The Grapevine, February 6 - 20, 2014

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The Grapevine

February 6 – 20, 2014

a free paper for the people who find themselves in the annapolis valley February 6 – 20, 2014 | Issue No. 11.3

COMMUNITY

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GV Valley Photo Challenge 2 p.2 | Coldest Night of the Year p.3 Putting on a Show p.5 | Diomira p.7 | Fracking Cartoon p.8 Kickin' Mule Blues Band p.9 | Doug Lutz p.9 Smoked Mussels & Corn Chowder p.10

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Index About Us p.2 Furry Feature p.3 Random Act of Kindness p.3 The Free Tweets p.4

Editor's Update Leaving town every so often is incredibly healthy. I recently returned from 35+ days away and I feel so energized. As I worked on the Grapevine from afar, my good buddy respectfully questioned if I knew my five-year plan. Man, I hate that question, but I'm glad he asked.

As I've been mulling over my response, I've come to the conclusion that, in five years from now, I want the best possible scenario for myself. You know, all the ide-

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al dreams and outcomes that would ensure maximum happiness. I don't think that's selfish, in fact, we could all be striving towards our best futures. I like to think that's already happening, but it's so easy to lose sight of these goals if we don't revisit, let alone establish, them. Join me in writing down your response, let's make great steps in 2014!

And with that in mind, I do believe this will be our very last 16-page Grapevine. Slow and steady...see you in two weeks.

- Jeremy Novak (& Jocelyn Hatt)

THE GRAPEVINE'S VALLEY PHOTO CHALLENGE 2

HOW TO PLAY (AND HOPEFULLY WIN)

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• 14 daily challenge words are listed, for each day of the 2-week-long contest. Submit up to 3 photos per day, inspired by the prompt word that corresponds with that day.

Freewill Horoscopes p.6 Scotian Hiker Trivia p.6 Tide Chart p. 6 hupmanbrothers.com

Who's Who p.9

• Add your photo to Instagram or Facebook.

(If you’re only using Facebook you must post your photos on The Grapevine’s page so that we can see them: facebook.com/valleygrapevine).

• Important: you will need to include the hashtag #valleygvchallenge with every post so that everyone can find your photos!

• Join in at any time - every day or whenever you feel like it. The more you play, the better your chances of winning are.

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• Photos are judged based on their artistic merit and representation of the daily challenge word. Your photo is more likely to win if the photo is current and/or the subject is local.

Weeklies, Exhibits, Theatre p.11 What's Happening Events p.12 & 13

• We will pick a daily winner for each word. All the daily winners will be entered to win the prize package at the end of the Challenge.

ON THE COVER: WINNING PHOTO BY HEATHER ALEXA Ross

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Our first photo challenge winner was Heather Alexa Ross, who won a bag of freshly roasted coffee beans from North Mountain Coffee, plus an original letterpress poster, designed and printed by Laura MacDonald.

Eat to the Beat p.15

Heather Alexa's stunning photo not only showed us a common view of our Valley in a new light (literally), it also had a huge online response.

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Jocelyn Hatt

+ design & layout

Emily Leeson

+ submissions editor + events & lists

Lisa Hammett Vaughan + editor/proofreader

Last month’s photo contest was very fun and very successful: over 300 pictures were submitted, displaying just how much artistic talent we have in the area and creating a great forum for community interaction!

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+ editorial assistant Mike Butler + writer

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Play along with this month’s Valley Photo Challenge for your chance to win 2 tickets to the Hupman Brothers Band BARN DANCE on March 1st, plus a $10 gift certificate to The Rolled Oat Cafe!

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The Grapevine is brought to you by Jeremy Novak & Jocelyn Hatt, with an amazing team of contributors: Pamela Swanigan Jeremy Novak

This photo had everyone taking a closer look. The ethereal light, the snow-covered striped rows on the local farmland, and the storm rolling in across the bay all combine to make this photo truly striking and stand out to us as the contest winner.

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The Furry Feature Feature Pet – SPANKY:

At eight months old, Spanky has the energy of a puppy with the love of a best friend. Born only last May, this black-and-tan mastiff is a 56-pound bundle of affection with a goofy smile and adorable droopy ears that anyone can fall in love with. Spanky is fully house-trained and excited to meet everyone that comes into the shelter. He is very loveable and friendly, and he is convinced he's a lap dog! Spanky is up to date on his shots and flea treatments, and is ready to go home with his new best friends as soon as he meets them! Spanky does have a food allergy, but he is easily pleased.

Kings County SPCA 538-9075

Update on JUNIPER: Still Available!

Juniper is a beautiful long-haired calico. She was likely born around December 3, 2008. Brought in by Animal Control, Juniper is looking for her forever home.

Wolfville Animal Hospital, 12-112 Front St., Wolfville . 542 3422 | wolfvilleanimalhospital@ns.aliantzinc.ca

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Experienced a random act of kindness recently? Share with us: info@grapevinpublishing.ca

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blew out a tire in a pothole just off the #12 coming back from my sister's cottage two years ago. I was loaded with gear, a four-year-old, and a dog. I had no idea how to change the tire, but before I even finished unloading the trunk to look for the spare, a couple from Kentville pulled over. The

man helped me retrieve the spare, and then proceeded to change the tire and reload my trunk for me. I was back on the road within 20 minutes of the blow-out. It was fantastic.

Thank you, kind strangers!

- Barbara Baker

COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR T

are growing. We intend to continue providing emergency shelter and to grow in assisting and providing affordable housing for people at risk.

The best-case scenario is that you become Team Captain and launch a group from your own place of business, church, school, or other agency. In some cases that may not be possible, but if being a walker in Coldest Night of the Year is something you could do, feel free to join my team, "Shivering Stragglers".

he Coldest Night of the Year is a fun, family-friendly walking fundraiser that raises money for the hungry, homeless and hurting in 64 communities across Canada on Saturday, February 22. In the Annapolis Valley, participants will raise money for the Open Arms Resource Centre.

The Coldest Night of the Year-Annapolis Valley is proving to again be a terrific fundraising and awareness event and something you may want to consider being involved with. At this point, we have a 16% increase in the number of teams registered, a 22% increase in walkers & participants, and a 10% increase in donations over last year!

Many people think there are lots of options for people who are homeless or in crisis, but there are not. Open Arms is the only agency providing emergency shelter and crisis assistance in the Annapolis Valley. With the help and participation of the community, Open Arms is able to continue this important work. While the local donations we receive from individuals, churches and church groups, and local businesses throughout the year will undoubtedly remain our financial base, our needs and the services we offer

You are welcome to join or donate to my team—or you may recognize others you know and would like to join or support. If you take the time to check out the website for this nationwide event, you will see that “Coldest Night of the Year-Annapolis Valley” currently has the most teams, walkers and monies raised out of more than 60 cities and larger towns across Canada!

Many Thanks, John Andrew Chaplain / Managing Director, Open Arms 325 Main Street (at the back of the Cornwallis Inn) open.arms@live.com www.openarms.ca www.facebook.com/OpenArms.ca

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VALENTINE’S DAY CHOCOLATES

February 6 – 20, 2014

Treat your sweetie to something sweet!

Chocolate Lips, Cinnamon Chocolate Hearts and Hazelnut Truffles

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Valley Family Fun — info@valleyfamilyfun.ca / valleyfamilyfun.ca • Looking for some ideas for Valentine's Day crafts, snacks, and cards?

Visit my Valentine's Board at pinterest.com/ lachurchmouse. Sending all my love to my family who make it possible for me to run my business!

Wolfville Children’s Centre — 17 Earnscliffe Ave, Wolfville, 542-5087 / nsnet.org/wolfvillechildrenscentre • Wolfville Children’s Centre is grateful to give and receive love and support to all the families and children in our care! We are also grateful to the Wolfville Lion’s Club for sponsoring us with a delicious chicken dinner on January 17 where we raised just over $2,500!

We are also thrilled to be moving one of our afterschool programs to the Wolfville Elementary School in February; thanks to all those who helped make it happen!

Sister Lotus Body Care Products, Belly Dance & Herbal Education — 680-8839 / sisterlotus. com • We have goodies for your Valentine's Day beloved!! Some suggestions: Chocolate Mint Foot Balm, Vanilla Chai Salt Scrub, or Rose Cakes Soap perhaps? Or, if you're feeling really wild...some Slippery Sister Natural Lubricant???

Celine Gabrielle on Facebook • I believe that every mom deserves to LOVE the skin they're in and the life they lead.

Love is in the air!

Feel free to be poetic, feel free to be sappy, feel free to drop names and to show your true feelings.

Cinematopia Video — 418 Main St., Wolfville, 697-FILM (3456) / cinematopia.ca / facebook: Cinematopia Wolfville • Just want to take this opportunity to tell the love of my life, Jason, how much he means to me. He knows, but it never hurts to say it. That goes for my loyal customers too... I mean I want you to know how much I appreciate you and all movie lovers.

Thanks for sticking with me.

IL Dolce Far Niente Espresso Bar — 16 Elm Ave., Wolfville, 542-5307 / facebook: IL Dolce Far Niente Espresso Bar • We at IL Dolce plan to spread the love. On February 14, each beverage sold will be served with a complimentary mini Valentine Cupcake. Also, pre-order your box of 8 Mini Valentine Cupcakes for $10 by calling 542-5307 or on facebook by Wed., Feb. 12.

L’Arche Homefires — 10 Gaspereau Ave., Wolfville, 542-3520 / larchehomefires.org • It's that time of year again! Please vote for us in the “Best Not-For-Profit” category: annapolisvalleychamber.ca/events/the-valleys-best You are allowed 5 votes from each IP address! Share with your friends! This kind of outreach will go a long way in letting folks know who we are, as we grow and welcome more people with disabilities.

Apple Valley Driving School Inc. — 30 Highland Ave, Office 628, Acadia U. Students' Centre, Wolfville, 542-4422 / 698-2332 / applevalleydriving.ca • Keep your loved ones safe. Driver Education says it all.

Gabriel Both Marketing — Wolfville, 6911182 / gabrielbothmarketing.com • Looking for top-quality service? I offer professional and high-quality website and media services for small business owners and personal/professional projects. 100% customer satisfaction guaranteed. Services include: Website Setup and Configuration, Internet Marketing, Graphic Design, and Music/Audio Production.

SoundMarket Recording Studios — 63 Pleasant Street, 542-0895 / facebook.com/soundmarket • Music producers Terry Pulliam and Kory Bayer invite musicians/songwriters to visit our professional studio. Gold-record–winning service and gear. Low rates and assistance with funding. We’ll capture your sound your way!

Inner Sun Yoga — 461 Main St. Unit 4, Wolfville, 542-YOGA / yoga@innersunyoga.ca / innersunyoga.ca • 10-week alignment class starting Feb. 10 @ 4:45pm facilitated by David Thomas, now in his third decade of teaching. Foundations of Iyengar practice are fundamental class teachings. Please email to register.

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Pie r Squared — 35 Minas View Dr., Wolfville, 697-2502 / info@pie-r-squared.ca • Chocolates, cards and flowers aside, it's nice to have a special time to think about those we love! Happy Valentine's Day!

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Directed to someone specific or unknown, your family or your customers, or perhaps just the universe in general, what's your Valentine's Day message?

