The Grapevine October 3, 2019 - October 17, 2019

ARTS CULTURE COMMUNITY October 3 – 17, 2019 Issue No. 16.19 5000 copies

THE GRAPEVINE'S FEDERAL ELECTION SPECIAL P.3

WHO'S WHO: MELANIE BESEMER P.7

VALLEY FEAST FOR SCHOOL FOOD HAPPENING IN BERWICK P.11

WINDSOR'S UPCOMING DRACULA NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART P.4

STAINED GLASS ARTIST CATHERINE VAN DER WOERD P.8

DISPATCHES FROM ACADIA'S WALKER MYCOLOGY LAB P.15

A FREE PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE WHO FIND THEMSELVES IN THE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY A FREE PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE WHO FIND THEMSELVES IN THE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY

FIRST ANNUAL HARVEST DINNER ON OCTOBER 24 AT TATTINGSTONE INN When you purchase meat from TapRoot Farms you are supporting production that values:

“This is the First Annual Harvest Dinner and we are excited to partner with Chef Nelson Penner to honour the many local farms, orchards, and vineyards,� says Erika Banting of the Tattingstone Inn.

• climate-smart low carbon production practices

The dinner will feature eight dishes, each created to highlight the many diverse products grown in the Annapolis Valley. The event promises to be an extraordinary evening of exquisite flavours. “We have invited eight local vineyards to provide a vintage wine from their cellar,� says Banting. “Nelson will create a dish to compliment each wine thereby creating a distinctive culinary experience.

Several of the wines offered have been aging for up to ten years and we are excited for our guests to taste these local wines from the cellars of our talented winemakers.�

• animals raised on pasture for their health and well-being and for the soils health and regeneration • non GMO and non medicated feed fed to animals • locally raised, slaughtered and processed production system

TapRoot Farms chicken and pork is available in the freezer at Noggins Corner Farm Market

On the menu will be Chef Nelson’s spin on a few classics, including oysters Rockerfeller, duck confit, and juniper venison.

The event will take on Thursday, October 24 on site at the historic inn. Originally known as Thompson House, the Italianate-style home was built in 1874 as a farm house and home to an early mayor of Wolfville. Now a registered historic landmark, the home was once occupied by Leslie R. Fairn, an outstanding Canadian architect who designed many public buildings in Nova Scotia and Wolfville.

He lived in the house for over 35 years, and during that time he supervised the construction of Acadia’s University Hall, as well as many other buildings in the area including the McConnell Dining Hall, and Eastern Kings Memorial Hospital.

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In 1987, the property was purchased by Halifax restauranteur Betsey Harwood and, after extensive renovations, transformed into an elegant inn. The name Tattingstone comes from a small village in England where some of Harwood’s ancestors once resided. Randy and Erika Banting bought the inn over 15 years ago after falling in love with the area and the inn.

The Tattingstone is now regularly offering special dinners. In addition to the First Annual Harvest Dinner, monthly pop-up Wild Feast Dinners with Chef Nelson Penner also take place at the inn. Using his own organic farm as the base for his menus, along with the fruits of his labour foraging the Annapolis Valley for the finest ingredients, each month is a new seasonal offering.

And as fall takes hold in the Valley, there’s little doubt that this October, the Tattingstone Inn will be a beautiful spot to take in the view, and indulge in the very best of the harvest season.

EVENT DETAILS: Thursday, October 24, beginning at 6:00pm Tickets $150 per person + taxes & gratuities Reservations required, call 902 542 7696

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THE GRAPEVINE’S FEDERAL ELECTION CANDIDATE SPECIAL In anticipation of the fast-approaching federal election later this month, The Grapevine contacted local candidates with questions reflecting issues of particular interest to the Valley and to our readers.

While we have made every effort to include all candidates on the ballot in Kings-Hants and West Nova, we are only able to publish those that contacted us by press time. All answers are printed here in full, unedited and as the candidates sent them. Responses have been included in the order they were received.

THE GRAPEVINE: What do you plan to do to improve access to healthy food for kids in Valley schools?

Stephen Schneider, NDP Candidate Kings-Hants: I would advocate for a national universal school food and nutrition program to ensure all students in public schools in Canada have access to healthy meals and snacks as well as enhanced food literacy skills. Greater efforts should also be made to connect the “buy local” movement with our schools.

Judy N Green, Green Party Candidate, West Nova: I applaud the individual local efforts that have been made, and there are some real success stories. However, we need a National School Lunch Program, focused on local nutritious food that is prepared from scratch.

It is appalling that Canada is the only G7 country without such a program.

Brogan Anderson, Green Party Candidate, Kings-Hants: The Green party includes in its platform a national healthy school lunch program. This would be federally funded, locally guided...so locally managed to choose locally-sourced and culturally appropriate foods, but funded federally so every school child would have lunch provided during school days, which would allow all children to focus on their education, and because it’s universal, there would be no stigma attached to need.

Jason Deveau, Liberal Party Candidate, West Nova: It is critically important to ensure children have access to healthy meals before and during school if they are to succeed. A re-elected Liberal government will follow through on its Budget 2019 commitment to work with provinces and territories towards the creation of a National School Food Program.

“Supporting healthier communities through giving,” with over $3 Million granted to health-related projects in Eastern Kings County since 1997.

From the May 2019 Grant Period, the EKM Health Foundation has approved health-related projects totaling $71,550.00 for 12 local organizations.

The following is a list of grants awarded:

GRANT NAME AED Purchase – White Rock AED Purchase – Wolfville Baptist AED Purchase – Wolfville Legion Community Table Family Room Healthy Community Kitchen May 2019 Grant Multi-Sport Court Program Development Projector & Screen Stabilization Kit Waterfront Dock

GROUP NAME White Rock Community Association Wolfville Baptist Church Wolfville Legion Portal Youth Outreach Association Gaspereau United Baptist Church L’Arche Homefires EKM Community Health Centre Highbury Education Centre (AVRCE) Ourhouse Society (previously Hadassah House) St. John’s Anglican Church Canning Volunteer Fire Department Kingswood Camp Society

The deadline for the next round of grant applications is 4:00 pm on Thursday, October 31, 2019.

Grant applications may be obtained by going online to our website at ekmhealthfoundation.ca, contacting the Foundation office at 902-542-2359, or picked up at the front desk of the EKM Community Health Centre.

Martha MacQuarrie, Conservative Candidate, Kings-Hants: Food for local school cafeterias is strictly a provincial government responsibility but without sounding like I am avoiding your question, as the MP for Kings-Hants, I will be doing everything in my power to promote and create healthy eating by all children. If you just look at the abundant of local food grown locally such as carrots, peas, beans, blueberries, the volume is tremendous. I will commit to any pre-school, elementary school or high school to ensure such nutritional products are available and will work with any MLA or Cabinet Minister in the Provincial Government looking to seize upon golden opportunities such as nutritious and healthy food in our local schools.

Kody Blois, Liberal Candidate, KingsHants: In the spring the government announced Canada’s first national food policy which included $134 million to improve access to healthy food. The program includes a $50 million local food infrastructure fund to support community-led projects such as greenhouses, food banks, and farmer’s markets and it the first steps toward a National School Food Program.

Chris d’Entremont, Conservative Candidate, West Nova As a former Minister of Health for Nova Scotia, I know very well the importance of providing our children with healthy food and will advocate for healthy eating programs, continue to partner with the provincial government to ensure funding is available for breakfast programs, etc.

THE GRAPEVINE: How will you advocate for the arts in the Valley?

Stephen Schneider, NDP Candidate Kings-Hants: My particular focus would be on advocating for the arts and other cultural activities that celebrate our historical and marginalized communities; in particular, First Nations, African-Nova Scotians, and Acadians.

Judy N Green, Green Party Candidate, West Nova: Increase funding to Canada’s arts and cultural organizations, including Canada Council for Arts, the National Film Board and Telefilm Canada. Review tax incentives and ensure that all regions of Canada are competitive and attractive to the film industry. Provide tax support for small businesses such as artists and craftspeople.

Brogan Anderson, Green Party Candidate, Kings-Hants: The Greens have a few policy points on arts: increasing funding to all arts organizations including the Canada Council for the Arts, the National Film Board and Telefilm Canada. Also reviewing tax incentives for film production, which might go some distance to reverse the consequences of provincial decisions on that matter.

Jason Deveau, Liberal Party Candidate, West Nova: I will be a strong voice in ensuring that recent funding increases to Canadian Heritage programs are maintained and further enhanced. This will allow organizations such as King’s Theatre in Annapolis Royal and Evergreen Theatre in Margaretsville to further grow the Annapolis Valley’s creative economy.

Martha MacQuarrie, Conservative Candidate, Kings-Hants: The Arts Community in the Annapolis Valley as we all know consists of genuine talent and how I will advocate for it, you don’t have to look any further than a group of decorative artists on a mission to give back to the community. Established 23 years ago, the Annapolis Valley Decorative Artists (A.V.D.A.) painting guild was organized as a group of people with a common interest in painting. It currently has 48 members and new recruits are welcome. I will support and any and all groups of artists in the Valley to the very best of my ability and would encourage them when I am elected to call my riding office at anytime and I will quickly be in touch.

Kody Blois, Liberal Candidate, KingsHants: Cultural and creative industries are a vibrant part of our local economy, creating jobs and attracting tourists. Government support for organizations like Devour make a difference and we need to further explore support for off-season initiatives like the Ice Wine Festival in February. I will embrace the creative community as a key component of our economy.

Chris d’Entremont, Conservative Candidate, West Nova: We have a vibrant arts community across the Annapolis Valley which attracts visitors from across Nova Scotia, Canada, and the world. This is an important economic driver for our region, but also serves as a critical component of our culture. As the Member of Parliament for West Nova, you can rest assured I will always advocate to bring greater attention to the talented people who work in the Valley’s art community.

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INDEX

First Annual Harvest Dinner at Tattingstone Inn.......p.2 The GV’s Federal Election Candidate Special............p.3 .Free Classifieds/Eat to the Beat............................. p.5 Wolfville Seeks Public Input .................................. p.5

Margaret Drummond's

Star Drop/Free Will Astrology............................... p.6

WORD OF THE ISSUE:

Who’s Who: Melanie Besemer................................ p.7

Jocund

In Review/Mike Uncorked..................................... p.7

(adjective):

Catherine van der Woerd/ Marie’s Report.............. p.8

Marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness.

Taste of Nova Scotia Calendar................................ p.9

Oft did the harvest to their sickle yield, Their furrow oft the stubborn glebe has broke; How jocund did they drive their team afield!

How bow'd the woods beneath their sturdy stroke!

Songs for our Fragile Earth/Tides.......................... p.11

Beyond Museum Walls.........................................p.10 A Mushroom Foray At The Booker School............... p.11 Valley Harvest Feast for School Food...................... p.11

(Excerpt from "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard" by Thomas Gray)

What's Happening / Weeklies........................ p.12–14 At Acadia.............................................................p.15

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season family friendly historical productions!

DRACULA: GOTHIC HORROR CLASSIC COMES TO WINDSOR! Mike Butler

“I want your fear! For your fear, like a current, rushes through your body. Your fear makes your heart pound, it renders your veins rich and full.

Your fear hemorrhages deliciously within you!”

These brilliant, poetic words are the work of acclaimed author Bram Stoker, from his 1897 classic novel Dracula. Through Stoker’s words, the story of the most famous vampire ever leapt from the pages and burned itself into our literary culture. From the pages of the novel, the character of Dracula graced the silver screen in adaptation after adaptation and Dracula has become a pop culture phenomenon from kids’ movies to music as the poster boy for charismatic death and pained afterlife.

In 1995, acclaimed playwright Steven Dietz took on the daunting task of adapting Bram Stoker’s Dracula for the stage. Within the pages of the script, Dietz flawlessly restored the suspenseful and seductive world that Stoker had created in his novel. And now, for the first time ever, Valley audiences will be able to see Dietz’s celebrated adaptation come to life on the stage as Quick As A Wink Theatre Society presents the play, just in time for Halloween!

Through countless incarnations on the silver screen, from actors Bela Lugosi to Christopher Lee to Gary Oldman, the character of Dracula has struck fear in his viewers for decades and now, the stage will become Dracula’s lair as Quick As A Wink and directors David Myles and Lilly Ashdown bring the stage adaptation to audiences craving dynamic performances, period costumes and settings, and a lot of blood and theatre magic! The directors have meticulously researched the detailed script and have assembled a dynamite ensemble of actors and stage crew to bring this story to the stage.

As Dracula begins to exert his will upon the residents of London, the prominent characters (Seward, Harker, and Van Helsing) try to piece together the clues of Dracula’s appearances in a valiant attempt to save themselves from a hideous fate. The script is rich with both humour and horror and directors Myles and Ashdown have found a beautiful balance.

