The Grapevine October 18, 2018 - November 1, 2018

ARTS CULTURE COMMUNITY Oct.18 – Nov. 1, 2018 Issue No. 15.19 5000 copies

WHERE TO GET YOUR SCARE THIS HALLOWE’EN SEASON P. 3

SCOTT CAMPBELL’S TOP DEVOUR! MOVIE PICKS P. 7

FEATUREPRENEUR: PHANTOM EFFECTS’ JAIMIE CORBIN AND AARON PEERLESS P. 10

ARTIST KOTO RUMBLE ON TRANSLATING STARDROP INTO JAPANESE P. 10

A FREE PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE WHO FIND THEMSELVES IN THE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY

ON THE COVER

K

oto Rumble’s work is currently on display at Hardware Gallery in Kentville. She is also collaborating with Mark Oakley on a Japanese translation of StarDrop. For more about Koto and herartwork, check out this issue’s Art Spot on page 10, and visit koto-art.wixsite.com/mysite-1. Cover art: Lovely Pheasant by Koto Rumble in collaboration with Rui Shimokuni.

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2 | October 18 – November 1, 2018

WHO’S WHO NORM SURETTE: LOST AND FOUND Mike Butler

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orm Surette popped into T.A.N. Coffee, Wolfville one sunny day while I was working and handed me a CD. It’s pretty common knowledge that I love most genres of music and play music constantly at work and at home, it’s just how I live. Music is very special to me and Norm was kind enough to pass on his latest effort, Lost and Found, which is an engaging, marvelous recording featuring so many terrific singers, all singing Norm’s songs.

My next step, naturally, was to tell everyone about the CD and its creator.

Norm Surette grew up in the small Acadian fishing village of Pinkney’s Point, the eldest of five children, and attended Yarmouth High School before studying at Acadia University. He graduated from Acadia with degrees in physics and education, and met his wife Barb while at Acadia. He says, “I secured a teaching position at Bridgewater High where I taught mathematics and helped establish the advanced placement program. Barb and I lived and worked in Bridgewater, raised our son (who now resides in Boston) there, and I retired almost ten years ago. We moved to Wolfville shortly after Barb took a position at Acadia, and I adjusted to retirement living here, which really didn’t take very long!”

As mentioned, Norm’s new CD, Lost and Found, has recently dropped and it’s a marvel. Norm wrote the music and songs for this release and there’s a mind-blowing variety of talent on the album including recent Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Matt Balsor, a Sarah Pound and husband Stephen Gaetz duet, Malia Rogers, Mark Riley, Colin Burke and more!

On creating the album Norm comments, “when we moved to Wolfville, I was immediately struck by the vibrant music scene here, and wondered if there was any way that I could contribute to it. As I don’t sing or play any musical instruments, that seemed unlikely. However, I had done some prior creative writing and decided to challenge myself to attempt to write songs. Influenced by the various music styles I’ve been exposed to during my life, I attempted to compose mostly story songs, often with a twist, in the style of many different musical genres.”

After writing a number of songs, Norm wondered what he should do with these melodies and lyrics. He felt they were good enough for others to perform and approached Kory Bayer, a music producer at SoundMarket Studios, for advice. Kory knows everyone in the music business in this area, and together they launched the project by gathering a few local musicians in studio with a vocalist to record one song. They gradually refined the procedure by having Norm meet with each vocalist in advance and elicit their input into the song structure, and then having Graham Howes arrange most of the songs.

According to Norm, “Graham’s skill in transforming simple melodies into full-fledged musical pieces never ceased to amaze me. Kory and Graham’s involvement gave this project some gravitas in the music community, and together with Jason Burns and Alex Porter they formed the core of the studio band, ‘Beyond The Norm’. I think that each selected vocalists who believed in the project and felt their song was right for them, and that

enabled them to bring the proper emotion to it. I learned a lot about music in the process, for example, I now know what a ‘step down’ is, and witnessed the ‘magic’ that producers can perform. I’m still learning the ropes about CD promotion. The album has had some airplay on AVR, and we are hoping to organize a concert featuring the songs on the album in the late fall.”

The CD, co-produced by Kory, Graham, and Norm, can be found locally at The Box Of Delights Bookshop in Wolfville, and online through Spotify, Apple Music, and the music store at CDbaby.com. Lyrics and photos are at the website (nsurettemusic.com), and with the holidays coming, what a great gift to give someone!

Besides his love of music, Norm enjoys travelling, good food and wine, and he’s a three-season cyclist along the trails and Acadian dyke roads. The colder months are for more indoor pursuits such as reading, writing, the occasional trivia nights, and following the fortunes of his favourite sports team, the New England Patriots.

And when asked about the future, Norm replied, “When Barb and I attended Acadia we said this might be a nice place to retire to someday – how prophetic. I like being re-rooted in the areas of my Acadian ancestors. I appreciate the diversity in the town, the tolerance of differences, and the supportive environment. The last two tracks on the album are tributes to aspects of this town, albeit in two different styles, lively and serious, and despite my early misgivings, I

feel I have made a contribution to the musical community here. In addition to providing the individual vocalists with new original music for their repertoire, I’m hoping that the CD may be a catalyst to raise the awareness of the breadth of musical talent in the Valley. I have reinvented myself from math teacher to songwriter and may return to song writing, or explore a new pursuit and reinvent myself again. Who knows?”

Check out Norm’s CD, and thank you for supporting the wonderful local talent we are blessed to have in the Valley. All the best Norm on your journey for all things Lost and Found!

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WHERE TO GET YOUR SCARE THIS HALLOWE’EN! Willowbank Farm Spooktacular With the haunted corn maze, fireworks, games, bonfire, and barbeque, it’s a fun night for the whole family! Families are invited to travel the corn maze. As the sun goes down, friendly ghosts and witches will show you the way. As the night gets darker, demons begin to frighten those who dare to enter. All proceeds go to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Annapolis Valley.

Showtime: 6pm, October 27.

Where: Willowbank Farm 110 Starr’s Point Loop, Port Williams, NS Randall House Museum: Randall’s Hallowe’en House Randall’s Hallowe’en House is a family friendly event (ages 4+), with ghost stories, fortune telling, and other Hallowe’en fun and games.

Costumes are encouraged. Baked goods and barbeque items will also be available for purchase. All proceeds from this spooky (but not too spooky) fundraising event to benefit the museum.

Showtimes: Saturday October 27: 4pm, 6pm, and 8pm.

Sunday October 28: 2pm and 6pm.

Where: Randall House Museum, 259 Main St, Wolfville.

Price: adults: $15.00, children: $5.00.

Website: wolfvillehs.ednet.ns.ca Macdonald Museum Haunted House Join in the fun and fright as the Town of Middleton presents the annual Haunted House at Macdonald Museum! There is a games/fun room set up on the first floor for those who don’t care to be scared!

Showtime: Tuesday October 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Where: 21 School Street, Middleton, NS

Price: $5 per person. Cash only at the door.

Pre-schoolers are admitted at no charge.

Website: willowbankupick.ca Haunted Churchill House presents “House of Eternal Death” Every October the Hantsport Memorial Community Centre transforms the historic Churchill House into a Haunted House! All monies raised support the facilities, programs and events.

Showtimes: 7pm – 9:30pm, October 19, 20, 26, 27 Children’s Haunted House event October 21, 2pm -4pm Where: Churchill House, 6 Main Street, Hantsport Price: Haunted Churchill house: at the door: $10.

Advanced tickets: $10, buy one get one 50% off Children’s event: $5. Advanced tickets: $5, buy 2 get 1 free Where to buy tickets: Daniel’s Flower Shop, Windsor Hantsport Home Hardware Glooscap Landing Facebook.com/hauntedchurchillhouse

Price: Free. Donations to the museum appreciated.

Phantom’s Freakshow Haunted House and Haunted Corn Maze at Stirling’s Fruit Farms

Website: macdonaldmuseum.ca

Phantom’s FreakShow Haunted House is back for their fourth year at Stirling Fruit Farms in Wolfville (located in the warehouse across the

street from the farm market). Groups of 2-3 people enter as willing victims, and then they begin a twisted journey into the depths of the tortured warehouse. This event was created by special effects make-up technicians, and offers nightmare inspiring creatures that lurk in the darkness, professional set design, and a psychological roller coaster, including lots of screams (not recommended for small children and the weak of heart). New this year: the haunted corn maze (during evening shows only). In support of the IWK Foundation.

Showtimes: Thursday October 25: 7pm-10pm Fridays (October 19 & 26): 7pm-10pm Saturdays (October 20 & 27): 1pm -5pm & 6:30pm - 10pm Sundays (October 21 & 28): 1pm - 5pm Where: Stirling’s Farm Market (Greenwich), 10317 Nova Scotia Trunk 1, Wolfville Price: Haunted House: $12 (ages 10 and older) $10 (children under 10 years of age) Haunted Corn Maze: $5 (additional charge to be paid at the u-pick shack.)

Where to buy tickets: Cash accepted at the door.

B.A Fraid Toy Factory presented by Creep Crew Creep Crew is a group of volunteers that come together annually to create a haunted experience for brave visitors during the month of October. Open Friday and Saturday nights, the experience raises funds for Open Arms and Misfit Manor Dog Rescue. In the past, visitors have survived the Haunted Hollow, Creepy CarnEVIL, the Infirmary of Lost Souls, and the Dead End Motel.

Showtimes: Friday and Saturday nights, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Where: Kentville Post Office basement, 495 Main Street, Kentville Price: $10 per person Where to buy tickets: Cash at the door.

Website: bafraidtoys.ca Valley Ghost Walks Let Jerome the GraveKeeper and his ghostly friends inform and entertain on these

family-friendly historical tours. Walks happen rain or shine (or snow), so bring an umbrella and warm clothes if need be.

Showtimes: Thurs. October 18, Clock Park, Wolfville.

Monday October 29, Hantsport.

Tuesday October 30 : Cornwallis Inn Kentville.

Wednesday October 31, Clock Park, Wolfville.

Price: $20 Adults, $15 Students & Seniors 65+ (includes HST & Ticketpro fees) ‘Cash-only’ tickets available before each walk.

Tickets are also available for purchase at any Ticketpro location, including: Cochrane’s Pharmasave - Wolfville Home Hardware - Windsor Wilson’s Pharmasave - Kentville Wilson’s Pharmasave - Berwick Website: valleyghostwalks.com Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens Presents Ghostly Gardens A hauntingly good time for the whole family at the Historic Gardens! As you explore the Ghostly Gardens, you will meet ghosts, grim reapers, witches and other interesting creatures. Visit the Witch’s Lair, Bat Cave, Witchsteria Arbour, Giant Spider Web, and much more. And be sure to linger a while in the Musician’s Graveyard, where Johnny Cash, Hank Snow and Elvis are buried! If you visit after dark, have a hot chocolate at the Elm Street Cafe, and roast a marshmallow over the Courtyard bonfire. For the young and young at heart, try a little eyeball bowling, or the bone dig.

Where: Historic Gardens, 441 St. George Street Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia Showtimes: Ghostly Gardens by Daylight: October 19-31, 9am-5pm.

Ghostly Gardens After Dark! October 19, 20, 26, 27, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Price (online or at the door): Daylight: suggested donation of $10 per family.

After dark: $7 regular, or $5 for children (12 & under)

Website: exploreghosttown.com

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INDEX

Mike Uncorked / Fairy Walk ...................................... .p.3 Who’s Who ................................................................ .p.4 Free Classifieds / Eat to the Beat ................................ .p.5 Star Drop / Free Will Astrology ................................. .p.6

Margaret Drummond's

Fem Fest / The Bitterest Time .................................... .p.7

WORD OF THE ISSUE:

Recipe ....................................................................... .p.8

Perspicuous

Food Bank Open House ............................................. .p.9

(adjective):

Welcome to Students ................................................. .p.10

Furnishing gratification to the senses; fond of sensuous luxury or pleasure.

Back to School ........................................................... .p.11 Village Coffeehouse .................................................. .p.12

“The city is indeed something of a sybaritic haven, celebrated for its fine sake and delectable oysters, best eaten in winter.”

Uncommon Common Art ............................................ .p.13 What's Happening / Weeklies / Tides........................ .p.14-16 News and Community ............................................... .p.17 Wolfville and Acadia Pages ........................................ .p.18-19

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AUBE GIROUX’S MODIFIED TO BE SCREENED AT KINGS COUNTY MUSEUM Wendy Elliott

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ctober is non-GMO month, and the moving documentary Modified will be screened October 22 at the Kings County Museum in Kentville. That’s prior to its screening at the Seoul International Film Festival in Korea. Modified recently received its ninth festival award at Green Screen International Wildlife Film Festival in Germany.

Filmmaker Aube Giroux, who grew up in the Valley, lived in Europe for two years where genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are labelled on food products, and recalls coming home and feeling frustrated that they weren’t clearly identified on this continent. Her frustration grew learning that over 80 per cent of Canadians and Americans want GMO labeling. “The more we looked into it, the more it seemed that industry was calling the shots when it came to policies around GMOs.” Giroux had always imagined the film would begin in her mother Jali’s lush garden, where their shared love of food and cooking came from, “but after she was diagnosed with brain cancer two years into the film’s production, the film unexpectedly became more personal and intimate than I had originally envisioned.

It became a tribute to my mom’s deep love of gardening and cooking, and to her firm belief that we all have a right to know how our food is produced.”

Modified was sold out when it screened last year in Wolfville. Questioning why Canada does not label GMOs is pretty important, especially when you see Giroux held up by red tape. Audience members watch her calling Health Canada month after month trying to pose her questions. Giroux wanted to find out why Canada has refused to label GMOs since their introduction 20 years ago, and 64 countries around the world already require that GMOs be labeled in food products.

Canadian taxpayers should know what their government is doing to regulate food, Giroux says. Giroux spent the past decade or so documenting the grassroots battle around GMO labelling on this continent. She brings her personal and family passion to the project.

A private member’s bill that would have required a label to sell “any food that is genetically modified” was defeated in the House of Commons. Quebec NDP MP Pierre-Luc Dusseault introduced the draft legislation, which was supported by just 67 MPs. The majority of the Liberal caucus and all Conservative MPs voted against it.

Modified goes a long way to expose the cozy relationship between the biotech industry and government. It is anchored in a caring mother who died of cancer during the film’s production. Giroux almost gave up the project, but then found herself re-invigorated.

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INFO: susan_dworkin@hotmail.com / 902-300-1001 Clifton House Mindfulness Workshop: Sunday, Oct 28, 9:45am–12pm. Yoga, mindfulness talk, light refreshments, guided walk, gift bag of goodies. FEE: $45 per person INFO: facebook.com/FitYogaWindsorNS Wolfville Skating Club: Lessons for all ages Saturdays 10:15–11:15am until March at Acadia arena. Advanced programs also available.

