Friday, May 1
2pm: – Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre at 40 School Rd, L’Ardoise, NS B0E 1S0; 902.587.2800. How to use Naloxone (Narcan). FREE. In this session you will learn how to safely carry Naloxone, how to spot signs of an overdose, and how to administer it.
Saturday, May 2
2pm: Come to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 150, in Arichat for the Music Circle. Free Admission – Bring your own instrument.
Sunday, May 3
9am: Come to the Monthly Breakfast at the Riverdale Social Recorded music, cards, games, darts (bring your own darts).
8am – 11am: Come to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 150, in Arichat for their Community Breakfast. Eat in or Take out.
1pm: – Come to the Merchandise Bingo at the Louisdale Parih Hall in Louidale. There are over $3000 in Prizes including $650.00 DeWalt Tool set, Propane Fire Pit, Barbecue, Bissell Vacuum. Power Washer and much more. All proceed go to the St. Peter’s Daycare. Door open at 1pm, and game start at 2pm.
Saturday, May 9
7am – 10am: – Grand River Fire Hall, Grand River Mother’s Day Breakfast. $12 for adults / $5 for kids under 12.
11am – 3pm: – The Isle Madame Historical Society in Arichat will be hosting a Mother’s Day Cup & Saucer Sale. We have a wide variety of colours and patterns to choose from, so you’re bound to find the perfect one for yourself or your Mom!
1pm – 3:30pm: – Come to St. John’s Centre for the Arts 2513 Highway 206, Arichat. friendsofstjohnsarichat@gmail.com Marg Herdman, 902.227.8303 Sponsored by Friends of St. John’s Arichat, and learn more about Celebration Isle Madame. $10, either by e-transfer or donation at the door.
Sunday, May 10
8am – 11am: Come to the D’Escousse Civic Improvement Society Hall in D’Escousse for a delicious breakfast and local art display and music by Kenny Pettipas. Tickets: $12.00 adults and $6.00 for children under 12 and under. 7 halls, 7 Celebrations of local food and talent!
2pm: – Come to the Tara Lynne Center, in River Bourgeois 45 Card Game each Sunday. Prizes $100, $60, $40 Plus Jackpot Contact: Doreen Boudreau at 902.817.4899 or 902.535.2756.
Tuesday, May 12
1pm – 2:30pm: – Come to the Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre at 40 School Rd, L’Ardoise, NS B0E 1S0; 902.587.2800 for Café Reminisce. A friendly and supportive space for people with memory challenges and their Caregivers.
2pm: Come to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 150, in Arichat for their General Meeting. All members invited to attend.
Wednesday, May 13
10am: Come to the Potlotek Health Centre, and join the Walking Group, starting May 13.
Friday, May 15
4pm – 6:30pm: Come to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 150, in Arichat for their Community Fish Fry – Eat in or Take out.
Saturday, May 16
7pm: – Come to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 150, in Arichat for their 45 Card Game – Poppy Fund Fundraiser. Bring a partner – Prizes awarded.
7pm: – Come to St. John’s Centre for the Arts 2513 Highway 206, Arichat. friendsofstjohnsarichat@gmail.com Marg Herdman, 902.227.8303 Sponsored by Friends of St. John’s Arichat and learn more about the event with Anne Janelle and James Hill $30 advance/ $35 at the door/students $10 E-transfer: friendsofstjohnsarichat@gmail.com Call: 902.227.8303.
Sunday, May 17
2pm: – Come to the Tara Lynne Center, in River Bourgeois 45 Card Game each Sunday. Prizes $100, $60, $40 Plus Jackpot Contact: Doreen Boudreau at 902.817.4899 or 902.535.2756.
VON Week
May 17-23, 2026. VON Week – Join us in recognizing the people who provide care across our
community. For more information email communications@von.ca or visit von.ca/von-week.
Saturday, May 19
2pm: Come to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 150, in Arichat for Bingo.
2:00 pm: Senior Connecting: Playful & Interactive. Mosaic Garden – Stepping Stones workshop with Teresa at the (River Roots, River Bourgeois).
May 21:
Come to the Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre at 40 School Rd, L’Ardoise, NS B0E 1S0; 902.587.2800. Facilitator: Julia Goldsworthy, RCT, for Joy, Connection and Purpose in our daily lives.
Sunday, May 24
10am – 2pm: – St. Louis Parish will be hosting their annual GIANT INDOOR YARD SALE. Time to clean out your closets, basements, and garages of the stuff you never use, and grab a table at our fundraiser so you can sell that stuff and make some extra spending money for yourself!! Tables are $15 each. TO BOOK PLEASE CALL OR TEXT ME(NIKKI) 902 631 3617. There will be:– 50/50 tickets sold – We will also have a hot dog sale with all proceeds going to our annual fundraiser. For those who have household items such as small appliances, clothing, books, small toys, small decorative pieces, and would like their treasures to find a new home, we will have a community table for those who want to donate to this table. Proceeds from the sales at this table will also go to the fundraiser event!! WE ASK THAT ALL SMALL HOUSEHOLD DONATIONS ARE WORKING AND IN GOOD CONDITION! CLOTHING IS CLEAN, AND BOOKS ARE NOT TORN, AND TOYS ARE CLEAN. THESE DONATIONS CAN BE DROPPED OF AT THE HALL SATURDAY MAY 23RD( Time for drop off will be announced at a later date). THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!!
2pm: – Come to the Tara Lynne Center, in River Bourgeois 45 Card Game each Sunday. Prizes $100, $60, $40 Plus Jackpot Contact: Doreen Boudreau at 902.817.4899 or 902.535.2756.
