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@annapolisspectator.ca, or drop them off at 87 Commercial Street, Middleton. Deadline is Thursday at 4 p.m.

Student Art Fair

April 17 Valley Student Art Fair opens 7 p.m., Thursday, April 17 at the Macdonald Museum, Middleton. This great show features artwork from Valley school children from Windsor to Digby. Exhibit continues until May 5. No admission throughout the exhibit period. Sponsored by the Annapolis Valley Regional School Board. Call the Museum for more details at 825-6116.

Men’s Fitness Class

April 24 Eight-week men’s fitness class with instructor James Hayward begins Thursday, April 24 at the Bridgetown Lions Hall. Sessions run until June 12 from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Cost is $32. Register at Bridgetown Town Hall or by phone at 665-4637. Minimum 10 participants required.

Celebration of Hope

April 24 The Annapolis Royal and District Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society will host Celebration of Hope, April 24 at the Baptist Church First United, Annapolis Royal at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Jim How, Annapolis Royal.

Community Lunches

April 25 The Women’s Place is hosting community lunches the last Friday of each month. Guest speakers will talk about health related topics. The speakers on April 25 will be representatives from Valley Waste to tell us how we need to package our garbage. All are welcome to attend. Free transportation can be arranged. Call 665-5166.

Soccer, Baseball Registration

April 26 Registration for Middleton Minor Soccer and Baseball will take place on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Town Hall. Phone 825-6611 for further details.

Cemetery Cleanup

April 26 The volunteer cleanup for the Woodlawn Cemetery will be at 9 a.m.. Please bring a rake. Rain date is May 3.

Old Fashioned Supper

April 26 Come out for supper at the Lawrencetown Fire Hall from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in support of the Lawrencetown Swimming Pool. Enjoy baked beans, ham, scalloped potatoes, brown bread and much more. Advanced tickets only by calling 584-2285.

Variety Show

April 26 Musical Variety Show, with lots of wonderful local talent, at the Port George Rec. Centre at 7:30. Admission is $5 (children 12 and under are free). Also door prizes, bake table, canteen and 50/50 draw. Proceeds for Tyler Watkins & Nick Smith who are heading to the National Dart Championships in Winnipeg.

Celebrating 50Plus

April 26 Celebrating 50Plus: Event for Seniors will be held Saturday, April 26 beginning at 9:30 a.m., 178 Haida Street, Champlain Hall, Cornwallis Park. $2 admission (includes lunch, coffee, tea, snacks), door prizes, demonstrations, over 40 displays, 50/50 draw. Entertainment to include Rachel McLean of the McLean sisters, Cody Peck, Mary’s Islanders Dance Troupe, The Annapolis Skippers and so much more! Come join in the fun and excitement! For more info please contact Carol Ward, 665-4804 or carol.ward@von.ca

Rummage Sale

April 26 The Bi-yearly IODE Rummage Sale will take place, Saturday April 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Nova Scotia Community College, Annapolis Campus, Middleton. This is a fundraiser for the Chapter and monies go to charitable work throughout the Annapolis Valley.

Cemetery spring cleanup

April 26 North Kingston Public Cemetery at 9 a.m., weather permitting. Come and bring a rake and gloves. Rain date is May 3.

Soccer registration

April 26 Middleton & District Soccer Assoc. from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Middleton Fire Hall.

Annual Yard Sale

April 26 All Saints’ ACW will be holding their Annual Yard Sale Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at All Saints’ Church Hall, Pleasant Street, Kingston. Anything we can sell. Contact: Sheila Hulford at 765-4023.

Rummage Sale

April 26 Rosemary Chapter IODE’s sale will be held at the N.S.C.C., Middleton from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Baby Palooza

April 26 Baby and Child Item Swap & Sale at the Middleton Regional High School from 9am to 2 p.m. Table rental is $10 each with all proceeds from the rentals going to the school’s enhancement fund. To reserve a table, contact Heather 825-1068, Crystal 825-0549 or Caroline 825-6970.

Minor sports

April 26 Registration for Middleton Minor Soccer and Baseball will take place from 9 - 12noon at Town Hall. Phone 825-6611 for further details.

Candles & Classics (20th annual)

April 26 6 p.m. for 6:30 p.m. at Annapolis East Elementary School. Delicious three-course meal, dinner music provided by MRHS Senior Concert Band. Come out and support the MRHS bands. Tickets $17.50 each, available at Valley Drug Mart in Middleton. For info, call Rick 765-3658 or 840-3658.