INFO: wolfvilleskatingclub.ca Glooscap Curling Club of Kentville: Offering Learn to Curl, Junior Program, Stick Curling, Mixed Doubles, & League Curling. Learn to Curl Program – 2 sessions each term (October–December & January–March), Monday Evenings: Starts October 29, 7:30–9pm. Thursday Mornings: Starts November 1, 9–10:30am FEE: $60 INFO: Jim Noonan, learn@glooscapcurling.ca / glooscapcurling.ca.

Also offering Junior Curling: M-W-F after school.

INFO: nancybelliveau@gmail.com Learn Qigong with Jack Risk: Four Sunday afternoons – Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 2–5pm @ St. James Anglican Church hall, Kentville. FEE: $150 (flexible) INFO: jackrisk.ca / contact@jackrisk.ca / 902-680-0372 Intro/Refresher Pottery Classes: Classes are 6 weeks long, working for the first 4 weeks on the wheel, taking on a hand-building project in week 5 and glazing the final week. Session # 2: Tues evenings 6–9 pm. Oct 23–Nov 27. FEE: $250 and includes everything you need including ~12 lbs of clay. $50 non-refundable deposit to reserve a spot. Class size limited to 4. INFO: tracyhorsman@gmail.com Scottish Country Dance Classes: Community Centre, Wilmot 7–9pm, starting Oct 15 and running for 8 weeks. Scottish Country is a social dance form so no partner or special attire is required. Suitable for adults 16–96. Learn to reel and wheel, pousette and allemande. No experience required. Instructor: Susan Van Horne. FEE: $5 nightly fee to cover hall costs INFO: 902-825-4600

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ncommon Common Art (UCA) will be facilitating an artist residency in Kings County Nova Scotia during the month of May 2019. This month-long residency is open to professional artists working in any visual art medium.

month-long activities. These activities will include time towards the artist’s own work, be that creation, research, or both. A stipend of $2000 will be paid to the artist, and they will be provided with living and work accommodations in rural Kings County.

The participating artist is expected to lead at least two community activities related to the work they will be doing while in residence, and participate in the annual UCA public art exhibit. A community activity can take whatever form best suits the artist and project.

Activities may include, but are not limited to, an artist talk, hands-on workshops, working with children, and collaborative builds.

Living accommodations and studio space will be provided at 441 Canard St, Port Williams, NS (45.132678, -64.408631). This historic home is located adjacent to an organic farm in rural Nova Scotia. The artist will be provided with a large bedroom, separate inside studio space, a shared bathroom and a fully-furnished kitchen facility. Accommodations can be made for a more industrial studio space. Note, this is a rural location not within walking distance to any stores. Please consult Google maps for specifics.

The film’s release came just one month after the announcement that five tons of GM salmon had been sold in Canada. Canada is the first country in the world to sell a GM animal for human consumption.

Troy Restaurant (Wolfville): Ron Edmunds Duo (18th, 25th, 1st) 6:30pm Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Open Jam Session (18th, 25th, 1st) 7pm, Open Mic (25th) 8pm Oaken Barrel Pub (Greenwood): Trivia Night (18th, 25th, 1st) 7pm West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Open Jam (18th, 25th, 1st) 8pm Dooly’s (New Minas): Open Mic (18th, 25th, 1st) 8:30pm Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): The Hupman Brothers (18th, 25th, 1st) 9pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Trivia Night (18th, 25th, 1st) 9pm Library Pub (Wolfville): Tony & Caillum (18th, 25th, 1st) 9pm

The Anvil (Wolfville): Top 40 DJ (19th, 26th), Freak Show, $12 (19th) 10pm Oaken Barrel Pub (Greenwood): Video Dance Music (19th, 26th) 10pm West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): JSRB Productions (19th), Country Night (26th) 10pm SATURDAYS: 20, 27 Farmers’ Market (Wolfville): Farmers’ Market (20th) 8:30am, Mike Aube (20th) 9:30am Edible Art Café (New Minas): Steve Lee (27th) 12pm

West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Millett & Parker Fundraiser (20th) 3pm, DJ Billy T (20th) 10pm, Halloween Party (27th) 9pm Tommy Gun’s (Windsor): Video Music Screen (20th, 27th) 12am Union Street Café (Berwick): The Fortunate Ones (SOLD OUT), $25 (28th) 8pm SUNDAYS: 21, 28 Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Irish Session (21st, 28th) 8pm MONDAYS: 22, 29 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Ron Edmunds Band (22nd, 29th) 12pm

The Port Pub (Port Williams): Ron Edmunds Duo (20th, 27th) 12:30pm

Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Open Mic (22nd, 29th) 9pm

The Noodle Guy (Port Williams): Jam Session (20th, 27th) 1:30pm, Live Music (20th, 27th) 7pm

TUESDAYS: 23, 30

La Torta Woodfired Pizzeria (Wolfville): Steve Lee Duo (20th, 27th) 6pm

Edible Art Café (New Minas): Ron Edmunds Band (23rd, 30th) 12pm TAN Café (Wolfville): Open Mike & Donna (23rd, 30th) 7pm

FRIDAYS: 19, 26

Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Rip Tide (20th), Incoming (27th) 7pm

Oaken Barrel Pub (Greenwood): Open Mic (23rd, 30th) 7pm

Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): Marshall Lake (19th, 26th) 12pm

Oaken Barrel Pub (Greenwood): Broke w/Money (20th), Tide & Timber (27th) 7pm

The Port Pub (Port Williams): Ron Edmunds Trio & Open Mic (23rd, 30th) 7pm

Kings Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): Jon Duggan (19th), Shawn Hebb (26th) 5:30pm

The Port Pub (Port Williams): SWIG (20th) 7:30pm

Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): Irish Session (23rd, 30th) 8pm

Dooly’s (Greenwood): House DJ (20th, 27th) 8pm

The Anvil (Wolfville): Toonie Tuesdays w/Top 40 DJ (23rd, 30th) 9pm

Blomidon Inn (Wolfville): Jazz Mannequins (19th, 26th) 6:30pm Tommy Guns (Windsor): Karaoke Night (19th, 26th) 8pm Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Thorns (19th), Jesus Murphy (26th) 8pm

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Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): Marshall Lake (18th, 25th, 1st) 12 pm

The Anvil (Wolfville): Top 40 DJ (18th, 25th, 1st) 10pm

UCA CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM

The residency will provide a chance for the artist to have a period of work with a focus on their own practice and engagement with the community. The program requires the artist to dedicate 40 hours per week to the residency, working on their art practice, creating an installation for the UCA exhibit, engaging with the community, and documenting the

THURSDAYS: 18, 25, 1

Dooly’s (Greenwood): Karaoke (19th, 26th) 8:30pm

Joe’s Food Emporium (Wolfville): PM Blues Band (19th), SWIG (26th) 8pm

Lunn’s Mill Beer Co. (Lawrencetown): Callehan (20th) 8pm King’s Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): Timothy V & Jug B (20th), Rock N Roll (27th) 8pm The Anvil (Wolfville): Top 40 DJ (20th, 27th) 9pm

WEDNESDAYS: 24, 31 Edible Art Café (New Minas): David Filyer (24th, 31st) 12pm West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Karaoke (24th), Spooky Karaoke (31st) 9pm

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© 2018 Rob Brezsny • freewillastrology.com • Horoscopes for the week of October 18th

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Humraaz is a word in the Urdu language. Its literal meaning is “secret sharer.” It refers to a confidante, a person in whom you have full trust and to whom you can confess your core feelings. Is there such a character in your life? If so, seek him or her out for assistance in probing into the educational mysteries you have waded into. If there is no such helper you can call on, I advise you to do whatever’s necessary to attract him or her into your sphere. A collaborative quest may be the key to activating sleeping reserves of your soul wisdom.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus author Roberto Bolaño suggests that the world contains more beauty than many people realize. The full scope and intensity of this nourishing beauty “is only visible to those who love.” When he speaks of “those who love,” I suspect he means deep-feeling devotees of kindness and compassion, hardworking servants of the greater good, and freethinking practitioners of the Golden Rule. In any case, Taurus, I believe you’re in a phase when you have the potential to see far more of the world’s beauty. For best results, supercharge your capacity to give and receive love.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Once upon a time you were walking along a sidewalk when a fairy floated by and whispered, “I’m willing to grant you three wishy-washy wishes for free. You don’t have to do any favors for me in return. But I will grant you three wonderfully wise wishes if you perform three tasks for me.” You asked the fairy, “What would those three tasks be?” She replied, “The second task is that you must hoodwink the devil into allowing you to shave his hairy legs. The third task is that you must bamboozle God into allowing you to shave his bushy beard.” You laughed and said, “What’s the first task?” The fairy touched you on the nose with her tiny wand and said, “You must believe that the best way to achieve the impossible is to attempt the absurd.”

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You Crabs tend to be the stockpilers and hoarders of the zodiac. The world’s largest collections of antique door knobs and Chinese restaurant menus and beer cans from the 1960s belong to Cancerian accumulators. But in alignment with possibilities hinted at by current astrological omens, I recommend that you redirect this inclination so it serves you better. How? One way would be to gather supplies of precious stuff that’s really useful to you. Another way would be to assemble a batch of blessings to bestow on people and animals who provide you with support.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Chinese mythology tells us there used to be ten suns, all born from the mother goddess Xi He. Every 24 hours, she bathed her brood in the lake and placed them in a giant mulberry tree. From there, one sun glided out into the sky to begin the day while the other nine remained behind. It was a good arrangement.

The week had ten days back then, and each sun got its turn to shine. But the siblings eventually grew restless with the staid rhythm. On one fateful morning, with a playful flourish, they all soared into the heavens at once. It was fun for them, but the earth grew so hot that nothing would grow.

To the rescue came the archer Hou Yi. With his flawless aim, he used his arrows to shoot down nine of the suns, leaving one to provide just the right amount of light and warmth. The old tales don’t tell us, but I speculate that Hou Yi was a Leo. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You now have maximum command of a capacity that’s a great strength but also a potential liability: your piercing brainpower. To help ensure that you wield this asset in ways that empower you and don’t sabotage you, here’s advice from four wise Virgos. 1. “Thought can organize the world so well that you are no longer able to see it.” — psychotherapist Anthony de Mello 2. “Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.” —poet Mary Oliver 3. “I like to wake up each morning and not know what I think, that I may reinvent myself in some way.” —actor and writer Stephen Fry 4. “I wanted space to watch things grow.” —singer Florence Welch

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “There are works which wait, and which one does not understand for a long time,” wrote Libran author Oscar Wilde. “The reason is that they bring answers to questions which have not yet been raised; for the question often arrives a long time after the answer.” That’s the weird news, Libra. You have been waiting and waiting to understand a project that you set in motion many moons ago. It has been frustrating to give so much energy to a goal that has sometimes confused you. But here’s the good news: Soon you will finally formulate the question your project has been the answer to. And so at last you will understand it. You’ll feel vindicated, illuminated, and resolved.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Many seekers who read horoscope columns want common-sense advice about love, career, money, and power.

So I hope I don’t disappoint you by predicting that you will soon have a mystical experience or spiritual epiphany. Let me add, however, that this delightful surprise won’t merely be an entertaining diversion with no useful application.

In fact, I suspect it will have the potential of inspiring good ideas about love, career, money, or power. If I had to give the next chapter of your life story a title, it might be “A Thousand Dollars’ Worth of Practical Magic.”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In 1962, when she was 31 years old, Sagittarian actress Rita Moreno won an Academy Award for her role in the film West Side Story. In 2018, she attended the Oscars again, sporting the same dress she’d worn for the ceremony 56 years before. I think the coming weeks will be a great time for you, too, to reprise a splashy event or two from the past. You’ll generate soul power by reconnecting with your roots. You’ll tonify and harmonize your mental health by establishing a symbolic link with your earlier self.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The Committee to Reward Unsung Good Deeds hereby acknowledges your meritorious service in the trenches of the daily routine. We praise your tireless efforts to make life less chaotic and more coherent for everyone around you. We’re grateful for the patience and poise you demonstrate as you babysit adults who act like children. And we are gratified by your capacity to keep long-term projects on track in the face of trivial diversions and petty complaints. I know it’s a lot to ask, but could you please intensify your vigilance in the next three weeks? We need your steadiness more than ever.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You need a special pep talk that’s best provided by Aquarian poet Audre Lorde. Please meditate on these four quotes by her. 1. “Caring for myself is not selfindulgence, it is self-preservation. 2. “We have been raised to fear the yes within ourselves, our deepest cravings.” 3. “You cannot use someone else’s fire. You can only use your own. To do that, you must first be willing to believe you have it.”

4. “Nothing I accept about myself can be used against me to diminish me.” 5. “The learning process is something you can literally incite, like a riot.”

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Warning: My horoscopes may interfere with your ability to rationalize your delusions; they could extinguish your enthusiasm for clichés; they might cause you to stop repressing urges that you really should express; and they may influence you to cultivate the state of awareness known as “playful wisdom.”

Do you really want to risk being exposed to such lavish amounts of inner freedom? If not, you should stop reading now. But if you’re as ripe for emancipating adventures as I think you are, then get started on shedding any attitudes and influences that might dampen your urge to romp and cavort and carouse.

Homework: Forget all you know about gratitude. Act as if it’s a new emotion you’re tuning into for the first time. Then let it rip.

DINNER OUT: SCOTT’S TOP DEVOUR! PICKS Scott Campbell

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t’s fall in the Valley and that means two things: Harvest and the Devour! Food Film Festival. And, although both are exciting and food-based, only one brings with it a buffet of mouthwatering servings of fresh feature films.

As I excitedly pored over the film offerings this year I concluded, again, that I wanted to see them all. But, if you can only manage to squeeze a few into your schedule, here are some that I think look intriguing.

A family reclaims its once lost land and makes biodynamic wine with the pull of the world’s largest tide cycle. Any of us who are fans of the magnificent Lightfoot and Wolfville Winery will be sure to be enchanted with this great short film.

Jiro Dreams of Sushi USA, 2011, 81 minutes Director David Gelb 85-year-old Jiro Ono is considered by many to be the world’s greatest sushi chef. He is the proprietor of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a 10-seat, sushi-only restaurant inauspiciously located in a Tokyo subway station. Despite its humble appearances, it is the first restaurant of its kind to be awarded a prestigious three-star Michelin Guide rating, and sushi lovers from around the globe make repeated pilgrimages, calling months in advance, and shelling out top dollar for a coveted seat at Jiro’s sushi bar.

A thoughtful and elegant meditation on work, family, and the art of perfection, chronicling Jiro’s life as both an unparalleled success in the culinary world and as a loving yet complicated father.

