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. Events are also listed at www.novanewsnow.com.

Charity Auction

October 11 There will be a charity auction of baked goods, fall harvest items and new crafts at the Foresters Hall in Clementsvale on October 11 at 7 p.m. There will be music by "Tilly & friends" Sponsored by the Clementsvale United Baptist Church. Proceeds go to the Annapolis Community Health Center. This event takes the place of door to door canvassing by the Health Center.

SMH Auxiliary

October 11 Soldiers Memorial Health Auxiliary meets in the Founders Room at SMH, Thursday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Elizabeth at 825-6841.

Good Morning Walk

October 11 Middleton’s Good Morning Walk & Talk – Join us for a Nutritious Breakfast, a Healthy Food Talk and a short group Walk. The session will focus on “Eating Out the Healthy Way.” Learn more ways to make your restaurant meal healthier without sacrificing taste. It will be held on Thursday, Oct. 11 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Middleton Fire Hall. The registration fee is $5. Space is limited; please pre-register by calling the Middleton Recreation Office at 825-6611.

Garden Club Meets

October 11 Champlain Garden Club meets Thursday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m., United Church Annapolis Royal. Karen Achenbach, chief horticulturist at the Historic Gardens, will present a program on growing ornamental grasses. Info 532-0901.

ARCAC meeting

October 11 Emergency meeting of the general membership of ARCAC at 7 p.m. at ARTsPLACE. Membership must ratify a borrowing resolution to facilitate a forgiveable mortgage for purchase of the adjacent property. Please come to support the land acquisition and hear about the planning process for its future use.

Art from the Heart Dinner

October 11 The Town of Middleton, Macdonald Museum and local churches host the annual Heritage Dinner to be held at the Middleton Fire Hall on Thursday, Oct. 11 from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. Live dinner music will be provided by Tom Berry. The full meal menu choices are Rappie Pie $8 and Creamed Lobster $10. No reservations are required but your order for dinner is done at the door. For more information on this or any other Art from the Heart events scheduled from October 11 to 14, please call Middleton Community & Economic Department at 825-6611.

Jam Sessions

October 11 Come out to the Inglisville Community Hall every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. Come out to play, sing or just enjoy the music and meet friends.

Art from the Heart

October 11-14 The Town of Middleton invites you attend Art from the Heart events celebrating Nova Scotia's rich cultural and artistic community. This year there are over 50 different stops and hundreds of art creations emerging into the spotlight. Pick up your own flyer from area businesses, note the many events as well as plan a visit to business and studio locations. Support the critical component artists add to Middleton and its surrounding area. Visit www.town.middleton.ns.ca for more information or call Community & Economic Development at 825-6611.

Jam Sessions

October 12 Jam Sessions at the Clarence United Baptist Church from 7 to 10 p.m. and every Friday night. $2 admission includes refreshments. Everyone welcome to come and sing, play or just listen. Proceeds to the church.

Benefit Supper

October 13 Roast Beef Benefit Supper in Nictaux at the Middleton Lions Hall. Procees for Valerie DeLong and Chase Brown, children who both have Cerebral Palsy and need therapy. $8 per plate at 4:30 p.m. Tickets available at the Middleton, Kingston, Lawrencetown Pharmasaves, Annavale Co-op Country Store or by calling 765-2433 Or 765-2645.

Samaritan’s Purse

October 13 The “Samaritan’s Purse” Christmas Child Shoe Boxes may be picked up at Tav’s place, 5547 Granville Rd., formerly Dorothy’s House of Flowers. Collection centre is the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church PAOC.

Carousel

October 13 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Annapolis East Elementry School, Middleton. Booths for one and all, Chinese auction, lunch at the cafe, Fox Harbour Resort Raffle. Proceeds for SMH Hospital Equipment. Hosted by Greenwood, Middleton, Nictaux, Kingston and Lawrencetown Hospital auxiliaries.

