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Issue No. 21.8 August 2024
Benjamin Bridge
Here in the Annapolis Valley, our lives are intertwined with the land. Farming is not simply a way of life but a defining element of our modern history and identity. As we tend to our fields we are continuing a legacy that has shaped and fed our community for generations.
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HANTSPORT: Jim’s Your Independent Grocer, Post Office, Library GRAND-PRÉ: Domaine de Grand Pré, Just Us! Café
GASPEREAU: Gaspereau Vineyards, Reid’s Meats & Kwik-Way, XTR Kwik-Way
WOLFVILLE: Carl’s Your Independent Grocer, Eos Natural Foods, Just Us! Café, T.A.N. Coffee, Library, Wolfville Farmers’ Market
GREENWICH: Avery’s Farm Market, Elderkin’s Farm Market, Hennigar’s Farm Market, Noggins Corner Farm Market, Stirling’s
PORT WILLIAMS: Library, Planters Ridge, Post Office, The Noodle
Guy CANNING: ArtCan Gallery, Degraaf’s Kwik-Way, ValuFoods
NEW MINAS: Boston Pizza, Captain Sub, Irving Big Stop, Jessy’s Pizza, Long and McQuade, Milne Court Petro-Canada, Pita Pit, Swiss Chalet
KENTVILLE: Half Acre Café, Jason’s Your Independent Grocer, Library, Maritime Express, Post Office, T.A.N. Coffee, Valley Regional Hospital
COLDBROOK: Access Nova Scotia, T.A.N. Coffee, Callister’s Country Kitchen, Foodland
BERWICK: Jonny’s Cookhouse, North Mountain Coffeehouse, Rising Sun Natural Foods, Union Street Café, Wilsons Pharmasave
KINGSTON: Green Elephant Café, Library, Roof Hound Brewing Co
GREENWOOD: Post Office, Family Natural Foods, Country Store
MIDDLETON: Library, Post Office, Angie’s Restaurant
WILMOT: Gouchers Farm Market, Spurr Brothers Farm Market
LAWRENCETOWN: Ebb & Tide Café, Library, Bee’s Knees General Store & Bakery
BRIDGETOWN: Nob’s CJ Farm Market, Post Office, Library
ANNAPOLIS: Library, Post Office, King’s Theatre, Sissiboo Coffee, Mad Hatter Wine Bar, The Garrison House Inn, Annapolis Brewing Co., The Red Onion Market, MareGold Bookstore
Living in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral home of the Mi’kmaq people, reminds us that our connection to the land is deeply rooted in a shared history. The Mi’kmaq have been stewards of this land since time immemorial; their knowledge and traditions are vital as we move towards a more sustainable future. We believe
it’s imperative that their voice is sought out as we have these conversations about land stewardship, ensuring that their knowledge and wisdom guide our practices.
Our Valley’s farm roots run deep, and protecting this heritage is our privilege and duty. It’s about more than maintaining our livelihoods; it’s about honouring the land that sustains us and the communities that thrive because of it. Sustainable agriculture is key to this balance, ensuring that we produce food and wine in harmony with the land and the community. We are a continual work in progress as we strive for all these things.
For Benjamin Bridge, sustainable farming is more than reducing carbon emissions or conserving water—it’s about embracing a holistic approach that considers the broader impact on the environment, community, economy, and future generations. Our winery became B Corp Certified this year, recognizing our efforts to integrate sustainable practices into our business model and that economic success can coexist with ecological stewardship. This certification is awarded to companies that meet rigorous standards of accountability and transparency, and we’re only the second farm winery in Canada and 25th in the world to receive it. We’re so proud to put the Gaspereau Valley on this global map of businesses doing good!
We believe that by fostering strong community bonds and prioritising diverse perspectives, including those of the Mi’kmaq people, we can create a sustainable legacy for generations to come. So, we invite you to raise a glass not only to the Annapolis Valley’s world-class wines, but to a shared vision of sustainability, community, and respect for the land. ❧
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You might know about different types of wines, but have you ever heard of biodynamic wines? You might be wondering what “biodynamic” means for a winery. Let’s find out!
Biodynamic wineries use a special way of growing grapes that’s different from regular farming. They think of their vineyard as one big happy family where everything—soil, plants, animals, and even the people—works together.
Guiding Principles of Biodynamic Wineries
1. Holistic Farming: Biodynamic wineries see their vineyard as a team. They believe that soil, plants, animals, and people all need to work together to keep everything healthy.
2. Biodiversity: They love having lots of different plants and animals around. This helps keep pests away and makes the soil better for growing grapes.
3. Soil Health: Keeping the soil in great shape is very important. They use compost, rotate crops, and plant cover crops to keep the soil rich and fertile.
4. Natural Preparations: Biodynamic farmers use special mixtures made from herbs, minerals, and animal manure to help their plants grow strong. These mixtures act like natural vitamins for the soil and plants.
5. Cosmic Rhythms: They plan their farming based on the moon and stars. They believe that working with these natural rhythms helps the grapes grow better and taste even more delicious.
6. Self-Sufficiency: Biodynamic wineries try to use what they have on the farm to take care of everything they need. This means they make their own compost and manage pests without outside help.
7. Animal Friends: Animals like chickens and cows are part of the vineyard team. They help keep the soil healthy, manage weeds, and add to the farm life.
8. Minimal Intervention: When making the wine, they keep things as natural as possible. They use natural yeast for fermentation and avoid adding artificial stuff, letting the wine develop its unique flavor.
9. Environmental Care: Biodynamic wineries are committed to protecting the environment.
10. Community and Fairness: They care about their community and treat everyone fairly. They build good relationships with their neighbors and support local projects.
11. Learning and Adapting: They keep learning and trying new things to make their farming even better.
So, next time you hear about biodynamic wine, you’ll know it’s made with a lot of love and care for both the grapes and the environment!
Richard
Stern
August is the best time to watch a spectacular event on our local coast. Thousands of sandpipers start leaving their nesting grounds in the Arctic tundra and stop over on the mudflats of the Minas Basin to feed on the tiny shrimp that live in the mud. They must gain energy for the next leg of their southward migration. From here, they fly up to 5,000 kilometers non-stop over the ocean to their wintering grounds on the coasts of Surinam and Northeast Brazil. Most are semipalmated sandpipers, a grey-brown streaked bird about the size of a large sparrow. There are
wings, at up to 300 kilometers per hour to catch it in flight. This falcon is the world’s fastest living creature!
The sandpiper adults are the first to appear here, as they leave the Arctic once the young leave the nest and can fend for themselves. The young follow once they can fly, and somehow they know exactly where to go and what route to take; typically arriving here later in August and into September.
The numbers of these birds has declined in
smaller numbers of similar-looking species. It is thought that 40-70% of the world population of this species migrates through our area and the New Brunswick Fundy coast. Each bird will stay one to two weeks and almost double its weight, so that it has adequate energy supplies from fat for its migration.
As the tide rises the birds roost close to shore, where the huge flocks can look like a mass of moving pebbles. Sometimes they take flight in unison, and then the flocks look like constantly shifting clouds. Sometimes a peregrine falcon can be seen, chasing a lone bird, rising into the sky, then diving with swept-back
recent years. It is thought that climate change in the Arctic, coastal changes on migration stopovers, and excessive hunting on the wintering grounds, are responsible. So please keep your dog on a leash and respect the signage on the beaches where they are roosting, so that they can feed without wasting energy for their epic journeys.
The best local places to watch are Evangeline Beach, The Guzzle at Grand Pré, and Avonport Beach. The best time to visit is between two hours before and two hours after high tide. When the tide is low, they spread out on the mud flats to feed.❧
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Breast Quest Dragon Boat Team: Happening on Mondays and Thursdays on Black River Lake. Be at the lake at 6PM and we’ll be on the water at 6:30PM! No experience is necessary, paddles and lifejackets are provided. INFO: 902-542-1466 | margotwithat@hotmail.com
Community Meditation Group: Learn to explore your experiences. Sitting and walking meditation, readings, and discussion (tea, cookies). All are welcome. Bishop Hall, Greenwich. Every Sunday 10:30am – 12pm. INFO: 902-542-7993
The Little Town Choir: A recreational choir for adults, beginner-intermediate. Fun, instructional. Sign up for a September membership! INFO: 902-300-1001 | susanlisadworkin@gmail.com
Voice and Piano Lessons: With professional music educator, Susan Dworkin. Studio in Wolfville. INFO: 902-300-1001 | susanlisadworkin@gmail.com
Micci’s Musical Theatre Camps: Singing, dancing, acting, crafts, and more! Happening on weekdays at the Hortonville Community Centre for ages 6-15 from August 19 - 30 from Bishop Hall, Greenwich. Every Sunday 10:30am – 12pm. INFO: 902-542-7993 10AM - 3PM. INFO: comeaumicci@gmail.com | www.wuzzomusic.com/musicals
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Lucas Hatt
Char Bishop and Ana Ayala are the garden coordinators at the Valley Community Learning Association’s (VCLA) community garden. They facilitate the growth, maintenance, harvesting and volunteer aspects of the garden at VCLA. We would like to highlight their farming work in The Grapevine.
The community garden hosts many vegetables like garlic and cabbage, as well as flowers and herbs like nasturtiums and basil. Among the flowers, you can find strawberries, and along the perimeter of the garden, elderberries and blueberries. Many students and community members volunteer in the garden, including many newcomers to Canada. For them, it is a great way to integrate and feel welcomed in the community. VCLA also partners with the Flower Cart, a social enterprise for persons with disabilities, whose clients harvest and clean vegetables for a market stand.
Ana notes that gardening has many benefits. It has positive effects on mental health and serves as a space to recreate mind and spirit. Gardening can be great exercise and yields nutritious food. It is also a great experiential opportunity for people to learn how to grow their own food. In Char’s experience, the community garden at VCLA has had a positive impact on the Kentville community as a meeting
place for people who might not cross paths elsewhere. It also gives people the opportunity to grow food they otherwise might not have access to.
