The Grapevine, August 11 - 24, 2016

ARTS CULTURE COMMUNITY August 11 – 25, 2016 Issue No. 13.14 5000 copies

A NEW LIBRARY FOR KENTVILLE P.2

WENDY AND MARISSA LAPIERRE: A COTTON TALE P.3

SCOTT CAMPBELL'S DINNER OUT WITH CHRISTY ANN CONLIN P.7

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

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A NEW KENTVILLE LIBRARY Lynn Pulsifer The doors of the old library in Kentville have closed to the public after 29 years, and it is with long-awaited excitement that a new library will be opening across town in a decommissioned United Church. After operating out of a repurposed car dealership building since 1987, the small library which occupied just over 2,000 sq ft., has been one of the smallest, but one of the busiest in the Valley.

Our new library home will be in the former United Church of St. Paul and St. Stephen. The corner stone of this beautiful stone church was laid in 1914, and the native stone used to build the church was quarried at White Rock, a community not far from Kentville. Our new space in the church is being leased under a joint cost-sharing agreement between the Town of Kentville and the County of Kings, and will offer a unique library setting for both town and county residents to enjoy.

The newly formed Friends of the Kentville

Library group is currently in the process of raising necessary funds to provide all the shelving, furnishings and some new windows in our church space of approximately 4,000 sq ft. Our goal is to raise $200,000 over the upcoming months.

Our group is excited to have a well-known Canadian author, Margaret Atwood, who has family connections in this area, agree to launch a fund-raising initiative through an online donate site, Canada Helps, as well as through family donations. Her involvement and interest in helping us to make Kentville's unique new library a "one-of-a-kind" library, exemplifies her dedication in promoting the concept that a library, even a small-town one, is more than just a place with books on shelves. Our new library will feature a Community Room, a Childrens' area, a Young Adult space and computer area.

It will have high vaulted ceilings and beautiful windows. It will be a place to read, to learn, and to meet friends of all generations. It will be the place in Kentville to discover literacy.

ON THE COVER Edith Bent, six months old - Her love of reading began at an early age with a well-stocked home library.

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WHO'S WHO: WENDY AND MARISSA LAPIERRE: A COTTON TALE Mike Butler Come gather around, boys and girls. I want to tell you a story all about two wonderful women and the land they created. It’s a story filled with dreams, fun, fantasy, adventure, and whimsy. This is the story of Queen Wendy LaPierre and her daughter, Princess Marissa, who braved the elements, crossed moats, and slayed dragons to create the wonderful and exciting business world of the Cotton Tale Café + Play. Okay, well maybe they didn’t slay dragons or cross moats but it took guts, gusto, and elbow grease. And for a Queen and a Princess, that’s a huge task.

Our story begins in a Valley (like most fairy tales), and in this Valley there lived Queen Wendy. Queen Wendy has been a music teacher, children’s performer, choir director, and self-taught businessperson for as long as time has been around. Music, theatre, and performance arts have always been a huge part of Queen Wendy’s life and she has promoted these to her children, grandchildren, and those under her Queenly reign. There is nothing wicked about this magical grandmother, either, as she is a hands-on “Oma” to her six grandchildren.

Queen Wendy refers to her grandkids as her “pure joy”.

Princess Marissa was born into Wendy’s kingdom and for as long as she can remember her fairy tale/wish-upon-a-star dream was to open a child- and baby-friendly café. After Marissa’s first child was born, the dream slowly became a reality. The dream fit in well with her Fine Arts

Degree, her gift of hospitality, and her love of community. And with the Queen’s help, as well as the moms and kids in her large network of friends and family, the magical world of the Cotton Tale Café + Play blossomed.

The Cotton Tale Café + Play is situated in the delightful village of New Minas. Over the hills, past the thicket, and deep in the commercial hub of the Valley sits this delightful and enchanting den of fun, frenzy, coffee, and coolness. I encourage you all to venture to 9185 Commercial Street, New Minas (by Happy Harry’s and McDonald's) to play, drink, laugh, and be merry at the Cotton Tale. Imagine a world of coffee, sweets, costumes, books, toys, and treats and this will soon manifest into a small scribble of what the Cotton Tale has to offers its clients.

As Princess Marissa stated, during our Royal interview, “It is so wonderful to see the faces of the children and their parents and grandparents when they first see our play space. From the beautiful and practical Cedar Works climbing area, to our quality wooden toys and books, and the enclosed baby area, our patrons (young and old) are always mesmerized at how the space is used and how well it works. The magical world of the Cotton Tale also has programs such as drop-in-yoga-for-kids class on Tuesdays at 10am, a bi-monthly performing arts series, summer camps, Kindermusik classes, Adult Paint Night, and more.”

I have to say that one of the coolest things I’ve ever done was perform at the Cotton Tale. The kooky gang of the Traveling Trunk Theatre Troupe, including myself, performed some of the stories of Robert Munsch for the kids and adults of the Cotton Tale and it was a truly incredible experience. The kids and adults were engaged and very receptive to our show and what a wonderful space it was to perform in.

There’s always something fun and exciting happening in the land of the Cotton Tale. And despite being a fairy tale world, they’re up-to-date with all the modern technological advances so check them out at www.cottontale.ca or at their Facebook page where they will keep you posted on their weekly activities.

Queen Wendy, regal and gracious, says, “We love the Valley and all the wonderful opportunities for a quality life offered in our great area.

The one thing missing however was a play café and we are so grateful to have the opportunity to fill this niche. Judging by the many appreciative comments, we are filling it well. And the most special thing about our fantasyland is that you don't have to have small children with you to enjoy our café. We serve delicious lunches such as soup, paninis, individual pizzas, and healthy snacks, as well as North Mountain coffee and specialty drinks. We are adding smoothies, iced coffees, and iced tea on the menu for the summer as well. So, as long as you enjoy the sound of happy children playing, our café is a great place to have lunch or to grab a coffee while in New Minas.”

When not running her Kingdom, Wendy (and many of her Royal family) have participated in the Fezziwig performances each year, as she just can’t get enough of being surrounded by kids of all ages! But the Cotton Tale Café + Play is truly hers and Marissa’s passion and it’ll be exciting to see all the fun adventures they create over the years.

Take your friends and family on a journey to one of the neatest places in the Valley. There’s no sadness or sorrow, there’s just great todays and tomorrows. There’s no meanness or mistrust and the treats are a must. There’s magic and music and delight without fail. There’s always fun times and stories at the Cotton Tale!

AVRL NEWS | SUMMER READING: TRY AN AUDIOBOOK! Angela Reynolds, Community Engagement Coordinator, AVRL Summer is such a good time to read. It is also a great time to get outside work done — painting the house, weeding the garden, finishing up those building projects, mowing the lawn. When I think of chores, I automatically think of audiobooks. Every time I see my garage doors, I remember the book I was listening to when I painted them (Cinder by Marissa Meyer). My back porch was painted while I listened to Incarceron by Catherine Fisher.

Audiobooks are great for long drives as well.

Taking a summer trip? Grab an audiobook to make the drive go by. If you have a gang of teens travelling with you, grab a copy of Libba Bray’s Beauty Queens for lots of laughs. And please don’t think you have to have teens along to listen to that one. It is hilarious (but not for younger kids). For adults I always recommend anything by David Sedaris. Just saying his name makes me laugh.

Kids can get into audiobooks too. Try a classic like Anne of Green Gables, Winnie the Pooh, or the Timeless Tales of Beatrix Potter. The whole family can enjoy these books as you travel around this summer.

For school-aged readers, I can recommend Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan and The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.

Both of these audiobooks are award winners, and once you listen to them, you’ll know why.

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MIKE UNCORKED: SUMMER TIME READS AND NEEDS! Mike Butler READS: Summertime is one of my favourite times of the year to catch up on my reading. Now, granted, I read all the time but when the days are sunny and you’re on vacation, lounging by the pool, sipping iced tea, or swinging in the hammock, there’s nothing better to pass the time than writing (in a journal or letters to a friend), or reading a terrific book. Here are some reading selections to seek out for the summer months.

New in paperback and worth checking out are Stephanie Coontz’s The Way We Never Were, Anne Enright’s The Green Road, Sophie McManus’s The Unfortunates, Lena Andersons’ Willful Disregard, Amy Stewart’s Girl Waits With Gun, Robert Galbraith’s (J.K. Rowling's) Career of Evil, Pamela Erens’ Eleven Hours, Sally Mann’s Hold Still, or William Finnegan’s Pulitzer Prize winning Barbarian Days. Some

wonderful new literature for your summer list could include The Versions of Us by Laura Barnett, Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld, Bettyville by George Hodgman, Maestra by L.S. Hilton, Your Song Changed My Life by Bob Boilen, Ramie Nightingale by Kate DiCamillo, and Lab Girl by Hope Jahren.

Wanna do a book binge? Whether you enjoy sports or not, I highly recommend taking a bit of your summer and reading some of sports journalist George Plimpton’s re-issued classics Paper Lion, One for the Record, Mad Ducks and Bears, Shadow Box, Out of my League, Open Net, or The Bogey Man. How about a mystery binge with Agatha Christie? I was just in Mexico and took along three Christie classics Dead Man’s Folly, They do it with Mirrors, and The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and I recommend all three. You could also dive into some of my other Christie faves including A Murder is Announced, The ABC Murders, Death Comes as

the End, Cat Among the Pigeons, or The Moving Finger. You really can’t go wrong with an Agatha Christie!

After performing in the play Tuesdays With Morrie, based on Mitch Alboms’ bestselling book, I decided to revisit Morrie and some other Albom novels including For One More Day, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, The Time Keeper, and The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto. They’re all worth looking into for inspirational and fast-paced reading. Pop by some of the fantastic book nooks we have in the Valley including The Box of Delights Bookshop, The Odd Book, or Rainbow's End Books and Discs (Wolfville); Books Galore (Coldbrook); Reader’s Haven (Windsor); The Inside Story (Greenwood); or Blue Griffin Books (Middleton). Tell them Mike sent you and enjoy these novel ideas!

NEEDS: What do you NEED to do this summer? Spend more time with family? Have that Yard Sale you’ve desperately tried to have for the last five years? Travel a bit? Spend more time with friends or by yourself? Spend time outside meeting fitness goals? Take the opportunity over the next few weeks to make a list of some summer goals and start each day with the motivation to complete something on that list. Summertime in the Valley is overflowing with places to see and things to do. Last summer, with one of my best friends, I took about 16 day-trips to various cafés and inlets in the province just to spend time with her and see what the province had to offer for fun hangout spots (keep an eye out soon for a coffee shop article). It was a wonderful adventure and this summer we’ll do something similar. Do you need to shake things up a bit? Do you need to step out of a rut and try something fun? Make this summer special by feeding those needs! Enjoy!