Audiences will encounter famous literary

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Join Laura Churchill Duke on Saturday, October 26 at 7pm as she celebrates the launch of her first book, Two Crows Sorrow.

Two Crows Sorrow is a work of creative nonfiction following the life of Theresa McAuley Robinson, who lived on the North Mountain at the turn of the twentieth century. The book is a true account of Theresa’s love and devotion for her children and her farmland, which ultimately led to her demise.

This event, held in the upper performance centre of CentreStage Theatre in Kentville, will feature readings by the author, folk music performances by Sharon Churchill Roe and Steve Roe, and refreshments. The evening is hosted by Wendy Elliott of the Kings County Advertiser. There will also be a tribute to all women who suffer from domestic violence.

Two Crows Sorrow is published by Moose House Publications and is available in local bookstores across the Valley and online through Amazon and Indigo, and in e-reader format. Books will be available for purchase

Wolfville - Clock Park Thurs. October 3, 17 & 31, 7:30pm

Kentville - Main St. Station Thurs. October 24, 7:30pm Kentville (Kings Co. Museum) - Wed. Oct. 30, 7:30pm Adults $20, Students/Seniors $16 @ $60 4-packs in advance only. Includes fees & HST – cash only before walks

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And what a cast! Dracula features a stellar roster of experienced local community theatre talent and returning Quick As A Wink actors, including Ryan MacNab (Legally Blonde) as Dracula , David Foley (Faith County II, Oliver!, Legally Blonde) as Seward , Andy Ashdown (Faith County II, Baskerville) as Harker, Jeannie Myles (Seussical, Five Women Wearing the Same Dress) as Lucy , Erica Fitzgerald (Legally Blonde) as Mina, Mike Butler (The Drowsy Chaperone, director of Shrek and Grease) as Renfield, Ally Losielle (Seussical, The Little Mermaid) and Nicole Saulnier (Shrek, Legally Blonde) as vixens, Ashley Wood (The Mousetrap) and Carl Wills (A Christmas Carol) as attendants, and, in his QAAW debut, Ian Grainger as Van Helsing.

Please take care as you ponder coming to see this production: this is not a family show and the parental warning refers to stage blood, scary images, and themes not suitable for a young audience.

Dracula will make a bloody good edition to your autumn entertainment so mark your calendars, come sink your teeth into a delectable piece of community theatre! Enjoy the show!

Dracula is being performed at the Kings-Edgehill School Fountain Performing Arts Centre, Windsor on October 18, 19, 25, and 26, with evenings shows starting at 7:00pm. There are also matinee performances on October 19, 20, and 26, starting at 2:00pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door, but it’s strongly recommended getting yours in advance online at QAAW.ca or at The Spoke & Note, Windsor. Tickets are $20.00 for adults, $16.00 for students and seniors.

Quick As A Wink Theatre Society is a non-profit, charitable, community theatre group entertaining West Hants, Nova Scotia and beyond. Quick As A Wink’s objectives and performances are conducted and achieved entirely by volunteers and non-profit means. For questions regarding Quick As A Wink please send emails to info@quickasawinktheatre.ca.

BOOK LAUNCH: TWO CROWS SORROW

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Windsor - The Blockhouse Thurs. October 10, 7:30pm

characters like Lucy, Mina, and Renfield, as well as Count Dracula himself.

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and signing during the event.

For more information contact info@laurachurchillduke.ca.

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INFO: Facebook: Apple Tree Landing Kayak Collective / mail@deborahnicholson.ca Interior Painting and Cabinets: Women in Rollers is the Valley’s full-service decorating company. We do accurate quotes, show up on time, and perform to perfection. We even leave your home neat and tidy! We have great references! Complimentary design and colour consultations. Call today for your free estimate. INFO: Pamela, 902-697-2926 Need a lighting expert?: Chris MacQuarrie (formerly owner of Atlantic Lighting Studio) can create a custom lighting plan for your new home or improve your existing lighting. Chris is a Certified Lighting Consultant with 25 years of experience. INFO: AtlanticLightingDesign.com Rehabilitative Manual Therapist: Student of Osteopathy working as a Rehabilitative Manual Therapist in Wolfville and Kentville, NS. Tuesdays in Wolfville from 9am–4:30pm and Wednesdays in Kentville from 3pm–7:30pm. $40 for initial and $40 for follow-ups. Interested in how I can help?

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BILLETS NEEDED!: DEVOUR! The world’s biggest Food Film Fest is coming to town and we need YOUR help!

If you have a private room, guest house, or cottage in Wolfville (or nearby), the team at Devour! is looking for housing for our visiting celebrity chefs, filmmakers, and delegates in return for Festival access. We need to house our industry insiders so we can leave hotels and inns available for the thousands of visitors the festival brings to the Valley. This year’s fest takes place, October 21-27.

INFO: Alissa@Devourfest.com Hants Community Hospital Auxiliary Bazaar: Oct 26, 9am–2pm, Windsor. Donations can be dropped off at the Hospital (89 Payzant Dr) on October 25, 12–5pm.

Can include Jewelry, White Elephant Room items, Plants or produce, crafts or knitted items, books. All funds raised support the hospital in helping to purchase equipment needed for patient care. INFO: helensews2@gmail.com Kings Kikima Grannies Jewelry Sale: Sat. Nov 9, 9am–3pm @ Lion’s Hall, Wolfville. Donations of jewellry welcomed. INFO: bacain33@gmail.com

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TOWN OF WOLFVILLE SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON DRAFT MPS AT OPEN HOUSE Wolfville’s new draft planning documents are up for discussion and the Town needs you to provide your input! On Thursday, October 10, between 3pm and 7:30pm in Council Chambers at Wolfville Town Hall, join councillors, members of the planning advisory committee, and Town staff at an open house public participation event to learn more about the Town’s new draft planning documents. This is an opportunity for members of the public to get involved, find out what the changes are, and provide their comments and any concerns.

committees, and groups,” commented Mayor Jeff Cantwell. Planning Director Devin Lake added, “Our Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) will always be a living document, however early in 2020 we will have a council-approved version that will begin to guide the future development of the Town of Wolfville.”

The new planning documents can be found at wolfville.ca. The planning team welcome input and feedback from the public via email (planning@wolfville.ca) or in person during the open house.

“It is exciting to be this close to the culmination of a process that began back in 2015; a process that has involved many hours of work for our planning team and countless consultations with members of the public,

Interested in knowing if your property will be affected by the proposed zoning changes in the new Land Use Bylaw? Visit wolfville.ca/will‐my‐ property‐be‐effected.html and use the new Land Use Bylaw Zoning Analyser.

(Schedule subject to change)

Joe Murphy (11th) 7:30pm

THURSDAYS: 3, 10, 17

Horton Ridge Malt & Grain (Hortonville): Laurie Bolivar (4th) 8pm

Edible Art Café (New Minas): Marshall Lake (3rd, 10th, 17th) 12pm Troy Restaurant (Wolfville): Steve Lee Duo (3rd, 10th, 17th) 6:30pm Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Open Jam Session (3rd, 10th, 17th) 7pm Maritime Express Cider Co. (Kentville): The Lost Tourist (3rd), Parker Eye (10th), Callehan (17th) 7pm Oaken Barrel Pub (Greenwood): Trivia Night (3rd, 10th, 17th) 7pm West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Open Jam (3rd, 10th, 17th) 8pm Dooly’s (New Minas): Open Mic (3rd, 10th, 17th) 8:30pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Trivia Night (3rd, 10th, 17th) 9pm The Anvil (Wolfville): Top 40 DJ (3rd, 10th, 17th) 10pm

FRIDAYS: 4, 11 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Marshall Lake (4th, 11th) 12pm King’s Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): Jon Duggan (4th), Paul Brushett (11th) 5:30pm Crystany’s Brasserie (Canning): Andy Webster (4th), Guy Paul (11th) 6pm Blomidon Inn (Wolfville): Jazz Mannequins (4th, 11th) 6:30pm Lunn’s Mill Brewery (Lawrencetown): Chad McCoy (11th) 7pm Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Tim Vallillee (4th),

Tommy Guns (Windsor): Karaoke Night (4th, 11th) 8pm

Kings Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): Broke w/Money (5th), TBA (12th) 8:30pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Cas McCrea (5th), John B. Main (12th) 9pm

Schoolhouse Brewery (Windsor): Open Mic Night w/ Jay Doiron (4th), Open Mic Night (11th) 8pm

SUNDAYS: 6, 13

Joe’s Food Emporium (Wolfville): The Mark Riley Project (4th) 8pm

Lunn’s Mill Brewery (Lawrencetown): Irish Jam (13th) 8pm

Union Street Café (Berwick): Old Man Luedecke, $30 (4th) 8pm

MONDAYS: 7, 14

Dooly’s (Greenwood): Karaoke (4th, 11th) 8:30pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Hupman Brothers (4th) 9pm The Anvil (Wolfville): Top 40 DJ (4th, 11th) 10pm

SATURDAYS: 5, 12 Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): Jim Richards Johnny Cash Tribute (5th) 2pm Horton Ridge Malt House (Grand Pre): Space Paddy Bog People (5th, 12th) 3pm Lunn’s Mill Brewery (Lawrencetown): Oktoberfest @ Lunn’s Mill (5th) 5pm The Port Pub (Port Williams): David Filyer Duo (5th, 12th) 12:30pm, The Barkhouse Boyz (5th), Shawn Hebb Trio (12th) 7:30pm Sea-Esta (Canning): Ian Janes (5th) $25, 7pm Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): The Blenders (5th), Gordan Tucker (12th) 7pm Schoolhouse Brewery (Windsor): The Miths (5th), Chad McCoy (12th) 8pm

Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Irish Session (6th, 13th) 8pm

Edible Art Café (New Minas): Inigo Cuartero (7th), Ron Edmunds & Rod Cann (14th) 12pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Open Mic w/Jamie Junger (7th), Open Mic w/Cas McCrea (14th) 8pm

TUESDAYS: 8, 15 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Inigo Cuartero (8th, 15th) 12pm TAN Coffee (Wolfville): Tuesdays @ TAN (8th, 15th) 7pm The Port Pub (Port Williams): David Filyer Trio & Open Mic (8th, 15th) 7pm Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): Irish Session (8th, 15th) 8pm

WEDNESDAYS: 9, 16 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Daniel McFadyen (9th), Mark Riley & Graham Howes (16th) 12pm Lunn’s Mill Brewery (Lawrencetown): Open Mic w/Cheryl Rice (16th) 7pm West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Billy T’s Karaoke (9th, 16th) 9pm

TACHA REED Artist Tacha Reed's most recent exhibit at the Avon River Heritage Museum, ADAPT, was featured in the September 19 issue of The Grapevine. Unfortunately, her name was misspelled in the print edition. We apologize for this error.

Working in the arts was always in the cards for Tacha Reed. After a childhood filled with time spent creating using whatever materials available, it was no surprise that by the age of seven she was firmly committed to living the life of an artist as she grew.

After attending specialized art classes as a teen, Tacha began her post-secondary education studying photography and digital imaging, before shifting her focus towards graphic design and printmaking, eventually receiving a BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in 2003.

After taking on the role of facility manager for the Avon River Heritage Society Museum in 2013, the tidal river that surrounds the historic waterfront park quickly became a continual source of inspiration for her artwork, especially evident in her recent felted series, ADAPT, her graphic print Year of the Salmon, and the corresponding installation Ghost Salmon, which was placed along Simpson's Creek in Newport Landing this past June.

When she's not creating, Tacha continues to pass along her skills and knowledge by leading fibre art workshops and demonstrations, and by actively volunteering with groups like the Avon River Arts Society and the Full Circle Festival. woodlandwool.blogspot.com

Upon graduation, Tacha began teaching art to elementary students, and for nearly two decades she has continued to work as a freelance photographer and designer, collaborating with many musicians, entrepreneurs and not-for-profit organizations.

Since relocating to the tiny community of Ellershouse over a decade ago, Tacha’s artistic practice has grown to include the creation of tactile fine artworks and products that make use of natural and recycled materials.

These days Tacha primarily creates using wool from local British milking sheep raised in Avondale, which she carefully hand dyes before transforming the fibre into vibrant felted wall hangings.