The garden at VCLA has been bringing people together, and the support and learning that takes place here is amazing. The diversity of the people and cultures involved brings the flavours of the world to Kentville. We use the food from our garden to feed our students, volunteers and staff. We also cook dishes from our garden harvest for our community suppers every Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., where everyone is welcome. The supper is free, but goodwill offerings are encouraged. Produce also goes to families in support programs, like the Kids Action Program.
VCLA’s garden is a safe space in the community, and everyone is welcome. If you want to get involved with community gardening at VCLA, you can contact Char at charvcla@ gmail.com. We are located at 118 Oakdene Ave., Kentville, and the garden is open from Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m❧
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Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!
© 2024 Rob Brezsny • freewillastrology.com • Horoscopes for August
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The “nirvana fallacy”
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Legend tells us that the first person to drink tea was Chinese Emperor Shennong in 2737 BCE. As he lounged outdoors, tree leaves fell into his cup of water and accidentally created an infusion. Good for him that he was willing to sample that accidental offering. It took many centuries, but eventually tea drinking spread throughout the world. And yet the first tea bag, an icon of convenience, didn’t become available until 1904. I don’t expect you will have to wait anywhere near that long to move from your promising new discoveries to the highly practical use of those discoveries. In fact, it could happen quickly. The coming weeks will be a favorable time to ripen your novel ideas, stellar insights, and breakthrough innovations.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I hope that in the coming months, Taurus, you will be refining your skills with joy and vigor. I hope you will devote yourself to becoming even more masterful at activities you already do well. I hope you will attend lovingly to details and regard discipline as a high art—as if doing so is the most important gift you can give to life. To inspire you in these noble quests, I offer you a quote by stage magician Harry Blackstone Jr.: “Practice until it becomes boring, then practice until it becomes beautiful.”
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): *Wohlweh* is a German word that means “good pain” or “pleasurable pain.” It might refer to the feeling you have while scratching a mosquito bite or rubbing your eyes when they’re itchy from allergies. But my favorite use of the word occurs when describing a deep-tissue massage that may be a bit harrowing even as it soothes you and provides healing. That’s a great metaphor for the kind of *wohlweh* I expect for you in the coming days. Here’s a tip: The less you resist the strenuous “therapy,” the better you will feel.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): I earn my living as a writer now, but for many years I had to work at odd jobs to keep from starving. One of the most challenging was tapping the sap of Vermont maple trees during the frigid weather of February. Few trees produce more than three gallons of sap per day, and it takes 40 to 50 gallons to create a single gallon of maple syrup. It was hard work that required a great deal of patience. According to my analysis, you Cancerians are in a metaphorically comparable situation these days. To get the good results you want, you may have to generate a lot of raw material—and that could take a while. Still, I believe that in the end, you will think the strenuous effort has been well worth it.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I love the fact that Antarctica doesn’t belong to anyone. Thirty nations have research stations there, but none of them control what happens. Antarctica has no government! It has a few laws that almost everyone obeys, like a ban on the introduction of non-indigenous plants and animals. But mostly, it’s untouched and untamed. Much of its geology is uncharted. Inspired by this singular land, I’d love for you to enjoy a phase of wild sovereignty and autonomy in the coming weeks. What can you do to express yourself with maximum freedom, answering primarily to the sacred laws of your own ardent nature?
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Babylonia was an ancient empire located in what’s now Syria, Iraq, and Iran. Among its citizens, there was a common belief that insomnia was the result of intrusive visitations by ancestral spirits. Their urge to communicate made it hard for their descendants to sleep. One supposed cure was to take dead relatives’ skulls into bed, lick them, and hold them close. I don’t recommend this practice to you, Virgo. But I do advise you to consult with the spirits of deceased family members in the coming weeks. I suspect they have a lot to tell you. At the very least, I hope you will explore how you might benefit from studying and pondering your ancestors’ lives.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libran tennis player Naomi Osaka is one of the highest-paid women athletes ever. She is also a staunch political activist. That blend of qualities is uncommon. Why do
I bring this to your attention? Because now is an excellent time to synergize your pragmatic devotion to financial success with idealistic work on behalf of noble causes. Doing both of these activities with extra intensity will place you in alignment with cosmic rhythms—even more so if you can manage to coordinate them.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio actor Sally Field told a story about an agent who worked for her early in her career. In those formative years, all her roles were on TV. But she aspired to expand her repertoire. “You aren’t good enough for movies,” the agent told her. She fired him, and soon she was starring in films. Let’s make this a teaching story for you, Scorpio. In the coming months, you will be wise to surround yourself with influences that support and encourage you. If anyone persistently underestimates you, they should not play a prominent role in your life’s beautiful drama.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): One Sagittarius I know is building a giant sculpture of a humpback whale. Another Sagittarius is adding a woodshop studio onto her house so she can fulfill her dream of crafting and selling fine furniture. Of my other Sagittarius acquaintances, one is writing an epic narrative poem in Greek, another is hiking the Pacific Crest Trail from Northern California to the Columbia River in northern Oregon, and another has embarked on a long-postponed pilgrimage to Nigeria, the place of her ancestors’ origin. Yes, many Sagittarians I know are thinking expansively, daring spicy challenges, and attempting fun feats. Are you contemplating comparable adventures? Now is an excellent time for them.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When I opened my fortune cookie, I found a message that read, “If you would just shut up, you could hear God’s voice.” In response, I laughed, then got very quiet. I ruminated on how, yes, I express myself a lot. I’m constantly and enthusiastically riffing on ideas that are exciting to me. So I took the fortune cookie oracle to heart. I stopped talking and writing for two days. I retreated into a quiescent stillness and listened to other humans, animals, and the natural world. Forty-five hours into the experiment, I did indeed hear God’s voice. She said, “Thanks for making space to hear me. I love you and want you to thrive.” She expounded further, providing me with three interesting clues that have proved to be helpful in practical ways. In accordance with your astrological omens, Capricorn, I invite you to do what I did.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Scientists at the University of California devised a cheap and fast method for unboiling an egg. Their effort wasn’t frivolous. They were working with principles that could be valuable in treating certain cancers. Now I’m inviting you to experiment with metaphorical equivalents of unboiling eggs, Aquarius. You are in a phase when you will have extra power to undo results you’re bored with or unsatisfied with. Your key words of power will be reversal, unfastening, unlocking, and disentangling.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Every week, I imbibe all the honey from an eight-ounce jar, mostly in my cups of hot tea. To create that treat for me, bees made a million visits to flowers, collecting nectar. I am very grateful. The work that I do has similarities to what the bees do. I’m constantly gathering oracular ideas, meditating on the astrological signs, and contemplating what inspirational messages my readers need to hear. This horoscope may not be the result of a million thoughts, but the number is large. What’s the equivalent in your life, Pisces? What creative gathering and processing do you do? Now is a good time to revise, refine, and deepen your relationship with it.
We see fantastic opportunity in the simple act of lighting a fire and inviting people to join us in cooking together eating together and just BEING TOGETHER Out of that connection made over food and fire we have an opportun ty to take a first step towards building stronger safer more resil ent communities The Front Street Community Oven is a non-profit organization committed to connecting people through live-fire co-cooking experiences From June through November for the past five years we ve hosted weekly Live-Fire Connection Cookouts (free and open to EVERYONE) n downtown Wolfville Through th s effort The Oven creates opportunities for a shared experience that can transform a group of diverse strangers into
Rick Irwin
As the global population continues to rise and climate change poses increasing threats to traditional farming practices, the need for innovative solutions in agriculture has never been more pressing. Smart farming and sustainable agriculture are two areas that offer promising investment opportunities, driven by advancements in technology, growing consumer awareness, and supportive government policies. Here’s a deep dive into why these sectors are ripe for investment and what specific opportunities lie within them.
Smart Farming Opportunities
Smart farming, or precision agriculture, uses modern technologies to boost efficiency and productivity. The integration of IoT (Internet of Things) devices, data analytics, AI, and robotics allows for precise control over variables like water usage, pest management, and crop health.
Key Investment Areas in Smart Farming
• IoT and Sensor Technology: Companies like CropX develop sensors that provide real-time data on soil moisture and nutrient levels, helping farmers optimize resources.
• Drones and Robotics: John Deere has introduced autonomous tractors and drone technology for crop monitoring and planting, significantly enhancing farm efficiency.
• Data Analytics and AI: Platforms like Climate FieldView offer data analytics and AI-driven tools for decision-making, aiding farmers in maximizing yields.
• Automated Irrigation Systems: Netafim specializes in smart irrigation solutions that optimize water use, crucial in regions facing water scarcity.
The Imperative of Sustainable Agriculture Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment, enhance soil health, and promote biodiversity, meeting current food needs without compromising future generations.
Our medical first responders provide critical care in emergencies and are an essential part of our healthcare system.
But for too long Nova Scotians have not had access to enough paramedics. Those working in the field have said that decades of burnout and feeling undervalued have discouraged more people from entering the profession.
There is good news.
We’re recruiting. Thirty Australian paramedics will join our healthcare system thanks to the province’s first in-person healthcare recruitment effort in that country earlier this year.
We’re training. We’re covering the cost of tuition for more than 460 people who want to become a primary care paramedic or an emergency medical responder. This means more Nova Scotians will be able to work in their communities and save lives.
We created a new temporary licence so paramedics can start working while they wait to write their licensing exams, getting more people on the job, faster.
We’re also training emergency medical responders who can assess, stabilize and transport patients to hospital. They won’t replace
paramedics – they will work side-by-side with them to expand the number of teams available to respond to emergency calls.
This role is new to Nova Scotia but is working well in other provinces to increase the number of paramedic teams available and reduce wait times. Over the next two years, 200 people will be trained to do this important work.
We’re getting paramedics the support they need, on the job and outside of it.
We’ve hired nearly 140 operators to handle routine transfers to support our paramedics so they can be where they’re needed most –responding to emergencies.
Our new LifeFlight plane transports non-critical patients from Yarmouth or Sydney to Halifax and has saved more than 8,500 hours of ground ambulance time since it launched a year ago, keeping more ambulances in communities.
And a new contract with paramedics, transport operators and flight nurses includes higher pay, retention bonuses and other benefits, making Nova Scotia an even more attractive place to work and stay.
We also created PSPNET, a free, confidential program designed to meet the unique mental health needs of first responders, including paramedics, so they can continue to be there for us when we need them.
