Annapolis County Events

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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.

Legion Events

October Weekly events at Clementsport Legion are: Rug hooking and crafts on Mon., 1-4pm; Bridge & 45's, 7 p.m.; Bingo on Tue., 7:15 p.m. start; Cribbage on Wed., 7:30 p.m.; Bridge on Thurs., 1:30 p.m.; Pool on Fri, 8 p.m.

Citrus Sale

Until October 27 The Annapolis Royal School Bands Florida Citrus Sale is on now until October 27. Please call a band member or 532-0584 to order.

Poverty Walk

October 20 to 26 Bill Knowlton will be walking to Halifax to raise awareness of poverty. Come out and walk a distance with him, encourage him along the way, and sign one of the post cards he will be delivering to the Premier that demands a budget line specifically for poverty reduction. For more information, look online at: theballsyfeminist.blogspot.com.

Walk-in Clinics

October 23 Free walk-in clinics 2 to 4 p.m. every Thursday at Hutchin’s Pharmasave, Annapolis Royal. Blood pressure, glucose or cholesterol checked.

Harvest Supper

October 23 All Saints ACW will be holding their Annual Harvest Supper Thursday, Oct. 23 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at All Saints Church Hall, Pleasant Street, Kingston. Menu: ham, baked beans, scalloped potatoes, pumpkin pie, apple crisp. Cost: Adults - $ 8. Children - $ 4. Family rates are available. There will be take out.

Middleton Farmers' Market

October 24 Market held every Friday from 2 to 6 PM on Commercial St in Middleton (across from Town Hall). Produce, meats, breads, goodies, crafts - all from the Valley. Musical entertainment. Support Local.

Big breakfast

October 25 Come for breakfast at the Middleton Curling Club, 6 King St., from 8 to 11 a.m. A community favorite.

Bridgetown Market

October 25 As long as the weather permits, the Bridgetown Market will operate on Saturday mornings. Table and space for vendors is $5. Space only is $3. For information or to book a table, please contact Lewis Falls at 665-2029. Location: Endless Shores Books and Treasures, 160 South Street. Time: 8 a.m.

Yard sale

October 25 Indoor Yard Sale and Bake Sale at the Margaretsville Church Vestry , 9-12 am.

Cribbage

October 25 Middleton Legion Branch 001 hosts the “Joseph Hudon Memorial Cribbage Tournament” with registration at 12:00 noon, play starts at 1 p.m. Guaranteed 1st place prize of $500.00 Canteen available. Members and guests welcome. Must be 19 years of age. Call 825-4751 for more info.

Rummage Sale

October 25 Rosemary Chapter IODE Rummage Sale, Saturday, Oct. 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the NSCC, Middleton campus. This bi-yearly event not only is a fundraiser for the chapter, but is a service to the community. Monies from the sale of goods go to charitable work throughout the Annapolis Valley and beyond. The IODE is a Canadian women’s charitable organization.

Coffee and Crafts

October 25 Coffee party and craft sale, Three Rivers Hall, Torbrook Mines, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Buffet of homemade quiche, biscuits, muffins, cookies, sweet breads, jams, , cheese and fresh fruit, tea, coffee, juice - $4.50. There will crafts to purchase for gifts. Sponsoed by the Torbrook United Church Workers

Dance

October 25 Fundraiser for the heating cost at Oakdene Centre, Bear River, 7 to 11 p.m, cost is $5. Good old fashioned country music by Oakie Peck and Friends. Also auction, bake sale and free offering lunch. For more info or to donate, call 467-3101 or 467-0619.

Supper

October 25 Baked Bean supper at Hillsburn 4-H Hall October 25 at 5 p.m. $8 per person. Baked beans, potato scallop, ham, brown bread, tea/coffee and apple crisp.

Benefit

October 26 Variety / Benefit Show for Sharon Nogler (of Valley Drug Mart Kingston), at Kingston Lion’s Hall, 2-4 p.m. Free will offering, all proceeds for Sharon’s medical costs. Performing are Rob and Brad Jamieson and Friends, Old Country, and Taylor Express of Digby.

Musical service

October 26 The Annapolis Valley Men’s Gospel Choir will present a musical service at the Clarence Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Free will offering. Everyone welcome.

Gospel Music Concert

October 26 A Gospel Music Concert at New Beginnings Center, 1151 Bridge St., Greenwood, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2 p.m. Musicians are The Dearman Sisters, Sweet Presence, and Lee Boutilier. Admission $5.00

Special Brunch

October 26 A Special Brunch will be held, Sunday, Oct. 26 at 12 Noon in St. Monica’s Church, Middleton, in support of Annapolis East Elementry School Breakfast Program. Only $4. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Greenwood Council. New Menu; Scrambled eggs, hash browns, ham, pancakes, sausages, coffee, tea, juice. Everyone welcome. For more information, contact Kent Sill at 765 - 2734

Meeting

October 26 Eden Golf & Country Club fall share holders meeting 2 p.m. at the clubhouse.

Luncheon

October 28 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Middleton Fireflies luncheon $6, Hamburger soup, split pea/ham soup, corn chowder, rhubarb or apple crisp, tea/coffee. Deliveries call 825-3062 by Oct 27.

Historical Society Meeting

October 28 Annapolis Valley Historical Society meeting, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, Macdonald Museum, Middleton. Guest speaker is Major Chris Larsen on plane accidents out of Greenwood Base during and since WWII. Free admission. All welcome.

Craetive Writing

October 29 From 9 a..m. to noon, creative writing workshop with Joanne Jeffersons, widely known Nova Scotian author at the MacDonald Museum 21 School St. Middleton. Registration limited, $15. 825-6176 or 825-4365

Fall Auction

October 30 The Annual Fall Auction will be held at the Round Hill Hall, at 7 p.m. October 30. Baked goods, dishes, small appliances, books, crafts (many ceramic pieces, painted and unpainted), vegatables, TV's, etc. For further info, phone Vangie at 532-0543, Debbie at 532-7453, or Dawn 532-0169.