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© 2019 Rob Brezsny • freewillastrology.com • Horoscopes for the week of October 3

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In 1956, the U.S. federal government launched a program to build 40,000 miles of high-speed roads to connect all major American cities. It was completed 36 years later at a cost of $521 billion. In the coming months, I'd love to see you draw inspiration from that visionary scheme. According to my analysis, you will generate good fortune for yourself as you initiate a long-term plan to expand your world, create a more robust network, and enhance your ability to fulfill your life's big goals.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus-born Youtube blogger Hey Fran Hey has some good advice for her fellow Bulls, and I think it'll be especially fresh and potent in the coming weeks. She says, "Replacing 'Why is this happening to me?' with 'What is this trying to tell me?' has been a game changer for me. The former creates a hamster wheel, where you'll replay the story over and over again. Victimized. Stuck. The latter holds space for a resolution to appear."

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): "The soul has illusions as the bird has wings: it is supported by them." So declared French author Victor Hugo.

I don't share his view. In fact, I regard it as an insulting misapprehension. The truth is that the soul achieves flight through vivid fantasies and effervescent intuitions and uninhibited longings and non-rational hypotheses and wild hopes—and maybe also by a few illusions. I bring this to your attention because now is an excellent time to nurture your soul with vivid fantasies and effervescent intuitions and uninhibited longings and non-rational hypotheses and wild hopes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): I know people of all genders who periodically unleash macho brags about how little sleep they need. If you're normally like that, I urge you to rebel. The dilemmas and riddles you face right now are very solvable IF and only IF you get sufficient amounts of sleep and dreams. Do you need some nudges to do right by yourself? Neuroscientist Matthew Walker says that some of the greatest athletes understand that "sleep is the greatest legal enhancing performance drug." Top tennis player Roger Federer sleeps 12 hours a day. During his heyday, world-class sprinter Usain Bolt slept ten hours a night and napped during the day. Champion basketball player LeBron James devotes 12 hours a day to the rejuvenating sanctuary of sleep.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Actor and dancer Fred Astaire was a pioneer in bringing dance into films as a serious art form. He made 31 musical films during the 76 years he worked, and was celebrated for his charisma, impeccable technique, and innovative moves. At the height of his career, from 1933 to 1949, he teamed up with dancer Ginger Rogers in the creation of ten popular movies. In those old-fashioned days, virtually all partner dancing featured a male doing the lead part as the female followed. One witty critic noted that although Astaire was a bigger star than Rogers, she "did everything that Fred Astaire did.

She just did it backwards and while wearing high heels." According to my reading of the astrological omens, you may soon be called on to carry out tasks that are metaphorically comparable to those performed by Rogers.

through my entire past, as if watching a movie starring me. It's not possible to remember every single scene and feeling, of course, so I allow my deep self to highlight the moments it regards as significant. Here's another fun aspect of this ritual: I bestow a blessing on every memory that comes up, honoring it for what it taught me and how it helped me to become the person I am today.

Dear Libra, now is an excellent time for you to experiment with a similar celebration.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): "Depression is when you think there's nothing to be done," writes author Siri Hustvedt. "Fortunately I always think there's something to be done." I offer this hopeful attitude to you, Scorpio, trusting that it will cheer you up. I suspect that the riddles and mysteries you're embedded in right now are so puzzling and complicated that you're tempted to think that there's nothing you can do to solve them or escape them. But I'm here to inform you that if that's how you feel, it's only temporary. Even more importantly, I'm here to inform you that there is indeed something you can do, and you are going to find out what that is sooner rather than later.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): "How inconvenient to be made of desire," writes Sagittarian author Larissa Pham. "Even now, want rises up in me like a hot oil. I want so much that it scares me." I understand what she means, and I'm sure you do, too. There are indeed times when the inner fire that fuels you feels excessive and unwieldy and inopportune. But I'm happy to report that your mood in the coming weeks is unlikely to fit that description. I'm guessing that the radiant pulse of your yearning will excite you and empower you. It'll be brilliant and warm, not seething and distracting.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I envision the next twelve months as a time when you could initiate fundamental improvements in the way you live.

Your daily rhythm twelve months from now could be as much as twenty percent more gratifying and meaningful. It's conceivable you will discover or generate innovations that permanently raise your long-term goals to a higher octave. At the risk of sounding grandiose, I predict you'll welcome a certain novelty that resembles the invention of the wheel or the compass or the calendar.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Modern literary critic William Boyd declared that Aquarian author Anton Chekhov (1860–1904) was "the best short-story writer ever," and "the first truly modern writer of fiction: secular, refusing to pass judgment, cognizant of the absurdities of our muddled, bizarre lives and the complex tragicomedy that is the human condition." Another contemporary critic, Harold Bloom, praised Chekhov's plays, saying that he was "one of the three seminal figures in the birth of early modernism in the theatre." We might imagine, then, that in the course of his career, Chekhov was showered with accolades. We'd be wrong about that, though. "If I had listened to the critics," he testified, "I'd have died drunk in the gutter." I hope that what I just said will serve as a pep talk for you as you explore and develop your own original notions in the coming weeks.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your number one therapy in the coming weeks? Watching animals.

It would be the healthiest thing you could undertake: relax into a generously receptive mode as you simply observe creatures doing what they do. The best option would be to surrender to the pleasures of communing with both domesticated AND wild critters. If you need a logical reason to engage in this curative and rejuvenating activity, I'll give you one: It will soothe and strengthen your own animal intelligence, which would be a tonic gift for you to give yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Pisces-born Dorothy Steel didn't begin her career as a film actress until she was 91 years old. She had appeared in a couple of TV shows when she was 89, then got a small role in an obscure movie. At age 92, she became a celebrity when she played the role of a tribal elder in *Black Panther*, one of the highestgrossing films of all time. I propose that we make her one of your inspirational role models for both the coming weeks and the next twelve months.

Why? Because I suspect you will be ripening fully into a role and a mission you were born to embody and express.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Every time my birthday season comes around, I set aside an entire day to engage in a life review. It lasts for many hours.

I begin by visualizing the recent events I've experienced, then luxuriously scroll in reverse

Homework: "Privilege is when you think something is not a problem because it's not a problem for you."

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WHO’S WHO: MELANIE BESEMER HOMES ARE WHERE HER HEART IS! Mike Butler

Melanie Besemer: The lady on the poster on the bike with the flower basket! Clearly you know who I’m talking about right? Well, one day I passed a very cute bicycle on Main Street, Wolfville, complete with a basket full of fresh flowers with Melanie’s photo attached to it, and I knew immediately that I wanted to include her in my Who’s Who column. Let’s go on a ride and learn more about this very busy member of our community!

Melanie was born and raised in a small town in The Netherlands, close to the German border. As soon as she finished high school at 17, she moved to Amsterdam. For those who haven’t visited, Amsterdam is an international city with a rich history and a highly diverse population from 180 different backgrounds enjoying a broad range of arts and culture.

“It was there that I developed a love for good food,” says Melanie. “Every weekend I would bike around the city following an eat-itinerary.

I used to be an avid rower, and I also enjoyed studying for my marketing degree. After completing my degree, I worked as a realtor in Amsterdam, followed by a successful corporate career. On a solo backpack trip, I explored Nova Scotia and fell madly in love with my now husband. He grew up in the Annapolis Royal area and after six years of long distance dating, we knew that the Annapolis Valley was the place for us to settle, and the rest is history!”

After working in the financial industry for over 10 years, Melanie managed the North American division of a Dutch financial technologies company. In a nutshell, she helped corporations make the transition to going paperless. She worked from home (Wolfville) and travelled a fair amount, but after having two kids, that lifestyle was no longer sustainable, so she decided it was time to go back

to her first love, real estate. So, Melanie got licensed and now works as a realtor for Exit Realty Town & Country, based in Wolfville, next to Willow Park.

And why does she love her job? “As a realtor, you are an independent contractor, which means I run my own business, under the EXIT brand. Being able to build my business in the community I adore is fantastic. I can even bike to my appointments! This real estate season has been incredibly fruitful, and I am very thankful for the positive reception I have received from family, friends, and our community.”

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Melanie mentioned, “I follow global trends and apply them to our local market. My background in financial technology, where we always acted ahead of the curve, means that being a first adapter or quick follower is something that is ingrained in me. I am extremely empathetic and always put my client’s needs first and foremost. I am not pushy and will take as much time as my clients need to be comfortable with their decision, and I will not waste anyone’s time.”

Melanie’s job is built on trust. When clients decide to work with her, she makes sure they receive the best of her abilities and she sets them up for a positive and profitable experience.

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GIVING LIGHT A PLACE TO PERFORM Anna Horsnell

For artist Catherine van der Woerd, colour and light truly lie at the heart of her creations.

She paints with stained glass and the very nature of the medium comes to life with the changing light. Flickering, deepening, brightening with intensity, this is art that awakens with the sun.

Her summer studio in Harbourville has large windows overlooking the Bay of Fundy. Inspiration surrounds her between the ever-changing sky and ocean, and the fields and forest framing her cottage. Van der Woerd’s artwork is properly described as glass on glass mosaic, and her process is both carefully thought out and free flowing. Artistically inclined since childhood, she has painted with acrylics, watercolours, and lesser-known alcohol inks, but fell in love with the uniqueness and magic qualities of stained glass and, since 2013, there has been no turning back. She much prefers creating with brilliant colours she can hold in her hands to the more finicky detailed work involved with painting.

There was a lot to learn however: simple things like the difference between exterior and interior light. Self-taught, she grew her skills through trial and error, and slowly

acquired all the necessary tools, from grinders and glue to the wide array of coloured glass and cabochon pieces that became her palette.

“I love the intense colour. It’s alive and it changes a room,” she explains with infectious enthusiasm.

It all begins with an idea, and she simple follows her instincts. Often that idea originates with a commission request, and then van der Woerd first plans a visit to the intended home.

She likes to get a feel for the surroundings and the particular light conditions before designing something uniquely suited to that location. A quick sketch comes next, either on paper or marked on the back side of the glass sheet on which she will build the mosaic. She almost immediately has colours in mind, and her subjects usually pertain to nature, from dragonflies and flowers to larger landscape compositions or seascapes, including the creatures beneath the waves. Sometimes a piece of textured or variegated glass will suggest a particular subject itself and that is often where the fun begins. Van der Woerd’s special light table allows her to work flat, and also provides crucial lighting underneath the work surface.

She starts placing the glass fragments, gluing down areas bit by bit, and then must wait for

a few days or up to a week for it to dry. Next she wipes black sanded grouting over the entire piece before thoroughly and carefully cleaning off the glass to reveal the finished artwork. No sealant is required. The final step is framing, which is her husband’s contribution, unless of course, she created the work on an old or existing window. For larger pieces, the entire process might take several months.

The big reveal, however, is when the mosaic is lifted into place and light filters through the myriad colours and patterns. Van der Woerd’s designs are intricate and clever, giving light a place to truly perform.

What’s next? Van der Woerd exudes the joy of art-making and happily welcomes wherever the next project will lead her. “I don’t know.

Day by day, I love a challenge when it comes to my artwork. Who knows?” she smiles with genuine excitement.

Catherine van der Woerd’s mosaics are available at Edible Art in New Minas, during the summer at the North Mountain Market in Harbourville, online at Catherine-vanderwoerd.artistwebsites.com, or email her at snugnow@gmail.com. Her

work is also showcased in the book Emma’s Garden by Kim Michelle.

MARIE’S REPORT: NEWCOMERS POTLUCK DINING GROUP

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If you like to eat delicious food with congenial people, you'll enjoy the Newcomers potluck interest group. In the past, the emphasis of the potluck group was on the cooks’ favourite recipes, ones they were experienced in making, whereas the gourmet group’s emphasis was on theme, and recipes were often new to the cooks. At a gourmet dinner, members discussed how to overcome problems with the new recipes and novel ways to present the food.

Today, the main difference is there’s no theme for potluck dinners. The potluck dining group’s goal is pared down to good food among new and not-so-new friends who appreciate the value of eating with others in a friendly atmosphere.

We build community when we eat in a relaxed way with other people. We learn from others, help each other solve problems, hear stories, maintain our conversational skills, share news, and ward off loneliness. Eating with others is even said to improve our digestion.

GRAND TASTING

Saturday, oCtober 5, 2019 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Wolfville Farmers’ Market

tickets $65 plus fees and tax ticket info: nsharvestwinefestival.ca

Potlucks are popular and are held monthly, except for December. Members tell the coordinator if they wish to host, or co-host, a potluck dinner in their home. The friendly and capable coordinator explains the responsibilities of the host. New members are welcome to this group, which is inclusive, as are all Newcomers activities.

Look for announcements about monthly meetings of the Wolfville and Area Newcomers club.

If you would like to try the Newcomers potluck interest group, contact us:wolfvillenewcomers. org.

Marie Mossman is a member of Wolfville's "Writers of the Round Table."

NOVA SCOTIA HARVEST WINE FESTIVAL Come join in the Celebration of nova SCotia’S award winning wine induStry.