Reducing ambulance wait times has been one of the most pressing and persistent challenges to fixing healthcare. But it is not one we’re shying away from.
I thank every paramedic and emergency medical responder for the work they do on behalf of Nova Scotians.
You give your time, skills and heart to save
Key Investment Areas in Sustainable Agriculture
• Organic Farming: Companies like Organic Valley focus on organic food production, catering to the increasing consumer demand for organic products.
• Regenerative Agriculture: General Mills is investing in regenerative agriculture practices to restore soil health and improve long-term productivity.
• Agroforestry: Agroforestry Group integrates trees and shrubs into agricultural landscapes, improving biodiversity and sequestering carbon.
• Alternative Proteins: Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods are leaders in the alternative protein market, offering sustainable protein sources with lower environmental impact.
• Biofertilizers and Biopesticides: Bioceres produces eco-friendly alternatives to chemical fertilizers and pesticides, supporting sustainable farming inputs.
Why Invest Now?
• Technological Advancements: Rapid tech developments make smart farming tools more accessible and affordable.
• Consumer Demand: Growing preference for sustainably produced food creates market opportunities.
• Government Support: Policies and incentives worldwide promote sustainable agriculture, reducing investment risks.
• Environmental Necessity: Addressing climate change and environmental degradation through sustainable agriculture is both profitable and socially responsible.
Investing in smart farming and sustainable agriculture offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of a transformative shift in how we produce food. These sectors not only promise substantial financial returns but also contribute to solving some of the most pressing environmental and social challenges of our time. As technological advancements continue and consumer demand for sustainable products grows, the potential for growth in these areas is immense. Now is the time to explore and invest in the future of agriculture.
Garry Leeson
“Sweet was the sound, when oft at evenings close,Up yonder hill, the village murmur rose.”
Oliver Goldsmith might well have been up on the South Mountain at the hamlet of Harmony when he penned these first two lines in 1770. Of course, he wasn’t, and if he started a new poem from that location now, it would be quite different. Maybe something like this:
“Loud is the sound, quite different than before, While up yonder hill, the aircraft engines roar.”
“You’ll get used to it.” That’s what everybody around here assured us when we first moved up on the mountain in 1972. And they were right. Hell! We hardly even noticed when the newly arrived jets joined the throbbing Auroras and clattering helicopters and started explosively thundering around us a few years back.
“You chose it. You knew there was an airport here when you moved in.” That’s how the powers that be down on Base responded to us when we suggested that since our cow had stopped producing milk and the hens had stopped laying and we had trouble sleeping, they might consider slightly altering one of their approach paths. Of course, technically like a neighbour’s calf who had been stampeded into a rock pile by a low-flying jet, we didn’t have a leg to stand on.
Actually, and I know this sounds stupid, but we didn’t know there was an airport in the valley below us until several days after we arrived. There had been ground fog blanketing the low-lying area we could see from
our campsite halfway down Morse Mountain. It had just started to get dark on the 10th day when suddenly a strange phenomenon occurred.
We had brought a large white enamel refrigerator with us on our boxcar. I don’t know why; we didn’t have power and weren’t likely to get it anytime soon. Suddenly, the refrigerator lit up into a phosphorous white glow. Andrea and I were startled, and I reluctantly headed over to it to investigate, my mind full of stories of swamp gas, will-o’-the-wisp, and friars’ lanterns. But it was quickly gone, and we were just breathing a sigh of relief when it lit up again.
This happened repeatedly, and we were on the verge of crediting the many maritime ghost stories we had heard when we turned our attention away from the glowing obelisk and down toward the valley. The fog had lifted, and we could see a huge searchlight rotating and sending a shaft of light in our direction, intermittently illuminating our refrigerator. We had discovered the airport.
Now don’t get me wrong. I, like everybody in the area, appreciate the economic boost that the base has brought with it and the more-orless constant hum, akin to white noise, that is always somehow comforting. We know that the people tasked with protecting the nation are there and at work.
However, I think it is important that the fresh “come from aways” in blue uniforms should know more about the way of life that began to be displaced when the first flying boats flew over the area looking for a suitable spot to construct a training base during the Second
Heidi Crowell
The Annapolis Valley is a place rich in culture, history, and natural beauty. One person who is particularly passionate about capturing and sharing this essence is the creator behind Valley Vibe, an art project dedicated to celebrating this remarkable region. With a dedicated Facebook page, Valley Vibe shares local culture and history, while also creating original digital art pieces featured on hoodies and tees. But this project is more than just an online presence—it’s a way to bring the community together.
In June, the creator of Valley Vibe launched a contest at St. Mary’s Elementary School in Aylesford, asking students, “What’s Your Favourite Thing About the Valley?” The responses poured in, each one more heartwarming than the last. Students wrote about their favourite sports, playgrounds, lakes, and events. Apple picking and the Apple Blossom Parade emerged as clear favourites.
Choosing winners from such a delightful array of entries was no easy task. In the end, every participant received a small prize, with three top winners being recognized for their exceptional contributions. The joy and creativity expressed by the students reflected the deep connection they have with their community and its traditions.
World War.
The initial installation of the airport at the foot of the mountain directly below the village of Harmony had only a minimal effect on the area’s lifestyle. Some of the men decided to head down off the mountain to take advantage of the many part-time jobs that were being created in and around it, but when they returned home at the end of the day, it was to the simple life they had always lived.
The area was typical of the many small communities situated on the slopes above the valley. It was laid out in smallholdings peopled by subsistence farmers who had traditionally supplemented their living by working in the woods and serving as hands in the local sawmill. The older people around them were mostly holdovers from another time. The men were the last of a breed—tough, wiry fellows who tilled their land with horses and oxen and worked in the woods with axes and Swede saws. The chain saw and the huge processors had not even been dreamed of yet.
The women were mothers and homemakers— they cooked, cleaned, sewed, mended, canned, gardened and helped with the chores, the worst of which was the irksome daily job of cleaning, washing and sanitizing the discs from that darned hand-cranked separator. But that monthly “cream cheque” was a necessary addition to the family coffers.
Although some had electricity, in many homes the washboard had yet to be displaced by the washing machine.
They were a godly group of people who supported and attended regularly at Harmony’s
Margot Bishop
Farms—big farms, small farms, hobby farms, specialized farms—are each and every one a ‘gem.’
Farming is hard work. Everyone will agree with that statement. A farm is the land used to grow crops or raise livestock. Orchards and fish farms can be included as they provide food. The farmer is the person who does all the work. Farming and all it entails is not for the timid or lazy. Tillers of the soil must truly love what they do, and it shows in the care of their land.
small Baptist church. It and the two-storey school that sat beside it were the only two buildings, other than residences, that were of note in the village. It was a close-knit community that lived and worked together in the manner that the name of the place, Harmony, suggested.
A place of quilting bees, pie sales, Christmas concerts and the highlight of the year, the Tremont Fair. When the time came for the fair, everybody would head down the mountain with his or her best livestock, vegetables, baking, pickling, preserves and crafts to compete. The churchyard that housed the event would always be filled to capacity, rain or shine, with people from all over the valley taking in the sights and renewing old friendships. Scores of horse and ox teams would stand tethered in the shade, waiting to compete in the pulling contests. 4-H kids would struggle to lead their project calves into the makeshift show rings while proud farmers groomed, pampered and displayed the old-fashioned Guernsey, Jersey and Shorthorn dairy cattle that were popular at the time.
It was a cultural sanctuary that is now being gradually nibbled away by the subtle gentrification of the area. But traces of the old way of life still exist, and you can still see many longterm locals at the Tremont Fair or Wednesday night jam sessions at the Harmony Hall. Give them a try. You’ll be surprised to hear the wonderful stories they can tell you about the place where you live. ❧
This story didn’t end there. A friend of the Valley Vibe creator suggested that this heartwarming tale be shared with a broader audience.
The Valley Vibe project continues to thrive, bringing people together through art and shared experiences. By highlighting the best of the Annapolis Valley, it fosters a sense of pride and belonging among residents. The contest at St. Mary’s Elementary is just one example of how Valley Vibe is making a positive impact, one art piece—and one story—at a time.
For those interested in seeing more of Valley Vibe’s work, the Facebook page offers a glimpse into the project’s ongoing efforts to celebrate the Annapolis Valley. The creator’s passion for the region shines through in every post, every design, and every interaction with the community.
As Valley Vibe continues to grow, it remains a testament to the power of art and storytelling in bringing a community together and celebrating the place they call home.
Demeter was the ancient goddess of the harvest. The August moon has many names, all about food: grain, green corn, barley and fruit. There are suppers and picnics at different communities and farms. Check out local sites and have fun. Everything from fresh scallops at Digby Scallop Days to local farm markets. Whether it is a small stall at the end of a farm lane, or a ‘hidden gem’ tucked away down a side road, all good things are at our farm stands. An excellent way to get fresh farm produce is to purchase a Community Sustainable Agriculture basket or buy a share. This is reasonable, and the information is obtainable from most farm markets. The diversity of our province’s farms is truly wonderful. Everything from family farms to co-operatives, all are special in their own way. The fact that a number of our farmers are stopping the use of destructive practices shows that they are responsible members of a unique and terrific group of true environmentalists. A wonderful place to see agricultural displays is the Annapolis Valley Exhibition in Lawrencetown, Aug. 12 to 17. Remember that bees are an essential part of our farms, indeed our very lives. Encourage the planting of flowering shrubs and trees. Dandelions are actually ‘junk food’ for bees.
I found some very good quotes: “Farmers have to be optimists, or they would not be farmers.” (Will Rogers) “Nourish the world, one crop at a time.” “Farming is a profession of hope, perseverance and determination.” “A nation that destroys its soil, destroys itself.” “Farmers make the world go round:
Agriculture is the foundation of society and the world economy.” “Agriculture is our wisest pursuit because in the end it will contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness.” (Thomas Jefferson) “When tillage begins, other arts follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of human civilization.” (Daniel Webster)
Buying local is one way you can thank a farmer. Our local people are so good, and their produce is the best because it is local. There are many types of farms in our area. Everything from ‘u-pick’ to commercial. Have fun and try several different ones and their bounty. If you ate today—thank a farmer. Celebrate with them.
