Kings events - as of Feb. 9

Kings Events February 9

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Luncheon

February 9 Noon luncheon at the Kingston Lions Hall, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Turkey dinner with all the fixins and dessert. $8 per meal, $8.50 delivered. Phone 765-2128.

Meeting

February 9 The Valley Regional Hospital Auxiliary will meet 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the cafeteria dining room. Lunch will be served, $6. We hope to see you there.

Chorus

February 9 Valley Voices Chorus, an a cappella women’s chorus, is celebrating Harmony Awareness Week February 7 to 13. Find your voice with the chorus at rehersal, Kentville Baptist Church CE Centre, 503 Main Street (enter from back parking lot). Contact Sandi for information, 681-5176.

Blood donor clinic

February 9 14 Wing Greenwood Community Centre. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Meeting

February 9 Cambridge, Kings County, Cemetery Company, Cambridge Community Centre. 7 p.m. All lot owners and interested people are urged to attend. Information: 538-3289. Rain date February 16.

Card party

February 9 Valentine’s card party, Morristown Community Hall. 1:30 p.m. Prizes and refreshments. Admission $2. Everyone welcome.

VWBN dinner meeting

February 10 6:30 p.m. at KAO Restaurant, New Minas. Guest speaker Susan Carter, buffet at own cost. Only 40 spots available, RSVP by February 8 to tlfisk@ns.sympatico.ca.

Gospel jam

February 10 There will be a gospel jam at the Wolfville Ridge United Baptist Church, 7:30 p.m. Freewill offering. An enjoyable evening for all.

Blood donor clinic

February 10 14 Wing Greenwood Community Centre. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Luncheon

February 10 11:30 a.m Women’s Connection is having a Valentine’s luncheon at the Old Orchard Inn, $15. Featuring April Griffin, naturopath; music by Phyllis Welton and speaker Robin McCoombs, Middleton. Call Barb, 678-0466, before February 8 for reservations.

Meeting

February 11 Annapolis Valley Decorative Artists’ meeting, 7 p.m., White Rock Community Hall, White Rock, Kings County.

Meeting

February 11 The Alzheimer Caregiver Support and Education Group meeting will be held downstairs, New Minas Civic Centre, 7 p.m. Confidential and relaxed setting.

Dance

February 11 Sweetheart dance. Music by Reminiscing with Earl. New Minas Volunteer Fie Department. Seniors 50+ are invited to bring friends to enjoy a night of music. Swiss Chalet dinner, sweets and refreshments. Registration in advance by February 8, New Minas village office.

Dinner

February 12 Select N.S. IncrEDIBLE Community Chicken Dinner. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wolfville Lion's Club, Elm Street. Support the Wolfville School band trip to Quebec City and Ottawa. Door prizes, raffle basket, 50/50 draw. Adult $13; child 10 and under $8. Tickets available at Wolfville School or by contacting Wolfville.bandtrip@gmail.com.

Haiti fundraiser

February 12 Common Grounds for Haiti. Coffee house for the people of Haiti. Local musicians, silent art auction. Kentville Baptist CE Centre, 503 Main St., 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Breakfast

February 13 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Grafton Community Centre. Freewill offering. Funds raised will benefit projects of the centre.

Variety show

February 13 Musical variety show, Woodville Community Centre. 7:30 p.m. Featuring Bill Tupper (MC) and Friends, Cye Brown, Eugene Rafuse, Helen Baltzer and Carol Edwards. Adults $5, children $2. Proceeds for the Woodville Baptist Church.

Teas

February 13 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., The Salvation Army, 7 Nichols Ave., Kentville. $5, tea, coffee, sandwiches and sweets.

February 13 Valentine’s tea, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., North Alton Baptist Church, freewill offering, door prizes. Everyone welcome, sponsored by the BWA. Proceeds for church work.

Benefit hockey game

February 13 at the Berwick Arena: the Heart Achers (local old-timers) and the Heart Breakers (an all-girl team) take to the ice at 8 p.m. as a fundraisier for Feed My Lambs, which supports local schools' breakfast programs. Freewill offering, 50/50, silent auction. All welcome for fun and community building. In 2009, the game paid for a rink defibrillator.

Old fashioned pie auction

February 13 Morristown Community Center, 7:30 p.m.