The Nova Scotia Harvest Wine Festival Grand Tasting is a one night celebration of the Nova Scotia wine harvest season, with wineries from across the province coming together to showcase selections of their signature wines paired with locally inspired food stations.

OUTDOORS UNTIL OCTOBER 16!

Centre Square, Kentville Wednesdays, 10am to 2pm see our Facebook page for details

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nova scotia harvest wine festival sEPtEMBEr 15 – OCtOBEr 31, 2019 A celebrAtion of novA ScotiA’S Wine HArveSt SeASon

grand tasting event

SATURDAy OCTOBER 5, 2019 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Wolfville Farmers’ Market

ticket information

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dAily eventS 3 TIDAL BAy WINE TASTING OAk iSlAnd ReSORt & COnFeRenCe CentRe

CHARLOTTE LANE CAFE

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3 COURSE EXPERIENCE AT SEAGRAPE CAFE Seagrape Cafe 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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saturday

HARVEST FEST – FEATURING THE BAND UNFORSEEN

Seagrape Cafe 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

WINEMAKERS TABLE: a harVEst dINNEr at OBLadEE! WINE Bar

TASTING ON THE TRAIL

Avondale Sky Winery & Restaurant 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Obladee! Wine Bar 6:30 - 9 pm

dAily nOvA SCOtiA Wine FeAtURe

VALLEy HARVEST CRAFT BEVERAGE TOUR Wine & BeeR tOURS OF nOvA SCOtiA

NOVA SCOTIA WINE PAIRED DINNERS MABAtA GlOCAl eAteRy

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WINE & CHOCOLATE SENSORy EVALUATION EVENING AT GASPEREAU VINEyARDS

Gaspereau vineyards 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Weekly eventS BETWEEN THE VINES WINE TOUR Monday & Wednesday

TASTERS ESCAPE TOUR tuesday & thursday

AVON RIVER SHUFFLE AT WINEGRUNT WINE BAR Wednesday - Sunday

MAGIC WINERy BUS TOUR thursday - Sunday

3 COURSE EXPERIENCE AT SEAGRAPE CAFE Wednesday & thursday

TAKE A FLIGHT FRIDAyS! White POint ReSORt every Friday

WINE’SDAy AT WHITE POINT every Wednesday

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HARVEST UNWIND AT JOST Seagrape Cafe 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

PEARS & PAIRINGS DEMO CLASS AND ACCOMMODATIONS PACKAGE

the Flying Apron inn & Cookery 5:00 pm - October 12 @ 11:00 am

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HARVEST SOUP LUNCHEON AT GASPEREAU VINEyARDS Gaspereau vineyards 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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CANADA’S GREAT KITCHEN PARTy Cunard Centre 6:00 pm

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INSPIRE yOUR SENSES AT GRAND PRÉ WINES Grand Pré Wines 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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hrough a partnership between the Kings County Museum and The Grapevine, with support from the NS Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage’s Culture Innovation Fund, we are pleased to present this monthly page dedicated to the culture and heritage of Kings County. In this space you will find the offerings of local museums, as well as behind-the-scenes information about curating a museum, preserving local cultures, and connecting the past to contemporary issues, news, and events. Welcome to ‘Beyond Museum Walls’.

An iconic image of Cape Blomidon taken by A. L. Hardy before 1935. A welcome landmark that many of us give thanks for as we enjoy the beauty of this place year round. Image courtesy of the Kings County Museum

A. L. HARDY’S IMPACT ON TOURISM Larry Keddy, Kings County Museum

Amos Lawson Hardy was born on October 4, 1860 at Allendale, near Lockeport on the South Shore, yet it was in the spring of 1892, when he moved to Kentville and began work as a photographer, that he left a mark on his profession which lasted long after his death in 1935.

In 1847, almost a hundred years after the expulsion of the Acadians, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem, “Evangeline,” was published in Boston. In it, Longfellow immortalized a people, a place, and time, transforming historical fact into romantic legend. Enormously popular, “Evangeline” created a way of thinking about life on the shores of the Bay of Fundy that became the basis of late-nineteenth century tourism in Nova Scotia.

An integral part of promotional efforts by government, steamship lines, and railways was the landscape photography of Amos Lawson Hardy. At this time, the Nova Scotia tourist industry had already begun to gain momentum. Improved transportation connections provided easy access for the thousands of Americans who flocked to the province from the cities and textile towns of New England. Kentville, the commercial and administrative centre of King’s County, was

fast becoming a popular resort base.

By 1892, Nova Scotia was “the coming vacation place for Americans.” Its beauty and simplicity, and its “balmy and health giving ozone,” it was claimed, made Nova Scotia unique among summer resorts. Perhaps 25,000 American tourists visited the province annually early in the 1890s.

In 1895, the Dominion Atlantic Railway, formed by the amalgamation of the Yarmouth and Annapolis Railway with the Windsor and Annapolis Railway, opened a New England agency in Boston with Kentville landowner, John F. Masters its head. Newspaper publicity was increased, and pamphlets and other literature describing DAR services were distributed, and Charles G.D. Roberts was contacted to write a guidebook that would attract tourists.

The railway company established its own steamships on the Boston-Yarmouth run, engaged in a bitter rate-war with established carriers on the route in 1899-1900, and bought out the Yarmouth Steamship Company in 1901. Six years later the DAR’s tourist traffic reached a peak: the company’s steamships alone brought more than 30,000 visitors to Nova Scotia. Photographs by Hardy began

UPCOMING EVENTS AT MIDDLETON’S MACDONALD MUSEUM BRIDGE PARTIES: Mondays, September 23, October 7, and 21, November 4 and 18, and December 2. 1:00 pm. Admission $5.00. Light refreshments.

GREENWOOD CAMERA CLUB EXHIBIT: October and November Opening Sunday, October 6, 2:00 – 4:00pm.

Steve Skafte: author and photographer mapping Nova Scotia’s abandoned roads, Tuesday, October 22 at 7:00pm.

SAFE HALLOWEEN: Trick or treating and various activities, Thursday, October 31 at 5:30pm. Free admission.

33RD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE: Friday, November 22, 5:00pm – 9:00pm; Saturday, November 23, 10:00am – 4:00 pm.

OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS TEA: Enjoy lots of goodies! Everyone is invited to bring a toy from Christmas past to be displayed. Preview the Festival of Trees. Sunday, December 1, 2:00pm. $5, children 6 and under are free.

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FESTIVAL OF TREES: Opening Monday, December 2, 6:00pm with free hot chocolate, cookies, and photos with Santa. Trees on display December 2 – 6, 9:30am - 4:30pm. Also open evenings December 2, 4, and 6, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Free admission. Donations gratefully accepted. Trees are $35 to enter the festival.

The tree with the most votes wins a prize!

Please register.

YOUTH PLAY – TITLE TO BE DETERMINED: Performed by MRHS Student Lead Theatre Group, December 13 and 14 at 7:00pm and December 15 at 2:00pm.

This group was created by Diana Farris as her project for the Town of Middleton’s Youth Ambassador candidacy. Tickets $5.00 with all proceeds supporting the future of the school’s theatre group.

For more info visit macdonaldmuseum.ca

appearing in all DAR promotional literature produced after 1900.

In 1902, or thereabouts, Hardy published, privately, a selection of almost 100 views under the title The Evangeline Land, which included photographs made along the length of the DAR from Yarmouth to Halifax. The majority of views were taken in Kings County and here the skill with which Lawson Hardy practiced his craft was evident. There were illustrations of the Acadian willows and well at GrandPré, pictures of Port Williams at high and low water to demonstrate the phenomenal range of Fundy tides, collages of orchards and apple trees in blossom, a view of the village of Grand-Pré with sweet innocence, a child, at the focal point, and a modern conception of the maid Evangeline in 1901.

The dissemination of Hardy’s images in regional guidebooks and promotional literature may also have enhanced the sale of mounted prints of scenes on display in Hardy’s Kentville studio, but there is no doubt that Hardy’s work contributed to shaping popular perceptions of turn-of-the century Nova Scotia beyond the (geographic boundaries of the province).

KINGS COUNTY MUSEUM EVENTS EXHIBIT: Maladies, Remedies, & Pharmacies The Spanish Flu Pandemic (1918-1920) Opening October 1, 2019

BOOK LAUNCH: More Ghosts Stories of Nova Scotia

by Vernon Oickle Thursday, October 24, 9:45pm

In 1918, as World War One swept across Europe, a silent and deadly enemy overtook the entire world. The Spanish Flu Pandemic resulted in the death of between 50 to 100 million people yet it is largely forgotten today. This exhibit explores this catastrophic event and how it impacted the people of Kings County.

International award-winning journalist, editor, and writer Vernon Oickle is launching his latest book, More Ghost Stories of Nova Scotia.

The event will also feature special guests Jerome the Gravekeeper and Lou, Teller of Tales.

TALK: Abandoned RCAF Radar Station BEAVERBANK with Bud Berntson 111 Wing Dartmouth Tuesday, October 29, 7:30pm In 1950 manned bomber raids by the Soviet Union over Nova Scotia were considered quite likely. RCAF Station Beaverbank fulfilled a critical role in the early days of Canada’s and North America’s air defence. RCAF Station Beaverbank occupied a unique location in proximity to Canada’s largest Atlantic seaport and its biggest naval base, making it an important early warning radar base.

“Vernon Oickle’s short vignettes are proof positive that Neil Gaiman was right when he said, ‘fear is a wonderful thing, in small doses.’

These titillating tales will make your spine tingle. While some speak of old tragedies and sorrowful losses, the beauty of these masterfully told anecdotes of ethereal encounters is that they, again quoting Gaiman, ‘can do nothing to hurt us,’ and everything to delight lovers of eerie local lore.”

— Chris Benjamin, editor and author of Indian School Road, Eco-Innovators and Drive-by Saviours .

All events take place at the Kings County Museum, 37 Cornwalllis Street, Kentville.

For more info visit kingscountymuseum.ca

SONGS FOR OUR FRAGILE EARTH

A MUSHROOM FORAY AT THE BOOKER SCHOOL

Friday, September 20, was a big day around the world. It was the launch of an intense week of global activism focused on climate change, urging governments to act. Here in the Valley we did our part. Glooscap Elementary School planted trees for their new outdoor classroom, Acadia University students led a climate strike from campus through town, and at the Wolfville Farmers Market, a very special afternoon helped get people in the spirit of hope and inspiration.

On Friday September 13, the ‘early years,’ primary, and grade one classes at The Booker School in Port Williams spent the afternoon exploring the school forest with Jocelyn Hatt and myself, Jen Wheeldon. As amateur naturalists and mycologists, Joss and I frequently spend time in the woods with our respective children. My daughter Norah attends The Booker School, and they spend time outdoors and use the natural environments at the school, such as the forest on campus, to enhance learning opportunities.

The students at The Booker School often go on hikes and play in the woods, providing them with the opportunity to ask questions about the natural world around them. Knowing that the warm fall weather in the Annapolis Valley produces interesting and beautiful varieties of mushrooms, we hoped that the children would be captivated with the world of fungi.

I approached the Head of School, James Weekes, who met the idea with enthusiasm.

We engaged the younger classes first, with plans for future mushroom forays with the older students.

Kim Barlow

Celes and Sue Davar came to our community not long ago, but have contributed a great amount of energy and strength here in a short time. Celes has a science background, worked for Parks Canada for many years, and now runs a slow-tourism company called Earth Rhythms. He is also a passionate voice for social justice and environmental efforts.

Tim Fisk is a local musician and audiologist frustrated with the lack of climate action from leaders and, overcoming his introverted nature, thought of something he could do. A couple of months ago, Celes and Tim came up with an idea, and worked tirelessly to make it happen. It did happen, in a seamless, ecstatic flow from beginning to end.

Celes contacted Terra Spencer and I a month or two ago and asked if we’d run the songwriting part of this event. We got together and planned our approach by sketching songs, with music, a verse, and a chorus. On the day, we led two groups with a range of participants including elementary school-age kids, university students, working farmers, worried parents, artists, and retirees. We completed our songs: "All In" and "It’s Not About Me," and performed them for the supper crowd, which was caught on film and can be viewed on Vimeo and Facebook (search for Celes Davar or Our Fragile Earth Songs). We’re currently making plans to reunite the groups and record the songs at Tim Fisk’s studio.

The event was a great example of community building, with all the key components: food, art, laughter, inclusivity, respect, collaboration, singing and dancing. In Celes’ words: “[On Friday Sept. 20], our community gathered in Wolfville, following a major #FridaysforFuture climate action event that went from Acadia University down the streets of

Wolfville to an event that we called Our Fragile Earth Musical Gathering and Experience. A huge team of volunteers and partners stepped up to make this event happen - seamlessly!

Thank you.

