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MIKE UNCORKED: SHOW ME THE SHOWS!!!!

Mike Butler

You know, if I had a nickel for every hour I spent on stage performing in a show or sitting in a theatre as an audience member watching a show; I would be a very rich man! The reason I practically drown myself in live theatre is because I love it! I love everything about rehearsing, fine-tuning, gathering props and costumes, developing characters, and presenting all that hard work to an enthusiastic audience. On the flip side, I love seeing all that come together in front of me! There’s a lot of live theatre in this big beautiful valley and I am honoured to be a part of it. It’s a very busy time of year with the holidays approaching but it’s all about time with family and friends (remember that!) and here’s a few theatrical suggestions for you to consider as a way to spend time with those you love! Let us entertain you this winter!

First up is the Lighthouse Theatre Company’s production of Creely Mountain Law. Written and starring local playwright Allen Hume, who penned last year’s successful Golf, Cheese and Chess Society, Creely Mountain Law tells the story of a batch of shifty characters all bidding for the same valuable mountain property. You can trust anyone, including your brother… until he gets a better offer. The plot twists and

turns as the characters try to out do each other in a caper that offers laughs and gasps! Starring with Allen are local performers Ray Baltzer, Sherry Bishop, Candy O’brien, John Smith, Emily Lutz and myself (I get to be a bad guy…. or am I?) and this very talented crew are ready to hit the stage and keep you guessing! Creely Mountain Law plays evenings on November 17, 18, and 19 at the Al Whittle Theatre. The show starts at 7:30pm and tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at The Box of Delights Bookshop on Main Street, Wolfville.

with matinees on November 13 and December 4. Please call 902-678-8040 to make reservations.. this is strongly recommended as this classic show is bound to be a sell out!

As I said before, the holidays are about family, friends, togetherness, and good cheer, and Centrestage Theatre in Kentville in getting into the swing of the season with The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson.

This production is a Christmas family classic. A couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids--probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem - and the fun - when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on!

And here’s a neat little story. In December 2009, I performed in my FIRST play called A Brand New Year and I was instantly hooked on live theatre. Since then I’ve been so fortunate to meet the most wonderful people and work in some of the best venues. Now, 7 years later, I am proud to be in my 50th production, which is a remount of A Brand New Year! It seems I’ve come full circle but this new production is going to be bigger and better than the first one.

Edalene Theatre iwill present the show in Wolfville from November 23 to 26. Writer, Director and star Kerri Leier describes her play as a story about family; finding yourself, true love and starting over all set during the busy holiday season. With Music

by Melissa Vidito, this relatable show will touch your heart, tickle your funny bone, and restore your belief in the magic and warmth of the holiday season.

The pageant will be performed at CentreStage beginning on November 4 and running to December 10 on Friday and Saturday evenings

I am thrilled to be back in this show (I’m much less nervous than the first time!) and with this stellar cast; it’s going to be a wonderful pro-

duction! And a fun promotion is the chance to buy a "sparkling" ticket to the show, which includes a little L'Acadie Sparkling to sip at intermission. Brand New Year plays November 23 to 26 starting at 7:30pm plus a Matinee on the 26th at 2:00pm at the Al Whittle Theatre on Main Street, Wolfville. See you there!

Keep checking Valleyevents.ca and the Theatre Listings here in your Grapevine for all the shows in the valley. In the coming weeks we have the new Fezziwig production Robin Hood: The Forest Awakens, the one-man show of Dicken’s Christmas Carol, the Nutcracker, and Quick as a Wink’s Production of Grease. And who wouldn’t love a gift certificate to Centrestage or Quick as a Wink theatre for the holidays? Check out their websites for more details! And enjoy the shows everyone! It’s the most theatrical time of the year… Have fun and thank you!

Photo Credit: Mike Butler

ANNAPOLIS VALLEY DENTAL SOCIETY CARES: LOCAL DENTISTS WORK TOGETHER TO PROVIDE FREE CARE Emily Leeson Just before the holiday season of giving begins, a group of local dentists and volunteers have banded together to give their time and skills for free to help Annapolis Valley residents unable to otherwise access dental treatment. One of the biggest obstacles faced by many people is the cost of dental treatment and unlike other areas of the health care system, dentistry is not subsidized by health care tax dollars. This means that the full cost of the services provided by dentists in private practices must be passed on

to patients.

On Saturday, October 29, over 40 volunteers worked together for the AVDS Cares event to provide the much-needed dental care free to those who needed it the most. Initiated by Sandy MacDonald, who works in the Wolfville branch of the dental supply company Henry Schein, the AVDS Cares event gathered together eleven dentists and over 30 support staff, as well as equipment and dental supplies from the supply company. Throughout the Valley, dental

JOE TRIO TO PERFORM AT THE FESTIVAL THEATRE

Joe Trio is not your average piano trio. They don't want to be neatly categorized, but instead strive for diversity, versatility, and more than a little humour and unpredictability.

Their repertoire consists of the classics – from Papa Haydn to Uncle Shostakovich, new works by contemporary composers, and their own arrangements of popular, jazz and rock tunes.

And they're not afraid to mix together so

Help the All That Glam Fundraiser raise funds for Nunavut school breakfast programs with your donations of gently-used jewellery and handbags. Food costs in Northern Canada have created a food epidemic that sends children to school hungry everyday. The average cost of 2.5 kg of flour in Nunavut is $13 compared to $5 in the rest of the country.

In the farthest North towns such as Iqaluit Orange Juice costs at least $26.29. Because of food costs such as these 70% of households in Iqaluit are food insecure, which is eight times the national average. In a country considered a leader in human rights across the globe this seems outrageous. In an effort to resolve some of these issues All That Glam was start-

coincided nicely with the launch of their own

According to Wolfville dentist Dr. Erin Hennessy, the day ran smoothly with no patients turned away or waiting in long line-ups. The hope is that this can become a semi-annual event, with the next date tentatively planned for April, which is Oral Health Month.

Laura Churchill Duke, valleyfamilyfun.ca many styles of music into a single piece it makes your head spin. More than virtuosi, the Trio's members are fantastic performers who engage the audience in a way few classical musicians can. Amply witty, charming, and tremendously musical, Joe Trio leaves audiences with a new appreciation for classical music.

Please come and enjoy the wonderful variety of music performed by Joe Trio. Tickets are $26 for adults, $20 for students. For more information or to buy tickets, visit the Acadia University Box Office in person, by phone at 902-542-5500 or 1-800-542-TICK(8425), or online at boxoffice.acadiau.ca

This Christmas, why not give a homemade gift? There are a lot of places you can go for kids to make something themselves. Start with the Clayground Studio in Wolfville! Kids can make a painted pottery piece, or older kids can try a fusible glass craft. Be sure to check the dates beforehand to find out when the last day is that the pottery will be prepared before Christmas!

The Firefly Makery, located in Bridgetown, is a store that promotes local crafters and artists

from the Valley. A variety of workshops are offered with many geared towards children.

They also sell children's craft kits, which include everything to make the craft. Or check out my Pinterest Christmas board for lots of crafts to try at home! (pinterest.com/ lachurchmouse/christmas) Kids have such a sense of pride when they can give you something they have made themselves! For more great ideas, visit ValleyFamilyFun.ca.

ACADIA’S ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE LOOKING FOR HOMESTAY HOSTS

GIVE A JEWEL, FEED A SCHOOL! Connor Sheehan

“We had a lot of fun and felt the patients really appreciated the free dental care” said dentist Dr. Scott Schofield. Schofield’s Fundy Dental Centre in Coldbrook hosted the event, which

Fundy Dental Community Project, a non-profit organization that provides dental services at a reduced rate for low-income adults and youth in need.

FAMILY FUN IN THE VALLEY – HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

in Wolfville on Saturday, November 19

Joe Trio will entertain at the Acadia Performing Arts Series on Saturday, November 19th at 7:30 pm at the Festival Theatre in Wolfville.

Joe Trio is Cameron Wilson, violin, Charles Inkman, cello and Allen Stiles, piano.

offices provided a total of almost $12,000 of free dental care including 40 fillings, 42 extractions, and two root canals. Eighteen patients in total benefited from the generosity and vision of local dentists and staff.

Sharon Churchill Roe, English Language Centre

ed in Ottawa to fund a breakfast program in a small coastal town near Iqaluit called Coral Harbour. Since then All That Glam has raised $60,000 and opened a second program at an elementary school in Nukavuk, Nunavut. The sale expanded to Wolfville last year and will continue this year as well. Donations can be dropped off between October 23 and November 12 at these locations: Kentville: Post Office, New Minas: Henny Penny’s Farm Market , Wolfville: Post Office, Just Us, Mahone Bay: Post Office. Don’t miss scooping up some great deals and Christmas gifts November 19th from 8:30am-1pm at the Wolfville Just Us- 450 Main St, Wolfville! For more information go to allthatglamfundraiser.com or email us at allisonsmith300@gmail.com

Acadia University’s English Language Centre is looking for homestays to host students in their homes from February to December, 2017. This winter, we have several students arriving from Japan who will be studying at Acadia until December. They would all like to stay with Canadian families, but we currently do not have enough families to host them all.

Great Homestay Hosts are all different: they can be couples with children, young and old; empty nesters; or single moms and dads.

However, they all are patient and sensitive with a curiosity about other cultures and a desire to share their own. As a Homestay Host, you would be responsible for providing a private room and three meals per day for

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your student. Your student will enjoy sharing family time with you, practicing their English, and experiencing Canadian culture first-hand.

If you are interested in sharing your home and daily life with an international student, please ask us for more information regarding responsibilities and compensation. An information session will be held on Thursday, December 1 from 12pm-1pm in the Lower Classroom of the Irving Centre. It will include information regarding the joys and challenges of being part of the homestay program.

For more information, please email Sharon. churchill@acadiau.ca or call 902-585-1471.

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INDEX

Mike Uncorked.....................................................p.3 About Us..............................................................p.4 On the Cover........................................................p.5 Mystery Quote.....................................................p.5 Free Classifieds/Eat to the Beat ...........................p.5

Margaret Drummond's

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

WORD OF THE ISSUE:

The Grapevine Local Gift Guide ............................p.8

Absquatulate

Inquisitive Corner ................................................p.8

Verb

The Grapevine Questionnaire ...............................p.9

To leave abruptly; to flee. " 'I reckon you ought to absquatulate, stranger', barked the cowboy, drawing his pistol."

