The Grapevine, August 2, 2012

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Now playing Friday & Saturday Nights until September 1st

he play Same Time Next Year, a comedy

by Bernard Slade, is about two adults, a man and a woman, who, through chance and an impulsive gesture, meet and discover a compelling attraction for each other. The complicating factor is that they are both happily married to other people. Unable to give up their new found love, they agree to meet for one weekend each year at the same time and the same place.

Through these meetings we learn of the many changes in their lives over a twentyfive year span and although there are only two people in the cast (a two-hander), they introduce us to their spouses and children and friends who all become real characters as well and we feel that we know them.

The play is set in the U.S. (California), and has references to politics and political figures and happenings there, particularly in the 60’s and 70’s. The story will evoke a wide range of emotions from laughter to tears as we follow George and Doris through twentyfive years of their lives. The show is not really appropriate for children as there is a bit of coarse language and adult content.

Same Time Next Year is directed by Diana Bishop and stars Paul Abela and Sherrie Howatt.

Same Time Next Year opens on Friday, July 27 and continues playing on Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm until September 1. There will be Sunday 2pm matinees on August 12 and August 26.

To make reservations phone 678-8040. For more information visit www.centrestagetheatre.ca.

M a r t i n i s , M o j i t o s , Ta p a s & L i v e M u s i c Aug 2: Paul Marshall & Carter Lake August 9: Hupman Brothers August 16: Daniel Matto (Music starting at 7pm)

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Sheldon and Clifford

are still at the Kings County SPCA shelter in Waterville. They are patiently waiting for their new families to show up and take them to their forever homes. They both need homes where they can get lots of exercise and trainingthey love to please their handlers and receive lots of praise.

To obtain more info about these lovely boys, contact the Kings County SPCA: 538-9075 / info@kings.spcans.ca / kings.spcans.ca.

UPDATE on Abigail: not adopted.

For Further info please contact the Wolfville Animal Hospital, Dr. Peter Bligh, 542-3422

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Tastes of Old Europe Wine Dinner

Pizzazz Bistro invites wine lovers to join us on August 15th at 6:00 pm for a fabulous 5 course dinner paired with superior wines from around the Mediterranean. Hosted by Krissy Arbuckle of Harvest Wines & Spirits. Limited tickets. Make your reservation today.

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*Buy 1 entree at regular price, and get a 2nd entree (of equal or lesser value, up to $20) free.

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11th Annual Kempt Shore

Bluegrass & Country Folk Music Festival August 17, 18, 19th, 2012

5701 Hwy. 215, Kempt Shore, Hants Co., NS his year we are changing up a bit and including country/folk in the Kempt Shore Festival held in August.

We have been asked by fans to do this for several years now and we feel the format will have wider appeal. This year as always we bring you the best the Maritime Provinces have to offer in bluegrass & country/folk music. We have amazing talent in this style of music in the Atlantic Provinces, so much so we don't feel the need to book from out of the region. For our 11th we are delighted to bring to our stage, A New Shade of Blue, Close to Home, Shadow River, Ryan Cook, Saddle River Sting Band, Tom Terrell & Modern Grass and The Elliott Country Swing Band. Two well known multiaward winning bluegrass bands who have been on the circuit for many years, an up and coming

bluegrass band, an award winning country/folk artist, a multi- award winning Oldtime music group, a young, new and exciting country/ folk band and a famous family Texas swing band. These genres of music are having resurgence in popularity world wide. They are now being played and appreciated in places like Germany, Russia, Australia and New Zealand for example. The Atlantic Provinces have been a hot spot for quality bluegrass and country/folk for more than 45 years and the tradition is strongly continuing through our young folk. Kempt Shore Festivals support our new and talented and make this a venue where they can be given a chance to shine. The 2012 season is developing into an exciting and fun time; hope to see you all there.

Info: 633-2229 / 798-6422 / novascotiabluegrass.com

This year’s Mud Challenge was a huge success with the Mud Challengers raising a total of $1048.69 for Shinerama and the Mudley Fund. Congratulations to the Ghost Walk/Grapevine team who won the Mud Challenge!

The winner of the Best Team Spirit Award was Team Glenn (Glenn Fraser, Alex Whamond, Justin Abernethy, and Calum MacKinnon) and the Most Funds Raised Award went to Pete’s Mudders (Pete’s). Thank-you to all the Mud Challengers! The

Town of Wolfville would also like to thank our Sponsors (The Wolfville Business Development Corporation, KROCK, Paddy’s Pub & Rosie’s Restaurant, Shoppers Drug Mart, and Long & McQuade), Deep Roots Music Cooperative, the Wolfville Fire Department, Wolfville RCMP, Shinerama, the Wolfville Farmer’s Market, Celine Hambling, all of our volunteers and staff, and especially everyone who participated in this year’s Mud Challenge and Mud Creek Days!

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Deep Roots News

Excerpts taken from the Deep Roots Newsletter. The copy deadline for the next one is Wednesday, August 15th at 5pm. They are happy to include notices of music events with which Deep Roots members are involved. Please send info to: news@ deeprootsmusic.ca th th On September 28 -30 we will hold our 9th Annual Canadian Deep Roots Music Festival in Wolfville. This is a major undertaking with a budget just under $100,000, covering everything from paying for performers to covering the costs of publicity, insurance, sound, and so forth. Our funds come from ticket and concession sales, government grants, business sponsors, and donations from our supporters. Please consider making a donation to the Festival.

Deep Roots has earned a reputation among our audiences

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and our performers for bringing a wonderful mix of Canadian, U.S., local, national and international performers to the Valley during the harvest time and creating tons of happy Valley hospitality and fun. With an audience of up to 1000 each night, major concerts, late night parties, workshops, and free programming on Saturday for families, this year’s Festival will be every bit as exciting as it has been in the past.

Pre-Festival Fund-raiser, The Dominion Atlantic Railway: Join Gary Ness & the Mud Creek Boys on Thursday, September 27th for an evening aboard the Dominion Atlantic Railway!

Revisit a bygone era through pictures and tales that cover more than a century of DAR history, with accompanying railroadin' songs that recall the nostalgia and romance of the heyday of the iron horse.

For a donation of $250.00 you receive two passes, which have a value of $190, and a tax receipt for the remaining $60. For donations less than $250, we will either offer a tax receipt or put your name in a draw for a free pass, to be drawn on September 1st. However, the most important benefit is the knowledge that your donation has, in a significant way, made it possible for the Deep Roots Music Cooperative to produce another great Festival.

Gary is a local train historian and a masterful storyteller with a wealth of tales about trains here in the Annapolis Valley.

He’ll show projections from his extensive photographic collections, which are featured in his two published volumes of Canadian Pacific's Dominion Atlantic Railway. The Mud Creek Boys ( J. P. Huang, Ian Spooner, Peter Williams) are an acoustic trio who play a mix of old time country, bluegrass, blues and swing – those "old songs that

Tickets & Info:

Passes and tickets are available for purchase through TicketPro.ca If you have questions, come to the Deep Roots office in person or contact: 542-7668 / office@ deeprootsmusic.ca. Our office is located downstairs from The Box of Delights Bookshop on Main Street in Wolfville and our Assistant Festival Coordinator, Dara Conrod, works Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9 till 5.

Visit us at deeprootsmusic.ca to view: artist biographies, ticket information, the festival lineup, photos, and to potentially win tickets to the Friday Main Stage concert.

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Suggested Theme: Dog Days (Latin: diēs caniculārēs) are the hottest, most sultry days of summer (typically July & August in the Northern Hemisphere). The name comes from the ancient belief that Sirius, also called the Dog Star, in close proximity to the sun was responsible for the hot weather. In more recent years, many people relate the phrase to the laziness of domesticated dogs (who are in danger of overheating with too much exercise) during the hottest days of the summer.- Wikipedia. Although we experienced some rain over the weekend, the hot weather is bound to return.

What about this amazing weather makes it an ideal time for your business? and/or How has this summer 2012 been treating your business thus far?

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Oakview Farm – 7 Longspell Road, Kingsport, 582-7454 / oakview@xcountry.tv • Fresh peaches ready for picking soon.

Some no-spray available. $1 per pound. Other vegetables available as well. Thanks to all who visited our new greenhouse.

Pizzazz Bistro – 12 Webster

Court Kentville, 365-3303 / info@ pizzazzbistro.ca / pizzazzbistro.ca • We're running specials on Fri/Sat show nights during CentreStage's run of Same Time Next Year.

Enjoy a full meal and admission to the show for $35!

Inner Sun Yoga Centre – 112 Front St. Wolfville, 542-YOGA / innersunyoga.ca • Many students prefer our slow and gentle yoga classes this time of year while some still like to flow.

Ultimate Pure Water Specialists Ltd. – Cambridge,

679-0221 / plane@ns.sympatico.ca • Beat the heat with a cold glass of ice water, and make sure it's the purest, freshest water possible.

Call "The Water Guy" and I'll test your water for free!