Supper & Auction

April 26 A Pot Luck Supper and Auction at the Paradise Community Hall, supper at 5:30 and auction at 7 p.m. Auction consists of goods, services, talents and items from local businesses.

Cribbage Tournament

April 26 at Middleton Legion Br#1. Registration at 12 noon, play starts at 1 p.m. All entrance monies returned in prizes. Canteen available. Members and guests welcome. Must be 19 years of age. For more info, call 825-4751

Pot Luck Supper and Auction

April 26 at the Paradise Community Hall. Goods, services, talents. Items from local businesses. 5:30 p.m. (supper) and 7 p.m. ( auction)

Music in Inglisville

April 27 Raymond & Nora Weir, Joe Johnson & friends will be performing at Inglisville Baptist Church at 2:30 p.m. All welcome.

Coffee house

April 27 Come to the “Meeting Grounds” Coffee House at the Habitation Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. Join us for Gospel music, refreshments and fellowship. (At the lighthouse, just past the Habitation.

Special Brunch

April 27 Special Brunch, Sunday April 27 at 12 Noon at Queen of Heaven Chapel Annex, Church St. Greenwood. Your support will help feed those who cannot feed themselves. Only $4. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus, Greenwood /Middleton Council. Pancakes, Sausages, coffee, tea, juice. Everyone welcome. Contact Kent Sill at 765 2734 for more information. Proceeds go to Victory Over Violence/Emergency Teen Shelter.

Flea market

April 27 The Multi Addiction Centre Society flea market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2080 Bishop Mountain Road, North Kingston. Tables $10 for 8 ft. To rent tables or donate items, phone Barb at 825-3167 or Norma, 765-2459.

Parish Mission

April 27 Father Eugene O’Reilly, CSsR, will present a parish mission starting Sunday, April 27 at 7 p.m. for four evenings with Reconciliation on Tuesday evening and Mass on Wedesday evening followed by get-to-gather in the Annex. The mission will be held at Queen of Heaven Chapel on Church St. in Greenwood All are Welcome

Coffee house

April 27 Come to the “Meeting Grounds” Coffee House at the Habitation Baptist Church, Port Royal at 6:30 p.m. Join us for Gospel music, refreshments and fellowship. (At the lighthouse, just past the Habitation.

Volunteer’s ceremony

April 28 The Volunteer Flag Raising Ceremony ¬will take place at 12 noon in the Macdonald Museum. Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate the contribution volunteers make in our community. Refreshments to follow.

BRES Volunteer Recognition

April 28 Bridgetown Regional Elementary School Volunteer Appreciation Assembly and Reception will be held April 28 at 9 a.m. BRES volunteers are invited to the assembly in appreciation for all that you do for us. Refreshments will be served in the library after the assembly.

Soccer annual general meeting

April 28 Middleton & District Soccer Association 7 p.m. at Middleton Fire Hall.

Funds For Fuel

April 28 Funds for Fuel bridge party, 1:15 p.m., Monday, April 28, Macdonald Museum, Middleton. $3 per person. Come out for a fun afternoon and support your museum. Call 825-6116 for more information.

Church Supper

April 29 Come for supper at the St. George and St. Andrew United Church, Annapolis Royal (at the traffic lights) from 5-6:30 p.m. Enjoy Baked beans, ham, scallop potatoes, brown bread and dessert, adults: $8; Children under 12: $5. For takeouts, call 532-7954 on April 28 or 29.

Fireflies Luncheon

April 29 Come for lunch at the Middleton Fire Hall from 11am to 1 pm in support of the Fireflies. Enjoy Lobster chowder $7; Corn chowder $6; Beef Barley $6; includes apple crisp and beverage. For Middleton deliveries, call 825-3062 by April 28.

Farm and Rural Women’s Day

April 29 The 25th annual Annapolis County Farm and Rural Women’s Day will be held Tuesday, April 29 at the Lawrencetown Fire Hall beginning at 8:30 a.m. For information contact Johanna at 584-7141 or Connie at 825-4002. Registration deadline is April 10.

Legion Bingo

April 30 Bingo will be held at the Annapolis Legion Wednesday, April 30. Doors open 6:45 p.m. Bingo starts 7:30 p.m. $10 book (15 games). Merchandise and meat prizes.

CAPS meeting

April 30 The Monthly Meeting of Companion Animal Protection Society will start at 7:00 p.m. in the Lawrencetown Municipal Building. All members and friends are welcome. For info, call 825 2343.

