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.

Cemetery meeting

June 12 Annual meeting of the Stoney Beach Cemetery Company starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Lower Granville Hall, Port Royal. All lot owners and interested persons are encouraged to attend.

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.

10-K Walk

June 14 Valley Trekkers will host a 10-k walk Saturday, June14. Those interested are asked to meet at ARRA, 590 St George St., Annapolis Royal at 11a.m. The trek will be on the Perrote Wilderness Trail. For information contact John Rodie at 532-0503. There is no cost to take part.

Antiques Roadshow

June 14 Best End of the Valley “Antiques Roadshow” with TV personality Roger Crowther. Bridgetown United Church 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your antiques (1-2) and get an expert opinion for $5. Fantastic desserts, tea/coffee available.

Ticket auction

June 14 Middleton & District Day Care’s annual Ticket Auction at the Middleton Legion from 10 am to 12 pm. 20 tickets for $1, buy 10 envelopes, get the eleventh free. Hot dogs and drinks available.

Variety show

June 14 Enjoy music and skits at Brickton Community Hall at 7:30, free will offering. Music by Ernie Marshall & Friends, Alysha Daniels, and the Kingston United Combo.

Spring Fling

June 14 Spring Fling at Clark Rutherford Memorial School, Cornwallis, from 11am to 1pm, rain or shine. Games, bouncers, BBQ, bake & plant and raffles.

Presentation

June 14 A public presentation called “Two Countries One Forest” – working to conserve and restore forests for the 21st century, will be presented by Karen Beasley at

1 p.m. in the Oakdene Community Centre, Bear River. Sponsored by the South Nova Biosphere Reserve Assoc.

Church Party

June 15 The Middleton Baptist Church will be having a going away party for Sister Lorraine Williams at 12:45 at the Family Life Center.

Writers Workshop

June 15 Deadline to register for a Writers Workshop with Donna Morrissey at North Hills Museum, Granville Ferry is June 15. Contact 532-2168. The workshop will be held Friday, June 20, 7 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, June 21, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, June 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fee $100. Lunches/Snacks included.

Supper

June 15 Holy Trinity Church is holding a Father’s Day Roast Beef Supper at their Church Hall in Middleton from 4:30 to 6:00p.m. Cost is $12, includes dessert and beverage. Take outs available. For deliveries, call 825-4758 before 2pm on the 15th.

Trails Society AGM

June 19 The Annapolis County Trails Society AGM will be held at Lawrencetown municipal building Highway 1 , Lawrencetown on Thursday, June 19 at 7 pm . All members welcome. Directors' meeting to follow.

Summer Recreation

June 19 & 20 Registration for the Town of Middleton’s summer recreation programs will take place at Town Hall, Commercial Street. Thursday from 6-8 pm and Friday 9-4pm. Phone 825-6611 for more information.

Workshop

June 20, 21, 22 North Hills Museum is holding a 3 day Writers Workshop featuring Donna Morrissey. Writing sessions, readings, discussion groups, fee is $100. Registration deadline is June 15. Times: Friday, 7-9 pm; Saturday, 9am - 5pm; Sunday, 9am - 2pm. Call 532-2168 for information.

Yard sale

June 21 At the Granville Community Hall from 8am to 1pm, with proceeds for the Hall.

Yard Sale

June 21 A yard sale will be held June 21 at Bridgetown United Church

from 8 a.m. to noon -- rain or shine.

Lobster Supper

June 21 A Lobster Take Out Supper will be available at the Anglican Parish Hall, Annapolis Royal June 21. Cost $20. The meal can be picked up between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. 1-1/2 to 1-3/4-lb boiled lobster, salads cole slaw, roll, pie, all home made. Proceeds to the Annex Project of the Parish of Annapolis. Tickets must be purchased before June 19 and can be obtained by calling the parish office at 532-0913 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 532-5418 and leave a message.

Annual Meeting

June 21 Public Annual Meeting of Goat Island Church Preservation Society will take place at the Church in Upper Clements at 2 p.m. Share your old letters, newspaper, clippings and artifacts.

Charity Auction

June 21 The Knights of Columbus, Council 6297 Greenwood/Middleton will be holding their annual Charity Auction on June 21 in Queen of Heaven Chapel Annex, Church Street, Greenwood. Combined Chinese Auction and Silent Auction. Bake table, 50-50 draw, and canteen facilities available. Doors open at 10 a.m. and draw starts at 2 p.m. White elephant/flea market tables outside, weather permitting. For more information contact Kent Sill at 765-2734.

Open House

June 21 The Lady's Club at Eden Golf & Country Club are hosting an open house for golfers 19 years of age and up. This free clinic includes a meet and greet at 10:30 a.m. and a clinic with Club Pro Brad Corkum. Open to all members and non. Tee times have been booked, normal green fees apply to non-members. Register by June 17 at Pro Shop, 665-4257.

Museum Exhibit

June 22 Keeping Us in Stitches, a display of fine needlework, officially opens at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 22 at the Macdonald Museum, Middleton. Free admission that day, everyone welcome. Exhibit continues until September

30. Phone 825-6116 for more information.

Support Group

June 24 The newly formed Annapolis County Memory Loss Caregivers Group will meet in Room 2 of Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. For people providing care or support to a person with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. Learn more about Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, what resources are available, ways to help, and how to cope with the challenges of care giving. For more information contact Iain at the The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia 1-800-611-6345, ext. 242 or email support@alzheimer.ns.ca

Costume Workshop

June 28 Loyalist Costume Workshop with Ken Nye, June 28, 9:30 to 5 p.m. at North Hills Museum. Registration required by June 25. Fee $40. Info: 532-2168.

Canada Day

July 1 Celebrate Canada Day from 1 to 3 p.m., on Tuesday, July 1 at the Macdonald Museum in Middleton. Entertainment, refreshments, children's activities, official opening of By the Bay, an exhibit on the Valley's shoreline communities - all free on July 1. For further details call the museum at 825-6116.

Canada Day Celebrations

July 1 Canada Day Celebrations will be held Tuesday, July 1 at Melvern Square Community Hall. 11:15 a.m. parade registration at Melvern Square United Baptist Church. 11:30 a.m. parade, flag raising, cake cutting, hot dogs and pop. 12 noon soap slide. Everyone welcome.

By the Bay Exhibit

July 1 By the Bay, an exhibit on the Valley's shoreline communities, opens at 1 pm, on Canada Day, July 1, at Macdonald Museum. Free admission. Call 825-6116 for further details.