A Rising Tide Canada, 2018, 9 minutes Directors The Perennial Plate Lobster is the lifeblood of many Nova Scotia fishing communities, where the world’s largest tides dictate the daily catch.

André – The Voice of Wine USA/Germany, 2016, 98 minutes Director Mark Tchelistcheff Our Blood is Wine USA, 2018, 78 minutes Director Emily Railsback Since time immemorial, the country of Georgia has produced some of the rarest and most sought after wines in the world. Some of us may recall a certain wine maker named Bastienne who worked at Benjamin Bridge winery for several years. Bastienne now makes wine in Georgia, so I was intrigued to get a closer look at the industry there.

André Tchelistcheff arguably invented California wine as we know it today. Told in his own voice, the history of winemaking in America comes to life in this touching feature documentary from André’s own grand-nephew, director Mark Tchelistcheff.

These are just a few of the films that stood out for me as I perused the schedule. There were certainly others I thought looked amazing – too many to list here – so I’d encourage everyone to get out and take in this fantastic opportunity to see some of the most engaging culinary cinematographic works in the world.

Cheers.

Follow Scott on Twitter or Instagram@ScottsGrapevine

UNCOMMON COMMON ART CLOSING EVENT AT THE GREAT DEVOUR! CHICKEN DINNER This year, Devour! is hosting what will become an annual event for communities in need on the last day of the festival, in support of regional food banks: a roast chicken dinner prepared by celebrity chefs from coast to coast. The dinner will host the official closing of the annual Uncommon Common Art season: look back at seventeen art installations featured in 2018 and bring a plain white t-shirt to silkscreen with the 2018 UCA commemorative design.

The event takes place on Sunday, October 28, 3pm-6pm at Robie Tufts Park, Wolfville. Admission with pre-issued food bank ticket, or a $20 donation of food or cash. Silkscreening t-shirts is free. Bring your own shirt or use one of ours, supplies are limited.

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festival for the first time this year, and in the spirit of Devour! the focus of our October month long exhibit will, of course, be “food-inspired.” We will be featuring eleven artists with their unique and fun artistic food offerings,” says Sasha Nelson, Gallery Director. “This will be a blast. You don’t want to miss it!”

he Hardware Gallery’s October exhibit, “[g]astronomy,” celebrates Devour!’s Sip and Savour event, which will be co-hosted by the gallery, Hill’s Grills, and the Town of Kentville on October 23. The month-long group exhibit runs from September 28 to October 31.

The exhibit explores the various implications constellated by food in the lives of humans. A true multi-media show, visitors to [g]astronomy can expect painting, drawing, sculpture, video, pottery, crochet, and web art works. The featured artists include; Ella Tetrault, Jack Bishop, Jody Rhodenizer, Kat Frick Miller, Koto Shimokuni Rumble, Laura MacDonald, Miyoshi Kondo, Ron Lightburn, Sasha Nelson, Scott Campbell, and Tyler Wallis.

“The Hardware Gallery is very excited to collaborate with the Devour! film and food

In addition to monthly rotating exhibits, The Hardware Gallery hosts workshops and talks (watch Facebook for the Fall schedule), and offers an art rental program.

Find Hardware Gallery at hardwaregallery.ca or on Facebook.

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evour! The Food Film Fest promises six jam-packed days of culinary films, food and drink for the eighth annual festival taking place October 23 - 28 in Wolfville, Kentville, and Kings County. The robust programming lineup presents culinary delights crafted by internationally-renowned chefs from around the world, terroir-driven experiential tours, industry workshops in film and food, and multiple tastings, including in-theatre presentations.

High profile chefs, including Chicago’s Jean Joho (Everest), acclaimed author and canning expert Paul Virant (Vie), BBQ legend Meathead Goldwyn, and Eduardo Garcia, star of the eponymous documentary Charged: The Eduardo Garcia Story, are among the industry leaders, professionals, and rising culinary stars participating to serve up great food. Special guests in attendance also include former White House Chef for the Obamas and food activist Sam Kass, TV personality Bob Blumer, James Beard Award-nominee Questlove of The Roots, and more than fifty local chefs and food producers.

“Since 2009, Devour! has welcomed some of the world’s most revered chefs, from Michelin-starred to television celebrities, who bring their passion, expertise, and unique culinary points of view to the table, and in some instances, to the movie theatre!” says Michael Howell, Devour! Executive Director and Chef.

“This year’s lineup is one of the most exciting and diverse yet, offering films and feasts celebrating everything from Mi’kmaq First Nations to down-home BBQ from America’s heartland, and of course, East Coast cuisine in all its iterations.”

The Festival’s ongoing partnerships with renowned culinary schools help provide real-world experience, skills development, and valuable industry connections for Canada’s next generation of culinary leaders. Faculty and students of New York City’s The International Culinary Center will participate in Devour! for the first time, along with the returning festival partners The Nova Scotia Community College, the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (Vancouver), and George Brown College (Toronto).

SIGNATURE EVENTS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 Devour! expands into Kentville, NS for the first time with the new Devour! Kentville: Sip & Savour pre-festival celebration offering local delectable bites and drinks from Kentville-area businesses. Tickets are $20 and include food and beverage. A portion of the proceeds will support Nourish Nova Scotia. Sponsored by the Town of Kentville, the Kentville Business Community, and the Valley Regional

Enterprise Network.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 The Festival will officially open with the annual Taste of Nova Scotia Opening Gala Reception, with special guests former White House Chef for the Obamas and food activist Chef Sam Kass, and Devour! alum, celebrity chef, and TV host, Bob Blumer. Twelve of Nova Scotia’s finest chefs join together to create a sensory exploration of local cuisine. Tickets are $50 and include food and beverage.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 Celebrity Chef Spotlight Gala Dinner #1 The gala screening of André - The Voice of Wine, directed by Mark Tchelistcheff, will be followed by a gourmet five-course dinner complete with wine pairings inspired by the film. Tchelistcheff will attend the celebratory meal prepared by respected chefs Michael Blackie (NEXT, Ottawa), Peter Dewar (Nova Scotia Community College, Kentville), Ryan Keough (Spuntino, New York), Christopher Pyne (Founders House, Annapolis Royal, NS), Brandon Olsen (La Banane, Toronto), and Louis Bouchard Trudeau (Bouchon, Quebec City). Tickets are $150 and include food and beverage, as well as access to the after party: The Deep Dish - A Party for Chicago.

The wildly popular Devour! Street Food Party, sponsored by the Wolfville Business Development Corporation (WBDC) and Wilson’s Home Heating, is free to attend and hosts a wide range of food and beverage offerings from multiple regional vendors at family and student friendly prices. The party takes place in Robie Tufts Park, Wolfville, rain or shine.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 Celebrity Chef Spotlight Gala Dinner #2 Following the gala screening of the inspiring documentary Charged: The Eduardo Garcia Story, an all-star team of chefs from across North America will present a five-course menu with wine pairings inspired by the film. The evening’s chefs include the subject of the film, Eduardo Garcia (Montana Mex, Montana), whose near-death accident after being shocked by 2400 volts of electricity came to inspire others through his story of survival and recovery.

Joining Garcia will be John Higgins and Glenn White (George Brown College, Toronto), Blair Lebsack (RGE RD, Edmonton), Annaleisa Scigliano (NSCC), Charlotte Langley (Scout Canning, Toronto), and Martin Ruíz Salvador (Fleur de Sel, NS). Tickets are $150 and include food and beverage, as well as access to the Devour!

Spotlight Gala Party.

The annual favourite Devour! Chowder Smackdown will return as 10 local restaurateurs

cook up their best chowder to compete for attendee votes. Tickets are $20 and include all the chowder you can eat.

produced will be distributed to local senior citizens homes. Sponsored by the Rotary Club Wolfville - Mud Creek.

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Bourbon and Barbeque: A Culinary Workshop & Lunch with Meathead Goldwyn and Bill Pratt

First Annual Devour! Down Home Lobster Supper For the first time ever, and by popular demand, Devour! will host the inaugural classic Nova Scotia lobster supper under winery Lightfoot & Wolfville’s marquee tent.

Devour! Road Show: Celebrity Chef Film Dinner At the same time, 150 guests will be attending the Devour! Road Show: Celebrity Chef Film Dinner, a five-course dinner with wine pairings, in the stunning Lightfoot & Wolfville Barrel Cellar. Chefs Mark Bauer (ICC, New York), Darren Clay (PICA, Vancouver), Geoff Hopgood (Lightfoot & Wolfville, Wolfville), Jean Joho (Everest, Chicago), and Paul Virant (Vie, Chicago) will each cook up a dish inspired by one of five short films that will be screened prior to each course. The night will culminate in the Devour! Cocktail Pop-Up Party complete with signature cocktails by Devour! mixologists, and live music by the Mark Riley Project. Tickets are $200 and include food and beverages. Sponsored by the Royal Bank of Canada.

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Author and Barbeque guru Meathead Goldwyn uses science to help improve technique and elevate the barbeque game with the support of Chef Bill Pratt (Iron Chef competitor; Executive Chef of Chef Inspired Group of Restaurants) in a luncheon workshop that is guaranteed to be fulfilling! Tickets are $65 and include lunch and drink pairings. Sponsored by Big Erics and Mer Et Soleil.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Beyond Terroir: With Chef Blair Lebsack, Food Hunter Kevin Kossowan, Nova Scotia First Nations Chefs, and Benjamin Bridge Winery In search of the deepest roots of Nova Scotia’s Gaspereau Valley, Benjamin Bridge invites guests to its luscious vineyards to learn about the pre-European history of the area and experience Mi’kmaq food traditions. In partnership with Glooscap First Nation, food and wine pairing stations will feature the culinary collaborations of Mi’kmaq community members and Devour! chefs. Tickets are $85 and include food and drink pairings. Sponsored by Benjamin Bridge Winery.

Devour! Golden Tine Awards Brunch Devour! presents the Golden Tine Awards for films in five categories: Best Short Documentary, Best Short Drama, Best Feature Documentary, Best Feature Drama and Best Animation, chosen by an esteemed jury to celebrate outstanding films at the annual awards brunch. The brunch will feature food prepared by five chefs from some of the province’s most popular and tasty brunch spots. Tickets are $25 and include food and beverage. Sponsored by the Egg Farmers of Nova Scotia and Compass Distillers.

Whisky Lunch with The Whisky Lassie and Chef Mark Gray This Scotch tasting and lunch features a sampling of venerated Scotches, selected by Whisky expert Johanne McInnis (The Whisky Lassie), which demonstrate the regional differences in Scotch. Chef Mark Gray (Executive Chef of The Watch that Ends the Night) will present a menu of dishes that complement the flavours of each Scotch. Tickets are $65.

Sponsored by Mer Et Soleil and Grand Pré Winery.

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The 2018 programming lineup features more than 20 food and drink focused workshops.

Nova Scotia Foraging Experience New this year, master forager Frédéric Dardenne (FD Wild Foods) will lead participants on a two-hour walk through the local forest in search of fall season wild foods.

Dardenne supplies some of the best chefs and restaurants worldwide with the bounty of foraged treasures from Nova Scotia. Tickets are $30 and include transportation from Wolfville.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 Cooking Master Classes for Youth In this hands-on workshop, aspiring junior culinary masters ages 12-17 have the opportunity to learn the secrets behind great dishes with the guidance of instructors and students from respected culinary institutions from across Canada. The master class requires advance registration and is only $5. All food

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VALLEY FAMILY FUN: HAUNTED HOUSES AND KIDS Laura Churchill Duke

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here are a lot of things happening in the Valley this year to get you in the Halloween mood.

First, every year, for the two weekends before Hallowe’en, Annapolis Royal turns into a ghost town! The Historic Gardens become the Ghostly Gardens and you can visit by night, or, if that is a bit too much, you can go see it in daylight, too! Annapolis Royal has a lot of other events, too, including pumpkin carving parties, organ music, and a screening of a Charlie Brown movie! Find details at exploreghosttown.com.

Several communities are offering Hallowe’en parties or family dances for kids. Black River, New Minas, and Windsor all have great events. There is the annual Spooktacular happening at Willowbank Farm in Port Williams in support of Big Brothers and Big Sisters on October 27. All these details can be found on

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the Valley Family Fun calendar.

If you are looking for something a bit spookier, try one of the many haunted houses in the area. This year, you can find them in Kentville, Middleton, Wolfville, Hantsport, and Greenwich [see “Where to Get Your Scare” in this issue for details].

Before you go, make sure your kids are ready for it. We had a terrible parenting moment a few years ago when we forced our kids through the haunted house, thinking it would get better. It didn’t.

Talk to your kids before you go and make sure they really want to go. Before you go in, make sure you know where the exits are and if you can leave in the middle, and the refund policies. If your child is asking to leave, let them.

Trust me.

Many of the haunted houses have a pared down version that is good for kids and families. Do your research and find out when these are happening.

Have a spooky Halloween, but not too spooky!

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DEAN BRODY AND JESSICA MITCHELL: EAST COAST TOUR LANDS IN WOLFVILLE! Mike Butler

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magine the East Coast without music, or the vast variety of shows, music festivals, and intimate concert venues. We are so fortunate to have amazing music at our disposal through the internet, but the feeling of a live show can’t be beat. Just off the heels of the Alan Doyle concert and the Deep Roots Music Festival, the Valley is being treated to another song-filled concert extravaganza on October 26 when Dean Brody and Jessica Mitchell hit the Convocation Hall stage in Wolfville for a show that’s not to be missed!

Dean Brody is a name that is very familiar to a lot of us. He’s a two-time Juno and sixteen-time CCMA award-winning Canadian Country Music artist with a string of hits under his belt and a huge fan base. Dean is hitting the road this fall for his Dirt Road Stories Tour, beginning October 20 in Truro, NS. Dean is stopping in both small towns and big cities with this intimate acoustic tour that will showcase Brody’s depth as a songwriter.

wrestling with the racism at her school and her growing up into the fierce woman and human rights activist she became. I could see her sitting on that bus in Montgomery, Alabama, not as simply a grown woman, but as the little girl inside her. Even our greatest heroes, they have a vulnerability that makes them special, and ultimately comparable to us. I get quite emotionally involved with some songs. That sometimes makes them easier to write.”

For his East Coast dates, Dean will be joined by acclaimed singer-songwriter Jessica Mitchell, giving listeners a taste of her recently released debut album, Heart of Glass. Immediately following, Mitchell will set out on her first-ever solo tour across the country. Mitchell has spent the last decade traveling between Toronto and Nashville, collaborating with topnotch songwriters, focusing on writing new music, and crafting her richly unique sound, culminating in a record that embodies powerful and soulful melodies and lyrical brilliance.

