The Grapevine July 25, 2019 - August 8, 2019

ARTS | CULTURE | COMMUNITY July 25 – August 8, 2019 | Issue No. 16.13 | 5000 copies

DAY TRIPPER ON THE COVER: THIS CREEK WAS ONCE A STREET AUTHOR STEVE SKAFTE ON PHINNEY MOUNTAIN ROAD, P. 9 STUDIO RALLY: VISIT ARTISTS’ STUDIOS FOR THE AUGUST LONG WEEKEND, P. 14

VALLEY FAMILY FUN: DAY TRIPS AROUND THE VALLEY, P. 7

MIKE UNCORKED: JAZZ AT THE WEST BROOKLYN COMMUNITY HALL, P. 7

FEATUREPRENEUR: JEREMY NOVAK KNOWS WHERE IT’S AT, P. 3

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

DAY TRIPPER A DAY OF ART Evan Tanner

Looking to spend an awesome summer day in Wolfville? Why not fill it with art! Take a day and explore the five public art pieces throughout town, presented by Uncommon Common Art. Each piece also has a geocache, so be sure to check that out as well!

Start your day by taking a hike around Reservoir Park, and interact with “Sounding the Trees” by Brenda Sheppard. Each tree sounds a different pitch when hit; try playing your favourite songs, or try the sheet music stored with the guestbook. This installation is about recognizing trees as distinct entities, each with their own particular sound. When you’re finished at the park, walk the Millennial Trail to downtown Wolfville, where you can stop at T.A.N. Coffee to grab a drink!

Next, head to Willow Park and check out “Knitting Our Roots” by Jane Whitten. This work features three trees that have been outfitted with soft knitted roots, and is a response to our need to set down roots while considering changes in available and/ or preferred materials for economic, social, and environmental reasons. Kids will love the nearby playground, or you can take a break by the pond. If you are visiting Wolfville, this is a great opportunity to visit the Visitor Information Centre.

“Knitting Our Roots” by Jane Whitten

Next, head to the Harvest Moon Trail, where you’ll find “Grove” by Ben Mosher. If you head down the trail toward Elm Street, you can find fifteen trees with blue tags asking “What would you say to this tree?” Feel free to send your thoughts to the trees, considering the important work they do for us, and for other forms of life.

Continuing on from “Grove,” stop by the Waterfront Park. Take in the view of the Bay of Fundy, relax on the grass, or have lunch at the picnic tables! Here, you can find “Dancing in the Dark” by Ray Mackie: several blue rays hidden in the bushes. These vibrant blue rays look strangely natural on land, and have become the alter ego for an artist named Ray.

“Crown” by Gerald Beaulieu

Finally, take time to visit “Crown” by Gerald Beaulieu, at Clock Park. The largest piece in Uncommon Common Art this year, it is a toppled copper crown, based on a tree trunk, decorated with yellow jewels. Each jewel is unique, so make sure to observe them all!

After being in the presence of a crown, why not check out Wolfville’s newest restaurant and pub, Kings Arms Commons, and end the day with a drink and a meal!

We hope you enjoy a day full of public environmental art! Check out more of Uncommon Common Art at: uncommoncommonart.com.

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Photos by Ernest Cadegan

FEATUREPRENEUR: JEREMY NOVAK KNOWS WHERE IT’S AT! Genevieve Allen Hearn

GV: You’ve done a lot in the Valley to lead up to this enterprise. How did your previous work inform this new venture?

JN: My previous work experience has made me realize that I’m good at being a local tour guide here in the Valley. People know me, and I know about a lot of cool things by being involved. I see the potential here, and I haven’t done everything I want to do yet.

GV: How can a local benefit from taking part in these tours?

JN: Sometimes a local just wants to have a good time without driving. I have a tour van

What’s Growing at U-PICKS Around the Valley

Lindsey Reddin

Many know Jeremy Novak from his previous work with The Grapevine, or you may know him as the spirited tour guide on the Magic Winery Bus, or perhaps as Jerome the Gravedigger on the Valley Ghost Walks. Without a doubt, you have encountered Jeremy before. Why? Because Jeremy is that guy. He is that guy who loves where he chose to live, loves the people who surround him, and loves hearing and telling stories of what makes this region special. Recently, Jeremy has started a new enterprise called Where It’s At Tour Nova Scotia. On a beautiful patio-weather day, I asked Jeremy about his newest venture over breakfast poutine at Church Brewery.

The Grapevine (GV): Tell us about Where It’s At. Jeremy Novak (JN): Where It’s At has a number of different tours, that can be tailored to the customer’s unique needs and wants.

There is a Taste Your Own Adventure tour, which can take up to 6 people to local restaurants to sample food and talk about the region.

Rise & Wine is a morning winery tour that brings folks to four different wineries that are not included on the Magic Winery Bus. The Exit 10 to 11 Beer Tour provides van transportation to the several breweries and cideries between Grand Pré and Port Williams. If someone wants to customize their own day, they can do that too! I also provide Welcome to Wolfville walking tours on Airbnb, a great way for visitors to get oriented with the town when they first arrive!

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and can drive them around so they can enjoy themselves. They might also want someone else to do the work and customize their day. It can be a more specific experience and we can learn from each other. It is a great thing for locals to do with guests, and together we can show them how amazing this place is!

GV: What have you found to be the best part about starting a business in the Valley? What challenges have you encountered?

JN: The best part of starting a business is using it as a vehicle for creativity. The challenge is taking a small business to the ‘next level’ to make it sustainable.

GV: What advice would you have for someone starting a small business?

JN: There are a lot of great resources in the Valley – especially people. I accessed help from the Acadia Entrepreneurship Centre. There is also the Community Business Development Corporation, Farmworks, and other great organizations to find assistance in starting a new business. Also, it always helps to be a good person. Treat people kindly and don’t burn bridges. People want to believe in you and see you succeed.

Strawberries

Other fruit

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Expected end of season is late July/early August.

Raspberry season start: mid-late July.

Blueberry season start: late July/early August.

Bob Ansems U-Pick 1949 Lakewood Road, Steam Mill, open 8am-8pm 902-679-0757 bobansemsupick.com

Blueberry Land 2111 Highway 359, Centreville, open 10am-6pm Spray-Free Blueberries: $2-3/lb

Bosveld’s Fruit Farm 183 Lamont Road, Lakeville, open 7am-12pm and 5pm-dusk 902-678-8767 or facebook

Coldweather Farms 920 Gaspereau River Road, Gaspereau, open 7am-dusk 902-542-2084 Raspberries: $3-5/pint

Evan’s Family Farm Market 13842 Highway 1, Wilmot, open 8am-5pm 902-825-3284 or facebook Harry Morse Farms 4127 Brooklyn Street, Somerset, open 8am-6pm 902-538-9389 Kennie’s Strawberry Farm 1164 Upper Church Street, Kentville, open at 8am 902-680-1013 kenniesfarm.com Morse’s Farm (Anthony Morse) 114 Main Street, Berwick, open Monday-Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday 8am-6pm, and Sunday 10am-6pm.

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Elderkin’s Farm Market 10362 Highway 1, Greenwich, open 8am-9pm, Sunday 9am-9pm 902-542-7198 Cherries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries: $3-5/pint Gooseberries: $4-5/quart Mac Berry Farms 902-678-3961 macberryfarms.com Raspberries: $3-4/lb 9148 Highway 21, Sheffield Mills Blueberries: $2-3/lb 1279 Sherman Belcher Road, Centreville Reimer Gardens 2121 Black Rock Road, Waterville, open 8am8pm Monday-Saturday 902-538-9319 reimergardens.com Raspberries: $3-4/pint Blueberries: $2-3/pint Vital Berry Farms 366 Gibson Woods Road, Centreville, open 9am-5pm, closed Wednesdays 902-582-1482 mycountrymagic.com Raspberries: $3-5/pint Bring your own boxes or buy them on-site.

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DOME CHRONICLES: WILDERNESS TREKS Garry Leeson

In 1972, a boxcar from Toronto containing a menagerie of farm animals and an eager young couple pulled into the station platform in Kingston, Nova Scotia. They were bound for a deserted hundred-acre farm on the South Mountain, determined to preserve the foundations of farmsteads past while constructing a geodesic dome.

By the late '70s we had come to the realization that we were not really farmers. We lived on a place that once had been a farm and maybe under more expert and dogged stewardship it could have been again but it was not happening for us. We made a valiant try with our beef cattle, pigs, chickens, goats etc., but it was not making financial sense.

It wasn’t totally our fault: the land was more or less played out. Chemical fertilizer would have made a big difference but we were reluctant to go that route. A funny but not overly sensitive acquaintance, after accessing our portion of cleared land, quipped that he figured a rabbit would starve to death on the place if he didn’t have a second job in town.

It was that sort of inspiration and advice that got me looking for a second source of revenue.

I had tried several things: shoeing horses was much too hard and dangerous; working as the manager/riding instructor was too much the life I had left behind in Toronto; working for a paving company was only seasonal and becoming a veterinarian was too far out of reach and geographically too far from home and family.

the untouched country on South Mountain near our home.

We started our trekking business out of necessity. It meant that we had to allow strangers to invade the sanctity of our home but we had the expertise for this business, so we gave it a go for a few summers. As it turned out, it wasn’t a bad way to make a living. There were long hours slogging in the

saddle but I always had lots of interesting people to keep me amused and Andrea didn’t seem to mind the prep work at home.

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To read more about Garry & Andrea’s Wilderness Treks, watch out for The Dome Chronicles book to be published soon by Nevermore Press!

We lived in a beautiful neck of the woods so why not get a piece of the tourist trade? We had several horses lazing around and perhaps it was time they earned their keep and helped us out in the doing. What I had in mind was a trekking business along the lines of the ones I had read about in England and Ireland. In addition to the riding, we would offer some canoeing and swimming. We called our new venture Wilderness Treks and to our surprise, in a very short time, people visiting from various places all around the globe began making reservations. They came to join us on our daylong riding and canoeing expeditions through

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Wolfville Anglican Church Thurs. July 25, 7:30pm Halls Harbour - Fundy View Ctr. Fri. July 26 & Aug 9, 8:00pm Hantsport - Riverbank Cemetery Thurs. August 1, 7:30pm Wolfville - Clock Park - Thurs. Aug. 8, 7:30pm Adults $20, Students/Seniors $16 @ $60 4-packs in advance only. Includes fees & HST – cash only before walks

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INDEX

Who’s Who ................................................................. .p.4

Mike Butler

Margaret Drummond’s

Eat to the Beat / Classifieds / Hitching Post / Tides ...... .p.5

Mike Aubé: the name is so familiar here in the Valley that it feels almost superfluous to feature him in this column, but Mike is known for his music, not for being a big personality in our community. He’s known, but do we really know him? I serve Mike coffee, own his CDs, see him out and about, pass along some hellos and chit chat when we bump into each other, but I wanted to include Mike in my column so I could learn more about him and where his incredible talent came from. Here’s an Open Mike (Aubé): sit back and enjoy!

Uncommon Common Art ............................................. .p.2 Featurepreneur / U-Picks / Dome Chronicles .............. .p.3

WORD OF THE ISSUE:

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

Lollygag

Valley Family Fun / Mike Uncorked / Library News .... .p.7

(verb):

Dinner Out: The Flying Apron ..................................... .p.8

To idle away time aimlessly; to dawdle.

Steve Skafte / I Know a Place .................................... .p.9

Content in a moment - sublime Perusing the chapters inside my mind I rise to the breath of a sweet smelling aire While travelling the fences to get there on time Time stands alone as it stands in my way The world passes by without a care Crooning a tune in an old wooden bowl I sit in the moonlight - shattering my soul…

Wolfville Page ............................................................ .p.10 What’s Happening / Weeklies..................................... .p.11-14 Marke Slipp / Community News & Events ................... .p.14 Acadia Page / Community News ................................. .p.15

(Excerpt from “Lollygag” by Richard Grahn)

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WHO’S WHO

MIKE AUBÉ: MAN, MUSIC, AND MORE!

Mike Aubé grew up in Dorchester, New Brunswick with two younger brothers, and his parents were both school teachers. “We lived in a very rural environment,” Mike says, “and I spent a lot of time either out in nature or listening to old records. I was a balanced student, interested in both the sciences and the arts. I went to the University of New Brunswick and completed a master’s degree in kinesiology. I came to Wolfville in 1997 to take a position as a lab instructor and technician in the kinesiology program at Acadia.”

Bet you all didn’t know that! Well, there’s more…

Mike is now a singer/songwriter, as music has always played a huge part in his life. He left university teaching in 2003 and says that if he had stayed, he would probably be old and grey with a bad liver by now, whereas, composing and playing music keeps him feeling young and vibrant.

