Annapolis County Events

NOTICE

Annapolis County Events space is provided for local non-profit organizations. Space is limited to about 25 words. There is no guarantee that notices will be printed. Contact 825-3457, 532-2219, fax 825-6707, email editor@monitorexaminer.ca, or drop them off at 87 Commercial Street, Middleton. Deadline is Thursday at 4 p.m.

Bursary chance

All month Attention all graduating grade 12 students at West Kings High School, Middleton High School and Ecole Rose-des-Vents School - Knights of Columbus is offering a Scholarship and a Bursary. Contact high school Guidance Counselor or Kent Sill at 765-2734.

Museum exhibit

All month All in a Day’s Work: Valley Vocations exhibit, at Macdonald Museum in Middleton. The exhibits features occupations past and present in the Valley. Regular museum admission charged. Call the museum at 825-6116 for more information.

Blood glucose clinic

April 5 Hutchins Pharmasave in Annapolis Royal will hold a blood glucose clinic from 2 to 4 p.m. April 5.

Easter services

April 5 Holy Week & Easter Services will be held at Bridgetown United Church Thursday, April 5 at 7 p.m., Friday, April 6 at 7 p.m., Sunday, April 8 at 11 a.m. All welcome.

Walk and talk

April 5 Middleton’s Good Morning Walk & Talk is set for April 5. Includes a nutritious breakfast, a healthy food talk, and a short group walk. The session will focus on ‘Recipe Modification.’ Learn how to modify your favorite recipes so that they are much healthier without drastically impacting their taste. 9 to 11 a.m. at the Middleton Fire Hall. Registration fee is $5. Space is limited; please pre-register by calling the Middleton Recreation Office at 825-6611.

Easter Breakfast

April 7 Easter Breakfast at the Inglisville Community Hall from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Enjoy eggs, hash browns, sausage, bacon, pancakes, and beverage. Free will offering. Everyone welcome. Proceeds for Helping Hands Ladies Group.

Gardens clean-up

April 9 Historic Gardens Spring Clean-up: Easter Monday, April 9, starting at 9 a.m. Join us to help clean up the grounds to prepare for the new season. All volunteers welcome. Bring your own rake if possible. (Backup date is Saturday, April 14.) Information: 532-7018.

Annual General Meeting

April 10 Middleton & District Minor Hockey’s annual general meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the warm room of the Middleton arena.

Lions luncheon

April 10 The next Kingston Lions Community Luncheon will be held April 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kingston Lions Hall. Menu: roast turkey dinner with dessert. Cost: $8; delivery $0.50 extra. Proceeds for Lions charitable work.

VON Lunch Bunch

April 10 VON Lunch Bunch, Bridgetown, gets together Tuesday, April 10, 12 noon at the Inglewood Hall. For the young at heart (55+). Enjoy a hot meal in the company of friends. $6 per person. Seating is limited so please register in advance by calling Carol at 665-4804 or 1-888-939-1919

Cancer society AGM

April 11 The Annapolis Royal and District Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society will hold its annual general meeting April 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the municipal building, Annapolis Royal. The public is invited to attend.

Auction 45s

April 11 Annapolis West Senior Auction 45s competition will be held at 1:30 p.m. on April 11 at the Annapolis Royal Legion. Contact person is Leona Grant, 532-2664.

SMH auxiliary meeting

April 12 Soldiers Memorial Health Auxiliary meeting Thursday, April 12, 7 p.m. Founders Room, SMH. Jennifer McNeil, dietitian from SMH, will talk about the new Canada Food Guide. For info contact Elizabeth, 825-6841.

Blood pressure clinic

April 12 Hutchins Pharmasave in Annapolis Royal will hold a blood pressure and discard old medications clinic April 12 from 2 to 4 p.m.

School bands fundraiser

By April 12 The Annapolis Royal School Bands are taking orders for bulbs, roots, and potted plants from Vesey's and Bunchberry Nurseries (the citrus sale was not possible this year). Items for sale include hostas, phlox, day lillies, glads, and potted sea thrift and primroses. Orders must be placed by April 12 and the pick-up date is Saturday, May 12. Contact a band member or call 532-0444 for more information. All proceeds go to support our school band activities.

