The Grapevine March 5, 2020 - March 18, 2020

ARTS / CULTURE / COMMUNITY March 5 – 19, 2020 / Issue No. 17.03 / 5000 copies

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FEATUREPRENEUR: FUNDY HOPS /P. 3

MIKE UNCORKED: FAST-PACED FARCE HITS CENTRESTAGE /P. 3

VISUALLY SPEAKING: THE FACE OF EKPHRASIS /P. 9

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY AT NSCC KINGSTEC /P. 3

DINNER OUT: SCOTT CAMPBELL AT THE ICEWINE FESTIVAL /P. 8

THE GRAPEVINE'S ANNUAL LOCAL LIBATIONS MAP /P. 14

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

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FEATUREPRENEUR: HOPS AND DREAMS Genevieve Allen Hearn

Kelli Anderson, owner of Fundy Hops, started growing hops in Waterville on family-owned farmland nearly five years ago. She sells her hops to local breweries and cideries, further helping the industry to make delicious beverages from as many locally produced ingredients as possible. We wanted to know more about hops and how this crop does in the Annapolis Valley.

incredibly well here. We currently have nine main varieties on about four acres. One of the varieties, Galena, grows amazingly well here.

We have propagated plants from a wild variety found close to our home and will be putting in a bunch to see how they brew. We had them tested last year and the alpha level hints that it will be an interesting experiment.

adding plant sales to the line up. My plan is to have the website up and running soon, and plants can be found there or on our Facebook page by June or July. We are really starting to figure out this hops thing and can’t wait for the season to start. Fundy Hops will also be expanding into hemp—you have to keep things interesting!

The Grapevine (GV): What got you interested in growing hops?

Kelli Anderson (KA): I got interested in growing hops when our daughter was 4 years old. I read a lot and noticed the craft beer trend was growing. My husband works out west so I started growing hops in 2005 as a ‘stay-athome-mom’ job.

GV: What is your relationship with the craft breweries in the area?

KA: We have a great relationship with several local breweries, including Sea Level Brewing, Horton Ridge Malt House, and Parker’s Hilltop Brewery as well as Maritime Express Cider Co. and Keith’s. It is so great to be able to contribute to such amazing high quality local businesses.

GV: Any advice for those looking to start their own business?

KA: Research your market and prepare for lots of hard work, but it’s so worth it.

GV: How is the Annapolis Valley as a growing region for hops? Are there certain varieties that do well here?

KA: The Annapolis Valley is a prime growing area for so many things and hops do

GV: What are your future hopes for your business?

KA: This year will be busy, as most of our plants will be hitting their maturity and we’re

For more information on Fundy Hops, visit @FundyHops on Facebook.

All photos, and our cover photo, courtesy of Fundy Hops.

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WOLFVILLE’S CLIMATE ACTION CIRCLE Submitted

While it may have been the United Nations Secretary General who called climate change “the defining issue of our time,” the sentiment definitely resonates locally in Wolfville. The town has a strong culture of civic engagement and environmental sustainability. Still, it is always a pleasant surprise to see the community room at the Wolfville Farmer’s Market fill up every Monday night at 7pm, with folks arriving to attend the weekly Climate Action Circle meeting.

Wolfville’s Climate Action Circle is the brainchild of Emily LeGrand, a long-time resident of the Annapolis Valley. As the end of the last decade approached, with only 10 years left to meet the greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets set out by the Intergovernmental

Panel on Climate Change, Emily realized that if she wanted an opportunity to come together with members of her community to take action on climate change, she was going to have to create it herself.

Every week, between 50 and 60 residents of Wolfville and the Annapolis Valley sit together in a large circle while Emily “holds space.”

They are welcomed and thanked for their contribution; they are reminded about both the reason why, and the spirit in which, they come together; they share news and usually a few laughs. Then they break apart into smaller circles, with faces by now becoming familiar, to discuss ideas and make plans to address a range of challenges including food security, renewable energy, and endangered forests:

WOMEN’S PLACE RESOURCE CENTRE TO HOST INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AT KINGSTEC Submitted

An equal world is an enabled world. This is the message being expressed at International Women’s Day events around the world, including the March 7 event at NSCC Kingstec, hosted by the Women’s Place Resource Centre. The event will be held from 1:30-3:00pm, and will celebrate the efforts made to date and invite participants to voice their vision for what they want equality to look like by 2030.

“Equality isn’t just a women’s issue. It’s an issue that impacts everyone. Every community. Every industry. Every day,” explains Della Longmire, executive director of the Women’s Place Resource Centre (WPRC) that serves women and communities across Annapolis and Kings County.

The world is changing and with economic and climate upheaval looming, people like Della Longmire believe that gender equality in government, boardrooms, workplaces and industries can be a powerful antidote. “We are always stronger together. We each have a unique perspective, skill and experience to contribute. In a genuinely gender-balanced society, we can ensure that all the voices are at the table and being heard and valued.”

The first International Women’s Day happened in 1911 and was supported by over one million people. Since then it has continued to grow in reach and impact. In 1975, it was adopted by the United Nations and continues to grow from a one-day focus to an event that marks the beginning of a year of action relating to each year’s theme. Now International Women’s Day is celebrated in over 100 countries with community-based activities,

rallies, and educational workshops.

The Kentville event is being organized with the Women’s Place Resource Centre and student intern Olivia Cromwell who shared her inspiration for being involved: “Events like this that bring the students and the broader community together are so important. It reminds us of all the work that’s come before us and inspires us to know we’re not alone in the work still to come.”

Though equality is an expected part of Canadian culture, deliberate and unconscious biases still exist. Some research suggests that changing the name on a resume from a female to male increased the chance of an interview by 60%. Women can also experience biases if they are mothers with a perception that they may leave their position to focus on their families when male and female workers showed an equally low rate (2%) of doing so.

“Clearly there is still work to do and the reality is that an equal world is a sustainable world. A healthy world. A hopeful world. That’s a world worth working towards,” Della shares. Some inspired actions that support a gender-equal community include cheering on a women’s sporting event, donating time or resources to a local women’s organization, or being aware of our own gender biases.

Bring your voice and vision to Kingstec, March 7 from 1:30-3:00pm. Call the Women’s Place Resource Centre (902-5321898) for more information.

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challenges about which they might feel powerless as individuals, but together they have the strength to face.

As time winds down, the large circle reconvenes. Each group shares something with the whole: offering information or an opportunity, requesting feedback or assistance. Once the meeting formally wraps up, people often stick around for half an hour or more. They stay not only to help put the community room back in order but also, I think, to keep the feelings of connection and community alive for a few moments longer, before heading back out into the night, a bit more hopeful perhaps than when they arrived.

The Climate Action Circle meets every Monday from 7-9pm in the community room at the Wolfville Farmers Market. Everyone is welcome.

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DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER: FAST-PACED FARCE HITS CENTRESTAGE Mike Butler

Laughter makes the winter blues disappear, it’s a well-known fact! If you are suffering from the cold, sleety, slushy downtime of the winter, it’s time to put some pep in your step and laugh until you hurt.

Coming off the heels of their comedy Wild Women of Winedale, CentreStage Theatre in Kentville is jumping into another comedy.

Don’t Dress for Dinner is a fast-paced, rapid-fire, laugh-fest that’s been keeping its cast and crew in stitches through months of rehearsals.

I am a proud member of the troupe and it’s been almost too much to handle in the laugh department.

The basic premise: escape for the evening to the French countryside home of Bernard and Jacqueline. Bernard is planning a weekend with his chic Parisian mistress, Suzanne. He has attended to every detail including hiring a gourmet cook (named Suzette), packing his wife Jacqueline off to her mother’s, and inviting his best friend, Robert, to provide his alibi. It’s foolproof! What could possibly go wrong? Suppose Robert shows up not knowing why he has been invited, and he mistakes the cook for the mistress and the mistress for the cook? Mix these ingredients and you have the recipe for an evening of hilarious confusion that will have you laughing until you cry.

Junie Hutchinson, no stranger to being involved in many CentreStage farces, including The Odd Couple, The Game’s Afoot, and Leading Ladies, is the director, with Kiki Cliff as producer. Vince Fredericks is a welcome addition to the crew doing the lights and sound, and Karen Court and Delores Gaudet are the stage managers for this production.

And now let’s chat about the incredible cast.

In spring 2014, Quick As A Wink Theatre, Windsor (under the direction of Junie) staged this play to positive reviews and great crowds, bringing a cast of local actors together who

easily became fast friends and forever theatre colleagues. So, if it’s not broke, don’t fix it!

This production, under Junie’s direction, reunites not one but FIVE of the original six actors from the 2014 production, and it’s been a reunion like nothing else. The cast includes Paul Abela, Linda Levy Fisk, myself (Mike Butler), Jane Kerr, Alan Tupper, and new addition Tracy Churchill, who dove in and made the role her own. If the rehearsals are any indication of the play’s hilarity, audiences are in for a laugh-a-minute treat! A fun note to mention: both Jane Kerr and I were awarded Quick As A Wink acting awards for our roles, and we can’t wait to bring them back to life for CentreStage.

Don’t Dress for Dinner is playing evenings on February 28, 29, March 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 with matinee performances on March 8 and March 22. Front of House opens at 6:45 pm for the evening performances and 1:15 pm for the matinees. Tickets are adults $15; seniors/students $12; children, age 12 and under, $5. This play does have some mature subject matter. CentreStage takes cash or cheques only.

Reservations are strongly recommended and are held until 15 minutes before show time.

You can call 902-678-8040 for reservations.

Please visit centrestagetheatre.ca to find out about upcoming shows, auditions, and special events happening at the little theatre with a big heart!

As a special treat for this production, the lobby artist wall will feature living art portraits by local artist Jaimie Corbin from Phantom FX. Her work has been dazzling the Valley for years and CentreStage is so pleased to coat the lobby walls with her brilliant pieces. So have a laugh, embrace local theatre and art, and brush off the winter blues with a farce like nothing you’ve seen before!

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Featurepreneur.........................................................p.3 International Women's Day at Kingstec...................p.3 Don't Dress for Dinner..............................................p.3 Wolfville's Climate Action Circle................................p.3 Index/School Food/Dog Days............................... p.4 Eat to the Beat/The Free Classifieds....................... p.5 Sofa to Safety/Devour! Chefs for Charity............... p.5 Star Drop/Free Will Astrology............................... p.6 Look! A New Book!................................................ p.7 Dinner Out: NS Icewine Fest Dinner....................... p.8 Who's Who/Art Spot/Visually Speaking................ p.9 The Wolfville Orchid Display.................................p.10 What's Happening / Weeklies........................ p.11–13 Local Libations Map & Jeremy's What to Try.........p.14 At Acadia.............................................................p.15

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In the garden raying out With a body like spray, dawn-tender, and looking about With such insuperable, subtly-smiling assurance, Sword-blade-born. *

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SCHOOL FOOD: A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION

March 10, 6:30-8pm Kings County Municipal Offices Menus are changing for the better and salad bars are popping up at many Valley schools.

How can we support and sustain these healthy changes to ensure every child has the best chance of meeting their potential?

Join us at the brand new Kings County Municipal Office and learn about the successes and challenges of those working to make change in how our children are fed at school!

MODERATOR: Deputy Mayor Emily Lutz PRESENTERS: Bill Doucet Principal, Berwick School Food Project

Chris Nielsen Berwick School Food Project

Dawn Hare Farm to School

Tiffany Doherty Teacher, Inclusive Education Advocate

Jocelyn Foran MD FRCPC Phil and Katie Keddy Charles Keddy Farms, Kings Co. Federation of Agriculture

Jenny Osburn Cafeteria Worker, Parent Advocate

Parents, grandparents, community members, cafeteria workers, health workers, school staff: bring your school food stories and questions!

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DOG DAYS Bernard Irvin

It’s a bright winter’s day

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Annie Mae, Annie Mae

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And there’s no wind today, Annie Mae.

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But these hard icy trails are no place to play No trails for you, Annie Mae.

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And the sand is soft and so is the clay

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Voice and Piano Lessons: W/Susan Dworkin, NSRMTA, NATS. 27+ years experience. Private lessons. All ages and levels. Quality, professional instruction. INFO: Susanlisadworkin@gmail.com / 902-300-1001 Flora of NS Field Course: June 1–19, Acadia U., Wolfville (BIOL 3293, 3 Credit Hrs). Learn about the plant world that surrounds you by identifying species using technical keys, gaining knowledge about our region’s most prominent plant families, getting to know our most common species, exploring and reporting on a variety of the region’s habitat types, and collecting plant specimens. Because plants are almost everywhere you look, this course should prove useful for students interested in studying or working in the fields of Biology, Ecology, Botany, Environmental Studies and Sciences, Environmental Assessments, Species at Risk, etc. Includes lectures and fieldwork. Prerequisites: BIOL 1113/BIOL 1123, or permission of the Department.