On being a part of the vast, wonderful music industry in the Valley and beyond, Mike says that “like many musicians, music has been a part of my life since I was a child. I sang in school choirs and picked up the guitar at age twelve. I only started writing songs in my mid-20s and was 30 before I had my first band, Rust Bucket. We toured the Annapolis Valley for many years before I struck out on my own as a solo artist. I’m kind of a late bloomer, but folk singers are a different breed than pop stars. We don’t usually hit our stride until we’ve been around the sun a bunch of times.”

Have you had the privilege of seeing and hearing Mike perform? He’s a real treat to see in action. He’s a John Prine or Steve Poltz type, in that he writes a lot of goofy songs that are a little bit comedic, but he also likes to pull the heartstrings occasionally too. He’s first and foremost a poet and he spends maybe a little too much time examining the wonders of the world around him.

This year has been and will be a busy one for Mike as he plans to release a new album this year, which he is producing in a very do-ityourself manner. His previous albums were recorded in proper studios, but he’s learning to record himself on very basic equipment and playing all the instruments himself. All of his products and new album information can be found on mikeaube.com, however, there are still a few places to find his hard-copy compact discs: The Box of Delights Bookshop and The

Market, on Main Street, Wolfville, and Our Mother’s Keepers in Windsor.

It’s commonplace today to use social media for promotions and advertising and Mike agrees with the strategy: “social media is essential in the music world. It is how people find new music these days. It is how I advertise my shows, reach new audiences, and show behind-the-scenes stuff. On one hand, it is fun because I get to be a giant goofball and share my quirky humour in a way that is a bit more risqué than my everyday self or my stage persona. On the other hand, it can be a major annoyance trying to keep fresh and on the ball with things.”

When he’s not playing or writing music, Mike likes gardening, walks in nature, and tackling the odd cryptoquote. He loves this area for its culture as there’s so much creativity in our art, music, and theatre! He loves that Wolfville is friendly to small business and keeps big corporations at arm’s length. If you’ve walked around Wolfville lately, you’ve maybe seen some fun sidewalk chalk “graffiti.” Well, those funny words are the doodlings of Mike Aubé as he assists in promoting Realm, the new business on Elm Avenue. Head over to this very unique shop and you might see Mike there. He’s been helping his friend, and Realm owner, Kym Bennett start her business, which has a spot for reiki, which Mike will use from time to time. Pop by and check it out!

What does the future hold? “My main goal is to do music full-time 12 months out of the year,” Mike says. “I think music is a healing influence and I want to use that platform to help promote mental health and social and environmental justice. I would also like to focus on creating a grassroots network by playing more house concerts and festivals. Within five years, I want to be playing major folk festivals like Winnipeg, Mariposa, and Dawson City.

The way to get to those goals really involves making sure my songs are world-class and getting them in front of as many people as possible, both as live performances and online.”

As a friend and a fan, I think Mike is going to do just fine! We all look forward to the next bit of Mike Aubé to hit our ears! Best of luck!

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Tarot Readings

by Richard Di Castri

Eat, Drink, Paint Café open for lunch and takeout

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Saturdays from 2 - 5pm at the Artcan Gallery 9850 Main St., Canning Tel. 902-582-7071 By appointment only

T HE FRE E CLA SSI FI E DS (Schedule subject to change) THURSDAYS: 25, 1, 8 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Inigo Cuartero (25th, 1st) 12pm Troy Restaurant (Wolfville): Steve Lee Duo (25th, 1st, 8th) 6:30pm Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Open Jam Session (25th, 1st, 8th), Kevin Myers (25th) 7pm Oaken Barrel Pub (Greenwood): Trivia Night (25th, 1st, 8th) 7pm Grand Pre Winery (Grand Pre): Shera Soloman (25th) 7pm Dooly’s (New Minas): Open Mic (25th, 1st, 8th) 8:30pm Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): The Hupman Brothers (25th, 1st, 8th) 9pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Trivia Night (25th, 1st, 8th) 9pm The Anvil (Wolfville): Top 40 DJ (25th, 1st, 8th) 10pm FRIDAYS: 26, 2 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Inigo Cuartero (26th), Ron Edmunds & Rod Cann (2nd) 12pm King’s Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): GuyPaul Thibault (26th), Paul Brushett (2nd) 5:30pm Blomidon Inn (Wolfville): Jazz Mannequins (26th, 2nd) 6:30pm Gaspereau Vineyards (Gaspereau): Daniel McFadyen (26th) 6:30pm Tommy Guns (Windsor): Karaoke Night (26th, 2nd) 8pm

Joe’s Food Emporium (Wolfville): The Mark Riley Project (2nd) 8pm

Union Street Café (Berwick): Terra Spencer & Leanne Hoffman, $20 (3rd) 8pm

Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Michael Cada (26th) 8pm, Jill Boudreau (2nd) 7:30pm

Kings Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): SWIG (27th), PM Blues (3rd) 8:30pm

Schoolhouse Brewery (Windsor): SWIG (2nd) 8pm

West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): DJ Billy T (27th) 10pm

Dooly’s (Greenwood): Karaoke (26th, 2nd) 8:30pm

SUNDAYS: 28, 4

The Anvil (Wolfville): Top 40 DJ (26th, 2nd) 10pm

Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Irish Session (28th, 4th) 8pm

West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Country Night (26th) 10pm

MONDAYS: 29, 5

SATURDAYS: 27, 3 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Arrian & The Q (27th), The Co-Conspirators (3rd) 12pm The Port Pub (Port Williams): David Filyer Duo (27th, 3rd) 12:30pm Horton Ridge Malt House (Grand Pre): Space Paddy Bog People (27th, 3rd) 3pm La Torta Woodfired Pizzeria (Wolfville): Steve Lee Duo (27th, 3rd) 6pm Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Jon Duggan (27th) 2pm, Adam Cameron (27th) 7pm, GuyPaul (3rd) 2pm, Todd & Sean (3rd) 7pm Schoolhouse Brewery (Windsor): Chad McCoy Travelling Light Tour Pop Up Show (27th) 5pm, Under Pressure (27th) 8pm, Avon River Days Beer Garden (3rd) 7pm Winegrunt Wine Bar (Windsor): Ally Fiola & Addison Sowery-Quinn (27th) 7pm

Edible Art Café (New Minas): Ron Edmunds & Rod Cann (29th, 5th) 12pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Open Mic (29th, 5th) 9pm TUESDAYS: 30, 6 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Carson Ritcey-Thorpe (30th), Ron Edmunds & Rod Cann (6th) 12pm TAN Coffee (Wolfville): Tuesdays @ TAN (30th, 6th) 7pm The Port Pub (Port Williams): David Filyer Trio & Open Mic (30th, 6th) 7pm Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): Irish Session (30th, 6th) 8pm WEDNESDAYS: 31, 7 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Inigo Cuartero (31st), Daniel McFadyen (7th) 12pm West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Billy T’s Karaoke (31st) 9pm

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Personals, Announcements, Congratulations

at Cape Blomidon

Announcement is made of the marriage of Megan Calkin, originally from Black Rock, NS, and Adam Gieni of Moose Jaw, SK, which took place July 6, 2019 at Lightfoot and Wolfville Winery.

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

The couple currently resides in Moose Jaw, where Megan works as a dental assistant and Adam works as a journeyman carpenter.

Justice of the Peace Sarah Anderson officiated the ceremony.

Megan carried a bouquet of white garden roses, eucalyptus, and other greenery. Her dress was ivory floral lace, with a high neckline.

Adam wore a navy blue suit.

The bridal party included five bridesmaids and five groomsmen. A poem, written by Grannie Jean Calkin was read during the ceremony to mark the occasion.

The weather was warm but there was a nice breeze coming off the water for the ceremony.

The newlyweds danced their way up the aisle at the end of the ceremony.

Reception was held at the Kentville Volunteer Fire Department but not before the newlyweds shared a beer on the patio of The Church Brewery on Main Street, Wolfville.

The happy couple plans to honeymoon to Ireland, Italy, and Greece next year.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): After analyzing unusual animal behavior, magnetic fluctuations, outbreaks of mayhem on Twitter, and the position of the moon, a psychic has foretold that a moderate earthquake will rumble through the St. Louis, Missouri area in the coming weeks. I don’t agree with her prophecy. But I have a prediction of my own. Using data about how cosmic forces are conspiring to amuse and titillate your rapture chakra, I predict a major lovequake for many Aries between now and August 20. I suggest you start preparing immediately. How? Brainstorm about adventures and breakthroughs that will boost exciting togetherness. Get yourself in the frame of mind to seek out collaborative catharses that evoke both sensory delights and spiritual insights.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Tell me what you pay attention to and I will tell you who you are,” wrote Taurus philosopher José Ortega y Gasset.

You could use that idea to achieve a finer grade of peace and grace in the coming weeks. The navel-gazing phase of your yearly cycle has begun, which means you’ll be in closest alignment with cosmic rhythms if you get to know yourself much better. One of the best ways to do that is to analyze what you pay most attention to. Another excellent way is to expand and refine and tenderize your feelings for what you pay most attention to.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Uruguayan author Eduardo Galeano wrote that in Havana, people refer to their friends as *mi sangre*, my blood, or *mi tierra*, my country. In Caracas, he reported, a friend might be called *mi llave*, my key, or *mi pana*, my bread. Since you are in the alliance-boosting phase of your cycle, Gemini, I trust that you will find good reasons to think of your comrades as your blood, your country, your key, or your bread. It’s a favorable time for you to get closer, more personal, and more intimate. The affectionate depths are calling to you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your emotional intelligence is so strong right now that I bet you could alleviate the pain of a loved one even as you soothe a long-running ache of your own. You’re so spiritually alluring, I suspect you could arouse the sacred yearning of a guru, saint, or bodhisattva.

You’re so interesting, someone might write a poem or story about you. You’re so overflowing with a lust for life that you might lift people out of their ruts just by being in their presence. You’re so smart you could come up with at least a partial solution to a riddle whose solution has evaded you for a long time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The Queen of North America and Europe called me on the phone. At least that’s how she identified herself. “I have a message for your Leo readers,” she told me.

“Why Leo?” I asked. “Because I’m a Leo myself,” she replied, “and I know what my tribe needs to know right now.” I said, “OK. Give it to me.”

“Tell Leos to always keep in mind the difference between healthy pride and debilitating hubris,” she said. “Tell them to be dazzlingly and daringly competent without becoming bossy and egomaniacal. They should disappear their arrogance but nourish their mandate to express leadership and serve as a role model. Be shiny and bright but not glaring and blinding. Be irresistible but not envy-inducing.”

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Congrats, Virgo! You are beginning the denouement of your yearly cycle. Anything you do to resolve lingering conflicts and finish up old business will yield fertile rewards. Fate will conspire benevolently in your behalf as you bid final goodbyes to the influences you’ll be smart not to drag along with you into the new cycle that will begin in a few weeks. To inspire your holy work, I give you this poem by Virgo poet Charles Wright: “Knot by knot I untie myself from the past / And let it rise away from me like a balloon. / What a small thing it becomes. / What a bright tweak at the vanishing point, blue on blue.”

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I predict that between now and the end of the year, a Libran genetic

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engineer will create a new species of animal called a dat. A cross between a cat and a dog, it will have the grace, independence, and vigilance of a Persian cat and the geniality, loyalty, and ebullient strength of a golden retriever. Its stalking skills will synthesize the cat’s and dog’s different styles of hunting. I also predict that in the coming months, you will achieve greater harmony between the cat and dog aspects of your own nature, thereby acquiring some of the hybrid talents of the dat.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio poet Marianne Moore (1887–1972) won the Pulitzer Prize and several other prestigious awards. She was a rare poet who became a celebrity. That’s one of the reasons why the Ford car company asked her to dream up interesting names for a new model they were manufacturing. Alas, Ford decided the 43 possibilities she presented were too poetic, and rejected all of them. But some of Moore’s names are apt descriptors for the roles you could and should play in the phase you’re beginning, so I’m offering them for your use. Here they are: 1.

Anticipator. 2. The Impeccable. 3. Tonnere Alifère (French term for “winged thunder”). 4. Tir á l’arc (French term for “bull’s eye”). 5. Regina-Rex (Latin terms for “queen” and “king”).

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It’s conceivable that in one of your past lives you were a pioneer who made the rough 2,170-mile migration via wagon train from Missouri to Oregon in the 1830s.

Or maybe you were a sailor who accompanied the Viking Leif Eriksson in his travels to the New World five hundred years before Columbus. Is it possible you were part of the team assembled by Italian diplomat Giovanni da Pian del Carpine, who journeyed from Rome to Mongolia in the thirteenth century? Here’s why I’m entertaining these thoughts, Sagittarius: I suspect that a similar itch to ramble and explore and seek adventure may rise up in you during the coming weeks. I won’t be surprised if you consider making a foray to the edge of your known world.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When the dinosaurs died off 65 million years ago, the crocodiles didn’t. They were around for 135 million years before that era, and are still here now. Why? “They are extremely tough and robust,” says croc expert James Perran Ross. Their immune systems “are just incredible.” Maybe best of all, they “learn quickly and adapt to changes in their situation.”