We heard perspectives from Extinction Rebellion members, an Acadia University student, and then we collaborated in the development, singing, and recording of two new songs of hope and inspiration with stellar Nova Scotia songwriters Kim Barlow and Terra Spencer.

Throughout the day, volunteers prepped a supper menu including two soups, a salad, and delicious dessert, accompanied by pita breads cooked in the Front Street Community Oven, and featuring foods and ingredients from local area producers. A seasonally fresh apple crisp rounded out this fall harvest supper that over 100 people attended. An unexpected appearance of the Raging Grannies singing climate resistance protest songs was followed after supper with four sing-a-long protest songs of well-known melodies adapted to fit the climate change resistance theme.

And, finally, a full evening of dancing with The Melberns to well-recognized musical favourites done in their distinctive style.

We shared our grief and concerns about the climate crisis; collaborated on songs of hope and inspiration; gathered with our community in one of the best community spaces in Wolfville, broke bread together, and expressed our joy and emotions of hope in dance. Oh, What a Day, as we kicked off a week of global climate action right here in the Annapolis Valley, with folks attending from Windsor to Annapolis Royal, Canning and all parts in between. Thanks for coming everyone! This is just the beginning. Change is coming.”

VALLEY HARVEST FEAST FOR SCHOOL FOOD Jenny Osburn | The Union Street Cafe Cookbook| jennyosburn.com Chefs and restaurateurs from all over the Annapolis Valley will band together at the Berwick and District Lions Hall on October 19 to cook a Valley harvest feast and change school food for the better. Chefs Jason Lynch, Chantelle Webb, and Nelson Penner are part of the culinary team tying on their aprons to support Berwick School’s Pay-What-You-Can Healthy Lunch Program.

The Union Street will start off the party with their famous grazing table, loaded with tasty appetizers, while the Lions open the bar. During this time, a silent auction will be available to patrons. Next, lucky guests will be treated to a local roasted chicken dinner, with each chef putting their spin on an array of side dishes made with produce supplied by Valley farmers. Desserts made with seasonal fruit will be served during the live auction, made by chefs Sally MacKenzie and Heather Marriage.

The Berwick School Food Project, which officially launched earlier this year, has seen a groundswell of support from health workers, educators, students, farmers, and the community. The initiative aims to show that a modest investment in healthy, delicious meals that are within the financial reach of every family pays off in widespread positive change, extending far beyond the schoolyard. A fully confidential ordering system ensures that every student at Berwick is warmly welcomed at lunch time to help themselves to the same hearty meal, including a fully stocked salad bar, fruit, and a drink, whether they’ve paid full price or not.

The group hopes that the Province will fund a similar program for every student in Nova

Scotia, looking to boost the local economy, instill lifelong healthy eating patterns that would slash future health costs, and make learning more equitable, helping to break the cycle of poverty so many Nova Scotians experience.

The program is also just plain fun for kids, as they get to customize simple, appealing menu items like bean and chicken tacos, butter chicken, and burgers made with local beef on a whole grain bun with a toppings bar.

Supporters of the program include The Food Network’s Chef Michael Smith, who can’t attend in person but has provided his Roast Chicken With Apples and Cider recipe for the event and prizes for the auction.

The event gets underway at 5pm Saturday October 19 at the Berwick and District Lions Hall in the Kings Mutual Century Centre (250 Veteran’s Drive, Berwick, NS).

Tickets are $25 and are available at Berwick Town Hall and Wilson’s Pharmasave (Berwick location), as well as online at eventbrite.ca. For questions, please contact Jenny Osburn at (902) 538-0173.

Jenny Osburn is the author of The Union Street Café Cookbook. Her second collaboration with Laura MacDonald of Deep Hollow Print, The Kitchen Party Cookbook, is now available! Find her recipes at jennyosburn.com and see what she’s up to on instagram at jenny.osburn

Jen Wheeldon

Accompanied by early years/primary teacher Madison Rafuse and grade one teacher Jamie O’Hanlon, the children first learned some basics of mushroom foraging (collecting) and forays (exploring) before heading into the woods. We started our foray by talking with the children about proper foraging etiquette, putting the excitement of finding mushrooms into the context of appreciating the impact that one little mushroom can have as part of a larger ecosystem. We explained that mushrooms are the ‘fruit’ of the whole fungi organism which grows from mycelial strands underground, and that their ‘seeds,’ the spores, need the opportunity to release to allow the mushroom to propagate. The students learned the importance of taking one mushroom to examine and learn from, while leaving the rest to spread their spores for the next year. We were lucky to find puffballs which have spores that ‘puff’ out when mature, lactarious mushrooms that produce a milky latex when the gills are cut, bright colourful (and poisonous) amanitas, an artist’s conk that was used as canvas for the students names, and a variety of mushrooms that allowed for rich conversation and questions.

As the students encountered mushrooms that

had been eaten by slugs, they understood that forest insects enjoy mushrooms as food and that they should not take the mushrooms out of their natural environment unless they were going to use them for learning or food themselves! The students showed an incredible capacity for recognizing and appreciating the natural beauty of the forest. The children were excellent mushroom spotters and each had opportunity to pick one or two. Some mushrooms we were able to identify right away and with others, students learned how to use a field identification guide book.

In making spore prints (by removing the stalk and placing the mushroom cap down on paper with a bowl to cover for a few hours), the children were able to see how spores descend onto the paper making a beautiful print used to identify a specific mushroom. Some mushrooms looks very similar, so knowing how to identify mushrooms by smell, appearance, spore colors and size helps to know if it is safe to eat. The Booker School students didn’t eat any of the mushrooms they foraged. Learning that there are some mushrooms that can be used for teas and medicines, some for food, and some that make you sick, the students understood the importance of having solid information to identify mushrooms with certainty before eating them.

Who's Who, Continued from page 7 “Me being Dutch helps in the sense that I am a straight shooter,” she says. “Being honest and painting a clear picture of the situation in front of the client helps in navigating the real estate process.” Melanie believes in a collaborative approach towards her clients and works with cleaners, landscapers, carpenters, or contractors to help sell the house. You want buyers to fall in love with your home, and that is why her focus is on the perfect launch, online and offline. Melanie does an A+ job, and it’s reflected beautifully in the pictures taken by her photographer, Krystol Bell.

On her days off, you can find Melanie in the countryside of Port Williams, where she lives with her husband and two young boys. They run a small apple farm and there are always jobs to be done, but when they relax, they love going for bike rides on the Harvest Moon Trail, hanging out on the beach, exploring the woods, or chasing waterfalls. Melanie says the Valley is perfect for her family because of its people, nature, and slower pace of life, and her goal is to become the preferred real estate agent in the Valley!

This estate agent keeps it real by saying, “I have many other personal goals and ambitions but, I like to stay in the moment! Right now, I am focusing on becoming the best at what I do.”

To get a hold of Melanie, check out her website: Melaniebesemer.com and on Instagram @Exitmelanie

TIDE PREDICTIONS

at Cape Blomidon

Source: Canadian Fisheries & Oceans. www.waterlevels.gc.ca OCT 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

HIGH •4:55pm 5:47pm 6:44pm 7:18am 8:20am ••9:21am 10:19am 11:10am 11:55am 12:35pm 1:12pm 1:47pm 2:23pm 3:00pm 3:41pm

LOW 10:38am 11:29am 12:24pm 1:23pm 2:27pm 3:29pm 4:27pm 5:17pm 6:02pm 6:41pm 7:18pm 7:34am 8:10am 8:47am 9:26am

There are normally two high and two low tides each day.

Only daylight tide times are listed.

•Highest High: 42.3 feet ••Lowest High: 35.1 feet

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Send your events to listings@grapevinepublishing.ca THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3

Plan Review Meeting: Mount Denson and Upper Falmouth — Windsor Forks District School, Windsor Forks 6:30–8pm • Join the West Hants Planning and Development Staff to discuss planning policies related to Mount Denson and Upper Falmouth! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-798-8391 / planreview@westhants.ca Acrylic Painting In Support of CMHA — Civic Centre, Greenwood 6:30–8pm • Paint a 6”x6” MDF tile in support of CMHA Mosaic For Mental Health Art Exhibition & Sale. All supplies provided, just come and paint! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-825-9304 / robinbradshaw15@gmail.com Karaoke — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 7pm. Also, Oct 10 & 17 • TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-5869 / wolfvillelegion@gmail.com Nickel Auction — Civic Centre, 995 Hwy 215, Brooklyn 7pm • Brooklyn Fire Dept. Auxiliary’s annual nickel action. Viewing starts at 6pm. Auction begins at 7pm. All new items. Canteen available. INFO: 902-757-3777

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4

Manufacture Your Future — NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville 10am–3:30pm • A free showcase event highlighting the opportunities in manufacturing and the chance to meet local manufacturers. TIX: no charge INFO: info@valleyren.ca Meet the Gang — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 3–6pm. Also Oct 11 • Enjoy a drink, games, and conversation. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-5869 / wolfvillelegion@gmail.com Auction — Community Hall, Melanson 7pm • Viewing begins 6:30pm. Auctioneer Paul Saulnier. Canteen available. Proceeds for the hall. TIX: no charge INFO: marlene.biggs@gmail.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5

Lions Breakfast — St Andrew’s Anglican Church Hall, Hantsport 7–10am • Pancakes, eggs, ham, beans, hash browns, toast, juice, tea or coffee. Sponsored

by Hantsport & District Lions Club. Proceeds for Lions Community Service Programs. TIX: $7 adult, $3.50 ages 6–12, No charge under age 5. INFO: hantsportlionsclub.com Traditional Breakfast — United Baptist Church, Canning 7:30–10am • Pancakes, sausage, bacon, hash browns, beans, scrambled eggs, toast (Gluten free pancakes & toast). TIX: donation INFO: 902-582-3827 / tapgap@xcountry.tv Country Breakfast — Jolly Workers Hall, Black Rock 8–10am • Jolly Worker’s Homemade Breakfast. Pancakes, Sausage, Hash browns, Eggs and more. TIX: donation INFO: 902-844-1223 / garberb171@gmail.com Community Breakfast — Lions Club, Berwick 8–10am • Full traditional breakfast with baked beans and your choice of egg (fried or scrambled) TIX: donation INFO: 902-844-1440 / tbhenley60@gmail.com Flea Market — Hants County Exhibition, Windsor 8am–2pm • Over 100 tables full of items! Tons of deals to be had! TIX: $1 INFO: 902-306-3315 / wall2wallfleamarket@gmail.com Rummage Sale — United Church, Kingston 8am–1pm • Christmas Decorations, Toys, Books, Tapes, DVDs, Dishes, Clothing, Jewellery, Furniture, Bric-a-Brac, Odds and Sods, Bits and Bobs! Something for everyone! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-3621 / officekpc@eastlink.ca Indoor Yard and Bake Sale — United Baptist Church, 503 Main Street, Kentville 8am–12pm • Also a BBQ starting at 10am. Bake Sale table with lots of homemade goodies. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-3162 / info@Kentvillebaptist.org Thanksgiving Craft Show — Lions Club, Wolfville 9am–2pm • Featuring mostly handcrafted items and just a few direct sellers. Jewelry, home-baked goods, jams, and seasonal items. Lasagna & caesar salad lunch, $10. Eat in or takeout available. TIX: no charge INFO: kimstewarthome@outlook.com Tumblebugs — Elementary School, Port Williams 9:15–10:30am • For children ages 3–5 years old and their parent or caregiver. Tumblebugs teaches basic movement activities and modified gymnastics that are fun, safe, and developmentally appropriate. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Valley Trekkers Volkssport Club Windsor Walk — Irving Circle K, Windsor 10am • 2113 Hwy 1, Exit 7 off Hwy 101 to Falmouth. Registration begins at 9:30am for walking at 10am. This is a 5/10 km, 2B walk.

INFO: 902-472-2261 Kentville Gorge Hike — The Gorge, Kentville 10am • Hike Nova Scotia and the Town of Kentville present a guided hike at the Gorge in Kentville. Meet at the Gorge parking lot. Qualify to win a trail prize. TIX: no charge INFO: hikenovascotia.ca

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Windsor Guided Walk — Irving Circle K, Falmouth 10am • Hike Nova Scotia and the Valley Trekkers present a guided walk in Windsor. Meet at the Irving Circle K, Falmouth. You must Register onsite.