INFO: alain.belliveau@acadiau.ca Painting Classes w/ Dana Greene: Wednesdays, starting March 11 @ Kentville Rec. Centre. All levels in oils. Call for details. INFO: Dana, 902-679-0384 Scottish Country Dance Classes: Monday nights, 7–9pm, starting March 16 and running for 8 weeks at the Wilmot Community Centre. Scottish Country is a social dance form so no partner or special attire is required and it is suitable for ages 16–96. So come out and learn how to reel and wheel, pousette and allemande. No experience is required, only an interest in dance and/or Scottish traditions. Instructor: Susan Van Horne. FEE: $5 nightly fee to cover hall costs. INFO: 902-765-0906 or 825-4600.

Sauerkraut & Fermented Veggies Workshops: March 15 & March 19, Wolfville. Learn all the ins & outs of fermenting your own vegetables at home in this hands-on workshop. All supplies included. FEE: $70.

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For beginners. W/Patricia Bishop. Made with locally produced materials! Pre-registration is required.

FEE: $38.50 (includes all materials) INFO/Reg: fibrelab@taprootfarms.ca

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Ghostly Search Continues: Valley Ghost Walks is still looking for another couple of fellas to be ghosts for Our Lucky 13th Season. Contact Jerome the Gravekeeper for more details. INFO: jerome@valleyghostwalks.com / valleyghostwalks.com Spring Cleaning/Downsizing?: The Kings Kikima Grannies are happy to take your unwanted items for our Annual Giant Yard Sale (June 13, 8am–1pm). Items can be dropped off on Friday, June 12, 9am–6pm at The Lions Hall, Wolfville. Also, we have a selection of over 700 Collector / Decorative Plates for sale. Contact if interested.

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(Schedule subject to change) THURSDAYS: 5, 12, 19

Crystany’s Brasserie (Canning): The Blue Lane (6th), Guy Paul (13th) 6pm

Edible Art Café (New Minas): Marshall Lake (5th) 12pm

Blomidon Inn (Wolfville): Jazz Mannequins (13th) 6:30pm

Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Open Mics – Kate Mosher (5th), Ryan Roberts (12th), John Janes (19th) 7pm

Union Street (Berwick): FREE Live Music (6th, 13th) 7pm

Oaken Barrel Pub (Greenwood): Trivia Night (5th, 12th, 19th) 7pm Maritime Express Cider Co. (Kentville): Terra Spencer (5th), Callehan (12th) 7:30pm West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Canadian Karaoke Challenge (5th) 8pm Applewoods Restaurant (New Minas): Open Mic w/ The Barkhouse Boyz (5th, 12th, 19th) 8pm Dooly’s (New Minas): Open Mic (5th, 12th, 19th) 8:30pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Trivia Night (5th, 12th, 19th) 9pm The Anvil (Wolfville): Top 40 DJ (5th, 12th, 19th) 10pm FRIDAYS: 6, 13 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Marshall Lake (6th) 12pm King’s Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): TBA (6th, 13th) 5:30pm

Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Lady Rogue (6th), The Beer Nuts (13th) 7:30pm Tommy Guns (Windsor): Karaoke Night (6th, 13th) 8pm Dooly’s (Greenwood): Karaoke (6th, 13th) 8:30pm The Anvil (Wolfville): Top 40 DJ (6th, 13th) 10pm SATURDAYS: 7, 14 The Port Pub (Port Williams): David Filyer Duo (7th, 14th) 12:30pm, The Barkhouse Boyz (14th) 7:30pm The Noodle Guy Mercato (Port Williams): Acoustic Jam (7th, 14th) 1:30pm

MONDAYS: 9, 16 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Ron Edmunds & Rod Cann (9th) 12pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Open Mic w/ Mike Milne (9th, 16th) 8pm TUESDAYS: 10, 17 Paddy’s Pub (Kentville & Wolfville): Paddy’s Day (17th) 12pm The Noodle Guy Mercato (Port Williams): Open Mic (10th, 17th) 4pm Oaken Barrel Pub (Greenwood): St. Paddy’s Day w/Cas McCrea (17th) 6pm The Port Pub (Port Williams): David Filyer Trio Open Mic (10th, 17th) 7pm TAN Café (Wolfville): Tuesdays @ TAN Open Mic (10th) 7:30pm

Horton Ridge Malt House (Grand Pre): The Space Paddy Bog People (7th, 14th) 3–5pm

Maritime Express Cider Co. (Kentville): Open Mic w/Ryan Roberts (10th, 17th) 8pm

Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Seein’ Double (7th), Jesus Murphy (14th) 7pm

WEDNESDAYS: 11, 18

Kings Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): TBA (7th, 14th) 8:30pm

West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Billy T’s Karaoke (11th, 18th) 9pm

Oaken Barrel Pub (Greenwood): Shake Your Shamrock DJ Dance Party (14th) 10pm

SOFA TO SAFETY: RAISING AWARENESS OF YOUTH HOMELESSNESS IN THE VALLEY

By Kelly McGregor

Watch the streets and in front of local establishments across the Annapolis Valley over the next month for a bright yellow sofa. The Portal Youth Outreach Association is doing a series of pop-ups to bring awareness and education around the issue of youth homelessness in the Annapolis Valley and their need for more host homes.

The couch highlights the fact that youth homelessness most often looks like couch surfing. The Portal’s last survey indicated that there are 60+ youth at risk or experiencing homelessness in the Valley.

Couch surfing is dangerous because it can and often does lead to sexual or criminal exploitation. The Portal is recruiting members of the community to open their spare rooms and go through the process of being screened so that the youth that reach out to The Portal have safe options.

People often misunderstand and think that the child welfare system has options for youth 16-19, but that’s not true. If they were not already in care, then there is no access to the foster system or group homes. In the Annapolis Valley there are no youth-specific

emergency shelters, so The Portal’s host home program is the only option. When we don’t have enough host homes, youth are staying in unsafe situations—sometimes even in dumpsters.

People also sometimes assume that at-risk youth are dangerous and are worried about the risk involved in hosting. These youth are more likely to be the victims of crime rather than commit crime, and in seven years and 105 host homes there has only been one incident of theft. The Portal screens and intentionally matches the youth to homes. The Portal also provides ongoing support to both the youth and the host.

Maybe you are not able to be a safe place for a youth right now but The Portal would love for you to come out to one of their pop-ups, take a picture with the yellow sofa and tag #sofatosafety to share your support for ending youth homelessness in the Annapolis Valley.

You can find out their next location by going to their website, portalyouth.ca, or following them on facebook @portalyouthcentre or Instagram @portalyouth.

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DEVOUR! AND CHIMNEY CHEFS FOR CHARITY DONATE TO LOCAL FOOD BANKS Devour! The Food Film Fest and the Chimney Chefs for Charity recently donated nearly $4,500 to three regional food banks in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley. The funds, which were raised during the 2019 Great Devour!

Chicken Dinner and Street Food Rally, were divided equally amongst the Fundy Food Bank, the Canning and Area Food Bank, and the Wolfville Area Food Bank.

“It’s important to us that Devour! gives back to the community while also offering something for everyone at the festival,” says Michael Howell, executive director of Devour!.

“From five course meals to free chicken dinners with a food bank donation, we want to give everyone the opportunity to taste great food – no matter their economic position in life.”

The Chimney Chefs for Charity is comprised of two men’s cooking clubs in the Valley: The Nova Scotia Round Table Men’s Cookery Club and Men Who Shall Cook. The two clubs joined forces when cooking years ago in an effort to help their community. Now, approximately twenty members from both clubs come together each October at Devour!’s Street

Food Party and The Great Devour! Chicken Dinner – with chicken donated by the Chicken Farmers of Nova Scotia – to cook in support of regional food banks.

“Most of the food banks have adopted a food shop model, so these donations go towards the purchase of ingredients that aren’t typically donated,” says Howell. With this support, food banks can better serve their communities, allowing people to receive specialty ingredients that they may not otherwise have access to."

The sense of collaboration and community involvement is evident among members of Devour! and The Chimney Chefs for Charity, as described by Pete Luckett, member of The Nova Scotia Round Table Men’s Cookery Club: “These events are a great way to spend a chilly fall evening. We have a fantastic time cooking and serving local barbeque chicken in support of the community. Food banks across our country need help, and we’re thrilled that we can be a small part in making a difference.”

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Progress rarely unfolds in a glorious, ever-rising upward arc. The more usual pattern is gradual and uneven. Each modest ascent is followed by a phase of retrenchment and integration. In the best-case scenario, the most recent ascent reaches a higher level than the previous ascent. By my estimate, you're in one of those periods of retrenchment and integration right now, Aries. It's understandable if you feel a bit unenthusiastic about it. But I'm here to tell you that it's crucial to your next ascent. Let it work its subtle magic.

of Mark Rothko. Same with the music of Drake or the novels of Raymond Carter or the art of Andy Warhol. The problem is with me, not them. I don't try to claim they're overrated or mediocre. Now I urge you to do what I just did, Libra, only on a broader scale. Acknowledge that some of the people and ideas and art and situations you can't appreciate are not necessarily faulty or wrong or inadequate. Their value may simply be impossible for you to recognize. It's a perfect time for you to undertake this humble work. I suspect it will be liberating.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You are most likely to be in sweet alignment with cosmic rhythms if you regard the next three weeks as a time of graduation. I encourage you to take inventory of the lessons you've been studying since your birthday in 2019. How have you done in your efforts to foster interesting, synergistic intimacy?

Are you more passionately devoted to what you love? Have you responded brightly as life has pushed you to upgrade the vigor and rigor of your commitments? Just for fun, give yourself a grade for those "classes," as well as any others that have been important. Then—again, just for fun—draw up a homemade diploma for yourself to commemorate and honor your work.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio-born Ralph Bakshi has made animated films and TV shows for over 60 years. His work has been influential. "I'm the biggest ripped-off cartoonist in the history of the world," he says. Milder versions of his experience are not uncommon for many Scorpios.

People are prone to copying you and borrowing from you and even stealing from you. They don't always consciously know they're doing it, and they may not offer you proper appreciation. I'm guessing that something like this phenomenon may be happening for you right now. My advice?

First, be pleased about how much clout you're wielding. Second, if anyone is borrowing from you without making the proper acknowledgment, speak up about it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Are you ready to seize a more proactive role in shaping what happens in the environments you share with cohorts? Do you have any interest in exerting leadership to enhance the well-being of the groups that are important to you? Now is an excellent time to take brave actions that will raise the spirits and boost the fortunes of allies whose fates are intermingled with yours. I hope you'll be a role model for the art of pleasing oneself while being of service others.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian author Lionel Trilling (1905–1975) was an influential intellectual and literary critic. One of his heroes was another influential intellectual and literary critic, Edmund Wilson. On one occasion, Trilling was using a urinal in a men's room at the New School for Social Research in New York. Imagine how excited he was when Wilson, whom he had never met, arrived to use the urinal right next to his. Now imagine his further buoyancy when Wilson not only spoke to Trilling but also expressed familiarity with his work. I foresee similar luck or serendipity coming your way soon: seemingly unlikely encounters with interesting resources and happy accidents that inspire your self-confidence.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Poet Conee Berdera delivered a poignant message to her most valuable possession: the flesh and blood vehicle that serves as sanctuary for all her yearnings, powers, and actions. "My beloved body," she writes, "I am so sorry I did not love you enough."

Near the poem's end she vows "to love and cherish" her body. I wish she would have been even more forceful, saying something like, "From now on, dear body, I promise to always know exactly what you need and give it to you with all my ingenuity and panache." Would you consider making such a vow to your own most valuable possession, Leo? It's a favorable time to do so.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Luckily, the turning point you have arrived at doesn't present you with 20 different possible futures. You don't have to choose from among a welter of paths headed in disparate directions. There are only a few viable options to study and think about. Still, I'd like to see you further narrow down the alternatives.

I hope you'll use the process of elimination as you get even clearer about what you don't want.

Let your fine mind gather a wealth of detailed information and objective evidence, then hand over the final decision to your intuition.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Certain artists are beyond my full comprehension. Maybe I'm not smart enough to understand their creations or I'm not deep enough to fathom why their work is considered important. For example, I don't enjoy or admire the operas of Wagner or the art

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): "Vainly I sought nourishment in shadows and errors," wrote author Jorge Luis Borges. We have all been guilty of miscalculations like those. Each of us has sometimes put our faith in people and ideas that weren't worthy of us. None of us is so wise that we always choose influences that provide the healthiest fuel. That's the bad news, Sagittarius.

