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The Grapevine
August 22 - September 5, 2013
a free paper for the people who find themselves in the annapolis valley August 22 - September 5, 2013 | Issue No. 4.08
COMMUNITY
Grow the Pride p.3 Dear First Year Student p.7 Planter's Ridge Winery p.8 Beepocalypse p.11
photo: Ernest Cadegan
HerbivoreCarnivore: Victoria's Historic Inn p.15
Andrew Eisnor Photography
AWARENESS
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Tide Predictions at Cape Blomidon
Source: Canadian Fisheries & Oceans www.waterlevels.gc.ca
Aug 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Sept 01 02 03 04 05
High 2:15pm* 3:02pm 3:48pm 4:35pm 5:23pm 6:13pm 7:06pm 7:37am 8:35am 9:33am** 10:27am 11:15am 11:59am 12:39pm 1:18pm
Low 7:59am 8:47am 9:33am 10:18am 11:05am 11:54am 12:46pm 1:41pm 2:40pm 3:38pm 4:31pm 5:19pm 6:03pm 6:43pm 7:23pm
* Highest High: 44.6 feet ** Lowest High: 33.5 feet
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hile mowing the lawn on July 28, I tripped over a raised planter and amputated the top part of my foot, including my toes. Thankfully, after I was rushed to QEII, most of my toes were reattached and I am slowly recovering at home with the constant love and care of my family. I have many, many people to thank, but most especially those on Huron Ave. and Pleasant St. who came to my aid just seconds after the accident. Without their support and courage I would not have been able to remain calm and lucid. I want to extend a heartfelt and sincere thank you to my new and dear friend; I cannot thank you enough for not only holding my head during the ordeal but also finding my toes. Your "Mama senses" were spot on! Thank you to everyone who helped me. Your kindness is not and will not be forgotten. Wolfville is so amazing and filled with kindness! Nicki Morrow
Bringing the World to Wolfville Just Us! Coffee presents great stage performances at the Al Whittle Theatre in Wolfville - captured live in HD and broadcast to the cinema via satellite. WHAT'S HAPPENED THIS YEAR
As many of you know, in June we finished our first season of National Theatre Live broadcasts with two sold-out performances of The Audience, starring Helen Mirren. Certainly the National Theatre performances have been popular enough for us to give it another go-round in 2013-2014. It also turns out that it is the theatre's 50th birthday, so in addition to their regular satellite transmissions, they are offering some special treats: rebroadcasts of popular shows from previous years. Details about what will be shown, and when, are still being worked out. This is what we have already booked:
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Friday, September 27, 2013
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August 22 - September 5, 2013
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UPCOMING SEASON
Pure Hair Design Studio
The National Theatre presents a major new production of William Shakespeare’s celebrated play about the destructive power of jealousy. Olivier Award–winning actor Adrian Lester takes the title role. Playing opposite him as the duplicitous Iago is fellow Olivier Award–winner Rory Kinnear, who is reunited with director Nicholas Hytner following their acclaimed collaboration on the National Theatre’s recent production of Hamlet.
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MACBETH
Friday, October 18, 2013 National Theatre Live will broadcast Manchester International Festival’s electrifying production of Macbeth, with Kenneth Branagh (My Week With Marilyn, Hamlet) in his first Shakespeare performance in over a decade as Macbeth, and Alex Kingston (Doctor Who, ER) as Lady Macbeth.
CORIOLANUS
Friday, Jan. 31, 2014 National Theatre Live will broadcast the Donmar Warehouse’s production of Coriolanus, Shakespeare’s searing tragedy of political manipulation and revenge, with Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers, War Horse, BBC's The Hollow Crown) in the title role and Mark Gatiss (Season's Greetings at the National Theatre, BBC's Sherlock) as Menenius, directed by the Donmar's Artistic Director Josie Rourke. Don't forget to tell all the teachers and students in your circle that they will be able to see top-notch productions of these Shakespearean plays. Wolfville is going to be a mini-Stratford. This is a great opportunity for educators to pull together a class outing.
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August 22 - September 5, 2013
Editor's Update A
lthough I've been in Wolfville now for 10 years, there are still a few local activities that I've yet to take part in: tidal bore rafting, Upper Clements Park, Music & Mojito Night on Le Caveau's pergola, Brier Island whale watching...but one I've certainly been able to enjoy is the Oaklawn Farm Zoo! They do an excellent job in Aylesford and Jocelyn recently reminded me how much fun she had taking her family there - and you know what? She's not 'lion'! A few weeks ago, local beekeeper, John Cline, reached out to us on the night before he needed to burn all his hives (read more about this on page 11). It's common to hear stories of sick bee populations happening all over the world, but the reality is, no matter how special we think we are, the Annapolis Valley is just as susceptible as anywhere else. With global issues affecting our very own backyards, we encourage everyone to keep learning about the risks associated with fracking and its negative affect on every one of us. There are less than five months left before the provincial moratorium could potentially be lifted.
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Labour Day is fast upon us and the students have already started their pilgrimage back to town, but it's not the end of summer just yet! You can still: beat the heat (page 15), visit wineries (page 8), and check out the area's numerous museums (page 6). There's never a shortage of things to do around here, that's why we do the Grapevine!
Tide Chart p.2
Although being away from my family for ten years hasn't been easy, the fun-factor in town and my ambition within it remains high. There is still so much more that can be done, this land continues to be so inspiring. The hardest part about being a CFA (come-fromaway) has been having loving parents so far away on the other side of the country, but next week they'll be here for a little visit and I'm going to cherish every moment of it. - Jeremy Novak
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his season marks the 30th anniversary for Oaklawn Farm Zoo. The zoo is known for its lions, with the original pride consisting of four males and five females. They were all born here at the zoo. Only the youngest, Esther (now 19 years old), remains. The lion pictured, Sterk, came to us last December from a zoo in Ontario. He just celebrated his first birthday last weekend. Sterk is hopefully to be the start of a new pride. Zoo supporters have started a "Build the Pride" campaign by selling bracelets at the zoo, with the money raised going towards the purchasing of lions to add to the new pride.
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Weeklies, Theatre, Exhibits, Museums p.6 Acadia Page p.7 Vintage News p.8 Feature Story p.11
THE Grapevine The Grapevine is brough to you by Jeremy Novak & Jocelyn Hatt with an amazing team of contributors: SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR Sept 5th ISSUE is Sept 1st
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Situated in Aylesford, the zoo is open daily from 10am til dusk until mid-November. INFO: oaklawnfarmzoo@gmail.com / oaklawnfarmzoo.ca
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Free Community Business Listings & Two-Week-Tweets brought to you by Just Us! Coffee Roasters Cooperative, Main Street, Wolfville & Hwy #1 Grand Pre, 542-7474 These listings work on a 1st come, 1st served basis. Email grapevine.wolfville@gmail. com every two weeks for your free placement. Or, reserve your place with a 5-issue minimum commitment at $10 per issue. Fanfare – 9145 Commercial St., New Minas, 365-8180 / jodywear73@gmail.com • At Fanfare, it’s “back to cool" time with loads of rock and novelty shirts, belts, buckles, shoes, skateboards, records, body jewelry, bracelets, hoodies and hats. What do these things have to do with school? Absolutely nothing!! Harvest Gallery – 462 Main St. Wolfville, 5427093 / harvestgallery.ca • Get outside and enjoy the dog days of summer, but don't forget that when you retreat back into your “den” you'll want something beautiful and inspired to look at. Harvest Gallery—your source for local beauty that lasts. Harwood House Bed & Breakfast – 33 Highland Ave., Wolfville, 542-5707 / harwoodhouse. com • There is one jolly good reason to move quickly, should you fancy spending a quiet couple of days with us at Harwood House before the end of August. We are already very heavily booked for the beginning of September—not surprisingly, really, as we are the Town’s Boutique B&B. Little Piggies Reflexology – 681-5633 / littlepiggiesreflexology@gmail.com • Pretend you're still on vacation with a summer special from Little Piggies Reflexology. A full foot treatment with a brief face and hand massage in the comfort of your home is only $55 until Aug. 30. $50 each for two! FELTasticFashion – Port Williams, 692-1462 / FELTasticFashion.com • Just prior to school starting, we are currently doing our Quebec road shows for the Aug. 24-25 TWIST Fibre Festival, showcasing our NS felting DIY kits and sharing our Atlantic stories!
Where Nature, Research & Technology come together Open to students, visitors, community, and faculty 8am - 10pm every day
Sister Lotus Body Care Products, Belly Dance & Herbal Education – 680-8839 / sisterlotus. com • We're busy getting ready for belly-dance classes at the Wolfville Farmers' Market (which will now include MIRRORS!!!) and making product for all the new students coming. Choose “Brother Lotus” instead of AXE & make the earth and its creatures happy this year! Valley Child Development – 11 Calkin Drive, Kentville, 678-6111 / valleychilddevelopment. ca • Join us for our Open House, Sat., Sept. 14, 1-4pm. We will have bouncers, a BBQ, and more! Open to everyone, free of charge. Fairweather Montessori School – 14 Acadia St., Wolfville, 300-4111 / fairweathermontessori. ca • Re-Opening in September! Now accepting applications (ages 3 to 5) for part-day program, Mon-Fri. 9am-12pm. SoundMarket Recording Studios – 63 Pleasant Street, 542-0895 / facebook.com/soundmarket • Music producers Terry Pulliam and Kory Bayer invite musicians, singers, and songwriters to visit our professional studio. If you’re preparing a recording project for September, get started now at SoundMarket. Taiji Healing Arts – 7 Gaspereau Ave., Wolfville, 799-0535 / taijihealingarts.com • Fall is coming, and I will be offering classes in both Japanese-style Reiki and Shinjukyo, which is a method of self-discovery utilizing methods from the martial arts and the holistic healing arts. Check out my website for details. Inner Sun Yoga – 461 Main St. Unit 4, Wolfville, 542-YOGA / yoga@innersunyoga.ca / innersunyoga.ca • Come to Inner Sun to take time for yourself and your self-care.
August 22 - September 5, 2013
Suggested Theme: Oh man, the summer is flying by! Not to be the bearer of bad news, but school will be in session before we know it. With that in mind, let's hang on to the rest of August for as long as possible. What's the best reason a person should check out your business before the busyness of September begins?
Tempestuous Culinary
chefmhowell@gmail.com / tempestuous.ca Join me, Chef Michael Howell, in my continuing series of farm popups: great meals right where the food is grown! On Sat., Aug. 24, 12-2:30pm we will enjoy a Latin-inspired luncheon at Lakewood Market Garden, near Kentville, celebrating the height of the tomato harvest. Enjoy a hosted stroll through the farms, some fun food trivia and a cooking demonstration (how to make tamales from scratch!) before enjoying a tomato-themed Latino luncheon right in the fields. $29.95 each, maximum of 40 guests. RSVP at info@lakewoodmarketgarden.ca Tempestuous Culinary has been in business since 2009, focusing on culinary consulting and catering, trips to Italy for foodies, & farm pop-ups.
CentreStage Theatre – 61 River St, Kentville, 678-8040 (reservations) / 678-3502 (info.) / centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca / centrestagetheatre.ca • Get Your season passes and gift certificates! Any time of the year, gift certificates and season passes may be picked up at Chisholm in Kentville, Rick's Frame and Art in New Minas, and of course at the CentreStage box office right before the show! These make great gifts! One-On-Earth – 2328 Black River Rd., (Lumsden Dam), 542-2723 / oneonearth@hotmail.ca • Designer Nancy Denton-Peck constructs clothing for women and children from recycled fabrics... visit my booth at the Acadia Christmas Craft Expo., Nov. 15, 16, & 17.
Good Books Accounting Services – Burlington, 538-3662 / goodbooksvernest@gmail.com / goodbooksaccounting.webs.com • The coming of autumn for many represents a change and new beginnings. At Good Books Accounting, we welcome individuals and businesses ready to make a fresh start.. Just as students are getting ready to study, now is a great time to ask questions and learn new styles of accounting and tax preparation that better fit your particular needs. Initial consultations and questions are always free. Jane’s Again Boutique – 390 Main St., Wolfville, 542-1671 / janesagain.com • Hard to believe summer is almost over... but the good news is Jane’s has great gear for back-to-school! T-shirts, jeans, hoodies and more!
