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Reserve Table
Crafters may book their table for December 3 Breakfast With Santa fair at the Lawrencetown Cons. School. To rent crafter’s tables ($20 full table or $10 half table), contact Denise Naugler at 825-3591.
Christmas Assistance
Until December 3 Applications for Christmas Daddies Christmas Hampers available by calling 665-4011 for an appointment in Bridgetown on Tuesdays or drop by Middleton Thrift Store Wed. to Fri. to book appointment. Deadline: December 3.
Decorating Contest
Until December 19 The Cornwallis Park Community Association and Cornwallis ValuFoods is inviting the public take part in ‘Decorate Your Home and Win Your Christmas Turkey’ contest. Alll residents of Cornwallis Park are eligible to enter. Judging will take place the evening of Monday, Dec. 19. First prize is a turkey and gift basket; a turkey will be given to each of the second and third prize winners. Please direct queries to cpcassoc@mail.com.
Ticket Auction
December 1 St. Monica’s Catholic Women’s League annual ticket auction at the Parish Hall on Connaught Ave., Middleton. Doors open at 2 p.m. drawing at 7pm. Also canteen, bake table and raffles.
Christmas Tree Sales
December 1 The Annapolis Lions Club’s annual Christmas tree sale will begin on December 1 at the Annapolis Home Hardware lot.
World AIDS day
December 1 The Outreach Committee of Kingston United Church is hosting a World AIDS day event at The Kingston United Church, 733 Main Street. Angus Campbell will speak about the human face of AIDS in our province. We will share a potluck at 6 p.m. followed by his talk about 7 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend.
Library Open House
December 2 Open House at the Bridgetown Area Library with refreshments as part of special evening open hours, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Includes an on-site book sale.
Kids Lounge
December 2 Kids’ After-School Lounge 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Bridgetown Area Library. Ages 8-12.
Christmas Tea Sale
December 3 Christmas Tea Sale at Kingston United Church Saturday, Dec. 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. Tables of crafts, pickles, jellies/jams, white elephant items will also be available. Free will offering.
Luncheon, Bake Sale
December 3 Annual Christmas Luncheon and Bake Sale, Saturday, Dec.3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Emmanuel Church 37 Gates Ave, Middleton. Cost $5. Miracles Christian Book Store from Bayers Lake will have a display of great gift ideas, along with our popular gift baskets and baking. For Info: Sally 825-3087 or Shirley 825-2381.
Breakfast With Santa
December 3 From 8 to 10 a.m. on December 3 at the Forester’s Hall, Clementsvale, we will be having Breakfast with Santa. The menu will be pancakes, bacon, scrambled eggs, fruit salad, toast, tea, coffee, and juice. Cost: Adults – $6. Children 5 to 12 – $3. Children under 5 free.
Christmas Concert
December 3 Middleton Choral Society, directed by Maureen MacLean and accompanied by Elizabeth Harwood, presents its annual concert of sacred and secular Christmas music. Special guest performers will be individual members of the Middleton Choral Society at St. John’s United Church, Middleton, 8 p.m. A freewill offering will be taken at the door. Information: 825-3387.
Craft Coffee Party
December 3 Spa Spring’s Women’s Institute’s Christmas Coffee Party at Parker Hall, Victoria Vale. Doors open at 10 a.m. (10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.). Enjoy delicious refreshments for a free will offering. Find treasures at the craft, bake and grab tables. Plus tickets on raffle items.
Breakfast With Santa
December 3 Come to the Lawrencetown Consolidated School for Breakfast with Santa, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Enjoy pancakes, adults $3, children $2. Find gifts at the many Crafters Tables and treasures at the Ticket Auction. Plus activities for the children.
Winter Farmer’s Market
December 3 Winter Farmer’s Market December 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Historic Gardens, Annapolis Royal. Coffee, fish, meat, cheese, produce, baked goods, herbs, and lots more. 532-7018.
Pride Christmas Dance
December 3 Valley Pride is hosting its Christmas Dance on December 3 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Middleton Lions Club in Nictuax. It is a 19+ dance open to everyone in the gay/lesbian, trans, bi, and straight community as long as you’re gay-friendly. Price is $5 at the door, DJ, 50/50 tickets and door prizes. Celebrate the Holiday Season with Valley Pride. Further information please contact David at 825-3197 or Doug at 363-2055.
Big Breakfast
December 3 Held by the Bridgetown Lions at their Hall, 289 Church St., from 8 to 10 am. Enjoy scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, fluffy pancakes, hash browns, baked beans and brown bread, for a free will offering.
Worship Service
December 4 At Middleton Baptist Church at 10:45 a.m. Service on “The One” foretold by the prophets: He Roars. Child care provided.
Christmas Program
December 4 Habitation Baptist Church invites you to their program titled “Christmas Choices” at 6:30 p.m. on December 4. Refreshments to follow. Info: 532-2813
Christmas Concert
December 4 “New Song” Christmas Concert at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:45) in the Middleton Baptist Church, free will offering.
Christmas Party
December 4 Lawrencetown United Baptist Church’s Community Christmas Party starts at 5 p.m. Join us for pot luck supper. The Praise Band will provide music. All welcome.
