Kings events - as of Nov. 24

Kings Events November 24

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Games day

November 24 Morristown Community Hall. 1:30 p.m. Games and 45s, prizes and refreshments. Admission $2.

Meetings

November 24 The Kings County Museum, Kentville, 7:30 pm. Guest speakers from The Grandparents International Storytellers reading some of their stories. The public is invited.

November 24 The Berwick diabetic support group will meet at the seniors’ centre. Potluck lunch. Everyone welcome.

Dinner

November 24 West Kings District High School's TADD Safe Grad freewill offering turkey dinner to raise money for a safe and fun graduation. Aylesord Lions Hall, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Support our future graduates!

Concert cancellation

November 25 Due to illnesses, the Beyond Borders (a CKRHS volunteer group) variety concert that was to be held at Central Kings has been cancelled.

Craft sale and coffee party

November 25 St. Thomas Anglican Church Christmas craft sale and coffee party. 10 a.m. to noon. Lloyd Memorial Hall, Kingsport. Freewill offering.

Public forum

November 25 The Wolfville Area Inter-Church Council is sponsoring a public forum, "Tuning In, Tuning Out: Music in Worship", at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 7:30 p.m.. Presenters: Dr. Roger Prentice, author of "Hymns at Heaven's Gates"; Sarah Duffy Scott, associate minister, Bridgewater Baptist Church and John Scott, music director, St. James Anglican Church, Kentville. Discussion will follow. Refreshments served.

Meetings

November 25 CFUW Wolfville, 7:15 p.m., Manning Memorial Chapel Lower Hall. Diana Patterson , chairwoman Annapolis Valley Hospice Foundation will speak on the foundations program and progress. Members and guest welcome. Refreshments served.

November 25 The Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia, Kings County Chapter, St. Josephs Church, Kentville. 7 p.m. Jennifer Longley of Caregivers N.S. will be the speaker. Information: 678-8458.

Supper

November 25 Turkey supper, Royal Canadian Legion, Canning. 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Takeouts available by calling the Legion at 582-7246 after 4 p.m. $10. Proceeds for Legion work.

Suppers

November 26 All Saints’ A.C.W. Christmas casserole supper and sale. All Saints’ Church Hall, Pleasant Street, Kingston. 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Adults $ 8, children $ 4. Family rates available. Bake table and take out.

November 26 Roast beef dinner, St. Eudora Rebekah Hall, 149 Cottage Street, Berwick. 5 p.m. $10 per person. Advance tickets only. Contact any lodge member or Julia, 538-7762, or Hilda, 538-3764.

Luncheon

November 26 Christmas luncheon, Gaspereau Community Hall. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bake and craft tables. Adults $8, children $2. Sponsored by Gaspereau Ladies Auxiliary.

Shuttle service

November 26 Kings Para-Transit will offer a transit minibus from the Lloyd Centre in Kingsport and the Canning Lions Hall to the County fair Mall and Wal-Mart in New Minas, $10 per person return trip. Book your ride before November 24, 681-2846.

Performance

November 26 Young Neptune Theatre’s “Munschapalooza”, 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) St. Mary’s School Gymnasium. Tickets $6 or $20 family of 4. For ticket info, call 847-4400. Purchase at Mainstreet Video RiteStop.

Notice

November 26 will be the last day of operations of the Fundy Inter-Church Foodbank in New Minas. The foodbank will move and re-open at 78 River Street, Kentville (Kentville Lions Hall) Thursday, December 3. Hours will be Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Theatrical games workshop

November 27 Learn the basics of theatrical "relaxation" before going on stage - and have fun doing it. Movements, improvisation and voice exercises all instructed by Mike Hirschbach. Wolfville Library CAP Lab, 21 Elm St., 6:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m. Participation: free, ages 12-18.Register www.valleylibrary.ca or 542-5760.

Auction

November 27 CWL annual auction held at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Kentville. 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Canteen, raffle, 50/50 draw and Christmas shoppe featuring crafts and baked goods. For those who can’t attend, pre-auction bidding noon-2 p.m. Friday.

Tea and sale

November 27 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Christmas tea and sale, West Brooklyn Community Centre in support of the Sunday School. Admission $3 adults, children $1. Bake table, touch & take table, and silent auction.

Dinner

November 27 Roast beef dinner, $12. Fundraiser in support of Brain Injury Association of N.S. Inroads program, Wolfville Lions Hall, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Hosted by the Annapolis Valley Chapter of BIANS Supported by Wolfville Save-Easy and Lions Club members.

Coffee party

November 28 Cratchit’s Coffee Party, St. John’s Anglican Church, Wolfville, 10 a.m. to noon. Featuring our famous ACW homemade plum puddings. Snow date: November 29, noon.

Food bank donations

November 28 During the Christmas parade drop off your donation (food or cash) for the Berwick Food Bank at Waterbury Newton and enjoy a free cup of hot chocolate.

