A DOUBLE BLIND DATE THAT WENT SIDEWAYS
As my Dad’s health declined, I had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with my parents and I am grateful for the conversations I had with each of them.
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I would like to share the touching love story of my parents, Tom and Marian Arthurs, from Greenwood. Recently, on January 20, we said goodbye to my father, Thomas Steeves Arthurs, during a service held at the Middleton Funeral Home. Last year, on November 1st, they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Two weeks before that my Dad asked me if I could send in a notice to CTV’s Live at Five Milestones segment, which of course, I did. It made the cut, though I was a day late CTV Milestones – November 01, 2022.
My father, a retired veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy, would have turned 91 in March.
I asked my mother how they first met and she shared a sweet story with me. In a nutshell, a double blind date that went sideways, I would say. She was 17 years old at the time, from Spa Springs, near Middleton. She told her parents that she was going to babysit with a friend… but in reality, went on a double blind date with her friend and a couple of chaps from the Greenwood base. When the fellows picked them up, my Mom felt nervous because the guys had been having some drinks. So when they arrived at the dance in Bridgetown, my Mom hid out in the coat room and didn’t want to come out. My Dad (who was allowed out on a day pass from Cornwallis as he was nearing graduation) spotted her, and sweet talked her into coming out for a dance. She did, and that was the beginning of what would become their forever romance.
Clearly Mom liked him because she gave him her phone number. The very next week he called to see if she could come to the next dance. Her parents and siblings wanted to know who this fellow was that was calling her.
She then had to confess to her parents that she hadn’t actually gone babysitting with her friend the week before, but that they had gone on a blind date that went sideways, so to
speak, and that she met this guy who would soon graduate from Cornwallis.
My grandparents said that she could go to the dance, but that they would take her. Of course, they wanted to meet him. They told her that they would wait for her and take her home when the dance was over. My Dad met my grandparents in the parking lot in front of the Bridgetown Post Office that night. He actually kept a photo of the front of that Post Office in an album he had of special moments.
In one of the many quiet moments I was able to share with my Dad after he was released from the hospital at the end of November, I told him about what Mom had told me about how they met. My Dad responded by saying “the moment I saw her, I knew she was the one”.
When I made arrangements for the floral arrangement that would be placed beside Dad’s urn for his service today, at the center was a small cluster of lavender roses, which symbolize love at first sight.
We brought Dad’s urn home, where he will remain until the day comes for Mom to join him. He did not want to be buried without her, though their headstones have been in place for well over twenty years. They took care of the hard bits because they wanted to make it easier for those of us left behind. That’s who they are.
Seventy years ago they said their I do’s. They said what they meant, and meant what they said. True love is not always a bed of roses. It is hard work, devotion and a commitment to one another. Forever and always. That is my parents’ story of true love.
They’ve shown us younger ones how it is
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Ross Creek Centre for the Arts and Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
Dearest Volunteers,
Roses are red, violets are blue... jokes aside, we appreciate you! At Ross Creek and Two Planks, we believe that volunteerism is one of the most impactful forms of philanthropy. This Valentine’s Day, we want to share our love for volunteers. Whether large or small, your contributions fill our hearts with gratitude!
We idolise the enthusiasm of those who helped us to get us up and running almost 25 years ago — from building trails to constructing cabins (and everything in between!) We’ll never forget the dedication it took to make our dreams come true.
Today, we treasure the ongoing support of volunteers and all the different ways they chip in. Our beloved board is full of amazing voices who guide us as we navigate the ins and outs of operating a rural arts centre and outdoor theatre. Your devotion means the world to us.
We’re wild for our Workaway Volunteers, who come from near and far! Their appetite for new experiences exhilarates us.
We adore those individuals who bring their unique skill sets to the Centre.
Sharing your gifts keeps our driveway passable, provides exceptional administrative support, catalogues our library, assists during events, and even helps feed our community.
Last but not least, we cherish the young people in our Youth Leadership Program. You consistently inspire us with your creativity, ideas, and energy to shape a better world!
Volunteers show their love every day through their work, transforming communities and building brighter futures for us all. They are the glue that helps us stick together. In closing, volunteers, you complete us! We can confidently say that charitable organisations like us wouldn’t be able to do it without you! xoxo,
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Theoretically, you could offer to help a person who doesn’t like you. You could bring a gourmet vegan meal to a meat-eater or pay a compliment to a bigot. I suppose you could even sing beautiful love songs to annoyed passersby or recite passages from great literature to an eight-year-old immersed in his video game. But there are better ways to express your talents and dispense your gifts—especially now, when it’s crucial for your long-term mental health that you offer your blessings to recipients who will use them best and appreciate them most.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In esoteric astrology, Taurus rules the third eye. Poetically speaking, this is a subtle organ of perception, a sixth sense that sees through mere appearances and discerns the secret or hidden nature of things. Some people are surprised to learn about this theory. Doesn’t traditional astrology say that you Bulls are sober and well-grounded? Here’s the bigger view: The penetrating vision of an evolved Taurus is potent because it peels away superficial truths and uncovers deeper truths. Would you like to tap into more of this potential superpower? The coming weeks will be a good time to do so.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The ingredient you would need to fulfill the next stage of a fun dream is behind door #1. Behind door #2 is a vision of a creative twist you could do but haven’t managed yet. Behind door #3 is a clue that might help you achieve more disciplined freedom than you’ve known before. Do you think I’m exaggerating? I’m not. Here’s the catch: You may be able to open only one door before the magic spell wears off—*unless* you enlist the services of a consultant, ally, witch, or guardian angel to help you bargain with fate to provide even more of the luck that may be available.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): I trust you are mostly ready for the educational adventures and experiments that are possible. The uncertainties that accompany them, whether real or imagined, will bring out the best in you. For optimal results, you should apply your nighttime thinking to daytime activities, and vice versa. Wiggle free of responsibilities unless they teach you noble truths. And finally, summon the intuitive powers that will sustain you and guide you through the brilliant shadow initiations. (PS: Take the wildest rides you dare as long as they are safe.)
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Fate has decreed, “Leos must be wanderers for a while.” You are under no obligation to obey this mandate, of course. Theoretically, you could resist it. But if you do indeed rebel, be sure your willpower is very strong. You will get away with outsmarting or revising fate only if your discipline is fierce and your determination is intense. OK? So let’s imagine that you will indeed bend fate’s decree to suit your needs. What would that look like? Here’s one possibility: The “wandering” you undertake can be done in the name of focused exploration rather than aimless meandering.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I wish I could help you understand and manage a situation that has confused you. I’d love to bolster your strength to deal with substitutes that have been dissipating your commitment to the Real Things. In a perfect world, I could emancipate you from yearnings that are out of sync with your highest good. And maybe I’d be able to teach you to dissolve a habit that has weakened your willpower. And why can’t I be of full service to you in these ways? Because, according to my assessment, you have not completely acknowledged your need for this help. So neither I nor anyone else can provide it. But now that you’ve read this horoscope, I’m hoping you will make yourself more receptive to the necessary support and favors and relief.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I can’t definitively predict you will receive an influx of cash in the next three weeks. It’s possible, though. And I’m not able to guarantee you’ll be the beneficiary of free lunches and unexpected gifts. But who knows? They could very well appear. Torrents of praise and appreciation may flow, too, though trickles are more likely. And there is a small chance of solicitous gestures coming your way from sexy angels and cute maestros. What I can promise you
for sure, however, are fresh eruptions of savvy in your brain and sagacity in your heart. Here’s your keynote, as expressed by the Queen of Sheba 700 years ago: “Wisdom is sweeter than honey, brings more joy than wine, illumines more than the sun, is more precious than jewels.”
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your assignment, Scorpio, is to cultivate a closer relationship with the cells that comprise your body. They are alive! Speak to them as you would to a beloved child or animal. In your meditations and fantasies, bless them with tender wishes. Let them know how grateful you are for the grand collaboration you have going, and affectionately urge them to do what’s best for all concerned. For you Scorpios, February is Love and Care for Your Inner Creatures Month.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Revamped and refurbished things are coming back for another look. Retreads and redemption-seekers are headed in your direction. I think you should consider giving them an audience. They are likely to be more fun or interesting or useful during their second time around. Dear Sagittarius, I suspect that the imminent future may also invite you to consider the possibility of accepting stand-ins and substitutes and imitators. They may turn out to be better than the so-called real things they replace. In conclusion, be receptive to Plan Bs, second choices, and alternate routes. They could lead you to the exact opportunities you didn’t know you needed.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Author Neil Gaiman declared, “I’ve never known anyone who was what he or she seemed.” While that may be generally accurate, it will be far less true about you Capricorns in the coming weeks. By my astrological reckoning, you will be very close to what you seem to be. The harmony between your deep inner self and your outer persona will be at record-breaking levels. No one will have to wonder if they must be wary of hidden agendas lurking below your surface. Everyone can be confident that what they see in you is what they will get from you. This is an amazing accomplishment! Congrats!
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “I want to raise up the magic world all round me and live strongly and quietly there,” wrote Aquarian author Virginia Woolf in her diary. What do you think she meant by “raise up the magic world all round me”? More importantly, how would you raise up the magic world around you? Meditate fiercely and generously on that tantalizing project. The coming weeks will be an ideal time to attend to such a wondrous possibility. You now have extra power to conjure up healing, protection, inspiration, and mojo for yourself.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Before going to sleep, I asked my subconscious mind to bring a dream that would be helpful for you. Here’s what it gave me: In my dream, I was reading a comic book titled *Zoe Stardust Quells Her Demon*. On the first page, Zoe was facing a purple monster whose body was beastly but whose face looked a bit like hers. On page two, the monster chased Zoe down the street, but Zoe escaped. In the third scene, the monster was alone, licking its fur. In the fourth scene, Zoe sneaked up behind the monster and shot it with a blow dart that delivered a sedative, knocking it unconscious. In the final panel, Zoe had arranged for the monster to be transported to a lush uninhabited island where it could enjoy its life without bothering her. Now here’s my dream interpretation, Pisces: Don’t directly confront your inner foe or nagging demon. Approach stealthily and render it inert. Then banish it from your sphere, preferably forever.
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THE LOW-DOWN ON LOVE – ON THE WINGS OF SONG
Janet Kirkconnell
Love songs have been around since time immemorial, the oldest example dating from the nineteen-hundreds B.C. in China. In fact, the origin of music is found in the use of the voice, the inherent instrument, and the most frequent subject of songs has been love, in all countries and tongues. After notation was invented in the ninth century, and the staff in the eleventh, documentation is rich. In the Middle Ages, the French troubadours and the German Minnelied predominated, whether songs of courtly love, or otherwise. Fast forward to the Romantic period in Germany, with songs of love by composers such as Schubert and Schumann. The operatic repertoire is full of the theme, Verdi, Wagner, Puccini. The central thrust of much popular music is love.