Ross Creek Centre for the Arts – 555 Ross Creek Road,

Canning, 582-3842 / artscentre.ca / Chris@artscentre.ca • If you are coming to Lysistrata, why not add a perfect picnic to your evening?

Enjoy our grounds and have a delicious southern supper to get you in the mood for the show.

Please order 24hrs in advance, and enjoy! See website for menu details.

Harvest Gallery – 462 Main St. Wolfville, 542-7093 / harvestgallery.ca • There is something wonderful and familiar about summer in the Valley; a "Recognition."

The slow cycling of time brings me here; I know this place; I have known it for a long time; Light plays over the land; My heart rises up; Greeting; Reclaiming. Join us Friday, August 3rd at 7pm for the opening of "Recognition" - new work from a perennial favourite, Carol Pye.

Quality long and short term accommodations in Wolfville:

Sister Lotus Body Care Products, Belly Dance & Herbal Education – 680-8839

/ sisterlotus.com • Having a busy summer vending & performing & adventuring! And we're excited about the arrival of Wyatt Spice, the soon-to-be-born son of Jessica Spice! We hope she has an easy birthing experience & that Wyatt loves our L'il Lotus line of baby products!

boso Bamboo Boutique –

Harbourside Drive (Railtown) Wolfville, 542-7790 / boso.ca • Red, our boutique dog, is enjoying these dog-days by keeping cool lying on the cement floor, while we are all enjoying the summer heat by keeping cool in our breathable bamboo dresses, skirts and tees!

Pumpkin Moon Farm & Herbals – Welsford, 538-3079 /

pumpkinmoonfarm.com • Pumpkin Moon Farm is wishing everyone a wonderful final month of summer. We hope you find time for rest, relaxation, star-gazing, dream-building, and some quiet moments with a big mug of herbal tea and your favourite people!

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Williams, 692-1462 / facebook: FELTasticFashion • Who says WOOL is for Winter only? Let's have some DIY FELTasticFun making Penguin, Retro Owl, Wise Owl & Hamburger charms! Available from Gaspereau Valley Fibres & directly from Cecilia Ho at FELTasticFashion@gmail.com

Cinematopia Video – 360

Main St., Wolfville, 697-FILM (3456) / cinematopia.ca • It's blazing hot! So I think it's best to stay indoors with movies. Get out of the sun for some cinematic fun and don't fret rushing back for more, because we're splashing out with a spectacular summer special: 20 for 30 for 40. That's 20 movies for 30 days for $40!

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CentreStage Theatre – 61 River St, Kentville, 678-3502 (info.) / centrestagetheatre.ca • Join us Oct. 14th @ 7pm for The Footlight Volunteer Awards (the Footsies!), an evening of glitz, glamour and goodies as we celebrate and recognize the contributions of the many volunteers who have given of their time and talents over the past 29 years! RSVP by Oct. 1st.

Victory Taekwondo – 38 Highway 358 Greenwich, 670-7897 / tkdvictory@hotmail.com • Classes available for all ages. Kick your way into shape this summer!

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WEEKLY EVENTS Thursdays

THURSDAYS: Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Open Jam w/Kevin Myers (2nd), Live Music w/Corey Poirier (9th), Open Jam w/ Kevin Myers (16th) 7pm Le Caveau (Grand Pré): Martinis, Mojitos & Tapas w/Paul Marshall & Carter Lake (2nd) w/Beer in the Headlights (9th), w/ Daniel Matto (16th), 7pm Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): The Hupman Brothers (2nd), Beer in the Headlights (9th), The Hupman Brothers (16th) 9pm Mud Creek Grill (Wolfville): Karaoke (2nd, 9th, 16th) 9pm Anvil (Wolfville): DJ (2nd, 9th, 16th) 9pm Library Pub (Wolfville): Samurai Nights w/Ed McNally or Tony Wood (2nd, 9th, 16th) 9pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Trivia (2nd, 9th, 16th) 9:30pm Westside Charlie’s (New Minas): DJ MC Squared (2nd, 9th, 16th) 10pm

FRIDAYS: Blomidon Inn (Wolfville): Jazz Mannequins (3rd, 10th) 6:30 – 9:30pm Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Beer in the Headlights (3rd), Jon Duggan (10th) 8pm The Port Pub (Port Williams): The Chimney Swifts (3rd) Memphis Knights (10th) 8:30pm

Union Street Café (Berwick): Open Mic w/Jude Pelley (3rd), w/Dusty Keleher (10th) 8:30pm Mud Creek Grill (Wolfville): Ed McNally (3rd, 10th) 9pm Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): Gordon Tucker & John Campbelljohn (3rd) 9pm Stoneroom Lounge (Kentville): Open Mic w/TBA (3rd) w/Justin Wood (10th) 9pm Westside Charlie’s (New Minas): DJ Fade (3rd, 10th) 10pm Dooly’s (New Minas): DJ Gizmo (3rd, 10th) 10:30pm

SATURDAYS: Farmer’s Market (Wolfville): Heather Kelday (4th), Sahara Jane (11th) 10am1pm Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Darren Arsenault (4th) & Arrian (11th) 7pm Lew Murphy’s (Coldbrook): SWIG (4th), Live Music TBA (11th) 8:30pm Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): Kevin Davison (4th), Beer in the Headlights (11th) 9pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Mike Aube (4th), Jack McDonald (11th) 9pm Mud Creek Grill (Wolfville): Live Music, TBA (4th, 11th) 9pm Anvil (Wolfville): DJ (4th, 11th) 9pm

Library Pub (Wolfville): Irish Saturdays w/Bob and Ro (4th, 11th) 2-4pm, Leo & Keith (4th, 11th) 9pm Tommy Gun’s (Windsor): DJ MC Squared (4th) 9:30pm Westside Charlie’s (New Minas): DJ Lethal Noize (4th), DJ TBA (11th) 10pm

SUNDAYS: Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Irish Music Session (5th, 12th) 8pm

MONDAYS: Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Open Mic w/Littlehouse (6th) w/ Mike Aube (13th) 8pm

TUESDAYS: Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): Irish Music Session (7th, 14th) 8pm T.A.N. Coffee (Wolfville): Open Mike & Donna (7th, 14th) 8pm The Port Pub (Port Williams): Open Mic w/Port Pub Band & Reg Ivaney (7th), w/Port Pub Band & Roland Smith (14th) 8:30pm Mud Creek Grill (Wolfville): Open Mic w/Uncle Mark's Trio (7th, 14th) 9pm

WEDNESDAYS: Farmer’s Market (Wolfville): Ernie Laidlaw (8th), George Symonds (15th) 4-7pm Westside Charlie’s (New Minas): Karaoke & Open Mic w/Margie & James (8th, 15th) 9pm

Nature Counts — Main garden entrance, Botanical Gardens, Acadia 12-1pm. See what's in bloom and learn about the flora and fauna of the Acadian Forest.

INFO: 585-1916 / botanicalgardens.acadiau.ca Babies & Books Drop In — Wolfville Memorial Library 10-11am. An opportunity to meet with other little ones in a comfortable casual setting. Newborn to 2 years. INFO: 542-5760 / valleylibrary.ca Cochrane’s Walk & Talk — Pharmasave, Wolfville 10am A Heart & Stroke walkabout program. Also on Tuesdays. TIX: no charge INFO: 542-3972 In the Round Knitting Group — Gaspereau Valley Fibres. 1-5pm. Also Tuesdays 6-9pm INFO: 542-2656 Seniors Afternoon Out — Wickwire Place, Wolfville 1:30-4:30pm Gather in an attractive, supervised and friendly environment and spend time engaged in a social afternoon with peers. Also on Wednesdays.

INFO: 698-6309 Berwick Farmers' Market — Town Hall, 236 Commercial St. 3-6pm. INFO: 375-2387 / berwickfarmersmarket@gmail. com / facebook

Fridays Yoga For Everyone (Community Yoga) — Farmers’ Market, Wolfville 12-1pm All-levels yoga (mats available) Also on Wednesdays. TIX: $5 donation drop-in

Saturdays Weekly West African Drumming Workshop — Wolfville Baptist Church. 1-3pm Wolfville Farmers' Market — DeWolfe Building, Elm Ave. Wolfville 8:30am-1pm August 4th Music: Heather Kelday August 11th Music: Sahara Jane INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Peace Vigil — Post Office, Wolfville. 12-1pm Windsor Farmers' Market — Coach House, Waterfront 9am-1pm (replaced on 11th

Our traditional-style sausages are free of MSG, by-products, and fillers.

by NS Incredible Picnic) INFO: windsorfarmersmarket@gmail. com

Sundays Valley Youth Project — Civic Centre, New Minas 4-6:30pm Are you a young LGBTQ-identified person or ally who is looking for a community? Drop-in on the 1st and 3rd Sunday (Aug. 5th) TIX: no charge INFO: Facebook: Valley Youth Project / valleyyouthproject@gmail.com Wolfville Trail Runners — Join on Facebook for afternoon run times (4pm normally). Also on Mondays at 6pm. Meet at Trail Shop on Main St. INFO: 697-3115 / niv@trailshop.com

Tuesdays Chaoyi Fanhuan Qigong (CFQ) Practice Group — St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall basement, Wolfville, 7-8:30 pm Open to all who have taken CFQ Level 1 TIX: free will donation INFO: roche@eastlink.ca Book in the Nook — Wolfville Memorial Library 10-10:30am Curl up, relax and enjoy listening to a story in our book nook.

