Canning News

Glooscap Elementary School honoured volunteers with an invitation to a Volunteer Tea Wed., May 21.

Approximately 36 friends and acquaintances gathered around tables in the multi-purpose room to enjoy a luncheon supplied by the staff. All those who assisted with the school fluoride program, class trips, skate-tying as well as volunteers from the churches for the breakfast program were invited.

Before leaving, Principal Corena Burbidge was adamant that, as an additional thank-you, each volunteer leave with a sprig of carnations donated by a retired former staff teacher, Phyllis Dimock.

“We are so dependent on volunteers and we really appreciate everything they do for us,” Burbidge said.

Funds Needed: Please help support the Glooscap school breakfast program by donating today. Thirty students have benefited from nutritional breakfasts as a result of the caring contributions and volunteer efforts that have provided a healthy future for today’s disadvantaged youths. If you would like to help the children by making a contribution you can contact the school at 582-2010.

On Tues., May 27, 40 new primaries will visit the school. There will be no school for students in Mrs. Champion and Mr. Lightfoot/Rogers’ Grade 1 classes on that day.

Northeast Kings Education Centre: There will be a Music Parents Association general meeting Tues., May 27 at 7 p.m. in the library. Everyone is welcome to attend.

A middle school dance will be held May 28 from 7-9:30 p.m. Grade 8 students from KCA have been invited to attend to allow more socialization between the two schools in preparation for next year.

There will be a Home and School meeting at 7 p.m. Tues., June 3 in the library; a high school semi formal will be held Wed., June 4 at 7:30-10:30 p.m.; and on Thurs., June 5 the Improv Club will be featured as entertainment at the annual meeting of the Nova Scotia School Board Association at the Old Orchard Inn.

Wilf Carter Country Music Night: Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Canning Lions Hall Sat., May 31 with entertainment that includes yodelling by Andy Bowes of the Bowes Brothers with Floyd Spicer and Keith DeLong, Johnny Gold, and Valley Thunder. The MC for the evening is Caroll Edwards, and sound by Gerald Seamore.

Tickets are available for $10 at the door or from participating businesses around the Canning area. Contact 582-3320 or at www.fieldwoodhs.ednet.ns.ca for further details.

Proceeds for the Wilf Carter Room, Canning Library, and the Heritage Centre.

Wilf Carter Supper with turkey salad and dessert will be held just prior to the show at the Canning Baptist Church on North Ave. from 4-6:30 p.m.

Wilf Carter fans can also view WC memorabilia in the WC Room at the museum on Main Street that will open the day of the show from 2-5 p.m.

According to the Canning Fieldwood Heritage Society, Wilf Carter, a country music legend, was born in 1904 in Port Hilford, Guysborough County, but grew up in Canning, Kings County. He was the son of a Canning Baptist Minister and one of nine children.

He recorded his first song for RCA Victor, Montreal, in 1933 and was famous for songs like “There’s a Bluebird on My Windowsill.” He had his own radio show for CBS under the nickname “Montana Slim.” He performed until he was in his eighties and died in 1996 at the age of 91.

Bookmobile returns to the Canning Lions Hall on Tues., May 27 from 7-8 p.m.

Canning Legion: The weekly Wednesday Jam Sessions that are normally held upstairs at the Legion are discontinued for the summer, but will resume in the fall. Contact 582-7246 for information.

Nostalgia: If you’re stuck in the ‘40s and ‘50s, contemplative of the big boat autos, then watch out as the Down East Classic Car Club visits your local area. On Wed., June 4 club members will tour Star’s Point, on to Wellington Dyke, Saxon Street, to Canning Abliteau, out to Kingsport and then a stop at the Pereaux Kwik-Way for your viewing pleasure.

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. Tables are $5 each and a canteen is available. Contact Don at 678-5525 for details.

A blood collection clinic takes place at the Canning Pharmasave 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.

The Cornwallis District New Horizon Seniors’ Group meets each Wednesday from 1:30-4 p.m. at the Lions Hall in Canning. Seniors age 55 and up enjoy an afternoon with a brief business meeting then games like cards, crib and crokinole followed by a light lunch and an occasional day trip. New members welcome. Annual fee only $5. Contact Rose at 582-7346 for details.

Ross Creek Centre for the Arts: Ross Creek is looking for volunteers for the gallery, special events, PR assistance, artist assistants for youth programs, gardeners, and more.

Ross Creek is seeking volunteers also to help celebrate Apple Blossom by assisting with their art tent and with both parades Sat., May 31.

Summer Arts at Ross Creek: youth programs for kids aged 5-13 years, as well as teen programs in academies in writing, art, theatre and film.

Junior Counsellor program applications are still being accepted for teens interested in writing, theatre and visual arts.

Adult programs are also being held on Saturday afternoons: poetry with Carole Langille, and puppetry with Alice Green.

For further information call 582-3842 or visit www.artscentre.ca.