Qualify to win a trail prize. TIX: no charge INFO: hikenovascotia.ca Flea Market — Community Hall, Scott’s Bay 10am– 1pm TIX: $5 for an 8’ table INFO: 902-582-7489 / jerrychuntley@hotmail.com Fall Antique Tractor Pull — Northville Farm Heritage Centre, Billtown 10am • Antique Tractor Pull, displays of antique tractors, and machinery, classic cars, and antique cars. Yard sale and bake sale. Burgers, hot dogs, pop & chips. Rain date: Oct 12. TIX: $5 per person, under age 12 free INFO: 902-678-4206 / ruthbentley80@gmail.com Kentville Harvest Festival — Centre Square, Kentville 10am–1pm • Wagon rides, pumpkin people workshop, petting farm, pumpkin carving, face painting, BBQ, vendors and much more!

Live entertainment: Donna & Andy (10–11am), Ida Red (11am–1pm). TIX: free admission INFO: 902-679-2539 / recreation@kentville.ca Craft Sale — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 10am– 2pm • Find some Christmas gifts! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-5869 / wolfvillelegion@gmail.com Community Open Oven — Front Street Community Oven, Wolfville 12–3pm. Also, Oct 12 • Open Ovens are our weekly free wood fired baking/cooking event where the oven is fired up and everyone can come cook/bake, eat together, and picnic in the park. No booking required. TIX: no charge INFO: duncan@frontstreetoven.ca Restorative Yoga Workshop — Inner Sun Yoga Centre, Wolfville 1–3pm • Unwind while increasing flexibility and strength. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-529-3006 / yoga@innersunyoga.ca Grow With Art — NSCC Kingstec, Kentville 1–3pm.

Register 12:45pm • Make art with local artists. This month: Paula Turner. Ages 6–14. Art works may be rented/returned at this time ($2). TIX: $3 per child INFO: 902-542-0234 / irenehazel@hotmail.com Girl’s first launch – Girl Guides — Greenwood Mall, Greenwood 2–4pm • TIX: no charge INFO: fundyviewdc@gmail.com Euchre Card Game — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 3–4pm • If you don’t know how to play, we will teach you! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-5869 / wolfvillelegion@gmail.com Ham Take Out Supper — Stoneyhill United Baptist Church, Lockhartville 4:30–6pm • Includes: Ham, Coleslaw, Roll, Potato & Macaroni Salads, Dessert – Fruit Crisp. Proceeds for Church Purposes TIX: $12 per Plate INFO: Call to order: Carol, 902-542-5494, June, 902-684-9313 Glitter & Gold — Lions Club, Berwick 6:30pm–1am • Rowan’s Room Developmental Society presents: Glitter and Gold! All day silent auction, gourmet hors d’oeurves, dinner music featuring Frank Dobin, 50/50 Draw and a dance afterwards with Joker’s Right. Help support education for kids that struggle to thrive in a traditional setting.100% of all proceeds go directly to supporting programs and services provided by Rowan’s Room Developmental Society! TIX: $30 for tickets/ $250 for a table of 10 (rowansroom.ca) INFO: 902-840-1928 / gala@rowansroom.ca Ian Janes — Sea-Esta, Canning (Delhaven) 7–9:30pm • New music and all the great songs and stories which make Ian’s concerts outstanding! TIX: $25 @ Sea-Esta studios. INFO: 902-692-1662 / soundconnectionstherapy@gmail.com Country Music Show — Baptist Church, North Alton 7–9pm • “Make Mine Country” with Harold Hunt, Carroll Edwards, B J MacKay, Eugene Rafuse, Audley Pineo. Freewill offering for Dennis Veinotte Memorial Chaplaincy Fund. Baked goods table.

Refreshments. TIX: donation INFO: 902-678-1739 / jrzwicker@yahoo.ca Justin Wood — Winemakers Tavern, Lawrencetown 7:30–9:30pm • A country/rock musician, performer and traditionalist at heart. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-584-2183 / winemakerstavern@hotmail.com Roger Waters: Us & Them — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:45pm • Roger Waters, co-founder, creative force and songwriter behind Pink Floyd, presents his highly anticipated film, Us + Them.

TIX: $12, includes HST INFO: 902-532-7704 / mk@kingstheatre.ca Songs for an Autumn Evening — Price Residence, 109 Skyway Dr., Wolfville, Wolfville 7:30–8pm • Paul Lauzon, voice and guitar, presents a concert of original songs. Portion of proceeds to local food banks. TIX: General Admission: $15 / Students: $7 INFO: 902-678-7518 / paul@paullauzon.ca Adult Dance: Ruth Manning and the Prospectors — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am • Age 19 and over. Bar, Kitchen, Canteen, 50/50, Door Prizes.

TIX: $8 INFO: 902-678-8935

Dance For The Cure — Community Centre, Port Williams 8–11pm • Dress in your favorite international costume representing a country of your choice. Entertainment provided by “Men Will Be Boys”. Proceeds to Canadian Breast Cancer Society of Canada/Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation. TIX: $20 per person. Advanced ticket sale only. 19+ INFO: 902-698-2806 / DanceTime.PortWilliams@gmail.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6

CIBC Run for the Cure — Acadia Athletic Complex, Wolfville 9–11:15am • Run or walk. 1 in 8 Canadian women expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Your support matters more than ever.

TIX: no charge INFO: cancer.ca Artisans in Action — Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 12–4pm • Monthly pop-up community market where artists demonstrate and explain how they create their art or products. TIX: free admission. $25 to participate. Artists keep all proceeds from sales. INFO: avonriverarts@gmail.com Crib Tournament — Forties Community Centre, New Ross 1pm • Registration: 12:30pm. Canteen available. Wheelchair accessible. TIX: $20/team INFO: 902-689-2147 Open House — Royal Canadian Legion, Middleton 1–5pm • Free coffee, tea, & sweets. Watch or play washers, cribbage, chess, 8 Ball, darts, seniors games. Sign up for activities, fill out a membership application. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-825-4751 Plein Air Art — Gaspereau Valley Fibres, Wolfville 1–4:30pm • The Plein Air Artists Annapolis Valley group now meets on Thursday mornings (10:00am1:30pm) and Sunday afternoons (1:00pm-4:30pm) to paint on-location throughout the Annapolis Valley. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-701-8106 / edwardwedler@gmail.com Men of St.Anthony’s and Friends — St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Auburn 2–3:30pm • Please join us for an evening of song. Proceeds for parking lot upgrades. TIX: donation INFO: 902-847-9847 / robardecoste@ns.sympatico.ca Camera Club Exhibit Opening — Macdonald Museum, Middleton 2–4pm • Enjoy the photographic art of our local Greenwood Camera Club. Meet the artists, have some refreshments and even purchase a piece for your home collection! Exhibit will be open until Nov 20th. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-825-6116 / contact@macdonaldmuseum.ca Sunday Music in the Garden Room — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 2–4pm • The Blue Engine String Quartet with John Hansen, piano, in a program of works by Haydn, Chopin, and Antonin Dvorak. TIX: no charge INFO: artsacadia.acadiau.ca Fundy Cinema screens THE SOUVENIR — Al Whittle Theatre, 4 & 7pm • In Joanna Hogg’s semiautobiographical portrait of the artist as a young woman, a shy but ambitious film student (Honor Swinton Byrne) begins to find her voice as an artist while navigating a turbulent courtship with a charismatic but untrustworthy man (Tom Burke) in defiance of her protective mother (Tilda Swinton) and nearly destroying her dreams in the process. TIX: $10 INFO: 902-542-1050 Whiskey Jack — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8pm • Songs and Stories of Stompin’ Tom Connors.

TIX: $30 adult, $25 military, $15 students INFO: 902-825-6834 / evergreentheatre.ca

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7

Toddler Tonics — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 9:30–11am • Enjoy a morning of physical activity and fun, and a chance to meet new families. This program is a parent–child interactive program. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Fun with Food — Louis Millet Community Complex, New Minas 9:30–11am • Explore new recipes to cook with your child. This is a parent–child interactive group. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Exploring the Outdoors — Agricultural Research Centre, Kentville 10–11am • Unstructured outdoors forest play. The children use their imagination while exploring their surroundings and viewing some outdoor critters. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Rays of Sunshine Social Group — Christian Fellowship Centre, Wilmot 1–3:30pm • Pastor Gerry & Kim Bezanson head the group this year. They invite you to a social and games time this month with light refreshments. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-2386 / bfboddy@gmail.com

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8

Play with Me — Valley Autism Centre, Kingston 1–2:30pm. Also, Oct 15 • Take some time to be creative, active, and engaged with your child/ children. All ages welcome. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca

Grandparent Group — Town Hall, Berwick 10am– 12pm • If you are a grandparent who is raising or helping raise grandkids please join us for coffee/tea and discussion of the many important issues that relate to the role. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Walk for Alzheimers — Windsor Elms Village, Falmouth 1:30–3pm • Participate as an individual or team. Pledge Sheets can be picked up at Windsor Elms Village or printed from our website (windsorelms.com). Or make a one-time donation.

Entertainment: Kevin Davison. Snacks & refreshments provided. TIX: donation INFO: 902-472-3658 / rhonda.church@winelms.ca Trivia Night — Evangeline Inn & Motel, Grand Pre 7:15–9pm. Also, Oct 15 • Prizes to be won! 5 different rounds! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-300-8095 / adara@evangeline.ns.ca The Last Black Man In San Francisco — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • A King’s Film Society Presentation. Jimmie Fails dreams of reclaiming the Victorian home his grandfather built in the heart of San Francisco. Joined on his quest by his best friend Mont, Jimmie searches for belonging in a rapidly changing city that seems to have left them behind.

TIX: $11 adult, $10 with Film Buff Card, $8 youth.

INFO: 902-532-7704 / mk@kingstheatre.ca

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9

Let’s Get Up and Move — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 9:30–10:30am. Also, Oct 16 • An hour of increasing your heart rate and having fun. Free childcare available. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Play Group Plus — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 10–11:30am. Also, Oct 16 • An opportunity to have parent-child interaction and a chance to meet other families. Sing songs, have finger plays, play in the gym, and many more things. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Rhyme Time — Louis Millet Community Complex, New Minas 10–11am. Also, Oct 16 • New songs, rhymes, and movement activities.Join us for a great parentchild experience. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Tumble Bugs — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 10:30–11:30am. Also, Oct 16 • 10–week program for children ages 3–5 years old and their parent or caregiver. Tumblebugs teaches basic movement activities and modified gymnastics that are fun, safe, and developmentally appropriate. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Baby and Me — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 10:30–11:30am • A great place to connect with other moms and babies, share stories and learn songs and rhymes you can do together. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Berwick Green Energy Program Contractor Session — Town Hall, Berwick 12–1pm • Do you offer energy upgrade services in the Town of Berwick and wish to be included on our list of contractors? Please come to the session! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-670-7622 / berwickenergy@eqeng.ca ECE Networking Meeting — NSCC Campus, Middleton 6:30pm–8:30am • Monthly networking meeting for Early Childhood Educators in Annapolis County. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-690-2531 / sara.graves@nscc.ca Social Networking — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 6:30– 8:30pm • VWBN presents Lisa Lowthers of Common Good Solutions who will help you understand what a social enterprise is, give some examples and explain their services. TIX: VWBN Members, NSCC students & 1st time guests are free, $10 for returning guests INFO: president@vwbn.ca Fundy Cinema screens TONI MORRISON: THE PIECES I AM — Al Whittle Theatre, 7pm • The late legendary storyteller and Nobel Prize-winner Toni Morrison, who was inspired to write because no one took a “little black girl” seriously, leads an assembly of her peers, critics and colleagues in an exploration of race, American history and the human condition as seen through the prism of her literature. TIX: $10 INFO: 902-542-1050 Windsor Regional Coin & Collectable Club — Windsor Legion #9, 35 Empire Lane, Windsor 7–9pm • No charge to attend, everyone is welcome. INFO: Richard Sisco, 902-790-4661 / lynnrichard.sisco@ns.sympatico.ca The Startup Life: Meet R2-Weed2 — Patterson Hall, Wolfville 7–9pm • Technology-driven agricultural experimentation. Iterative product testing. Validated machine learning. Pivot. Pivot. Pivot. Welcome to the ag-tech startup world of Teric Greenan and Nexus Robotics . TIX: no charge INFO: 902-760-0168 / info@refreshannapolisvalley.org

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Committee of the Whole — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 6pm • TIX: no charge INFO: 888-337-2999 Let’s Get Messy! — Louis Millet Community Complex, New Minas 9:30–10:30am. Also Oct 17 • Bring your child out to explore various art forms and sensory opportunities. This is a parent-child interactive group.