Suggested age range: 3-5 INFO: 542-5760 / valleylibrary.ca 45’s Card Parties — Community Centre, White Rock 7:30pm Lunch provided, prizes available.

TIX: $2 INFO: 542-3109

Wednesdays

Kentville Farmers’ Market — Centre Square, Kentville 10am-2pm August 8th Music: Ron Edmunds August 15th Music: Andy and Ariana INFO: kentvillefarmersmarket. ca Home Schooling Play Group — 10am. All ages welcome, email for location. TIX: no charge INFO: Alisa @ nguyenalisa1@gmail.com Wolfville Farmers’ Market — DeWolfe Building, Elm Ave. Wolfville 4-7pm. Featuring Community Market Suppers!

August 8th Music: Ernie Laidlaw Theme: We *HEART* Farmers' Markets August 15th Music: George Symonds Theme: Alternative Health Fair INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca

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Same Time Next Year — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville.

Fridays & Saturdays until Sept.

1st, 8pm. Sunday Matinees Aug. 12th & 26th, 2pm • A comedy by Bernard Slade about a man and a woman who, through chance and an impulsive gesture, meet and discover a compelling attraction for each other. See poster, page 1. TIX: $12 adults, $10 students/seniors, $5 children.

See page 1. INFO: 678-8040 / centrestagetheatre.ca

Educating Rita — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville. Until Aug. 18th • Valley Summer Theatre’s second play of 2012 will be the award winning comedy Educating Rita,

by Willy Russell. A brash young hairdresser enrolls at the local university, discovers a passion for literature and turns her boozy and burnt-out professor's life upside down. TIX: Regular: $30 Adults, $23 Students @ Box of Delights INFO: 1-877-8451341 / ticketpro.ca

Lysistrata, Temptress of the South — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning. Until Aug.11th, 6-8pm • This Aristophanes classic comedy (involving a warstopping sex strike) has been re-imagined by Ken Schwartz (Director) to an American Civil War setting. All tickets must be pre-ordered off of the Two Planks website or by calling the Box Office. TIX: $25 Regular, Student/ Senior/Family/Military discounts available INFO: 5823073 / twoplanks.ca

Wolfville’s Gravely Ghost Walks — ClockTower, Main Street Thursday, Aug. 9th, 8:30pm sharp!

• Back for a 5th season, meet Jerome the Gravekeeper, the host of this theatrical history lesson. Family friendly. TIX: $13 adult, $8 student INFO: 6928546 / valleyghostwalks.com Grapely Ghost Walk — Muir Murray Estate Winery hosts the ghost walks...with wine! Aug. 11th, 8-9:15pm. Please arrive a bit early, and book ahead as space is limited. TIX: $20 with wine tastings, $15 dry INFO: 692-8546 / valleyghostwalks.com

Local Libraries Now Offering Ancestry.com You see it advertised on television every night. Ancestry.com is the most well-known online source for genealogy enthusiasts to search for family history. With over 7,000 databases and 200 billion images, the Ancestry Library Edition is now available as a one year pilot project in four Annapolis Valley Regional Library branches.

People can drop by the library in Windsor, Wolfville, Berwick, or Annapolis Royal to search for their ancestors and look up information about their family's history. Ancestry Library Edition provides a huge online collection of individuals from North America, the UK, Europe, Australia, and more. It includes sources like censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps, and much more!

August 2 - 16, 2012

The Canadian collection provides nearly 60 million records from the Census of Canada as well as key vital records, such as the Drouin Collection (1621-1967), which includes nearly 30 million baptism, marriage, and burial records from Quebec.

The Military collection delivers over 150 million records containing information often not found elsewhere and includes records from the colonial to the Vietnam era. Multimedia collections deliver millions of files ranging from family and gravestone photos to postcards and newsreels.

It's absolutely free to use the Ancestry Library Edition and it can only be used at the library with one of the free public computers or by bringing your laptop or wireless device through the library's network.

For more information: 1-866-9220229 / valleylibrary.ca

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Kristiina Lehtonen — Designer Cafe, 373 Main St., Kentville.

Aug. 3rd-Sept. 3rd • "Breeze from Finland" - Etching/prints. INFO: 679-9930

en plein air, with a rapid spontaneous style, she tries to express the mood of the land at a particular moment. INFO: 542-7093 / harvestgallery.ca

Marina Costain — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville. Until Sept.

1st • INFO: 542-4758 / mmcostain@ns.sympatico.ca / centrestagetheatre.ca

Judith J. Leidl — Oriel Fine Art, 11 Bay St., Wolfville • Featuring colourful and beautiful acrylic paintings, prints and ceramic art as well as Fine Inuit Arts and Crafts from Pangnirtung, Baffin Island. Gallery open by chance or by appointment. INFO: 5422772 / 670-7422 / orielfineart@ ns.sympatico.ca

Linda Barkhouse — Captain Hall's Treasure Chest, Hall's Harbour. 11-6pm • Linda Barkhouse is one of our current featured artists. INFO: 678-3855 / paintsandpots.tripod.com Fundy Rocks — The Charles Macdonald Concrete House Museum, Centreville Opening Aug. 9th, 7pm, until Aug. 31st • Do yourself a favour and follow Fundy Rocks on Facebook. This crew finds the most amazing local precious and semiprecious rocks around. INFO: charlesmacdonaldhouse@gmail. com Valley Visual Narratives — Jack's Gallery, 450 Main St., Wolfville. Until Sept. 9th • An exhibit of work by local artists: Eileen Boyd, Shelley Crowe, Judith Leidl and Carl Snyder.

INFO: jacksgallerywolfville@ gmail.com Carol Pye: Recognition — Harvest Gallery, 462 Main St., Wolfville. Opens Aug. 3rd, 7pm, until Sept. 2nd • Carol's painting focuses on landscape. Working

Geographically Incorrect — Copper Fox Gallery, Hall's Harbour. Until Aug., 15th • An exhibition of the new artworks of Monika Wright and Fabienne Leydecker. INFO: 679-7073 / copperfoxgallery@hotmail.com Earth skins: Three Decades of Drawing by Susan Wood — Acadia University Art Gallery, Wolfville. Until August 11th • This exhibition includes the dramatic series Devil’s Purse (1985) and Dress (1989-91), which were inspired by various stages of women’s corporeal experiences.

INFO: 585-1373 / artgallery@ acadiau.ca D.L.Day — T.A.N. Windsor • Inspired by her worldly travels and spirituality, Ms. Day creates paintings with depth and beauty perfectly paired with marvelous colour and texture. INFO: katie@ tancoffee.com

CBC Changes Reminder The CBC and Radio-Canada announced (a while ago) that on July 31, 2012, they shut off free over-the-air TV service everywhere in Canada except for the 20 largest urban centres.

This will not affect residents that watch TV using a cable or satellite service. Anyone outside these areas that watches TV using bunny ears or a rooftop antenna will lose service however. The CBC/Radio-Canada are taking this measure in response to recent federal budget cuts and have no plans to renew free over-the-air service in the future.

Residents who rely on over-theair CBC/Radio-Canada have three options: 1. Subscribe to a cable or satellite

service to continue to access the CBC (Shaw has offered to provide Canadians who experience service losses with a free satellite dish and a basic free package of channels including the CBC at no charge) 2. The community can contact the CBC to acquire its transmitter and/or broadcasting tower, and keep the CBC available free to air indefinitely.

3. Install a digital-to-analog converter box to sit on your TV to pick up over-the-air digital signals.

There are many factors to consider when looking at option #2, please contact the Wolfville C@P site for more information: 542-5760 / wolfvillecap@valleylibrary.ca

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542-2201 August 2 - 16, 2012 Staffed Switchboard 8:30am-4:30pm. agi@acadiau.ca – General Inquiries

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The Acadia Performing Arts Series 2012-13 season

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he Acadia Performing Arts Series has another incredible line-up for the 2012-13 season featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo in February.

August 15th as individual performances go on sale the next day. Subscription costs for the 8 performances are: $188 adults, $116 students (HST included). In addition, Performing Arts Series subscribers will be entitled to the following benefits:

The series opens in September with Mocean Dance of Halifax, the region’s most exciting contemporary dance company performing a work by one of Canada’s most celebrated choreographers, Tedd Robinson. In October, Symphony Nova Scotia offers Vivaldi’s Four Seasons conducted by David Stewart. Musical Theatre star Rebecca Caine will reprise some of her favourite roles, and opera lovers can look forward to Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte by Jeunesses Musicales du Canada to finish the first term with a flourish.

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Discount tickets to Two Planks and a Passion’s 2012 summer outdoor season featuring Lysistrata at the Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, running until August 11th.

A $10 discount on a Deep Roots Music festival pass Sept. 2830 (This year’s headliner: Loudon Wainwright III) Discounts on other events throughout the year.