In accordance with the astrological omens, I’m naming the crocodile as your creature teacher for the coming weeks. I suspect you will be able to call on a comparable version of their will to thrive. (Read more about crocs: tinyurl.com/ ToughAndRobust.)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “My only hope is that one day I can love myself as much as I love you.” Poet Mariah Gordon-Dyke wrote that to a lover, and now I’m offering it to you as you begin your Season of Self-Love. You’ve passed through other Seasons of Self-Love in the past, but none of them has ever had such rich potential to deepen and ripen your self-love. I bet you’ll discover new secrets about how to love yourself with the same intensity you have loved your most treasured allies.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Poems can bring comfort,” writes Piscean poet Jane Hirshfield. “They let us know . . . that we are not alone—but they also unseat us and make us more susceptible, larger, elastic. They foment revolutions of awareness and allow the complex, uncertain, actual world to enter.”

According to my understanding of upcoming astrological omens, Pisces, life itself will soon be like the poems Hirshfield describes: unruly yet comforting; a source of solace but also a catalyst for transformation; bringing you healing and support but also asking you to rise up and reinvent yourself. Sounds like fun!

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WEST BROOKLYN HALL JAZZ NIGHTS Mike Butler

Looking for something new, fresh and exciting to do on a Saturday night? Well, look no further! There’s endless things to do in the evenings here in the Valley: Ghost Walks, live music, films, live theatre, et cetera, but for something a little different, head to the West Brooklyn Hall for their Saturday Night Speakeasy Jazz Jams! I chatted with both Dorothy and Jerry Legge regarding the events and, with lots of enthusiasm, they explained that the Jazz Jams have really started taking off and it’s been a rousing success for the hall.

VALLEY FAMILY FUN

DAY TRIPS AROUND THE VALLEY Laura Churchill Duke, valleyfamilyfun.ca

Our family is a huge fan of taking day trips.

I love doing research and finding as many things in an area as we can pack into a one day outing! My specialty is finding museums, walks, and adventures off the beaten path.

You can be guaranteed these trips will involve stopping for an ice cream! Here are a few of our family-friendly favourites organized by community. More information about all of these places can be found on the Valley Family Fun website by using the search bar in the top right corner.

1. Windsor/Hantsport – Visit Oulton’s Agrizoo near Martock, and then go for a swim at flat rock.

2. Annapolis Royal – Stop to smell the flowers at the Historic Gardens and then take a walk around the French Basin marsh, and finish up by visiting the tidal power museum to learn about the power of the tides.

3. Fundy shore – Take a hike to the Carolina shipwreck monument and Baxter’s Harbour, and end the night by visiting the fairy cottages and having a bonfire at Huntington Point near Hall’s Harbour.

4. Middleton – Start the morning with a free kayak along the river, then visit both the Macdonald Museum and the Middleton Railway Museum. Don’t forget to visit the Rotary Park to play in the splash pad when you are all done for the day!

5. Greenwood/Kingston – Head up behind Greenwood to stop at McMaster Mills to have a picnic, then head slightly down the road and walk the trail to Crystal Falls. Jump in the water to have a swim at the falls! On your way back, stop in Kingston at the duck pond park to test your abilities along the fitness trail.

“We had a decent crowd for the premiere of this odd concept: turning a rural community centre into a 1920s speakeasy,” Jerry says, “and with the help of volunteers and Value Village finds, it sure didn’t look like Nana’s bingo hall! Table cloths, paintings, posters, cocktails in teacups, and popcorn paired with excellent jazz and soul from the Jill Hiscock Group, made for a fun, relaxing evening. We plan to continue each Saturday throughout the summer and perhaps into the fall.”

The quartet includes Jerry Legge on drums, Ian Brownstein on bass, David Filyer on guitar, and Jill Hiscock on vocals, and they blew the crowd away! And why has the hall decided to suddenly have Jazz Jams this summer?

Well, the main impetus for the Speakeasy is to help rejuvenate the community hall, spurring others to see possibilities in its potential for a variety of events. It’s also an opportunity for

the people of the area to get together, enjoy reasonably-priced refreshments, and hear some fabulous music. And they encourage patrons to arrive in era-appropriate costumes and dance the night away! Think of the days of The Great Gatsby, gangsters, 1920s jazz hangouts and get some friends together for a fun night, and All That Jazz!

Drop into the West Brooklyn Hall, Avonport, on Saturday evenings anytime between 7pm and 10pm for a margarita and wings. There’s a $5 cover charge and it’s cash only. Remember that all proceeds go right back into the hall.

You can see some really neat photos of past events at WBspeakeasy on Facebook, and if you have any questions, please contact Jerry Legge at 902- 542-5424. Be there or be square for a night of Jazz Jams, friends, fun and a terrific Saturday night experience!

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AVRL NEWS

DAYTRIP ADVENTURES ON BOOKBIKES Tim Jackson

If you are looking for some mini day excursions around the Valley, out-of-the-way discoveries and old favourites alike, three Annapolis Valley Regional Libraries are offering FREE recreational bikes to borrow. BookBikes are 7-speed freewheel-style bikes and are at the Annapolis Royal, Berwick, and Wolfville libraries. These locations also have bike fix-it stations.

BookBikes are available for adults to borrow during library open hours. You must have a valid AVRL library card. Helmets and locks are provided as part of the loan. These bikes are equipped with bells, lights, and a basket.

The 110-kilometer Harvest Moon Trailway runs through the Valley from Grand Pré to Annapolis Royal and offers great destinations for a day trip meander by bike.

Historic Annapolis Royal is a wealth of old time charm and beauty. Just biking around the historic town is a daytime adventure. The famous Farmer’s Market is full of bargains and treats. Fort Anne is a popular destination for young and old and so are the Historic Gardens. You may be lucky to hear a concert at the amphitheatre or you can take a relaxing stroll along the boardwalk that snakes along the shore of the Annapolis Basin and gives a postcard view of the hamlet of Granville Ferry.

The marshlands are a favourite destination for a walk. You’ll find great shops and eateries or maybe you’ll want to enjoy a wonderful cup of Sissiboo coffee. You can bike to the site of North America’s first grist mill on Dugway Road. Upper Clements Park offers rides and zip lining, or venture across the causeway and head down to the Habitation at Port Royal or Victoria Beach. East toward Bridgetown through old farming area is a pretty tour. You can visit Tupperville School Museum, Bloody Creek and lots of antique and curio shops along the way.

From Berwick, you can take the trail east to Kentville or west towards Kingston. Watch for great carvings on the granite stones along the trail in Berwick. It’s an 11km return ride to Waterville. Along the way, stop at the SPCA to cuddle cats or grab a lunch or treat at the Sourdough Bakery. A little longer trek is to Coldbrook: 24km return. Visit T.A.N. for fair trade coffee. The trail runs through the Coldbrook Park: stop for a picnic or have lunch and ice cream at Callister’s just across the road.

If you are in Wolfville for the day, many cyclists head for Grand Pré National Historic Site, the dykelands, or Evangeline Beach. Of course there are also farm markets and vineyards. All of these destinations are along the Harvest Moon Trail.

Other destinations for a Bookbike adventure include the Concrete House Museum in Centreville and the Lockhart Ryan Memorial Park Trails in New Minas. Don’t forget all the great eateries and drinkeries in Wolfville and Port Williams.

Just riding the trail itself is fantastic and there is plenty to see and explore by BookBike.

And remember, it’s FREE!

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DINNER OUT

THE FLYING APRON Scott Campbell

I think Nicole Robinson, host of Nova Scotia’s Best on Eastlink Television and faculty member of the NSCC School of Tourism and Hospitality, said it best when she said, “You don’t have to travel to Tuscany for an amazing culinary experience, it’s all available at The Flying Apron.”

The Flying Apron Inn and Cookery can be found in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Summerville.

Don’t let the out-of-the-way location fool you into thinking you aren’t going to enjoy world class cuisine – because you are.

The menu changes every week and offers an ever-changing selection of locally-sourced and honestly prepared foods (especially the desserts, but I’ll get to those later). The Flying Apron is well known for their sustainable food practices and the efforts shine through in their delicious fresh and wholesome menu.

Let me tell you a little bit about what I had the opportunity to enjoy.

I started out dinner with the Baby Bakers baby organic potatoes baked with brie cheese, bacon over herb cream, and drizzled with truffle oil. As good as that sounds: it was better.

The smooth cheese and flavourful bacon and truffle oil all over and around piping hot baked potatoes was spectacular. I wanted to order another one but restrained myself knowing I had to save room for everything yet to come.

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Another amazing appetizer was the asparagus with grilled halloumi cheese and a fried duck egg. This was a brilliant medley of flavours and textures that just simply worked well together. The asparagus and duck egg was great together but the addition of the halloumi just put the whole dish over the top.

The next dish up was the creamy squid ink spaghetti, Nova Scotia inshore small-boatcaught scallops, halibut cheeks, sustainable blue salmon, and Selva shrimp with Parmesan cheese. This seafood delight was incredible.

It hit all the markers when it comes to taste, texture, and attractiveness in a dish. The squid ink pasta with its dramatic black colour as a base for the other fresh and sustainably-sourced ingredients was spectacular.

And the taste – wow! The rich fish flavours mingling together with Parmesan cheese was brilliant.

And there was no way I was going to dine at a restaurant that was located in Nova Scotia and renowned for its fresh seafood and not try the chowder. The seafood chowder is created with sustainable blue salmon, hook and line caught haddock, and Selva shrimp with a house buttermilk biscuit. Most Nova Scotians have a good idea of what they consider the “best” chowder and I’ve tried many of them. If you’ve read my articles before you’ll know that my basis of comparison is always my mother’s seafood chowder. Again, I find myself apologizing to my poor mother. This seafood chowder was outstanding. The fresh ingredients smothered in the rich, creamy chowder just combined to create one of the best seafood chowders I’ve ever tasted. In my

defense, The Flying Apron is on the Taste of Nova Scotia Chowder Trail so it should come as no surprise that their chowder is as amazing as it is.

Then came dessert. I’m told that one of the tried and true favourites on the menu is the lemon poppy seed cream cheese pie. Admittedly, I was pretty full by the time we reached the dessert section of the meal but there was no way I was leaving there without trying this famous dessert. I’m glad I forced myself. The bright yellow, tart, and creamy dessert was spectacular to look at and even more so to eat.

Each forkful of this sweet and tangy treasure was simply an invitation for another forkful.

You really have to try it.

The Flying Apron Inn and Cookery is open year-round but the dining experience is different from week to week so I would strongly urge you to go often and go hungry. Cheers.

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ON THE COVER: STEVE SKAFTE Steve Skafte is a writer and photographer whose latest book, This Creek Was Once a Street details abandoned roads around the province. Here’s a little about Steve, and about his Abandoned Roads Facebook group, in his own words: I was born and raised in Nova Scotia, by a spying eye and an overhearing ear. I grew up an ardent explorer of misplaced memories, photographer of dereliction, part-time poet, spending my days wandering/wondering through the wilds of Eastern Canada. I’ve driven every single road in the Annapolis Valley, and hiked what I couldn’t drive. I’ve shot and shared an uninterrupted photo-journal every day since 2007, so everything is remembered. I’ve self-published 5 books of poetry and 6 of photography/prose, available in my Etsy shop.

With my group, Abandoned Roads of Nova Scotia, I’m attempting to create a complete record of every unmaintained county road in the province! We share public right-of-ways only, anywhere from the 2,500km of derelict K-Class roads still owned by the Department of Transportation. These are often headed

by signs like “No Exit,” “Dead End,” “Road Closed,” or “No Road Maintenance, Proceed at Own Risk.” They are all still open to the public, left to grow over, but accessible to anyone.

Some still appear on Google Maps, and others can only be confirmed by searching property lines on sites like ViewPoint.

The best part of exploring is feeling like you’ve found something for yourself. I’ve made my discoveries by driving and hiking backroads and trails, keeping an eye out when the leaves are down and the branches bare. It’s the best time to find something hiding in the forest.

This is how I make the most of my life in rural Nova Scotia. Adventure is the cure for boredom.

– Steve Skafte

❧ For more about Steve and his work, join his Facebook groups: Abandoned Nova Scotia and Abandoned Roads of Nova Scotia.

You can also follow his daily journal on his Instagram and Facebook pages.

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CAR-FREE DAY-TRIPPING IN THE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY Omar Bhimji, Climate Change Mitigation Coordinator, Town of Wolfville My family moved to Wolfville in 2016, but this is the first summer I’ve spent on the east coast. And I have to say, after hearing stories about how lively and busy things get here in July and August, I have not been disappointed. In fact, I’ve barely left the Valley since early June—there’s just been so much to see and do!

