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CMHA Support Group
Thursdays Canadian Mental Health Association is holding a free mental health support group on Thursdays at 7 p.m.at Champlain Elementary School in the Plus Room, for family and friends of mental health consumers. Pre-registration required, call Dawn Scott of the CMHA at 526-2456 or dawnscott@ns.sympatico.ca
Macdonald Museum Open
Annapolis Valley Macdonald Museum is now open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. See the Nova Scotia Museum’s antique clock and watch exhibit, a recreated classroom and general store, the Rusty Nail exhibit and lots more. Visit the genealogy library in the museum on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission charged. Call for more information at 825-6116. Check us out at www.macdonaldmuseum.ca.
Card parties
Starting May 2 at 7:30 p.m. and every Thursday at Moschelle Hall. Refreshments. All welcome.
Youth Park
Support Annapolis Youth Park by donating goods for our spring yard sale in May. Call 532-7066 to organize drop-off. We’re aiming for Victoria Day weekend.
Lego
Thursdays Lego from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Bridgetown and Area Library. Have fun making Lego creations at the library with your friends. Ages 3+. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
Jam Sessions
Saturdays Jam Session at Inglisville Community Hall every Saturday night starting at 7 p.m. Good music, lunch, and doorprize. Come and enjoy yourself. Admission $ 2.
Jam Sessions
Come out every Monday evening at the Port George Rec. Centre to play, sing or listen, and enjoy good friends and delicious snacks. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Jam starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $2.
Jam Sessions
Wednesdays Come out to Brickton Jam Sessions every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Great Country Bluegrass music. Come to play, sing, or listen. Refreshments at intermission. All for only $ 2 each.
Recyclables for Relay
Donate your refundables. Drop them off at Hankinson’s Recyclables in Middleton and say that they’re for “Relay for Life.”
Worship Service
May 26 Monthly worship at 7 p.m. in the West Dalhousie Baptist Church. Guest speaker is Rev. Dr. George Allen. Freewill offering. Refreshments will be served. Everyone welcome. For further info, contact Pastor David Cumby at 665-4648 or Julie Hannam, 665-2493.
Dinner Auction
May 26 Annual Spring Dinner Auction in support of the Historic Gardens from 4 to 8 p.m. at Annapolis Royal Legion Community Centre. A wonderful meal, a great social time, and a terrific selection of gifts, artwork and plant material ready for the lucky bidder to take home. Call 532-7018 or visit www.historicgardens.com
Musical Evening
May 26 Come to the Pentecostal Full Gospel Tabernacle in Lequille at 7 p.m. for gospel music with Marian Weir and Friends. Offering and donations for Tori Sabean of Bear River. Refreshment to follow. For more information, contact Tav at 532-1967.
Pot Luck Dinner
May 26 Granville Centre Community Pot Luck Dinner Sunday, May 26 at 1 p.m. Bring your favourite dish or desert and join us for a meal, fellowship, and a Bake Auction of scrumptious goods. Everyone welcome. Free will offering.
Evening Of Music
May 26 An Evening of Music featuring “Just For Fun” will held be on Sunday, May 26 at Springfield United Baptist Church at 7 p.m. A social time will follow.
Jamboree
May 26 Country and Gospel Jamboree from 2 to 4 p.m. at Inglisville Community Hall. Featured are Highway 10, Taylor Express, Jackie Kendall, Diane Burton, and Country Blue. Proceeds to Inglisville Baptist Church. Freewill offering. Canteen available.
Memorial Hymn Sing
May 26 at the Lawrencetown United Baptist Church, at 7 p.m. Selected hymns will be dedicated. Freewill offering. For more info, call Marcia 825-3562.
Wilmot AGM
May 27 Annual general meeting of the Wilmot Community Center starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Hall.
Funds For Fuel
May 27 Funds for Fuel bridge party at 1 p.m., Monday, May 27 at the Annapolis Valley Macdonald Museum, 21 School St, Middleton. Cost is $4 per person. Light refreshments served. All welcome. Come out for a fun afternoon and support your local Museum. Call 825-6116 for more information.
