The Grapevine December 13, 2018 - January 10, 2019

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FEZZIWIG RETURNS TO FESTIVAL THEATRE WITH ‘TWAS THE WOLF BEFORE CHRISTMAS P. 5 FEATUREPRENEUR: MONK & NUN INTERIORS P. 7

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REPRESENTATION MATTERS: YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL BRINGS FRESH ENERGY TO VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION P. 10

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THE 2018 BEST OF THE BUNCH GRAPEVINE AWARDS! CHRISTMAS SERVICES

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e all know that this Valley is filled with fantastic restaurants, great shops, beautiful places to visit, and friendly folks. Now we want you to spin through that rolodex in your mind of great experiences, pick your favourites, and have your say in who we shower with love, attention, and the glory of being: The Best of the Bunch!

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 A Christmas Celebration - Kentville United Baptist Church at Kings Riverside Court (125 Webster St.), 7:00 pm | a musical presentation by the Sanctuary Choir and Friends.

SEND YOUR COMPLETED SURVEY TO: GV Publishing Inc. PO Box 2262 Wolfville, NS B4P 1A0 DEADLINE: December 31, 2018

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 A Christmas Celebration - Kentville United Baptist Church, 503 Main Street, Kentville, 11:00 am | a musical Cantata presentation by the Sanctuary Choir and Friends.

OR TAKE OUR SURVEY ON FACEBOOK: @VALLEYGRAPEVINE

The Christmas Bell - Wolfville Ridge Baptist Church, 7pm | A musical by our church choir directed by Lorraine Pinch-Reid.

FOOD & DRINK BEST RESTAURANT (CASUAL)

BEST BOOKSHOP

BEST RESTAURANT (FINE DINING)

BEST MUSIC STORE

BEST PUB FOOD BEST TAKE-OUT/DELIVERY BEST BURGER BEST PIZZA BEST SANDWICH BEST BAKERY BEST BUTCHER BEST BREAKFAST/BRUNCH BEST DESSERT BEST VENUE FOR DRINKS BEST PATIO BEST CRAFT BREWERY BEST WINERY BEST CRAFT CIDERY BEST CAFÉ BEST COFFEE BEST TEA

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BEST LOCAL MUSICIAN BEST LOCAL BAND BEST LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER BEST LOCAL VISUAL ARTIST BEST LOCAL ARTISAN/CRAFTER BEST LOCAL AUTHOR BEST LOCAL THEATRE GROUP/COMPANY

BEST JEWELLERY STORE

Congregational Breakfast - 9:00am, Orchard Valley United Church, 130 Cornwallis Ave, New Minas, (Free will offering).

BEST HOME DÉCOR STORE

Longest Night Service - Orchard Valley United Church, 130 Cornwallis Ave, New Minas, 7:00pm .

BEST SPA

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service - Wolfville Ridge Baptist Church, 7pm | Carols, lighting Advent candles, skit, carols, lighting candles together.

Come Hear the Story - All Saints, 521 Pleasant St, Kingston, 4pm | A worship gathering for the whole family.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES, MONDAY, DECEMBER 24

Candlelight Eucharist - Holy Trinity, 45 Main St, Middleton, 7pm.

Christmas Eve Service - Coldbrook Baptist Church, 1392 South Bishop Road, Coldbrook, 6:30pm • a Family oriented service celebrating the birth of Jesus.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 25

BEST YOGA STUDIO BEST GYM BEST NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION BEST FARM MARKET BEST U-PICK

BEST PLACE TO HOLD AN EVENT

BEST PLACE FOR A BIKE RIDE BEST TOURIST DESTINATION BEST PLACE TO GO SWIMMING BEST PLACE TO GO SNOWSHOEING

BEST PLACE TO GO HIKING

BEST DANCE STUDIO

BEST FESTIVAL/EVENT

BEST VENUE TO DANCE

BEST PLACE TO VOLUNTEER

BEST LIVE THEATRE VENUE

BEST PLACE TO MEET PEOPLE

BEST MUSIC VENUE

BEST PUBLIC SPACE BEST PLACE TO GET CRAFTY BEST COMMUNITY PROJECT

Christmas Mass - St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 48 Belcher Street, Kentville, 11am

Christmas Eve Services - New Hope Wesleyan Church, 7054 Highway 12, Kentville, 4pm Children & 6pm Family.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30

Christmas Eve Mass - St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 339 King Street, Windsor, 4pm & 8pm

New Year Celebration Service - Holy Trinity, 45 Main St, Middleton,11:00

New Year Celebration Service - All Saints, 521 Pleasant St, Kingston, 9:30am.

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Christmas Eve Service - St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 48 Belcher Street, Kentville, 4 pm • Live Children’s Nativity

BEST PLACE TO HOLD A MEETING BEST PLACE TO TAKE THE KIDS

Candlelight Eucharist - All Saints, 521 Pleasant St, Kingston, 9:30pm.

Christmas Eve Worship - Orchard Valley United Church, 130 Cornwallis Ave, New Minas, 6:00 pm

Christmas Eve Mass - St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 118 Main Street, Wolfville, 6 pm

BEST PLACE TO MEET WITH FRIENDS

Christmas Eve Worship - Covenanter Church, 1989 Grand Pre Road, Grand Pre,11:00pm | Reflective Christmas Eve service in a historic church | A family friendly, ecumenical church service of scripture, poems and candle lighting.

Free will offering goes toward upkeep of the church and to finance summer services and the Christmas Eve service.

Service of Lessons and Carols - Holy Trinity, 45 Main St, Middleton, 11:00am.

BEST TATTOO PARLOUR

BEST PLACE TO GO ON A DATE

Christmas Eve Service - Wolfville Baptist Church, 1031 Main Street, Wolfville, 7:30pm. | Traditional Candlelight Service

Community / Family Christmas Eve Service - Aylesford United Church, 2414 Highway 1, 7:00pm.

Christmas Eve Service - Wolfville Baptist Church, 1031 Main Street, Wolfville, 4pm.

Service of Lessons and Carols - All Saints, 521 Pleasant St, Kingston, 9:30 am.

BEST PLACE TO WALK THE DOG

Christmas Eve Service - Waterville Baptist Church, 1243 Mill Street Waterville, 6:30pm.

BEST SPORTING GOODS STORE

PUBLIC SPACE & EXPERIENCES

Christmas Eve Mass - St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 93 Bridgetown Road, Bridgetown, 6pm.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23

Christmas Eve Mass - St. Monica’s Catholic Church, 37 Connaught Avenue, Middleton, 4pm & 8pm.

BEST BARBER

Christmas Eve Mass - St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 122 Mill Street, Berwick, 4pm.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Family Service - Kentville United Baptist Church, 503 Main Street, Kentville, 6:30pm | Annual service of carols, readings, special music by the choirs.

BEST HAIR SALON

BEST ART/CRAFT MARKET

BEST PLACE TO SHOP FOR GIFTS

A Quiet Service - Holy Trinity 45 Main St, Middleton, 2:30 pm | A quiet service for those who find Christmas hard, followed by tea and refreshments, harp and vocal music.

BEST CLOTHING STORE

BEST GALLERY

BEST NEW BUSINESS (OPENED IN 2018)

FRIDAY DECEMBER 21

BEST MARKET VENDOR

BEST PLACE TO GO SLEDDING

LOCAL BUSINESS

Free will offering.

Christmas Eve Mass - St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 48 Belcher Street, Kentville, 7pm & 10pm.

WOLFVILLE CURLING CENTRE SEASON WELL UNDERWAY Submitted

T

he Wolfville Curling Centre (WCC) 20182019 season is off to a sterling start! This season, there are 28 curling teams playing over Monday through Thursday evenings. On Friday evenings, the club plays mixed doubles curling, and often includes a social gathering. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings are busy with seniors mixed curling. Tuesday mornings are reserved for the stick curlers in the club, and Thursday mornings are for the ladies. On Saturdays the WCC invite the youths to come learn to curl. The commercial league rounds out the week Sunday evenings.

On November 2 and 3, the WCC held their second John Dorman Bonspiel, which celebrated our late friend, and also raised some much

needed funds for the club. On November 11, we had the honour and pleasure of hosting a group of 16 women curlers who were on a USA-Maritime ladies friendship tour. After Jeff Cantwell (mayor) and Mac Maidens (club president) offered words of welcome, we shared a lunch, and then had a friendly game of curling.

On December 1 and 2, the WCC held the U21 Men's Qualifier Bonspiel.

The WCC season is well underway, and buzzing with activity! However, new curlers, skilled or not, are always welcome! For more information, check out the website Wolfville Curling Centre, or email: wolfcurl@gmail.com .

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INDEX

Best of the Bunch Survey/Christmas Services.............. .p.3 Valley Family Fun/Furry Feature/On the Cover.......... .p.4

Margaret Drummond's

Free Classifieds / Eat to the Beat/Fezziwig .................. .p.5

Laura Churchill Duke

Star Drop / Free Will Astrology ................................. .p.6

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Featurepreneur/Crowdsourcer.................................... .p.7

WORD OF THE ISSUE:

Good News................................................................. .p.8

Mellifluous

Canucopia/Slowcoaster Comes to Wolfvill..................... .p.9

(adjective):

Who’s Who/2018-2019 Met Opera Live......................... .p.10

Pleasing to the ear; sweet-sounding; melodious.

The VRH Foundations’ Youth Leadership Council............ .p.10 Philanthropists Will Match Donations........................... .p.11

”The crowd was mesmerized as the children’s chorus sang seasonal songs in mellifluous tones, their budding voices spirited and heartfelt.”

Al Whittle Beloved Holiday Films ................................. .p.11 Mike Uncorked / Bird of Prey ..................................... .p.11 What's Happening / Weeklies / Tides........................ .p.12–14 The Acadia Page ........................................................ .p.15

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WOLFVILLE: Carl’s Your Independent Grocer, Cuts Meat Market, Eos Natural Foods, Just Us! Café, T.A.N. Coffee, Library, Wolfville Farmers’ Market

NEW MINAS: Boston Pizza, Captain Sub, Irving Big Stop, Jessy’s Pizza, Long and McQuade, Milne Court Petro-Canada, Pita Pit, Swiss Chalet

GREENWICH: Avery’s Farm Market, Edible Art Cafe, Elderkin’s Farm Market, Hennigar’s Farm Market, Noggins Corner Farm Market, Stems Cafe, Stirling’s

KENTVILLE: Half Acre Café, Jason’s Your Independent Grocer, T.A.N. Coffee, Valley Regional Hospital

PORT WILLIAMS: Fox Hill Cheese House, Planters Ridge, Sea Level Brewery, The Noodle Guy CANNING: Degraaf’s Kwik-Way, ValuFoods, i scream

COLDBROOK: Access Nova Scotia, T.A.N. Coffee, Callister’s Country Kitchen, Foodland, Vicki’s Seafood Restaurant

Union Street Café, Wilsons Pharmasave AYLESFORD: Chisholm’s PharmaChoice KINGSTON: Library, French Bakery, Pharmasave, J&R Pizzeria GREENWOOD: Country Store, Valley Natural Foods, Tim Horton’s, McDonalds, The Mall MIDDLETON: Library, Angie’s, Goucher’s, Wilmot Frenchy’s, Sub Shop

ooking around our house I see how much stuff our kids have, and with Christmas coming, they really don’t need anything else.

Lately, because they are outgrowing so many clothes and toys, we have been doing a lot of de-cluttering. I know a lot of other families who are in the same situation and just do not want more things brought into the house.