Atlantic Lighting Studio — 430 Main St., Wolfville, 542-3431 / atlanticlightingstudio.com • Pick up a lamp dimmer for a romantic evening with that extra special someone.

Kentville Farmers’ Market — Rec Centre, 350 Main St. Kentville, marketmanager@kentville.ca / kentvillefarmersmarket.com • February at the market we will start our new recipe contest.

Send your favourite recipe to be included in our monthly newsletter and enter to win $25 market money and a fabulous market shopping bag! We will also be drawing for our Best of the Market Gourmet Gift Basket on Feb. 12. Get your tickets this week at the market!

JUSTFINDS Consignment Shop — justfinds@ eastlink.ca / freewebstore.org/justfinds • A new and fabulous online consignment store is searching for any unique, cool, classic and whimsical items you have that you are looking to sell! JUSTFINDS online consignment offers competitive consignment rates, and a percentage of all proceeds will go to charity! Contact June.

Kings Physiotherapy — 28 Kentucky Ct., New Minas, 681-8181 / kingsphysio@ns.sympatico.ca / kingsphysio.com • Vote for your favorite Valley businesses! The Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce Best of the Valley Awards are coming up. AVCC has chosen 25 categories for you to vote for the business that has made a great impression on you. We are very excited about the addition of the new category: Best Personal/Health Care. Vote for us (by Feb. 9)!

Energy Healing Therapist — Railtown, Wolfville, 365-5323 • Looking for an unusual gift for that special someone? Give the gift of peace and wellbeing with an Energy Healing gift card.

Energy Therapist, Kathy France, offers Pranic Healing, The Release Technique, EFT, Eden Energy Medicine, Reiki and more. Book a single session or gift a Valentine's Day holiday special of 3 treatments for the price of 2.

Quality long and short term accommodations in Wolfville: 32 Main St., Wolfville, 542-3420, roselawnlodging.ca

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February 6 – 20, 2014

MIKE Uncorked:

THE CROSSWORD

Putting on a Show… Or Two… Or Three!

it is folks, So,I’mhere going to

admit it: I’m officially crazy about theatre. I know, big shock—but I’ve never felt more crazy about theatre than I have these past few weeks because I have not one, nor even two, but THREE different performances within a week of each other.

Again, I know: it’s a lot to do, but I just can’t help it.

This article is actually being published smack in the middle of the run of Lauren’s Vale, the latest play I’m doing for local actress-writer-director Kerri Leier. Lauren’s Vale opened on February 5 and it will be stellar! You still have a few chances to see this exceptional cast at work. This is my sixth production with Edalene Theatre (Wedding Singer, Jump, Rent, Little Shop of Horrors). It’s always such a rewarding experience working with this troupe. Back in December 2009, I performed in Kerri’s original work Brand New Year, and that play jump-started my career in community theatre. Now I get to be a part of Lauren’s Vale with a role written for me.

Lauren’s Vale is set on the off-shore Maritime island of Donovan. The way of life there is threatened when a developer sees a way to make some money by building a resort. The fact that this will drastically change the world of all its inhabitants spurs some of them into action (and song! And dance!). The issues involved include fishing rights, risks to local business, the closing of the island school, and destruction of Lauren’s Vale, the island’s forest reserve, which is not only an ecological treasure but the emotional centre of some of the characters’ lives. There are laughs, romance, turmoil and more. This is a show that will be enjoyed by all ages. The show includes original music by Kerri’s long-time collaborator and my first cousin, Melissa Vidito, and choreography by Alexa Ewert of Rhythm and Sole Dance Studio. Lauren’s Vale plays February 5-8 at the Al Whittle Theatre. Showtimes are 7:30pm and there’s a matinee on Feb. 8 at 2:30pm. Call 6972515 to reserve tickets.

Now… this is where it gets really nuts!

On February 13, the day after my 35th birthday, I am participating in two local productions. The first, starting at 7pm at the Al Whittle Theatre, is a unique storytelling experience called PechaKucha.

I had never heard of this, but WOW, I was hooked within minutes and I can’t wait to be a part of it. PechaKucha is a simple presentation format where you show 20

images (on the screen behind the speaker) for 20 seconds each, while a local community member tells a narrative to accompany them. This sounded daunting at first, and I am still a bit nervous, but what a neat way to tell a story.

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The theme of the Wolfville PechaKucha storytelling is "All You Need Is LOVE." There will be creative narratives shared by storytellers from various walks of life in and around our community, sharing their stories on anything connected to love—what it means from their personal lens on life. You may laugh or cry, or both, but you will surely be inspired and entertained.

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7. Valentine's Day was first associated with romance during the time of Chaucer and ____ love 8. The ____ of Saint Valentine.

2. Apparently this island country in Southeast Asia is home to some of the biggest Valentine's Day spenders.

9. Romantic love.

3. Roses are red, ____ are blue.

10. A girl's best friend.

4. Famous Couples: Elizabeth Taylor & Richard ____

12. Famous Couples: Lauren Bacall & ____ Bogart

Visit the pechakucha.org/cities/wolfville website for more details. Tickets are available at Box of Delights on Main Street. Get your ticket, as this event will sell out! Tickets are $4 for students and $6 for adults, and there are only 160 seats available.

1. Bite-sized chocolates by Hersey's.

14. "Love means never having to say you're ____."

15. Famous Couples: Bonnie & ____

5. Famous Couples: ____ & Jay-Z 6. Famous Couples: Ellen & ____ 11. Son of Venus.

13. "By any other name would smell as sweet"

And just when you thought it was safe to go to the Manning Chapel at Acadia University on the 13th of February at 7:30pm … you were mistaken! MUHAHAHAHA!!! The same night I am performing at PechaKucha, I am also ghosting it up a few paces away at the chapel for the Spooky Sampling Show of the Valley Ghost Walks. I have been a part of the Ghost Walks for seven years now and it just keeps growing and growing, with shows now in Windsor and Halls Harbour, as well as the Kentville and Wolfville walks.

This special presentation at the Chapel will feature historical ghosts from the four walking tours so that the audience gets a little taste of what the upcoming season has to offer.

There’s usually a wide range of creepy, funny, and poignant characters who rise up for these events, and you won’t be disappointed. This show is a partial fundraiser for the Randall House Museum.

It is family friendly and loads of ghoulish fun! Visit valleyghostwalks.com for more information. The last Manning Chapel show was an unbelievable experience because the atmosphere is vast and spooky and perfect for storytelling. Prepurchase via Ticketpro. ca or reserve at: jerome@valleyghostwalks. com. Do I stand a GHOST of a chance making it from one venue to another in time??? You’ll have to see!

Enjoy the shows and thank you for supporting local theatre! ~ Mike Butler Mike Uncorked is Sponsored by:

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The Kentville Farmers Market and Community Garden Society is committed to establishing a community garden in Kentville. If you are interested in helping bring the educational, environmental, social and health benefits that a community garden can grow, we’re interested in working with you.

Please contact Tim Connolly at raparee@gmail.com or visit our Facebook group (Kentville Community Garden).

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February 6 – 20, 2014

Copyright 2013 Rob Brezsny freewillastrology.com

Horoscopes for the week of February 6th

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): What is the

single best thing you could do to fulfill your number one desire? Is there a skill you should attain? A subject you should study? A special kind of experience you should seek or a shift in perspective you should initiate? This is a big opportunity, Taurus. You have an excellent chance to identify the specific action you could take that will lead you to the next stage of your evolution. And if you do manage to figure out exactly what needs to be done, start doing it!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): When

songwriters make a "slant rhyme," the words they use don't really rhyme, but they sound close enough alike to mimic a rhyme. An example occurs in "The Bad Touch," a tune by the Bloodhound Gang: "You and me baby ain't nothing but mammals / So let's do it like they do on the Discovery Channel."

Technically, "mammals" doesn't rhyme with "channel." I suspect that in the coming week you will have experiences with metaphorical resemblances to slant rhymes. But as long you don't fuss and fret about the inexactness you encounter, as long as you don't demand that everything be precise and cleaned-up, you will be entertained and ecuated. Vow to see the so-called imperfections as soulful.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): "Almost," writes

novelist Joan Bauer. "It’s a big word for me.

I feel it everywhere. Almost home. Almost happy. Almost changed. Almost, but not quite. Not yet. Soon, maybe." I'm sure you know about that feeing yourself, Cancerian.

Sometimes it has seemed like your entire life is composed of thousands of small almosts that add up to one gigantic almost. But I have good news: There is an excellent chance that in the next 14 to 16 weeks you will graduate from the endless and omnipresent almost; you will rise up and snatch a bold measure of completeness from out of the ever-shifting flow. And it all kicks into high gear now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): One of the chapter

titles in my most recent book is this: "Ever since I learned to see three sides to every story, I'm finding much better stories." I'm recommending that you find a way to use this perspective as your own in the coming

weeks, Leo. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, it's crucial that you not get stuck in an oppositional mode. It would be both wrong and debilitating to believe that you must choose between one of two conflicting options. With that in mind, I will introduce you to a word you may not know: "trilemma." It transcends a mere dilemma because it contains a third alternative.

is to provide shade for the tiny titmouse." I suggest you meditate on all the ways you can apply that wisdom as a metaphor to your own issues. For example: What monumental part of your own life might be of service to a small, fragile part? What major accomplishment of yours can provide strength and protection to a ripening potential that's underappreciated by others?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In 1984, Don

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): "To burn

Henley's song "The Boys of Summer" reached the top of the Billboard charts. "Out on the road today / I saw a Deadhead sticker on a Cadillac," Henley sings wistfully near the end of the tune. He's dismayed by the sight of the Grateful Dead's logo, an ultimate hippie symbol, displayed on a luxury car driven by snooty rich kids. Almost 20 years later, the band The Ataris covered "The Boys of Summer," but changed the lyric to "Out on the road today / I saw a Black Flag sticker on a Cadillac." It conveyed the same mournful contempt, but this time invoking the iconic punk band Black Flag. I offer this tale to you, Virgo, as an encouragement to update the way you think about your life's mythic quest . . . to modernize your old storylines . . . to refresh and refurbish the references you invoke to tell people about who you are.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Food aficionado Michael Pollan says that Americans "worry more about food and derive less pleasure from eating" than people in other countries.

If you ask them what their association is with "chocolate cake," they typically say "guilt."

By contrast, the French are likely to respond to the same question with "celebration."

From an astrological perspective, I think it's appropriate for you to be more like the French than the Americans in the coming weeks -- not just in your attitude toward delicious desserts, but in regards to every opportunity for pleasure. This is one of those times when you have a license to guiltlessly explore the heights and depths of bliss.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the Inuktitut

language spoken among the Eastern Canadian Inuit, the word for "simplicity" is katujjiqatigiittiarnirlu. This amusing fact reminds me of a certain situation in your life.

Your quest to get back to basics and reconnect with your core sources is turning out to be rather complicated. If you hope to invoke all of the pure, humble clarity you need, you will have to call on some sophisticated and ingenious magic.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): "What

is the purpose of the giant sequoia tree?" asked environmentalist Edward Abbey. His answer: "The purpose of the giant sequoia tree

with desire and keep quiet about it is the greatest punishment we can bring on ourselves," wrote the poet Federico García Lorca. I urge you to make sure you are not inflicting that abuse on yourself in the coming weeks, Capricorn. It's always dangerous to be out of touch with or secretive about your holy passions, but it's especially risky these days.

