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.

One-on-One Computer Tutorials

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

Rec Centre AGM

November 29 The annual general meeting for the Port George Recreation Centre will be held at the centre starting at 7:00 p.m. All welcome. Please try to attend.

Rec Centre AGM

November 29 The annual general meeting for the Port George Recreation Centre will be held at the centre starting at 7 p.m. All welcome. Please try to attend.

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.

One-on-One Computer Tutorials

December (All Month) Free basic computer tutorials at the Annapolis Royal Library. Register for a session by calling the library during open hours, 532-2226.

Christmas Tea & Sale

December 1 A Christmas Tea & Sale sponsored by the Kingston United Church Women will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the CE Hall, 773 Main Street, Kingston. Baking, crafts and white elephant items will be available as well.

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.

Coffee Party & Sale

December 1 Come to the Holly Berry Coffee Party and Christmas Sale at Parker Hall, Victoria Vale. Bake table, Crafts, Grab Table and Raffle. Free will Offering. Held by the Spa Springs Women’s Institute.

Christmas Brunch

December 1 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Hillsburn 4-H Hall. Menu Breakfast Surprise: Bacon, Hash Browns, Toast, Tea, Coffee or Juice $5 per person.

Christmas Craft Show

December 1 Annapolis Royal Fire Department Auxiliary is holding its second Christmas Craft Show at the Annapolis Royal Fire Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $2 admission. Various baskets to buy tickets on. 33 vendors. Canteen available.

Middleton Christmas Parade

December 1 Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. from Annapolis East Elementary School. Anyone or group wishing to put an entry in the parade, please phone 825-6611.

Middleton’s Family Christmas Celebration

December 1 Following Middleton’s 10:30 a.m. parade, wagon rides at Rotary Park; Santa, Stumpy the Clown and face painting at AEES. Lunch and entertainment will also be provided. Free admission with food bank donation. Pre-registration is required, phone 825-6611.

Christmas Concert

December 1 Middleton Choral Society, directed by Maureen MacLean, presents its annual Christmas concert in Bridgetown Baptist Church at 8 p.m. Judy Foster will accompany on piano, Debbie Rice on organ. Special guest will be Kurt Haussecker on flute. A free-will offering will be taken.

Christmas Tea & Sale

December 1 St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Christmas Tea & Sale will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. in Bridgetown. Browse the craft and white elephant tables, cross stitch raffle tickets available. Admission is $5 per person.

Hymn Sing

December 2 Hymn Sing at the Somerset Hall at 7 p.m. Enjoy special music and a light lunch.

Buffet breakfast

December 2 Port George Men’s Club is putting on breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Rec Centre, with Santa. Weather permitting. Last one ‘til spring. Everyone welcome.

Hanging of the Greens

December 2 The Hanging of the Greens service at Nictaux Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Hymn sing

December 2 Hymn Sing at the Somerset Hall at 7 p.m. Enjoy special music and a light lunch.

Christmas Crackers XIII

December 2 Christmas Crackers XIII runs from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday Dec. 2 at ARTsPLACE in Annapolis Royal. Featuring seasonal tales read by Sarah Clarke, Katie Belcher, Gene Lane, Ken Maher, and music by Dorothy McDonald. Admission by donation to the food bank. Location: Main Gallery, ARTsPLACE, 396 St. George Street. For information call: 902-532-7069

Show and Sale

December 2 The Christmas Members’ Show & Sale, a sale of arts and crafts produced by ARCAC members, opening reception is Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2:30 p.m. at ARTsPLACE in Annapolis Royal.

Scrable Club

December 4 The Scrabble Club meets at the Middleton Library at 6:30 p.m. For info, call Tom, 825-2092.

After School at the Library

December 4 Join us at the Annapolis Royal Library from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for stories, games and fun. Ages 8 to 12. Please register by calling the library, 532-2226.

Autism Meeting

December 4 Valley Autism Support Team (VAST) meets December 4 at 7 p.m. at the Autism Centre at the Kingston Elementary School. Guest speaker Kym Hume will provide an update on the STAR (Strategies for Teaching Based on Autism Research) program. Everyone welcome. Questions or more info call Judy at 847-0368.

Drop-in Flu Clinic

December 4 A drop-in flu shot clinic will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Bear River and Area Community Health Clinic. Call 467-3611 for more information.

Minor Hockey Meeting

December 4 The Western Valley Minor Hockey Association Fall General Meeting will be held December 4 at 7:00 in the warm room of the West Kings Arena in Kingston.

Teen Night and Homework Help

December 5 Hang out, use computers or get help with homework. Drop in to the Annapolis Royal Library between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. We’ll have snacks. All Teens Welcome!

Chinese Auction

December 6 St. Monica’s Annual Chinese Auction at the Parish Hall on Connaught Ave., Middleton. Doors open at 2 p.m. with the draw starting at 7 p.m. Also bake table and raffles will be available.

Chinese auction

December 6 St. Monica’s Annual Chinese Auction at the Parish Hall on Connaught Ave., Middleton. Doors open at 2 p.m. with the draw starting at 7 p.m. Also bake table and raffles will be available.

Reunion Karaoke

December 7 Christmas Reunion Karaoke at the Annapolis Royal Legion begins at 9 p.m. This will be an open karaoke night with the all the semi-finalists from our Summer 2007 contest invited to join us as well as the winners from the three Mini-Karaoke contests.

Big Breakfast

December 8 at Middleton Curling Club, 6 King Street from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Breakfast with Santa

December 8 Annapolis Royal Fire Department Auxiliary is holding breakfast with Santa, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sausage, pancakes, hashbrowns, juice, tea or coffee. Adults $5, children 10 years and under $3.

Concert

December 8 Elizabeth Deveau, singer-songwriter, will be in concert at the Bear River East Baptist Church, 2710 Clementsvale Road at 7 p.m. Freewill offering. Refreshments to follow. All welcome.

Christmas Concert

December 8 Middleton Choral Society, directed by Mauren MacLean, presents its annual Christmas concert in St. John's United Church, Middleton, at 8 p.m. Judy Foster will accompany on piano, Debbie Rice on organ. Special guest will be Kurt Haussecker on flute. A free-will offering will be taken.

Musical Christmas Program

December 9 at Torbrook Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Music by Graham Moorehead & Friends. Refreshments to follow.

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.

Christmas Cantata

December 9 The ABC Chorus with the Trinity Church Choir will present a Christmas Cantata "A Shepherd's Tale" on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Trinity Anglican Church in Digby. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

Cookies, Carols & Coffee

December 10 The ABC Chorus will host an evening of carol singing on Monday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at St Luke's Hall in Annapolis Royal. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Cinderella

December 11-15 Greenwood Players proudly present “Cinderella”, a Christmas pantomime, at the A.V.M. Morfee Centre, Greenwood. Tuesday to Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Adults: $8; Children $6. Purchase at: Pharmasaves, Kingston & Middleton; Middleton Medical Clinic; at door if supplies last. Ph: 825-0019

MRHS Junior Band Concert

December 12 The Middleton Regional High School Junior Band Concert will be held in the main gym at 7:30 p.m. Coffee and desserts for sale. Prize draws. Everyone welcome! Freewill offering.

Baptist Family Night

December 14 Paradise Baptist Family Night: Caroling and Cocoa. Meet us in the church building (10273 Hwy. 1, Paradise) at 7 p.m. for an evening of Christmas caroling. Cocoa (hot chocolate, tea, coffee) will follow. COGS students welcome. Need a ride or more info? Contact Mark at 584-3907 or paradise.baptist@ns.sympatico.ca.