For example: on the first Saturday in August, I picked up supplies at the Wolfville Farmers Market, browsed the Gaspereau Art Market, went for a swim at Lumsden Pond, jumped into the canal near Benjamin Bridge, raised a glass to celebrate the Horton Ridge Malthouse’s 3rd anniversary, and caught the new Spiderman movie. It was an epic day to be sure—made all the more special by the fact that I travelled to all of those places by bicycle.

MUD CREEK Days 2019

JULY 26th - 28th

7:30 pm Valley Ghost Walks Wolfville Anglican Church Tickets: valleyghostwalks.com 9:00 pm Daniel McFadyen Live music at the Library Pub 9:30 pm Movie: Spaceballs Al Whittle Theatre Retro Summer Film Series

11:00 am Yoga in the Park Lahara Yoga at Waterfront Park

8:30 am - 1:00 pm Saturday Market Wolfville Farmers Market wolfvillefarmersmarket.com 7:30 - 10:30am Lions Pancake Breakfast Lions Club *Free will offering*

12:00 pm African Drumming Lesson Try it in Wolfville at Waterfront Park

11:30 am - 2:00 pm Mudley's Birthday Party Clock Park BBQ, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting and more.

1:00 - 4:00 pm Lawn Games Try it in Wolfville at Waterfront Park 1:00 - 2:00 pm Family Earth Walk Try it in Wolfville at Willow Park

2:00 pm Bob and Ro Live music at the Library Pub

2:00 pm Movie: The Iron Giant Al Whittle Theatre Retro Summer Film Series

3:00 pm Annual Mud Challenge Willow Park

6:00 pm Street Dance on Main Street!

Featuring live music from Catherine Kennedy Main Street at Linden Avenue 8:00 - 11:00 pm Live Music Joe's Food Emporium 9:30 pm Movie: UP Rotary Park Mudley's Movie Night with Free Popcorn Rain location: Al Whittle Theatre

2:00 pm Swig Summer Concert Series Live Music at Waterfront Park

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Waterfront Party Waterfront Park Food Truck Rally, Games, Local Beverage Tasting Market.

8:00 pm Movie: The Mask Al Whittle Theatre Retro Summer Film Series

7:00 pm The Usual Suspects Live Music at Waterfront Park 8:00 - 11:00 pm Live Music Joe's Food Emporium 8:00 pm Movie: The Blues Brothers Al Whittle Theatre Retro Summer Film Series

Wolfville Tennis Club Mud Creek Days Tournament Saturday & Sunday All levels, Singles, Doubles, Mixed events, Open to non-members.

2019 Wolfville Free Summer Concert Series 9:00 pm Adam Hines Live music at the Library Pub 10:00 pm Fireworks Waterfront Park

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For the bike-curious, the Harvest Moon Trail is the ideal way to travel between locations without having to contend with traffic. It also allows you to see parts of the Annapolis Valley you’d miss travelling by car. Built along the former railbed, the trail is virtually hill-free; and the section between Kentville and Grand Pre is closed to motorised traffic, making it safe and comfortable for families and young cyclists.

If your destination is too far to cycle, King’s Transit offers another option for getting around the Annapolis Valley car-free. KTA services just about every community along the Harvest Hwy, from Hantsport to Digby. Some busses run a bit less frequently on weekends – but their new Bus Tracker app lets you know exactly where your bus is, and schedule your day accordingly: http://www.kbus.ca/track-my-bus.

Can’t decide between those two great options? Every KTA bus now comes equipped with easy-to-use bike racks, perfect if you’ve overcommitted on your ride out and are looking for a bit of help getting yourself—and your bike—back home.

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Astrological Tarot Readings – Richard Di Castri — The Box of Delights Bookshop, Wolfville 5–8pm • Richard Di Castri has studied, taught, and practiced astrology and the tarot for more than 40 years.

TIX: Full hour ($60) and half hour ($30) readings available. Email to book your session! @ The Box of Delights Bookshop INFO: 902-542-9511 / boxofdelightsbooks@gmail.com Railway Children of India — Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville 5–8:30pm • Fundraiser for railway children of India. 5pm – potluck supper and sale of goods from India. 6:45pm – presentation by Fr. Abhi.

7:30pm – concert by Sahara Jane and Ken Shorley.

TIX: donation INFO: 902-542-0558 Holy Land Presentation — Christian Fellowship Centre, Wilmot 7–8:30pm • Pastor Linda DeMone has just returned from the Holy Land, and will share her photos and experience. Experience the land and culture where Jesus walked and taught. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-4124 / bfboddy@gmail.com Themed Trivia Night the 80’s! — Evangeline Inn & Motel, Grand Pre 7:15–9pm • 5 rounds of trivia! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-2703 / adara@evangeline.ns.ca Spaceballs — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8pm • Kick Off Mud Creek Days with this 1987 Mel Brooks romp thru space! A rogue star pilot and his trusty sidekick must come to the rescue of a Princess and save the galaxy from the ruthless Dark Helmet using “The Schwartz”. TIX: $5 cash at the door INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca

FRIDAY, 26

Fairy Gardens — Freedom Miniatures, Kentville 10am– 5pm • We are creating a garden to place in front of the Kings County Museum. Show up any time from July 24–July 27 from 10am-5pm, Thursday July 25 from 10am-8pm. Add to our Museum Fairy Garden PLUS take a creation home! TIX: $22.25 to add to our Museum Fairy Garden PLUS take a creation home! $17.25 to create a Fairy Garden to take home ONLY. INFO: 902-678-6237 / info@kingscountymuseum.ca Hot Dog / Sausage BBQ — Rockwell Home Hardware, Kentville NS 11am–1:30pm. Also Aug. 2 TIX: hot dog and drink $3, sausage and drink $5 INFO: 902-679-2367 / vintagemusic1@hotmail.com Jimmie Dog BBQ — The Apple Capital Museum, Berwick 11:30am–1pm. Also Aug. 2 • Musical performances by the museum artists in residence, 12–1pm. Free will donations appreciated.

TIX: Jimmie dogs, pop, water $1 each INFO: 902-538-9229 / berwickvic@outlook.com Blood Donor Clinic — Fire Hall, Kentville 12–3pm • Book your appointment at blood.ca. New donors welcome. TIX: no charge INFO: 1-888-2-DONATE Herbs for Sweet Dreams & Sleep — Tangled Garden, Grand Pre 3–4pm • Learn about the relaxing & soothing properties of many common garden plants & ‘weeds’. W/ Herbalist Angie Oriana Jenkins.

Participate in a hands-on activity. Pre-registration required (call or email). Meet in The Tea House. TIX: $20 INFO: 902-680-8839 / oriana@sisterlotus.com BBQ Supper — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 5–7pm • BBQ – Cheese Burgers, Sausage, Burgers, Hot dogs, Salads and Desserts. TIX: $4–$8.25 INFO: 902-538-9340 Guided Photography Walk — Tangled Garden, Grand Pre 5–7pm • Photography workshop for beginners and intermediates. Hosted by trained, local photographer Zeus Rodman. Bring your camera and explore the beautiful tangled garden equipped with tips and tricks for capturing stunning nature photography. TIX: $20, discounts for couples and groups. Please register. INFO: 902-692-9209 / zeusrodman@gmail.com Daniel MacFadyen — Gaspereau Vineyards, Gaspereau 6:30–8:30pm • Daniel MacFadyen performs on our Vine-Side patio. TIX: No cover, but donations will be accepted in support of the Gaspereau Community Centre. INFO: 902-542-1455 / info@gaspereauwine.com Dance: Big Deal — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 7–11pm • 19+ TIX: $5 INFO: 902-798-0888 / windsorlegion@bellaliant.com Karaoke with Candy — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 7:30–10pm • Sing your favorite song at the Berwick Legion TIX: donation INFO: 902-538-9340 Meat Bingo — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 7:30– 8:30pm • Bar/Canteen. 19 and over. All welcome TIX: $2 a card INFO: 902-678-8935

SATURDAY, 27

Flea Market — Centre Square, Kentville 8am–1pm • Lions Flea Market TIX: $10 per table INFO: 902-679-2367 / vintagemusic1@hotmail.com

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Parish Breakfast — St. James Anglican Church, Kentville 8–10am • Eggs, bacon, toast, muffins, fruit salad, yogurt, baked beans, fish cakes, juice, coffee, tea.

TIX: $7 minimum per person. INFO: 902-678-3123 / stjames@ns.sympatico.ca Community Breakfast — Community Hall, Morden 8–10:30am • Scrambled eggs, sausage, ham, pancakes, homemade fishcakes, baked beans, juice, tea and coffee. Proceeds for the Morden Community Hall. TIX: donation INFO: MordenCA@gmail.com Harp & Guided Meditation, Simply Sailing — Kingsport Beach, Canning 9–10am • “Simply Sailing” is a sound bath for the soul, mind and body. We will focus on going on a sailing adventure while leaving behind any luggage that is not needed for the journey. TIX: $20 early bird, $25 day of event.

E-transfer. Password: harpyoga. INFO: 902-300-5355 / harpmeditationyogafest@oricom.ca Country Jamboree — Jamboree Grounds, Port George 9am–8pm • 11 hours of live country music, fabulous food, a 200 table all-day Flea Market, a pancake breakfast, activities for kids, supper and camping.

Fabulous food. Giant, 200 table flea market. Campers welcome. Rain or shine. This is a family event – no alcohol please. Fun for everyone! TIX: $5. Children under 12 free INFO: bobbarb@eastlink.ca Outdoor Gospel Jamboree & Ticket Auction — Baptist Church, Upper Vaughan 9am–3pm • Ticket auction beginning at 9am, music from 1–3pm. TIX: donation INFO: 902-798-3946 / mtbe@bellaliant.net Valley Trekkers Volkssport Club — Court House, 87 Cornwallis St., Kentville 10am • 30 km, 2B Kentville Bicycle Event (Kentville to Grand Pre, return on the rail trail). Meet at the parking lot behind Court House.

Registration begins at 9:30am. INFO: 902-678-8278 Harp & Guided Meditation Transition — Kingsport Beach, Canning 10:30–11:45am • Harp & Yoga Festival is a bilingual Yoga & Mindfulness Festival where participants have the opportunity to connect with nature, music, and like minded people who are aiming at balancing all areas of life: Education, Health, Environment, Emotional. TIX: $20 early bird, $25 day of the event. By e-transfer.

Password: harpyoga INFO: 902-300-5355 / harpmeditationyogafest@oricom.ca Community Open Oven — Community Oven, Wolfville 12–3pm • Open Ovens are our weekly free wood fired baking/cooking event where the oven is fired up and everyone can come cook/bake, eat together, and picnic in the park. No booking required. TIX: no charge INFO: duncan@frontstreetoven.ca Chad McCoy Packin’ Light Tour — Moes Music School, Windsor 2–3pm • Travelling 750km by bicycle around Southwestern Nova Scotia, dragging a trailer full of musical instruments, and playing shows along the way. TIX: pay what you can INFO: chadmccoymusic.com/tour-dates Christmas in July Movie — Christian Fellowship Centre, Wilmot 5:30–7:30pm • Pizza (5:30 pm) & Movie (6:00 pm) showing “The Star” an animated story of the 1st. Christmas as seen through the eyes of the animals involved. Fun for the whole family. Part of our Christmas in July week. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-2386 / bfboddy@gmail.com Rocketman — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7–9pm • Annapolis Pride Day Presentation Hosted by King’s Film Society & Town of Annapolis Royal. ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the story of Elton John’s breakthrough years. The film follows Elton’s transformation from shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight, into international superstar. This inspirational story – set to Elton’s most beloved songs and performed by Taron Egerton, – tells how a small-town boy became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture. TIX: $11 adult, $8 youth. Tickets at the door.

INFO: 902-532-7704 / mk@kingstheatre.ca Kitchen Party — ArtCan Gallery & Cafe, Canning 8–10pm • This week’s Canning Kitchen Party features classical Indian music with Sahara Jane and Ken Shorely. Guest host Phil Dennis. TIX: $10, kids free INFO: kimbarlow77@gmail.com The Blues Brothers — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8pm • Director John Landis’s 1980’s musical comedy tour de force! Jake Blues, just out from prison, puts together his old band to save the Catholic home where he and brother Elwood were raised.

TIX: $5 cash at the door INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca Adult Dance: Lady Rogue — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9–12pm • Dance the night away. Bar and Kitchen Services. Door prizes and 50/50. Members and Non Members welcome! 19 plus. TIX: $8 INFO: 902-678-8935

SUNDAY, 28

Rural Roots Market How-To Series — Ross Farm Museum, New Ross 9–10am • Paint a fun bee garden ornament. A perfect pairing with wooden ornamental flowers, or to denote a child’s garden. TIX: $10 per bee. Please register. INFO: 902-599-1207 / ruralrootsmarket.ca Stroll, Stretch & Savour with The Yoga Hen — Avondale Sky Winery, Newport Landing 9:45am– 12:30pm • Join Holly Ross of The Yoga Hen Adventures for an active, fun-filled morning. Start your day with a hike of the scenic Avondale Trail System, followed by a yoga session among the vines, finishing with a guided wine tasting. TIX: $40 per person + tax. Advanced tickets are necessary.

