Canning News

The Glooscap Elementary Home and School held a successful Pancake Breakfast March 22 in the multi-purpose room. The event commemorated the spring season with an Easter theme. Over 100 people enjoyed the breakfast of pancakes and sausages and the added bonus of homemade blueberry sauce.

“We do like this type of fundraising and prefer things that get families involved,” said Principal Corena Burbidge. “This was the first time for a spring breakfast and we will certainly do it again. We would like to thank the Village Meat store again for their assistance with the cost of the sausages and appreciate their support.”

The blueberries were donated by Nova Agri and prepared by Suzanne Gerrits. The extra blueberry sauce will be frozen and made into yogurt smoothies for the “Healthy Active Living” event coming up in May.

The Apple Tree Landing Family Education Centre held its annual Spring Fair at the Canning Lions Hall March 22. Visitors enjoyed the many events: a penny auction, dessert auction, live auction with auctioneer Debbie Reimer, an Easter egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny.

Children’s games were also available like the sucker pull, tin can game, spinning wheel game, hockey shoot, fishpond and the beanbag toss. Other happenings like the ever-popular face painting and arts and crafts were also available.

Refreshments consisted of cotton candy and slushies, and a canteen with hot dogs, chili, pop and chips. Door prizes were also distributed and children received a free kids’ meal certificate donated by Boston Pizza of New Minas.

“I would certainly like to thank everyone for their donations and support. This is probably the best community that I’ve lived in and I’ve lived all across Canada. I’m proud to call Canning my home,” said Executive Director Debbie Reimer.

Reimer also added that 2008 was the centre’s 20th year, explaining that the centre began with just a few people sitting around a kitchen table. Organizers are hoping to do something special to commemorate this milestone in the near future.

The Bookmobile returns to the Canning Lions Hall April 1 from 7-8 p.m.

Fieldwood Heritage Society’s 20th annual dinner meeting will be held

April 28 at 7 p.m. in the Canning Lions Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. Guest speaker Sherman Hines, a renowned photographer and restorer, will give a talk on “Saving Heritage Buildings, One at a Time.”

Debbie Arbuckle and friends will cater the dinner and there will also be a silent auction. Donations will be gratefully appreciated. Call Neil at 582-3537.

Tickets are $25 and are available at Cochrane’s Pharmacy in Canning or from any director. Call Betty at 678-4312 for further information.

Ross Creek Centre for the Arts: Family Arts Sunday presents “Puppets Alive!” On April 6, families and friends are invited to try their hands at creating something magical. There will be puppets from different traditions as well as a giant puppet-building workshop to build parade puppets.

The program runs from 1-4 p.m.; pay-what-you-can admission with suggested donation of $5 per person or $15 per family.

Learn to dance with the cast of Hairspray: If you loved the movie then here’s your chance to learn from the pros. The program is taught by featured actor/dancers from the film and will include four hours of class, learning four different dances from the film.

The workshop is choreography-specialized meaning students will learn choreography used in the film and will focus not only on dance techniques, but also on characterization and acting. Space is limited. Two programs are available: April 29 or 30 from 4-8 p.m. each evening with a possible third April 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information call 582-3842 or visit www.artscentre.ca.

Glooscap Elementary School: there will be an assembly April 1; second term reports go home April 3; and there will be an early dismissal of 11:05 April 10.

Canadian Tire Jump Start: is a community-based charitable program to assist youth in financial need with registration fees to participate in organized sports and recreational activities. Next application deadline is April 11.

Forms available from Mrs. Burbidge, Glooscap School principal, or any CT Store.

“Box of Delights” book fair: The spring fair will be held during the week of April 21-25. Parents will be able to purchase books on the evening of the 24th and the morning of the 25th.

To volunteer, contact the library at 582-2014 or the office at 582-2010. Any help will be appreciated.

Northeast Kings Educational Centre: On April 1, there will be a Home and School meeting at 7 p.m. in the library and a High School Dance April 10 at 7:30-10:30 p.m.

The senior music student’s fundraiser, Music on the Road, will be held April 4 at 8 p.m. in the Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville. There will be dessert sale and 50/50 draw will be held during intermission.

Grad Yard Sale: the Grad committee will hold a giant yard sale in May as one of their largest fundraisers. Please help by starting to set aside items for the sale. Donations will be gratefully accepted.

Drama News: The musical production, Guys and Dolls, will be presented to the public April 17, 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. with a matinee at 2 p.m. April 19.