All ages welcome. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Plan Review Meeting: Hantsport — Baptist Church, Hantsport 6–8pm • Join the West Hants Planning and Development Staff to discuss planning policies related to the community of Hantsport! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-798-8391 / planreview@westhants.ca

THURSDAYS

Coffee, Tea, & Conversation — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 10am–12pm. ALSO TUESDAYS! Coffee/tea, snacks, and conversation. FEE: $2 INFO: wolfvillelegion@gmail.com TAOIST TAI CHI™ — Louis Millet Community Centre, New Minas 11am–2pm. INFO: Mary Anne, 902-678-4609 / kentville@taoist.org Games Afternoon — Thursdays 1–4pm, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Hall, Hantsport. Cards, Mexican Train, Crib. Refreshments. FEE: $2 Admission INFO: weegin61@hotmail.com In the Round Knitting Group — Gaspereau Valley Fibres 1–4:30pm. Also Tuesdays 6–9pm. Bring your knitting, rug hooking, spinning, or felting. INFO: 902-542-2656 / gaspereauvalleyfibres.ca Tapestry: Women’s Cancer Support Group — We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month. Please call for time/location. INFO: Dorothy, 902-538-3374 / Pat, 902-678-9100 / Margot, 902-542-1466 / margotwithat@hotmail.com Farm Market — Macdonald Museum, Middleton 4–7pm. Fresh produce, eggs, baked goods, hot food, knitting, wood crafts, painting, jewelry, pet supplies, sewing and more. Live music, 50/50 draw. INFO: 902-825-6116 / contact@macdonaldmuseum.ca Nia — Community Hall, Greenwich 5:30–6:30pm.

Dance & fitness bringing health, strength, and flexibility suitable for any fitness level.

FEE: $10 drop-in, or 5 classes/$45 INFO: Ali, alboyer10@gmail.com TV Bingo — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 6pm.

ALSO Wednesdays. Play at home or in the lounge.

TIX: Books available at bar. INFO: 902-798-0888 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com Taekwondo — Baptist Church, North Alton 6:30pm (kids 4–14), 7:30pm (adult). Also Tuesdays.

Exercise, self-defense, respect, listening skills, focus, self-discipline, and confidence. TIX: no charge to try a class INFO: 902-670-8714 / devin@ennissecurity.ca GriefShare — New Hope Wesleyan Church, Kentville 7–9pm. Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-670-9288 / gerrits.bernadine@gmail.com North Mountain Chorus — Community Hall, Long Point Rd, Centre Burlington 7–9pm. Weekly rehearsals. INFO: northmountainchorus.com NonDuality Meetup — Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville 7pm–9pm. Every other Thursday.

Non-denominational discussion of life and our place in the scheme of things. 19+ FEE: no charge INFO: rozspeed57@gmail.com Darts — Wolfville Legion 7pm INFO: 902-542-5869 Jam Session — Community Centre, Wilmot 7–9:30pm. Jam Session with snack FEE: $2 INFO: 902-825-3125 Music Jam — Community Hall, Cambridge Station 7–10pm. TIX: $2 INFO: 902-538-9957 / gands@xcountry.tv Windsor Legion Branch 009 General Monthly Meeting —The third Thursday of the month, 7:30pm (except July & August). Fort Edward Mall, 35 Empire Lane. New members always welcome. INFO: 902-798-0888 / windsorlegion.ca Ladies Cardio Kickboxing — Baptist Church, North Alton 8:30–9:30pm. Also Tuesdays. Adult class to improve coordination, cardiovascular improvements, self-defense, stress, and weight reduction. TIX: no charge for 1st week of classes INFO: 902-670-8714 / devin@ennissecurity.ca

FRIDAYS

Kingston Area Seniors Association (KASA) Fun Days — Kingston Branch 98, Royal Canadian Legion.

1–3pm. Age 55 and older. Cards and games every second and fourth Friday of each month. INFO: 902-765-3365.

Chase The Ace & Supper — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 5–7pm • Downstairs; use back door. Cash bar. 19+ TIX: Tickets 3 for $5. Supper $8–$10 INFO: 902-538-5815

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Basic Cooking — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 11am–1pm • A four session, two-hour program that facilitates the basic cooking skills allowing access to healthy, local, lower cost food. Please call to register.

Limited space available. Childcare is available. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Wolfville Food Tour — Just Us! Cafe, Wolfville 2:30–5:30pm. Also, Oct 17 • Taste your way through Wolfville’s delicious core with a Wolfville Food Tour every Thursday. Led by a local guide, you’ll visit up to 7 fantastic locations where you’ll be given a food sample and hear the inside scoop about Wolfville’s food story. TIX: $67.40 adults, $61.65 under 18 years @ Ticketpro.ca / Cochrane’s Pharmacy (Wolfville). INFO: 902-692-8546 / info@whereitsattours.com

What’s the Deal with Quantum Mechanics? — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 4:30–6pm • Tim Maudlin, New York University Public lecture: What’s the Deal with Quantum Mechanics? Has modern physics overthrown common sense? All are welcome!

TIX: no charge INFO: stephen.maitzen@acadiau.ca Annapolis Valley Decorative Artists — Fire Hall, Greenwich 7–9pm • The AVDA general meeting and education. For further info please contact robinbradshaw15@gmail.com. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-825-9304 / robinbradshaw15@gmail.com

City Dreamers — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • Phyllis Lambert, Blanche Lemco van Ginkel, Cornelia Hahn Oberlander, Denise Scott Brown – Documentary filmmaker Joseph Hillel uncovers how each of these independent thinkers has shaped the cities we live and work in. As the world becomes increasingly urbanized, the insights of these forward-looking women who have built social and environmental values into their work seem more relevant now than ever. Presented by Building Equality in Architecture Atlantic (BEAA) and the Nova Scotia Association of Architects (NSAA Valley Chapter). TIX: donation INFO: https://beaatlantic.com/

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WEEKLY EVENTS Playful Pals Play Group — THREE LOCATIONS: Recreation Centre, Wolfville / Community Centre, Woodville / New Beginnings Center, Greenwood, 9:30–11:30am. • Enjoy parent-child interaction and meet other families. Sing songs, play in the gym, and more. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Chase the Ace — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 6–8:30pm • Cut off for ticket purchase is 8:30pm, draw at 8:45pm. TIX: $5 each, 3/$10, 7/$20 INFO: 902-798-0888 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com Jam (Open Mic) — Wolfville Legion 7pm. 50/50 draw and door prize. FEE: $2 INFO: 902-542-5869 Board Game Night — C@P Lab, Wolfville Public Library, 7pm. Bring your games! Ages 12+ FEE: no charge INFO: 902-790-4536 / turpin56@gmail.com “Greenwich Jammers” Jam Session — Greenwich Community Hall, 106 Greenwich Rd., 7–9:30pm.

Weekly until May. Light lunch served. FEE: $2 INFO: Bill/Vera Thomson, 902-542-0501 / vera.n.thomson@gmail.com Darts — Windermere Hall, 402 Windermere Rd., Berwick. Come for a fun night of shooting. Draw for partners. Prizes. Canteen. FEE: $3 INFO: Pam, 902-389-2399

SATURDAYS

Wolfville Farmers’ Market — DeWolfe Building, Elm Ave., Wolfville 8:30am–1pm. October 5 Music: The Hupman Brothers. October 12 Music: Mike Aube.

INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Pound Fitness — Acadia Fitness Room, Wolfville Athletics Complex 9–10am. W/ Birgie Hazel. It’s fitness drumming giving you a full-body workout.

Modifications are shown. Work at your own fitness level. Ripstix and mats provided. FEE: $8 drop-in fee or Acadia fitness pass pricing. INFO: facebook.com/PoundRockoutWithBirgie Farmers’ Market — HMCC grounds, Hantsport, 9am–1pm. “Support Local” by purchasing produce, baked goods, and artisanal items. INFO: emore40@gmail.com Berwick Community Market — Legion, 232 Main St., Berwick 9am–1pm, year round. Local producers and artisans! INFO: Chris, 902-538-5815 / chris48goddard@icloud.com North Mountain Farmers & Artisans Market — North Mountain United Tapestry, 3201 Long Point Rd., Harbourville 9am–4pm, June–Oct. Local farmers, bakers, and artisans. Live music and BBQ. INFO: unitedtapestry@gmail.com Flying Squirrel Adventures — Kentville Ravine, 9:45am–12:15pm. Third Sat. of each month, year-round (Next: Oct 19). Learn about nature through games, activities, challenges, discussions, presentations, workshops and more! All ages. FEE: no charge INFO: Facebook: Flying Squirrel Adventures Tarot Readings — ArtCan Gallery, 9850 Main St., Canning 2–5pm. W/ Richard Di Castri. By appointment only. INFO: 902-582-7071 CHASE the ACE — Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #098, Kingston. Tickets available during bar hours & every Saturday, 1–3pm at the R.C.L. until winning JACKPOT number is drawn. Draw at 3:30pm. TIX: 4 for $5. Must be over age 19 to purchase. INFO: dartshack@ns.sympatico.ca Valley Game Night — Gametronics, New Minas 6pm.

Board game/card game group. Yu Gi Oh – Thursdays, 6pm. Magic: The Gathering – Fridays, 6pm FEE: no charge INFO: facebook.com/GameTronics SpeakEasy Saturday Night Jazz Jam & Open Mic — West Brooklyn Hall, 7–10pm. First Sat. of the month for Oct & Nov. (Next: Oct 5). Join the Jill Hiscock Group for jazz, blues and R & B in a 1920’s nightclub.

Cocktails, snacks and dancing. Age 19+ FEE: $5, Cash only. INFO: Ruth, 902-542-5424 / jrlegge@eastlink.ca

SUNDAYS

Farmer’s Market — Victoria Park Bandstand, Windsor 10am–2pm. Through mid-October.

The best of local food and artisans. Live music & workshops. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-579-7652 / acfm.market.manager@gmail.com

Group Meditation — Bishop Hall, Greenwich.

10:30am–noon. Sitting meditation, discussion, and tea. Bring your own cushion if you prefer. Wheelchair accessible. FEE: no charge. Donations accepted.

INFO: 902-670-1006 / joan.norris60@gmail.com / windsormeditationgroup@gmail.com Cafe & Farmers’ Market — Community Hall, Black River 11am–1:30pm. Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. FEE: $8 for lunch + dessert/coffee/tea INFO: spinvolk@yahoo.ca SOAR — WKM Health Centre, 121 Orchard St., Berwick 2–3:30pm, last Sunday of every month.

Open support group for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Support and understanding from people who’ve been there, too. INFO: Rhonda, 902-679-7337 / info@survivorsofabuserecovering.ca Pool — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 3pm. FEE: $3 INFO: 902-538-9340 / gillyflowergarden@rocketmail.com Social Ballroom Dancing — Community Centre, Port Williams 3–5pm. Practice existing dance skills, learn new group dances. Previous experience & dance partner are required to join the DanceTime club! TIX: $15 pp per semester (Oct until Jan, Feb until May). First visit is free. INFO: DanceTime.PortWilliams@gmail.com Bingo — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 7:30pm–10pm. INFO: 902-798-0888 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com

MONDAYS

FitYoga — Monday 8:30am, Tuesday 9am, 6pm.

Thursday (hotyoga) 8pm, Friday 8am, Sunday 9am INFO: fityogawindsor@gmail.com Windsor Game Night — Library, Windsor 6pm.

Board game group. New players welcome! FEE: no charge INFO: meetup.com/valleygames / turpin56@gmail.com Breast Quest Dragon Boat Society — Canoe Club, Waterfront, Windsor 6:30–7:30pm, through Sept.

Also Thursdays. No experience required. INFO: margotwithat@hotmail.com Toastmasters — Eastern Kings Memorial Health Centre, Wolfville 6:30–8:30pm. Improve your communication and leadership skills in a fun supportive setting. Visitors ALWAYS welcome. INFO: wolfvilletoastmasters.com East Kings Chess Club — Library (upstairs), Wolfville 6:30–9pm. Bring your own set, board, and clock if you can. All levels/ages welcome. INFO: Ian Anderson, tfeloc@hotmail.com / 902-678-8009 Darts — Berwick Legion, 7pm. Mixed doubles, draw for partner, round robin format. FEE: $3 INFO: 902-538-5815 Jam Session — Louis Millett Community Centre, New Minas 7–9:30pm. FEE: $2 INFO: 902-681-6972 / vintagemusic1@hotmail.com

TUESDAYS

Gaeilge sa Ghleann — 10am–12pm, alternating between the MacDonald Museum, Middleton, and 47 St. James Street, Annapolis Royal. Learn the Irish language. Suitable for all levels. INFO: 902-778-1049 / gaeilgesaghleann@gmail.com Caregiver & Baby Yoga (non-mobile) — FitYoga, Windsor 10:30–11:30am. FEE: $14 drop in. Class passes available INFO: facebook.com/FitYogaWindsorNS Rug Hooking — Kentville Lower Recreation Centre (354 Main Street), 1–3pm. If you are a rug hooker or want to learn, join us for social hooking! Tea/coffee available, $5 drop in fee.