I'm not necessarily saying you should rent a megaphone and shout news of your yearnings in the crowded streets. In fact, it's better if you are discriminating about whom you tell.

The most important thing is to not be hiding anything from yourself about what moves you the most.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Back in 2002, three young men launched Youtube, in part motivated by a banal desire. They were frustrated because they couldn't find online videos of the notorious incident that occurred during the Superbowl halftime show, when Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction exposed her breast. In response, they created the now-famous website that allows people to share videos. I foresee the possibility of a comparable sequence for you, Aquarius. A seemingly superficial wish or trivial interest could inspire you to come up with a fine new addition to your world. Pay attention to your whimsical notions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): "I believe more

in the scissors than I do in the pencil." That's what 20th-century author Truman Capote said about his own writing process. Back in that primitive pre-computer era, he scrawled his words on paper with a pencil and later edited out the extraneous stuff by applying scissors to the manuscript. Judging from your current astrological omens, Pisces, I surmise you're in a phase that needs the power of the scissors more than the power of the pencil.

What you cut away will markedly enhance the long-term beauty and value of the creation you're working on.

SOCIETY

TRIVIA

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1

Which provincial park is located at the site of a 1936 gold-mining disaster?

2

What explorer’s 1398 arrival in NS is commemorated with a monument at Halfway Cove, Guysborough Co.?

3

Which provincial park is named for a writer of historical fiction?

4

What novel by Hugh MacLennan is set in Halifax at the time of the Halifax Explosion?

5

The Meander River flows past what provincial park outside of Windsor?

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at Cape Blomidon

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High

Low

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11:29am 12:26pm 1:26pm 2:28pm 3:26pm 4:19pm 5:05pm 5:47pm 6:25pm 7:01pm 7:18am 7:55am 8:35am 9:17am 10:03am

* Highest High: 39.7 feet ** Lowest High: 36.7 feet

Homework:

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Go here to read your forecasts for 2014: http://bit.ly/BigLife2014

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answers:

Saturday when you are wiping off vodka stains from your face with a marshmallow," testifies the woman who writes the Tumblr blog "French Fries Absinthe Milkshakes." I really hope you don't even come close to having an experience like that this week, Aries. But I'm worried that you will. I sense that you're becoming allergic to caution. You may be subconsciously wishing to shed all decorum and renounce self-control. To be clear, there's nothing inherently wrong with relaxing your guard. I hope you will indeed give up some of your high-stress vigilance and surrender a bit to life's sweet chaos. Just please try to find a playful and safe and not-too-insane way to do so.

1. Moose River Gold Mines; 2. Prince Henry Sinclair, Earl of Orkney; 3. Thomas Raddall Provincial Park; 4. Barometer Rising; 5. Smileys Provincial Park

ARIES (March 21-April 19): "You know it's

ENVIRONMENT

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February 6 – 20, 2014

The Acadia Page

Acadia University 15 University Ave, Wolfville.

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

Business Workshop: Replacing Revenues at Risk Acadia Performing Arts Series Presents Diomira Presented by the Acadia Entrepreneurship Centre (AEC)

February 17, 1-4pmMillet Centre, New Minas | (Storm Date: Feb. 24) | $25

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s community cultures shift, businesses need to be able to change, to grow and adapt. This workshop is designed for business owners or managers concerned about slipping revenues. Using small-business case studies, we’ll look at success stories and plan how to replace at-risk revenues.

One case study will look at the issue of slipping VLT gambling revenue. Kings Community Action Group on Gambling is partner-

ing with the AEC to help local businesses decrease their reliance on gambling revenues while still remaining profitable.

This workshop will be valuable to any business that has revenues at risk.

For more information, contact: jodi.eye@acadiau.ca 902 585 1180 www.kcagog.ca

NOMINATE AN AMAZING VOLUNTEER From In Focus Community Newsletter

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ach year, the Town of Wolfville and Acadia University recognizes the significant contributions of individuals, businesses, and groups who volunteer their time and skills to provide services and programs in the Wolfville community. As part of this year's Volunteer Awards ceremony and reception, the Town of Wolfville and Acadia University are currently seeking nominations for significant volunteers in Wolfville. Volunteers may be nominated in one of the following categories:

Individual Nominations: Leader of Tomorrow Youth Program Leader Emerging Leader Community Leader Arts Heritage & Cultural Awareness Leader Environment Protection & Enhancement Leader Sports & Recreation Leader Leader of Lifelong Achievement Group Nominations: Community Youth Group Leader Community Group Leader Business Nominations: Business Leader

NOMINATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2014 Nominations may be submitted by: MAIL: Volunteer Awards 2014, 359 Main Street, Wolfville, NS, B4P 1A1 DROP OFF: Town Hall, 359 Main Street, Wolfville, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm OR Acadia Students' Union Info Desk, 30 Highland Avenue, Wolfville, Mon-Fri, 10am4:30pm E-MAIL: mgriffin@wolfville.ca FAX: 542-4789

For more information regarding award categories and nomination criteria, contact Meagan Griffin, Manager of Tourism and Events: 542-6282 / mgriffin@wolfville.ca

Thank you for taking the time to nominate a deserving volunteer individual, group, or business from our Wolfville community!

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he Acadia Performing Arts Series presents Diomira on Sunday, February 16, at 7:30 at the Festival Theatre, 504 Main Street at Acadia University in Wolfville. The concert is a Debut Atlantic presentation.

Performing works composed by their founder Dinuk Wijeratne, Diomira's music explores his hugely diverse cultural influences, from Persian poetry to the sensuality of flamenco and the intricate rhythms of the Indian classical tradition.

The “soul” of the Diomira's unique sound is the accordion of Joseph Petric, the internationally renowned recording artist hailed as “an extraordinary performer” by the Boston Globe. Petric toured with Debut Atlantic for the first time in 1990. He returns this year with Diomira as the Encore tour. World percussionist Nick Halley is a fiery talent who moves effortlessly among the major drumming traditions. Sri Lankan-born Dinuk Wijeratne leads the group with his striking compositions and remarkable invention at the piano.

In advance of their Debut Atlantic tour, Diomira reached out to local young creators and composers to collaborate on an original piece for the ensemble. Entitled “Sonic Assembly!”, one work is planned to be featured at each concert, bringing a unique element to each performance.

In addition to the roster of concerts, Diomira will be working with music students from grade primary through to the post-secondary level including a videoconference session with Newfoundland’s Centre for Distance Learning and Innovation (CDLI). The webcast will take place at 11:30am Atlantic Standard Time on Tuesday, February 18.

The session can be viewed live at: delts.mun. ca/portal/live.php Tickets are $26 for adults, $20 for students.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit the Acadia University Box Office in person, by phone at 542-5500 or 1-800-542TICK(8425), or online at boxoffice.acadiau. ca.

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Edalene Theatre Presents an original Musical

The wheels of progress or the preservation of an Island’s heart and soul?

Book by Kerri Leier Music and Lyrics by Melissa Vidito Directed by Kerri Leier Musical Direction/Arrangement by Melissa Vidito Choreographed by Alexa Ewert

February 5th-8th, 2014 at the Al Whittle Theatre 450 Main Street, Wolfville NS February 5th-7th 7:30pm February 8th-2:30pm and 7:30pm Children under 16-$10.00 Adult-$12.00 pre-ordered, or $15.00 at the door Groups of 4-$45.00 Tickets can be purchased by calling 697-2515 or emailing kerri@edalenetheatre.ca

February 6 – 20, 2014

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The WHO’S WHO:

Doug Lutz:

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Doug is originally from Regina. He wanted to be a lawyer from a fairly young age and actually started practicing when he was 23.

He says he was lucky to have found his way into the practice of law because he wasn’t particularly good at any other trades. All I can say is that I’m glad Doug’s a lawyer, because I wouldn’t be good at it, so someone else has to do it. Thanks, Doug!

He was educated at the University of Saskatchewan and practiced in Alberta for 20 years before making the move to Wolfville with his wife Kathy Menko and their daughter Rachel. They have called Wolfville home since 1997.

After traveling to work in Kentville by bus for the past two years, Doug has decided to take the plunge and open his own law office in Wolfville. Although Doug will miss the wealth of friends he’s made on the Kings Transit (he’s known as the only man in a tie on the bus), he felt the move to Wolfville was necessary to further his practice. You can find Douglas Lutz’s office at 260 Main Street.

Call 697-3013 or email dlutz@lutzlawyer.ca if you have any questions for Doug.

His job entails representing clients who are involved in disputes or lawsuits: personal injuries, motor-vehicle accidents, insurance, wrongful dismissal, corporate issues, defamation, construction and builders’ liens.

Doug has also represented clients in municipal law matters, professional negligence and what we call “public law,” which is disputes involving government bodies, regulatory authorities, school boards, etc. Doug believes that people often only require a small amount of legal advice and guidance or even a second opinion in order to get on with

February 6 – 20, 2014

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A LAWYER WITH APPEAL! t was December 2009 and I had this teeny tiny little part in a play called Brand New Year, directed by Kerri Leier. I was called in about two weeks before the show opened to fill in for someone, and I was terrified. I hadn’t been on stage in over 10 years, and the talented people at rehearsal were so intimidating I wanted to turn around and walk out of the room. The troupe was great to work with, but one adult in particular graciously welcomed me and made me feel right at home. I didn’t realize at the time that he was taking the spot of someone else too, and he was just as terrified. His name is Doug Lutz.

their lives without incurring huge legal bills.

All that sounds very official, doesn’t it? Well, Doug does have other hobbies outside of the courthouse. He enjoys cooking, toiling away in his outsized garden, and supporting his wife with her work with the Wolfville and Area Food Bank. He also enjoys acting as sherpa when he hits the walking trails with Kathy and Rachel. Before the ladies took over his life, Doug enjoyed a bout of world travel, visiting Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, China and Israel, among other places. When asked about returning to the stage in any upcoming musical or dramatic presentations, Doug went ghost-white and simply said, “Never again. It almost killed me.” I don’t think he was acting when he said that!

On living in Wolfville, Doug says, “It is a lovely town with amenities that you would usually only find in a city. As a place to practise law, it is significantly different from a large practice in a large metropolitan area, but after 17 years, I have a much better understanding of people’s needs and how I can assist them.”

Doug was a great source of information about himself, but it wasn’t enough, so I had to secretly email his daughter Rachel for some dirt. She mentioned some fun facts about Doug, including that he stopped playing the piano when he was 12 to take up the bagpipes (insert “lawyer + a lot of hot air” joke here!). He has run marathons and played rugby, and he’s known for getting into his car in his good work suit (would that be his law-suit?) and driving away blasting Led Zeppelin, Queen, The Who and The Doors. Put your hands together for the rock `n` roll lawyer! (Crowd goes wild!) Who says lawyers aren’t interesting? Well, not this writer.

I want to wish Doug all the best on his new adventure. And on a personal note, I am getting ready to perform in my 30th play since that first terrifying production back in 2009 and I want to thank Doug for helping out so much. It’s not easy to do community theatre if you’re thrown into it. Doug did a terrific job with the show and being one of the many things that has motivated me to continue with theatre. If a lawyer can do it, I can! Happy courting, Doug!

