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@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.

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.

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.

MRHS Band Parents

November 15 MRHS Band Parents Association general meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 15 at7 p.m. in the band room. Parents of all MRHS band students are urged to attend.

One-on-One Computer Tutorials

November 15 and 29 Free basic computer tutorials at the Annapolis Royal Library. Register for a session by calling the library during open hours, 532-2226.

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).

Big breakfast

November 17 Come to a Big Breakfast at the Middleton Curling Club from 8am to 11 am. A community favorite.

Christmas Fair

November 17 One stop shopping event at Queen of Heaven Church, Church St. and Kingswood Place, Greenwood, from 11am to 3pm. Free admission. Donations to Queen of Heaven Church will be accepted at the door. Bring a friend, enjoy some refreshments, and do some shopping. Refreshments available.

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.

Bridgetown Concert

November 18 Sunday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. singer/songwriter Brenda Berube and pianist Gina Potvin will be in concert at the Salvation Army Community Church, Bridgetown. Free-will offering. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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.

Wind Scientist

November 19 Investigating alternate sources of clean energy today is a hot topic. NSCC research scientist, David Colville introduce a view to the study of wind resource and where to find it as guest speaker at the Rosa M. Harvey Library in Middleton at 7:30 p.m.

Bridge Party

November 19 ‘Funds for Fuel’ Bridge Party at 1:15 p.m., Monday, Nov. 19, Macdonald Museum, Middleton. Cost $3 per person with prizes and lunch provided. Everyone welcome. Come out for a fun afternoon and support the museum. Call the Museum at 825-6116 for further information.

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.

Preschool Storytime

November 20 Join us at the Annapolis Royal Library at 11 a.m. Ages 2-5, accompanied by an adult. Call the library for more information, 532-2226.

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.

Computer Basics Workshop

November 21 Join us at the Annapolis Royal Library from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Get started using computers, the internet and email. Register by calling the library, 532-2226.

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.

Chinese Auction

November 22 Chinese Auction at the Royal Canadian Legion on Marshall St., Middleton. Doors open at 2 p.m., draw starts at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch #1 in support of educational work.

Turkey Supper

November 22 Come to a Turkey Supper at the St. George and St. Andrew United Church from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Adults; $10, 12 & under: $5. Take out available, to arrange delivery, call 532-5534 by November 21.

Christmas Sale

November 22-23 Soldiers Memorial Health Auxiliary, Christmas Sale, SMH lobby Carousel Gift Shop, No tax, 15 per cent off of all regular priced gift items Thursday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bake Table, Thursday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Perfect Manhattan

November 23-25 The Perfect Manhattan -- a two-act comedy by Dianne Lococo, at King's Theatre, Annapolis Royal, on Nov. 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 25 at 2 p.m. Presented by the Annapolis District Drama Group. Directed by Madeleine Akin-Carhart, with a cast of 5 local players.

Murdered Alive

November 23-24 Bridgetown Players presents a production of ‘Murdered Alive,’ starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Bridgetown Regional High School. This is a fundraiser for BRHS AP Biology students who are traveling to Costa Rica.

Teen Game Night

November 23 Hang out at the Annapolis Royal Library on Friday from 7-9 p.m. All Teens Welcome. No sign-up required. For more information, call 532-2226.

Annual Craft Sale

November 23-24 21st Annual Christmas Craft Sale, on Friday, Nov. 23 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the Macdonald Museum in Middleton. Cost is $2 per person, children 12 and under free. Canteen, bake table and ample parking. Call 825-6116 for more details.

Cribbage Tournament

November 24 Cribbage tournament at the Middleton Legion Branch #1. Registration at 12 noon, play starts at 1 p.m. All entrance monies returned in prizes. Canteen available. Must be 19 years of age. Call 825-4751 for more information.

Organ Master Class

November 24 Craig Humber, Acadia University graduate, will conduct an organ master class with Elizabeth Fox, Maureen MacLean, Shawn Potter, and Debbie Rice at Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville, from 9 am to noon. Sponsored by Annapolis Valley Centre RCCO. Admission is $5.00 for the general public to audit.

