GRAPEVINE GREATS: FRED PHILIPS, P. 3
Matt & Jennifer Go Hill Flying by Susan Jillette
HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT BENJAMIN BRIDGE
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 12pm to 8pm
Join us at our family-friendly winery, open year-round, and discover a vineyard wonderland of lights—the perfect holiday photo-op! Savour wine, warm seasonal cocktails and hot cocoa with cozy fireside seating, and make unforgettable memories.
Visit our website benjaminbridge.com for all our winter o fferings and up-to-date hours.
Only a five-minute drive from the town of Wolfville.
Issue No. 21.12
December 2024
GRAPEVINE GREATS: THANK YOU FRED!
Grapevine Publishing
At Grapevine Publishing, we’re grateful for the people who make our community connections possible—and Fred Phillips is a shining example of what makes this work so special. Fred has been a dedicated Grapevine delivery driver for the Wolfville route, ensuring our stories, events, and good news reach you every issue.
But Fred is more than a delivery driver. He’s been described as a writer, artist, activist, naturalist, caring spirit, loyal friend, and so much more. His contributions extend far beyond his route, leaving a positive impact on everyone he meets.
Next time you see Fred making his rounds, give him a wave or a warm hello. Thank you, Fred, for your dedication and for embodying the spirit of a true Grapevine Great!
THE IMPORTANCE OF SUPPORTING LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Yana Tan
CONTRIBUTORS: Wendy Elliott, Mark Oakley, Horton High School Fine Arts Student Council, Margot Bishop, Garry Leeson, John Rockwell, Susan Dworkin, Jennifer Wyatt, Brendan Brewster, Yana Tan, Kim Barlow, Wanda Campbell, Kimberly Smith, Jacob Patterson
DELIVERIES: Fred Phillips/Sarah Roberts, Conrad Schofield, Karen & Earle Illsley, Angie Govier, Sue Clarke, Katie Forman
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WHERE TO FIND US
WINDSOR: Gerrish & Gray, Lisa’s Cafe, Mosaic Market, Spitfire, Post Office, Library, Makers Studio
HANTSPORT: Post Office, Library
GRAND-PRÉ: Domaine de Grand Pré, Just Us! Café
GASPEREAU: Reid’s Meats & KwikWay, 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, Post Office, The Noodle Guy
CANNING: ArtCan Gallery, Degraaf’s
Kwik-Way, ValuFoods
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: 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, Library
ANNAPOLIS: Library, King’s Theatre, Sissiboo Coffee, Mad Hatter
Wine Bar, The Garrison House Inn, Annapolis Brewing Co., The Red Onion Market, MareGold Bookstore
As 2024 comes to a close, we want to extend a huge thank you for being part of our vibrant market community! It’s heartwarming to see so many familiar faces on Saturday mornings. We love being part of your weekend plans as you create lasting memories with your loved ones. Shopping from small-scale farms that practice ethical growing, raise animals responsibly, and grow their veggies from seeds;
artisans who weave wool from their own sheep, hand-pour soaps and candles, or create beautiful scents from homegrown flowers — all of these contributions help build a unique community we can all be part of.
“We need more people practicing ‘buy local’ imperfectly more than we need a few people doing it really well.” — Farmers’ Markets of
Why Shop Local This Holiday Season?
- Unique, handmade goods make wonderful gifts
- Skip the long lines and shipping costs
- High-quality products with local ingredients
- Contribute to and keep the money in our community
- Build connections and support small business owners
Join Us for Two Special Markets This December!
December 7: Get Un-Scrooged
Join us for our biggest fundraiser of the year, benefiting the Wolfville and Area Food Bank and the Nourishing Communities Food Coupon Program. Purchase tickets for a chance to win a basket of local goodies while helping those in need during the festive season.
December 14: Yule Market Celebration
Enjoy festive music, seasonal treats, and a special yule log cake by the talented Gourmandises Avenue.
Our producers work year-round to feed us.
We hope you’ll join us with your visiting family this festive season on December 28 As the cold winter months approach, make the Wolfville Farmers’ Market part of your Saturday morning routine for something fun and local!
Photo contributed by Yana Tan
HORTON FINE ARTS: GROWING CREATIVE PASSIONS
Horton High School Fine Arts Student Council
The fine arts are the flowers in the field of life, and Horton High School’s fine arts programs offer students a chance to cultivate their artistic passions. The school’s fine arts encompass three main programs: music, theatre, and visual arts.
Music
Music at Horton is driven by passion and creativity. Students learn a variety of skills, including playing multiple instruments, composing, and performing in choirs. They explore a diverse repertoire, from orchestral works and jazz to pieces showcasing strings or saxophones. The music department hosts three major concerts annually, alongside smaller events for fundraising and fun.
Theatre
Horton’s theatre program invites students to explore the creative world of acting and drama. With guidance from dedicated teachers, students build confidence in their ideas and stage skills. This year, Horton is collaborating with Quick As A Wink Theatre and Avon View High School to stage Les Misérables: School Edition. Keep an eye out for performance dates and join us in celebrating this timeless musical.
Visual Arts
Horton’s visual arts program focuses on creativity through painting, sculpting, and photography. Students are encouraged to play with their artistic instincts, expressing themselves through their creations. Artwork is showcased in a biannual art show and at various community locations, providing students an opportunity to share their expressions with the public.
Essence of Creation
Experience Horton’s creative expressions in person on December 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Essence of Creation. This event highlights the artistic talents of Horton students and aims to inspire the community.
Thank you for supporting Horton High’s fine arts programs!
Nova Scotia
MUSIC IN COMMUNITIES
Kim
Barlow
We have some exciting events ahead that would make perfect “experience gifts.” All the details and tickets are available on our website: [www.musicincommunities.com](http:// www.musicincommunities.com).
Friday, December 6 – All-Ages Series: Aquakultre with Planet Caravan
Join us for a night with singer and rapper Aquakultre, with openers Planet Caravan at the Ross Creek Annex. Lance Sampson, aka Aquakultre, is a Polaris-nominated, Prism Prize-winning artist who gained national attention in 2018 after winning CBC’s Searchlight competition with his song “Sure.” His music and lyrics reflect his truth and his place in the community as a Black Nova Scotian. Aquakultre advocates for equality, peace, and unity while standing with those without a voice in their communities. Planet Caravan, a heavy rock band from CK High School, has been playing together for several years and continues to impress with their sound.
Sunday, December 8 – Lunch Matinee: Joe H. Henry
We have a lunch matinee with Joe H. Henry. These matinees are designed to make it easier for families with young kids to enjoy live music. We provide a simple, affordable meal followed by great music. Kids eat for free, and there is childcare on site. It’s a great, budget-friendly date night that won’t interfere with bedtime! We encourage you to bring gently used toys for donation to the local food bank’s toy drive. Joe will gift everyone who donates a copy of his multi-award-nominated debut CD. With a voice “as powerful as a freight train,” Joe H. Henry is a powerhouse
performer. We can’t wait to hear him at the Ross Creek Annex!
Saturday, December 14 – Christmas Concert: Adrianna Ciccone & Ellen Gibling
Join us for a special performance by two outstanding instrumentalists, Adrianna Ciccone (fiddle) and Ellen Gibling (harp), as they share music from their newly released fiddle and harp Christmas album The Pear Tree. They’ll perform a mix of new and traditional carol melodies, as well as original tunes in a festive style.
Thursday, January 23 – Kaia Kater Live in Canning
We are thrilled to announce that Kaia Kater will be performing in Canning on January 23! Tickets are available now and would make an excellent Christmas gift. Montreal-born Grenadian-Canadian Kaia’s jazz-infused voice and deft songwriting have earned acclaim from NPR’s Tiny Desk, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, and No Depression. Through her artful banjo playing and lush songwriting, Kaia draws on influences from Quebec, the Caribbean, and Appalachia.
Winter Season Preview – Upcoming Events
Our winter season is shaping up to be exciting! After Christmas, we have New Old Time with Art Boumann, Zakary Miller, Anna & Alex at the Annex; an All-Ages show with Freya Milliken & band; a square dance with Sloecooker and Zakary Miller calling; and we’re also working on a new date for Line Dancing with Sweet Bean. Visit our website for tickets and details on all these events.
HIDDEN GEMS
Margot Bishop
December is a month of preparation. It’s a time to get ready for what lies ahead—whether it’s celebrating Advent, preparing for Christmas, or ensuring your home is stocked with wood and warm clothes for the winter. While some preparations are essential, others can be addressed later. The key is to avoid unnecessary stress. Start small, and if you need assistance, reach out to your church, food bank, or even order a meal from a community dinner. Helping those less fortunate is a meaningful way to embrace the spirit of the season.
The Gift of Giving
A gift can be more than a wrapped present. According to the dictionary, a gift is:
1. Something given or received without payment—a present, boon, or favour.
2. A natural ability or talent.
Gift-giving doesn’t have to cost money. Acts of kindness, like running an errand, helping with a chore, or making a phone call, can be just as meaningful. Writing a heartfelt letter—a rarity in today’s digital age—can be a cherished gift. Use your unique talents to create or do something only you can offer, turning your gift into something truly special.
Awareness and Celebrations in December
- The first week of December is Handwashing Awareness Week—essential for staying healthy during the cold and flu season.
- The second week marks Human Rights Week, a reminder to appreciate the freedoms we enjoy in Canada, freedoms that are denied to many around the world.
- December is also Food Service Safety Month and Safe Toys and Gifts Month.
Symbols of December
- Birthstones: Turquoise and zircon, symbolizing prosperity.
- Flowers: Narcissus and holly. Be cautious— holiday plants like mistletoe, ivy, yew, poinsettia, and holly are toxic to humans and pets.