Who's Who...........................................................p.9 Weekly Events/@ the Library..............................p.11 What’s Happening/Tides......................................p.12–14 Acadia Page.........................................................p.15

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DEC 3 DEC 16

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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

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

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

COLDBROOK: Access Nova Scotia, T.A.N. Coffee, Callister's Country Kitchen, Foodland, Vicki's Seafood Restaurant BERWICK: Driftwood Restaurant, Jonny's Cookhouse, Luigi's Pizza Palace, North Mountain Coffeehouse, Rising Sun Cafe,

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ON THE COVER:

MYSTERY

Miyoshi Kondo lives and paints in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Her paintings explore and play with the collision of our natural and constructed environments.

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"I paint and raise children, chickens and vegetables. I put some in jars, some in coops and some in beds. I am an artist with a penchant for gouache. I came to love this vibrant and fickle paint while acquiring my BFA from NSCAD University. My paintings explore and play with the ideas of our constructed and natural environments. As humans we carve out our living spaces everywhere, anywhere. We constantly struggle to control nature. If we neglect to maintain our hold it creeps in with equal determination. We distance ourselves further and further from nature, attempting to carve out contained living spaces. Yet we crave a closeness to nature. I wonder about the destruction we inflict, the futility of our efforts for dominance, and how we live in increasing disharmony with our surroundings. With our growing and constant access to information we seem to distance ourselves from our environment and each other. I have shown my paintings in Toronto, Halifax and throughout the Annapolis Valley.

You can find my paintings at The Rolled Oat Cafe (Wolfville) Teichert Gallery: AGNS Sales and Rental Gallery (Halifax) Argyle Fine Art, Halifax, greeting cards at The Box of Delights (Wolfville) or virtually on my website."

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Donate Used Clothing: Flowercart creates work and training for people. Donate your used clothing to Flowercart and keep your donation and the resulting money local. Drop off location 9412 Commercial St., New Minas. INFO: 681-0120 / lisahammettvaughan@flowercart.ca Valley Hospice: Help the Hospice just by clearing out your closet! Donate your gently used items in the name of Valley Hospice at Consignors Place, New Minas. 40% selling price goes to help the Hospice. INFO: Consignorsplace.com/calendar / valleyhospice.ca

The Shelter Project: Nov. 17–19 @ 437 Main St., Kentville. The Portal Youth Outreach Centre in Kentville is putting on an awareness and fundraising event called the Shelter Project. This involves a makeshift shelter being constructed. The public is invited to come out and experience what it’s like for homeless youth this time of year. It is estimated that between 58–70 youth in the Annapolis Valley experience homelessness on any given night. Donations to the Portal's Emergency Fund for Youth will be accepted.

INFO: portalyouth.ca

FOR HIRE/PURCHASE: Interior/Exterior Painting: Women in Rollers does accurate quotes, shows up on time to work, and performs to perfection. We even leave your home neat and tidy! Call today for your free estimate. INFO: Pamela, 697-2926 Osteopath: Meike Dornieden is a Registered Osteopath, offering osteopathic treatments and care to newborns, toddlers, children and their mothers. ​ Newborn check up for 20 min is free during the first month after birth. INFO: 902-697-3377 Kitchen Updates: Kitchen cupboards dated and dull? For about one-tenth of the cost of new cupboards, we can transform your cupboards with specialty paint and new hardware. Call us for a free estimate. Women in Rollers. 697-2926.

House/Pet Sitter: Mature, reliable woman can do house and pet sitting during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. I can provide you with excellent references from past clients. FEE: $15 per day for 1 pet; $20 per day for more than 1 pet. INFO: Tracy Casselman, 902-717-5636 / japanokay1964@gmail.com.

Christmas Wreaths: Can be ordered by choosing a previous years design or I can make one custom to order. The Giving Wreath 2016 Collection – Choose one of our 4 giving wreaths either peace, joy, love or hope.

– We have many different colored ribbons to choose from – Each Giving Wreath comes with a card to write a personalized message. Natural, Timeless, Beauty.

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Will donate to good cause. INFO: Linda, 902-538-3376 / prophecy04@hotmail.com For Sale: 2009 Toyota Yaris. 58500 km. Brand new tires on rims (summer & winter). $8000 INFO: John, 902-698-6766

UPCOMING: Annual Christmas Décor House Tour: Dec. 11, 4–8pm. Presented by Kingston United Church. Tour will consist of a beautiful church and four private homes.

TIX: $10 @ Pharmasave (Kingston) INFO: Joann, 902-765-0105 Eight Course French Dinner: Sat. Dec. 3, 6pm @ the Berwick Legion. Fundraiser for 507 Flt. Lt. McLean Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron's trip to Ottawa next March in celebration of Canada's 150th birthday.

Courses: Mellon Porto, onion soup, Salade Nicoise, pate, Coquilles St Jacques, Bouef Bourguignon, cheese plate, pastries. Lots of French bread. White and red wines.TIX: $40. Seating limited to eighty. Pre-purchase tickets by Sat. Nov.26. INFO: Berwick Legion, 902-538-9340 / Chris, 902-538-5815.

THURSDAYS: 17, 24, 1

Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Hal Bruce (18th), 3 Way Radio (25th) 8pm

Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): Paul Marshall (17th, 24th, 1st) 12pm

The Port Pub (Port Williams): Margie Brown Duo (18th), Mark Riley Project (25th) 8pm

Troy Restaurant (Wolfville): Ron Edmunds Duo (17th, 24th, 1st) 6pm

Union Street Café (Berwick): Dave Gunning $25 (18th) 8pm

(Schedule subject to change)

Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Open Jam Session (17th, 24th, 1st) 7pm Kings Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): The Tony & Lenny Show (17th, 24th, 1st) 7:30pm Dooly’s (New Minas): Open Mic (17th, 24th, 1st) 8:30pm Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): The Hupman Brothers (17th, 24th) 9pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Trivia Night (17th, 24th) 9pm Anvil (Wolfville): Top 40 DJ (17th, 24th, 1st) 9pm

FRIDAYS: 18, 25 Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): Paul Marshall (18th, 25th) 12pm Kings Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): Shawn Hebb (18th), GuyPaul Thibault (25th) 5:30pm Blomidon Inn (Wolfville): Jazz Mannequins (18th, 25th) 6:30pm Dooly’s (Greenwood): Karaoke Movember Fundraiser (25th) 7:30pm Joe’s Food Emporium (Wolfville): PM Blues Band (18th), SWIG (25th) 8pm

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Capital Pub (Middleton): Open Mic w/Broke With Money (18th), w/Tim V (25th) 9pm West Side Charlies (New Minas): DJ Lethal Noize (18th), DJ Billy T (25th) 10pm

SATURDAYS: 19, 26 Farmers Market (Wolfville): John Tetrault (19th), The Hilites Duo (26th) 9:30am Edible Art Café (New Minas): Lee Gilbert (19th, 26th) 12pm The Noodle Guy (Port Williams): The Noodle Guy Spaghetti Jam (19th, 26th) 1:30pm Oaken Barrel Pub (Greenwood): Broke With Money (19th) 7pm Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): John Geddes (19th), Paul Wilfred (26th) 8pm King’s Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): Ian Janes Band & Silent Auction $5 (19th) 7pm, Justin Wood Trio (19th), Broke With Money (26th) 8:30pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Dayliner (26th) 9pm Anvil (Wolfville): Top 40 DJ (19th, 26th) 9pm

West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): JR Thorpe (19th) 3pm, Thunder Kiss (19th) 9pm, Timothy V (26th) 3pm, DJ Lethal Noize (26th) 10pm Dooly’s (Greenwood): DJ Touch (19th, 26th) 10pm Tommy Gun’s (Windsor): Video Music Screen (19th, 26th) 12am

SUNDAYS: 20, 27 Paddy's Pub (Wolfville): Paddy’s Irish Session (20th, 27th) 8pm

MONDAYS: 21, 28 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Ron Edmunds Band (21st, 28th) 12pm

TUESDAYS: 22, 29 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Ron Edmunds Band (22nd, 29th) 12pm The Port Pub (Port Williams): Open Mic w/Ron Edmunds Duo (22nd, 29th) 7:30pm Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): Irish Jam Session (22nd, 29th) 8pm TAN Café (Wolfville): Open Mike & Donna (22nd, 29th) 8pm

WEDNESDAYS: 23, 30 Edible Art Café (New Minas): David Filyer (23rd, 30th) 12pm Farmers Market (Wolfville): George Symonds (23rd) 5pm West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Billy T’s Karaoke (23rd, 30th) 9pm

Library Pub (Wolfville): Bob Munroe (19th) 1pm, Ben MacNeil (26th) 9pm

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© 2016 Rob Brezsny • freewillastrology.com • Horoscopes for the week of November 17th ARIES (March 21-April 19): There is a 97 percent chance that you will NOT engage in the following activities within the next 30 days: naked skydiving, tight-rope walking between two skyscrapers, getting drunk on a mountaintop, taking ayahuasca with Peruvian shamans in a remote rural hut, or dancing ecstatically in a muddy pit of snakes. However, I suspect that you will be involved in almost equally exotic exploits -- although less risky ones -- that will require you to summon more pluck and improvisational skill than you knew you had.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The Onion, my favorite news source, reported that "It's perfectly natural for people to fantasize about sandwiches other than the one currently in their hands." You shouldn't feel shame, the article said, if you're enjoying a hoagie but suddenly feel an inexplicable yearning for a BLT or pastrami on rye. While I appreciate this reassuring counsel, I don't think it applies to you in the coming weeks. In my opinion, you have a sacred duty to be unwaveringly faithful, both in your imagination and your actual behavior -- as much for your own sake as for others'. I advise you to cultivate an up-to-date affection for and commitment to what you actually have, and not indulge in obsessive fantasies about "what ifs."

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I hesitate to deliver the contents of this horoscope without a disclaimer.

