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Meeting
September 9 The Annapolis Valley Decorative Artists monthly meeting, White Rock Community Hall, 7 p.m.
Coffee party
September 10 Held by the Kingston and District Health Auxiliary from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Kingston and District Fire Hall. Proceeds Annapolis Valley Health.
Karaoke
September 10 at the Canning Legion. Music by Just Bev. Starts at 7 p.m. Everyone over 19 welcome. Freewill offering at the door.
Girl Guide registration
September 10 and 11 Berwick Girl Guides are going, growing and looking for new gals of all ages, as Nova Scotia heads into 2011, its 100th anniversary. Registration in Berwick is at the town hall Friday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, for Sparks (ages 5-6), Brownies (ages 7-8), Guides (ages 9-12), Pathfinders (ages 12-15), Rangers (ages 15-18). New leaders are welcome, and we also look for guest crafters, birders, archers, musicians, etc who would be interested in helping girls complete program areas. For info, contact Sara, 538-9191, or editor@kingscountyregister.ca .
Ticket auction
September 10 and 11 Coldbrook Lions. September 10, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. to purchase tickets. September 11, 10 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. New merchandise. Tickets 25/$1. You do not have to be present for drawing.
Breakfasts
September 11 Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville. 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Adults $5, children 12 and under $3.
September 11 Lockhartville Community Hall, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. $5, children 6-12 years $2.50, under 5 free. Sponsored by Hantsport & District Lions Club.
September 11 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Masonic Hall, Berwick. Adults $5, children $3.
Dances
September 11 Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville. 9:30 p.m. $5 per person. Music by Big Deal.
September 11 Berwick Legion, 9 p.m. Admission $6, branch members and community guests (age 19 and over) welcome. Music by Straight Out.
Lutz family picnic
September 11 A Lutz family potluck picnic will be held at the Berwick Lions Hall, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All Lutz family descendents welcome. Contact Pearl Saunders, 538-9519.
Yard sale
September 11 St. Joseph's World Youth Day Pilgrims, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine. St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Kentville
All proceeds go to raise funds to send a group to World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid. If you'd like to set up a table, come to the church for 7:30 a.m. No rental fee, all we ask is a donation to the fundraiser. Leanne, 680-8598.
Community BBQ
September 11 West Brooklyn Church, 11 a.m. Show & shine, merchandise bingo (bring daubers), games and more. BBQ and corn, community members free, outside of community $10/family.
Ticket auction
September 11 Waterville and District fire hall, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All new items. All funds to families and elderly in need at Christmas. 50/50 draw. Donate a non-perishable food item to our Christmas hamper and receive a free door prize ticket.
Card party
September 11 at 7:30 p.m. Highland Senior lounge, New Minas. Contact Doris Walsh, 681-7021.
Open house
September 11 The 507 Flight Lieutenant MacLean Royal Canadian Air Cadets, Camp Aldershot in Kentville. The public and all interested youth between the ages of 12 to 18 are invited to learn all about our exciting program, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m: citizenship, marksmanship, biathlon, survival skills, drill competition, sports and flying. The benefits for our communities’ youth are boundless, the fun never ends, and there are lots of new friends to be made!
Teddy bear clinic
September 11 in Berwick, Centennial Park gazebo, noon to 4 p.m. Kids: bring your bears for a full emergency room check-up, from X-rays to casts, offered by AVH staff and community health supporters. Free, lots of fun and treats.
Corn boil and barbecue
September 11 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 following the barbecue.
Centreville day
September 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Community yard sale in the morning, various games in the afternoon. Fun activities for all ages. Music provided by local talent; bring a chair! There will be a canteen offering food and drinks at $1 a piece. Come back at dark to see fireworks and enjoy a free piece of cake.
Girl Guide registration
September 12 Coldbrook/Cambridge - Coldbrook Lions’ hall, 6 p.m.
Music
September 12 at the Berwick Legion, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring Ruth Manning and Graham Moorehead, guests Joan Fraser and Alf Dalton. Admission $6.
Supper
September 12 Forties Community Centre, New Ross, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m., serving at 4:30 p.m.; adults $10, 5-12 $5 and under 5 free.
Gospel night
Sunday 12 7 p.m., Gaspereau Baptist Church. MC Charlton Levy, Ron DeAdder,violinist Jennifer Smith, Brandon Foster. Freewill offering. Proceeds to WallBrook United Baptist Church.
Pancake brunch
September 12 Fundraiser for Conductive Education Therapy for Chase Brown, who has cerebral palsy. Burlington Hall, Long Point Road. Freewill donation. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Blood donor clinic
September 13 Kentville fire hall. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Kentville Lions Club.
Valley Gardeners Club
September 13 Annual corn boil at 5:30 p.m. at the picnic grounds of the Kentville Agricultural Research Centre for members and guests. Bring a dessert, relish or salad to share. The regular meeting follows at 7:30 p.m. at a new location, room 2101 Kingstec campus of NSCC on Belcher Street. Speakers Sarah MacDonald and Tracey Tomlik of Harvest Landscape Design will talk about "Edibles in the Landscape". A house plant / perennial exchange will follow.
Free workshop
September 14 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., 49 Cornwallis St., Suite 109, Kentville. For those interested in learning about gambling and the role of the community in reducing gambling harm. Workshop leader is Audrey Shields, Addictions, Services, Annapolis Valley Health. Sponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Association, Kings County Branch. To register or for more information, call 679-7113 or email gamblingworkshop@cmhakings.ns.ca .
Seniors introduction to geocaching
September 14 Kingston Library every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For information, call Glen at 765-2800 or email recreation@kingstonnovascotia.ca .
Blood donor clinic
September 14 Kentville Fire Hall. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Kentville Lions Club.
Free voice lessons
September 14-November 2 Free group singing lessons for women of all ages offered by Valley Voices (a scent-free chorus). Tuesdays 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. CE Centre, Kentville Baptist Church. Instructor Judy Robichaud. Information: gardennotes@hotmail.com , Sandi, 681-5176 or Sue, 678-8202.
Free Tai Chi class
September 14 Taoist Tai Chi and enhance your flexibility, focus, balance, & energy. Free beginner class, 7:30 p.m. or September 16, 1 p.m., Kentville Rec. Centre. Classes begin September 20 and September 23. Contact Mary Anne Sulis, 678-4609. Also, sign up for a free class in Berwick, (September 13, 6 p.m.,) at the town hall the gym, Town Hall. Phone Anne, 765-6378.
Meeting
September 14 The Valley Regional Hospital Auxiliary, 6:45 p.m. in the hospital private dining room. Pictures taken at 7 p.m. and there will also be a guest speaker. New members welcome.
Blood donor clinic
September 15 Kentville fire hall. 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. In cooperation with the Berwick & District Lions Club.
Registration
September 15 Aylesford Girl Guides registration, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Aylesford United Church.
Meeting
September 15 Mental Illness and Concurrent Disorders and Addictions. Lions Club, Kentville. 7 p.m. Eric Patton, certified addictions specialist; Derek Vernest, mental health and addictions services; and Tony Legere, recovering consumer. Open to the public. Presented by Kings County Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia.
Free workshop
September 15 See how to download and use audiobooks and eBooks at 6:30 p.m. in the Kentville library. Presented by Charlotte Janes. There will be a Sony e-reader, iPod and other devices for you to try. Bring your laptop, portable device or just your questions. Refreshments served.
Kings County Museum
September until December, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. View a display of memorabilia dating back to the 1930s. Take a hike down memory lane with the Girl Guides of Canada - celebrating 100 years of Guiding.
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.
