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.

Computer Workshops

November (All Month) Free Computer Workshops during November and December at the Kingston Library. For all ages. Examples are: Computers for Beginners, Editing Digital Photos, Facebook, Scrabble. Call during Library hours, 765-3631 for more information.

Citrus Sale

November 8 The Annapolis Royal School Bands are selling citrus fruit, poinsettias, and beeswax candles as a fund raiser. Oranges and grapefruit come in full($37) half($20) and quarter cases($10). Poinsettias are available in red and white ($12). Candles are available in red and gold ($10). Order from a band member or call 532-0444 by November 8. Pick up day is Saturday, Nov. 24 at ARRA from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Backyard Rink Construction

November 8 A session on Backyard Rink Construction will be held at Town Hall Annapolis Royal

November 8 at 7 p.m. No fee. Pre-register by November 6. Inst. Grant Potter. Hosted by Annapolis Royal Recreation 532-7667.

Blood Pressure Clinic

November 8 A Blood Pressure Clinic will be held at Hutchins Pharmasave in Annapolis Royal November 8 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Craft & Bake Sale

November 9 The Torbrook Mines Stitch and Chatter Club is having a Craft and

Bake Sale at the Greenwood Mall from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Ecumenical Fall Fair

November 10 An Ecumenical Fall Fair will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Annapolis Fire Hall. Four denominations of churches will present crafts tables for hand made items, baked goods, produce, raffles, etc. Luncheon is $7 with chicken soup or chili and assorted desserts. Fair opens at 11 a.m. and luncheon at 11.30 a.m. Admission free but donation to the Food Bank is appreciated.

Chinese Auction

November 10 Annual Chinese Auction at the Kingston Lions Hall. Doors open at 12, noon, draw starts at 4:00 p.m. Also 50/50draw, door prize and canteen available. For more info or to make a donation, call Donna at 765-3838.

Remembrance Day Service

November 11 Annual Remembrance Day Service will be held at the Brickton Community Hall starting at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments to follow.

Gospel Night

November 11 The Bear River East Baptist Church will be having another Gospel Night Sing-a-long on November 11 at 7 p.m. Refreshments to follow. Everyone Welcome.

Friends in Bereavement

November13 Friends in Bereavement is a support group for those who are mourning the death of a loved one. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Salvation Army in Bridgetown. For information call Carol at VON Annapolis at 665-4804.

Lunch Bunch

November 13 The Lunch Bunch will be at the Bridgetown Legion, 12 noon on November 13, for those 55+. Bring a friend and join us for great food and friendly conversation. Cost is $6 per person. For information and to register call Carol at VON Annapolis at 665-4804. Space is limited so please register

Dessert Tea & Sale

November 13 Nictaux Baptist Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Christmas Dessert Tea and Sale, November 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Christian Family Centre, Nictaux. Baking, knitting, crafts, homemade chocolates, fancy work and quilts. Everyone welcome.

Bridgetown Heritage Session

November 15 Representatives from the Nova Scotia Heritage Department will be on hand to discuss the Heritage Property Program, Conservation and Sustainable Development, November 15, 7 p.m. at the End of Line Pub. For information, please call Steve Raftery at 824-0387.

Community Luncheon

November 13 The next Kingston Lions Community Luncheon will be held November 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kingston Lions Hall. Menu: turkey dinner with dessert. Cost $8; delivery $0.50 extra. Proceeds for Lions.

Cancer Society

November 13 Come and join our meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Soldiers Memorial Hospital level I meeting room. Free parking is available to attend the meetings of the Annapolis East Unit.

ATV meeting

November 13 Mid-Valley ATV Cub’s Annual General Meeting at the Lawrencetown Exhibition Arena at 7:30 p.m. Monthly meeting to follow.

Blood Glucose Clinic

November 15 A Blood Glucose and Machine Check Clinic will be held at Hutchins Pharmasave in Annapolis Royal November 15 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Baked Bean Supper

November 16 A Baked Bean Supper will be held Friday, Nov. 16 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Church, 37 Gates Ave., Middleton. Menu: Baked beans, potato scallop, ham, brown bread, homemade pies. $8 per person.