The Fireside Café Come see us at the Wolfville Farmer's Market & try our famous smoked meat sandwich!
9819 Main St., Canning 902 582 7270 www.nslocal.ca/alshomestylesausage
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August 22 - September 5, 2013
Brought to you by Smokin' Blues Fest IV Bigger and badder every year! Want to Volunteer? smokinbluesfest@gmail.com
THURSDAYS: Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Open Jam w/Glen Campbell (22nd), w/Kevin Meyers (29th), w/Naming the Twins (5th) 7pm Le Caveau/Grand Pre Winery (Grand Pre): The Hupman Brothers (22nd), Mark Riley (29th) 7pm Just Us! (Wolfville): Open Mic w/ Mike Aube (22nd, 29th), TBA (5th) 7-9pm Angles Pub (Windsor): Adam Cameron (22nd, 29th, 5th) 7-10pm The Kings Arms Pub & Steakhouse (Kentville): Laura Roy (22nd, 29th, 5th) 7:30pm Union Street Café/Wick Pub (Berwick): Ron Sexsmith, SOLD OUT (5th) 8pm Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): Beer in the Headlights (22nd), The Hupman Brothers (29th, 5th) 9pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Trivia w/Graham (22nd, 29th, 5th) 9:30pm
Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Jim Cochrane (24th), Gordon Tucker (31st) 7pm Union Street Café/Wick Pub (Berwick): Charlie A’Court, $20 (31st) 8pm Lew Murphy’s (Coldbrook): Memphis Knights (24th) 8:30pm Library Pub (Wolfville): TBA (24th, 31st) 9pm Paddy's Pub (Wolfville): George Carter Jr. Trio (24th), Al King (31st) 9pm Anvil (Wolfville): DJ Victor (24th, 31st) 9pm West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): DJ Lethal Noize (24th, 31st) 10pm
SUNDAYS: Paddy's Pub (Wolfville): Irish Music Session (25th, 1st) 8pm
MONDAYS:
Anvil (Wolfville): DJ Victor (22nd, 29th, 5th) 10pm
Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Open Mic w/The Hupman Brothers (26th), w/Dayliner (2nd) 8pm
FRIDAYS:
TUESDAYS:
The Kings Arms Pub & Steakhouse (Kentville): Ron Edmunds (23rd, 30th) 5:30pm
The Port Pub (Port Williams): Open Mic w/Ian Brownstein & Steve Lee (27th, 3rd) 7:30pm
Blomidon Inn (Wolfville): Jazz Mannequins (23rd, 30th) 6:30-10:30pm
T.A.N Coffee (Wolfville): Open Mic & Donna (27th, 3rd) 8pm
The Port Pub (Port Williams): Naming the Twins (23rd), Mike Aube (30th) 8pm
Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Trivia Nights w/Quick As A Wink Theatre, $2 (27th, 3rd) 8pm
Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor):The Good Feelin Band (23rd), Knee Deep (30th) 8pm Union Street Café/Wick Pub (Berwick): Open Mic w/Gillian Boucher & Mary Beth Carty (23rd), w/Noel Johnson (30th) 8:30pm West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): DJ Lethal Noize (23rd), DJ Gizmo (30th) 10pm
SATURDAYS: Farmers’ Market (Wolfville): Wine Hardt: Django Uncorked (24th), Andy and Ariana (31st) 10am-1pm
Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): Irish Music Session (27th, 3rd) 8-10pm
WEDNESDAYS: Farmers’ Market (Wolfville): JB Trio (28th), Karen Warner (4th) 5-7pm The Naked Crepe (Wolfville): Open Mic w/ Jesse Potter (28th & 4th) 8pm West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Karaoke w/DJ Billy T (28th & 4th) 9pm
Local Clinic Needs Volunteers for Alzheimer’s Research E
ffective medicines for people in the moderate stage of Alzheimer’s Disease are not yet available to the general public but Kentville psychiatrist Mark Johnston has brought a new research project to the Annapolis Valley to try and change that. Johnston’s research site, True North Clinical Research, is one of many sites worldwide for a study that aims to enroll 500 volunteers. The goal is to find out if a new experimental treatment can actually change the path of the disease by slowing down or even stopping its progress. None of the medications currently prescribed to patients have been shown to do this. “We have identified overactive enzymes in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s,” Johnston explains, “and this treatment targets that activity and attempts to slow it down. There is enough evidence from earlier studies to suggest this may be a game changer for the disease but we need to do more research. This is still in an experimental stage.” His research covers all levels of memory loss but he is eager for the opportunity to work with people who have reached the moderate stage of the disease. “People at this stage of the disease are experiencing significant memory loss but they can still enjoy their lives with the help of their friends, family and caregivers,” he says. “I want to provide a treatment that can prolong this stage and this new medication may do that.” Volunteers between the ages of 50 and 90 who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s will benefit from a high standard of care during the 12 month study while making it possible for researchers to better understand the disease. To learn more, people can call 679-0536 or visit www.alzheimersnovascotia.com and enter their contact information.
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Weekly Events
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Thursdays
Peace Vigil — Post Office, Wolfville 12-1pm
Cochrane’s Walk & Talk — Pharmasave, Wolfville 10am. Heart & Stroke walkabout program. Also Tuesdays 10am. INFO: 542-3972.
Weekly West African Drumming Workshop — Wolfville Baptist Church 1-3pm. FEE: $5. INFO: 681-9870 / gscxs@stu.ca
Babies & Books Drop-in — Wolfville Memorial Library 10-11am. Newborn to 2 years. INFO: 542-5760 / valleylibrary.ca
Sundays
In the Round Knitting Group — Gaspereau Valley Fibres 1-5pm. Also Tuesdays 6pm. INFO: 542-2656. Seniors’ Afternoon Out — Wickwire Place, Wolfville 1:30-4:30pm. Social afternoon with peers. Also Tuesdays 1:30-4:30pm. FEE: $5. INFO: 698-6309. Berwick Farmers' Market — Town Hall, 236 Commercial St. 3-6pm. Open until Oct. 10. INFO: 375-2387 / berwickfarmersmarket@gmail.com Website Workshop — Port Williams Library 5-7pm. Eliminate the uncertainties of website startup or maintenance. Until the end of Aug. INFO: 542-3005 / portwillkentcap@gmail.com
Fridays Community Yoga — Dance Studio, downstairs, Old SUB, Acadia 12-1pm. All levels, mats available. Also Wednesdays 12-1pm. FEE: $5, no charge for Acadia students. INFO: cazaflows@gmail.com Afternoon Tea — Randall House Museum, 259 Main St., Wolfville 2-4pm, throughout the summer. Enjoy afternoon tea in our historic 19th-century dining room. FEE: No charge, donations welcome. INFO: 542-9775 / randallhouse@outlook.com
Brought to you by
August 22 - September 5, 2013 designerkentville.ca 902.365.3322
Judith J. Leidl — Oriel Fine Art, 11 Bay St.,
“Artistic Summer” — Designer Café,
Captain Hall's Treasure Chest — Rt.
Carol Morrison & G. A. Jank — The Bread
Wolfville • Fine art: floral paintings, scarves, acrylic paintings, prints, ceramics, and Inuit work from Baffin Island. INFO: 542-2772 / judithleidlart.com
359, Hall’s Harbour (by the lobster pound). Daily 11am-6pm • Local and handcrafted pottery and paintings. Look for the open yellow doors. INFO: 680-1858 / paintsandpots.tripod.com
Capoeira — Clark Commons, Wolfville 1-3pm. Afro-Brazilian martial art w/strong emphasis on dance and music. FEE: no charge. INFO: facebook: campuscapoeira
Bobbie Mortensen — CentreStage Theatre,
Mondays
Apple Bin Art Gallery — Valley Regional
Toastmasters — 2nd Floor, Irving Centre, Acadia 6:30-8pm. Communicative skills that serve to enhance peaceful and effective dialogue. All welcome. INFO: Judy 681-4643 / judymilne@eastlink.ca
Various Artists — Harvest Gallery, Wolfville • INFO: 542-7093 / harvestgallery.ca
Tuesdays Book in the Nook — Wolfville Memorial Library 10-10:30am. Listen to a story in our Book Nook. Suggested age range: 3-5. INFO: 542-5760 / valleylibrary.ca River Street Rug Hooking Studio — 38 River Street, Kentville 1-3:30pm. Drop-in rug hooking. Come meet other hookers! FEE: free-will donation INFO: Kay, 697-2850 / Mona, 680-6054
Wednesdays Kentville Farmers’ Market — Centre Square, Kentville 10am-2pm. Open year-round. INFO: kentvillefarmersmarket.ca
Wolfville Farmers' Market — DeWolfe Building, Elm Ave., Wolfville 8:30am-2pm August 24 Music: Wine Hardt: Django Uncorked August 31 Music: Andy and Ariana INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca
Wolfville Farmers' Market — DeWolfe Building, Elm Ave., Wolfville 4-7pm. Featuring Community Market Suppers! August 28 Music: JB Trio Speakers: Al Stewart and Jeff McMahon. Theme: Growing Grain: A Whole Food, not an Additive September 4 Music: Karen Warner INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca
Windsor Farmers' Market — Coach House, Waterfront 9am-1pm. Come have a hot breakfast, shop for fruit & veggies, and browse craft items! INFO: windsorfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Riptide Rollers — Greenwood Rec. Centre, Greenwood Base 6:30-8:30pm. Also Fridays. Female roller derby. No experience required. Ages 19+ only. INFO: riptiderollers.ca / facebook
Saturdays
exhibits
VON's Community Support VON has been caring for people in your community for over 100 years and making it possible for residents of the Annapolis Valley to stay in their own homes longer with programs that support the individual, the caregiver and the community. VON’s Community Support programs and services include hot- and frozen-meal programs, lunch gatherings, daily safety check-in calls, social visiting, and more. If you or someone you know would benefit from these and other services, or would like to help VON deliver these services and programs by volunteering some time, please call 902-6783415 or email us at cssannapolisvalley@von.ca.
Kentville • ‘A Taste of Nova Scotia’ - scenery and still life in oil and acrylic, by self-taught artist. INFO: 542-1046
Hospital, Kentville • Valley artist paintings.
“Moving Forward” — Jack’s Gallery, 450
Main St., Wolfville. Until Aug. 25 • An exhibit of five young artists—Gillian Baldwin, Mikaela Barnett, Caroline Deacon, Lindsay Jacquard and Devon Thomson—who are pursuing their dreams as they study visual art at university. INFO: jacksgallerywolfville@gmail.com
Kentville. Until Aug. 30 • A few artists from the Copper Fox Gallery in Hall's Harbour will exhibit an eclectic variety of artworks. INFO: 365-3322 / designerkentville.com Gallery, 7778 Highway 14, Brooklyn. Until Sept. 1 • A selection of plein-air paintings and metal sculptures. INFO: 757-3377
“Wheels and Water” — Copper Fox Gallery, Halls Harbour. Aug. 25 - Sept. 22 • Enjoy the paintings of Nova Scotian artist Eva Toth, an expressive and free-spirited painter with loose, colourful, and gestural work that expresses emotions. Opening reception Aug. 25, 2-4pm. Light refreshment will be served. INFO: 6797073 / copperfoxgallery@hotmail.com Robert Pope: Metamorphosis — Acadia
University Art Gallery, Wolfville. Until Sept. 29 • Social realist painter Robert Pope’s (19561992) cancer series movingly portrays his experiences as a cancer patient. This exhibition celebrates the artist and his belief in the power of art as preventive medicine that generates hope, healing, and inspiration. Curatorial Talk: Sept. 27, 2pm with curator Tom Smart. INFO: 585-1373 / artgallery@acadiau.ca
LIVE THEATRE Shirley Valentine — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville. August 23, 24, 30, 31, 8pm / 2pm matinee on August 25 • Shirley is a middle-aged Liverpool housewife who finds herself talking to the wall while she prepares her husband's eggs ’n chips, wondering what happened to her life. Written by Willy Russell, starring Candy O’Brien in this one-woman show. TIX: $15 adult, $12 seniors. INFO: 678-8040 / centrestagetheatre.ca Drama Camp Performance — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville Aug. 23 2pm • Please join our campers as they showcase their amazing playin-a-week productions. For a free-will offering, we welcome you to come and watch at our SecondStage Theatre upstairs. TIX: donation. INFO: 678-8040 / centrestagetheatre.ca
MUSEUMS Randall House — 259 Main St., Wolfville.
Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun 1:30-5pm • A new exhibit based on letters exchanged between Dottie Stewart and her many correspondents from the late 1800s to the early 20th century. TIX: $2 admission, no charge for children under 12. INFO: Danielle, randallhouse@outlook.com
Kings County Museum — Old Courthouse,
37 Cornwallis St., Kentville. Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm. Until Aug. 31 • 100 Years of 4-H Green. TIX: donation. INFO: 678-6237 / museum@okcm.ca / okcm.ca
Prescott House Museum — 1633 Starr's Point Rd., Port Williams. Aug.22-25, 9am-3pm • Public Archeology Dig! Participate in a real archaeological excavation at an early 19thcentury country estate. You never know what you might uncover. Book now, space is limited. TIX: $30 per day, per person INFO: 542-3984 / mortonnl@gov.ns.ca
Valley Ghost Walks — DownTown Ghost
Walk, Cornwallis Inn, Kentville (Wed., Aug. 28, 8pm),, Clock Park, Wolfville (Thurs., Aug. 29, 8:30pm) • Join Jerome the GraveKeeper and his ghostly friends on these family-friendly historical tours. Part proceeds to local theatre organizations. TIX: $14 adult, $9 student @ ticketpro.ca / Box of Delights (Wolfville), Pharmasave (Kentville & Berwick) / at ‘door’. INFO: 692-8546 / jerome@valleyghostwalks. com / valleyghostwalks.com
Robin Hood in the Park — Willow Park,
Wolfville Aug. 31, Sept. 1, 7, 8, 3pm & 6pm • Fun family-friendly theatre! This hour-long show, set in a rather comic version of Sherwood Forest, was written by Louise Williams & Donna Holmes. Presented by Broken Leg Theatre. TIX: donation. INFO: iwakichick@ hotmail.com
Prescott House Museum — 1633 Starr's Point Rd., Port Williams. Sept. 5-30 • Quilt Display: Come view a variety of homemade quilts. INFO: 542 3984 / baldwidj@gov.ns.ca Charles Macdonald Concrete House Museum — 19 Saxon St., Centreville. Tues.-
Sat. 10:30am-5pm & Sun. 11am-5pm. Until Aug. 25 • Charles Macdonald travelled the world as a ship's carpenter at the end of the age of sail. The places he visited, the people he met, and the sights he saw made an impression on this artistic young man. Museum, Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden. INFO: info@concretehouse.ca
Haliburton House & Hockey Museum
— 414 Clifton Ave., Windsor. Mon.-Sat.10am5pm & Sun. 1-5pm. Until Oct. 15 • Explore the house where Haliburton created his claim to international fame: the fictional Yankee clock pedlar Sam Slick. INFO: dauphiar@gov.ns.ca
Fieldwood Heritage Centre — 9806
Main Street, Canning. Tues.-Sat. 10am-5:30pm • Canning and area history & Wilf Carter room. TIX: no charge INFO: 582-7699 / Facebook: Fieldwood Heritage Centre
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Acadia University August 22 - September 5, 2013 15 University Ave, Wolfville. 542-2201 Staffed Switchboard 8:30am-4:30pm. agi@acadiau.ca – General Inquiries
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Acadia Performing Arts 2013-14 Series tickets now on general sale
ickets for individual performance at the Acadia Performing Arts Series are now on sale at the Acadia Box Office. They were previously available only to series subscribers.
The 2013-14 season opens with dynamic pianist Michael Kaeshammer. In October, Symphony Nova Scotia offers an all-Mozart program, conducted by Bernhard Gueller. November brings the Amstel Saxophone Quartet from the Netherlands, followed by Jeunesses Musicales of Canada with one of Puccini’s masterworks, La Bohème. The Barra MacNeils’ Christmas Show is a special series add-on on December 15. The Tom Regan Memorial Concert will open the second half of the season in January with a display of talent from the Acadia School of Music. Diomira from Debut Atlantic will take the stage in February and pianist Lucas Porter from Port Williams performs a recital in March. The series winds up with Atlantic Sinfonia Atlantique, a chamber wind ensemble performing music that was probably performed in the court of Catherine the Great.
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ongratulations on deciding to come to Acadia and spend the next chapter of your life in the beautiful town of Wolfville. Whether you’re coming from down the road or across the globe, we sincerely hope you come to call this community your home away from home. Having spent the past few years engaging in this community, we have learned a lot about this experience and ourselves. We’d like to share some of what we wish we had known coming into university, one Axeman to another. Matthew Rios, currently the President of the Acadia Students’ Union, offers the following: “I wish I had known how good the Pita House is. I wish I had known how beautiful the summers are in Wolfville, and I wish I had known how much fun I was having while I was having it.” He concludes: “I wish I had known that this place would change my life.” VP Finance Andrea Jeffs wishes she had realized that time here goes by quickly, so each moment ought to be cherished and enjoyed. She also wishes she had known that grades aren’t everything in university and it’s important take the time to be able to enjoy and make memories! Darcy Shea, VP Academic, found that getting involved is really beneficial, and fortunately very easy at Acadia. Getting involved with the campus community paved the road to new friendships for Darcy, and in fact most of the people with whom she’s now friends she met through getting involved in campus activities.
Full details are now on the website. To learn more about the exciting performances that make up this series, just visit:http://pas.acadiau.ca . You may also order subscriptions online or do it in person at the Acadia Box Office in the arena complex.
Coltan Fagan, VP Programming, says he wishes he had known that things that seem scary might actually be helpful in the long run. For instance, he was scared to go to the gym alone for the first time, thought the library was too overwhelming, and was too timid to speak with professors. Now he goes to the gym almost every day, is a regular library attendee, and knows that the professors are nice and helpful. He says, “Acadia is such a small school and professors would like to get to know you. They are fascinating people as well!” Lindsay Doucet, VP Communications, would like every first-year student to know that university is truly a balancing act. “All work and no play” is just as unhealthy as “all play and no work”. She also warns against putting limitations on one’s self: the sky is the limit and there are many opportunities at university to pursue your wildest dreams! This transition will undoubtedly be exciting but could also be scary. We’ve all been through it, and looking back, know that the risk was more than worth the reward. If you ever want to talk or are looking for ways to get involved, please come visit us in our offices in the Old Sub. Yours in Acadia spirit, The Acadia Students’ Union Executive Matthew Rios, Andrea Jeffs, Darcy Shea, Coltan Fagan and Lindsay Doucet
If you'd like to have a printed schedule of the Acadia Performing Arts Centre line-up, please email: Peter Smith pas@acadiau.ca
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Wineries
August 22 - September 5, 2013
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After travelling world wine regions extensively and being inspired to produce high-quality wines, John McLarty and Lisa Law moved here from Ontario with the
dream of starting a winery. They found a great piece of property just outside Port Williams and got to work creating the 7.5 acre Eaglestone Vineyards, named for the many eagles soaring above the area. They planted Riesling grapes at the front of the property, which is what we see from the street. What you don’t see is that the back of the property slopes down, and there John has planted a variety of other grapevines such as Castel, New York Muscat, L’Acadie and Marquette.
This summer, major work has gone into converting the large old barn on the property into a winery. The beautiful building features an amazing stonework foundation, and gorgeous hemlock timbers have been added to complete the rustic look. The name has changed, too. After much thought and discussion, Eaglestone Vineyards will be renamed Planters Ridge, to acknowledge the history of the area and the ridge on which the vineyard sits.
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Planters Ridge will be a great addition to the wine industry and also to the immediate neighbourhood. Not only is it just half a kilometer from Fox Hill Cheese House (and you can’t have cheese without wine!), it’s also a short distance to Blomidon Estate Winery near Canning. Blomidon Estate is excited to have another winery in the area, as it will drive more business their way too. Another excited person is me, the owner of Go North Wine Tours! I’m thrilled to be working with another winery and can’t wait to get people out for a visit and a taste! We may have to wait until 2014, but I think it will be worth the wait! Cheers to the growing wine industry! Laila North Go North Tours www.gonorthtours.com
We create premium, estate-grown, limited edition wines in the beautiful Gaspereau Valley just 3 km from Wolfville. 2239 White Rock Road, Gaspereau, Nova Scotia (902) 542-1455 gaspereauwine.com
Get to Know Your Grapes: A Nod to Eugene Kuhlmann
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lthough we don't usually think about where grapes come from or how they come to be, we in Nova Scotia should really tip our hats to grape hybridizer Eugene Kuhlmann (1858-1932). Kuhlmann developed in Alsace, France, many of the grapes that we successfully grow here, including Leon Millot, Marechal Foch, Triomphe d'Alsace and the beloved Lucie Kuhlmann. Kuhlmann also created the Marechal Joffre, a red grape variety just starting to become a sought-after grape in Nova Scotia. Like the Foch, it is named after a famous WWI general, it's fairly disease resistant, and yields can be high. But its
real value is that it ripens extremely early, often weeks before other red grapes. Luckett Vineyards has produced a beautiful rosé with the Marechal Joffre called Rosetta. This is a perfectly balanced off-dry wine with hints of watermelon, strawberry and rhubarb—great for any summer day with friends! So here's to Eugene Kuhlmann for helping Nova Scotia expand its horizons! Laila North, Go North Tours, 1-877-365-2552, 902-352-2552, www.gonorthtours.com
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A few years later, after a lot of hard work, things are finally coming to fruition. McLarty has hired Travis MacFarlane as a key asset to the operation. A trained sommelier and graduate of Niagara College in winemaking, Travis had been the vineyard manager to a few Nova Scotia wineries before John snatched him up. Now Travis is not only the vineyard manager but also the winemaker. He also has experience on the retail side of things and will help develop the retail space of the winery.
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August 22 - September 5, 2013
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magine: 48 hours to create start-up ventures in the new-media space that focus on one of our greatest assets here in the Annapolis Valley: Food!
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The aim of the event, known as F5/Food (a play on the fact that F5 is the keyboard shortcut for refreshing /reloading a web page), is to create an incubation lab where people can gather for a weekend to come up with new and innovative ideas. Leveraging new-media talent and the experience and knowledge of those working on keeping us fed, let’s rethink the age old problems of production, distribution, and consumption. This event, tentatively scheduled for early 2014, would bring together individuals
working in the new-media field—those working in technology, design, development, etc.—as well as those in marketing, agriculture...really anyone who has an interest! This event will be sponsored by a newly formed group in the Valley called Refresh. Refresh is a community of designers and developers working to refresh the creative, technical, and professional culture of new-media endeavours in the Annapolis Valley while promoting design, technology, usability, and standards. And they are looking for other like-minded people. To show your potential interest in the project, visit the website to enter your name.