The good news is that you now have excellent instincts about where to find the best long-term nourishment.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Poet Adrienne Rich wrote, "When a woman tells the truth she is creating the possibility for more truth around her."

I believe this same assertion is true about people of all genders. I also suspect that right now you are in a particularly pivotal position to be a candid revealer: to enhance and refine everyone's truthtelling by being a paragon of honesty yourself. To achieve the best results, I encourage you to think creatively about what exactly it means for you to tell the deep and entire truth.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Through some odd Aquarian-like quirk, astrologers have come to harbor the apparently paradoxical view that your sign is ruled by both Saturn and Uranus. At first glance, that's crazy! Saturn is the planet of discipline, responsibility, conservatism, diligence, and order. Uranus is the planet of awakening, surprise, rebellion, barrier-breaking, and liberation. How can you Aquarians incorporate the energies of both? Well, that would require a lengthy explanation beyond the scope of this horoscope. But I will tell you this: During the rest of the year 2020, you will have more potential to successfully coordinate your inner Saturn and your inner Uranus than you have had in years.

Homework: Meditate on how you will do just that.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In 1637, renowned English poet John Milton wrote "Lycidas," a poetic elegy in honor of a friend. Reading it today, almost four centuries later, we are struck by how archaic and obscure the language is, with phrases like "O ye laurels" and "Ah! who hath reft my dearest pledge?" A famous 20th-century Piscean poet named Robert Lowell was well-educated enough to understand Milton's meaning, but also decided to "translate" all of "Lycidas" into plainspoken modern English. I'd love to see you engage in comparable activities during the coming weeks, Pisces: updating the past; reshaping and reinterpreting your old stories; revising the ways you talk about and think about key memories.

Homework: Don't tolerate bullying from critical voices in your head or from supposedly "nice" people who are trying to guilt-trip you.

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By Hilary Drummond

Summer Feet

By Sheree Fitch with illustrations by Carolyn Fisher Forthcoming in Spring 2020 Poetry; picture book (ages 3-7) Nimbus Publishing, Halifax Hardcover: $22.95

think that seeing Sheree read her poems as a young kid is one of the reasons why I love poetry so much even today!

Have you had enough of winter? Are you starting to dream of longer, warmer days? Is it time to put away the snow pants and woolly socks, and get ready to feel the sweet green grass or sun-warmed sand between your toes? Nimbus Publishing has the perfect antidote to the lingering winter blues: Summer Feet by beloved children’s book author Sheree Fitch, forthcoming in spring 2020.

Many of you probably remember Fitch’s early books, like Toes in My Nose (1987) and Sleeping Dragons All Around (1989). I have a very clear memory of Sheree coming to my elementary school for a reading in 1988. Her shock of curly blond hair, brightly-coloured attire, and enthusiastic gestures made her seem like a brilliant fairy godmother. I was personally spellbound by her magical and musical incantations, and I often

Now known as the “Canadian Dr. Seuss,” Sheree has written more than twenty-five books, including her bestselling and critically praised adult novel, Kiss the Joy As It Flies (2008).

Sheree doesn’t just write books: in 2017 she opened a seasonal independent bookshop near her home in River John called Mabel Murple’s Bookshoppe and Dreamery.

Nimbus describes Summer Feet as a gorgeous picture book that “celebrates all things summer. From those first barefoot days, wobble-dy walking over rocks and pebbles, to wandering-wild while searching for sea glass and, finally, huddled-up cozy at a late-summer bonfire, these summer feet flutter-kick, somersault, hide-and-seek, dance in the rain, and soak up all the season has to offer. With Fitch’s classic lip-slippery, lyrical rhymes and Carolyn Fisher’s bright and colourful illustrations, Summer Feet will be an instant summertime favourite.”

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DINNER OUT: NOVA SCOTIA ICEWINE FESTIVAL COLLABORATION DINNER, 2020 Scott Campbell

On February 22, Lightfoot & Wolfville Winery pulled out all the stops (again) and hosted an impressive Icewine Festival event in their spectacular barrel room dining room. The sold out event was attended by some very avid food and wine connoisseurs who were treated to a phenomenal display of fantastic Nova Scotia wines all expertly paired with delicious entrées created by three of our local and wellknown winery chefs.

We were all welcomed with live music in the lobby of the grand Lightfoot & Wolfville Winery and offered fresh oysters and a selection of brilliant local sparkling wines.

After a few moments (and several oysters) we were invited to go downstairs to the barrel room and find our seats. Lightfoot & Wolfville Winery co-owner Jocelyn Lightfoot welcomed us all to the fantastic Icewine Festival event and introduced us to the chefs who would be preparing our feast.

The first course was a delightful savoury treat created by Lightfoot & Wolfville’s own Chef Brady Bertrand. Chef Bertrand created an amazing pork and Lightfoot & Wolfville Chardonnay lees sausage with braised cabbage, all served on top of a roasted onion oil and jus. The hearty sausage and cabbage worked fantastically with the sweet onion oil and jus.

This entrée was paired with a delicious 2017 Sainte-Famille Wild Seyval.

Next up was a wonderfully creative dish by Restaurant Le Caveau’s Chef Jason Lynch. He presented us with a squid ink orecchiette with rock crab, white wine, and a garlic whey emulsion. The potent colouring, yet mild flavour, of the squid ink made for an exciting visual experience before we ever tasted the dish, but the taste was indeed the highlight. The tender crab meat blended effortlessly with the

perfectly prepared pasta. The wine white and garlic whey emulsion made the ideal backdrop for this tasty and visually intriguing dish. This was paired with a 2018 Gaspereau Vineyards Riesling, a great choice for this rich flavourful seafood.

Our third course was prepared by Luckett Vineyards’ Chef Mark Lambert. Chef Lambert brought us a warm duck confit salad with cranberries, fennel, savoy, walnut crumb, lardon, and green goddess dressing. Again, we were treated to a rich savoury dish with an amazing flavour profile. The rich fullness of the warm duck confit was superb atop the tart cranberries and fresh fennel. Pairing this with a 2018 Mercator Vineyards Compass Rosé was brilliant.

Our next course was baked rainbow trout with Nova Scotia red corn polenta, coppa cream, and julienne radish. The smooth-tasting trout was lovely with the rich polenta and coppa cream, and the julienne radish added just the right crunch and punch to the otherwise delicate flavours. This was the creation of Chef Jason Lynch. One of my all-time favourite wines was paired with this course. It was the 2017 Planter’s Ridge Chardonnay.

The entrées just seemed to get richer as the evening went on and our last savoury dish of the evening did not disappoint. Chef Mark Lambert presented us with grass-fed beef short ribs with wine gastrique, squash purée, fondant potatoes, onion frites, blistered tomatoes, and persillade. Amazing. The short ribs were falling-apart tender and the wine gastrique helped pack them with rich, beefy flavour. The pungent roasted tomatoes and hearty fondant potatoes displayed over the plate were perfect accompaniments to the beef. The rich persillade, a type of parsley

sauce with rich seasonings, was interspersed around the plate, adding just the right variety of flavours, but the squash purée was incredible. It was a perfect plate mate to the beef. It was everything I could do not to lick the plate.

This was paired with our first red wine of the evening: the NV Old Bill from Luckett Vineyards. The full, dense flavours of the Old Bill were perfect with the rich, meaty short ribs.

The finale of the evening – the dessert – was not to be outdone. Chef Brady Bertand masterfully created a dessert that was worthy of topping off all the dishes that came before it. He created a Cortland apple mille feuille, a dessert consisting of layers of puff pastry and custard, with meadowsweet whipped cream.

A delicious Cortland apple sauce was placed in small dollops on the puff pastry and custard, all alongside the meadowsweet cream. This sweet sensation was made all the more sensational when it was paired with not one but two sweet ice wines. After all, that is why we were there. We topped off the evening with a 2016 Lightfoot & Wolfville Vidal Ice Wine and a 2018 Domaine de Grand Pré Vidal Ice Wine.

Both of these delicious libations had very distinctive and sweet flavour profiles and each worked very differently with the dessert. Both were spectacular.

Hopefully you had a chance to take in some of the other Nova Scotia Icewine Festival events that were going on all week here in the Valley.

If not, I hope to see you at one of these fun events next year. Cheers.

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ART SPOT: HANNAH PATON OF LIGHTHOUSE FIBRE STUDIO confidence as an artist really grew as a result of that.

Hannah Paton’s weavings are on display at the Wolfville Memorial Library, 21 Elm Avenue, throughout the month of March.

In a few sentences, please tell us about yourself: I’m a textile artist living in Halifax. I moved here in 2008 to study English at the University of King’s College, and after graduating I decided to take some classes at NSCAD University. I graduated with my BFA in textiles and fashion in 2019.

What is your artistic medium? How did you come to this style?

I’m a weaver. I initially studied photography at NSCAD, but I took a class in dyeing as an elective and fell in love with working with fabric. I was already an avid knitter, so I was eager to work with yarn in a class setting. I took “Intro to Weaving” and I immediately knew that sitting at a floor loom was where I wanted to be for the rest of my life.

Where do you work, and where can we find your work?

I have a home studio in Halifax with just enough space to weave in. My work can be found on my website, as well as on Instagram, Facebook, and Etsy.

At what point did you define yourself as an artist? At what time of day do you work on your art?

I started to take myself seriously as an artist about a year before I graduated. I was at the point where I was taking my ideas from vague concepts to finished bodies of work, and my

I have a day job, so most of my progress happens in the evenings and on days off. I value personal time as well, so it can sometimes feel like very slow going, but I’d rather take it slow and make work I’m proud of than rush to finish a piece I won’t be happy with.

Why art? Why your art?

My mom is also an artist, so I grew up with a lot of great art in the house, hanging out in my mom’s studio getting my foot cast in plaster or my picture taken, and going to gallery exhibitions. It took me a few tries to find my medium, but it was never a question for me of “why art?” but “which art?”

The collection I’m proudest of is my Seaspray collection. It’s a set of three dyed and woven blankets inspired by the coastal landscape of Nova Scotia. Although I didn’t grow up here, I came here often to visit my grandparents in the South Shore, so Nova Scotia has always been a part of my life.

For more about Hannah and her weavings, visit lighthousefibrestudio.com, or find her on Instagram (@lighthousefibrestudio), Facebook (Lighthouse Fibre Studio), and Etsy (LighthouseFibre).

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VISUALLY SPEAKING: THE FACE OF EKPHRASIS Anna Horsnell

The new exhibition at the Acadia University Art Gallery is a resounding success on so many levels. Where to start? The ten fascinating portraits, the three student curators, or the wonderfully supportive community of Acadia University itself?

Welcome to “The Face of Ekphrasis: Mabel Killam Day & Poetry”.

The story leading up to opening night is a tale worth telling. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the gallery was faced with the possibility of not having an exhibit to open this month.

Ten portraits by artist Mabel Killam Day had been pulled from the university’s permanent collection, but there was no concept for an actual exhibit. Dean of Arts Laura Robinson took the challenge to three student interns who worked in the gallery. Could they create a show in two weeks? Absolutely.

Amanda Furniss is an English major from Berwick. Gillian Hollebone is a history and economics student from Ottawa. Kelsey MacGowan is a history major from Rushden, England. The three girls put their heads together and got to work. They liked the idea of an interactive exhibit to engage the public.

MacGowan had an idea: they could invite gallery visitors to write poetry in response to the artwork, an exercise known in literary circles as ekphrasis. Perfect! Day’s portraits were engaging and expressive, ideal for inspiring a creative response. Furniss would take on the graphics and advertising needed to promote the show, and Hollebone delved into the research required to flesh out the story behind the artist.

Mabel Killam Day was born in Yarmouth in 1884. She began her art education at Mount Allison Ladies College, then continued her studies and art practice in both New York and Pittsburgh, before returning to Yarmouth in 1933. Each of the Acadia portraits painted by Day exudes character through lively, abstract brushstrokes that suggest the personality of the life portrayed. There is a head cocked in amusement, a sideways glance, a pensive stare. These faces have stories waiting to be told.

Hanging the show took the most time, but after much thought, the paintings were spaced out selectively in groups of three, using the gallery columns to best advantage. The girls also created a tribute piece acknowledging one of Day’s revered instructors, Robert Henri, and a separate collage of the varied facial expressions from the collection. To encourage visitors to contribute their own writing, the tools were laid out (pen, paper, and clipboards) along with a central table and chairs. The girls then invited two English classes, taught by Dr. Lance La Rocque, into the gallery prior to the opening, and the resulting poetry was just what they needed to expand the exhibit and set the stage. All was ready.