Please phone or email. INFO: 902-253-2047 / events@avondalewine.ca Introvert Show by Riisa Gundesen — ARTsPLACE Gallery, Annapolis Royal 1–3pm • Riisa Gundesen Introvert – Gallery Exhibit This series reflects my ongoing research into the abject, the grotesque threat that lingers, just out of sight, in the peripheries – of bodies, of gender, of place. TIX: donation INFO: arcacartsplace@gmail.com Plein Air Art — Boates’ Farm, Woodville 1–4:30pm • The Plein Air Artists Annapolis Valley group paint on-location throughout the Annapolis Valley. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-701-8106 / edwardwedler@gmail.com Piano Recital – Heather Pineo Regan — K. C. Irving Environmental Science Centre ,Garden Room, Acadia University 2pm • Piano recital featuring music by Pentland, Schubert, Granados and Debussy. TIX: donation INFO: 902-542-7154 / contact@heatherregan.ca The Iron Giant — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 2pm • Mud Creek Days family afternoon entertainment! A young boy befriends a giant robot from outer space that a paranoid government agent wants to destroy.

TIX: $5 cash at the door INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca Heather Pineo Regan Piano Recital — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 2–4pm • Piano recital featuring music by Pentland, Schubert, Granados and Debussy TIX: donation INFO: 902-542-7154 / contact@heatherregan.ca Swingin’ Sundays with Zakary Miller — Avondale Sky Winery, Newport Landing 3–7pm. Also Aug 4 • Join us on our patio for live music from Zakary Miller, free to enjoy for our restaurant guests. Alongside our regular menu, a weekly barbecue special will be available during the event. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-253-2047 / events@avondalewine.ca Family Fun Day — Fundy Camp, Baxters Harbour 3–5:30pm • Children’s games, prizes and a free barbecue. All are welcome. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-691-6161 / fundycamp@gmail.com Music, Susan Ueffing & campfire — Canard Community Church, Upper Canard 7–8pm • Message in Music. Join in a special evening of music and special refreshments around the campfire! Guest Musician – Susan Ueffing & campfire! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-582-7298 / rosewood@nbnet.nb.ca Hymn Sing — Baptist Church, Forest Hill 7–8:30pm • Special Music – Nancy and Blake bowman.

Refreshments and Fellowship to follow TIX: donation INFO: 902-542-2601 / judysin@eastlink.ca The Mask — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8pm • Join us for Jim Carrey’s tour de force as The Mask. Bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss is transformed into a manic superhero when he wears a mysterious mask.

TIX: $5 cash at the door INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca

MONDAY, 29

Storytime — Willow Park, Wolfville 10–11am • A time for families to enjoy the fresh air, participate in interactive activities and read with us TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca Acrylic Paint Pouring Workshop — Stony Bay Studio, Margaretsville 1–3pm • Acrylic pouring is a fun and surprising way to create your own work of art. In just 2 hours, create 2 of your very own poured acrylic masterpieces! TIX: $60 includes all materials INFO: 902-824-1926 / aprille.janes@gmail.com Itty Bitty Bistro Art Show and Sale — Pascalice’s Bistro, Greenwood 6–9pm • Art exhibit and sale to showcase local artists. This reception will start the show off, which runs from July 30th to August 31st during bistro hours. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-804-0817 / penny@7arts.ca

Introduction to Tennis Program — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 6pm• The Municipality of Kings Recreation Department is offering a 5 week Introduction to Tennis program for both youth and adults across Kings County starting July 29. To learn more about the program contact Shawn Fevens at 902-690-6101. TIX: $30 per participant INFO: 902-690-6101 / sfevens@countyofkings.ca Top Hat — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8pm • Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers and the most lovely feather dress imaginable dancing “cheek to cheek”. An American dancer comes to Britain and falls for a model whom he initially annoyed, but she mistakes him for his goofy producer. TIX: $5 cash at the door INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca Vacation Bible School Pandamania — Community Hall, 738 Tremont Mountain Road, Tremont. July 29–Aug 2, 9:30–12pm • Open to all kids age 5 to grade 5. TIX: no charge INFO: 825-9329 / tedandgisele@eastlink.ca

TUESDAY, 30

Playing in the Parks — Miners Marsh, Kentville 10am– 12pm • Enjoy the outdoors and meet new families.

Activities planned for you to enjoy! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca Online Poetry Book Launch — T.A.N. Cafe, Wolfville 7–9pm • “Passion Demands a Vocabulary of Desire” –

by Bauke Kamstra, is being launched internationally and online. Live interviews, music and poems. Hosted

by Tuesdays @ T.A.N. Open Mic. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-698-1660 / therosschapman@gmail.com Malcolm Holcombe — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8–10:30pm • Malcolm Holcombe growls from the depths, raw as ever on his enigmatic new album Come Hell or High Water. Pearly harmony vocals from Iris Dement only cement the darkness on these 13 tracks of elemental, bluesy Americana.

TIX: Adults $30, Military $25, Students $15 INFO: 902-825-6834 / evergreentheatre@gmail.com The Magnificent Seven — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8pm • We’ve got the John Sturges original 1960 version with Yul Brynner. Seven gunfighters are hired

by Mexican peasants to liberate their village from oppressive bandits. TIX: $5 cash at the door INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca

WEDNESDAY, 31

Stroller Fit — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 9:30–10:30am. Also Aug 7 • Meet at the end of the parking lot. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca Career Panel — Nova Scotia Works, Kentville 12–2pm • Three employers will share what’s it’s like to spend a day in their jobs, how they got started in the field and what advice they would offer to anyone interested in learning more. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-679-7469 / Suzanne@communityinc.ca Public Hearing & Special Council — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 6pm • TIX: no charge INFO: 888-337-2999 Monty Python & the Holy Grail — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8pm • The Monty Python troupe delivers!!

King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table embark on a surreal, low-budget search for the Holy Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles.

TIX: $5 cash at the door INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca

THURSDAY, 1

4-H Joint Achievement Day — Arena, Berwick 9am–6pm. Also Aug 2 • Members will be showing their livestock, and life skills. Please come join us! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-679-6062 / mia.simm@novascotia.ca Canning Nature Day — Bigelow Trails, Canning 9:30am–12:30pm • Join us for facilitated Pop-Up Nature Days this summer! These family friendly adventures are open to people of all ages. We encourage family participation. Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. These are outdoor events with no indoor time. Please dress/pack for weather conditions. Bring water + snacks. INFO: @flyingsquirreladventures Family Fun Time — Clairmont Provincial Park, Kingston 10am–12pm. Also Aug 8 • A time for adults and children to come together to participate in different activities. We will have activities ready for you to have fun together. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca Plein Air Art — The Art Shack, Margaretsville 10am– 1:30pm • The Plein Air Artists Annapolis Valley group paint on-location throughout the Annapolis Valley. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-701-8106 / edwardwedler@gmail.com

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Send your events to listings@grapevinepublishing.ca Wolfville Food Tour — Just Us! Cafe, Wolfville 2:30– 5:30pm. Also Aug 8 • Taste your way through Wolfville’s delicious core. Led by a local guide, you’ll visit up to 8 fantastic locations where you’ll be given a food sample and hear the inside scoop about Wolfville’s food story.

TIX: $67.40 adults, $61.65 under 18 @ Ticketpro.ca, Cochrane’s Pharmacy (Wolfville) INFO: 902-692-8546 / info@whereitsattours.com In the Valley Breast Cancer Fundraiser — Lions Club, Wolfville 6:30–10:30pm • Let’s Raise a Glass to Raise some Money! In support of the Cancer Patient Navigator Fund. Entertainment, appetizers, auction and raffles. TIX: $40 per person, adults only.

Tickets @ Carl’s Independent Grocery & MacKay Real Estate (both Wolfville) INFO: 902-790-0070 / donnapaisley@hotmail.com

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Mark Clarke – Oakdene Summer Concert Series — Oakdene Park, Kentville 6:30–8pm • Join us at Oakdene Stage to be entertained by amazing local talent! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-679-2539 / recreation@kentville.ca A Clockwork Orange — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8pm • Stanley Kubrick creates a visual masterpiece that you won’t want to miss on the big screen. In the future, a sadistic gang leader is imprisoned and volunteers for a conduct-aversion experiment, but it doesn’t go as planned. TIX: $5 cash at the door INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca

FRIDAY, 2

Apple Tree Golf Classic — Berwick Heights Golf Course, Weston 9am–3pm • 25th Anniversary charity golf tournament in support of Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre. Register teams in advance. Sponsorship opportunities available. TIX: $440 per Team INFO: 902-538-3103 / foundation@krrc.ns.ca Open House — Shand House Museum, 389 Avon St., Windsor 10am–5pm • Please join us for a Special Open House. TIX: donation INFO: 902-798-2915 / Haliburton.Shand@novascotia.ca

Natal Days Street Dance — Farmer’s Market, Annapolis Royal 6:30–11pm • Enjoy the music of The Clamdiggers and Witchitaw. There will be a Beer Garden and Food Vendors, and fun for all ages! TIX: no charge INFO: events@annapolisroyal.com Rube & Rake – Back and Forth — Sea-Esta, Canning (Delhaven) 7–10pm • Rube & Rake are an acoustic duo from NL coming to share clever song writing with a mixture of stories, intricate guitar work, and rich vocal harmonies. TIX: $20 INFO: 902-692-1662 / soundconnectionstherapy@gmail.com

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WEEKLY EVENTS THURSDAYS

Coffee, Tea, & Conversation — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 10am–12pm. ALSO TUESDAYS! Coffee/tea, snacks, and conversation. FEE: $2 INFO: wolfvillelegion@gmail.com TAOIST TAI CHI™ — Louis Millet Community Centre, New Minas 11am–2pm. INFO: Mary Anne, 902-678-4609 / kentville@taoist.org

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. Please call for time/location. INFO: Dorothy, 902-538-3374 / Pat, 902-678-9100 / Margot, 902-542-1466 / margotwithat@hotmail.com

Farm Market — Macdonald Museum, Middleton 4–7pm. Fresh produce, eggs, baked goods, hot food, knitting, wood crafts, painting, jewelry, pet supplies, sewing and more. Live music, 50/50 draw. INFO: 902-825-6116 / contact@macdonaldmuseum.ca

Social Fiber Art/Crafting — River Street Workshop for Art and Lifestyle, Kentville 6–9pm. Informal drop in.

FEE: $6 INFO: justinemacdonald@aurora-lee.ca

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 Jam Session — Community Centre, Wilmot 7–9:30pm. Jam Session with snack FEE: $2 INFO: 902-825-3125 Music Jam — Community Hall, Cambridge Station 7–10pm. TIX: $2 INFO: 902-538-9957 / gands@xcountry.tv

Chase the Ace — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 6:30–8:45pm • Cut off for ticket purchase is 8:30pm, draw at 8:45pm. INFO: 902-798-0888 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com

Darts — Windermere Hall, 402 Windermere Rd., Berwick. Come for a fun night of shooting. Draw for partners. Prizes. Canteen. FEE: $3pp INFO: Pam, 902-389-2399

Movies in the Park — 78 Thomas St., Windsor.

At dusk. Rain or shine (inside the community centre on wet days). July 26: The Incredible Hulk.

August 2: Spiderman: Into the Spider-verse INFO: mitp.windsorns@gmail.com

SATURDAYS

Wolfville Farmers’ Market — DeWolfe Building, Elm Ave., Wolfville 8:30am–1pm. July 27 Music: Sarah McInnis. August 3 Music: Tripod. 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

North Mountain Farmers & Artisans Market — North Mountain United Tapestry, 3201 Long Point Rd., Harbourville 9am–4pm, June–Oct. Local farmers, bakers and artisans. Live music and BBQ. INFO: unitedtapestry@gmail.com

Flying Squirrel Adventures — Kentville Ravine, 9:45am–12:15pm. Third Sat. of the month, year round (Next: August 17). 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. 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 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

Ladies 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

SUNDAYS

FRIDAYS

Group Meditation — Bishop Hall, Greenwich.

10:30am–noon. Join us sitting meditation, discussion and tea. Bring your own cushion if you prefer. Wheelchair accessible. (Includes the Windsor Meditation Group until the fall.)

FEE: no charge. Donations accepted. INFO: 902-670-1006 / joan.norris60@gmail.com / windsormeditationgroup@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–$10 INFO: 902-538-5815

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. Many new games & some oldies in a friendly environment. No charge. INFO: 902-765-4326.

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Farmer’s Market — Victoria Park Bandstand, Windsor 10am–2pm. Through mid-October.