There are other things to celebrate in the month of August. The 5th is Natal Day—celebrating the actual birthday of our province. It is called that because ‘natal’ comes from the word for birth. The two religious holidays are the 6th—Tisha B’Av in Judaism, and the 15th—The Feast of the Assumption. Something that is terrific to view is the Annual Perseid Meteor Shower. Seen most nights, the peak time is Aug. 12 to 13.
Everything about the month of August seems to lean towards dedication and endurance. One of the flowers of the month of August is the gladiola, symbolizing strength of character, victory and struggle. The other is the poppy, symbolizing remembrance, hope and resilience. The birthstone of August is the peridot or sardonyx. The colour of the peridot is yellow-green, but can also be emerald or even olive. The sardonyx has bands of brownish red to brown to dark orange sard alternating with white or black layers of onyx. The peridot represents strength and balance and means peace, health and rest. The sardonyx represents bravery and protection and means happiness and clear communication.
Farmers are like the attributes of the month of August. Remember to respect the farm and the farmer. Do not let your gratitude for their hard work be ‘hidden.” ❧
Didyou know.... The mud flats at the head of the Bay of Fundy are important staging grounds for an estimated 1 to 2 million shorebirds in late July and early August?
At low tide, vast areasof mud and sand flats, and salt marshes are exposed- the result of the Bay of Fundy tides (the highest tides in the world). The rich red-brown mud harbours millions of Fundy mud shrimp, a vital food source for the Semipalmated Sandpiper. The Minas Basin and other regions in the Bay of Fundy are the last and most important stopoversfor the sandpipers, where they build up fat stores enabling them to make the long southward migration to South America. The availability of such a prodigious food supply attracts 50 to 95% of the world’s Semipalmated Sandpipers, along with many other speciesof shorebirds. Interested in learning more about our amazing natural environment? Join us at the Blomindon Naturalists Society. Check our website to find out about our workshops, free seminars, newsletters, books and more!
Blomidon Naturalists Society
www.blomidonnaturalists.ca or email us at info@blomidonnaturalists.ca
* Shaded events take place weekly or more than once, as noted
THURSDAY, 1
Science with Sam — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library 10:30–11:30am • From building your own hovercraft to becoming a detective, uncover the secrets of the universe! Ages 8-13. TIX: Free INFO: 902-825-4835
Craftivity — Kingston Library 10:30–11:30am
• Where books, creativity, & imagination meet! Ages 5-10. Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-765-3631
Farmer’s Market — Greenwood Mall 11am–4pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-847-5311
Open Studio — Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 1–5pm • Arrive with a project or an instrument and join in! TIX: Free INFO: 902-757-1718
Science with Sam — Kingston Library 1–2pm • From building your own hovercraft to becoming a detective, uncover the secrets of the universe! Ages 8-13. TIX: Free INFO: 902-765-3631
Craftivity — Wolfville Memorial Library 1–2pm
• Where books, creativity, & imagination meet! Ages 5-10. Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-5760
Traditional Music – Vickie Deveau — Port-Royal National Historic Site, Granville Ferry 1–3pm • INFO: 902-532-2898
Job Search Club — PeopleWorx, Middleton 2–3pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-825-3118
Science with Sam — Berwick and District Library
3:30–4:30pm • From building your own hovercraft to becoming a detective, uncover the secrets of the universe! Ages 8-13. TIX: Free INFO: 902-538-8060
Be the Maker — Dr. Frank W. Morse Memorial Library, Lawrencetown 3:30–4:30pm • Calling all Makers aged 8 to 13! Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-2226
Be the Maker — Bridgetown & Area Library
3:45–4:45pm • Calling all Makers aged 8 to 13! Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-665-2758
Be the Maker — Windsor Regional Library
3:45–4:45pm • Calling all Makers aged 8 to 13! Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-798-5424
Craftivity — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 4–5pm • Where books, creativity, & imagination meet! Ages 5-10. Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-684-0103
Mad Science Presents: Dr. Rocket — Old Orchard Inn, Wolfville 6–7:30pm • Entertaining science experiment show. TIX: $12+HST. Adults are free. INFO: 902-385-0590
Carrie Matheson Pizza & a Pint — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 6:30–8:30pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
Trivia Night — Oaken Barrel Pub, Greenwood 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-765-8933
45’s — Royal Canadian Legion, Canning 7–9:30pm TIX: $2 INFO: 902-582-3157 Summer Concert Series - Common Ground — Centennial Park, Berwick 7–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-680-5135
Kings North NDP Nomination Meeting — Maritime Express Cider Co., Kentville 7–9pm • Kings North NDP will select its candidate for the next provincial election. All welcome! Voting by members. TIX: Free INFO: 902-670-4287
Windsor Ghost Walk — Fort Edward National Historic Site, Windsor 7:45–9:30pm • A history lesson w/ Jerome the Gravekeeper and his ghostly friends throughout the smokin’ streets of Windsor. TIX: Prices Vary INFO: 902-692-8546
Chased By The Bear — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 8–10pm • Outdoor fireside theatre on the North Mountain. Musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. TIX: Adults: $34, Adults (Preview Show): $15, Children: $10, Student/Artist/Forces/Unwaged: $25, Babes in Arms: Free INFO: 902-582-3073
The Hilites — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 8–10pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3199
Music & Munchies with Bernie Zinck — Heritage Barn, Wolfville 8–10pm • TIX: Free INFO: 782-414-4604
FRIDAY, 2
Textile Design Workshop with Cara Sawka — Shore Hall Studio & Gallery, Summerville 10:30am–3:30pm • All materials provided, lunch from the Flying Apron & Cookery included. TIX: $125 Science with Sam — Dr. Frank W. Morse Memorial Library, Lawrencetown 10:30–11:30am • From building your own hovercraft to becoming a detective, uncover the secrets of the universe! Ages 8-13. TIX: Free INFO: 902-584-3044
Craftivity — Windsor Regional Library 10:30–11:30am • Where books, creativity, & imagination meet! Ages 5-10. Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-798-5424
BBQ — Rockwell Home Hardware, Kentville NS 11am–2pm • INFO: 902-679-5681
Encampment Days — Fort Anne National Historic Site, Annapolis Royal 12–5pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-2397
Open House — Shand House Museum, Windsor 1–4pm
• Explore this ornate 1890 Queen Anne-style house. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-798-2915
Science with Sam — Bridgetown & Area Library 1–2pm
• From building your own hovercraft to becoming a detective, uncover the secrets of the universe! Ages 8-13. TIX: Free INFO: 902-665-2758
Eco-Prints — Charles Macdonald Concrete House, Centreville 1–4pm • Art activity using fresh flowers to create eco-prints. TIX: PWYC INFO: 902-678-3177
An Oyster & Ale Affair — Horton Ridge Malt & Grain Company, Hortonville 2–4pm • Enjoy 6 oz samples of our six Beers of Fundy, each of which will be accompanied by an oyster, plus a glass to keep! TIX: $50 INFO: 902-697-3535
Craftivity — Berwick and District Library 2:30–3:30pm
• Where books, creativity, & imagination meet! Join us for stories, movement, & crafts. Ages 5-10. Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-538-8060
Science with Sam — Annapolis Royal Library
3:30–4:30pm • From building your own hovercraft to becoming a detective, uncover the secrets of the universe! Ages 8-13. TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-2226
Be the Maker — Wolfville Memorial Library 3:45–4:45pm • Calling all Makers aged 8 to 13! Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-5760
Avon River Days Kick-Off Street Party — Walkers, Windsor 5–10pm • Wrestling, music, food & beverages. Presented by Walker’s Restaurant. TIX: Free August Art Show Opening — Tides Contemporary Art Gallery, Kentville 5–7pm • This month features the Acrylic work of Ed MacDormand. TIX: Free INFO: 902-365-3322
Cooking with Fire with Timothy V — The Long Table Social Club, Scots Bay 6–9pm • TIX: $25 INFO: 902-582-1393
The Mountain And The Valley — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 6–8pm • Award winning outdoor theatre on the North Mountain. Adapted from the novel by Ernest Buckler. cc
Tom Richards Trio — Bent Ridge Winery, Windsor 6–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-472-2212
Summer Music Series - Ryan Harvey — Waterfront Gazebo, Windsor 6–8pm • TIX: Free INFO:
902-579-7652
Salsa by the Sea — Waterfront Park, Wolfville 6:30–8:30pm • Beginner lesson, inclusive, and meet new people. No experience or partner required. TIX: Free Weekend Yoga Retreat — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 7–9pm • TIX: $150 & Potluck Contribution
Reggie & Eric Rand - Feel Good Friday — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
Laura Cortese & the Dance Cards — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8–10:30pm • TIX: Adults: $35, Members: $25, Military: $30, Students: $20 INFO: 902-825-6834
Natal Day Karaoke — Royal Canadian Legion, Annapolis Royal 9pm–1am • TIX: $5 INFO: 902-532-5196
Bad Boys: Ride Or Die / Kill — Valley Drive-In Theatre, Cambridge 9:15pm • TIX: Carload: $30, Couple: $22, Single: $15 INFO: 902-538-0772
SATURDAY, 3
Community Breakfast — Jolly Workers Hall, Black Rock
8–10am • TIX: Adults: 12, Children: Free Avon River Days — Downtown, Windsor 8am–8pm • Come out and enjoy the community and gather together throughout West Hants with Avon River Days and its fun-filled events! TIX: Free Rapid Chess Tournament — Huggins Science Hall, Wolfville 8–9am • Open to all, 9 rounds of 10min + 5s. CFC rated. TIX: $25 INFO: wolfvilleactive@gmail.com
Wolfville Farmers’ Market — Wolfville Farmers’ Market
8:30am–1pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-697-3344
Brian Passmore — Wolfville Farmers’ Market 9:30am–12:30pm TIX: Free INFO: 902-697-3344