Opening night on February 12 was special, made all the more enjoyable by the participation of supportive members of the Acadia family. Dean Robinson made the introductions. Dr. John Guiney Yallop spoke about his research on ekphrasis and read his own poem as an example. Music student Thomas O’Leary performed two of his original songs on guitar, and fellow student Soyini Edwards spoke about her similarly interactive project on biracial youths. Most importantly, visitors were drawn to Day’s portraits, and poetry was added to the growing collection on the walls surrounding the artwork.

What did the young curators learn? Furniss is happy to gain this invaluable experience within an established gallery. Hollebone is struck by the sentimentality that factored into this project, different from her usual focus on social entrepreneurship. MacGowan greatly values the confidence gained from proving her abilities on her chosen career path. They’re not done. The ladies have plans for a coffeehouse event when some of the poetry will be read, and they are inviting other classes and outside groups in for more poetry writing.

The exhibit continues until April 9. The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday, 12pm to 4pm.

For details, call 1-902-585-1373, or message the gallery through Facebook.

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WHO’S WHO: JEFF KELLY – SUPERHUMAN! Mike Butler

I rang in the New Year at The Church Brewing Company, Wolfville, and then a few days later, at The Church again, I celebrated the 50th birthday of Julie Skaling, who organized a silent auction-casino night fundraiser for the Flower Cart, New Minas. At the helm of the Flower Cart is Executive Director Jeff Kelly, and this pretty amazing man has been making lots of news lately, so why not have a little feature here in The Grapevine too? The fundraiser was a grand success, thanks to The Church lending their space, the many organizers, and of course, the generous attendees, raising $5000 that evening. Jeff is not shy to chat about what he does and who he is and I’m excited to share his story with you.

Jeff Kelly was born in Saint John, New Brunswick but moved to Bridgewater, Nova Scotia in 1985. After high school he joined the army and spent a few years posted in Petawawa, Ontario as an artillery gunner with 2RCHA. His time in the military was a great experience and he loved the opportunity to see the world. After that, he says, “I started university in 1994 and earned my bachelor’s degree from SMU in 1998, and a master’s in public administration from Dalhousie in 2000. After grad school I worked in Winnipeg for three years and returned to NS in 2003, just in time to experience Hurricane Juan. I was living in downtown Halifax at that time. I became a permanent resident of the Valley in 2012 and love it. I currently live in Coldbrook with my amazing partner Trish Rafuse and have four equally amazing kids in my life: my own two, Isabel and Victor (they live in Halifax with their mom), and step-daughters Madison and Santanna.”

From 2006-08, Jeff worked at NSCC Kingstec Campus doing some research and teaching in the School of Health and Human Services, where he learned about the great work of the Flower Cart. Jeff really respected the organization and the impact it makes in the lives of so many. In 2014, he was executive director of the Nova Scotia Physiotherapy Association, on contract and learned The Flower Cart was looking for an executive director, so he applied and the rest is history. Jeff doesn’t see himself as unique but he feels he has certainly brought an entrepreneurial and global perspective to the position and he thinks the organization has benefited from that. The Flower Cart, for me, has always been an organization known for providing wonderful opportunities and products to the Valley (the bread!), and now to know one of the faces behind it all is great!

“It’s no real secret that The Flower Cart Group is in a capital campaign to raise funds for a new building,” Jeff says. “We own land on the east side of the Louis Millett Complex in the Village of New Minas. We are two thirds of the way to our funding goal and hope to break ground in the spring of 2021. Keep an eye

out for one of the many fundraisers we have coming up!”

In his spare time, Jeff loves to live a healthy and happy lifestyle. He loves to read and ride his bike. He was an avid cyclist in his twenties and thirties, riding with a couple clubs in Halifax and competing in road cycling races recreationally. In the spring and summer you may find Jeff huffing and puffing his way down the railway trail on his hybrid somewhere between Berwick and Wolfville trying to, as he puts it, “recapture that old fitness that left me years ago.” Jeff says that cycling in the Valley is amazing, the best in the province in his opinion.

“I also run my kids around a lot with their activities,” he says, “so that takes up a lot of my time, and I do really enjoy that. My son also rides his bike, and plays hockey for the Halifax Hawks. My daughter loves equestrian sports and rides 2-3 times per week all year round. I have recently joined the Berwick Recreational Curling League. It’s my first time curling and I have fallen in love with the sport. When I lived in Winnipeg I watched a lot of curling, because next to hockey, it’s a religion there, but I never played, now I do and it rocks!”

Jeff loves the Valley because of the fantastic community feel, and the fact that it has everything you want. He believes The Flower Cart Group would not be nearly as successful as it is today without the support of Valley communities and Jeff looks forward to many more years of growth and success. For now he is staying focused on getting their new facility completed and growing their social enterprises. That should take him a few years, and after that, who knows. Jeff is the first chair of the New Minas Business Association and he suspects that will be his next major project: growing the association and helping business owners have a coordinated voice in the Village of New Minas. All I can say is, with Jeff at the helm, it is bound to be a great success. All the best Jeff Kelly!

If you have questions for Jeff, it’s as easy as an email (jeffkelly@flowercart.ca) or phone call (902-681-4541).

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IN PHOTOS: THE WOLFVILLE ORCHID DISPLAY Every year in the dead of winter, local orchid enthusiasts bring their treasures to the greenhouse at Acadia’s Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens so that the public can enjoy the vibrant and varied blooms of these extraordinary plants. Those who braved the crowds on February 22 were delighted by this year’s glorious display. Two young visitors brought along their cameras, and captured some

of the most exciting specimens for Grapevine readers to enjoy: Photos courtesy of Bryn Kershaw and Sadie Kathan-Howell.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 6

International Cafe — Valley Community Learning Association, Kentville 9:30–11am • As always, children are welcome! Looking forward to seeing you! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-679-5252 / dallanvcla@gmail.com Job Seekers Coffee Networking — TWO LOCATIONS: PeopleWorx, Coldbrook 11am–12pm / PeopleWorx Society, Middleton 11am–12pm • Join other interested job seekers and NSW Staff over a coffee and snack.

An informal opportunity to discuss challenges in your job search and learn more about the opportunities that are available in the community. Computer access, resume printing, faxing, and phone available to assist you with your job search needs. TIX: no charge INFO: 866-609-9675 / contact@peopleworx.ca Understanding Immigration — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 12–1pm • We discuss Canada’s immigration system, why immigration is important to Canada, and what the first days/ weeks look like for newcomers. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-585-1434 / allinfo@acadiau.ca Just Be You Wolfville — Recreation Centre, Wolfville 6–9pm • A social-recreational peer support group for youth ages 16–24 living with concerns about their mental health. Hang out & socialize, with others who can relate. Feel supported on your terms in a safe & fun, environment TIX: no charge INFO: justbeyouw@gmail.com Active Female Empowerment Night for International Women’s Day — Louis Millet Community Complex, New Minas 7:30–9pm • An evening of speakers and opportunities for girls & women to be inspired, get involved, get active and celebrate women’s achievements in honour of International Women’s Day 2020 #EachforEqual TIX: $10 general, $5 students, No charge kids under 19. (At door: $15 general, $10 students) INFO: 902-300-6410 / team@girlsonboards.co Friday Night with The HIlites — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 7:30–10:30pm • An awesome night of tunes and dancing! TIX: pass the hat! INFO: 902-538-9340 / waysnmeansberwick@yahoo.com Ria Mae — Mermaid Imperial Performing Arts Centre, Windsor 8pm • TIX: $30 @ Mermaid Box Office, ticketpro.ca and all Ticketpro outlets. INFO: 902-798-5841 / puppets@mermaidtheatre.ca

SATURDAY, MARCH 7

Lions Breakfast — St Andrew’s Anglican Church Hall, Hantsport 7–10am • Pancakes, eggs, ham, beans, hash browns, toast, juice, tea or coffee.

Proceeds for Hantsport Food Bank. TIX: $7 adult, $3.50 children 6–12, no charge under age 5. INFO: hantsportlionsclub.com Traditional Breakfast — United Baptist Church, Canning 7:30–10am • Pancakes, sausage, bacon, hash browns, beans, scrambled eggs, toast (Gluten free pancakes & toast). TIX: Donation INFO: 902-582-3827 Breakfast — Lions Club, Berwick 8–10am • Eggs, baked beans, pancakes, bacon, sausage. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-844-1440 / tbhenley60@gmail.com Sprout it up: A Winter Microgreen Emergence — Farmers Market, Wolfville 8:30am–1pm TIX: no charge INFO: 902-697-3344 / communications@wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Willow Bank Cemetery AGM — Wolfville Ridge Baptist Church (basement), Wolfville 10am • All lot holders are encouraged to attend. INFO: cafuller@accesswave.ca Valley Volkssport Club Windsor Walk — Irving Circle K, 2113 Hwy 1, Windsor 10am • 5/10 km-2B. Registration at 9:30am, for walking at 10am. INFO: 902-678-7975 Ticket Auction — Fire Hall, Waterville 11am–2pm • Ticket Auction in support of the Competitive Team of Sole Expressions Dance Company. TIX: Tickets are 20/$1 or 100/$5. Cake Auction $1 per square. INFO: 902-824-3995 / devillerfamily@hotmail.com GROW WITH ART Children’s Art workshop — NSCC, Belcher St. Kentville 1–3pm • W/ Elizabeth Sircom. Ages 6–14. Art works may be returned/rented at this time.

TIX: $3 per child INFO: 902-542-0234 International Women’s Day — NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville 1:30–3pm • International Women’s Day celebration hosted by the Women’s Place Resource Centre. An uplifting community celebration of equality with multimedia, spoken word and dance performances. All welcome TIX: no charge INFO: 902-532-1898 / ashavcroggon@gmail.com

MARCH 5 – MARCH 19, 2020 Gala Dinner & Live Auction — Louis Millett Community Complex, New Minas 6pm • Social 6pm, 4-Course Gourmet Dinner 7pm. Auction to follow. Proceeds go to the Wolfville Baptist Church roof fund. TIX: $90 per person ($30 tax receipt) @ Casa Bella & Wolfville Baptist Church INFO: WBC office, 902-542-5524 This We Know — Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville 7:30–9:30pm • A Special Collaborative Concert: Annapolis Valley Honour Choir Senior Choir Upper Voices, Manning Chapel Choir, The Aeolian Singers present ‘This We Know” TIX: Advance tickets $15 general, $5 students. ($20/10 at door) @ avhc.ca or Ticketpro locations INFO: 888-311-9090 / coordinator@avhc.ca Dance — Royal Canadian Legion, Kingston 8–11:30pm • Dance to the music of Ruth Manning and the Prospectors. TIX: $7 at the door. INFO: 902-691-2638 / ruthmanning1972@gmail.com Adult Dance — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am • 19 plus, live music by Wayne Parker. $8.

Kitchen, canteen and bar service. 50/50 and door prizes.

TIX: $8. INFO: 902-678-8935 Dancing through the Decades — Fire Hall, Waterville 9pm–1am • Dance Fundraiser for Sole Expressions Competitive Dance Team TIX: $10 per ticket, advance tickets only. INFO: Call/text 902-824-3995 / devillerfamily@hotmail.com

SUNDAY, MARCH 8

Special Women’s Day Service — Gaspereau United Baptist Church, Gaspereau 10am • Come celebrate with us a Special Service for International Women’s Day. INFO: Facebook: @GaspereauUnitedBaptistChurch International Women’s Day Luncheon — Lions Club, Wolfville 12:30–1:45pm • Quiche, spinach salad, desserts made from scratch. Guest speaker Habiba Cooper-Diallo whose charity WHOI focuses on the eradication of obstetric fistulas. TIX: Contact for tickets.

INFO: 902-456-1148 / wolfvillelionsclub@hotmail.com Geoff Butler: A Celebration — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 2–4pm • Join us for an afternoon of art, music, words, and film in celebration of the extraordinary and much-beloved local artist and writer, GEOFF BUTLER, RCA. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-532-7704 / mk@kingstheatre.ca Fundy Cinema screens BOMBSHELL — Al Whittle Theatre, 4 & 7pm • Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie star as the women who brought down the infamous Fox News mogul Roger Ailes (John Lithgow) for sexual harassment. TIX: $10 INFO: 902-542-1050 IWD Women’s Coffeehouse Fundraiser for The Red Door — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 7:30–9:30pm • An event for all women of all ages. Celebrating International Women’s Day and Fundraising for The Red Door. Performers include: Jessica Best Smith, Amanda Furniss, Carolyn Landry and Sarah McInnis. Coffeehouse style items for sale. 50/50. TIX: $10 INFO: 902-681-0033 / triplewineventsandconnections@outlook.com Ria Mae — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8–10:30pm • A Canadian singer and songwriter originally from Halifax. Ria has toured Europe with Tegan & Sara, North America with Dido, and Canada with Scott Helman. TIX: Adults $30, Military $25, Students $15 INFO: 902-825-6834 / evergreentheatre@gmail.com MONDAY, 9 Toddler Tonics — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 9:30–11am • A morning of physical activity, fun, and a chance for you to meet new families. This program is a parent – child interactive program. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Dance Lessons — Recreation Centre, Kentville 9:45–11am • Dance Lessons. No Partner Required.