~Mike Butler

The Kickin’ Mule Blues Band

was formed in 2010 and currently consists of Brian Chipman on vocals and harmonica, Darcy Smith on bass guitar, Jason Burns on lead guitar, Bob Federer on keyboards, and Richard “Ricco” Berthiaume on drums.

The original band emerged from an informal North Mountain jam session with the first live performance taking place at The Old Orchard Heritage Barn (a venue they continue to play)

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in October of 2010. Their sound is spawned from the postwar electric blues era, and features the music of heroes of the day such as Muddy Waters and Jimmy Rogers.

Generally they love the songs they play and honour the history behind them. Hopefully that is also reflected in their performance.

Essentially they are a dance band that likes to infuse their audience with the same good feeling that comes from playing this great music.

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February 6 – 20, 2014

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Sat., March 15 at 7pm!

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Smoked Mussels and Grilled Corn Chowder Chef Dave Smart | Front & Central 902-542-0588 | frontandcentral.com

This recipe was originally developed to be a play on classic vichyssoise, which is traditionally served cold. While making an ideal addition to a late summer meal, it is equally at home served warm during the colder fall and winter months.

Ingredients; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

4 cobs corn 2 lbs mussels 1 tbsp canola oil 2 tbsp butter 1 leek, white part only, sliced thin ½ c. shallots, diced 1 c. fennel, diced 2 c. celery root, diced ½ c. dry white wine 1 c. Yukon gold potato, diced 1 c. chicken stock 2 c. fish stock 1 c. heavy cream 1 bay leaf 3 sprigs fresh thyme Zest from 1 lemon Tabasco sauce to taste Salt Smoked paprika Extra-virgin olive oil

Method:

Grilled corn:

Remove husks from 2 of the corncobs. Apply a small amount of oil to each cob and season with salt and pepper. Grill cobs on a very hot grill.Remove when the cobs have become grill marked and the kernels have softened.

Allow the cobs to cool. Then, using a knife, carefully cut the kernels off the cobs. Reserve grilled corn for chowder.

Corn Milk

: Remove husks from 2 of the corncobs. Using a knife, carefully cut the kernels from the cobs.

Transfer the kernels to a blender and blend on high speed until broken down, adding small amounts of water if necessary to help purée the kernels.

Remove from the blender and strain through a fine-mesh strainer, pushing on the solids to extract the corn milk. Reserve corn milk for chowder.

Smoked mussels:

Heat BBQ grill on high. Place wood chips in a disposable pie pan and wet slightly with water.

Place on hot grill to begin to smoke. This may take anywhere from 2-8 minutes.

Carefully wash and sort mussels, discarding the ones that are open or damaged. Place mussels in a large disposable lasagna pan and place on grill beside the smoking wood chips. Close the lid of the BBQ and smoke for 5 minutes.

Quickly lift the lid and give the mussels a stir. Close the lid and smoke for another 5 minutes. The

mussels should have opened at this point. If not, smoke for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Remove from grill and allow to cool. Remove mussels from pan and reserve the cooking liquid, straining through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any grit from the mussels.

Chowder broth:

In a large pot, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add shallots, fennel, leek, and celery root.

Sweat until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add white wine, scraping up any bits that may have stuck to the bottom of the pan. Reduce until almost dry.

Add diced potato, chicken stock, fish stock, heavy cream, corn milk, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a boil

and reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until potato and celery root are very soft, stirring occasionally. Remove pan from heat and remove bay leaf and thyme.

Stir in lemon zest and reserved cooking liquid from the smoked mussels.

Working in batches, transfer to a blender and purée until smooth.

Season with salt and Tabasco sauce.

To serve: Gently heat the chowder broth, grilled corn, and mussels over medium heat. Ladle the chowder into the serving bowl, evenly distributing the corn and smoked mussels.

Garnish with smoked paprika and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.

Serves 8-10.

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Weekly Events

Thursdays Fit As A Fiddle — Lion’s Hall, Wolfville 9:30-10:30am. Seniors’ fitness w/Janet Mooney. Also Mondays 9:30-10:30am. FEE: $2 drop-in INFO: 542-3486 / sread@ wolfville.ca Cochrane’s Walk & Talk — Pharmasave, Wolfville 10am. Heart & Stroke walkabout program. Also Tuesdays 10am. INFO: 542-3972 Babies & Books Drop-in — Wolfville Memorial Library 10-11am. Newborn to 2 years. INFO: 542-5760 / valleylibrary.ca Fun & Fables — Library, Windsor 10:30-11:30am. Stories, songs, and crafts for ages 2 to 5. FEE: no charge INFO: 798-5424 Biology Seminar Series — Patterson Hall, Rm 300, Acadia. 11:30am.

New research and ideas from biologists of all sorts. February 13 Speaker: Shauna Baillie, Dalhousie U. (pending) Topic: TBA, February 20: STUDY WEEK - No Seminars. FEE: no charge INFO: Facebook: Acadia Seminar Series Brown Bag Lunch — Fountain Learning Commons, Acadia 12-1pm.

February 13 Speaker: Catherine Metzger-Silver Topic: “The Psychology of Investing” February 20 Speaker: TBA 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: Robin, 698-6309.

Boardgame Night — CAP Lab, Wolfville Public Library, 7pm. Bring your games! Ages 12+. FEE: no charge INFO: Liam, 542-9482.

Tai Chi — L'Arche Hall, Wolfville 7-9pm. FEE: Jan-Mar $100, no charge to try a class. INFO: 5420558

Fridays Community Yoga — Dance Studio, downstairs, Old SUB, Acadia 12-1pm.

W/ Carol Fellowes. All levels, mats available. Also Wednesdays 12-1pm.

FEE: $5, no charge for Acadia students. INFO: cazaflows@gmail.com

Saturdays Wolfville Farmers' Market — DeWolfe Building, Elm Ave., Wolfville 8:30am-1pm February 8 Music: Ernie Laidlaw Theme: Love Fest February 15 Music: Mike Aube

INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca

Peace Vigil — Post Office, Wolfville 12-1pm Weekly West African Drumming Workshop — Wolfville Baptist Church 1-3pm. FEE: $5 INFO: 6819870 / gscxs@stu.ca / facebook. com/groups/DjembesandDjuns

Sundays Sleigh Rides at Castle Frederick Farms — 620 Castle Frederick Road, Falmouth. 10am - 4pm. Rides leave on the hour, with the last ride leaving at 3pm. Snow-dependent! FEE: $10.

Kids under 2 free (on lap) INFO: 798-8037 / castlefrederickfarms@ live.ca / Facebook: Castle Frederick Farmsvvv Capoeira — Clark Commons, Wolfville 1-3pm. Afro-Brazilian martial art w/strong emphasis on dance and music. FEE: no charge INFO: facebook: Campus Capoeira

Mondays Painting Morning — Recreation Centre, Wolfville 9:30am-12pm.

W/Evangeline Artist Cooperative.

Informal, unstructured & social. FEE: $2 drop-in INFO: Jean, 542-5415 Toastmasters — 2nd Floor, Irving Centre, Acadia 6:30-8pm. Communicative skills to enhance peaceful and effective dialogue. All welcome.

INFO: Gail, 798-1053 / g.symonds@ eastlink.ca Mixed Dart League — White Rock Community Centre (dart room, downstairs) 7pm. Until end of April.

INFO: 542-7073 Tai Chi Classes — White Rock Community Centre (lower level) 7-8:30pm. Until end of May. Instructor Ed Schofield. FEE: $5 INFO: wrfitnessfun@gmail.com Insight (Vipassana) Meditation — Manning Memorial Chapel, Acadia, downstairs, 7:30-9pm. W/Laura Bourassa. Suitable for beginner and experienced meditators. Instructions, short talk, discussion. FEE: Free-will offering INFO: 365-2409.

Tuesdays Book in the Nook — Wolfville Memorial Library 10-10:30am.

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. FEE: donation.

INFO: Kay, 697-2850 LEGO-rama — Windsor Library, 3:30-4:30pm. Until March 4.

Build amazing Lego creations. Lego

provided-- bring your imagination!

Ages 5-10 INFO: valleylibrary.ca Homework Club — Memorial Library, Wolfville (upstairs) 5-8pm. Looking for a little homework help or just a quiet place to settle in and get it all done? Ages 12+. INFO: 542-5760 / valleylibrary.ca Social Group for Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder — Various Wolfville locations 6-8pm.

INFO: 357-3031 / avautism@gmail. com Dukes of Kent Barbershop Chorus — Bethany Memorial Baptist Church (gym), Aldershot 7pm. We sing fourpart harmony. INFO: dukesofkent.ca Card Parties (45’s) — White Rock Community Centre (upstairs) 7:30pm. Until end of April. Prizes and snacks provided. FEE: $3 INFO: 542-7234

February 6 – 20, 2014

LIVE THEATRE

Lauren's Vale — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville Feb. 6, 7, 8, 7:30pm. 2:30pm matinee Feb. 8 • Edalene Theatre presents a new original musical. When a big-time businessman wants to put up a resort on the sleepy island of Donovan, everyone thinks it will be awesome—at first.

It soon becomes apparent that the hotel will threaten the school, the magical forest area called "Lauren's Vale" and the very way of life for the islanders. What will they do?

How much would you be willing to give up in the name of progress? Fun for the whole family. See page 8. TIX: $12 adult (pre-ordered), $10 children under 16, $15 at door.

INFO: 697-2515 / kerri@edalenetheatre.ca

Kentville Farmers’ Market — Town Hall Recreation Centre, 350 Main Street, Kentville 10am-2pm. Open year-round. INFO: marketmanager@ kentville.ca / kentvillefarmersmarket. ca French Storytime/ L'heure des histoires — Wolfville Memorial Library 10-11am. French songs, rhymes & stories. Age 3-5. INFO: 542-5760 / valleylibrary.ca

exhibits

Babies & Books — Windsor Library, 10:30-11am. Until March 5. Please join us for a special one-on-one time for babies (0-24 mos.) and their caregivers with stories, songs, rhymes and social time. INFO: valleylibrary.ca Toddler Rhyme Time — Civic Centre, New Minas 10:45-11:45am. Please register. FEE: no charge INFO: 678-5760 Wolfville Community Chorus — 30 Wickwire Ave., Wolfville 5:30-7pm.

New members welcome! FEE: $180 yearly membership, no charge for first-time drop-in. INFO: 542-0649 / susan_dworkin@hotmail.com Valley Game Night — Gametronics, New Minas 6pm. Also Thursdays, 7pm @ Memorial Library, Wolfville.

Board game/card game group. New players welcome! FEE: no charge INFO: meetup.com/Valley-GameNight New Horizons Band — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 7-9pm. Fun, informal community band under the direction of Brian Johnston.

Upbeat contemporary & jazz. FEE: $100 adult (per term), no charge for Acadia/high school students. INFO: Donna, 542-7557 / macdonaldwilson@accesswave.ca / peaton.eaton@ gmail.com.com

The Box of Delights

Don’t Tell Mother — CentreStage Theatre, 61 River St., Kentville Feb. 7, 8, 14, 15, 8pm. 2pm matinee Feb. 9 • On the evening that timid librarian Cinnamon Schmidt and her mother are to entertain Cinnamon’s fiancé Hobart and his mother at a serene family dinner, Cinnamon comes home in shock because she has witnessed a bank robbery and is the only one who can identify the crook. She confides her terror to chum Deedee Malone, not daring to tell her mother. The pace is rapid-fire, the dialogue hilarious, and the laughter non-stop. See poster, page 15.

