Annapolis County Events

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Walk-in Clinics

December 18 Free walk-in clinics 2 to 4 p.m. every Thursday at Hutchin’s Pharmasave, Annapolis Royal. Blood pressure, glucose or cholesterol checked.

Farmer’s market

December 19 Middleton Farmers' Market’s last market of the season from 2:00 to 6:00 pm at the Baptist Church Hall, Middleton. Gift basket giveaways with local farm products and crafts donated by our vendors. Thanks for everyone's support in our first successful season.

Parent’s Night Out

December 19 The Middleton Baptist Church is giving an opportunity for moms and dads to get some shopping done or to just for a night out, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Drop your children off. We'll feed them supper and keep them busy – for children infant to grade 6. See middletonbaptist.com for more details.

Living Nativity Pageant

December 21 A Nativity Pageant with livestock and music will be held in Agri-alley at the Annapolis Valley Exhibition grounds December 21 at 6:30 p.m. Narration by Phil Milo. All welcome. Freewill offering.

Christmas caroling

December 21 Join us in caroling throughout the Village of Granville Ferry, departure from the United Baptist Church at 6:30 pm. Refreshments upon return. All welcome.

Cantata

December 21 St. George and St. Andrew United Church, Annapolis Royal, presents their Christmas Cantata “ Season of Praise” under the direction of organist Deirdre Morrell-Ormerod starting at 3:00 pm. Everyone welcome.

Christmas program

December 21 The Inglisville Baptist Church invites you to join them at 2 p.m., guest performers are Garnet Banks, Karen Warner and Bernie Legg.

Christmas program

December 21 Annual Youth Christmas program starts at 7 p.m. in the Albany Community Church. Food bank donations gratefully accepted. Fellowship hour following.

Kristingle Service

December 21 Kristigle Service will be held Sunday, Dec. 21. At 4 p.m. Anglican Parish of Bridgetown. This is a simple service of candlelight and song for all children. Refreshments afterwards in the hall. Everyone welcome.

Christmas concert

December 21 Sunday School Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. in the Pentecostal Full Gospel Tabernacle, Lequille. A friendly welcome to all.

Christmas cantata

December 21 At the Middleton Baptist Church at 10:45 a.m. Entitled "Then Jesus Came", features special Christmas choral pieces from our choir interlaced with drama to communicate the Christmas message in a powerful and memorable way.

Nativity movie

December 21 The film follows the life of Mary and Joseph up to the birth of Jesus. It is a wonderful re-telling of the Christmas story and the Middleton Baptist Church invites you to come at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided afterward.

Blue Christmas Service

December 22 A Blue Christmas service will be held at the Anglican Parish of Bridgetown Monday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. A reflective Eucharist, traditional readings and hymns listened to in candlelight for those who would like a quieter Christmas this year.

Luncheon

December 23 At the Anglican Church Hall, Middleton, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., for lobster chowder ($7), corn chowder ($6) or turkey vegetable soup ($6), plus dessert. Sponsored by the Holy Trinity Anglican Church. For deliveries in town, call 825-4758 before 9 a.m., or 825-2326 after 9 a.m. on the 23rd.

Christmas Breakfast

December 24 The Kingston Lions will hold their annual Christmas Breakfast at the Lions Hall on the December 24 from 6:30 to 11 a.m. Menu: scrambled eggs, sausage, ham, hash browns, pancakes, toast, juice, coffee, tea. Cost: Free will offering. There will also be music and a visit from Santa.

Christmas Eve Services

December 24 Christmas Eve services for the Anglican Parish of Bridgetown will be held as follows: Anglican Services of Eucharist – 6 p.m. at St. Peter’s, West Dalhousie; 9 p.m. at St. Mary’s , Belleisle; 11 p.m. at St. James. Midnight Mass

Christmas Eve Pageant

December 24 Emmanuel Congregational Christian Church, 37 Gates Ave., Middleton, will be holding a Christmas Eve Pageant Family Service -- The Lamb of God, December 24 at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Christmas Eve

December 24 All are invited to our Christmas Eve Service at the Inglewood Baptist Church starting at 6:30 p.m.

Christmas Eve

December 24 Service starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Middleton Baptist Church. This is a quiet and meditative service as we slow down and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas, featuring special Christmas music, congregational singing, our hand bell choir, instrumental pieces, and more.

Christmas Eve

December 24 Christmas Eve Candle Light Service at the Pentecostal Full Gospel Tabernacle, Lequille, at 7 p.m. Carols and readings from the Holy Bible. All welcome.

Christmas Eve

December 24 All are invited to our candlelight service at 7:30 p.m. in the Melvern Square United Baptist Church. All welcome.

Christmas Eve Service

December 24 Christmas Eve Service at 7 p.m., Clementsvale United Baptist Church. Everyone Welcome.

MRHS hockey

December 26 MRHS Blues versus the Grads at the Middleton Arena, schedule as follows: 5:15 pm NSSAF Camps 03/04 vs Grads 02/03/05-08; 6 p.m. NSSAF Champs vs Grads 92-01; 6:45 p.m. Grads 92-01 vs Grads 02/03/05-08; 7:30 p.m. Blues 08/09 vs winner of round robin; 8:30 p.m. Blues 08/09 vs Ancient Blues (pre92). For more info, contact Albert Johnson at 825-3062.

Christmas Bird Count

December 27 Annapolis Field Naturalists will hold the annual Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, Dec. 29. Both field observers and bird feeder watchers are needed to make this a success. To register or for further information call Gini Proulx at 638-8353.

New Year’s Eve Gala

December 31 Annapolis Legion, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dance the night away to the swing sounds of the Annapolis Big Band at the Silver Bells New Year’s Eve Gala. New year nibblies and midnight merriment. Information: Trish Fry, 532-7018; www.historicgardens.com

Kingston New Year’s

December 31 The Village of Kingston is hosting a New Year's Eve Community Celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Western Kings Arena. Family skating, face painting, wagon rides, cotton candy, balloons animals, and live entertainment are provided. Hot chocolate, cider, and hot dogs are also being served. Fireworks will follow at 9:30 p.m. at the Super Store parking lot. Guests are asked to consider making a donation to our Food Bank.

Library Tech Series

January 5 The Annapolis Royal Library is hosting a series of technology related information exchange sessions for everyone age 55+ beginning Monday, Jan. 5, 10:30 a.m. at the library, 285 Saint George Street, Annapolis Royal. For more information call 532-2226.