TIX: Drop-in $10. 4 lessons $30 with registration INFO: 902-385-0432 / rgburke50@gmail.com Valley Gardeners Club — NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville 7:30–9pm • Guest speaker: Andrea Garrett, Residential Coordinator at Valley Waste Resource Management, who will speak on Composting – What’s In, What’s Out. Also, a very important update about new garbage days in the Valley starting March 31. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5008 / communications@valleygardeners.ca

TUESDAY, MARCH 10

Luncheon — Lions Club, 1482 Veterans Lane, Kingston 12–1pm TIX: $10 at door, $11 delivery to Kingston/ Greenwood (call by 10:30am) INFO: 902-765-2128 Play with Me — Autism Centre, Kingston 1–2:30pm • Take some time to be creative, active, and engaged with your child/children. All ages welcome. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Gospel Jam — Callister’s Country Kitchen, Coldbrook NS 6–9pm • Gospel music jam session. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-365-3255 / callisters@bellaliant.com

School Food: A Community Conversation — Kings County Municipal Offices 6:30–8pm • Menus are changing for the better and salad bars are popping up at many Valley schools. How can we support and sustain these healthy changes to ensure every child has the best chance of meeting their potential? Learn about the successes and challenges of those working to make changes in how our children are fed at school! INFO: kitchenwitchjenny@gmail.com Social Accelerator 2020 — Kings Volunteer Resource Centre, New Minas 6:30–8:30pm • This 2 hour workshop will give you the key competencies needed to understand & excel at using social media for your organization. Must register at Eventbrite site. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-1398 / coordinator@kingsvolunteerresourcecentre.ca Avon Community Market AGM and Meet & Greet — Windsor Elms Village, Falmouth 6:30–8:30pm • A brief review of our 2019 season and our plans for 2020!

Light refreshments. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-579-7652 / avoncommunitymarket@gmail.com Community Speaker’s Forum Event — Studio Z (upstairs at Al Whittle Theatre), Wolfville 8:30-6:30pm • Acadia’s Social and Political Thought Program presents: A conversation on the troubles indigenous and trans* peoples face when seeking HIV and AIDS treatment.

Arthur “Dave” Miller, an HIV activist from Healing Our Nations will be presenting. Open discussion to follow.

INFO: shanemason@acadiau.ca

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11

Rhyme Time — Louis Millet Community Complex, New Minas 10–11am • Rhyme Time will teach you and your child many new songs, rhymes, and movement activities. Join us for a great parent-child experience. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Baby and Me — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 10:30–11:30am • A great place to connect with other moms and babies, share stories and learn songs and rhymes you can do together. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Chase The Ace — Lions Club, Kentville 6–8:30pm. Also, march 18 • Chase the Ace TIX: Tickets: $2 each, 3 for $5 INFO: 902-679-2367 / vintagemusic1@hotmail.com Cribbage — Louis Millet Community Complex, New Minas 6:45–9:30pm. Also, March 18 • Cribbage TIX: $4 INFO: 902-681-2540 / paulettehersey1@gmail.com Fundy Cinema screens DOLOR Y GLORIA (PAIN AND GLORY) — Al Whittle Theatre, 7pm • Pedro Almodóvar returns with an emotional and visually engaging story of an acclaimed filmmaker (Antonio Banderas) whose reflections on the past bring him closer to the truth of the present. TIX: $10 INFO: 902-542-1050 Irish Social Set Dancing — Bishop Hall, Greenwich 7–9pm. Also, March 18 • Irish Social Set Dancing - no experience or partner required, just a passion for dance! TIX: $3 per session INFO: Pat, 902-679-9267 / cookieman@ns.sympatico.ca

THURSDAY, MARCH 12

Let’s Get Messy! — Louis Millet Community Complex, New Minas 9:30–10:30am • Bring your child out to explore various art forms and sensory opportunities.

This program is a parent-child interactive group.

All ages. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Basic Cooking 101 — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 9:30–11:30am • A four session, twohour program that facilitates the basic cooking skills allowing access to healthy, local, lower cost food. Please call to register. Childcare is available. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Open Gym — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 1:30–3:30pm • Join us in the gym to run, jump, ride and play!! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Committee of the Whole — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 6pm • TIX: no charge INFO: 888-337-2999

FRIDAY, MARCH 13

“Climate Change = Business Climate Change” – The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Project — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 12–1pm • With increasing impacts of climate change happening worldwide, and with populations increasingly on the move, Nova Scotia presents an attractive destination for those affected. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-585-1434 / allinfo@acadiau.ca Fundraising Dinner — Lions Club, Wolfville 5–8:30pm • Wolfville and District Lions Club is hosting a fundraising dinner consisting of homemade Macaroni & Cheese. Cost is by donation to the Australian Wildfire Relief Fund. 100% of profits will be donated to the fire victims in Australia. Entertainment

by Mark Clarke Music. TIX: Donation INFO: KimStewarthome@outlook.com

The Stanfields — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • The Stanfields are a multiple awardwinning five-piece Folk’n’Roll band based in Halifax, Canada. Combining Rock music with solid nods to Celtic and Americana – they play what they want, sing what they feel, and leave nothing on the table. TIX: $34 Adult, $30 Member, $12 Youth, aged under 18. INFO: 902-532-7704 / mk@kingstheatre.ca Stranger Still — Cedar Centre, 69 Cedar St., Windsor 7:30pm • The poetry of Alden Nowlan presented in song by Pete Johnston, Mim Adams, Rob Clutton, and Randi Helmers. TIX: $10 at the door INFO: petejohnstonmusic.com St Patrick’s Day Party & Potluck — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 7:30pm • Celebrate our Irish Roots with the Berwick Legion and The Upbeats... for Pass the Hat. This is a potluck event however a dish is not required but appreciated. Non members are welcome but must sign in. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-538-9340 / waysnmeansberwick@yahoo.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 14

Community Breakfast — Masonic Hall, 110 Mill St., Berwick 7:30–10:30am • A hearty and enjoyable breakfast served by the Freemasons of Valley Lodge No. 90. TIX: $8 Adults, $3 Children INFO: 902-538-8351 Breakfast — Lions Club, Kentville 8–10am • Lions Breakfast TIX: Adults $8, under 12 $5 INFO: 902-679-2367 / vintagemusic1@hotmail.com Breakfast — Fire Hall, Vaughans 8–10am • Big Breakfast. Come have a great breakfast and a great social gathering. Proceeds to Auxiliary for hall maintenance. TIX: $7 for adults, $3.50 for children INFO: ellajean.levy@gmail.com Community Spring Breakfast — Community Hall, 1542 White Rock Rd., White Rock 8–10:30am TIX: $10, for Adults , Children under 12 free. INFO: 902-542-3014 / saritamacaskill@gmail.com St. Patrick’s Ceilidh Dance — Louis Millet Community Complex, New Minas 6–9pm • The most wholesome, authentic and EXCITING St. Patrick’s family night anywhere in the Valley! TIX: $10 advance, $15 at Door. Age 5 and Under FREE! R.D. Chisholm’s, 25 Webster St., Kentville, NS INFO: 902-691-0719 / niamh@valleyirish.com The Stanfields — Mermaid Imperial Performing Arts Centre, Windsor 8pm TIX: $30 @ Mermaid box office, ticketpro.ca, all Ticketpro outlets INFO: 902-798-5841 / puppets@mermaidtheatre.ca The Mark Riley Project — Curling Club, Berwick 8:30pm–12am • The Mark Riley Project returns to the Berwick Curling Club for their St. Patrick’s Day Dance.

Last year was a hit so get your tickets soon. TIX: $20 @ Schurman’s Industrial Supplies, or email INFO: carolhiscock@gmail.com Adult Dance: Route 12 — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am • Adult Dance: 19 plus. Kitchen, canteen and bar service. 50/50 and door prizes. TIX: $8 INFO: 902-678-8935 Spring Dance — Lions Hall, Coldbrook 9pm–1am • 60’s & 70’s Sock Hop TIX: $10 per ticket. Call for tickets.

INFO: 902-680-0443 Shake Your Shamrock DJ Dance Party — Oaken Barrel Pub, Greenwood 10pm • Get your green on and get ready to Shake Your Shamrock TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-2100 / info@oakenbarrel.ca

SUNDAY, MARCH 15

Ticket Auction — Meadowview Community Centre, Kentville 11am–3pm • Ticket auction with lots of great items! Bake table, 50/50 and raffle on lottery ticket bouquet as well! TIX: Entry is free. $1 per envelope INFO: Centre, 902-678-9344 Death Cafe — Lahara Yoga Studio & Boutique, Wolfville 2–3:30pm • A global movement to drink tea, eat cake and discuss death. Please see www.deathcafe.com for more information. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-306-3371 / farron@returntosourcemassagetherapy.com Sunday Music in the Garden Room — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, University Avenue, Wolfville 2–4 pm • Paul Merkelo, trumpet, and Serhiy Salov, piano, recognized for their “unusual lyrical gifts” and “glittering technique” (Gramophone) respectively, on a Debut Atlantic tour, titled “From Russia with Love.”

It will explore some of the greatest works by Slavic composers, embracing the many personas of the trumpet – from expressive to virtuosic. TIX: no charge INFO: artsacadia.acadiau.ca Sauerkraut Workshop — Farmers Market, Wolfville 2–5pm • Learn the essentials and more of specialty sauerkraut and brined vegetable making! This 3 hour hands-on workshop will provide you with the skills and knowledge to make your own fermented vegetables at home. TIX: $70 general, $50 students INFO: 902-993-0083 / farmteam@sevenacresfarm.ca

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Send your events to listings@grapevinepublishing.ca St. Patrick’s Day Supper — Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd., New Ross 4–6pm • Corn beef & cabbage, carrots & boiled potatoes. Dessert, tea/coffee.

Fully accessible. TIX: $13 adult, $7 under 12, $3 under 5 INFO: fortiescc@gmail.com Fundy Cinema screens STORM BOY — Al Whittle Theatre, 4 & 7pm • Geoffrey Rush stars in a beautiful contemporary retelling of Colin Thiele’s classic Australian tale about the healing bond between a lonely Australian boy and the orphaned pelicans he rescues and nurtures to adulthood. TIX: $10 INFO: 902-542-1050 Hymn Sing — United Baptist Church, Wolfville Ridge 7–9pm • Special guests will be Harold Hunt and Make Mine Country. A time for fellowship and refreshment to follow. TIX: Donation

MONDAY, MARCH 16

STEAM March Break Camp — Little Pumpkins Inc, Kentville 6:30am–6pm • STEAM March Break Camp: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math.

Will include special guests each day and themed open activities ending with a tour to the Kentville Research Station. Pls visit the website for more info.

