Canning News

Churches of Blomidon Country Open House Tour presented by the Canning Fieldwood Heritage Society and the Canning Interchurch Council Aug. 17 was a huge success. Feedback from the churches has been great, with the general consensus that the tour becomes an annual event with additional time to enjoy the whole experience.

The most frequent commentary was the admiration of the church exteriors and interiors. Signs and balloons drew attention by announcing the tour and welcomed guests to take a peek inside.

Thirteen churches and one lighthouse participated and welcomed approximately six to 64 visitors at each from USA, Newfoundland, Virginia, Illinois and from around the province.

The Borden Wharf Lighthouse ham radio event was also successful. VE1FA/LH talked with 52 other stations, including seven other lighthouses in the USA and Canada. They talked also to Switzerland, Portugal and the Canary Islands during the event.

The Heritage Centre is now closed for the season.

Debbie Chute, summer student for the Fieldwood Heritage Society, also had a great summer.

“Well, I always seem to have a knack for finding jobs where I get paid for not doing a lot of work, and this was definitely one of those jobs. Even with the Churches of Blomidon Country Open House Tour giving me work, there were many days where all I seemed to do was read and wait for tourists to come by,” she said.

“Most of the summer it was very hot and humid, even with the two air conditioners going. On those days I took refuge in the library, visiting with the summer student who works there.

“I have to say that I enjoyed working here, despite the heat and the bugs (although the wasps are now all gone). I enjoyed learning about the local history and meeting the few tourists who stopped by. I enjoyed being upstairs by myself, where I was responsible for making sure the work got done.

“I thank Mrs. Wilma Gibson and the rest of the Fieldwood Heritage Society volunteer staff for giving me the opportunity of working here this summer. I’ll remember it for a long time to come. Oh, and whenever you get a chance, stop by and give next year’s summer student something to do and visit this lovely little museum.”

Northeast Kings Education Centre: First day of school is Wed., Sept 3.

Glooscap Elementary School: First day of school is Thurs., Sept. 4.

Canning Canadian Legion: Karaoke with music by Denny Myles will be held Sat., Sept. 6 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Freewill offering at the door. Must be 19 and over to attend. Call 582-7246 for further information.

Classic Rock Dance: dance to your favourite rock songs with Park Street on the evening of Sat., Sept. 13 at the Canning Lions Hall. Door prizes. Admission is $10 or $15 couple. Proceeds to go to the Atlantic Chapter for Breast Cancer.

Contact Charlene at 678-3841 for advance tickets or purchase them at the door. Must be 19 and over to attend.

Canning walkers: Walking in a group is a great way to stay motivated, keep active, have fun and meet new people. There’s no experience necessary to join.

Meet at the Glooscap and District Arena on J. Jordan Road in Canning Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Sunday mornings at 8 a.m. Contact Susan Wheaton, Walkabout Leader at 582-1529 or visit the website www.walkaboutns.ca.

Walkers is supported by the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Ross Creek Centre for the Arts gallery: September artist Rachel Ryan tells stories of surreal landscapes utilizing fabric images influenced by the works of Frida Kahlo, Marc Chagall, Gustav Klimt, and Friedensreich Hundertwasser.

Gallery opens Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekends by appointment or chance.

Need blood work? Have your blood drawn by medical laboratory technologist Elaine Eye. Eye will come to your home weekday mornings from 7-10 a.m. Call for an appointment 582-7119.

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 will meet each Wednesday from 1:30-4 p.m. at the Lions Hall in Canning beginning Sept. 10. Seniors age 55 and up enjoy an afternoon with a brief business meeting, a lunch and then games like cards, crib and crokinole and an occasional day trip. New members welcome. Annual fee is only $5. Contact Rose at 582-7346 for details.

As part of recognizing 250 years of democracy in Canada, Kings North MLA Mark Parent invited local communities to take part with community celebrations.

Nine communities have scheduled “Democracy 250 Celebrations” during the month of September. All are welcome to attend.

Woodville/Lakeville/ Billtown/Northville celebrate with a “Farm Heritage Harvest” event Sat., Sept. 6 at the Northville Farm Heritage Centre from 10-4 p.m. Contact George Foot at 678-4371.

Scott’s Bay Women’s Institute celebrates with a “Fun Time and BBQ” at the Seaside Centre Sun., Sept. 14 beginning at 3 p.m. Children’s games with prizes and a treasure hunt will be held, plus much more for everyone. Contact Gwen Huntley at 582-7178.

Baxter’s Harbour Community Association celebrates with a “Bridge Fest and Flag raising” Sat., Sept. 20 from 1:30–5 p.m. Free admission to the community hall grounds. An ice cream bar and BBQ available, with entertainment by Patty’s Session Band. Contact Rick Graham at 582-3951.

Sheffield Mills Community Association celebrates with a “Veterans’ Memorial Dedication Ceremony” Sun., Sept 28 beginning at 2 p.m. at the community hall. Contact Jim Taylor at 582-7214.

Village of Canning and Kingsport celebrates with a “Community Picnic in Bruce Spicer’s Park” Sun., Sept. 28 from 2-4 p.m. with a BBQ and entertainment. If raining, the event will be held at the Canning Lions Hall. Contact Ruth Pearson at 582-3768.