Here are a few suggestions for dealing with kid clutter at Christmas time: 1. Reverse advent calendar There are a few ideas circulating around social media about a reverse advent calendar. Put out a box, and every day, instead of getting a toy or piece of chocolate, you put something in the bin to be donated. By Christmas, your box will be full and ready to donate to the food bank or other local charity.

2. Make room Several parents tell their children that in order for more toys to come into the house, the old ones have to be donated. If you let your children know that their old toys will be enjoyed by other children, who are perhaps less fortunate, it sometimes eases the pain of parting with them.

3. Give experiences Instead of giving children gifts, think of giving them an experience. This might not work as well for your own children, but is great when you give gifts to other young family members or friends. Why not a family present that everyone can enjoy, like a gift certificate to a zoo, museum, or theme park?

My kids love gift cards for their favourite

stores, like Bulk Barn, Cineplex, Tim Horton’s, and Chisholm’s in Kentville. If possible, try to support local stores and services for your “experiences.”

How do you deal with clutter around the holidays? Any other great tips? Share them at info@valleyfamilyfun.ca valleyfamilyfun.ca

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FURRY FEATURE: MISTER

M

ister was a stray that turned up in Bishopville. He is a neutered male, born about 2008, and is quite friendly so long as he gets lots of food and naps. He loves his food! he will rub around your legs and will let some people pet him a bit, and will play a bit, but he will let you know when he is done and wants to be left alone. Not recommended for anyone with young children. He would prefer a place where he can get regular meals and lots of nap time.

If you’re interested in adopting Mister, or in volunteering at the shelter, contact Valley WAAG at the Wolfville Animal Hospital, 12-112 Front Street, Wolfville: 902 542-3422. .

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BERWICK: Driftwood Restaurant, Jonny’s Cookhouse, Luigi’s Pizza Palace, North Mountain Coffeehouse, Rising Sun Cafe,

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DEALING WITH KIDS AND CLUTTER AT CHRISTMAS

ON THE COVER While listening to the Charlie Brown Christmas album and drinking Bailey's and hot cocoa, The Grapevine's Jocelyn Hatt collaborated with Nellie Keating for this issue's cover. Watercolour, gouache and india ink were used before cutting and pasting the festive scene.

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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS:

PRODUCTS & SERVICES:

classes for relaxation and rejuvenation. One special class is to increase mobility where a limitation is experienced due to past injury, illness or inactivity. We offer discounted prices on request.

INFO: yoga@innersunyoga.ca

your aches, stiffness and pains under control.

I’m a third year student studying Osteopathy working as a Rehabilitative Manual Therapist in Wolfville, NS. I work to restore function, balance and motion in your body through its proper alignment. Questions? Curious how it can help? Please reach out. INFO: 902-300-0253 / marinasmanualtherapy@gmail.com

Inner Sun Yoga: Winter 2019 brings many

TAOIST TAI CHI®: Beginners’ Classes Starting

Feb 19, 6–8pm and/or Feb. 21, 11am–1pm.

Louis Millet Community Centre,New Minas. INFO: Mary Anne, 902-678-4609 /

kentville@taoist.org

VOICE AND PIANO LESSONS: W/Susan Dworkin,

NSRMTA, NATS. 27+ years experience. Private lessons. All ages and levels. Quality, professional instruction. INFO: susan_dworkin@hotmail.com / 902-300-1001 Gaspereau Yoga Winter 2019: Session runs for

11 weeks. Instructor: Sophie Bérubé Mondays: (Jan 7–March 25) 3:15pm - 4:45pm Level 1 5:15pm – 6:45 pm. Level 2 Thursdays: (Jan 10–March 28) 5:15pm – 6:45 pm. Level 1-2 Spaces are limited. Please pre-register by email, or phone if you don’t have email.

FEE: 1 class $90. Two classes $160 INFO: gaspereauyoga@hotmail.ca / 902-542-7892

DONATE/VOLUNTEER:

Refresh Annapolis Valley Call for Support:

Refresh Annapolis Valley is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization offering workshops, events, and competitions aimed at exposing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) concepts, especially Computer Science, targeted towards K-12 youth and beyond.

Please help us reach our goal of fundraising $15,000 so we can continue to empower our community with STEAM programming.

INFO: refreshannapolisvalley.org/support

Osteopathy: It’s a new year and it’s time to get

Floor Refinishing: Booking for 2019! Restore

your wood floors with Fine Art Floor Refinishing.

Sand, repair, restore and verathane. Free quotes, reasonable rates, insured and locally owned.

INFO: Call or email Steven, 902-542-0664 / stevenrhude@ns.sympatico.ca

House Sitter: 30-something professional looking to house-sit. Good with pets.

Close to the Wolfville area most desired.

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Hand-Crafted Urn Boxes: beautiful, wooden, & locally-made. INFO: Farmer Eddie, 902-542-3387 Interior/Exterior Painting: Women in Rollers

does accurate quotes, shows up on time to work, and performs to perfection. We even leave your home neat and tidy! Call today for your free estimate. INFO: Pamela, 902-697-2926

Kitchen Updates: Kitchen cupboards dated

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CommUNITY Bus: The CommUNITY Bus

service can provide any group or organization in the Kings county and Hants co. area with affordable, accessible transportation. Think about how you might utilize this service; sports teams, staff parties, shopping trips, etc. the list is endless! INFO: 902-790-6637 / communitybusbookings@gmail.com

Mike Butler

t’s the most wonderful time of the year! The time for friends, family, songs, holiday cheer, and many holiday shows and traditions to be a part of with your family! All of the above are wrapped up each year in the annual Fezziwig show, galloping onto the Festival Theatre stage in Wolfville on December 14 and 15!

What are the holidays without the wacky, wild world of Fezziwig with its cheeky humour, catchy songs, festive spirit, and the gaggle of smiling Valley faces in the cast? I know that since I joined the Fezzi-family eight years ago in all my over-the-top glory, my family and friends look forward to this show every year and they will not be disappointed with 2018’s offering: ‘Twas The Wolf Before Christmas!

The story of ‘Twas The Wolf Before Christmas revolves around the 125th anniversary of the formation of the town of Wolfville, as told through the timeless tales of Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, and Peter and The Wolf. Do you see the wolf theme here? Are the wolves really all that bad, or did they in fact help build and establish the town? The audience gets to be the judge as the hilarity unfolds with memorable characters, pop music, bits and pieces of Nova Scotia nostalgia, and the timeless Fezziwig feeling!

Back in the director’s chair is Wendy Elliott, complete with an amazing backstage crew of elves, eager to put on a great show! You

THURSDAYS: 13, 20, 27, 3, 10 Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): Marshall Lake (13th, 20th, 27th, 3rd, 10th) 12 pm Troy Restaurant (Wolfville): Steve Lee Duo (13th, 20th, 27th) 6:30pm Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Open Jam Session (13th, 20th, 27th, 3rd, 10th) 7pm Oaken Barrel Pub (Greenwood): Trivia Night (13th, 20th, 27th, 3rd, 10th) 7pm West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Open Jam (13th, 20th, 27th, 3rd, 10th) 8pm Dooly’s (New Minas): Open Mic (13th, 20th, 27th, 3rd, 10th) 8:30pm Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): The Hupman Brothers (13th, 20th, 27th, 3rd, 10th) 9pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Trivia Night (13th, 20th, 27th, 3rd, 10th) 9pm The Anvil (Wolfville): Top 40 DJ (13th, 20th, 27th, 3rd, 10th) 10pm FRIDAYS: 14, 21, 28, 4 Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): Marshall Lake (14th, 21st, 28th, 4th) 12pm King’s Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): Caleb Miles (14th), The Miths (21st) 5:30pm

FEZZIWIG 2018: ’TWAS THE WOLF BEFORE CHRISTMAS HITS WOLFVILLE!

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(Schedule subject to change)

can only imagine how much work goes into a show this big with such a large cast and crew and Wendy’s vision is always a priority for all of us involved. Her passion for the Fezziwig shows is unwavering and it shows.

And the cast: well, you can expect to see some familiar Fezzi-faces in this year’s production, including Alan Slipp, Tim McFarland, Wil Lang, Jamie Loughead, Ross Chapman, Keira Melanson, Ward MacDonald, Emily Lutz, Mike Butler (me!), and over three dozen kids and adults ready to sing, dance, and cheer their way through the festive fun, with a script written by local writers Ross Chapman, Simon Palowski, and Guss Webb, who penned the last few Fezziwig scripts!

Have I piqued your interest? Well, now all I can say is rush out and pick up your tickets everyone, because as you know, Fezziwig tends to be a very popular show! Tickets can be purchased in advance at The Box Of Delights Bookshop in Wolfville, or at the door on performance days. The show is being performed at the Festival Theatre in Wolfville on December 14 and 15 at 7pm, with a matinee performance on December 15 at 2pm. Just three chances to see it!

Looking forward to seeing you there to enjoy the show, and Happy Holidays! Thank you for supporting local theatre!

Blomidon Inn (Wolfville): Jazz Mannequins (14th, 28th, 4th) 6:30pm The Port Pub (Port Williams): The Beer Nuts (2nd), Adam Cameron (9th) 7:30pm

Tommy Guns (Windsor): Karaoke Night (14th, 21st, 28th, 4th) 8pm Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Mark Riley (14th), Rowdy Dow (21st), Dave Grace (28th) 8pm

West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): The Otis Wack Band (15th) 9pm, Ugly Sweater Party w/DJ Gizmo (22nd) 10pm SUNDAYS: 16, 23, 30, 6

Union Street Café (Berwick): Dave Gunning & JP Cormier (SOLD OUT), $25 (14th) 8pm

Schoolhouse Brewery (Windsor): Schoolhouse MEGA JAM Farewell to 2018 (30th) 12pm

Dooly’s (Greenwood): Karaoke (14th, 21st, 28th, 4th) 8:30pm, Comedy Night w/Jay Malone (14th, 21st, 28th, 4th) 8pm

Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Irish Session (16th, 23rd, 30th, 6th) 8pm

The Anvil (Wolfville): Top 40 DJ (14th, 21st, 28th, 4th) 10pm

MONDAYS: 17, 24, 31, 7 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Ron Edmunds Band (17th, 3rd, 7th) 12pm

SATURDAYS: 15, 22, 29, 5 Farmers’ Market (Wolfville): Farmers’ Market Music (15th, 22nd, 29th), Yule Market (22nd) 8:30am Edible Art Café (New Minas): Steve Lee (15th) 12pm The Port Pub (Port Williams): David Filyer Duo (15th, 22nd, 29th, 5th) 12:30pm Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): GuyPaul Thibault (15th), Jon Duggan (22nd), Adam Cameron (29th) 7pm, SWIG (22nd) 8pm

Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Open Mic (17th, 24th, 3rd, 7th) 9pm TUESDAYS: 18, 25, 1, 8 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Ron Edmunds Band (18th, 8th) 12pm TAN Café (Wolfville): Open Mike & Donna (18th, 8th) 7pm The Port Pub (Port Williams): Ron Edmunds Trio & Open Mic (18th, 25th) 7pm

Oaken Barrel Pub (Greenwood): Broke w/Money (15th) 7pm Lunn’s Mill Beer Co. (Lawrencetown): Ugly Festivus Sweater Party (15th), Live Music w/Justin Wood (22nd) 7pm, Open Mic w/Cheryl Rice (5th) 8pm Schoolhouse Brewery (Windsor): Under Pressure (15th), The Basement (22nd), Jon Duggan (5th) 8pm, Schoolhouse MEGA JAM Farewell to 2018 (29th) 6pm Kings Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): Shawn Hebb Trio (15th), Jokers Right (22nd), Open but no band will be booked (29th) 8pm

Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): Irish Session (18th, 25th, 1st, 8th) 8pm WEDNESDAYS: 19, 26, 2, 9 Edible Art Café (New Minas): David Filyer (19th, 26th, 2nd, 9th) 12pm Farmers’ Market (Wolfville): NEW Holiday Pop Up Craft Market (19th), Market Supper (26th) 4pm West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Karaoke w/Billy T (19th, 26th, 2nd, 9th) 9pm

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© 2018 Rob Brezsny • freewillastrology.com • Horoscopes for the week of December 13th

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In 1930, some British mystery writers formed a club to provide each other with artistic support and conviviality. They swore an oath to write their stories so that solving crimes happened solely through the wits of their fictional detectives, and not through “Divine Revelation, Feminine Intuition, Mumbo Jumbo, Jiggery-Pokery, or Act of God.” I understand that principle, but don’t endorse it for your use in the coming weeks. On the contrary. I hope you’ll be on the alert and receptive to Divine Revelations, Feminine Intuition, Mumbo Jumbo, Jiggery-Pokery, and Acts of God. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): When you’re prescribed antibiotic pills to fight off infection, you should finish the entire round. If you stop taking the meds partway through because you’re feeling better, you might enable a stronger version of the original infector to get a foothold in your system.