Fall auction

October 30 Annual Fall Auction at Round Hill Hall, 7 p.m. Baked goods, dishes, small appliances, crafts (many ceramic pieces, painted and unpainted), vegetables, books, TV's, etc. For further info, phone Vangie 532-0543, Debbie 532- 7453 or Dawn 532-0169

Bake sale

October 31 Valley Animal Shelter’s annual bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Valley Drug Mart, Middleton. Goodies include homemade candy, squares, cookies, breads, preserves and more. For more information, call Jennifer at 765-6629.

Dance

October 31 Focus will perform at the Clementsport Legion starting at 9:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for costumes.

Community Lunch

October 31 The Women’s Place is hosting free community lunches the last Friday of each month. Our next session will be October 31 at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The topic will be the support program for children with special needs and their families, Bright Beginnings. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call 638-8566.

Variety Concert

November 1 There will be a Variety Concert featuring Gospel and inspirational music to be held at the Middleton Baptist Church on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. This special program will feature Old Country, the Middleton Baptist Male Quartet, New Song, El Sheddai, Irene Clark, and many other musicians from the Central Valley area. Free will offering. Money will be used to assist in sending a mission team to Kenya in June 2009, and for the new Middleton Christian Radio Station planned for this area. Come and Sing along.

Tea and Sale

November 1 From 2 to 4 p.m. Clarence Church Aid Society, Christmas tea and sale at church vestry. Craft, embroidery and bake table. Tea $5 adults, 12 years and under $2.50.

Tea and Sal;e

November 1 From 2 to 3:30 p.m. Annual Pre-Christmas Tea & Sale at Parish Hall, 639 Hwy#1, Deep Brook. Bake, Book, White elephant & silent auction tables. Proceeds for the Parish of Clements Anglican Women.



Ham and Baked Beans

November 1 From 4 to 6 p.m., ham and baked bean supper, Inglisville Community Hall. Adults $6.50, children $4. under 5 free. Ham, baked beans, potao scallop, bread, rolls, tea/coffee, juice, apple crisp. Proceeds to community hall.

Chinese Auction

November 1 A Chinese Auction will be held on November 1 at the Christian Fellowship Centre, corner of Highway 1 and Dodge Road. Doors open at 9 a.m. Draws to start at 1 p.m. sharp. Canteen with tea, coffee, etc available. Almost all items new. Funds for Wilmot Baptist Church.

Fall Harvest Supper

November 1 Fall Harvest Casserole supper, Parker Hall, Victoria Vale, November 1 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sponsored by Victoria Vale Baptist Church. Free will offering.

Harvest supper

November 1 At the Margaretsville United Church, 4-6 p.m. Reservations required by October 29, leave message at 825-3952. Menu includes baked beans, ham potato scallop, pickles, cole slaw, brown bread, apple or pumpkin pie, cost is $10.

Breakfast

November 2 Men’s Buffett Breakfast at the Port George Rec Centre, November 2 from 8 to 10 a.m. Everyone welcome.

Christmas Craft Fair

November 2 Everyone is invited to a Christmas Craft Fair on Sunday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the West Kings District High School. Crafters and artisans all on one level. Door prizes, draw auction, bake table, and canteen services provided by Lake Paul Volunteer Fire Dept. Admission $2 for adults and children under 12 free. Sponsored by the West Kings Band Parent Association.

Scrabble

November 4 Middleton Scrabble Club plays at the Rosa M. Harvey Library at 6:30 p.m. (1st Tues. of each month). On inclement nights, please check in p.m. at the Library (825-4835), to see if they will be open. All welcome.

Save the Ferry

November 4 Ferry service is necessary for the region’s economic survival. Gateway project needed to achieve this. Save the ferry rally is set for November 4 at 7 p.m., Desmond Piers Theatre, 68 Cornwallis Park.

Fall Fair

November 8 The Ecumenical Fall Fair will take place on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Annapolis Royal Fire Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Craft and bake tables from different local churches. Door prizes. Coffee and coffee cake will be served. Admission to Fair is free but Food Bank donations would be appreciated.

Seniors Party

November 12 Bridgetown and Area Seniors Party at Bridgetown Baptist Church on Monday, Nov. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. Music, Fellowship, Food and Chatter.

Roast Beef Supper

November 12 Wilmot Baptist Church Annual Roast Beef Supper to be held on November 12 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Roast beef, vegetables and strawberry shortcake for dessert. Tea and Coffee Adults $10. Children 12 and under $5.

Dutch Auction

November 12 Digby Area Learning Association is hosting their annual Christmas Dutch Auction, November 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Digby Legion. Come join us for a fun and exciting evening and don't forget to bring in a Christmas item to be acutioned. All funds raised will be used for on-going expenses at the Digby Area Education Centre.



Christmas Craft Sale

November 14-15 Christmas Craft Sale, 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, Macdonald Museum, Middleton. Admission $2 per person, children 12 and under free. Canteen, washrooms and bake table available. Phone 825-6116 for information.

Mid Valley ATV AGM

November 18 The Mid Valley ATV Club Annual General Meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Lawrencetown Exhibition Park Arena. Regular monthly meeting to follow.

Historical Society Meeting

November 25 Annapolis Valley Historical Society meeting, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 25, Macdonald Museum, Middleton. Christmas program. Free admission. Everyone welcome. Phone 825-6116 for details.

Turkey-a-la-King

November 27 Reserve Thursday, Nov. 27, 3:30 to 6 p.m. for Christmas Turkey-a-la-King at Bridgetown Baptist Church.