Third Eye Avenue Midsummer Spiritual Expo — Louis Millett Community Complex, New Minas 10am–4pm • It’s all about bringing the community together, supporting local businesses, and spreading awareness around spiritual healing. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-385-7637
Avondale Wharf Day — Avon Spirit Shipyard, Newport Landing 12pm–12am • A day of fun & relaxation enjoyed together along the river. Fireworks at dusk. TIX: Free INFO: 902-757-1718
Games Day: Board at the Library — Kingston Library 12–2pm • Bring your favourite board games or tabletop RPG, or drop in and play one of ours. TIX: Free INFO: 902-765-3631
Opening / Amulet: Portraits & Jewellery — ARTSPLACE, Annapolis Royal 12–2pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-7069
Opening / Ruptured Landscapes, Eva McCauley — ARTSPLACE, Annapolis Royal 12–2pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-7069
Makers Space — 7 Arts, Greenwood 12:30–3:30pm • Creative, fun event with seasonal crafting. All ages welcome! TIX: $5/Project and Take & Make Kits
Canning Kitchen Party with Alaina Manalo & Kyla Tilley — Bruce Spicer Park, Canning 1–3pm • TIX: Free South Mountain Goat Walk — Tipsy Toad Grove Farm, Kingston 1–2:30pm • A tour of the fields and forests of a sustainable farm in the Annapolis Valley. TIX: Adults: $58+HST, Children: $50+HST
Don Job Memorial Pool Tournament — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 1pm • Teams of 2 will be picked. TIX: $5 INFO: 902-678-8935
Natal Day Kitchen Party — Royal Canadian Legion, Annapolis Royal 2–4pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-5196
The Mountain And The Valley — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 4–6pm • Award winning outdoor theatre on the North Mountain. Adapted from the novel by Ernest Buckler. TIX: Adults: $34, Students/ Artists/Forces/Unwaged: $25, Children: $10 INFO: 902-582-3073
Chicken BBQ — St. John’s Anglican Church, Port Williams 4–6pm • TIX: $18 INFO: 902-365-6226
Bingo — Lions Club, Canning 5–10pm • TIX: Prices/Card
Music with The Fog — Spurr Brothers Farm Market, Wilmot 6–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-363-2333
Tango Dance Workshops — YogaLife, Wolfville 7–8:30pm • Come learn the basics, meet new people, no experience needed. Partner required. TIX: $20
Invisible Man Double Feature — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • TIX: $13
The Hupman Brothers — Horton Ridge Malt & Grain Company, Hortonville 7–9pm • We are hosting the iconic Hupman Brothers for an evening show to celebrate the Beer of Fundy Festival! TIX: $25 INFO: 902-697-3535
Gregory Muszkie: The Greg Show — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • TIX: Adults: $25, Youth: $10 INFO: 902-532-7704
Chased By The Bear — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 8–10pm • Outdoor fireside theatre on the North Mountain. Musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. TIX: Adults: $34, Adults (Preview Show): $15, Children: $10, Student/ Artist/Forces/Unwaged: $25, Babes in Arms: Free INFO: 902-582-3073
Dance: Route 12 — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am • TIX: $10 INFO: 902-678-8935
Natal Day Dance with One Night Only — Royal Canadian Legion, Annapolis Royal 9pm–1am • TIX: $10 INFO: 902-532-5196
Bad Boys: Ride Or Die / Kill — Valley Drive-In Theatre, Cambridge 9:15pm • TIX: Carload: $30, Couple: $22, Single: $15 INFO: 902-538-0772
SUNDAY, 4
Wag ‘n Walk — Clifton* Museum Park, Windsor 9:30–10am • Free treats. Donations accepted for the Hants SPCA. TIX: Free INFO: 902-798-2915 Yoga in the Park — Waterfront Park, Wolfville 9:30–10:30am TIX: Free
Avon Community Farmers Market — Victoria Park, Windsor 10am–2pm • TIX: Free Natal Day Horseshoe Tournament — Royal Canadian Legion, Annapolis Royal 10am–6pm • TIX: $5 INFO: 902-532-5196
Community Meditation Group — Bishop Hall, Greenwich 10:30am–12pm • Sitting & walking meditation, readings, and discussion. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-542-7993
Bouquet Workshop on the Farm — Meander River Farm, Newport 11am–3pm • Lunch, brew/cider, garden tour, and bouquet-making workshop with farm blooms! TIX: $100 INFO: 902-757-3484
Donna Holmes — Kings Arms Commons, Wolfville 12–3pm • TIX: Free Exploring the Work of Harold Cromwell — Charles Macdonald Concrete House, Centreville 1–4pm • TIX: Suggested Donation of $5 INFO: 902-678-3177
The Mountain And The Valley — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 2–4pm • Award winning outdoor theatre on the North Mountain. Adapted from the novel by Ernest Buckler. TIX: Adults: $34, Students/ Artists/Forces/Unwaged: $25, Children: $10 INFO: 902-582-3073
Wolfville Summer Concert Series - Colrain — Waterfront Park, Wolfville 2–4pm • TIX: Free Jam Session — Wayfarers’ Ale Brewery, Port Williams 2–5pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-7462
Cask Ale Party and BBQ — Horton Ridge Malt & Grain Company, Hortonville 3–7pm • Samples of all five Beer of Fundy cask ales, a limited edition Beer of Fundy glass and all-you-can-eat BBQ! TIX: $35 INFO: 902-697-3535
Natal Day Parade — Fort Anne National Historic Site, Annapolis Royal 3pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-2397
Sip & Salsa with the Annapolis Valley Dance Company — Bent Ridge Winery, Windsor 6–8pm • TIX: $47.50 INFO: 902-472-2212
Irish Session Band with Jenny — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 7:30–10pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-0059
Bad Boys: Ride Or Die / Kill — Valley Drive-In Theatre, Cambridge 9:15pm • TIX: Carload: $30, Couple: $22, Single: $15 INFO: 902-538-0772
Fireworks — Fort Anne National Historic Site, Annapolis Royal 9:30–10pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-2397
MONDAY, 5
Vacation Bible School — Bethany Memorial Baptist Church, Kentville 9am–11:30pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3198
Open Mic — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 8–11pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-0059
TUESDAY, 6
Accessible & Adaptable Yoga — Windermere Community Hall, Berwick 10–11:15am • TIX: $5 INFO: 902-300-3391
Science with Sam — Wolfville Memorial Library 10:30–11:30am • From building your own hovercraft to becoming a detective, uncover the secrets of the universe! Ages 8-13 TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-5760
Craftivity — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library 10:30–11:30am • Where books, creativity, & imagination meet! Ages 5-10. Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-825-4835
Science with Sam — Kentville Library 1:30–2:30pm • From building your own hovercraft to becoming a detective, uncover the secrets of the universe! Ages 8-13 TIX: Free INFO: 902-679-2544
Craftivity — Bridgetown & Area Library 2:30–3:30pm • Where books, creativity, & imagination meet! Ages 5-10. Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-665-2758
Be the Maker — Kingston Library 3:30–4:30pm • Calling all Makers aged 8 to 13! Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-765-3631
Be the Maker — Berwick and District Library 3:45–4:45pm • Calling all Makers aged 8 to 13! Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-538-8060
Be the Maker — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 4–5pm • Calling all Makers aged 8 to 13! Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-684-0103
Youth Art Lessons — 7 Arts, Greenwood 4:30–5:30pm • Ages 7-12 years. Pre-register via email. TIX: $25/Class or 4 for $80
Summer Sing — United Baptist Church, Kentville 7–8:30pm • Invites ALL women to experience the joy of learning a new four-part song with our 67 members! TIX: Free
Teen Trivia Night — Virtual, Annapolis Valley 7–8pm • Join us for an epic online Jeopardy-style trivia challenge! TIX: Free INFO: 902-538-2665
Crib — Windermere Community Hall, Berwick 7–9pm • TIX: $6 INFO: 902-538-7820
Dukes of Kent Summer Sing — Bethany Memorial Baptist Church, Kentville 7–8:30pm • TIX: Free Irish Session Band — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3199
Chased By The Bear — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 8–10pm • Outdoor fireside theatre on the North Mountain. Musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. TIX: Adults: $34, Adults (Preview Show): $15, Children: $10, Student/ Artist/Forces/Unwaged: $25, Babes in Arms: Free INFO: 902-582-3073
WEDNESDAY, 7
Talk, Sing, Read! Storytime — Berwick and District Library 9:45–10:15am • Ages 0-5. TIX: Free INFO: 902-538-8060
The Hooked Rug Then and Now — Prescott House Museum, Port Williams 10am–4pm • TIX: Prices Vary INFO: 902-542-3984
Science with Sam — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10:30–11:30am • From building your own hovercraft to becoming a detective, uncover the secrets of the universe! Ages 8-13 TIX: Free INFO: 902-684-0103
Coffee Klatch — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10:30–11:30am • TIX: Free INFO: 902-684-0103
Craftivity — Annapolis Royal Library 10:30–11:30am • Where books, creativity, & imagination meet! Ages 5-10. Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-2226
Cookie and Craft — Charles Macdonald Concrete House, Centreville 12–5pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3177
Craftivity — Dr. Frank W. Morse Memorial Library 1–2pm • Where books, creativity, & imagination meet! Ages 5-10. Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-584-3044
Fibre Craft — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 1–3pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-684-0103
Science with Sam — Windsor Regional Library, Windsor 1:30–2:30pm • From building your own hovercraft to becoming a detective, uncover the secrets of the universe! Ages 8-13 TIX: Free INFO: 902-798-5424
Let’s Talk Careers — PeopleWorx, Coldbrook 2–3pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-824-1313
Be the Maker — Kingston Library, Kingston 3:30–4:30pm • Calling all Makers aged 8 to 13! Discover a different Maker activity each week. TIX: Free INFO: 902-765-3631
Be the Maker — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 3:45–4:45pm • Calling all Makers aged 8 to 13! Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-3005
Be the Maker — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library 3:45–4:45pm • Calling all Makers aged 8 to 13! Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-825-4835