This lesson provides an apt metaphor for a process you’re now undergoing. As you seek to purge a certain unhelpful presence in your life, you must follow through to the end. Don’t get lax halfway through. Keep on cleansing yourself and shedding the unwanted influence beyond the time you’re sure you’re free of it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Danish scientist and poet Piet Hein wrote this melancholy meditation: “Losing one glove is painful, but nothing compared to the pain of losing one, throwing away the other, and finding the first one again.” Let his words serve as a helpful warning to you, Gemini.

If you lose one of your gloves, don’t immediately get rid of the second. Rather, be patient and await the eventual reappearance of the first. The same principle applies to other things that might temporarily go missing.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian author Elizabeth Gilbert is a soulful observer whose prose entertains and illuminates me. She’s well aware of her own limitations, however. For example, she writes, “Every few years, I think, ‘Maybe now I’m finally smart enough or sophisticated enough to understand Ulysses. So I pick it up and try it again.

And by page 10, as always, I’m like, ‘What the hell?’” Gilbert is referring to the renowned 20thcentury novel, James Joyce’s masterwork. She just can’t appreciate it. I propose that you make her your inspirational role model in the coming weeks. Now is a favorable time to acknowledge and accept that there are certain good influences and interesting things that you will simply never be able to benefit from. And that’s OK! LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): More than three centuries ago, Dutch immigrants in New York ate a dessert known as the olykoek, or oily cake: sugarsweetened dough deep-fried in pig fat. It was the forerunner of the modern doughnut. One problem with the otherwise delectable snack was that the center wasn’t always fully cooked. In 1847, a man named Hanson Gregory finally found a solution.

Using a pepper shaker, he punched a hole in the middle of the dough, thus launching the shape that has endured until today. I bring this to your attention because I suspect you’re at a comparable turning point. If all goes according to cosmic plan, you will discover a key innovation that makes a pretty good thing even better.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I can’t believe I’m going to quote pop star Selena Gomez. But according to my analysis of the current astrological omens, her simple, homespun advice could be especially helpful to you in the coming weeks.

“Never look back,” she says. “If Cinderella had looked back and picked up the shoe, she would have never found her prince.” Just to be clear, Virgo, I’m not saying you’ll experience an adventure that has a plot akin to the Cinderella fairy tale. But I do expect you will benefit from a “loss” as long as you’re focused on what’s ahead of you rather than what’s behind you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Among the pieces of jewelry worn by superstar Elvis Presley were a Christian cross and a Star of David. “I don’t want to miss out on heaven due to a technicality,” he testified. In that spirit, and in accordance

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with astrological omens, I urge you, too, to cover all your bases in the coming weeks. Honor your important influences. Be extra nice to everyone who might have something to offer you in the future. Show your appreciation for those who have helped make you who you are. And be as open-minded and welcoming and multicultural as you can genuinely be. Your motto is “Embrace the rainbow.”

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Are you a gambling addict seeking power over your addiction? If you live in Michigan or Illinois, you can formally blacklist yourself from all casinos. Anytime your resolve wanes and you wander into a casino, you can be arrested and fined for trespassing.

I invite you to consider a comparable approach as you work to free yourself from a bad habit or debilitating obsession. Enlist some help in enforcing your desire to refrain. Create an obstruction that will interfere with your ability to act on negative impulses.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “What is the point of being alive if you don’t at least try to do something remarkable?” Author John Green asked that question. I confess that I’m not entirely comfortable with it. It’s a bit pushy. I find I’m more likely to do remarkable things if I’m not trying too hard to do remarkable things. Nevertheless, I offer it as one of your key themes for 2019. I suspect you will be so naturally inclined to do remarkable things that you won’t feel pressure to do so. Here’s my only advice: up the ante on your desire to be fully yourself; dream up new ways to give your most important gifts; explore all the possibilities of how you can express your soul’s code with vigor and rigor.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the fairy tale “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” the heroine rejects both the options that are too puny and too excessive. She wisely decides that just enough is exactly right. I think she’s a good role model for you. After your time of feeling somewhat deprived, it would be understandable if you were tempted to crave too much and ask for too much and grab too much. It would be understandable, yes, but mistaken. For now, just enough is exactly right.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In 1140, two dynasties were at war in Weinsberg, in what’s now southern Germany. Conrad III, leader of the Hohenstaufen dynasty, laid siege to the castle at Weinsberg, headquarters of the rival Welfs dynasty. Things went badly for the Welfs, and just before Conrad launched a final attack, they surrendered. With a last-minute touch of mercy, Conrad agreed to allow the women of the castle to flee in safety along with whatever possessions they could carry. The women had an ingenious response. They lifted their husbands onto their backs and hauled them away to freedom. Conrad tolerated the trick, saying he would stand by his promise. I foresee a metaphorically comparable opportunity arising for you, Aquarius. It won’t be a life-or-death situation like that of the Welfs, but it will resemble it in that your original thinking can lead you and yours to greater freedom.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The National Center for Biotechnology Information reported on a 15-year-old boy who had the notion that he could make himself into a superhero. First he arranged to get bitten by many spiders in the hope of acquiring the powers of Spiderman. That didn’t work. Next, he injected mercury into his skin, theorizing it might give him talents comparable to the Marvel Comics mutant character named Mercury. As you strategize to build your power and clout in 2019, Pisces, I trust you won’t resort to questionable methods like those. You won’t need to! Your intuition should steadily guide you, providing precise information on how to proceed.

And it all starts now.

Homework: Do a homemade ritual in which you vow to attract more blessings into your life. Report results at FreeWillAstrology.com.

FEATUREPRENEUR: A DÉCOR DUO Genevieve Allen Hearn

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t’s hard not to get excited about decorating for the holidays. For Micah and Noelle McGough, making things beautiful is not just a hobby: they turned it into a career. They have a Valley-based Interiors business called Monk & Nun Interiors, and recently opened an online home décor shop. Their home décor collection features Canadian makers, mostly from Nova Scotia. We contacted Micah and Noelle to find out more about their business, and what we could do to get our homes holiday-ready.

The Grapevine (GV): Tell us about your business venture. What do you offer?

Noelle and Micah (N&M): Our business hopes to offer a one stop shop for the interior of your home! We offer design consultations, finish carpentry, commercial and home staging, and vacation rental management. In support of these services, we have also just launched an online shop offering curated home décor.

GV: Your backgrounds are in English literature and mass communications (Micah) and therapeutic recreation and world diversity (Noelle). How do these backgrounds influence how you run your business?

Micah: English literature led to English authors, led strangely to English furniture, led to Shaker furnitvure, led to cabinetmaking school. Communications helped me not have cable and spend more time woodworking.

Noelle: The first semester of my undergrad was in anthropology because I’ve always been drawn to people and their behaviours.

After that semester was over, I was drawn to therapeutic recreation through its philosophy: “to improve the lives of marginalized people.”

I didn’t know what career I wanted for my life, but I knew I wanted to help improve the lives of people somehow. As a child, you could often find me rearranging furniture in our family’s home, turning barn lofts into apartments and tree houses into glorified hang outs. In partnership with Micah’s skills, I’ve merged my love for people with creating beautiful spaces.

GV: Why did you decide to sell online rather than in a brick and mortar store?

N&M: At this stage, we do not have a brick and mortar location because we wanted to gauge the response. We do, however, host and participate in pop-up shops and we have a retail space in Cotton Tale Cafe in New Minas.

GV: You are versed in beautifully made things. What advice would you give holiday shoppers this year? How about advice on how to decorate for the holidays?

Noelle: We’re all about bringing nature into all our designs and décor. Natural fibres are our thing! Wools, sheepskins, cotton-linen blends, pine & cedar, wood, ceramics, antlers, and all of it looks so great this time of the year! Often when you shop local you’ll find

THE CROWDSOURCER: REFRESH ANNAPOLIS VALLEY Watch our community change the world one dollar at a time. these naturals and neutrals at your disposal. It has been so rewarding for us to work alongside artisans and makers in the development of our “For the Soul” collection. Our advice is to reach out and support these guys.

There are some beautiful pieces accessible in the Valley that tell the story of the maker and bring warmth into your home. Consider adding some Christmas spirit to your home by placing greenery around the house: sprigs of pine on the bedside tables or as a centrepiece on your kitchen island or dining table, with candlesticks or white lights strewn throughout. My favourite decor item this Christmas season is a long natural cedar or pine garland for a mantle, or draped along an interior stairway railing. Add dried citrus and cinnamon sticks for a little wow-factor! (Micah warns everyone to be careful around open flames).

GV: What is it like having a business partner who is also your life partner?

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efresh Annapolis Valley is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization offering workshops, events, and competitions aimed at exposing our community to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) concepts, especially computer science.

They offer programs for Primary to Grade 12 students, industry professionals, and beyond.

In 2018, Refresh Annapolis Valley hosted 49 events supporting entrepreneurship and digital technology in the Valley, with an estimated 930 participants attending. Over 60 volunteers made this all happen, along with 12 partner organizations. Refresh also opened their toolshed, which has approximately 10K in computer science educational material.

2019 is going to be a big year for the volunteer-run organization, building on previous years of educational activities introducing

the computer sciences and entrepreneurship to the next generation, and supporting the existing digital technology community. To do this, their goal is to raise $15,000 to fund and expand on their current programming, including offering their Creative Computing Course (for kids 8-11), BUILD computer science overnight camp for girls, and Creative Computing day camps. #Scratchfest, the computer science build-a-thon for kids 8-17, will also be back for another exciting year. All programs will run free of charge.

Help Refresh Annapolis Valley continue to invest in our community. For more details about their fundraising campaign, visit refreshannapolisvalley.org/support/ The Crowdsourcer column features local crowdsourcing efforts. To garner support for your project, contact: editor@grapevinepublishing.ca .

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Noelle: At first it felt like we were constantly talking about the business but we’ve learned to better integrate our business into our lives and vice versa. We probably say things to one another that most work colleagues wouldn’t, but we can also operate efficiently sometimes with little to no communication which is an advantage!

Micah: It helps that we do different things and have different interests. I like to build things, Noelle likes to make things pretty. I think we’re like many couples in that respect.

But I trust the things she does well and do my best to help make them happen.

For more information on Monk & Nun Interiors visit monkandnun.com.