Under the title, Tell Me the Truth About Love, a trio of soprano, tenor, and piano, Tracy Cantin, soprano, Marcel d’Entremont, tenor,
A SUMMER FLING NEVER HURT ANYONE?
Carson and Christine Herrick
We all have our own unique love stories, and the way we meet our significant other is often a defining moment in those tales.When Carson and Christine Herrick’s children asked them how they met, they decided to each share their own perspective.
and Dakota Scott-Digout, the piano will reveal their findings about love on February 19, in the Garden Room of the Irving Centre on Acadia University’s campus. The final concert of a Debut Atlantic tour for them. Scott-Digout and Acadia School of Music graduate d’Entremont, already known to Sunday Music in the Garden Room audiences, are noted for their “virtuoso technique and requisite poise” (Joseph So, Ludwig van Toronto); the superlatives for Canadian soprano Cantin are many. She “has it all – agility, power and dazzling coloratura” (Chicago Sun-Times), her “full, gleaming sound” praised, and her “vocal and physical allure, with interpretive and stage presence to boot” pointed out (Chicago Tribune).
Sunday Music in the Garden Room concerts are free of charge. 2pm on February 19.
Carson:
Of course the perception, not to mention the memory, of how your Mom & I met for the first time will differ depending on the teller and the events leading up to that moment. Looking back, it certainly wasn’t your normal romantic encounter.
In early September 1980, I found myself in Edmonton with two weeks of holidays and no plans. I had just purchased a new sporty little Celica and had heard wonderful things about Pacific Rim National Park on the West Coast. After dropping Nika, my cross Samoyed/Lab, at a doggie daycare, I ventured off on a spurof-the-moment road trip without a clue as to how my life was going to change.
It was late afternoon when I hiked into Schooner’s Cove, a somewhat unregulated camping area right on the water. It was sunny, a rare moment between the usual rain & mist, so I chose an off the beaten track area to camp, dropped my stuff and hurried off down the beach for a picture of what was a beautiful sunset.
On the way for a good view I did notice an official park sign advising campers not to camp beyond that point and shortly thereafter a tent and one young lady trying to start a fire. I continued on for my pictures and then on the way back decided to pick up an armful of driftwood for this camper who clearly, at least in my misguided egotistical male mind of the time, needed my help.
After a brief introduction, I learned that Katrin and her girlfriend Christine were from Germany and hitchhiking around North America. Christine was apparently off
collecting shellfish for their dinner despite posted warnings all over about the incidence of Red Tide in the area, an algae bloom that can cause a paralytic disease in shellfish and is toxic to people. Before dropping the wood, I’d collected and continuing back to my campsite to set up, I was invited back to share a cheap bottle of “wine” I’d brought with me, at which time I met Christine.
Without the details, that night there was a bear incident at my campsite during which I lost all of my food. Even having breakfast meant a hike back to the car and driving into Tofino, about a half hour away, to grab a bite to eat. Thinking of the girls I’d met the evening before, I hiked my way down to their new campsite (they’d been noticed by a Warden and asked to move) to ask if they’d like to join me to see Tofino. As fate would have it, Christine agreed, and as it happened, we spent the day together talking and walking around town, which later led to a lovely campfire dinner back at the campsite. Again, there were no details, but from then on, the rest was already preordained.
Three days later, in the besotted state I was in, I had the audacity to tell Christine she was not going to marry her boyfriend in Germany but was going to marry me. Other than a wry smile, that prediction was not reciprocated at the time!
The three of us spent the next week camping and driving down the Coast Highway 101 towards California. Reality soon set in and, if I was going to keep my job, I reluctantly had to return to Edmonton and my job as a Forester with the Alberta Government. That was a difficult drive leaving Christine and Katrin to continue on what to me was their risky hitchhiking adventure, especially in the States.
After a few weeks Christine and Katrin returned to Germany and for me it seems that the next three months were spent on the phone. Between phone calls I’d get pessimistic and chalk everything up to a summer fling only to be picked up again by the sound of Christine’s voice from so many miles away. Then there was that beautiful day in November when I was asked if I could pick her up at the airport on December 13th, 1980. I think that was the first test! The “airport” was in Seattle, Washington, two days away.
The next few months were spent getting to know each other in the little cabin I was renting on Cooking Lake, south-east of Edmonton. We were married in Ottawa in the presence of my family and their friends three months later on March 21, 1981.
Christine:
“Well, look at that nice specimen coming down the beach,” I said to Katrin. He was tall, dark, handsome, a look-a-like between Tom Selleck and Sean Connery. “Yes, he said he’d come back”, she said.
Trying to correct us in our tent building was one thing, but learning that he chased a bear that had stolen all his food was quite another. This was September, but we’d been hitch hiking since end of June without any trouble whatsoever.
A summer fling never hurt anyone? Having fun is an essential part of living in my books. The day in Tofino was, well, hampered by the imminent sense of seriousness swirling in my head and heart. This man at mid-thirty was so many things I hoped for as a partner in
life; sound values, aged enough to be a man, and a place of work which seem to bring him joy. But no holding hands, instead sharing family stories while sightseeing, and getting supplies for the next few days of camp life made me think, was this feeling of affection just one-sided?
In his generosity, he made the trip down the coast highway very economical for us travellers. And yes, flirtations began. Okay, we parted someplace in Eureka, Oregon, USA, and continued with our plan to see the Grand Canyon, gamble in Las Vegas, visit Reno and San Francisco, and hitch hiked further south to San Diego. A super nice fella, Michael Gonzales, scooped us up and offered us his home for ten days. He made a one-day trip to Baja, Mexico possible. This was a hit for Katrin. I believe Carson and I stayed in contact a few times throughout the weeks. Collect calls were a wonderful institution.
It was December and I was home from Frisco to think and sort stuff out. Oh boy, what to do? Well, to my utter surprise, a stack of love letters and a bouquet of fresh flowers were waiting on my desk at home. In my mid-twenties and Carson in his mid-thirties, the time seemed right to act grown up and decide. Goodbye Germany, hello Canada! How much was at stake, I had no idea! In his cozy cabin, outhouse, and all, we cobbled our two someness together through the first winter. Starting to volunteer here and there until a job as an assistant coordinator for an Adult Day Care became reality. A year and a half later we were expecting our first child and we chose a house in Ardossan, outside Edmonton.
Here our family story begins.
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SUDOKU
Edited by Margie E. Burke
HOW TO SOLVE:
Each row must contain the numbers 1 to 9; each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9; and each set of 3 by 3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 to 9.
(Answer appears elsewhere in this issue)
Solutions to Sudoku and Crossword (page18)
Mike Uncorked:
THANE DUNN RETURNS TO THE VALLEY
Champion Elvis Tribute Artist Plays the Old Orchard Inn on February 11!
Mike Butler
Solution to Sudoku:
It has been 46 years since the King, Elvis Presley, passed away, but his iconic persona, unbelievable talent and crowd-pleasing charisma have never wavered. With album sales still in the millions, movies and TV specials still being produced each year, and many tribute artists taking to the stage to honour the King with their own incredible talents.
One such artist, Thane Dunn, accompanied by the Cadillac Kings band, is returning to the Valley for his Love Me Tender Elvis Spectacular, and it’s a show you don’t want to miss. Whether you’re an Elvis fan or not, Thane, his band, and his stunning opening act are a crowd-pleasing entity that sets the bar high!
In chatting with Thane recently, he dove into the unsettling last few years, the resurgence of live music and his love of the Valley, where he’s very excited to return for this one-of-akind show. Thane commented on the heart ships and trials of the pandemic, “The past few years were like hell on earth. We made it through, thankfully, but it cut our income to literally nothing. I was lucky to have money in the bank to keep going, but I spent a fortune promoting shows that constantly got either cancelled or rescheduled so it was like the bottom fell out of my world. It’s so great to be back, and we can’t wait to see the Valley audience again. It’s been too long!”
Most people don’t know that Thane wears many hats. Thane handles renting the venues, marketing and promotion, and then the actual show. With so many people in the Maritimes that faithfully follow him and his band, they have become like family. It will be a wonderful return to the Valley music scene when Thane’s latest show, Love Me Tender, comes to the Old Orchard Inn on February 11, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
The Old Orchard Inn, under new management, is striving to be the number one destination spot for comfortable accommodations, great food, high quality entertainment
and be the go-to place in the valley to see and do amazing things. Thane Dunn and the Cadillac Kings will be the first of many acts to come to the Inn, so stay tuned for more to be announced.
Thane’s show is going to be unlike his other stage outings. He commented, “We have the best of the love songs like, Love Me Tender and Are You Lonesome Tonite. We will be performing everyone’s favourite songs from Suspicious Minds to Heartbreak Hotel, Gospel greats like How Great Thou Art to Unchained Melody, which has been made even more popular from the success of last Summer’s Blockbuster Elvis Movie. It’s a fast-paced Vegas-style show that creates a lot of excitement and much due happiness. And we’ve always wanted to do a Valentine’s themed show and the Old Orchard Inn is the perfect spot for it. You can do everything there, have supper, enjoy the show, and stay overnight.”
Thane returns with all the glitz and glam, the outfits, the lip, the charm, the voice, and the stunning full Cadillac Kings band along with his secret weapon, The Rhinestone Cowgirl Melly Dunn opening the show, and people absolutely love her. Melly Dunn just recently recorded her first album in Nashville, working with people who have worked with David Foster, Kelly Clarkson, John Denver, Wynonna Judd, and Elvis Presley to name a few. The executive producer of her album is Larry Strickland, who sang the bass with Elvis from 1974 until the end and was also the husband of the late Naomi Judd. Melly recently soldout Casino New Brunswick to rave reviews. She has a three-and-a-half octave voice and looks like a movie star!
Thane and Mel are setting out more tour dates for the year, so this Valley show is a sneak peek of the revived Thane Dunn as he heads out to Alberta, the United States, and more for a tour-de-force year ahead. In his spare time, Thane is working hard to get the shows in full swing. He’s been doing some keynote speaking to different organizations about living your dreams and working hard to achieve your goals, and he always makes time for his family.
The Love Me Tender extravaganza will be a show filled with the love, life, sequins, and the best Elvis Tribute Artist Alive. Treat yourself to the return of Thane Dunn, the showcase of the Old Orchard Inn and the return of brilliant live shows to the valley!
For tickets to this one-of-a-kind music experience, visit www.thanedunn.ca, or the Old Orchard Inn website, or by calling 1-800-5618090. Tickets are selling fast, so jump on it, everyone!
Crossword by Margie E. Burke
BOOKS BY LOCALS
Wendy Elliott
Not a lot of new books locals this month, so I thought I’d mention that the Blomidon Naturalists Society have three of their classic books available at a good price on their web site. Most recent was Wildflowers of Nova Scotia and it packs lots of colour. The book is 97 pages and identifies 170 wildflowers. It slips easily into a backpack for hikes and walks. The guide was written for the average reader.