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THE DOME CHRONICLES: CHARLIE HARRIS’ MILL Garry Leeson In 1972, a boxcar from Toronto containing a menagerie of farm animals and an eager young couple pulled into the station platform in Kingston, Nova Scotia. They were bound for a deserted hundred-acre farm on the South Mountain, determined to preserve the foundations of farmsteads past while constructing a geodesic dome. They were pioneers of the future, armed with respect for tradition and an irrepressible sense of humour. They didn’t call themselves farmers. They were back-to-the-landers.

Farming was industry and their calling was sustainability. Over the next forty years, through flood and fire, triumph and catastrophe, they persevered, unwittingly sowing the seeds for the modern smallfarm movement.

Portable mills like Wood Miser were not available in those days; I was going to have to truck the logs to Charlie Harris’ sawmill located above the Berwick Power Dam in Morristown.

All the little privately owned mills, like Charlie’s, were slap dash affairs thrown together with anything the owners/ self-appointed mill wrights found lying around. The main source of power for these installations was usually an old car or truck rendered stationary, then cut more or less in half so that the driveshaft was exposed and accessible and then connected, via a series of U joints and shafts, to the pulley that drove the saw. The big circular saw and its mandrel were factory made but the rest of the gear was fashioned out of yet more scrounged things as diverse as bicycle parts or innards of retired wringer washing machines.

The Harris mill wasn’t a pretty sight and when it was fired up, howling and belching black smoke, it was something best observed from a distance.Unfortunately, staying clear of the mill wasn’t an option if you planned on using Charlie Harris’s services. He was chronically short of help so anybody getting their logs sawn was required, personally, to unload and roll his own logs up to the business end of the contraption to where the circular saw, a screaming, whirling, four-foot-in-diameter disk of death was located.

I was nervous as I performed my end of the bargain rolling the logs off my truck and up to the saw with that god-awful power take-off shaft spinning and vibrating away a few feet below the ramp. Everything went well until, on my final trip, I was unloading the last few logs. They weren’t huge logs, but there were some that I needed a peevee (a hook affair on the end of a long shovel handle) to roll along, but for the most part, they were small enough that I could lift one end to readjust its position if necessary.

I guess I had grown too confident and excited about coming to the end of the job because as I was scooting one of the smaller logs up the ramp, I lost control of it and it rolled over the

Uncorked.............................................................p.3 About Us..............................................................p.4 Dome Chronicles..................................................p.4 Furry Feature.......................................................p.5 Snapshot..............................................................p.5 Crossword /Eat to the Beat ..................................p.5 Star Drop/ Free Will Astrology ............................p.6 Locavore..............................................................p.7

edge and fell into the pit below.

Box of Delights.....................................................p.9

“Not a problem,” I thought to myself. “I can easily get this baby back up on the ramp one end at a time.” It wasn’t very far to the ground where the log lay – maybe five feet or so – so I went to the side of the ramp, stepped off, and landed flat footed beside it. At the time, I was sporting an outfit that I liked to think made me look like one of the locals; bare-chested with a loose fitting pair of heavy denim bib overalls. It had been a damp morning so I was still wearing a pair of standard issue farm rubber boots.

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There is a gap in my memory covering what happened next. I remember a sudden shock and something akin to an explosion of bright white and yellow light then nothing. When I came to, I was flat on my back with a huge dense cloud of small blue particles floating over me. I could hear the sawmill grinding to a stop and some frantic shouting nearby. I gave myself a shake and tried to get to my feet but one leg did not seem to want to respond immediately. Shortly, Charlie Harris and my brother-in-law, Ed Kuhn, helped me to my feet. It was kind of embarrassing for me because, as I glanced down and took stock of myself, I realized that, except for one rubber boot and a chunk of my overall brace hanging limply over my shoulder, I was buck naked!

By then the motor had stopped and the mill had rolled to a complete stop. I could see what was left of my overalls lodged in the universal joint of the main drive shaft. Somehow while manoeuvering the fallen log, I had stepped too close to the shaft and a loose flapping thread from my pant leg had been drawn into the whirling shaft tearing me off my feet. Since my knee joint was throbbing painfully and had ballooned to three or four times its normal size, I assumed that at some point it must have made abrupt contact with the drive shaft. The cloud of blue particles that hung in the air was all that was left of my overalls. They had been ripped, torn, shredded, and pulverized into a fine powder by the powerful whirling shaft – so powerful that if my clothing and I hadn’t parted company the rest of me would have suffered a similar fate. I got to my feet and with my hands covering my essentials, rejoicing that they were still there, staggered towards my truck.

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In the summer of 1973 I needed some lumber to finish our dome, so I picked up my cantankerous old blue Homelite chain saw and headed to the woods. Felling the trees and yarding them out with my old mare, Lady, was a hard slog but that was only part of the job.

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

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THE SNAPSHOT

THE FURRY FEATURE: At 10 months of age, Juniper is a new reader.

Her two older cousins, Camden and Aaron, are showing her how much fun can be found in the world of books!

Mario is one of three kitten born on April 12, 2016.

He's a black domestic shorthaired male with white toes, a white bib, and a very narrow mustache.

Mario is eager to play! His two siblings have been adopted, so we need to find him a home as well.

Submitted by Lynn Pulsifer from Kentville.

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Wolfville Animal Hospital 12-112 Front Street Wolfville 902 542 3422

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THURSDAYS: 11, 18, 25 Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): Paul Marshall (11th, 18th, 25th)12 pm Troy Restaurant (Wolfville): Ron Edmunds Duo (11th, 18th, 25th) 6:30pm

Dooly’s (Greenwood): Karaoke w/Kraye & Zea (12th, 19th) 8:30pm

The Port Pub (Port Williams): Ron Edmunds Duo (13th, 20th) Oaken Barrel Pub (Green1pm wood): Nick & Tyra Unplugged (12th), Broke With Money (19th), Dooly’s (Greenwood): Summer8pm ween Party w/DJ Touch (13th), Dooly’s (New Minas): Karaoke DJ Touch (20th) 10pm w/Denny Myles (12th, 19th) 9pm

Domaine de Grand Pre (Grand West Side Charlies (New Pre): Mark Riley Project (11th) Minas): DJ Billy T (12th, 19th) 7pm 10pm Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Open Jam Session (11th, 18th, 25th) 7pm

SATURDAYS: 13, 20 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Lee Gilbert (13th), John Tetrault (20th) 12pm

Kings Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): The Tony & Lenny Show (11th, 18th, 25th) 7:30pm Farmers’ Market (Wolfville): Ariana Nasr (13th), Janice Jo Lee Union Street Café (Berwick): (20th) 9:30am Adam Baxter (11th) 8pm The Noodle Guy (Port WilPaddy’s Pub (Kentville): The liams): The Noodle Guy Spaghetti Hupman Brothers (11th, 18th, Jam (13th, 20th) 1:30pm 25th) 9pm Joe’s Food Emporium Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Trivia (Wolfville): Broken Circuit (13th) Night (11th, 18th, 25th) 9pm 8pm

FRIDAYS: 12, 19 Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): Paul Marshall (12th, 19th) 12pm

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Oaken Barrel Pub (Greenwood): Ted Wallace (20th) 8pm

Union Street Café (Berwick): Hillsburn (13th) $17.50, The Mike Bochoff Band (20th) $10, 8pm

SUNDAYS: 14, 21 Paddy's Pub (Wolfville): Paddy’s Irish Session (14th, 21st) 8pm

MONDAYS: 15, 22 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Ron Edmunds Band (15th, 22nd) 12pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Open mic with Justin Wood Band (15th), Open mic with Caleb Miles (22nd) 8pm

TUESDAYS: 16, 23 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Ron Edmunds Band (16th, 23rd) 12pm The Port Pub (Port Williams): Open Mic w/Ron Edmunds Band (16th, 23rd) 7:30pm

Spitfire Arms Alehouse (WindKings Arms Pub by Lew sor): Steve Mayo (13th), Rip Tide Murphy’s (Kentville): Justin (20th) 8pm Wood (12th), Shawn Hebb (19th) 5:30pm King’s Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): Shawn Hebb Blomidon Inn (Wolfville): Jazz Trio (13th), The Tragically Hip: A Mannequins (12th, 19th) 6:30pm Cover Band (20th) 8:30pm

Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): Irish Jam Session (23rd) 8pm

Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Wind- Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Music sor): George Carter (12th), The

by Jack & Cory (13th), Music by Mark Riley Project (19th) 8pm Al King (20th) 9pm

Farmers Market (Wolfville): Hanna Bech and Marie Avery (17th), Malia Rogers (24th) 5pm

The Port Pub (Port Williams): Jill Boudreau Band (12th), Hupman Brothers (19th) 8pm

West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Karaoke w/Billy T (17th) 9pm

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West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): DJ Lethal Noize (13th) 10pm, Thunder Kiss (20th) 9pm

WEDNESDAYS: 17, 24 Edible Art Café (New Minas): David Filyer (17th, 24th) 12pm

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© 2016 Rob Brezsny • freewillastrology.com • Horoscopes for the week of August 11th ARIES (March 21-April 19): Using scissors, snip off a strand of your hair. As you do, sing a beloved song with uplifting lyrics. Seal the hair in an envelope on which you have written the following: “I am attracting divine prods and unpredictable nudges that will enlighten me about a personal puzzle that I am ready to solve.”

On each of the next five nights, kiss this package five times and place it beneath your pillow as you sing a beloved song with uplifting lyrics. Then observe your dreams closely. Keep a pen and notebook or audio recorder near your bed to capture any clues that might arrive. On the morning after the fifth night, go to your kitchen sink and burn the envelope and hair in the flame of a white candle. Chant the words of power: “Catalytic revelations and insights are arriving.” The magic you need will appear within 15 days.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): This would be a good time to have a master craftsperson decorate your headquarters with stained glass windows that depict the creation stories of your favorite indigenous culture. You might also benefit from hiring a feng shui consultant to help you design a more harmonious home environment. Here are some cheaper but equally effective ways to promote domestic bliss: Put images of your heroes on your walls. Throw out stuff that makes you feel cramped. Add new potted plants to calm your eyes and nurture your lungs. If you’re feeling especially experimental, build a shrine devoted to the Goddess of Ecstatic Nesting.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You Geminis are as full of longings as any other sign, but you have a tendency to downplay their intensity. How often do you use your charm and wit to cloak your burning, churning yearnings? Please don’t misunderstand me: I appreciate your refined expressions of deep feelings -- as long as that’s not a way to hide your deep feelings from yourself.