Buffett Breakfast
December 4 Port George buffet breakfast at the Rec. Center. This month is Breakfast With Santa, 8 to 10 a.m. Enjoy pancakes, muffins, toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, homemade baked beans and fruit salad. Everyone welcome. (Last one until April 1/12.)
In Celebration
December 4 A Royal Consort, a community choir from Annapolis Royal, directed by Caroline Bosley, accompanied by Elizabeth Harwood, will perform Christmas Midnight Mass (Charpentier), John Rutter anthems, and Christmas carols in Bridgetown Baptist Church, Bridgetown, December 4 at 7 p.m. A freewill offering will be taken at the door.
Blood Donor Clinic
December 5 6 At 14 Wing Greenwood Comm. Ctr., both days from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Call 1-888-236-6283 for an appointment.
Hockey Book Signing
December 5 Jim Prime book signing for How Hockey Explains Canada, from 2 to 4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 5 at the Annapolis Valley Macdonald Museum, 21 School Street, Middleton. Drop by to meet Valley author Jim Prime and pick up a copy of this great book as a Christmas gift for the hockey lovers in your life. The book, which is proving to be very popular, was written in collaboration with hockey legend Paul Henderson. Please phone 825-6116 for more information.
Craft Drop-in
December 6 Christmas Craft Drop-in at the Bridgetown Area Library. For ages 6 and up from 3 to 5 p.m.
Scrabble
December 6 Middleton Scrabble Club meet at Rosa M. Harvey Library at 6:30 p.m. (1st Tues. of each month). Interested players of all levels and ages are welcome, no cost. Bring a board if you have one. Info: Tom Ross, 825-6906 after 7pm. On inclement nights, check to see if Library is open, 825-4835.
Memory Tree Lighting
December 8 At 7 p.m. at the Forester’s Hall, Clementsvale, on December 3 we will be having our annual Memory Tree lighting. If you wish to purchase a light in the name of a loved one, please call a Commission Member or phone 467-3409.
Legion Meeting
December 8 Of the R.C.L. Port Royal Branch #21 with the Executive meeting at 6:30 p.m. and the general meeting to follow at 7 p.m.
Bookmobile Visit
December 9 Bookmobile visit at the Bridgetown Area Library from 2 to 4 p.m. All ages are invited to come aboard. Storytimes at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Christmas Sale Lunch
December 10 Christmas Sale Lunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nictaux Christian Family Centre. Baking, homemade candy, pickles/jam, gift baskets, crafts/sewing/knitting, Watkins products and used Christmas treasures. Festive sandwich plates/tea/coffee. Hosted by The Nictaux Baptist Friendly Club Ladies Auxiliary. Everyone welcome.
Holiday Concert
December 10 Annapolis Valley Honour Choir and Kings Choral Children’s Chorus will join forces to present “Follow That Star” at 3 p.m. at Middleton Baptist Church. Tickets ($10) at the door. Audience members included in carols. Cider and shortbreads served at intermission.
Follow That Star
December 10 Annapolis Valley Honour Choir and Kings Choral Children’s Chorus at Middleton Baptist Church at 3 p.m. More than 80 young singers will share their talents in this uplifting holiday concert. The program includes classic holiday selections, energetic gospel, and jazz. Audience carols, as well as cider and shortbreads served at intermission will be sure to create a festive atmosphere. $10 (under 10 free)
Evening of Music
December 11 An Evening of Music featuring the ‘Gregg Ernst Family’ will be held Sunday, Dec. 11 at Springfield United Baptist Church at 7 p.m. A social time will follow.
Children’s Concert
December 11 Children’s Christmas Concert at Middleton Baptist Church, 10:45 a.m. Child care available.
Christmas Open House Tour
December 11 Christmas Open House Tour sponsored by Kingston United Church will be held on Sunday, Dec. 11 from 6 to 10 p.m. Five decorated homes are on the list. Tickets are $10 and available from Loretta 765-6821; Joann 765-0105 or Valley Drug Mart 765-2103. Come celebrate the Christmas season with us.
Christmas Hymn Sing
December 11 There will be a Christmas Hymn Sing at Wilmot Baptist Church (Christian Fellowship Centre), corner of Hwy #1 and Dodge Rd, on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Music selections to be provided by the church choir and others from the church family.
Choir Performs
December 11 The Annapolis Voices Choir will perform at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11 in the St.George and St. David United Church in Annapolis Royal ( the church at the lights). The choir will perform seasonal as well as classical selections. The choir is directed by Deirdre Morrell-Ormerod and the accompanist is Elizabeth Harwood. Admission is $10 at the door. Contact persons: Carol Littleton -Hanson and John Hanson 532-0696.
Christmas Party
December 14 Youth Christmas Party starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Middleton Baptist Church for Grades 7 to 12.
Christmas Breakfast
December 17 There will be a Christmas Community Breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Kingston Baptist Church, Main St, Kingston. For a free-will offering, come and enjoy a full, hot breakfast. All proceeds raised will be donated to the Kingston Elementary School for their Breakfast Program. All are welcome.
Missing Christmas
December 18 The Lawrencetown United Baptist Church presents: ‘The Case of the Missing Christmas’ Sunday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. This is a Christmas musical drama performed by Lawrencetown’s very own Youth Group and the Youth Choir and Friends. There will be a freewill offering and a time of fellowship and refreshments to follow. Come and join us in supporting our youth, making this part of your Christmas celebrations this year.