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Wednesday Market in AR

July 23 & 30 Annapolis Royal Farm Market every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in July and August. Enjoy shopping in a relaxed atmosphere.

Magic Show

July 17 Magician Al Bernard will perform at the Lawrenctown Library at 6:30 p.m. Space is limited. Tickets are $2.00. For more information, call the library at 584-3044.

ACTS Meeting

July 17 Annapolis County Trails Society did not have quorum for the June 19 meeting. It has been rescheduled to July 17 at 7 p.m. in Lawrencetown Municipal building. Annual meeting open to public, and to be followed by directors' meeting.

Baked Bean Supper

July 18 A Baked Bean and Ham Supper will be held Friday, July 18 at 5 p.m. at the Port Royal Hall. Cost $8 (children under 12: $5). Sponsored by the Lower Granville United Baptist Churches. Proceeds for parsonage maintenance and repairs.

James House Exhibit

July 18-20 A special exhibit highlighting the life and times of Canada's pioneering writer, Ernest Buckler, at the James House Museum, Bridgetown. The exhibit will run July and August, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission.

Film and Readings

July 18 An evening of film and readings to honour the centennial of the birth of Ernest Buckler at King's Theatre, Annapolis Royal, 7 p.m. on July 18, $5 admission.

Birthday Party

July 19 An afternoon of cakes and lemonade to celebrate the centennial of Ernest Buckler, with special guests and displays at 3641 Highway 201, Centrelea in Centrelea, 2 to 5 p.m.: everyone welcome.

Mountain and Valley Dinner

July 19 A celebratory dinner to honour this Canadian classic novel by Ernest Buckler, featuring local food and readings, at End of the Line Pub Reception Room, Bridgetown, 7 p.m. Call 824-0387 for ticket information: this event is a fundraiser for the New Bridgetown Library.

Author Reads

July 19 Bill Gaston, Author of The Order of Good Cheer, Saturday, July 19 -- Reading and refreshments at ArtsPLACE, 396 St. George St. (near the lights in Annapolis Royal), Annapolis Royal, 4 p.m. Presented by the Annapolis Region Community Arts Council and House of Anansi Press

Antique appraisals

July 19 Roger Crothers of the Antique Road Show will be at the Lower Granville Hall in Port Royal from 1-4 pm. Bring an item or two and join the fun. Canteen available.

Supper

July 19 Enjoy supper at the Port Lorne Fire Hall from 4:30 to 6:00pm. Includes ham, baked beans and potato scallop with strawberry shortcake for dessert. Free will offering, Proceeds for the Port Lorne Ladies Auxiliary Dishwasher Fund

Fiddle Fest

July 19 Come to the Fiddle Fest at the Brickton Hall starting at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. There is always room for another fiddler, if you are interested in participating, please call 765-6821 asap.

Children’s Parade

July 19 Rosemary Chapter IODE will again sponsor the Children’s Parade in Middleton on Saturday, July 19. The Parade begins at 10 a.m. Participants are to register at 9:15 a.m. on the north side of Middleton Regional High School. Judging will begin at 9:45 a.m. There will be prizes in the five categories: Comic, History or Theme, Group, TV, and Animals or Sport. Come out and make this a great event for everyone.

Show and Sale

July 19 & 20 The Basin View Art Group is hosting an art show and sale at St. Luke's Church Hall, Annapolis Royal on July 19, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and July 20, noon until 5 p.m. Free admission. Refreshments served. All welcome.

Slo-Pitch Tournament

July 19-20 The Heart of the Valley Co-ed Slo-Pitch Tournament will be taking place on July 19 and 20 in Middleton. The fee is $275 per team and a new ball. Deadline for first payment is July 4, second payment July 11. First come, first serve. For more information or to register, contact Tracy at 825-6611 (fax: 825-4268).

