Community Events

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Exhibitions

Now to Jan 29 at the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Show and sale of Valley artists. Featuring Twila Robar De Coste.

Now to Dec 15 at the Kings County Museum in Kentville, artwork from the children’s book, “Pumpkin People,” by Sandra Lightburn, illustrated by Ron Lightburn.

SPCA Shelter Fund Lottery 2009

Early tickets for Christmas gifts will be available at Lottery Booths, County Fair Mall, Greenwood Mall and Scotia Banks. Tickets can also be purchased from SPCA members and local businesses in Kings County during the month of January. Cost per ticket is $10. $100 cash will be awarded to one ticket holder per day during February, 2009 with a final draw for $1,000 Feb. 28. Info, 582-1882.

Blood donor clinic

Dec 4 at the Kentville fire hall from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call 1-888-236-6283.

Concert

Dec 4 Horton High School Holiday Music Concert at 7 p.m. at the Performance Centre, Horton High School.

Craft sale

Dec 5& 6 Legion hall, Hantsport, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Dec. 6, 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Call 684-9898.

Dinner

Dec 5 The Evangeline Club and the Kings County Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia annual Christmas dinner at the New Minas Civic Centre. Doors open at 10 a.m. and dinner from 1p.m. to 3p.m. All those effected by mental illness are welcome. Info, call 678-1117.

Luncheon

Dec 5 at the Greewich United Church, a quiche luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $7, take out available by calling 542-3796 by 3 p.m. Dec 4.

Dec 10 11:30am to 1:00 pm a Merry Christmas Luncheon at the Old Orchard Inn sponsored by the Christian Women's Club. Speaker - Erna Rand, Music by Susan Ueffing, Bring and take a wrapped ornament. For reservations, contact Barb 678-0466 or Peggy 678-5522 before December 8.

Lunch and sale

Dec 6 Woodville Christmas luncheon 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission, lots of crafters and silent auction.

At Ross Farm

Dec 5,6,7 as part of the 15th New Ross Christmas Festival: carol singing in the schoolhouse, heritage animals and winter fun.

Brunch

Dec 6 Gaspereau Home & School Association’s annual Gaspereau School Christmas brunch from 9 a.m. to 11a.m. Special servers: the Acadia hockey team. Enjoy entertainment, photos with Santa and a ticket auction for baked goodies. Adults $5 and children $3.

Art show

Dec 6, 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Grand Pre National Historic Site, Grand Pre. Free admission. Original art work for $100 or less. Paintings, textiles, jewelry, sculpture. The work of more than 20 artists. Sponsored by Evangeline Artists' Cooperative.

Breakfast

Dec 7 Home and School-sponsored community breakfast at Cambridge and Dist. Elementary, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Freewill offering. Photos with Santa, bake table and ticket auction (draws at 10 a.m., or we will call you). All welcome.

Card party and supper

Dec 6 at the Rebekah Hall, Berwick. Cards start at 2 p.m. followed by a turkey supper. Cost is only $7. Hilda, 538-3764 or Julia, 538-7762 by Dec. 2 to reserve.

Teas and sales

Dec 6 Christmas tea and sale, Kentville Christian Reformed Church, 118 Oakdene Ave. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Adults $4, children $2. Bake, craft and white elephant table, and a display of the Dutch Immigration in the Valley.

Dec 6 the Kings Historical Society Yuletide tea and Christmas display at the Kings County Museum in Kentville from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Freewill donation, proceeds to the museum. Info, 678-6237 or www.okcm.ca.

Suppers

Dec 6 at the Forties Community Centre, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Turkey dinner and trimmings. $9 adults, children $4.50; preschoolers, free.

Dec 6 a baked bean ‘n‘ ham supper at the Fundy View Community Centre, Hall’s Harbour. Carol singing, Christmas ornament sale, draw for a basket of preserves. 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Freewill offering.

Story time

Dec 6 at St. James Anglican Church at 3 p.m., the 2nd afternoon of story and song featuring Nova Scotia Men's Choir, Nova Voce and readings of O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi" and Katherine Paterson's "Angels and Other Strangers”. Tickets are $10, call 678-3123. Proceeds to local school breakfast programs.

Books

Dec 6 Rescheduled book talk at the Berwick Library at 3 pm. Local author Thomas Schultze shares highlights, insights and images of his recently published work, "Frances Anne Hopkins: Images from Canada." All welcome. Info, 538-4030.

Concerts

Dec 6 at the Kings Prebyterian Church, New Minas at 7 p.m. Admission $10, tickets available at the door or from any church member. Info, 681-1333.