This does not mean a commitment. If there is enough interest in the idea, then the group will go ahead in planning the event. http:// www-refreshav.rhcloud.com Refresh meets on the second Tuesday of every month at the Wolfville Farmers’ Market and features local guest speakers on a variety of topics related to technology and new media. Want to learn more about the group? Check out http://refreshannapolisvalley.org/. For more information, talk to Mike Caplan at refreshannapolisvalley@gmail.com Laura Churchill Duke
Kings Point to Point Transit: Striving for More in the Community
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ings Point to Point Transit has been growing immensely over the past few years and has interesting plans for the future. Originally called “Kings Para Transit,” it was renamed Kings Point to Point to reflect the fact that it services all residents of Kings County, not only persons with disabilities. KPPT has seen growth in both ridership and number of vehicles on the road. It has managed to increase ridership through simple advertising and word of mouth. The tales of the drivers’ supreme care and attention spread throughout Kings County, and more residents begin to use this service. It also helps that their electric-blue vans are basically giant moving billboards! Brian Taylor, interim general manager of Kings Transit Authority, says, “In general, people are increasingly choosing public transit, whether it’s for economic, environmental, or convenience reasons to meet their travel needs. “As the population ages and the public becomes increasingly aware of the benefits of public transit, along with the commitment by local governments to invest in public transit, I can only see these services [Kings Transit Authority and Kings Point to Point] growing over the next number of years.” Kings Point to Point Transit and Kings Transit Authority intend to begin coordination in their parallel services to better serve the community. Coordination of routes, stops, and times are vital for making transportation faster, more convenient, and more economical for Kings County residents. For instance: If a resident were interested in travelling from Woodville to Wolfville, it would be most economical for them to have KPPT take them to Kentville, where they then can take Kings Transit from Kentville to Wolfville for $3.50, and in the near future we intend to have more of this coordination in our operations. Sam Postlethwaite Kings Point-to-Point Transit
Green Eggs and Ham “I will not eat them, Sam I am!” The Annapolis Valley Regional Library is presenting its first story mob on Saturday, September 7th between 10am – 12pm somewhere in Wolfville. The exact location and time will be released 24 hours in advance through social media, radio and the library website. Please try and bring a copy of Green Eggs and Ham with you (copies are available at the library or Box of Delights in Wolfville). Volunteer adult readers are needed. To sign up to read, or to find out
more information about the event contact Angela Reynolds at annavalley123@gmail.com.
StoryMobs are where great kids’ books meet flash mobs with a dash of Mardi Gras thrown in. A story mob is inspired by an exceptional children’s book and allows for participation in a variety of ways including costumes and props, simple choreography, musical instruments and reading from the book. StoryMobs are primar-
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ily aimed at families, but warmly welcome the involvement of book-lovers, flash mob-enthusiasts and fun folks of all ages. StoryMobs is a free event. Like other flash mobs, StoryMobs appear out of nowhere in an apparently spontaneous way, in a busy public space, at a (quietly) designated time and then disperse without any additional fanfare after they have finished. The idea grew
out of Toronto and is gaining momentum across the country! This story mob is sponsored by the Annapolis Valley Regional Library, Valley Family Fun and CentreStage Theatre. Angela Reynolds Annavalley123@gmail.com / storymobs.ca
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WHO’S WHO
August 22 - September 5, 2013
Adrian Montfort-Guy: Paper + Scissors = You Rock!
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or this issue’s Who’s Who, I travelled to Paradise. I thought the only treasure in Paradise was Pearle’s Fish and Chips, but I have found something else, folks: a talented, unique ,and pleasant paper-cut artist named Adrian Montfort-Guy. This guy is a cut above the rest, in person and in his profession! Adrian Montfort-Guy is 43. He was born and raised in the UK, but later moved to Paradise with his husband of 22 years (congrats!) to embrace a simpler life. From the big city to a farmhouse in Paradise with 20 chickens, a one-legged duck, two cats, and a lab (the dog, not the place for experiments!). Besides being a full-time stay-at-home dad to two amazing boys, Adrian is also a part-time cardmaker and self-taught paper-cut artist. He was inspired and taught by a book given to him when he was 7, the Tale of the One Way Street, a collection of fantastic modern folk tales illustrated by a Polish paper-cut artist. Adrian began copying those and then started creating his own unique works. I encourage you all to take a peek at the amazing things Adrian creates. It is such a neat talent.
Eva Toth exhibits at Copper Fox Gallery in Hall's Harbour Come and enjoy Nova Scotia artist Eva Toth’s new exhibit on Sunday, August 25, from 2 to 4 pm at the Copper Fox Gallery in Hall's Harbour.
Adrian loves being in charge of his own creative process and getting to choose what interests him, what colours work, and how he presents his work to consumers. He says, “It’s hard work being self-employed, but I get to pick my hours and base them around my family. I’ve been lucky: my work has recently been picked up by a store in Toronto and I have just shipped out an order to them, and Paper Pleasures in Greenwich is carrying a selection of my cards and paper-cut art.” Adrian also sells through the Annapolis Farmers Market, the craft site Etsy (www. etsy.com/shop/ParadisePapercraft), his own website (paradisepapercraft.ca), and of course the obligatory Facebook page PaperCutCrafts. He will also bring his incredible pieces to the Horton Christmas craft fair this fall.
Eva is an expressive and free-spirited painter with loose colourful and gestural work that expresses emotions. Her current show is called 'Wheels and Water" .
Outside of work, Adrian is a true family man, spending as much time with his husband and kids as he can. He reads to relax, loves
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And if you think his talents stop at paper cutting, you’re incredibly mistaken, folks! Adrian can also wiggle his nostrils like he’s Bewitched, and wiggle his ears . And he’s so handsome that a drunk man on the London Tube was once convinced that he was ’80s teen singing sensation Rick Astley and wouldn’t leave him alone until he gave him an autograph. Jealous yet? Well, Adrian also can boast that he was once nearly run over by the Duchess of York (Fergie) as she left Buckingham Palace. He was royally flushed by the experience. Adrian says,“I believe in the buy-local movement. It keeps our rural economies moving and helps other small businesses to grow and develop. I am lucky to live in a stunning part of the world that has attracted many people who recognise the value of my work.” We are all looking forward to the next part of your artistic journey, Adrian. Through your jolly personality, your hard work and special talent, and being half of a couple that is a symbol of progress, commitment, sustainability and happiness, you’re an inspiration. Cheers!
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movies and wine, and every now and then likes to sit in the back meadow with Morag, his favourite of the chickens, and listen to the quiet. He would love to expand the business into laser-cutting and etching work, as this would allow him to offer his creations at better rates and also create even more unique products. Adrian is currently running a crowd-funding campaign to buy a laser cutter/engraver to help translate his work from ephemeral card to wood, stone and glass. Check out the campaign, which ends September 6, at igg.me/at/ ParadisePapercraft/x/4017279. All support is greatly welcomed.
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August 22 - September 5, 2013
“Beepocalypse” Arrives in the Valley T
ucked in between colourful, thriving rows of apple trees growing on Canning’s Suprima Farms is a small patch of scorched land, desolate and eerie. Singed metal screens litter the ground and among the ash are small piles of bee carcasses. This is the site that, until two weeks ago, housed local beekeeper John Cline’s seven organic hives. Cline, 72, was deeply proud of his retirement project. His enthusiasm stretched beyond the sweet content of his combs to the bees themselves. “They’re very expressive creatures”, he explains; “you can watch them dance”. To Cline’s dismay, an inspection in July revealed two of his hives displayed symptoms of American Foulbrood (AFB). The disease attacks bee larvae, eventually killing the entire hive. Cline was ordered to burn the
system of a world without bees. The scientific and agricultural community is working on a number of solutions. In June, biotechnology giant Monsanto held a “Bee Health Summit” at which they presented the company’s work on a chemical to eradicate a tiny insect, called the varroa mite, that spreads many of the diseases blighting bees. Organic beekeepers are deeply resistant to this kind of supposed solution. Such technology, they maintain, simply fixes one short-term problem with other long-term ones. Chemical interventions carry the danger of putting beekeepers on a treadmill: if they were to stop supplying Monsanto’s compound, for example, the varroa would be likely to return. The technology also veers dangerously close to Monsanto’s creation of
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contaminated hives, after gassing out the inhabitants. As for the remaining five hives, his only options were to treat them with chemical compound oxytetracyline, or to destroy them, too. Committed to his organic principles, Cline chose the latter. Cline is not the only local beekeeper experiencing problems. Many farms in the area are reporting lower levels of honey production than previous years, and some are finding it necessary to feed their bees with supplemental cakes. The downturn is part of a global decline in the bee population. Pesticides, lack of wild foliage, parasites, and disease are among the main factors blamed. The crisis, dubbed the “Beepocolypse”, has received broad coverage. A recent Time magazine cover story detailed the threats faced by the population and the worrying implications for the global food
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some kind of genetically engineered “super bee”. Impressively, given his age and many health battles, Cline intends to return to beekeeping next spring. Despite the obstacles and vulnerabilities inherent in organic methods, Cline will be sticking to natural oils and herbs in an effort to keep his bees healthy. Admitting that the recent loss of his bees was,“wrenching”, Cline adds that, “it’s vital we press on, even when that means starting from scratch”. Charlotte Rogers charlotte.v.rogers@gmail.com
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So how did Ocean Zn come to be? It is a dream-turned-reality for a mother of three. Growing up in Hants County, Michelle spent summers with her family along the shores of Economy at a family cottage. Collecting sea glass for years and creating as a hobby, Michelle started her business from home while raising her children as a single mother and working full time. She sold her wares at craft fairs and via the Internet, as well as by word of mouth. As word spread and business got even busier, Michelle knew she was onto something and hasn't looked back since. Like the sea glass shaped along this shore, Michelle's story has been molded and shaped by the sea so close to her heart. Michelle Fahie campingmama1978@hotmail.com
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August 22 - September 5, 2013
Horoscopes For the week of August 22nd, 2013 © Copyright 2013 Rob Brezsny
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): "The artist is by
necessity a collector," said graphic designer Paul Rand. "He accumulates things with the same ardor and curiosity with which a boy stuffs his pockets. He borrows from the sea and from the scrap heap; he takes snapshots, makes mental notes, and records impressions on tablecloths and newspapers. He has a taste for children's wall scrawling as appreciative as that for prehistoric cave painting." Whether or not you're an artist, Gemini, this would be an excellent approach for you in the coming days. You're in a phase when you can thrive by being a gatherer of everything that attracts and fascinates you. You don't need to know yet why you're assembling all these clues. That will be revealed in good time.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Can you
remember the last time you bumped up against a limitation caused by your lack of knowledge? What did it feel like? I expect that sometime soon you will have that experience again. You may shiver with worry as you contemplate the potential consequences of your continued ignorance. But you may also
and harmonious like invented stories," wrote novelist Herman Hesse. "It tastes of folly and bewilderment, of madness and dream, like the life of all people who no longer want to lie to themselves." As interesting as Hesse's declaration is, let's not take it as gospel. Let's instead envision the possibility that when people reduce the number of lies they tell themselves, their lives may become sweeter and more harmonious as a result. I propose that exact scenario for you right now, Leo. There might be a rough adjustment period as you cut back on your self-deceptions, but eventually your folly and bewilderment will diminish as the sweet harmony grows.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Novelist James
Joyce once articulated an extreme wish that other writers have probably felt but never actually said. "The demand that I make of my reader," said Joyce, "is that he should devote his whole life to reading my works." Was he being mischievous? Maybe. But he never apologized or issued a retraction. Your assignment, Virgo, is to conjure up your own version of that wild desire: a clear statement of exactly what you really, really want in all of its extravagant glory. I think it'll be healthy for you to identify this pure and naked longing. (P.S. I'm not implying that you should immediately try to get it fulfilled, though. For now, the important thing is knowing what it is.)
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Now and then a British Libra named Lloyd Scott dresses up in funny costumes while competing in longdistance races. He does it to raise money for charity. In the 2011 London Marathon, he wore a nine-foot snail outfit for the duration of the course. It took him 27 days to finish. I suggest you draw inspiration from his heroic effort. From a cosmic perspective, it would make sense for you to take your time as you engage in amusing activities that benefit your fellow humans.
5 mins Scott Brison – IN April 4th but add to the ad somewhere SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): What will you
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You've
been pretty wild and uncontained lately, and that's OK. I've loved seeing how much permission you've given yourself to ramble free, experiment with the improbable, and risk being a fool. I suspect that history will judge a majority of your recent explorations as tonic. But now, Sagittarius, the tenor of the time is shifting. To continue being in alignment with your highest good, I believe you will have to rein in your wanderlust and start attending to the care and cultivation of your power spot. Can you find a way to enjoy taking on more responsibility?