This will be an especially fun and useful issue for you to meditate on in the coming weeks. I advise you to be in very close touch with your primal urges.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be vulnerable and sensitive as well as insatiable and irreverent. Cultivate your rigorous skepticism, but expect the arrival of at least two freaking miracles. Be extra nurturing to allies who help you and sustain you, but also be alert for those moments when they may benefit from your rebellious provocations. Don’t take anything too personally or literally or seriously, even as you treat the world as a bountiful source of gifts and blessings. Be sure to regard love as your highest law, and laugh at fear at least three times every day.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Let’s assume, for the sake of fun argument, that you do indeed have a guardian angel. Even if you have steadfastly ignored this divine helper in the past, I’m asking you to strike up a close alliance in the coming weeks. If you need to engage in an elaborate game of imaginative pretending to make it happen, so be it. Now let me offer a few tips about your guardian angel’s potential purposes in your life: providing sly guidance about how to take good care of yourself; quietly reminding you where your next liberation may lie; keeping you on track to consistently shed the past and head toward the future; and kicking your ass so as to steer you away from questionable influences. OK? Now go claim your sublime assistance!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Although you may not yet be fully aware of your good fortune, your “rescue” is already underway. Furthermore, the so-called hardship you’ve been lamenting will soon lead you to a trick you can use to overcome one of your limitations. Maybe best of all, Virgo, a painful memory you have coddled for a long time has so thoroughly decayed that there’s almost nothing left to cling to. Time to release it! So what comes next? Here’s what I recommend: Throw a going-away party for everything you no longer need.

Give thanks to the secret intelligence within you that has guided you to this turning point.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Here comes a special occasion -- a radical exemption that is so rare as to be almost impossible. Are you ready to explore a blessing you have perhaps never experienced? For a brief grace period, you can be free from your pressing obsessions.

Your habitual attachments and unquenchable desires will leave you in peace. You will be relieved of the drive to acquire more possessions or gather further proof of your attractiveness. You may even arrive at the relaxing realization that you don’t require as many props and accessories as you imagined you needed to be happy and whole. Is enlightenment nigh? At the very least, you will learn how to derive more joy out of what you already have.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the coming weeks, I suspect that Life will attempt to move you away from any influences that interfere with your ability to discern and express your soul’s code. You know what I’m talking about when I use that term “soul’s code,” right? It’s your sacred calling; the blueprint of your destiny; the mission you came to earth to fulfill. So what does it mean if higher powers and mysterious forces are clearing away obstacles that have been preventing you from a more complete embodiment of your soul’s code? Expect a breakthrough that initially resembles a breakdown.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Maybe you know people who flee from the kind of Big Bold Blankness that’s visiting you, but I hope you won’t be tempted to do that. Here’s my counsel: Welcome your temporary engagement with emptiness Celebrate this opening into the unknown. Ease into the absence. Commune with the vacuum. Ask the nothingness to be your teacher. What’s the payoff? This is an opportunity to access valuable secrets about the meaning of your life that aren’t available when you’re feeling full. Be gratefully receptive to what you don’t understand and can’t control.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I placed a wager down at the astrology pool. I bet that sometime in the next three weeks, you Capricorns will shed at least some of the heavy emotional baggage that you’ve been lugging around; you will transition from ponderous plodding to curious-hearted sauntering. Why am I so sure this will occur? Because I have detected a shift in attitude by one of the most talkative little voices in your head. It seems ready to stop tormenting you with cranky reminders of all the chores you should be doing but aren’t -- and start motivating you with sunny prompts about all the fun adventures you could be pursuing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What you are most afraid of right now could become what fuels you this fall. Please note that I used the word “could.” In the style of astrology I employ, there is no such thing as predestination. So if you prefer, you may refuse to access the rich fuel that’s available. You can keep your scary feelings tucked inside your secret hiding place, where they will continue to fester. You are not obligated to deal with them squarely, let alone find a way to use them as motivation. But if you are intrigued by the possibility that those murky worries might become a source of inspiration, dive in and investigate.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Are you ready for your mid-term exam? Luckily I’m here to help get you into the proper frame of mind to do well. Now study the following incitements with an air of amused rebelliousness. 1. You may have to act a bit wild or unruly in order to do the right thing. 2. Loving your enemies could motivate your allies to give you more of what you need. 3. Are you sufficiently audacious to explore the quirky happiness that can come from cultivating intriguing problems? 4. If you want people to change, try this: Change yourself in the precise way you want them to change.

Homework: What do you foresee happening in your life during the rest of 2016?

Make three brave, positive predictions.

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DINNER OUT WITH CHRISTY ANN CONLIN Scott Campbell

was a combination of the two. Wow. The tart strawberries with the occasional hit of sweet white chocolate all wrapped up in that moist, sweet bread pudding is something I will very likely be back to try again. Soon. And, as amazing at that was, Christy Ann assured me that her homemade carrot cake was the best carrot cake she’d ever tasted. I need to tell you just how profound that statement is. Christy Ann is an aficionado of the carrot cake and a statement like that, coming from her, should not be taken lightly. The cake was moist, the cream cheese icing was perfect, and the taste was everything that the spectacular presentation promised. We both agreed we had ended our dinner together on a very high note.

When my editor told me that the upcoming issue of The Grapevine was going to celebrate the literati among us by featuring great summer reads, I was pretty excited. I knew exactly what I was going to do. One of the best summer reads available is Christy Ann Conlin’s The Memento. This follow-up to her bestselling novel, Heave, was described by Caroline Adderson as “a grab bag of Gothic delights.” So I had an idea. What if I contacted Christy Ann and asked her to join me for dinner at a local restaurant and then I’d write about it. And she agreed.

We decided to go to The Noodle Guy in Port Williams. Many of you may recognize The Noodle Guy from the Wolfville Farmers’ Market and the mouth-watering aroma of the garlicky pastas that are being offered up there.

But believe me, the menu board of this fantastic little restaurant offers much, much more.

Both Christy Ann and I began with a fresh (as in – picked that morning) salad featuring Mrs. Noodle Guy’s greens, organic green onions, and carrots from Taproot Farm, all tossed in a delicious white raspberry balsamic dressing.

What a fresh, tasty way to begin. I don’t think I’ve ever had a salad with such fresh ingredients and a dressing that burst with such sweet and tangy raspberry flavour.

For our mains, Christy Ann went for Nic’s Pick of the Day. This was spinach ravioli with sun-dried tomatoes and chèvre topped with dark balsamic caramelized onions. I decided to go for the tagliatelle pasta served with tomatoes, basil, and garlic. I also opted for “the works” and added Longspell sausage and feta cheese to my pasta. Both of these dishes were amazing. The homemade pasta (and all

of the pasta here is homemade) was done perfectly. The aromas wafting from our table as the dishes were set before us were so enticing that, although Christy Ann and I are rarely at a loss for words, neither of us said much until our plates were empty. I can’t wait to get back there and work my way through the rest of that creative and tempting menu.

And speaking of tempting… when asked whether we had saved room for dessert, we both decided that would be a good idea. I had homemade strawberry and white chocolate bread pudding. Although strawberries may be my most favourite fruit (this may change with the seasons) and although I love bread pudding, I had never had something that

I would like to thank Christy Ann for helping me out with this article. She is always a very busy woman but I think I need to point out that she was particularly busy this day because, on top of her crazy book-related engagements, she was also preparing for her own wedding which was happening in two days.

So, while you’re whiling away the dog days of summer, I would urge you to make your way to Port Williams and try The Noodle Guy. The restaurant is fully licensed; has a laid back, casual atmosphere; and offers live musical entertainment some evenings. Check out their website at https://thenoodleguy.wordpress. com where you can see all kinds of upcoming events. And, of course, if you’re looking for a good read this summer The Memento is available at most book stores and online.

Cheers.

UNITED TAPESTRY & THE NORTH MOUNTAIN MARKET IN HARBOURVILLE Henry Franklin

All across Canada rural communities are in decline and struggling to keep a sense of community going. However, some communities are showing plenty of resilience and are even flourishing in the 21st Century. The North Mountain Market recently received an anonymous $800 donation to be shared by vendors towards their fees for the farmers' market.

Such a generous donation illustrates the impact that individuals can have in rural communities where a ‘local’ outlook is paramount.

For three years the market has been growing steadily, providing a meeting point for people living in the area on Saturday mornings from 9am - 1pm. The North Mountain Market in Harbourville was started by the United Tapestry, a non-profit heritage and cultural society, whose mission it is to celebrate and enhance local culture and heritage through art, music, and of course, the farmers' market. This year a vibrant artisan cooperative was started and is open on Saturday afternoons showcasing local artists. The venue for these activities is the Harbourville United Church, which sits on the cliff overlooking the Bay of Fundy and has now been lovingly restored with the help of donations from local people attending concerts and workshops there.

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A FOND FAREWELL TO JAMES SKINNER There are community treasures, and then there's James Skinner. James has worked tirelessly over the years to promote the local cultural scene, and his involvement with The Grapevine was no exception. In a multitude of ways, he has helped this paper grow into a beloved publication that is enjoyed by thousands of readers looking to connect with arts, culture, and the community. James recently resigned from The Grapevine team, and we're certainly going to miss him... although we know we'll probably run into him and his camera at the next cultural event! Thanks for everything James - we wish you all the best!

Continued from page 3 I also have favourite narrators. I would listen to Jim Dale read just about anything. He did a fabulous job on the Harry Potter books, and his voices are just amazing. Katherine Kellgren, Simon Vance, Jayne Entwistle, Jorjeana Marie, and Allan Corduner are all excellent narrators.

Tim Curry read the Lemony Snicket books and I loved them with his voice.

And don’t let anyone tell you that listening to a book is not reading. It is just reading with your ears, that’s all. So grab a CD player or an iPod and get some books to accompany you on your summer adventures. Stop by your local branch of the Annapolis Valley Regional Library and we’ll set you up.

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TRAIN TALK AND THE TRAVELING EXHIBITION: AUGUST AT THE BOX OF DELIGHTS BOOKSHOP Benjamin Bush Anderson With our July Sidewalk Signings (which saw Deborah Toogood, Valerie Mills-Milde, Sfé R. Monster, and Alex W. Macleod grace our establishment) coming to a close, we are now gearing up for our August installment of the series. The fresh faces belong to Marcel Morin and Jamie Robertson, co-authors of the Grand Pré Trails Society book The Landscapes of Grand Pré (Aug 13); Jan Coates, author of The King of Keji and Sky Pig (Aug 20); and Sarah Foote, local artist and author of 100 Gryphons (Aug 27). These free events, which all go from 1pm to 3pm, give you the opportunity to meet with, and pick the brains of, local authors. Take full advantage!