TIX: $155/week/child. Ages Pre-Primary to 12 INFO: 902-365-5137 / littlepumpkinskentville@gmail.com Outdoor Discovery Camp — Lions Hall, Coldbrook 8:30am–4:30pm • 5-day Outdoor Discovery Camp (March 16–20) for children grades 3–6. TIX: $75/week per child. Includes a child’s fee for the Adventure Climbing wall. INFO: 902-690-6101 / sfevens@countyofkings.ca Dance Lessons — Recreation Centre, Kentville 9:45–11am • Ballroom Style Dance Lessons. No Partner Required. Drop-in $10. 4 lessons $30. With registration Non-gendered. TIX: Drop-in $10. 4 lessons $30 per participant INFO: 902-385-0432 / rgburke50@gmail.com March Break Camp — Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, Windsor 10am–4pm • March 16–20, ages 7–14. Make a puppet and tell a story. A creative and fun week. TIX: $180 plus HST INFO: 902-798-5841 / puppets@mermaidtheatre.ca Scottish Country Dance Classes — Community Centre, Wilmot 7–9pm • Starting March 16 and running for 8 weeks. TIX: $5 per class INFO: 902-825-4600 / s.v@ns.sympatico.ca

TUESDAY, MARCH 17

Committee of the Whole — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 9am TIX: no charge INFO: 888-337-2999 Little Leprechauns — Tir na nOg Dance Academy, Kentville 9–10am & 10:30–11:30am • A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration for Little Leprechauns aged 3–6! TIX: $10 (+HST) E-transfer payment after registration. INFO: 902-691-0719 / niamh@valleyirish.com Coffee Party — Trinity United Church, Waterville 10am–12:15pm • Enjoy coffee and refreshments and support the outreach work of the Trinity United Church Women TIX: Donation INFO: 902-538-9251 / bertrinpc@eastlink.ca Paddy’s Day!! — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 12–11pm • Join us for Shamrocks and Shenanigan on the day everyone can be Irish. Performances all day including: 12 noon - Maritime rantin’ and roarin’ with SWIG 3pm - Jigs and reels with JACK MACDONALD 7pm - Maritime and Goodtime music with the ever popular GORDON TUCKER TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-3199 Paddy’s Day!! — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 12–11pm • Join us for Shamrocks and Shenanigans on the day everyone is Irish. Music performances all day, including: 12 noon – Maritime and Goodtime fiddling with GORDON TUCKER 3pm – Jigs and Reels with Paddy’s House IRISH SESSION PLAYERS 7pm – Celtic and Maritime hits with MACFARLANE’S RANT TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-0059 Gospel Jam — Callister’s Country Kitchen, Coldbrook NS 6–9pm • gospel music jam session TIX: Donation INFO: 902-365-3255 / callisters@bellaliant.com Evergreen Theatre AGM — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 7:30pm • If you’ve ever wanted to volunteer at your local theatre or just want to know what goes on, here’s your chance. Refreshments on offer and friendly smiles. Come meet your Evergreen Theatre board members (and perhaps even join them). INFO: evergreentheatre.ca

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18

Faith & Begorrah Luncheon — United Baptist Church, Port Williams 11:30am–1pm • “Faith and Begorrah” Hamburger Soup/Corn Chowder luncheon. We will also be offering a great array of delicious desserts, fresh breads, tea and coffee. (Snow Date: March 19) TIX: $8 INFO: 902-542-3681 / pburden@ns.sympatico.ca

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MARCH 5 – MARCH 19, 2020 Jazz Duo — Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville 12:15– 1pm • March 18 Wolfville Baptist. Noon hour concert with jazz artists Hazel Walker and Graham Howes.

Soup served 11:30am–12:10pm. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-698-2468 / heather.price@acadiau.ca

THURSDAY, MARCH 19

Employment Assistance — Wolfville Baptist Church (downstairs), 487 Main St., Wolfville 9–11:30am • Thinking about employment? Training? Have questions about job search or your resume? Nova Scotia Works can help! INFO: Jennifer Elliott, CCDP, 902-679-7469 ext. 303 / jennifer@communityinc.ca Sauerkraut Workshop — Farmers Market, Wolfville 9am–12pm • Learn the essentials and more of specialty sauerkraut and brined vegetable making! This 3-hour hands-on workshop will provide you with the skills and knowledge to make your own fermented vegetables at home. TIX: General Admission: $70. Special Spring Break Student Price: $50 INFO: 902-993-0083 / farmteam@sevenacresfarm.ca FSTRA Volunteer Training — Rohan Wood Stables, Aylesford 6–8pm • Are you interested in volunteering for the Free Spirit Therapeutic Riding Association?

Join our community today and give back in a fun and accepting environment. We are currently looking for volunteers for our Spring 2020 session. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-670-8402 / info@fstra.org

TUESDAY, MARCH 10

Grandparent Group — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 10am–12pm • If you are a grandparent who is raising or helping raise grandkids please join us for coffee/tea and discussion of the many important issues that relate to the role. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Network Knitting — Library, Kentville 12–2pm. Also, Mar 17 • Bring your project and join in the fun! Tea/ coffee is provided. INFO: 902-679-2544 DIY Crafts — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 3–4:30pm • Supplies & instruction sheet provided for a “do-it-yourself” craft. For ages 6–12 (children under 10 w/ an adult). INFO: 902-684-0103 Sharing Knowledge: Mi’kmaq Crafts — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 3:30–5pm. Also, March 17 • Learn about Mi’kmaq crafts and culture with Marlene Joudry, such as porcupine quillwork, deer hide paintings, and using Mi'kmaq hieroglyphic writing.

Create your own art to take home. Registration is required. Ages 10–17 INFO: 902-538-8060 Creative Kids — Library, Kentville 3:30–4:30pm • Crafts, games, stories, and lots of fun, for ages 6–9. INFO: 902-679-2544 Acoustic Jam — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 6–8pm • An invitation to musicians, singers, and songwriters to come and share their tunes and talents. INFO: 902-684-0103

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11

Comedy Show with Scott Belford — The Church Brewing Company, Wolfville March 5, 8pm • Funny Man Scott Belford and Francois Weber hit the stage as part of their tour! TIX: $20 INFO: 902-542-2337 Don’t Dress for Dinner — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville March 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, 7pm, Mar 8, 22, 2pm • A farce by Marc Camoletti & Robin Hawdon.

Hilarious confusion abounds with mistaken identities and outrageous infidelities. TIX: $15 adult, $12 senior/ student INFO: centrestage.ca Hold Mommy’s Cigarette — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville March 14, 7:30pm • The Rotary Club of Wolfville presents Hold Mommy’s Cigarette, written and performed by Shelley Marshall. This performance is a fundraiser for local mental health initiatives. TIX: General Admission $25, Students $10. Tickets in Wolfville at Muddy’s, Tan Coffee, or at the door. INFO: 902-376-2072 / holdmommyscigarette.com

A Show of Many Colours — Jack’s Gallery, 450 Main St., Wolfville. Until March 8 • An exhibition of paintings by mother and daughter Judith Jane Leidl and Isobel Leidl Wilson. INFO: jacksgallerywolfville@gmail.com “Where Are We Going?” — Round Hill Studio, Annapolis Royal. Until April 1 • A collection of 12 new paintings by Marjolaine Paulin, an abstract painter, originally from Caraquet, New Brunswick. Reception: March 6, 5–7pm. INFO: roundhillstudio.com / facebook.com/roundhillstudio Sue Goreham — The Port Pub, Port Williams. Through April 8 • Paintings by Sue Goreham, a semi-retired tattoo artist w/ 40 years of painting experience. INFO: 902-542-5555 / info@theportpub.com Omnium Gatherum — Acadia University Art Gallery, Wolfville. Through April • A collaborative project between the Acadia University Art Gallery and Randall House Museum with support from the Friends Fund of the Art Gallery. INFO: laura.robinson@acadiau.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.

Earlybird Stories & Crafts — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10–11am. Also, Mar 18 • Stories, songs, games and crafts for children aged 2–6 and their caregivers. Please register. INFO: 902-684-0103 Tiny Tales — Library, Kentville 11–11:30am. Also, Mar 18 • Enjoy rhymes, songs and books with other children and parents or caretakers. Best for ages 2–5. INFO: 902-679-2544 Sound Exploration through Modular Synthesis — Memorial Library, Wolfville 5:30–7:30pm • A beginner’s introduction w/ instructor Tyler Wallis. In this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop we will investigate the concept of Modular Synthesis: what it is, how powerful it is, and how it can be used as a tool for musical composition and sound creation, regardless of your level of technical skill or ability as a musician. Minimum age: 12. Registration is required. INFO: 902-542-5760

THURSDAY, MARCH 12

Dungeons & Dragons — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 6–8pm • A fantasy roleplaying game about storytelling in worlds of swords and sorcery. A biweekly D&D get together for teens (with snacks!)

Please register so the Dungeon Master (DM) can plan accordingly. INFO: 902-684-0103

FRIDAY, MARCH 13

March Break Girl Power — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 6:30–8pm • Crafts, games, snacks, and maybe a few surprises. Ages 10–14, registration required. INFO: 902-825-4835

SATURDAY, MARCH 14

Free Income Tax Preparation — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 10am–3pm • This program is run by volunteers trained by the Canada Revenue Agency, and provides free tax preparation for those with a simple tax situation. If you are an individual with an income below $35,000, or a couple with an income below $45,000, you may be able to take advantage of this free service. Drop in or by appointment. INFO: Dorothy, 902-532-2975 Matt the Music Man — Library, Kentville 11am–12pm • Bring the whole family for a fun musical adventure with Nova Scotia’s Children’s Artist of the year, Matt the Music Man! All ages. Registration required. INFO: 902-679-2544

MONDAY, MARCH 16

For the complete list of library events: valleylibrary.ca All events are no charge/no registration unless otherwise stated. NOTE: When AVRSB schools are closed due to inclement winter weather, all children’s library programs for that day in that area will be cancelled.

Mini Experiments: Science Fun — Library, Kentville 11am–12pm • We’ll read a picture book then do an experiment based on the book. Ages 7–10 Registration required; space is limited. INFO: 902-679-2544 Riveting Robots — Memorial Library, Wolfville 3:30–5pm • Build your own robot. Code and create with Ozobots. Space is limited, please register. Ages 7+ INFO: 902-542-5760

FRIDAY, MARCH 6

TUESDAY, MARCH17

Fibre Ops — Library, Windsor 10am–12pm. Also, March 13 • For knitters, hookers, crocheters, weavers and spinners. Bring your own project. INFO: 902-798-5424 Babies and Books — Library, Kentville 10:30–11am.

Also, March 13 • For ages 0–2 w/ caregiver. Stories, songs, and fun! INFO: 902-679-2544

Mini Experiments: Science Fun — Library, Windsor 10:30–11:30am • We’ll read a picture book then do an experiment based on the book. Ages 7–10 Registration required; space is limited. INFO: 902-798-5424 Mini Experiments: Science Fun — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 12:30–1:30pm • We’ll read a picture book then do an experiment based on the book. Ages 7–10. Registration required; space is limited. INFO: 902-684-0103

Matt the Music Man — TWO LOCATIONS: Wolfville 1–2pm / Windsor 3:30–4:30pm • Bring the whole family for a fun musical adventure with Nova Scotia’s Children’s Artist of the year, Matt the Music Man! All ages. Registration required INFO: Wolfville, 902-542-5760 / Windsor, 902-798-5424 Pokemon Escape Room — Library, Kentville 3:30– 4:30pm • For ages 9–12. Registration is required. INFO: 902-679-2544 Photo Scavenger Hunt for Teens — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 4–5pm • Working in pairs, solve the clues and riddles before searching around Hantsport for the “picture” answer! Bring your own camera. For ages 13+. Please register in advance. INFO: 902-684-0103 Escape from the 80’s! — Library, Kentville 6:30– 7:30pm • An escape room with an 80s theme and soundtrack! For ages 12–17. Registration is required.

INFO: 902-679-2544

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18

Matt the Music Man! — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 10–11am • A fun musical adventure with Nova Scotia’s Children’s Artist of the year, Matt the Music Man! INFO: 902-538-8060 Book in the Nook – Robot Style! — Memorial Library, Wolfville 10:30–11am • Robot Week at the library! Come and explore. Suggested age: 3–5.

Parent/caregiver accompaniment is required. INFO: 902-542-5760 Building With KEVA Planks — TWO LOCATIONS: Hantsport 11am–12:30pm / Middleton 2:30–4pm • Imagine, design, create, and build! For ages 5–12.

Please register. INFO: 902-684-0103 Virtual Reality Test Drive — Memorial Library, Wolfville 1–4:30pm • FREE Games, demos and educational VR experiences with HTC Vive system. For ages 13+. Space is limited. Registration required. Please call to book your free 30 minute session. INFO: 902-542-5760 Mini Experiments – Science Fun — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 1–2pm • We’ll read a picture book then do an experiment based on the book. Ages 7–10. Registration required; space is limited. INFO: 902-825-4835 Fibre Craft Welcomes Teens! — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 1–3pm • Hey teens!

Learn a new craft, pick up a few pointers, or just hang out and work on your own project! For knitters, hookers, crocheters, weavers and spinners ... and all other fibre craft artists. Bring your own project. INFO: 902-684-0103 Carnival Escape Room — Library, Windsor 3:30– 4:30pm • Escape the Carnival! Follow the clues, break the codes – will you escape in time? Ages 9–14.

Registration required. INFO: 902-798-5424 Photography Club — Library, Windsor 6–8pm INFO: 902-798-5424

THURSDAY, MARCH 19

Makedo: Build with cardboard — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 10am–12pm • Child-safe cardboard saws and tools to explore ideas through making and play. Ages 5 and up (under 7 w/ a caregiver) No registration needed, just drop in! INFO: 902-538-8060 Hands On – Abstract Acrylics — Library, Kentville 10:30–11:30am • Finger painting fun for ages 5–7. Create a work of art using acrylic paint and your imagination! Registration is required. INFO: 902-679-2544 Dot Art — Library, Kentville 12:30–1:30pm • Using dotting tools and acrylic paint make your own Dot art project to take home. Registration is required. INFO: 902-679-2544 STEAM Adventures – Density & Emulsion — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 2–3pm • Have fun exploring STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) science in this workshop for ages 8–12.