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): "The person
who can't visualize a horse galloping on a tomato is an idiot," said the founder of Surrealism, writer André Breton. I wouldn't go so far as to call such an imagination-deprived soul an "idiot," but I do agree with the gist of his declaration. One of the essential facets of intelligence is the ability to conjure up vivid and creative images in one's mind. When daily life has grown a bit staid or stuck or overly serious, this skill becomes even more crucial. Now is one of those times for you, Capricorn. If you have any trouble visualizing a horse galloping on a tomato, take measures to boost the fertility of your imagination.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): "I want to be with those who know the secret things, or else alone," wrote the eccentric ecstatic poet Rainer Maria Rilke. That wouldn't be a good rule for you Aquarians to live by all the time. To thrive, you need a variety of cohorts and allies, including those who know and care little about secret things. But I suspect that for the next few weeks, an affinity for those who know secret things might suit you well. More than that, they may be exactly the accomplices who will help you attend to your number one assignment: exploratory holy work in the depths.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): To launch your
horoscope, I'll steal a line from a Thomas Pynchon novel: A revelation trembles just beyond the threshold of your understanding. To continue your oracle, I'll borrow a message I heard in my dream last night: A breakthrough shivers just beyond the edge of your courage. Next, I'll use words I think I heard while eavesdropping on a conversation at Whole Foods: If you want to cook up the ultimate love feast, you're still missing one ingredient. And to finish this oracle, Pisces, I'll say that if you want to precipitate the trembling revelation, activate the shivering breakthrough, and acquire the missing ingredient, imitate what I've done in creating this horoscope. Assume the whole world is offering you useful clues, and listen closely.
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August 28th 8pm. Wolfville,
Port Williams, NS 902-542-5461
542-4010 101A - 24 Harbourside Drive, ʻRailtownʼ
Main St - Exit 11 - off Route 101
kings.hants@ns.sympatico.ca | www.brison.ca
Browsers Welcome - Buyers Adored $20
with wine, $15 without
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ClockTower Park,
August 29th 8:30pm. valleyghostwalks.com jerome@valleyghostwalks.com
Family-friendly! Adults $14, Students $9
the statement "I can change overnight," most of the results that come up are negative, like "It's not something I can change overnight" or "I don't think I can change overnight." But there's one google link to "I can change overnight." It's a declaration made by Taurus painter Willem de Kooning. He was referring to how unattached he was to defining his work and how easy it was for him to mutate his artistic style. I wouldn't normally advise you Tauruses to use "I can change overnight" as your battle cry. But for the foreseeable future you do have the power to make some rather rapid and thorough transformations.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): "My story isn’t sweet
self-love and bask in the increased attention? There's nothing wrong with that, of course. But if those are the only ways you cash in on your added power, the power won't last. I suggest you take advantage of your enhanced influence by engaging in radical acts of magnanimity. Perform good deeds and spread big ideas. The more blessings you bestow on your fellow humans, the more enduring your new perks will be.
answers:
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If you google
feel the thrill of hungry curiosity rising up in you. If all goes well, the fear and curiosity will motivate you to get further educated. You will set to work on a practical plan to make it happen.
1. True; 2. Sainte Famille Wines and Avondale Sky Winery; 3. Annapolis Highland Vineyards; 4. L'Acadie Vineyards; 5. 684
student named Sankalp Sinha has invented the "Good Morning Sing N Shock." It's an alarm clock that plays you a song and gives you a small electrical jolt when you hit the snooze button. The voltage applied is far less intense than, say, a taser, and is designed to energize you rather than disable you. I encourage you to seek out wake-up calls like the kind this device administers, Aries: fairly gentle, yet sufficiently dramatic to get your attention. The alternative would be to wait around for blind fate to provide the wake-up calls. They might be a bit more strenuous.
*all info from winesofnovascotia.ca & Go North Tours
ARIES (March 21-April 19): An Indian
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August - September 5, 2013 Stardrop is 22 brought to you by:
The Box of Delights A Delightful Little Bookshop on Main St Wolfville
Fig & Olive Tapenade Canapé
542-9511 www.boxofdelightsbooks.com
Chef Kerina Dykstra | ww.letseatns.com 902-300-1268 | kerina@letseatns.com
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he local wineries are in full swing this time of year! The summer sun is still with us and sitting out on the deck with a glass of your favorite wine is, let's face it, a good time! With the Perfect Pairing Progressive Dinner and Wine Tours just around the corner - Sept 14th & 21st - visit Go North Tours for more info - I thought it was fitting to share this recipe (from our French Themed Menu) to enjoy along with that wonderful glass of wine. Classically, Tapenade is made into a paste but I prefer to let the beauty of each ingredient speak for itself in this elegant canapé. Tapenade is naturally gluten-free and delightful when served on your favourite gluten-free tortilla chip, lentil or rice cracker! Enjoy and as always, Have A Tasty Day! Chef Kerina.
Ingredients • • • • • • • • • •
1 cup dried Black Mission figs, finely chopped 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp capers, roughly chopped 1 tsp anchovy paste 2 tsp whole-grain mustard 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped 1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2-3 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste
Melba (Canapé) Toast Preparation:
Mix all the ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl. Adjust seasoning as required. Chill in the fridge. To create Canapés: Place a tbsp or so of the mixture on a Melba toast and garnish with fresh herbs such as chives or small edible flowers. Arrange and serve on a decorative plate. Note: If you have a food processor, roughly chop the figs and place them in the bowl. Add pitted olives and pulse until it just comes together. Remove this mixture, placing it into another bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
The NS SPCA Stories from Valley musicians, compiled by Mike Aubé Calling all Valley performers and songwriters! I'm looking for your gig stories and stories-behind-the-song. If you have something to share, mail them, along with a highresolution photo, to mike@mikeaube.com. This week's installment is from Caleb Miles.
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he first band I joined after moving to Nova Scotia was The B-Town Blues Band. We were invited to open for April Wine at the Digby Hockey Rink. My first Nova Scotia band, my first real exposure to April Wine, my first hockey rink! Arriving early for soundcheck, we see a giant inflatable Molson’s can on the side of the stage, an inspired move on the part of the sponsor. Well, the fan keeping that can inflated blew out the rink’s generator. No power, no lights, no fog machine, no soundcheck. We waited around for hours while rink personnel scrambled to find another generator. Something was finally rigged together, but the hard reality was: there was enough power for lights or sound, but not for both. We played our opening set (no soundcheck) with one red spotlight to a rink full of barely visible Digby April Wine fans. April Wine followed, loud and painfully reverberant in the rink, no lights (except for the one red spot), no fog machine. The Molson’s can wasforlorn and flaccid on the side of the Compiled by Mike Aube stage. No one dared say it out loud, but you could read it on www.mikeaube.com everyone’s mind: This Is Spinal Tap.
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he NS SPCA Kings Branch annual Bark in the Park will be held on Saturday, Sept 14th 11am-12 noon at the Shelter in Waterville. Pledge sheets for the Dog Walk are available at the Shelter, on the SPCA’s Facebook page and at local pet related establishments. Collect pledges as an individual or a team and compete for Prizes that will be awarded to the top pledge amounts received. Bring the whole family and pet(s) for a fun filled day rain or shine. Our Family Fun Day will be held the same day from 12noon-4pm. Participate in the BBQ, raffle, goody bag draw, get your pet micro-chipped or have its nails trimmed for nominal fees. Visit the pet retail booths, flea market in the garage, children’s games, demonstrations and much more. This is a major fundraising event that helps cover the cost of neglected, abused or abandoned animals in our area. Your support is greatly appreciated. Visit our Facebook page or contact the Shelter at 5389075 for further information. Please note that the Shelter itself will not be open on this day. Deborah Gaul Kings Branch Manager NS SPCA info@kings.spcans.ca
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August 22 - September 5, 2013
Lieutenant Harold Lothrop Borden W
hen I first arrived in the area, I must have driven through Canning a hundred times wondering about the guy in the Boy Scout Stetson perched on the monument in the center of town. I thought, at first, that it had something to do with Baden-Powell, but when I finally took the trouble to stop and take a closer look, I realized how wrong I’d been. Lieutenant-General Baden-Powell survived the second Boer War, but the man depicted in the brass bust resting atop the granite column had not. Lieutenant Harold Lothrop Borden, whose effigy has stared over the town and out to the Minas Basin for over 100 years now, was one of the more famous and publicized casualties of the African campaign. The monument itself, created by Hamilton McCarthy, seems disproportionately large and ostentatious for size of the hamlet it rests in, but it seems that its size and expense were the attempt of a grieving father to assuage his sorrow and guilt. Frederick William Borden, himself a former soldier of some renown, was at the time serving as the Canadian Minister of Militias and Defense. Unfortunately, it was his job to provide the Canadian cannon-fodder for Her Majesty’s foreign wars. It seems that the young lieutenant Borden, 24 at the time, in the company of another officer named Burch, rose to his feet in a hail of Boer rifle-fire during The Battle of Witport and attempted to lead their men in a charge. Borden was killed, and one can’t help but surmise that his ill-fated bravery was an attempt to impress his father. It must have been devastating for the senior Borden. May-
be the grand memorial and huge dedication ceremony helped him to live with the loss of his only son. It’s certain that he would never forget his torment, because he continued to live in the area and was confronted almost daily by the tribute he had had installed. The brass plaques on the sides of the monolith give a nod to the other participants and casualties of the war, but it is apparent that this particular memorial is for the most part about a distraught and guilt-ridden father’s love for a fallen son. Garry Leeson
Communities to Benefit from New Main Street Program: Annapolis Valley
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ova Scotia's main streets will be lined with new flower beds or a freshly painted bench as part of the province's community revitalization program, Mainstreet 2.0, announced July 26. Mainstreet 2.0 is a companion to the First Impressions program that is part of the province's tourism strategy. Both aim to support the development of attractive, distinctive and visitor-friendly downtowns and main streets. "Families and small business owners have great pride in their communities and the original main street program was a great success, helping make a few small improvements with big impact," said Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Ramona Jennex, on behalf of Communities Culture and Heritage Minister Leonard Preyra. "Now that Nova Scotians have a balanced budget, the province is able to look to the future and support initiatives that help make life better for families and their communities." Mainstreet 2.0 will provide grants of up to $1,000 to help community groups and municipalities beautify their main streets. Total funding for the program will be $1.5 million a year
"Our main streets are the first thing visitors see when they arrive," said Jennex. "A town could use a grant to purchase flower beds, art murals, or a new coat of paint for doors or benches. The province is pleased to stand with local communities and bring this program back." "Our downtowns represent the heart and soul of our communities and are crucial to the economic and cultural success of the province as a whole," said Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities president Russell Walker. "Reinstating the Mainstreet Program demonstrates the province's commitment to maintaining and reinvigorating our downtowns." Jani MacDonald, owner of Jane's Again Boutique in Wolfville, says, "As a small business owner in Nova Scotia, I really appreciate the benefits the Mainstreet Program will provide. This is good for communities, and I appreciate this government providing this opportunity." Program applications will be available this winter and grants will be approved in the spring. For more local information: David Hovell 542.4093 / dhovell@downtownwolfville.com
Provincewide Community Reading Event For the second year, Nova Scotians will be asked to “read the same book and share the same story” in a provincewide initiative called One Book Nova Scotia. This year's book will be announced at a launch event on Tuesday, September 10 at 10:00 a.m. at the Waterfront Campus of NSCC. “The idea is to get as many Nova Scotians as possible reading the same book at the same time,” said Frances Newman, chair of the One Book Nova Scotia steering committee and Regional Librarian of the Annapolis Valley Regional Library. One Book Nova Scotia runs from September 10 to November 2. The author of the selected book will be giving twelve readings at libraries across the province in October thanks to funding from the Canada Council with a reading at the Kentville Library on Wednesday, October 2 at 7:00. The book was selected by a committee of librarians using the following criteria: written by a living Canadian author able to generate discussion and exchange of
ideas appealing to a broad range of adult readers of varying ages in print and in paperback strongly written with a compelling story, characters and setting to generate excitement among readers “Once the book is announced, we hope that Nova Scotians will borrow, buy, or download the book. If you can’t make it to a reading there are other ways to participate, such as by interacting with us through Twitter or Facebook or joining a book club discussion at a public library,” said Frances. More information about One Book Nova Scotia can be found at 1bns.ca
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HERBIVORECARNIVORE
We’re here to eat. Emily, the herbi-
vore, will order vegetarian or vegan and happily taste-test any gluten-free options. Jesse, the carnivore, will literally eat anything put before him. Watch out, napkins! www.herbivorecarnivore.com By Jesse Gadon & Emily Leeson Victoria’s Historic Inn | 600 Main Street, Wolfville, NS | www.victoriashistoricinn.com
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ometime back in the ’70s, Emily’s father went to Acadia for a bit. He spent that time holed up in a fancy little room with a tiny balcony on Main Street. Lonely for his wife and family, he lasted a few months before dropping out and returning all the way home to Harmony (up the hill from Kingston). Since then, when the Leesons drive through Wolfville, we look up at that little balcony and say, “Hey, that’s where Dad lived for that year. Weird.” Well, no more. From now on, we’re saying, “Hey, that’s Victoria’s Historic Inn. It has a restaurant now and that restaurant is amazing!”