Family Night

November 16 Paradise Baptist Family Night: Smoke & S’mores. Dress warmly, bring your lawn chair. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hay’s (4641 Rt. 201) for a bonfire with all the trimmings: s’mores, hotdogs and snacks COGS students welcome. For a ride or more information contact Mark at 584-3907 or paradise.baptist@ns.sympatico.ca (mail checked daily).

Auction & Bake Sale

November 17 Come to our Chinese Auction, Bake Sale and White Elephant table at the Margaretsville Fire Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m., draw begins at 8 p.m. Proceeds for the Baptist Ladies Guild.

Young Women’s Expo

November 17 Come and explore life for young women in rural Nova Scotia. Interactive displays, job opportunities, and much more at the Young Women’s Expo. Keynote speaker is Liz Rigney from CTV. November 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nova Scotia Community College (COGS), Lawrencetown, Annapolis County.

Craft Show

November 18 Christmas Fantasy Craft Show at the Nictaux Fire Hall, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters from Yarmouth to Canning will have beautiful items for your shopping pleasure. Also a bake sale, Chinese auction, door prize and canteen. Sponsored by the Nictaux Firettes, For info or table rental, call 765-3927.

Christmas Craft Sale

November 18 Hampton Hall’s Christmas Craft Sale will be held November 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission. Door prizes. Sweets and Coffee Table $2. Proceeds go to the Hampton Hall Fund.

Funds for Fuel

November 19 Funds for Fuel bridge party, Monday, Nov. 19, 1:15 p.m., Macdonald Museum, Middleton. Small admission fee, light lunch. Come out for an afternoon of fun and support your museum. Phone 825-6116 for further details.

Mature Driver Refresher Course

November 20-21 Mature Driver Refresher Course. Free for those 65+, November 20-21 from, 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Kingston Lion’s Hall. Refreshments provided. Topics Include: Winter Driving Tips, Entering and Exiting the Highway, Traffic Frustrations, Night Driving, Left Turns, Parking. To register call toll free 1-877-380-7233

Coffee Party

November 21 Festive Christmas Coffee Party at St. John’s United Church, Middleton starts at 10 a.m. Bake table, gifts items and Christmas decorations. Free will offering.

Blood Pressure Clinic

November 22 A Blood Pressure and Machine Check clinic will be held at Hutchins Pharmasave in Annapolis Royal November 22 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Breakfast With Santa

November 24 Attention Crafters: Breakfast With Santa will be held at Lawrencetown Consolidated School on November 24. To book craft tables call Denise at 825-3591.

Sounds of Christmas

November 25 The ”Sounds Of Christmas” will be held at the Margaretsville Baptist Church starting at 7 p.m. The evening includes a service of narrations, special music and Christmas carols.

Coffee Party

November 27 Coffee Party and Chinese Auction at the St. James Anglican Church, Bridgetown, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Cost is $4.

Blood Pressure/Glucose Clinic

November 29 A Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose clinic will be held at Hutchins Pharmasave in Annapolis Royal November 29 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Christmas Treasures

December 1 The 30th annual Annapolis Royal Farmers' & Traders' Christmas Craft Market will take place at the Legion Social Centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 70 vendors will inspire your Christmas spirit from handcrafted treasures to the unique. Canteen operated by the cadets. Door prizes. Admission. Outdoor tables are still available.

Friendly Neighbours

December 9 Annual Christmas Mommies and Daddies Telethon and Auction will be held December 9 at the Aylesford Fire Hall and will be aired on Channel 13 by Eastlink TV from 12 noon to 8 p.m. To make a bid or a donation please call 847-2007. All proceeds go to The Friendly Neighbours to help provide a ‘Happy Christmas’ to needy families in the Coldbrook to Kingston areas. Sponsored by EastLink TV, the Lions Clubs of Ayelsford, Berwick, Coldbrook, and Kingston.