Special Days to Celebrate
December is rich with festivities, including Hanukkah, the winter solstice, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve. Celebrate in a way that reflects your culture and traditions.
Your Greatest Gift Amidst the hustle of the season, don’t overlook what’s truly important—your faith. Whether it’s faith in your ancestry, culture, traditions, music, or language, these elements make you unique. Most importantly, have faith in yourself.
Spell it out:
- G: Gratitude
- I: Inspiration
- F: Family and friends
- T: Truth
Wishing you all the best this holiday season. Stay safe, and remember: the greatest gift of all is you. Whether hidden or not, you are a gem.
VALLEY RUGBY UNION’S POWER DUO TAKES OFF FOR NEW ZEALAND’S SUMMER SEASON
Jacob Patterson
As the winter chill settles across the Annapolis Valley, two familiar faces from the Valley Rugby Union, Amelia Branson and McKenzie Lunt, are off to New Zealand, leaving their green truck behind in Windsor.
Amelia, a dedicated member of the Valley Rugby executive team, handles photos and social media for the club. McKenzie, on the other hand, has decided to switch gears and take up curling, marking an exciting new chapter in his athletic journey. Both are passionate ambassadors for local sports— Amelia will continue her support of rugby from behind the scenes, while McKenzie is
eager to introduce curling to New Zealand. Their departure offers a well-deserved break, as they plan to spend time with family, reconnect with old friends, and enjoy the summer season in New Zealand. They will return to Windsor in February, just in time for the spring season—Amelia to support rugby and McKenzie to dive into curling.
While local rugby fans will miss their presence, both are sure to bring back fresh perspectives and enthusiasm from their time abroad.
© 2024 Rob Brezsny • freewillastrology.com • Horoscopes for December
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Renowned composer Mozart had a sister nicknamed Nannerl. During their childhoods, she was as much a musical prodigy as he. They toured Europe doing performances together, playing harpsichord and piano. Some critics regarded her as the superior talent. But her parents ultimately decided it was unseemly for her, as a female, to continue her development as a genius. She was forcibly retired so she could learn housekeeping and prepare for marriage. Is there a part of your destiny, Aries, that resembles Nannerl’s? Has some of your brilliance been suppressed or denied? The coming months will be an excellent time to recover and revive it.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Do you know if you have any doppelgangers, Taurus? I bet you will meet one in the coming weeks. How about soul friends, alter egos, or evil twins? If there’s no one like that in your life right now, they may arrive soon. And if you already know such people, I suspect your relationships will grow richer. Mirror magic and shadow vision are in the works! I’m guessing you will experience the best, most healing kind of double trouble. Substitutes and stand-ins will have useful offers and tempting alternatives. Parallel realities may come leaking through into your reality. Opportunities for symbiosis and synergy will be at an all-time high. Sounds like wild fun!
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Humans have been eating a wide range of oranges since ancient times. Among the most popular type in modern times is the navel orange. It’s large, seedless, sweet, juicy, and easy to peel. But it didn’t exist until the 1820s, when a genetic mutation on a single tree in Brazil spawned this new variety. Eventually, the navel became a revolutionary addition to the orange family. I foresee a metaphorically comparable development in your life during the coming months, Gemini. An odd tweak or interesting glitch could lead to a highly favorable expansion of possibilities. Be alert for it.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian, you are a finalist for our “Most Resourceful and Successful Survivor of the Year” trophy. And if you take a brief trip to hell in the next two weeks, you could assure your victory. But wait! Let me be more exact: “Hell” is an incorrect terminology; I just used it for shock effect. The fact is that “hell” is a religious invention that mischaracterizes the true nature of the realm of mystery, shadows, and fertile darkness. In reality, the nether regions can be quite entertaining and enriching if you cultivate righteous attitudes. And what are those attitudes? A frisky curiosity to learn truths you have been ignorant about; a brave resolve to unearth repressed feelings and hidden yearnings; and a drive to rouse spiritual epiphanies that aren’t available when you’re in the trance of everyday consciousness.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In my astrological opinion, you need and deserve big doses of fun, play, pleasure, and love. Amusement and enchantment, too. As well as excitement, hilarity, and delight. I trust you will schedule a series of encounters and adventures that provide you with a surplus of these necessary resources. Can you afford a new toy or two? Or a romantic getaway to a sanctuary of adoration? Or a smart gamble that will attract into your vicinity a stream of rosy luck? I suggest that you be audacious in seeking the sweet, rich feelings you require.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): December will be Home Enhancement Month for you Virgos. Get started immediately! I’ll offer tips for how to proceed and ask you to dream up your own ideas. 1. Phase out décor or accessories that no longer embody the style of who you have become. 2. Add new décor and accessories that will inspire outbreaks of domestic bliss. 3. Encourage everyone in your household to contribute creative ideas to generate mutual enhancement. 4. Do a blessing ritual that will raise the spiritual vibes. 5. Invite your favorite people over and ask them to shower your abode with blessings.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libran songwriter and producer Kevin MacLeod has composed over 2,000 pieces of music—and given all of them away for free. That’s why his work is so widespread. It has been featured in thousands of films and millions of YouTube videos. His composition “Monkeys
Spinning Monkeys” has been played on TikTok over 31 billion times. (PS: He has plenty of money, in part because so many appreciative people give him free-will donations through his Patreon page.) I propose we make him your inspirational role model in the coming weeks and months, Libra. How could you parlay your generosity and gifts into huge benefits for yourself?
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): According to my grandmother, I have such a mellifluous voice I should have pursued a career as a newscaster or dj on the radio. In eighth grade, my science teacher admired my work and urged me to become a professional biologist. When I attended Duke University, my religious studies professor advised me to follow his path. Over the years, many others have offered their opinions about who I should be. As much as I appreciated their suggestions, I have always trusted one authority: my muses. In the coming weeks and months, Scorpio, you may, too, receive abundant advice about your best possible path. You may be pressured to live up to others’ expectations. But I encourage you to do as I have done. Trust your inner advisors.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I invite you to get a head start on formulating your New Year’s resolutions. January 1 is a good time to instigate robust new approaches to living your life, but the coming weeks will be an even better time for you Sagittarians. To get yourself in the mood, imagine you have arrived at Day Zero, Year One. Simulate the feeling of being empty and open. Imagine that nothing binds you or inhibits you. Assume that the whole world is eager to know what you want. Act as if you have nothing to prove to anyone and everything to gain by being audacious and adventurous.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There was a long period when many popular songs didn’t come to a distinct end. Instead, they faded out. The volume would gradually diminish as a catchy riff repeated over and over again. As you approach a natural climax to one of your cycles, Capricorn, I recommend that you borrow the fade-out as a metaphorical strategy. In my astrological opinion, it’s best not to finish abruptly. See if you can create a slow, artful ebb or a gradual, graceful dissolution.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): When he was young, Aquarian musician and sound engineer Norio Ohga wrote a critical letter to the electronics company now known as Sony. He complained in detail about the failings of their products. Instead of being defensive, executives at the company heeded Ohga’s suggestions for improvement. They even hired him as an employee and ultimately made him president of the company at age 40. He went on to have a stellar career as an innovator. In the spirit of the Sony executives, I recommend that you seek feedback and advice from potential helpers who are the caliber of Norio Ohga. The information you gather in the coming weeks could prove to be highly beneficial.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): What would your paradise look and feel like? If you could remake the world to suit your precise needs for maximum freedom, well-being, and inspiration, what changes would you instigate? Now is an excellent time to ponder these possibilities, Pisces. You have more ability than usual to shape and influence the environments where you hang out. And a good way to rouse this power is to imagine your ideal conditions. Be bold and vivid. Amuse yourself with extravagant and ebullient fantasies as you envision your perfect world.
longest
of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Winter Solstice (Noun)
PLUG INTO THE SUN
EARTH GARDEN
Brendan Brewster
Out of cracked spaces they bloomed in anti-ochre. Cerulean filaments, waterfalls, sky of every hue, patience at dawn, milk-weave, and Mother’s psalm. All surrounded by fern knots. And from the gale, blew in the chords which formulated birdsong. Out of marshlands, overhead and under, temperate melancholy mixed with peat. Soft underfoot, dew covered. Until all shades fall together. Forever turning, the Earth garden pivots over and again until it sees itself reflected back from endless oceans. Feted raindrops fall on unthreatened hillsides while we sing stories under starlight.
Riddle Roundup
I’m evergreen, but I’m not a tree, Decked with red, I’m hung festively.
A kiss beneath me is tradition so sweet, I’m found above doorways where people meet.
What am I?
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Owl’s could very well be nature’s most interesting species. Do you have a naturalist on your gift list this year? If so, we have the ideal gift...
Written by renowned biologist Soren Bondrup-Nielsen, A Sound Like Dripping Water, is an exploration into the fascinating world of the Boreal Owl. Soren’s inquiring mind and passion for all living things and the great outdoors brings an infectious sense of adventure to his studies and his fieldwork.
His writings are punctuated by close encounters with coyotes, bears and a moose, glimpses of the Aurora Borealis, and self-discovery. With
some of the author’s original journal entries, notes and sketches, A Sound Like Water Dripping captures what continues to be an inspiring dedication to the study of ecology.
“Owls seem to hold a fascination for just about everyone.” says BondrupNielsen. “They represent wisdom rather than reminding us of the fierce predators that they are.” If you are passionate about the world around us, this is a great way to explore more of it. If you or someone on your list loves nature, this just might be the perfect gift.
