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Champlain Garden Club

May 10 Champlain Garden Club meets Thursday, May 10, 7:30 p.m. at St. George St. Andrew United Church Annapolis Royal (rear entrance). Marida Godwin from the Clean Annapolis River Project will make a presentation on Invasive Species. All welcome. Info 532-0901.

Hike for Hunger

May 10 The Bridgetown and Area Food Bank's annual Hike for Hunger will be held Thursday, May 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. Please be generous with your donations of non-perishable food and/or money. The 4-H Club members will be canvassing and the Lions Club will provide transportation.

Depression support group

May 10 The Canadian Mental Health Association is inviting anyone interested in joining a depression support group to attend a meeting in Bridgetown at the CMHA office May 10 at 1 p.m. For information call 526-2456 or 665-4801.

Annual dinner meeting

May 10 Soldiers Memorial Health Auxiliary annual dinner meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Falcourt Inn, Nictaux. Members are asked to bring their volunteer hour sheet. For info, contact Elizabeth, 825-6841.

Blood pressure clinic

May 10 Annapolis Pharmasave will hold a blood pressure clinic from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 10.

Authors Series

May 10 The Annapolis Valley Regional Library's Nova Scotia Authors Series presents author Pamela Porter, GG winner for 'The Crazy Man,' at the Rosa M. Harvey and Middleton Area Library, from 3 - 4 p.m. May 10. This free event is recommended for ages 8 and up. Porter will read from her book and talk about the writing process. For more details and to see other events in the series, visit www.valleylibrary.ca.

Spring Bingo

May 11 Spring Bingo at Lawrencetown Consolidated School will be played on Friday, May 11. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. All books $5 each, cookie jar, 50/50 draw, and door prizes. Special activities for school aged children. Look for the LCS Cookbook on sale as well.

Best of Broadway...The Sequel

May 11-12 Middleton Choral Society, directed by Maureen MacLean, presents an evening of music from Broadway shows at Annapolis East Elementary School, 7:30 pm, tickets $5 for all.

Kingston Supper

May 12 Knights of Columbus, Council 6297 and Kingston United Baptist Church are

sponsoring a Lasagna Supper at the Kingston United Baptist Church on Saturday, May 12 starting at 4;30 p.m. in support of Victory over Violence, Emergency Teen Shelter. Cost is $7. Everyone welcome.

Jack and Jill Yardsale

May 12 Jack and Jill Preschool and After School's second annual Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, May 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (raindate May 19) at the school in Paradise (10307 Hwy #1). There will be new and used items, bake sale, barbecue, children's face painting, crafts, and more.

Giant yard sale

May 12 Giant Yard Sale at the Nictaux Fire Hall from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain or Shine. Yard Sale, Plant and Bake tables. Barbeque and entertainment. Rent a table for $5.00 each by calling 765-3927. To donate items, please contact 825-3393. All proceeds for a new Jaws of Life.

Mother’s Day Supper

May 12 Mother’s Day Supper will be held Saturday, May 12 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Melvern Square and Area Community Centre. Turkey, mashed potto, gravy, carrots, peas, dressing, cranberry sauce, gingerbread with whipped cream, tea and coffee. Adults $8. Children $4. Takeouts available after 5 p.m.

Corn chowder

May 12 At Inglisville Community Hall, on May 12 from 4 to 6p.m., enjoy a Mother’s Day meal with corn chowder or hamburger soup supper, roll, tea/coffee and dessert $5. Basket draw.

Health shuttle fundraiser

May 12 A fundraiser for the IWK/Valley Drug Mart Health Care Shuttle will be held Saturday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Superstore, Kingston -- "Grocery bagging" by Foresters. For information call Tina atl 765-9458.

Mother’s Day Tea

May 12 A Baptist Mother’s Day Tea will be held May 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Granville Centre Hall. Craft table, bake sale, Chinese auction. Admission $4.

Birds Musical

May 12 The Gathering of the Birds Musical featuring the Kings Chorale Children's Chorus and the Studio-to-Stage Dance Academy, will be performed at Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10, $5 for students. Contact Kings Theatre for tickets in advance (532-7704), or purchase at the door.

