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@annapolisspectator.ca, or drop them off at 87 Commercial Street, Middleton. Deadline is Thursday at 4 p.m.

Public skating

November At Middleton and District Arena are: Fridays: 6:45-7:45 p.m.; Sundays: 1:45-2:45 p.m. Cost: students $1.50; adults $3; families: $7.50.

Table bookings

November Book a craft table for Breakfast With Santa and Craft Fair at Lawrencetown School, on November 28. Call Denise at 825-3591 for more info.

Christmas Pudding Orders

November Taking orders for homemade Christmas puddings from November 1 to November 30. Ready in early December. Gift wrapped. Call: Linda 467-3729 or Shirley 467-3655 Proceeds for Hillsburgh United Church, Bear River..

Dance on Mondays

November If you've been thinking about attending our ballroom dancing lessons in the community hall, here's an opportunity. On Monday evenings in November, instructor Peter Fyfe will teach the basics for five dances: fox trot, waltz, tango, jive, and rhumba! Lots of fun for dancers at every level, good exercise, and a great social hour. Call Barbara at 584-3511 for more information.

Turkey supper

November 26 At St. George and St. Andrew United Church, Annapolis Royal, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Adults $10, Children under 12 $5. For takeouts call 532-5534. Delivery available in Anna. Royal and Granville Ferry area.

Christmas Tea & Sale

November 26 Christmas Tea and Bake Sale at Bridgetown Baptist Church, 3:30 to 6:00 p.m., enjoy Turkey-a-la-King, ($8). Sponsored by Baptist Women's Fellowship.

Casserole Supper

November 26 All Saints’ ACW will be holding their Annual Christmas Casserole Supper and Sale Thursday, Nov. 26 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at All Saints’ Church Hall, Pleasant Street, Kingston. Menu: a large variety of casseroles, salads, and desserts. Adults $8, Children $4. Family rates are available. There will be a bake table and takeout.

Seniors Luncheon

November 26 Seniors are invited to the Middleton Baptist Church for a special senior’s Christmas luncheon at 12 p.m. Turkey dinner and will feature special guest speakers and great music. Cost is $10. Call 825-3537 to reserve.

Light-a-bulb

November 26&27 Soldiers’ Memorial Health Auxiliary’s light a bulb campaign at Home Hardware, Middleton, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Purchase a bulb in honor or memory of someone ($5). Donations to buy equipment and support local health projects.

Tree Lighting

November 27 Town of Middleton’s Annual Tree lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m. in the Save-Easy parking lot, musical entertainment by Son’s of Maxwell. Treats and wagon rides follow at the Fire Hall. Info: 825-6611

Concert

November 27 Son’s of Maxwell in concert at 9 p.m, NSCC, Middleton Campus, for the 19 and over crowd. Admission by donation to the Food Bank. Info: 825-6611.

Big breakfast

November 28 Come for breakfast at the Middleton Curling Club, 8 to 11 a.m. $6 per person. A community favorite.

Tea & auction

November 28 Christmas tea, bake table and silent auction at Margaretsville United Church, 2 to 4 p.m. (Bids also taken on Friday, 7 to 8:30 p.m.) Winners announced at 4 p.m.

Community Breakfast

November 28 There will be a Community Breakfast Saturday, Nov. 28 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Kingston Baptist Church, Main Street, Kingston. For a freewill offering, come and enjoy a hot, delicious breakfast. All are welcome.

Christmas Craft Sale

November 28 Northhills Nursing Home will be holding a Christmas Craft Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 532-5555 ext 232 to book a table ($5). Canteen and Chinese Auction on site. Admission $2. Funds go towards Recreation Dept.

Book Sale

November 28 The Annapolis Valley Regional Library is holding a Book Sale at it's HQ location on Bay Road in Bridgetown on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Italian Feast

November 28 HART's second annual Italian feast, 3 to 7 p.m., at Annapolis Royal Fire Hall. Menu to choose from, cash bar, $13 adults, $10 senior, $5 children 12 and under. Advanced tickets: 341-HART. Full details: www.valleyhart.com. Proceeds to Port Royal Animal Hospital for our never ending vet bill.

Cribbage Tournament

November 28 At the Middleton Legion Branch #1, registration at 12 noon, play starting at 1 p.m. All entrance monies returned in prizes. Canteen available. Members and guests welcome. Must be 19 years of age. Info: 825-4751

Christmas Tea & Sale

November 28 At St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 93 South St., Bridgetown, 2 to 4 p.m., cost is $5. Craft, bake and white elephant tables, tickets on a food box, afghan and a cross stitch framed picture.

Christmas Concert

November 28 Middleton Choral Society, with director Maureen MacLean and accompanist Elizabeth Harwood, presents its Christmas program of sacred and secular music with special guests St. Mary's Singers in Queen of Heaven Chapel, CFB Greenwood, free-will offering, 8 p.m.