The Tom Regan Concert will open the second half of the season with a display of talent from the Acadia School of Music. South Africa’s legendary Ladysmith Black Mambazo will fill Convocation Hall with their wonderful harmonies in February. The exciting young Tokai String Quartet from Debut Atlantic in March will be followed by a special 25th anniversary presentation from Ballet Jorgen Canada: Swan Lake.

It should be noted that, to be considerate of the comfort of others, please refrain from using scented products when attending the Performing Arts Series.

Babes-in-arms are also not permitted at these performances and programs, artists and venues are subject to change without notice.

A subscription to the 2012/13 season saves 26% compared to single ticket prices, the equivalent of two performances free! Plus, subscribers have first choice of seats, and they’re yours for the season. You'll have to act fast though, subscriptions are only sold until

To learn more about the exciting performances that make up this series, just visit: arts.acadiau.ca/PAS. You may also order subscriptions online or you can do it in person at the Acadia Box Office in the arena complex. For more information email: pas@acadiau.ca.

The Acadia University Art Gallery is pleased to present Earth Skins: Three Decades of Drawing by Susan Wood, (June 18 - August 11).

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his retrospective exhibition documents the production of Halifax artist Susan Wood, whose practice is devoted primarily to drawing.

Her work of the past decade embodies the idea of finitude, reflecting on mortality and loss.

A range of graphic techniques, often on textured handmade papers, begins within the frameworks of geography, museology and botanical illustration and broadens into an appreciation of the drawings as metaphors of entropy and death. This exhibition includes the dramatic series Devil’s Purse (1985) and Dress (1989-91), which were inspired by various stages of women’s corporeal experiences.

Organized and circulated by MSVU Art Gallery with financial support from the Canada Council for the Arts and Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture and Heritage. Curator: Susan Gibson Garvey.

Catalogue available.

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On the last day of the exhibit (Saturday, August 11th from 1-3pm), the Gallery is hosting a Family Community Art Day workshop. After visiting 'EarthSkins,’ join us in the Art Education Studio where you can make projects inspired by nature: a suncatcher using real flowers, and insects using found materials. This day is aimed towards families of all ages, however all are encouraged to participate.

Established in 1978 the Acadia University Art Gallery presents a year-round exhibition program of historical and contemporary art. The gallery is open Tuesdays-Sundays 12-4pm.

For more information contact: Acadia University Art Gallery Tel: 585-1373 Email: artgallery@acadiau.ca Web: http://gallery.acadiau.ca/

Hours of Operation: • Mon, Tues & Thurs: 9am - 5pm • Wed: 9am - 8pm • Fri: 9am - 5pm • Sat: 10am - 5pm

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August 2 - 16, 2012

What's Happening from August 2 - 16, 2012 Send your event listings to grapevine.wolfville@gmail.com for publishing in this list

THURSDAY, 2

SATURDAY, 4

Summerfest — Waterfront, Windsor 12pm • From August 2nd5th, our Festival is a celebration of community for all ages. Join us for breakfasts, musical entertainment, dances, children activities, parades, Hants County Cruisers Car Show, Windsor Bluefins Swim Meet, Fraser Hood's Tuner Car Show, Fred Lynch Memorial Canoe Races, Washer Toss Tournament, Dog Show, Masonic Supper, Free Concert, Beer Garden, Fireworks and lots more! TIX: No charge (most events) INFO/Full Schedule: 798-9773 / windsorsummerfest.ca

New to You Sale — United Baptist Church, White Rock 9am1pm • The 1st Saturday of each month at the White Rock Church Vestry. Check out all new stock of used items, great prices, some are freewill offering. INFO: scudmore@ hotmail.com

Workshop: Blogging for Business — Murdoch C. Smith

Memorial Library, Port Williams 6:30-8pm • Having difficulty keeping a web page up to date?

Learn how to blog. It looks like a web page, but it is easily updated and will always look fresh. TIX: No charge INFO: 542-3005 / valleylibrary.ca

Concert: ValleyFest 2012 —

Hants County Exhibition, Windsor 11am-11pm • George Canyon, Matt Minglewood, John Gracie, Levystep, Margie Brown Band, Danielle Bourque, Good Feeling Band..and others. Star studded one day concert. Onsite parking, camping, beer tents, VIP area.

TIckets online at Ticket Atlantic or at any Superstore location. TIX: $59.75 general, $69.75 VIP, no charge under 12 INFO: 579-5797 / valleyfest2012.com

Hospital Dunk Tank —

FRIDAY, 3 Street Fair — Downtown Windsor, Windsor 9am-3pm • Bring the family and take part in our Annual Street Fair. Games, Music, SPCA Dunk Tank Fundraiser, goodies and more. Kids! We have train rides, do you dare enter the mouth of Nemo!? TIX: no charge INFO: windsorsummerfest.ca Ryan Memorial Park, New Minas 7-8:30pm • New Minas Recreation Presents a Free Summer Concert Series every Friday night until August 31st. TIX: no charge INFO/ Schedule: 681-2399 / newminas. com

Concert: Boxwood — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8pm • 'A flute player of spectacular and imaginative virtuosity' - New Yorker Magazine. Chris Norman brings an international group of traditional musicians from the Boxwood Festival to the Evergreen.

TIX: $20 INFO: 825-6834 / evergreentheatre.ca

Blomidon Nature Club

— Provincial Park, Blomidon 9am3pm. Also Aug. 14th • Naturalist Charlane Bishop will lead a hike on the trails to: listen for birds, hunt for butterflies, swoop for insects, learn the plants, search for signs of life under the mudflats, beachcomb for amethyst, jasper and quartz and make nature art.

Ages 8-12 TIX: no charge INFO/ Reg: 582-7319 / charlanebishop@ gmail.com

Pirate Week Matinee: The Sea Hawk — Library, Windsor

1:30-3:30pm • Celebrate 'Pirate Week' at the Windsor Library with the classic Errol Flynn film "The Sea Hawk". Free popcorn.

Bring a cushion for your chair.

TIX: no charge INFO: 798-5424 / valleylibrary.ca

Acadian Kitchen Party —

Waterfront, Windsor 2:30-6pm.

Come out and take a turn at putting one of our willing volunteers into the tank. TIX: donation INFO: 306-0042 / hocuspocus@live.ca

Historic Gardens, Annapolis Royal 5-8pm • Music & food with an Acadian Flair! Cash Bar. 19 & over.

TIX: $20 INFO: (902) 532-7018 / historicgardens.com.

Fish Chowder Supper

WEDNESDAY, 8

— Fire Hall, Hall's Harbour 4:306:30pm • Take-outs Available.

Proceeds for Halls Harbour Volunteer Fire Department. TIX: $12 adults, $6 child INFO: 6787001 / hallsharbour.org

Concert: SWIG — Lockhart and

TUESDAY, 7

Come Try Ringette — Acadia Arena, Wolfville 7-8pm • While it looks a bit like hockey, ringette more closely resembles lacrosse or basketball in terms of its offensive and defensive play, and intentional body contact is not permitted.

Grab a pair of skates and a helmet and drop by! TIX: no charge INFO: 538-8448 / ricandbeth@yahoo.ca

MONDAY, 6: Natal Day! The term "natal" is derived from the Latin word for birth and, hence, Natal Day is the official “birthday” of PEI & NS.

Children's Nature Ramble

— Park Office, Blomidon Provincial Park 10am-12pm • Children of all ages and their care givers are invited on a monthly ramble along the Park’s trails with park employee and naturalist Charlane Bishop. See the wondrous transformations of plant and animal life that happen every year through Spring, Summer, and Autumn. TIX: no charge INFO: 582-7319 / charlanebishop@gmail. com

Fantasy Fun StoryTime & Craft — Library, Hantsport 1:30-

2:30pm • Come hear stories, sing songs, play games and make crafts that will capture your imagination.

For children ages 4-7. Please preregister. TIX: No charge INFO/ Reg: 684-4005 / valleylibrary.ca

Come Try Ringette —

Centennial Arena, Kentville 6-7pm.

• While it looks a bit like hockey, ringette more closely resembles

lacrosse or basketball in terms of its offensive and defensive play, and intentional body contact is not permitted. Grab a pair of skates and a helmet and drop by!

TIX: no charge INFO: 538-8448 / ricandbeth@yahoo.ca

Workshop: Word Zone Writing — Library, Kentville

6-7:30pm • The Young Writers' Society of Nova Scotia will help you get going with your writing projects. The first half is spent on your own writing and the second half is on the world of: blogging, e-books, e-publishing, etc. Bring a sample of something that you have written! Please register. TIX: no charge INFO/Reg: 679-2544 / valleylibrary.ca

Valley Women Business Network Informal Gathering — Kings Arms Pub,

Kentville 7-9pm • Catch up with your VWBN friends and colleagues.

Our regular monthly meetings will resume in September. TIX: pay for your orders INFO: rsvp@vwbn.ca / vwbn.ca

THURSDAY, 9 Botany For Beginners — Park Office, Blomidon Provincial Park 10am • Discover the history of plants from fossil to flower.