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CHRYSALIS HOUSE ASSOCIATION WISHLIST From chrysalishouseassociation.org/get-involved-donate "Gift cards or gift certificates are always appreciated as it allows women to regain a sense of control over their lives and obtain much needed items. We suggest grocery, gas, dollar store, or hair salons as good choices that will always be put to use within a short period of

GRAPEVINE TOTES! Now available at The Box of Delights Bookshop

time. Household items: towels, facecloths, full sets of dishes, pots and pans, cleaning supplies, paper towel, toilet paper. Personal care items: feminine hygiene products, shampoo, conditioner, hair brushes and combs, body wash."

ET K C I T AY W A E GIV CHANCE TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO:

The King and I, Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville.

Friday, Jan 4, 7pm. Draw date: Dec 27.

Enter all draws: valleyevents.ca/win

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GOOD NEWS: ACTS OF GENEROSITY AND WAYS TO GIVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Light 4 Learning

8" x 10" framed original paintings and a letter from Doretta are available for purchase at Hardware Gallery, located at 36 Cornwallis Street in downtown Kentville. Owning local art and supporting a wonderful cause - what could be better?!

Wolfville Library’s Model Train is Back Thanks to Community Donations

Photo: One of Doretta Groenendyk's original paintings for sale at Hardware Gallery

A huge thank you to everyone who gave so generously. To all the dentists, offices and schools who did collection drives, and the individuals who gave to help others. This year, Bargain Harley’s in Berwick donated three large boxes of scarves, hats, and mittens to use in the boxes.

It’s truly a community effort!

Standing back and looking at the mountain of donations that came in made us so proud of our community!

A huge thank you to the community for supporting this project and helping so many people locally this Christmas!

Chrysalis House Capital Campaign

EMS Tree of Hope

Light 4 Learning is displaying and selling original paintings by local artist Doretta Groenendyk at Hardware Gallery until Christmas.

The organization raises money for community development projects in rural Uganda. Over the last 12 years, Light 4 Learning has provided solar to 23 rural schools, 1 high school of the Greater Grace Orphanage and 1 church, 10 sewing machines, and 50 rocket stoves.

Currently they are supporting five families with disabilities and discussing a micro business project.

Each year, Doretta designs a new image for Light 4 Learning Christmas cards as part of their fundraising efforts. This year the eleven

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Chrysalis House provides shelter and outreach services in a safe and non-judgmental environment, to women and children in our collective communities. They have recently launched a capital campaign to support ‘Project Renew,’ their initiative to build a new Chrysalis House in the Annapolis Valley. They have already secured some funding through government initiatives, and have purchased land and drafted building plans. They are now seeking the support of community funders and private donors to help finance the remaining cost of the new shelter.

For more information on the Project Renew initiative, or to make a donation, visit chrysalishouseassociation.org

The Wolfville Memorial library would like to thank everyone who contributed to their model train fund, making the recent purchase of a brand new green and yellow engine possible.

The excitement among patrons young and old at the return of the ‘N’ -scale model train making its journey from the station, around the town, through the tunnel, and back again, has continued unabated since its arrival in November.

Photo: The new engine pulling out of the station at the Wolfville Memorial Library

Fill a Box of Cheer: A Huge Success!

Laura Churchill Duke For the third year in a row, the Fill a Box of Cheer was a huge success! We’ve managed to help hundreds of people this Christmas across Kings County.

This holiday season, Evangeline Middle School’s leadership team are contributing to the community through the Tree of Hope. The Tree of Hope is a fundraising initiative which encourages people from EMS and the larger community to place one new item under the tree, or make a financial contribution in the form of a gift card. This is EMS’s way of giving back and supporting the community. The leadership team have started this initiative “because we want to ensure ALL families are warm, fed, and happy during the 2018 holiday season.” says grade 7 student and team member Thomas Murimboh. Others can help by donating gift cards and new items, which will be given to those in need. Suggestions for gifts include toys, books, skates, movies, games, sport related equipment, art supplies, bath baskets, movie ticket vouchers, and toiletries.

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CANUCOPIA Sylvia Jacquard

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rchard Valley United Church recently held their ninth Canucopia in support of local food banks. Thanks to the support of Atlantic Superstore in New Minas and its shoppers, this was the best one to date with approximately 1240kg (2728 pounds) of food (including for pets), household, and personal care items collected. In total $1453.70 was donated as well.

Interchurch, and Wolfville food banks. Orchard Valley United Church is located at 130 Cornwallis Avenue in New Minas.

The church holds Canucopia twice a year, in May and in October, alternating between the Atlantic Superstore and the Sobeys in New Minas. Since the beginning, Orchard Valley has appreciated the kindness of Noggins Corner Farm Market, Toyota, and The Flower Cart in loaning their vehicles so the food could be easily and safely gathered and stored.

Forty-six members of the congregation of all ages participated in the 8am to 8pm event.

Tasks included handing out lists of the food banks’ most needed items, collecting food and money donations as shoppers left the store, and then wheeling the loaded grocery carts to the parking lot where items were transferred, sorted by type of food, and packed into the Flower Cart van.

At the end of the day, the van headed back to the church, where the boxes were unloaded and the last set of volunteers completed the final task: sorting items and packing the boxes for each food bank.

Since Orchard Valley counts people from all over the eastern part of Kings County among its congregation, it shares the food, items, and money collected with the Canning, Fundy

Orchard Valley United Church volunteers Carol Kane, Sheila Francis and Rev. Don Sellsted stand by a shopping of cart of food generously donated by shoppers at the Atlantic Superstore. The church held their ninth Canucopia in support of local food banks on October 27.

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SLOWCOASTER COMES TO WOLFVILLE FOR A NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE PARTY Mike Butler

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ew Year’s Eve 2018: what do you have planned? While the thoughts of a quiet evening at home might seem like the right thing to do most of the time, why not take the leap and dance the night away on December 31 this year with Slowcoaster?

them early at $40.00 to save some money as tickets are $55.00 at the door. Enjoy the show and Happy New Year!!!! .

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For over twenty years, the talented Cape Breton trio has been filling dance floors with their unique blend of ska, reggae, hip hop, and classic funk, and now the Wolfville Farmers' Market will be bumping and hopping on New Year’s Eve 2018 as this amazing group rock this town and anyone eager to dance the last hours of the year away.

The concert takes place from 8pm-1am and, as an added bonus, audiences will be treated to the opening act, the Willie Stratton Band! It’s sure to be a blast, and with organizer Festiville handling the event, following the very successful Mellotones show last year, audiences can only expect the very best entertainment to finish off 2018!! With plenty of parking, dance space, and a late night nacho bar provided by the Union Street, as well as Garrison Brewing on board for the event, the crowds will be wowed for the wee hours of 2019!

Tickets are available through What’s The Buzz on Central Avenue, Wolfville, The Union Street, Berwick, and online at festiville.ca, and they’re going to go fast everyone! Buy December 13, 2018 – January 10, 2019 | 9

WHO'S WHO: GAIL AND EVERETT BUTLER, MY A-PARENT SITUATION! Mike Butler

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’ll never forget those Christmas mornings when I received some of my favourite gifts: my drafting table, my guitar, my VHS special edition copy of Gone With The Wind, and that really bright, checkered bathrobe from Phinney’s. This Who’s Who is very special to me because it’s about the two people that have given me more gifts than I can remember, including the gift of life: my parents Gail and Everett Butler.

I have pretty amazing folks! While applauding their accomplishments as great parents, grandparents, business owners, and people in general, is easy for anyone to do, I am so proud that I get to voice my praise here in my column for everyone to see!

Mom and Dad, Gail and Everett Butler, are Valley born and raised! Both attended local schools and both found a perfect place to raise three incredible children (wink wink) within the Valley, as well as succeed in the local business world.

My father, an avid sports fan, started, ran, and met great success with his business, Everett’s Sporting Goods, which began in Kentville in the mid-1970s, branching out to locations in New Minas, Windsor, Yarmouth, Bridgewater, and New Glasgow.

For those who know me, it’s easily understood now where my retail savvy, people skills, and ability to work a crowd have stemmed from.

My father was the ultimate businessman. He was the face, eyes, and ears of his business, while working closely with his incredible team (many of them family members) at each store.

I learned so much from him, and I can safely say I’m the retail wiz I am (23 years strong!) because of him.

While dad was in the shops with the customers, my mother successfully raised three headstrong and independent children, all while handling all the bookkeeping for dad’s stores. I have “fond” memories of doing my homework for an hour after school thinking it was such a grueling

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task, not recognizing that my mother had been doing invoices, payroll, and ledgers for dad’s six stores all by hand. Yes, this was the days before computers. My mother worked very hard and, along with doing all that work for dad, there was always clean clothes, home-cooked meals, a neat household, and everything else.

Growing up in Kentville, my sisters and I attended KCA, and were involved in many activities. We kept my parents hopping! I can safely say there was never a time when they were not there to support, encourage, and reward us. We were not spoiled, but instead we were pushed to achieve great things and be ourselves.

This was an incredible year for me as I tied the knot with my now husband Ian back in July.

Ian and I were both so incredibly lucky to have both sets of parents in attendance, beaming from ear to ear with love and support. We understood that it would be a potentially hard day for them as they were not part of a traditional wedding setting and that, as easy as it looks for Ian and I to be ourselves, it can be hard for the parents. We’ve never had anything less than their full support and love, and having both sets of parents celebrating their 50th wedding anniversaries this year made the day extra special.

Now that the role of parent has transcended to grandparent, my mother and father have truly found their niche and I am watching their love and support shower over their five beautiful grandkids, but with that Nana and Grampie sense of fun and good humour. Retirement has not slowed them down, and if anything they’re busier than ever, but they always take time to be there and enjoy the gifts that have been given to them. To my Mom and Dad, my greatest gift ever, and to all Moms, Dads, and Caregivers: a safe and happy holiday to each of you!

Photo Credit: Two Crows Joy Photography

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THE VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONT’S YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

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hen Ruvimbo Chipazi began her studies in psychology at Acadia University, she knew she wanted to get involved. "The community outside the university is so vibrant," she says, "and I wanted to learn about how organizations work and make a contribution."

Chipazi was living in Botswana before she came to Nova Scotia, but she grew up in Zimbabwe, and her time in international school had already made her more aware of what it’s like to be one of the few persons of colour in the room. Getting involved in student government further distilled her thoughts: "running student elections taught me that representation matters."

Now president of the VRHF Youth Leadership Council, she notes that “the youth council, like student politics, has been good for taking me out of my comfort zone. You don’t see a lot of minority or international students in more visible leadership positions, but they’re present in the community, and I want to see more people from those groups taking on those leadership roles. You never know what potential people have until you give them the opportunity, and VHRF gave me that opportunity.”

Conceived as a younger version of the VHRF to increase outreach to young people and help with social media and fundraising, the Youth Leadership Council is made up of high school and university students, as well as non-students (members must be under 25).

It now boasts over twenty members, and has brought a new energy to VRHF, and to the

hospital itself. As well as helping out at the foundation’s many events and fundraisers, the youth council has been organizing its own projects as well. For Hallowe’en, youth council members toured the hospital “reverse trick or treating:” dressed in costume and giving out healthy (and not-so-healthy) treats to patients and staff, and they are focussing in particular on future projects around social media and community engagement.