The best of local food and artisans. Live music & workshops. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-579-7652 / acfm.market.manager@gmail.com

Cafe & Farmers’ Market — Community Hall, Black River 11am–1:30pm. Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. FEE: $8 for lunch + dessert/coffee/tea INFO: spinvolk@yahoo.ca

SOAR — WKM Health Centre, 121 Orchard St., Berwick 2–3:30pm, last Sunday of every month. Open support group for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Support and understanding from people who’ve been there, too. INFO: Rhonda, 902-679-7337 / info@survivorsofabuserecovering.ca Pool — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 3pm. FEE: $3 INFO: 902-538-9340 / gillyflowergarden@rocketmail.com

World Meditation Hour — Every third Sunday of the month, 4:30–5:30pm (Next: August 18). Manning Memorial Chapel (lower level), Acadia University, Wolfville. INFO: purepeace100@gmail.com

Bingo — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 7:30pm.

Mini game 7:30pm, regular games 7:45pm. TIX: Basic card booklet $25, extras available. INFO: 902-798-0888 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com

MONDAYS

SOUP — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 11:30am–1pm. Enjoy soup, drink & dessert – free!

Donations accepted. INFO: 902-542-5869

FitYoga — Monday 8:30am, Tuesday 9am, 6pm.

Thursday (hotyoga) 8pm, Friday 8am, Sunday 9am INFO: fityogawindsor@gmail.com

Windsor Game Night — Library, Windsor 6pm.

Board game group. New players welcome! FEE: no charge INFO: meetup.com/valleygames / turpin56@gmail.com

Breast Quest Dragon Boat Society — Canoe Club, Waterfront, Windsor 6:30–7:30pm, through Sept.

Also Thursdays. No experience necessary. INFO: margotwithat@hotmail.com

Toastmasters — Eastern Kings Memorial Health Centre, Wolfville 6:30–8:30pm. Improve your communication and leadership skills in a fun supportive setting. Visitors ALWAYS welcome. INFO: wolfvilletoastmasters.com

East Kings Chess Club — Library (upstairs), Wolfville 6:30–9pm. Bring your own set, board, and clock if you can. All levels/ages 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

Jam Session — Louis Millett Community Centre, New Minas 7–9:30pm. FEE: $2 INFO: 902-681-6972 / vintagemusic1@hotmail.com

TUESDAYS

Caregiver & Baby Yoga (non- mobile) — FitYoga, Windsor 10:30–11:30am. FEE: $14 drop in. Class passes available INFO: facebook.com/FitYogaWindsorNS

Rug Hooking in Kentville — Kentville Lower Recreation Centre (354 Main Street), 1–3pm. If you are a rug hooker or want to learn, join us for social hooking! Tea/coffee available, $5 drop in fee.

INFO: Mona, monapearl@ns.sympatico.ca / Lynn, lynndenney@eastlink.ca / 902-692-8118

Caregiver Support Group — Cedar Centre, 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

Talk About It Tuesday — Smokey Quartz Emporium, 83 Commercial Street, Middleton, 5–7pm. The purpose of the group is to help fill some of the voids in our healthcare system when it comes to support for mental health. Share or just listen. INFO: smokeyquartz902@gmail.com

TAOIST TAI CHI™ — Louis Millet Community Centre, New Minas 6–9pm. INFO: Mary Anne, 902-678-4609 / kentville@taoist.org

Toastmasters — Birchall Training Centre, 14 Wing Greenwood 6:30pm. Learn communication and leadership skills in a fast-paced, fun setting. TIX: no charge INFO: annapolisvalley.easy-speak.org / edwardwedler@gmail.com

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

45’s Card Party — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 7pm. Auction 45’s, Nova Scotia’s card game! 50/50 draw. Non-members welcome. FEE: $5 INFO: 902-542-5869 / wolfvillelegion@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 7–9:30pm, 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 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 — Centre Square, 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 4–7pm. Live music, 10+ vendors, Market Suppers.

July 31 Music: Donna Holmes. August 7 Music: The Hilites INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca

TV Bingo — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 6–7pm.

ALSO Thursdays. Play at home or in the lounge.

TIX: Books available at bar. INFO: 902-798-0888 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com GriefShare — New Hope Wesleyan, Kingston 7–9pm. Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-847-1225 / davetheman161@gmail.com

Auction 45’s Card Party — 989 Deep Hollow Rd, Black River Community Hall 7–9pm. May–Oct. 50/50 tix available. Lunch provided. FEE: $3 INFO: sharonlake07@gmail.com 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

Send your events to listings@grapevinepublishing.ca Terra Spencer & Leanne Hoffman — The Union Street, Berwick 8pm (doors open 6pm) TIX: $20 INFO: theunionstreet.com Morgan Davis — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8–10:30pm • His performances draw from a rich tradition of country blues, as well as his own contemporary songs infused with wit and a large dose of humour. TIX: Adults $30, Military $25, Students $15 INFO: 902-825-6834 / evergreentheatre@gmail.com Jurassic Park — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8pm • During a preview tour, a theme park suffers a major power breakdown that allows its cloned dinosaur exhibits to run amok. TIX: $5 cash at the door INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca

SATURDAY, 3

Traditional Breakfast — United Baptist Church, Canning 7:30–10am • Pancakes, sausage, bacon, hash browns, beans, scrambled eggs, toast (Gluten free pancakes & toast). TIX: Free will offering INFO: 902-582-3827 / tapgap@xcountry.tv Community Breakfast — Lions Club, Berwick 8–10am • Full traditional breakfast with Baked Beans and your choice of egg (fried or scrambled) TIX: no charge INFO: 902-844-1440 / tbhenley60@gmail.com Antique Engine & Tractor Show — Hants County Exhibition, Windsor 8am–4pm TIX: $2 per person, 12 and under free INFO: 902-792-8154 / oldtractorbrad@gmail.com Atlantic Western FireFit Regional — NSCC Campus, Middleton 10am–4pm. Also Aug 4 • The Middleton Fire Department is hosting an amazing showcase of firefighting skill and athleticism. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-680-6099 / mfdchiefs@bellaliant.com Harp & Yoga with Dan Martell — Kingsport Beach, Canning 10:30–11:45am • Start off slow with mindfulness floor poses, before gradually picking up the pace up with ocean inspired standing flow sequences. You may see some new poses/sequences to challenge the brain a little while having fun. TIX: $20 early bird, $25 day of event. Pay by e-transfer.

Password: harpyoga INFO: 902-300-5355 / harpmeditationyogafest@oricom.ca Natural Art Festival — Oqwa’titek Amphitheatre, 275 St George St., Annapolis Royal, 11am–2pm • Join us in creating a huge, community watercolour painting lead by local artist Jaime Lee Lightle, listen to local musicians and enjoy guided nature walks at 11:30 and 1:30 on the Harvest Moon Trail with a local naturalist!

Interested in learning about local flora? Participate in a scavenger hunt for a chance to win a prize! This event is free, no registration required. For all ages and abilities.

11am until 2pm at the Oqwa’titek Amphitheatre TIX: no charge INFO: Facebook: Annapolis Royal Natural Art Festival Front Street Community Open Oven Invitation — Community Oven, Wolfville 12–3pm • Open Ovens are our weekly free wood fired baking/cooking event where the oven is fired up and everyone can come cook/bake, eat together, and picnic in the park. No booking required. TIX: no charge INFO: duncan@frontstreetoven.ca Fundraiser — Community Centre, Baxters Harbour 1–4pm • Enjoy a BBQ, bake tables, and a silent auction, in support of the Baxter’s Harbour Cemetery. INFO: 902-300-4822 Stand Up Paddle Boarding Trip — Delhaven Boat Launch, Delhaven 4–6pm. Also Aug 4 • Join Girls On Boards for a Paddy’s Island Paddle! We will paddle along the coastline and through the arches right at the height of the tide! This adventure sponsors our teen trips (learn more: girlsonboards.co). TIX: $75 per person INFO: team@girlsonboards.co Avon River Days Beer Garden — Schoolhouse Brewery, Windsor 7pm–1am • This year we feature live music from hometown musician Tye Dempsey, as well as our headlining act The Legendary Goldblooms! TIX: $10 Beer Garden admission, $20 Stainless Cup Package.

Beer tickets $7/ticket or 5 for $30 INFO: Facebook: Schoolhouse Brewery Summer Dance Party — Michelin Sports and Social Club, Waterville 8pm–12:30am • Proceeds raised for a local lady in need of a wheelchair accessible vehicle. TIX: $7 single admission, $12 couple. INFO: 902-993-0043 / advocatesforangelsinmotion@gmail.com Terra Spencer & Leanne Hoffman — The Union Street, Berwick 8–11pm • Terra Spencer & Leanne Hoffman live!

TIX: $20 + tax @ The Union Street INFO: 902-538-7787 / eat@theunionstreet.com American Graffiti — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8pm • George Lucas launched a lot of careers with this classic coming of age story. A couple of high school grads spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies before they go off to college.

TIX: $5 cash at the door INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca

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Adult Dance: Great Big Johnson — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9–12pm • 19 and over. Bar, door prizes, and 50-50. TIX: $8. INFO: 902-678-8935 Movie Night in the Vineyard — Planters Ridge Winery, Port Williams 9:30–11:30pm • Enjoy a wine-themed film under a blanket of stars at the vineyard. Movie ticket includes film seats and popcorn, with Planters Ridge wine-by-the-glass available. TIX: $25 +tax. Please call.

INFO: 902-542-2711 / info@plantersridge.ca

SUNDAY, 4

Antique Tractor Pull — Hants County Exhibition, Windsor 8am • Registration starts at 8am. Pull starts at 10am.

INFO: 902-792-8154 / oldtractorbrad@gmail.com Genealogy Day — All Saints Anglican Church, 652 New Ross Road, New Ross 9am–3pm • We are hosting a genealogy day for the families of Leminster and surrounding area. Lunch provided and washroom facilities available. TIX: Free will offering INFO: Sue, 902-798-2441 / suedeal902@gmail.com.

Medicinal and Edible Plant Walks — Memorial Library, Wolfville 10:30am–12pm • Medicinal and Edible Plant Walks Wolfville. Meet at the library, rain or shine.

TIX: $20 (per person), $40 (family) donation to North Mountain Animal Sanctuary INFO: 902-538-3662 / singingnettlesclinic@gmail.com 100 Mile Farm Food Festival — Northville Farm Heritage Centre, Billtown 11am–4pm • Fill your bags with fresh, seasonal farm products proudly displayed by regional growers showcasing an abundance of seasonal vegetables, fruits, meat, eggs, dairy, honey and maple syrup products. Vendors will also bring a vast assortment of food and drink products sourced from local ingredients like ciders, wine, ales, spirits, cheeses, pastas, baked good and tasty lunch offerings or BBQ. Live music, wagon rides, livestock petting zoo, balloon magic, BBQ, ice cream, lay lifting competition and prizes. TIX: $5 per person; $10 per family; Under 5 free INFO: cassidyfranklin95@gmail.com Artisans in Action — Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 12–4pm • Pop-up community market and demonstrations w/ fibre and textile artists Ann Whalen, Doris Benedict and Chris Trotter.

TIX: free admission. $25 to participate (artists keep all proceeds from sales). INFO: 902-757-1718 / avonriverarts@gmail.com Crib Tournament — Forties Community Centre, New Ross 1pm (registration 12:30pm) • Canteen Available, wheelchair accessible. TIX: $20 per team INFO: 902-689-2147 / fortiescc@gmail.com Benefit for Nancy MacDonald — Fire Hall, New Minas 1pm • Live music featuring Kevin Davison, Mark Clarke, Freedom Sound and Mark Riley. Live Auction, 50/50 draw, cake draw, bake sale and canteen. Donations gratefully accepted. TIX: free will offering INFO: Trena, 902-300-7865 Plein Air Art — The Art Shack, Margaretsville 1–4:30pm • The Plein Air Artists Annapolis Valley group paint onlocation throughout the Annapolis Valley. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-701-8106 / edwardwedler@gmail.com Galaxy Quest — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 2pm • This one is pure fun for kids and adults! The alumni cast of a space opera television series have to play their roles as the real thing when an alien race needs their help. TIX: $5 cash at the door INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca Lawrence of Arabia — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8pm • The story of T.E. Lawrence, the English officer who successfully united and led the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes during World War I. TIX: $5 cash at the door INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca

MONDAY, 5

Storytelling Stone Painting — Grand-Pré National Historic Site, Grand Pre 10–11am • Kwe! Hello! Bonjour!