To receive your copy, email us at info@blomidonnaturalists.ca
* Shaded events take place weekly or more than once, as noted
SUNDAY, 1
Pancake Breakfast with Santa — Fire Hall, Kentville 8–11am • Join us and Santa for a pancake breakfast in support of the NKEC Safe Grad Committee. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-385-6133
Community Meditation Group — Bishop Hall, Greenwich 10:30am–12pm • Explore your experiences. Sitting & walking meditation, readings, and discussion (tea, cookies). Every Sunday. All welcome. TIX: Voluntary donations of any amount are gratefully acceptedevery bit helps pay for the rental of the hall. INFO: 902-542-7993
Artisans Show & Sale on the Mountain — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 11am–3pm • Artisans Show & Sale on the Mountain at West Brooklyn Community Hall. 15 makers 11am-3pm. 410 West Brooklyn Mountain Rd. TIX: Free INFO: 902-385-5426
Pop Up Market — Luckett Vineyards, Wallbrook 11am–4pm • Hello Valley Events Pop Up Market at Luckett Vineyard TIX: Free INFO: 902-691-5551
Holiday Market — Benjamin Bridge, Wolfville 12–4pm • Join us at our family-friendly winery in the Gaspereau Valley for our annual Holiday Market in support of Farmworks. TIX: Admission is by donation in support of Farmworks. INFO: 902-542-1560
Donna Holmes — Kings Arms Commons, Wolfville 12–3pm • Enjoy sweet unplugged, jazzy tunes by Donna Holmes on the 1st Sunday of each month at Kings Arms Commons, Wolfville. TIX: Free Creative Music Workshop and Jam — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 12:30–4pm • Come explore the musical craft of improvisation and then try your new skills out on a live audience of all ages and abilities TIX: Donation INFO: 902-698-9611
Merry Making — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 1–4pm • Festive gift-making at Ross Creek, then a potluck at the Annex followed by a candlelit walk to the Village Tree Lighting! TIX: Donation INFO: 902-582-3842
Holiday Greenery Workshop — Meander River Farm, Newport 1–4pm • A holiday Greenery workshop with fresh boughs, hot apple cider, local pastries to get you in the festive spirit! TIX: $85 + tax/per person INFO: 902-790-2062
Benefit Show — Waterville and District Fire Department, Cambridge 1–4:30pm TIX: Donation INFO: 902-691-3585
Crochet for Beginners — 7 Arts, Greenwood 2–4pm • Learn how to crochet! All supplies included. TIX: $30 per class
Cinderella, the Panotomime — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 2pm • Traditional British pantomime packed with slapstick humour, ridiculous puns, and plenty of “It’s behind you!” moments TIX: Adults/$18, Seniors & Students/$15, Children under 12/$7 Cash, debit, or credit at the door. INFO: 902-678-8040
Victorian Christmas — O’Dell House Museum, Annapolis Royal 2–4pm TIX: Donation INFO: 902-532-7754
Christmas Show — St. James Anglican Church, Bridgetown 2–4pm • Ruth Manning & the Prospectors concert at the Anglican Church Bridgetown Sunday, Dec 1 at 2pm. Tickets $20. Call 9026654627 TIX: $20 Available by calling 902-665-4627 INFO: 902-691-2638
Chris Palmer and The Band — St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Auburn 2–4pm TIX: Donation INFO: 902-847-9847
Acoustic Jam Session — Wayfarers’ Ale Brewery, Port Williams 2–5pm • Jam session, inviting everyone of all skill levels to come join and share songs, upstairs at Wayfarer’s Ale Brewery. TIX: Free INFO: 902-698-1660 Garden Room Concert — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 2pm • Holiday-themed Jazz concert by Graham Howes, Hazel Walker, Nic d’Amato and Mike Murley TIX: Donation Christmas at Acadia - Acadia Chorus — Convocation Hall, Wolfville 3–4:30pm TIX: Admission at the door $10 - Free for students and youth 6th Annual Holiday Market — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 4–7pm TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
Megalopolis — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 4–6:20pm • American epic science fiction film written, directed, and produced by Francis Ford Coppola. TIX: $13 Tickets also available at the door, cash/debit/credit INFO: 902-542-3344
Dessert and Christmas Carol Social — Belmont Community Hall, Newport 6:30–7:30pm • Christmas Carol and Desert Night - plus special guest. FREE (bring a desert to share) - CHILD friendly. TIX: Free INFO: 902-757-0920
Megalopolis — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • American epic science fiction film written, directed, and produced by Francis Ford Coppola. TIX: $13 Tickets also available at the door, cash/debit/credit Irish Session Band — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 7:30–10pm • Come down and join us for an evening of musical pleasures with your host “Jenny” TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-0059
MONDAY,
2
Life Drawing — ARTSPLACE, Annapolis Royal 1–8pm • Quiet, fun, non-teaching environment. Bring your own materials (no oils or solvents). Easels, tables, chairs, water available TIX: $18 per session* ($15 per session for ARCAC Members*) INFO: 902-532-7069
Wilmot & Area Neighbourhood Watch Meeting — Wilmot Community Centre, Wilmot 6–7pm TIX:
Donation
Toastmasters Club — Virtual, Annapolis Valley
6:30–8:30pm • The Wolfville Toastmasters Club warmly invites you to their Monday evening meeting 6:30-8:00 for a fun evening of learning. TIX: Free INFO: 902-670-3992
Life Drawing — ARTSPLACE, Annapolis Royal 7–9pm • Quiet, fun, non-teaching environment. Bring your own materials (no oils or solvents). Easels, tables, chairs, water available TIX: $18 per session* ($15 per session for ARCAC Members*) INFO: 902-532-7069
Open Mic — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 8–11pm • An enjoyable event of musicians showcasing their multi talented skills for an evening of great entertainment and atmosphere. TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-0059
Holiday Art Sale — Tides Contemporary Art Gallery, Kentville 10–5pm • We are open Monday to Sunday until Christmas, including until 7 on Fridays. Come on in to see what our artists have for you! TIX: Free INFO: 902-365-3322
TUESDAY, 3
Fitness Fun for Seniors & Others — Community Hall, White Rock 9:30–10:30am • Fitness Fun for Seniors & Others, every Tue & Thur, Sept through June. 9:30am10:30am. $3 drop in fee. TIX: $3 drop in fee. Accessible & Adaptable Yoga — Windermere Community Hall, Berwick 10–11:15am • Accessible & Adaptable Yoga classes starting in May! Like Chair Yoga. Come check it out! All Welcome! TIX: $5 INFO: 902-300-3391
T.I.M.E.™ for Balance & Movement — Community Hall, White Rock 11am–12pm • Together In Movement and Exercise (TIME™) is a community-based program welcoming people with balance and mobility challenges TIX: $6 INFO: 902-297-7389
45s Card Party — Community Hall, White Rock 1:30pm • Come play 45s with us! Every Tuesday at 1:30 pm... $4 fee... tea & sweets served. Everyone is welcome. TIX: $4 INFO: 902-7234
Christmas Market — Community Hall, Canaan 3–7pm
• Canaan Hall Christmas Market Dec. 3, 3-7 pm. Bring an ornament to decorate our tree. Enjoy vendors, music, s’mores, etc. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-691-1090
Chess Club — Kentville Library, Kentville 4–5:30pm • Open to all ages and skill levels. Learn or rediscover the game, hone your skills, analyze games, and prep for tournaments. TIX: Free
Youth Art Lessons — 7 Arts, Greenwood 4:30–5:30pm • Youth Art Classes for kids ages 7-12 years. New projects each week. Pre-register via email. TIX: $25/class or 4 for $80
Valley Community Supper — VCLA Community Hub, Kentville 5–6:30pm • Join us every Tuesday from 5-6.30pm (Food served until 6pm). Fresh, updated weekly menu at VCLA Facebook page. TIX: Free INFO: 902-670-0234
King’s Kitchen — Emmanuel Congregational Church, Middleton 5:30–7pm TIX: Free INFO: 902-825-1777
Municipal Council — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 6pm TIX: Free INFO: 888-337-2999
Crib — Windermere Community Hall, Berwick 7–9pm
• Doors open at 6 pm, crib games start at 7 pm. TIX: $6 (includes admission and high hand) and there is a 50/50 draw INFO: 902-538-7820
Irish Session Band — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 7–9pm
• Come on down and enjoy some Irish music with a group of regular musicians and occasional new ones. TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3199
Festival of Short Films — ARTSPLACE, Annapolis Royal 7–8:30pm • Eight of the best short films from the latest Toronto International Film Festival. 2 nights x 4 shorts! TIX: Entry by donation: $10 INFO: 902-532-7069
WEDNESDAY, 4
Kentville Farmers Market — Recreation Centre, Kentville 10am–1:30pm • The Kentville Farmers Market is located in the rec Centre on Main Street. Local food, artisans, artists and authors. TIX: Free INFO: 902-956-1822
Makers Meet — Community Hall, White Rock 10am–3pm • Makers Meet: Open to any crafters/artisans/ sewists who want space to bring their projects & create. Come & go as it suits you TIX: $3 drop in; no signup INFO: 902-542-3733
Harmony in Motion — 7 Arts, Greenwood 10–11:30am • Discover well-being through our therapeutic musicmaking and creative movement program. TIX: Free Coffee Klatch — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10:30–11:30am • A casual social gathering for coffee and conversation. Everyone is welcome. TIX: Free INFO: 902-684-0103
Well-Come Wednesdays! — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 12–2pm • Well-Come Wednesdays! Hot lunch; chair exercise; music with Sarah Pound. $7 410 W. Brooklyn Mtn Rd. Details: 902-385-5426 TIX: $7 INFO: 902-385-5426
Fibre Craft — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 1–3pm • A weekly gathering of knitters, weavers, hookers, spinners, crocheters, and other textile artists. Everyone welcome. TIX: Free INFO: 902-684-0103
Games — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 6–9:30pm • KTABS invites you to an evening of board game fun! Enjoy delicious food, snacks, and drinks while you play. TIX: Free