TIX: $15 regular, $12 senior/student. INFO: 678-8040 / centrestagetheatre.ca

Valley Ghost Walks Presents: A Spooky Sampling Show — Manning Memorial Chapel, Acadia Feb. 13, 7:30pm • Get in the mood for Valentine’s Day by hearing about some of the greatest love stories in the Valley. Not all love stories are happy tales, and you’ll learn of Turkish harems, kidnappings, and of course murder! Join Valley Ghost Walks for a collection of historical ghost stories from all our ghost walks including Wolfville, Kentville, Windsor, and Hall’s Harbour. This is an indoor show and a part-fundraiser for Randall House Museum. TIX:

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$15 adult, $10 students @ Ticketpro.ca, at all Ticketpro locations, Box of Delights (Wolfville), Home Hardware (Windsor), Wilson's Pharmasave (Kentville, Berwick) and at the door. See poster, page 10. INFO: 692-8546 / Jerome@valleyghostwalks.com / valleyghostwalks.com Broken Leg Theatre: Love. It. — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville Feb. 14, 8-10pm • Broken Leg Theatre is a theatrical variety show that follows the same kind of format as "Night Kitchen", but instead of mostly music acts, we have mostly theatrical acts. February's show theme is "Love. It." Featuring: dance, poetry, and a lot of FUN!!!

TIX: $10 in advance, $12 at the door @ Box of Delights Bookstore (Wolfville) INFO: iwakichick@hotmail.com 10 Things I Hate (About You) — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville Feb. 20, 21, 7:30pm, 2:30pm matinee on Feb. 20 • Landmark East School presents its first-ever musical, an adaptation of the hit teen movie 10 Things I Hate (About You). Based on Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith’s screenplay adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, 10 Things tells the "tragic" tale of beautiful Bianca Stratford who isn't allowed to date until her older sister Kat does. When a potential suitor hatches a scheme to ensure that Kat is wooed to free Bianca, hilarious hijinks ensue. Brought to life with popular tunes of the ’90s, 10 Things promises to be a rollicking reflection of high-school teenage life. TIX: $12 adult (pre-ordered), $15 at door, $10 under 16. INFO: 542-2237 / mnoble@ landmarkeast.org

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HCAC Group Showcase — The Bread Gallery, Brooklyn.

Opening Reception Feb. 15, 2-5pm. Until March 30 • Hants County Arts Council Group Showcase featuring: Claudia Dobson, Jaki Durocher, Phil Durocher, Brian Fraser, Terrie Greencorn, Andrew Harvie, Karen Harvie, G.A. Jank, Dawn Josey, Diane Lamonthe, Rose Marie MacDonald, Kelly Mitchelmore, Carol Morrison, Tacha Reed, Liz Robinson, Sue Robinson, Cara Sawka, & Jim Tracey. INFO: 757-2233 / tacha.reed@gmail.com / hantscountyarts.blogspot.com Doretta Groenendyk — Harvest Gallery, Wolfville. Until they’re gone • A show and sale of the original artwork for Step Outside, the latest book by Doretta Groenendyk. A beautiful combination of sport, art, poetry, nature and family. INFO: 542-7093 / harvestgallery.ca Judith J. Leidl — Oriel Fine Art, Wolfville • Fine art: floral paintings, scarves, acrylic paintings, prints, ceramics, and Inuit work from Baffin Island. INFO: 670-7422 / judithleidlart.com “Visual Tapestry” — Jack’s Gallery, 450 Main St., Wolfville. Until April 6 • A group exhibition presented

by Acadia University Art. Featured are the paintings of Courtney Wilson, Gabriel Both, Judith Leidl, Catherine Surprenant and Josh Orman. Themes include landscapes, seascapes, abstract art, fantasy art, and the mythological.

INFO: 542-7474 x301 / jacksgallerywolfville@gmail.com / judith.leidl@acadiau.ca YOUR ART HERE — Acadia Art Gallery, Wolfville. Until Feb. 15 • Mark your calendars for the 23rd Annual Acadia

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Art Exhibition, the Acadia University Art Gallery's annual non-juried exhibition that celebrates the visual creativity of alumni, students, staff, faculty and community. INFO: 585-1373 / artgallery@acadiau.ca / gallery.acadiau.ca Grand Opening: Your Own Art Gallery — Valley Credit Union, New Minas. Until March • Sponsored by Evangeline Artists' Cooperative & Valley Credit Union. Featuring the work of seven Nova Scotian artists. TIX: no charge. INFO: 542-5415 / Jean_leung@hotmail.com “Painting With Yarn” — Designer Cafe, 373 Main St., Kentville. Until Feb. 16 • Rug-hooking by textile artist Kay Lewis. INFO: 365-3322 / info@designerkentville.com Crayon Inspirations — The Designer Cafe, Kentville. Feb. 16 - March 23 • Natalie Parsons, from Halifax, sees the natural beauty around her and is very fond of forestry and ocean views, which has inspired most of her artwork!

Come visit Natalie on Feb. 16, 10am-4pm, while she creates a work of art with crayons and a hair dryer! INFO: 365-3322 Brian Fraser: Colour and Enjoyment — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville. During the run of Don’t Tell Mother • Brian works mostly in oils, but he also carves and does some work in copper. INFO: 670-7235 / orfraser6707235@ gmail.com Apple Bin Art Gallery — Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville • Valley artist paintings.

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Adult Ceilidh Workout — Community Hall, Greenwich 7-8pm. Also Feb. 13, 20 • W/certified Irish Dance and Fitness Instructor Niamh Webster T.C.R.G., S.F.I. Dance in our Atlantic Canadian style to exciting, evolving Celtic music. TIX: $50 for 7 weeks and a Ceilidh event INFO: 582-1786 / info@webstersdance.com

Breakfast — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 7:3010am • A good breakfast with friends. TIX: $5 adults, $3 children 12 and under INFO: 678-8935

Concert: Shattering the Silence — Harvey Denton Hall, Wolfville 7-9pm • STS Concert 3 (Five Islands) by the Acadia Music Department: Melina Coolen, Shane Barrett, Martin Campbell, Shannon Lauriston, Ed Enman, Leo Brouwer, Philip Glass, Colin Macdonald, Tristan De Borba, Paula Rockwell, Naoko Tsujita, Patrick Lynch, Paige Morrissey & Liam Elliot. STS celebrates the joy of creating and performing new music, presenting compelling performances for 21st Century ears. TIX: donation INFO: 585-1270 / dcharke@ acadiau.ca Nova Scotia Geoheritage List — Farmers Market, Wolfville 7-9:30pm • Geoheritage sites, both natural and cultural, focus public attention on Earth science. Presentation given by John Calder of the NS Department of Natural Resources (Geological Survey), one of the key people responsible for getting UNESCO World Heritage status for the Joggins Fossil Cliffs. TIX: donation INFO: 542-6125 / eckosters@hotmail.com

FRIDAY, 7 Gigantic Church Yard Sale — Orchard Valley United Church, Kentville 9am-4pm. Also Feb. 8 • Two floors full of items, the surplus contents of 2 churches including: kitchenware, appliances, furniture and lots more. TIX: no charge INFO: 681-0366 / tperrin@ orchardvalleyunited.ca Coffee house with the Open Arms community — Kentville Recreation Centre (downstairs) 7pm (snow date: Feb. 9) • Enjoy an evening of poetry, stories, songs & artwork, proceeds go to Open Arms Drop-In Center, a shelter where volunteers daily help meet the immediate needs of those who find themselves in the unfortunate situation of being on the street, hungry, or lonely. TIX: free will donation INFO: openarms.ca Concert: Shattering the Silence — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 7:30-9:30pm • STS Concert 4: Aidan Matthais, Chamber Orchestra, directed by Christoph Both. Adam Clarke & Liam Elliot, Percussion Ensembles, directed by Mark Adam. Allan Gordon Bell, Paula Rockwell, Susan Archibald. Allison Dean, Jim O’Leary, Christianne Rushton, Jack Chen, Simon Docking, Derek Charke & many more! TIX: donation INFO: 585-1244 / mark.hopkins@acadiau.ca Poetry Reading: Sue Goyette — Vaughan Memorial Library, Wolfville 8pm • Reading from her new collection OCEAN, linked poems pronounce absurd explanations to both common and uncommon occurrences in a tone that is part cautionary tale, part creation myth, and part urban legend. TIX: no charge INFO: 585-1502 (English Dept.) / wanda.campbell@ acadiau.ca House Concert: Jenny MacDonald & Megan Nash — Wolfville 8-10:30pm • Halifax's Jenny MacDonald and Saskatchewan's Megan Nash perform an intimate house concert, open to the public. TIX: $7 or pay what you can INFO: 690-5968 / jenny@jennymacdonald. com / megannash.ca

Book Sale — Community Hall, Centreville 9am-12pm • Used book sale, current authors. TIX: donation INFO: dansuegormley@eastlink.ca Knitting Workshop: Fundy Meets Fair Isle — Gaspereau Valley Fibres, 10am-3pm • A stranded technique with colour-ways ranging from subtle heathers to brash brights. Intermediate skill level needed, must be familiar with knitting in the round. TIX: $50+hst INFO: 542-2656 / brenda@ gaspereauvalleyfibres.ca Fun Fair — Town Hall, Berwick 11am-2pm • Join us as we fun-raise for the Berwick and District Nursery School! The Town of Berwick's Winter Carnival activities: warm drinks, hot-eats, Safari Bounce Kingdom, ticket auction, bake & book sale, games & prizes! TIX: no charge INFO: 698-1275 / emilyrogers_ rmt@hotmail.com Valentine Luncheon — United Baptist Church, Wolfville Ridge 11:30am-2pm •TIX: $8 adults, $4 children, no charge under 5 INFO: 542-3419 Icewine Festival — Grand Pre Winery, Grand Pre 12-4pm. Also Feb. 9, 15 & 16 • Presented by: Luckett Vineyards, Blomidon Estate Winery, L'Acadie Vineyards, Sainte Famille Wines, Avondale Sky, and Domaine de Grand Pre. Wine and food pairing, bonfire, snowshoe hike, music and much more.

Check the website. TIX: $20, incl. a tasting glass and wine & food pairing tickets INFO: 542-1753 / mail@ grandprewines.ns.ca Gardening for the Birds — Blomidon Garden Centre, Greenwich 1-2:30pm • Jodi Delong talks about attracting birds to the garden for all four seasons.TIX: $10, incl. tea/coffee and sweets INFO: 542-3346 / jbezanson@blomidonnurseries.com Blomidon Inn & L'Acadie Vineyards Tasting — NSLC Wolfville, Wolfville 4:30-6pm • Join Blomidon Inn chef Sean Laceby and L'Acadie Vineyards winemaker Bruce Ewert for Valentines menu food samples and sparkling wine pairings. TIX: no charge INFO: 5423433 Axemen Hockey — Acadia Athletic Complex, Wolfville 7pm • VS Dalhousie TIX: $12, no charge for Acadia students INFO: acadiaathletics.ca Concert: Shattering the Silence — Convocation Hall, Wolfville 7-9pm • STS Concert 5 – Dream People & The NBG (Nothin’ But Gnarly) Ensemble. Members of Symphony NS performing the great chamber music of our time to the highest professional standard.

