Canning News

Jerome: The Historical Spectacle by Ami McKay, bestselling author of The Birth House, premiered Aug. 2 and runs to Aug. 17 on the picturesque grounds of Ross Creek Centre for the Arts.

McKay’s inspiration was influenced by a 1899 newspaper article that depicted a mute amputee who mysteriously washed ashore at Sandy Cove, Nova Scotia, in 1963 with world speculation as to who the male was: a lost love, escaped felon, or worse.

The live outdoor theatre performance of Jerome transpires with cast Sue-Leblanc Crawford, Allex McLean and Ben Stone (title role) from Zuppa Circus Theatre plus Katie Swift, Burgandy Code, Ryan Rogerson, Simon Henderson, Graham Percy, Alexis Milligan and Chris O’Neill.

Two Planks and a Passion Theatre artistic director Ken Schwartz will lead the cast through what’s sure to be an incredible unique journey into the past.

A preview occurred Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. Evening performances began Aug. 2 and will run Tuesday through Sunday at 6 p.m. until Aug. 17. Afternoon matinees will be held Aug. 7, 9, 14 and 16. Aug. 5 and 12 are pay-what-you-can performances.

For information, call 1-888-895-4545 or e-mail boxoffice@twoplanks.ca

Ross Creek Centre for the Arts: Whether beginner or advanced, inspiration and imagination have no boundaries when it comes to creativity at Ross Creek with Saturday adult art workshops.

Watercolours with internationally renowned visual artist Sara Hartland-Rowe will be held Aug. 9 as well as a workshop with award-winning singer/songwriter Laura Smith, who will give assistance with sculpting music and lyrics.

Teen academies will increase knowledge and skills in visual arts, theatre, dance, creative writing and film with professional artist guidance while meeting new friends. Contact Ross Creek for details.

Visit www.artscentre.ca for further information or phone 582-3842.

Kings North MLA Mark Parent presented Keenan Huntley-Hines of Scott’s Bay with a certificate in recognition of his contribution in promoting citizenship and leadership at Glooscap Elementary School during the 250 years of Democracy in Canada.

As part of recognizing 250 years of Democracy in Canada, communities in the area are being invited by Parent’s office to apply for grants to help with the celebration expenses. The village of Canning and Kingsport are planning a celebration in Bruce Spicer Park in September.

The Canning library offers free membership and is open Tuesday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summer student Candice Davison invites youngsters 3-10 to join her for free storytime, crafts and activities until Aug. 14.

Summer reading programs are also available for all ages. Call 582-7699 to register.

Don’t forget to visit the Canning Fieldwood Heritage Society museum above the library and speak with summer student Debbie Chute.

Churches of Blomidon Country Open House Tour: The Canning Fieldwood Heritage Society and Interchurch Council have structured a tour for Sunday, Aug.17 from 1-4 p.m. with 12 churches participating from Scott’s Bay to Hall’s Harbour; Centreville to Kingsport; Canard through Canning to Pereaux.

Visitors will have the opportunity to view the interiors, exteriors and graveyards while appreciating the significance each has to their communities. Refreshments will be served at some stops.

Hall's Harbour Wharf and lobster pound will be open for tours/visitors and a Gospel Sing is scheduled for 7 p.m. that evening. The Borden Wharf Lighthouse, located behind the Heritage Centre on Main Street in Canning, will also be open during the tour where visitors will be able to watch an amateur radio station in operation. Brochures and maps will be available soon.

Participating churches include: First Cornwallis Baptist, Canard United, Centreville Baptist, Emmanuel United, St. Michael and All Angels Anglican, St. Thomas Anglican, St. Lawrence Roman Catholic, Trinity United, Canning United Baptist, Union Church of Scott's Bay, Hall's Harbour Baptist and possibly Pereau Baptist. Gibson Woods United Baptist Church wished to take part, but the majority of members will be in Truro on that date.

Historical sketches plus photographs, artifacts and documents will be available in the 200th anniversary book available during the tour.

Kings Early Years Screening for School (KEYSS) is a project offered by the Annapolis Valley Regional School Board in partnership with Valley Child Development Association and supported by the Kings County Children's Foundation that will ease the transition between home and school for both parent and child and build relationships between schools, families and community agencies.

KEYSS is registering children for its free fall clinics now that start the end of September and run until November. If you have a three-year-old child starting school in September 2010, contact project coordinator Mary Cunningham at 678-0097.

Canning summer activity camp is free until Aug. 24 at the Glooscap Elementary gym Monday to Thursday from 8:45 a.m. to noon. Age 5-8 on Mondays and Wednesdays and ages 9-12 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Canning Recreation Commission is offering free traveling summer activity camps located at local community halls for ages 5-11. Mondays in Sheffield Mills from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesdays in Kingsport, 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, Scott’s Bay 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursdays, Kingsport 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Thursdays, Sheffield Mills 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Fridays, Scott’s Bay 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Contact the Canning Recreation office at 582-2033 or e-mail canningrec@ns.sympatico.ca.

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.