Annapolis County Events

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Benefit show

July 26 Benefit Show and Bake Sale at New Horizon's Club in Port Wade. Starts at 7 p.m. Proceeds for Larry Smith.

Port George Country Jamboree

July 28 Huge Flea Market and pancake breakfast starting at 7am. . Eleven hours of live country music from 9am-8pm. Enjoy good food and great music all day. Bounce Kingdom, Kiddies Train, Duck Pond and free face painting for the children. Anniversary Cake at 1pm. Ham, bean, potato scallop supper 4-6pm. New this year are Scallop Burgers.

Flea market

July 28 Flea Market at the Parish Hall in Deep Brook from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Refreshments available. Proceeds for the Anglican Church Women, Parish of Clements.

Dramatic reading

July 28 Hal Theriault will hold a Dramatic Reading of his new play The Bear River Story, Saturday, July 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Oakdene Centre, Bear River. The play tells "the story of those who came, liked it and settled in, a trend which has continued for over 200 years." Full production will take place in August. For information or to become involved call Hal at 245-5629.

Blood pressure clinic

July 26 The Annapolis Royal Pharmasave will hold a blood pressure and machine check clinic July 26 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Art show and sale

July 28 An Art Show and Sale will be held at the Tupperville Community Hall Saturday, July 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission free. Refreshments to be provided for $2 each by the Tupperville Women's Institute who are sponsoring this show which features original work by some 15 artists, photographers and crafts persons.

Chinese Auction

July 29 Chinese Auction at the Multi Addiction Center in North Kingston. Doors open at 11 a.m. with draw at 1 p.m. sharp. 50/50 and canteen available. Proceeds for the center.

Church Anniversary

July 29 Victoria Vale Baptist Church’s 100th Anniversary Celebrations. Regular service at 11:00 a.m., guest speaker is Dr. Harry Gardiner, music provided by Graham Morehead and Friends. At noon, bring a picnic basket, chair and lawn game for potluck picnic. Gospel music from 1:15 to 4:30 p.m., performances by Graham Morehead and Friends, Country Generations, Matt Lunn and Friends, The Crouchmans’s, Joyce, Lowna & Janet Trio, and The White Family. Hymn Sing at 7:00 p.m., music by Dr. Harry Gardiner and the Church Choir. Everyone welcome.

Evening service

July 29 A 7 p.m. Evening Service will be held Sunday, July 29 in Clementsvale Baptist Church. Music by Clementsvale and Deep Brook Baptist Church choirs. Refreshments to follow. All welcome.

Bible School

July 30-August 3 Vacation Bible School at the Lawrencetown United Baptist Church. Runs from 1 to 3:45 p.m. For ages 5-12. Pre-registration on July 26 in CE Hall from 12:30-2:00 p.m., or call 584-3560.

Bible School

July 30-August 3 “Avalanche Ranch” Vacation Bible School at the Middleton Baptist Church. For children ages 3 to grade 6. Daily from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. For info or to register, call Holly at 825-3537.

Bible School

July 30-August 4 Daily Vacation Bible School at the United Baptist Church, Melvern Square. Runs from 9:30-11:30 a.m. For ages 4-12. Led by Genesis Mission.

Brickton Hall meeting

The residents of Brickton are invited to attend the annual meeting of Brickton Community Hall to be held on Tues, July 31 at 7 p.m . This is your hall, please come out and support it.

Remembering Natal Days

July 31 Join archivist Ern Dick for an informal Oral History Evening to recall Annapolis Royal Natal Days over the past 60 years. If you have memories of long past or recent Natal Day celebrations, we'd love to hear your stories and see your memorabilia. The remembering and the talking begin at 7 p.m. in the Legion, 66 Victoria St., between the post office and the Bread & Roses Inn.

Jimmy Flynn Show

August 2 The Jimmy Flynn Show will be coming to the Annapolis Royal Fire Hall on August 2. For Tickets call Brian at 532-3144 or Robbie at 526-0860. There will be door prizes and prize draws.

Karaoke finals

August 3 Natal Day celebrations at the Annapolis Royal Legion Community Centre kick off with the Karaoke finals, beginning at 9 pm (registration is at 8). Come out and enjoy some top-notch singing and be a part of the excitement as the winner is announced.

Natal Day breakfast

August 4 The Annapolis Royal Legion’s Natal Day festivities continue with breakfast in the small dining room from 9 am to noon. Then beginning at noon the kids are invited to a puppet and magic show. Admission to the show is $2 and includes a free hot dog and pop.

Lois Club

August 4 The Nova Scotia Lois Club is having a noon luncheon at the Old Orchard Inn,Greenwich Saturday, Aug. 4. For new ‘Lois’s’please phone 665-2708.

Fun Run

August 4 Annapolis County Recreation Services is now taking pre-registration for the 28th Annual Fun Run. The Run will take place Saturday, Aug. 4, 752 St. George Street in Annapolis Royal. To pre-register visit the website at www.annapoliscounty.ne.ca, click on recreation, call 532-2334, or drop by our offices at 752 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal.

Lion’s breakfast

August 4 Bridgetown Lion’s Breakfast from 8:30 to 11:30 at the Lion’s Hall on Church St. Free will offering.

Yard & bake sale

August 4 Yard & Bake Sale at the Granville Beach Church Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Parish Yard Sale;

August 4th St Luke's Church Hall, Annapolis Royal The Parish of Annapolis is holding a giant yard sale from 9 am to 1 p.m.. Hot dogs and cold drinks will be available to purchase as well as home made baking.

Natal Day activities

August 5 Natal Day celebrations at the Annapolis Royal Legion Community Centre will be in full swing with a Full Breakfast (including pancakes) from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A horseshoe tournament will begin at 10 a.m. (registration at 9:30), at a cost of $5 per person. A lunchtime barbecue will begin at 1 p.m., with Natal Day Bingo beginning at 2 p.m. (merchandise prizes). Finally, at 8 p.m. a Jam Session will finish off the day.

Vacation Bible School

August 6-10, “SonForce Kids: Special Agents” at Paradise United Baptist Church for children going into grades P-6 this fall. Held daily from 9:30-11:30am. For more info, call Carol at 665-2734 or e-mail paradise.baptist@ns.sympatico.ca.”

Big party

August 6 On Natal Day Monday the Annapolis Royal Legion Community Centre is the location for a huge Children’s Birthday Party from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., while this will be the final day for the Legion 50/50 draw, which will be held in the late afternoon.

Brunch lunch

August 7 Come to the Hampton Hall for a Brunch Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sharon Elliott will do a RCMP presentation followed by a question period. Sandwiches, muffins, cookies, etc will be appreciated.

Flower show

August 11 The Annapolis Region Community Flower show will be taking place on August 11. Enter your best specimens and/or do an arrangement(s). Pick up a brochure of guidelines at the Historic Gardens.