Learn to recognize the native and not so native plants we breath in everyday. Identify, press, dry, mount and label plants to Herbarium standards. Meet some local Botanists. TIX: no charge INFO: 582-7319 / charlanebishop@ gmail.com Workshop: PhotoStory 3 for Kids — Murdoch C. Smith

Memorial Library, Port Williams 10:30am-12pm. • Have fun creating a slide show from digital photos.

Add narration, effects, transitions and background music to create projects you can share with others.

TIX: no charge INFO: 542-3005 / valleylibrary.ca

Workshop: Shoot a Commercial — Library,

Windsor 1-3pm • Come up with a great business idea and shoot a commercial. We'll show you how to

www.innersunyoga.ca Registrations now being accepted for the fall/winter 542-YOGA (9642) yoga teacher training. WOLFVILLE•NOVA Space is limited.

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August 2 - 16, 2012

Valley Event Ticket Giveaway: Chance to win 2 tickets to: Tidal Funk at Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville, September 1st Draw date: August 27th. Enter at valleyevents.ca/win edit and add special effects. Ages 10 – 14 TIX: no charge INFO: 798 5424 / valleylibrary.ca

Workshop: E-books & Audiobooks — Murdoch

C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 6:30-8pm • Come join us for an informative session on downloading eBooks and audiobooks from the library.

We'll answer your questions and demonstrate just how easy it is to get new reading material. TIX: No charge INFO: 542-3005 / valleylibrary.ca

FRIDAY, 10 Humans vs. Zombies Pumpkin People — Memorial

Park, Kentville 6:30-9:30pm • The Pumpkin People are stirring... the Zombies are on the rise. Come play Humans vs. Zombies and help save Kentville! Ages 12+ This is an outdoor game; will be cancelled if there is heavy rain. TIX: no charge INFO: 665-2995 x 224 / areynolds@valleylibrary.ca

27th Annual New Minas Celebration Days! —

Lockhart and Ryan Memorial Park, New Minas 6:30-10pm. Also Sat., Aug. 11th, 12-4pm • Family fun and entertainment kicks off at 6:30pm Friday, including live music and laaser tag, with Fireworks F/X providing a great show at 10pm to end the night. Come back on Satuday from 12-4pm to enjoy more live music and fun with the dunk tank, sports expo, and all the crowd favourites including the soap slide and wagon rides! TIX: no charge INFO/Full Schedule: 681-2399 / recreationintern. newminas@ns.aliantzinc.ca

SATURDAY, 11 NS IncrEDIBLE Picnic —

Windsor Farmers' Market 12-2pm • This replaces the Market this day.

TIX: $9.50 adults $7.50 children/ seniors @ Moe's Music INFO: 6332494 / windsorfarmersmarket@ gmail.com

30th Annual Valley Gardeners Flower Show —

NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville 1-4pm • Flower and Vegetable Show

in the gym. If you are interested in exhibiting, check out the schedule and regulations found on the website. TIX: no charge INFO: 5381913 / valleygardeners.ca

Family Community Art Day: Art & Nature — Acadia

University Art Gallery, Wolfville 1-4pm • Visit Earthskins: Three Decades of Drawing by Susan Wood, and then create your own botanical collage. Workshop geared towards families and children, but all ages are encouraged to participate. No registration required, all materials provided.

TIX: suggested $5 donation INFO: 585-1373 / artgallery.acadiau.ca

Cloud Gazing — Park Office,

Blomidon Provincial Park 1:302:30pm • Join sailor and weather watcher Ed Sulis (Blomidon Naturalist Society) to learn about how weather gets made, where it comes from and how to read the clouds in the sky. They don’t call it Cape Blomidon (Blow Me Down) for nothing! TIX: no charge INFO: 582-7319 / charlanebishop@gmail. com

Pirate Week Matinee: The Goonies — Library, Windsor

1:30-3:30pm • Richard Donner and Steven Spielberg's classic 80's adventure film. Come discover the secret of pirate One-Eyed Willy's Treasure! TIX: no charge INFO: 798-5424 / valleylibrary.ca

Taste of The Valley —

Festival Theatre, Wolfville 7-9pm • A wine tasting & pairing event showcasing the wines from the Annapolis Valley. This semi-formal event is for wine enthusiasts and novices to get familiar with the wines of the Annapolis Valley. TIX: $50 @ Gaspereau Vineyards INFO: 542-5500 / chmacisaac@hotmail. com

Christian music duo — St.

James Anglican Church, Kentville 7pm • Infinitely More performs as part of an on-going fund-raising effort to support our mission trip to the Dominican Republic . TIX: $10 at door INFO: 679–3245 / stjames@ns.sympatico.ca

Daniel Heikalo Farewell Concert — Evergreen Theatre,

Margaretsville 8pm • Acclaimed guitarist, composer and multiinstrumentalist, Daniel has lived in the Annapolis Valley for thirty years and decided to make the move back to his native land, Québec, to pursue artistic endeavours with his wife Tamara.

TIX: donation INFO: 825-6834 / evergreentheatre@gmail.com

SUNDAY, 12 Show & Shine — Evangeline Beach Campground, Grand Pre 9am3pm • Pre1992 vehicles judged, give-a-ways & people's choice award. 50 and 60s live band dance on Saturday August 11th 9pm -1pm for $5 a person. TIX: no charge INFO: Wilbert 678-7948 / thekanesfamily@eastlink.ca

and the chance to meet and converse with others in similar situations. TIX: no charge INFO: 1-866-966-1466 / careforce@ careforce.ca

GED Prep Course — Hants Learning Network Association, Windsor 6-8pm • Ever thought about getting your GED? The Hants Learning Network Association can help make it a reality. TIX: no charge INFO: 4723133 / hantslearning@hotmail.com

WEDNESDAY, 15 Edible & Medicinal Plants

— Park Office, Blomidon Provincial Park 10-12am • Meet native green friends (not leprechauns) and learn how they have provided food and medicines for humans and other animals through the ages.

Bring a lunch. TIX: no charge INFO: Garden Party — The Hennigar's, 582-7319 / charlanebishop@gmail. com 644 Newtonville Road, Forest Hill 1-3pm • Drinks & Dessert THURSDAY, 16 Fundraiser for the rebuilding of the Black River Community Centre.

Workshop: Record Your TIX: donation INFO: 542-3498 / Favourite Story — Murdoch jdhennigar@xcountry.tv C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 10:30am-12pm • Create MONDAY, 13 a video for Youtube about your favourite book or library visit. You Valley Gardeners Club can be the director, film crew or Meeting — K.C. Irving play the lead role. TIX: no charge Environmental Science Centre, INFO: 542-3005 / valleylibrary.ca Wolfville 7:30-9:30pm • Michelle Summer Fike will share her Kids Workshop: Promote knowledge on "Herbs and their Your Own Business — Uses". Michelle gardens in Library, Windsor 1-3pm • Have a Welsford, and is the owner of great business idea but need some Pumpkin Moon Farm, an organic help promoting it or just want to herb and seed farm. All are learn some neat tricks? Ages 10-14 welcome. TIX: no charge INFO: TIX: no charge INFO: 798-5424 / 365-2932 / valleygardeners.ca valleylibrary.ca

TUESDAY, 14

Kids Workshop: PhotoStory 3 — Library,

Windsor 10-11:30am • Have fun creating a slide show from digital photos. Add narration, effects, transitions and background music.

Ages 7-10 TIX: no charge INFO/ Reg: 798-5424 / valleylibrary.ca

Alzheimer Cafe — Kings

Riverside Court, Kentville 2-4pm • A relaxed, accepting social environment with music, snacks,

Mention this ad for a 10% discount on your first booking

Tourism: Local Input Session — Berwick and District

Lions Hall, 250 Veterans Dr. 1-4pm • Govt. and industry are working together to create a long-term tourism strategy that will deliver economic growth and benefits for the industry and the province.

To finalize the strategy, the province is seeking more feedback from industry members and operators, and the public. TIX: no charge INFO/Reg: dhovell@ downtownwolfville.com / gov. ns.ca/econ/tourism

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ARIES (March 21-April 19):

The astrological omens suggest that you now have a lot in common with the legendary Most Interesting Man in the World -- adventurous, unpredictable, interesting, lucky, one-of-a-kind.

To create your horoscope, I have therefore borrowed a few selected details from his ad campaign's descriptions of him. Here we go: In the coming weeks, you will be the life of parties you don't even attend. Astronauts will be able to see your charisma from outer space. Up to one-third of your body weight will be gravitas. Your cell phone will always have good reception, even in a subway 100 feet underground. Panhandlers will give you money. You could challenge your reflection to a staring contest -- and win. You'll be able to keep one eye on the past while looking into the future.

When you sneeze, God will say "God bless you."

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Psychologist Bruno Bettelheim said the dreams we have at night are "the result of inner pressures which have found no relief, of problems which beset a person to which he knows no solution and to which the dream finds none." That sounds bleak, doesn't it? If it's true, why even bother to remember our dreams?