Chipazi also says that the council provides a wonderful learning opportunity to members in terms of participating in the ins and outs of how the organization operates: “The VHRF don’t just keep us in a box. They encourage us to join their committees and give us the opportunity to see how those function and how things should be run.” Youth council meetings follow the same format as those of the committees, following agendas and taking minutes. “It’s a lot of fun,” Chipazi says, “but it can also be stressful and it’s a huge commitment. I feel like I’ve matured quite a lot from the experience, because I understand that I’m responsible for the council.” She laughs, “I’m learning how to adult.”

“I wanted to be the change that I wanted to see," Chipazi remarks about her motivation for getting involved. With several new initiatives in the works for the new year, the members of the VHRF Youth Leadership Council seem poised to be just that.

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2018-2019 METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE STREAM SERIES Margot Bishop

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re you an opera buff? Whatever your level of love for opera, you will have a real treat in store with the HD live stream series from the Met in New York city. There are six operas this season still to be shown at the Cineplex in New Minas.

You get to watch the scene changes between acts, rehearsals in other parts of the Met, visit other departments (costumes, archives), and even get to meet animal handlers. Operas like Aida have various animals, which have to audition for their parts, just like human characters.

Revivals: Bizet’s Carmen (Feb 2) Donizetti’s La Fille du Regiment (March 2) Wagner’s Die Walkure (March 30) Poulenc’s Dialogues des Carmelites (May 11) New Productions: Verdi’s La Traviata (Dec 15) Cilea’s Adriana Lecouvreur (Jan 12)

What is really interesting is that not only are the principals interviewed but members of the chorus are introduced and tell us about their roles. If there are fight scenes, then the fight co-ordinator tells us the tricks of that trade.

You even get tidbits of facts and history (did you know that the French opera companies would not stage a production unless there was a ballet sequence in it?)

When you go to the Met or another opera house, you see and hear the performance, as a member of the audience. When you go to the live stream HD performance at Cineplex, you see so much more.

This is a great season at the Met. If you have never been to an opera but have sometimes thought that it might be fun to see one, go to the Cineplex live stream HD transmissions from the Met, it is truly a great experience.

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PHILANTHROPISTS WILL MATCH DONATIONS FOR LOCAL ARTS CENTRE UP TO $20,000!

AL WHITTLE THEATRE SCREENS BELOVED HOLIDAY FILMS DECEMBER 17-22

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ollowing the success of their Retro Blockbuster summer film series, the Acadia Cinema Co-op will present a week of fun, holiday-themed films this December at the Al Whittle Theatre in Wolfville. You may have seen these seasonal favourites before, but now is your chance to see them on the big screen! Tickets are only $5, so take your whole family, bring a group of friends, or treat your co-workers. Celebrate the season of giving by choosing cinema tickets as a gift for party guests, or as an advent calendar surprise! Grab some popcorn and a hot chocolate, and settle in for a cozy evening at the theatre with these cinematic treasures:

he holiday season is a time for giving through charity and volunteerism. The Ross Creek Centre for the Arts gives the gift of art and nature to creatives of all ages and skill levels from Nova Scotia and around the world all year round. Inspired by the Centre’s work and the holiday season, local philanthropists Jason Roth and Cheryl Steadmen-Roth have created a challenge for the community: until December 24, they are offering to match anything donated to the couple’s charities of choice, the Ross Creek Centre for the Arts and its sister, Two Planks and a Passion Theatre, up to $20,000!

The Roths have been donors and advocates of the Centre for many years and have seen firsthand the positive effect Ross Creek Centre for the Arts has had on the province through its arts education, as well as the wider arts community, through both artistic excellence and innovate programming. They believe that supporting the organization is an investment in Nova Scotia’s arts culture. When asked about why they are involved, Jason Roth said “we believe that Ross Creek and Two Planks stimulate, entertain, teach, challenge, and inspire people to think. They change lives.”

Knowing that not everyone has the resources to make large donations individually, the Roths issued a challenge for the community at large to raise the funds together. The Centre’s executive director, Chris O’Neill, thinks the challenge is a great idea, “The Matching Funds Donation Challenge is a fantastic way to show our supporters that you don’t need to be able to make a huge donation to make a real difference. Every contribution helps. If our networks can come together and each give what they can, it will take no time to take full advantage of the Roths’ generous challenge.”

O’Neill knows better than anyone the demanding efforts it takes to thrive as an arts non-profit in Nova Scotia, but reflects that all the hard work is worth it: “Being here transforms people, whether audience members, children at camp, youth at risk learning to deal with trauma through artistic expression, or artists developing new work at the highest

Monday, December 17 (7pm): The series kicks off with the musical White Christmas (1954), in which a pair of successful song-anddance showmen (Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye) team up with a sister act (Rosemary Clooney, Vera Ellen) to save a failing inn in Vermont.

level. Ross Creek is an organization worth investing in for now and for our future.”

2018 has seen incredible change and advancement for the Centre and donations are more important then ever as they work on their campaign ‘Building the Future:’ an effort to invigorate and ensure the quality of the Centre’s infrastructure, programming, and outreach for the years to come.

Donors can let Ross Creek determine where their funds are most needed or give specifically to an area of the Centre that is important to them: their award-winning theatre, Ross Creek’s arts education and outreach programs, bursaries or scholarships, artist residencies, or their environmental efficiency improvements to the facilities.

Any donation received by December 24 goes towards the Matching Funds Challenge. If you would like to donate and support this cause, please visit: artscentre.ca/donate or contact the Ross Creek Centre for the Arts: mail@artscentre.ca, (902) 582-3842.

Tickets are available at the door or in advance at Just Us! Café in Wolfville. This film series is made possible with support from the Wolfville Business Development Corporation. Visit alwhittletheatre.ca or follow us on Facebook or Instagram to learn more!

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When the EKM Hospital closed in the early 1990s, the EKM Hospital Foundation transitioned to the EKM Health Foundation. At the time of closure, the province took possession of the actual hospital building, and the donations made to build a new hospital in Wolfville, along with operating funds, were transferred to the Health Foundation, as well as various parcels of land. At the time of the transition, there was approximately $1 million in investments transferred to the new Health Foundation.

Through a very conservative approach to investing, the Foundation has increased its investments from $1 million to over $4 million as of 2018. As a charity, the Foundation must disburse at least 3.5% of any investment income in a given year to health-related grants.

To this end, over twenty years, the Foundation has donated three million dollars within the Eastern Kings catchment area (which contains 63 distinct communities).

Through social media, the Foundation’s website (ekmhealthfoundation.ca), as well as a Facebook page (EKM Health Foundation), they’ve been able to secure a big following in the community. They also advertise their grants program twice a year in local gazettes and newsletters, along with directed emails to local charities.

And just who is the team behind this? Well, the Foundation’s board is comprised of nine

Friday, December 21 (7pm): What’s Christmas without a little action? In Die Hard (1998), seasoned cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) dodges bombs and bullets in order to save his ex-wife (Bonnie Bedelia) from a greedy terrorist (Alan Rickman) after she and others are taken hostage during a high-rise office Christmas party in Los Angeles.

Wednesday, December 19 (7pm): Rotten Tomatoes calls It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) the “holiday classic to define all holiday classics.” The story follows a compassionate but desperately frustrated small-town businessman (James Stewart) in an encounter with an affable angel (Henry Travers), who shows him what life would have been like if he had never existed.

MIKE UNCORKED: A VALLEY TRIUMPH! f you’ve been a Wolfville resident for a while then you’ve no doubt heard of, or had an experience at, the Eastern Kings Memorial Health Centre (EKM).

Tuesday, December 18 (7pm): Home Alone (1990) is a slapstick comedy about an eight-year-old troublemaker (Macaulay Culkin) who must protect his house from a pair of burglars (Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern) when he is accidentally left behind by his family during Christmas vacation.

Thursday, December 20 (7pm): In the goofball family favourite A Christmas Story (1983), a young boy (Peter Billingsley) attempts to convince his parents, his teacher, and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift.

volunteer trustees who meet six times a year to discuss the issues of the Foundation at large. Each trustee also sits on one of three sub-committees which also meet an additional three to four times a year. The board is supported by a part-time, paid administrative assistant who manages the day-to-day processing of the grants given, and supports the chair and trustees in their work for the Foundation. Their administrative assistant has been with the Foundation for 16 years and having that stability is wonderful for them.

Over the years, the Foundation has also been the recipient of individual donations “in appreciation,” or “in memory of,” which have helped immensely. They have also been the recipient of some very generous bequests from former supporters of the Wolfville Hospital, including the donation of property.

The Foundation wishes to grow its investments in order to be able to continue providing support to Eastern Kings County through the sponsorship of worthy health-related projects. Through the grants program, the Foundation sponsors approximately $150,000 per year in grants to local organizations which have a charitable tax number and who bring forward proposals that will increase the health of citizens in our communities.

For more information, take the time to browse the website and social media pages, and find out where you can help out and keep this foundation growing and thriving. I wish them all the best and thank them for being part of our community!

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Saturday, December 22 (2pm): Perfect for cinephiles with earlier bedtimes! This double-header matinee kicks off with How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966), an animated short based on the beloved Dr. Seuss book and narrated by Boris Karloff. After a quick break the fun continues with Elf, (2003) starring Will Farrell as a human raised by Santa’s elves who must leave his North Pole home to search for his real father (James Caan) in modern-day New York.

BIRD OF PREY: MULTIMEDIA VIDEO INSTALLATION AT KENTVILLE’S HARDWARE GALLERY FOR DECEMBER Submitted

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ardware Gallery’s current exhibit, Bird of Prey, runs from December 5, 2018 to January 2, 2019 featuring the work of multimedia artist Ella Tetrault.

Bird of Prey is a multimedia video installation that tells a story of three people coming together on the North Mountain to explore how we interact, identify and relate to other species through falconry. It is, in a way, a failed attempt to understand the complicated and often violent relationship the Western world has with animals and to look at how we might understand and focus on healing trauma through our relations to other species.

Ella Tetrault is a Canadian artist recently returned from Berlin.

She holds an MFA in public art and new artistic strategies from the Bauhaus University, and a BA in international development from the University of Toronto. She shares a collaborative practice with Bethany Riordan Butterworth. Together, they curate the Fuller Terrace Lecture Series, a community lecture series and online platform in Halifax and Berlin. Tetrault is currently a PhD candidate in the Department of Visual Art at York University, and a guest lecturer at the University of Cologne at the Institute for Art and Art Theory alongside Stefanie Busch.

Hardware Gallery Director, Sasha Nelson notes; “We at Hardware Gallery are always striving to bring interdisciplinary artists and their work before the public. Ella’s installation is unique in its content and presentation. It represents a thought-provoking look at her particular passion and field of study. I encourage everyone to come and see for yourself.”

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13

A Christmas Celebration — Kings Riverside Court, Kentville 7–8pm • Presented by the Kentville Baptist Church choir and friends!

A Christmas musical presentation that includes instrumentalists, ensembles, soloists, and the whole choir! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-3162 / info@Kentvillebaptist.org Games night!! — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 7–9pm • Board games with friends. Have one of our delicious game inspired drinks or a specialty coffee with a kick! Snacks available for purchase.

TIX: no charge INFO: 902-538-9340

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14

Supper — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 5–7pm. Also Dec 21, 28, Jan 4 • Delicious ‘home-cooked’ meal. Takeout available! TIX: Supper $8, Desserts $2 INFO: 902-538-9340 / gillyflowergarden@rocketmail.com Journey To Bethlehem — United Church, Windsor 6–7:30pm. Also Dec 15 • A walk through event where you can visit Bethlehem of old to experience the first Christmas story. Live animals. Free hot chocolate, cookies. You’re welcome to come in costume.