Wreath Campaign

November 28 The Bridgetown Lions Club Christmas Wreath Campaign begins. Cost of wreath is $17. Proceeds from this major fundraiser support community projects.

Citrus Sale Pick-up

November 28 Middleton Skating Club's Citrus Sale Pick-up, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 41 Oakland Dr, Middleton. Info 825-4770.

Breakfast with Santa

November 28 Breakfast With Santa and Craft Fair at Lawrencetown School, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Pancake breakfast, craft fair, huge ticket auction, face painting, sucker pull, Christmas Dinner Basket raffle and Santa.

Christmas Bazaar

November 28 At Annapolis Royal Nursing Home, 1 to 4 p.m., admission is $3, free for children under 12. Includes local crafters and Chinese Auction. Proceeds for Activity Department.

Christmas Fette

November 28 Annual Christmas Fette at Middleton Curling Club, 8 a.m. Events are a “Big Breakfast,” day-long ticket auction, sale of decorated trees, wreaths, gingerbread fantasies and gift baskets. Draw to the button 1 to 3 p.m. Casino-style games night, 7 p.m. Auction draw and prizes, 10 p.m. Info: 765-6977

Christmas Wreaths

November 28 Lawrencetown and District Lions Club will be selling Christmas Wreaths door to door beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28. Price is $15. Thank you for your continued support.

Craft show

November 28 Holiday Spirit Craft Show at Rebekah Hall in Bear River from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Supper

November 28 Pre-Christmas Turkey and Pudding supper at Bear River Fire Hall, 5 to 6 p.m., for $10. Served by the Fire Fighters. Proceeds for the insurance on the Chair Lift.

Hymn Sing

November 29 On Sunday, Nov 29 at 7 p.m. Victoria Vale Baptist Church will hold a Hymn Sing with special music by the Bridgetown Salvation Army Praise Team and Victoria Vale Baptist Church choir. The Joseph Davidson Story presented by Maj Norm Hamelin. Freewill offering. Refreshments at Parker Hall after the Hymn Sing.

Proceeds from this service for the Bridgetown Salvation Army.

Hanging of the Greens

November 29 Annual Hanging of the Greens service at Middleton Baptist Church at 10:45 a.m., for the whole family. Gifts of baby items will be received to be given to the Valley Care Pregnancy Centre and poinsettias can be brought to be placed in memory of loved ones who have passed on. Child care is available. Call 825-3537 for more details.

Music for Saint Cecilia

November 29 Celebrate Music for Saint Cecilia (patron saint of musicians and church music) with "A Royal Consort," Sunday, Nov. 29 at 3 p.m. at St. George & St. Andrew United Church, Annapolis Royal. Tickets: $8 in advance from choir members or at Westside Studios, St George St., Annapolis Royal. $10 at the door.

Hanging of the Greens

November 29 Hanging of the Greens Service at the Clementsvale United Baptist Church on Sunday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Service

November 29 Hanging of the Greens Service at the Lawrencetown United Baptist Church at 11 a.m. All welcome.

Prayer walk

November 29 Advent Prayer Walk begins 6:15 p.m. at Lawrencetown United Baptist Church. We will walk, pray, sing and read throughout the village.

Telethon 2009

November 29 Christmas Mommies & Daddies telethon on EastLink TV Channel 13, 12, noon to 8 p.m. Lots of auction items, entertainment and Santa visits. Info: Lion Robert Dunn, 538-9092.

Memorial Service

November 29 for the late Rev. Robert B. Billings at Mount Hanley United Baptist Church at 2:30 p.m. Reception to follow at Port George Rec. Centre.

Funds For Fuel

November 30 Funds for Fuel bridge party, 1:15 p.m., Monday, Nov. 30, Macdonald Museum, Middleton. Come out for a fun afternoon and support your Museum. Cost $4 per person, light lunch served. Call 825-6116 for more information.

Scrabble

December 1 Scrabble Club at the Middleton Library at 6:30 p.m. (1st Tues. of each month). Interested players of all levels and ages are welcome, no cost. Info: Tom at 825-6906 after 7 p.m. On inclement nights, check to see if Library is open, 825-4835.

Christmas Tea

December 2 The Kingston Baptist Church, Main St, Kingston, is holding a Christmas Tea on Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. Freewill offering. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy delectable sandwiches and sweets as we celebrate this festive season.

Chinese Auction

December 3 St. Monica's annual Chinese auction will be held Thursday, Dec.3 in the parish hall on Connaught Ave.,Middleton. Doors open at 2 p.m. Auction begins at 7 p.m. Also bake and candy tables, several raffles, and 50/50 draw. Canteen available.