Unless you are an extremely ethical person with a vivid streak of empathy, you might be prone to abuse the information I'm about to present. So please ignore it unless you can responsibly employ the concepts of benevolent mischief and tricky blessings and cathartic shenanigans. Ready? Here's your oracle: Now is a favorable time for grayer truths, wilder leaps of the imagination, more useful bullshit, funnier enigmas, and more outlandish stories seasoned with crazy wisdom.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Kavachi is an underwater volcano in the Southwest Pacific Ocean. It erupts periodically, and in general makes the surrounding water so hot and acidic that human divers must avoid it. And yet some hardy species live there, including crabs, jellyfish, stingrays, and sharks. What adaptations and strategies enable them to thrive in such an extreme environment? Scientists don't know.

I'm going to draw a comparison between you and the resourceful creatures living near Kavachi. In the coming weeks, I bet you'll flourish in circumstances that normal people might find daunting.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Seventeenth-century British people used the now-obsolete word "firktytoodle."

It meant "cuddling and snuggling accompanied by leisurely experiments in smooching, fondling, licking, and sweet dirty talk." The coming weeks will be prime time for you to carry out extensive experiments in this activity. But here's an interesting question: Will the near future also be a favorable phase for record levels of orgasmic release? The answer: maybe, but IF AND ONLY if you pursue firkytoodle as an end in itself; IF AND ONLY IF you relish the teasing and playing as if they were ultimate rewards, and don't relegate them to being merely preliminary acts for pleasures that are supposedly bigger and better. P.S. These same principles apply not just to your intimate connections, but to everything else in your life, as well. Enjoying the journey is as important as reaching a destination.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Here's an experiment worth trying: Reach back into the past to find a remedy for what's bugging you now. In other words, seek out on an old, perhaps even partially forgotten influence to resolve a current dilemma that has resisted your efforts to master it. This is one time when it may make good sense to temporarily resurrect a lost dream. You could energize your future by drawing inspiration from possibilities that might have been but never were.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): By the time he died at the age of 87 in 1983, free thinker Buckminster Fuller had licensed his inventions to more than 100 companies.

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But along the way, he often had to be patient as he waited for the world to be ready for his visionary creations. He was ahead of his time, dreaming up things that would be needed before anyone knew they'd be needed. I encourage you to be like him in the coming weeks, Libra. Try to anticipate the future.

Generate possibilities that people are not yet ripe to accept, but will eventually be ready to embrace.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Does the word "revolution" have any useful meaning? Or has it been invoked by so many fanatics with such melodramatic agendas that it has lost its value? In accordance with your astrological omens, I suggest we give it another chance. I think it deserves a cozy spot in your life during the next few months. As for what exactly that entails, let's call on author Rebecca Solnit for inspiration. She says, "I still think the [real] revolution is to make the world safe for poetry, meandering, for the frail and vulnerable, the rare and obscure, the impractical and local and small."

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): "We all have ghosts inside us, and it's better when they speak than when they don't," wrote author Siri Hustvedt. The good news, Sagittarius, is that in recent weeks your personal ghosts have been discoursing at length. They have offered their interpretation of your life's central mysteries and have provided twists on old stories you thought you had all figured out. The bad news is that they don't seem to want to shut up. Also, less than 25% of what they have been asserting is actually true or useful. But here's the fantastic news: Those ghosts have delivered everything you need to know for now, and will obey if you tell them to take an extended vacation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the film Bruce Almighty, Morgan Freeman plays the role of God, and Capricorn actor Jim Carrey is a frustrated reporter named Bruce Nolan. After Nolan bemoans his rocky fate and blames it on God's ineptitude, the Supreme Being reaches out by phone. (His number is 716-7762323.) A series of conversations and negotiations ensues, leading Nolan on roller-coaster adventures that ultimately result in a mostly happy ending.

According to my reading of the astrological omens, you Capricorns will have an unusually high chance of making fruitful contact with a Higher Power or Illuminating Source in the coming weeks. I doubt that 716-776-2323 is the right contact information.

But if you trust your intuition, I bet you'll make the connection.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Some spiders are both construction workers and artists. The webs they spin are not just strong and functional, but also feature decorative elements called "stabilimenta." These may be as simple as zigzags or as complex as spiral whorls. Biologists say the stabilimenta draw prey to specific locations, help the spider hide, and render the overall stability of the web more robust. As you enter the web-building phase of your cycle, Aquarius, I suggest that you include your own version of attractive stabilimenta. Your purpose, of course, is not to catch prey, but to bolster your network and invigorate your support system. Be artful as well as practical. (Thanks to Mother Nature Network's Jaymi Heimbuch for info on stabilimenta.)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): "Aren't there parts of ourselves that are just better left unfed?" asked Piscean author David Foster Wallace. I propose that we make that one of your two keynotes during the next four weeks. Here's a second keynote: As you become more and more skilled at not fueling the parts of yourself that are better left unfed, you will have a growing knack for identifying the parts of yourself that should be well-fed. Feed them with care and artistry!

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Find the perfect gift this Christmas right here at home! The Grapevine curated a list of locally offered and/or produced gifts. Make an effort to #buylocal this holiday season!

Some of our recommendations are available at various locations around the Annapolis Valley. As many of these products are one of a kind, availability may vary.

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1. SEASONAL PILLOWS

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by Ami McKay. The Inside Story 1016 Central Ave, Greenwood / theinsidestory. ca and Box of Delights in Wolfville 4. THIS PLACE CD

by Various Local Artists. Chisholm Stationery & Books 25 Webster Ct., Kentville / rubythroatedrecords.com

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by Herschel. The Market 456 Main Street, Wolfville / themarketwolfville.ca

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A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES Caravan Theatre brings alive the magic of Christmas with its dramatic retelling of Dylan Thomas’ timeless classic, A Child’s Christmas in Wales. Performing on a modest stage embellished only by Thomas’ poetic and evocative language, four actors transport the audience back to old-time Christmases of years gone by.

Meet teacup-tipping aunts, snoring uncles, and boys who tumble into adventures out in the snow. Join them for this family-friendly story recounting the awe and wonder of childhood immortalized in holidays past.

Show dates: Monday, December 5, 7pm, Dawn Oman Art Gallery 298 Granville St., Bridgetown, NS Tickets $10, or $30/family, available at the gallery.

Friday December 9, 7pm, Manning Memorial Chapel Acadia University, Wolfville, NS Tickets $10, or $30/family, available at Box of Delights Bookstore.

Monday, December 19, 7pm, Windsor United Church 613 King St., Windsor, NS Free-Will Offering.

Joining us will be special guests, The East Coast Carolling Co. More details about A Child's Christmas in Wales: www.caravantheatre.ca

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WHO’S WHO: SANDRA SNOW: LET IT SNOW! Mike Butler

THE GRAPEVINE QUESTIONNAIRE: BIF NAKED Susan Wedlock Bif Naked is an international recording artist, cancer survivor, advocate, activist, vegan, and now author of her new memoir I, Bificus. She will bring her acoustic Songs and Stories tour to the Evergreen Theatre November 25, at 8pm.

Visit evergreentheatre.ca for ticket info.

I have read that you were born in India and your given name was Beth Torberts. Your professional name is so unique, what is the origin of it?

My name is a nickname that I received in junior high school, and “Bif Naked” has been my punk rock stage name since I was eighteen. It has stuck with me ever since.

You have a very individualistic style which includes many tattoos. Is there one that is your favourite and why?

My favourite tattoos are the newer ones I have that are cartoon drawings I did, depicting both of my dead dogs. There are also two cartoon bunnies near them, which represents their soft, little, bunny hearts. I just loved them so much.

If you hadn’t been a successful performer, what do you think you might have been?

Definitely, I would love to be a palliative care nurse or a celebrant or something like that. I love to be with people and certainly if there is a person in need of one-on-one help I would like to offer or lend a hand.

You have done quite a bit of acting in your career.

Is that something you would like to do more of?

Oh yes, I enjoy every aspect of the performing arts a lot. I was trained in dance and theatre before I ever sang a note, and I will always enjoy all of them.

What would you say was the seminal moment in your life?

I think I have experienced a lot of different “a-ha” moments and continue to. The creative ideas we have today, or we dream about, grow into the successes of tomorrow. It’s pretty cool.

In your work as an inspirational/motivational speaker, what would you like people to learn from you?

The only thing I know for sure is that I am exactly like any other woman I know. I have faced challenges and overcome them, as a lot of other people have, and believe that when we share our stories that we motivate or inspire each other. I am just as inspired by the people I meet and talk to when I am speaking.

As an activist which cause is near and dear to your heart?

I never used to identify as an activist, and instead, preferred to say advocate. That has

really changed for me, and I believe very much in non-violent activism and civil disobedience for the good of society. I am very much willing to fight injustice and want to fight for higher welfare rates in my home province, but believe it needs to be higher everywhere. I think there are too many Canadians living below the poverty line and there is a huge stigma against poor folks. And poor means every person who struggles. We all live cheque to cheque, and when I was a young person I was on welfare. I believe that I have a big mouth for a reason and I must use my voice to stand up for others. Also I am very passionate about animal rights and farm animal rights and animal safety. Women’s issues are an obvious passion of mine and I think there needs to be stiffer penalties for domestic abusers and more services for victims. I believe anyone who abuses or mistreats a senior citizen in Canada should go to prison. I could go on and on. The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls need to be a top priority for Canada, and we should be doing more to raise awareness. So many things are important to me. Let’s just say I believe in the fight against all injustice.

What work are you the most proud of?

I think the work I am most proud of is the work I am doing now, in my life. Finally I feel like my writing and songwriting is something I am growing into, and the people I collaborate with are some of the most talented and inspiring people I have ever known. We are making a new record and it’s the heaviest rock record I have ever made. I am also working on a new book and creatively seeking out new mediums to explore like my art and dance. It’s a cool time.

I have read that your life has been difficult. Do you wish it had been easier?

My life has been incredible. I am incredibly lucky. I was adopted in India, I was raised by these two, really loving and deeply faithful parents, I was encouraged to pursue my dreams, and I have been able to feed myself from working at the job I love. PLUS, I laugh every single day of my life, especially now being a newlywed with my guitar player. We just have way too much fun!

After having lived such a full life, is there anything left on your bucket list?