Jessica’s inspiration comes from her own life: “I love to bank memories, good or bad, and turn them into a story. It usually starts with having a conversation with my writing partners, and that sets the tone for the process.

It’s all about the emotion.”

I had the pleasure of interviewing this dynamic duo about their collaboration. There’s such a great energy with these performers and you should run and grab your tickets for their show as soon as possible.

When asked how this collaboration took place, Dean said “I met Jessica a few years ago and fell in love with her voice. She has so much passion and power in her delivery of a song, we knew it would be special to have her on tour.”

Jessica spoke candidly about the process of creating her new album. “It was a long journey, five years of writing and development. It was truly difficult to choose the songs, mostly because of how many I had fallen in love with, but it’s a perfect representation of that chapter of my life. It has a very eclectic feel to it, with a little something for everyone I think, all the producers and co-writers involved definitely added a unique touch. I’m just excited that people have gotten to hear it finally. It’s something I’m very, very proud of.”

I asked Dean, with so many awards, accolades, and a huge fan base already solidified: what keeps him motivated and striving in his career? “I always try to evolve, to keep moving, to not be satisfied with comfort or achievement.” he responded, “the journey is what it’s all about for me, and working hard is part of who I am. I love pushing myself in whatever I do, whether it’s music or a new jiu jitsu sequence, or whatever! So that’s what keeps me going: reaching for something always just beyond my grasp.”

I was excited to hear what inspires these hardworking, passionate artists. Dean says, “people inspire me. I’ve always enjoyed trying to understand people, and to tell their story and not simply my own. Recently I wrote a song about Rosa Parks. It started as an image, I saw her in my imagination as a little girl

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As mentioned earlier, music is everywhere these days (I am a fan of buying CD’s) but you can locate Dean and Jessica’s music and travels through social media, and keep updated at all times. Dean appreciates social media because “it allows me to interact directly with my fans. Little moments that I can share that help everyone see how ‘normal’ I am. I can be a huge dweeb and have a lot of fun not taking myself too seriously. I like being able to share that with them. Instagram is probably the best place for following me.” And Jessica pointed out, “social media has its moments, I try to stick to the music as much as possible, there’s enough going on in the world that we could use a little break every once in a while so I do my best to bring joy into it. I really love connecting with fans, and it’s nice to have a platform to connect with them directly.

I was interested in hearing about the touring process and how Dean and Jessica felt about the long hours of performing on the road. According to Dean, “touring allows us to see our country and all our fans in a very compressed amount of time. I love it. So many different regions and cultures in one country and yet we all have a common ground. I wish everyone could experience Canada like we get to on a tour. As far as advice for other touring musicians goes: get out of the the venue and leave the bus and go for walks in the towns you travel to. Take those moments to enjoy our diverse and beautiful country. It’s easy to get into the habit of staying inside!” And similarly, Jessica said, “I’m really excited to get to travel across the country again, it’s such a privilege to get to go back to these places time and again. I think I’m mostly looking forward to touring the record and getting to play older songs that I haven’t focused on in a while.”

And we know it’s not all just about the touring and music. In their spare time Dean and Jessica have hobbies like everyone else.

Dean says, “I’ve found that MMA has been a great way for me to do something completely different from music. I can show up at the gym and just work hard and not talk a whole lot. I don’t have to be “on” at the gym. And the friendships I’ve made there have brought me back to how and where I was raised. Hard working, blue collar folks that don’t care if you’re a country star or not. I appreciate that balance in my life.” Jessica says her love of movies, video games, yoga, cooking, hanging with friends (and being a homebody) all provide her with a rewarding separation from the music world.

Dean and Jessica arrive at Convocation Hall on Friday October 26 at 8pm. Tickets can be purchased through deanbrody.com or the Acadia University Box Office. Best of luck to both Dean and Jessica and enjoy the show!

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FEATUREPRENEUR: A FREAKISHLY TALENTED PAIR Genevieve Allen Hearn

You may know Phantom Effects Special Effects & Make-up because of their annual Phantom’s FreakShow Haunted House & Corn Maze at Stirling’s Fruit Farm in Wolfville. Or, perhaps you’ve been to a theatre production where they were responsible for make-up and props. Then again, you might have heard about their ghoulish motorcycle masks, or about the restoration work they’re doing in the Cornwallis Inn. Phantom Effects co-owners Aaron Peerless and Jaimie Corbin are busy entrepreneurs, especially around Hallowe’en. Luckily, we were able to steal them away from their work terrifying people to ask them a few questions.

The Grapevine (GV): In your opinion, what is it about Hallowe’en and ‘getting a scare’ that is so enticing?

Jaimie Corbin and Aaron Peerless (J&A): H.P. Lovecraft said “The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.”

Haunted houses give us the creeps not because they pose a clear threat to us, but rather because it is unclear whether or not they represent a threat.

From a psychological point of view, the standard features of haunted houses trigger feelings of dread because they push buttons in our brains that warn us of potential danger and motivate us to proceed with caution. In The Phantom’s FreakShow Haunted House we pay close attention to the psychology of fear and plan a journey that takes you out of your “safe zone” and into our darkest world.

We have multiple people who become crippled by their fears and have to be escorted out, and

many more who relieve their bladders from the startles that await them! And yet, each year these people return to attempt another twisted journey into the Phantom’s realm.

Fear is a very enticing chemical that keeps them coming back for more!

GV: Your company has helped local theatre productions really raise the bar. What is it like behind the scenes when you are helping performers get into character?

J&A: A crucial part of a live performance happens behind the scenes, both before a production is mounted and during its run. We do so much more than just standard theatre make-up. We have built massive sets and elaborate props, we paint and detail the scenery to create a structural environment, and we add visual elements such as smoke, snow falling, and throats being slit (Sweeney Todd). And let’s not forget about the costumes - we have the ability to make just about anything come to life on stage!

During the performances we usually have a room set up where our costumes and makeup are separate from the rest of the company items. It can become extremely hectic before a show so we appreciate having the space organized so we are able to transform each individual into their fully actualized character.

It is always a thrill for us to watch this transformation and be part of creating something mesmerizing for the audiences. With carefully embellished costumes, custom wigs, make-up, and prosthetics, an actor becomes the mad man, the hero, or the rock star!

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ART SPOT: KOTO RUMBLE Koto Rumble is a Valley artist who is in the process of translating The Grapevine’s own StarDrop by Mark Oakley into Japanese! Her work is also currently featured at Kentville’s Hardware Gallery as part of their [g]astronomy exhibit, presented throughout the month of October to coincide with Devour! The Food Film Festival.

I used to run an English school with my husband in Japan, and we created many events and workshops. One was a kids’ art workshop, and I realized in doing it that I wanted to create my own art, partly because my brother, Rui Shimokuni, was a great classically-trained artist.

I was born in Sapporo, Japan, and immigrated to Wolfville in 2017. I was an English teacher and a freelance translator in Japan. I am an artist specializing in kiri-e, which is a traditional Japanese cut paper art style, and I also paint and create sculptures. Since moving here, I have become an associate member of ATINS (Association of Translators and Interpreters of Nova Scotia).

Also, my husband Jamie suggested that I continue creating my art. I remember when I was a child, I couldn’t express my emotions or feelings easily through conversations or phrases, so my mother decided to give me some paper and let me tear it up into whatever I wanted, and she put a big piece of paper on the wall and let me draw pictures with my brother. Those nice memories shaped my art style, I think.

My husband Jamie and I decided to move to Canada in 2017 after we had lived in Japan for several years. Jamie’s mother is originally from the Valley and she had moved back to Port Williams from Ontario. When we visited his mother, older sister, and family in 2016, we fell in love with the Annapolis Valley. Actually, Hokkaido, the northern island of Japan where I am from, is very similar to Nova Scotia. The weather, people, food, environment (and more) have made me feel very at home in the Annapolis Valley. I also feel a lot of possibilities in the Annapolis Valley as a sustainable, international community. Wolfville is definitely a very inclusive place to call home.

In my artwork, my themes include the environment, nature, people, community, food, culture, and indigenous people. I go into nature and pick stones, feathers, seeds, and other things to use for my artwork. Also, I use local art flyers, magazines, comics and newspapers—including The Grapevine! I want to reuse and recycle as much as I can.

After moving to Canada in 2017, I researched local events and information. The Grapevine helped me a lot! The Grapevine immediately attracted me because I love art and community events. When I opened the newspaper, StarDrop grabbed my heart. I am an immigrant and I couldn’t get a work visa immediately when I arrived, so I sympathized with Ashelle from StarDrop because she is from the outside and she, too, couldn’t immediately get a job.

I decided to translate it by myself, and to contact Mark when I was ready. However, I happened to see Mark at the Box of Delights bookshop one day. He was drawing his cartoons, and even though I had never seen his face I was sure that it was him. My husband encouraged me to go inside and say hello to Mark. I told him, “I am going to translate StarDrop into Japanese!” and Mark enthusiastically said, “Wow! That sounds nice!” Our translation project started like that. Sometimes, I can’t stop myself if I really want to challenge myself with something very interesting, and neither can Mark I guess. We made a contract to publish the Japanese version of StarDrop on Steemit, a cryptocurrency-based social media website. I share each episode on various social media platforms as well.

As a translator, I usually just work with the text and then send it on to the company or client. However, Mark suggested that I use the GIMP software to input my Japanese text right into his comic book pages. I wanted to learn something new, and now, with his help, I am able to do this. Jamie found a cool Japanese font that I am using, but that font does not contain all of the Japanese kanji (Chinese characters), so I have to spell the words out Continued on page 11... with Japanese hiragana characters (like an

10 | October 18 – November 1, 2018

THE LONG SHORE TIDE: LOCAL PLAYWRIGHT’S FAMILY DRAMEDY HITS CENTRESTAGE

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he Kings Historical Society and CentreStage Theatre are hosting a night of wartime camaraderie with a touch of the poignant. Guests will enjoy a night of live 1940s-era music, food, theatre, and dancing that includes actors and dancers in period costumes mixing in with the crowd for an authentic 1940s atmosphere. The “Andrews Sisters” (The Dearlies) will make a special appearance! There will be a cash bar serving refreshments, and “cigarette” girls will stroll

here’s a new show coming ashore at CentreStage Theatre in Kentville and it’s not to be missed. For a limited six show run, CentreStage is proud to present The Long Shore Tide by local playwright Allen Hume.

The Long Shore Tide is an engaging play about a family of strong women working in the fishing industry who are trying to build a life for themselves following tragedy and loss, within a crumbling business. With the help of neighbours and long-lost relatives returning home, can these strong women build themselves back up and stand up to the government inspector trying to bring them down? With laughs, tears, and twists the audience will be taken on a wonderful journey of discovery and togetherness that anyone can relate to.

Allen Hume has been a performer for many decades, spending many of his early years acting or directing with CentreStage. He has written numerous plays, and following his successful runs of Coins and The Lighthouse (through CentreStage), and The Golf, Cheese and Chess Society, Creely Mountain Law, and The Rink (through The Lighthouse Theatre Company), Allen’s The Long Shore Tide is bound to be a hit and strike a chord with audiences, much like his previous efforts.

I have been a big fan of Allen’s work as an actor and director since I was a teenager attending countless CentreStage shows. I was privileged to join the cast of Coins when it was first performed, getting to work side by side with Mr. Hume, and I must have done something right because The Long Shore Tide will be my fifth collaboration with Allen, and he has written me an incredible character. Like previous encounters with Allen’s writing, I have been challenged by the material and I’m very excited to present this work to an audience,

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GV: Your motorcycle masks have generated a lot of buzz recently. Tell us about this part of your business.

J&A: This summer we got a lot of coverage on our motorcycle masks due to the Devil’s Half Acre Motorcycle Event and CTV News.

Our motorcycle masks are 100% custom and hand built for the client’s specific interests.

Many are custom sculpts and no two masks are identical.

A few years ago after being hit in the face with a bumble bee, Aaron realized that there needed to be a better solution other than a full face helmet or a flimsy piece of fabric. Being a monster maker, Aaron put his special touches on the idea, and the rest is history! If you saw a ghoulish creature or animistic character riding a motorcycle throughout the Valley this season, the chances are that Phantom Effects created it!

GV: What is the most challenging part of your work? What is the most exciting part?

and to be able to again share the stage with Allen has been a pleasure.

Let me tell you about the four female characters Allen has created and the actresses who embody them. With depth, heart, strength, humour, and an unwavering chemistry, the women of The Long Shore Tide will steal the show, and with actresses Sherry Bishop, Candy O’ Brien, Tracy Churchill, and Emily Lutz leading the way, audiences could only dream of a cast of actresses so perfect for these roles.

Besides acting in the production, Allen sits in the director’s chair as well, and his knowledge and input into these characters and their story has been invaluable.

The Long Shore Tide is running at CentreStage Theatre in Kentville for only six shows in the Upper Performance Centre, with performances on October 26, 27, November 2, and 3 at 7:30pm, and matinee performances on Sunday October 28 and Sunday November 4 starting at 2pm. It’s highly recommended you call ahead to reserve a spot at 902-678-8040 as seating in the Upper Performance Centre is limited. Enjoy the show !

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nature, people, food, or real life situations.

Japanese people love comics that combine descriptions of real life with fantasy. We all grow up with comics.

Also, finding and selecting specific phrases for each StarDrop character is challenging. There are many dialects or ways of talking in Japan, somewhat like the Nova Scotian or Newfoundland accents. I selected different dialects for each character.

Anne of Green Gables has been very popular in Japan for a long time. When I saw somebody’s comment about StarDrop as “Anne of Green Gables from space” on Mark’s homepage, I thought, “Yes! Japanese people will love the Annapolis Valley,” because Japanese people love details that are connected to stories,

Following the success of its musicals The Drowsy Chaperone, Suessical, Music Man and A Christmas Carol, Quick As A Wink selected Shrek: The Musical for its fun songs, popularity with families, and for its very recognizable characters. It’s the closing production for their 2018 season before opening 2019 with the hit musical Oliver!, another show you should all put on your radar.

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Art Spot, Continued from page 10... alphabet). I feel that is kind of perfect for Ashelle, because she is from outer space. Her English is not perfect all the time, so it looks great if I use imperfect Japanese!

In 2001, Dreamworks studios released Shrek, the delightful animated film that went on to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, spawn three sequels, and enchant audiences the world over. With lovable, hilarious characters like Shrek, Donkey, and Princess Fiona, Shrek took the film world by storm and became a phenomenon. The box office smash film was then turned into a hit Tony Award-winning musical, and now Valley audiences have the chance to see it in all its colourful glory as Quick As A Wink Theatre in Windsor brings Shrek: The Musical to Kings-Edgehill School in October, for what’s guaranteed to be a sold-out run!

