Port Williams news

There has been a lot of talk recently about the future growth and development of Port Williams and agricultural lands being made into subdivisions.

There are other development issues worthy of community input and discussion as well. Back in 2005, a visioning document was released and then this year the Municipality struck a community-based advisory committee to develop a draft Secondary Planning Strategy for the village.

The committee first met in March and consisted of municipal councillor Janet Newton, Village Commissioners Lewis Benedict, Doug Gates and Craig Newcombe, and four citizen members: Joe Hickman, Scott Leier, Richard Rand and Robin Whidden.

All of the reports, presentations and notes from every meeting as well as reference materials are available on the county website. There is a link on village website, www.portwilliams.com, that will take you directly to this page.

The topics discussed so far are water, sewer, transportation, drainage and the waterfront. Village residents are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings as community input is always welcome. The next meeting is Thurs., Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Village Office. The topics for discussion will recreation and open space.

Prescott House is a fun place to be for children this summer. On Tues., Aug. 5 (rain date Aug. 6) from 10 a.m. to noon, there will be a magical morning of fun for children five and up.

On Aug. 12 (rain date Aug. 13) kids five and up can experience a day in the life of the Prescott children. Experience life as a child in the early 1800s.

The cost for each workshop is $5. Space is limited so please pre-register by calling the museum at 542-3984. Dress for the weather; wear sunscreen and a hat. A snack will be provided.

New for 2008 are the Thursday Art Workshops starting July 10 and continuing until Aug. 14. They will run from 10 a.m. to noon and are for all ages. The cost is $5. Explore the finer points of drawing, painting and creating art. Pre-register by the Monday before the workshop. Space is limited. Snack provided.

There’s a lot going on at the library this summer. Every Wednesday during July and August, there will be a Kids' Camp at the Library from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. for kids ages 5-8. Please contact the library for more information.

A Teen Lounge will be held every Thursday night throughout the summer from 6:30-8 p.m. Come along to hang out and play computer games.

The teen lounge Thurs., Aug. 21 will be one to remember. There will be a marathon Wii, DDR, computer games and anime session for teens at the library from 3-7 p.m. Pizza and snacks will be provided.

For anyone interested, the Library is offering one-on-one computer tutorials on topics such as Internet Security, Digital Cameras, or any other topic of interest.

Many local kids and teens have joined the Annapolis Valley Regional Library's annual Summer Reading Program Hang Out and Read and some have already earned their free FastPass from our Summer Reading Partner, Upper Clements Park.

Other great prizes can be won just by reading and entering our contests! Kids who have completed their reading can now claim their FastPass.

Kings County 4-H Achievement Days will be held Thurs. and Fri., Aug. 7 and 8 at the Glooscap Arena in Canning. This year’s theme is “A Step to the Future.”

The show starts at 9 a.m. Thursday and 9:30 a.m. Friday. See judging and displays of a variety of projects including: photography, rabbit, poultry, welding, crafts, beef, dairy, woodworking, dog obedience, sewing and livestock classes.

The public is most welcome! Come support your local 4-H clubs!

The Cottage Country Quilts and Crafts, sponsored by the St. John’s Anglican Church Women, will be held Sat., Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the St. John’s Parish Hall. There will be quilts, afghans, baby quilts, and hand-knit sweaters as well as a wide selection of hand-crafted items and jams and jellies. Freewill admission.

The Sunday School will also be having a Yard Sale and hot dog barbecue.

“Avalanche Ranch : a Wild Ride Through God’s Word” is the Daily Vacation Bible School program planned for the Baptist church this summer. Children age 5 to Grade 5 are invited to attend.

Come gather at the church each morning, Aug. 11-15, from 9 a.m. until noon, for lots of fun, music, laughter and learning. Plan to attend, and bring your friends!

Pre-registration would be appreciated so they can prepare for the right number of children. Please e-mail Lisa Lazaric at dlazaric@eastlink.ca or call 542-1768.

There is also a possibility of a program for four year olds so if anyone is interested; please contact Lisa.