I always say I could die happy anytime, and have been saying this for twenty years. All of my dreams came true. Or so I thought. Now my dreams are bigger than they have ever been and I really believe life is long enough for each of us to do and be everything we can ever imagine. It’s so good to keep dreaming!

Not many of you know this, but I am from Kentville. Born and raised on Prospect Avenue, KCA Graduate and very proud of my hometown. Because I love, promote, and participate so much in the town of Wolfville, I thought I would mention my Kentville roots as this profile is about a very special woman with some pretty important ties to K-Town!

I am so proud and honoured to present this profile on newly elected Kentville Mayor Sandra Snow. I know she’s had quite a lot of press recently but there’s nothing like a Grapevine "Who’s Who" to really jump start your popularity!

Sandra Snow is originally from Manitouwadge, Ontario. She grew up in a family of four kids.

Her Dad was a hard rock miner (copper and zinc) and her Mom was the mine manager’s secretary. She attended Francophone school from grades 1 to 8, as her Mom had the grand idea that Canada was going to be a bilingual country and she wanted her children prepared.

Sandra graduated from Grade 13 at Manitouwadge High School and joined the Canadian Armed Forces as an electronics technician. She completed her recruit training in Cornwallis and that’s when she fell in love with Nova Scotia. She says, “After completing my electronic training in Kingston, Ontario and my aircraft trade training in Borden Ontario, I was posted to CFB Greenwood for employment on the new CP140 Aurora aircraft. My family chose Kentville as our home in 1994, as my spouse was posted in Greenwood, I was being posted to Halifax and we had a four-year-old son. It was about opportunity and challenges, we wanted our son to grow up in a town where the kids he started school with would be the ones he graduated with and Kentville was also beautiful and friendly. It was a no-brainer.”

Sandra joined the Forces after High School thinking that she would complete her 5-year contract and move on, but she loved working on aircrafts. She was an Avionics Technician and then a Superintendent in the Royal Canadian Air Force for 20 years. After retirement from the service, the RCAF employed her. She states, “It was an incredible experience. I truly loved my job and my aircraft. After promotion out of the technical field, I served as a trade and aircraft instructor, teaching new technicians. I then served at two levels of Headquarters in Halifax and Ottawa. My second career was as a suitability expert and project manager in the test and evaluation field at Maritime Proving and Evaluation Unit in Greenwood. I spent another glorious 15 years supporting the RCAF, the Project Officers and the upgrades to the CP140. I have been so blessed.”

In 2014, she was awarded the Elsie MacGill Northern Lights Award-Government for her contribution in aviation and aerospace as a role model to women. It truly was the culmination of a career well chosen. Sandra feels the special thing about her past careers was the service; she served her country as both a member of the Forces and a contractor and has taken those skills and experiences to the next level with her current career. For Sandra, her career ambitions and goals have been achieved. She says,“I have a good life, this is where I start to pay it forward. I believe that

Julie Skaling

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Photo Credit: Sandra Snow very little just happens, good planning and preparation can get you where you need to be or want to be, depending on the situation.”

And I couldn’t agree more!

Because the Town of Kentville has been so good to her family, Sandra wanted to be part of making it’s future bright and vibrant and it was now or never! It’s worth noting that this profile was researched pre-election so Sandra was working hard to become mayor at the time, not knowing she was about to make history! Sandra became involved with the political process because she had time to start observing what was happening at council. She had served on a committee in the early 2000 and attended a few meetings, but mostly she left it up to the elected officials to take care of business. She comments, “I was dismayed at what was and was not occurring. I knew I needed to be part of the solution. I sought out the advice of several of the senior members of our Town before choosing to run for mayor with their support. I have enjoyed meeting the citizens at their door, the people of this town are amazingly wonderful and that is an understatement. The province has been very supportive hosting Candidate School, which I attended in Bridgewater in May. They have also engaged several contractors to inform voters and keep the process front and centre to encourage new candidates and voters.”

And anyone who is anyone knows that on October 15, Sandra was hailed as Kentville’s new mayor after a 70% take of votes at 1850! I was so tickled to be walking through Kentville when it was announced and my ears are still ringing for the screams of excitement the came from her Webster Street office! With a batch of new council members, a head full of ideas, and the energy and motivation to make positive change; Sandra is ready to go.

I feel my hometown is in terrific hands with Sandra Snow at the helm. Anyone can succeed as long as one person is in his or her corner supporting them, and after those election results; I know Sandra will find great success in her new position! Change is wonderful! A new voice will be heard! A fresh outlook is here!

LET IT SNOW!

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WEEKLY EVENTS THURSDAYS

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

Gab and Grub Social — CMHA Kings County Branch, Kentville

MONDAYS

PLEASE NOTE: Event information may change without notice.

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 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

NonDuality Meetup — Manning Memorial Chapel,

Wolfville 7pm–9pm. Every other Thursday (Next: Nov. 24).

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: Nov. 17, Dec. 1).

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 5–7pm • Nov. 18: Bill Wilson and Friends perform. Nov. 25: Music videos in the lounge.

Cash bar. 19+ TIX: Tickets 3 for $5. Supper $8. Dessert $2. INFO: 902-538-5815 Chase the Ace — Curling Club, Middleton 6:30–8pm • Draw at 8pm.

Windsor Game Night — Library, Windsor 6pm. Board

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

The Berwick Makery — Berwick District School “Hive”

(former Family Studies Room) 6–8pm. Hang out, work on projects, learn new skills, and teach each other!

November 21: No Makery! • November 28: Christmas Cookies!

TIX: $2 INFO: 902-538-4019 / theberwickmakery.wordpress.com/classes

Toastmasters — 2nd Floor, K.C. 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

TUESDAYS Friends in Bereavement — Support, information, friendship, and

confidentiality while grieving the death of a loved one. 1st & 3rd Tues. each month (Next: Nov. 15), 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 Rug Hooking — 57 Eden Row, Greenwich 1–3:30pm. Drop-in rug hooking. FEE: donation INFO: Kay, 902-697-2850

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

Enjoy playing cribbage, Crokinole, Yahtzee in the dining hall. TIX: 3 tickets for $5. INFO: 902-825-2695 / bemorine@hotmail.com

WEDNESDAYS

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

9:30–11am • Join us for coffee/tea and a muffin. Chat with friends, new and old! TIX: donation INFO: Darlene, 902-542-3498 / darlene.hennigar@gmail.com / Bev, 902-542-7412

Friday Night Jam — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville, 7–10pm. INFO: 902-542-5869 / wolfvillelegion@gmail.com

Kentville Farmers’ Market — Rec. Centre, Kentville 10am–2pm.

SATURDAYS Wolfville Farmers’ Market — DeWolfe Building, Elm Ave., Wolfville

8:30am–1pm. November 19 Music: John Tetrault INFO: November 26 Music: The Hilites Duo wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca

Farmers' Market — Waterfront, Windsor 9am–1pm, until December.

TIX: no charge INFO: windsorfarmersmarket@gmail.com / windsorfarmersmarketns.weebly.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

What's Brewin, Coffee Time — Community Hall, Greenwich

Open year-round. INFO: marketmanager@kentville.ca / kentvillefarmersmarket.ca

Wolfville Farmers’ Market — DeWolfe Building, Elm Ave., Wolfville 4–7pm November 23 Music: George Symonds Theme: Maritime Flavours: Chowder. INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Chase The Ace — Lions Club, Wolfville 5–8:15pm. INFO: 902-542-4508 / j-fisher@eastlink.ca Wolfville Community Choir — St. Francis of Assisi Parish

Centre, 118 Main St., Wolfville. 6–7:30pm. W/Susan Dworkin, Director. New members welcome! INFO: 902-300-1001 / susan_dworkin@hotmail.com

New Horizons Band — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 7pm. Sept. to May. Fun, informal community band under the direction of Brian Johnston. New members welcome! FEE: small fee per term to cover expenses INFO: 902-542-7557 / nhbwolfville@gmail.com

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

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

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Fibre Ops — Library, Windsor 10am– 12pm. Also Nov. 25 • For knitters, crocheters, hookers, spinners, and weavers. Bring your own project. INFO: 902-798-5424 BusyBabies — Murdoch C. Smith

Memorial Library, Port Williams 11:30am–12pm. Also Nov. 25 • So

many books, songs and rhymes -- so little time! These babies are busy!

For ages 0–2 and caregivers. INFO: 902-542-3005 The Hangout: Get Your Game On!

— Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 6:30–8pm • Spend your Friday night hanging out with your friends, listening to music, playing games, and munching on snacks. For ages 10–14. Please register. INFO: 902-825-4835

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Positive Approaches for Dementia (Workshop) — Memorial Library, Wolfville 2–3:30pm • W/Marcy MacPherson, Certified Teepa Snow Trainer. A general overview of dementia, information on how to positively approach people living with dementia, and techniques for caring for someone with dementia. Please register. INFO: 902-542-5760 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Book in the Nook — Memorial Library, Wolfville 10–10:30am • Curl up, relax and enjoy listening to stories in our Book Nook. Suggested age: 3–5, with caregiver. INFO: 902-542-5760 Teen Buddies — Library, Kentville 6:30–7:30pm • Teen volunteers will read, colour, draw, build and play with kids aged 3–8. Parent/caregiver must remain in the library. INFO: 902-679-2544 Best Picture Books of 2016 — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 6:30–8pm • For teachers, parents, grandparents, child care providers, university students, anyone who wants to see the newest and best books for kids. Please register. INFO: 902-825-4835 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Talk Sing Read! Storytime — Library, Berwick 9:45–10:15am. Also Nov. 30 • Enjoy rhymes, songs, and books with other children and caretakers.

Geared towards ages 0–5, but all ages welcome! INFO: 902-538-4030 Picture Book Palooza! — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10:30–11:30am • Celebrate Picture Book Month w/Angela as she shares her favourite Picture Books of 2016.

Ages 3+ INFO: 902-684-0103 Storytime — Library, Kentville 11–11:30am. Also Nov. 30 • Enjoy rhymes, songs, and books! Suggested age: 2–5, with caregiver. INFO: 902-679-2544

Fibre Craft — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 1–3pm.