GV: What advice would you give someone starting their own business?

Visit phantomeffects.com to learn more.

The Phantom FreakShow Haunted House & Corn Maze is open Fridays and Saturdays until October 28. Visit phantomsfreakshow.com for hours.

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I also have many future projects in my mind.

They are basically never-ending! I would like to do art projects for kids, children’s books, music events, other translation projects, and more! Jamie and I are enthusiastic about creating things that connect people with nature and with pleasant feelings. I will just keep on dreaming and creating, because if we wish and dream, it will come true!

To see Koto Rumble’s cut paper artwork, collage art, blog and photography, visit koto-art.wixsite.com/mysite-1

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Mike Butler

Shrek: The Musical is directed by me, with musical direction by my good friend Michael Nelson. Mike and I collaborated on my musical directorial debut two years ago with Grease, another Quick As A Wink success, and to work with Mike again has been an absolute pleasure.

We’ve assembled a terrific cast of close to three

J&A: The most challenging part of our work is definitely time management. We are ‘yes’ people and can get carried away with too many projects and not enough time in the day to complete everything. This usually results in no time for meals, little time for sleep, and forget about a social life.

Friday, October 26 at 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Tickets: $30, Society Members: $25

MIKE UNCORKED FAMILY SHOW ABOUT LOVEABLE OGRE COMES TO WINDSOR!

However, this chaos is balanced out by the once in a lifetime experiences that we get to have. After all, not everyone gets to spend their day dressed up as zombies to give a sick kid a wish. Or build a family with the FreakShow haunteers that (in some ways) becomes thicker than our own flesh and blood connections. Or witnessing a child from a high school production evolve into a complete superstar and know that we had a part to play in that path. These types of things are what makes all the sleepless nights and missed Thanksgiving meals worth it!

J&A: Starting a business is not easy, especially when your business is so specialized.

We would recommend doing your research.

Try not to let the hard times get you down.

We have found that over the years, we have sacrificed A LOT of time for the business. But if you want to succeed, it initially takes a lot of effort. If you’re passionate enough, and believe in yourself, you will be successful!

the ballroom of the Cornwallis Inn. This event is not only a fundraiser for the Kings Historical Society and CentreStage Theatre, but also a night to honour our World War II veterans.

dozen local actors including Steve Roe as Shrek, Alan Slipp as Donkey, Kate Hubley as Princess Fiona, Issac Payne as Lord Farquaad, and Jemita Buchanan as Dragon. Kids and adults will have so much fun seeing Shrek’s story unfold as he sets out on his mission to rescue Princess Fiona and learn lessons about beauty, acceptance, and friendship.

There’s big songs, big laughs, and a big bright beautiful world waiting for audiences. Don’t miss this stellar cast in all their musical glory.

We even have some tap dancing rats!

Shrek:The Musical is being performed at the Fountain Performing Arts Center at Kings-Edgehill School, Windsor, on October 12, 13, 19, and 20 at 7pm, with matinee performances on October 13, 14, and 20 at 2pm.

Tickets are available now at The Box of Delights Bookshop, Wolfville, The Spoke & Note, Windsor, and online at qaaw.ca. Don’t miss out on your chance to see this show!

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MUSEUM GHOSTS TOLD TO BEHAVE AT RANDALL’S HALLOWE’EN HOUSE

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hree ghosts appear to inhabit Randall House in Wolfville: There’s the young boy, the woman in white on the staircase, and the grumpy man upstairs.

Bruce Simpson and other paranormal investigators clearly heard a little boy utter words when they visited last year, but it wasn’t any ordinary little boy. It was a spirit.

Simpson and his wife, Charlene, own Caretakers Paranormal Investigations in Truro. They use their free time to travel to heritage homes and listen for spirits.They do not charge for their services. There’s one rule to this line of work, Simpson says: “you have to be respectful. Introduce yourself and indicate your intentions.” The Simpsons became fascinated by the paranormal about four years ago. They use various means, including digital recorders, to hear different voices. According to Simpson, many spirits choose to remain earthbound for a variety of reasons, such as unfinished business, waiting for loved ones, sudden death, and fear. Sometimes, he’s discovered, they are very anxious to speak. On other occasions, the spirit world stays silent.

When the couple made their first trip to the Wolfville museum, the three resident spirits were heard. The situation at Randall House isn’t unique. Simpson says there are homeowners who hear strange noises, footsteps, and things that they can’t explain. He and his wife try to find answers. “What we heard at Randall House was very intriguing,” he says.

“There is so much in that home.”

Curator Krystal Tanner says that staff and visitors to Randall House have reported feeling similar sensations in the house. “We often get

the question of whether Randall House Museum is haunted and whether anyone has ever experienced anything paranormal before,” she says. “The simple answer to both questions is yes. All we can say is that there is a reason why the house has always been known as one of the spookiest houses in Wolfville.” At the museum, light bulbs dim and cell phones tend to lose power. There have been reports, she says, of doorknobs moving without people around, and a woman seated at the sewing machine. While some are highly skeptical of this phenomenon, Tanner says, others believe implicitly. She feels mostly neutral but has been spellbound during investigations.

Located on Main Street in Wolfville, N.S., Randall House is an old farmhouse built in sometime in the late 1700s or early 1800s.

It was turned into a museum in 1949. This year, it will become Randall’s Hallowe’en House, but, as Tanner says, “before you get too scared, we promise that we have asked our resident spirits to tone down the bumpin-the-night factor enough to let us host Randall’s Hallowe’en House. It’s a family friendly event, for ages 4 and up, that will be taking place on Saturday October 27 (at 4pm, 6pm, and 8pm) and Sunday October 28 (2pm and 6pm). We will have ghost stories, fortune telling, and other Halloween fun and games. Costumes are encouraged. Adults are $15.00 and children are $5.00.” Baked goods and barbeque items will also be available for purchase. All proceeds from the spooky (but not too spooky) fundraising event will go towards keeping the heat on at the museum this winter.

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Send your events to listings@grapevinepublishing.ca Please note: Events are subject to change.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18

Jam Session — Community Centre, Wilmot 7–9:30pm. ALSO Oct 25 • Jam session with snack TIX: $2 INFO: 902-825-3125

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19

Clothing Giveaway — United Baptist Church, Centreville 8:30–11:30am • Fall & winter clothing, footwear & bedding. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-7584 / lesmbs@eastlink.ca Strengthening the Primary Health Care System — Patterson Hall, Wolfville 12–1pm • Enhancing person-centred, high quality, safe and sustainable care for Nova Scotians is a strategic priority of the Nova Scotia Health Authority. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-585-1434 / allinfo@acadiau.ca Yoga Ladies Night — FitYoga, Clifton House, Windsor 6–9pm • w/ meditation, herbal tea, a form of creative expression. TIX: $25 INFO: fityogawindsor@gmail.com / facebook.com/FitYogaWindsorNS Dance: Route 12 — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 7–11pm • Ages 19+. TIX: $5 INFO: 902-798-0888 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com Haunted Attraction — Post Office (basement), Kentville 7–9pm. ALSO Oct 20, 26 & 27 • B.A.Fraid Toy Factory presented by Creep crew. TIX: $10 per person at the door. INFO: 902-679-9770 / mcorkum1@hotmail.com 9 To 1 Odds — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 7pm • A three piece acoustic band from the The Valley, joined by guest Dave Llewellyn. TIX: donation INFO: 902-538-9340 / gillyflowergarden@rocketmail.com Jam Session — Recreation & Culture Centre, Black Rock 7–10pm. ALSO Oct 26 • Door prizes, 50/50 draw and light lunch at break. TIX: donation INFO: 902-538-1259 / yorkesm@hotmail.com James Mullinger! — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 8–8pm • Presented by The K-Town Comedy Club TIX: $20 in advance @ Paddy’s Pub Kentville INFO: 902-433-5230 / ktowncomedyclub@outlook.com Freak Show — The Anvil Lounge, Wolfville 10pm–1am • Come check out Freak Show from CJC Productions! Performing/Contortion artists, twisted art displays, unique stage designs and two amazing DJs! TIX: $12 at the door, $7 with a student ID INFO: 902-582-3069 / campjah@gmail.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20

Community Breakfast — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 7–10am • Takeout available. TIX: $6 adults, $4 children (6–12 years), no charge under 6 years INFO: 902-798-0888 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com Big Breakfast — Lions Club, Wolfville 7–10am • Proceeds for the Lions Club. TIX: $7 adults, $4 children under 10 INFO: 902-542-4508 Breakfast — Curling Club, Middleton 8–10:30am • Breakfast in a friendly atmosphere. TIX: donation INFO: 902-825-2695 / bemorine@hotmail.com Fall Festival of Crafts — Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Middleton 9am–3pm • Wheelchair accessible.

TIX: free will offering INFO: jcoulstring@live.ca Hants Community Hospital Auxiliary Bazaar — Hants Community Hospital, Windsor 9am–2pm • Donations for the White Elephant, baked goods, jewelry, plants and knitting/crochet tables can be dropped off at the hospital Oct 19, 12–5pm.

INFO: helensews2@gmail.com Indoor Yard Sale — South Alton Community Center, Kentville 9am–2pm • TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-8013 / mandklunn@gmail.com Flying Squirrel Adventures Launch Party — Ravine Hiking Trail, Kentville 9:45am–12:15pm • Scavenger hunt and music from Little Miss Moffat!

All ages! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-993-1717 / judylipp@gmail.com Shriners Ticket Auction — Fire Hall, Kingston 10am–2pm • Quilt raffle and canteen. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-538-1352 / alice.oickle@eastlink.ca Flea Market — Community Hall, Scott’s Bay 10am–1pm TIX: no charge INFO: 902-582-7489 / jerrychuntley@gmail.com Fall Shopping Expo — Annapolis Mess, Greenwood 10am–3pm • The Military Family Home Based Business Group TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-6174 / mfbg.greenwood@gmail.com Pumpkin People Walk — Former Train Station, Kentville 10am • Presented by Hike Nova Scotia and the Valley Trekkers Volkssport Club. Pre-register 30 minutes before hike begins. Qualify to win a trail prize. 5 and 10 km options TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5609 / hikenovascotia.ca

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Provincial Plowing Match — Northville Farm Heritage Centre, Billtown 10am–4pm • Plowing a field with horses and antique tractors. Supper 4:30pm. TIX: $5, under 12 free. Supper $12 INFO: 902-670-9504 / ruthbentley80@gmail.com Bbq and Bake Sale — Paulmac’s Pet Store, New Minas 11am–3pm • Fundraiser for Safe Haven Animal Rescue. Hot dogs, veggie dogs, and delicious baked goods, pop & water. Also accepting donations of cat supplies, cleaning supplies and clean refundable bottles. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-681-1828 Hants Community Hospital Auxiliary Bazaar — Hants Community Hospital, Windsor 12–5pm • Baked goods, costume jewelry, plants/produce and White Elephant room. Light lunch available.

Donations greatly appreciated. Drop off (hospital) on Oct 19, noon–5pm. TIX: no charge INFO: helensews2@gmail.com SkatePark Grand Opening — Skate Park, Kentville 1–5pm • Music, food vendors, Halimac Axe Throwing, BBQ, Haircuts and much more! Registration 1pm, competition starts at 2! Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced and also a feature competition - Best Trick on the Gremlin! TIX: no charge to attend, Minimum $5 donation to compete! INFO: 902-679-2539 / recreation@kentville.ca Pour It On Acrylic Workshop — Stony Bay Studio, Margaretsville 1–3pm • Create 2–3 of your very own poured acrylic masterpieces with artist Morgan Corston. TIX: $80 plus tax. Includes all materials INFO: 902-824-1926 / aprille.janes@gmail.com Valley Stamp Club — Community Centre, Port Williams 1:30–3:30pm • Bi-monthly meeting. Visitors always welcome. TIX: Annual dues $6. Meeting $1 INFO: 902-665-4577 / stamps@eastlink.ca Jam Session — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 2–5pm. ALSO Oct 27 • TIX: no charge INFO: 902-538-9340 / gillyflowergarden@rocketmail.com Pot Luck Supper — Windsor Forks District School, Windsor Forks 4–6pm • Sponsored by St. George’s Ladies Guild, Falmouth. TIX: $12 adults, $5 children, no charge under 5 yrs INFO: 902-798-2566 / lsaylward@bellaliant.net Cameron Nickerson — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 7pm • A mix of Bluegrass, Rock ‘n Roll blues and Country music. TIX: donation INFO: 902-538-9340 / gillyflowergarden@rocketmail.com Katrina Bishop ~ Odd Songs — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7–9pm • Katrina Bishop presents original songs about wine and cheese, bad drivers, sociopaths, bubbles, love, loss, muffins, puppeteers, and rain (among other things). TIX: $20 @ Box of Delights Bookshop (Wolfville) INFO: 902-542-9511 / katrinasongs@outlook.com James Mullinger! — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 7pm • Presented by K-Town Comedy Club! TIX: $20 in advance @ Paddy’s Pub Kentville INFO: 902-433-5230 / ktowncomedyclub@outlook.com Dance: Ruckus — Royal Canadian Legion (upstairs), Windsor 8pm–12am • ages 19+ TIX: $8 each, $15 per couple INFO: 902-798-0888 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com The Barrowdowns — Mermaid Imperial Performing Arts Centre, Windsor 8pm • Diverse instrumentation and soaring five-part vocal harmonies. TIX: $26 general, $15 student (w/valid ID) INFO: 902-798-5841 / puppets@mermaidtheatre.ca Harvest Dance w/Country Heat — Meadowview Community Centre, Kentville 9pm–12:30am • Door Prize, Spot Dances and a 50/50 draw. 19+ TIX: $5 each INFO: 902-680-1423 / nsbratt@yahoo.ca

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21

Breakfast — Lions Den, Windsor Community Centre, Windsor 7:30–9:30am • TIX: $7 each INFO: 902-798-8143 Community Trail Building Days! — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 10am–2pm. ALSO Oct 28 • Ross Creek has begun developing new walking/ snowshoeing trails through our 178 acres of field and forest. Help establish and maintain this public resource! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-582-3842 / property@artscentre.ca The Mock Up Table Event — Cornwallis Inn (ballroom), Kentville 12–5pm • Everything you need to do your own mock up table with all the colours you like. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-670-3536 / katie@theweddingvogue.com Community Climb Night — Northeast Kings Education Centre, Canning 12:30–2:30pm • Join us for AVCC’s Community Climb Afternoon.