Tent Dwellers

July 19-20 The Tent Dwellers Festival continues on July 19 and 20 with a Nova Scotia Junior Guides Meet at Hibernia, paddling and geocaching at Kejimkujik, Cherry Carnaval at Bear River, and a strawberry supper at Maitland Bridge. Get full event details at 902-350-1753 or visit www.tentdwellers2008.com.

Church Service

July 20 A memorial service in honour of Ernest Buckler at Gibson's Lake Anglican Church, Dalhousie, 2 p.m., closing at his graveside in the church cemetery.

Evening of Song

July 20 Gospel Music and Hymn-Sing. Clementsport United Church at 7 p.m. on July 20. Free-will offering. Refreshments.

Tennis mixer

July 24 Town of Middleton is offering adult tennis “Mixer Nights” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. No fee, but registration is required by phoning the Rec. Office at 825-6611. Join us for some recreational tennis and meet other players. Also August 7 & 21.

Ice Cream Social

July 24 The Bridgetown Library, the Town of Bridgetown, and D’s Chicken are hosting an Anne of Green Gables Ice Cream Social on July 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Jubilee Park. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the publication of Anne of Green Gables, by dressing as your favourite character from the books, or wear braids. Old-fashioned games, crafts, and contests, recitations, and free ice cream, donated by D’s Chicken. All ages and fans of Anne are welcome to this free event.

Community Lunch

July 25 The Women’s Place is hosting free community lunches the last Friday of each month. Our next session will be July 25 at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Seniors’ Safety Coordinator, Christine Kennedy, will speak on staying safe and preventing elder abuse. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call 665-5166.

Flea Market

July 25 & 26 At the Parish Hall in Deep Brook, 639 Hwy #1, starting at 9am both days. Refreshments available. Proceeds for the Parish of Clements Anglican Church.

Quilting Workshop

July 26 A Loyalist Quilting Workshop will be held on Saturday, July 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at North Hills Museum. Instructor Helen Brown. Advanced registration required. Call 5323-2168.

Benefit

July 26 Benefit for Bonita Selig/MacDonald at the Royal Cdn. Legion in Clementsport from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Auction and entertainment, dance to follow at 9:30pm featuring Back Track. Free will offering.

Jamboree

July 26 Come to the Port George Country Jamboree, opens at 7 a.m. Start with breakfast ($4), search 200 Flea Market tables, and enjoy 11 hours of live music from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., also canteen with great food, fun for the kids, and don’t forget about our supper ($8). Admission is $4, children under 12 free. Camping available. Visit www.countryjamboree.ca or call 765-3225 for information.

Cribbage tournament

July 26 Cribbage Tournament at the Middleton Legion Branch #1 with registration at 12, noon and play starting at 1:00 p.m. All entrance monies returned in prizes. Canteen available. Members and guests welcome. Must be 19 years of age. Call 825-4751 for more information.

Gospel Concert

July 27 8th Annual Gospel Concert in The Pines, Greenwood, (beside Dairy Queen), 2-5 pm., with six Gospel groups. Bring a lawn chair. Will move inside in case of rain. Freewill offering. Info: 765-8155.

Book Sale

July 27 The Annapolis Valley Regional Library will be holding a Giant Used Book Sale at the library administration office at 26 Bay Road in Bridgetown July 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Great prices, great books. All proceeds are for the Annapolis Valley Regional Library.

Vacation Bible School

July 28-Aug. 1 ‘Power Lab' Vacation Bible School takes place at Middleton Baptist Church from July 28 to August 1. 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. each morning with registration opening 9 a.m. July 28. All children age 3 - grade 6 are welcome to attend this exciting science themed week. For more info or to pre-register: Holly at 825-3537. Bring your friends. No cost.

Legion Bingo

July 30 At the Annapolis Royal Legion Community Center, doors open at 6:45, starts at 7:30. Win cash, merchandise and meat prizes.

Natal Day Bingo

August 3 Natal Day Bingo, all cash prizes, at the Annapolis Royal Legion Community Center starting at 3 p.m.