Free will offering to support Windsor-West Hants School Breakfast Program TIX: no charge INFO: 902-798-2667 / windsorunited@ns.sympatico.ca The Man Who Invented Christmas — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7–8:44pm • In 1843 London, author Charles Dickens finds himself in financial trouble after writing three unsuccessful novels in a row. The Man Who Invented Christmas tells of the magical journey that led to the creation of Ebenezer Scrooge (Christopher Plummer), Tiny Tim and other classic characters from A Christmas Carol. TIX: $11 adult, $8 under 18 INFO: 902-532-7704 / mk@kingstheatre.ca Dance: Meredith — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 7–11pm • Ages 19+. TIX: $5 INFO: 902-798-0888 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com Phil Williams presents...Go Tell! — Baptist Church, Upper Vaughan 7pm • A dramatic recitation of the Christmas Scriptures with sacred songs & carols. TIX: donation INFO: 902-798-3946 / mtbe@bellaliant.net Lost Vegas, Mike Robertson & Jeff Barteaux — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8pm • Lost Vegas: Folk and classic rock tunes. Mike Robertson & Jeff Barteaux: Old time blues, jazz, and folk from the early 1900’s to 1940’s. TIX: $15 at the door INFO: evergreentheatre.ca / 902-825-6834 Theresa Lynn Porter — Royal Canadian Legion, Annapolis Royal 8–10pm • Annapolis Royal’s very own Theresa Lynn Porter, with a collection of songs from just about every genre out there. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-532-0789 / theresalynnporter@gmail.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15

Community Breakfast — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 7–10am • Bacon, Sausage, Ham, Eggs, Pancakes, Hash browns, Toast, and Baked Beans, Juice, Coffee and Tea Takeout is available. TIX: Adults - $6; Children (6-12 years) - $4; Under 6 years – no charge INFO: 902-798-0888 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com Big Breakfast — Lions Club, Wolfville 7–10am TIX: $7 adults, $4 children 10 and under. INFO: KimStewarthome@outlook.com Breakfast — St. James Anglican Church, Prospect St., Kentville 8–10am • Large choice of food items available. TIX: minimum $7 donation, $5 children INFO: rev.desloges@gmail.com Flea Market & Bake Sale — Community Church, Newport Station 8am–12:30pm TIX: no charge INFO: 902-790-4341 / joytotheworld30@hotmail.com Breakfast — Curling Club, Middleton 8–10:30am • Enjoy bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, pancakes, baked beans, toast, juice, tea and coffee. A great pre-Christmas breakfast among friendly folk. TIX: donation INFO:902-825-2695 / bemorine@hotmail.com Community Market — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 9am–1pm • Free door prize tickets on our Christmas Hamper full of goodies to be drawn for at noon, by Santa Clause who will be at The Market from 10am–noon. Complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate and cider. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-538-5815 / chris48goddard@icloud.com

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Count Down to Christmas Craft Fair — Three Rivers Community Centre, Torbrook • 10am–3pm TIX: no charge INFO: thelightizer@netscape.net Christmas Pizza & Movie Night — Christian Fellowship Centre, Wilmot 5:30–8pm • A family friendly Christmas movie about how a Depression family has the best Christmas for only one dollar. Pizza 5:30pm, movie 6pm. Supervised children’s activity centre, 5+ TIX: donation INFO: 902-765-4124 / bfboddy@gmail.com Valley Trekkers Volkssport Walk — Muddy’s Convenience Store, 446 Main St., Wolfville (meetup) 6pm • 5/10km, 3A Christmas Lights Walk..

Registration begins 5:30pm. Social to follow.

INFO: 902-678-8278 Christmas Ceilidh — Cornwallis Inn, Kentville 6–9pm • Music, dance, lights, charm and lots of good cheer! TIX: $10 in advance, $15 at door. Age 5 and under free! @ R.D. Chisholm’s, (Kentville).

INFO: 902-691-0719 / info@valleyirish.com A Country Music Christmas Show — Three Rivers Community Centre, Torbrook 7–9pm • 50/50 draw.

Canteen will be open. TIX: $5 INFO: 902-848-6115 / twistedk@eastlink.ca John Gracie Christmas — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • We’re pleased to welcome Nova Scotia’s favourite crooner back to King’s to mark the release of his new album, Simply Christmas.

TIX: $28 member, $32 general, $12 under age 18 INFO: 902-532-7704 / mk@kingstheatre.ca Santa Breakfast — Fire Hall, Canning 7:30–10:30pm • Join Santa and his elves for a pancake breakfast in support of the NKEC graduating class of 2019! TIX: donation INFO: 902-678-5888 / jensaklofske@hotmail.com The Chimney Swifts and Bear Le Friends — Community Centre, Gaspereau 8–11pm • Local musical group The Chimney Swifts, and one of Halifax’ quickest rising bands, Bear Le Friends join forces for a show like no other in the heart of the Annapolis Valley. TIX: $15 presale price, $20 at the door @ T.A.N. Cafe (Wolfville, Kentville, Windsor). $12 student w/ valid ID. INFO: 902-690-5968 / thechimneyswiftsband@gmail.com Breakfast with Santa — Lions Club, Coldbrook 8pm–10:30am TIX: $5 adults, no charge under age 10 INFO: 902-679-2858 Golden Tan’s 35th Anniversary — Golden Tan Salon, New Minas 9–2pm • Bring a donation of mittens, scarves, hats, socks, etc. for our local shelter and we’ll give you a free tan (one per person). TIX: donation INFO: 902-681-8090 / goldentan@bellaliant.net

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16

Breakfast with Santa — Forties Community Centre, New Ross 8–11am • Eggs, bacon, pancakes, hash browns, toast, juice, tea & coffee. Santa will be here to meet with the children! TIX: $8 adult, $4 under 12, no charge under 5 INFO: fortiescc@gmail.com Craft/Vendor Sale and Ticket Auction — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 10am–3pm • Do some last minute shopping and win some gifts. Proceeds going to Cali’s K9 Rescue. TIX: Admission $1, under 12 free INFO: mlbelliveau@eastlink.ca A Christmas Celebration — United Baptist Church, Kentville 11am–12pm • An enjoyable Christmas musical presentation that includes instrumentalists, ensembles, soloists, and the whole choir! Joyful and uplifting! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-3162 / info@Kentvillebaptist.org The Nutcracker - Royal Ballet - Stage to Screen — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 2–5pm • Clara is given an enchanted Nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. As midnight strikes, she creeps downstairs to find a magical adventure awaiting her and her Nutcracker.

The next morning, Clara’s adventures seem to have been more than just a dream. TIX: donation INFO: 902-532-7704 / mk@kingstheatre.ca Souper Bowl Sunday — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 2pm • Let’s make this another awesome Sunday Funday!! Soup’s on! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-538-9340 / gillyflowergarden@rocketmail.com Afternoon Dance Party and Christmas Sale — Bishop Hall, Greenwich 2–5pm • Sahara Jane and Ken Shorley welcome all to this festive afternoon of music, dancing and Christmas shopping!

Jewelry, shawls, scarves, and silk handmade in India. 10% of sale proceeds goes to the children of DARE Varanasi, India. TIX: no charge INFO: saharajanemusic@gmail.com

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Musical Gift — Lions Club, Kingston 2–5pm • Annual Musical Gift for the Upper Room Food Bank. TIX: donation INFO: 902-765-3225 / bobbarb@eastlink.ca Children’s Christmas Party — Fundy View Community Centre, Halls Harbour 2–4pm • Bring wrapped and labelled gift for your child. Santa, crafts, photo booth, cookie decorating, refreshments.

TIX: no charge INFO: 902-599-1028 Kings Chorale — Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville 3pm • An afternoon of music for choir and brass.

Special guests: the Burgundy Brass from Middleton.

Music will include pieces both new and familiar, with some exciting arrangements of old favourites.

TIX: $15 at the door, or from Kings Chorale members.

INFO: pburden@ns.sympatico.ca Social Ballroom Dancing — Community Centre, Port Williams 3pm • DanceTime Port Williams.

Practice existing dance skills and learn new group dances. Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Social Foxtrot/Rhythm Foxtrot, Tango, Quickstep, ChaCha, Samba, Rumba, Jive, Salsa. Previous dance experience, partner required. TIX: $15 per person, per semester (Oct–Jan, Feb–May). First visit free.

INFO: DanceTime.PortWilliams@gmail.com The Christmas Dilemma — Third Horton Baptist Church, Kentville 6:30pm • Videos by the Skit Guys, Christmas music, craft, and snack. Freewill offering for Open Arms. TIX: freewill offering INFO: Sue, 902-679-0701 / canaanyouthsue@gmail.com The Christmas Bell — United Baptist Church, Wolfville Ridge 7–9pm • A concert presented by the Wolfville Ridge Church Choir under the direction of Lorraine Pinch-Reid. A time for fellowship and refreshment to follow. TIX: donation INFO: 902-542-3419

MONDAY, DECEMBER 17

Jam Session — Louis Millet Community Complex, New Minas 7–9:30pm TIX: $2 INFO: 902-680-2740 / vintagemusic1@hotmail.com White Christmas — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • Classic holiday movies on the big screen!! TIX: $5 at the door, or at Just Us cafe (Wolfville) INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18

Committee of the Whole — County of Kings Municipal Complex, Kentville 9am • TIX: no charge INFO: 888-337-2999 Christmas Dinner — Lions Club, Kingston 11:30am– 2pm • First annual Federal Retirees Christmas dinner featuring a turkey dinner with all the trimmings, and cash bar. Please book by phone or email.

TIX: Members $10, guests $13. INFO: 902-765-8590 / nafr75@gmail.com Duo Recital Dworkin/MacInnis — Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville 7pm • Featuring Susan Dworkin, Soprano and Jossée MacInnis, Clarinetist.

Classical and seasonal music, virtuoso clarinet and voice. Selections from great composers such as Bach, Yon, Schubert, Sphor and more! Don’t miss this superb mother and daughter performance.

Proceeds to support Jossée MacInnis begin studies for her Doctorate of Music in clarinet performance at L’Université de Montréal. TIX: $28.

Call or email to reserve. INFO: 902-300-1001 / susan_dworkin@hotmail.com Home Alone — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • Classic holiday movies on the big screen!! TIX: $5 at the door, or at Just Us cafe (Wolfville) INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19

Holiday Pop-Up Craft Market — Farmers Market, Wolfville 4–7pm • Enjoy supper at the market and shop for Christmas gifts made by local crafters! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-697-3344 / manager@wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Blood Donor Clinic — Fire Hall, Kentville 5–8pm. Also Dec 20, 1–3pm & 5–8pm • New donors welcome!

Book your appointment online. TIX: no charge INFO: blood.ca It’s A Wonderful Life — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • Classic holiday movies on the big screen!!

TIX: $5 at the door, or at Just Us cafe (Wolfville) INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir — Christ Church Anglican Parish Hall, Windsor 7–8pm TIX: $15 @ Home Hardware (Windsor), or at the door.

INFO: 902-798-9449

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20

A Christmas Story — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • Classic holiday movies on the big screen!!

TIX: $5 at the door, or at Just Us cafe (Wolfville) INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21

Dance: Route 12 — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 7–11pm • Ages 19+ TIX: $5 INFO: 902-798-0888 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com Blue Christmas — Baptist Church, Wilmot 7–8pm • The Christmas season can be tough for those who suffer with sadness, loneliness, illness, separation or loss. Join us as we reflect on the past, strive for acceptance, healing, and peace, through a night of readings, song, and meditation. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-4124 / bfboddy@gmail.com Die Hard — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • Classic holiday movies on the big screen!!