“This book will help Nova Scotians from many different backgrounds to engage with the botanical world in a user-friendly way, and it will probably join its owners for more hikes and walks than other guides,” said Dr. Sean R. Haughian, Curator of Botany, Nova Scotia Museum. ‘Nature Walks: Within the View of Blomidon’ was written for the society in 2006 by the late Merritt Gibson with illustrations by Twila Robar-DeCoste of Aylesford.
Dr. Gibson delves into the many walking trails and country roads that are literally within the view of Blomidon.
There are walks across dykelands, along lakes and rivers, through different forest types, and along both sandy and rocky shores. Some favourite walks are the trails at Blomidon Provincial Park and Cape Split for carpets of flowers in spring and migrating birds in autumn, the rocky coast at Scots Bay to explore tide pools, and the shores of the Minas Basin in August to watch thousands of sandpipers. Walking the same paths and anticipating the seasonal changes is a never-ending source of pleasure.
Thirdly ‘A Natural History of Kings County’ was published by the society in 1992. This 196-page resource book is profusely illustrated. Organized in three sections, the book examines physical characteristics, history of peoples and wildlife habitats. https://blomidonnaturalists.ca/publications/
Other favourites
Esther Clark Wright’s writing in ‘Blomidon Rose’ goes beyond the cape, but this is what she says of the area: “Blomidon, serene, aloof, dignified, has seen the tides come and go, has seen the seasons change, has seen one generation rise and fade and be replaced by
another, has seen the centuries and their folly and their wisdom come and go, and still in the morning sunshine Blomidon stands out clear, green and blue and red, and still in the evening shadows, Blomidon is dark and full of mystery brooding over the land and the sea that are his territory.”
A well written tome, ‘Blomidon Rose’ contains a wealth of historical and natural information. It is interesting to compare her insights and perspectives from the late 1950s on modern life and economics to those of today. Not restrained by political correctness, Wright makes occasional statements about people and events that would cause an outcry if penned today.
Ernest Buckler’s ‘Ox Bells and Fireflies’ is a beautiful memoir of farm life in Annapolis County nearly a century ago. The small world we enter in this 1968 book is charged with a sense of wonder and permeated with the great universals.
In highly charged, sensuous prose, Buckler looks at the rural Nova Scotia of his childhood to reveal a universal human experience. A life style that was closely paced to the rhythm of the seasons, of birth, growth and death.
Prize winners
Two Gaspereau Press authors have picked up significant prizes of late. Bren Simmers, author of If, When, won the 2022 CBC Poetry Prize for her poem “Spell World Backwards.” Annick MacAskill won the 2022 Governor General’s Award for Poetry for her 2022 collection Shadow Blight.
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HOPE AND BEAUTY IN A WINTER GARDEN
Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens
Melanie Priesnitz
February is one of my favourite times to walk through the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens. The majority of human visitors seem to prefer visiting during the growing season; however, the garden in winter is a majestic space filled with active wildlife and plenty of hope. In winter, you can clearly see the structure of the garden. Hardscapes such as our beautiful hand-built dry-stacked stone wall really stand out. This stunning landscape feature defines the area of our marsh, which is beautiful in winter with its sparkling surface ice and red rosehips in the foreground.
Winter is a great time to observe birds in the garden as they are easier to spot sitting in trees without all of the leaves in the way. I love watching and listening to our resident black-capped chickadees visiting their food caches and foraging for winter treats like conifer seeds. I recently learned that chickadees have an amazing physiological adaptation where the part of their brain responsible for memory (the hippocampus) expands in the fall and winter to help them remember where they stored food earlier in the season. As an aging gardener, I could really use a similar adaptation to help me remember where I’ve left my tools or planted seeds the previous season!
If we’re lucky and have snow, I feel comforted walking through the garden, knowing that the plants are tucked in and protected with a nice layer of insulation. The snow also allows me to observe the tracks of garden residents such as mice, squirrels, chipmunks, and voles. I love learning to identify their tracks and observe their travel patterns in the garden.
However, my favourite aspect of a winter walk in the garden is having the time and space to dream about what the garden will look like in spring and imagine what changes I hope to make! If you have a garden at home and are planning renewal projects this year or creating a new one, think about how you can design the garden’s structure to be beautiful
all year long. Think beyond the flora, contemplate how your garden can support fauna in all seasons, and consider how it will look during the winter months. Gardens should be places that you and other animals can enjoy every month of the year.
The Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens are open throughout the winter months for quiet, contemplative walks in nature. Only the main gates on University Avenue are open (the Park St. and Westwood Ave. gates remain closed.) The pathways are not cleared, so please wear warm winter boots, and walk cautiously in case of ice. Visit our website to learn about upcoming winter events in the Gardens or follow us on Facebook. http:// botanicalgardens.acadiau.ca
KINGS COUNTY: AFRICAN HERITAGE MONTH Kings County
With the unanimous support of Council, the Municipality of the County of Kings has proclaimed the month of February African Heritage Month across the County.
The 5th Annual Proclamation Event, celebrating over 400 years of contribution and history of the African Diaspora, will be held on Thursday, February 9th, 2023. The event will take place from 6-8 pm in Council Chambers at the Municipal Complex located at 181 Coldbrook Village Park Drive, Coldbrook, NS, with a reception to follow. All are welcome to join the Municipality for the in-person return of this beloved event. The Municipality looks forward to highlighting young leaders throughout our community of communities and celebrating the local contributions of Persons of African Descent.
2023 marks the 9th year of the United Nations’ International Decade for People of African Descent (DPAD), which started in 2015 and will continue until 2024. The purpose of this decade is to strengthen global cooperation in support of people of African descent and increase the awareness and the passage towards presence in all aspects of society. Each year, the province establishes a theme in accordance with the purpose of DPAD. This year’s theme is Seas of struggle – African Peoples from Shore to Shore recognizes the struggle that people of African Descent faced from the Shores of the African
Continent to the shores of Nova Scotia. Truly, the Atlantic Ocean is a constant part of African Nova Scotian history. Located within Kings County are two historical Black communities: Gibson Woods and Pine Woods. Both communities are located West of Canning and North of Kentville. Pine Woods, now called Aldershot, was founded by sisters Dinah Powell and Chloe Landsey. Lanzy Road in Aldershot is named after founder Chloe. Some family names that may be recognizable coming from this community are Jones, Beare, Lanzey, Smith, Bell, Powell, and Higgins. Gibson Woods located was named after George Gibson. George, a Black Loyalist, purchased the forty acres of land for forty pounds in 1804. After George’s death, the land of Gibson Woods was divided among his five children. These two communities were once connected via a small bridge named Gentleman’s Bridge, but by 1960, it was gone.
The Municipality will continue to share local African Nova Scotian history and accomplishments and highlight the work being done by changemakers in our community throughout African Heritage Month and beyond. Public members are encouraged to check in on the Municipality’s social media platforms and visit countyofkings.ca/diversity to hear more about local African Nova Scotian history and additional community events taking place throughout African Heritage Month!
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VIRTUAL WORKSHOP SERIES WILL FOCUS ON EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY FOR NOVA SCOTIANS LIVING WITH CHRONIC PAIN
E. Christie
On February 15, the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division (CMHA) will launch Living Well with Chronic Pain, a fourpart virtual workshop series offered through CMHA Nova Scotia’s Thrive program.
Thrive is a virtual learning centre where anyone can access free courses, webinars and workshops to learn, gain new skills, and connect with others in their community.
Approximately 185,000 Nova Scotians live with chronic pain. Twenty-four-year-old Amber Chinn is one of them, and, as she explains, it has a significant impact on her mental health.
Chinn lives with Fibromyalgia, a disorder characterized by widespread pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues.
“A good day just means it’s manageable and doesn’t get in my way too much, as you can imagine, that leads to stress, depression, and feeling really isolated at times.”
When she received the diagnosis two years ago, Chinn recalls feeling stuck in an overwhelming and dark place, mourning for a future that felt unattainable.
Chinn says there are limited options In Nova Scotia that support the unique intersection of chronic pain and mental health, and, like thousands of Nova Scotians, Chinn does not have a family doctor, which makes it harder to get help.
She manages her pain with only a prescription through her university’s health plan but is not sure what she’ll do when she graduates.
“I am currently on a waitlist until 2025 for a pain clinic. I know that people are working to address this. But that just feels unacceptable.”
In the meantime, Chinn hopes the workshop series will serve the educational needs of Nova Scotians living with chronic pain, as well as offer emotional support and connection – both of which she says are crucial elements of her pain management regimen.
“There isn’t a cure for chronic pain, but we also know that we can drastically improve how it is experienced when we give people a better understanding of what resources are available, how to self-advocate, and what is within their control.”
“At its core,” she emphasizes, “these workshops are about trying to empower people.”
Once the series wraps in March, Chinn will co-facilitate a peer support group with the Canadian Mental Health Association, for those who live with chronic pain.
The Living Well with Chronic Pain workshop series runs from February 18 to March 8, 2023.
The workshops are open to all Nova Scotians who live with chronic pain and will be held virtually via Zoom. The workshop series is free to attend but those wishing to participate are asked to register for each workshop they plan to attend, in advance.
To register for any of these workshops, visit www.novascotia.cmha.ca
It is encouraged, but not necessary to attend the entire series to get the full benefit of the workshops.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
• February 15 | Chronic Pain and Mental Health
• February 22 | Self-Advocacy, Resources and Support March 1 | Understanding Chronic Pain
• March 8 | Reframing
Questions? Contact Lindsay Miller at lindsay. miller@novascotia.cmha.ca
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MUSIC IN COMMUNITIES
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Lions Hall! Featuring T. Thomason followed by a DJ, we invite teens, university students and up for a post-Valentine’s Day party with great music and a safe space to dance. Tickets are $10 or pay what you can at the door or on our website. T. Thomason is a well-loved musician from Wolfville, now based in Halifax. He has a sound that packs an emotional punch while begging you to scream along. With over a decade of experience in the music industry, multiple award nominations, and national recognition at an early age, T. Thomason is a force to be reckoned with in the Canadian music scene.
This event will be followed by another all-ages dance on March 10, featuring a great new band called Pillow Fite. More details are coming soon.
non-binary folks and led by Freya Milliken. You can register by emailing us and contribute by donation at the practices or by e-transfer.
Songwriter’s Showcase is back! Thursdays in the mezzanine at Main Street Station, Kentville, hosted by Antonella Ponce; this is an open mic to try out new original songs and celebrate great songwriters. Come share a few tunes or listen and enjoy a cider from Maritime Express Cider Co. Thursdays 7-9pm, by donation.
Working with Wolfville Recreation, we’re again offering a Thursday evening ukulele group with Sarah McInnis, and an after-school ukulele with Jesse Potter. Contact Wolfville Recreation for more information on these programs.