Also Nov. 30 • For knitters, hookers, crocheters, weavers and spinners. Bring your own project. INFO: 902-684-0103 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Babies and Books — Memorial Library, Wolfville 10–10:30am • Babies and caregivers can join us for stories, songs and playtime. 0–2 years.

INFO: 902-542-5760 Lunch & Learn: Reflexology and other Modalities — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 12–1pm • Join Marilyn Roberts, Certified Reflexologist to learn about Foot Reflexology, Reiki, Facial Massage, and Energetic Face Lift. Includes "massage mini sessions". Bring your lunch! INFO: 902-684-0103 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Coffee and Conversation — Library, Berwick 10–11:30am • Conversation starter this month: Emily Rogers – Raising Chickens. INFO: 902-538-4030 Girl Power — Rosa M. Harvey

Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 6:30–8:30pm • Getting together, making new friends and having fun is what Girl Power is all about. No electronic devices, please. For girls ages 10–14. Please register. INFO: 902-825-4835

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Crafty Kids — Library, Kentville 2–3pm • Get crafty with Anna! For ages 6–9.

INFO: 902-679-2544 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Storytime — Memorial Library, Wolfville 10–11am • Curl up, relax and enjoy listening to stories in our Book Nook. Suggested age: 3–5, with caregiver. INFO: 902-542-5760 Conversations About Death & Dying: End of Life Planning — Rosa

M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 10:30am–12pm • How to

plan end-of-life affairs in order to make it easier for our loved ones. Please register. INFO: 902-825-4835 Network Knitting — Library, Kentville 12–1:45pm • Come knit with us!

Bring your current project, ideas to share, and your creative self! INFO: 902-679-2544 Kentville Book Club — Library, Kentville 6:30–8pm • This month we will discuss 'Just Beneath My Skin' by Darren Greer. INFO: 902-679-2544 Dungeons And Dragons — Rosa M.

Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 6:30–8:30pm • Calling

all warriors! Join a group of hearty adventure seekers in their pursuit of the Dark Rider. This fantasy role-playing game promotes teamwork, cooperation and shared storytelling. Ages 14–17.

Please register. INFO: 902-825-4835

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 PD Day -- Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Camp — Library, Windsor 10am–12pm • While the teachers are at work, come to the library to play.

Crafts, games & more. For ages 5–10.

Please register. INFO: 902-798-5424

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WHAT'S HAPPENING FROM NOVEMBER 17 – DECEMBER 1, 2016 SEND YOUR EVENTS TO LISTINGS@GRAPEVINEPUBLISHING.CA Please note: Events are subject to change.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Shelter Project — The Portal, Kentville 5–8pm • The Portal Youth Outreach Centre in Kentville is putting on a youth homelessness awareness and fundraising event called the Shelter Project. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-365-3773 / info@portalyouth.ca Outside the Box Meeting — Valley Autism Centre, Kingston 6:30–8:30pm • Support Group for Families of Adults with Disabilities. The topic of discussion will be forgivable loans. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-538-0358 / sfhirtle@eastlink.ca The Landscapes of Grand Pre - Grand Pre Trails Society — The Box of Delights Bookshop, Wolfville 7–8pm • Marcel Morin and Jamie Robertson will join us at the bookshop and discuss the making of their book, and the Grand Pre Trails Society. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-9511 / boxofdelightsbooks@gmail.com

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Start It Up Weekend! — Sheldon L. Fountain Learning Commons, Wolfville 12pm • On November 18 & 19 spend 28 hours at Acadia with nothing to think about but solving a real world problem. TIX: $8.87 INFO: 902-585-1835 / launchbox@acadiau.ca 42nd Acadia Christmas Craft Expo — Acadia Athletic Complex, Wolfville 12–9pm, Saturday, Nov. 19, 10am–8pm, Sunday, Nov. 20, 10am–5pm • Something for everyone on your Christmas list! TIX: $6 adult, $5 student/senior, no charge for children 12 and under. 2 for 1 admission after 5pm, Saturday.

Admission includes a weekend pass bracelet. INFO: 877-679-7177 / ask.asu@acadiau.ca Genevieve Lehr & Margo Wheaton, Poetry Reading — The Box of Delights Bookshop, Wolfville 7–8pm • Genevieve Lehr and Margo Wheaton will both read from their latest collections of poetry. Books available for sale and signing. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-9511 / boxofdelightsbooks@gmail.com

INFO: 902-825-2695 / bemorine@hotmail.com

devillerfamily@hotmail.com

Breakfast — United Church, Aylesford 8–11am • Delicious homemade pancakes, sausages, ham, scrambled eggs, toast, tea, coffee and juice. Wheelchair accessible. Everyone welcome. TIX: donation INFO: 902-847-9624 / tsskinner@eastlink.ca

Crib Tournament — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 12:30pm • Lunch will be served compliments of the ladies TIX: $ 20 per team INFO: 902-678-8935

Indoor Yard Sale — United Church, Windsor (613 King St.) 8am–12pm • Please use the door from the parking lot at the back of the church. TIX: donation INFO: ray.bonnie.snair@gmail.com Christmas Sale — Windermere Community Hall, Berwick 8am–1pm • Sip a cup of mulled cider

while browsing the many tables of treasures set up by a variety of sellers. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-375-2399 / brucebeattie155@gmail.com

All That Glam Fundraiser — Just Us! Cafe, Wolfville 8:30am–1pm • All That Glam is a charity that raises money for school breakfast programs in Nunavut by selling donated jewelry and purses at an annual sale.

TIX: no charge INFO: allisonsmith300@gmail.com / allthatglamfundraiser.com

Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay — The Box of Delights Bookshop, Wolfville 9am–5pm • Inspired by the original Hogwarts textbook by Newt Scamander, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay marks the screenwriting debut of J.K. Rowling, author of the beloved and internationally bestselling Harry Potter books. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-9511 / boxofdelightsbooks@gmail.com Little River Falls Adventure — Blomidon Garden Centre, Greenwich 9am–12pm • Walk along

one of the oldest roads in NS, through a narrow, wooded trail to the top of the waterfall, and a rope-guided descent to the bottom if you're up for the challenge! TIX: $40 adult, $20 students, no charge age 12 and under. INFO: 902-698-0369 / info@annapolisvalleyadventures.com

Craft/Vendor Fair — Louis Millet Community Complex, New Minas 10am–3pm. Also Nov. 20, 10am–3pm • Proceeds for Hadassahouse. TIX: $2 INFO: ashleycummings0116@gmail.com

Bill Wilson & Friends — Royal Canadian Legion (back door), Berwick 7:30pm • Lots of fun! Cash Bar. Pass the hat for the band. TIX: donation INFO: 902-538-7397 / mom8sk@hotmail.com

Country Christmas Craft Fair — Forties Community Centre, Forties, New Ross 10am–3pm • Door prizes! Free admission! Great canteen food! INFO: fortiescc@gmail.com

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Holiday Fair! — Fire Hall, Kentville 10am–4pm • Come showcase your skills and market yourself.

This is a time to celebrate persons with disabilities hard work with their products and services. Only $10 per table! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-679-7469 / Elizabeth@communityinc.ca

Breakfast — Wolfville Lions Club 7–10am • TIX: $7 adult, $4 children under 10 INFO: j-fisher@eastlink.ca Good Neighbour Club Breakfast — Community Hall, Centreville 7–10:30am • Eggs, bacon,

sausages, juice, coffee, tea, homemade hash browns, homemade beans, toast, etc. TIX: donation INFO: 902-678-3999

Community Breakfast — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 7:30–10am • Bacon, Sausage, Ham, Eggs, Pancakes, Hash browns, Toast, and Baked Beans, Juice, Coffee and Tea Takeout available TIX: $6 adult, $4 children ages 6–12 years, no charge under age 6 INFO: 902-798-2031 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com Breakfast — Curling Club, Middleton 8–10:30am • Enjoy bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, pancakes, baked beans, toast, juice, coffee, tea. TIX: donation

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Art Show and Sale — Kings Presbyterian Church, New Minas 10am–3pm • Valley Brushes 1st Show

and Sale featuring local artists. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-679-1307

36th Somerset Christmas Craft Fair — Somerset & District Elementary School, Berwick 10am–4pm • Get a head start on your Holiday shopping from over 100 local crafters and artisans. TIX: donation INFO: facebook: Somerset Christmas Craft Fair Elf Party (Grinch Theme) — Mary’s Islanders Dance Studio (Inside Roo’s Playhouse), Greenwood Mall, Greenwood 12–4pm • Come enjoy a craft, face painting, colouring contest and much more. TIX: $5 per child INFO: 902-824-3995 /

Gaspereau Art Market — Community Centre, Gaspereau 1–4pm • Local Artists will be selling their wonderful art. TIX: donation INFO: 902-542-9884 / hupmanbrothers@hotmail.com Ticket and Silent Auction — Fire Hall, New Minas 1–4pm • To raise funds for the 507 F/L McLean Air Cadet Squadron to visit Ottawa during March Break 2017. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-691-2172 / lisa.amero@gmail.com

Christmas Tea & Sale — United Baptist Church, Wolfville Ridge 2–4pm • Christmas Tea, Bake table,

Craft table, and Touch & Buy table. TIX: $5 adult, $2.50 age 5–12 years, no charge under 5 INFO: 902-542-3419

Christmas Tea and Craft Sale — Burlington Community Hall, Long Point Road 2–4pm • Sandwiches, sweets, tea/coffee, bake table, touchn-take, door prize, raffle. Hosted by Burlington and District Women's Institute. TIX: donation INFO: northwinddancer@gmail.com Choral — Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville 3–4:30pm • Seton Cantata Choir presents "Triumph of the Spirit" TIX: $20 regular, $15 students INFO: 902-826-9709 / lastephen53@gmail.com Turkey Supper — Baptist Church, Kingston 4:30–6:30pm • Turkey Supper with all the trimmings, and delicious homemade pie for dessert. TIX: $12 adult, $6 children INFO: brenda@kingstonunitedbaptistchurch.ca An Evening of Gospel Music — Baptist Church, Coldbrook 6:30pm • Refreshments to follow.