Community Social — War Memorial Community Centre, Windsor 5–7pm • TIX: Free
The Mountain And The Valley — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 6–8pm • Award winning outdoor theatre on the North Mountain. Adapted from the novel by Ernest Buckler. TIX: Adults: $34, Students/ Artists/Forces/Unwaged: $25, Children: $10 INFO: 902-582-3073
Jam Session — Centre Square, Kentville 6–9pm • In Memory of Mark Clarke. TIX: Prices Vary INFO: 902-679-2367
Fibre Crafting — 7 Arts, Greenwood 6:30–8:30pm • TIX: Suggested Donation of $5 South Mountain Goat Walk — Tipsy Toad Grove Farm, Kingston 6:30–8pm • A tour of the fields and forests of a sustainable farm in the Annapolis Valley. TIX: Adults: $58+HST, Children: $50+HST
Jam Night — Community Hall, Brickton 7–10pm • TIX: Donation INFO: 902-824-0639
Trivia Nite — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 7–9pm TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3199
Fly Me To The Moon — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm TIX: Adults: $10.95, Youth: $6.95 INFO: 902-532-7704
Celeigh Cardinal — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8–10:30pm • TIX: Adults: $35, Members: $25, Military: $30, Students: $20 INFO: 902-825-6834
Trivia Nite — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 8–10pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-0059
THURSDAY, 8
Community Garden Day — Charles Macdonald Concrete House, Centreville 10am–1pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3177
Senior Drum Circle — 7 Arts, Greenwood 1–2pm • The HealthRHYTHMS drum circle helps you feel calm and connected. No musical experience is necessary. TIX: Free
Live Music under the Vines — Le Caveau Restaurant, Grand Pre 6–9pm • TIX: $10 INFO: 902-542-7177
Salsa & Tacos by the Oven — Front Street Community Oven, Wolfville 6–8pm • FREE Salsa dancing, Latin music, and tacos for everyone! TIX: Free Guy Paul Thibault - Pizza & a Pint — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 6:30–8:30pm TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
Landscape of Grand Pre Ghost Talk — Landscape of Grand Pré View Park, Grand Pre 7:45–9:30pm • A history lesson w/Jerome the Gravekeeper and his ghostly friends. Bring: lawn chairs, blankets, & bug spray! TIX: Prices Vary INFO: 902-692-8546
Chased By The Bear — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 8–10pm • Outdoor fireside theatre on the North Mountain. Musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. TIX: Adults: $34, Adults (Preview Show): $15, Children: $10, Student/ Artist/Forces/Unwaged: $25, Babes in Arms: Free INFO: 902-582-3073
Jason Newcombe — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 8–10pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3199
FRIDAY, 9
Science with Sam — Bridgetown & Area Library 1–2pm • From building your own hovercraft to becoming a detective, uncover the 3secrets of the universe! Ages 8-1 TIX: Free INFO: 902-665-2758
Hook-in — Charles Macdonald Concrete House, Centreville 1–4pm • TIX: PWYC INFO: 902-678-3177
Cooking with Fire Friday with Kim Doolittle — The Long Table Social Club, Scots Bay 6–9pm • TIX: $25 INFO: 902-582-1393
The Mountain And The Valley — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 6–8pm • Award winning outdoor theatre on the North Mountain. Adapted from the novel by Ernest Buckler. TIX: Adults: $34, Students/ Artists/Forces/Unwaged: $25, Children: $10 INFO: 902-582-3073
Music with Happy Anywhere — Spurr Brothers Farm Market, Wilmot 6–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-363-2333
Music Night with The Avondaliens — Meander River Farm, Newport 6–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-757-3484
Summer Music Series - Brad McGoey — Waterfront Gazebo, Windsor 6–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-579-7652
Salsa by the Sea — Waterfront Park, Wolfville 6:30–8:30pm • Beginner lesson, inclusive, and meet new people. No experience or partner required. TIX: Free
Justin Wood Duo - Feel Good Friday — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
Summer Fiesta Dance — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 7–10pm • Music by Frederic Mujica, Bachata dance lesson, cash bar, dance performances, and more TIX: Advanced: $20, At the Door: $25
Tom Allen & Friends — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm TIX: Adults: $40, Youth: $10 INFO: 902-532-7704
Glowin’ Back to the 80’s — Heritage Barn, Wolfville 8pm–12am • TIX: $20 +HST INFO: 902-542-5751
Twisters / Tremors — Valley Drive-In Theatre, Cambridge 9:05pm • TIX: Carload: $30, Couple: $22, Single: $15 INFO: 902-538-0772
SATURDAY, 10
Community Pancake Breakfast — Pereaux Baptist Church, Pereau 8–10am • TIX: Adults: $10, Children:
$5 INFO: 902-582-1287
Yard Sale — Fire Hall, Walton 9am–2pm • TIX: Free
Yard Sale / Craft Sale — Black Rock Culture and Recreation Hall 9am–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-538-1259
Donna Holmes — Wolfville Farmers’ Market 9:30am–12:30pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-697-3344
Summertime Storytime — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10–11am • For children ages 2-6 years and their caregivers. TIX: Free INFO: 902-684-0103
Miners Marsh Bioblitz — Miners Marsh, Kentville 10am–1pm • Join JWA to identify the species that make up Miners Marsh, raise, and win prizes! TIX: Donation INFO: 709-632-1367
Wolfville Waterfront Dance Festival — Waterfront Park, Wolfville 12–4pm TIX: Free
Canning Kitchen Party — Bruce Spicer Park, Canning 1–3pm • Kim Joy Lake, Harvey Marcotte TIX: Free
Book Launch- “Like A Fella Says” by Carmen Legge — Kings County Museum, Kentville 1–3pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-6237
Sydney Lancaster: MACROMAREL — Harvest Gallery, Wolfville 2–4pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-7093
Novel Launch, The View From Errisbeg, Sheila GrahamSmith — ARTSPLACE, Annapolis Royal 3–5pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-7069
Conga for Kids — Waterfront Park, Wolfville 3:45pm • TIX: Free
The Mountain And The Valley — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 4–6pm • Award winning outdoor theatre on the North Mountain. Adapted from the novel by Ernest Buckler. TIX: Adults: $34, Students/ Artists/Forces/Unwaged: $25, Children: $10 INFO: 902-582-3073
ArtBeat Lounge for Teens — 7 Arts, Greenwood 4–6pm • For ages 13-17. TIX: Free
Mamma Mia Sing Along — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • TIX: $25 INFO: 902-532-7704
Chased By The Bear — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 8–10pm • Outdoor fireside theatre on the North Mountain. Musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. TIX: Adults: $34, Adults (Preview Show): $15, Children: $10, Student/ Artist/Forces/Unwaged: $25, Babes in Arms: Free INFO: 902-582-3073
Jurassic Park — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8pm • TIX: $10
Community Social — West Hants Sports Complex, Windsor 9–1pm TIX: Free Dance: Rick Hebb — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am • TIX: $10 INFO: 902-678-8935
Twisters / Tremors — Valley Drive-In Theatre, Cambridge 9:05pm • TIX: Carload: $30, Couple: $22, Single: $15 INFO: 902-538-0772
SUNDAY, 11
Bay of Fundy Botanical Casting Adventure — Two Birds One Stone Farm, Centreville 9am–1pm • Explore the gardens and working farm, harvest botanicals for your very own stone casting, and enjoy a seasonal lunch. TIX: $145+HST
Exploring the work of Harold Cromwell — Charles Macdonald Concrete House, Centreville 1–4pm • TIX: Suggested Donation: $5 INFO: 902-678-3177
The Mountain And The Valley — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 2–4pm • Award winning outdoor theatre on the North Mountain. Adapted from the novel by Ernest Buckler. TIX: Adults: $34, Students/ Artists/Forces/Unwaged: $25, Children: $10 INFO: 902-582-3073
Wolfville Summer Concert Series - Lee Sharp Dewan — Waterfront Park, Wolfville 2–4pm • TIX: Free
Despicable Me 4 — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 3–4:40pm TIX: Adults: $10.95, Youth: $6.95 INFO: 902-532-7704
Lloyd Spiegel — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8–10:30pm • TIX: Adults: $40, Members: $30, Military: $35, Students: $20 INFO: 902-825-6834
Twisters / Tremors — Valley Drive-In Theatre, Cambridge 9:05pm • TIX: Carload: $30, Couple: $22, Single: $15 INFO: 902-538-0772
MONDAY, 12
Good Food Adventure — Wolfville Farmers’ Market 9:30am–1pm • Experience the rich agricultural community of the Valley firsthand by connecting directly with a local farmer + lunch! TIX: $79+HST Craftivity — Kentville Library 10:30–11:30am • Where books, creativity, & imagination meet! Ages 5-10. Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-679-2544
Craftivity — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 2:30–3:30pm • Where books, creativity, & imagination meet! Ages 5-10. Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-3005
Be the Maker — Annapolis Royal Library 3:30–4:30pm
• Calling all Makers aged 8 to 13! Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-2226
Be the Maker — Kentville Library 3:45–4:45pm • Calling all Makers aged 8 to 13! Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-679-2544
Science with Sam — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 4–5pm • From building your own hovercraft to becoming a detective, uncover the secrets of the universe! Ages 8-13 TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-3005
Fundraiser Paint Night — 7 Arts, Greenwood 6–8pm • TIX: $35
TUESDAY, 13
Craftivity — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 10:30–11:30am • Ages 5-10. Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-825-4835
Rock Solid Career: A Rock Painting Workshop — PeopleWorx, Coldbrook 1–4pm • TIX: Free Switch Home Energy Upgrade Loan Info Session
— Civic Centre, Brooklyn 6–7pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-334-4100
Yoga with Farron — Bent Ridge Winery, Windsor 6–8pm
• TIX: $40 INFO: 902-472-2212
Getting to Know You — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 6:30–8:30pm • Dive deeper into the characters you are portraying or directing in workshop with Colleen Naomi, playwright, director, actor TIX: PWYC INFO: 902-678-3502
WEDNESDAY, 14
Busy Bugs — Prescott House Museum, Port Williams 10am–12pm • TIX: $10 INFO: 902-542-3984
Rock Solid Career: A Rock Painting Workshop — PeopleWorx, Middleton 1–4pm • TIX: Free Community Social — District School, Falmouth 5–7pm