Harvest Brunch

October 13 Harvest Brunch at Hillsburn 4-H Hall October 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Cost is $5. Breakfast surprise, ham, hashbrowns, tea, coffee, juice, toast.

Dogwalk fundraiser

October 13 Participate in the "Paws for Life Dog Walk" and support the local Companion Animal Protection Society. For info, call 665-5244. The walk takes place at the Rotary Park in Middleton from 11 am to 2 pm. There will be games, prizes, hot dogs, CAPS hats and t-shirts available.

Historic House Tour

October 13 The Village of Kingston's 50th anniversary committee is hosting an historic house tour and tea October 13 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Six heritage homes of Kingston and area will be featured on the tour. The tea will be served by members of the Pine Ridge Middle School band. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Kingston village office and Valley Drug Mart. For more information, please call 765-2800.

AR Fire Dept. Fundraiser

October 13 The ARFD Auxiliary is holding its annual Harvest Pantry Sale, Saturday, Oct. 13. Harvest Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baked goods, produce, preserves, or monetary donation. 50/50 draw. Fire Prevention Activities start at 10 a.m. with hose rolling and fire truck rides to name a few. From 7 to10 p.m. is an evening music with Taylor Express, Alfie Bright, Curtis Chute & Friends -- to name a few. Special guest: Dr. George Allen. Proceeds from all events help support the Annapolis Royal Fire Dept.

Quality Auction

October 13 A Quality Auction is being held at the Annapolis Royal Legion Community Centre on Saturday, Oct. 13. This auction, with guest auctioneer Blaine Henshaw, will feature some very nice items… something you won’t want to miss.

Look Good, Feel Better

Otober 13 The monthly Look Good Feel Better workshop helping women deal with the appearance related side effects of cancer and it's treatment will be held October 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in Ambulatory Care, Room 2318 at Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville. To register for this free workshop please call 679-2657 ext 2835.

Golf Club Meeting

October 14 Eden Golf and Country Club’s fall shareholders meeting starts at 2 p.m. in the Clubhouse.

Gospel Evening

October 14 There will be a sing-a-long Gospel evening at Bear River East Baptist Church, October 14 at 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy a fun-filled evening of praising our Lord. Refreshments to follow. Proceeds to go to the building fund.

Gospel choir

October 14 The Annapolis Valley Men’s Gospel Choir will perform at the Mount Hanley Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Come and bring a friend.

Funds for Fuel

October 15 Funds for Fuel bridge party, Monday, Oct. 15 at 1:15 p.m. at Macdonald Museum, Middleton. Small admission, light lunch. Come out for an afternoon of fun and raise funds for the Museum.

Acoustic Jam

October 15 Acoustic Jam Sessions (except for bass fiddle) beginning at Cornwallis Park Community Centre October 15 - 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Drop in to play or just listen.

Learn to Curl

October 16 A two- night learn to curl clinic will be held at Greenwood Curling Club on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (October 16 and 18) starting at 6:30 p.m. Contact Carol Romkey 765-8787.

New Senior’s Club

October 16 The Contemporary Senior’s Club has disbanded, replacing it is a Senior’s Social Group. Come play card and board games on the third Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. in the Vestry of the Baptist Church, Middleton. A light lunch will be served. No dues, but a collection will pay for any expenses.

Family Night

October 19 Paradise Baptist Family Night: Costumes & Crokinole. Join us from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the church vestry (10280 Hwy. 1). Costume prizes and the crokinole tournament of the century. Don your best non-offensive costume. COGS students welcome to attend. Need a ride or more info? Contact Mark at 584-3907 or paradise.baptist@ns.sympatico.ca (mail checked daily)

Big Breakfast

October 20 Come to the Middleton Curling Club (6 King St.) from 8 to 11 a.m for breakfast. Admission. A community favorite.

Musical, Pie Auction

October 20 A Musical and Pie Auction will be held October 20 at the Clementsport Community Hall. Sponsored by the Clementsvale Baptist Church. Food, fun, and music. Begins at 6:30 p.m. with a meet and greet and munchies followed by music and auction. Baked goods, preserves, and more.