Music In Communities is non-profit cooperative supporting musicians and our community. Here’s a sampling of what we have on offer this winter and into the spring:
On February 18, we are hosting an all-ages, LOVE IS LOVE dance party at the Wolfville
The Present Moments Singers is a group that gathers at Wickwire Place on Tuesdays from 1-3:30pm, led by Cassy Palmer. This group is primarily for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia and their caregivers but is open to anyone who wants to sing along. Cassy leads the group on old favourites, from Johnny Cash to the Beatles and whatever the group suggests.
Queer Community Chorus takes place every Wednesday from 5-7pm at St. John’s Anglican Church in Wolfville. For queer, trans, and
MARGOT’S HIDDEN GEMS
Margot Bishop
February is a month filled with many “hidden gems” when it comes to days of celebration. From the obscure, such as Dark Chocolate Day on the 1st and Singles Awareness Day on the 15th, to the more well-known, such as Groundhog Day on the 2nd and Valentine’s Day on the 14th. There are also religious dates that are significant to different cultures, such as Arbour Day, Nirvana, Maha Shivaratri, and Isra and Mi`raj all falling on the 18th, Ash Wednesday on the 22nd, and Intercalary on the 26th. On the 20th, Family or Heritage Day is celebrated in some provinces, such as PEI, NB, NS, and MB. And of course, there is the celebration of “Fat Tuesday” or Carnival on the 21st.
Valentine’s Day, which is celebrated on the 14th of February, has a long history. It is believed to have been adapted from a Roman festival
honoring Juno, and the festival of Lupercalia, which involved the pairing of names for partners during the festivities. There were also multiple saints named Valentine, one of Terni who was martyred in 197 AD, and another of Rome who was martyred in 496 AD. In 497, Pope Gelastius declared February 14th as St. Valentine’s Day, honoring love and marriage.
Valentine’s Day has been celebrated for centuries, with literature such as Chaucer’s “The Parlement of Foules” in 1382, the Duke of Orleans’ letter in 1477, Spenser’s “The Faerie Queen” in 1590, Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” in the 17th century and nursery rhymes in 1784 mentioning the day. The oldest known Valentine card is believed to be in the York castle museum, dating back to 1797. Cards have been popular for expressing love since 1820, when 200,000 cards were delivered in London. By the 1840s, that number had doubled.
GIVE YOUR SKIN SOME LOVE THIS WINTER
Ali Vervaeke, Owner of Verv Skin in New Minas www.vervskin.ca
It’s that time of year! Gently falling snow, dark and cozy nights and of course….dry and flaking skin. Don’t you love winter?!
Winters in the Northern Hemisphere are hard on our skin. Here are some tried and tested tips for keeping your skin healthy and resilient this season.
1. Choose products with nourishing ingredients
Look for natural skincare products that feature rich plants oils, butters and waxes. Healing and conditioning butters include shea, cocoa, kokum, and mango butters. For plant oils some commonly-known favorites include avocado, hemp, safflower, jojoba, argan, olive, apricot and almond, to name just a few. Beeswax and plant-based waxes are called occlusives because they form a protective barrier on the skin which helps prevent moisture loss on cold, windy days.
These ingredients might be formulated into a product called a lotion or cream (waterbased) or a balm, oil or salve (oil-based). Both can be helpful and layering the two, beginning with water-based and ending with oil-based, will offer even greater defense.
Ideally you’ll want to see some of the above oils and butters named in the first few ingredients of a list. Ingredient lists show the percent of an ingredient by weight in the total formula. So the first ingredient has the highest percentage and the last ingredient has the lowest percentage, by weight. Don’t be duped by marketing ploys that highlight these ingredients but contain only a very
small amount.
Small or local skincare makers tend to utilize these healing oils and butters as main ingredients in their formulas in comparison with commercial producers that often bulk up formulas with cheaper, highly-refined ingredients that offer fewer benefits for the skin.
2. Make small changes in your environment & routine
Your skin will benefit from small changes you can make in your environment and routine. Avoid really hot water in the bath or shower and make sure to apply a gentle body cream or balm afterwards to seal in moisture. Dry, flaky skin? Try exfoliating first with a loofah, exfoliating mitt, or sugar scrub so that the cream or balm that follows can actually penetrate the skin.
Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day; your skin can signal internal dehydration with symptoms like redness, inflammation and tightness. Herbal teas and soups are how I like to stay hydrated beyond just drinking water.
Bedside humidifiers or hand-held facial steamers can replenish healthy moisture levels if your home heating source creates very dry air. For the face, this can be done by placing your head over a bowl of warm, filtered water and placing a towel over the head to create a mini sauna effect.
If you’re heading outdoors in the cold, avoid skin exposure; protect your skin with clothing and where that’s not possible, liberally
Starting in February and going through the spring, Kim Barlow will host a Jam Session at the Canning Firehall on Thursdays from 7-8:30pm. This is open to all ages, all abilities, and any instruments you want to bring. We’ll have ukuleles on hand if you want to try, or just come and sing! $2 drop-in, sponsored by Canning and District Recreation.
We’re excited to work with NSCC and Acadia School of Music this winter to connect students with the community. We have students helping out putting on shows, doing promotion, sound and stage tech, supporting our facilitators and
The “hidden gem” about early Valentine’s Day cards is that some of them had secret compartments where lines of verse or tiny gifts could be tucked away. From simple cards to elaborate ones with lace and layers of hearts and cupids, cards are a lovely way to express affection. The word “love” is ancient, dating back over 5,000 years, and is derived from the word “leubh” and then put in old English as “lufu”. Love is the unwavering, unflinching ability to support a partner throughout changes or no change at all.
February is the shortest month of the year, but it has a lot to celebrate. The first week is dedicated to children’s authors and illustrators, the second week is for freelance writers, and the third week is for random acts of kindness. The fourth week has its own special days, such as “Tell a Fairy Tale” on the 26th and Polar Bear on the 27th. The flowers of February are
apply a natural balm or heavy cream to shield the skin from moisture-robbing wind and freezing temperatures.
3. Avoid ingredients that are known irritants
Just as there are ingredients to support the skin, there are others that can exacerbate itchy, irritated and dry skin.
Avoid harsh surfactants like SLS or SLES (sodium laureth sulfate) often found in body washes, gels, face cleansing products and liquid dish soap. These are detergents that over-cleanse the skin and remove the natural oils, or sebum, that contributes to a healthy skin barrier. If you experience a tight, pulling sensation after cleansing your skin, this is often a sign that you are stripping the skin of the good oils. Opt for a gentle cleansing oil or oil-gel for the face that will replenish these beneficial lipids.
Fragrance is another very common irritant for many people. On an ingredient list you may see “fragrance” or “parfum.” These are synthetic scents that can contain hundreds of undisclosed ingredients. You can reduce your exposure to irritating fragrances by choosing unscented laundry detergent, dish soaps and body products. If you love scented products, look for plant-based aromas made from essential oils instead. How can you tell the difference? Natural essential oils are usually listed by their botanical name, for example “Lavandula angustifolia” is lavender.
Alcohol-based toners can also over-strip the skin which causes irritation or the skin to kick into sebum overdrive, producing extra oil to make up for this disruption. Though
creating their own programs to offer the community. This is a symbiotic way to create more opportunities for young musicians and expand what Music In Communities can offer in Kings County. As we develop these partnerships, we’ll introduce more programs, so check in to find out what’s new.
This winter and spring, we’ll be resuming our round-table discussions on Inclusivity in the Arts, as well as shows and workshops. We’re excited to present an Every Day is Earth Day series in April, focusing on climate action, Indigenous culture and music. Brian Knockwood will lead a drum-making workshop, followed by drum painting with Alan Syliboy. Mika Francis will lead a drum circle and teach some traditional Mi’kmaq songs. Musician activists Braden Lam, Steel Cut Oats and a host of other musicians and speakers will share ideas and songs.
For details and inquiries, please visit our website or social media! We look forward to sharing music with you soon. www.musicincommunities.com.
irises, violets, and primroses, all of which are purple-hued. The color red, which symbolizes power and passion, is often associated with Valentine’s Day.
In conclusion, February is a month filled with many days of celebration, from the obscure to the well-known. Be safe. Show your love for friends and family by wearing your mask. Happy February—all of the days of it.
counterintuitive, it’s for this reason that sometimes oily skin is actually in need of a well formulated face oil or balm to restore the balance of lipids.
4. Take time to unwind
Yes, it’s so much easier said than done, but research shows how stress can create or exacerbate difficult skin conditions. When and where you can, carve out time for a relaxing bath, reading a book, listening to a podcast or doing some breath work. Having a healthy and restorative face care routine also offers an opportunity for you to prioritize yourself and enjoy a relaxing sensorial experience.
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Community Coffee Time — Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville 10–11am • Catch up with your neighbours & meet new ones - all welcome! TIX:Free
Babies & Books — Vaughan Memorial Library, Wolfville
10:30–11am • Join babies (0-2) & their caregivers for stories, songs, rhymes, & a little baby mayhem!
Registration not reqd. TIX:Free
Baby Rhyme Time — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 11am–12pm • Enjoy songs, rhymes, & stories that will make your baby smile. Ages 0-12 mos. A caregiver must be present. Registration reqd.
TIX:Free
Farmer’s Market — Greenwood Mall, Greenwood
12–4pm TIX:Free INFO:902-847-5311 / ej.keats@outlook.com
Let the Games Begin — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 1–3pm • Do you enjoy playing cards or board games? Bring along your favourite game, play one of ours! Registration not reqd. TIX:Free Preschool Storytime — Dr. Frank W. Morse Memorial Library, Lawrencetown 1:30–2pm • Caregivers & ages
0-5 are invited to the Lawrencetown Library for stories, rhymes, & songs. Registration reqd. TIX:Free
The Knit-Wits — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 3–5pm • Whether you’ve been knitting for decades, or just started yesterday, it’s time to join the knit wits! We have the yarn & needles; we just need someone to use them! Open to ages 18+.
Registration is reqd. TIX:Free
Sewing Club — C@P Lab, Wolfville 5–7:30pm • Want to learn how to use a sewing machine or serger? Our Sewing Club offers space, equipment, & instruction.