Dances

February 13 Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville. 9:30 p.m., admission $5 per person. Music by Dance Hall Dr.’s

February 13 Berwick Lions’ Hall 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Music by Stable Country, $5 per person Door prize, spot dance,canteen and 50/50.

February 13 Valentine’s dance, 9 p.m. to midnight. Royal Canadian Legion, Dr. C.B. Lumsden Branch #74, 310 Main St., Wolfville.

Comedy dinner

February 13 Time to shake off the mid-winter blues with a celebration of "life, love and laughter”. New Minas United Church’s delicious roast beef dinner, followed by 30 minutes of family-friendly fun with comedienne Susan Carter. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., for dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets $20/person, reserved by calling 679-5630 (Mindy & Bruce Tymchuk) or the church office, 681-0366. Wheelchair accessible. Only 70 tickets are available and must be purchased in advance.

Supper

February 13 Turkey supper, Aylesford fire hall. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Freewill offering. Take-out for $8.50.Proceeds to Aylesford and District Firefighters Auxiliary.

Flea market

February 13 The Scott's Bay Community Hall Association flea market, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., community hall. Tables available for $5 rental. Canteen.For more information or to book a table, contact Jerry at 582-7489. Proceeds to community hall association.

Variety show

February 13 Hearts for Healing Variety Show. Come for an evening of music, comedy and a great cause. With musical performances by: Virgil Wadman, Demi Beaumier, Kat Harris, comedy by Halifax’s own Carey Lee, and more, 8 p.m. Tickets $5 at the door, children under 12 free. At the New Beginnings Center, Greenwood. All proceeds to support the Melissa MacPhail Lung Transplant Fund.

Luncheons

February13 Valentine’s luncheon (chowder & cheesecake),Wolfville Ridge United Baptist Church, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bake table and touch & buy table. Adults $8, 12 & under $4.

February 13 St. Valentine’s luncheon and auction, Forties Community Centre. Doors open 11:30 a.m., luncheon noon. $6.50 adults, children $3, preschoolers, free. Bake and miscellaneous tables, auction to follow luncheon.

Breakfasts

February 13 Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville. 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Adults $5, children 12 and under $3.

February 13 Masonic hall, 110 Mill St., Berwick. Enjoy bacon, sausage, eggs, pancakes, toast, homemade jam, coffee, tea, milk, juice, served by friendly staff at your table, $5 for adults, $3 children.

Valentine’s basket draw

February 13 Valley Animal Shelter is selling tickets on a Valentine’s chocolate and teddy bear Basket (valued at $225). Tickets available at Cinnamon Creek, Middleton, the Valley Animal Shelter, Wolfville; or contact Jennifer at 765-6629.

Concert

February 14 Valentine’s Day opera concert, Wolfivlle Baptist Church. Trios, duets, arias featuring Charlotte Embree, Elizabeth Charlton & Stuart Hiseler. A portion of proceeds to support Chrysalis House women's shelter. Tickets at door. $15 adults, $10 students, under 12 free.

Flea market

Every Sunday starting February 14, Kentville Legion, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5/table, $1 admission. Table bookings: 678-8935. Wheelchair accessible, canteen.

Lunch bunch

February 16 VON Annapolis Valley will be hosting a lunch bunch, Royal Canadian Legion Ortona No. 69, Berwick. Beginning at noon, a wonderful lunch will be served at a cost of $7. Please phone 678-1733 by February 12 to register your attendance.

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

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.

Fridays Forties Community Centre, New Ross. October to May. 7:30 p.m. 10 games played, $3 per person. Lunch served. Everyone welcome. 689-2817 to check for weather cancellations.

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.

Fun night

Every Friday night, Kentville Legion, beginning 8 p.m.

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

Sales

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

Every Sunday, Canning Lion hall flea market, sellers 6 a.m., doors open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 678-5525 to book a table.

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.

The Rebekah Hall, Cottage Street, Berwick. Call Julie, 538-7762 for particulars. Good for birthdays and smaller gatherings.

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).

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. Refreshments. 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.

Beginner Tai Chi

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

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.

The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with education, awareness and fundraising for a cure! If someone you love is affected by Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, you can make a difference. Call Chapter Development Coordinator Janet Harrison at (902)406-0639 or email jharrison@ccfc.ca.

Do you have time to volunteer? Whether you have a day or an hour to volunteer, the Kings County SPCA needs your time, talents and caring. Please contact the Kings County SPCA at 538.9075 or www.kingsspca.com to the volunteer section.