TIX: $5/pp, $10/family. Cash only. INFO: facebook.com/annapolisvalleyclimbingclub

Variety Show — Forties Community Centre, New Ross 1:30–4pm • Country Jam, Lucas Whitehead, Caroll Edwards and the Valley Playboys, Dave Guptill and Barb Crowell. Canteen available. Wheelchair accessible. INFO: 902-689-2000 / 902-689-2612 Country Music Show — Fire Hall, Waterville 2–4pm • Ruth Manning and the Prospectors w/ special guest Gary Halliday. 50/50 and door prizes. TIX: $12 INFO: 902-538-1496 / ruthmanning1972@gmail.com PWFD Open House — Fire Hall, Port Williams 2–4pm • Meet the Port Williams Fire Fighters.

Special guests, cake, scavenger hunt, and our own “house fire.” You can use a real hose and fire gear! Also Sparky himself! TIX: no charge INFO: facebook.com/portwilliamsfiredept Trail System Hike — Avondale Trail System, Avondale 2pm • Hike Nova Scotia and the West Hants Trails Association present a guided hike. Meet at the Avondale Community Hall parking lot trailhead.

2.5 km and 5 km options. TIX: no charge INFO: westhantstrails@gmail.com Fundy Cinema screens THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST — Al Whittle Theatre, 4 & 7pm • Shipped off to an evangelical conversion therapy centre to be treated for “same-sex attraction” after she is caught with another girl on prom night, Cameron Post (Chloë Grace Moretz) is subjected to dubious “de-gaying” methods which make her question the centre’s legitimacy and lead her to conclude she wants to decide for herself. TIX: $10 INFO: 902-542-1050 Old Fashioned Turkey Supper —Berwick United Church, 240 Commercial St., Berwick 4:30–6:30pm • Eat in or Take out. INFO: lrwb1968@ns.sympatico.ca Hymn Sing — Baptist Church, North Alton 7pm • Featuring Men of St Anthony. TIX: donation INFO: 902-678-7168 / valerihope@hotmail.com Music — New Beginnings Center, Greenwood 7–9pm • Worship music led by Bob Lyle, David Kay, David Graves, Paul Marshall, and Natasha and Kyle Ward. Proceeds go to the Multi Addictions Center and the Upper Room Food Bank. TIX: donation INFO: 902-765-3225 / bobbarb@eastlink.ca Hymn Sing — United Baptist Church, Wolfville Ridge 7–9pm • Guests are “Valley Blue”. Fellowship and refreshment to follow. TIX: donation INFO: 902-542-3419

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22

Fall Coffee Party — The Beehive Adult Service Centre, Aylesford 10am–12pm • Great door prizes and baked goods. TIX: donation INFO: 902-847-9696 / admin@beehiveasc.ca Canning 101 — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 12:30–2pm. ALSO Oct 29 • Learn to can and preserve for the winter. Please register. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca West African Dance — Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville 6:15–7:30pm. ALSO Oct 29 • Dance with accomplished Guinean dance, Mohamed and his wife Marielle Duranteau. All levels. 6-week sessions.

TIX: $105 for a six-week session or $20 drop-in.

INFO: Wontanaradrumdance@gmail.com Darts — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 7pm. ALSO Oct 29 • Mixed doubles, draw for partner, round robin format. TIX: $3 each INFO: 902-538-9340 / gillyflowergarden@rocketmail.com MODIFIED – The Film & “Our Heritage Hearth” Opening — Kings County Museum, Kentville 6–9:30pm • Exploring the roots of Valley cooking from garden to table. On exhibit until mid-December.

PLUS screening of Aube Giroux’s award winning documentary “Modifed” (7pm) TIX: donation INFO: 902-678-6237 / info@kingscountymueum.ca EATING ANIMALS Documentary & Discussion — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 7–9pm • A look at the environmental, economic, and public health consequences of factory farming.

It spotlights farmers who have pushed backed against industrial agriculture with more humane practices. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-585-1311 / sustainability@acadiau.ca Scottish Country Dance Classes — Community Centre, Wilmot 7–9pm TIX: $ 5 per night (for hall costs) INFO: 902-825-4600 / s.v@ns.sympatico.ca

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23

Devour! The Food Film Fest: October 23–28.

See article pg ___. For complete list of events see devourfest.com.

Play with Me — Autism Centre, Kingston 12:30–2pm.

ALSO Oct 30 • Take some time to be creative, active, and engaged with your child/children. All ages

welcome. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatcio.ca Volunteer NS Workshop — NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville 3–4pm • Learn about VolunteerNS.ca – a brand new free volunteer linking website being offered to all Nova Scotians who want to volunteer. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-1398 / coordinator@kingsvolunteerresourcecentre.ca Find Your Voice! Vocal Lessons — United Baptist Church, Kentville 6:45–7:45pm. ALSO Oct 30 • Six weeks of weekly music education lessons for women in Vocal Production and Performance, beginning Oct 9. TIX: $5 per person, per evening.

INFO: 902-690-7485 / yvonnefoisy@eastlink.ca Valley Voices Chorus — United Baptist Church, Kentville 8–9:30pm. ALSO Oct 30 • A vibrant group of women singing 4-part harmonies in the barbershop style. Guests welcome. Come try out! TIX: no charge to visit (members pay fees to cover chorus costs) INFO: 902-690-7485 / yvonnefoisy@eastlink.ca Postpartum Mental Health & Wellness — West Kings Memorial Health Centre, Berwick 8pm • Mental health support for new mothers experiencing, or at risk of postpartum mental health challenges. Please register. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-538-1315 / Emma.VanRooyen@nshealth.ca

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24

Devour! The Food Film Fest: October 23–28. See article pg ___. For complete list of events see devourfest.com.

Express Yourself with Art — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 1–2pm. ALSO Oct 31 • Parents and children can explore the concept of open art. All ages welcome. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca Hopped Up History — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 4–5:30pm & 7–8:30pm • Brewery tour, a lesson on craft beer, and enjoy beer/food pairings. $60 (early bird $50). Tix at Randall House or Wolfville Paddy’s.

TIX: $60 per person @ Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville) or Randall House Museum. INFO: 902-542-9775 / randallhouse@outlook.com Fall Turkey Supper & Sale — St. James Anglican Church, Kentville 4:30–7pm • Pick up dinners available. Includes ladies bazaar: baking, crafts, books, candy. TIX: $12 adults, $6 kids under 12 (eat-in only) INFO: 902-678-3123 / stjames@ns.sympatico.ca Full Moonlight Haunted Walk — Irishman’s Road Trail, Newport Station 6pm • Family-friendly guided full moonlight haunted walk. Meet at Irishman’s Road Rec Site. Costumes encouraged and prizes will be given. Please pre-register. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-798-6929 / westhants@westhants.ca Jam Session — Lions Club, Kentville 7–9:30pm • TIX: $2 INFO: 902-679-2367 / vintagemusic1@hotmail.com

TIDE PREDICTIONS

at Cape Blomidon

Source: Canadian Fisheries & Oceans. www.waterlevels.gc.ca OCT

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**8:31am 9:26am 10:17am 11:03am 11:45am 12:26pm 1:06pm 1:47pm 2:29pm *3:13pm 4:01pm 4:52pm 5:48pm 6:48pm

2:35pm 3:31pm 4:23pm 5:09pm 5:52pm 6:33pm 7:14pm 7:33am 8:14am 8:58am 9:45am 10:34am 11:29am 12:28pm

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There are normally two high and two low tides each day.

Only daylight tide times are listed. * Highest High: 42.7 feet ** Lowest High: 33.1 feet

Send your events to listings@grapevinepublishing.ca Canadian Federation of University Women — Wu Welcome Centre, Wolfville 7–9:30pm • Dan Stovel, Kings County Regional Emergency Management/ Organizational Social. TIX: no charge INFO: cfuwwolfville.com

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25

Devour! The Food Film Fest: October 23–28.

See article pg ___. For complete list of events see devourfest.com.

Soup Luncheon — Kings Presbyterian Church, New Minas 11am–1pm • Homemade soups, assorted desserts. Everyone welcome. TIX: free will offering INFO: 902-385-2550 Turkey Supper — Three Rivers Community Centre, Torbrook 4:30–6pm • Take out available. TIX: $12 general, $6 under 12 INFO: 902-765-3049 /

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twistedk@eastlink.ca Sylvia D. Hamilton — Beveridge Arts Centre, Wolfville 7–9pm • Reading and Screening TIX: no charge INFO: 902-585-1502 / english.theatre@acadiau.ca Retirement Has Changed. What’s Your Next Move? — Hill’s Grills Panini Press & Tea House, Kentville 7pm • Join Catherine Metzger-Silver, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Kentville for a discussion on how to stay on track for your retirement goals.

Please register. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-681-2300 / catherine.metzger-silver@edwardjones.com

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26

Devour! The Food Film Fest: October 23–28. See article pg ___. For complete list of events see devourfest.com.

Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Gift Sale —

Fire Hall, Kentville 12–8pm. ALSO Oct 27, 9am–3pm • A two-day fair trade gift sale of modern and traditional international crafts to benefit artisans in more than 30 countries. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-698-2705 / kimdoconnor@gmail.com Sunday Music in the Garden Room: Andrew Son, piano. — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Acadia University, Wolfville 2–4 pm • Works of Haydn, Mendelssohn, Liszt, and Chopin. TIX: no charge. INFO: artsacadia.acadiau.ca Halloween Party — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 5pm • Dress in your best Halloween attire and perhaps win a prize. TIX: Party is free. Food $8 - Drinks various $, Music Pass the Hat. INFO: 902-538-9340 / gillyflowergarden@rocketmail.com Dance: Boothill — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 7–11pm • Ages 19+ TIX: $5 pp INFO: 902-798-0888

/ WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com Dean Brody — Convocation Hall, Wolfville 8–11pm • Dirt Road Stories Tour, w/special guest Jessica Mitchell. TIX: $69 in advance, $74 day of show.

INFO: info@sonicconcerts.com Halloween Dance — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 8pm–1am • Costume Dance TIX: $8 INFO: 902-678-8935 Soldiers Social — Cornwallis Inn, Kentville 8–11pm • Travel back to a 1940’s Friday Night. Special Guests THE ANDREWS SISTERS (The DEARLIES) KIM BISHOP And RUTH MANNING PLUS. ReWind, DanceTime, Rosie the Riveter and more! TIX: $30 Members, $25 @ Kings County Museum, 37 Cornwallis Street, Kentville INFO: 902-678-6237 / info@kingscountymuseum.ca What’s Happening continued on page 14.

WEEKLY EVENTS PLEASE NOTE: Event information may change without notice.

THURSDAYS

The Hantsport Seniors & Elders Club “Drop-in”

— St. Andrews Church Hall, Hantsport 1–4pm.

Games; tea-break at 3pm. All ages! INFO: 902-352-2085 / davidold@eastlink.ca In the Round Knitting Group — Gaspereau Valley Fibres 1–4:30pm. Also Tuesdays 6–9pm. Bring your knitting, rug hooking, spinning, or felting.

INFO: 902-542-2656 / gaspereauvalleyfibres.ca Tapestry: Women’s Cancer Support Group — We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month (Next: Nov 8). Please call for time/location. INFO: Dorothy, 902-538-3374 / Pat, 902-678-9100 / Margot, 902-542-1466 / margotwithat@hotmail.com Open Studio — Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 2–5pm. Bring a project and join in the conversation! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-757-1718 / infoavonriver@gmail.com Taekwondo — Baptist Church, North Alton 6:30pm (kids 4–14), 7:30pm (adult). Also Tuesdays.

Exercise, self defense, respect, listening skills, focus, self discipline and confidence. TIX: no charge to try a class INFO: 902-670-8714 / devin@ennissecurity.ca GriefShare — New Hope Wesleyan Church, Kentville 7–9pm. Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-670-9288 / gerrits.bernadine@gmail.com NonDuality Meetup — Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville 7pm–9pm. Every other Thursday. Non-denominational discussion of life and our place in the scheme of things. 19+ FEE: no charge INFO: rozspeed57@gmail.com Music Jam — Community Hall, Cambridge Station 7–10pm. TIX: $2 INFO: 902-538-9957 / gands@xcountry.tv Cardio Kickboxing — Baptist Church, North Alton 8:30–9:30pm. Also Tuesdays. Adult class to improve coordination, cardiovascular fitness, etc. TIX: no charge for 1st week of classes INFO: 902-670-8714 / devin@ennissecurity.ca

FRIDAYS

Playful Pals Playgroup — THREE LOCATIONS:

Recreation Centre, Wolfville / Fire Hall, Waterville / New Beginnings Center, Greenwood, 9:30–11:30am. Parent-child interaction.

TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca Low Impact Exercise Program — Christian Fellowship Centre, Wilmot. Every M–W–F, 11am–12pm. Geared for seniors, but open to everyone. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-0135 / wendynoble135@gmail.com Lunchtime Learning —Patterson Hall, Room 107, 24 University Ave, Wolfville 12–1pm. Oct 19: Strengthening the Primary Health Care System w/Jen Kelday. Oct 26: Why Electric Cars Win! w/Michael Shaw FEE: no charge INFO: openacadia.ca Chase The Ace & Supper — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 5–7pm • Downstairs; use back door.

Cash bar. 19+ TIX: Tickets 3 for $5. Supper $8.

Dessert $2. INFO: 902-538-5815

Chase the Ace — Curling Club, Middleton 6:30–8pm • Draw at 8pm. Enjoy playing games in the dining hall. TIX: 3 tickets for $5. INFO: 902-825-2695 / bemorine@hotmail.com Boardgame Night — C@P Lab, Wolfville Public Library, 7pm. Ages 12+ FEE: no charge INFO: 902-790-4536 / turpin56@gmail.com Tremont Board Game Café — Tremont Hall, 738 Tremont Mtn Rd. 7–9:30pm • 1st and 3rd Fri. (Next: Oct 19). Games in a friendly environment. No charge. INFO: 902-765-4326.

Greenwich Jammers — Greenwich Community Hall, 7–9:30pm. All Welcome.

TIX: $2 INFO: Bill/Vera, 902-542-0501 / vera.n.thomson@gmail.com Friday Night Jam — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville, 7–10pm. INFO: 902-542-5869 / wolfvillelegion@gmail.com Chase the Ace — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 6:30–8:45pm • Cut off for ticket purchase is 8:30pm, draw at 8:45pm. INFO: 902-798-0888 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com

SATURDAYS

Wolfville Farmers’ Market — DeWolfe Building,

Elm Ave., Wolfville 8:30am–1pm. October 27 Theme: Devour! The Grills at the Market.

INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Berwick Community Market — Legion, 232 Main St., Berwick 9am–1pm, year round.