Stability Ball Classes

May 1 Six-week Stability Ball Classes run from May 1 to June 12 at Lawrencetown Education Centre. Instructor is Cathy Bruce. Time is 7 to 8:15 p.m. Start at beginner and work up to the intermediate level. We do have a few extra balls available, let us know when you register if you need one. Spaces are limited. Please call 532-3144 to register!

Self-esteem workshops

May 2 “A Step Up” is a five week course that includes workshops on self-esteem, assertiveness, identifying your values, setting goals and implementing change. These free workshops (May 2, 9, 16, 23 and June 6) are being held by The Women’s Place, Bridgetown. Register by calling 665-5166.

Flea market

May 3 Come to the Middleton Train Station from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Spring Shopping Expo

May 3 Expo of local home-based businesses at Queen of Heaven Church, Church St, Greenwood, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. Donations to Queen of Heaven Church accepted at the door. Refreshments and door prize.

Yard & bake sale

May 3 Come to the Yard & Bake Sale at the St. George and St. Andrew United Church, Annapolis Royal (at the traffic lights) from 9 to 11:30 a.m., rain or shine.

Variety show

May 3 Evening of Country Music at the MACS Center, 2080 Bishop Mountain Rd., North Kingston. Free will offering, with proceeds to the Centre. Performing are Allan White & Friends, Bob and the Best Sisters, Val-Lee-Rose, Greg White & Friends, Logan & Brody Best, and Rick Snider from Stage Coach.

Cemetery clean-up

May 3 The Annual Cleanup of the Church Grove Cemetery will take place at 9 a.m. Everyone welcome. (Rain Date: May 10 at 9 a.m.)

Tea & sale

May 3 Spring Tea & Sale at the Parish Hall in Deep Brook from 2 to 3:30 p.m., featuring bake, book, craft and white elephant tables. Proceeds for the Anglican Church Women in the Parish of Clements.

Annual dinner

May 3 the Seventh Annual Battle of the Atlantic Commemorative dinner will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Clementsport. Advance tickets only ($20) by phoning Doug, 638-8700 or Karl at 638-3351.

Song service

May 4 Graham Moorehead and Friends will be performing at the Torbrook Baptist Church starting at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments will follow the service. All welcome.

Senior’s party

May 5 The Bridgetown Seniors Party will be held at the Bridgetown Baptist Church from 2-4pm. All seniors from the Bridgetown and area are welcome.

Wilmot and Area Neighbourhood Watch

May 5 at 7 p.m. in the Wilmot Christian Fellowship Centre. Special guest speaker will be Christine Kennedy, the Seniors Safety Program Coordinator for the Annapolis County RCMP. All are encouraged to attend.

Annual Plant Sale

May 10 Annual Plant Sale, Saturday, May 10 from 8.30 a.m. to 12 noon. Best Perennial Plants in town; gardening books. United Church Hall, Bridgetown

Nordic walk

May 10 Nordic Walking Program in Middleton from 9:30-12:30pm, Middleton Baptist Church and Tuesday evening’s May 13th, ¬ June 17th, 7-8 pm, Town Hall. Cost: $25, (poles included). For more information and to register, phone Middleton recreation, 825-6611.

Soccer registration

May 10 Middleton & District Soccer Association 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Middleton Fire Hall.

Mother's Day Supper

May 11 Starting at 4 p.m. Scalloped potato, baked beans and ham, with apple pie for dessert. The first 50 ladies will receive a rose, and there will be door prizes. Adults $ 10, ages four to 12 - $ 5, three and under eat for free. This will be held at the Deep Brook Parish Hall, and is sponsored by the Bear River East Baptist Church. If you require take out, call 638-3564 or 532-5430 on or before May 10.

Bridgetown Market

May 13 The Bridgetown Market will open this spring on May 13 at 160 South St., from 3:30 to 7 p.m. The market is open to all vendors, but will concentrate on local farm products, crafts, baked and other food products. For more information, call Lewis at 665-2029 or 665-4865 before 6 p.m.

Diabetes Expo

May 24 Going to the Live Smart Diabetes Expo in Cornwallis on May 24th? If you need a ride, or can share your ride with someone, please call Judy Swift at 542-3870. For more information about the Expo, visit www.diabetes.ca

MAC Society Meeting

May 25 Mac’s Multi Addiction Centre Society’s anniversary meeting is May 25 at 7 p.m. at the Centre in North Kingston. Call Barb for more information.

African violet show

May 31 The Annapolis Valley African Violet Society will hold their Show, Tea and Sale at the St. John’s United Church Hall, Middleton, from 2-4 pm

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.