Historical Society
May 28 Annapolis Valley Historical Society Annual General Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28 at Annapolis Valley Macdonald Museum, 21 School St, Middleton. Program of “Show and Tell” for the museum and guests. No admission charged. All welcome. Please call 825-6116 for more information.
Scrabble
May 28 Scrabble on Tuesday, May 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Bridgetown and Area Library. Scrabble enthusiasts are invited to drop in for a lively game of Scrabble the last Tuesday of each month. (Adults)
GirlPower!
May 28 GirlPower! On Tuesday, May 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bridgetown and Area Library. Come to the library the last Tuesday of every month for two hours of GirlPower! fun. Play games, do crafts, hang out together and write in your HP! journal. (Girls ages 10 – 15)
Soup Luncheon
May 28 Middleton and Area Fireflies soup luncheon at the Middleton fire hall on Tuesday, May 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a choice of lobster chowder ($8), corn chowder or hamburger soup ($7 each), and fresh rhubarb crisp or luxurious lemon dessert. Middleton deliveries can be arranged by calling Bonnie at 825-3062 by May 27.
Bridgetown Market
May 28 Bridgetown Farmers Traders Market at Jubilee Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28. New vendors welcome. Call 312-1235.
Port George AGM
May 29 Annual general meeting of Port George Regional Recreation Centre at 7 p.m. at the centre. Everyone welcome.
Meeting
May 29 The Nictaux Cemetery Company will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. in Nictaux Christian Family Centre.
CAPS Meeting
May 29 Regular monthly Board of Directors meeting of Companion Animal Protection Society of Annapolis County starts at 7 p.m. at the Lawrencetown Municipal Building. All members and friends of the society are invited. Info: www.caps-annapolis.org or 825- 2277.
Casserole Supper
May 30 All Saints’ ACW will be holding a Spring Casserole Buffet Supper at All Saints’ Church Hall, Pleasant Street, Kingston (turn left off Bridge Street) on Thursday, May 30 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. A selection of salads, casseroles, and desserts, Price – $10. Family rates are available. There will be take out.
Karaoke
May 30 Karaoke starts at 7 p.m. in the Parish of Clements Hall in Deep Brook. Free will donation. For information, contact 638-3384.
Games Night
May 31 Games Night at the New Horizon’s Hall in Port Wade. Bring any game you would like to play. Come and enjoy. Cost is $5 with proceeds for the hall. Lunch will be served.
Card Party
May 31 Come out for an evening of fun, friendship and refreshments at our card parties every other Friday at the Clarence Hall at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.
Got Talent
June 1 Old fashioned family Pic-a-nic and “Yogi Bear’s Got Talent” show at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Campground, Kingston (Exit 17), 4 to 6 p.m. Free admission. Kids, ages 5 to 12, may register for talent show at yogirecreation@gmail.com. Prizes for 1st 2nd. An Apple Blossom event.
Yard Sale
June 1 St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, South St., will be having a Yard Sale on Saturday, June 1 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. There will be an indoor yard sale with plants, books, baked goods, and odds and ends. Table rentals available for $10. Call Val at 665-4400.
Yard Sale
June 1 Yard sale at Kingston United Church of Canada, 733 Main Street, Kingston on Saturday, June 1 starting at 10 a.m. Lots of great bargains, plants, food and treasures just for you.
Spring Fling
June 1 BRES Spring Fling Fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come join us for games, raffles, barbecue, Bouncy Kingdom, ticket auction, and more. Something for Everyone.
Roast Pork Supper
June 1 Apple Blossom Roast Pork Supper on Saturday, June 1 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Kingston Baptist Church, Main St, Kingston. Come and enjoy a delicious roast pork supper with all the trimmings and apple crisp for dessert. Cost is $10 per person. All are welcome.
Earth Art
June 1 2 Groundworks Earth Art 2013 will take place in the French Basin Trail, Annapolis Royal, the weekend of June 1 and 2. Organized by the Annapolis Region Community Arts Council, artists and nature-lovers of all ages are invited to come make art on the trail using found natural materials. No experience necessary. Participation is free but you must pre-register by emailing janet@larkman.ca
Worship Service
June 2 All are welcome to our service at the Clarence Baptist Church at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. George Mollins.