Sacred, Secular and Silly IV

April 13 This fourth annual concert at Bridgetown Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. April 13 features singing groups as well as organists and pianists performing a program of sacred and popular music. A free-will offering will be taken in aid of the scholarship fund of the Annapolis Valley Centre of the Royal Canadian College of Organists.

Ernst Family Singers

April 14 The Nova Scotia Choral Federation presents The Ernst Family Singers, a family folk ensemble, in concert at Middleton United Baptist Church at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 single, $20 family, free for children under 12, available at the door or from Middleton Choral Society members.

Is your name Lois?

April 14 Nova Scotia’s Lois Club is having a noon luncheon at Annapolis Royal Golf Club restaurant.If your name is Lois,please come and join the fun.For more info,contact Lois 665-2708.

Darts - Doubles

April 14 Annapolis West Senior Darts (doubles) competition will be held at 6:30 p.m. on April 14 at the Annapolis Royal Legion. Contact person is Lester Cress, 532-2832.

Roast pork, kraut supper

April 14 Annual Roast Pork and Kraut Supper, Bear River United Church, Saturday, April 14 from 5 to 6 p.m. All proceeds to the church. Everyone welcome.

Special brunch

April 15 A Special Brunch will be held Sunday, April 15 at 12 noon in Middleton Baptist Church Hall in support of Middleton Elementary School Breakfast Program. Your support will help feed those who cannot feed themselves. Only $4.00. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Greenwood Council. Pancakes, sausages, coffee, tea, juice. Everyone welcome. Contact Kent Sill at 765 2734 for more information.

Darts - Singles

April 15 Annapolis West Senior Darts (singles) competition will be held at 1:30 p.m. on April 15 at the Annapolis Royal Legion. Contact person is Lester Cress, 532-2832.

Funds for Fuel

April 16 Funds for Fuel bridge party, Monday, April 16, 1:15 p.m. at Macdonald Museum in Middleton. Cost is $3 per person. Come out for a fun afternoon and support the museum. Call the museum at 825-6116 for details.

Blood glucose clinic

April 19 Hutchins Pharmasave in Annapolis Royal will hold a blood glucose and blood pressure clinic from 2 to 4 p.m. April 19.

Gardens benefit dinner

April 21 Historic Gardens Benefit Dinner & Auction: Saturday, April 21, starting at 5 p.m. at Champlain Hall in Cornwallis. A fun-filled evening in support of the Historic Gardens. Tickets and Information: 532-7018.

Yard sale

April 21 All Saints' ACW will be holding their Annual Indoor Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday, April 21 at All Saints' Church Hall, Pleasant Street, Kingston. Tables will be filled with ‘anything that we can sell.’

Shepherd’s Joy concert

April 22 Shepherd's Joy musical group from Shelburne in concert at Bridgetown Baptist Church, Sunday, April 22 at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome! Come and bring a friend.

Historical society meeting

April 24 Annapolis Valley Historical Society meeting, Tuesday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Macdonald Museum in Middleton. Guest speakers will be Marilyn Wilkins, Annapolis County Councillor and Middleton Mayor, Calvin Eddy. Free admission and everyone welcome. Call 825-6116 for further details.

Farm Day

April 24 The 24th annual Annapolis County Farm and Rural Women’s Day will be held Tuesday, April 24 at the Lawrencetown fire hall beginning at 8:30 a.m. For further information call Johanna at 584-7141 or Connie at 825-4002. Registration deadline is April 13.

Blood pressure clinic

April 26 Hutchins Pharmasave in Annapolis Royal will hold a blood pressure clinic from 2 to 4 p.m. April 26.

Funds for Fuel

April 30 Funds for Fuel bridge party, Monday, April 30, 1:15 p.m. at Macdonald Museum in Middleton. Cost is $3 per person. Come out for a fun afternoon and support the museum. Call the museum at 825-6116 for details.

Spring concert

May 6 A Spring Concert to be held at the Lawrencetown United Baptist Church from 3 to 4 p.m. Will included secular and sacred music to stir your heart. More info to follow. All welcome. No scent policy.