Local producers and artisans! INFO: Chris, 902-538-5815 / chris48goddard@icloud.com Flying Squirrel Adventures — Kentville Ravine, 9:45am–12:15pm. Third Sat. of the month, year round (Next: Oct 20). Learn about nature through games, activities, challenges, presentations, workshops and more! All ages. FEE: no charge INFO: Facebook: Flying Squirrel Adventures Drop in and Drum! — Baptist Church, Wolfville 1–2:30pm. First Saturday of the month (Next: Nov 3). W/Bruno Allard. Learn to play the djembe. Drums provided. FEE: $5–$10 (pay what you can) INFO: brunoallard7@gmail.com / facebook: Djembes and Duns Wolfville CHASE the ACE — Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #098, Kingston. Starting Sept. 8, Tickets available during bar hours & every Saturday, 1–3pm at the R.C.L. until winning JACKPOT number is drawn.

Draw at 3:30pm. TIX: 4 for $5. Must be over age 19 to purchase. INFO: dartshack@ns.sympatico.ca Valley Game Night — Gametronics, New Minas 6pm. Board game/card game group.

Yu Gi Oh – Thursdays, 6pm. Magic: The Gathering – Fridays, 6pm FEE: no charge INFO: facebook.com/GameTronics

SUNDAYS

Group Meditation — Bishop Hall, Greenwich.

10:30am–noon. Sitting meditation, discussion and tea. Bring your own cushion if you prefer.

Wheelchair accessible. FEE: no charge. Donations accepted. INFO: 902-798-2958 / 902-670-1006 / windsormeditationgroup@gmail.com Market & Cafe — Black River Community, 989 Deep Hollow Rd., 11am–1:30pm, March–Dec. Local produce, painting, pickles, baked goods, handmade crafts, and more! TIX: $7 for lunch INFO: Reta, 902-542-1552

World Meditation Hour — Every 3rd Sunday of the

month, 4:30–5:30pm (Next: Oct 21). Manning Memorial Chapel (lower level), Acadia University, Wolfville. INFO: purepeace100@gmail.com Bingo — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 7:30–10pm. Mini game 7:30pm, regular games 7:45pm. TIX: Basic card booklet $25, extras available. INFO: 902-798-0888 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com

MONDAYS

Toddler Tonics — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 9:30–11am. Fun for parents and children. No charge. INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca Little Makers — Makers, Windsor 10–11am.

Activities will vary. For parents and preschoolers.

TIX: no charge for members, $10 per adult-child pair for non-members INFO: 902-472-2600 / makerswindsor@gmail.com Low Impact Exercise Class — Christian Fellowship Centre, Wilmot 11am–12pm. M-W-F. No charge.

INFO: Wendy, 902-765-0135 Windsor Game Night — Library, Windsor 6pm.

Board game group. FEE: no charge INFO: meetup.com/valleygames / turpin56@gmail.com Toastmasters — Eastern Kings Memorial Health Centre, Wolfville 6:30–8:30pm. Improve your communication and leadership skills in a fun supportive setting. Visitors ALWAYS welcome.

INFO: wolfvilletoastmasters.com East Kings Chess Club — Library (upstairs), Wolfville 6:30–9pm. Bring your own set, board, and clock if you can. All levels/ages. INFO: Ian Anderson, tfeloc@hotmail.com / 902-678-8009 Darts — Berwick Legion, 7pm. Mixed doubles, draw for partner, round robin format. FEE: $3 INFO: 902-538-5815 Kings Community Concert Band — Bishop Hall, Greenwich 7:15pm. Under the direction of Holly Lohnes. Particularly looking for new trumpet, trombone and sax players. INFO: Sarah, sarah@segconsulting.ca

TUESDAYS

County Crafters — Kings County Family Resource

Centre, Kentville 9:30–11:30am. Crafting for adults. Childcare available. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca Caregiver & Baby Yoga (non- mobile) — FitYoga, Windsor 10:30–11:30am. FEE: $14 drop in. Class passes available INFO: facebook.com/FitYogaWindsorNS Qigong — Acadia Library, Wolfville 11:30am–1pm.

Jack Risk will lead you through gentle but powerful movements. TIX: no charge INFO: jackrisk.ca Rug Hooking in Kentville — Kentville Lower Recreation Centre (354 Main Street), 1–3pm. If you are a rug hooker or want to learn, join us for social hooking! Tea/coffee available, $5 drop in fee. INFO: Mona, monapearl@ns.sympatico.ca / Lynn, lynndenney@eastlink.ca / 902-692-8118 Toastmasters — Birchall Training Centre, 14 Wing Greenwood 6:30pm. Learn communication and leadership skills in a fast-paced, fun setting. TIX: no charge INFO: annapolisvalley.easy-speak.org / edwardwedler@gmail.com

Celebrate Recovery — New Hope Wesleyan

Church, Kentville 7–9:30pm. A faith based 12- Step program for anyone who needs help with hurts, habits & hangups. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-2222

The Dukes Of Kent – Barbershop Harmony Chorus

— Bethany Memorial Baptist Church, rear of building, North Kentville 7pm. Men of all ages are invited to come sing with us. INFO: Chris, 902-678-8865 / Seymourchris2@gmail.com Card Game — Fire Hall, Vaughans 7pm. 50/50 draw and light lunch. TIX: $2 to play INFO: ellajean.levy@gmail.com Valley Voices — Female a cappella show chorus rehearses 8–9:30pm, Kentville Baptist Church CE Centre. Women of any age welcome.

INFO: valleyvoices.org Cribbage — Berwick Legion, 7pm. FEE: $10 per player INFO: 902-538-5815 Village Dancing — Wolfville Curling Rink (upstairs) 7:30–8:30pm Beginner / 8:30–10pm Advanced. Traditional style circle and line dancing from the Balkans & Middle East. No partner needed. Expert instruction. New dancers welcome. FEE: $7, $5 students INFO: David, 902-690-7897 Scottish Country Dance — Kings Riverside Court, Kentville 7:30–9:30pm. Until Nov 27. FEE: $6/night or $60/14-week term. ½ price for students INFO:902-542-5320 / johnduncankeppie@gmail.com Board Game Night — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 8pm–12am TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-0059 / judy@paddys.ca

WEDNESDAYS

Coffee Time — Community Hall, Greenwich 9:30–11am. Join us for coffee/tea and a muffin.

TIX: donation INFO: Darlene, 902-542-3498 / darlene.hennigar@gmail.com / Bev, 902-542-7412 Gaeilge sa Ghleann – Irish in the Valley — Middleton & Annapolis Royal, alternating, 10am.

Learn to speak Irish Gaeilge! All levels welcome.

INFO: gaeilgesaghleann@gmail.com / Facebook: Gaeilge sa Ghleann Kentville Farmers’ Market — 38 Cornwallis St, Kentville 10am–2pm. Fresh farm products, bread, honey, maple syrup, cheese, hot lunch food, local crafts and household goods. INFO: marketmanager@kentville.ca / kentvillefarmersmarket.ca Wolfville Farm Market — Farmers Market, Wolfville 4:30–7pm. Live music, 10+ vendors, Market Suppers. Oct 24 Theme: Breakfast for Dinner at the Market.

INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Chase The Ace — Lions Club, 36 Elm Ave., Wolfville 5–8:15pm. Draw shortly after 8pm.

INFO: 902-542-4508 TV Bingo — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 6–7pm. ALSO Thursdays. TIX: Books available at bar. INFO: 902-798-0888 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com Pool — Legion, Berwick 7pm. Round robin format. FEE: $3 to play INFO: 902-538-5815 / chris48goddard@icloud.com

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Send your events to listings@grapevinepublishing.ca FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 (cont'd)

Millet & Hunt Hallowe’en Party — Royal Canadian Legion, Canning 8:30pm–12:30am • 19+ Costumes welcome. Music by Millet & Hunt. TIX: $5 INFO: 902-582-7246

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27

Devour! The Food Film Fest: October 23–28.

See article pg ___. For complete list of events see devourfest.com.

Breakfast & Multi-Family Indoor Yard Sale — St James Anglican Church, Kentville 8am–12pm • Breakfast upstairs (8am–10am), yard sale in the lower hall. TIX: Breakfast $7 minimum INFO: 902-678-3123 / stjames@ns.sympatico.ca Flea Market — Windermere Community Hall, Berwick 8am–1pm • Fundraiser for Project Purr. Flea Market items of good quality. Fun games with good prizes.

TIX: no charge INFO: projectpurrberwick@gmail.com Crafter’s Fair — Lions Club, Kentville 9am–3pm INFO: 902-679-2367 / vintagemusic1@hotmail.com Indoor Yard Sale and Bake Sale — South Alton Community Center, Kentville 9am–2pm • TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-8013 / mandklunn@gmail.com Ticket Auction — Community Hall, Three Mile Plains 9–10:30am • Windsor & District Lions Club are holding a Ticket Auction. Draws Commence 10:30am.

50/50 Draw, Bake Table and Canteen. TIX: no charge INFO: tammyacker77@gmail.com Valley Trekkers Volkssport Club — Rte 221 & Dodge Rd., 10am • Registration begins 9:30am for walking at 10am. This is a 10km, 3C walk.(Potluck to follow) INFO: 902-765-0906 Botanical Alchemy with Plant Dyes — Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, Wolfville 10am–3:30pm • Learn about creating beautiful dye colours from Nova Scotia’s native plants. TIX: $100 includes all materials INFO: 902-323-0714 / mamiesschoolhouse@gmail.com Blomidon Hike — Provincial Park, Blomidon 11am • Guided hike. Please pre-register. Meet at lower parking lot at the end of Pereau Road.

Please arrive 10 minutes early. TIX: no charge INFO: director@canningrecreation.com Soup Luncheon — Community Center, Lakeville 11:30am–1pm • Variety of soups and desserts, presented by The Lakeville Women’s Institute. TIX: free will offering INFO: joyce.morton@ns.sympatico.ca Rummage Sale — NSCC Campus, Middleton 1–3pm • Rosemary Chapter IODE’s (Middleton) annual fall rummage sale. TIX: no charge INFO: shelleyreycraft93@gmail.com Ticket Auction — Windsor Forks District School, Windsor Forks 1pm • Viewing begins 11:30am.

Auction begins at 1pm. TIX: no admission charge INFO: macneill.ads@gmail.com Halloween Tea — Dykeland Lodge, Windsor 1:30–3pm • Music, food, and fun. Come dressed up to be entered into a draw. TIX: $6 per person, kids under 6 are free INFO: 902-798-8346 / dor@dykelandlodge.ca 45’s Card Party — Lions Club, Canning 1:30pm • 50/50 tickets, prizes, and refreshments. TIX: $2 INFO: Gladys Starratt 902-678-2030 / Eugene Thibideau 902-365-2345 Expressive Cafe – Aphasia Nova Scotia — West Kings Memorial Health Centre, Berwick 2–4pm • Practice speech and language skills in a safe and supportive setting, land socialize with families living with aphasia. TIX: no charge INFO: Mike, 902-698-9661 / AphasiaNS@gmail.com Open Studio Printmaker Diana Baldwin — Diana Baldwin Printmaker, Port Williams 2–5pm. ALSO Oct 28 • Drop by the studio of printmaker Diana Baldwin. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-680-2432 / dianajbaldwin@gmail.com Halloween House — Randall House Museum, Wolfville 4pm, 6pm & 8pm. ALSO Oct 28, 2pm & 4pm • Spooky stories, fun and games! Halloween treats and bbq goods for sale. TIX: $10 adult, $5 child INFO: 902-542-9775 / randallhouse@outlook.com Turkey Supper — United Church, Aylesford 4:30– 6:30pm • Turkey supper w/ homemade apple pie for dessert. TIX: free will offering. Take outs $12.

INFO: 902-847-9624 / aylesfordunited.com Old School Halloween Bash and Ultimate Fear Factor — Millville Community Hall, Aylesford 6–8pm • Fireside ghost stories, apple bobbing, snacks, and a costume contest. Ultimate Fear Factor Challenge (7pm) for interested children. Prizes! TIX: donation INFO: 902-840-1562 / cdavis224@yahoo.ca

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Spooks & Sparkles Bellydance Show — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8–10pm • A night of colorful entertainment. Family-friendly. Circle of Sisters, Sacha Begg, Jessica Best-Smith & Angela and more. TIX: $12 at the door INFO: 902-825-6617 / bellyzap@gmail.com Comedy for Quality of Life Tour — The Barn, Old Orchard Inn, Greenwich 8pm • Featuring Daryl Makk, Eric Payne, Jay Malone. TIX: $20 @ Old Orchard Inn, Henny Penny’s, Scotiabank (New Minas) INFO: 902-690-5298 Halloween Dance — Falmouth Hall, Falmouth 9pm–1am • DJ Chris Rehberg. 19+ TIX: $10 INFO: 902-798-0396 / facebook.com/falmouthhall Halloween dance — Fire Hall, Waterville 9pm–1am • Dance with Dj. Prizes for best costume. TIX: $7.50 INFO: 902-670-4118 / kevinre@atlanticpoultry.com Halloween Dance — Community Hall, St Croix 9pm– 1am • Halloween Dance +19 Years TIX: $4 INFO: 902-798-3413 / joytotheworld30@hotmail.com Halloween Dance — Recreation & Culture Centre, Black Rock 9pm–12am • The Tony & Lenny Show. Age 19+. Cash Bar and canteen. TIX: $8 person or $15 couple INFO: 902-538-1259 / yorkesm@hotmail.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28

Devour! The Food Film Fest: October 23–28. See article pg ___. For complete list of events see devourfest.com.

Botanical Ecoprinting on Silk — Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, Wolfville 10am–3:30pm • Learn techniques for transferring natural plant pigments directly onto fabric. TIX: $100 includes all materials to make your own silk scarf. INFO: 902-323-0714 / mamiesschoolhouse@gmail.com Frenchy Bag Day — Royal Canadian Legion (upstairs), Canning 1–8pm • Frenchy Bag Day, Canning Legion upstairs. TIX: $5 for large garbage bag INFO: 902-582-7246 (after 4pm) / brian.d.hazel@ns.sympatico.ca Remember Me Walk and Barb’s Bench Commemoration — Stronach Park , Kingston 1–3pm • Please join us to raise awareness about Domestic Violence in our communities. TIX: no charge INFO: halifaxdawn@hotmail.com Sauerkraut Supper — Forties Community Centre, New Ross 4–6pm • Sauerkraut, sweet pickled pork, mashed potatoes, dessert. Serving starts 4:30pm.

