Canning News

Merritt Awards: Recently, Two Planks and a Passion Theatre received six Merritt Award nominations for their 2007 outdoor production of The Odyssey.

During the 2008 awards ceremony in Halifax Mon., March 3, Two Planks won in three categories: Jenifer Darbellay for Outstanding Costume Design; Burgandy Code for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role; and Ken Schwartz for Outstanding Production. As one of the presenters, Schwartz gave out the award for Outstanding Set Design.

“We were so pleased just to be nominated. It’s great to see everyone’s hard work paying off!” Schwartz said. “The notion of outdoor theatre (or Theatre Off the Grid, as we call it) was something pretty different, especially at the beautiful location at Ross Creek Centre for the Arts. For some, it was their first time experiencing theatre, let alone outdoor theatre.”

The 2008 Two Planks and a Passion’s Summer Season of Theatre off the Grid is looking forward to two productions, Our Town by Thornton Wilder running from July 2-27 and Jerome by Ami McKay running Aug.1-17 with four matinee showings.

For additional information visit www.twoplanks.ca or call 582-3073.

The Apple Tree Landing Family Education Centre will hold an annual Spring Fair at the Canning Lions Hall Sat., March 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity to get out with your family and have a lot of fun.

There will be a children’s game area, live auction, dessert auction, Easter egg hunt and much more. A special guest will be hopping in to pay a visit.

Cost is $2 per person or $5 per family. Hope to see you there. Contact 582-3086 for further details.

Fieldwood Heritage - Heritage Matters Lottery Tickets can be purchased for just $20 each or six for $100. They’re now available from any Director or from Jordan's furniture on Main Street, Canning.

Draw will be held at the Fieldwood Annual Dinner April 26. You don't need to attend the dinner to win. Contact Roleen at 582-3501 or Bonnie at 582-3873 for further information.

The Cornwallis District New Horizon Seniors’ Group meets each Wednesday from 1:30-4 p.m. at the Lions Hall. Seniors age 55 and up enjoy an afternoon beginning with a brief business meeting then a lunch, followed by an afternoon of games, cards, crib and crokinole. Contact Rose at 582-7346 for further information.

Sunday Flea Markets at the Canning Lions Hall: The hall is open to sellers from 6-8 a.m. and buyers from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with an average of 65 tables, and is open year-round. Tables are $5 each and a canteen is available.

Contact Don at 678-5525 for details.

A weekly blood collection clinic takes place at the Canning Pharmasave for your convenience Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-10 a.m. at a cost of $6. A free monthly cholesterol and blood pressure clinic is also available. Seniors’ day is the last Thursday of the month.

Canning Legion: A roast beef supper will be held Wed., March 26 from 4:30-6 p.m. The cost is $10 per plate and is free to children under five years old. Take-out is available.

For further details, contact the Legion at 582-7246 or call Emily at 582-3157.

Glooscap Elementary School: Home and School pancake breakfast March 22 and a Home and School meeting March 31 at 6:45 p.m.

The Glooscap Home and School is holding a spring pancake breakfast Sat., March 22 from 8-10:30 a.m. in the multi-purpose room. Pancakes with blueberry sauce and sausage will be served at a cost of $3 per plate or $10 per family.

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 Fri., April 11. Forms available from Mrs. Burbidge, Glooscap School principal, or any CT Store.

Hackmatack reading: students in Grades 4 and 5 who have read five fiction or non-fiction Hackmatack books by the end of March will be able to vote by ballot for their favourite book on voting day. Tallied results will be sent to Halifax.

Participation will be rewarded with “special prizes” and announced in April.

Northeast Kings Educational Centre: a high school dance will be held March 19 from 7:30-10:30 p.m.; no school March 21, Good Friday, or March 24, Easter Monday; and March 25 will be the first day for student teachers.

Safe Grad: the first meeting for parents of graduating students will be held Tues., March 25 in room 104 to discuss the Safe Grad event in June.

Reminder: Yearbooks are available at a cost of $35 and may be ordered through Mrs. Whitman in the library.

Get Active: The Canning Recreation Commission has several winter/spring activities to help keep you fit. Some fees might apply. Contact Kelly Lee at 582-2033 or e-mail: canningrec@ns.sympatico.ca

Body Boost, a low-impact adult aerobics class held at Glooscap Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. that runs until April 17; an Open Gym Night - a structured playtime Fridays nights from 6-8 for Grades 2-6; a Sports Play Group - playtime for ages 3-4 Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m.; Winter Walk/Snowshoe - an evening in Canning Thursdays at 7 p.m.; and Mini-Volleyball Tuesdays for Grades P-5 from 6-7 p.m.