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Exhibit open
Until September 15, "Horton Planters" at Randall House Museum, Wolfville. Open 10 a.m. to 5p.m., Tuesday to Saturday; 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission free for children under 12. Guess at some mystery artifacts and you could win a prize!
Breakfast
September 2 Not Back to School Day. Kings Retired Teachers Organization breakfast with retired colleagues. 8:30 a.m. Door prizes. Berwick Heights Golf Course, arrange to stay & play.
Luncheon
September 2 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Christ Church, 238 Commercial St., Berwick. Homemade hot and cold dishes, delicious desserts, tea or coffee all for $10. Come and enjoy a great meal and a lot of socializing.
Meeting
September 2 Valley Autism Support Team meeting, 7 p.m., Autism Centre, Kingston & District elementary school, 630 Pine Ridge Ave, Kingston. Contact info: 765-3883.
Supper
September 3 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 738 Tremont Mountain Road. Roast beef dinner, freewill offering.
Lions’ flea market
September 4 36 Elm Avenue, Wolfville, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For vendor information, 691-2351 or leonarddavison@yahoo.com
Crib tournament
September 4 Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville. Registration 12:30 p.m., play 1 p.m. Upstairs lounge. No smoking.
Quilt show
September 4 to October 15. Prescott House Museum. Port Williams. Open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m to 5 p.m. People have always enjoyed the warmth and beauty of quilts, but these works of art also provide clues about the past and family heritage.
Supper
September 4 Fish chowder supper, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Hall's Harbour fire hall. Adults $10, child $5. Takeouts available. Proceeds for the fire department.
Corn boil and barbecue
September 4 Scott's Bay Community Hall Association, 5 p.m. at the community hall. Cost is $1/cob or three cobs for $2, hot dogs $1.50, hamburgers $3, and pop $1. Bring your favourite dessert to share at the potluck dessert being following the barbecue. Proceeds to the Scott's Bay Community Hall Association.
Dances
September 4 Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville, 9:30 p.m. $5 per person. Music by Chain & Anchor.
September 4 Valley Gay Dance at the Nictaux Lions’ hall, 9 p.m. 1 a.m. Come out and enjoy the first dance of the fall. Cash bar, all request DJ. Must be 19+. For info, call 825-3197.
Breakfasts
September 4 Black Rock community hall, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sponsored by Jolly Workers Sewing Circle. Freewill offering.
September 4 Free breakfast, hosted by the Church of the Nazarene, 738 Tremont Mountain Road, 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
September 4 New Minas Civic Centre, 7 a.m to 10:30 a.m. Adults $5, children $2.50. Proceeds for Lions’ community work.
Afternoon social
September 4 Children's games and an ice cream parlour, hosted by the Church of the Nazarene, 738 Tremont Mountain Road.
Hymn sing
September 5 7 p.m., West Hall's Harbour Baptist Church, featuring Cornerstone , Charlene & Brent Reid. Light refreshments.
Gala Days reunion
September 5 2 p.m. at Berwick's Centennial Park, the Berwick Gala Days 2010 Princess Committee invites past Gala Days queens and princesses to a reunion. Freewill offering.
Auditions
September 6 for the award winning Acadia Youth Choir, Acadia University. If you enjoy singing and are in grades 4-8 book your audition, 585-1420 or claire.mallin@acadiau.ca
Senior club
September 8 Highland Senior club will open at 7:15 p.m. in lounge. Contact Doris Walsh, 681-7021.
Craft group
September 8 Hobby crafters (a non - denominational group) begins for another season. Ladies of all ages are welcome to come for a fun time of fellowship, sharing, learning and crafting. If you have any craft ideas, please bring them along. St. Paul and St. Stephen United Church, Kentville, 9 a.m. to noon. Information, 678-7526 or 678-7961.
Luncheon
September 8 Kentville and Area Women's Connection back to school luncheon, Old Orchard Inn. Feature is Bob Watson, music by Nancie Armstrong, speaker Shirley Moore, P.E. I. Contact Barb George, 678-0466, before Sept. 6 for reservations.
Annapolis Valley Giant Vegetable Growers Club
The AVGVG meets upstairs at the community policing office connected to the RCMP detachment, Commercial Street, Berwick. 7 p.m. the third Sunday of every month. Everyone is welcome. www.avgvg.com
Karaoke
Thursdays with Bev Sheffield at the Kentville Legion Lounge. Freewill offering. Starts at 7 p.m. Open to the public.