Everyone welcome. TIX: free will offering INFO: mjm-songbird@bellaliant.net

Pub Quiz Night — Lions Club, Berwick 7–9pm • Fundraiser for the NEW Berwick Library. Comedian Susan Carter, Cash Bar, 50/50 draw, door and team prizes, raffles TIX: $20 @ Berwick Library and Wilson's Pharmasave. INFO: 902-538-4030 Ian Janes Band & Silent Auction — Kings Arms Pub, Kentville 7–11pm • Fundraiser for Valley Wild

Peewee AA female hockey. Musical entertainment provided by ECMA nominated Ian Janes performing with the Pink Slips. TIX: $5 admission INFO: tcoade@xcountry.tv

Wall of Fame Inductees — Curling Club, Berwick 7pm • A look back to honour those who have helped to make our Club what it is today. TIX: no charge INFO: aamacarthur@yahoo.ca

Steve Lee Duo — La Torta Woodfired Pizzeria, Wolfville NS 7–10pm • TIX: no charge INFO: ibrownstein@ns.sympatico.ca Joe Trio — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 7:30pm • Cameron Wilson, violin; Charles Inkman, Cello and Allen Stiles, piano. Joe Trio enjoys playing with humour and unpredictability. A repertoire of classics to new works by contemporary composers, and their own arrangements of jazz and rock tunes. TIX: $26, $20 for students @ Acadia Box Office INFO: 800-542-8425 / pas@acadiau.ca Dance — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm • Music by Double Trouble 19 and over Bar and

Kitchen opened TIX: $ 7 each INFO: 902-678-8935

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Mrs. Claus Pancake Breakfast — Community Hall, Ardoise 8:30–11:30am • Please pre-register. TIX:

$5 per person, includes breakfast and activities for the kids. INFO: 902-757-3217 / chair@ardoisehall.ca

Christmas Wish List Event — Community Centre, Greenwood 9am–3pm • Christmas craft and

vendor show. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-824-2575 / scotia_dancer@hotmail.com

Positive Approaches for Dementia — Wolfville Memorial Library 2–3:30pm • A workshop with Marcy MacPherson, Certified Teepa Snow Trainer. A general overview of dementia, information on how to positively approach people living with dementia, and techniques for caring for someone with dementia.

Please register. INFO: 902-542-5760.

An Afternoon of Delights Fundraiser — Fire Hall, New Minas 2–4:30pm • The Kings Community and Valley Concert Bands. 50/50 draw, door prizes, canteen, fudge, cake walk, coffee and tea. Sponsored

by The New Minas 50 Plus Club . Proceeds go to the food bank.TIX: donation INFO: 902-365-5440 Pottery Sale — Community Hall, Centreville 2–4pm • Sale of handcrafted pottery by students

of Terry-Lee Bourgeois-King. Door prize. Goodies and refreshments available. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-7938 / karekenn@hotmail.com

Christmas Tea — Fire Hall, Aylesford 2–4pm • Bake Table, Door Prizes and Touch & Take. TIX: $8 INFO: 902-847-9179 / karenleeatwater@hotmail.com George Canyon — Mermaid Imperial Performing

TIDE PREDICTIONS

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TICKET GIVEAWAY – CHANCE TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO: CHRISTMAS WITH FRIENDS, Convocation Hall, Acadia, Wolfville. Sunday, December 4, 7pm. Draw date: November 28.

Enter all draws: valleyevents.ca/win Arts Centre, Windsor 4pm • Canadian country

music legend George Canyon is continually melding his love of family with his passion for music. TIX: $50 @ Ticketpro.ca, 1-888-311-9090, Home Hardware (Windsor) INFO: 902-798-5841 / puppets@mermaidtheatre.ca

Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction — Lions Club, Canning 4pm • Northeast Kings Education Centre Football Helmet Fundraiser. Viewing 4pm; Supper 5pm. Spaghetti, salad, rolls and dessert. TIX: $10 per person INFO: Laurie, 902-670-4129 Fundy Cinema screens OUR LITTLE SISTER — Al Whittle Theatre, 4 & 7pm • After their estranged

father's death, three twenty-something sisters discover that they have a teenaged step-sibling in this gentle, deeply affecting family drama from Japanese master Hirokazu Kore-eda. TIX: $9 INFO: 902-542-1050

Advent Ecumenical Choirs — United Baptist Church, Kentville 6:30–8pm • Choirs and musical groups from participating area churches, as well as a combined choir of more than 125 voices from the Kentville and New Minas Area Council of Churches. TIX: free will offering for food bank INFO: 902-678-3162 / info@Kentvillebaptist.org Contemplative Concert — Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville 9–10pm • A late-night meditative improvisation – featuring India Gailey (cello), Heidi Kalyani (drones and percussion), Ken Shorley (hand drums and percussion). TIX: free will offering INFO: connect@heartwideopen.ca

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Paint Nite Fundraiser — Kings County Academy, Kentville 7–9pm • Follow an artist who provides

charge INFO:902-678-6111 / c.cyr@ns.aliantzinc.ca

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25

Free Community Lunch — United Church, Kingston 12–1pm • Come in for a nice free hot soup lunch. Open to EVERYONE in the community. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-3621 / njarmstrong@eastlink.ca

Card Party — Lions Club, Berwick 1:30–4pm • 45s, Crib, Dominos. TIX: $3 per player INFO: 902-538-3280 / tbhenley60@gmail.com

Film: Four Feet Up — Louis Millett Community Complex, New Minas 1 & 6:30pm (two shows) • An intimate portrayal of child poverty in Canada, one of the world’s richest nations, by award-winning photographer and documentary filmmaker Nance Ackerman. To be followed by a discussion lead by Debra E. Reimer, M.S.W., R.S.W., Executive Director, Kids Action Program. TIX: free will offering INFO: 902-681-6577 / .newminas.com Artist Talk — Acadia University Art Gallery, Wolfville 2pm • In the solo exhibition, "Hope is the Only Bee.. that makes honey without flowers" Jennifer Angus uses thousands of dried insects and sculpted beeswax flowers to create an installation that intersects art, science and the environment. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-585-1373 / artgallery@acadiau.ca

Turkey Supper — Royal Canadian Legion, Canning 4:30–6pm • Turkey supper with all the trimmings.

TIX: $12 INFO: 902-582-7246 Christmas Tree Lighting — Lions Club, Berwick 5–7pm • Annual Tree Lighting, Music, Food and Festivities. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-538-8616 / cboylan@berwick.ca Kirtan: Singing and Chanting — Bishop Hall, Greenwich 7–9pm • An evening of uplifting and

heart-opening kirtan-style singing meditation with Ken Shorley, Heidi Kalyani, Andy Kavanagh and others! Yoga warm-up with Karen Roberts. TIX: donation INFO: connect@heartwideopen.ca

step-by-step instruction as you paint your very own masterpiece entitled Dripping Wisteria. From every ticket, $15 will be donated back to the school.

Proceeds for the KCA PTA. Age 19+ TIX: $45, includes all materials, refreshments. INFO: 902-678-1562 / lauracd@ns.sympatico.ca

Canadian Federation of University Women — Welcome Centre, Wolfville 7–9pm • Monthly meeting. Guest Speaker: Ingrid Blais, Director Director L'Arche Homefires, Wolfville New Members Welcome TIX: no charge INFO: cfuwwolfville.ca

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24

SoupFest — Fire Hall, Kentville 4–7pm • A fundraiser for The Community Soup Kitchen, a 30-year-old, non-profit community outreach program that provides meals each week for people who are hungry. TIX: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors, $5 Children (under 12 years) INFO: 902-681-1729 / lisabezanson74@hotmail.com

Christmas Supper & Sale — All Saints Anglican Church, Kingston 4:30–6pm • A large variety of casseroles, salads and desserts! There will be a bake table! There will be take out! TIX: $10 adult, $5 children, family rates available. INFO: 902-765-4023 / hulfords@eastlink.ca

Women, Wine and Wealth — Green Elephant Café, Kingston 7–8:30pm • A free discussion on the unique financial challenges faced by women. Includes a glass of wine and sweets TIX: no charge INFO: 902-681-2300 / catherine.metzger-silver@edwardjones.com Paint Nite — Union Street Cafe, Berwick 7–9pm • Western Valley Bantam AA is pleased to be hosting Paint Nite; A fun & exciting fundraiser to help support Competitive Hockey in the Valley. TIX: $45+tax and pay online INFO: denyseadoherty@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 KEYSS Clinic — Glooscap Elementary School, Canning 9am–1:15pm • Any 3-year-old living in Kings County can be registered. We offer you valuable information on children's behaviours. We will screen your child for preschool development, and we will assess hearing, speech and vision. TIX: no

The BIG CHILL Info. Session — Gaspereau Vineyards, Gaspereau 6–8pm • Information session. Come with questions, energy, and with your pen to sign on! TIX: no charge INFO: bigchilldirector@gmail.com Lobster Supper — Lions Club, Berwick 6–8pm • Sponsored by Berwick United Church. Roast chicken also available. TIX: $30 per plate (please call for tickets) INFO: 902-679-2640 / 902-538-0703 / itascajan@yahoo.ca Getting Hot & Bothered about Menopause — Half Acre Cafe, Kentville 7–9pm • Talk Life Community presents a panel discussion on the good, the bad and the ugly of menopause featuring naturopathic doctor, Jyl Bishop and menopause survivor Nancy Henry. Cash bar available. Proceeds will be donated to Chrysalis House. Also, the Kings Kikima Grannies will be selling gently used jewelry for a freewill donation. TIX: $20 each, includes refreshments.

Please call or email. INFO: Lia, 902-680-5331 / talklifecommunity@gmail.com

Grand Opening & Ticket Auction — Hants Learning Network Association, Windsor 4–7pm • Celebrate the grand opening of HLNA's new site!

Tours, ticket auction, bake sale, raffle, cake, and refreshments. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-792-6754 / hantslearning@hotmail.com Ticket Auction — St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kentville 6–9pm • Doors open 6 pm, Auction starts 7pm. Also bake table, 50/50 draw, canteen available, door prizes. Pre Auction bidding (12:30pm–3pm) if unable to be present in the evening. TIX: Tickets: 20 for $1, 100 for $5 INFO: 902-681-5520 / barbaverynash@hotmail.com Torchlight Parade — Town Hall, Kentville 6–8pm • Annual Torchlight Parade and Skating Party! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-679-2539 / recreation@kentville.ca Books of Wonder — The Box of Delights Bookshop, Wolfville 7–8pm • Angela will be sharing her favourite picture books and middle grade fiction of the year. Get some great ideas for holiday gift giving.