Ticket Auction
June 2 Children’s Wish Ticket Auction at Lions Hall, Auburn. Opens at 10 a.m. with draws at 2 p.m. Also canteen, touch take table, and 50/50 tickets. Proceeds for Valley West Chapter of the Children’s Wish Foundation. Info: 538-7343; 847-1918
Gospel Music
June 2 Gospel Music Concert at Hillsburn Baptist Church on June 2 at 7 p.m. Featuring “Cornerstone” from Hantsport, plus others. Free will offering. Refreshments following. Info 532- 0271.
Neighborhood Watch
June 3 Wilmot and Area Neighborhood Watch meet at 7 p.m. in the Christian Fellowship Centre, Wilmot. All interested parties are invited.
Brunch Lunch
June 4 Come to Hampton Hall’s Lunch Brunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Guest presenter is Dr. D.M. Hodges with presentation from the Agriculture Agri-Food Research Centre, Kentville. Bring a plate of sandwiches, fruit, muffins or veggies and a loonie to offset costs. For info, call Jo at 665-2424.
Info Session
June 4 Annapolis Valley District of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association is hosting a free osteoporosis information session with guest speakers, information packs, and refreshments at 6:30 p.m. at Superstore, Kingston.
Library Writing Group
June 4 Library Writing Group on Tuesday, June 4 at 2 p.m. at the Bridgetown and Area Library. Share your work and receive feedback from others who enjoy writing. The library writing group meets the first Tuesday of every month. New members welcome.
Bridgetown Market
June 4 Bridgetown Farmers Traders Market at Jubilee Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4. New vendors welcome. Call 312-1235.
Bingo
June 4 Bingo at Moschelle Community Hall on Tuesday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m. Great prizes (gift certificates, baked goods, etc.) No cash prizes. Proceeds for hall maintenance.
Library Writing Group
June 4 Library Writing Group on Tuesday, June 4 at 2 p.m. at Bridgetown and Area Library.
Share your work and receive feedback from others who enjoy writing. The library writing group meets the first Tuesday of every month. New members welcome.
Family Board Game Night
June 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bridgetown and Area Library. Enjoy some old fashioned family fun. Drop in for a game or two, or stay the entire evening. Board Game Night takes place the first and third Tuesday of each month. (Adults and Youth Ages 10+)
Spanish Lessons
June 5 Free Spanish Lessons for adults (18+) at the Lawrencetown Library on Wednesday mornings for six weeks, starting June 5. Pre-registration required by calling 584-3044 during open hours, or you may register online at www.valleylibrary.ca.
Presentation
June 5 Clements Historical Society presents journalist and songwriter, Blain Henshaw who will talk and sing about the tragic sinking of the gypsum freighter, The Novadoc. Starts at 2 p.m. at the Clementsport Legion.
Evergreen AGM
June 6 Evergreen Cemetery the annual meeting will be held Thursday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Margaretville Baptist vestry. Contact David Longley 825-3876.
Gazebo Opening
June 7 Annapolis County Municipal Housing Corporation is holding the grand opening of the Community Gazebo from 2 to 4 p.m. at 170-200 Church St. Bridgetown. The Ribbon Cutting will be followed by music and a barbecue. (Rain date: June 14, 2 to 4 p.m.)
Choral Concert
June 8 Annapolis Voices Choral Concert , This Shining Night, at King’s Theatre in Annapolis Royal, Saturday, June 8, at 7:30 p.m. is SOLD OUT. Thank you for your kind support.
Full Breakfast
June 8 All Saint’s Anglican Church Kingston will be serving a full breakfast on Saturday, June 8 from 8 to 10 a.m. at All Saints’ Anglican Church Hall, Pleasant Street, Kingston (turn west off Bridge Street). Cost: $7. Menu: pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, baked beans, hash browns, toast, juice, tea and coffee. All are welcome.
Yard Sale
June 8 Annual Giant Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nictaux Fire Hall, rain or shine. Also canteen and barbecue. If you wish to donate items for the fire department tables or to book a table for yourself, please contact 765-3927 or hdstillwell@hotmail.com.