Concert

November 28 7 p.m. An appreciation evening of music for Bill Davenport, with love offering for Valley Care Pregnancy Centre, Coldbrook Baptist Church. Featuring SonLight and other guests. Fellowship to follow.

Breakfasts

November 28 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Kingston Baptist Church, Main Street, Kingston. Freewill offering, All are welcome.

November 28 Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville. 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. $5. Proceeds to Wolfville Legion Ways and Means.

Crib tournament

November 28 Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville. Registration 1 p.m., play 1:30 p.m. Upstairs lounge, no smoking. Lunch served compliments of the ladies.

Dances

November 28 Berwick Legion, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Members and community welcome, ages 19 and up. Admission $5, cash bar, door prize, spot dance. Music by Triple Time.

November 28 Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville, 9:30 p.m., admission $5/person. Music by Still Doin’ Time.

Supper

November 28 The Scotts Bay Women’s Institute supper, Seaside Centre, Scotts Bay. Your choice of seafood chowder, $7 or chili, $5. Roll, dessert, tea and coffee included. Proceeds for centre.

Ticket auctions

November 28 Woodville Community Centre. Viewing 11 a.m., draw 1 p.m. All new items. 50/50 draw and canteen available. Contact Britany Uhlman,670-8039. Proceeds for Woodville Baptist Church Youth Group.

November 28 Canning TOPS NS4810, Greenwich fire hall. Doors open 11 a.m., draws start at 2 p.m. New merchandise, 50/50 draw, bake table and canteen. 20 tickets for $1.

Hanging of the Greens services

November 28 Black Rock Baptist Church, 7 p.m. Refreshments to follow. Everyone welcome.

November 28 South Alton Baptist Church, 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. Fellowship and refreshment to follow.

Luncheon

November 28 South Berwick Womens' Institute Christmas luncheon and sale. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., South Berwick Community Hall. Hot turkey on a biscuit, jellied salad, coleslaw, cranberries, tea biscuits, dessert. Adults $8; children $4.

Open house and craft fair

November 28 Applewicks, Wolfville, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Handcrafted items, weaving, candles and more. Great gift ideas. Free admission. Hand dip your own tapers, $1.

Tea and sales

November 28 The Lola B. Eaton Auxiliary of the Pereaux Baptist Church 'Wish Upon a Star' tea and sale. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., church vestry. Doors open 1:30 p.m., tea served at 2 p.m. Bake table and silent auction. Adults $7; 6-12 years $3.50, under 5 free.

November 28 Pre-Christmas tea and sale, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Aylesford United Church hall. Turkey salad plate, sweets. Adults $6, children $3. Home baking, knitted articles and gifts. Sponsored by St. Mary's Anglican Church Women.

November 28 Christmas craft and bake sale. New Minas United Church, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. White elephant table, tea and coffee. Sponsored by UCW.

November 28 Christmas tea and sale. Stoney Hill Baptist Church, Lockhartville. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Adults $5, 12 and under $2.50, pre-schoolers free. Bake table, crafts, white elephant, touch and take, silent auction. Takeouts available.

Sale and auction

November 28 Town gym, Berwick, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $1 (includes 20 tickets for auction). Extra tickets can be purchased at door. Tables for crafts or flea market, $10; $8 for each additional table. For tables and info contact Julia, 538-7762, or Hilda, 538-3764.

Musical variety show

November 28 In support of the Mackenzie Family, Mac & Claudette. 7 p.m. Gaspereau Elementary School. Entertainers: Gospel Road, Vintage Country, Martin Fraser, Valley Blue, Caroll Edwards, Harold Hunt, Stan Drake & Cecil Poole. Admission freewill offering. Small ticket auction & 50/50.

Hymn sing

November 29 Christmas hymn sing, First Cornwallis Baptist Church, Upper Canard, 7 p.m. Featuring Susan Ueffing, choral group of First Cornwallis. Social time to follow. Proceeds split between the youth ministry and short term mission trip to India 2010. Wheelchair accessible.

Telethon

November 29 Christmas Mommies & Daddies Telethon 2009 Tune into EastLink TV Channel, noon to 8 p.m. Two auction blocks with145 items up for. Entertainment and a special visit from Santa. To make a bid or pledge, call 847-2009 or toll free 1-866-386-2009. Information: Lion Robert Dunn 538-9092. This event supports families less fortunate. Than you.

Concerts

November 29 Black Rock Culture and Recreation Centre. 1:30 p.m., featuring Mark Clarke and Vintage Country, Ken Best and the Silverado Band. Freewill offering, canteen, 50/50 draw. Information: Ralph Hogan 538-7887.

November 29 St. Mary's concert series presents 'A Gift of Light': Celebrating the First Sunday of Advent Sunday, 7 p.m., St. Mary's Anglican Church, Auburn. Featuring choirs from St. James Kentville and St. John's Port Williams with St. Mary’s and Christ Church choirs . Freewill offering, All welcome. Proceeds to St. Mary's oil spill recovery fund. The final concert of the series.