Program is intended for adults. TIX: no charge INFO: boxofdelightsbooks.com Bif Naked — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8–10:30pm • Bif Naked has been labeled many things over her career; Princess of Punk Rock Goddess, Tattooed Diva, and The Legendary and even Doctor Now, Bif Naked, has just released her longanticipated memoirs: titled, I, Bificus TIX: $25 INFO: 902-825-6834 / evergreentheatre@gmail.com Dance — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 8pm–12am • Music by Meredith. 19+ TIX: $5 per person INFO: 902-798-2031 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Annual Craft Fair — Avon View High School, Windsor 9am–3pm • In support of AV/WH Band Parents Assoc which supports AVHS and WHMS music programs! TIX: $2 per person INFO: 902-798-4299 / laura.maddox@gmail.com Toy Trot — EXIT Realty Town & Country, Greenwood 10am–12pm • In support of Christmas Mommies & Daddies Greenwood and Big Brothers / Big Sisters New Minas TIX: $10 to register (includes shirt & medal) and a minimum $15 NEW UNWRAPPED toy.

INFO: 902-765-2505 / exitwithaaron@eastlink.ca

Christmas Coffee Party — St. John's Anglican Church, Wolfville 10am–8pm • St. John's ACW Coffee Party. Featuring home baking, fancy work and our famous puddings. TIX: $5 INFO: dianne.thorpe@hotmail.com Artisan's Sale — Lions Club, Wolfville 10am–4pm • Annual Artisans Sale Offering Unique HandCrafted Gifts TIX: no charge INFO: 902-538-4102 / kickinmule51@gmail.com Bake Sale & Ticket Auction Autism Fundraiser — Greenwood Mall, Greenwood 10am–1pm • TIX: no charge INFO: 902-242-2019 / annapolisvalley@autismns.ca Christmas Coffee Party — Kings Presbyterian Church, New Minas 10am–12pm • Variety of coffee cakes, cinnamon rolls, scones and fruit. Browse the

craft and bake tables. TIX: free will offering INFO: doricesutcliffe@icloud.com

Lunch & Silent Auction — United Church, Margaretville 11am–1pm • Christmas Lunch &

Silent Auction. All welcome! TIX: donation INFO: 902-765-3621 / njarmstrong@eastlink.ca

“Christmas at Avon” Christmas Bazaar & Chicken a la King Luncheon — Avon United Church,17 Prince Street, Hantsport 11am–1:30pm • Jams & Jellies, Pantry, White Elephant and Craft Tables. TIX: $10 adult, $5 children. Take out available (pick up only). INFO: Andrea, 902-684-3307 Christmas Tea and Sale — Community Hall, Harbourville 11am–2pm • Delicious homebaking and crafts for sale. Christmas Choir.

Tickets on a Holiday Basket. Proceeds for Hall and wharf maintenance. TIX: free will offering. INFO: 902-538-3082 / brianvr@outlook.com Soup & Chowder Luncheon — Community Hall, Black River 11:30am–1pm • A variety of soups

and chowders, rolls, tea biscuits and crackers.

Gingerbread and lemon sauce for dessert TIX: $8 adult, $4 under 12, no charge under 3 INFO: 902-680-2807 / darlene.hennigar@gmail.com

Ticket Auction, 50/50 Draw, and Bake Sale — Middleton Regional High School, Middleton 1–4pm • All proceeds raised will go the MRHS Band Program. The MRHS Jazz Band will be on location performing. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-840-2111 / bentshelley@gmail.com Holly Tea and Sale — Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville 2pm • Beautiful cakes and sandwiches for the tea. Jewelry, baked goods, fresh Christmas wreaths, Crafts, Handwork, books and outside floral arrangements. TIX: donation INFO: 902-542-3681 / pburden@ns.sympatico.ca Book Reading & Workshop with Doretta Groenendyk — The Box of Delights Bookshop, Wolfville 3–4pm • Doretta Groenedyk will read from her newest book "Harbour Seal in Halifax!" She will also do an art workshop for children! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-9511 / boxofdelightsbooks@gmail.com Dinner, Auction & Fundraiser — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 5pm • Meal prepared by Les Marmitons. TIX: $35 per person INFO: 902-798-2031 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com

Dance — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm • Music by Big Deal. Bar and Kitchen open. 19+ TIX: $ 7 each INFO: 902-678-8935 Second Hand Pre Christmas Sale — Horton High School, Greenwich 9–3pm • A fundraiser to support Safe Grad. Canteen available! TIX: donation INFO: 902-542-3805 / shill@gnspes.ca

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Breakfast — Windsor & District Lions Club, Hants Community Centre (downstairs, Rm 4) 7:30– 9:30am • Scrambled eggs, bacon, bologna, beans, home fries, pancakes, toast, tea/coffee TIX: $6 INFO: Bob Dean, 902-472-2515 Christmas Shopping Party — Community Centre, Greenwood 10am–4pm • Proceeds

will go to the Greenwood Youth Bowling League. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-0797 / jim.kathy.alexander@gmail.com

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Hall, Aylesford 12–8pm • Broadcast live by Eastlink

TV from the Aylesford Fire Hall on Eastlink TV Channel 10 in the Coldbrook to Kingston area. Watch and then make a pledge or bid on items up for auction by calling toll free 1-844-440-2016 or make a local call to (902) 341-3200. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-341-3200.

Children's Christmas Party! — Hantsport Memorial Community Centre, Hantsport 12–2pm • Come have some fun with Santa and Mrs. Claus! TIX: $10 INFO: hmccinfo@gmail.com Zumbathon — Horton High School, Greenwich 2–4pm • Proceeds for The Horton High Childcare Centre, a non-profit centre that allows teen parents to remain in school by providing them with quality infant care. TIX: $10 advance, $12 at door INFO: 902-542-4388 Country Christmas Music Show — Fundy Thread & Thimble Hall, Wolfville 2–4pm • Caroll Edwards,

Audley Pineo, Eugene Rafuse, Harold Hunt. CDs available. Canteen. Limited Seating. TIX: $10 INFO: 902-542-0471

Sunday Music in the Garden Room: Maxim Bernard, piano — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 2–4pm • Horowitz in Moscow – a recreation of the concert given by legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitz on his triumphant return to Moscow after 61 years. Scarlatti, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, Schubert, Chopin, and Liszt -- even the encores will be included. A concert not to be missed!! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-3484 / kirkconnell@ns.sympatico.ca Vigil for Victims of Violence Against Women — Old Holy Trinity Church, Middleton 3pm • A quiet time of prayers, poetry, music and white ribbons. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-4023 / hulfords@eastlink.ca Fundy Cinema screens HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE — Al Whittle Theatre, 4 & 7pm • A hard-to-handle foster kid from the big city and a grouchy bushman in his sixties are forced to forge an unlikely alliance to survive in the New Zealand wilderness after their misinterpreted relationship triggers a national manhunt. TIX: $9 INFO: 902-542-1050 Christmas Concert — St. John's United Church, Middleton 8–9:30pm • Annual Christmas concert of Middleton Choral Society (director Maureen MacLean, accompanist Elizabeth Harwood). Open reception follows concert. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-665-4520 / jmont@eastlink.ca Holiday Market — Community Centre, Wilmot 10– 3pm • Beautiful handcrafted items for all your gift giving needs. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-691-5722 / thelightizer@netscape.net / midvalleymarket.com

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Bridge Party — Macdonald Museum, Middleton 1pm • “Funds for Fuel” bridge party. All levels welcome, light lunch served. TIX: $5 per person.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Fireflies Luncheon — Fire Hall, Middleton 11am– 1pm • A delicious home-made luncheon including your choice of pork pot pie, turkey vegetable soup, or corn chowder, with apple crisp for dessert. TIX: Pork pot pie ($9), turkey vegetable soup ($8), or corn chowder ($8) INFO: 902-825-3062 Neolithic Orkney: the Ness of Brodgar and

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Beyond — Kings County Museum, Kentville 7:30– 9pm • Before Stonehenge, before the Pyramids – the Neolithic culture of Northern Scotland!

Archaeological discoveries made here, including the Ness of Brodgar, are challenging our understanding of the spread of Neolithic Culture. Join David MacInnes as he explores these discoveries and how they are causing experts to question the European prehistory model of civilization. TIX: donation INFO: 902-678-6237 / info@kingscountymuseum.ca

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Risk Management — Welcome Centre, Wolfville 9am–12pm • W/Lorraine Street.

Risk Management Through Screening in Organizations Working with Vulnerable People. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-1398 / coordinator@kingsvolunteerresourcecentre.ca

“Which Craft?” — Harvest Gallery, Wolfville. Until Nov. 19 • Showcasing the work of fifteen artists in media ranging from silk to stone, steel to ceramic and more. INFO: 902- 542-7093 / harvestgallery.ca

Acadia Atom A Bingo Fundraiser — Fire Hall, Greenwich 6–9pm • Bingo and 50/50. Canteen and Bake Sale. TIX: Bingo tickets at door. INFO: 902-678-4362 / kelligambin@yahoo.ca

Fundy Cinema screens IXCANUL — Al Whittle Theatre, 7pm • In a mesmerizing fusion of fact and

fable, María, a 17-year-old Mayan woman living on the slopes of an active volcano in Guatemala, finds herself at a crossroads between the ancient and modern worlds. An arranged marriage awaits her but her suitor must first spend months working in the city, a world María knows nothing of, but is forced to encounter when facing pregnancy complications. TIX: $9 INFO: 902-542-1050

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senior @ the door, or by phone. INFO: 902-798-2278

Sleeping Beauty — AVM Morfee Center, Greenwood Nov. 29, 30, Dec. 1, 2, 3, 7:30pm • Presented by The Greenwood Players. TIX: $8 @ Pharmasave (Kingston, Middleton), at the door, or by phone. INFO: 902-804-0735 / 902-840-3853

Stone’s Throw / Stones from Away — Thorsten Gallery, Cedar Centre for Active Health and Living, Windsor. Until Nov. 25 M–F, 8:30am–4:30pm and by appointment. • Featuring paintings by Annie Abdalla and sculptures by Ian Startup. The two mediums subtly compliment one another and are leading examples of art created locally.