Registration is reqd. TIX:Free
Trivia Nights — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 6:30–8pm • Email to book a tablemax 6 ppl. /group. TIX:Free INFO:902-542-5544 / sealevelbrewing@gmail.com
Caleb Vallelly — Kings Arms Commons, Wolfville 7–10pm • Caleb Vallelly performs ‘Live in the Window’. TIX:Free INFO:902-542-4141
Open Studio — 7 Arts, Greenwood 7–9pm • Calling all those who like to be creative, ages 16+ work independently or join a guest artist to unleash your creativity. TIX:$10/Drop-In with your supplies, $25 with 7Arts Supplies. INFO:902-765-7278 / info@7arts.ca
Jam Session — Fire Hall, Canning 7–8:30pm • An open jam for all ages, all abilities, & any instruments you want to bring. We will have ukuleles on h& if you want to try, or just come & sing! TIX:$2/Drop-In INFO:info@musicincommunities.com
Songwriter’s Showcase — Maritime Express Cider Co., Kentville 7–9pm • Songwriters Showcase in the Mezzanine with host Antonella Ponce. TIX:Donation INFO:info@musicincommunities.com
FRIDAY, 3
Babies & Books — Library, Kingston 10–10:30am • Each week caregivers & their babies (newborn to 18 mos) are invited to visit us for quiet stories, rhymes, & songs. Registration not reqd. TIX:Free Fibre Ops — Library, Windsor 10am–12pm • Calling all knitters, hookers, crocheters, weavers, spinners, or anyone who enjoys the fibre craft arts. Bring your own project & we’ll work together! All skill levels welcome, no experience necessary. TIX:Free Fridays at the Library — Berwick & District Library, Berwick 2:30–4pm • Looking for after-school fun? Join us for board games, escape rooms, button-making, video games, & much more! Snacks provided. Ages 8-14. Registration not reqd. TIX:Free Lego Club — Library, Kingston 3:30–4:30pm • Join us & build something amazing using our gigantic collection of LEGO. Ages 8-12. Pre-registration reqd., space is ltd. Sign up for just one session or sign up for them all.
TIX:Free
Teen Artist Hub — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 3:45–4:45pm • This program is for students grades 7-12 who want to explore their passion for art. Registration reqd. TIX:Free
Bernie Zinck — Kings Arms Pub, Kentville 5:30–9:30pm
TIX:Free INFO:902-678-0066
Joe Henry — Lew Murphy’s Smoke & BBQ, New Minas 6–9pm TIX:Free INFO:902-365-5070
Guy Paul — Kings Arms Commons, Wolfville 6–10pm
TIX:Free INFO:902-5424141
BTS Yet to Come in Cinemas — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • BTS Yet to Come Concert.
TIX:$16 cash or debit/credit at the door or online https://www.eventbrite.ca/ eventbrite.ca
INFO:manager@alwhittletheatre.ca
Mamma Mia! — King’s-Edgehill School, Windsor 7–9:30pm • TIX:Online:$25/Adult, $5/14 years & younger. Door:$28/Adult, $8/14 years & younger.
INFO:dmyles@qaaw.ca
Devotion — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7–9:30pm • Devotion, tells the harrowing true story of two elite US Navy fighter pilots during the Korean War. TIX:$10.95/Adult, $6.95/Youth INFO:902-532-7704 / boxoffice@kingstheatre.ca
Feel Good Friday with Inigo Cuartero — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • Music starts at 7! Tables are first come, first served, with no reservations. TIX:Free INFO:902-542-5544 / sealevelbrewing@gmail.com
Art Show Opening — Tides Contemporary Art Gallery, Kentville 7–8pm • Come along & see the exciting new work from artists Mark McCrone & Deborah Greenwood. TIX:Free INFO:902-365-3322 / tidescontemporaryart@gmail.com
Jonas & Barry in the Home — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 7:30pm • Reservations are held until 15 min. before show time. TIX:$18/Adult, $15/Seniors & Students INFO:902-678-8040 / centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca
Karaoke — West Side Charlies, New Minas 9pm–1am • Come sing a song! TIX:Free INFO:681-9378
SATURDAY, 4
Pancake Breakfast — Fire Hall, Kentville 7:30–10:30am
• Delicious pancakes & sausages, juice coffee & tea are waiting for you. This fundraiser is to support the NKEC Safe Grad 2023. Let’s help the 2023 graduates celebrate safely by eating pancakes! TIX:Donation
Breakfast — Lions Club, Kentville 8–10:30am •
Breakfast with eggs, bacon, sausage, baked beans, hash browns, pancakes, toast, juice, coffee/tea. TIX:$10/ Adult, $5/Children under 10 INFO:902-679-2367 / myrna_harnum@hotmail.ca
Breakfast — Lions Club, Berwick 8–10am • Eggs, pancake, bacon, sausage, juice, tea, coffee. TIX:$10/ Adult, $5/Children under 12 INFO:902-844-1440 / tbhenley60@gmail.com
New Clothes King & B&it Queen — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 11am & 2pm • Directed by Tracy Churchill. Ltd seating. TIX:$7/Adults, $5/ Children, cash only INFO:902-678-8040 / centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca
Eagle Watch Luncheon — First Cornwallis Baptist Church, Upper Canard 11am–1pm • Enjoy a delicious lunch consisting of chilli, haddock chowder or turkey soup, rolls & crackers & homemade cakes for dessert with tea, coffee & juice. Take outs $10/Adults, $5/ Ages 5-12, Free/Preschool INFO:902-678-1934 / bessiecrouse@outlook.com
Pop Up Shop Ametora Supply — Lunn’s Mill Brewery, Lawrencetown 12–4pm • Vintage Sale TIX:Free INFO:902-584-2217
Makers Space — 7 Arts, Greenwood 12–4pm • 7Arts Makers Space, creative fun & seasonal crafts for all ages, all supplies included. Register by email info@7arts.ca TIX:$5/Project, $5/Take & Make Kits
INFO:902-765-7278 / info@7arts.ca
Games Day:Board at the Library — Library, Kingston
12–2pm • Bring your favourite board game or tabletop RPG or drop in & play one of ours. Invite your friends or make new ones. All ages welcome. No registration reqd.
TIX:Free
Timothy V Matinee — West Side Charlies, New Minas
2–5pm • A great day of music! We are hosting the Saturday matinee the first Saturday of every month!
TIX:Free INFO:681-9378
Carter Lake — The Library Pub, Wolfville 2–5pm • Weekly music by Carter TIX:Free Mamma Mia! — King’s-Edgehill School, Windsor
2-4:30pm & 7–9:30pm • A play filled with Abba songs, big laughs, a few tears, & a cast of local actors that will have you singing & dancing in the aisles. TIX:Online:$25/Adult, $5/14 years & younger. Door:$28/Adult, $8/14 years & younger.
INFO:dmyles@qaaw.ca
Open Mic — Lunn’s Mill Brewery, Lawrencetown 7–10pm • TIX:Free INFO:902-584-2217
The Taproom Growlers — Dawn Oman Art Gallery, Bridgetown 7–9pm • An A Capella singing group from the Annapolis Royal area who sing a repertoire of sea shanties & songs of the sea. TIX:$20
INFO:902-588-2002
Jonas & Barry in the Home — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 7:30pm • TIX:$18/Adult, $15/Seniors & Students INFO:902-678-8040 / centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca
Broke With Money — Lew Murphy’s Smoke & BBQ, New Minas 8:30–11:30pm TIX:Free INFO:902-365-5070
Adult Dance:Voodoo Charmers — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9–12pm • Cash bar, kitchen, 50/50, door prizes. TIX:$9/Members, $10/Non-Members
SUNDAY, 5
Jonas & Barry in the Home — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 7:30pm • TIX:$18/Adult, $15/Seniors & Students INFO:902-678-8040 / centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca
Sunday Music in the Garden Room — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 2–4pm • Portraits & Fantasias, David Dias da Silva, clarinet & Olivier Hébert-Bouchard, piano on a Jeunesses Musicales tour. Compositions of Robert Schumann & Claude Debussy. TIX:Free INFO:902-542-3484 / kirkconnell@ns.sympatico.ca
The Whale — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 4–6pm & 7-9pm • TIX:$12 cash or debit/credit at the door or online https://www.eventbrite.ca/ eventbrite.ca INFO:manager@alwhittletheatre.ca
Guided Moonlit Walk/Snowshoe — Valleyview Provincial Park, Bridgetown 6:30–8pm • Join Annapolis County Recreation for a free guided evening snowshoe hike at beautiful Valleyview Provincial Park. Refreshments & prizes to follow! TIX:Free INFO:902-532-0258 / borde@annapoliscounty.ca
Nature by Night Full Moon Field Trip — Gaspereau Lake Dam, Gaspereau 7pm • Hike Nova Scotia & the Blomidon Naturalists Society present a guided night walk on the Gaspereau River & White Rock. TIX:Free
MONDAY, 6
Storytime — Library, Annapolis Royal 10–11am • Preschool children & their caregivers are invited to our Monday Morning Storytime. We’ll have stories, crafts!
Registration not reqd. TIX:Free GriefShare — New Hope Wesleyan Church, Kentville
7–9pm • Help & encouragement after the death of a loved one, a special seminar & support group designed to help you rebuild your life. TIX:Free INFO:902-670-9288 / gerrits.bernadine@gmail.com
TUESDAY, 7
Stories & Somersaults! — Library, Kingston 10:30–
11:30am • Enjoy stories & songs with actions in this story time with a physical literacy twist. For ages 3-5. Registration not reqd. TIX:Free
Present Moment Singers — Wickwire Place, Wolfville
1–2:30pm • Singing group for ppl. with Alzheimers & dementia & Alzheimer’s caregivers. An afternoon of music & singing, followed by an after-song-social with.
TIX:Donation INFO:info@musicincommunities.com
Writers’ Circle — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 2–3:30pm • Need incentive to finish your novel, your short story, or your poem? Join us for writing exercises, brain storming, feedback, & brainstorming. TIX:Free Canadian Stamps Through The Years — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 3–4pm • Stamp collecting is one of the world’s most popular hobbies. All ages welcome. Registration reqd. TIX:Free Community Supper — Valley Community Learning Association, Kentville 5–6:30pm • Come enjoy a delicious meal cooked by this week’s team. Bring a dessert with you if you are able. TIX:Donation INFO:valleyflyingsquirrels@gmail.com
Song Circle Open Mic — Valley Community Learning Association, Kentville 6:30–8:30pm • Come on out to join us, bring your instrument, voice, story or jokes!
TIX:Free INFO:chopkinj@gmail.com
The Dukes of Kent — Bethany Memorial Baptist Church, Kentville 7–9pm • Practicing every Tuesday, men of all ages welcome. INFO:seymourchris2@gmail.com
Sing with Valley Voices — United Baptist Church, Kentville 7–9:30pm • New voices welcome at weekly rehearsals of Valley Voices A Cappella Chorus, an inclusive women’s chorus singing four-part harmony.
TIX:Free INFO:director@valleyvoices.org
Cozy Read-Aloud — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 7–8pm • Come to the library for a cozy evening of hot chocolate & stories read aloud.
Open to ages 9-12. Registration reqd. TIX:Free Trivia Night — The Church Brewing Company, Wolfville 7–9pm • You can expect great food, beer, & prizes. Grab some friends & email us to book your groups table.