November 29 Ernst Family Singers, 3 p.m., Kentville Church of Christ, 177 Middle Dyke Road. Freewill offering appreciated.

Chinese auction and tea

November 29 Orchard’s Away Day Care, noon, draw at 2 p.m. Adults $2.50, students $2, pre-school $1.50. Sandwiches, sweets, tea and coffee.

Christmas auction

November 29 6th Annual Christmas auction, Lake Paul and Lake George Community Centre. Viewing 1 p.m., auction 1:30 p.m.

Christmas program

November 29 The ABCs of Maplewood/Parkdale will be presenting a special Christmas program, Wolfville Ridge United Baptist Church, 7 p.m. Freewill offering. Refreshments and fellowship to follow.

Service

November 29 Induction service, 3 p.m., Forest -Hill Baptist Church for Rev. Gary Manthorne . Special speakers, refreshments served.

Hanging of the Greens

November 29 Christmas program, Burlington Baptist Church, Kings County. 6 p.m., special music by Janie Rhodenizer. Fellowship to follow, everyone welcome.

Ticket auction

November 29 Wolfville Legion. Viewing 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., drawing 2 p.m. sharp. All new items, 20 tickets/$1, 50/50 draw. Canteen. Sponsored by TOPS# N.S. 905 Wolfville.

Christmas hamper deadline

December 6 Applications for Friendly Neighbours’ Christmas Hamper Program available at Foodland, Coldbrook; Save Easy and Price Chopper in Berwick; Greenwood Sobeys, Aylesford Needs, Kingston Pharmasave, Bert’s in Auburn, and Kingston and Berwick food banks. All applications must be completed and returned to the store where picked up not later than December 6.

Farmers’ markets

Wednesdays Greenwood Mall Farmers Market, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturdays - Wolfville Farmers' Market, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Acadia Student Union Building. www.wolfvillefarmersmarket.com

Furniture bank

Good used furniture (sofas, chairs, mattresses etc.) for those who can show need or in an emergency situation (donations welcome). 582-7398

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

Sundays Mid-Valley Al-Anon Family Group. Multi purpose room

Berwick town hall, 236 Commercial Street, 7:30 p.m.

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 Cribbage, Berwick Legion. 7 p.m.

Tuesdays Hall's Harbour Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays at the South Berwick Community Hall, 7:30 p.m. $2 admission, refreshments.

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.

Fridays 7:30 p.m. in the seniors’ room of the Coldbrook and District Lions Hall. $2 admission.

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.

Jam sessions

Fridays at the Wolfville Legion, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Age 19 & over. $2 admission.

Saturday afternoon, downstairs at the Wolfville Legion , 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Fridays Berwick Legion, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. All welcome.

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

Sale

Sundays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greenwich fire hall, admission $1. Proceeds to hall. For tables, call 678-0395.

Hall 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.

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).

M.U.M. (Mothers United in Memory). If you have suffered the loss of your child due to accident, illness or suicide and would like the support of other mothers, please join our informal meeting 7 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at the Kentville Baptist Church. Contact Mary, 678-1345; mgbent@ns. sympatico.ca

Best Buds Breast Cancer Support Group 7p.m. to 9 p.m. Third Wednesday of the month: September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16, c@pc room, above the Wolfville Library, Wolfville. Contact: Sheila 542-0909 home, or sheilarich60@hotmail.com.

Looking for information or support for breastfeeding? La Leche League Canada, Kings County Group meets the first Tuesday of the month at the Eastern Kings Memorial Health Centre at 7 p.m.

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.

Thursdays Kentville New Horizons Seniors Club, 350 Main St. Games 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Every Thursday afternoon starting October 1. Come to our club for an afternoon of fun & games. Refreshemnts. Everyone 50 years and older 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.

Teen lounge

To December 11 Berwick Library every second and fourth Friday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hang out with friends, play games, read, use the computer, free movies and meet new friends. Information: 538-4030, www.valleylibrary.ca

Beginner Tai Chi

Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call Greg, 679-9517, for more information.

Kings County Museum “The Fabulous Sisterhood of the Red Hat Society”

In 1998 a social organization was formed to promote social interaction among woman and to encourage fun, friendship and fulfillment. See a fun exhibit of collectables relating to the Red Hat Society at the Kings County Museum, Kentville to December 15. www.okcm.ca. “Shoes: The Ultimate Necessity & Accessory”

What is the difference between a cordwainer and a cobbler? What was the height of fashion in bridal foot attire in the 1890s? Why did people hide shoes in walls? Have you ever seen a shoe made out of apple wood? Visit the at the Kings County Museum, Kentville, on display until mid-December. www.okcm.ca.

Volunteers needed

The VON Annapolis Valley District is currently looking for new volunteers to assist with the community support programs in Kings County. With a focus on helping seniors, the adult day program, meals on wheels, foot clinics and the safety check-in programs; VON would greatly benefit from your help. Call 1-800-411-9646 or 678-1733 for information.