This concert sponsored by Arts Nova Scotia. TIX: $20, no charge for students with ID INFO: 585-1270 / dcharke@acadiau.ca Karaoke Benefit — Royal Canadian Legion, Canning 8pm • Hosted by Margie Brown Duo for the Boyd Family, Lacey & Matt, to help with transportation and expenses endured during the pre-mature birth of their new son at the IWK. All Welcome and appreciated. TIX: donation INFO: 300-2287 / contact@margiebrownduo.com House Concert: Beautiful Wild Animals, Krasnogorsk, & Big Country Ramblers — 2307 Black River Road, Wolfville 8pm-2am • Rambling Music presents. TIX: $15 incl. soup INFO: markgallant85@ gmail.com

Concert: Rte. 12 — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9:30pm-12:30am • 19 & over. TIX: $6 INFO: 6788935 / kentvillelegion@eastlink.ca

SUNDAY, 9 Snowshoe Races — The Gorge, Gladys Porter Drive, Kentville 1pm (12:30pm registration) • Suitable for ages 10 and up. Choose from 1, 2, 5, 10km races. TIX: $25 adult, $15 youth INFO/Reg: race@trailflow.ca / trailflow.ca Social Ballroom Dancing — Community Centre, Port Williams 3-5pm. Also Feb. 16 • A non-profit social ballroom organization, invites you and your dance partner to join them every Sunday afternoon. TIX: Membership per semester $17.50, drop-in fee per couple $5 per session. INFO: Alan 678-0375 Fundy Film screens THE GUILDED CAGE — Al Whittle Theatre, 4 & 7 pm • A Portuguese couple has lived and worked in Paris for 30 years, raising their Parisian-born kids. Both valued workers and neighbours, when news comes that they can inherit a family winery only if they return to Portugal, their adopted community works to keep them in Paris. A warm-hearted, cross-cultural comedy and sleeper box office hit in France. See ad p.

14. TIX: $8 INFO: 542-5157 / info@fundyfilm.ca Annual General Meeting — Quick As A Wink Theatre, Windsor 4-5:30pm • Quick As A Wink Theatre's Annual General Meeting: Renew your yearly membership, find out our 2014 season, offer for our Board of Directors or committees, vote in the new Board of Directors, see the unveiling of our new logo! TIX: no charge INFO: 472-7229 / info@ quickasawinktheatre.ca Divas & Desserts — MacKeen Room, Wolfville 7-9pm • An evening of cabaret performed by Acadia's School of Music singers. Delicious desserts to tantalize your taste buds. TIX: $15 adults, $10 students, $50 table of four @ Acadia School of Music office, or at the door INFO: 585-1207 / paula.rockwell@acadiau.ca

MONDAY, 10 Gentle Dragons Visit Wolfville — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 7-9pm • Everyone - food producer or food eater - come to the table! FarmWorks Gentle Dragons are looking for local food producers to pitch ideas to start or grow their business. All participants gain feedback on their ideas, and eligible participants may receive funding.TIX: no charge INFO: Linda 542-3442 / lbest@ns.sympatico.ca Valley Gardeners Club — NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville 7:30pm • Melanie Priesnitz, a Conservation Horticulturalist from the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens speaks on "Native plants of the Acadian Forest". TIX: no charge, optional annual membership $15 each, $25 per family INFO: renanixon@hotmail. com Simpson Lectures — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 7:309pm • Annual lecture series in Preaching and Practical Theology. The evening lectures are free of charge along with workshops in the daytime. Please visit our website for more information. TIX: no charge INFO: 585-2217 / trisha.urquhart@acadiau.ca

TUESDAY, 11 Knitting for Beginners — The Wool 'n Tart, Wolfville 6-9pm • Want to learn to knit? Start your very first project w/instructor Devin, a super cozy chunky cowl!

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TIX: $30+hst, incl. all materials INFO: 542-2656 / brenda@gaspereauvalleyfibres.ca Refresh Local Projects Roundup: GIS Edition — Wolfville Farmers’ Market 7pm • A bunch of folks highlight their New Media initiatives with a series of short presentations. Projects and businesses working in the GIS space: Kings County Cultural Map, Strollopia (virtual tour guide), The Edible Landscape, Permitlogix.com, and Community-Based Monitoring Network TIX: no charge INFO: facebook: Refresh Annapolis Valley A Night of Adventure — Just Us!, Studio Z, Wolfville 8pm • A free monthly event where local wilderness enthusiasts share their stories about expeditions and adventure. Gary Ness shares stories about his incredible X-country journey via bicycle! TIX: no charge INFO: 698-9364 / greeneradventures@gmail. com

WEDNESDAY, 12 Fundy Film screens INEQUALITY FOR ALL — Al Whittle Theatre, 7 pm • Robert Reich, an economist, author and educator, teaches "Wealth and Poverty" at Berkeley. Outspoken on the issue of the growing divide between America's rich and poor, his book Aftershock presents his argument that this gulf is wiping out the middle class and if left unchecked will lead to an economic catastrophe. Filmmaker Jacob Kornbluth presents a powerful look at Reich and his theories. See ad p. 14. TIX: $8 INFO: 542-5157 / info@fundyfilm.ca Valley Women's Business Network — Kings Riverside Court, Kentville 7-9pm • 10 persuasive writing techniques w/Rachel Cooper. Writing & editing: emails, brochures, newsletters, your website.

Tips on using powerful words and persuasive techniques – while still sounding like yourself. TIX: no charge for members and their first-time guests, $5 for returning guests. INFO: rsvp@vwbn.ca Concert: Hutchinson Andrew Trio — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 7:30-9:30pm • TIX: $15 or pay what you can INFO: 585-1778 / mark.adam@acadiau.ca

THURSDAY, 13 Tenant's Rights Town Hall Meeting — Recreation Centre, Kentville 6:30pm • Do you know your rights as a tenant? Have you had bad experiences with your landlord? Do you have questions about the Residential Tenancies Act? You will have the opportunity to ask questions, and to set up a one on one session with a legal aid lawyer for a later date.

TIX: no charge INFO: emma@housingfirstkc.ca Storytelling: Pecha Kucha Wolfville — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7-8:30pm • A unique storytelling series with the theme "All You Need Is LOVE." Creative narratives shared by storytellers from various walks of life in and around our community...sharing their stories on anything connected to love–what it means from their personal lens on life. See page 5. TIX: $6 adult, $4 student @ The Box of Delights Bookstore (Wolfville) INFO: 542-9511 A Spooky Sampling Indoor Ghost Show — Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville 7:30-9:45pm • See theatre section, page 11. INFO: 692-8546 / Jerome@ valleyghostwalks.com / valleyghostwalks.com

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Valley Event Ticket Giveaway: Chance to win 2 tickets to: A Spooky Sampling Indoor Ghost Show, Thursday February 13, 2014, 7:30pm, Manning Memorial Chapel, Acadia University. Draw date: February 9th Enter all draws: valleyevents.ca/win

FRIDAY, 14 – HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! International Book Giving Day — Annapolis Valley, All Day • The Annapolis Valley Regional Library is once again participating in the International Book Giving Day. Each branch will anonymously place several books within their community as gifts for whoever finds them! Because we think reading is sweet, we want to share the gift of literacy. The books are donations from Adopt a Library. We are hoping that those who find the books will post pictures and share stories about their finds on Facebook and Twitter, @ valleylibs, using the hashtag #giveabook. INFO: 6652995 / bookgivingday.com Valentine Soup Luncheon — Kings Presbyterian Church, New Minas 11:30am-1:30pm • Bring your sweetie to our Valentine Luncheon of mouth watering homemade Soup (6 kinds!). Everyone welcome TIX: donation INFO: 681-1333 / kingschurch@ ns.aliantzinc.ca Axemen Hockey — Acadia Athletic Complex, Wolfville 7pm • VS Moncton TIX: $12, no charge for Acadia students INFO: acadiaathletics.ca Valentine's Day Dinner — Community Centre, Port Williams 7-9pm • Champagne, roast beef dinner, door prizes & entertainment. Sponsored by the Port Williams and District Lions Club in support of Valley Regional Hospital Foundation for an Oxygen Monitor.

Storm date: Feb. 15, advance tickets only. TIX: $40 per couple @ 678-6532 INFO: 542-3933 / emhovell@ ns.sympatico.ca Teen Valentine's Dance — Louis Millet Community Complex, New Minas 7-10pm • Grades 6-9 only.

DJ, lights, photo booth. A supervised, safe, nonalcoholic, drug-free setting. Valentine's theme, door prizes, canteen. Put on by Jasmine & Lexie from EMS, proceeds to the Breakfast Program. TIX: $7 INFO: 698-0045 / mialockhart@gmail.com Broken Leg Theatre - Love. It. — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8-10pm • See theatre section, page 11.

INFO: iwakichick@hotmail.com Valentine's Day Dance — Lions Club, Kentville 9pm1am • Music provided by Vintage (50's, 60's, 70's rock & roll / country). Door prizes and finger food, proceeds to support Lions' projects. TIX: $6, $10 per couple INFO: 679-4899

SATURDAY, 15 Painting With Yarn — The Designer Cafe, Kentville 8am-4pm • Kay Lewis will be rug hooking. TIX: no charge INFO: 365-3322 Annual Robotics Championships — Acadia Athletic Complex, Wolfville 10:30am-4:30pm • Part of the Jodrey School of Computer Science. Senior and Junior HS teams from across NS take part in the competitions, with the opportunity to advance to the National, North American, and World Festivals.

Junior High division: 10:30am-12:30pm, Senior High Division: 1-3pm. Come and see our world of tomorrow - perform right before your very eyes – with events such as Nature’s Fury, Avoid Meltdown and Robot Sumo Competitions. TIX: no charge INFO: 585-1706 / cs.consultant@acadiau.ca Talk: Wintering in Southern Spain — Blomidon Garden Centre, Greenwich 1-2:30pm • Tim Amos shares photos, and talks about wintering in southern Spain, where he and his wife lived with the locals.

Wine and Tapas is served with this talk. TIX: $20 INFO: 542-3346 / jbezanson@blomidonnurseries.com

Beginner Lace Knitting — Gaspereau Valley Fibres, Wolfville 1-4pm • The knitted scarf is a work of art – functional, fashionable and the ideal showcase for mad skills! Learn how to knit a simple and effective lace scarf while avoiding some of the pitfalls of these pieces. TIX: $30+hst INFO: 542-2656 / brenda@ gaspereauvalleyfibres.ca Open Mic Coffee House Fundraiser — T.A.N. Cafe, Windsor 2-4pm • In support of the Panzi Hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. Come and enjoy some sweet tunes! TIX: donation INFO: arealeastcoaster@yahoo.ca Film: Giselle - The Royal Ballet — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7-9:50pm • A popular romantic ballet, an engaging mix of human passions, supernatural forces, and the transcendent power of self-sacrificing love. The production by Sir Peter Wright features the perfection of its White Act, with ghostly maidens drifting through the forest in spectacular patterns – one of the most famous of any scenes for the corps de ballet. See page 3. TIX: $20 adult, $15 student & child @ ticketpro.ca, 1-888-311-9090, Home Hardware (Windsor), Box of Delights (Wolfville), Wilsons Pharmasave (Kentville, Berwick), at the door. INFO: (678) 348-0503 / jamesrobieskinner@gmail.com Axemen Hockey — Acadia Athletic Complex, Wolfville 7pm • VS UNB TIX: $12, no charge for Acadia students INFO: acadiaathletics.ca Concert: Shoulder to Shoulder — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • Celebrate African Heritage month with Shoulder to Shoulder. The children in Mr. Parker’s choir and friends will be opening the concert for the musical group “Shoulder to Shoulder”. TIX: $8 adults, $4 students @ Acadia box office. INFO: Lawrence.