TIX:Free INFgr’up’s-542-2337 / info@churchbrewing.ca
WEDNESDAY, 8
Farmers Market — Recreation Centre,Kentville 10am–1pm • TIX:Free Ina FO:kentcraftsfarmersmarket1@gmail.com
Storytime! — Memorial Library, Wolfville 10:30–11am • Each week, we will sing songs, share books, & have fun!
Ages 3-5, accompanied by parent/caregiver. TIX:Free Together Time Tales — Library, Kentville 11–11:30am • We will sing songs, share books, & more! For preschoolers ages, 2-5 accompanied by a parent/ caregiver. Registration is reqd. TIX:Free
Nova Scotia Works Employment Services — Berwick & District Library, Berwick 1–3pm • Join us for support with resumes, cover letters, job searches, workshops, funding! To sign up, call toll-free:1-866-609-WORK (9675). TIX:Free
Zoom Knit-Along — Virtual, Annapolis Valley 1–2pm • Make yourself a cup of tea & join us for a group knitting session. Use a free Ravelry pattern or work on your own project. Open to all ages, registration reqd. TIX:Free Jam Session — Lions Club, Kentville 6–9pm • Session in Memory of Mark Clarke. TIX:$2 INFO:902-679-2367 / myrna_Harnum@hotmail.car
Open Mic — T.A.N. Coffee, Wolfville 6–9pm • Ross Chapman is carrying on the 11-yr tradition of hosting an open mic every week. This open mic remains a cozy acoustic open mic that is welcome to all! TIX:Free INFO:902-698-1660 / therosschapman@gmail.com
Youth Art Lessons — 7 Arts, Greenwood 7–8pm • Youth Art Lessons, YAL, ages 12 & under, new projects each week, try new tools & techniques. For info & register at email info@7arts.ca TIX:$25/per class, $80/four classes INFO:902-765-7278 / info@7arts.ca
Holy Spider — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7–9pm • A journalist descends into the underbelly of the Iranian city of Mashhad as she investigates serial killings of sex workers by the “Spider Killer”. TIX:$12 cash or debit/ credit at the door or online https://www.eventbrite.ca/ eventbrite.ca INFO:manager@alwhittletheatre.ca
Open Mic Night — Wayfarers’ Ale Brewery, Port Williams 7–10pm TIX:Free
The Fabelmans — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7–9:30pm • TIX:$10.95/Adult, $6.95/Youth INFO:902-532-7704 / boxoffice@kingstheatre.ca
THURSDAY, 9
Jigsaw Challenge — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 2–4pm • Team up with fellow jigsawpuzzle enthusiasts for an entertaining group challenge! Try to complete a puzzle together in two hours. Puzzles supplied. Registration reqd. Ages 18+. TIX:Free Wolfville & Area Newcomers Club — Lions Club, Wolfville 7–9pm •Dan Stovel, Regional Emergency Management Coordinator will present “Emergency Preparedness - What It Means to You” TIX:Free Jason Cyrus — The Mermaid, Windsor 7:30–9:30pm• The incredible showman returns with the hottest stage hypnosis show in Canada. TIX:$35 INFO:marketing@mermaidtheatre.ca
FRIDAY, 10
Crafty Connections — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 1–2:30pm • Host Angela Reynolds will lead the group in a craft every other Friday. All materials supplied. Tea & cookies provided. Ages 50+. Registration reqd. TIX:Free
Community Coffee — Memorial Library, Wolfville 1:30–3:30pm • Warm up with coffee, tea, treats, & friends! Every second Friday, no registration reqd. TIX:Free FarmWorks Gentle Dragons — The Station Food Hub, Newport Station 3–5pm • Aiming to help increase the production & provision of healthy, local food for all Nova Scotians. TIX:Free INFO:902-542-3442 / lbest@ns.sympatico.ca
Teen Takeover — Library, Kingston 6–7:45pm • Teens are taking over the library! Ages 13+. Registration is reqd. TIX:Free
Jester J. Brown — Lew Murphy’s Smoke & BBQ, New Minas 6–9pm TIX:Free INFO:902-365-5070
Andy Webster — Kings Arms Commons, Wolfville 6–10pm TIX:Free INFO:902-542-4141
Flax to Linen:Textile Retreat with Jennifer Green — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 6pm • During this weekend workshop, our instructor will guide you through a journey of learning hand spinning techniques & working with various fibres. TIX:$287.50$362.25 INFO:902-582-3842 / mail@artscentre.ca
Friday Night music — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 6pm • The b& Full Circle will be playing in the lounge. Everyone welcome. Come on out & enjoy the music. TIX:Free
Feel Good Friday with Guy Paul — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • Music starts at 7! Tables are first come, first served, no reservations. TIX:Free INFO:902-542-5544 / sealevelbrewing@gmail.com
Jonas & Barry in the Home — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 7:30pm • Reservations are held until 15 min. before show time. TIX:$18/Adult, $15/Seniors & Students INFO:902-678-8040 / centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca
Billy Joel Tribute — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • “My Life” is the Definitive Tribute to Billy Joel! An unforgettable show that showcases the best of the best songs by one of the most recognized stars in music. TIX:Adult/$35, Youth/$5, Royalty Card holders get 10% off! INFO:902-532-7704 / boxoffice@kingstheatre.ca
JRDN with DJ HotCue — West Side Charlies, New Minas 9pm–2am • Valentine Show TIX:Free INFO:681-9378
SATURDAY, 11
Craft & Vendor Show — Lions Hall, Coldbrook 10am–3pm • Enjoy perusing the various highlights of the contributing crafters/vendors as we look forward to spring! TIX:Free INFO:902-385-2422 / Kerrielyn2@outlook.com
Author Reading:Laura Churchill Duke — Library, Kentville 11am–12pm • Laura Churchill Duke will read from her new book, “Rooted in Deception”, & answer audience questions. Registration reqd. TIX:Free The Voice of Jung — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 2pm • A 75-mins one-man show by actor Raymond O’Neill in which the sometimes controversial but always fascinating ideas of Carl Jung TIX:$10 cash or debit/ credit at the door or online https://www.eventbrite.ca/ eventbrite.ca INFO:manager@alwhittletheatre.ca
Adult Collage Crew — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 2–3pm • Let loose your creativity & join Shania to create your own piece of art. Supplies provided. Ages 18+. Registration reqd. TIX:Free International Pot Luck Dinner — Valley Community Learning Association, Kentville 5:30–7pm • The Immigrant Support Group is hosting an international community pot luck dinner. We ask that you bring a dish of your favorite food to share. TIX:Free INFO:902-599-4445 / vpetrie@ppl. worx.ca
Torchlit Snowshoe Hike — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 6:30–8:30pm • Join us for all-ages fire-lit adventure. Borrow our snowshoes or bring your own. TIX:Donation INFO:902-582-3842 / mail@artscentre.ca
The Princess Bride — The Mermaid, Windsor 7pm TIX:$14 includes popcorn & 1 bottled water INFO:902-798-5841 / marketing@mermaidtheatre.ca
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The Gilberts Harmonious — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • Don’t miss The Gilberts performing original songs & songs by Simon & Garfunkel, the Mamas & the Papas, Carpenters, Fleetwood Mac, & more! TIX:$20 Jonas & Barry in the Home — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 7:30pm • Reservations held until 15 min. before show time. TIX:$18/Adult, $15/Seniors & Students INFO:902-678-8040 / centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca
Valentine’s Latin Dance Night — Recreation Centre, Kentville 7:30–10pm TIX:$15 INFO:250-588-8746 / stubertr&@gmail.com
Vlad Sitnikov & Inna Klymenko — Horton Ridge Malt & Grain, Hortonville 7:30–9:30pm • Bach to Beatles Duo. TIX:$15 INFO:902-697-3535 / info@hortonridgemalt.com
Jason Cyrus:ReWiReD — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • A one-of-a-kind experience the whole family will love. TIX:Adults/$38, Youth/$5, Royalty Card holders get 10% off! INFO:902-532-7704 / boxoffice@kingstheatre.ca
Born. This. Gay. Drag Show — Kings Arms Commons, Wolfville 8–10pm • Queera Bang is beyond thrilled to present Born. This. Gay. A celebration of Queer Love a drag show, filled with love; queer, platonic, poly, you name it we celebrate it! TIX:$15/Advanced, $20/At the door (if available) INFO:905-302-2399 / knawrey@gmail.com
Valentine’s Day Dance — Community Hall, White Rock 8pm–12am • Music by Ruth Manning & the Prospectors. TIX:$15/Each, $25/per Couple INFO:902-697-2374 / ruthmanning1972@gmail.com
SpeakEasy:String Theory — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 8–11pm • String Theory is back to present the best in vintage acoustic swing! Must reserve tickets
TIX:$15 INFO:902-542-5424
Broken Circuit — Kings Arms Pub, Kentville 8:30–11:30pm TIX:Free INFO:902-678-0066
Adult Dance:Isl& Boys — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9–12pm • Cash bar, kitchen, 50/50, door prizes. TIX:$9/Members, $10/Non-Members
Valentine Dance — Royal Canadian Legion, Lawrencetown 9pm–1am • Music by Walter Illsley of Walter’s Entertainment Services. Come for an evening of good music & friends. TIX:$10 (19+)
Bake & Craft Sale — Community Centre, Wilmot 10–5pm • Enjoy a variety of baked goods, handmade crafts from vendors & help raise funds for ongoing community dinners. Food is by donation. TIX:Donation INFO:902-995-0067 / morton.gracr94@hotmail.com
Walk/Snowshoe — Cornwallis Park Interpretative Hiking Trail, Cornwallis Park 10:30pm • Join Annapolis County Recreation for a guided walk/snowshoe. TIX:Free INFO:902-532-0258 / borde@annapoliscounty.ca
SUNDAY, 12
Crafternoons — Memorial Library, Wolfville 2–3pm •Every other Sunday a new craft offered. Weave a Pocket Pet for ages 5-7! Materials provided. Registration is reqd. TIX:Free
FarmWorks Gentle Dragons — Evangeline Recreation Society, Berwick 2–4pm • FarmWorks aims to help increase the production & provision of healthy, local food for all Nova Scotians. TIX:Free INFO:902-542-3442 / lbest@ns.sympatico.ca
Tracy, Marcel & Dakota — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 3–4:30pm • “Virtuoso technique & requisite poise”, Tracy Cantin (Soparano), Marcel d’Entremont (Tenor), & Dakota Scott-Digout (Piano). TIX:$28/ Adults, Free/Youth, Royalty Card holders get 10% off!