Relay for Life Yard Sale

May 12 A large multi-family yard sale will be held Saturday, May 12 at 13838 Highway 1, Wilmot (Evans’ Farm). All proceeds for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Rain Date May 19.

Free info and resources

May 12 So, You Want To Start a Business? From 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Royal Canadian Legion, Annapolis Royal. Contact Helen to register at 902-698-1149 or Helen.abel@acadiau.ca

Mothers’ Day turkey supper

May 13 Mother's Day turkey supper, May 13 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church hall, Middleton. Turkey with all the fixings, strawberry shortcake or gingerbread. Adults, $12; 12 and under, $6. Eat in – take out. For deliveries, call 825-5869 prior to 2 p.m. on the 13th. Sponsored by The Parish Men’s Club.

Turkey Supper

May 13 Mother's Day Turkey Supper from 4:30 to 6:00 at the Holy Trinity Church Hall, Middleton. Turkey with all the fixings, strawberry shortcake or gingerbread. Adults $12; 12 & under $6. Takeout available by calling 825-4758 prior to 2:00 on the 13th. Sponsored by the Parish Men's Club.

Library meeting

May 14 The annual general meeting of the Library Society is May 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rosa M. Harvey Library in Middleton. Special guest Wendy Trimper will offer an overview of the Annapolis Valley Regional Library program. Public invited. Reception follows.

Meeting

May 15 A meeting of the Lower Granville Hall will be held May 15 at 7 p.m. at the hall. New members welcome.



Ladies’ Golf

May 15 Eden Ladies’ Golf Club play Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m. Golf instruction by Brad Corkum, Club Manager, will be given from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. prior to both scramble and regular games. New members cordially invited

Fire Commission AGM

May 15 The annual meeting of the Kingston District Fire Commission will be held on Tuesday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kingston Fire Hall. Presentation of financial statements for April 1/06 – March 31/07. Presentation of budget for April l/07 – March 31/08. Election of commissioners. All interested persons are invited to attend.

Resumes for Women

May 15 Resumes for Women Workshop will take place on May 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Women’s Place, 38 Queen Street, Bridgetown. The workshop is put on by the Job Search Centre and will help stay-at-home moms to adapt their resumes to reflect their skills developed while raising children and homemaking.

Rink Commission AGM

May 16 The Middleton Rink Commission annual general meeting will be held Wednesday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Middleton and District Arena. Everyone is welcome.

Parti Pak Supper

May 16 A Parti Pak Supper will be held on Wednesday, May 16 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Kingston United Church CE Hall, 773 Main Street Kingston. Meal consists of meat pies, vegetables, coleslaw, rolls, juice, tea and coffee, assorted delicious cakes for dessert. Price $8. Proceeds for the Church General Fund.

Depression support group

May 17 The Canadian Mental Health Association is inviting anyone interested in joining a depression support group to attend a meeting in Bridgetown at the CMHA office May 17 at 1 p.m. For information call 526-2456 or 665-4801.



VON Lunch Bunch - Ann. Royal

May 17 VON Lunch Bunch – Annapolis Royal gathers for the last one for this season on Thursday, May 17 at the Clementsport Legion. For the young at heart (55+). Enjoy a hot meal in the company of friends. $6 per person. Register in advance by calling Carol at 665-4804 or 1-888-939-1919.

Breakfast

May 19 A breakfast will be held May 19 at the Aylesford United Church from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Freewill offering. Menu includes homemade pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausages, ham, toast, tea, coffee and juice. Sponsored by the Aylesford United Church Committee of Stewards.

Giant yard sale

May 19 A giant yard sale will be held at the Bridgetown Baptist Church May 19. Rain or shine. Baking, plants, toys, books, puzzles, dishes, linens, curtains, household furniture. Refreshments available. Proceeds for church purposes.

Indoor yard sale, baked beans

May 19 An indoor yard sale aand baked bean lunch will be held at the Christian Family Centre, Nictaux May 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds for campers at Kingswood Camp.

WI Plant Sale

May 19 The Spa Springs Women’s Institute Annual Plant Sale and Coffee Party will be held May 19 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Parker Hall, Victoria Vale. Plant and white elephant tables. Enjoy tea, coffee. Freewill offering.