May 26
Saturday, May 26
2pm: Come to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 150, in Arichat for Bingo.
6pm – 7pm: – Come to the Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre at 40 School Rd, L’Ardoise, NS B0E 1S0; 902.587.2800 for their Annual general meeting.
Saturday, May 30
2pm: Come to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 150, in Arichat for the Veteran’s Social – All Veterans invited to attend.
10am – 2pm: – Come to the D’Escousse Civic Improvement Hall, for their Multi Market is Coming! Join us for a vibrant community market hosted by DCIS. This special Multi Market will feature a mix of:Square Roots, Local artisans, Want to be a vendor? Tables are available for just $10 each. To reserve your spot, contact Daphne Campbell at 902-631-3957. Come out, support local, and enjoy a fun day of shopping and community connection!
12pm – 5 pm: – Come to the Fundraiser for Robbie and Joanie Kehoe at the Rocky Bay Irish Club in Rockey Bay. There will be live muic, and Laagna, seafood Chowder and Lobster and Crab Sandwiches for sale. Come out and support this great cause.
9pm – 1am: – Come to the Riverdale Community Centre in Lower River to hear Rebel Road who are all set to take the stage by storm, marking their comeback in May after a long winter. #richmondcounty #RiverdaleCommunityCenter #RebelRoad
2pm: – Come to the Tara Lynne Center, in River Bourgeois 45 Card Game each Sunday. Prizes $100, $60, $40 Plus Jackpot Contact: Doreen Boudreau at 902.817.4899 or 902.535.2756.
June, 2026
Saturday, June 6
1:30pm: – Come to the Isle Madame Historical Society’s Summer Learning Series: “Hunting your Ancestors”. Fee: $25. Join us as we look at census records and discover what they can tell us about our ancestors. Workshop presented by Anne Leavitt. Pre-registration is required, contact us at 902.226.9364 or email – islemadamehistoricalsociety@gmail.com.
2pm: Come to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 150, in Arichat for the Music Circle. Free Admission – Bring your own instrument.
Sunday, June 7
8am – 11am: Come to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 150, in Arichat for their Community Breakfast. Eat in or Take out.
9am: Come to the Monthly Breakfast at the Riverdale Social Recorded music, cards, games, darts (bring your own darts).
2pm: – Come to the Tara Lynne Center, in River Bourgeois 45 Card Game each Sunday. Prizes $100, $60, $40 Plus Jackpot Contact: Doreen Boudreau at 902.817.4899 or 902.535.2756.
3pm: – Come to St. John’s Centre for the Arts 2513 Highway 206, Arichat. friendsofstjohnsarichat@gmail.com Marg Herdman, 902.227.8303 Sponsored by Friends of St. John’s Arichat and learn more about Spring Student Recital. Donations at the door.
Tuesday, June 9
2pm: Come to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 150, in Arichat for their General Meeting. All members invited to attend.
Friday, June 12
4:30pm – 6pm: – Take in the South Mountain Arm of Gold Fishcake & Beans Supper St. Georges Channel Hall; $15.00 per person.
Sunday, June 14
2pm: – Come to the Tara Lynne Center, in River Bourgeois 45 Card Game each Sunday. Prizes $100, $60, $40 Plus Jackpot Contact: Doreen Boudreau at 902.817.4899 or 902.535.2756.
7pm: – Come to St. John’s Centre for the Arts 2513 Highway 206, Arichat. friendsofstjohnsarichat@gmail.com Marg Herdman, 902.227.8303 Sponsored by Friends of St. John’s Arichat and learn more about the event with Jud Gunning $25 advance/ $30 at the door/ students – free.
June 16
1pm – 2:30pm: – Come to the Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre at 40 School Rd, L’Ardoise, NS B0E 1S0; 902.587.2800 for Café Reminisce. A friendly and supportive space for people with memory challenges and their Caregivers.
June 18
Come to the Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre at 40 School Rd, L’Ardoise, NS B0E 1S0; 902.587.2800. Facilitator: Julia Goldsworthy, RCT, for Anxiety and Worry in daily life.
Friday, June 19
4pm – 6:30pm: Come to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 150, in Arichat for their Community Fish Fry – Eat in or Take out.
Saturday, June 20
1pm – 4pm: – Join organizers, at the Grand River Fire Hall in Grand River for their Rhubarb Art Festival Enjoy an afternoon of local art (some pieces for purchase) and a tea including assorted rhubarb desserts. $8 per person.
Saturday, June 20
7pm: Come to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 150, in Arichat for their 45 Card Game – Poppy Fund Fundraiser. Bring a partner – Prizes awarded.
Sunday, June 21
2pm: – Come to the Tara Lynne Center, in River Bourgeois 45 Card Game each Sunday. Prizes $100, $60, $40 Plus Jackpot Contact: Doreen Boudreau at 902.817.4899 or 902.535.2756.
Saturday, June 27
2pm: Come to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 150, in Arichat for the Veteran’s Social – All Veterans invited to attend.
Sunday, June 28
2pm: – Come to the Tara Lynne Center, in River Bourgeois 45 Card Game each Sunday. Prizes $100, $60, $40 Plus Jackpot Contact: Doreen Boudreau at 902.817.4899 or 902.535.2756.
7pm: – – Come to St. John’s Centre for the Arts 2513 Highway 206, Arichat. friendsofstjohnsarichat@gmail.com Marg Herdman, 902.227.8303 Sponsored by Friends of St. John’s Arichat and be entertained by Ellen and Adrianna admission: $20 advance/ $25 at the door/students – free.