Parker@avrsb.ca Take the Roof off Winter — Watershed Nature Preserve, Wolfville 7:30-10pm • Join the Nova Scotia Nature Trust and the Town of Wolfville for a Moonlit snowshoe hike. Meet at 7:30pm in the parking lot at the end of Forest Hill Road in Gaspereau. Hike leaves at 8pm. For site directions and to register please email. TIX: no charge INFO: 425-5263 / alice@nsnt.ca Presentation: True North — Harvey Denton Hall, Wolfville 7:30-9pm • “True North”, a unique show on the Canadian Eastern Arctic combining music and photography. The show, illustrating traditional Inuit life, the northern landscape and its wildlife will be followed by a Q&A session. TIX: $20 adult, $10 students @ door, cash only INFO: 827-3843 / nicknewbery@eastlink.ca Wine and Food Pairing — The Designer Cafe, Kentville 8pm • The Designer Cafe has teamed up with Luckett Winery and Pete Luckett will be present to enlighten us on the wines we are serving! A social and informative night. TIX: 50+hst @ Designer Cafe INFO: 365-3322 Concert: Good Feelin' Band — Brooklyn Civic Centre, Newport Corner 9pm-1am • Avon River Rats 2013 Society Fundraiser Dance TIX: $10 @ Home Hardware (Windsor), Porter's Custom Trophy (Kentville).

INFO: Vicki, 757-3716 / Roberta, 757-0108 / robertalarchibald@gmail.com Blue Valentines Dance — Old Orchard Heritage Barn, Wolfville 9pm-12am • Tired of Winter? Come out and kick up your heels with "The Mule" It's a New Year with a New Band performing New Tunes.

See page 9. TIX: $10 INFO: 691-0462 / brian@ kickinmulebluesband.com Kissing Town Valentines Dance — Community Centre, Windsor 9:30pm-1am • Semi-Formal Masquerade Dance featuring Bluesmobile! Door

prizes, spot dances & cash bar. In support of Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Presented by AFS Enterprises.

TIX: $20 @ Daniels Flower Shop (Windsor) and Tatum's Fashions & Bridal (Windsor) INFO: dharvey@ newcap.ca Dance: Reboot — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9:30pm • An evening of dancing with Reboot, 19 and over TIX: $6 INFO: 678-8935 / kentvillelegion@ eastlink.ca

SUNDAY, 16 Scotian Hiker: Uniacke Estate — 758 Hwy 1, Mount Uniacke 12-4:40pm • Hike the trail system at Uniacke Estate. It will be snowy/icy in the woods, bring snowshoes and/or ice grippers. Expect the trail to be wet, bring dry socks, lots of water (min 1 litre) and lunch. 3-4 hours to do the full route. See website for directions, and check on the morning of the hike in case of changes/cancellation TIX: no charge INFO: scotianhiker.com Fundy Film screens INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS — Al Whittle Theatre, 4 & 7 pm • Llewyn Davis (Oscar Isaac), guitar in tow, is huddled against the unforgiving New York winter of 1961, struggling to make it as a musician. The Coen brothers in fine form: “Brilliantly written, terrifically acted, superbly designed and shot; it's a sweet, sad, funny picture about the lost world of folk music which effortlessly immerses us in the period.” Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian. See ad p. 14.

TIX: $8 INFO: 542-5157 / info@fundyfilm.ca Concert: Diomira — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 7:30pm • Joseph Petric, accordion, Dinuk Wijeratne, piano/ composer, Nick Halley, percussion Performing works composed by their founder Dinuk Wijeratne, Diomira‘s music explores his hugely diverse cultural influences: from the Persian poetry of Omar Khayyam and the fantastical prose of Jorge Luis Borges, to the sensuality of Flamenco and the intricate rhythms of the Indian Classical tradition. See page 7.TIX: $26, $20 students @ Acadia Box Office INFO: 1-800-542TICK(8425) / peter.smith@acadiau.ca

MONDAY, 17 Belly Dance Classes (Intermediate/Advanced) — Farmers Market, Wolfville 6:30-7:30pm (Beginner: 7:30-8:30pm) • 6 week session going on until March 24. Intermediate/Advanced: For those interested in performing belly dance (must be approved by teacher in advance). Followed by Beginner: basic drills/ technique, yoga, veilwork. TIX: $60 @ Sister Lotus booth at the Wolfville Farmers' Market INFO: 6808839 / oriana@sisterlotus.com

TUESDAY, 18 Edith Callaghan: On Fracking — Count of Kings Municipal Complex, Kentville 10am • Edith Callahagn, of Acadia University’s School of Business, will be addressing the COTW (Council of the Whole) about the business case FOR not fracking, and FOR the business case of sustainable energy development in Kings County. TIX: no charge INFO: 678-6141 / county.kings.ns.ca / environment.acadiau.ca/dr-edithcallaghan.html Public Information Meeting — County of Kings Municipal Complex, Kentville 1pm • Proposed Development Agreement for property at 315 Mill Creek Road, Blomidon (File 13-23). TIX: no charge INFO: 678-6141 / county.kings.ns.ca

Friends in Bereavement — United Baptist Church, Kentville 2-4pm • Support groups help hundreds of local residents find: understanding, information, friendship, and confidentiality as they grieve the death of a loved one. Other supporting partners include: the Victorian Order of Nurses, RCMP Seniors’ Safety Programs, and Mental Health. TIX: no charge INFO: Jennifer, 681-8239 / 680-5888 / friendsinbereavement@gmail.com Town Council Meeting — Town Hall, Wolfville 6:30pm • TIX: no charge INFO: wolfville.ca

WEDNESDAY, 19 Budget Strategic Workshop — County of Kings Municipal Complex, Kentville 9am-4pm • Morning will be continuation of the Budget Strategic Workshop, afternoon presentations from our service partners or outside requests. TIX: no charge INFO: 690-6181 / chunt@county.kings.ns.ca Sheep Skin Baby Booties — Gaspereau Valley Fibres, Wolfville 10am-1pm • A perfect gift for an expecting parent. Participants asked to have a small knowledge of crochet. Bring a snack. TIX: $40+hst INFO: 5422656 / brenda@gaspereauvalleyfibres.ca KCA Family Movie Night — Kings County Academy, Kentville 5:30-7:30pm • Screening of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2! Bring your camp chair and a blanket. Canteen available, parents responsible for their own children and are required to stay with them for the event. TIX: donation to PTA INFO: 678-1562 / info@valleyfamilyfun.ca Community Development Committee Meeting — Town Hall, Wolfville 7pm • TIX: no charge INFO: wolfville.ca Wolfville & Area Newcomers' Club — L'Arche Hall, Wolfville 7:30pm • W/Mark Tipperman. Learn about Hydraulic Fracturing in NS. Listen to Mark's presentation about why you should be concerned and what you can do about it. Mark is a lawyer with 40 years experience, actively involved in the NOFRAC efforts to ban fracking. TIX: no charge INFO: wolfvillenewcomers@hotmail.com

THURSDAY, 20 Seniors Wellness Clinic — Western Kings Memorial Health Centre, Berwick 9am-2pm • Free wellness clinic provides seniors with advice and information on healthy aging. Professionals include: physiotherapist, occupational therapist, pharmacist, dietitian, registered nurse and social worker. Provided through the Seniors LINCS program of Annapolis Valley Health. TIX: no charge INFO/Reg: 538-3111 / avdha. nshealth.ca The 3rd Thursday Social — Library, Windsor 2-4pm • Some songs, stories, conversation, coffee, & tea. A time to relax with old friends and meet new ones TIX: no charge INFO: 798-5424 / windsor@valleylibrary.ca Maple Syrup Workshop — Scotian Gold, Coldbrook 7-9pm • Learn how to make your own Maple Syrup with Mark MacDonald from Hutchinson Acres. TIX: no charge INFO: 679-6662 / Michael.Weir@scotiangold. com Axemen Basketball — Acadia Athletic Complex, Wolfville 8pm (Women @ 6pm) • VS Dalhousie TIX: $10, no charge for Acadia students INFO: acadiaathletics.ca

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CAMPS: Winter Survival Weekend: Feb. 28 - March 2 @ Ross Creek Centre for the Arts. With Eric Kershaw, learn basic winter survival skills focusing on fire-making, shelter-building and winter navigation. Build confidence and skills in the outdoors while making great new friends. All participants will get their own knife at the end of the program. Ages 11-18 FEE: $150+hst INFO/ Reg: 582-3842 / artscentre.ca March Break Camps at Ross Creek: Something for everyone aged 5-18. A healthy, delicious lunch, full days of excellent, fun enrichment in all the arts, taught by professionals, a shuttle service from Cambridge to Port Williams, and extra fun recreation time with welltrained and caring counsellors. See online for the full list of programs available. INFO: artscentre.ca March Break Rawk Camp: Become a rock star in 3 days! Brought to you be the Mermaid Imperial Performing Arts Centre & featuring Speed Control. March 13-15, instruments provided for beginners. Beginners (ages 10+) 10am-12pm, Advanced (ages 12+) 1-4pm. See poster page 10. FEE: $100+hst, limited space INFO/ Register: 798-5841 / mermaidtheatre.ca/rawkcamp March Break Drama Camp: Colleen Hagen leads the drama camp Robin Hood (non-musical) during March Break, March 10 - 14. For ages 9-15. Also reserve your spot for our summer drama camps! FEE: $150 INFO/ Register: centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca

CLASSES/LESSONS: Banjo Lessons: Clawhammer/Frailing/Old-Time banjo teacher now taking students. Located in Canning. FEE: $20/half hour, $40/hr INFO: 698-9611 / kimbarlow77@gmail.com Drumkit 101: Marsh Hawk Drive, Wolfville. Beginner and intermediate drum lessons, 12 years experience.

I would love to get to know the community by sharing my passion. Great for kids, dancers, and musicians of other instruments. Email for rates (specials for siblings).

INFO: cmclauchlan@upei.ca Beginner Guitar Lessons: Acoustic & electric guitar.

Styles: Blues, Jazz, Rock, and Folk. FEE: $20/hour, $15/ half hour INFO: Oliver, ojguitarlessons@gmail.com Intermediate Pottery Lessons: W/Sun Porch Pottery.

Thursday evenings in Habitant, 7-10 pm. 6 weeks starting Feb 13. TIX: $215 INFO: Jane, 582-7762 / facebook: Sun Porch Pottery

WORKSHOPS/RETREATS: Business Workshop: Replacing Revenues at Risk: Feb 17, 1-4pm @ Louis Millet Community Centre, New Minas. Presented by the Acadia Entrepreneurship Centre (formerly ACSBE), designed for business owners or managers who want to do something about slipping revenues. Four ways to develop new revenues. Refreshments provided. TIX: $25 INFO: 585-1180 / jodi.eye@ acadiau.ca Art School Prep: March 1-2 @ Ross Creek Centre for the Arts. Led by NSCAD Foundation Year chair Gene Daniels, designed to assist emerging artists who are preparing for art-school application. Visual arts workshop to help you: gain confidence, learn from peers, and receive valuable feedback on your chosen material.