TIX: $5 at the door, or at Just Us cafe (Wolfville) INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca Love Actually (2003) — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:45pm • The Classic Christmas RomCom is back!! Nine intertwined stories examine the complexities of the one emotion that connects us all: love. TIX: $11 adult, $8 youth, under 18, $10 w/ Film Buff card INFO: 902-532-7704 / mk@kingstheatre.ca Ardyth and Jennifer — St. James Anglican Church, Kentville 7:30pm • The Longest Night. A Winter Solstice Concert. With guests Pam Mason, Clara Whitman and Rev Mel Malton. TIX: $10 at the door, plus a free will offering will be collected for “In From The Cold” INFO: 902-678-3123 / stjames@ns.sympatico.ca

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

Only daylight tide times are listed. * Highest High: 44.3 feet ** Lowest High: 34.4 feet

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THURSDAYS

The Hantsport Seniors & Elders Club “Drop-in”

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

Play an assortment of 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: Jan 10). Please call for time/location. INFO: Dorothy, 902-538-3374 / Pat, 902-678-9100 / Margot, 902-542-1466 / margotwithat@hotmail.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 /

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Darts — Wolfville Legion, 7pm. All skill levels welcome. INFO: 902-542-5869

Cardio Kickboxing — Baptist Church, North Alton

8:30–9:30pm. Also Tuesdays. Adult class to improve coordination, cardiovascular improvements, self defence, stress and weight reduction. 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. Sing songs, play in the gym and more. 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

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. Bring your games! 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 • Every first and third Friday (Next: Dec 21, Jan 4). Many new games & some oldies 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

Jive, Salsa. Previous dance experience, partner required. FEE: $15 per person, per semester (Oct–Jan, Feb–May). First visit free.

INFO: DanceTime.PortWilliams@gmail.com Pool — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 3pm. FEE: $3 INFO: 902-538-9340 /

Jam Session — Wolfville Legion, 7pm. All welcome to listen or perform. INFO: 902-542-5869

gillyflowergarden@rocketmail.com

6:30–8:45pm • Cut off for ticket purchase is 8:30pm, draw at 8:45pm. INFO: 902-798-0888 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com

Sunday of the month, 4:30–5:30pm (Next: Dec 16). Manning Memorial Chapel (lower level), Acadia University, Wolfville.

INFO: purepeace100@gmail.com

Chase the Ace — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor

SATURDAYS

Wolfville Farmers’ Market — DeWolfe Building,

Elm Ave., Wolfville 8:30am–1pm. Dec 15 & 22: Yule Saturdays. Dec 29: New Year’s 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: Dec 15). Learn about nature through games, activities, challenges, discussions, 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: Jan 5). W/Bruno Allard. Learn to play the djembe with rhythms & songs from West Africa.

Drums provided. FEE: $5–$10 (pay what you can) INFO: brunoallard7@gmail.com / facebook: Djembes and Duns Wolfville Valley Stamp Club — Community Centre, Port

Williams 1:30pm, 1st and 3rd Sat. of the month. Oct–June. Hall opens 12:30pm to provide an opportunity to trade, talk stamps.

Meeting includes a presentation and auction.

INFO: stamps@eastlink.ca

CHASE the ACE — Royal Canadian Legion, Branch

#098, Kingston. 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

Free Family Skate Nights — Centennial Arena, Kentville 7–8pm. INFO: kentville.ca

SUNDAYS

Group Meditation — Bishop Hall, Greenwich.

10:30am–noon. Join us sitting meditation, discussion and tea. Bring your own cushion if you prefer. Wheelchair accessible. FEE: no charge.

Donations accepted. INFO: 902-670-1006 / joan.norris60@gmail.com Windsor Meditation Group — Visitor

Information Space, Community Centre, Windsor 10:30am–noon. Meditation, discussion, and tea. Wheelchair accessible. FEE: Free, donations accepted. INFO: 902-798-2958 / windsormeditationgroup@gmail.com

World Meditation Hour — Every third

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.

Physical activity and fun for parents and children. No charge. INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca

Windsor Game Night — Library, Windsor 6pm.

Board game group. New players welcome!

FEE: no charge INFO: meetup.com/valleygames /

turpin56@gmail.com

Windsor Duplicate Bridge Club — Windsor Legion (upstairs), Empire Lane, Windsor 6:30pm.

A friendly club affiliated with ACBL – for skilled and less-skilled players. Bring your partner!

INFO: 902-798-5658 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 welcome.

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. Remember how much fun band is? 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)

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.

Card games every Tuesday. 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

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. Chat with friends, new and old!

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. Dec 19: Holiday Pop-Up Craft Market & Solstice Supper.

INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca

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

INFO: 902-542-4508

Jack Risk will lead you through gentle but powerful movements. Experience the healing benefits of qigong. TIX: no charge INFO: jackrisk.ca

WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com

Qigong — Acadia Library, Wolfville 11:30am–1pm.

Rug Hooking in Kentville — Kentville Lower

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 Centre, Port Williams 3pm. W/ DanceTime Port Williams. Practice existing dance skills and learn new group dances. Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Social Foxtrot/Rhythm Foxtrot, Tango, Quickstep, Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba,

69 Cedar St., Windsor 2–4pm. Confidential Support Group for family/friend caregivers of loved ones with any physical or mental health condition. 2nd Tuesday of each month. INFO: Jennine, 902-680-8706 / info@caregiversns.org

Social Ballroom Dancing — Community

Celebrate Recovery — New Hope Wesleyan

— FitYoga, Windsor 10:30–11:30am.

FEE: $14 drop in. Class passes available INFO: facebook.com/FitYogaWindsorNS

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

Market & Cafe — Black River Community,

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

Caregiver Support Group — Cedar Centre,

TV Bingo — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 6–7pm. ALSO Thursdays. TIX: Books available at bar. INFO: 902-798-0888 / Jam Session — Lions Club, Kentville 7–9:30pm. TIX: $2 INFO: 902-679-2367 /

vintagemusic1@hotmail.com

Pool — Legion, Berwick 7pm. Round robin format. FEE: $3 to play INFO: 902-538-5815 /

chris48goddard@icloud.com

Card Party — Northville Farm Heritage Centre,

7pm, Nov–April. Come play either cribbage or 45’s. $20 weekly door prize. FEE: $4 INFO: ruthbentley76@gmail.com

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22

How the Grinch Stole Christmas & Elf — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 2pm • Classic holiday movies on the big screen!! TIX: $5 at the door, or at Just Us cafe (Wolfville) INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca “O Holy Night” — Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville 7:30pm • Featuring the soloists of the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo: Brenna Conrad, Soprano and Marcel d’Entremont, Tenor TIX: donation INFO: 902-542-9128 The O’Briens & Co – Benefit Concert — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • It’s the Second Annual Benefit Concert for the Annapolis Food Bank with Paul O’Brien and members of his musical his family. TIX: Admission by freewill donation to the Foodbank of cash or non-perishable food. INFO: 902-532-7704 / mk@kingstheatre.ca Christmas Dance — Community Hall, St Croix 9pm–1am • Wear your ugly Christmas Sweater! 19+ TIX: $4 INFO: 902-790-4341 / joytotheworld30@hotmail.com

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23

“Sing Christmas” Cantata — Orchard Valley United Church, 130 Cornwallis Ave, New Minas 11am • INFO: 902-681-0366 Christmas Bake Sale — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 2–4pm • An array of delectable treats! INFO: 902-538-9340 / gillyflowergarden@rocketmail.com Singing for our Supper — Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville 7–9pm • Join us for Sublime Seasonal Songs & Stories staged by Sensational Singers & Storytellers! This stunning show is an annual fundraiser to raise money for the Wolfville Community Christmas Supper (that happens Xmas day at Lions Hall). We also accept nonperishable food items for the Wolfville Area Food Bank TIX: donation of money or food (if able) INFO: donnaholmes712@gmail.com

MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 – Christmas Eve See page 3 for church services.

Kingston Lions Christmas Eve Breakfast — Lions Club, Kingston 6:30–10:30am • Scrambled eggs, sausage, ham, hash browns, pancakes, toast muffins, juice, tea & coffee. TIX: donation INFO: 902-765-3225 / bobbarb@eastlink.ca

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25 – Merry Christmas!

See page 3 for church services.

Christmas Day Dinner — Lions Club, Wolfville 2–4pm • Community Christmas Dinner, December 25, 2-4 pm at Wolfville Lions’ Hall. Choice between turkey dinner or vegan feast. Cash donations accepted TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-5511 / christmasdinner2018@gmail.com

See page 3 for church services

AVHC Alumni. If you are an alumni please contact us to register. TIX: donation INFO: 902-670-2864 / kathy@daysend.ca Contemplative Concert — Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville 8–9pm • This relaxing, restorative and revitalizing concert will feature the sounds of cello, voice, bells, singing bowls and more. With India Yeshe Gailey (Halifax/Montreal) and Heidi Kalyani (Wolfville). TIX: Suggested contribution $10–$15.

INFO: connect@heartwideopen.ca

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 – New Year’s Eve

See page 3 for church services.

New Year’s Eve Bingo — Fire Hall, New Minas 7–10pm TIX: no charge INFO: 902-681-6661 New Year’s Eve Dance — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 8pm • Music by “Northfield.” Open Bar 19 years + Lunch (served at 12am) All proceeds for the Wolfville Legion. TIX: $10. Please call to reserve.

INFO: Harold Hunt, 902-542-0471 New Year’s Eve Dance — Lions Club, Berwick 9pm–1am • Ruth Manning and the Prospectors w/ special guests Bill Wilson and Dave Coggins. TIX: $25 @ Pharmasave (Berwick) INFO: 902-691-2638 / ruthmanning1972@gmail.com New Years Eve Gala with the Mark Riley Project — Old Orchard Inn, Wolfville 9pm–1am • Hors d’oeuvres will be served during the evening as well as Champagne at midnight. Room packages available.

