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.

1-on-1 Computer Tutorials

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



Walk and Talk

February 7 Middleton’s Good Morning Walk & Talk – Join us for a Nutritious Breakfast, a Healthy Food Talk and a special fitness presentation. The session will focus the “D.A.S.H. Diet” – learn more about the DASH diet and how it can help you maximize your heart health. It will be held on Thursday, Feb 7 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.

Blood Pressure Clinic

February 7 A Blood Pressure & Blood Glucose clinic will be held at the Annapolis Royal Pharmasave from 2 to 4 p.m. February 7.

Variety show

February 8 Third Annual Outreach Revue at Kingston United Church, starting at 7:00 p.m. The Graham Morehead Band starts off an evening of family fun and laughter.

A smorgasbord of musical numbers, comic sketches and skits, piano and vocal solos. Free will offering with proceeds to the Outreach Committee’s projects and programs.

Adult Skating

February 9 Adult skating will be held at the Bridgetown Arena February 9 from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Admission $4.

Silent auction

February 9 Silent Auction at the Deep Brook Waldec Lions Hall, Deep Brook, from 10 am to 4 pm. Hosted by the Bear River Economic Dev. Society with proceeds for repairs to the Trading Post Building in Bear River.



Spaghetti dinner

February 9 31st Annual Mama Capozzi’s Italian Spaghetti dinner at the Middleton Legion with two sittings at 4:30-6:00 & 7:30-9:00. Caesar Salad, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, Cheesecake, Coffee/Tea. Proceeds to MRHS Sr. & Jr. Band Trips. Tickets are $12. Available at Middleton Pharmasave or from Rick at 765-3658. Buy early.

Look Good, Feel Better

February 9 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 on February 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the private dining room of the cafeteria (lower level) at Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. To register for this FREE workshop, please call 679-2657, ext 2835.

Hymn Sing

Feruary 10 A Hymn Sing will be held at the Christian Fellowship Centre at 7:30 p.m. February 10. Our special guests this month are Brent and Charlene Reid, Cornerstone Ministries from Truro. Located at the corner of Dodge Road and Highway One Wilmot. Refreshments to follow

Gospel concert

February 10 Come to our Gospel Concert at the New Beginnings Center, 1151 Bridge St., Greenwood, at 2:00 pm. Musicians include Paul Marshall, David Graves, Graham Moorehead and their friends. Freewill offering. Refreshments will be served.

Exhibit Opening

February 10 In and Out of Africa exhibit opening, 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 10, Macdonald Museum, Middleton. The exhibit features art from several African countries including baskets, paintings, pottery, and carvings. Free admission. All welcome. Phone 825-6116 for more information.

Chocolate Festival

February 10 Annapolis Valley Macdonald Museum Chocolate Festival, 12 noon to 5 pm, Sunday, Feb. 10, Macdonald Museum, Middleton. Chocolate vendors, displays, prizes, cash bar, and lots more. Chase the winter blues away and get ready for Valentine's Day while supporting your museum. Free will offering. Phone 825-6116 for more information.

Board Game Afternoon

February 10 Join us for an afternoon of Scrabble and other board games at the Annapolis Royal Library from 1 to 3 p.m. Bring your favorite game. For more information, call 532-2226.

Computer Workshop

February 12 Learn to make posters, calendars and brochures using Microsoft Publisher. 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Annapolis Royal Library. Register by calling the library during open hours, 532-2226.

Lunch Bunch

February 12 Lunch Bunch will be at Bridgetown Lions Hall, 12 noon on February 12, for those 55+. Bring a friend and join us for great food and friendly conversation. Cost is $6 per person. For information and to register call Carol at VON Annapolis at 665-4804. Space is limited so please register early.

Historical Talk

February 13 Costume Society of NS presents Lives of Annapolis Royal Loyalists by Dr. Barry Moody, Annapolis Town Hall 1:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. For information call 532-5129.

Seniors association

February 13 Kingston Area Seniors Association meet at 10:00 a.m. in the Legion, Kingston. For more information, contact Audrey at 765-3365.