Come and paint your own storytelling rocks and hear Tammy Mudge tell stories inspired by many Kluscap Legends. The event is open to everyone and intended for children. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-698-7855 / info@visitgrandpre.ca / experiencegrandpre.ca Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8pm • Paul Newman and Robert Redford. Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid are the leaders of a band of outlaws. After a train robbery goes wrong they find themselves on the run with a posse hard on their heels. TIX: $5 cash at the door INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca

TUESDAY, 6

Playing in the Parks — Oakdene Park, Kentville 10am–12pm • This is a time that families can come and enjoy the outdoors and meet new families. Activities will be planned for you to enjoy! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca

Valley Voices Open Rehearsals — United Baptist Church, 503 Main St., Kentville 7–9:15pm • Valley Voices celebrate 40 years singing & performing in the Annapolis Valley with weekly open rehearsals in the month of August. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-690-7485 / yvonnefoisy@eastlink.ca You Only Live Twice — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8pm • There is nothing like a Bond movie on the big screen!! Agent 007 and the Japanese Secret Service ninja force must find and stop the true culprit of a series of spacejackings before nuclear war is provoked.

TIX: $5 cash at the door INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca

WEDNESDAY, 7

Busy Bugs — Prescott House Museum, Port Williams 1–3pm • Children ages 5 and up join Dr. Todd Smith of Acadia University for a fun filled afternoon exploring the grounds of Prescott House Museum to learn all about ants, beetles, earwigs and other creeping critters! TIX: $8 per child INFO: 902-542-3984 / margrete.kristiansen@novascotia.ca Sally Horsnell Art Gallery — The Apple Capital Museum, Berwick 7–8:30pm • Glimpses of Berwick: a gallery of Sally Horsnell’s Berwick Series TIX: no charge INFO: 902-538-9229 / berwickvic@outlook.com Breakfast at Tiffany’s — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8pm • Blake Edwards directs the magnificent Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly. A young New York socialite becomes interested in a young man who has moved into her apartment building, but her past threatens to get in the way. TIX: $5 cash at the door INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca

THURSDAY, 8

Psycho — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8pm • Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece of suspense was made to see on the big screen. A Phoenix secretary embezzles forty thousand dollars from her employer and goes on the run, checking into a remote motel.

TIX: $5 cash at the door INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca

LIVE THEATRE Valley Ghost Walks — St. John’s Anglican Church, Wolfville July 25, 7:30pm / Fundy View Community Centre, Halls Harbour July 26, 8pm / Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport Aug 1, 7:30 / Clock Park, Wolfville August 8, 7:30 • Join Jerome the Gravekeeper as he introduces you to his ghostly friends in these familyfriendly historical productions! TIX: $20 adults, $16 students/seniors (includes HST & fees). Available via Ticketpro.ca & cash-only before walk. INFO: 902-692-8546 / valleyghostwalks.com / Facebook: Valley Ghost Walks Phil Williams – Live Nativity — Christian Fellowship Centre, Wilmot 7–8:30pm • Soloist Phil Williams presents a powerful rendition of the Christmas story.

Phil’s powerful voice and presence are complemented by volunteers from the audience, who dress in period costume and mime out the actions. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-2386 / bfboddy@gmail.com Looking — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville July 26, 27, 7:30pm • Norm Foster has done it again! From one of Canada’s most popular playwrights comes this hilarious comedy, Looking. Contains mature language. TIX: adults $15, seniors/students $12.

Reservations recommended. INFO: 902-678-8040 / centrestagetheatre.ca In This Light — Two Planks and A Passion Theatre, Canning, July 27, 30, 31, Aug 3, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 6pm, July 28, Aug 4, 11, 2pm • Dr. Thomasina Burke is a medical doctor in a rural village in the Annapolis Valley in 1931.

Just as her home is poised to reap the benefits of a new business, Dr. Burke makes a discovery that will challenge her whole community to choose sides TIX: $28.69 general, $10 children, $22.60 senior, $25.65 student (add HST to all prices) INFO: 902-582-3842 / pr@artscentre.ca Frankenstein By Fire — Two Planks and A Passion Theatre, Canning July 25, 26, 27, 30, Aug 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10,13, 15,16, 17, 9pm • Haunted by his own loss, Victor Frankenstein becomes obsessed with harnessing the power to give life. Once he discovers how to create a being, he unleashes an unimaginable power he can no longer control as a creator TIX: $28.69 general, $10 children, $22.60 senior, $25.65 student (add HST to all prices) INFO: 902-582-3842 / pr@artscentre.ca Spirits of the Night — Grand-Pré National Historic Site, Grand Pre August 2, 8:30–10pm • Jerome the Gravekeeper from Valley Events teams up with The Société Promotion Grand-Pré to learn more about the spirits and the history of Grand Pre TIX: $10 per guest. Pay at the door. INFO: 902-698-7855 / info@visitgrandpre.ca

EXHIBITS Exploring Nova Scotia — Hardware Gallery, 36 Cornwallis St., Kentville. Through July 31 • A photography exhibit by the Kings County Photography Club. Featuring artists Ilze Andzans, Michelle Coleman, Randy Hill, Kevin Kornelson, Grant Lohnes, Justine MacDonald, Lousie McDonald, Gabrielle Smith, Richard Stern, Don Urquhart, and Jessica Van Luxemborg. TIX: no charge INFO: hardwaregallery.ca 7Arts Youth Art Exhibit: Drawing — Berwick and District Library, Berwick. Through July 31 • Participants in this show were part of a drawing class run by local artists.

INFO: 7arts.ca Myriad — ArtCan Gallery & Café, 9850 Main Street, Canning. Aug 1–31 • Art by Donna Boyko, Sharon IrvingKennedy, Ted Lind, Sophie Paskins and Wayne Boucher.

Opening Reception on Thurs, Aug. 1, 7pm. INFO: artcan.com Wendy’s Tuesdays — Jack’s Gallery, Just Us! Cafe, Wolfville. Until Sept 8 • Paintings by Wendy’s Tuesdays, a group of Annapolis Valley painters. INFO: jacksgallerywolfville@gmail.com Weddings at Acacia Grove: A Brief History — Prescott House Museum, Starr’s Point. Through Aug 30 • This exhibit highlights weddings and photos that have occurred at the house and museum, including a history of traditions, legalities and period wedding dresses, from the past 200 years. FEE: $3.90 adult, $2.80 youth/seniors, children are free INFO: prescotthouse.novascotia.ca “Expressions of Nature: Quilts by the Town & Country Quilters’ Guild” — Kings County Museum, 37 Cornwallis St., Kentville. Through August • Works by the Town & Country Quilters’ Guild, which reflect themes of nature including florals and the bright bursting colour range of an Annapolis Valley spring and summer. INFO: kingscountymuseum.ca / facebook.com/kingscountymuseum Interior Migrations: International Migrant Workers on Canadian Farmland — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning. Until October 1 • Photographs by Gu Xiong, a Chinese-Canadian Artist dedicated to migrant issues and global flows of culture, ideas, and identity. INFO: artscentre.ca Apple Bin Art Gallery — Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville • Affordable, original art created by Valley artists. Part proceeds go towards hospital equipment and Annapolis Valley health care programs.

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

THURSDAY, JULY 25

The Hangout — Library, Kentville 6–7:30pm. Also August 1 & 8 • Hang out w/ friends, play x-box games, board games, enjoy snacks. Every week. Ages 12–17. INFO: 902-679-2544

FRIDAY, JULY 26

Summer Kids’ Tech — Library, Windsor 10:30–11:30am • Light Up Creature. Ages 7–12. Registration is required.

INFO: 902-798-5424 Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo — Library, Kentville 10:30am & 12pm • A whole lot of fun with scientific education and animal awareness. Ages 4 and up. INFO: 902-679-2544 Big Messy Fun – Ooey Gooey — Memorial Library, Wolfville 11–11:30am • Activities for kids 3–5 and their caregivers. Registration required. Space is limited. Dress for mess! INFO: 902-542-5760 Funtastical Fridays — Library, Kingston 12:45–1:45pm • Craft time fun for ages 5–12. INFO: 902-765-3631 Summer Tech Makers — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 2:30–3:45pm • Sewable LED Circuits. Ages 10 and up. Registration is required. INFO: 902-542-3005 Summer Tech Makers — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 2:30–3:45pm • Sewable LED Circuits. Ages 10 and up. Registration is required. INFO: 902-825-4835 Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 3–4pm • A whole lot of fun with scientific education and animal awareness. Ages 4 and up. INFO: 902-538-8060

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WHAT'S HAPPENING JULY 25 – AUGUST 8, 2019

@ THE LIBRARY, CON’T SATURDAY, JULY 27

Button Up — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10am–2pm • Drop in and make a personalized 1.25 inch button. Bring your own artwork/ picture or make something here. All ages (under 10 w/ an adult). INFO: 902-684-0103

SUNDAY, JULY 28

Escape from Hogwarts! — Memorial Library, Wolfville 2–3pm • A Harry Potter themed escape room for aspiring muggle sleuths. Registration is required. Ages 12–15. INFO: 902-542-5760

MONDAY, JULY 29

Summer Kids’ Tech — Library, Kentville 10:30–11:30am • String Art with LEDs. Ages 7–12. Registration is required.

INFO: 902-679-2544

TUESDAY, 30

Paper Flowers & Butterflies — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 2–3pm • Make a bouquet of paper flowers and an origami butterfly. Ages 7–12.

Please pre-register. INFO: 902-684-0103 Summer Tech Makers — Library, Windsor 2:30–3:45pm • Snap Circuits. Ages 10 and up. Registration is required.

INFO: 902-798-5424 Summer Kids’ Tech — Memorial Library, Wolfville 2:30– 3:30pm • LittleBits. Ages 7–12. Registration is required.

INFO: 902-542-5760 Summer Tech Makers — Library, Kingston 2:30–3:45pm • Straw Rocket Competitions. Ages 10 and up.

Registration is required. INFO: 902-765-3631 DIY Crafts — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 3–4:30pm • Supplies & instruction sheet provided for a “do-it-yourself” craft. For ages 6–14 (children under 10 w/ an adult). INFO: 902-684-0103 Art Club — Library, Kentville 3:30–5pm. Also Aug 6 • Try new styles, methods, and mediums – or bring your own project and have fun sharing your unique skills with everyone! Ages 12–17. Art supplies available to use.

Bring your own sketchbook! INFO: 902-679-2544

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31

Summer Kids’ Tech — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 10:30–11:30am • Straw Rocket Competitions. Ages 7–12. Registration is required. INFO: 902-538-8060 Summer Kids’ Tech — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 10:30–11:30am • String Art w/ LEDs. Ages 7–12. Registration is required. INFO: 902-542-3005 Summer Kids’ Tech — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10:30–11:30am • Snap Circuits. Ages 7–12. Registration is required. INFO: 902-684-0103 Cozy Corner Storytime — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 11am–12pm. Also Aug 7 • Stories, rhymes, games and crafts. Ages 2–6 and their caregivers. INFO: 902-684-0103 Summer Kids’ Tech — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 2:30–3:30pm • Squishy Circuits and a Spin Bot. Ages 7–12. Pre-registration is required. INFO: 902-825-4835 Avon Region Photography Club — Library, Windsor 6–8pm • Join us every other week to discuss, share and learn about photography techniques and processes.

INFO: 902-798-5424 Harry Potter’s Birthday — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 6:30–8pm • We’ll be celebrating with games, trivia, Hogwarts-style lessons, and of course, a trip to HoneyDukes. Get your costumes together! Please register. Ages 10+ INFO: 902-825-4835 Teen Hangout — Memorial Library (upstairs), Wolfville 6:30–8pm. Also Aug 7 • Hang out with your friends!

Explore Virtual Reality! Play board games! Get creative!

For ages 12–17. INFO: 902-542-5760

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1

Summer Kids’ Tech — Library, Kingston 10:30–11:30am • Straw Rocket Competition. Ages 7–12. Pre-registration is required. INFO: 902-765-3631 Summer Tech Makers — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 2:30–3:45pm • Snap Circuits.

Ages 10 and up. Pre-registration is required. INFO: 902-684-0103 Summer Tech Makers — Memorial Library, Wolfville 2:30– 3:45pm • LittleBits. Ages 10 and up. Pre-registration is required. INFO: 902-542-5760 Summer Tech Makers — Library, Kentville 2:30–3:45pm • Ozobots. Pre-registration is required. INFO: 902-679-2544

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 2

Summer Kids’ Tech — Library, Windsor 10:30–11:30am • Snap Circuits. Ages 7–12. Pre-registration is required.

INFO: 902-798-5424 Shark Week Pop-up Fun! — Memorial Library, Wolfville 10:30–11:30am • Join us on the back patio for an hour of shark fun! Stories, crafts and more. Ages 6–8.

Registration required. INFO: 902-542-5760 Summer Tech Makers — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 2:30–3:45pm • Ozobots. Ages 10 and up. Pre-registration is required. INFO: 902-542-3005 Summer Tech Makers — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 2:30–3:45pm • Straw Rockets Competition.