Proudly part of Oktoberfest. Sponsored by Canadian Heritage. TIX: $13 adult, $7 ages 5–12, $3 under age 5 INFO: fortiescc@gmail.com Fall Gospel Concert & Hymn Sing — United Baptist Church, Kentville 6:30–8pm • St. Joseph’s Music Ministry, Dukes of Kent (men’s chorus), Make Mine Country, and more! TIX: donation INFO: 902-678-3162 / info@Kentvillebaptist.org The Fortunate Ones — The Union Street, Berwick 8–11pm • Juno nominated, ECMA award winners, The Fortunate Ones, a Newfoundland duo. TIX: $25 + tax INFO: 902-538-7787 / eat@theunionstreet.com

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29

Are Humans Smarter Than Insects? — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 7:30–9pm • Dr. Jeremy McNeil will discuss a number of human innovations and activities and show how insects have evolved rather similar solutions. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-585-1916 / botanicalgardens@acadiau.ca

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30

Soup Luncheon — United Baptist Church, Centreville 11:30am–1pm • Soup & Dessert luncheon sponsored by church auxiliary of Baptist church. TIX: $8 INFO: 902-678-1946 / lesmbs@eastlink.ca TURKEY SUPER — Wolfville Baptist Church 5:30pm • Turkey supper with all the fixings, apple crisp, ice cream. Fundraiser for new church roof. TIX: $15 Adults, Children. under 12 free. INFO: 902-542-5524 Readapting Prehistory with David MacInnes — Kings County Museum, Kentville 8–9pm • The history of indigenous peoples in pre-historic Atlantic Canada-- Shaken and stirred with a new theory on adaptation to the environment by David MacInnes TIX: donation INFO: 902-678-6237 / info@kingscountymuseum.ca

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31

Annapolis RCMP Facebook Security — Royal Canadian Legion, Middleton 10am–8pm • Protect yourself online with safety tips and security information while using Facebook. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-665-4481 / sharon.elliott@rcmp-grc.gc.ca Blood Donor Clinic — Fire Hall, Kentville 5–8pm.

ALSO Nov 1, 1–3pm & 5–8pm • New donors welcome. Make your appointment at blood.ca TIX: no charge INFO: 1-888-2-DONATE Fundy Cinema screens THE RIDER — Al Whittle Theatre, 7pm • After suffering a near fatal head injury, a young cowboy undertakes a search for new identity and what it means to be a man in the heartland of America in Chloé Zhao’s deeply moving docudrama.

TIX: $10 INFO: 902-542-1050

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Acadia Cinema Cooperative AGM — Studio-Z, Wolfville 4:30pm • Shareholders are invited to hear the annual report and vote on next year’s Board of Directors. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca

LIVE THEATRE Gravely Ghost Walks — Clock Park, Wolfville Oct 18, 7:30pm / Fort Edward National Historic Site, Windsor Oct 25, 7:30pm / Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport Oct 29, 7:30pm / Cornwallis Inn, Kentville Oct 30, 7:30pm / Clock Park, Wolfville Oct 31, 7:30pm • Jerome the GraveKeeper and his ghostly friends will inform and entertain. TIX: $20 adults, $15 students/seniors (includes HST & fees). Available via Ticketpro.ca & cash-only before walk. INFO: valleyghostwalks.com / Facebook: Valley Ghost Walks Julie — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville Oct 19, 7pm • August Strindberg’s Miss Julie finds a new home in contemporary London, as Carrie Cracknell directs a cast including Vanessa Kirby (Princess Margaret in The Crown) and Eric Kofi Abrefa. TIX: $15 at the door INFO: kathy@justuscoffee.com Shrek: The Musical — Fountain Performing Arts Centre,Kings-Edgehill School, Windsor Oct 19, 7pm, Oct 20, 2pm & 7pm • Presented by Quick as a Wink Theatre Society. TIX: $20 adult, $16 student/senior, $12 child @ online, or Spoke & Note (Windsor), Box of Delights Bookshop (Wolfville). INFO: qaaw.ca Long Shore Tide — CentreStage Theatre (upstairs), Kentville Oct 26, 27, Nov 2, 3 7pm, Oct 28, Nov 4, 2pm • By Allen Hume. The story of a family dealing with the tides of change. TIX: $15 adult, $12 students/seniors, $5 children 12 and under.

Reservations recommended. INFO: 902-678-8040 / centrestagetheatre.ca Robinson Crusoe & Friday — Mermaid Imperial Performing Arts Centre, Windsor Oct 28, 3pm • Suitable for ages 5+, Theatre for Young People Perfect for family audiences Mermaid Theatre presents Axis Theatre’s production of Robinson Crusoe & Friday, by Colin Heath. TIX: General Admission $17.50 INFO: 902-798-5841 / puppets@mermaidtheatre.ca Funny Girl — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville Nov 2, 7pm • Sheridan Smith stars as Fanny Brice in Michael Mayer’s stunning production of Funny Girl. TIX: $15 at the door INFO: kathy@justuscoffee.com

EXHIBITS Arnaud Beghin — Harvest Gallery, Wolfville • New paintings. Arnaud Béghin studied painting and printmaking in Paris and Le Havre, France.

Marrying Canadian artist Elizabeth Sircom, In 2013 he moved to Hantsport, Nova Scotia where he finds endless inspiration in his new landscape.

INFO: gallery@harvestgallery.ca [g]astronomy — Hardware Gallery, Kentville.

Through Oct. 31 • This group exhibit explores the various implications constellated by food in the lives of humans. A true multi-media show, visitors to [g]astronomy can expect painting, drawing, sculpture, video, pottery, crochet and web art works.

INFO: hardwaregallery.ca Hey Hey Hali — Gallery Nineteen Nineteen, 6025 Stanley St, Halifax. Through Oct 19 • Solo art show by painter Kelly Mitchelmore that celebrates the beauty of Halifax through over 20 new works.

Opening Sept 20, 6–8:30pm. INFO: 902-454-0900 “Thundermaker” — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning. Until Oct. 26 • Mi’kmaw artist Alan Syliboy’s The Thundermaker exhibit is a spectacular mixedmedia exhibit that became his children’s book of the same name. INFO: artscentre.ca/gallery-current Apple Bin Art Gallery — Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville • Affordable, original art created by Valley artists. Part proceeds go towards hospital equipment and Annapolis Valley health care programs.

@ THE LIBRARY For complete list of library events: valleylibrary.ca All events are no charge/no registration unless otherwise stated.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19

Fibre Ops — Library, Windsor 10am–12pm. Also Oct 26 • Bring your own project. INFO: 902-798-5424

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22

Busy Babies Storytime — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 2:30–3pm. ALSO Oct 29 • For ages 0–2 and caregivers. INFO: 902-542-3005 Preschool Pals — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 3–4pm. ALSO Oct 29 • For ages 2–5 and caregivers. INFO: 902-542-3005 Games Night — Library, Windsor (back door) 6pm. Also Oct 29 • Board games for adults/teens.

INFO: 902-798-5424

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23

Grandparent Group — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 10am–12pm • For grandparents helping raise grandkids. Coffee/tea and discussion of important issues that relate to the role. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca Story Time — Library, Kingston 10:30–11:30am.

ALSO Oct 30 • For preschool aged children and their parent/caregiver. INFO: 902-765-3631 Qigong Open Sessions — Vaughan Memorial Library, Wolfville 12–1pm. ALSO Oct 30 • Every Tuesday. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-680-0372 / contact@jackrisk.ca Network Knitting — Library, Kentville 12–2pm.

ALSO Oct 30 • Bring your project. Tea is provided.

INFO: 902-679-2544 Lunch & Learn: Essential oils for health and wellness — Library, Windsor 12–1pm • Marlie Gotell, wellness advocate, discusses how essential oils can help with health and wellness. Bring a bagged lunch.

Registration is required. INFO: 902-798-5424 Kindermusik — Library, Kingston 1–2pm. ALSO Oct 30 • For preschool aged children and their parent/caregiver. INFO: 902-765-3631 DIY Crafts — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 3–4:30pm • Supplies & instruction sheet provided for a “do-it-yourself” craft. For ages 6–14 (w/adult if under 10) INFO: 902-684-0103 Creative Kids — Library, Kentville 3:30–4:30pm • Crafts, games, stories, and lots of fun! Ages 6– 9.

INFO: 902-679-2544

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24

Babies & Books — Library, Windsor 10:30–11am.

ALSO Oct 31 • For babies (0–24 mos.) and caregivers.

INFO: 902-798-5424 Wee Reads Storytime — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 10:30–11:30am • For children ages 0–5 and parent/caregiver. Registration is required. INFO: 902-825-4835 Cozy Corner Storytime — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10:30–11:30am. ALSO Oct 31 • Stories, rhymes, games and crafts. Ages 2–6 and caregivers. INFO: 902-684-0103

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25

Fun & Fables — Library, Windsor 10:30–11:30am.

ALSO Nov 1 • For ages 2–5 and caregivers.

Registration is required. INFO: 902-798-5424 Creating Art — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 6:30–7:30pm • Ages 13 & up. This month’s project is: Painted Album Clock w/Derek Gaudet. Registration is required. INFO: 902-538-8060

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26

Halloween Craft Time — Library, Kingston 3:30–4:30pm • Ages 5–12. Registration is required.

INFO: 902-765-3631 Girl Power: Halloween Fun! — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 7–9pm • Wear your best costume! For girls ages 10–14 years.

Registration is required. INFO: 902-825-4835

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27

Pumpkin Carving — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10am–12pm • W/Cathy Dunbar.

All ages. Pumpkins provided, but must be picked up and cleaned out ahead of time. Registration is required. TIX: no charge

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Between the Covers Book Club — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 6:30–8:30pm • This month: “Witches of New York” by Ami McKay. Next month: “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine”

by Gail Honeyman. INFO: 902-825-4835

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WHAT’S GROWING AT THE HARRIET IRVING BOTANICAL GARDENS: ARE HUMANS SMARTER THAN INSECTS? Melanie Priesnitz, Conservation Horticulturist

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orking in the garden for the last two decades, I have encountered my fair share of insects. I have also encountered way more people who are afraid of insects than those who love them. Overall, insects tend to get a bad rap and I truly have no idea why. Is it because some of them hurt us or can even kill us? The US National Safety Council statistics tell us that we should be way more afraid of automobiles than insects. They report that the odds of dying from a wasp, hornet, or bee sting are 1 in 71,623, whereas the odds of dying in a car accident are 1 in 303.

The fear of insects is not based in logic.

Perhaps humans think that we are better than insects because we are so much bigger.

I, however, was taught from a young age that small is beautiful and I truly think it is. I could spend my entire day watching a colony of ants go about their work in the garden if I allowed myself the time. I love what ants represent, how they work together with such cooperation, determination, and self-sacrifice for the greater good. I find myself loath to put out ant traps around my house as I worry about what affect killing a colony will have on the ecosystem that is my garden and home.

One human who’s on my side is Dr. Jeremy McNeil, biology professor and world-renowned educator from Western University.

Jeremy is a fierce advocate for insects through his research and education. He was inspired to begin educating others on the importance of insects through witnessing an event in his own backyard. Over thirty years ago Jeremy excitedly brought a hornworm caterpillar to meet his young neighbour. When he let the child hold the insect, the boy, after investigating it for a moment, squashed it. When asked why he killed the specimen of study, the boy responded that his parents had told him insects are bad. So as to avoid telling young children that their parents are wrong, Jeremy decided to start working on changing attitudes through education.

Jeremy has been teaching for over forty years, and alongside students and collaborators, has published more than 180 papers in international journals and more than ten book chapters. He has received numerous national and international awards (including the Humboldt Prize), is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and has been named to the Order of Canada for his work in studying reproductive biology in insects and for his dedication to increasing public appreciation of science. His latest accomplishment of interest is his contribution to a book Let’s Talk Science for Kindergarten to Grade 3 students which will be translated into French, Spanish, and Portuguese, and distributed widely throughout school systems in the Americas.

We are very pleased to be bringing Dr. Jeremy McNeil to Acadia University for a public talk as well as a biology seminar. Join us for the free public talk on Monday October 29 from 7:30pm – 9:00pm in the auditorium at the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre at Acadia University. During this lighthearted photographic presentation Jeremy will draw comparisons between humans and insects to highlight some of the common ground that we share, such as paper making and solar panel building. You will leave with a better understanding of the critical role that insects play on earth and will hopefully think twice in the future before squashing the tiny crawling and flying creatures that we share this planet with.

Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens Acadia University botanicalgardens.acadiau.ca

LOCAL MUSICIAN GUY BREAU SKATES WITH HABS ALUMNI AT ACADIA CHARITY EVENT Submitted

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uy Breau is a local musician who gave up his other dream at the age of 15. Thanks to a fundraiser for the No Time for That Anti Bullying Society (ntft.ca), Guy got his dream fulfilled: a chance to be on the ice with his idols The Montreal Canadiens!

Guy’s daughters Julie and Sophie Breau purchased the ticket at the silent auction in May and surprised Guy with it. “I’m so glad my sister and I had the opportunity to fulfill one of our Dad’s lifelong dreams to play with the Montreal Canadiens! It was an amazing experience for all of us,” Sophie says. The Montreal Canadiens alumni team faced Acadia alumni on Saturday October 13 at the Acadia arena.

Guy’s wife Sandi Marie attended the game, along with his sisters Ginie and Joci who flew from Montreal to support their brother.

His daughter Julie flew in from Toronto and daughter Sophie and her husband Lee Cormier travelled from Shediac. Needless to say, Guy was thrilled!

AN ATLANTIC YOUNG ARTIST AT SUNDAY MUSIC IN THE GARDEN ROOM Janet Kirkconnell

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unday Music in the Garden Room on October 28 will bring an emerging artist to the series, Halifax native Andrew Son, piano. Music is ostensibly on the sidelines for him, yet is the underlying home base of his life. While he is in his second year studying neuroscience at Dalhousie University, his minor is in music, and he is the student of Lynn Stodola and Peter Allen. He is also a gifted violinist. In short: he excels brilliantly in all he does.

In 2015, Andrew represented Nova Scotia at the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers Association National Piano Competition in Vancouver, and will again represent Nova Scotia at this competition in 2019 in Winnipeg as the winner of the Advanced Class of the Nova Scotia Registered Music Teachers Scholarship Competition in July, 2018, in

Sackville, NewBrunswick. This win gave him the title of Atlantic Young Artist, and it is under this designation that he appears in the Garden Room.

In August 2018, also in Sackville, as winner of the Nova Scotia Provincial Music Festival, he represented Nova Scotia at the National Music Festival. Here he won first prize in the piano competition, and was also named second prize Grand Award Winner at the gala concert of the nationals.

The Sunday Music in the Garden Room concert begins at 2pm at the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre on University Avenue on the Acadia University campus in Wolfville.

Admission is free. For more detailed information visit artsacadia.acadiau.ca

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Learn about this important piece of Nova Scotia Legislation and how it protects volunteers and plays an important role in non-profit organization governance.

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