Treasure Sale
June 8 Treasure Sale: “It’s Old, It’s New, It’s Coming to You! ” A joint venture by Kings Theatre and the Annapolis Community Arts Council being held on the grounds of North Hills Museum, 5065 Granville Road (just past Granville Ferry) June 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sale of contents of the Rader Coleman house plus numerous items donated by friends of ARCAC and Kings Theatre. If you would like to donate items for the sale, please contact Janice at 526-2254, Val at 532-2345, or Heather at 665-2013.
Gospel Music
June 9 Gospel Music at the Inglisville Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy music by Valley Blue.
Decoration of Graves
June 9 Decoration of War Graces Service held by the Middleton Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 001 at Old Holy Trinity Church Cemetery, Middleton. Fall in at 6:45 p.m. for service at 7 p.m. Public is invited.
Bridge Party
June 10 Your ‘Table of Four’ players are invited to join us at Margaretsville Community Hall every second Monday at 12 noon for lunch and bridge. Cost is $10 per person. Info: Sherry, 825-2251.
Bridgetown Market
June 11 Bridgetown Farmers Traders Market at Jubilee Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11. Pick up some local goodies for Dad! New vendors welcome. Call 312-1235.
The Doctrine of Signatures
June 11 The Doctrine of Signatures on Tuesday, June 11 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Bridgetown and Area Library. Learn how medieval herbalists understood the medicinal properties of plants in this presentation by professional horticulturalist Karen Jones.
Lighthouse Meeting
June 12 Annual general meeting of Port George and District Lighthouse Society starts at 7 p.m. in the Port George Rec. Centre. All are invited.
Potluck Music
June 13 Potluck and music at the Wilmot Community Centre. Potluck Supper from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for a free will offering. Then stay for the Jam session from 7 to 10 p.m. for $2. Info: David at 825-3125; Carol at 825-2700.
Dinner Dance
June 14 Good Neighbours Club Dinner/Dance at Clementsport Legion. Meet and greet at 6 p.m. Roast Beef Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dance with live band at 8 p.m. Tickets: call 638-8807.
Fish Chowder Supper
June 15 Fish Chowder Supper on June 15 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Grace United Church, 15 Prince William Street, Digby. Adults $10; Children under 12 $5. Proceeds for the church.
Father’s Day Breakfast
June 15 Father’s Day Breakfast at the Forester’s Hall, Clementsvale on June 15 from 8 to 10 a.m. The menu will be pancakes, sausages, hash browns, fried eggs, fruit, tea, coffee, and juice. Admission: $10 for adults; $5 for children 12 to 5; and children under 5 is free. Money raised is being used for the hall upgrades.
‘50s Cabaret
June 15 ‘50s Cabaret at Brickton Community Hall on June 15 starting at 6 p.m. Advance tickets only so get yours now. Special appearances by the Brickton Players and surprise guest (EP). Call now for your tickets. 765-6821.
Flea Market
June 15 Flea Market at Parker Hall, Victoria Vale. Doors open at 8 a.m. To book your table ($5 per table), contact Sandra Boyd at 363-2266.
Walk for Autism
June 15 Walk the Walk for Autism at the Rotary Raceway Park in Middleton. Registration and entertainment at 10:30 a.m., walk begins at 11:45 a.m., and refreshments and family activities from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. To register, visit www.walkthewalkforautism.ca. For more information, call 765-3502.
Milford AGM
June 17 The annual general meeting of the Milford and Area Community Association will be held on Monday, June 17 at 7 p.m. It will be followed by a social gathering in appreciation of our volunteers.
Family Board Game Night
June 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bridgetown and Area Library. Enjoy some old fashioned family fun. Drop in for a game or two, or stay the entire evening. Board Game Night takes place the first and third Tuesday of each month. (Adults and Youth Ages 10+)
Knit at the Library
June 18 Knit at the Library Tuesday, June 18 at 2 p.m. at the Bridgetown and Area Library. No matter if you’re novice or pro, come and knit at the library with others who share the pleasure of needles and yarn. The library knitting group meets on the third Tuesday of every month.
Bridgetown Market
June 18 Bridgetown Farmers Traders Market at Jubilee Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18. New vendors welcome. Call 312-1235.
Bridgetown Market
June 25 Bridgetown Farmers Traders Market at Jubilee Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25. New vendors welcome. Call 312-1235.
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