Ages 10 and up. Pre-registration is required. INFO: 902-538-8060 Summer Tech Makers — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 2:30–3:45pm • Ozobots.

Ages 10 and up. Pre-registration is required. INFO: 902-825-4835

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6

Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo — Memorial Library, Wolfville 11:30am–12:30pm • Little Ray’s Reptiles combines a whole lot of fun with scientific education and animal awareness. Ages 4+ INFO: 902-542-5760 Garden Share — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 2–8pm • Bring your extra garden veggies, herbs, flowers for someone else to enjoy! Drop offs on Tuesdays. Pick ups on Wednesdays & Thursdays. INFO: 902-684-0103 Summer Tech Makers — Library, Windsor 2:30–3:45pm • Sewable LED Circuits. Ages 10 and up. Pre-registration is required. INFO: 902-798-5424 Summer Kids’ Tech — Memorial Library, Wolfville 2:30–3:30pm • Stixplosions. Ages 7–12. Pre-registration is required. INFO: 902-542-5760 Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 2:30–3:30pm • Little Ray’s Reptiles combines a whole lot of fun with scientific education and animal awareness. Ages 4+ INFO: 902-684-0103 Summer Tech Makers — Library, Kingston 2:30–3:45pm • LEGO Robotics. Ages 10 and up. Pre-registration is required. INFO: 902-765-3631

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7

Summer Kids’ Tech — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 10:30–11:30am • LEGO Robotics for the younger crowd. Ages 7–12. Pre-registration is required. INFO: 902-538-8060 Summer Kids’ Tech — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 10:30–11:30am • Cubelets & Hexbugs. Ages 7–12. Pre-registration is required. INFO: 902-542-3005 Summer Kids’ Tech — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10:30–11:30am • Makey, Makey kits, Squishy Circuits and a Spin Bot. Ages 7–12. Preregistration is required. INFO: 902-684-0103 SuperNOVA Science — TWO LOCATIONS: Library, Kingston / Library, Port Williams, 10:30–11:30am • Science, engineering, technology and mathematics (STEM) Workshops for youth delivered by Dalhousie University science and engineering undergraduate students.

Ages 8–12. Registration required. INFO: Kingston, 902-765-3631 / Port Williams, 902-542-3005 Summer Kids’ Tech — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 2:30–3:30pm • LEGO Challenge. Ages 7–12. Pre-registration is required. INFO: 902-825-4835

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8

Science! Indie Pop! — Library, Windsor 10–11am • Merging hooky new wave beats with lyrics explaining science and the natural universe, Dr G creates a sound that is utterly unique, and as educational as it is infectious. Ages 8–12. Registration is required. INFO: 902-798-5424 Summer Kids’ Tech — Library, Kingston 10:30–11:30am • WeDo: LEGO Robotics for the younger crowd. Ages 7–12. Pre-registration is required. INFO: 902-765-3631 Science! Indie Pop! — Memorial Library, Wolfville 2–3pm • Merging hooky new wave beats with lyrics explaining science and the natural universe, Dr G creates a sound that is utterly unique, and as educational as it is infectious. Ages 8–12. Registration is required. INFO: 902-542-5760 Summer Tech Makers — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 2:30–3:45pm • Sewable LED Circuits.

Ages 10 and up. Pre-registration is required. INFO: 902-684-0103 Summer Tech Makers — Library, Kentville 2:30–3:45pm • 8 Stop Motion – Make your own stop motion flick.

Ages 10 and up. Pre-registration is required. INFO: 902-679-2544

VISIT AN ARTIST’S STUDIO ON AUGUST LONG WEEKEND Anna Horsnell

The Annapolis Valley has a well-known reputation for lovely galleries, craft shops, markets, and the special art events marked on our calendars. Another option is to explore behind the scenes with a visit to an artist’s studio, where the ideas and magic of creation come together. Studio Rally can help make that connection between artist and art lover.

Originating in 1992, Studio Rally has evolved over the years from a map of art studios and galleries, to a full-colour printed guide, to its current format as a very active Facebook presence listing often hourly art postings of upcoming exhibits, workshops, special announcements, and more. Marke Slipp has been the person behind the computer screen since 2012, diligently sharing information which he gleans from the art community at large and then posts to the Studio Rally Facebook page.

Slipp knows many of the artists who are open to studio visits. As he explains, “there are no specified hours or locations in this Facebook page because, like their art, every artist is unique in their work schedules and locations. In order to avoid disappointment, it is suggested that you contact them in advance to ensure their presence when you arrive.” The Studio Rally posts generally contain contact information for the particular artists, craftspeople, or galleries involved.

As a special event for readers of The Grapevine, Studio Rally will be promoting local art studios open to visitors over the August long weekend, August 3 to 5. Simply check Studio Rally on Facebook for studio listings in the week leading up to August 3. Local artists who wish to participate are invited to contact Slipp at novamaz@gmail.com, or by messaging him via the Studio Rally Facebook page: facebook.com/ studiorally.

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7ARTS PRESENTS THE ITTY BITTY BISTRO ART SHOW AND YOUTH DRAWING EXHIBIT Penny Hughes

7Arts would like to invite you to join us at the reception of the Itty Bitty Bistro Art Show at Pascalice’s Bistro, 974 Central Avenue, Greenwood, Monday, July 29 from 6-9pm. Coffee, tea and water will be provided. Desserts and other beverages will be available for purchase.

Have a preview of the art that will be displayed for the month of August. All art pieces will be miniature in size, smaller than 6x6 or 5x7! Bring a friend and enjoy meeting some of the artists while you browse. Part of our 7Arts team will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Youth Drawing Exhibit: We want to thank the Berwick & District Library for hosting our youth drawing class’s artwork until the end of July. Be sure to get in there soon to have a look at how talented these young people are. They are super excited that we are opening soon and looking forward to many more opportunities at learning new skills.

❧ Nova Seven Arts Council: 7arts.ca Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @7Arts2

FAIRY GARDENS WITH FREEDOM MINIATURES FOR THE KINGS COUNTY MUSEUM Kate MacInnes Adams

As part of Freedom Miniatures’ Fairy Door and Garden Days, we are creating a garden to place in front of the Kings County Museum.

Simply show up any time at Freedom Miniatures (45 Webster Street, Kentville) from July 24 to July 27 from 10am -5pm and on Thursday from 10am – 8pm. Stay as long as you like.

A variety of materials and items will be provided by Freedom Miniatures: no instruction, free creative play!

$23 per person taxes in - Groups $16.50 per person Add to our Museum Fairy Garden PLUS take a creation home!

❧ Kings Historical Society Kings County Museum 37 Cornwallis Street, Kentville kingscountymuseum.ca

AVON RIVER DAYS AUGUST 2, 3 & 4 Avon River Days are a time for family reunions, reaching back to the past, and celebrating our roots. Established in 2014, Avon River Days are put together by a group of Windsor and West Hants / Hants County citizens. For a full schedule of events visit avonriverdays.com Submitted by Avon River Days

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NOT A RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS Andrea Leeson

As long as I have known Suzanne Sanford, she has been up to something generous. When I asked her why, she told me that as a young girl she just followed her grandmother’s example of kind and thoughtful acts of generosity, and she has remained true to her grandmother’s actions.

WHAT’S GROWING AT THE HARRIET IRVING BOTANICAL GARDENS

THE ART OF NATURE

Melanie Priesnitz, Conservation Horticulturist The Cambridge Dictionary defines a vacation as “a time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax.” We all need a break from routine from time to time, no matter how lovely our lives may be. We also all need free time to do exactly what our hearts desire and nothing else. Overnight travel can be stressful for some, so adventures that are closer to home can be more restful than visiting faraway lands. A vacation can happen in your backyard or within kilometers of home. Daytrips are great reminders of just how amazing this small province is and how lucky we are to have such a beautiful and diverse place to call home.

One of the very first things that I noticed about Nova Scotia when I first moved here 20 years ago was how green it is. I remember being in awe of how many trees I saw during the drive from the airport to the Annapolis Valley on my first visit. Living in Wolfville in proximity to so many gardens, greenspaces, waterfalls, and beaches I don’t always feel the need to go abroad for vacations. In fact, whenever we do go away, I often find myself longing for the wide-open spaces of home, my comfortable bed, and the abundance of wilderness and quiet beaches that are so close at hand. There are so many daytrips to be had locally, some of my favorites can be undertaken on foot or bicycle.

If my work wasn’t at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, I’m quite sure that I would visit our beautiful 6-acre garden for a mini getaway.

As I work, I often look longingly at families, individuals and couples who have packed a picnic and are enjoying the shade of one of our trees while they lunch. To lie on the earth under a tree on a fine summer’s day and read a book while the smell of wild roses wafts by is pure luxury to me. I love watching kids run through our pathways, discover the waterfall, and gleefully hop over our stream. Many parents today have a tendency to over-program

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their kids during the summer holidays, forgetting the importance of free time. Many of us feel the need to keep ourselves and our kids busy for fear that boredom might creep in. I encourage you to save time this summer to go outside, sit under a tree and do nothing.

Our brains and bodies need time to rest and rejuvenate.

Instead of planning an expensive and potentially stressful travel vacation, try taking a few daytrips to the amazing greenspaces in your community instead. Play in the shade of the oak trees at Oakdene Park in Kentville, allow time to swing and slide at Willow Park in Wolfville. Ride your bicycle on the Harvest Moon Trail or walk the pathways behind Noggins in Greenwich where you’ll have a great view of the Cornwallis river and see a beautiful stand of old growth pine and hemlock trees. Pack a picnic and make a daytrip to Acadia University by combining a swim at the Acadia pool with a hike to the Little Library on the Woodland Trails, while searching for butterflies. Bring your art supplies for some plein air painting of plants native to the Acadian Forest Region at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens. Finish your day with a game of scrabble in the Garden Room at the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre or bring a blanket and lie on the lawn and listen to the stream.

There are so many simple and free adventures to be had so very close to home. Remember that creativity is often born of stillness and even of boredom. Give yourself (and your kids if you have them) permission to do less this summer. Stick close to home, take some fun daytrips, and discover all of the beauty that is so abundant in the Annapolis Valley.

❧ Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens Acadia University botanicalgardens.acadiau.ca

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Suzanne is turning 70 on August 3 and she has decided to turn it into another of her giving events. She says she doesn’t need anything so is asking instead for everyone to come to her party with donations for the Upper Room Food Bank in Kingston, where there is always a need. With her husband Dana as her dedicated chauffeur, she has asked for help around town, and Sobeys, Superstore, Giant Tiger, and McDonald’s have all come forward to help out. Volunteers have stepped forward and it’s looking like a fun event. She’s even lined up trucks and drivers to take the donations over to the food bank.

The party is scheduled for Saturday, August 3 on the grounds of Kingston United Church, 733 Main Street, Kingston, from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Food and cash donations will be accepted.

Fill the Carts!

When I asked her if she was a member of the United Church, she said, “No, I just volunteer at their soup kitchen every Wednesday, and on holidays I take special treats —cakes, special candies, trifle and cookies.” Always giving.

She’s serving a hotdog barbeque, cookies, cake, and juice and praying for a sunny day, or plenty of big umbrellas! Come and say Happy Birthday to this lovely lady.

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MARIE’S REPORT

WOLFVILLE NEWCOMERS’ OFF-ROAD HIKING AND BIKING Marie Mossman

Would you like to feel wind-in-your-hair youth again? Give cycling with our group a try. Members of the Newcomers’ adult cycling interest group look out for each other on the trail and are a super source of information about events, routes, and equipment.

If you have no bike, you may borrow one at Wolfville’s public library, or rent one at a bike shop in the Valley. I’ve had excellent service from the shops in Wolfville and Kentville. I started with a 30-year-old bike too large for me, and gradually realized it would be wiser to buy a smaller model. A good fit is more comfortable and safer on the trail.

The Newcomers’ bicycling group, known in 2019 as our Off-Road Hiking/Biking Group, welcomes guests. Guests must sign a waiver, and if riding, must wear a helmet. After two outings, if guests want to continue, they are expected to join Newcomers, for a modest fee. Our enthusiastic coordinators send out an email each week suggesting a route and meeting place. We take a mid-ride break at a coffee shop, if one is located at a spot close to the trail.

When the weather turns as cold as the rest of the world thinks it always is in Canada, we turn into a hiking, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing group. Some members prefer to always hike and meet others for the coffee klatch. A couple times a year, we skip

the restaurants and socialize in a member’s home. Nothing like home hospitality to bring out our full membership.

This cycling group has been functioning since 2011. Mostly, we ride on rails-to-trails (the Harvest Moon Trail), and usually we arrange a shorter option that fits with the longer ride. We are an inclusive group, as are all the Newcomers interest groups, and I enjoy our diversity.

The Off-Road Hiking/Biking group will continue throughout this July and August. A summer membership, good for the summer only, may be purchased. For more information, contact us through wolfvillenewcomers.org.

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