Open Mic — T.A.N. Coffee, Wolfville 6–8pm TIX: Free INFO: 902-412-7910
Fun With Fibre — 7 Arts, Greenwood 6:30–8:30pm • Drop-in fibre crafting group (knitting, crochet, cross stitch, felting, etc). TIX: Donation Accessible & Adaptable Yoga — Windermere Community Hall, Berwick 7–8:15pm TIX: $5 INFO: 902-300-3391
Piece by Piece — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • A vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams, told through the lens of LEGO animation. TIX: $13 Tickets also available at the door, cash/debit/credit INFO: 902-542-3344
Trivia Nite — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 7–9pm TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3199
Trivia Nite — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 8–10pm TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-0059
THURSDAY,
5
Christmas Fundraising Sale — Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton 10am–4pm • Carousel Gift Shop - Annual Christmas Fundraising Sale 15% off, and tax free! Dec 5 and Dec 6 TIX: Free
Farmers Market — Greenwood Mall, Greenwood 11am–4pm TIX: Free INFO: 902-847-5311
Irish Set Dancing — Bishop Hall, Greenwich 1–3pm • Irish set dancing (similar to country square dancing)no experience needed … just a fun couple of hours of dancing! TIX: $6 per person INFO: 902-679-9267
Pop up Study Cafe — St. John’s Anglican Church, Wolfville 2–8pm • Hey students!! It’s exam time - and we at St. John’s Anglican Church have got a space for you to study. Free wifi and snacks! TIX: Free Caregiver Support Group — Kingston Library, Kingston 2:15–4:15pm • Do you give unpaid care to a parent, spouse, child, friend, or relative? You’re not alone! To register: 1-877-488-7390 TIX: Free INFO: 902-765-3631
Public Engagement Session on Kentville Arena Feasibility Study — Fire Hall, Kentville 3–8pm • Join us for a Public Engagement Session regarding the Kentville Centennial Arena Condition Assessment and Feasibility Study. TIX: Free INFO: 902-679-2539
Wing Night — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 4:30–8:30pm • The Wolfville legion, after 4 years of renovations are hosting their weekly Thurs evening wing nite,everyone welcome TIX: Everything is $8-$18 hst included INFO: 902-542-5869
Festoon Hantsport — Downtown Hantsport, Hantsport 5–8pm • Celebrate the start of the Christmas season with a walk thru Hantsport as it is festooned with lights, decorations, and cheer TIX: Free INFO: 902-684-0103
Roasting & Toasting at Festoon — Avon United Church, Hantsport 5–8pm TIX: Free Entrepreneur Holiday Party — Luckett Vineyards, Wallbrook 6–9pm TIX: $38 for Annapolis Valley Chamber Members $48 for Potential Members
Kentville Book League — Kentville Library, Kentville 6:30–7:30pm • Join this open-minded group on the first Thursday of each month to discuss the month’s book selection. Ages 18+. TIX: Free INFO: 902-679-2544
Trivia Night — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 6:30–8:30pm • Trivia Night - team max 6 people. Reservations required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
Trivia Night — Oaken Barrel Pub, Greenwood 7–9pm • . join us for the Annapolis valleys best award-winning trivia every Thursday 7pm to 9pm TIX: Free INFO: 902-765-8933
Ghosted by Christmas — Old Orchard Inn, Wolfville 7–9:30pm • Ghosted by Christmas: A very Hallmark-ish Christmas Dinner Theatre at the Old Orchard Inn. TIX: $69 +HST INFO: 902-542-5751
Kiss Me Kate — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • “A showstopper of a musical.” - Daily Mail TIX: $14.78 + HST Tickets also available at the door, cash/debit/credit INFO: 902-542-3344
45’s — Royal Canadian Legion, Canning 7–9:30pm • Open to everyone no partner required. 50/50 draw. Come along and have a few laughs and play some cards. TIX: $2 INFO: 902-582-3157
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation — The Mermaid, Windsor 7:30–9:30pm • Get ready for the holidays with a screening of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation! Popcorn included! TIX: $14. Ticket purchase includes freshly popped popcorn and one bottle of water. INFO: 902-798-5841
Hunter Bushell — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 8–10pm • Music to My Ears and Beers! This week we will be featuring Hunter Bushell. Showcasing our finest in local talent. TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3199
FRIDAY, 6
For the Love of Literacy — Louis Millett Community Complex, New Minas 9:30–11:30am • For the Love of Literacy Event #4 with special guests: Elder Carolyn Landry & The Travelling Trunk Theatre Troupe. TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-5760
Fibre Ops — Windsor Regional Library, Windsor 10am–12pm • A supportive group of fibre artists: knitters, hookers, crocheters, weavers, spinners, etc. All skill levels welcome. 18+. TIX: Free INFO: 902-798-5424
Super Silly Storytime — Kentville Library, Kentville 10:30–11am • Silly stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration not required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-679-2544
Chair Exercise — Community Hall, White Rock 11am–12pm • Chair Exercise (not yoga) for aerobics & strength while seated. $3 drop in fee; no signup required. TIX: $3 per class, drop in Acadia Lunchtime Learning — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 2–3pm • NS Agriculture: Strengths & Opportunities, a presentation by Allan Melvin TIX: Free INFO: 902-679-8604 Pop up Study Cafe — St. John’s Anglican Church, Wolfville 2–8pm • Hey students!! It’s exam time - and we at St. John’s Anglican Church have got a space for you. Free wifi and snacks! TIX: Free Canada’s Violence Against Women Ceremony — Wolfville Farmers’ Market, Wolfville 4–5pm • December 6th ceremony: National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence against Women TIX: Donation INFO: 902-599-4548
Supper — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 4:30–8:30pm • The Wolfville legion, after 4 years of renovations are hosting theirt weekly Friday evening sit down meals, everyone welcome TIX: Everything is $8$25 hst included INFO: 902-542-5869
Fusion — Bent Ridge Winery, Windsor 6–8pm • Parisian Swing & Hot Jazz TIX: Free INFO: 902-472-2212
Aquakultre & Planet Caravan — Ross Creek Annex, Canning 7pm • All-ages show w hip-hop artist Aquakultre and local teens Planet Caravan supporting. TIX: $20 adults / $10 youth / pwyc at the door INFO: 902-698-9611
Cinderella, the Panotomime — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 7pm • Traditional British pantomime packed with slapstick humour, ridiculous puns, and plenty of “It’s behind you!” moments TIX: Adults/$18, Seniors & Students/$15, Children under 12/$7 Cash, debit, or credit at the door. INFO: 902-678-8040
Friday Night Dancing — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 7–9:30pm • New! Friday Night Dancing hosted by Happy Dancers DJs Peter & Nancy. Dance tunes from the 60s - 90s. All Welcome! TIX: $5/person INFO: 902-678-8935
Freddie Mujica - Feel Good Friday — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
Dick Whittington & His Cat — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30pm TIX: Adult $20 Youth $5 King’s Theatre Box Office Hours: Tue - Fri 10am - 3pm INFO: 902-532-7704
Tim Baker & All Hands with Villages — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 8–10:30pm • Tim Baker & All Hands present his new Christmas album Full Rainbow of Light, with special guest Villages. TIX: $48 in advance / $53 day of show (including tax & fee) INFO: 902-542-5500 Karaoke — West Side Charlies, New Minas 9pm–1am TIX: Free INFO: 681-9378
SATURDAY,
7
Breakfast — Belmont Community Hall, Newport 7:30–10am • COME GET IT - READY JUST THE WAY YOU WANT. Breakfast: Eggs, bacon/sausage, homemade beans, hashbrowns, pancakes, coffee/tea TIX: $10-12 freewill. $5 kids under 8 INFO: 902-757-0920
Breakfast with Santa — Lions Club, Kentville 8–10am • Breakfast with scrambled eggs, 2 slices of bacon, 2 sausage, baked beans, hash brown patties, pancakes, toast, apple juice, coffee/tea TIX: $10 per Adult $5 for children under 10 INFO: 902-679-2367
Get Un-Scrooged Farmers Market — Wolfville Farmers’ Market, Wolfville 8:30am–1pm TIX: Free INFO: 902-697-3344
Craft & Market Expo — Bridgetown Regional Community School, Bridgetown 9am–3pm • Come celebrate everything local at the 12th Annual BRCS O2 Craft & Market Expo. Email j_marsh@gnspes.ca to book your table. TIX: $3 INFO: 902-825-9909
Christmas Craft & Vendors Market — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 10am–3pm • Christmas Craft & Vendors Market - crafts, gifts, arts, baked goods, and other goods. Kitchen, 50/50 & Gift Baket tickets. TIX: FREE for buyers INFO: 902-678-8935
Holly Jolly Spiritual Expo — Louis Millett Community Complex, New Minas 10am–4pm • The spiritual expo is about bringing the community together, supporting local, and spreading awareness around spirituality TIX: We will be accepting admission by donation at the door and all of the donations will go to the musicians for taking time out of their day to play for us. INFO: 902-385-7637
It’s Almost Christmas Craft Fair — Lions Club, Coldbrook 10am–2pm • Join us for the It’s Almost Christmas Craft Fair! Over 25 crafters will be set up! The place to find that special gift! TIX: Free Holiday Market — Community Hall, Centre Burlington 10am–1pm • Come support local farms and vendors, and do your holiday shopping on the shore! TIX: Free INFO: 902-757-2121
Christmas Craft Fair — South Alton Community Center, Kentville 10am–3pm • Christmas Craft Fair. Various Vendors. Funds to go towards up keep of the hall . TIX: Free INFO: 902-300-3195
Christmas Market — Christian Fellowship Centre, Wilmot 10am–2pm • Christmas Crafts, Baked Goods, Craft & Cookbooks, Yard Sale Items, Calendars, DVBS Crafts and Costumes, Lots of Gift Ideas. TIX: Free INFO: 902-825-6179
The Polar Express — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 10:30am–12:10pm TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-7704