We are thrilled to be hosting Manuela Büchting and Tara Ernst for a special pop-up presentation of “The Traveling Exhibition”, which is a collection of handmade books by twenty artists of various disciplines from around the world. Each book is contained in one of four themed boxes representing Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall that was curated by Manuela Büchting with artistic collaboration from Tara Ernst. On August 17, stop by between 10am and 8pm at Box of Delights to view the exhibition, and join us at 7pm for a talk about the art of the book! Manuela and Tara will also be performing a duet reading of a collective

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poem they composed together. One reads in German while the other reads in English on opposites sides of the audience simultaneously. The piece is called "Nostalgia for an Unknown Land”. You won’t want to miss this!

The Wolfville Historical Society's 2016 "Summer of Trains" commemorates Joseph Howe’s Heritage Year with a myriad of train-themed events. The series chugs along with a talk at the Legion from Michael Bawtree, who is a Wolfville based author, theater director, and Howe expert. Bawtree’s free (!!) talk will illuminate Joe Howe and his vision for rail transportation in Nova Scotia. We are delighted to have been invited to handle book sales for the event and hope to see you there!

Has a summer cold prepared your throat to sing the blues? Read the blues? You are invited to A Broken Mic, a literary open mic hosted by myself and Kaia Singh that has so far seen performances of Bach on violin, poetry, guitar crooning, and experimental violin/ poetry collaboration, amongst many others.

Any and all performances are encouraged and welcome. Come hang out with us at the Box of Delights Bookshop on Thursday evenings from 7pm-8pm!

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UPCOMING MEETINGS OF COUNCIL Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) Date: Thursday, August 25th Time: 9:00 am Location: Town Hall RCMP Advisory Board Date: Tuesday, August 30th Time: 10:00 am Location: Town Hall Committee of the Whole (COW) Date: Tuesday, September 6th Time: 9:00 am Location: Town Hall Special Town Council Date: Tuesday, September 6th Time: Immediately following Committee of the Whole Location: Town Hall

COMPLIANCE FAST FACT With the summer heat, it’s even more important to place your green cart and garbage at the roadside only between 6:00 am and 8:00 am as allowed on collection day under the Valley Region Solid Waste-Resource Management By-law, Section 5.2.1.

It’s equally important to remove the green cart from roadside by the end of the collection day, under Section 5.3.1.

Be a good neighbour by storing the green bin as far away from the front yard and neighbouring properties as possible.

2016 WATER MAIN FLUSHING Scheduled this year from Monday, August 22nd, 2016 to Wednesday, August 31st, 2016. This process is necessary maintenance of the water distribution system throughout the Town.

Day 1 – August 22 Top of University Avenue Grandview Drive Basinview Terrace Sylvan Drive Chestnut Avenue

Skyway Drive Glooscap Terrace Sunset Terrace Kent Avenue (top) Queen Street

For a complete schedule of Water Main Flushing view the “2016 Water Main Flushing Schedule” Notice posted to the Town of Wolfville’s webpage: www.wolfville.ca During flushing, residents may experience discoloured water or low water pressure. If you experience discoloured water, simply flush your system by running the cold water for several minutes. This will help eliminate any dirt and/ or air that may have gotten into the system during the flushing process. It is best to flush through a tap without a strainer such as a bath tub or outside hose bib.

If you have any questions or concerns related to the interruption, please contact the Wolfville Public Works Department at 542-2382 or the Water Department at 542-3676. The Town of Wolfville apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

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

SATURDAYS

THURSDAYS

Visitor Centre, 8:30am–12pm. Until Sept.

3. Fresh fruits, veggies, jams, jellies, crafts.

INFO: susancareycoaching@gmail.com Wolfville Farmers’ Market — DeWolfe Building, Elm Ave., Wolfville 8:30am–1pm August 13 Music: Ariana Nasr August 20 Music: Janice Jo Lee INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Farmers’ Market — Waterfront, Windsor 9am–1pm, until December. TIX: no charge INFO: windsorfarmersmarket@gmail.com / windsorfarmersmarketns.weebly.com North Mountain Market — United Church, Harbourville 9am–1pm. Until Oct. 15. Locally-grown produce, products, arts and crafts. Coffee Shop & Artisan Cooperative open until 7pm.

INFO: 902-538-7923 / northmountainmarket.com Mid Valley Farmer’s Market — Community Centre, Wilmot 10am–1pm. Until Thanksgiving.

Produce, baked goods, crafts, live entertainment.

INFO: midvalleymarket.com Drop in and Drum! — Baptist Church, Wolfville 1–2:30pm. W/Bruno Allard. Learn to play the djembe with rhythms & songs from West Africa. Drums provided. FEE: $5–$10 INFO: brunoallard7@gmail.com / facebook: Djembes and Duns Wolfville Chase the Ace — Legion, Kingston 1–3pm.

Tickets are 3 for $5. Draw 3:30pm. 19+ to play.

INFO: 902-765-4428 / legion98sect@eastlink.ca Valley Game Night — Gametronics, New Minas 6pm.

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

Gab and Grub Social — CMHA Kings County Branch,

Kentville 1–3pm. Social time for adults who independently live with mental illness, including anxiety and depression. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-670-4103 / club@cmhakings.ns.ca The Hantsport Seniors & Elders Club “Drop-in” — St. Andrews Church Hall, Hantsport 1–4pm. Play an assortment of games with a tea-break at 3pm. All ages! INFO: 902-352-2085 / davidold@eastlink.ca In the Round Knitting Group — Gaspereau Valley Fibres 1–4:30pm. Also Tuesdays 6–9pm. Bring your knitting, rug hooking, spinning, or felting.

INFO: 902-542-2656 / gaspereauvalleyfibres.ca Open Studio — Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 2–5pm. Also Wednesdays • Bring a project and join the conversation! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-757-1718 / infoavonriver@gmail.com Meditation — Healer’s Emporium, 49 Water St., Windsor 6pm. All levels welcome. FEE: donation INFO: Mary, 902-306-0385 / healersemporium@gmail.com Taekwondo — Baptist Church, North Alton 6:30–7:30pm (kids), 7:30–8:30pm (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 Boardgame Night — C@P Lab, Wolfville Public Library, 7pm. Bring your games! Ages 12+ FEE: no charge INFO: 902-790-4536 / turpin56@gmail.com LGBT+ Discussion Group — Box of Delights Bookstore, Wolfville 7–8pm • A closed LGBT+ discussion/support group to create community and support for local LGBT+ folks. FEE: no charge INFO: 109858j@acadiau.ca NonDuality Meetup — Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville 7pm–9pm. Every other Thursday (Next: August 18). Non-denominational discussion of life and our place in the scheme of things. 19+ FEE: no charge INFO: 902-365-5235 / johnotvos@hotmail.com Tremont Board Game Café —Tremont Hall, 738 Tremont Mountain Rd., 7–9:30pm, every 1st and 3rd Thursday (Next: August 18). The newest, coolest games in a friendly, relaxed environment. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-765-4326 Jam Session — Community Centre, Wilmot 7–10pm • TIX: $2 INFO: 902-825-3125

FRIDAYS

Art for Wellness — Canadian Mental Health Association,

New Minas 1–4pm. Arts and crafts program for adults who live independently with mental illness, including depression and anxiety. Materials provided. TIX: no charge, but please pre-register. INFO: 902-670-4103 / club@cmhakings.ns.ca Chase the Ace — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 5pm.

Chase the Ace drawn at 7:15pm, light supper served 5–7pm TIX: $5 Chase the Ace, $7 supper INFO: 902-375-2021 / rubyl@eastlink.ca Chase the Ace — Curling Club, Middleton 6:30–8pm • Draw at 8pm. Enjoy playing cribbage, Crokinole, Yahtzee in the dining hall. TIX: 3 tickets for $5.

INFO: 902-825-2695 / bemorine@hotmail.com Junior Tennis Round Robin — Tennis Club, Kentville 7–9pm • For ages 10–16. Equipment provided. No sign-up needed. TIX: $2 per night INFO: info@cangarootennis.ca Avon Spirit Coffeehouse — Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 7pm • Open Mic, followed by jam. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-757-1718 / infoavonriver@gmail.com Friday Night Jam — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville, 7–10pm. INFO: 902-542-5869 / wolfvillelegion@gmail.com

Rug Hooking — 57 Eden Row, Greenwich 1–3:30pm.

Hantsport Pop Up Market — Hantsport

SUNDAYS

Drop-in rug hooking. FEE: donation INFO: Kay, 902-697-2850 Woodville Farmers Market — Community Centre, 342 Bligh Rd., Woodville 4–7pm. Until Oct. 11.

Local producers & artisans. INFO: 902-993-0040 / hfrankers@hotmail.com Toastmasters Club — Birchall Training Centre, Greenwood 6:30pm. Develop leadership skills using a variety of tools including speaking off the cuff and speaking in public. TIX: no charge INFO: Christine, 902-825-1061 / CFernie.CA@gmail.com Valley Voices — Kentville Baptist Church CE Centre, 7–9:30pm. A vibrant, female a cappella show chorus. Women of any age are welcome.

INFO: valleyvoices.org / 902-448-2414 / valleyvoices@harmonyarea1.ca Board Game Night — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 8pm–12am TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-0059 / judy@paddys.ca Cardio Kickboxing — Baptist Church, North Alton

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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12

Special Event Friday: Murder Mystery Party (ages 9–14) — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 11am–12pm • Space is limited so please register. INFO: 902-825-4835

Port Williams Flea Market — Square Professional Centre, 8am–1pm. Lots of vendors and bargains!

INFO: donlilaporter@yahoo.ca

Book Give-Away Day — Memorial Library, Wolfville 10am–5pm • Books for all ages, up to 17.

MONDAYS

MONDAY, AUGUST 15

INFO: 902-542-5760

A cycling skills development and fitness program for women. Relaxed pace. Bring your bicycle & a helmet. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-679-2539 / recreation@kentville.ca Windsor Game Night — Library, Windsor 6pm.

Board game group. New players welcome!

FEE: no charge INFO: meetup.com/valleygames / turpin56@gmail.com Toastmasters — 2nd Floor, Irving Centre, Acadia 6:30–8:30pm. Communication and leadership skill-building for students and community members.

INFO: wolfvilletoastmasters.com Kings Community Concert Band — Bishop’s Hall, Greenwich 7:15pm. Music with a little challenge.

New members welcome. Some instruments available for use. INFO: Andrea Lynn, 902-542-4158 / eyelyn@eastlink.ca Insight (Vipassana) Meditation — Manning Memorial Chapel, Acadia, 7:30–8:30pm. 45 minute meditation followed by a short discussion. Drop-ins welcome.

FEE: free-will offering. INFO: 902-365-2409

TUESDAYS

Friends in Bereavement — Support, information,

Camp Overdue: for Adults! — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 1–2:30pm.