Registration required. INFO: 902-538-8060 Third Thursday Social — Library, Windsor 2–4pm • Easy listening entertainment by local musicians while you read, browse, do the puzzle, or just relax. Coffee & tea & light refreshments. INFO: 902-798-5424 March Break Fun! — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 2–3pm • Friends, snacks and fun activities! For children ages 6–10 years. Please register soon. INFO: 902-825-4835 Lego Robotics Drop-in Demo — Memorial Library, Wolfville 2:30–4pm • Drop in to find out what Lego Robotics is all about! All ages. INFO: 902-542-5760 Matt the Music Man — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 3–4pm • A fun musical adventure with Nova Scotia’s Children’s Artist of the year, Matt the Music Man! All ages. Registration required INFO: 902-684-0103 Building With KEVA Planks — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 4–5:30pm • Imagine, design, create, and build! For ages 5–12. Please register. INFO: 902-684-0103

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THURSDAYS

Cafe & Social — 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 Greenwood Mall Farmers Market — Greenwood Mall, Greenwood 12–4pm. Year-round. INFO: Facebook: Greenwood Mall Farmers Market Games Afternoon — Thursdays 1–4pm, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Hall, Hantsport. Cards, Mexican Train, Crib. Refreshments. FEE: $2 Admission INFO: weegin61@hotmail.com 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 Meet the Gang — Legion, Wolfville 3–6pm. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. INFO: 902-542-5869 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 TV Bingo — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 6pm.

ALSO Wednesdays. Play at home (channel 10) or in the lounge. TIX: Books available at bar. INFO: 902-798-0888 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 North Mountain Chorus — Community Hall, Long Point Rd, Centre Burlington 7–9pm. Weekly rehearsals.

INFO: northmountainchorus.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 Darts — Wolfville Legion 7pm INFO: 902-542-5869 Jam Session — Community Centre, Wilmot 7–9:30pm.

Jam Session with snack FEE: $2 INFO: 902-825-3125 Karaoke — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 7:30–10pm. Lights, sound system, 1000’s of songs.

FEE: donation INFO: 902-542-5869 Music Jam — Community Hall, Cambridge Station 7–10pm. TIX: $2 INFO: 902-538-9957 / gands@xcountry.tv Windsor Legion Branch 009 General Monthly Meeting —3rd Thurs. of the month, 7:30pm (except July & Aug). Fort Edward Mall, 35 Empire Lane.

New members welcome. INFO: 902-798-0888 / windsorlegion.ca Ladies Cardio Kickboxing — Baptist Church, North Alton 8:30–9:30pm. Also Tuesdays. Adult class to improve coordination, cardiovascular improvements, self-defense, stress, and weight reduction. TIX: no charge for 1st week of classes INFO: 902-670-8714 / devin@ennissecurity.ca

FRIDAYS

Technology Drop-in Q&A — Valley Community Learning Association, 49 Cornwallis St. #106, Kentville, 9am–12pm. Informal technology Q&A period for all residents of the Annapolis Valley. Fridays, except holidays. FEE: free INFO: vcla.ca Playful Pals Play Group — THREE LOCATIONS: Recreation Centre, Wolfville / Community Centre, Woodville / New Beginnings Center, Greenwood, 9:30–11:30am. • Sing songs, play in the gym, and more. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Kingston Area Seniors Association (KASA) Fun Days — Kingston Branch 98, Royal Canadian Legion. 1–3pm.

Age 55 and older. Cards and games every second and fourth Friday of each month. INFO: 902-765-3365.

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 Chase the Ace — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 6–8:45pm • Purchase tickets at the Legion during bar hours. Attendance not required to win. TIX: $5 each, 3/$10, 7/$20 INFO: 902-798-0888 Jam/Kitchen Party — Wolfville Legion 7pm. Bring your instrument and sing or just listen and enjoy! Until Dec 20. FEE: $2 INFO: 902-542-5869

MARCH 5 – MARCH 19, 2020 Board Game Night — C@P Lab, Wolfville Public Library, 7pm. Bring your games! Ages 12+ FEE: no charge INFO: 902-790-4536 / turpin56@gmail.com Games Night — West Brooklyn Hall, 410 West Brooklyn Mtn Rd 7–10pm. Table tennis, darts, cards, crokanole, board games. Canteen/bar available. FEE: $3 INFO: Ruth, 902-542-5424 “Greenwich Jammers” Jam Session — Greenwich Community Hall, 106 Greenwich Rd., 7–9:30pm.

Weekly until May. Light lunch served. FEE: $2 INFO: Bill/Vera Thomson, 902-542-0501 / vera.n.thomson@gmail.com Darts — Windermere Hall, 402 Windermere Rd., Berwick. Draw for partners. Prizes. Canteen. FEE: $3 INFO: Pam, 902-389-2399

SATURDAYS

Wolfville Farmers’ Market — DeWolfe Building, Elm Ave., Wolfville 8:30am–1pm. March 7: Theme – Sprout it up: A Winter Microgreen Emergence. Music – Space Paddy Bog People. March 14: Music – Graham Howes.

INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Pound Fitness — Acadia Fitness Room, Wolfville Athletics Complex 9–10am. W/ Birgie Hazel. Fitness drumming full-body workout.

Modifications shown, ripstix and mats provided.

FEE: $8 drop-in or Acadia fitness pass. INFO: facebook.com/PoundRockoutWithBirgie Berwick Community Market — Legion, 232 Main St., Berwick 9am–1pm, year round. Local producers and artisans! INFO: Chris, 902-538-5815 / chris48goddard@icloud.com Flying Squirrel Adventures — Kentville Ravine, 9:45am–12:15pm. Third Sat. of each month, year-round (Next: Mar 21). Learn about nature through games, activities, challenges, discussions, presentations, workshops and more! All ages. FEE: no charge INFO: Facebook: Flying Squirrel Adventures Tarot Readings — ArtCan Gallery, 9850 Main St., Canning 2–5pm. W/ Richard Di Castri. By appointment only. INFO: 902-582-7071 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 Euchre Card Game — Legion, Wolfville 3pm. No game 3rd Saturday of the month (Trivia Hour instead that week!) INFO: 902-542-5869 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 SpeakEasy Saturday Night Jazz Jam & Open Mic — West Brooklyn Hall, 7–10pm. W/ the Jill Hiscock Group.

Age 19+ FEE: $5 at the door INFO: Ruth, 902-542-5424 / jrlegge@eastlink.ca

SUNDAYS

Antiques & Collectibles — Adjacent to Milne Court Petro-Can, & across from Cineplex, New Minas (grey building w/ red roof). Unique gifts, unusual items.

INFO: 902-233-7842 / Facebook: New Minas Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market Crib Tournament — Wolfville Legion, 1pm, 3rd Sat. each month. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, plus high hand and 50/50. INFO: wolfvillelegion.ca

Always check this source for accurate tides: Canadian Fisheries & Oceans: www.waterlevels.gc.ca MAR 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

HIGH ••8:37am 9:36am 10:32am 12:24am 1:13pm 2:01pm •2:49pm 3:37pm 4:27pm 5:18pm 6:13pm 7:12pm 7:40am 8:44am 9:47am

LOW ` 2:53pm 3:51pm 4:45pm 6:36pm 7:24pm 7:46am 8:34am 9:22am 10:10am 11:01am 11:55am 12:53pm 1:55pm 3:01pm 4:04pm

THERE ARE NORMALLY TWO HIGH AND TWO LOW TIDES EACH DAY.

• Highest High: 45.3 feet ••Lowest High: 37.1 feet

Group Meditation — Bishop Hall, Greenwich.

10:30am–noon. Join us for sitting meditation, discussion, and tea. Bring your own cushion if you prefer. Wheelchair accessible. FEE: By donation.

INFO: 902-670-1006 / joan.norris60@gmail.com / windsormeditationgroup@gmail.com Practice Mental Development through Meditation — Community Centre, Windsor 10:30am–noon. Sitting & walking meditations, short readings, discussion, and tea. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-798-2958 / windsormeditationgroup@gmail.com Pool — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 3pm. FEE: $3 INFO: 902-538-9340 / gillyflowergarden@rocketmail.com Social Ballroom Dancing — Community Centre, Port Williams 3–5pm. Practice existing dance skills, learn new group dances. Previous experience & dance partner are required to join the DanceTime club! TIX: $15 pp per semester (Feb-May). First visit is free. INFO: DanceTime.PortWilliams@gmail.com Bingo — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 7:30pm–10pm. INFO: 902-798-0888

MONDAYS

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 Duplicate Bridge — Upstairs at Windsor Legion, 6:15pm for 6:30pm play. Small friendly ACBL club.

FEE: $5/evening. Bring your own partner or call. INFO: 902-798-5658 Toastmasters — Eastern Kings Memorial Health Centre, Wolfville 6:30–8:30pm. Improve your communication and leadership skills in a fun supportive setting. Visitors ALWAYS welcome. INFO: wolfvilletoastmasters.com Bingo — Fire Hall, New Minas 6:30pm. Purchase books at the door. INFO: 902-680-1743 / huntleylaura@gmail.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 Ukulele Group — Conundrum Press (upstairs), 112 Front St., Wolfville 7:30–9pm. All levels. Guided jam session. Other instruments & singers welcome. FEE: Drop-in $10 INFO: kimbarlow77@gmail.com

TUESDAYS

County Crafters — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 9:30–11:30am. Crafting for adults. Childcare available. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca Gaeilge sa Ghleann — 10am–12pm, alternating between the MacDonald Museum, Middleton, and 47 St. James Street, Annapolis Royal. Learn the Irish language. All levels. INFO: 902-778-1049 / gaeilgesaghleann@gmail.com Cafe & Social — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 10am–12pm. Also Thursdays • Conversation and bottomless coffee/tea, snacks! FEE: $2 INFO: 902-542-5869 / wolfvillelegion@gmail.com Caregiver & Baby Yoga (non-mobile) — FitYoga, Windsor 10:30–11:30am. FEE: $14 drop in. Class passes available INFO: facebook.com/FitYogaWindsorNS Rug Hooking — Kentville Lower Recreation Centre (354 Main Street), 1–3pm. 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 Brain Injury Support Group — Valley Community Learning Association, 49 Cornwallis St., Kentville 3:30–5pm. Multi-faceted meetings that focus on ways to cope with everyday problems caused by brain injury.

INFO: info@braininjuryns.com 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 ARYO Fiddle Group — Festival Theatre, Wolfville, 5:30–6:30pm. Adults/children age 10 and up, easy intermediate level. FEE: $50 for the term (Jan–April) INFO: aryostrings@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. FEE: 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, 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 The Dukes of Kent — We invite men of all ages to come out and sing with us from 7–9:30pm @ The Bethany Baptist Church, North Kentville (rear of building). INFO: Chris, 902-678-8865 / Seymourchris2@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 Village Dancing — Wolfville Curling Rink (upstairs).Traditional circle and line dancing from the Balkans and the Middle East. No partners. Lots of fun, good exercise, and great music. Expert instruction.

All levels. 7:30pm – Introductory Level, 8:30pm – Experienced and request dancing. FEE: $7 per session, $5 students INFO: David, 902-690-7897 Board Game Night — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 8pm–12am TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-0059 / judy@paddys.ca

WEDNESDAYS

Let’s Get Up and Move — Kings Co. Family Resource Centre, Kentville 9:30am. An hour of increasing your heart rate and having fun! Free childcare available. FEE: free INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca 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 Kentville Farmers’ Market — Lions Club, Kentville 10am–2pm. Fresh farm products, bread, honey, maple syrup, cheese, hot lunch food, local crafts, and household goods. INFO: 902-679-2514 / marketmanager@kentville.ca / kentvillefarmersmarket.ca Wolfville Farm Market — Farmers Market, Wolfville 4–7pm. Live music, 10+ vendors, Market Suppers.

March 11 Music: Rod and Ron. March 18 Music: Jack McDonald. INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Evening Walk-In Clinic Hours — Avon Medical Clinic, 48 Gerrish St., Windsor. Evening walk-in hours on Wednesdays 6–8pm. Registration starts at 5:30pm.

