Islands Road - Parrsboro

5:45pm-6:30pm - Parrsboro Cyclefit - Coed spin class - A great workout that you can fine tune to your level -Advanced online registration is required (up to 24 hrs in advance) via the Cumberland YMCA website - Parrsboro Elementary School (small side door) - 43 School Street

6:30pm-8pm- Adult Community Pickleball - Sponsored by Cumberland Recreation - Free - Contact Valerie at 902-254-4342 for more info - Parrsboro High School gym - King Street - Parrsboro

9:30am-10:40am - Yoga with Will - Vinyasa flow yoga for all levels, ages and abilities - Fundy Geological Museum - 162 Two Islands Road - Parrsboro

11am-11:50am - Mindfulness & Meditation Gathering - Whether you are brand new to meditation or have been practicing for decades, please join as we gather together in mindfulness - Hosted by Will Konshin Bollwerk - Fundy Geological Museum - 162 Two Islands Road - Parrsboro 

12:05pm-12:50pm - Mindful Mobility - A wellness class for the body & mind that uses props such as chairs, blocks & straps to aid in increasing mobility - Cost is by donation ($5 suggested) - Fundy Geological Museum - 162 Two Islands Road - Parrsboro

1pm-3pm - Knitting Class: UFO's Get Unstuck - Bring an unfinished project you need help with - $20 - Call 306-807-7447 or email zdh99spring@gmail.com to sign up - Zawesome Design House - 99 Spring Street - Parrsboro

6pm - Lions BINGO  play on TV, online, at the Lion's Den (210 King Street Parrsboro) or at Two Islands Brewing (169 Main Street Parrsboro) - cards available at many local businesses

6:30pm-7:30pm - Yoga with Charlene - All levels and abilities are welcome - Gillespie House Yoga Loft - 358 Main Street - Parrsboro

7:30pm - King Street Strummers - Bring your string, voices and other instruments, come out, make some music and make a new friend - Everyone of any level of experience is welcome - Free - The Hall - 44 King Street - Parrsboro

7:30pm-8:30pm - Archery Practice - Hosted by Down By The Bay Archery - All ages & experience levels are welcome - Equipment is available to try - NCCP coaches & range safety officers on site - $3 to cover the cost of renting the gym - Parrsboro High School Gym - King Street - Parrsboro