Backstory From May to October, we have at our disposal the culinary stylings of Lars Boesche. The window of opportunity to enjoy this seasonal treat is slowly closing as the cool breezes descend on our little town. All too soon, Lars will be heading home to Ontario for the winter months. If you lust after the summer’s bounty of tomatoes picked fresh from the garden, mint still warm from the setting sun, and wines sourced from the valley that grew the grapes, don’t miss your chance to eat at Victoria’s Historic Inn.
The Scene Dining-room manager Will Chappus took us on a pre-diner tour, inviting us to stroll the extensive gardens in between courses. In fact, we could have had drinks on the patio, and taken our desert in the more casual screened-in porch. However, like junebugs drawn to light, we spent our evening under the golden glow of the crystal chandelier in the main dining room.
The Starters
THE HERBIVORE: Avocado, Asparagus & Apple Salad. So beautifully layered, I wasn’t sure where to start: a piece of fresh asparagus touched with a bright, creamy dijon dressing; a morsel of apple and perfectly ripe avocado; a forkful of garden greens; or should I forage for a candied pecan? This is my sort of scavenger hunt.
THE CARNIVORE: Nova Scotian Seafood Chowder. The quintessential Nova Scotia dish made light with a panoply of fresh Atlantic seafood. The chowder came hot to the table. The shrimp, salmon, lobster, scallops and diced veg were immersed into a light and creamy broth and finished with an impressive saffron butter.
The Mains
THE HERBIVORE: House-Made Three-Cheese Ravioli. Though this dish is typically served as an appetizer, Lars made it a more-than-satisfying main. The pasta was made from scratch and cooked al dente. It sat among toasted pine nuts, bright-red grape tomatoes, and microgreens recently picked. The whole affair was lightly coated with a basil pesto and topped with Reggiano cheese. THE CARNIVORE: Pan-Seared Digby Scallops. Digby Scallops are famous because they can taste this good. Caramelized with cracked peppercorns and perfectly opaque, the scallops sat on a kaffir–lime-leaf saffron sauce, giving this ocean treasure a heightened sweetness. All this paired wonderfully with the earthy asparagus risotto, which had a lovely creamy texture. Simply fantastic.
The Finish
WE SHARED: A quartet of homemade ice creams showcased everything that ice cream can offer: sweet, cool, crunchy, salty, creamy bliss. These four moguls were garnished with a delicate caramel lattice work and toasted almonds. Each scoop brought forward its individual flavour: sweet blueberry, dark chocolate and rich caramel, aromatic mint which seemed somehow freshly picked from the garden, and true vanilla bean. Each was enjoyable on its own or together as a great new Annapolis Valley Neapolitan. From the spontaneous amuse-bouche through courses of seafood and salad, ravioli, and intermezzos of sorbet and dessert, our evening was a first-class tour of the Maritime menu. It was local food made elegant by a staff who clearly care about the art and magic of dining.
Top five ways to cool down for less than the price of an ice cream
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f summer in the Valley’s got you weeping like a willow tree, try these tips to stop you Cook-in’. (And if that intro’s got you befuddled, dive into some local tunes for background music! www.ryancook.ca)
1. Catch the sea breeze… Spare your electricity bill and ditch the air con for the Bay of Fundy’s naturally breezy coastline. Exfoliate your feet, fill your lungs with sea air, and give your hair that coveted windswept look with a bracing seaside stroll. Blomidon Provincial Park and Kingsport Beach are among the Valley’s favourite surf-and-sand spots. A lesser known gem is Houston Beach, located along the Minas Basin. Its sedimentary cliffs and rock formations make it excellent exploring territory.* 2. Wet your whistle… Local strawberries have hit the shelves and wild blueberries will be following any time. Stock up while they’re fresh and cheap, and use to make colourful ice cubes. Pop the fruit into an ice cube tray, fill with water, and add to your next drink for some chilled hydration with a fruity finish. 3. Go for a dip… Whether you’re a toe-dip-
per, a wader, or a swimmer, there is an abundance of watering holes to cool those pulse points on a parching day. Lumsden Dam, on Black River Road, Kings County, is usually home to several families, students, and a few dogs splashing in the sunshine. On the other side of the 101, the tranquil Silver Lake Beach is perfect at the end of a hot day. Catch your breath and your supper with some swimming and shore-side fishing. Further west, Lamb’s Lake is a small sandy spot accessible through the Mickey Hill Pocket Wilderness. Follow the trail signs for a short way to land at the lake’s shallow shoreline.*
4. Ice up your life… Fill an ice tray with freshly perked coffee. Once frozen, pour your favourite brew over the cubes to make an iced coffee that won’t get watery as it melts! 5. Get your mud on… Regenerate your skin and your spirits with some mud bathing. The high tides at Wolfville’s Waterfront Park recede to expose vast red mud flats perfect for mud pies, slides, and fights alike. Alternatively, try the Shubenacadie mud flats or visit Kingsport Beach at low tide.* * For more information on these and other locations, visit valleytourism.ca Charlotte Rogers | charlotte.v.rogers@gmail.com
August 22 - September 5, 2013
Gar den Jour nal
Tare really one and the same for me. It’s
houghts on gardening: two words which
hard not to think and dream while gardening: visions of the future, memories of the past. My gardens have always been my journal of friends and places. I always seem to come home with plants, seeds, and design ideas from visits, tours and trips all over the world. This past weekend I went on the Kings Co. Historical Society’s garden tour. I have become well-acquainted with my own limitations and strengths as a gardener, so I no longer tour with an envious or “sour grapes” heart, but rather enjoy each gardener’s endeavour and achievement. I love and admire the precise and highly organized gardens, so well-manicured and orderly, such a contrast to my gardens that are in a constant state of flux, victims of my ever-changing grand plans forever foiled by little seedlings which pop their heads up in the wrong place. I just can’t play butcher anymore, so chard meanders into lilies, hollyhocks overshadow spinach, and cosmos and globe thistles forever outline beans and peas. Thanks to wintering birds, sunflowers are everywhere! Even tomatoes come up all over the vegetable beds. Even now, some little creature is playing with my onion sets by night, and I just stick them back in, uprighted, wherever they lie. We will have onions, just not in rows. Surprises are the best gift for me from the garden: my fingers finding forgotten friends while weeding the beds in early June, and once the bulb flowers have faded away, spying survivors from the freezes and thaws of the harsh winter. Memories recalled by my great aunt’s creeping jenny, a rose given to me in 1973 by my Mum, an aunt’s lily of the valley from the lower St. Lawrence shore, another’s cranesbill geranium, and a darling little rose to celebrate a granddaughter’s birth, periwinkle from a long gone friend (I even tucked a piece of it in a daughter’s bridal bouquet, a German tradition), the pungent lovage from an elderly Dutch farmer, a ginkgo from my sister in Vancouver, and a red chestnut in memory of my grandmother, and setting out my Arum lily, a Zantedeschia aetheopica, that survived our house fire in 1982— just a few in my not-so-grand collection, a diary of my life over 40 years, topped by my childhood favourite, pansies. I try to resist the April call of the garden because I know that once answered, it becomes an addiction that runs until the last broccoli floret is picked in early December—exhausting but wonderful. Clean fingernails just in time for Christmas! Andrea Leeson
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August 22 - September 5, 2013
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CAMPS / CLUBS: Sister Lotus Belly Dance Classes: Mondays,
today for free estimates. INFO: Pamela, 697-2926
Hand-Crafted Urn Boxes: Respectful, wooden, locally made. INFO: Farmer Eddie, 542-3387
Sept. 9-Oct.21 (no class Thanksgiving) @ Wolfville Farmers’ Market. W/ Angie Oriana Jenkins. Beginners 7:30-8:30pm, Intermediate/Advanced (must be open to performing) 6:30-7:30pm FEE: $60 INFO/Reg: sisterlotus.com
Thai Yoga Massage: Introductory September offer, ½ price! Fee: $30 for 60 minutes, $45 for 90 minutes. INFO: Jenn Boutilier, 300-4377 / jennergy2012@ gmail.com
Fall Exercise at White Rock Community Hall: TAI CHI Mondays (starts Sept 9), 2-4 pm, w/ Ed
of the mountain, on Hwy 358, about a half mile west of the Look-Off. $75K for this prime mountain-view location. INFO: Ernie, 385-1515
North Mountain Land: 20.49 acres, Valley side
Schofield, $5; "Fit As A Fiddle" Tuesdays and Thursdays (starts Sept 10), 10:30-11:30am, w/Sara Ghandeharian, $2; Line Dancing Wednesdays (starts Sept 11), 6-7pm, w/Judy Levy, $2; Ashtanga Yoga Thursdays (starts Sept 12), 6:30-7:30pm, w/Megan Eisenor, $2; Fitness Fun Classes Wednesdays (starts Sept 18), 10:30-11:30am w/Brenda Hurwood, $2; Hip Hop (starting mid-Sept) w/Tracey Nasson-Fritz, $2. INFO: Dianne 542-3109./ Facebook: White Rock Community Center/Fitness Fun / whiterockhall.ednet.ns.ca/exercise
Road, Port Williams. Child's bicycle (excellent condition); York dumbbell weights set; teak porch swing with stand; cross country skis, and much more. INFO: abw@ eastlink.ca
“After-School” Reading/Writing Enrichment: Fairweather Montessori School, 14 Acadia
Landmark East Neighbourhood Sponsor Drive: 11th Annual Fall Walkathon, Sept. 4-27 in
Street (across from Wolfville Elementary). W/ Liz Hobbs, American Montessori Society teacher, beginning in Sept for two 90-min. sessions weekly, 2:45-4:15pm. FEE: $225/month. INFO: 300-4111 / fairweathermontessori.ca
Voice & Piano Lessons: W/music educator Susan Dworkin-Hachey. Studio lessons begin Sept. to June. Register now! Music helps develop skills in reading, math, creativity, memory, ambition, discipline, concentration, fine-motor skill, musicianship, hand/ eye coordination...also good for your spirit and soul! INFO/Reg: 542-0649 / susan_dworkin@hotmail.com One-on-One Computer Tutorials: Available at the Kentville and Port Williams Libraries until the end of August. The topic is up to you, maybe downloading eBooks or audiobooks. Call during open hours. INFO: Kentville, 679-2544 / Port Williams, 542-3005 / valleylibrary.ca
WORKSHOPS/RETREATS: Four Seasons of Herbs Year-Long Course: Singing Nettles Clinic, Burlington. W/
Clinical Herbalist Amanda Dainow. Ongoing: begin at any time or drop in for a class or two! Learn how to use herbs for yourself and your family, herbal remedies, holistic nutrition, medicine making, mind-body-spirit, and more. INFO/Reg: 538-3662 / amanda@singingnettles.ca
Website Workshops for Small Businesses: Thursday nights in August, 5-7pm @ Library, Port
Williams. Get help establishing your web presence, while eliminating the uncertainties of website startup or maintenance. Topics may include web hosting, domain names, DIY vs hiring a developer, social media, and more! Fee: no charge INFO: 542-3005 / portwillkentcap@gmail.com
FOR HIRE/PURCHASE: Interior Painting: Women in Rollers does accu-
rate quotes, shows up on time to work, and performs to perfection. We even leave your home neat and tidy! Call
YARD SALE: Sat., 24 August, 9am-4pm, 132 Collins
DONATE/VOLUNTEER: Wolfville and surrounding communities. Landmark East is Canada’s independent day and boarding school for students with learning differences. Proceeds support the student bursary fund. The Johnson Scholarship Foundation will pitch in $.50 for every $1 donated! Please support our student canvassers when they come to your door or donate online. INFO: landmarkeast.org
scholarships as annual Valley events. Seeking sponsors and donations of support. INFO: 798-8665 / info@ adriancampbell.org / adriancampbell.org
Deep Roots Music Festival 2013: Join our
Festival Committee, share your skills & ideas. Assist our publicity team’s efforts, our hospitality and our fundraising. Volunteer office help also needed in August and September. INFO: 542-7668 / lisa@deeprootsmusic.ca / office@deeprootsmusic.ca
Billets Needed for Deep Roots Performers: Create lasting friendships and build community ownership by billeting Deep Roots performers. The festival runs Sept. 27-29. Fill out the form on the website and the Billeting Coordinator will contact you. INFO: 542-7668 / deeprootsmusic.ca/billeting.php
ACCOMMODATIONS: House/Cottage Sitting: Paid accommodation
sought for lovely, retired parents, August 27 - September 11. Looking for the perfect situation within Wolfville, pops like to watch the news in the evening. I’d love for them to experience the community as I do. INFO: Jeremy, 692-8546 / jerome@valleyghostwalks. com
The Cottage in Wolfville: Charming convenience in the heart of Wolfville. Newly renovated, fully furnished, home away from home. INFO: Heather, 697-2502 / thecottageinwolfville.com
Marg’s Glad Garden: 12pm-dusk, until Aug. 31st @ 5387 Brooklyn St., Grafton. Receive a bouquet of glads for a donation to the Margaret Salsman Cancer Care Memorial Fund. All money stays in Kings and Annapolis Co. to help cancer patients and their families. Receipts for $20 or more will be issued for income-tax purposes. Fee: donation. INFO: 538-3374 / 670-1960 / msalsman@xcountry.tv
2 Year Old House For Sale: Buy this beautiful home now and have it rented until May 1,2014 to the current owner. INFO: whitejenniferc@gmail.com.