Dec 6 St. Mary's Concert Committee presents Celtic harpists and vocalists, ARDYTH & JENNIFER, St. Mary's Anglican Church, Auburn; 7:30 p.m. - $15.00. Proceeds to St. Mary's oil spill recovery. Call Marion, 847-9056 ;or Twila 847-9847 for seating.

Variety show

Dec 6 7:30 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion. Dr. C.B. Lumsden Branch #74, 310 Main St., Wolfville.

Craft sale

Dec 6 and 7 at the Forties Community Centre, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. Crafts and a tree decorating contest. Inquiries: 689-2000.

Service

Dec 6 The Annapolis Valley Regional Women’s Committee and the New Minas United Church invite you to help commemorate the needless loss of 14 women in the Montreal massacre, as well as all women who have lost their life or find themselves in violent situations; to attend our candlelight vigil and service at 7 p.m.

Dances

Dec 6 on the first Saturday of each month. Valley Gay Men’s Coffee House Thursday evenings from 7p.m. to 9 p.m. Contact 825-3197 or menembracingmen@yahoo.ca

Dec 6 Christmas dance at the Black Rock Recreation and Culture Centre from9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. $5 a person at the door. Must be 19 yrs or older. Music by Fowl Behaviour.

Socials

Dec 6 Kentville Seniors New Horizon Club, 350 Main St. drop in at 1:30 p.m. and join the club, and enjoy refreshments and prizes. $2 proceeds for general fund. Every first and third Saturday of the month.

Merchandise bingo

Dec 6 hosted by the New Minas fire dept. auxiliary, 7:20 p.m. Merchandise prizes, 50/50 cash prizes, bake table. Canteen. Contact the fire hall 681-6661

Supper

Dec 7 at the Forties Community Centre, 11:30 a.m. to1:30 p.m. and again from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Turkey dinner and trimmings, $9 adults; children, $4.50; preschoolers, free.

Hymn sings

Dec 7 Old fashioned Christmas hymn sing at the Black Rock Baptist church at 7p.m. Musical guest: Free Spirit.

Dec 7 Christmas hymn sing at the Wolfville Ridge United Baptist Church at 7p.m. Featuring members of our congregation. Freewill offering, refreshments and fellowship to follow.

Dec 7 at the First Cornwallis Baptist Church, Upper Canard, at 7 p.m. Featuring Sonlight and holiday hymns. Social time to follow, freewill offering. Proceeds to the youth ministry.

Dec 7 at the Somerset Community Hall at 7 p.m. Special guest: Ron DeAdder. Refreshments and fellowship to follow. Everyone welcome.

Concert

Dec 7 Festival Finale Concert, 6:30 p.m. Anglican Christ Church New Ross, Hwy 12 and Forties Rd. Freewill offering, full brochure at www.newross.ca

Meeting

Dec 8 Blomidon Naturalist Society’s meeting takes us to a fire-tower watch in remote Alberta with Sharon Stratton at Acadia University, Beveridge Arts Centre, Rm 241, 7:30 p.m.

Valley Gardeners Club

Dec 8 Valley Gardeners Club annual Christmas social, 7:30 p.m. at the Agricultural Research Centre. Bring your favourite holiday finger food. If you have made a holiday creation from natural materials, bring it to display. Visitors and potential members welcome.

Concert

Dec 9 The Annapolis Valley Honour Choir and the Kings Chorale Children's Chorus present "Sing Joyfully!", a program offering a wide variety of music, including some seasonal pieces at 7 p.m., St. James Anglican Church, Kentville. Tickets $7; free for children under 10.

Meeting

Dec 9 the Valley Regional Hospital Christmas dinner will be held in the Valley Regional Hospital cafeteria. Meet 6 p.m., for dinner at 6:30 pm. A Mayflower auction will be held; please bring only two items.

Luncheon

Dec 9 Kingston Lions Club community luncheon at the Kingston Lions Hall 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Roast beef dinner with dessert $8 or $8.50 delivered. Deliveries call 765-2128. Proceeds for Lion’s charitable work

Meeting

Dec 10The Canadian Federation of University Women pre-Christmas meeting, 7:30 p.m., in the Manning Memorial Chapel, Acadia University and friends and the general public are most welcome. Noted musicians Janet Coates, soprano; accompanied by Dr. Heather Price in a programme of Christmas music; and Wanda Campbell, who teaches Creative Writing and Women's Literature at Acadia University.

Dec 10 The annual Meeting of the Burlington Community Club will be held at 7 p.m. at the hall on Long Point Road

Dec 10 the Kings Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia meetsevery second Wednesday of the month in the downstairs rooms at St. Joseph’s Church, Belcher St., Kentville.