INFO:902-532-7704 / boxoffice@kingstheatre.ca
Close — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 4–6pm & 7-9pm • “Close” is a film about friendship & responsibility. TIX:$12 cash or debit/credit at the door or online https://www.eventbrite.ca/ eventbrite.ca INFO:manager@alwhittletheatre.ca
MONDAY, 13
Marbleous Mayhem — Library, Annapolis Royal 2–3pm • Build & play with marble runs. Ages 7-10. Registration is reqd. TIX:Free
TUESDAY, 14
Present Moment Singers — Wickwire Place, Wolfville 1–2:30pm • Singing group for ppl. with Alzheimers & dementia & their caregivers. TIX:Donation
INFO:info@musicincommunities.com
Kids Painting — Lloyd Memorial Hall, Kingsport 3–4pm • Kids aged 8-12. Friendly/supportive atmosphere to encourage creativity/fun. TIX:Free INFO:902-679-0384 / danaleighgreene@yahoo.ca
Painternoon — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 3:30–5pm • Attend a paint class with instructor Kathy Williams. Supplies included. Registration reqd. Ages 18+. TIX:Free
Public Hearing & Municipal Council — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 6pm TIX:Free INFO:888-337-2999
WEDNESDAY, 15
Deck of Cards Crew — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 10:30–11:30am • Join us for card games, & board games. Registration reqd. Ages 18+.
TIX:Free
Take Out Luncheon — United Baptist Church, Port Williams 11:30am–12:15pm TIX:$10 INFO:902-542-3681 / pburden@ns.sympatico.ca
Kids Can Craft — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 3–4pm • It is time to get crafty! Materials supplied. Ages 5-8. Registration reqd.
TIX:Free Cross Stitch:It’s Sew Me! — Memorial Library, Wolfville 5:30–7:30pm • A casual cross-stitch club for ages 12-15, all skill levels. Bring your own project or try one of our beginner kits. Registration reqd. TIX:Free Turn Every Page — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville
7–9pm • TIX:$12 cash or debit/credit at the door or online https://www.eventbrite.ca/ eventbrite.ca
INFO:manager@alwhittletheatre.ca
THURSDAY, 16
Community Coffee Time — Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville 10–11am • Catch up with your neighbours & meet new ones! All welcome! TIX:Free Fun & Fables — Library, Windsor 10:30–11:30am Stories, songs, rhymes, & crafts with friends ages 2-5 & their caregivers. Registration is reqd. TIX:Free Baby Rhyme Time — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 11am–12pm • Enjoy songs, rhymes, & stories. Open to ages 0-12 mos. A caregiver must be present. Registration reqd. TIX:Free
Painting Class — Lloyd Memorial Hall, Kingsport 1–3pm
• Small group acrylic painting classes in Kingsport. Advanced beginner/intermediate. Reasonable prices.
INFO:902-679-0384 / danaleighgreene@yahoo.ca
The Knit-Wits — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 3–5pm • Whether you’ve been knitting for decades, or just started yesterday, its time to join the knit wits! We have the yarn & needles. Ages 18+. Registration reqd. TIX:Free
Pistol Packin’ Papa’s — The Church Brewing Company, Wolfville 9pm • If you like the barn dance type of atmosphere, then you’ll want to experience this band! Throwin’ out Southern Rock & edgy Country, with the odd Maritime foot stomper. TIX:$15 +HST
INFO:902-542-2337 / events@churchbrewing.ca
Ukraine:One Life at a Time — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7–9:30pm TIX:Donation INFO:902-670-2949 / helpingh&sorchardvalley@gmail.com
FRIDAY,
17
Painting Class — Lloyd Memorial Hall, Kingsport
1–3pm • Small group acrylic painting classes on Fridays in Kingsport. Advanced beginner/intermediate.
INFO:902-679-0384 / danaleighgreene@yahoo.ca
Guy Paul — Kings Arms Pub, Kentville 5:30–9:30pm
TIX:Free INFO:902-678-0066
Terry Jagger — Lew Murphy’s Smoke & BBQ, New Minas
6–9pm TIX:Free INFO:902-365-5070
Jesse Potter — Kings Arms Commons, Wolfville 6–10pm
TIX:Free INFO:902-542-4141
Feel Good Friday with Ashlin Warner — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • Music starts at 7! Tables are first come, first served, no reservations. TIX:Free INFO:902-542-5544 / sealevelbrewing@gmail.com
A Man Called Otto — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7–9pm • TIX:$10.95/Adult, $6.95/Youth
INFO:902-532-7704 / boxoffice@kingstheatre.ca
Jonas & Barry in the Home — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 7:30pm • Reservations are held until 15 min. before show time. TIX:$18/Adult, $15/Seniors & Students INFO:902-678-8040 / centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca
SATURDAY, 18
Big Breakfast — Lions Club, Wolfville 8–10am • H&icap accessible. TIX:$10/Adults, $4/Under 10 INFO:902-697-2472 / eaglefmh@gmail.com
New Clothes King & B&it Queen — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 11am & 2pm • Directed by Tracy Churchill offering a new take on the well known story. Ltd seating. TIX:$7/Adults, $5/ Children, cash only INFO:902-678-8040 / centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca
Ham & Scallop Potato Dinner — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 4:30–6:30pm • Prepurchase your tickets by February 12th. TIX:$20 INFO:Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick Broken Leg Theatre - Silly Wabbit — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • A fun family-friendly frolic featuring local artists performing music, theatre, comedy, & dance! TIX:$10 INFO:donnaholmes712@gmail.com
Jonas & Barry in the Home — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 7:30pm • Reservations held until 15 min. before show time. TIX:$18/Adult, $15/Seniors & Students INFO:902-678-8040 / centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca
T. Thomason LOVE IS LOVE Party — Lions Club, Wolfville 8–11pm • All ages, LOVE IS LOVE dance party! TIX:$10 (or pay what you can) INFO:info@musicincommunities.com
SpeakEasy:I Me Mine Collective — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 8–11pm • I Featuring a folk collective in three acts with Jenny Lapp, Ian Van der Wee, & Long Call. Reservations reqd. TIX:$15 INFO:902-542-5424
SKY 45 — Lew Murphy’s Smoke & BBQ, New Minas
8:30–11:30pm TIX:Free INFO:902-365-5070
Adult Dance:Country Heat — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9–12pm • Cash bar, kitchen, 50/50, door prizes. TIX:$9/Members, $10/Non-Members
SUNDAY, 19
Sunday Music in the Garden Room — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 2–4pm • Tracy. Marcel. Dakota debuting their Atlantic Tour, Tell Me the Truth About Love. TIX:Free INFO:902-542-3484 / kirkconnell@ns.sympatico.ca
Living — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 4–6pm & 7-9pm TIX:$12 cash or debit/credit at the door or online https://www.eventbrite.ca/ eventbrite.ca
INFO:manager@alwhittletheatre.ca
Drag Your Heart Out — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • Steph Peaks has wrangled an iconic cast of drag performers that are ready to give you a show.TIX:$30/Adults, $10/Youth, Royalty Card holders get 10% off! INFO:902-532-7704 / boxoffice@kingstheatre.ca
TUESDAY, 21
Committee of the Whole — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 9am TIX:Free INFO:888-337-2999 Cocoa Club — Dr. Frank W. Morse Memorial Library, Lawrencetown 4–4:45pm • Bring your own mug & enjoy hot chocolate as we read aloud from an exciting children’s novel. Ages 9-12. Registration reqd. TIX:Free Cozy Read-Aloud — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 7–8pm • A cozy evening of hot chocolate & stories read aloud. Open to ages 9-12. Registration reqd. TIX:Free Trivia Night — The Church Brewing Company, Wolfville 7–9pm • You can expect great food, beer, & prizes. Grab some friends & email us to book your table. TIX:Free INFO:902-542-2337 / info@churchbrewing.ca
Friendly Heckler Podcast Live Taping w/ Kim Joy Lake — The Union Street, Berwick 7pm • Songwriter Kim Joy Lake joins host Zakary Miller live on stage for a night of conversation & songs, recorded for The Friendly Heckler Podcast. TIX:$15 INFO:902-538-7787 / thefriendlyheckler@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY, 22
Nova Scotia Works Employment Services — Berwick & District Library, Berwick 1–3pm • Join us for support with resumes, cover letters, job searches, workshops, funding! To sign up, call toll-free:1-866-609-WORK (9675). TIX:Free INFO:866-609-9675
Xbox Club — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 3:30–4:30pm • Drop into the library after school to enjoy some gaming fun. Materials supplied. Registration is reqd. Open to ages 8-14. TIX:Free In the Footsteps of Dugua de Mons — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7–9:30pm • Please join us for this 50-min documentary TIX:Free, reserve online INFO:902-532-7704 / boxoffice@kingstheatre.ca
Saint Omer — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7–9pm TIX:$12 cash or debit/credit at the door or https://www.eventbrite.ca/ eventbrite.ca INFO:manager@alwhittletheatre.ca
Canadian Federation of University Women — Wu Welcome Centre, Wolfville 8–9pm • February is Club night, interest group presentation & “girl talk” by Acadia Student from Girls Walk Forward. TIX:Free
THURSDAY, 23
Jigsaw Challenge — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 2–4pm • Team up with fellow jigsawpuzzlers to to complete a puzzle together in two hours. Puzzles supplied. Registration reqd. Ages 18+. TIX:Free Learning From Your Neighbours Lecture Series:Reina Green — Memorial Library, Wolfville
6:30–7:30pm • Reina Green is an Associate Professor in the English Department at MSVU. Join her for lecture “Shakespeare’s Women:Wives, Mothers, & Daughters”. Space is ltd so please register in advance. TIX:Free Laughter Yoga — Library, Kingston 7–7:30pm • Laughter Yoga is a relaxing activity where we laugh together to feel great. Registration is reqd. Ages 18+.
TIX:Free
FRIDAY, 24
Crafty Connections — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 1–2:30pm • Spend the day crafting & chatting! Angela Reynolds will lead the group in a craft every other Friday. All materials supplied. Tea & cookies provided. Ages 50+. Registration reqd.TIX:Free Community Coffee — Memorial Library, Wolfville 1:30–
3:30pm • Warm up with coffee, tea, treats, & friends! Every second Friday, no registration reqd. TIX:Free Tony Trimper — Kings Arms Commons, Wolfville
6–10pm TIX:Free INFO:902-542-4141
Paul Brushett — Lew Murphy’s Smoke & BBQ, New Minas 6–9pm TIX:Free INFO:902-365-5070
Winter Adventure Weekend for Youth — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 6pm • Spend the weekend learning survival skills! Ages 9-14 will learn fire-making, shelter-building, & winter navigation.