Individual and group instruction, meals and accommodations included. Transportation to/from Halifax for an extra fee. FEE: $150+hst INFO/Reg: 582-3842 / artscentre.ca Safe Harbour: Respect for All Certification/Train-theTrainer Workshop: Mon., March 3, Kentville. Learn about creating inclusive workplace environments where employees, customers, and participants of diverse backgrounds know that they will be respected and safe from discrimination. Space limited to 25, please register by Feb. 21. FEE: $25+hst INFO: Vicki, 542-0156 / kingsactionplan@horizonscda.ca Graphic Fundamentals Workshop: Thurs. March 27, 9am-4:30pm @ Wolfville Farmer’s Market. Learn to harness visual tools and processes at meetings and events to create an active atmosphere and generate participant excitement and curiosity. No previous drawing experience necessary. FEE: $295 INFO: 802-8558 / seemeaning.ca/training

DONATE/VOLUNTEER: Robofest Judges: Feb. 15 @ Acadia University.

Volunteer at Robofest as a First Lego League Judge and check out the autonomous LEGO-MINDSTORMS Robots built by kids ages 9-14. Annual, friendly competition promotes: team work, creative thinking, and problem solving that gets kids enthusiastic about the sciences at an early age. No experience necessary! INFO/Reg: 088769b@acadiau.ca / robots.acadiau.ca/volunteer/ tshirt.php Coldest Night of the Year: With the help and participation of the community (individuals / families, businesses and churches), Open Arms is the only charity providing emergency shelter and crisis assistance in The Annapolis Valley. Become a Team Captain for the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser walk, join an already established team, or donate today! INFO: facebook. com/OpenArms.ca / coldestnightoftheyear.org Apple Blossom Leadership Candidates: Leadership Candidates will present themselves before a panel of judges and the successful candidate will be crowned Princess Wolfville 2014 and represent during the 82nd Apple Blossom Festival. Applicants must be female, aged 19-23, and have resided in the Town of Wolfville for at least 12 Months prior to application. Application deadline is March 28 INFO: Meagan, 542-6282, mgriffin@wolfville.ca Kentville Community Garden: The Kentville Farmers’ Market and Community Garden Society is committed to establishing a community garden in Kentville; a shared space where people gather together to grow plants, flowers, fruit and vegetables. Contact us if you’re interested in helping bring the educational, environmental, social and health benefits that a community garden can grow. INFO: Tim, raparee@gmail. com / Facebook: Kentville Community Garden Seeking Community Health Volunteers: Are you interested in actively promoting health and wellness in your community? The EK Community Health Board is currently looking for new members! We meet once per month. INFO: 542-1244 / orekchb@avdha.nshealth.ca NoFrac Wolfville: Please consider writing a short letter to the editor (of the Herald, for example) in reply to an article you have read about fracking. Letters to the editor help keep issues in the news, and let people know that their friends and neighbours are thinking and talking about fracking. Your voice matters, and can

make change happen! INFO: mslipp@ns.sympatico.ca Come Volunteer with Deep Roots!: Planning the Deep Roots Music Festival takes a full year (and sometimes more!) so we are already working on the 2014 edition. Contact us if you have skills and talents to put to use, and you want to work with a great bunch of people. INFO: lisa@deeprootsmusic.ca.

Volunteers Spots Available: Volunteer for Smokin' Blues Fest 4 and Maritime Metal & Hard Rock Festival 2. Email for an application form. Limited positions available. INFO: smokinbluesfest@gmail.com

FOR HIRE/PURCHASE: Pam’s Editing Services: Make your writing look professional! Experienced editor and journalist can help you with press releases, manuscripts, ads, reports, school essays, proposals. FEE: $35/hr. INFO: Pam, 3060570 / pamsediting@gmail.com.

Wolfville Pet Sitter: Honest, responsible animal lover offering pet sitting in your home or mine. Dog walking and daycare service also available. INFO: Jen, 542-5147 / wolfvillepetsitter@gmail.com.

Interior Painting: Women in Rollers does accurate quotes, shows up on time to work, and performs to perfection. We even leave your home neat and tidy! Call today for your free estimate. INFO: Pamela, 697-2926 Hand-Crafted Urn Boxes: Respectful, wooden, locally-made. INFO: Farmer Eddie, 542-3387 Massiah's Cleaning: The BEST services, prices and quality of work. Stripping and finishing (stripping and waxing), deep scrubbing and finishing (recoating), burnishing (buffing), tile & grout cleaning, cement cleaning and degreasing, carpet cleaning, general cleaning available throughout the Valley, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - even on short notice! Maintenance plans are available! INFO: 691-3614 GETuPRO.com: A virtual service eMarketplace in the Maritimes allowing local service buyers and service providers to identify each other to interact online. Find/ register local services for: freelance projects, jobs, contracts, gigs, chores & tasks of any size, etc. Critical mass and early adopters are key in these early days of the site. $20 credits available. INFO: getupro.com / facebook: GETuPRO

agreements, custody/access, parenting plans, elder issues, and group facilitation. FEE: sliding fee scale based on income. INFO: 697-2285 / barthos@eastlink.ca Free Acadia Swim & Skate Times: Limited skate and swim times at Acadia at no charge! Helmets are required for skating. Friday Night Swim: Feb. 7, 8:30-10pm. Saturday Morning Skate: Feb. 14. INFO: 542-3486 / sread@wolfville.ca Vote Now for the Valley’s Best Businesses!: The Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce has launched its annual The Valley’s Best business recognition program. Support your favourites by voting...perhaps The Grapevine as Best Media! Voting ends Feb. 9, results announced Feb. 18, 6pm @ Berwick Lions Hall. INFO/Vote: annapolisvalleychamber.ca/events/the-valleys-best

UPCOMING: Classical Music Recital: Feb. 21, 7pm @ Wolfville United Baptist Church. Come hear a superb program filled with beautiful, sensual, evocative, soul searching songs. Heart-wrenching ballads of love by Schubert, beautiful French melodies, and the glorious sounds of opera. Let Susan Dworkin-Hachey provide you with an evening of thrilling vocal ecstasy...treat your ears to the sheer beauty of art song! TIX: $20 INFO/RSVP: 5420649 / susan_dworkin@hotmail.com Sing Out: “Go Tell It In The Valley”: Sun. Feb. 23, 7pm @ Canning United Baptist Church. Join the Sing Out - a tribute to Black Spiritual & Gospel Music featuring Helen Gibson, Valerie Rafuse, Bobby & Darlene Smith.

Local musicians, Larry Woodman, Ken Bezanson, Linsay & Paul Rand & a combined choir of Canning & Gibson Woods Baptist Churches will also participate. Refreshments provided, see page 16. TIX: free will offering INFO: kenbezanson@eastlink.ca

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Acupuncture-Tao TCM: Free consultation with registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist Amin Nasr. A holistic system that includes right diagnosis, treatment, herbs and diet. Book an appointment. INFO: 697-2661 / centrefortheways.com

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Conflict Management & Mediation: W/ Sue Barthos, BIS, MBA. Confidential and knowledgeable help from an accredited mediator for individuals, organizations, and businesses. Services include separation

Inside Llewyn Davis Sunday, 16: 4 & 7 p.m.

House-Sitter: 30-something professional able to provide house-sitting arrangements, within Wolfville prefered. Available February onwards, references available. INFO: info@grapevinepublishing.ca

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542-5157 Inequality for All www.fundyfilm.ca Wednesday, February 12: 7 p.m.

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Bigger and badder every year! Want to Volunteer? smokinbluesfest@gmail.com

THURSDAYS: Just Us! (Wolfville): Open Mic w/TBA (6th, 13th, 20th), 7-9pm

West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): John Duggan (8th), Lenny & Tony (15th) 3pm7pm, DJ Billy T (8th), DJ Lethal Noize (15th) 10pm

Angles Pub (Windsor): Adam Cameron (6th, 13th, 20th) 7-10pm

Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Left of Center (8th), Gordon Tucker (15th) 7pm

Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Jam Session (6th, 13th, 20th) 7-11pm

Lew Murphy’s (Coldbrook): Matt & Rob $3 (8th) 8:30pm

Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): The Hupman Brothers (6th, 13th, 20th) 9pm

Paddy's Pub (Wolfville): The Funtime Brigade (8th), Tristan Legg (15th) 9pm

Library Pub (Wolfville): Tom Hall (6th, 13th, 20th) 9pm

The Kings Arms Pub (Kentville): John Duggan (8th) 9pm

Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Trivia w/Graham (6th, 13th, 20th) 9pm

Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): Garrett Mason Blues Band $12 (8th) 9pm-11pm

Anvil (Wolfville): DJ Lee (6th, 13th, 20th) 10pm

Tommy Gun’s (Windsor): DJ Shorty P $3 (8th, 15th) 9:30pm-1am

FRIDAYS:

Anvil (Wolfville): DJ Victor (8th, 15th) 10pm

Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Mike Aube (14th) 5-8pm

Dooly’s (New Minas): DJ MC Squared (15th) 10pm

Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): Arydth & Jennifer (14th) 6-9pm

SUNDAYS:

Blomidon Inn (Wolfville): Jazz Mannequins (7th, 14th) 6:30-9:30pm

Privet House (Wolfville): Live Jazz w/Ian (9th, 16th) 12-2pm

Joe’s Food Emporium (Wolfville): Mark Riley (7th,) Jill Hiscock w/the SpeakEasy Band (14th) 7-10pm

Paddy's Pub (Wolfville): Irish Music Session (9th, 16th) 8pm

Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): The Camaros (7th), George Carter Trio (14th) 8pm Angles Pub (Windsor): Memphis Nights $5 (14th) 8pm Lew Murphy’s (Coldbrook): Adele Tribute Concert $10 (14th) 8:30pm Tommy Gun’s (Windsor): DJ Shorty P $3 (14th) 9:30pm-1am West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): DJ Oxygen (7th), DJ Billy T (14th) 10pm

MONDAYS: Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Open Mic w/ Angela Riley (10th), w/Mike Aube (17th) 8pm

TUESDAYS: T.A.N. Coffee (Wolfville): Open Mic & Donna (11th, 18th) 8-10pm Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): Irish Music Session (11th, 18th) 8-10pm

SATURDAYS:

Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Trivia Nights w/Quick As A Wink Theatre, $2 (11th, 18th) 8-10pm

Farmers’ Market (Wolfville): Ernie Laidlaw (8th), Mike Aube (15th) 10am-1pm

WEDNESDAYS:

T.A.N. Coffee (Windsor): Open Mic Fundraiser (15th) 2pm Library Pub (Wolfville): Irish Saturdays w/Ed McNally (15th) 2-4pm, Leo Boudreau (8th, 15th) 9-12pm

West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Karaoke w/Billy T (12th, 19th) 9pm Troy Restaurant (Wolfville): Ian Brownstein, Belly Dancing, & Friends (12th, 19th) 6pm

Yoga Postures & Alignment, Mondays at 4:45pm With David Thomas, Iyengar yoga teacher for 30 years. Email to register yoga@innersunyoga.ca

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