Well, because we are often not consciously aware of the feelings they reveal to us. By portraying our buried psychic material in story form, dreams give us insight into what we've been missing. So even though they may not provide a solution, they educate us. Take heed, Taurus! Your upcoming dreams will provide useful information you can use to fix one of your longstanding dilemmas.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): When French composer Georges Auric scored the soundtrack for Jean Cocteau's movie Blood of a Poet, he produced "love music for love scenes, game music for game scenes, and funeral music for funeral scenes." But Cocteau himself had a different idea about how to use Auric's work. For the love scenes he decided to use the funeral music, for the game scenes the love music, and for the funeral scenes the game music.

In accordance with the current

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For the week of August 2nd astrological omens, Gemini, I recommend that you experiment with that style of mixing and matching. Have fun! (Source: A Ned Rorem Reader, by Ned Rorem.)

CANCER (June 21-July 22): "Piglet was so excited at the idea of being useful that he forgot to be frightened any more," wrote A.A. Milne in his kids' story Winniethe-Pooh. That's my prescription for how to evade the worrisome fantasies that are nipping at you, Cancerian. If no one has invited you to do some engaging and important labor of love, invite yourself. You need to be needed -even more than usual. P.S. Here's what Rumi advises: "Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder."

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You've

been making pretty good progress in the School of Life.

By my estimates, you're now the equivalent of a sophomore. You've mastered enough lessons so that you can no longer be considered a freshman, and yet you've got a lot more to learn. Are you familiar with the etymology of the word "sophomore"? It comes from two Greek words meaning "wise" and "fool." That'll be a healthy way to think about yourself in the coming weeks. Be smart enough to know what you don't know. Cultivate the voracious curiosity necessary to lead you to the next rich teachings.

placed a call as he walked along a New York City street. The phone weighed two and half pounds and resembled a brick. Later he joked that no one would be able to talk very long on his invention, since it took a lot of strength to hold it against one's ear. Think of how far that amazing device has come since then, Libra. Now imagine some important aspect of your own life that is in a rather primitive state at this moment but could one day be as natural and fully developed as cell phones have become. Are you willing to work hard to make that happen? Now's a good time to intensify your commitment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the coming week, you will lose some clout and self-command if you're too hungry for power.

Likewise, if you act too brazenly intelligent, you may alienate potential helpers who are not as mentally well-endowed as you.

One other warning, Scorpio: Don't be so fiercely reasonable that you miss the emotional richness that's available. In saying these things, I don't mean to sound as if I'm advising you to dumb yourself down and downplay your strengths. Not at all. Rather, I'm trying to let you know that the best way to get what you really need is to tailor your self-expression to the unique circumstances you find yourself in.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A few years ago, a Malaysian man named Lim Boon Hwa arranged to have himself "cooked." For 30 minutes, he sat on a board covering a pan full of simmering dumplings and corn. The fact that no harm came to him was proof, he said, that Taoist devotees like him are protected by their religion's deities. I advise you not to try a stunt like that, Virgo -- including metaphorical versions. This is no time to stew in your own juices. Or boil in your tormented fantasies. Or broil in your nagging doubts. Or be grilled in your selfaccusations. You need to be free from the parts of your mind that try to cook you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): On a spring day in 1973, an engineer named Martin Cooper debuted the world's first cell phone. He

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It's an excellent time to overthrow false gods and topple small-minded authorities and

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Dec. 21): For a while, French writer Honoré de Balzac (17991850) was very poor. He lived in a place that had no heat and almost no furniture. To enhance his environment, he resorted to the use of fantasy. On one of his bare walls, he wrote the words, "rosewood paneling with ornamental cabinet." On another, he wrote "Gobelin tapestry with Venetian mirror." Over the empty fireplace he declared, "Picture

by Raphael." That's the level of imaginative power I encourage you to summon in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. So much of what you'll need will come from that simple magic.

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expose fraudulent claims. Anyone and anything in your environment that do not fully deserve the power they claim should get the brunt of your exuberant skepticism. When you're done cleaning up those messes, turn your attention to your own inner realms. There might be some good work to be done there. Can you think of any hypocrisy that needs fixing? Any excessive selfimportance that could use some tamping down? Any pretending that would benefit from a counter dose of authenticity?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In old China, people used to cool themselves by sipping hot drinks. After taking a bath, they buffed the excess water from their skin by using a wet towel.

When greeting a friend, they shook their own hand instead of the friend's. To erect a new house, they built the roof first.

You're currently in a phase of your astrological cycle when this kind of behavior makes sense.

In fact, I suspect you're most likely to have a successful week if you're ready to reverse your usual way of doing things on a regular basis.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):

I'm really tired of you not getting all of the appreciation and acknowledgment and rewards you deserve. Is there even a small possibility that you might be harboring some resistance to that good stuff? Could you be giving off a vibe that subtly influences people to withhold the full blessings they might otherwise confer upon you? According to my analysis of the astrological omens, the coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to work on correcting this problem. Do everything you can to make it easy for people to offer you their love and gifts.

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Mike Uncorked Pride in my Community T

he parade floats are dismantled, the disco music has been turned off, the rainbow paraphernalia is packed up and the sequins have been put away.

This could only mean that Pride Week is over!

I wrote an Uncorked Article a few weeks back promoting the first ever Pride flag raising in Wolfville, which coincided with the International day against Homophobia and Transphobia, and the event was a great success!

There was a strong positive outpouring of supporters, a genuine community feel and it was an emotional day for those who have struggled for years with acceptance and finally found a bit of peace. I was in Ottawa and missed the ceremony but visited the park, with my boyfriend Ian, when I returned and was so thankful to share that with him.

I have written for the Grapevine for almost three years now (November 2009) and no article produced more feedback then that one. I had countless men and women come see me at work, stop me on the street, phone me at home, and email me to thank me for the article and for helping to spread the word about events such as this in the community. I posted the article on Facebook and the response was awesome from friends, family and strangers. Surprisingly, I would say 80% of the response came from heterosexual men and women who I’ve known for many years and I was floored.

They thanked me for praising the Wolfville community as a whole, for speaking on behalf of everyone (gay and straight) who believes Wolfville is a step ahead of the other towns and it was a wonderful feeling to know my words meant something to so many people.

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Today I received an email from Across a local gentleman who asked 1. Acadians built these to keep the Down me how I felt about Wolfville’s water away from the land involvement in Pride week. What 3. the basin of water that we look 1. the town changed its name to honour Elisha ______ could I say? Last week Wolfville out to 2. the ferry that connected raised the Rainbow Flag again for 5. what job did Elisha hold in Wolfville, Kingsport and Parrsboro the full 7 days of Pride week and wolfville? for anyone who saw it... wasn’t it 7. this obstacle course at the park 4. reknowned local artist Colville 6. what Wolfville was called beautiful? The Wolfville Farmer’s will get you quite dirty Market also held a special 11. Wolfville became Canada's first 8. home to this university 9. This residence at Acadia is one Pride market on Wednesday, _________town in 2007. of the oldest in Canada complete with awareness booths, 12. Wolfville is one hundred and 10. in the year 18____the town ______years old face painting, and rainbow was renamed Wolfville decorations and if you were there, you know it was a great time.

1 2 3 4 I was so happy to see so many children and families present for the celebration. But to respond 5 6 to my email, I found Wolfville’s involvement in Pride Week to be incredible. Both of these events had never taken place and both 7 8 were a success. I look forward to 9 next year with hopefully more involvement. Wolfville didn’t 10 11 celebrate Pride Week as a Gay event but more as “we are a town that accepts everyone” event. It showed Wolfville’s true colors 12 (red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple) and it made me more proud to be a member of 13 this wonderful town. Thank you to everyone who made those events a success and who knows, maybe one day I might be Grand 14 Marshall for the first Wolfville Pride Parade... just imagine it!!!

Name: P.R.I.D.E. is People Recognizing Across Down Individual Diversity and Equality and I have to say, Wolfville, you 1. acadians built these to keep the waterPhone: away 1. the town changed its name to h 10 Gaspereau Ave., are my Pride! from the land ______ Email: Wolfville.

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3. the ~Mike basin Butler of water that we look out to 2. the ferry that connected Wolfvill

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August 2 - 16, 2012

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CAMPS: Camp O/Camp Odonata: Special Day Camp: Aug. 20th-

23rd, 8:30am-4pm @ Wolfville Curling Club. For children 5-12 years old who have experienced the loss of a loved one. A safe place for children to express their feelings and to have fun while remembering the person who has died. Register soon: There are still spaces available! TIX: no charge INFO: Nancy, 542-2141 / Gail, 678-4535 / campodonata.ca / campodonata@gmail.com

Summer Arts Academies: Aug. 26th-31st @ Ross

Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning. Choose from Summer Dance Immersion, BBoy/BGirl, Visual Art, Film & Theatre. At the end of each week, campers share their work with a gallery and performance for friends and family. Day or Overnight programs available.