Brickton Dinner Theatre

October 20-21 The annual Brickton Dinner Theatre is being held on Saturday and Sunday , Oct 20 and 21. Saturday night is already sold out. There are still tickets for the Sunday night performance. Please call 765-6821 for more info and to reserve yours now.

Ham and Baked Beans

October 20 Inglisville Community Hall, ­ Saturday, Oct. 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. Join us for a ham and baked beans dinner. Adults $6, children (10 and under) $4.

Nordic Walking Workshop

October 21 Bridgetown Active Living presents a nordic walking workshop October 21 at Jubilee Park from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Cost of $5 for workshop includes rental of poles. Call Margarida at 665-4637 to register. Space is limited.

Benefit

October 21 Benefit for Melinda Cranton (Wood) at the Clementsport Legion from 1 to 4 p.m. Auction of new and old items, plus ticket sales, 50/50 tickets, rapier pie, hot dogs and bake sale. Come enjoy local musicians. If you would like to donate please call Marie at 245-6847 or Marlene at 467-3906. Melinda has cancer and is currently hospitalized.

Granville Ferry Fall meeting

October 22 The Granville Ferry Hall Community Association will hold its fall meeting on Monday, Oct. 22 in the Granville Ferry Hall. All resident are welcome to attend.

Apple Blossom Meeting

October 22 The Annual General Meeting of the Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival will be held Monday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 pm, Kings Courthouse Museum, 37 Cornwallis Street, Kentville.

Historical Society Meeting

October 23 Annapolis Valley Historical Society meeting, Macdonald Museum, Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Guest speakers on historical sports teams or events in Middleton. Free admission. All welcome. Phone 825-6116 for more details.

Harvest Supper

October 25 All Saints ACW will hold its Annual Harvest Supper, Thursday, Oct. 25 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at All Saints Church Hall, Pleasant Street, Kingston. Menu: ham, baked beans, scalloped potatoes, pumpkin pie, apple crisp. Cost: adults $8; children $4. Family rates are available. Take out available.

IODE Sale

October 27 Rummage Sale at the N.S. Community College in Middleton from 1 to 3 p.m. Held by the Rosemary Chapter of the IODE.

Tea and Sale

October 27 Cornwallis Military Museum Tea and Sale, Saturday, Oct. 27, 12 to 3 p.m. at the museum. Table rentals available for crafts. Call Marie 638-3351.

Coffee Party, Craft Sale

October 27 A Coffee Party and Pantry Sale will be held at Three Rivers Community Hall, Torbrook Mines on October 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Buffet breakfast of coffee cakes, muffins, sweetbreads, quiche, cheese, homemade breads and jams, tea ,coffee and juice. Cost $5. A wide range of quality hand-made crafts will be offered. For information contact Homer Noble at 765 4572.

Fall Lunch, Bazaar

October 29 The St. Louis Catholic Womens League of Canada is hosting a Fall Lunch and Bazaar Monday, Oct. 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This event will take place in the Parish Hall and will include craft tables, pantry tables, a Chinese auction and a fine Lunch. Come and bring a friend.

Funds for Fuel

October 29 Funds for Fuel bridge party, Macdonald Museum, Middleton, Monday, October 29, 1:15 p.m. Cost is $3 per person. Light refreshments. Come out for an afternoon of fun and support the Museum. Call 825-6116 for more information.

Funds for Fuel

November 5 Funds for Fuel bridge party, Macdonald Museum, Middleton, Monday, Nov. 5, 1:15 p.m. Cost is $3.00 per person. Light refreshments. Come out for an afternoon of fun and support the Museum. Call 825-6116 for more information.

Fire Auxiliary

November 5 The Lawrencetown Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is looking for volunteers. The auxiliary meets the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the fire hall. For more information contact Daisy at 584-3453.

Coffee Party

November 27 St. James Anglican Church Christmas Coffee Party, Bridgetown.