INFO: avonmedicalclinic.com Pound Fitness — Centreville Baptist Church gym, 870 Murray Drive, Centreville, 6:30–7:30pm. W/ Birgie Hazel. It’s fitness drumming giving you a full-body workout. Modifications shown. Work at your own fitness level. FEE: First class is free. 3 months $72, $8 drop-in fee. Ripstix provided. Bring a yoga mat. INFO: facebook.com/PoundRockoutWithBirgie/ Valley Youth Project Drop-in Social — Cafeteria, 236, Belcher St., NSCC Kentville 6:30–8:30pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. of the month, Sept–June. Open to all youth, 25 and under, who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual, transsexual, transgender, intersex, two-spirit, queer, or questioning, as well as straight and cisgender allies. INFO: valleyyouthproject.wordpress.com Community Yoga — Rec Centre, Kentville (upstairs) 7–8pm. W/ Stephanie Battems. FEE: $5 drop-in INFO: kentville.ca / 902-679-2539 Irish Social Set Dancing — Bishop’s Hall, Greenwich 7–9pm. No partner is required... just a little rhythm and a love for dancing! TIX: $3 per session INFO: Pat, 902-679-9267 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 Card Game — Northville Farm Heritage Centre, 7–9pm. Until the end of April. Crib or 45’s. $20 door prize draw. Refreshments served. FEE: $4 INFO: ruthbentley76@gmail.com Jam Session — Lions Club, Kentville 7–9:30pm. Jam and Chase the Ace. 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

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LOCAL LIBATIONS: WHAT TO TRY THIS SEASON We have a fantastic and ever-expanding selection of local beers, ciders, and spirits in our region! Check out our libations map for all the Valley has to offer. Cheers!

Jeremy’s What to Try – Season 2: In order to truly understand Where It’s At for this article, a few road trips were necessary. With a dedicated squad of designated drinkers, I was able to safely navigate the Where It’s At minivan all over this delicious Valley. – Jeremy Novak, Where It’s At

STILL FIRED DISTILLERIES 9543 Highway 8, Lequille/Annapolis Royal stillfireddistilleries.com Jeremy’s What to Try: I remembered the Still Fired Root Beer Moonshine from Devour and yes, it’s just as good now as it was then.

Their website has a recipe for a root beer float: I have zero doubts.

LUNN’S MILL BEER CO. 515 Carleton Road, Lawrencetown Lunnsmill.beer Jeremy’s What to Try: Gareth was a true representative of the business and the industry, explaining how he gave up on a Toronto lifestyle to return to the Valley he calls home.

We left with growlers of the Anvil Porter and a Charming Molly Blonde Ale, named after the ship that brought the first wave of New England Planters to the area.

MEANDER RIVER FARM BREWERY & CIDERY 906 Woodville Road, Ashdale meanderriverfarm.ca Jeremy’s What to Try: I was first exposed to Meander at The Flying Apron restaurant in nearby Summerville. Now that’s a winning West Hants combination! We left with a Lunch Box Pale Ale growler and their Porridge Oatmeal Stout.

BENT NAIL CRAFTED BEERS 4499 NS-14, Windsor bentridgewinery.ca Jeremy’s What to Try: Under the shadows of majestic Martock, Bent Ridge serves up wood-fired pizzas and other Mediterranean delights year-round. Complimenting your meal is the most versatile sampler in the Valley: pick four from their wine and beer lists.

SCHOOLHOUSE BREWERY 40 Water Street, Windsor schoolhousebrewery.ca Jeremy’s What to Try: My soccer team, Schoolhouse Brewery FC, the defending VMISL champions, is certainly best in class. I am not confirming that a grunter or two are known to show up in the dressing room after the games, but I can say that the team goes through Principal Ale and Recess Pilsner like a dog eating homework.

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ANNAPOLIS CIDER COMPANY 388 Main Street, Wolfville drinkannapolis.ca I popped by the other day to taste their latest Something Different, Harvest Rosé. They’ve raised over $30000 for worthy causes in just under 4 years by giving 50 cents of every Something Different refill.

MARITIME EXPRESS CIDER CO. 325 Main Street, Kentville Jeremy’s What to Try: The Maritime Express Cider Co. always has multiple ciders and 4 craft beers from around the province on tap to satisfy their $8 flights. Combine whatever you put in your sample tray with a corndog.

Yes, I said corndog! This one is housemade with chorizo sausage and paprika honey mustard.

PADDY’S BREW PUB Kentville and Wolfville paddyspub.ca/brewery Jeremy’s What to Try: I’ve gone through favourite phases at Paddy’s over the years: the Blueberry, the Oatmeal Stout, and the unlisted Cravens (half Cream, half Raven).

They’re always experimenting with new tastes, like the Seven Seas Black IPA currently on the menu.

THE CHURCH BREWING CO. 329 Main St, Wolfville Jeremy’s What to Try: The Church is a true Wolfville destination. For the best value, go to their beer market and walk out with 946ml Crowlers (cans, not a typo). Three Married to the Sea German Porters will take a while to pour, but love is patient.

SEA LEVEL BREWING & MILLSTONE HARVEST BREWHOUSE 980 Terrys Creek Road, Port Williams & 9146 Highway 221, Sheffield Mills sealevelbrewing.com Jeremy’s What to Try: Sea Level has kept a smaller version of their Port Pub location as a retail outlet, but now they have a brand new home situated in the middle of their farm. They’re now Nova Scotia’s first estate brewery, using their land to supply most of their brewing needs. Because they get fed every day until the end of March, Where It’s At has been offering Eagle Watch Tours every weekend this winter and one of the stops is at Millstone Harvest, just down the road. You can always count on their Rojo Mojo Red Ale. Plus, it’s fun to say.

NOGGINS CIDER 10009 Hwy #1, Greenwich nogginsfarm.ca/cider

BARRELLING TIDE DISTILLERY 1164 Parkway Drive, Port Williams barrellingtidedistillery.com Jeremy’s What to Try: Winter is the perfect time to create inventory, but they also recently competed at the Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition in Vancouver. Their 5 Fathom Dark Rum received a gold medal with distinction.

WAYFARERS’ ALE SOCIETY 1116 Kars St., Port Williams wayfarersale.ca Jeremy’s What to Try: Combine The Noodle Guy’s zippy, creamy shells and sausage with Wayfarers’ Big Muddy Stout, find yourself a quiet piece of riverbank, and give thanks for how lucky you have it.

Also on the Map BAD APPLE BREWHOUSE & MOSAIC BREWING CO. (BREWERY) 515 Parker Condon Road, Somerset badapplebrewhouse.ca SID’S CIDER (CIDERY) 836 Windsor Back Road, Windsor HORTON RIDGE MALT & GRAIN (MALT HOUSE) 2504 Ridge Road, Hortonville horton-ridge-malt-grain.myshopify.com TANGLED GARDEN (LIQUEURS) 1827 Highway 1, Grand Pré tangledgarden.ca DOMAINE DE GRAND PRÉ POMME D'OR APPLE CREAM LIQUOR & ICE CIDER (WINERY) 11611 Highway 1, Grand Pré grandprewines.com **

L’ACADIE VINEYARDS ORGANIC CIDER (WINERY) 310 Slayter Rd., Gaspereau lacadievineyards.ca ELDERKIN’S CIDER COMPANY (CIDERY) 10362 Highway 1, Wolfville elderkinsfarmmarket.com PLANTERS RIDGE MEADS & RUMMED CIDER (WINERY) 1441 Church St Port Williams plantersridge.ca BULWARK CIDER (CIDERY) 7153 Highway 12, New Ross bulwarkcider.com BOARS BACK CIDER (CIDERY) 2 Crocker Road, Kingston boarsbackcider.com

Jeremy’s What to Try: What did I see on the Noggins website? Honeycrisp Cider: COMING SOON! Well that just sounds right, doesn’t it? I called asking for a release date, but it’s a mystery. Whenever it is, it’ll draw attention.

In the meantime, I lift this Noggins Raspberry Bramble to a job well done.

ANNAPOLIS BREWING COMPANY (BREWERY) 302 St. George St, Annapolis Royal annapolisbrewing.com

The research for this article has been exhausting. You’re welcome.

LAZY BEAR BREWING (BREWERY) 120 West Old Post Road, Smiths Cove lazybearbrewing.ca

Cheers!

SMOKEHOUSE NANO BREWERY 170 Cottage Street, Berwick smokehousebrewery.ca

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ROOFHOUND (BREWERY) 573 Main St, Kingston & 2580 Ridge Rd, Digby roofhound.ca

HILL TOP HOPS BREWHOUSE (BREWERY) 7232 Highway 14, Brooklyn hilltophops.ca SHIP BUILDERS CIDER (CIDERY) Windsor, NS shipbuilderscider.ca

Photo: John Ansara, Krista McDonald and Michelle McKean, and Jeremy Novak

LOVELACE CORNER CIDERY 254 Burgess Mtn. Rd. Woodville lovelacecorner.ca

At Acadia

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DR. IAN SPOONER TAKES RESEARCH HELM OF ACADIA'S K.C. IRVING ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CENTRE

His primary research interest is investigating environmental change, and he conducts research in northwestern British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland.

He is an expert in environmental and risk assessment, groundwater and surface water contamination, and coastal erosion. Recently, he served as a consultant on the History Channel hit, The Curse of Oak Island.

The K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens facilities were born out of a commitment to Acadia and are a testament to distinguished alumnus and successful businessman Kenneth Colin Irving and his wife, Harriet Irving. The Centre, which was declared by The Huffington Post as among the most beautiful buildings on a Canadian campus, is a gift from their children, James, Arthur, and Jack Irving.

Adjacent to the Centre, the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens occupy more than six acres and provide a captivating environment for the study of the native flora of the Acadian Forest Region.

Our 2020-21 Series will be unveiled April 5!

Sunday, April 5, 7:30 pm, Festival Theatre

Acadia University has announced the appointment of Dr. Ian Spooner as the Director of Research at the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens. A long-time Acadia researcher and teacher, Dr. Spooner will focus on strategy, planning, and communication to ensure that the Irving Centre and Botanical Gardens continue to be leaders in environmental study.

Dr. Spooner has been a professor and leader in Acadia’s Earth and Environmental Science Department for more than 25 years, supervising 30 master’s and 48 honours students to date. He has taught 11 different courses ranging from first-year Natural Disasters to graduate-level Quaternary Environments, and in a wide range of areas from Hydrogeology to Environmental Impact Assessment.

Exciting events coming soon!

MICHAEL KAESHAMMER

The K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens will mark their 20th anniversary in 2022.

“I am proud to be part of the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens—they are an exceptional nexus of learning and research,” says Dr. Spooner. “Humans rely on the natural world and, today, the natural world depends on us.

The body of work that can be accomplished in the Irving Centre facilities is exciting, and there’s never been a more pressing time to develop the environmental researchers of tomorrow.”

In his new role, Dr. Spooner will mobilize Acadia faculty with an interest in environmental study to develop a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary strategy for the future as the Irving Centre and Gardens approach their 20th anniversary.

“Our location, facilities, and mandate are world-class,” Dr. Spooner adds. “My role will be to enhance the functions and impact of the Irving Centre and Gardens and mentor our Irving Scholars. I am looking forward to collaborating closely with my colleagues here and at field stations, particularly Beaubassin, to ensure Acadia maintains its reputation as a leader in environmental study.”

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After years of classical piano studies in his native Germany, a 13-year-old Kaeshammer discovered boogie-woogie. In no time, the teen wunderkind was playing piano in clubs, concerts, and festivals all over Germany. Then the Kaeshammer family moved to the West Coast of Canada … Now, two decades later, the pianist/singer/songwriter/producer has recorded thirteen albums. His latest, 2018’s “Something New”, earned a Juno nod, his ninth, for Jazz Album of the Year. Richly melodic, the album was mostly recorded in New-Orleans and it features a remarkable “A-List “of musicians including Cyrille Neville, George Porter Jr (The Meters), Chuck Leavell (Allman Brothers, Rolling Stones), Randy Bachman and Colin James. If one is measured by the company they keep, Kaeshammer is indeed a giant! $30 (general), $22 (students)

Thursday, April 23, 7:30 pm, Festival Theatre

GRIM AND FISCHER

by Wonderheads Theatre

Created and performed by Kate Braidwood and Andrew Phoenix Wonderheads is a multi-award winning physical theatre company specializing in mask performance and exquisite visual storytelling. Braidwood and Phoenix came together in 2009, dedicated to do their part in conjuring a little magic and wonder into the world. With a mutual proclivity for all things bizarre and extraordinary, they set out to create Grim and Fischer. The story of a feisty grandmother who battles it out with the Grim Reaper himself, the play has been accumulating awards ever since its creation, including eight “Best of Festival” awards. Described as a ‘live-action Pixar movie’, Grim and Fischer is at once an inspired reflection on aging and dying and “a riotous tragicomic farce that literally laughs in theface of Death.” (Edmonton Sun) $30 (general), $22 (students)

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