Alzheimer’s Clinical Research Study: This
looking for vendors! If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a vendor, please contact us. INFO: windsorfarmersmarket@gmail.com
study will measure the effects of an investigational drug when given along with another Alzheimer’s Disease treatment. We are seeking volunteers aged 50-90 who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease of moderate severity and have been taking an Alzheimers Disease medication for at least four months. INFO: True North Clinical Research, 679-0536 / alzheimersnovascotia.com / MayflowerRoadStudy.com
Donations for Local Animal Shelters:
The Kings Volunteer Resource Centre (35 Webster St., Kentville) is collecting donations for our local animal shelters: bleach, paper towels, lysol/clorox wipes, laundry detergent, clear garbage bags, large compost bags, regular clumpable litter, cat/kitten toys, covered litter boxes, scratching posts, plywood, pink insulation, & more. INFO: 678-1398 / info@kingsvolunteerresourcecentre.ca
We Need Mason Jars!: If you have any that you
do not use and would like to get rid of, we would love to take them off your hands. All sizes and shapes, with or without rings and lids. We will pick them up or arrange to meet for pick up. All donations are greatly appreciated! INFO: Jayn & Thomas, 542-0002 / twkrausse@ gmail.com
Adrian Campbell Scholarship Fund Association: • We’re developing the Adrian Camp-
bell Valley Classic cycling tour (September 29) and
GENERAL: Windsor Farm Market Vendors: We are
Flea Market Vendors: On Sept. 7, 8am-1pm
there will be an indoor Flea Market at the Melanson Community Hall. Interested vendors please call. FEE: $5 per table INFO: 542-9682 / 542-5931
Mainstreet 2.0: The aim of Mainstreet 2.0 is
to support the development of attractive, distinctive and visitor-friendly downtowns and main streets. Any business operator can apply for a $1,000 grant for a project that will enhance the space on or in front of your business. Program applications will be available this winter and grants will be approved in the spring. INFO: 542-4093 / dhovell@downtownwolfville.com
and all the details! INFO: wolfvillechristmas.com
New Booker School Applicants: We are
presently accepting applications for the 2013-’14 academic year in some grades. Interested students are very welcome to come Stay-A-Day. INFO: 585-5000 / newbookerschool.ca/stay-a-day
Oklahoma! Auditions: Oklahoma (actors, singers, dancers of all ages): Aug. 31, 5-8pm @ the Anglican Church Hall, 7 Wentworth Rd. INFO: Quick As A Wink, 472-7229 / info@quickasawinktheatre.ca Auditions: How the Pea Came to Be: CentreStage
Theatre, Kentville, Sept. 5, 6-7pm & Sept. 8, 4-5pm. Written by Micaela Comeau, Winner of the CentreStage Playwriting Competition. Dancing abilities/experience an asset, but not necessary. Roles for adults and youth. INFO: Micci Comeau, 112328c@acadiau.ca
New Musical Auditions: Edalene Theatre is
looking for a male, 35-55, strong with a sensitive soul, strong singer. Also a female, mid-30s to early-40s, bubbly, outgoing and kind, to join the cast for a new musical mounting February 2014. Please send a video of you singing a verse and chorus of a song of your choosing. INFO: kerri@edalenetheatre.ca / edalenetheatre.ca
Volunteer adult readers needed:
Somewhere and sometime in Wolfville on Saturday, September 7 there will be a story mob reading of Green Eggs & Ham. A story mob is inspired by an exceptional children’s book and allows for participation in a variety of ways including costumes and props, simple choreography, musical instruments and reading from the book. INFO: Angela Reynolds annavalley123@gmail.com
Four Seasons Community Orchestra:
Windsor. Looking for string instrument players to play in our well-established community symphony orchestra. Violin, viola, cello and double bass. Also limited places open for trombone, tuba, French Horn, percussion and some woodwinds. Lots of fun music; great atmosphere; all ages welcome! INFO: Roger, 798-1730
‘The Big One’ Registration: Registration is
open for the sip.chat.connect networking event, THE BIG ONE, happening Sept. 12, 3-7pm. FEE: $10, $5 members. INFO/Reg: thebigone2013.eventbrite.ca
Mud Creek Street Fest: On Sat., July 27, the street was closed for the day for Street Fest, and a festive atmosphere was produced with activities and entertainment. Input from Downtown businesses is important to help organizers evaluate the event’s effectiveness. Please contact us for a brief survey and share your thoughts. INFO: 542-4093 / dhovell@ downtownwolfville.com
days, 5:30-7pm, starting Sept. 4 @ 30 Wickwire Ave., Wolfville. W/director Susan Dworkin-Hachey. Join us for musical fun & friendship. No experience necessary; all ages/stages! Give us a try! Fee: $180 per year membership, no charge for first time drop-in. INFO: 542-0649 / susan_dworkin@hotmail.com
Parking Lot Closure: Due to nearby road upgrades, the Linden Ave Parking Lot will be inaccessible for the duration of the construction period, beginning Aug. 23 and lasting for 12-14 weeks. There is alternative all-day parking on the west side of the Wolfville Farmers’ Market and in the lot west of Rail Town. INFO: Kevin, Director of Public Works, 542-3960 / kkerr@ wolfville.ca
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to create start-up ventures in the new-media space that focuses on one of our greatest assets here in the Annapolis Valley: Food! Get involved! INFO: food. refreshannapolisvalley.org
Drop into our noon $5 class on Fridays. Watch for early bird fall registrations on our home page.
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t’s Sunday, August 18. I went for a walk with my partner this morning and it was wonderful. Along the way, though, I noticed some beer cans and beer bottles, a few pizza plates, a cigarette package, and some candy wrappers on the ground. It wasn’t until seeing all those pieces of garbage along the sidewalks that I realized summer is drawing to a close. School is starting in less than two weeks, and it appears from the presence of these items that some students have already returned. I know that I shouldn’t necessarily point fingers at students, as I wasn’t a first-hand witness to the littering. But it seems to be the pattern: each summer around this time, the remnants of a Saturday night out appears deposited along the sidewalks. I wasn’t upset, because for the first few weeks, as students get settled in Wolfville and realize how much its residents like to care for it, I let things like this slide. Littering is put alongside other things like noise, treatment of our parks and walking trails, respect for the town’s appearance and the people who live here, etc. A grace period is always nice… it’s my gift to the students, both those new and those returning (who should know better). But something happened today that has never happened before: I found a five-dollar bill resting under one of those beer bottles! I have finally been paid for my clean-up efforts and karma has won over the littering student.
matter how many hours you spend pulling them, they just keep coming back. But if you put all that effort into the good flowers, the bright bloomers, and the healthy blossoms, the weeds will eventually disappear. Putting emphasis on self-control, kindness, and being more gentle and understanding with the new students as they move into Wolfville will help educate them and weed out their destructive, willy-nilly thinking habits about how to handle themselves while being guests here. If I pick up after the Saturday-night students, are they learning anything? I like to think that as they stumble out again Sunday morning to hit up Paddy’s for a bacon-andegg brunch to cure their hangover, they see a cleaner sidewalk and well-tended grass, and maybe they’ll like the way it looks and think twice before littering. My “gardening” might just make a weed turn into a flower. So don’t spend so much time on the weeds…. focus on the grass. Let’s all do our part, as the students come back, to help make their years in Wolfville ones they’ll cherish for the rest of their lives. I placed the five dollars in the collection plate at church with a huge smile on my face, thanking the weed very much for their efforts!