• TIX: Free
History Walk — Clifton* Museum Park, Windsor 6–7pm
• TIX: Free INFO: 902-798-2915
Shantys and Shenananigans — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 7pm • Quick witted comedy, a unique delivery of sea songs and clever songwriting--this live show satisfies an audience. TIX: $25 INFO: 902-678-8040
Sound Of Hope — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • TIX: Adult: $10.95, Youth: $6.95 INFO: 902-532-7704
Lennie Gallant — The Union Street, Berwick 8–11pm • TIX: $40 INFO: 902-538-7787
THURSDAY,
Nature Immersion in the Acadian Forest — McMaster Mill Historic Park, Kingston 1–4pm • Guided meditation, forest bathing, and mindfulness practices with Wil, your Nature and Forest Therapy Guide! TIX: Prices Vary
Traditional Music – Harvey Marcotte — Port-Royal National Historic Site, Granville Ferry 1–3pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-2898
Begginner Oracle Card Reading with Christie — MareGold Bookstore, Annapolis Royal 2–4pm • TIX: $60 INFO: 709-689-2794
Celebrate National Acadian Day — Fort Anne National Historic Site, Annapolis Royal 2–3:30pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-2397
Live Music under the Vines — Le Caveau Restaurant, Grand Pre 6–9pm • TIX: $10 INFO: 902-542-7177
The Von Zadoz - Pizza & a Pint — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 6:30–8:30pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
Summer Concert Series - Hunter Bushell — Centennial Park, Berwick 7–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-680-5135
Geoff Arsenault — Belleisle Hall Acadian Cultural Centre, Belleisle 7:30pm • TIX: $20 INFO: 902-247-2019
Tanner & Arron — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 8–10pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3199
Music & Munchies with Jill Boudreau — Heritage Barn, Wolfville 8–10pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-385-0590
Smokey and the Bandit, Retro Movie — Valley Drive-In Theatre, Cambridge 8:55pm • TIX: Advanced: $15, At the Gate: $20 INFO: 902-538-0772
Textile Design Workshop with Cara Sawka — Shore Hall Studio & Gallery, Summerville 10:30am–3:30pm • All materials provided, lunch from the Flying Apron & Cookery included. TIX: $125
Watercolours en plein air — Charles Macdonald Concrete House, Centreville 1–4pm • TIX: PWYC INFO: 902-678-3177
Cooking with Fire Fridays with Frederic Mujica — The Long Table Social Club, Scots Bay 6–9pm • TIX: $25 INFO: 902-582-1393
Summer Music Series - Guy & Doll — Waterfront Gazebo, Windsor 6–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-579-7652 The Melberns - Feel Good Friday — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
Bakersfield Mist — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30pm • TIX: Adults: $25, Youth: $20 INFO: 902-532-7704
The Garfield Movie / Harold and the Purple Crayon — Valley Drive-In Theatre, Cambridge 8:55pm • TIX: Carload: $30, Couple: $22, Single: $15 INFO: 902-538-0772
SATURDAY, 17
Centreville Day — Lydiard Park, Centreville 7am–7:30pm • All day ball tournament, children’s games, bounce kingdom, fire department sprinkler, music in evening. TIX: Free INFO: 902-679-1133
Breakfast — United Baptist Church, Centreville 7–10am • TIX: Free INFO: 902-679-1133
Michael Langiewicz — Wolfville Farmers’ Market, Wolfville 9:30am–12:30pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-697-3344
Quilt Show, Sale & Lunch — Community Hall, Morden 10am–3pm • TIX: $20 INFO: 902-847-3362
Paint the Town — Royal Canadian Legion, Annapolis Royal 10am–6pm • View and bid on finished pieces. TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-7069
Seafood Chowder Luncheon — Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 12–4pm • TIX: $20 INFO: 902-757-1718
Canning Kitchen Party with Hunter Bushell & Sweet Bean — Bruce Spicer Park, Canning 1–3pm • TIX: Free Nature Immersion in the Acadian Forest — McMaster Mill Historic Park, Kingston 1–4pm • Guided meditation, forest bathing, and mindfulness practices with Wil, your Nature and Forest Therapy Guide! TIX: Prices Vary Drive Thru Chicken Barbecue — Community Hall, Scott’s Bay 5–6pm • TIX: $16 INFO: 902-582-7489 Dinner in The Vines — Bent Ridge Winery, Windsor 6–8pm • TIX: $89 INFO: 902-472-2212
Kizomba Dance Workshops — YogaLife, Wolfville 7–8:30pm • Come learn the basics, meet new people, no experience or partner required. TIX: $20 Frankenstein Double Feature — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm TIX: $13
Bakersfield Mist — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30pm TIX: Adults: $25, Youth: $20 INFO: 902-532-7704
The Garfield Movie / Harold and the Purple Crayon — Valley Drive-In Theatre, Cambridge 8:55pm • TIX: Carload: $30, Couple: $22, Single: $15 INFO: 902-538-0772
Saturday Night Dance — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am • TIX: $10 INFO: 902-678-8935
SUNDAY, 18
Wag ‘n Walk — Clifton* Museum Park, Windsor 9:30–10am • Free treats. Donations accepted for the Hants SPCA. TIX: Free INFO: 902-798-2915
Paint Avondale — Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 10am–4pm • Visitors and artists of all mediums for a day devoted to creative expression. Celebrating 10 years! TIX: Free INFO: 902-757-1718
Paint the Town — Royal Canadian Legion, Annapolis Royal 10am–6pm • Bid on finished pieces. TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-7069
Market at Meander — Meander River Farm, Newport 11am–3pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-757-3484
Upper Clements Park Musical Revue and Character Meet Up — Lunn’s Mill Brewery, Lawrencetown 12–3pm • A reunion of park characters, singers & staff from Upper Clements Park 1989 to 1994, sings songs, bring photos & memories. TIX: Free INFO: 902-584-2217
Annapolis Valley Forest Bathing — McMaster Mill Historic Park, Kingston 1–5pm • An invitation of self-discovery and intimate relationship with nature through guided meditation, forest bathing, and more. TIX: Prices Vary
Exploring the Work of Harold Cromwell — Charles Macdonald Concrete House, Centreville 1–4pm • TIX: Suggested Donation: $5 INFO: 902-678-3177
Blooms & Brews Flower Crown Workshop — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 1–3pm • TIX: $40 INFO: 902-385-8818
Wolfville Summer Concert Series - Freya Milliken — Waterfront Park, Wolfville 2–4pm • TIX: Free Sofa Sundays — Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 3–5pm • Enjoy live music from The Public Service, nestled upstairs in the art gallery. TIX: $10 or PWYC INFO: 902-757-1718
Bakersfield Mist — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 3pm • TIX: Adults: $25, Youth: $20 INFO: 902-532-7704
Sip & Swing — Bent Ridge Winery, Windsor 6–8pm • TIX: $47.50 INFO: 902-472-2212
Halls Harbour Ghost Talk — Blue Concrete Cottage, Centreville 7–8:45pm • Join Jerome the Gravekeeper and his ghostly friends on a family-friendly historical walk through Wolfville. TIX: Adults: $25, Students: $20 INFO: 902-692-8546
The Garfield Movie / Harold and the Purple Crayon — Valley Drive-In Theatre, Cambridge 8:55pm • TIX: Carload: $30, Couple: $22, Single: $15 INFO: 902-538-0772
MONDAY, 19
Craftivity — Kentville Library 10:30–11:30am • Where books, creativity, & imagination meet! Ages 5-10. Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-679-2544
Craftivity — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 2:30–3:30pm • Where books, creativity, & imagination meet! Ages 5-10. Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-3005
TUESDAY, 20
Closing Day / Understatement, Philip Hare — ARTSPLACE, Annapolis Royal 11am–2pm TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-7069
WEDNESDAY, 21
Coffee and Conversation with AVRCE’s Parent Navigator — Kentville Library, Kentville 1:30–3:30pm • AVRCE’s Parent Navigator helps you access community services and support for your child. Registration not required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-679-2544
Come On Down - Community Open Mic — Willow Park, Wolfville 6–8pm • TIX: Free Native Plant Walk — Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, Wolfville 6–7:30pm • Join us to learn about edible native plants. Send us an email or call to secure your spot as space is limited. TIX: Free INFO: 902-585-1917 Trivia — Wayfarers’ Ale Brewery, Port Williams 7–8:30pm • Trivia Night TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-7462
THURSDAY, 22
Community Garden Day — Charles Macdonald Concrete House, Centreville 10am–1pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3177
Coffee and Conversation with AVRCE’s Parent Navigator — Berwick and District Library 1:30–3:30pm • AVRCE’s Parent Navigator helps you access community services and support for your child. Registration not required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-538-8060
Open House — Shand House Museum, Windsor 5–7pm • Explore this ornate 1890 Queen Anne-style house, a modern marvel of its day. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-798-2915
Live Music under the Vines — Le Caveau Restaurant, Grand Pre 6–9pm • TIX: $10 cover fee INFO: 902-542-7177
Matt the Music Man — Old Orchard Inn, Wolfville 6–7pm • TIX: $10 INFO: 902-542-5751
She the Archer - Pizza & a Pint — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 6:30–8:30pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
Summer Concert Series - Jack McDonald — Centennial Park, Berwick 7pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-680-5135
Halls Harbour Ghost Walk — Fundy View Community Centre, Halls Harbour 7:45–9:45pm • The one and only Legends & Lore of the Fundy Shore, Halls Harbour Ghost Walk of the season. TIX: Prices Vary INFO: 902-692-8546
Hunter Bushell — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 8–10pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3199
Music & Munchies with Freddy Mujica — Heritage Barn, Wolfville 8–10pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-385-0590
FRIDAY, 23
Science with Sam — Dr. Frank W. Morse Memorial Library, Lawrencetown 10:30–11:30am • From building your own hovercraft to becoming a detective, uncover the secrets of the universe! Ages 8-13. TIX: Free INFO: 902-584-3044
Cooking with Fire Friday with The Fog — The Long Table Social Club, Scots Bay 6–9pm • TIX: $25 INFO: 902-582-1393
Tom Bedell — Bent Ridge Winery, Windsor 6–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-472-2212