Christmas Concert

December 5 Middleton Choral Society, with director Maureen MacLean and accompanist Elizabeth Harwood, presents its Christmas program of sacred and secular music, with special guests St. Mary's Singers, St. John's United Church, Middleton, free-will offering, 8 p.m.

Family Christmas

December 5 Annual Family Christmas Celebration, 10 a.m. to noon at AEES, entertainment by two ECMA nominees, Maria Alley, and Scotty & Stars. Wagon rides, cookie decorating, monster truck bouncer and Santa. Admission is a Food Bank donation. Info: 825-6611

Breakfast With Santa

December 5 At Inglisville Community Hall, 8 to 10 a.m. Enjoy eggs, home fries, bacon, ham, pancakes and toast. Freewill offering. Draw on Christmas basket: 3/$1 or 1 for .50. Proceeds for the hall. Snow date: Dec. 12.

Christmas Tea and Sale

December 5 The Kingston United Church Women will host their Christmas Tea and Sale on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the CE Hall. Also, crafts, jewellery, baking will be available. $5 per person; children under five years of age free.

Christmas Luncheon

December 5 The annual Christmas Luncheon and Bake Sale will be held Saturday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost $5. Emmanuel Church 37 Gates Ave, Middleton Miracles Christian Book Store from Bayers Lake will have a display of great gift ideas, along with our popular Gift Baskets and Baking. For Info: Sally 825-3087 or Shirley 825-2381.

Christmas tea and sale

December 5 Annual Spa Springs Women’s Institute Christmas Coffee Party at Parker Hall, Victoria Vale, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Craft items, bake goods, grab table and basket draw. Coffee party, free will.

Breakfast

December 5 All you can eat breakfast at the Bear River Fire Hall, 7 to 10 a.m.

Christmas celebrations

December 5 Santa arrives at the Bear River Fire Hall at 7 p.m. followed by Christmas Tree lighting, hot chocolate and cookies, and wagon rides.

Christmas party

December 5 Old fashion Christmas Party at Annavale Coop Country Store, Middleton. Sleigh / wagon ride, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Local hot apple cider and home made sugar donuts (while they last), 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eclipse Photography will be taking pictures of people and pets (no sitting fee).

Live Theatre

December 5&6 Plays x Three is debuting at Kings on December 5 at 8 p.m. and December 6 at 2 p.m. If you're new to live theatre, this is for you. If you're an old hand, it's a must... Tickets from the box office (532-7704) or at the door. See www.kingstheatre.ca for the complete playbill. Proceeds to Kings Theatre Society.

Art Show Opening

December 6 The Way I See It art show opening, 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6, Macdonald Museum, Middleton. Features paintings for sale by Middleton resident John MacEachern. Free admission. All welcome. Phone 825-6116 for more information.

Music and more

December 6 Christmas music and drama presentation at 6:30 p.m. in Habitation Baptist Church, refreshments to follow. Everyone welcome.

Neighbourhood Watch

December 7 for the Wilmot and Area Neighbourhood Watch Assoc. at 7 p.m. in the Wilmot Christian Fellowship Centre. (- no January meeting) All welcome.

Lighting Ceremony

December 7 The Annapolis Community Health Centre Auxiliary invites you to Light Your Way to Health by buying lights for the Health Centre Christmas Tree. Lights may be given in memory of loved ones and can be bought from Fancy's Jewelry or the Health Centre. Lighting ceremony with carols and refreshments on Monday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. All welcome.

Christmas Concert

December 9 At New Beginnings Center, Greenwood, 2 p.m., featuring local musicians. Refreshments provided. Admission is $5.00. Info: 765-8155; 765-6461

MRHS Beginner/Jr Band Concert

December 9 The MRHS Beginner /Junior Band Christmas Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. on December 9. Freewill offering, desserts, prize draw. Everybody welcome.

MRHS Senior Band Concert

December 10 The MRHS Senior Band Christmas Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. on December 10. Freewill offering, desserts, prize draw. Everybody welcome.

Women’s connection

December 10 Mid Valley After 5 Women’s Connection meet at Melvern Square Community Hall on Bridge St., 7 to 9 p.m. Dessert, tea and coffee, $6. Shopping opportunities, music, and speaker Coleen MacDonald talks on women’s unique gifts. To reserve, call Velma 825-4747 or Charlotte 765-8345.

Roast Pork Supper

December 12 There will be a roast pork supper with all the trimmings, and homemade pies for dessert Saturday, Dec. 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Kingston Baptist Church, Main St., Kingston. Adults $10, Children $5. All are welcome.

Christmas program

December 13 Sunday School Christmas program at Habitation Baptist Church, 11 a.m. Everyone welcome.

Funds For Fuel

December 14 Funds for Fuel bridge party, 1:15 p.m., Monday, Dec. 14, Macdonald Museum, Middleton. Come out for a fun afternoon and support your Museum. Cost $4 per person, light lunch served. Call 825-6116 for more information.