Also August 22. • Please register. INFO: 902-825-4835

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16

Storytime with a Farmer — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 10:30– 11:30am • Please register. INFO: 902-825-4835 Family Storytime & Craft: Celebration! — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 11am–12pm • Please register. INFO: 902-825-4835 Summer Library Lab — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 3–4:30pm. Also Aug. 23 • Ages 10–14. Please register. INFO: 902-684-0103 Tech Kids Musical Tablets — Memorial Library, Wolfville 3:30–5pm • Ages 6–12. Preregistration required. INFO: 902-542-5760 / wolfvillecap@valleylibrary.ca Teen Buddies — Library, Kentville 6:30–7:30pm • Teen volunteers will be on hand to read, build & play with kids aged 3–8, parents/caregivers must be present. INFO: 902-679-2544

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17

friendship, and confidentiality while grieving the death of a loved one. 1st & 3rd Tues. each month (Next: August 16), in Kentville and Berwick. BERWICK: Western Kings Mem. Health Centre,10am–12pm.

KENTVILLE: United Baptist Church, Kentville 2–4pm.

Sponsored by Careforce. INFO: 902-681-8239 /friendsinbereavement@gmail.com Gaeilge sa Ghleann – Irish in the Valley — Greenwood, 1pm. Learn to speak Gaeilge! INFO: HighburyPaul@gmail.com / Facebook: Gaeilge sa Ghleann

WEDNESDAYS

Kentville Farmers’ Market — Centre Square,

Kentville 10am–2pm. Open year-round.

INFO: marketmanager@kentville.ca / kentvillefarmersmarket.ca Insight (Vipassana) Meditation — Vaughan Memorial Library (Quiet Reading Room), Acadia 12:15–12:45pm. Door opens 12pm. Meditation sitting group. Drop-ins welcome. Free will offering.

INFO: 902-365-2409 / laurabourassa@msn.com Wolfville Farmers’ Market — DeWolfe Building, Elm Ave., Wolfville 4–7pm August 17 Music: Hanna Bech and Marie Avery Theme: Maritime Flavours: Blueberries August 24 Music: Malia Rogers Theme: Sustainability Fair INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

Women on Wheels — Rec Centre, Kentville 6pm •

8:30–9:30pm. Adult class to improve coordination, strength building, cardiovascular improvements, self defence, stress reduction, and weight reduction. TIX: no charge for 1st week of classes INFO: 902-365-5660 / devin@ennissecurity.ca

Cozy Corner Storytime — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10:30–11:30am •

Ages 2–6 and their caregivers. INFO: 902-684-0103 Fibre Craft — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 1–3pm. Also August 24. • Bring your own project. INFO: 902-684-0103 Comic/manga Studio Techniques — Memorial Library, Wolfville 2–3:30pm • Thieves & Kings and Stardrop comic artist Mark Oakley is back!

INFO: 902-542-5760 See valleylibrary.ca to see all dates for Comic/ manga Studio Techniques.

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Old School – New School — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 3–4pm. Also Aug. 24 • Come brush up on your playground skills so that you'll be the coolest cat in school! Ages 6+ INFO: 902-825-4835

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18

Third Thursday Social — Library, Windsor 2–4pm • INFO: 902-798-5424 Family Fort Night — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 7–8:30pm • For families with children ages 3+. Registration required (10 families max). INFO: 902-684-0103

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19

Happy Un-Birthday — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 11am–12pm • Today

is everyone’s birthday! Birthday party games and activities for ages 8–14. Limited space, please register. INFO: 902-825-4835

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20

Wolfville Railway Walk — Memorial Library, Wolfville 1–2pm • TIX: donation INFO: 902-542-9775 / randallhouse@outlook.com

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21

Patio Concert – Ida Red — Memorial Library, Wolfville 1–2pm • A rowdy, fun mix of old-time fiddle and banjo tunes, and original songs.

INFO: 902-542-5760

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23

Family Storytime & Craft: Moovin’ and Groovin’ — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 11am–12pm • Caregiver required to for children 5 and under. Please register.

INFO: 902-825-4835 Tech Kids 3Doodler — Memorial Library, Wolfville 3:30–5pm • Make amazing 3D art and structures that actually stand up, using 3D Doodle Pens! Ages 12+. Pre-registration required. INFO: 902-542-5760 / wolfvillecap@valleylibrary.ca Windows 10 — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 6:30–8pm • Guidance with Windows 10 operating system. Please register. INFO: 902-684-0103

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25

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

INFO: 902-798-5424

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 11

A Broken Mic — The Box of Delights Bookshop, Wolfville 7–8pm. Also Aug. 18 • A literary Open

Mic, every Thursday. Polish up that poem or brandish a song. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-9511 /b.bushanderson@gmail.com The Mark Riley Project — Grand Pré Winery, Grand Pré 7–10pm • Live Music under the Vines. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-1753 / mail@grandprewines.ns.ca

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12

Tiny Toonie Tritons — Acadia Athletic Complex, Wolfville 2–3pm • Try a practice with the Wolfville Tritons Swim Club! Meet some of the swimmers, make friends and learn to swim! TIX: $2 INFO: wtsc.coach@gmail.com Valley Trekkers — Muddy’s Convenience Store, 446 Main St. Wolfville 5:30pm (6pm start) • A 5/10km, 3A walk in Wolfville. Registration, 5:30pm TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-8278 Michael Bawtree Talk — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 7pm • Michael Bawtree, expert on Joseph Howe, will be giving a talk about Howe’s vision for railway and ocean transportation for Nova Scotia. TIX: donation INFO: 902-542-9775 / randallhouse@outlook.com Music By Bill Wilson And Friends — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 7:30pm • Cash bar. TIX: donation INFO: 902-538-7397 / mom8sk@hotmail.com Harry Potter — Memorial Park, Kentville 9:15– 11pm • Watch Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone under the stars with your friends! TIX: no charge INFO: kentville.ca/community/parks-rec

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

Community Breakfast — Baptist Church, Kingston 8–10am • Traditional breakfast foods as well as fruit,

yogurt and homemade muffins. TIX: free will offering INFO: brenda@kingstonunitedbaptistchurch.ca Size Small Nursery School Closing Sale —

985 Main St, Port Williams (big yellow house) 9am–noon • Toys, books, games, puzzles, craft

supplies, school supplies. Most items geared toward 3–5 year olds, or slightly older. INFO: lminer@eastlink.ca Charity Golf Tournament — Island Green Golf Club, Kentville 9am–2pm • Golf, dinner, prizes & live auction for Open Arms. TIX: $200 per 4 person team, includes meal INFO: 902-365-3665 / open.arms@live.com Hike it Baby Wolfville: Miner’s Marsh Hike — Miner’s Marsh, Kentville 9:30am • Toddler-paced trail hike. Stroller friendly. 2km. Meetup: 34 Leverett Ave., Kentville (by the rail trail path that leads towards Miner’s Marsh). Stops for feedings, diaper changes or to explore anything interesting. INFO: Facebook: Hike it Baby Wolfville / hikeitbaby.com/find-your-city Pop Up Market Corn Boil — Visitor Information Centre, Hantsport 10am–12pm • 2nd annual corn boil. TIX: $.50 per cob. INFO: 902-690-7836 / susancareycoaching@gmail.com Cottage Country Quilts & Crafts Sale — St. John’s

Anglican Church, Port Williams 10am–2pm

• Quilts, afghans, baby quilts, knit items, jams and jellies. TIX: donation INFO: 902-697-2793 / sandranichols14@hotmail.com Romancing the Writer — Prescott House Museum, Port Williams 10am–3pm • Annual writers

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workshop, given by romance writers Donna Alward and Michelle Helliwell. TIX: $20, lunch included.

Pre-registration required. INFO: 902-542-3984 / diana.baldwin@novascotia.ca Charity Car Wash — Irving, Greenwood 10am–4pm • Cadets from Greenwood Cadet Training Center will hold a charity car wash with proceeds going to Soldier On, a program by the Canadian Armed Forces that helps support veterans and currently serving members overcome physical or mental health illness through physical activity and sport. TIX: donation INFO: Charles.Huntley@cadets.gc.ca Sidewalk Signing — The Box of Delights Bookshop, Wolfville 1–3pm • Marcel Morin and Jamie Robertson, co-authors of the Grand Pré Trails Society book The Landscapes of Grand Pré, stop in to chat and sign their book. TIX: no charge INFO: boxofdelightsbooks.com/events/ Book Launch and Celebration! — Miner’s Marsh, Kentville 1–4pm • Kids activities, walks and talks, as well as the launch of the new book “Miner’s Marsh ABCs”! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-679-2539 / recreation@kentville.ca Open Flower and Vegetable Show — NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville 1–4pm • Hosted by Valley Gardeners Club. All entries welcome. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-365-2168 / sparrowsong@eastlink.ca English Style Cream Tea — St. John’s Anglican Church, Wolfville 2–4:30pm • A Traditional British Cream Tea, with an arts, crafts, and hobbies display and sale. TIX: donation INFO: 902-538-5781 / roger.harris@bellaliant.net Artisan Market featuring Ancient Antler and Leather — North Mountain United Tapestry, Harbourville 2–7pm • Featuring Ancient Antler and Leatherwork, plus leather bracelet or keychain workshop for kids! TIX: no charge INFO: unitedtapestry@gmail.com Moonlight Concert — Ellenhurst Estate, Paradise 7:30–10pm • The Annapolis Big Band performs music from the 30’s, 40’s, and beyond under the stars at a beautiful venue. Soloists Donna Holmes, Andy Duinker, and Margo Corkum. Picnics welcome.

No BBQs or pets please. TIX: donation INFO: 902-584-3511 / barbarabishop@ns.sympatico.ca Summer Beach Bash — Fire Hall, Waterville 9pm–12am • Music provided by Katz DJ Services. Try your luck at the 50/50, grab a snack at the canteen or have a cold drink. Let the good times roll! TIX: $5 at the door INFO: 902-385-9045 Dance: Sidewinders — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm • Bar and kitchen available. 19+ TIX: $ 7 per person INFO: 902-678-8935 Cat’s Meow Grand Opening & Fundraiser — Atwaters, Aylesford 11–2pm • Fundraiser car wash with all proceeds going to CAPS. TIX: donation INFO: 902-692-1255 / beaconevents@outlook.com

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14

Lions Breakfast — Community Centre, Windsor (downstairs, Rm 4) 7:30–9:30am • A full breakfast menu. Support your local Lions. TIX: $6 INFO: 902-472-2515 Heart of the Valley Century Ride — Rotary Raceway Park, Middleton 7:30am–5pm • A scenic cycling ride along the beautiful rolling hills of the Annapolis Valley for cyclists of all ages and skill. TIX: $60 registration, in person or online.