Festival of Trees — Greenwood Mall, Greenwood 11am–3pm • December 7, 11 am to 3 pm - Greenwood Mall. 14 Wing Greenwood Festival of Trees public raffle event. 10 tickets/ $5. TIX: Free INFO: 902-599-1833
Makers Space — 7 Arts, Greenwood 12:30–3:30pm • Creative, fun event with seasonal crafting. All ages welcome. Bring family and friends along to make a craft together. TIX: $10 per project. Take and Make kits starting at $5
Christmas Tea & Sale — St. James Anglican Church, Kentville 1–3pm • Tea/coffee, cider, sandwiches/treats, baked goods, gift basket raffle, nativity scenes, Ch tree displays, gently used scarfs TIX: Adults $8, children $2, under 5 free. INFO: 902-678-3123
Coactive Community Talks — Community Hall, Morristown, Berwick 1–4pm TIX: Donation
The Muppet Christmas Carol — The Mermaid, Windsor 2–3:30pm • Join us for a festive screening of “The Muppets Christmas Carol”! Perfect for families and fans of all ages. TIX: $14. Ticket purchase includes freshly popped popcorn and one bottled water. INFO: 902-798-5841
Annapolis Valley Honour Choir Winter Concert — Horton High School, Greenwich 2–4pm TIX: Tickets: $20 (adults) and $5 (students). $15 for Livestream. Available online at www.avhc.ca/avhcevents or at the door. Advance purchase recommended to avoid disappointment. Concerts do sell out quickly! Christmas Tea, Tour and Auction — United Church, Kingston 2–4pm • Christmas Tea & Festive House Tour with Piano accompaniment There will also be a silent auction TIX: $10 Tickets avail from Joann 902 765-0105 and at door INFO: 902-765-3621
Acadian Foods Christmas & Everyday — West Hants Historical Society Museum, Windsor 2–4pm • Sample Acadian Foods from around Nova Scotia. Meet Food writer, Journalist, Author, Radio Producer “Simon Thibault”. TIX: $15/single or $25/Couple 281 King Street, Windsor, NS (Wednesday’s only between 10:003:00pm) INFO: 902-798-4662
ArtBeat Lounge for Teens — 7 Arts, Greenwood 4–6pm • ArtBeat Lounge is your ultimate playground for artistic expression! For ages 13-17. TIX: Free Sign Making Fundraiser — Lake Paul & Lake George Community Centre, Lake Paul 6–9pm • Sign making fundraiser for the Lake Paul Community Hall. $45-$50 per sign, bring a friend! Dec.7th at 6pm. TIX: Create a 10x18 sign for $45 or a round sign for $50. INFO: 902-321-5640
Holiday Social & Carol Sing Along — Community Hall, Centre Burlington 7pm • Come enjoy free festive treats, local musicians, Christmas carol sing-alongs, Rug Raffle and so much more! TIX: Free INFO: 902-757-2121 Valley Voices Harmony in Bloom Show — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 7–9pm • Join us at our 45th anniversary show for amazing performances from Valley Voices, The Dukes of Kent, & award winning quartets TIX: Adult $26.50 12 & under: Free
ArtCan Gallery Studio Show — ArtCan Gallery & Cafe, Canning 7–9pm • ArtCan Gallery’s December Studio Show. The 5th annual Canning Food Bank fundraiser. Artwork by the fine painters of ArtCan. TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-7071 Annapolis Valley Honour Choir Winter Concert — Horton High School, Greenwich 7–9pm TIX: Tickets: $20 (adults) and $5 (students). $15 for Livestream. Available online at www.avhc.ca/avhcevents or at the door. Advance purchase recommended to avoid disappointment. Concerts do sell out quickly! Holiday Lights, A Concert of Holiday Music — Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville 7:30–8:30pm • A concert of Holiday Music: Sacred, Secular and Silly TIX: $25 Adult; $10 Student; Under 5 Free. Tickets available from members of Kings Chorale INFO: 902-679-8604 Terra Spencer — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8–10:30pm TIX: Adults $35 • Members $ 25 • Military $30 • Students $20 INFO: 902-825-6834
SpeakEasy: The Sundries — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 8–11pm • The Sundries - High-energy country rock! $20 Reservations required: 902-385-5426 TIX: $20 Tickets must be reserved in advance. Limited tickets available! Call Ruth at 902-542-5424 or call/text 902-385-5426. INFO: 902-385-5426
Night of 1000 Jinkx Monsoon — Kings Arms Pub, Kentville 9–11pm TIX: $15 INFO: 905-302-2399
Dance with The Crossover Band — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am • Saturday Night Dance with live music (The Crossover Band). All welcome (19+). Cash bar 8:30. Kitchen, 50/50, Door Prize TIX: $10 at the door INFO: 902-678-8935
SUNDAY, 8
Turkey a la King Luncheon — Community Hall, White Rock 11am–1pm • Turkey a la King with cranberry sauce + Gingerbread with lemon sauce. Pay at the door. Everyone is welcome! TIX: $12
Lunch Matinee with Joe H Henry — Ross Creek Annex, Canning 12–2:30pm • A lunch matinee and Christmas toy drive for local area children, followed by Joe H Henry in concert at the Ross Creek Annex TIX: $25 lunch & music(includes a vegan, gluten-free option) $10 music only 17 and under FREE INFO: 902-698-9611
Frozen II — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 1pm • Continuing our free family films this year with the follow up to last year’s Frozen Singalong. TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-3344
Sunreturn - A Medieval Christmas Celebration — North Mountain United Tapestry, Harbourville 2–4pm
• Join our merry band of minstrels, at 2 pm, on the afternoon of Sunday, December 8th, at the North Mountain United Tapestry TIX: We suggest a donation of $25 – but we will certainly not exclude those who wish to pay less. INFO: 902-499-4808
Annapolis Valley Honour Choir Winter Concert — Horton High School, Greenwich 2–4pm TIX: Tickets: $25 (adults) and $5 (students). $15 for Livestream. Available online at www.avhc.ca or at the door if available. (This concert always sells out, so get your tickets early!)
United Against Racism Workshop — Paradise Community Hall, Paradise 2:30–4:30pm • You’re invited to an interactive workshop to learn how to build community with migrant workers in the Annapolis Valley. TIX: Free INFO: 902-329-7056
Dick Whittington & His Cat — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 3pm TIX: Adult $20 Youth $5 King’s Theatre Box Office Hours: Tue - Fri 10am - 3pm INFO: 902-532-7704
Anora — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 4–6pm TIX: $13
Tickets also available at the door, cash/debit/credit Advent Spiral Ceremony — L’Arche Homefires, Wolfville 4:30–6:30pm TIX: Donation INFO: 902-582-3888
Christmas Hymn Sing — Christian Fellowship Centre, Wilmot 6:30–8pm • Enjoy an evening of inspiring special music at our second annual Christmas Hymn Sing. Refreshments to follow. TIX: Donation INFO: 782-492-0265
Christmas With Friends — Convocation Hall, Wolfville 7–9:30pm • 14th Christmas With Friends with host performer Rachel MacLeans welcomes special guests Charlie A’Court and Cassie & Maggie. TIX: $31 Acadia Box Office and on phone at (902) 542-5500 INFO: 902-698-9692
Anora — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7–9pm TIX: $13
Tickets also available at the door, cash/debit/credit Men of St. Anthony Choir — Morristown Baptist Church, Aylesford 7pm • Come join us for an evening of Christmas songs TIX: Donation INFO: 902-300-0271
MONDAY, 9
Toastmasters Club — Virtual, Annapolis Valley 6:30–8pm • The Wolfville Toastmasters Club warmly invites you to their Monday evening meeting 6:30-8:30 for a fun evening of learning. TIX: Free INFO: 902-670-3992
TUESDAY, 10
Memory Cafe Series — Orchard Valley United Church, New Minas 2:30–3:30pm • A free social event with entertainment for individuals, families, and care partners living with memory challenges. TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-4535
Crib — Windermere Community Hall, Berwick 7–9pm TIX: $6 (includes admission and high hand) and there is a 50/50 draw INFO: 902-538-7820
A Woman’s Face — ARTSPLACE, Annapolis Royal 7pm •
A Woman’s Face (1941), Dir: George Cukor, Run Time: 105 minutes, Tuesday, Entry by donation, suggested $10 TIX: Entry by donation, suggested $10 INFO: 902-532-7069
Grocery Bingo — Community Centre, Grafton 7–9pm TIX: Free INFO: 902-538-1203
Joel Plaskett RESCHEDULED — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30pm TIX: Adults $50 Youth: $25
HST additional King’s Theatre Box Office Hours: Tue - Fri 10am - 3pm INFO: 902-532-7704
A Christmas Carol & Holiday Party — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7:30–9pm TIX: Tickets available at the door General Admission $20 Student $15 INFO: 902-389-7937
WEDNESDAY, 11
Makers Meet & Card Making — Community Hall, White Rock 10am–3pm • Makers Meet: Open to any crafters/artisans/sewists who want space to bring their projects & create. Come & go as it suits you TIX: $3 drop in; no signup; $10 if you take the optional card making class INFO: 902-542-3733
Service Canada Information Session — Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library, Digby 1–2pm • Join Bill Gregory from Service Canada to learn about some of the programs and services available. TIX: Free INFO: 902-245-2163
Paint Night with Joanna — Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library, Digby 6–7:30pm • Adults can create a whimsical snowman wall hanging for Christmas or winter decor. Register no later than Saturday, Dec. 7. TIX: Free INFO: 902-245-2163
Recreational Crokinole Tournament — The Church Brewing Company, Wolfville 6:30–9:30pm • Casual Crokinole Tournament, 6:30-9:30pm, $15 each, $10 for members, cash prizes! Registration req’d. Free play from 6-630pm! TIX: $15 registration, $10 for club members
Love Actually — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7–8:15pm TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-7704
Canadian Federation of University Women Regular Meeting — Wu Welcome Centre, Wolfville 7–9:30pm • Business “Seasonal Celebration” Valley Voices A Cappella Chorus Donations for Wolfville Food Bank Social TIX: Free
A Christmas Carol & Holiday Party — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7:30–9pm TIX: Tickets available at the door! General $20 Student $15 INFO: 902-389-7937