Your Way to Wellness
Do you have a chronic health condition? Learn tools to cope with the everyday challenges of a chronic condition with Your Way to Wellness, a six-week, self-management program. Weekly sessions held in local community settings for 2.5 hrs, free to participants, and facilitated by trained volunteers who themselves have a chronic condition. Call Pat (902)538-1315. https://yourway2wellness.gov.ns.ca
Jam sessions
Mondays at Kentville United church hall, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For musicians who played horns, woodwinds or drums in school bands and would like to "jam" again. Sheet music provided. 679-4575.
Wednesdays Black Rock Culture and Recreation Centre. Canteen. $2 admission. Everyone welcome.
Gospel jam every second Saturday, United church vestry, Kingsport. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Information: 582-1427.
Fridays Berwick Legion, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. All welcome.
Books by mail
Free service through the Annapolis Valley Regional Library for residents of West Hants, Kings and Annapolis counties who live further than 10 km from a library branch, or are physically unable to reach one. Great for seniors, caregivers, home schoolers, rural residents or those who don't drive. Make requests from the online catalogue or booklists. Postage is paid for qualifying readers. 1-866-922-0229 or booksbymail@nsar.library.ns.ca
Assistance
Are you currently unemployed? We offer employment counseling services for people with disabilities. Call Community Inc., 679-7469.
Card parties
Mondays Cribbage, Coldbrook Community Heritage Hall, Lovett Road, Coldbrook, 7:30 p.m.
Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at Cambridge Community Centre. Auction 45s. Admission $2,
Tuesdays Cards - 45s starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Rebekah Hall, Cottage St., Berwick. Prizes and refreshments.
Tuesdays Cribbage, Berwick Legion. 7 p.m.
Tuesdays Hall's Harbour Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays Black River Community Hall, starting May 4, continuing throughout the summer. 7:30 p.m. $2 admission. Lunch provided. Prizes.
Wednesdays at the Berwick and District Seniors’ Centre at 7 p.m. $2, everyone welcome.
Thursdays at the Aylesford East Community Centre at 8 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Thursdays at the Windermere hall, 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays Somerset Community Hall at 7:30 p.m. Prizes and refreshments, $2. Everyone welcome.
Fridays 7:30 p.m. in the seniors’ room of the Coldbrook and District Lions Hall. $2 admission.
Fridays Forties Community Centre, New Ross. October to May. 7:30 p.m. 10 games played, $3 per person. Lunch served. Everyone welcome. 689-2817 to check for weather cancellations.
Saturdays 7:30 p.m. at the Berwick and District Seniors’ Centre, admission: $2. Prizes and refreshments.
Saturdays Kentville New Horizons Seniors Club, 350 Main St., Kentville. Every first and third Saturday of the month. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Prizes & refreshments. Admission: $2.
Gamers’ night
Fridays at the New Beginnings Center, Greenwood (next to Dairy Queen), 242-2282.
Clothing drop-off
Used clothing drop site- the Beehive Adult Service Centre, 1119 Station St., Aylesford. These donations support the Beehive and the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Bingos
Merchandise & cash bingo, West Brooklyn Hall, every Thursday Doors open 5:30 p.m. Lucky 7 $180, goes up $10 every week. Giant bingo on the last Saturday of each month, doors open at noon. Information: Doris Kelly, 542-7822.
Fun night
Every Friday night, Kentville Legion, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Everyone welcome.
Barbecues
Every Friday night, Royal Canadian Legion Ortona #69 Berwick, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Band practice
Every Monday night, the King's Community Concert band rehearses, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., in the hall of St. Paul, St. Stephen Church, Main St., Kentville. The band does both parades and concert performances, is looking to expand and is inviting interested musicians to check us out.
Washer toss
Every Friday night, Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick, 7 p.m. start.
Moms & Tots
Every Monday morning 10:30 a.m. to noon. Valley Cloth Diaper Company hosts a playgroup for families to come chat, snack, relax, and play. 945 Church Street. Call 542-8624 or email info@valleyclothdiapers.com
Friday mornings 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Introduce cooperative play, creative arts, encouraging a love for books. Book loan program. Information, 582-3089, Ocean Spirit Studio, Canning.
Sales
Sundays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greenwich fire hall, admission $1. Proceeds to hall. For tables, call 678-0395.
Every Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., White Rock Baptist Church. Pay what you can! Something for everyone.
Rentals
Horton Community Hall is available for bookings. To make inquires, call the hall at 542-3150 and leave a message.
Meadowview Development Community Hall is available for bookings. To book: 680-0988.
Lions hall, River Street, Kentville. Available for parties, meetings, receptions, etc. Information: Richard Lomond, 678-4899.
The Rebekah Hall, Cottage Street, Berwick. Call Julie, 538-7762, for particulars. Good for birthdays and smaller gatherings.