Social

Dec 10 Kingston Area Seniors Association meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Kingston Branch No 98 of the Royal Canadian Legion, Kingston. Info, call Audrey Nichols, 765-3365.

Notice

Dec11 Abbeyfold Annapolis Valley will be held at the Blomidon Inn, Wolfville at 1:15p.m.

Concert

Dec11 West Kings band Christmas concert at 7 p.m.

Meeting

Dec 11 Alzheimers caregiver support and education will meet at the Civic Center, New Minas at 7p.m. Confidential and relaxed setting.

Bible study

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Seventh Day Adventist Church at 7 p.m. Free admission. Do you want to know what Bible prophecy tell us?

Volleyball

Wednesdays adult volleyball, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Gaspereau School. All skill levels welcome. Call Gaspereau Recreation at 670-6393 for more information.

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

Rummage sales

Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the White Rock Baptist Church. Lots of great buys!

Services

Thursday nights at New Beginnings Center, Greenwood. 7 p.m., bring an instrument and sing a song or two and also receive some teaching. Everyone welcome!

Assistance

Are you currently unemployed? We offer employment counselling services for people with disabilities. Call Community Inc., 679-7469

Meeting 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 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday.

Play groups

Wednesdays at the St. John’s Parish Hall, Wolfville. For children ages 0-3 and their parents or caregivers. 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Join us for fun, playing & socializing in our well-equipped, nurturing, child-friendly environment. Call 542-2057 to register.

Mondays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. the Aylesford Play Group (a family interactive program). All preschool ages welcome. This is an interactive program of play and movement offered by Kings County Family Resource Centre. All KCFRC Programs are free. Call 678-5760 to register. www.kcfrc.ca

School readiness

Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Preschool program offered by Kings County Family Resource Centre. Free childcare is provided for other children in your care. Parents attend a program designed for parents. All KCFRC programs are free. Call 678-5760 to register. www.kcfrc.ca

Learn with Me, Read with Me

Mondays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This is a parent-child interactive program of story, craft and song offered by Kings County Family Resource Centre. All KCFRC programs are free. Call 678-5760 to register. www.kcfrc.ca

Donations

Mountain View Boutique, operating at the Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre, is now accepting donations of new/used clothing, board games, puzzles, movies DVDs and CDs, books, novels and magazines. Your donation will benefit the clients of the Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre, Waterville. For information, call Erica O’Neill at 538-3103, ext#159.

For rent

The Coldbrook Heritage Hall, located on Lovett Road, is under new management and is now open for various bookings - birthday, wedding, anniversary, meeting, exercise class, etc. Call 679-6480.

Card parties

Nov 22 - Dec 6 Highland Seniors Complex, New Minas, 7:30p.m. 45’s cost $2. Proceeds for the club. Everyone welcome.

Mondays at The Heritage Hall, Lovett Road, Coldbrook. 7:30 p.m.

Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at Cambridge Community Centre. Auction 45s. admission $2,

Mondays at The Heritage Hall, Lovett Road, Coldbrook. 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays at the Hall’s Harbour fire hall at 7:30 p.m. Admission.

Tuesdays at the White Rock Community Centre at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesdays cribbage at the Berwick and District Seniors center at 7 p.m.

Thursdays at the Aylesford East Community Centre at 8 p.m.

Fridays 45s card parties 7:30 p.m. in the seniors’ room of the Coldbrook and District Lions Hall. $2 admission.

Darts

Fridays Meat darts at the Windermere Hall. Play begins at 7 p.m. Chance to win meat products from Meadowbrook Farm.

Workshops

Mondays at the Kingston Library for preschool children and their caregivers. Storytime with activities from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Fridays at the Wolfville Memorial Library for infants to 24 months and their parents/caregivers. Reading, singing, rhymes, etc. at 10 a.m.

Clothing drop-off

Used Clothing drop site- the Beehive Adult Service Centre, 1119 Station St., Aylesford. These donations help support The Beehive & the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Volunteer opportunities

Community Living Alternatives Society is seeking volunteers who would like to make a contribution to the well being of people with intellectual disabilities who are living in communities throughout Kings County. Info, please call Brian Wolfe, Executive Director at 681-8920.

Jam sessions

Fridays Berwick Legion, 7 p.m. Spread the word.

Fridays at the Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. to midnight. $2 admission. Starting Sept 19.

Opportunity Shop

Open Monday to Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the Greenwood Mall. Good used clothing at reasonable prices. All profits donated to local health organizations.