Music Night with Jessica Russell — Meander River Farm, Newport 6–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-757-3484
Summer Music Series - Terry Jagger — Waterfront Gazebo, Windsor 6–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-579-7652
SOOFSTOCK Music Festival — Community Hall, West Dalhousie 7pm • TIX: PWYC
Caribbean Patio Party with Freddie Mujica — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
Howlin at the Moon — Heritage Barn, Wolfville 7–9:30pm • TIX: Advanced: $25, At the Door: $30 INFO: 902-542-5751
Trap / Cuckoo — Valley Drive-In Theatre, Cambridge 8:45pm • TIX: Carload: $30, Couple: $22, Single: $15 INFO: 902-538-0772
SATURDAY, 24
Parish Breakfast — St. James Anglican Church, Kentville 8–10am • TIX: $10 INFO: 902-678-3123
Pam Paton — Wolfville Farmers’ Market, Wolfville 9:30am–12:30pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-697-3344
Romancing the Writer — Prescott House Museum, Port Williams 10am–3pm • TIX: $25 INFO: 902-542-7929
Closing Day / Amulet, Marianne Brown — ARTSPLACE, Annapolis Royal 11am–2pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-7069
Closing Day / Ruptured Landscapes, Eva McCauley — ARTSPLACE, Annapolis Royal 11am–2pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-7069
Kentville Multicultural Festival — Centre Square, Kentville 11am–4pm • TIX: Free
SOOFSTOCK Music Festival — Community Hall, West Dalhousie 1pm • Help Save Our Old Forests through music! Festival includes live music, market, forest walk, food trucks and more... TIX: PWYC
Crib Tournament — Windermere Community Hall, Berwick 1–4pm • TIX: $11 INFO: 902-538-7820
Canning Kitchen Party with Raine, Nic D’Amato, and Nicola Miller— Bruce Spicer Park, Canning 1–3pm • TIX: Free
Music — Charles Macdonald Concrete House, Centreville 2–4pm • TIX: PWYC INFO: 902-678-3177
ArtBeat Lounge for Teens — 7 Arts, Greenwood 4–6pm • For ages 13-17. TIX: Free
Songwriters’ Circle — Bent Ridge Winery, Windsor 6–8pm • TIX: $35 INFO: 902-472-2212
Music with Couple Buddies — Spurr Brothers Farm Market, Wilmot 6–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-363-2333
Taproom Growlers — Community Hall, West Dalhousie 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-2397
Jah’Mila — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm TIX: Adults: $35, Youth: $5 INFO: 902-532-7704
The Thing — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8pm • A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shapeshifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims. TIX: $10
Charm of Finches — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8–10:30pm • TIX: Adults: $35, Members: $25, Military: $30, Students: $20 INFO: 902-825-6834
Trap / Cuckoo — Valley Drive-In Theatre, Cambridge 8:45pm • TIX: Carload: $30, Couple: $22, Single: $15 INFO: 902-538-0772
Dance: Blacktop Junction — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am • TIX: $10 INFO: 902-678-8935
Cafe — Black River and District Community Hall, Black River 11–1pm • TIX: $10 INFO: 902-542-5173
SUNDAY, 25
Community Market — Lions Club, Canning 9am–1pm • TIX: Donation
Beginner Cabin Building Workshop — MareGold Retreat Centre, Victoria Beach 10am–4:30pm • Do you dream of constructing your very own cabin but aren’t sure where to start? Join us! TIX: $199.99 INFO: 709-689-2794
Mom Pop-Up Market — Bent Ridge Winery, Windsor 11am–3pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-472-2212 Evangeline, Expulsions, Enchantment & Elixirs — GrandPré National Historic Site 12–3:30pm • TIX: $170 Wolfville Summer Concert Series - Jon Hines — Waterfront Park, Wolfville 2–4pm • TIX: Free Inside Out 2 — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 3–4:45pm • TIX: Adult: $10.95, Youth: $6.95 INFO: 902-532-7704
Trap / Cuckoo — Valley Drive-In Theatre, Cambridge 8:45pm • TIX: Carload: $30, Couple: $22, Single: $15 INFO: 902-538-0772
MONDAY, 26
Musical Theatre Camp for Youth — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 9:30am–4:30pm • Musical Theatre Camp for Youth ages 8-16 with Andrew Morrisey Aug. 26 – Aug. 30. TIX: $225 INFO: 902-532-7704
TUESDAY, 27
Accessible & Adaptable Yoga — Windermere Community Hall, Berwick 10–11:15am • TIX: $5 INFO: 902-300-3391 Resume/Cover Letter Workshop — PeopleWorx, Coldbrook 1–3pm • TIX: Free INFO: 866-609-9675 Yoga in the Vineyard with Nina — Bent Ridge Winery, Windsor 6–8pm • TIX: $40 INFO: 902-472-2212
WEDNESDAY, 28
Coffee and Conversation with AVRCE’s Parent Navigator — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 1:30–3:30pm • AVRCE’s Parent Navigator helps you access community services and support for your child. Registration not required. TIX: Free Corn Boil- End of Summer — Community Centre, Gaspereau 5:30–7pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-6237 Paint Night — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 6:30–9pm • TIX: $30 INFO: 902-582-2337 Crib Tournament — Wayfarers’ Ale Brewery, Port Williams 6:30–8pm • TIX: $3 Minimum Donation INFO: 902-542-7462 AUG 1, 2024–AUG 28, 2024
Twisters — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm TIX: Adult $10.95 Youth $6.95 HST additional INFO: 902-532-7704
Jenn Manuel
FoodArtNature (FAN) is changing the way people think about visiting a place: out with the tourism industry and in with a tourism relationship that celebrates the community, sustainability and agricultural richness of the Annapolis Valley.
Our newest addition to the FAN Collective of experiences is the Good Food Adventures, an opportunity to taste what local really means. At the helm of this unique offering is the Wolfville Farmers’ Market, our community hub that connects families to farmers on a weekly basis. With this addition to our Collective, we are thrilled to announce our newest partnership with What On Earth Farm, a small-scale, sustainable farm dedicated to producing high-quality, no-spray produce while maintaining a low environmental footprint.
On a Good Food Adventure, participants will have the opportunity to visit What On Earth Farm, learn from James Twaddell about their sustainable farming practices and hear his journey into agriculture. Following the farm visit, we’ll meet Ayzhia Beaton from Basin & Bloom Cookery to prepare a lunch together
using the freshly harvested produce.
The first Good Food Adventure will take place during our FANfare event from Aug. 10 to 18. This week-long celebration is a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the bounty of the Annapolis Valley, with a curated lineup of experiences designed to highlight the region’s agricultural and ecological richness. There will be something for everyone, including botanical stone casting, deep forest immersion through forest bathing and exploring fields and forests with miniature Nubian goats. Each experience offers a chance to learn, create and connect, providing a refreshing escape into the heart of the Valley. Through these adventures, we aim to sow the seeds of appreciation and support for the incredible work our local farmers do every day.
Learn more about the Good Food Adventure, the FoodArtNature Collective and our upcoming FANfare week at foodartnature.ca. ❧
Yacht Rock Barn Dance with DJ Bryan — Heritage Barn, Wolfville 9pm–1am • TIX: $20+HST INFO: 902-542-5751
We’re inviting artists of all ages to color their way into the spotlight with farm-inspired artwork. Submit your finished masterpieces by emailing photos to info@grapevinepublishing.ca.
We can’t wait to see your colourful farm creations!
VISITEZ LE LIEU HISTORIQUE NATIONAL CET ÉTÉ
Découvrez de grandes histoires acadiennes dans un paysage pittoresque. Visites guidées, programmes, camping et plus encore. Ouvert tous les jours de 9 h à 17 h jusqu’au 13 octobre
Site web de Parcs Canada : www.parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/grandpre
Téléphonez-nous pour connaître les heures des visites guidées : 902-542-3631
POINTE NOIRE
En hommage du 100e anniversaire de la croix de la déportation
Monologue de 10 minutes en dessous des saules au lieu historique national de grand-pré
DIMANCHE (4, 18, 25 août )
12 h30 en anglais et 13 h en français
100E ANNIVERSAIRE DE LA CROIX DE LA DÉPORTATION
Dimanche 18 août 2024 13h30 en français / 14h30 en anglais
Hymne national acadien, discours historique par Claude DeGrâce et monologue "Pointe Noire" par Anika Lirette.
Lundi 19 août 2024
Venez visiter la Croix de la Déportation à Horton Landing entre 13h et 16h pour en apprendre davantage sur son histoire et sa signification. 100e anniversaire de la Croix de la Déportation
FÊTE NATIONALE DE L’ACADIE
Jeudi 15 août 2024
Animation, musique et tintamarre pour souligner cette grande fête acadienne. Présentée en collaboration avec Parcs Canada
LECTURE DE L’ORDRE DE LA DÉPORTATION
Jeudi 5 septembre 2024 à 15 h Venez écouter les tragiques paroles prononcées aux hommes emprisonnés dans l’église le 5 septembre 1755. Présentée par les Amis de Grand-Pré
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VISIT THE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE THIS SUMMER
Discover great Acadian stories in a picturesque landscape.
Tours, programs, camping and more.
Open everyday from 9 to 5 until October 13. Parcs Canada Website : www.parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/grandpre
Call us for daily tour times : 902-542-3631
POINTE NOIRE
In honour of the 100th anniversary of the Deportation Cross
10 minutes monologue under the willow trees at Grand-Pré National Historic Site
SUNDAY (August 4, 18, 25)
12:30 in English and 1 p.m. in French
100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ACADIAN DEPORTATION CROSS
Sunday August 18, 2024
1 :30 pm in French / 2 :30 p.m. in English
Acadian National Anthem, historical talk by Claude DeGrâce and “Pointe Noire” monologue by Anika Lirette.
Monday August 19, 2024
Come visit the Deportation Cross at Horton Landing anytime between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to learn about its history and meaning.
NATIONAL ACADIAN DAY
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Entertainment, Acadian food and tintamarre to highlight this great Acadian celebration
Presented in collaboration with Parks Canada
READING OF THE DEPORTATION ORDER
Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 3 p.m.
Come and listen to the tragic words spoken to the men imprisoned in the church on September 5, 1755.
Presented by Les Amis de Grand-Pré
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