Trivia Night — Wayfarers’ Ale Brewery, Port Williams 8pm • Wayfarers’ Trivia Night. Book your table with Adara (missmorton@hotmail.ca). Bring an item for the FeedNS foodbank box. TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-7462
THURSDAY, 12
Senior Drum Circle — 7 Arts, Greenwood 1–2pm • The HealthRHYTHMS drum circle helps you feel calm and connected. We explore creativity through rhythms and wellness exercises TIX: Free Holiday Ornament Making — Kingston Library, Kingston 6–7pm • Make a cute holiday ornament to decorate for the festive season. Ages 16+. Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-765-3631
Trivia Night — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 6:30–8:30pm • Trivia Night - max team 6 people. Reservations required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
Trivia Night — Oaken Barrel Pub, Greenwood 7–9pm • join us for the Annapolis valleys best award-winning trivia every Thursday 7pm to 9pm TIX: Free INFO: 902-765-8933
Crokinole Social Night — Community Hall, Centre Burlington 7pm • Crokinole Fun For All! We are excited to invite everyone to our upcomming Crokinole Social. $2 entry TIX: $2 INFO: 902-757-2121
Wolfville and Area Newcomers Club Holiday Party — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 7–9pm • Breaking out the holiday spirit TIX: Free INFO: 226-972-5197
A Tyler Shaw Christmas — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30pm TIX: Adults $45 Youth $20 HST
Additional King’s Theatre Box Office Hours: Tue - Fri 10am - 3pm INFO: 902-532-7704
Tanner & Arron — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 8–10pm • Music to My Ears and Beers! This week we will be featuring Tanner & Arron. Showcasing our finest in local talent. TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3199
FRIDAY,
13
Holiday Ornament Making — Annapolis Royal Library, Annapolis Royal 12–1pm • Make a cute holiday ornament to decorate for the festive season. Ages 16+. Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-2226
Seniors Fun Afternoon — Royal Canadian Legion, Kingston 1–3:30pm • Kingston Area Seniors Association (KASA) welcomes you to an afternoon of cards, games, conversation, and light refreshments. TIX: $2. INFO: 902-765-4228
Alana Matty — Bent Ridge Winery, Windsor 6–8pm • Free Music Fridays hosting Alana Matty. TIX: Free INFO: 902-472-2212
Youth Open Mic — Ross Creek Annex, Canning 7–9:30pm • Youth Open Mic for musicians 18 and under. All welcome, by donation. Snacks, drinks, board games and crafts on site, too! TIX: Donation INFO: 902-698-9611
Howlin at the Moon — Heritage Barn, Wolfville 7–9:30pm • Howlin at the Moon with Host Joe H Henry and special guests Kristen Martell and Mary Beth Carty TIX: Tickets $25+HST or $30 at the door INFO: 902-542-5751
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever — United Church, Windsor 7–8pm • Six misfit children take over Sunday school pageant, and end up teaching the town the true meaning of Christmas. TIX: $10 INFO: 902-798-2667
Ugly Sweater Party - Reggie & Eric Rand — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
Batman Returns — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • Seems like every woman you try to save ends up dead... or deeply resentful. TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-3344
Twelve Days of a Hillbilly Christmas — Anglican Church, Berwick 7–9pm • A dessert party to celebrate the festive season with apple crisp and great songs. TIX: Tickets are $20 and wine will be available for $5. INFO: 902-847-5623
Listen, Listen! — Baptist Church, Middleton 7:30–9pm • Middleton Choral Society directed by Andrew Cranston accompanied by Beth Cranston presents its Christmas concert. TIX: Adults $15 Youth (12 and under) $5 Tickets are available from choir members or call 902-825-9433. INFO: 902-665-4520
Lennie Gallant - Christmas Tour — The Mermaid, Windsor 8pm • Join us for an evening full of songs, laughs, tales and surprises with Lennie Gallant in Windsor celebrating Christmas! TIX: $49 + hst INFO: 902-798-5841
SATURDAY, 14
Community Breakfast — Masonic Hall, Berwick 7:30–10:30am • Join friends and neighbours as the Masons of Valley Lodge No. 90 make and serve you breakfast. TIX: $12 Adults $6 Children (12 and under) INFO: 902-538-5888
Pancake Breakfast — Pereaux Baptist Church, Pereau 8–10am • Delicious breakfast of sausage, baked beans, scrambled eggs, pancakes, tea, coffee, & juice included. Bake sale, live music. TIX: $10 Adults and $5 for children 12 and under. INFO: 902-582-3058
Breakfast with Santa — Lions Club, Canning 8–11am • With children’s activities, 50/50 Raffle and a holly jolly visitor! Bringing holiday spirit together in our community! TIX: Donation Wolfville Farmers Market — Wolfville Farmers’ Market, Wolfville 8:30am–1pm TIX: Free INFO: 902-697-3344
Family Day at ARTSPLACE / Paint like Cortney Cassidy — ARTSPLACE, Annapolis Royal 11am–1pm • Drop in for 10 minutes or stay as long as you like. We provide materials and guidance. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-7069
45s Card Tournament — Belmont Community Hall, Newport 1–4pm • Auction 45s Tournament for all ages. Bring a partner and have some good laughs sweets and sandwiches and drink available. TIX: $5. per person, $5 for 50/50 INFO: 902-757-0920
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: $80 per adult (14+) + HST + booking fee, $50 per child (7-14) + HST + booking fee. Children under 7 are free.
Holiday Ornament Making — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 1–2pm • Make a cute holiday ornament to decorate for the festive season. Ages 16+. Registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-825-4835
Christmas Recital and Fundraiser — Lions Club, Wolfville 2–8pm • Susan Dworkin Student Xmas Recital/ Food Bank Fundraiser! Sat., Dec.14, 2pm, Wolfville Lions Hall. $10 suggested donation. TIX: Suggested donation is $10 with a food bank item. INFO: 902-300-1001
Wassail! Medieval, Folk, and Traditional Songs For Christmas — Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville 3–5pm • Glorious voices and high energy folk musicians. The annual favourite holiday concert returns to the Chapel! Two shows only. TIX: General tickets - $20 ($25 at the door), Kids under 12 - $5 Santa’s Visiting the Winery — Benjamin Bridge, Wolfville 3:30–7:30pm • Join us for festive photos with Santa, explore our vineyard adorned with holiday lights, enjoy hot drinks and snacks. TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-1560
The Nutcracker — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 6:30–8:30pm • Cadance Academy is set to present its annual production of “The Nutcracker,” a beloved holiday classic that brings the magic. TIX: Standard: $20 / $25 Preferred: $25 / $30 Premium: $35 / $40 INFO: 902-679-3616
The Wizard of Oz — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • Young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz. TIX: $6.50 (Half-Price!) Tickets also available at the door, cash/debit/credit INFO: 902-542-3344 Twelve Days of a Hillbilly Christmas — Anglican Church, Berwick 7–9pm • A fun evening of skits and songs with apple crisp. TIX: Tickets are $20 and wine will be available for $5. INFO: 902-847-5623
Salsa Snow Ball — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 7–10pm • Latin Dance Night at the Wolfville Legion. Live music by Frederic Mujica, prizes, cash bar, dancing and great times! TIX: $20
Home For The HoliGays — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30pm TIX: $30 for Adults $15 for Youth (Recommended 16+) +HST King’s Theatre Box Office Hours: Tue - Fri 10am - 3pm INFO: 902-532-7704
Wassail! Medieval, Folk, and Traditional Songs For Christmas — Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville 7:30–9:30pm • Glorious voices and high energy folk musicians. The annual favourite holiday concert returns to the Chapel! Two shows only. TIX: General tickets - $20 ($25 at the door), Kids under 12 - $5 Ellen Gibling & Adrianna Ciccone — Ross Creek Annex, Canning 7:30pm • Adrianna & Ellen celebrate new fiddle & harp Christmas album, The Pear Tree. Fun and festive carols, trad tunes and originals TIX: $15 advance / $20 at the door $10 students advance / $15 students at the door INFO: 902-698-9611
Christmas Dance — Fire Hall, Walton, NS 9pm–1am • Music by Meredith McCulloch. 19 yrs and over. All proceeds to the Walton Shore volunteer Fire Dept. TIX: $10/person
Dance: Spectrum Band — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am • Saturday Night Dance with Spectrum Band. Door 8pm Cash Bar 8:30pm. Kitchen, 50/50, door prize. All welcome (19+). TIX: $10 INFO: 902-678-8935
DJ Premium — West Side Charlies, New Minas 10–8pm TIX: $15 prepurchase $20 at the door. INFO: 681-9378
SUNDAY, 15
Tidings of Joy Community Cantata — Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville 10:30–11:45am • A Celtic Christmas Cantata called Tidings of Joy with several choirs, special guests and fiddle, flute, piano & drums. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-542-5524
Christmas Fundraiser Tea — Community Hall, Canaan 12–4:30pm • Christmas Tea at Canaan Community Hall, 12-2 pm and 2:30-4:30 pm. Free will offering for needy families for Christmas. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-691-1090
Annapolis Valley Forest Bathing — McMaster Mill Historic Park, Kingston 1–5pm • An invitation of selfdiscovery and intimate relationship with nature through guided meditation, forest bathing, and more. TIX: $140 per adult (14+) + HST + booking fee, $100 per child (7-14) + HST + booking fee. Children under 7 are free. Cribbage Tournament — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 1–4pm • The Wolfville legion, after 4 years of renovations are hosting their 3rd Sunday of the month crib tournament,everyone welcome TIX: $20 per team plus high hand and 50/50 draw INFO: 902-542-5869