INFO: 902-824-2605 / events@discovermiddleton.ca Remote Control Flying — Wings of Wellington, Kentville 10:30am–3pm. Also Aug. 21 • The

members of the Wings of Wellington RC Flying Club will be on hand at their field (weather permitting) to show you what we do. TIX: no charge INFO: vintagemusic1@hotmail.com Church Service — The Historic Covenanter Church, Grand Pré 11am • Presider Dr. Robert Wilson.

INFO: 902-681-0366 225th Anniversary Event — Old Holy Trinity Church, Middleton 11am • Old Holy Trinity Church is the oldest unaltered Loyalist Church in existence and held its first service on Sunday, August 14, 1791. Reception to follow TIX: no charge INFO: oldholytrinitychurch.ca Artist Workshop — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 1–4pm • W/Sanna Rahola, Uncommon Common Art 2016 Stop 5.

TIX: $100, includes all art supplies and light snack.

INFO: uncommoncommonart@gmail.com Flax Harvest featuring Caleb Miles — Flax Field, Port Williams 2pm • We are harvesting flax with a corn boil and entertainment provided by The Caleb Miles Band! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-300-1776 / admin@taproot.ca Piano & Marimba Concert — K.C. Irving

Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 2–3:30pm

• From Classical to Contemporary, Ashton Wisener, Piano, Naoko Tsujita, Marimba. TIX: no charge INFO: naokotsujita@hotmail.com Blueberry Supper — Forties Community Centre, New Ross 4–6pm • Hodge-podge, ham, blueberry desserts. TIX: $12 adult, $6 ages 5–12, $3 under age 5 INFO: fortiescc@gmail.com Hymn Sing featuring Harold Hunt — Baptist Church, Halls Harbour 7–9pm • The congregation gets to sing their favourite old time hymns between sets of songs by our visiting musical group. TIX: donation INFO: 902-542-9449 / rmichaelshreve@hotmail.com

MONDAY, AUGUST 15

Annapolis Valley Exhibition — Annapolis Valley Exhibition, Lawrencetown 8am–11pm. Runs August 15–20 • Light and heavy horse shows, midway, APRIL WINE and EMERSON DRIVE TIX: $10 daily Mon–Thurs, $15 daily Fri–Sat, includes admittance to concerts! $5 daily kids 9–12, no charge for kids 8 and under @ Pharmasave (Bridgetown, Middleton, Kingston, Aylesford, Berwick), and Valley Ex office (Lawrencetown) INFO: 902-584-3339 / valleyex@ns.sympatico.ca

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16

Committee of the Whole — County of Kings Municipal Complex, Kentville 9am • TIX: no charge INFO: 888-337-2999 Pickup Softball Night — Acadia Athletic Complex, Wolfville 6:30–9pm • Meet up and play some softball on the Dyke fields. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-698-1660 / therosschapman@gmail.com Eating Disorders Caregivers Support Group — Louis Millet Community Complex, New Minas 7–9pm • For the caregivers, friends & families of those struggling with an eating disorder. Our aim is to support you and help you connect with others to reduce isolation & to build hope. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-840-1495 / AV.FC4SWEDs@outlook.com

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17

The Traveling Exhibition — The Box of Delights Bookshop, 10am–8pm • “The Traveling Exhibition” is a collection of hand-made books by twenty artists of various disciplines from around the world. Each

book is contained in one of four themed boxes representing Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall curated by Manuela Büchting and collaborating artist, Tara Ernst. Come view the exhibition, and join us at 7pm for a talk about the art of the book!

TIX: no charge INFO: boxofdelightsbooks.com/events Vacation Bible School — Faith Baptist Church, Greenwood 10am–12pm • Bible Stories, crafts, music, games and more for school age children! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-240-1764 / bkarding@gmail.com Blood Donor Clinic — Kings Mutual Century Centre, Berwick 1–8pm • New donors welcome.

TIX: no charge INFO: 902-538-9070 Fire Protection Meeting — Hants Border Community Hall (13893 Hwy 1) 7pm • Meeting regarding the issue of fire protection and area rates for the part of Kings County currently being serviced by the Hantsport Fire Dept. TIX: no charge INFO: davidold@eastlink.ca Canadian Chamber Choir — Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville 7:30pm • Presented by Musique Royale. Directed by Julia Davids, the choir will present a variety of music by established and emerging Canadian composers. TIX: $20 regular, $10 student INFO: 902-634-9994 / musiqueroyale1985@gmail.com / musiqueroyale.com

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18

Plein Air — The Lobster Pound, Halls Harbour 10am–1pm • W/Plein Air Art Annapolis Valley.

A mutually-supportive critique is available for those interested around 12:30pm. Open to artists and art lovers of all levels. Bring a picnic lunch if you like. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-701-8106 / edwardwedler@gmail.com

TIDE PREDICTIONS

at Cape Blomidon

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

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Low

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7:29am 8:22am** 9:16am 10:10am 11:01am 11:49am 12:36pm 1:21pm 2:06pm 2:51pm 3:38pm* 4:26pm 5:18pm 6:12pm 7:11pm

1:32pm 2:25pm 3:19pm 4:13pm 5:05pm 5:54pm 6:41pm 7:26pm 7:51am 8:36am 9:22am 10:10am 10:59am 11:53am 12:50pm

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

Only daylight tide times are listed. * Highest High: 44.0 feet ** Lowest High: 33.1 feet

TICKET GIVEAWAY– CHANCE TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO: GRAPELY GHOST WALK. Grand Pré Winery, Grand Pré. Friday, August 26 Draw date: Friday, August 19 Enter all draws: valleyevents.ca/win Salad Cold Plate & Strawberry Shortcake — Baptist Church, Kingston 4:30–6pm • Enjoy! TIX: $10 per person, take-out available.

INFO: brenda@kingstonunitedbaptistchurch.ca Outdoor Concert with 2nd Chance — Centennial Park, Kingston 6:30–8pm • Country & Rock. Bring a Lawn Chair, some water & a friend. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-2800 Guided Creature Walk — Miner’s Marsh, Kentville 9:30–10:30pm • Moonlit stroll to discover Stop 14 of UncommonCommonArt. TIX: $2 INFO: uncommoncommonart@gmail.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19

Hike it Baby Wolfville — Woodland Trails at Acadia University, Wolfville 9:30am • Blue Level Hike (baby carrier required). Trail Hike. Length: 3km. Meetup: Little Free Library at 14 Beckwith Street, Wolfville. Stops for feedings, diaper changes or to explore anything interesting. TIX: no charge INFO: Facebook: Hike it Baby Wolfville / hikeitbaby.com/find-your-city Ensemble Atlantica — Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville 8–9:30pm • Ensemble Atlantica believes in promoting new music in an accessible way for all audiences, giving them the opportunity to experience unique instrumentation. TIX: $15 general, $10 Students @ the door, or in advance by calling/texting, or by email. INFO: 902-300-0161 / jmacinn8@uwo.ca New Ross Community Fair — Route 12, New Ross, Aug. 19–20 • Two days of horse and ox pulling, Garden Club Annual Flower Show, handicraft exhibits, 4-H activities/displays, Christmas tree & wreath competitions, concessions, Bingo, games, chainsaw and cross cut saw competitions, and more.

Entertainment: Tailor Made Trio & Kevin Davison on Friday, Route 12 & Maplebrook on Saturday.

Children’s parade on Saturday. TIX: $5 adult (2-day pass $8), $2 ages 5–12, no charge under age 5 INFO: Debbie, 902-689-2737 or 902-689-2115

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20

Community Breakfast — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 7:30–10am • Bacon, sausage, ham,

eggs, pancakes, hash browns, toast, baked beans, juice, coffee and tea. TIX: $6 adult, $4 ages 6–12, no charge under age 6 INFO: 902-798-2031 / windsorlegion@eastlink.ca Yard Sale Fundraiser & BBQ — Central Kings High School, Cambridge 8am–1pm • Please park in the CK parking lot, NOT on the road. Donation drop off: Aug. 20, 6:30–9am. All proceeds for the Central Kings High School Football Team. Rain date: Aug. 21 TIX: donation INFO: 902-678-8466 Climbing Summer Camp — West Kings District High School, Auburn 9am–4:30pm • Rock-In’ The Valley. Learn the basics of Bouldering in a safe, friendly environment w/professional coaches & fun games! TIX: $75 for a two day camp.

INFO: sraftery@countyofkings.ca Valley Yoga Fest — Kings County Academy, Kentville (soccer field) 9am. Also August 21 • All day both days. Yoga classes for all levels, all ages (kids included), as well as vendors, door prizes, swag bags, snacks, food trucks and more. TIX: no charge INFO: ashreclaimed@gmail.com Valley Trekkers — Tourist Bureau Parking Lot, Willow St., Wolfville 9:30am (10am start) • 10km, 3C walk in the Wolfville Nature Reserve. Registration: 9:30am. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-599-1144 Back in Time — Visitor Information Centre, Hantsport 10am–12pm • Performance by “Back

in Time.” TIX: no charge INFO: 902-690-7836 / susancareycoaching@gmail.com 21st Annual Paint the Town — Annapolis Royal

Regional Academy, Annapolis Royal 10am–6pm •

80 artists visit Annapolis Royal to create art for same day auction. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-532-7069 / arcac@ns.aliantzinc.ca Community BBQ — Faith Baptist Church, Greenwood 11am–1pm • All are welcome! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-240-1764 / bkarding@gmail.com Sidewalk Signing — The Box of Delights Bookshop, Wolfville 1–3pm • Jan Coates, author of The King of Keji and Sky Pig, stops in to chat and sign her book.

TIX: no charge INFO: boxofdelightsbooks.com/events/ Sweet Summer Southern Afternoon Tea — Randall House Museum, Wolfville 2–5pm • Cool off with an afternoon filled with sweets, sweet teas and great company. TIX: $5 INFO: 902-542-9775 / randallhouse@outlook.com Artisan Market featuring Katrin Sommerfeld

— North Mountain United Tapestry, Harbourville 2–7pm • Featuring Katrin Sommerfeld of

Inspired Creations in Felt. TIX: no charge INFO: unitedtapestry@gmail.com The General — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 7pm • This 1926 classic train movie is a silent action packed comedy starring Buster Keaton. With live piano accompaniment by Krissy Keach. TIX: donation INFO: 902-542-9775 / randallhouse@outlook.com Sahara Kamila & Ariana Nasr — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8–10pm • W/special guest Ken Shorley.

