Annapolis County Events

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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.

Celebration of Hope

April 26 The Annapolis Royal and District unit of the Canadian Cancer Society will host ‘The Celebration of Hope’ April 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Loius Catholic Church, Annapolis Royal. Guest speaker will be Lisa Sally. Bring a friend.

Blood pressure clinic

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

Foresters meet

April 27 Foresters business meeting and social for members and guests, 7 p.m., Superstore, Kingston. For information contact 765-9458.

IODE rummage sale

April 28 Rosemary Chapter IODE Rummage Sale is Saturday, April 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Nova Scotia Community College, Middleton.

Cemetery clean-up

April 28 The North Kingston Cemetery annual cemetery spring clean-up will take place on Saturday, April 28 at 9 a.m. Rain Date is May 5.

Celebrating 50 Plus

April 28 Annual Celebrating 50 Plus event. Come to Champlain Hall, Cornwallis between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Join us for demonstrations, displays, draws, entertainment and food all for a cost of $2 per person.

John Sands in concert

April 28 John Sands in concert at the Evergreen, April 28 at 7 p.m. Tickets $10 and available at Valley Drug Marts Kingston and Middleton. Or phone 825-6519. Hosted by Margaretsville Baptist Church.

Cribbage tournament

April 28 Cribbage tournament, Saturday, April 28, Middleton Legion Branch 1. Registration at noon. Play starts at 1 p.m. All entrance money returned in prizes. Canteen available. Members and guests welcome. Mustr be 19. Non-smoking event. Call 825-4751 for information.

Bingo for merchandise

April 28 Play Bingo for merchandise and meat prizes at the Round Hill Hall stating at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds for the Round Hill Cemetery. For further info, phone Vangie at 532-0543 or Debbie at 532-7453.

Collectors' coffee party

April 28 Bridgetown: Collectors' Coffee Party at Bridgetown Baptist Church on Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Featuring delicious refreshments and miscellaneous collections. Tickets are $6.00 each. Everyone Welcome!

Radio control airplanes

April 28 The Apple Valley Flyers radio control model airplane club will be holding a display and demonstration of model aircraft at the Greenwood Mall on Saturday April 18. The Club is open for membership and offers flying for the beginner to the advanced flyer. For information call Gerry - 665-4400.

Singspiration concert

April 29 Sunday, April 29 at 7 p.m. there will be a Singspiration concert at the Kingston United Baptist Church, featuring music from various church choirs, quartets, duets, instrumentals, etc. All proceeds from a free-will offering will be donated to Kingswood Camp. Fellowship time and refreshments will follow. Everyone welcome.

Hymn Sing

April 29 A hymn sing, featuring Ida Videto and Gloria Gallant, will be held at the Inglisville Baptist Church on April 29 at 2 p.m.

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.

Slow pitch meeting

May 1 There will be a meeting of representatives of teams interested in participating in the Middleton Slow Pitch Leaque this season. Meet at the Middleton Fire Hall at 7:30 p.m.. Contacts are Chris Barker, 825-6772 or Al Peppared, 825-4403.

Cemetery maintenance

May 1 The North Kingston Cemetery spring-fall maintenance days will be on Tuesday this year and will start on May 1 at 9 a.m. weather permitting. Bring gloves, rakes, clippers etc.

Clements Garden Club

May 2 At there meeting on Wednesday, May 2, Mary Ritchie from Thexton's Greenhouses of Lequille, will be demonstrating how to prepare containers and hanging baskets. Guests and new members welcome at club meetings held in Foresters Hall, Clementsvale at 7.30 p.m. Social time with refreshments will close an interesting evening.

Mike Parker to speak

May 3 Clements Historical Society hosts author Michael Parker who will speak at the Clementsport Community Hall, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. Parker was a resident of Bear River, and the slide show and discussion will be about hunting and trapping in the area in the early years. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Silent auction

May 3 Silent Auction & Dessert Night at the West Kings District High School. Runs from 7:00 to 9:00. Join us for excellent desserts, music and auction items.