TIX: $60 Single Day, $275 per week for day students, $500 per week for overnighters INFO: 5823842 / artscentre.ca/camps

CLASSES: Music Lessons: Have FUN making MUSIC! Private Music Lessons in New Minas: VOICE, PIANO & DRUMS! Individual weekly instruction available for all ages, levels & styles! Come sing & play with experienced, fun, family-oriented music teachers, with over 10 years of experience!

Start now or register for the Fall (Limited spaces available). INFO: Kelly, 365-6141 / coastalmusicstudio@hotmail.com Fall Fitness Fun: Every Wed. and Sat. from 10:3011:30am, Sept. 15th – Dec. 5th @ the White Rock Community Centre. Proceeds to help pay cost of lights and heat for the hall’s use. Please pre-register by Sept.

10th. TIX: $2 per class, $26 for thirteen classes, $52 for all 26 classes. INFO/Reg: Pat 542-2730 / wrfitnessfun@gmail.com / whiterockhall.ednet.ns.ca Voice & Piano Lessons:

Starting Sept. 10th. Does your child like to sing? Are you an adult who craves to play piano? Private

instruction with Susan Dworkin.

Over 22 years teaching experience. Book now to reserve your place. INFO: 542-0649 / susan_ dworkin@hotmail.com

WORKSHOPS: Romancing the Writer: Aug. 25th, 10am-3pm,

for one or more musicians for the weekend. Other meals are provided on site. INFO: Jill 542-5567 / jill.davies@acadiau.ca

Volunteer Appreciation: Footsies (Oct 14th) is an

evening of glitz as we celebrate and recognize the contributions of 29 years of voluneteers! Open to anyone who has helped at CentreStage Theatre. RSVP by Oct. 1St INFO: centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca

Prescott House Museum, 1633 Starrs Point Rd, Port Williams.

Join local romance authors Donna Alward, Jennie Marsland and Michelle Helliwell for a day-long retreat to kick-start your muse!

Bring your work in progress or just a notebook and pen. Please register in advance. Maximum 20 participants. TIX: $10 INFO: 5423984 / prescott.museum.gov.ns.ca

Auditions: CentreStage

DONATE / VOLUNTEER:

FOR HIRE / EMPLOYMENT:

Deep Roots Music Festival: Interested in vol-

Market Manager Needed: The Kentville Farmers

unteering for this year’s festival?

We will need box office, kitchen and green team volunteers for September 26th-30th. There are other roles we’ll need to fill as well. The helping hands of our many volunteers is what makes this festival possible. INFO: 542ROOT (7668) / deeprootsmusic. ca/volunteers.php

Office Help: Deep Roots Music needs some volunteer help in the office for a few tasks during August and if you can offer a few mornings or afternoons in September, please contact us.

INFO: 542-ROOT (7668) / office@ deeprootsmusic.ca.

Donate Junk Jewellery and Baubles: We need

feathers, glitter, junk jewellery and beads to inspire people to create fantastic headgear – and masks, too – for this year’s parade! We welcome your donations of any appropriate craft supplies.

INFO: 542-ROOT (7668) / lisa@ deeprootsmusic.ca

Billets Needed: Do you like good music? Do you have any spare beds in your home? Billets needed for one or more musicians during the Deep Roots Music festival, Sept 28th-30th. You need only provide a bed and breakfast

is casting for Nuncrackers on Wednesday Aug. 15th 7-9pm. All roles require acting and singing.

INFO: Linda centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca

Market is seeking applicants for the position of Market Manager.

Apply by Aug. 3rd. INFO: Michelle 679-2514 / marketmanager@ kentville.ca / kentville.ca/jobpostings

Writing, Editing, Proofreading: Profes-

sional author/editor available to write or check your documents, resumes, essays, web content, manuscripts, letters; any form of the written word. Make your writing shine and be letter-perfect.

INFO: 697-2926 / pamelacat@ eastlink.ca

Painting & Lawn Care: I am flexible, adaptable, and handy. INFO: Justin, 300-0605

ACCOMODATIONS: House for Rent: 3 bedroom home in Wolfville. Electric heat with a propane heat option.

Washer/dryer included. Workshop in the backyard. No dogs or smoking, or students please!

Available immediately. RENT: $1280 + utilities INFO: marybethclarke@hotmail.com Apartment for Rent:

Lovely 2 bedroom apartment on Main Street seeks, mature, nonsmoker with no pets, $950/mo.

INFO: Linda, 542-0024

GENERAL: Taste of Nova Scotia Nominations: Food and

wine enthusiasts are invited to nominate their favourite restaurant, server, local food product as well as a Nova Scotia culinary ambassador again this summer. Online nominations can be made at tasteofnovascotia.com/ nominate until Sept. 30th. INFO: Christine, (902) 492-9291, ext 115 / tasteofnovascotia.com

Learn to Run 5km:

Tuesdays, starting Aug. 7th, 6:30-7:30pm, Wolfville Recreation Centre, 7 Victoria Ave. A proven safe, enjoyable, and progressive running program led by Janet Mooney will get you ready to run 5km in time for the Valley Harvest Marathon in Oct. TIX: $50 INFO: sread@wolfville.ca

"Tide and Times" Tours: 10:30am & 2:30pm,

Wed – Sat and Tues & Sun 2:30pm only @ Randall House Museum, Wolfville. An Interpretive Tour of the Wolfville Harbour and its heritage with a special focus on our harbour, its dykes, and the people who built them. Approx.

1hr in length. TIX: $10 INFO/Reg: 542-9775 / randallhouse@live.ca / wolfvillehs.ednet.ns.ca

Own Your Own Pear Tree: Hawthorn Hill Farm

(Woodville) is selling Bartlett and Clapp pear trees to local families this season. We supply ladders & boxes while you harvest the fruit from your own tree in late summer. Expected bounty, approximately 3-5 bushels. COST: $50 per season INFO: 538-1141 / maricam@eastlink.ca

Paint Windsor: Callout to

Artists: Phoenix Hollow B&B invites you to Paint Windsor! From Sculptors, and Painters to Jewellers and Singers, talented artists will be creating along the streets of Windsor while their works are on display. Occurring on Sunday, Sept. 9th, 10am-4pm. INFO/Register: paintwindsor.com

Enjoy an intimate lunch or afternoon tea in elegant surroundings. 'A Special Place for Every Occasion' GOODCHILD'S TEA ROOM 1942 Highway 359, CENTREVILLE, NS (902) 678 4333.

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August 2 - 16, 2012

A Really Delicious (and Pretty) Swiss Chard Salad

From Jenny Osburn of Union Street Cafe • www.localfoodlover@blogspot.com

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ell, I had a baby at the end of May. I spent weeks just staring at her perfect little face, napping and soaking it up, sustained and nurtured by spectacular meals made and delivered by friends and family. It works like this: you have a baby, and someone, like your sister, calls up all your friends and invites them to prepare you a meal and deliver it on a particular day. That means your baby-admiring visitors come one at a time, and when they do, it's the best thing ever. We ate handmade sushi one night and baked macaroni and cheese with freshly baked bread the next, followed by stuffed pork chops with grilled vegetables, chicken cacciatore, Thai curry, roasted ham and vegetables.....

There was so much love in that food. I never wanted to cook again.

Thankfully, two months later, I'm regaining my passion for the kitchen.

It helps to have a weekly box of lovely vegetables delivered to me from my friend Sarah's new farm. Like many gardens in the Valley, hers produces lots of beautiful Swiss Chard.

I love Rainbow chard braised with lots of garlic and caramelized onions, but I'm always a little disappointed that the brilliance of its orange, pale green and red stems fades with cooking. Chard is slightly challenging as a raw salad green when it's mature, which is why the dressing I make for this is extra scrumptious. It's a big gorgeous salad with lots of extra yummy things that make it just right for your next summer barbecue, or to bring to a new mother.

Pretty Delicious Swiss Chard Salad 1 bunch rainbow Swiss Chard, washed and cut into ribbons 1/2 cup crumbled Feta 1/4 cup chopped Almonds 1/2 cup slivered Red Onion A big handful of Raspberries 1/4 cup dried Cranberries Spread the chard on a large platter and arrange the feta, almonds, red onion, raspberries and cranberries on top. Drizzle

Société Promotion Grand-Pré In today’s world, it is critical for any organization to recognize the ever-increasing role played by the Internet in both promotion and communication activities. It is precisely for this reason that the Société Promotion GrandPré has undertaken the joining of previously existing Facebook pages relating to the site into a single group. This page will be kept up to date to represent the Société and more importantly, to reach all people interested in the sustainability of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

with lots of the dressing just before serving and toss gently.

Dressing: 1/4 cup Maple Syrup 1/4 cup Olive Oil 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar 1 teaspoon Salt 2 teaspoons Grainy Mustard 1 clove Garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper Shake all the ingredients together in a jar with a tight fitting lid.

By accessing it regularly you will be able to keep up with events coming your way. In addition to viewing and having access to pictures of Grand-Pré and events hosted at the site, you will be able to upload your own and tell your own story of Grand-Pré. This way, the group will gradually become the portal for the public.