TIX: $18 @ Box of Delights Bookshop (Wolfville), or online (ArianaNasr.com) INFO: 902-697-2176 / ariana@tabmusic.ca Dance: Double Trouble — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm • Bar and kitchen available.19+ TIX:$7 per person INFO: 902-678-8935 Dance: Matt Millet & Rob Hunt — Lions Club, Kentville 9pm–12:30am • Canteen, 50/50 and cash bar available. Proceeds for the Kentville Lions Club.

19+ TIX: $7 per person INFO: 902-679-2367

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21

Church Service — The Historic Covenanter Church, Grand Pré 11am • Presider Rev Sarah Scott.

INFO: 902-681-0366 Dave Gunning — North Mountain United Tapestry, Harbourville 7–9pm • Dave Gunning in concert plus the debut of The Easterlies (Jenny Osburn, Meagan Osburn and Rebecca MacDonald). TIX: donation INFO: 902-538-7923 / northmountainmarket@gmail.com

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23

Pickup Softball Night — Acadia Athletic Complex, Wolfville 6:30–9pm • Play some softball on the Dyke fields. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-698-1660 / therosschapman@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24

Meet & Greet with New Kentville Candidates — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville (upstairs) 5–8pm • You can help create a breath of fresh air in Kentville! Drop in to meet Sandra Snow to find out why she wants to be the new mayor of Kentville, along with new council candidates Lynn Pulsifer, Cathy Maxwell, Craig Gerrard and Stephen Pearl. Share ideas, express concerns, and hear the new candidates’ plans for making Kentville an even better place to live. Kids’ corner available. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-1562 / sandrasnowformayor2016@gmail.com

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25

Plein Air — Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, Wolfville 10am–1pm • A mutually-supportive critique is available for those interested around 12:30pm. Open to artists and art lovers of all levels.

Bring a picnic lunch if you like. Meet at parking lot across from KC Irving Building. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-701-8106 / edwardwedler@gmail.com Outdoor Open Mic w/Matt Lunn & Split Decision — Centennial Park, Kingston 6:30– 8pm • TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-2800 / recreation@kingstonnovascotia.ca

LIVE THEATRE Liberation Days — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning Aug. 11, 12, 13, 6pm • Liberation Days is a sweeping wartime romance set in the days immediately following the Canadian Liberation of Holland. (some adult content). TIX: $32.99 Reg, $29.50 Seniors, $25.99 Students. INFO: 902-582-3073 / artisticdirectors@twoplanks.ca Mary Celeste By Fire — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning Aug. 12, 13, 9:30–10:45pm • A fireside performance about one of the most famous sailing ships ever launched- the infamous “Ghost Ship” Mary Celeste. TIX: $32.99 Reg, $29.50 Seniors, $25.99 Students. INFO: 902-582-3073 / artisticdirectors@twoplanks.ca Odd Jobs — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville Aug. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, Sept. 2, 3, 7:30pm, Aug. 21, 28, 2pm • Laid off from work, Tim finds himself doing odd jobs for Mrs. Phipps, a retired professor of mathematics with a disconcerting habit of wandering onto a nearby highway at night. When Tim’s wife, Ginette, is offered a job in another city, the hopes and needs of all three come into conflict, with moving and unexpected results. TIX: $15 general, $12 student/senior INFO: 902-678-8040 / centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca Wingfield’s Inferno — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville Aug. 12, 13, 14, 8pm, Aug. 13, 14, 2pm • The 6th installment of the Wingfield Farm comedies about a stockbroker who quits the rat race to buy a hundred-acre farm north of Toronto. TIX: $30 adult, $24 student @ Cochrane’s Pharmasave (Wolfville), Wilsons Pharmasave (Kentville, Berwick), Home Hardware (Windsor), valleysummertheatre.com INFO: 877-845-1341 / valleysummertheatre@gmail.com Lamplight Historical Cemetery Tours — St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Auburn Aug. 16, 23, 30, 8pm • Take a walk through local history, with costumed guides and special guests. TIX: $10 per person INFO: 902-847-9847 / robardecoste@ns.sympatico.ca Disney’s High School Musical On Stage — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville Aug. 18, 19, 1pm & 7pm • Join Edalene Theatres Intensive Camp for their production of Disney’s smash hit and amp up your summer in a big musical theatre way! When resident jock Troy discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High, they cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical.

TIX: $12 adult, $10 children under 16, $44 for 4.

INFO: 902-799-9009 / kerri@edalenetheatre.ca UPCOMING: A Grapely Ghost Walk — Grand Pré Winery, Grand Pré Aug. 26, 7pm • Presented by Valley Ghost Walks.

Family friendly and lots of fun. Come learn local tales from Jerome the GraveKeeper and his ghostly friends.

This is a compilation show (with wine) featuring ghosts from all the towns we haunt. TIX: $20 with wine, $15 without wine @ all Ticketpro locations: Cochrane’s Pharmasave (Wolfville), Wilson’s Pharmasave (Kentville), etc. Cash only before the show. Limited tickets; these have sold out. INFO: 902-692-8546 / jerome@valleyghostwalks.com Next to Normal — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville, August 27, 28, 7:30 pm • Lisa St. Clair’s Dal Segno Studio and Saints Alive! Theatre present this moving story of a woman struggling with mental illness and its impact upon her family. Driven by a riveting rock score, the musical takes the audience on a journey that is both cathartic and enlightening. TIX: $20 adult, $15 students/seniors/art workers @ Cochrane’s Pharmasave (Wolfville), Wilsons Pharmasave (Kentville, Berwick), Home Hardware (Windsor), ticketpro.ca, 1-888-311-9090 INFO: 902-401-1390, saintsalivetheatresociety@gmail.com

EXHIBITS The Very Best Folks I Know: Folk Art, Storytellers & Satirists Group Show — Harvest Gallery, Wolfville.

Until Sept. 4 • There is a strong tradition of folk art in Nova Scotia. Whether it’s carved, hooked, painted or built, decorative or utilitarian, it’s as ‘colourful’ as the artists themselves. Including Ed Bernard, Geoff Butler, Barry Colpitts, Richard Crowe, Ian Gilson, Laura Kenney, Mary Jane Lundy, John Neville, Bradford Naugler, Ransford Naugler and Steven Rhude.

INFO: gallery@harvestgallery.ca / harvestgallery.ca Paints and Pots Creative Artists — Captain Hall’s Treasure Chest, Hall’s Harbour • 11am–6pm INFO: elspeth.mackenzie@gmail.com 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.

Judith J. Leidl — Oriel Fine Art, Wolfville • Fine art: floral paintings, scarves, acrylic paintings, prints, ceramics, and Inuit work from Baffin Island.

INFO: 902-670-7422 / judithleidlart.com

MUSEUMS The Old Kings Courthouse Museum (Kings County Museum) — 37 Cornwallis St., Kentville.

Open Mon.–Fri., 9am–4pm • “A Brief History of Underwear” and “Sightings – Exploring the Scope of the Canadian Sniper,” the historic role played by Canadian Snipers through artifacts and personal stories. TIX: no admission charge, donations welcomed INFO: 902-678-6237 / kingscountymuseum.ca / kingscountymuseum.ca/ event/a-brief-history-of-underwear Charles Macdonald Concrete House — 19 Saxon St., Centreville, 10am–5pm daily • Unique house built from concrete with artistic and humorous features, and concrete sculptures. Also features hooked rugs created by Charles’ wife Mabel. “Charlie’s Concrete Pulpit” exhibiting this summer. Politicians, speculators, marketing boards, bankers, and the working poor – they’re all called out in an unorthodox approach to advertising concrete. Also, see Kevin West’s Uncommon Common Art installation at the museum! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-3177 / concretehouse.ca / info@concretehouse.ca

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Ross Farm Museum — 4568 Hwy 12, New Ross • Open Wed–Sun, 9:30am–4:30pm. Every visit is unique as the work changes with the seasons. Mill Day: Aug. 17. Hear the roar of the saws and the smell of the freshly cut spruce and balsam fir as the mill produces barrel staves and heads for our cooperage shop. TIX: $6 adult, $5 senior, $2 child (6-17), no charge age 5 & under. INFO: 902-689-2210 / rossfarm.novascotia.ca Randall House Museum — 259 Main Street, Wolfville • “Joe Howe Changes Trains in Nova Scotia.” Get ready for a trained-themed summer of events and displays! INFO: wolfvillehs.ednet.ns.ca Prescott House — 1633 Starr’s Point Rd. • An elegant Georgian house in the picturesque Annapolis Valley. Here, horticulturalist Charles Prescott cultivated Nova Scotia’s apple industry from 1811 to 1859. Exhibit: What we Wore: Women & Children’s Clothing From 100 Years Ago. Through Aug. 31. TIX: General Admission: $4 adult, $2.75 child/senior, no charge under 5, $8.50 family INFO: 902-542-3984 / prescotthouse.novascotia.ca / baldwidj@gov.ns.ca Avon River Heritage Museum & Avon Spirit Shipyard — 15 & 17 Belmont Rd, Newport Landing. Wed. to Sun., 10am–5pm • Set along the scenic shores of the Avon River on the site where New England Planters’ sloop The Lydia and The Sally landed in 1760. Features exhibits on the New England Planters, Acadian settlers, local house

histories, family histories, and Avon River ecology.

INFO: 902-757-1718 / infoavonriver@gmail.com Blue Beach Fossil Museum — 127 Blue Beach Road, Hantsport • Open daily 9:30am–5pm, until Oct. 31. The official birthplace of vertebrate paleontology in Canada. Come for one of our tours to explore 350-million year old footprint-beds, fossils of fish, plants, and so much more. INFO: 902-684-9541 / bluebeachfossilmuseum.com Annapolis Valley Macdonald Museum — 21 School St, Middleton. Open until Dec. 16 • Mon to Sat., 9am–4:30pm. Closed Sundays & Holidays.

Hours change after Labor Day. Over 150 antique clocks and pocket watches from the Nova Scotia Museum’s collection. Displays of historical artifacts, household items, agricultural tools and more. INFO: 902-825-6116 / macdonaldmuseum.ca

Taoist Tai Chi™ — Beginner’s Classes starting Sept.

13, 6–8pm and/or Sept. 15, 11am–1pm @ Louis Millett Community Centre, New Minas, Sept. 12 @ Berwick Legion, Berwick. INFO: Mary Anne, 902-678-4609 / kentville@taoist.org Gaeilge sa Ghleann – Irish in the Valley — Are you interested in learning to speak Gaeilge? Join our group! We meet in Greenwood on Tuesdays at 1pm. INFO: HighburyPaul@gmail.com / Facebook: Gaeilge sa Ghleann Painting Workshops — Two day workshop on Seascapes sketch and guide book, all media, Aug. 25 & 26, 10am–3:30pm. $100 pp. Painting sunsets in watercolour: Aug. 23. Painting sunsets in acrylic: Aug. 24, $60 pp., w/Twila RobarDeCoste @ Windsong Studio & Gallery, Aylesford.