The Colours Of Christmas — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 2pm TIX: Adults: $20 for one show/$30 for both shows Youth: $5 for each show King’s Theatre Box Office Hours: Tue - Fri 10am - 3pm INFO: 902-532-7704
Exploring Food and Wine: An Educational Experience — Planters Ridge Winery & Vineyard, Port Williams 2–3:30pm • Join us for an enriching afternoon of culinary discovery as we delve into the art of food and wine pairing. TIX: $60 INFO: 902-542-2711
Christmas Trivia — Community Hall, Harbourville 2–4pm • Christmas themed trivia! Register your teams of 2 to have fun and win great prizes. Free! Festive! Fun! TIX: Free
The Nutcracker — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 2–4pm • Cadance Academy is set to present its annual production of “The Nutcracker,” a beloved holiday classic that brings the magic TIX: Standard: $20 / $25 Preferred: $25 / $30 Premium: $35 / $40 INFO: 902-679-3616
Memoir of a Snail — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 4–6pm • A bittersweet memoir of a melancholic woman called Grace Pudel - a hoarder of snails, romance novels, and guinea-pigs. TIX: $13 Tickets also available at the door, cash/debit/credit INFO: 902-542-3344
The Colours Of Christmas — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 6pm TIX: Adults: $20 for one show/$30 for both shows Youth: $5 for each show King’s Theatre Box Office Hours: Tue - Fri 10am - 3pm INFO: 902-532-7704
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas — Centennial Arena, Kentville 6pm • Holiday showcase by Kentville Skating Club students; PreCan Skate level to StarSkate 5+ skaters. Free Will offering! TIX: Donation Ring in Christmas — War Memorial Community Centre, Windsor 7–9pm • A festive evening of holiday music with Roger Taylor and the Four Seasons Orchestra. Support your local orchestra! TIX: $10 at the door INFO: 902-798-1730
Memoir of a Snail — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7–9pm • A bittersweet memoir of a melancholic woman called Grace Pudel - a hoarder of snails, romance novels, and guinea-pigs. TIX: $13 Tickets also available at the door, cash/debit/credit
TUESDAY, 17
Committee of the Whole — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 9am TIX: Free INFO: 888-337-2999
Christmas Cookie Decorating Party — 7 Arts, Greenwood 6–7:30pm • Come to a fun and delicious class to learn to decorate beautify and tasty holiday cookies using icing flooding techniques. TIX: $35 per person
It’s a Wonderful Life — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • An angel sent from Heaven helps a desperately frustrated businessman, showing him what life without his existence would be. TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-3344
WEDNESDAY, 18
Paint Night — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 6:30–9:30pm • Get into the festive spirit - paint a tree, outside in the snow, lit with colourful lights. TIX: $30 INFO: 902-582-2337
Conclave — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7–9pm TIX: $10.95 Adult $6.95 Youth (under 18) (HST additional) INFO: 902-532-7704
THURSDAY, 19
Death Café — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10–11:30am • All are welcome to join in an open & honest discussion about death. Or just come to listen. With coffee, tea & sweet treats. TIX: Free INFO: 902-452-4357
DEC 1, 2024–DEC 31, 2024
Christmas in Space! A Holiday Cirque Spectacular — Andrew H. McCain Arena, Wolfville 7–9pm • Features an unparalleled cast of acrobats, daredevils, and cirque performers who will leave the whole family mesmerized. TIX: Starting at $39.99 plus tax and fees for youth/adults $29.99 plus tax and fees for children 12 and under 550 Main Street, Wolfville NS B4P-2R6
INFO: 902-542-5500
The Barkhouse Boys — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 8–10pm • Music to My Ears and Beers! This week we will be featuring The Barkhouse Boys. Showcasing our finest in local talent. TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3199
FRIDAY, 20
Chair Exercise — Community Hall, White Rock 11am–8pm • Chair Exercise (not yoga) for aerobics & strength while seated. $3 drop in fee; no signup required. TIX: $3 per class, drop in
Family Christmas Ceili — Community Centre, Port Williams 6–9pm • The Best Family Event in the Valley! Dance with your family, enjoy live music, and see Beginner - Champion Irish Dancers TIX: $18 in advanced $21 online $25 at door (cash only) age 6 & under is free Chisholms, Kentville Tir na nOg Irish Dance Studio, Kentville
Aurora Scott + Pete Davison — Bent Ridge Winery, Windsor 6–8pm • Free Music Fridays presenting Classic and Original Cuban Jazz with Aurora Scott and Pete Davison TIX: Free INFO: 902-472-2212
When Harry Met Sally — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • Nora Ephron’s classic rom-com is the perfect holiday date night movie! TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-3344
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7–9pm • Nobody is ready for the mayhem and surprises that ensue when six of the worst youngsters disrupt the town’s yearly Christmas. TIX: $10.95 Adult $6.95 Youth (under 18) (HST additional) INFO: 902-532-7704
SATURDAY, 21
BIG Breakfast — Lions Club, Wolfville 8–10am TIX: $10 for adults, $5 children under 10. INFO: 902-542-4508 Christmas at the Station — Middleton Railway Museum, Middleton 12–4pm TIX: Donation INFO: 902-221-6922
Santa’s Visiting the Winery — Benjamin Bridge, Wolfville 3:30–7:30pm • Join us for festive photos with Santa, explore our vineyard adorned with holiday lights, enjoy hot drinks and snacks! TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-1560
Light the Night — Community Hall, Burlington 5:30pm • A community celebration with a candlelit parade, bonfire, firespinners, live music by Cuckoo Moon, hot beverages and sweets! TIX: Donation
Singing for our Supper — Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville 7–9pm • Seasonal Songs & Stories by Sensational Singers & Storytellers! A Food Bank fundraiser with special guests Valley Voices! TIX: Donation INFO: 902-698-9881
Members’ Christmas Dance — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am • Members’ Christmas Dance with Route 12. All welcome (19+). Free for Members + 1 Guest. Snacks will be provided. TIX: Kentville Legion Members + 1 Guest: Free All Others: $10 INFO: 902-678-8935
SUNDAY, 22
Christmas Bake Sale — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 12–3pm • Berwick Legion Christmas Bake Sale. Dec.22nd doors open at 12pm. TIX: Free INFO: 902-538-9340
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (SOLD OUT) — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 2pm • MAX. HELP ME... I’m FEELING. TIX: Free
Thane Dunn’s Elvis Christmas Special — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30pm TIX: $55 Adults $25 Youth HST additional King’s Theatre Box Office Hours: Tue - Fri 10am - 3pm INFO: 902-532-7704
WEDNESDAY, 25
Christmas Dinner Party — Avon United Church, Hantsport 3pm • Join us for a free dinner hosted by Avon United. To attend, please call 902-684-0211 or email hantsportpc@ns.aliantzinc.ca TIX: Free INFO: 902-684-0211
THURSDAY, 26
The Melberns — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 8–10pm • Music to My Ears and Beers! This week we will be featuring The Melberns. Showcasing our finest in local talent. TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3199
FRIDAY, 27
The Melberns - Feel Good Friday — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • Shake off the Holiday Hangover here at the brewery and enjoy a relaxed night with The Melberns. TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
Wicked — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7–9pm • Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz. TIX: $10.95 Adult $6.95 Youth (under 18) (HST additional) INFO: 902-532-7704
SATURDAY, 28
Wicked — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 3–7pm • Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz. TIX:
$10.95 Adult $6.95 Youth (under 18) (HST additional) INFO: 902-532-7704
Gladiator 2 — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7pm TIX: $10.95 Adult $6.95 Youth (under 18) (HST additional)
King’s Theatre Box Office Hours: Tue - Fri 10am - 3pm INFO: 902-532-7704
SUNDAY, 29
Holiday Games Day — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 3–9pm • KTABS invites you to come and play all the new games you’ve received as gifts, or borrow from our lending library! TIX: Free
Gladiator 2 — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 3pm TIX: $10.95 Adult $6.95 Youth (under 18) (HST additional) King’s Theatre Box Office Hours: Tue - Fri 10am - 3pm INFO: 902-532-7704
Memoir of a Snail — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7–8:34pm TIX: $10.95 Adult $6.95 Youth (under 18) (HST additional) King’s Theatre Box Office Hours: Tue - Fri 10am - 3pm INFO: 902-532-7704
MONDAY, 30
Dufflebag Theatre’s Peter Pan — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 2pm TIX: Adults $18.00 Youth: $12.00 King’s Theatre Box Office Hours: Tue - Fri 10am - 3pm INFO: 902-532-7704
Fireworks in the Vineyard — Benjamin Bridge, Wolfville 6–9pm • Join us for an early new year celebration with a fireworks show in our vineyard! TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-1560
TUESDAY, 31
New Year’s Eve Dance — Royal Canadian Legion, Kingston 8pm–1am • Kingston Legion NYE Dance with High Energy DJ Services. Dec.31st 8pm-1am. Tickets available at the Legion Bar TIX: $25 per person INFO: 902-765-4920
New Year’s Eve Dance — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–1am • New Year Eve’s Dance with Route 12. A cold plate will be served at intermission. Ticket includes admission to NY Day’s Dance. TIX: $30 includes cold plate and admission to NY Day Dance with Route 12 Tickets available at the bar or at dances. INFO: 902-678-8935
New Year’s Eve Dance — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 9–8:03pm • New Year’s Eve dance 9:00 til 12:30 with Joker’s Right . Buffet nd cash bar . TIX: $25 Legion bar.