Our goal is to reach 3,000 members before the end of the summer. Thank you for joining and for sharing the link with interested friends! Search Facebook for: Société Promotion Grand-Pré

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August 2 - 16, 2012

Street Fashion Get Ready to Vote In October

Wolfville

by Claire Colville

REVISIONS TO THE PRELIMINARY LIST OF ELECTORS MUNICIPAL AND SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS, OCT 20, 2012

A preliminary list of electors has been prepared for the upcoming elections. The revising officers may make additions or corrections to the list upon application by telephone, fax, email, mail or in person.

Electors may find out if they are on the list of electors by contacting the municipal office (359 Main Street, Wolfville) between 8:30am-4:30pm (Monday to Friday) from August 1 to August 29.

You can also get contact: 542-5767 (tel), 542-4789 (fax),dbonnell@ wolfville.ca or mail: Denise Bonnell (please note, go to your municipal Returning Officer Town of Wolfville office if you live outside of Wolfville) 359 Main Street Wolfville, NS, B4P 1A1 You will be asked for your name, your street address and your date of birth.

Fredda is currently teaching English in Hong Kong, "But I come back here every summer, I'm a Wolfville girl."

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It should also be noted that nomination packages for becoming municipal councillors are available at Town Hall and Nomination Day will be on September 11. Look for more information about the Nomination Notice in the August 16th Grapevine issue. For more information on how and why you should get involved, visit the Town's website: wolfville.ca

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The Grapevine

August 2 - 16, 2012

Who's Who: James Griffin-Allwood The Hair and Now! :

and your 10 second photo shoot before leaving the province- I owe you! Enjoy reading about yourself.

James was born in Louisville, Kentucky but grew up in Lawrencetown and Kentville. He moved to Wolfville to go to Acadia and has lived here the longest of all those other places so... we’ll say James is from Wolfville and we’ll leave it alone.

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ames Griffin-Allwood always brings a smile to my face... actually he brings smiles to A LOT of faces! His sharp wit, his charm, his new haircut (thank you James!), and his positive attitude could brighten the darkest room. James jumped in at the last minute to be my Who’s Who and I want to say thank you James for your prompt emails

James wears many hats (on his new haircut) but his main job is at Acadia University. He works for Open Acadia as an Instructional Systems Specialist. James works alongside Acadia’s professors developing online tools to better facilitate the creation of engaging online courses, and on the side, he does some video work and client support during the busy times.

I knew James was a busy boy but... here comes the hobbies. He plays guitar and sings as part of the foolish but wonderful musical duo “Disappointing Carrot” with one Mr. Ross Q. Chapman. This

very entertaining duo frequent Open Donna on Tuesday nights at T.A.N. in Wolfville and to see them play together is a great experience. Their giddy rapport with the audience and each other has become an Open Donna favorite. If you’re lucky enough, you’ll hear their renditions of Jolene, These Boot are Made for Walkin’, or You Spin RoundClassics! An interesting fact is that James Griffin –Allwood is one of only FOUR GriffinAllwoods in existence, which would explain why no one ever gets his name right. And check out James and Ross Q. Chapman’s youtube channel to get a glimpse at the men behind the Disappointing Carrot at youtube. com/limenotlemon and to see James’ old haircut!

James also dabbles in web design and his current home online is thatguygriff.com. He does video work which can be found at vimeo.com/thatguygriff and he’s part of the Dead Sheep Scrolls sketch comedy team, performing and writing at local venues near

you this fall! And lastly, James coaches sledge hockey as a part of Acadia Minor Hockey during the winter (this will be his third year), and they’re always looking for people who are interested in playing. I might sign up...

I tend to end my interviews with the question “What do you love about this area?” James gave a great answer: “I love the Valley; it’s truly one of my favorite places on earth because I can run off into nature at the drop of a hat, AND I have a choice of nature; lakes, woods, rock beach, sand beach, mud beach, mountain trails, etc. Also the community environment of Wolfville and how it celebrates the different ways that people create things inspires me to keep pushing myself and make better works.”

No big surprise James, this made me smile... and so does your new haircut! Thanks! ~Mike Butler Brought to you by

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Tastes of the Jenny MacDonald Signs with Vancouver-Based Valley Recap HMP Recording and Development

“Attendance-wise, Tastes of the Valley is our busiest market day of the year and this past Saturday (July 28th) saw more people than the year before. Therefore, this year'sTaste of the Valley was the most attended Wolfville market of all time! Thanks to our new expanded courtyard area, we managed to pull off these numbers without it feeling too crowded.”

-Scott Lewin, assistant manager of the Wolfville Farmers' Market.

Taste of the Valley Winners: Judge's Pick Best Savoury: The Hip Rose Catering Co, Noodle Salad w/ Local Vegetables & Creamy Thai Dressing Judge's Pick Best Sweet: Gourmandises Avenue, Summer Sabayon w/ Grand Pré Pomme d'Or Icewine & Fox Hill Yogurt "Croutons" People's Choice: Paddy's Brewpub & Rosie's Restaurant, Chicken Shawarma w/ Jordan's Natural Acres Chicken & Fox Hill Yogurt

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ova Scotia songstress, Jenny MacDonald, is most commonly described by her surprisingly big voice, her small size, and her young age: “… MacDonald sound[s] like the proverbial ‘old soul in a young body" (Chronicle Herald) “…a big voice for such a tiny frame.”

(Xaverian Weekly) “MacDonald…pulls a big voice out of her well-worn boots and a lot of sound from her over-sized guitar…”

(Roots Music Canada) HMP Recording and Development have taken notice of MacDonald and have recently signed the artist for a 1-year non-exclusive Artist Development Program, as well as to their Licensing and Publishing houses. Following the completion of the Artist Development Program, HMP CEO Mark Rosener has expressed

interest in continuing work with MacDonald as an HMP recording artist on the HMP record label.

MacDonald has been making her mark across the country as an independent artist since her debut recording, “Jenny Kissed Me” (2008), which was followed up by Nova Scotia Music Award “Blues Album of the Year” nominated, and fan-funded project, “Bye, Bye, Mr. Bluesman” (2011). MacDonald is a graduate of the NSCC Music Arts Program, and “Highest Achievement Award” recipient for 2010.

MacDonald has participated in the Gordie Sampson Songwriting Camp in 2010/2011, and co-wrote Slowcoaster’s latest summer single, “Flip Flops”. MacDonald has performed alongside artists such as Charlie A’Court [Halifax], Garrett Mason [Halifax], Megan Nash [Moose Jaw], and Jeffery Straker [Toronto].

MacDonald currently has performance dates in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario for summer 2012. You can find more information at: www. jennymacdonald.com.

For more information about HMP Recording and Development, please visit: www.hmprecording.com.

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August 2 - 16, 2012

Scotian Hiker

Wolfville’s

There’s no place like home to roam.

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A HISTORICAL PRODUCTION Thursday, Aug 9 th @ 8:30pm Sharp!. Adults $13, Students $8

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1 What family founded Electric City? whose diary can you read an 2 Inaccount of a Bay of Fundy UFO sighting in the late 1700s?

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Who is a BitterSweet woman?

Gold coins were reputed to have been found on what Bay of Fundy island?

three Minas Basin ports are 4 What reflected in the name of the ferry Kipawo?

Jon Foster repelling an estimated 150 feet, about half a km from Cape Split.

Picture taken by Tim Foster @ Timber Creative Jon went on to say, “Although you may have the right youweekend. still need Harlow & Genevieve escaped to the beautiful Blomidon beaches over thegear, hot long Phototo bybe Joss careful of falling rocks when repelling at the Split. The cliffs are very loose and, unless you find a solid spot and are then very careful about where you put your feet etc., you could easily bring down rocks or piles of rocks on top of yourself.

Loose rock is the most dangerous part about repelling out there.”

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The worker at Valley Stove and Cycle helped me remove my bike from the car rack, then tested the gears, adjusted the cables, and provided me with a brief but succinct lesson in shifting.

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with a pleasant smile and tone of voice. In short, he treated me as a person who is a client, not a nuisance. This respect was like balm to the soul and my cycling friends have described similar respectful treatments. Keep it up Valley Stove and Cycle! ~ Marie, co-coordinator of Valley Biker Babes

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Tide Predictions at Cape Blomidon

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

August 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

High 1:28pm 2:16pm* 3:03pm 3:48pm 4:32pm 5:17pm 6:04pm 6:52pm 7:43pm 8:13am** 9:09am 10:03am 10:54am 11:41am 12:26pm

Low 7:35pm 8:02am 8:48am 9:32am 10:16am 10:59am 11:44am 12:31pm 1:21pm 2:15pm 3:11pm 4:06pm 4:57pm 5:45pm 6:30pm

* Highest High: 43.0 feet ** Lowest High: 35.4 feet

Please note, there are normally two high and low tides a day

1. The Stehelins; 2. Simeon Perkins, of Liverpool; 3. Isle Haute; 4. Kingsport, Parrsboro, Wolfville, 5. Fenwick Place (Fenwick Tower), Halifax

solutions:

is the tallest building in the 5 What Maritimes?