Annapolis County Events

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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.

Band parents meeting

May 17 The MRHS Band Parents meet May 17 at 7 p.m. in the Band Room. Parents of all band students are urged to attend this meeting.

Corn chowder supper

May 19 A corn chowder supper will be held at Inglisville Community Hall from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. May 19. Enjoy a meal with corn chowder or hamburger soup, roll, tea/coffee and dessert for $5. Basket draw.

Yard sale

May 19 A yard sale will be held at the Christian Fellowship Center at Highway 1 and Dodge Road North for the Wilmot Baptist Church from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. BBQ hot dogs and canteen services. Proceeds for church projects. Rain date May 26.

Farmers and Traders Market

May 19 The Farmers and Traders Market in Annapolis Royal opens for the season on May 19 at 8 a.m. For information call Lorraine, 245-4824.

Victorian Cream Tea

May 19 Enjoy fresh scones with cream and tea brought to you by servers in period costume. from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on May 19. $5 per person. At O’Dell House Museum, 136 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal.

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.

Hymn Sing

May 20 Hymn Sing at the Christian Fellowship Centre, May 20 at 7:30 p.m.. David and Jeremy Llewellyn will be special guests. Refreshments to follow. Located on the corner of Highway 1 and Dodge Road, Wilmot.

Yard Sale

May 20 A yard sale will be held at the Christian Fellowship Centre May 20 starting at 8:30 a.m. Lots of great sale items plus pancakes for breakfast and hotdogs for lunch. The Christian Fellowship Centre is located at the corner of Highway 1 and Dodge Road, Wilmot.

Adult Nordic Walking Program

May 22-June 26 Morning session from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., evening session 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Middleton Town Hall. †Fee: $15 (poles will be provided). To register or more information, phone 825-6611.

Historic Gardens AGM

May 22 The annual general meeting of Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens Society will be held May 22 at 7 p.m. upstairs in Town Hall. New members 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.

Granville Ferry meeting

May 24 A meeting of the Granville Ferry Community Association will be held May 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Granville Ferry Hall. All residents of Granvillel Ferry are welcome to attend.

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.

Women’s Expo Concert

May 25 The public is invited to enjoy the music of Ardyth and Jennifer (singer/songwriters/harpists from Shad Bay) along with Robbie Smith and Judi Cleveland (singer/songwriters from Liverpool). Concert hosted by the Middleton Baptist Church with a freewill admission. The performance begins at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

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.

Spring Tea

May 25 A Spring Tea will be held on Friday, May 25 in St. Luke's Hall, Annapolis Royal from 2 to 4 p.m. Celebrate spring with your prettiest outfit and a spring hat if you wish and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea. Tickets are available at the church office or at the door.

Women’s Expo

May 25 & 26 The second annual Women’s Expo is returning to the Middleton Arena with an event showcasing household items, travel, fashion, auto, wellness, investments, education, foods and more! Show hours are Friday, May 25 from 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presentations, demonstrations, live entertainment and 80 exhibitors from around the Maritimes to buy something special or visit.

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 at Mcdonald Museum, Middleton, 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.

Coffee party

May 26 A coffee party hosted by the Annapolis Royal Lions’ Club will be held May 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Held at the Annapolis Fire Hall. Come and join us for coffee and muffins.

Spring bonnet tea

May 26 A Spring Bonnet Tea will be held in the Family Life Centre, Middleton Baptist Church May 26 at 2 p.m. Those who wear a hat will be eligible for prizes. Hats may be hand-decorated, purchased, or borrowed. Musical entertainment. Admission $8. Advance tickets avilable at the church office or Valley Drug Mart, Middleton.

Candles & Classics

May 26 The 19th annual Candles and Classics will be held at Annapolis East Elementary School May 26 at 6 p.m. for 6:30 p.m. Delicious three-course meal; dinner music provided by MRHS Senior Concert Band. Come out and support the MRHS bands. Tickets: $16 each, available at Valley Drug Mart. Info: Rick, 765-3658.

Special brunch

May 27 A speacial brunch will be held May 27 at 12 noon in St. Monica’s† Church, Middleton, in support of Ashley Estey and family. Only $4. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Greenwood /Middleton Council.†Pancakes, sausages, coffee, tea, juice. Everyone† welcome. For more info, contact Don Kelly, 825-4506.

Hour of Praise

May 27 An Hour of Praise will be held at St. Alphonsus Church, Bridgetown May 27 at 7:30 p.m. Local musicians Janis Patterson, Debbie Rice, Barry Mooney, The Glory Bees. Everyone welcome.



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.

Mobility workshop

May 28 The Public Health Agency of Canada has funded Mobility Team Workshops for seniors in Middleton. Learn about canes, walkers, scooters, hip protectors and grab bars from seniors and experts who know. Workshops begin May 28 and run every Monday until June 18. Each workshop begins at 10 a.m. There is no cost to attend, and a free lunch will be provided. To register or for more information contact Wendy Knowlton, Community Coordinator, 532-2664.

Salad plate luncheon

May 29 A Salad plate luncheon will be held at the Middleton Fire Hall May 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ham, potato salad, tomato, cucumber, coleslaw, roll, gingerbread, rice pudding, tea or coffee. $6. For Middleton deliveries, call 825-3062 and leave message by May 28. (No tea or coffee with take-outs.)

Nictaux annual meeting

May 29 The annual meeting of the Nictaux Cemetery Co. will be held May 29 at 7 p.m. at the CFC, Nictaux. All lot holders welcome.

Hat Decorating Workshop

May 29 A fun hat-decorating workshop will be held at Arts Place, Annapolis Royal, Tuesday, May 29, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by Annapolis Region Community Arts Council (ARCAC). Hats may be worn to the Mad Hatter's Tea Party in July. Everyone welcome. For information or to register (by May 26) call ARCAC (532-7069) or Millie at 532-5129.

Luncheon

May 30 A luncheon will be held May 30 at U.B. Church, Melvern Square from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Assorted casseroles: beans, potato schallop, cole slaw, potato salad; homemade rolls and brown bread, strawberry shortcake, tea or coffee for $7.

Hotdog barbecue

May 31 A hotdog barbecue will be held in front of Bank of Nova Scotia, Middleton May 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds to Terry Fox Foundation.

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.

Milford meeting

June 4 The annual general meeting of the Milford and Area Community Hall Association will be held at the Milford Hall on Monday, June 4 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Apple Blossom tour luncheon

June 4 The Apple Blossom tour luncheon will be held June 4 at the Middleton Fire Hall at 12 p.m. Chicken vegetable soup, corn chowder, ice-cream sundaes, tea or coffee for $6. Sorry, no deliveries. Reservations made by June 2, 825-3062.

Annual ticket auction

June 16 Annual ticket auction at Middleton Legion June 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Draws start at 12 p.m. sharp. Proceeds for Middleton and District Day Care. Barbecued hot dogs and pop available.

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).