INFO: robardecoste@ns.sympatico.ca

CAMPS

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Voice & Piano Lessons — Private music instruction.

All ages and levels. Learn to read music: Group sight-singing classes on demand. INFO: 902-300-1001 / Susan_dworkin@hotmail.com Children’s Workshop— Wed., Aug. 17, 10am– 12pm @ Prescott House Museum, Port Williams.

• Ages 5+. Art – Printmaking Fun! w/Diana Baldwin.

Creative and fun ways to make prints. Please pre-register. FEE: $8 INFO/Reg: 902-542-3984 / diana.baldwin@novascotia.ca

Art in the Garden Camp — Aug. 15–19, 9am–4pm @ Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, Wolfville. • Week long summer camp for children ages 7–12.

TIX: $215 INFO: uncommoncommonart@gmail.com Daily Vacation Bible School — Aug. 15–19, 1–3:30pm @ Baptist Church, Waterville. • For ages 5–12 years. Theme is Deep Sea Discovery, w/crafts, music, stories and snacks. Registration available at church or contact Donna (902-538-8490), required whether for 1 day or all 5. TIX: no charge, but donations welcomed. INFO: 902-670-7566 / elva.kelley@ns.sympatico.ca

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INFO: Jane Marshall D.TCM, D.Ac, 902-404-3374 Travel Planning Professional: Denise MacMillan with The Destination Experts. Book your winter escape now! Free, no obligation quotes. Friendly, professional service. Valley based. INFO: 902-692-9581 / dmacmillan@TheDestinationExperts.com / FB/Denise.TravelPlanning

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Home For Sale: 38 Carriageway Court, Wolfville – $229K – modern 2BR 1.5BA row house on quiet street.

Move in ready, open concept kitchen-dining-living area, attached garage, private deck. INFO: Nora, 902-692-9011 / 902-701-1480

GENERAL:

The Art Shack: At the wharf in Margaretsville. Open through September, seven days a week. A working studio operated by members of the Artists’ Circle from around the Annapolis Valley. Enjoy our creations as you browse the Shack. Dock of the Bay Cafe has opened near our gallery. Breakfasts and light lunches, licensed.

See you soon! INFO: joantaylor107@hotmail.com

UPCOMING:

Kentville Multicultural Festival: Save the date!

August 28, 11am–4pm @ Centre Square, Kentville.

Performances, art displays, cultural food and desserts, local vendors and more. We are looking for vendors, merchants, and performers. Email if interested.

INFO: fair@kdcl.ca

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Western Kings Memorial Health Centre — Seeking a volunteer to help design an art gallery on site using existing art work. The project will also include defining a space for temporary art displays including art from the Berwick School. INFO: Mardi Burton, 902-538-1157 / mardi.burton@nshealth.ca Kentville Multicultural Fair — The Multicultural Fair, happening August 28th, is looking for a Transportation Coordinator. Requires regular flexible hours per week until the event. The volunteer will coordinate drives to the Fair, as well as a shuttle service between Centre Square and the soccer fields. INFO: 902-670-3247 / fair@KDCL.ca The Terry Fox Foundation — The Kentville Terry Fox Run is looking for a Run Organizer to oversee all operations of the event, as well as 3–4 Committee Members who will cover specific tasks/ roles based on skill set and interest. Positions require 1–3 hours per week until the Run in September. INFO: Barbara Pate, 1-888-836-9786 / barbara.pate@terryfoxrun.org Friends of the Kentville Library — Seeking volunteers to help with fundraising, grant writing, graphic design, and website design/ management. INFO: Michael McCall, 902-678-6273 / mccallmichael5@gmail.com Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation — Volunteers needed to help organize the CIBC Run for the Cure in Wolfville. Positions available are: Run Director; Communications & Promotions; Fundraising Coordinator; Sponsorship Coordinator; Volunteer Coordinator; Survivor Engagement Coordinator.

INFO: 1-866-273-2223 / cgilfoy@cbcf.org

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Margaret Drummond's

WORD OF THE ISSUE: Ignominious Adjective Deserving or causing disgrace or shame.

"He served three terms and nine years as prime minister before an ignominious downfall."

At Acadia

Acadia University | 15 University Ave, Wolfville.

902-542-2201 | Staffed Switchboard. 8:30am-4:30pm. agi@acadiau.ca – General Inquiries

ACADIA ART GALLERY: BOATS IN THE ATLANTIC

WHAT’S GROWING AT THE HARRIET IRVING BOTANICAL GARDENS:

FIELD GUIDES

Erica Marrison, Outreach and Collections Assistant

Boats in the Atlantic In case you have yet to hear, our current exhibition "I Came for the View" showcases a variety of depictions of the Atlantic. From the Newfoundland ocean shore to the Dartmouth ferry, this display gives a diverse glimpse of the east coast of Canada. While the ocean is beautiful in and of itself, the Atlantic ocean does not come without boats. Whether they're for fishing, pleasure, or transportation, boating is a popular subject in Atlantic life, and thus in the works at our current exhibition. Read on to see five works currently on display, all of which depicting boats in the Atlantic.

Henri Masson Quidi Vidi, oil, 1969

John Hammond Dawn, oil, 1913

Henri Masson was born in 1907 in Belgium, however he emigrated with his widowed mother to Canada in 1921, at the young age of 14. During the 1930’s Masson was heavily influenced and interested in the work of the Group of Seven; he admired their departure from more formal, European styles of the time. Known for his landscapes and cityscapes, Masson’s work is held in various galleries across Canada, including 11 of his works in The National Gallery of Canada’s collection.

John Hammond (18431939) born in Montréal, Québec, was a prominent figure in the history of art and arts education at Mount Allison University.

Hammond’s honors include being one of the first members of the Ontario Society of Artists (1873), Associate of the Royal Canadian Academy (1890), Member of the Royal Canadian Academy (1893), as well as being widely exhibited at the Paris Salon Exhibition, Royal Academy Exhibition, National Gallery in New York (1887), and various other exhibitions in Louisiana, Buffalo, and more.

Antonio Jacobson Barquetine St Paul, oil, n.d.

Antonio Jacobson (18501921) was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, where his family had been violin makers for generations. Jacobson’s endeavors with the Marvin Safe Company and working among the marines contributed to Jacobson’s establishment as the “foremost chronicler of American shipping in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.”

Jack Humphrey Untitled, mixed media, n.d.

Jack Humphrey was born in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1901.

Humphrey first studied art at the Boston Museum School from 1920-1923, though later spent five years at the National Academy of Design in New York from 1924-1929. During the

summer months, Humphrey studied at the Cape Cod School of Art under painter and instructor Charles Hawthorne. Humphrey’s notable endeavors include being a member of the Canadian group of painters, Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour, Canadian Society of Graphic Art, and Contemporary Arts Society, along with being awarded a doctorate degree from the University of New Brunswick, and Canada Council grants/fellowships in 1952 and 1960.

Roger Savage Nude on the Dartmouth Ferry, serigraph, 1976 Roger Savage was born in 1941 in Windsor, Ontario, however his early education took place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, from 19461959. Savage later studied at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) before obtaining his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Mount Allison University in 1963. He resides in Liverpool, Nova Scotia today, working as a full-time artist. Savage expresses that he works to capture the “light and shadow of nature” in his work.

To see these works in person, along with many more, stop by the Acadia Art Gallery before August 21!

ACADIA SPORTS THERAPY CLINIC INC.

Part-time physiotherapist position available (12-20 hrs/wk) available July 4, 2016 • • • • • •

We provide services to both the university community and the general public Over 90% of caseload comprised of individuals with sport or recreational injuries We are located in a university-based sports setting with an experienced multidisciplinary team We live, work and play in the beautiful community of Wolfville, NS! Mentorship available from two physiotherapists with a combined 50 years of experience Signing bonus or recreational facility pass/athletics season’s tickets available

Interested individuals, please enquire by e-mail to Darren Booth: darren.booth@acadiau.ca

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Melanie Priesnitz

If you are one of those people who like to know the names of plants as you walk by them in the woods, you are probably well acquainted with field guides. My new favourite guide is Boulder Publications’ Wildflowers of Nova Scotia by Todd Boland. The thing that really sets this book apart from other guides is the full colour photographs. It’s a resource for herbaceous plants of Nova Scotia both native and introduced. The guide is laid out by flower colour and contains simple explanations of plant identification and botanical keys so you don’t need to be a botanist to navigate it. If you want to get to know the trees of the woods Boland’s Trees & Shrubs of the Maritimes is also a great choice. If you’re travelling this summer you may also be interested in Boland’s Trees & Shrubs of Newfoundland and Labrador or his latest, Wildflowers of New Brunswick.

The Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens will be hosting a book-signing and talk on gardening with native plants with author Todd Boland on the evening of September 19, so mark your calendar. Boland is from St. John’s where he is the research horticulturist at the Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden. We’re excited to be working with Boulder Publications to bring him here to Acadia.

Todd will be especially interested in signing well-loved copies of his book this fall, so grab a copy and get outside and get acquainted with the Flora of the Acadian Forest. Two of the features that I enjoy most about the Boulder Publications guides is that they are printed on thick paper that doesn’t mind getting dirty or wet, and they never run out of batteries while I’m in the field! A selection of field guides are available for sale at the KC Irving Centre Café or visit your local bookseller or library.

Stay connected to the Gardens on Facebook for information on upcoming events. facebook.com/HarrietIrvingBotanicalGardens Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens Acadia University botanicalgardens.acadiau.ca

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THE CROWDSOURCER Watch our community change the world one dollar at a time.

Title: Margaret Atwood's Killam Corner at the Kentville Library Website: www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/margaret-atwoods-killam-corner/#.V6YSsukegX5.twitter Description: Our current library has been operating out of a re-purposed car dealership since 1987. After 29 years of serving the public under less than ideal circumstances, the library is moving to a new home in a decommissioned United Church. The Friends of the Kentville Library group has been formed and is in the process of raising funds for the new location. These funds will be allotted to the Young Adult area of the library. It will be named "Killam Corner", and these funds will make it a fun, inviting space for the youth of Kentville and area.

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"Reading and writing, like everything else, improve with practice. And, of course, if there are no young readers and writers, there will shortly be no older ones. Literacy will be dead, and democracy - which many believe goes hand in hand with it - will be dead as well." - Margaret Atwood.

Fundraising Goal: $20,000 Amount raised as of August 6, 2016: $500 The Crowdsourcer column will feature one local crowdsourcing effort each Grapevine issue. To garner support for your project, contact: editor@grapevinepublishing.ca

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