DJ Gizmo NYE Party — West Side Charlies, New Minas 10pm–2am • Ring in the New Year with us!! TIX: $5 INFO: 681-9378
COMMUNITY GATHERS TO REMEMBER VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Wanda Campbell
The Wolfville Farmers’ Market will host an important annual event on Friday, Dec. 6, at 4 p.m., bringing together campus and community to honour and remember those lost to femicide. Organized by Acadia University’s Women’s and Gender Studies Program and the Human Rights and Equity Office, this gathering marks Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
The ceremony will include music, poetry, and reflections from community representatives, alongside the solemn reading of the names of the 14 women killed in the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre.
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre. To commemorate the occasion, Acadia professor Wanda Campbell has compiled a decade’s worth of poetry
written for past ceremonies into a new booklet titled A Cairn of Poems. The collection features three new works and explores themes of loss, remembrance, and the continued fight against gender-based violence.
Proceeds from the booklet, available for $10 or more at the Acadia Bookstore and the ceremony, will support the Mi’kmaw Family Healing Centre and Chrysalis House. These organizations, regular contributors to the event, work tirelessly to address the impacts of violence against women and call for community action.
The ceremony is a powerful reminder that while we mourn lives lost, the fight against violence remains ongoing—a call to action for all to stand together in solidarity.
THE ARTS AS A PATH TO HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
Kimberly Smith
A healthy community values every individual and fosters the well-being of all its members. But how can the arts contribute to building such a community?
Since 2000, the Alexander Society for Inclusive Arts has been creating opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to connect through stories, drama, music, dance, and visual arts. In 2025, as the society celebrates 25 years of inclusive programming, they will share monthly posts highlighting arts-based activities that promote meaningful engagement for everyone.
Stay tuned for inspiring ideas to use the arts as a tool for nourishing connections and creating inclusive communities.
Photos contributed by Kimberly Smith
NHB CALLS ON THE NAUGHTY LIST
Garry Leeson
Santa is disappointed. Over the years, the instruments he’s delivered with such care have been abandoned, left to gather dust in closets and mould in basements.
Santa doesn’t ask for perfection—he just wants to hear them played.
This holiday season, Brian Johnston, conductor of the New Horizons Band (NHB) and one of Santa’s honorary elves, invites everyone— naughty or nice—to dust off those instruments and join in the festive cheer.
The NHB welcomes all ages, from one to 92. Currently, the band boasts two senior grandparents playing alongside their teenage grandson in the brass section, proving that the family that plays together stays together.
Make your spirits bright this Christmas! Grab your instrument and join the fun every Wednesday night, starting January 15, in the Horton High School music room.
BOOKS BY LOCALS
Wendy Elliott
The Wolfville Newcomers Club, which began 20 years ago, spawned a writers’ group early on. Several members have gone on to publish books, with two celebrated new releases this fall.
One of the club’s founders, Yvette MacDonald, is a lifelong learner. She studied psychology, is proficient in both French and English, regularly takes courses, and has been studying piano for 14 years. She is also a writer.
Her debut novel, Honour Above All, is a compelling read. It follows Mary Clark, a promising young lawyer tasked with handling the estate of a wealthy friend. In the process, Mary uncovers a decades-old letter that tests her integrity, her legal skills, and her loyalty to her client.
When Mary’s honour is called into question, star lawyer Patrick Coyle steps in to help. Set in Ottawa and its surroundings in 1966, Honour Above All delves into themes of gender discrimination, childhood trauma, and resilience. The book delivers a suspenseful legal drama that is also a satisfying romance.
Another Wolfville writer, Marie Mossman, has just released her second novel. Maud, the heroine of Halifax Calling, was a minor character in Mossman’s first novel, A Rebel for Her Time, published by Moose House in 2020.
In this sequel, Halifax Calling, Maud, inspired by her heroic Aunt Della, sets out to break societal expectations and forge her own path in Nova Scotia during the 1920s and 1930s. Her journey takes her through miserable jobs, entanglements with multiple suitors, and experiences that lead her from small villages to Montreal and Halifax.
Mossman, a former teacher and speech-language pathologist, was encouraged to write after winning a contest with her non-fiction piece, Gang of Three Canucks Hunts Peking Duck Her new novel is also published by Moose House.
The Secret Life of a Cat
Theresa Marie MacLean grew up in Annapolis Royal, where her childhood play inspired her imagination. Today, she channels that creativity into her writing.
Her debut book, The Extraordinary Life of Romulus Donkwad, was inspired by a dream about her cat’s secret life. MacLean, who lives in Berwick with her husband and three cats, imagines what felines might be up to while their owners are away.
In her book, many cats live secret lives as spies, hackers, and messengers working to save the world. Romulus and his brother Remus are new recruits in the Cerulean Order of Felines, training to prevent environmental catastrophes. The Extraordinary Life of Romulus Donkwad was published by Friesen Press.
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Marie Mossman, seated, was reading and selling copies of her new novel, Halifax Calling, during a launch at Randall House in Wolfville.
Yvette MacDonald signed a copy of her debut novel, Honour Above All, for a friend at her launch at the Wolfville Legion Centre.
Photos contributed by Wendy Elliott ❧
THE LONGEST NIGHT CONCERT
Jennifer Wyatt
What? A Winter Solstice concert featuring music, stories, good friends, and quiet joy.
Who? Harpists and singer-songwriters Ardyth & Jennifer, with Pam Mason (bass) and Clara Whitman (violin).
When? December 21, 2024 7 p.m.
Where? St. James Anglican Church, Kentville. Why? In support of the Nightlight Shelter in Kentville.
The longest night of the year occurs on December 21, when the Earth is farthest from the sun. The winter solstice is an important time in many cultures. For over 20 years, Celtic harpists and recording artists Ardyth & Jennifer have presented a quiet concert of music, stories, and reflection at St. James Anglican Church in Kentville on this night. This evening offers a more contemplative, quieter celebration for those seeking respite from the hectic rush of the commercial Christmas season and the pressures of societal expectations.
Over the years, a sold-out crowd in a packed church has been a testament to the need for this type of peaceful event. Many people experience feelings of isolation and mental health struggles during the Christmas season, when an overzealous holiday atmosphere seems to permeate everything. Not all families fit the common holiday image or can live up
to perceived expectations, and financial concerns can make the holidays even more difficult.
For many, meeting basic needs becomes a challenge. This concert provides a quiet moment of reflection, with all proceeds going to support the Nightlight Shelter hosted by St. James Anglican Church in Kentville.
Ardyth & Jennifer’s music has taken them throughout the Maritimes, Ontario, and the New England states, where they have performed at many folk festivals and concerts. With five CDs of original songs and unique arrangements of traditional folk tunes, Ardyth & Jennifer have become well-known ambassadors for Nova Scotia across the Maritimes and beyond. The addition of Pam Mason’s solid, joyful bass and Clara Whitman’s creative violin for the Longest Night concert has made this event a beloved holiday tradition.
The Longest Night concert will take place on Saturday, December 21, at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for pre-sale at www.eventbrite.ca or at the door for $20 (cash only). All proceeds will support the Nightlight Shelter hosted by St. James Anglican Church in Kentville.
For more information, email Jennifer jenniferwyatt13@gmail.com.
NOVA SCOTIA THRESHOLD SINGERS SEEK NEW MEMBERS IN THE VALLEY
John Rockwell
The Nova Scotia Threshold Singers provide comfort through song for individuals in hospice and palliative care. Offering a cappella singing at the bedside, their songs convey love, ease, reassurance, and letting go.
The group welcomes members of all spiritual paths, with no religious affiliation. Singers do not need to read music but should be able to carry a tune, sing softly, blend with others, and convey kindness through their presence and voice.
Threshold Singers rehearse weekly to build
skills, develop a repertoire, and reflect on the sensitive nature of singing for those at the end of life. New members receive training before joining experienced singers at the bedside.
The group has sung at Valley Hospice in Kentville and regularly performs in Halifax’s Palliative Care Unit. They are now looking to expand into the Annapolis Valley.
For more information, contact John Rockwell at jrockwell44@gmail.com or call 902-300-7918
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Community Meditation Group: Learn to explore 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 10:30 AM – 12 PM. INFO: 902-542-7993
Music Lessons: Find a private music teacher (piano, voice, strings, theory…) through The Nova Scotia Registered Music Teachers Association, Annapolis Valley Chapter. Find us on the NSRMTA website. INFO: www.nsrmta.ca
Tapestry Cancer Support Group: Meets every second Thursday of the month at 1 PM. INFO: 902-538-1365
The Little Town Choir: The Little Town Choir is looking for new members to join our next term, beginning January, 2025. Register now for an educational and fun singing opportunity! Fee: $180 (January to April). Contact: Susanlisadworkin@gmail.com
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JOIN THE LITTLE TOWN CHOIR IN WOLFVILLE!
Susan Dworkin
There are many benefits to joining a community choir like The Little Town Choir in Wolfville. Singing in a choir can:
- Improve your voice, timing, and confidence.
- Reduce stress, depression, and anxiety.
- Enhance brain function and create a sense of togetherness.
- Help you make friends and build connections.
The Little Town Choir provides instruction in singing techniques, breath control, and music literacy, all while exploring diverse music styles, from classical to contemporary. Choir members perform twice a year, raising money for the local food bank—a rewarding
experience for all.
Singing also releases endorphins, natural mood enhancers that make it both healthy and fun. Winter can feel long and lonely, but choir is always enjoyable! No experience is necessary—just a willingness to learn.
The next session begins January 7. Reserve your spot today!
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