August 22 - September 5, 2013
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At church this morning, the incredible Dr. Barry Morrison spoke using the same metaphor and relating it to life’s baggage. Weeds in the garden happen all the time. No
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August 22 - September 5, 2013
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THURSDAY, 22 Website Startup for Small Business — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 5-7pm. Also Thurs. Aug. 29 • Join us for an open discussion/consultation session with an experienced Web Developer to eliminate the uncertainties of setting up a web presence for your small business or organization. TIX: no charge INFO: 542-3005 / portwillkentcap@gmail. com eBooks and eReaders — C@P Lab, Wolfville 6-7:30pm • For adults. Come in with your eReader and learn how to download books for free from the library’s digital collection. Other questions and issues can also be discussed. Note: this workshop is unable to support or offer help for the Kindle. Please register. TIX: no charge INFO: 542-5760 / valleylibrary.ca Concert: The Hupman Brothers — Grand Pre Winery, Grand Pre 7-10pm • Live music provided by The Hupman Brothers for Martini Night on Le Caveau's patio. No reservations, first-come, first-serve. Weather dependent. TIX: no charge INFO: 542-1753 / mail@grandprewines.ns.ca
FRIDAY, 23 The Magic Wine Bus! — Wolfville Visitor Information Centre 10:30am, 12:30pm, & 2:30pm. (Every Friday, Saturday, & Sunday until mid-October) • All aboard! Come on this authentic, British Double-Decker pink bus as it goes to 4 local wineries (Domaine de Grand Pre, Luckett’s, L’Acadie, & Gaspereau Winery). Limited seating, best to reserve online 24 hours in advance o from Ticketpro.ca outlets. TIX: $20 @ wolfville.ca / Box of Delights INFO: dhovell@downtownwolfville.com Public Archaeology Dig — Prescott House Museum, Port Williams 9am-3pm. Also Aug. 25 • Participate in a real archaeological excavation at an early 19th century country estate. You never know what you might uncover. Book now, space is limited. TIX: $30 per day INFO: 542-3984 / mortonnl@gov.ns.ca Lego Stop Motion Flick — Library, Windsor 10am-12pm • Be creative and have some fun! As a group we'll design the set and characters with Lego, along with a story-line. Take some pictures and transform them into a stop motion flick. TIX: no charge INFO: 798-5424 / windsorlibrarycap@gmail.com
Axewomen Rugby — Acadia, Wolfville 10am • Exhibition game vs. Sherbrooke Vert et Or TIX: no charge INFO: sports. acadiau.ca
Ticket Auction — Lions Club, Kentville 10am2pm • Viewing from 10am-1:45pm; Draw starts at 2pm sharp. Proceeds for Lions service work TIX: $1 for 20 tickets @ the door INFO: 6794899
Ancestry Workshop — Library, Windsor 2-4pm • Join us and discover your ancestry using our free access to Ancestry. com TIX: no charge INFO: 798-5424 / windsorlibrarycap@gmail.com
Family Fun Day — Haliburton House Museum, Windsor 10:30am-12:30pm • Join us on Haliburton grounds for a morning of fun with old fashioned outdoor games (hoops, stilts, croquet, etc.). Pack a lunch and enjoy our picnic grounds. TIX: no charge INFO: 798-2915 / colemama@gov. ns.ca
Afternoon Tea — Randall House Museum, Wolfville 2-4pm. Also Aug. 30 • Come for afternoon tea in our historic 19th century dining room. Connect with your neighbors and your community while enjoying teatime treats. TIX: donation INFO: 542-9775 / randallhouse@outlook.com Concert: Betsy MacDonald — Rolled Oat Cafe, Wolfville 7-8pm • songs from her new EP "In Between the Hours" along with some old goodies. Special guest appearances will be made by Laura MacDonald and Ariana Nasr, and you never know who else! TIX: pass the hat Nashville-style INFO: 542-9884 / therolledoat.com Bev Sheffield Rock'n the Tavern — Old English Tavern (behind the Cornwallis Inn), Kentville 7-8pm • TIX: no charge INFO: 678-3474 Summer Concert Series — Lockhart and Ryan Memorial Park, New Minas 7-8:30pm • Our final concert of the season features Shoulder to Shoulder. TIX: no charge INFO: 681-6577 / village.newminas@ ns.aliantzinc.ca Musique Royale Responsio — Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville 7:30pm • Responsio, a work for solo bass clarinet and a vocal quartet, by Peter-Anthony Togni is a contemporary response to Guillaume de Machaut's medieval masterpiece from 1364, Messe de Nostre Dame. The musicians include clarinetist Jeff Reilly, soprano Suzie LeBlanc, mezzo soprano Andrea Ludwig, tenor Charles Daniels and tenor John Potter. TIX: $20 general, $10 students @ Musique Royale Box Office (634-9994), or at door INFO: 582-3933 / stjartsalliance@eastlink.ca
SATURDAY, 24 Park Day — Centreville Park, Centreville 9am • Come & enjoy a ball tournament, kids games, music, car show, yard sale, canteen. Fireworks at dusk, cake, hot chocolate. Rain date August 25. TIX: no charge INFO: 678-7209
Harbourville High Tide Festival — Long Point Road, Harbourville 11am-7pm • Live entertainment, BBQ, carnival games, dunk tank, scallop shucking, water races, 50/50 tickets, fishing contest (please bring your fishing rod), crafts TIX: $2 admission INFO: 538-7672 / codfather@eastlink.ca Tomato Temptations Farm Popup Luncheon — Lakewood Market Garden, Kentville 12-2:30pm • Join Chef Michael Howell in his continuing series of farm popups - great meals right where the food is grown! A Latin inspired luncheon celebrating the height of the tomato harvest and a cooking demonstration (how to make tamales from scratch!). In the barn in case of inclement weather. Space is limited to 40 guests, see page 4. Please RSVP. TIX: $29.95 inclusive INFO: info@ lakewoodmarketgarden.ca Chicken Barbecue — Community Hall, Scotts Bay 5-6:30pm • 1/2 barbecue chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll and sour cream and butter. Eat-in or take-out. TIX: $10 per meal, $1 for pop INFO: 5827489 Fundy Folk Night — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8-10pm • A showcase of local talent. Fundy Folk alumnus Nat Fulton with help from Julia Tait on a variety of instruments both common and obscure. Darrin and Monica Beaton will team up with Carl "The Legend" Vroom in their traditional acoustic string ensemble with an emphasis on Southern Appalachian music. Also Jamie Junger (with his daughter, Sadie), and Andy Gillis as M.C. TIX: $10 @ the door INFO: 825-2062 / rogerellis99@gmail.com Caleb Miles Band — Old Orchard Heritage Barn, Wolfville 9pm • Join five nice guys with wicked chops playing tunes for your dancing enjoyment. Caleb Miles & Noah Scanlan on guitars, Mark Bezanson on bass, Mike Carroll on drums, Jeff Hennessy on keyboards. We combine blues, rock, funk, and jazz into something that we have no description for other than it feels good and it's fun! TIX: $10 at the
door. INFO: 665-4421 / selimbelac@mac. com Dance: Appaloosa — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9:30pm-12:30am • 19 & over. Bar is available. TIX: $6 per person INFO: 678-8935 / kentvillelegion@ eastlink.ca
SUNDAY, 25 Show & Shine — Evangeline Beach Campground, Grand Pré 9am-3pm • 16th Annual Down East Classic Car Club Show & Shine — Pre 1993 vehicles judged; 1994 - 2013 vehicles welcome. Participation gifts & plaques. Proceeds for local children's charities. TIX: no admission INFO: 681-0932 / 681-3529 / titusb@ ns.sympatico.ca Heritage Artisans in Action: Jewellery! — Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 10am-5pm • Featuring a demonstration and sale by jewellers Mary Lou Bennett, Emilie Butler and Al Carter. All are invited! TIX: no charge INFO: 7571718 / arts@avonriver.ca Recital: Heather Pineo Regan — Acadia University, Wolfville 2-4pm • Piano recital featuring music by: Fauré, Poulenc, Schoenberg, and Ravel, taking place at the KC Irving Centre Garden Room. TIX: donation INFO: 542-7154 / contact@ heatherregan.ca / heatherregan.ca
MONDAY, 26 Vacation Bible School — Baptist Church, Berwick 1-3pm. Also Aug. 27-30 • All children ages 5-12 are invited! TIX: no charge INFO: 538-3723 / revmarilyn@ hotmail.com
TUESDAY, 27 3D Printer Camp — Library, Windsor 10am-12pm • Learn to use Tinkercad and create your own 3D image, action figure, model vehicle, the possibilities are endless. We'll then print or "produce" your creation for you. TIX: no charge INFO: 798-5424 / windsorlibrarycap@gmail.com
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Valley Event Ticket Giveaway: Chance to win 2 tickets to: Concert: Matt Minglewood, September 6th, 8pm, Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville Draw date: August 7th. Enter all draws: valleyevents.ca/win Your Guide to Annapolis Valley Events. Visit the Events & Music links to see upcoming events. Sign up for the weekly event email. Add new events.
WEDNESDAY, 28 Maker Camp — Library, Windsor 10am12pm • Features all-new projects and maker adventures from MAKE magazine, with themes such as: Makers in Motion, Create the Future, Fun and Games, and more. Each week there will be a different project. We'll provide the supplies, so join us to create something new. Ages 10-17. Please register. TIX: no charge INFO: 7985424 / windsorlibrarycap@gmail.com Rose Real Estate's 15th Anniversary — Rose Real Estate Limited, Windsor 11am3pm • All proceeds from this event go towards a wheelchair accessible vehicle for Michael Jeffrey McKinley Harvie. So bring a friend, bring your kids and your pocketbook and make one family's wish come true. TIX: donation, $2 hot dog & pop, Pinata is ‘pay per whack’ INFO: 7980110 / roserealty@eastlink.ca Acadia Lifelong Learning Picnic — Agricultural Research Centre, Kentville 122pm • Seniors, join us for a picnic potluck to kick off the new seniors' academic year. Bring your potluck favourite, meet old friends and new, and pick up your Acadia Lifelong Learning 2013/2014 course calendar. TIX: no charge INFO: 585-1434 / allinfo@acadiau.ca Go! Summer Reading Club — Library, Windsor 3:30-4:30pm • Week 9 - Taste the World - An hour of fun activities based on the TD Summer Reading Club. This program is for children who were in Grades P-3 this year (no pre-schoolers please). Wear comfy clothes and bring a paint shirt. Notify Marian at the library about any food allergies.TIX: no charge INFO: 798-5424 / valleylibrary.ca Glooscap Archery Club Annual AGM — 151 Irishman's Road, Newport Landing 7-9pm •. All past and present members welcomed and urged to attend. Important meeting involving the regrouping of the Club. TIX: no charge INFO: 670-3947 / goickle345@eastlink.ca
THURSDAY, 29 Sip.Chat.Connect. — T.A.N. Cafe, Windsor 8:30-9:30am • Share ideas and build a business community of expertise for everyone to grow and learn from. When people get together, everyone achieves more. We hope that you will join us to see exactly what we're talking about.
TIX: no charge INFO: 1-877-277-9797 / networking@sipchatconnect.ca Concert: Mark Riley Band — Grand Pre Winery, Grand Pre 7-11pm • Outdoors, weather permitting, limited seating. TIX: no charge INFO: Ibrownstein@ ns.sympatico.ca
FRIDAY, 30 Golf Tournament Fundraiser — Eagle Crest Golf Course, Centreville 8am • Annual Golf Tournament Breast Cancer Research Fundraiser sponsored by The Port Pub and Bistro. Call to register a team! TIX: donation INFO: 542-5555 / portpub@ ns.aliantzinc.ca
SATURDAY, 31 Yard Sale — Fire Hall, Greenwich 8am12pm • Lots and lots of items from several families downsizing. All proceeds going to the rebuilding fund for the Black River Community Hall TIX: donation INFO: 5423498 / jdhennigar@xcountry.tv Concert: Charlie A'Court — Union Street Cafe, Berwick 8-10:30pm • Charlie A’Court is an emotionally charged and soul moving performer. Fearlessly bridging genres and challenging stylistic conventions, his music and passionate voice stir up emotions, touching the very core of audiences around the world. TIX: $20 @ Union Street Cafe INFO: 538-7787 / contact@unionstreetcafe.ca Concert: Bev — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9:30pm-12:30am • 19 & over. Bar is available. TIX: $6/person INFO: 6788935 / kentvillelegion@eastlink.ca
MONDAY, 2 Labour Day!
TUESDAY, 3 Council Meeting — County of Kings Municipal Complex , Kentville 6pm • Municipal Council meeting. Please visit website for full agenda.TIX: no charge INFO: mbalsor@county.kings.ns.ca / county.kings.ns.ca Wolfville and Area Newcomers' Club — Farmers Market, Wolfville 7:30pm •
September meeting. Meet this year’s Club Executive. Hear what the special interest groups have planned and get an update on speakers scheduled for the fall season. You do not have to be a newcomer to attend meetings or join the club - open to all residents of the Annapolis Valley! TIX: no charge INFO: wolfvillenewcomers@ hotmail.com
WEDNESDAY, 4 Memory Clinic — True North Clinical Research, Kentville 8:30am-12:30pm • Are you concerned about your memory, or a friend’s? We are conducting a free memory clinic for the general public with free memory testing by our clinical staff, the most up-to-date info about what you can do to prevent memory loss and learn about clinical trial options for new treatments not available to the general public Stop in anytime today or contact us in advance to book a spot. See page___ TIX: no charge INFO: 679-0536 / bazinet. patrick@gmail.com
Ethical Dilemmas in Synthetic Biology — NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville 7-9pm • Presented by Annapolis Valley Quakers. Information and discussion open to all. Room C278. INFO: info@annapolisvalley. quaker.ca / bit.ly/SynthBioKit Ai Ripples — Community Centre, Port Williams 7-9pm • Spiritual Community for Empowerment. Topic: Gifts Within Our Spiritual Community TIX: free will offering INFO: ai.ripples@gmail.com / facebook: ai ripples
THURSDAY, 5 Concert: Ron Sexsmith — Union Street Cafe, Berwick 8-10:30pm • Ron Sexsmith won acclaim from critics and from fellow performers like Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, and John Hiatt — some of the same artists, ironically enough, who initially inspired Sexsmith himself to become a musician. TIX: $35, SOLD OUT INFO: 538-7787 / contact@ unionstreetcafe.ca
Photo Club — NSCC Kingstec Campus (Room A106), Kentville 7-9pm • Everyone is welcome to join the Kings County Photography Club, from novice to expert. No prior experience is necessary, just a love for photography. Meetings vary from lecture/slide presentations, competitions, and even workshop nights where members share their particular skills. FEE: $20 annual membership INFO: 542-3930 / koszucki@eastlink.ca
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