Valentine’s Day dinner

February 14 Bear River United Church will be having a Valentine’s Roast Beef Dinner at the Bear River Fire Hall from 5:00 to 6:00. Everyone welcome.

Cholesterol Clinic

February 14 A Cholesterol Clinic will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. February 14 at Pharmasave, Annapolis Royal.

Cordon-Bleu Supper

February 14 Valentine Chicken Cordon-Bleu Supper, Thursday, Feb. 14 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Emmenuel Congregational Church, 37 Gates Ave., Middleton. Menu: stuffed baked potatoes, glazed carrots, and peas, cranberry sauce and coleslaw. Dessert. Advance tickets only. For Information call Sally at 825-3087 or Shirley at 825-2381.

Basic Computer

February 15 Interested in a basic computer course? Classes begin February 15 at the Bridgetown C@P site. To learn from square one contact Carol Ward at 665-4804.

Family Fun Night

February 15 Paradise Baptist Family Fun Night: Ready to Roll! Meet us in Middleton at LMK Bowling Lanes from 7 to 9 p.m. for all you can bowl in two hours. Cost is $3/person, including shoe rental. Be sure to bring along your friends and family members too. COGS students are always welcome. For more info: Mark at (902) 584-3907 or paradise.baptist@ns.sympatico.ca.”

Sweetheart’s Night

February 16 Sweetheart’s Night will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Paradise Hall, Paradise. Tickets $20. Live performance by B’town Blues Band. Dessert auction. For more information call Sharon at 584-3136 or Wanda 584-2285. This is to raise funds for the Bridgetown Regional High School Band’s senior trip in 2009.

Church fundraiser

February 16 Fabulous February Fundraiser at the Family Life Centre of the Middleton Baptist Church from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Features are Flea Market tables, Talent Auction and Bake Sale. Lunch at their Bistro from 11:30 am to 1 pm, includes homemade soup, sandwiches, desert and beverage for $7.

Carnival Event

February 16 Come to an Open Mike & Coffee House at the Oakdene Centre in Bear River starting at 7 p.m. This is a Bear River Carnival event sponsored by Bear Rythmn (B.R. Music Society).

Draft Horse Meeting

February 16 Saturday, Feb. 16 is the annual general meeting for the Western Nova Scotia Draft Horse Association at 1:30 p.m. at the Elmsford Fire Hall, Aylesford. Every member must attend at least one meeting between January and April. For more info visit www.wnsdha.info or call 678-5430.



WNSDHA Dance

February 16 WNSDHA Dance Saturday, Feb. 16 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Music by a DJ. 19 years and over. $5 per person at the Aylesford Fire Hall, Aylesford.

Funds for Fuel

February 18 Funds for Fuel bridge party Monday, Feb. 18, 1:15 p.m. at Macdonald Museum, Middleton. Come out for a fun afternoon and support your museum. Admission $3 per person. Light lunch served. Phone 825-6116 for further details.

Cribbage tournament

February 23 Cribbage Tournament at the Middleton Legion Branch #1 with registration at 12 noon and play starting at 1 p.m. All entrance monies returned in prizes, canteen available. Members and guests welcome. Must be 19 years of age. Call 825-4751 for more information.

Special brunch

February 24 Come for Brunch at 12, noon at Queen of Heaven Chapel Annex, Greenwood. Pancakes, sausages and beverage for $4.00. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus, Greenwood /Middleton Council. Proceeds go to Victory Over Violence / Emergency Teen Shelter. Everyone welcome.

Yard sale

March 1 Book your table for the Boy Scout’s Yard Sale at the Middleton Royal Canadian Legion running from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. To book a table, contact Candy, 825-6937 or Lisa, 825-3188.

Relay for Life

June 13 Relay for Life Middleton is being held this year on June13 at the Middleton Rotary Park. Teams from previous years or new teams looking for information please call Amanda at 765-4029 or check www.cancer.ca. Please watch here for further announcements.

Historical Society Meeting

February 26 Annapolis Valley Historical Society meeting, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 26, Macdonald Museum, Middleton. Guest speaker will be Middleton resident Eloise Murray on Africa. All welcome. Free admission. Phone 825-6116 for information.