Tea and Silent Auction

November 24 Come out to Yuletide Afternoon Tea and Silent Auction at the Margaretsville United Church Parlour from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission charged.

Old Fashioned Supper

November 24 Come to an Old Fashioned Saturday Night Supper at the Brickton Community Hall, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Enjoy homemade baked beans, wieners, potato scallop, brown bread and molasses, and apple gingerbread with real whipped cream. Free will donation at the door.

Breakfast With Santa

November 24 Breakfast With Santa and craft fair at Lawrencetown Consolidated School on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Pancake breakfast, local crafters, huge silent auction, Christmas hamper draw and Santa. Some craft tables still available, please call Denise @ 825-3591.

Citrus Pick-up

November 24 Middleton Skating Club’s pre-ordered oranges and grapefruit can bepicked up Saturday, Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 41 Oakland Drive, Middleton. Call 825-4770.

Nature Walk

November 25 There will be a nature walk hosted by the Torbrook Mines Community Center on the November 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information call Monica Crocker at 765-4675".

Roast Beef Supper

November 25 Middleton and District Lions Club fundraiser roast beef supper from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Lion’s Hall in Nictaux. This is a wheelchair accessible facility. Adults $8; children (under 12) $5. Take out available (pick up only) by calling 825-4374.

Hour of Praise

November 25 There will be an hour of praise at the St. Alphonsus Church, Bridgetown at 7:30 p.m. Special music will be provided by Debbie Rice, Maureen MacLean, Barry Mooney and the Glory Bees. Everyone welcome.

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.

Historical Society Meeting

November 27 Annapolis Valley Historical Society monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at the Macdonald Museum, Middleton. Holiday programme. Special guests from Annapolis East Elementary School. Free admission. All are welcome. Phone 825-6116 for further information.

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.

BRES SAC meeting

November 28 BRES School Advisory Council meeting will be held November 28 at 5:45 p.m. in the school library. The SAC of Bridgetown Regional Elementary School is seeking a community representative. If interested, please contact Brian Rafuse, principal, at 665-5430 for more information.

Luncheon

November 28 Come to Luncheon at the United Baptist Church in Melvern Square from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy chicken-a-la-king, cranberry sauce, coleslaw, and trifle for $7. Everyone welcome.

Creative Writing Group

November 28 Creative Writing Group meets Wednesday, Nov. 28, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on the third floor of the Macdonald Museum, Middleton. $3 per person. All are welcome to join in. Contact 825-6116 for more information.

Supper and Sale

November 29 All Saints’ ACW will be holding their annual Christmas Casserole Supper and Sale at All Saints’ Church Hall, Pleasant Street, Kingston on Thursday, Nov. 29, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Menu: a large variety of casseroles, salads, and desserts. Cost: Adults $8 and children $4. Family rates are available. There will be a bake table. Takeout available.

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.

Lions Christmas Trees

November 29 The Annapolis Royal Lions Club Christmas Tree Sale starts November 29 at the Annapolis Royal Home Hardware lot. Thank you for your support.

Dessert Buffet

November 30 A dessert buffet and theatre night will be held at St Luke's Church Annapolis Royal, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 and can be reserved by calling the parish office at 532-0913 any morning, Monday through Friday. This event is sponsored by the Projects Committee of the Anglican Parish of Annapolis.

Book/Yard Sale

December 1 Annapolis Valley Grandmothers & Others for Africa will be holding an indoor Book and Yard Sale on Saturday, Dec. 1 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in St. Mark’s Chapel Annex, Church Street, 14 Wing, Greenwood. New and used items including hard and soft cover books, plants, framed pictures and more. ‘Just Us’ fair trade coffee. Proceeds for the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers’ Campaign.

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.

Exhibit Opening

December 9 Pickled Beans and Candied Dreams Exhibit Opening, on Sunday, Dec. 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Macdonald Museum, Middleton. Free museum event. All are welcome. Come and enjoy our look at the history of candy and pickles. Some sampling encouraged. For more information call the Museum at 825-6116.

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.