TIX: $130 a couple. INFO: Facebook: The Mark Riley Project / oldorchardinn.com Dance: Wayne Parker — Lions Club, Coldbrook 9pm–1am • Door prize and 50/50 Meal: cold plate TIX: $15 a person INFO: 902-678-8406 New Year’s Dance — Royal Canadian Legion, Canning 9pm–1am • Music by The Barkhouse Boys TIX: $35/Couple, $20/Single @ the Legion after 4pm T–F or after 1pm on Sat. INFO: 902-582-3157 / brian.d.hazel@ns.sympatico.ca New Year’s Eve Party — Community Hall, Ardoise 9:30pm–1am • Music, food, and bar open. 19+ to enter. Celebrate in style with us! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-757-3217 / chair@ardoisehall.ca New Years Eve Party — The Blomidon Inn, Wolfville 10pm–1am • Celebrate New Years Eve! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-2291 / ibrownstein@ns.sympatico.ca

TUESDAY, JANUARY 1

Evergreen Levée — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 2–4pm • TIX: no charge INFO: evergreentheatre@gmail.com / evergreentheatre.ca

THURSDAY, JANUARY 3

Lions Meeting — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 7pm • TIX: no charge INFO: 902-538-9340 / gillyflowergarden@rocketmail.com

SATURDAY, JANUARY 5

Dance: The Hilites — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 7–11pm • Ages 19+ TIX: $5 INFO: 902-798-0888 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com

Traditional Breakfast — United Baptist Church, Canning 7:30–10am • Pancakes, sausage, bacon, hash browns, beans, scrambled eggs, toast (Gluten free pancakes & toast). TIX: donation INFO: 902-582-3827 / tapgap@xcountry.tv

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28

Expressive Cafe - Aphasia Nova Scotia — West Kings Memorial Health Centre, Berwick 2–4pm • Practice speech and language skills in a safe and supportive setting, and socialize with families living with aphasia. TIX: no charge INFO: Mike, 902-698-9661 / AphasiaNS@gmail.com A Star is Born (2018) — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7pm. Also Dec 20, 2pm • Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers — and falls in love with — struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer until Jackson coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jackson fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons. R | 2h 16min TIX: $11 adult, $8 youth, under 18, $10 w/ Film Buff card INFO: 902-532-7704 / mk@kingstheatre.ca

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30

AVHC Reunion Concert — Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville 4pm • We are collecting registrations from

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Crib Tournament — Forties Community Centre, New Ross 1pm (register 12:30pm) • Canteen available. Wheelchair accessible. TIX: $20/team INFO: 902-689-2147 Fundy Cinema screens THE HAPPY PRINCE — Al Whittle Theatre, 4pm & 7pm • Legendary author and playwright Oscar Wilde spends his final years living in exile in France reflecting on his life. in Rupert Everett’s spirited directorial debut starring himself, Colin Firth, Emily Watson, Colin Morgan and Tom Wilkinson. TIX: $10 INFO: 902-542-1050

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8

Public Hearing & Municipal Council — County of Kings Municipal Complex, Kentville 6pm • TIX: no charge INFO: 888-337-2999 Winning at Search Engines — Patterson Hall, Wolfville 7–9pm • What’s the point of having a website if you’re not getting any traffic? In this talk, you will learn the basics

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LIVE THEATRE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15

‘Twas the Wolf Before Christmas — Festival Theatre, Wolfville Dec 14, 15, 7pm, Dec 15, 2pm • The 24th annual Fezziwig Frolic, this year paying homage to the Town of Wolfville’s 125th anniversary. TIX: $15 adult, $10 student/senior, $40 family rate (2 adults, 2 children) @ The Box of Delights Bookshop (Wolfville) and at the door INFO: pat@daysend.ca Ktown Comedy Christmas — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville Dec 14, 8–11pm • The K-Town Comedy Club Christmas show! Starring Bob Mann plus MS and opening acts. The Valley’s own comedy club. TIX: $20 INFO: 902-433-5230 / ktowncomedyclub@outlook.com The King and I — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville Jan 4, 7–10pm • Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna, a British school teacher. TIX: $15, at the door INFO: ntlive@justuscoffee.com The Fox on the Fairway — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville Jan 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, Feb 1, 2, 8, 9, 7:30pm. Jan 13, 27, Feb 3, 2pm • TIX: $15 adults, $12 students/seniors, $5 ages 12 and under.

INFO: 902-678-8040 / centrestagetheatre.ca

MONDAY, DECEMBER 17

EXHIBITS International Mask Collection — Ross Creek Centre of the Arts, Canning. Through Dec 21 • Includes masks from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the South Pacific. Spanning different eras and cultures, and often with important cultural or ritual purposes. The masks are a window into traditions and art forms that are often endangered, or have been changed for a tourist market. Opening Exhibition on December, 2 from 1–3pm. INFO: pr@artscentre.ca / 902-582-3842 Bird of Prey — Hardware Gallery, Kentville.

Through Jan 2 • A multimedia video installation

by Ella Tetrault, exploring how we interact, identify and relate to other species through Falconry.

INFO: hardwaregallery.ca / info@hardwaregallery.ca Jack Bishop — Hardware Gallery, Kentville.

Jan 4–Feb 14 INFO: hardwaregallery.ca / info@hardwaregallery.ca Annual Acadia Art Exhibition — Acadia University Art Gallery, 10 Highland Ave., Wolfville Jan 12–Feb 15 • Annual celebration of visual art in our community!

INFO: gallery.acadiau.ca / 902-585-1373 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.

Christmas Ornament Crafting Party — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10:30am–12pm • Make an ornament for your tree and enjoy some sweet treats! Ages 7–9. INFO: 902-684-0103 Therapeutic Arts for pre-teen girls — Library, Kingston 11am–1pm • Join Sarah Osborne for “Expressive Self Care: Therapeutic Arts for pre-teen girls”, ages 10–14, where you will make and take home a mask. INFO: 902-765-3631 Game Day! — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 12–2pm • All ages are invited to bring your favourite game to share. INFO: 902-538-8060 Games Night — Library, Windsor 6pm • Board games in the Activity Room for adults/teens. Please use back door! INFO: 902-798-5424

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18

Story Time — Library, Kingston 10:30–11:30am • Stories, songs and a simple craft! For preschool aged children w/ parent/caregiver. INFO: 902-765-3631 Qigong Open Sessions — Vaughan Memorial Library, Wolfville 12–1pm • Open to the public. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-680-0372 / contact@jackrisk.ca 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 (children under 10 with an adult).

INFO: 902-684-0103 Christmas Crafts — Library, Kingston 3:30–4:30pm • Create a Christmas craft with your friends. Ages 5–12.

INFO: 902-765-3631

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19

Cozy Corner Christmas Storytime — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10:30–11:30am • Christmas stories, rhymes, games and crafts. For ages 2–6 yrs and their caregivers. INFO: 902-684-0103

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20

Christmas Fun & Fables — Library, Windsor 10:30–11:30am • Christmas stories, songs, rhymes and crafts suitable for preschoolers (ages 2–5) and their caregivers. Registration required.

INFO: 902-798-5424 Third Thursday Social — Library, Windsor 2–4pm • Easy listening entertainment provided by local musicians while you relax. Coffee/tea & light refreshments. INFO: 902-798-5424 The Hangout — Library, Kentville 6–7:30pm • Hang out with your friends, play X-box games, board games, enjoy snacks. Ages 12–17.

INFO: 902-679-2544

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22

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

NOTE: When AVRSB schools are closed due to inclement winter weather, all children’s library programs for that day in that area will be cancelled.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14

Fibre Ops — Library, Windsor 10am–12pm. Also Dec 21, 28, Jan 4 • For knitters, hookers, crocheters, weavers and spinners. Bring your own project.

INFO: 902-798-5424 Virtual Reality Time — Memorial Library, Wolfville 12:30–4:30pm. Also Dec 19 • Games, demos and educational VR experiences with HTC Vive system.

For ages 13+. Space is limited. Call to book your free 30-min. session. INFO: 902-542-5760 Kindermusik — Library, Kingston 1–2pm • For preschool aged children and their parent/caregiver.

Registration required. INFO: 902-765-3631 Girl Power: Jingle Bells — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 7–9pm • Let’s celebrate the holiday season! For girls, ages 10–14 years.

Registration is required. INFO: 902-825-4835

Local Author & Genealogist presents: Grace’s Secret — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 2–3pm • W/Middleton author Nancy Palmer Hussey. Grace’s well guarded sixty year old Secret is lovingly revealed, entwined with family memories, genealogy, Annapolis Valley history from circa 1755, and small farm life from 1900–1975. Copies available for sale and signing.

INFO: 902-825-4835

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27

Book Club — Library, Kentville 6:30–8pm • December’s selection: The English patient: a novel /

by Michael Ondaatje INFO: 902-679-2544

SATURDAY, JANUARY 5

Writers Group — Library, Kentville 1–3pm • Have you written short stories or opening chapters that you would like to further develop? Join the Kentville Writers Group with author Dana Mills for a monthly workshop. Ages 15 and up. Registration is required.

INFO: 902-679-2544

MONDAY, JANUARY 7

Busy Babies Storytime — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 2:30–3pm • For ages 0–2 and caregivers. INFO: 902-542-3005 Preschool Pals Storytime — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 3–4pm • Songs, stories and rhymes! For ages 2–5 and caregivers.

INFO: 902-542-3005

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A LITTLE SCHOOLHOUSE, A BIG PART OF THE COMMUNITY Emily Leeson

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ack in 1999, Cameron Hartley was just looking for a little plot of land somewhere in the Valley to make his own. When he saw the real estate listing for a dilapidated schoolhouse in Falmouth, he was intrigued but he also didn’t hold out too much hope. “I thought, oh well, this is probably a long shot,” he says.

A long shot: that’s what someone might have said about Hartley’s whole trajectory from paramedic to teacher to owner of a bustling craft brewery in Windsor, NS. But that’s one little town in the Valley known for its big firsts, and over the last ten years, Hartley has refurbished that school house, made a few career changes, built up a brewery, hired a staff, turned them into a team, and done more than his fair share of community-building in the process.

And as it turned out, just as Hartley was looking to put down some Valley roots, that old Falmouth schoolhouse was indeed in need of someone able to breath new life into its walls.

After a quick tour, Hartley knew he was the man for the job. With a bit of a background in carpentry, he wasn’t daunted by the work involved. He made an offer on a building no one else seemed to want, and soon enough the old Falmouth School #9 had a new owner.

“I guess I have a history of biting off a little more than I can chew,” recalls Hartley laughing.

Back then though, he was just interested in the building as a home. The renovations on the schoolhouse did take a few years, during which time Hartley took on various other adventures as well: travelling to Japan to teach English, and returning to Acadia University to get an education degree. He also got into a new hobby: brewing beer.

After inheriting some brewing equipment from a friend, Hartley started translating his

passion for engineering into building a better beer. The hobby gradually grew into something bigger, and bigger, and bigger.

By 2008 he was ready to register Schoolhouse Brewery and start building his business in earnest. The aim was to produce great beer that honoured the connection Hartley had to the schoolhouse and fostered the spirit of the community he was now calling home.

By 2013, he was ready to sell some beer. “In June 2014, the first pint of Principal was poured at the Library Pub in Wolfville,” remembers Hartley. Pretty soon it became clear that Hartley’s basement, the site of the operation at the time, was not going to be able to meet the demand for the products he was brewing. In 2017 the brewery moved into its new location.

Now situated on Water Street in Windsor, the Schoolhouse Brewery has lit up its corner of the town and brought another dose of new life to the waterfront. With the move, Hartley was able to upgrade the brewery equipment, and the brewers are now able to ferment, cool, carbonate, and package all of their products in-house. About a year ago, a kitchen serving lunch and dinner was added.

“I’ve gone from a very small brewery of one to two people to thirteen people on staff, eight full-time,” says Hartley. When the brewery first started, he was brewing about 150L a week. These days, though the production is seasonal, during the summer months Schoolhouse is producing 2500L a week. Their beers are even available at the NSLC. Hartley’s role has changed as the brewery has grown. “The creative side of things, and the value of artistic talent, is something that I’ve grown a tremendous appreciation for,” he says. “I get fun ideas in my head, but I need to work with people who have talents that I don’t in order to make it happen.”

Building up his team is something Hartley is extremely proud of. A lot of the Schoolhouse Brewery employees have developed their skills on the job. “Giving people enough responsibility to get themselves in trouble — that’s how people really excel,” he says. “We’ve got a really positive vibe among our staff.”

Being a part of the community has also been an important part of growing the business.

Schoolhouse Brewery sponsors a soccer team, they’re an Arts Education Magnate Partner of the Quick As A Wink Theatre Society, they’re part of the Avon Farmer’s Market, and they’re playing an integral role in the Avon River Days Festival.

And the original schoolhouse, old Falmouth School #9? It’s still in service, these days as home to Hartley, his wife, and their two daughters.

“I’ve never actually been part of a small community before,” says Hartley. “Now that I have an actual bricks and mortar business, my commute is ten minutes. I can bike to work even. I really feel more part of the community.

I always said I’m not going to move closer to work, I’m going to move work closer to home.”

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