TIX:$175 +HST (includes all food & accommodations) INFO:902-582-3842 / mail@artscentre.ca
Girl Power! — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown
6–8pm • The last Friday of the month is Girl Power Night at the library! Food, snacks, crafts, talk about books, play games, hang-out. Ages 10-18. Registration reqd. TIX:Free
Star Wars V:The Empire Strikes Back — The Mermaid, Windsor 7pm • TIX:$14 (includes popcorn & 1 water) INFO:902-798-5841 / marketing@mermaidtheatre.ca
M3gan — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7–9pm •. TIX:$10.95/Adult, $6.95/Youth INFO:902-532-7704 / boxoffice@kingstheatre.ca
Feel Good Friday with Jason Dodwell — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • Music starts at 7! TIX:Free INFO:902-542-5544 / sealevelbrewing@gmail.com
SATURDAY, 25
Breakfast & Cake Auction — Lions Club, Wolfville 8–10am •Enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, hash browns, coffee/tea & juice in support of Horton HS Safe Grad. TIX:$10 INFO:902-679-2366 / corrineburghardt@hotmail.com
Movin’ & Groovin’ — Library, Kentville 10:30–11:15am
• Join Lindsay from Between the Mountains Music Therapy for 45 min. of music & movement for children ages 0-2 & their guardians! Registration reqd. TIX:Free New Clothes King & Bandit Queen — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 11am & 2pm • Directed by Tracy Churchill offering a new take on the well known story. Ltd seating. TIX:$7/Adults, $5/ Children, cash only INFO:902-678-8040 / centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca
Movin’ & Groovin’ — Library, Kentville 11:30am–12:15pm • Join Lindsay from Between the Mountains Music Therapy for 45 min. of music & movement for ages 3-5 & their guardians! Registration reqd. TIX:Free Check ‘Em Out Book Club — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 1–2pm • Looking for a book club? Ages 18+. Registration reqd. Book club books will be given out to readers one month prior. TIX:Free Big Fun Party & Take Your Child to the Library Day! — Berwick & District Library, Berwick 1–3pm • Drop in between 1-3pm for:button maker, snacks, arts & crafts, activities, & more! TIX:Free
Photography of Insects:An Introduction to Macro Fieldcraft & Aesthetics Seminar — MareGold Bookstore, Annapolis Royal 1–3pm TIX:$35+HST
INFO:info@maregold.com
Python Programming Fundamentals — C@P Lab, Wolfville 2–4pm • This workshop is for novices with an interest in programming. Bring your own laptop. Must register for all 5 sessions. Space ltd. Ages:13-19.
TIX:Free
Open Mic — Smokehouse Nano Brewery, Berwick 7pm • Can you carry a tune? Come out & prove it! Reservations recommended . seating is ltd, sign up to perform anytime! TIX:Free INFO:902-375-2555 / aleesha@smokehousebrewery.ca
Man in Plaid — Annapolis Brewing Company, Annapolis Royal 7–10pm • Listen to your favourite classic rock & Maritime tunes for the Annapolis Royal crowd.TIX:Free INFO:902-483-9261 / maninplaidmusic@gmail.com
Carson Downey B& — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9pm • North Preston’s incredible, award-winning blues-rock power trio. TIX:$32/Adult, $5/Youth, Royalty Cardholders get 10% off! INFO:902-532-7704 / boxoffice@kingstheatre.ca
Open Mic with Kim Barlow — Horton Ridge Malt & Grain, Hortonville 7:30–9:30pm TIX:Free INFO:902-697-3535 / info@hortonridgemalt.com
SpeakEasy:Kylie Fox & Freya Milliken — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 8pm • Canadian indiesongstress Kylie Fox & rising star Freya Milliken join for a night of acoustic storytelling & song. TIX:$20 INFO:902-542-5424
The Melberns — Crossed Keys Lounge, Kentville 8:30–11:30pm TIX:Free INFO:902-678-0066
Adult Dance:Broken Circuit — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9–12pm • Cash bar, kitchen, 50/50, door prizes. TIX:Members/$9, Non-Members/$10
SUNDAY, 26
Celebrating African Culture — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 1–4pm • Join us for a Community Arts Sunday in celebration of Black History Month!
TIX:By donation, suggestion of $15 per family or $5 per person INFO:902-582-3842 / mail@artscentre.ca
Book Club — Library, Windsor 2pm • Please ask library staff for our monthly book selection. Pick up a copy of the book at the Library & join the conversation. New members welcome! Registration not reqd. TIX:Free Crafternoons — Memorial Library, Wolfville 2–3pm Weave a Necklace or Key Fob for ages 8 -10! Materials provided. Registration reqd. TIX:Free
Guided Winter Walk / Snowshoe — Nictaux Station, Nictaux South 2pm • Join Annapolis County Recreation for a guided snowshoe along the South Shore Annapolis Valley Trail. Meet at Nictaux Station parking lot at on Highway 10, Nictaux South..TIX:Free INFO:902-526-2508 / winteractive@annapoliscounty.ca
Shoulder to Shoulder — Wolfville Baptist Church, olfville 7–9pm TIX:Donation INFO:902-542-3655 / shon.whitney@gmail.com
TUESDAY, 28
Laughter Yoga — Library, Kingston 2–2:30pm • Laughter Yoga is a relaxing activity where we laugh together to feel great. Registration reqd. Ages 18+.
TIX:Free
Cocoa Club — Dr. Frank W. Morse Memorial Library, Lawrencetown 4–4:45pm • Bring your own mug & enjoy hot chocolate as we read aloud from an exciting children’s novel. Ages 9-12. Registration is reqd.
TIX:Free
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FUN-FILLED LIBRARY EVENTS IN FEBRUARY
Annapolis Valley Regional Library
African Heritage Month: Celebrate with author and activist Shauntay Grant! On Wednesday, February 27 at 10:30am we will host an online webinar featuring Shauntay reading her latest book for kids, My Fade is Fresh. Q&A to follow. Registration required. Teachers are encouraged to sign up their classes (each class counts as one sign-up).
Valentine’s Day: On Wednesday, February 8 the library in Middleton will host an elegant fête from 1-2pm. Don your fancy duds and enjoy tea and treats for all ages. On Tuesday, February 14 head to the library in Lawrencetown from 6:30-7:30pm for a Valentine’s-themed paint night for adults. Registration is required for both of these events.
Discovery Centre Pop-Up Event: We are partnering with the Discovery Centre to offer winter-themed family-friendly STEAM activities at the library in Windsor on Thursday, February 23. Featuring rockets, bridges, contraptions, and illusions! Drop in any time between 3-7pm.
Take Your Child to the Library Day: Two AVRL branches are hosting Big Fun Library Parties to celebrate this special day: Middleton (Saturday, February 18 from 1-3pm) and Berwick (Saturday, February from 1-3pm). There are a number of super fun activities planned, from cupcake-decorating to scavenger hunts and button-making. Registration not required.
Innovation Labs: AVRL’s Mobile Innovation Lab will be at the library in Bridgetown until the end of February. This travelling maker space includes a 3D printer, Cricut Maker and Heat Press, a Brother 3534DT serger, and two Janome HD-1000 heavy duty sewing machines. Drop in to check out the equipment or book a free hour-long private lesson with a qualified instructor. There are permanent Innovation Labs located in Wolfville, Kingston, and Annapolis Royal, each with different high-tech tools available to the public.
Want to know more? Email avrlengage@valleylibrary.ca or head to our website: www.valleylibrary.ca.
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WINTER ACTIVITIES & HOT OFFERS IN KENTVILLE
FEB 09
FEB 10
FEB 11
6:30PM: LANTERN GUIDED SNOWSHOE IN THE GORGE
7:30PM: MUSIC IN COMMUNITIES CO-OP & CIDER LAUNCH AT MARITIME EXPRESS CIDER CO.
7:30PM CENTRESTAGE’S JONAS & BARRY IN THE HOME (ALSO PLAYING ON FEB 11 / RESERVE TICKETS)
6:30PM: SLEDDING, HOT CHOCOLATE, AND FIRE PIT AT MEMORIAL PARK
11AM: ROOTED IN DECEPTION READING BY LAURA CHURCHILL DUKE AT KENTVILLE LIBRARY (PRE-REGISTER)
1PM: DOG MUSHING WORKSHOP & DEMO (PRE-REGISTER)
2PM: 2-DAY LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP WITH NORTH BARN THEATRE COLLECTIVE (PRE-REGISTER)
3PM: LIVE MUSIC & COFFEE/TEA AT BAD EYES GALLERY
6PM: PARTNERS CONNECTION WORKSHOP WITH ANNAPOLIS VALLEY DANCE (PRE-REGISTER)
7:30PM: FREE FAMILY SKATE IN THE KENTVILLE ARENA
FEB 12
FEB 14
5PM: WALK THROUGH MINER'S MARSH TO VIEW THE CREATIONS MADE IN THE LANTERN WORKSHOP
VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIALS & ACTIVITIES IN BUSINESSES AROUND TOWN (VISIT THE KENTVILLE BUSINESS COMMUNITY FACEBOOK PAGE TO LEARN MORE) FIND THE 'HEART OF DOWNTOWN' IN CENTRE SQUARE FOR A VALENTINE'S DAY PHOTO OP!
FOR MORE INFO VISIT WWW.KENTVILLEBUSINESS.CA
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KingsTheatre.ca
February 2023 | 19 UPCOMINGEVENTS 209St.GeorgeStreetAnnapolisRoyalKingsTheatre.ca(902)532-7704 BILLYJOELTRIBUTE “MyLife”-NorthAmerica’s premiereconcertexperience Friday,February10th JASONCYRUS:REWIRED Hottesthypnosisshow inCanada Saturday,February11th TRACY.DAKOTA.MARCEL. Soprano,tenor& pianotrio-DebutAtlantic Sunday,February12th DRAGYOURHEARTOUT StephPeks&aniconiccast ofdragperformers Sunday,February19th CARSONDOWNEYBAND NovaScotia’s blues-rockpowertrio Saturday,February25th CLASSIFIED Renownedhiphopartist featuringReenySmith Saturday,March4th Living M3GAN N Devotion The Fabellmans Women n Talking A Man Called Otto Avatar: The Way of Water In the Footsteps fo Dugua De Mons Documentaries, Hollywood blockbusters & Indie gems FILMS & More! UPCOMINGEVENTS FREEWORKSHOPS THENEXTGENTHEATREPROJECT isaninitiativeofKing’sTheatrethatincludesfreeworkshopsforboth adultsandyouththatwillbuildonthecommunity’spassionforcreatingtheatre. BRENNAN&MELVIN CelebrateSt.Paddy’sDay withanightofIrishmusic Friday,March17th JOCEREYOME Powerhousevocals& guitar...inspiredstories Saturday,March25th ERINCOSTELO SingsCaroleKing’s ‘Tapestry’ Saturday,April8th WONDERFULLY, THEWIZARDOFOZ CommunityTheatre March31st &April1st • Beginner Clown • Directing & Acting • Improv Theatre • Physical Theatre • Writing Plays • Movement • Voice • Stage Management & More! 209St.GeorgeStreetAnnapolisRoyalKingsTheatre.ca(902)532-7704 FORCOMPLETEDETAILSANDREGISTRATIONINFORMATION,PLEASEGOTO:
Lyndsey Mitchell, Music Director, Horton High School
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