INFO: 902-472-3510 / info@69cedarcentre.ca / 69cedarcentre.ca.

Jennifer Angus — Acadia Art Gallery, Wolfville.

Until Dec. 6 • "Hope is the Only Bee.. that makes honey without flowers" TIX: no charge INFO: 902-585-1373 / artgallery@acadiau.ca

Apple Bin Art Gallery — Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville • Affordable, original art created by Valley

artists. Part proceeds go towards hospital equipment and Annapolis Valley health care programs.

MUSEUMS

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville Nov. 18, 19, 25, 26, Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 7:30pm, Dec. 4, 2pm • A couple struggling

to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids--probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem – and the fun! TIX: $10 adult, $5 children 12 and under. INFO: 902-678-8040 / centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca

Creely Mountain Law — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville Nov. 17, 18, 19, 7:30pm • Creely Mountain Law: You can trust anyone...until they get a better offer. TIX: $15 adults, $12 students/ seniors @ Box of Delights Bookshop (Wolfville) INFO: lighthousetheatre@outlook.com Three Short Plays by Susan Glaspell — Lower Denton Theatre, Wolfville Nov. 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 7:30pm • Trifles, Suppressed Desires, Woman's Honor TIX: $15, $10 seniors/students; $7 for groups of 8 or more INFO: 902-542-5500 / box.office@acadiau.ca Dinner Theatre, The Love Liner — St. Anthony's Parish, Berwick Nov. 18, 19, 6–9pm • Annual Dinner Theatre, with Roast Pork Dinner. TIX: $30 with wine, $25 without wine INFO: 902-538-7407 / graeme.king@bellaliant.net Brand New Year — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville Nov. 23, 24, 25, 26, 7:30pm, Nov. 26, 2pm • A new

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

Open M–F, 9am–4pm through Dec. 16 • “A Marsh for all Seasons” – This exhibit explores Miner’s Marsh both above and below the waterline and reveal the fascinating life that abounds there. There really is nothing minor at all about Miner’s Marsh! Until Dec. 9. UPCOMING: Yuletide Tea “A Woodsy Wonderland” (Dec. 3, 2–3:30pm, $8) TIX: no admission fee, donations welcomed INFO: 902-678-6237 / kingscountymuseum.ca Ross Farm Museum — 4568 Hwy 12, New Ross • Open Wed–Sun, 9am–5pm. Every visit is unique as the work changes with the seasons. TIX: $6 adult, $5 senior, $2 child (6-17), no charge age 5 & under.

INFO: 902-689-2210 / rossfarm.novascotia.ca Annapolis Valley Macdonald Museum — 21 School St, Middleton. Until Dec. 16 • M–F, 10:30am–4:30pm. Closed Weekends & Holidays.

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

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musical that focuses on a small town single mom and her two children as they prepare to cope with the madness of the holidays and the tumultuousness of their interpersonal relationships. TIX: $17 adult, $14 children under 16, $55 for four. Special Sparkling ticket for 19+ (evening shows only), includes L’Acadie Sparkling at intermission. INFO: 902-799-9009 / kerri@edalenetheatre.ca

Voice & Piano Lessons: Private music instruction. All ages, levels. Learn to read music: Group sight-singing classes on demand. INFO: 902-300-1001 / Susan_dworkin@hotmail.com

The Addams Family – The Musical — Fountain Hall

Basic Food Safety: The Root, Coldbrook, Nov. 21, 8:30am–12pm. The Food Handler Certification

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program is an excellent opportunity to learn the safe way to prepare food. Whether you work in a restaurant, take-out, catering, or mobile food premises. TIX: One Day Course: $55 + $3.91 processing fee, per person.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES VON Annapolis Valley: Looking for new members for our volunteer community corporation (board).

Monthly meeting every 3rd Monday of the month, 5pm. Criminal record check required, and knowledge of fundraising. Seniors and youth 18+ encouraged to apply. INFO: Kathleen, kathleen.hull@von.ca / 902-678-3415 x2113 Nova Scotia Health Authority: Volunteer opportunities available at Valley Regional Hospital, Soldiers Memorial Hospital, and Western Kings Memorial Health Centre. Soldiers Memorial Hospital is looking for volunteers that have knowledge of playing crib and 45's. Criminal record check required. INFO: Jennifer, 902-365-1701 x3444 / jenniferl.moore@nshealth.ca.

ElderDog: Looking for volunteers to help seniors with daily dog care activities and foster of older dogs as well as committee work such as fundraising, volunteer coordination, etc. Criminal record check required if working directly with clients/dogs. INFO: Tina, 902-300-4601 / elderdogkings@gmail.com L'arche Homefires: We are a community living, working and supporting adults with disabilities.

Volunteers help prepare meals, participate in activities and help with weaving, sewing, knitting, candle-making, etc. Continuous. Must commit to at least 1 hour per week. Criminal record and vulnerable sector check. Must be 18+ INFO: Roxanne, 902-542-3520 / admin@larchehomefires.org Valley Community Learning Association: VCLA is a non-profit organization that helps adults achieve their learning goals. Looking for tutors for math, writing, reading, ESL, etc. Criminal Record Check.

Must be over 16 years to volunteer. This volunteer position can be a few hours a week or more depending on the individual's schedule. Looking for patient, interested volunteers. INFO: Peter, 902-679-5252 / vcla@eastlink.ca

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WHAT’S GROWING AT THE HARRIET IRVING BOTANICAL GARDENS – THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS Melanie Priesnitz Gifting plants and flowers has long been a tradition for a myriad of occasions. We give bouquets and potted plants in times of joy and sorrow, for celebration, and for commiseration. My favourite bouquets are the ones that hold special meaning. They are the ones collected by my partner who arrives home late and muddy because he stopped on the side of the road and fell in the ditch to reach the roadside daisies that he knows I love. They are the ones gathered in the cemetery by my girls on their way up the hill. These bouquets may look like ‘weeds’ to some but to me they are the best and most sincere gifts of love.

When choosing gifts, I believe the intention and meaning behind the gift is greater than the gift itself. There is an entire Language of Flowers that defines intentions behind the selection of specific plants as gifts. The Language of Flowers or Floriology was formalized during the 1800s when several dictionaries were written to document the meaning behind flowers.

These books were based on folklore and traditions from a variety of cultures. This cryptological communication was fitting for the Victorian era when many topics were considered taboo to speak out loud. Your true emotions could be expressed covertly

by sending a carefully chosen bouquet that the recipient would have to decrypt. Some of the symbolism from the old texts has carried through into modern floral traditions and some has shifted with time. The gift of red roses still symbolizes love. The meaning behind yellow roses today is simply friendship where historically the gift of yellow roses could hold a variety of inferences including decrease of love, infidelity, jealousy, joy, and friendship. With these contradicting connotations you can imagine the anxiety that may have arisen over trying to decode a nosegay given by a suitor.

Whether you’re giving flowers or socks, stop and take the time to think about the intention behind your gift and remember to do your research before blindly giving. Imagine the awkwardness of gifting your boss with a bouquet containing orange lilies, crane’s bill, and spider flowers. The message you would be sending is hatred mixed with envy and a sprig of elope with me!

Remember this holiday season that the most treasured gifts are the homemade and hand-gathered gifts given with love and meaning.

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Join Caravan Theatre for a dramatic retelling of this timeless classic Monday, December 5, 7pm Dawn Oman Art Gallery (298 Granville St, Bridgetown) Tickets: $10, $30/family (available at Gallery) Friday, December 9, 7pm Manning Memorial Chapel (Acadia University, Wolfville)

Tickets: $10, $30/family (available at Box of Delights Bookstore, Wolfville)

Monday, December 19, 7pm Windsor United Church (613 King St, Windsor) Free-Will Offering Joining us will be special guests

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ACADIA RESEARCH: PLASTIC CONSUMPTION BY WATERFOWL Erika Holland, BScH MSc (candidate) I am a second year MSc student at Acadia University researching plastic ingestion by waterfowl found in Canada. When I started my research a year ago, there was no information available on plastic ingestion by freshwater birds, in contrast to the wealth of information for seabirds. Since the 1960s, studies have found plastics in the stomachs of many seabirds. In 2015, 56% of seabird species ingested plastic, and current estimates suggest that, without major changes, 99% of all seabird species will be ingesting plastics by 2050. These high ingestion rates correlate to high volumes of litter present in marine ecosystems. Seabirds often mistake plastics for food, leading to a variety of negative effects, including internal abrasion, false feelings of satiation, starvation, and death. These plastics can be released directly into oceans by beachgoers or vessels, or may be transported via freshwater systems.

Our wastewater is released into freshwater systems, often carrying with it plastics too small for wastewater treatment plants to filter. In particular, microplastic particles are defined as being less than 5mm, and can be deliberately manufactured, or inadvertently created through the breakdown of larger debris. Breakdown can occur in anything from

plastic drink containers to your laundry, with a single load of laundry containing acrylic fabric releasing up to 700,000 microplastic fibres. Manufactured microplastics, such as the microbeads widely used in cosmetics as exfoliating agents, are flushed into our waterways after a single use. The United States alone releases 263 tonnes of microbeads per year.

The staggering volume of debris released into our freshwater ecosystems led me to question why research into freshwater birds was not being conducted. My research is designed to address this knowledge gap.

In 2015 I contacted hunters across the country and asked for waterfowl digestive tracts. I received 350 submissions and, using standard protocols for quantifying ingested debris, I performed dissections and subsequent dietary analyses. I found approximately 11% of birds had human-derived debris in their digestive tracts across all 18 species studied, including metal, plastic, rubber, and paint flakes. This year I am continuing this research to determine where birds pick up this debris. To do this I am once more requesting submissions of avian digestive tracts. If you, or anyone you know, hunts and would like to take part in this valuable research, please contact me at erikaholland@acadiau.ca for further information.

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