Hardwood Lake Girl Guide Camp accepts non-Guiding bookings: teams, family reunions, youth groups, subdivision getaways.... Lake Paul, Kings County. Lodge, cottage, tent sites; lifeguards on site in season, sandy beach; canoes, rowboats, hiking available. Sara, (902)538-9191.
Support groups
Friends in Bereavement, an ongoing support group for anyone who has suffered the death of a loved one, recently or years ago. Kentville Baptist Church parlour, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Contact Jennifer, 681-8239, Alice 678-3570 or Barb 542-0599.
Seniors’ groups
Wednesdays Coldbrook and District Apple Valley Seniors meet Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., with a potluck every third Wednesday of the month. Games and a light lunch at the Seniors’ room of the Lions Hall on South Bishop Rd, Coldbrook.
Wednesdays Centreville 50 plus association: 1:30 p.m. at the community hall. Bring a friend.
Wednesdays Minas Fifty Plus Seniors Club. New Minas Fire Hall, 1 p.m. Fun, games and light lunch. Monthly potluck first week at noon. New members welcome. Nora, 768-6848, Anita, 678-6741.
Wednesdays and Thursdays New Horizons Seniors Club, 350 Main Street, Kentville. Club opens at noon for recreational activities such as cards, carpet bowling, WII, crokinole, and many others. Members and friends welcome.
Saturdays Kentville Seniors New Horizon Club, 350 Main St. Drop in at 1:30 p.m. and join the club, enjoy refreshments and prizes. $2 proceeds for general fund. Every first and third Saturday of the month.
Volunteers needed
The VON Annapolis Valley District volunteers assist with the community support programs helping seniors, the adult day program, meals on wheels, foot clinics and the safety check-in programs. Call 1-800-411-9646 or 678-1733.
Central Kings Community Health Board is looking for volunteers to join the board. If you are interested in the health priorities in our community, contact Dale MacArthur, coordinator, at 681-2524 or email ckchb@avdha.nshealth.ca .
The Kings County SPCA needs your time, talents and caring. 538.9075 or www.kingsspca.com
Girl Guides leaders wanted: If you are a female, over the age of 18 who loves to have fun, Guiding is the place to be! Aylesford units are looking for women who love crafts, adventures, being with girls of all ages, singing, playing games and camping. If you are interested in any or all of these, contact Christine at 765-8013.
Cub and Scout leaders wanted: 1st Wolfville Scout Group has openings for Cub and Scout Leaders to volunteer with an already established team of experienced leaders. Cubs and Scouts meet on Monday and Tuesday nights, respectively, in Wolfville from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cubs range in age from eight to10 years of age and Scouts are 11to14. Contact Suzie Blatt (suzie_blatt@hotmail.com or 542-2947) for info.
Farmers’ markets
Saturdays Wolfville Farmers' Market, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Robie Tufts, Front Street, Wolfville – until Thanksgiving. www.wolfvillefarmersmarket.com
Wednesdays 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., rain or shine. May 12 to October. Corner of Main St. and Bridge St., Kingston (former Foodland parking lot) www.getfreshkingston.com.
Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kentville Centre Square, through October.
Thursdays 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Berwick Centennial Park, Union Street.
Thursdays Tailgate Farm Market, Kingsport. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oakview Farm, 7 Longspell Road (merge of Hwy. 221 and Longspell Rd.).
Youth group
Mondays at the Kingston Baptist Church, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Games, drama, music, Bible and more. Come and join in.
Meetings
Mondays Overeaters Anonymous: no dues, fees or weigh-ins.
7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the New Minas Civic Centre, rear entrance. 678-4229.
Tuesdays The Annapolis Valley Toastmasters Club invites you to the Air Commodore Birchall Centre, Building 221, Classroom 3 at 14 Wing, Greenwood to experience a meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Tuesday. annapolis.freetoasthost.net
First Wednesday of each month The Kings County Photo Club meets in the Cornwallis Room of the Kentville Agricultural Centre, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Everyone is welcome, from novice to expert.
Second Wednesday of each month (Sept. – June) The Kings County Alzheimer Caregiver Support and Education Group, Eastern Kings Memorial Community Health Centre, Wolfville. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Confidential and relaxed setting. New members welcome. For more info contact Tracie Sarsfield-Turner, 538-3103, ext. 171 or Shelley Kingston, 679-6306.
Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. except July and August, The Annapolis Valley Decorative Artists, will meet at the White Rock Community Hall. 798-2192.
Sundays Mid-Valley Al-Anon Family Group. Multi purpose room
Berwick town hall, 236 Commercial Street, 7:30 p.m.