Tea and bake sale

May 19 A tea and bake sale will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Port Royal Hall May 19, sponsored by the Lower Granville United Baptist churches. Proceeds for parsonage roof repairs.

Flea market

May 19 Flea Market at the Masonic Hall in Annapolis Royal from 8 a.m. to 12, noon. Proceeds for the building fund.

Plant sale

May 19 The Wilmot Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 19 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the corner of Highway1 and Stronach Mountain Road, Wilmot. Lots of annuals, perennials, and shrubs etc.

Potluck supper

May 19 A Potluck supper will be held at Port Lorne Fire Hall May 19 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Freewill offering. Variety of pies for dessert. Proceeds for the Port Lorne Ladies’ Auxiliary Dishwasher Fund.

Hymn sing

May 20 A hymn sing will be held at Inglisville Baptist Church May 20 at 7 p.m. Featuring Annapolis Valley Men’s Choir. All welcome.



Historical society AGM

May 22 Annapolis Valley Historical Society annual general meeting, will be held on Tuesday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Macdonald Museum. Guests Ryan Scranton, executive director of Annapolis Heritage Society and Bria Stokesbury, curator of Kings County Museum.

Chamber AGM

May 23 The Central Annapolis Chamber of Commerce is having their annual general meeting May 23 at the Kingston Lions Club with guest speaker Erin Beaudin. To book your ticket please call Tracey at 902-765-0344.

Blood pressure clinic

May 24 Annapolis Pharmasave will hold a blood pressure and pulse check clinic from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 24.

Depression support group

May 24 The Canadian Mental Health Association is inviting anyone interested in joining a depression support group to attend a meeting in Bridgetown at the CMHA office May 24 at 1 p.m. For information call 526-2456 or 665-4801.

Luncheon

May 25 Noon Lucheon at the Lawrecetown United Baptist Church. Corn chowder, hamburger soup, dessert, tea and coffee. $6 per person. Take out available. Call Shirley at 584 3330 or the Church 584 3634. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary.

Plant and yard sale

May 26 Plant and Yard Sale on May 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 noon. To be held on south side of Highway 1, across from TRA Foods (Lower Middleton). Proceeds help support ETA Master service projects such as Macdonald Museum, Kings Theatre, Historic Gardens, Chrysalis House, CNIB, Sleeping Children Around the World, and Teddy’s for Tragedy. Beta Sigma Phi is an International Women’s Organization celebrating 76 years of Life, Learning and Friendship.

Memoire workshop

May 26 A Memoire Workshop with Marilyn Iwama (who is with the Acadia Life-Long Learning) will be held May 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Cost $30. All welcome.

Fundraiser for CAPS

May 26 A fundraising dinner dinner and silent auction, in support of the Companion Animal Protection Society, will be held May 26 at Lawrencetown Fire Hall. Viewing at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Speaker is Dr. Eric Carnegy. Tickets $15, must be purchased by May 12. For info, call Anna, 825-2343 or Nahleen, 665-5244.

Show, Tea, and Sale

May 26 The Annapolis Valley African Violet Society's Show, Tea, and Sale will be held on Saturday, May 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. at St John's United Church Hall, Middleton.

Multi Addiction AGM

May 27 The Multi Addiction Centre Society will hold its annual general meeting May 27 at 7 p.m. at 2080 Bishop Mountain Road, North Kingston. Anyone interested is welcome. Contact Barb at 825-3167 for information.

Blood pressure clinic

May 31 Annapolis Pharmasave will hold a blood pressure and machine check check clinic from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 31.

Breakfast

June 2 A Breakfast will be held June 2 at Bridgetown Lions hall from 8:30 to 11 a.m. First Saturday of each month. Freewill offering. Come out to support the Lions.

Charity auction

June 16 The Knights of Columbus, Council 6297 Greenwood/Middleton will be holding their Annual Charity Auction on June 16 in Queen of Heaven Chapel Annex, Greenwood. Contact Kent Sill at 765-2734 for more information.

Lifeplex golf tournament

June 22 Lifeplex Wellness Centre will hold its first annual golf tournament, “Swing for Wellness,” Friday, June 22 at the Annapolis Royal Golf and Country Club. For information on registration call 638-3071. Three 'Hole in One' prizes (two automobiles and $10,000 in electronics/household furnishings).