Flea market

May 5 Flea Market at the Middleton Train Station Museum from 8am to 2pm.

Spring Tea and Sale

May 5 The Parish in Deep Brook will hold a Spring Tea and Sale May 5 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Bake, book, craft, white elephant tables. Proceeds for Anglican Church Women, Parish of Clements.

Variety show

May 5 Variety Show at the Clarence Community Hall at 7 p.m. Featuring “Valley Grass” and Doug & Pat LeBlanc. Adnission is $5. 50/50 draw. Proceeds for painting the Hall.

Vocal recital

May 5 Mezzo soprano Amy McKenna of Lawrencetown will give a vocal recital at St. John’s United Church, Middleton. In collaboration with pianist Maureen MacLean, Amy will present works by Purcell, Bach, Schumann, Faure, Copland and Rodgers & Hammerstein. Rectial begins at 7 p.m. with a reception to follow. Free will offering with proceeds being donated towards Rely for Life and Family and Children Services of Annapolis County.

Chinese auction

May 5 A 2 p.m. Chinese auction will be held Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Macdonald Museum. Call 825-6116 for details.

Golf shareholders meeting

May 6 Eden Golf & Counry Club’s annual spring shareholder’s meeting starts at 2:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse.

Spring celebration

May 6 “Of Birds and Bees” - a Spring Celebration featuring A Royal Consort under the direction of Carolyn Bosley. Starts at 2 p.m. in St. Luke’s Church, Annapolis Royal. Tickets are $7.00 and may be purchased from choir members or at the door.

Salvation Army auction

May 6 The Salvation Army Bridgetown Community Church, 16 Rink Street, will be having an auction on Saturday, May 5 at 7 p.m. Some items include ping pong table, piano, household items and games. Money raised will be used to fix the church roof.

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.

Seniors' party

May 7 Seniors' Party at the Bridgetown Baptist Church, Monday, May 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. All seniors in Bridgetown and the surrounding area are welcome to attend an afternoon of music, chatter and refreshments. See you there, and it's free!

Plant medicine talk

May 9 Annapolis Field Natualists Society presents Mi'kmaq Plant Medicines, a talk by Laurie Lacey on the the plant medicines of the Mi'kmaq of Atlantic Canada. Meet in the library of the Annapolis West Education Centre, 7:30 p.m.

Best of Broadway...The Sequel

May 11-12 Middleton Choral Society, directed by Maureen MacLean, presents an evening of music from Broadway shows at Annapolis East Elementary School, 7:30 pm, tickets $5 for all.

Giant yard sale

May 12 Giant Yard Sale at the Nictaux Fire Hall from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain or Shine. Yard Sale, Plant and Bake tables. Barbeque and entertainment. Rent a table for $5.00 each by calling 765-3927. To donate items, please contact 825-3393. All proceeds for a new Jaws of Life.

Birds Musical

May 12 The Gathering of the Birds Musical featuring the Kings Chorale Children's Chorus and the Studio-to-Stage Dance Academy, will be performed at Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10, $5 for students. Contact Kings Theatre for tickets in advance (532-7704), or purchase at the door.

Turkey Supper

May 13 Mother's Day Turkey Supper from 4:30 to 6:00 at the Holy Trinity Church Hall, Middleton. Turkey with all the fixings, strawberry shortcake or gingerbread. Adults $12; 12 & under $6. Takeout available by calling 825-4758 prior to 2:00 on the 13th. Sponsored by the Parish Men's Club.

Flea market

May 19 Flea Market at the Masonic Hall in Annapolis Royal from 8 a.m. to 12, noon. Proceeds for the building fund.

Historical society AGM

May 22 Annapolis Valley Historical Society annual general meeting, will be held on Tuesday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Macdonald Museum. Guests Ryan Scranton, executive director of Annapolis Heritage Society and Bria Stokesbury, curator of Kings County Museum.