INFO: Mona, monapearl@ns.sympatico.ca / Lynn, lynndenney@eastlink.ca / 902-692-8118 Caregiver Support Group — Cedar Centre, 69 Cedar St., Windsor 2–4pm. Confidential Support Group for family/friend caregivers of loved ones with any physical or mental health condition. 2nd Tuesday of each month. INFO: Jennine, 902-680-8706 / info@caregiversns.org TAOIST TAI CHI™ — Louis Millet Community Centre, New Minas 6–9pm. INFO: Mary Anne, 902-678-4609 / kentville@taoist.org

Talk About It Tuesday — Smokey Quartz Emporium, 83 Commercial Street, Middleton, 5–7pm. The purpose of the group is to help fill some of the voids in our healthcare system when it comes to support for mental health. Share or just listen. INFO: smokeyquartz902@gmail.com Toastmasters — Birchall Training Centre, 14 Wing Greenwood 6:30pm. Learn communication and leadership skills in a fast-paced, fun setting. TIX: no charge INFO: annapolisvalley.easy-speak.org / edwardwedler@gmail.com Celebrate Recovery — New Hope Wesleyan Church, Kentville 7–9:30pm. A faith-based 12 Step program for anyone who needs help with hurts, habits & hangups. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-2222 45’s Card Party — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 7pm. Auction 45’s, Nova Scotia’s card game! 50/50 draw. Non-members welcome. FEE: $5 INFO: 902-542-5869 / wolfvillelegion@gmail.com Card Game — Fire Hall, Vaughans 7pm. Card games every Tuesday. 50/50 draw and light lunch. TIX: $2 to play INFO: ellajean.levy@gmail.com Valley Voices — Female a cappella show chorus rehearses 7–9:15pm, Kentville Baptist Church CE Centre. Women of any age welcome. INFO: valleyvoices.org Cribbage — Berwick Legion, 7pm. FEE: $10 per player INFO: 902-538-5815 Village Dancing — Wolfville Curling Rink (upstairs).

Traditional circle and line dancing from the Balkans and Middle East. No partners. Lots of fun, good exercise, and great music. Expert instruction for all levels of dance. 7:30pm Introductory Level; 8:30pm Experienced and request dancing. FEE: $7 per session, $5 students INFO: David, 902-690-7897 Board Game Night — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 8pm–12am TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-0059 / judy@paddys.ca

WEDNESDAYS

Coffee Time — Community Hall, Greenwich 9:30–11am. Join us for coffee/tea and a muffin. Chat with friends, new and old! TIX: donation INFO: Darlene, 902-542-3498 / darlene.hennigar@gmail.com / Bev, 902-542-7412 Kentville Farmers’ Market — Centre Square, Kentville 10am–2pm. Fresh farm products, bread, honey, maple syrup, cheese, hot lunch food, local crafts, and household goods. INFO: marketmanager@kentville.ca / kentvillefarmersmarket.ca Wolfville Farm Market — Farmers Market, Wolfville 4–7pm. Live music, 10+ vendors, Market Suppers.

October 9 Music: SWING. October 16 Music: Tripod.

INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Pound Fitness — Centreville Baptist Church gym, 870 Murray Drive, Centreville, 6:30–7:30pm.

W/ Birgie Hazel. It’s fitness drumming giving you a full-body workout. Modifications shown.

Work at your own fitness level. FEE: First class is free. 3 months $72, $7.50 drop-in fee. Ripstix provided. Bring a yoga mat, please. INFO: facebook.com/PoundRockoutWithBirgie/ Community Yoga — Rec Centre, Kentville (upstairs) 7–8pm. W/ Stephanie Battems. FEE: $5 drop-in INFO: kentville.ca / 902-679-2539 Irish Social Set Dancing — Bishop’s Hall, Greenwich 7–9pm. No partner is required... just a little rhythm and a love for dancing! INFO: Pat, 902-679-9267 GriefShare — New Hope Wesleyan, Kingston 7–9pm. Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-847-1225 / davetheman161@gmail.com Auction 45’s Card Party — 989 Deep Hollow Rd, Black River Community Hall 7–9pm. May–Oct. 50/50 tix available. Lunch provided. FEE: $3 INFO: sharonlake07@gmail.com Jam Session — Lions Club, Kentville 7–9:30pm. TIX: $2 INFO: 902-679-2367 / vintagemusic1@hotmail.com Pool — Legion, Berwick 7pm. Round robin format. FEE: $3 to play INFO: 902-538-5815 / chris48goddard@icloud.com

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Harvest Moon Trail Hike — Grand-Pré National Historic Site, Grand Pre 8:30am • Hike Nova Scotia and Hello Weekend present a guided hike on the Harvest Moon Trail, Grand Pré. Meet at the Grand Pre National Historic Site. Adults only. No dogs, please for this event. You must pre-register. Qualify to win a trail prize. TIX: no charge INFO: facebook.com/events/496040300940645 Euchre Card Game — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 3–4pm • Come and enjoy playing Euchre. If you don’t know how, we will teach you! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-5869 / wolfvillelegion@gmail.com Joni 75: A Tribute to Joni Mitchell — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:38pm • The Music Center Presents: JONI 75 – A Birthday Celebration Featuring: Brandi Carlile, Glen Hansard, Emmylou Harris, Norah Jones, Chaka Khan, Diana Krall, Kris Kristofferson, Los Lobos with La Marisoul, Cesar Castro & Xochi Flores, Graham Nash, Seal, James Taylor, Rufus Wainwright and Joni Mitchell. Singers and musicians came together for a special tribute concert to honour Joni Mitchell, on her 75th birthday. TIX: $12 INFO: 902-532-7704 / mk@kingstheatre.ca

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12

Community Breakfast — Masonic Hall, 110 Mill St. Berwick 7:30–10:30am • A hearty and enjoyable breakfast served by the Freemasons of Valley Lodge No. 90. TIX: $8 Adults, $3 Children INFO: 902-538-8351 Breakfast — Lions Club, Kentville 8–10am • lions breakfast TIX: $7 adult, $4 child INFO: 902-679-2367 / vintagemusic1@hotmail.com Black Rock Fairy House Walk — Recreation & Culture Centre, Black Rock 11am–2pm • This is a family event using the short trail starting at the trailhead at 4404 Black Rock Rd, Black Rock. TIX: free will donation to the trail association. INFO: 902-538-3389 / barb.reynoldson@gmail.com Ticket Auction — Fire Hall, Greenwich 1–2pm • Wolfville Ridge Baptist Church Annual Ticket Auction Cake draw.

50-50 draw. Pie sale. Canteen. TIX: Tickets at the door.

INFO: 902-542-3419 Meet ‘N Greet GPC Candidate — Evangeline Recreation Society, 130 Commercial St., Berwick 7–9pm • Join us for a Community Meet ‘N Greet with Green Party Candidate for West Nova Judy N Green. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-249-1772 / Vote4Judy@GreenParty.ca Thanksgiving Dance — Community Centre, Gaspereau 8pm–12am • Come and celebrate Thanksgiving with Sola and the Jungernauts. TIX: $10 at the door INFO: 902-698-9479 / kory.bayer@gmail.com Adult Dance: Great Big Johnson — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am • Ages 19 and over. Bar, Kitchen, Canteen, 50/50, Door Prizes. TIX: $8 INFO: 902-678-8935

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13

The All’s Well Mixture — Artists Landing Gallery, Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 2–4pm • Poetry Reading with Chad Norman, Deirdre Dwyer and Margo Wheaton. Hosted by Avon River Arts. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-757-1718 / avonriverarts@gmail.com

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14

Harvest Sale — Forties Community Centre, New Ross 9am–4pm • Homemade jams, jellies and pickles, vegetables, sauerkraut, and delicious country baked goods. Wheelchair accessible. Local entertainment.

Proudly part of Oktoberfest. Sponsored by Canadian Heritage. INFO: 902-689-2612 Turkey Dinner & Supper — Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross 11:30–1:30pm & 2:30– 4:30pm • Turkey dinner, with all the trimmings, dessert, tea, coffee. Local entertainment, sponsored by Canadian Heritage. Proudly part of Oktoberfest celebration.

TIX: $13 adult, $7 ages 5–12, $3 under age 5 INFO: fortiescc@gmail.com

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15

Committee of the Whole — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 9am • TIX: no charge INFO: 888-337-2999 Info Session for Senior Drivers — Hants County Exhibition, Windsor 10am–1pm • Free Information Session for Senior Drivers – no tests and free lunch!

Registration required by October 10th. TIX: no charge INFO: Karen Hantsseniorsafety@gmail.com / 902-798-7173 Acadia Cinema Cooperative AGM — Studio-Z, Wolfville 5:30pm • Shareholders are invited to hear the annual report and vote in next year’s board. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-3344 / manager@alwhittletheatre.ca

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16

ECE Networking Meeting — NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville 6–8pm • Monthly networking meeting for Early Childhood Educators. This month: a presentation

by Mad Science of the Maritimes. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-690-2514 / justine.macdonald@nscc.ca Fundy Cinema screens NIPAWISTAMASOWIN: WE WILL STAND UP — Al Whittle Theatre, 7pm • Tasha Hubbard’s personal reflection on the death of a young Cree man named Colten Boushie and the subsequent trial and acquittal of the man who shot him, which captured int’l attention and raised questions about racism in Canada’s legal system, encompasses the stark history of colonialism on the Prairies and a vision of a future where Indigenous children can live safely on their homelands. TIX: $10 INFO: 902-542-1050 Jam Session — Lions Club, Kentville 7–9:30pm • jam session TIX: $2 INFO: 902-680-2740 / vintagemusic1@hotmail.com

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17

Plein Air Art — Horton Ridge Malt & Grain, Hortonville 10am–1:30pm • The Plein Air Artists Annapolis Valley group meets to paint on-location throughout the Annapolis Valley. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-701-8106 / edwardwedler@gmail.com Blood Donor Clinic — Fire Hall, Kentville 12pm • Hours 12–3pm & 5–8pm. New donors welcome.

Book your appointment (blood.ca). In cooperation with the Kentville Lions Club. TIX: no charge INFO: 1-888-2-DONATE ACW Games Day — St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Main Street, Hantsport 1 pm • Desserts, Prizes! TIX: $5 Per person. Book a table for four. INFO/Reg: Edie Allen, 902-684-3264 / Virginia Smith, 902-684-9255 54th Annual Acadia Business Banquet — Fountain Commons, Acadia University, Wolfville 6pm • Keynote Speaker: Savior Joseph (BBA ‘02), Marketing & Management Executive. TIX: $25 students, $70 professionals, $650 tables of ten. Tickets available at boxoffice.acadia.ca INFO: business.acadiau.ca/ banquet.php

LIVE THEATRE Valley Ghost Walks — Clock Park, Wolfville Oct 3, 7:30pm / Fort Edward National Historic Site, Windsor Oct 10, 7:30pm / Clock Park, Wolfville Oct 17, 7:30pm • Join Jerome the Gravekeeper as he introduces you to his ghostly friends in these family-friendly historical productions! TIX: $20 adults, $16 students/seniors (includes HST & fees). Available via Ticketpro.ca & cashonly before walk. INFO: 902-692-8546 / valleyghostwalks.com / Facebook: Valley Ghost Walks The Cemetery Club — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville Oct 4, 5, 11, 12, 7:30pm • Three Jewish widows meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husbands’ graves in The Cemetery Club, by Ivan Menchell. TIX: $15 adult, $12 seniors/students, $5 age 12 and under. Cash or cheque only. INFO: 902-678-8040 / centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca Broken Leg Theatre – Elementary — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville Oct 5, 7pm • Family-friendly theatre, music, comedy, and dance. See you there! TIX: $10 by email or at the door. INFO: donnaholmes712@gmail.com Elapultiek — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal Oct 6, 7:30pm • A young Mi’kmaw drum singer, and a EuroNova Scotian biologist meet at dusk each day to count a population of endangered Chimney Swifts. As the relationship deepens over time, they struggle with their differing views of the world. Each ‘count night’ reveals a deeper complexity of connection to land, history, and ecology, and of reconciliation on a personal level.

Playwright and performer Shalan Joudry is a storyteller, hand-drum singer and poet from the traditional district of Kespukwitk (SW Nova Scotia). TIX: $22 member, $24 general, $12 youth. Call for tickets. INFO: 902-532-7704 / mk@kingstheatre.ca Fat, Pretty, and Soon to be Old — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville Oct 8, 7pm • A new storytelling event by award-winning writer/performer Kimberly Dark. TIX: $15 at the door INFO: 902-585-1264 / aquema@acadiau.ca All About Eve — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville Oct 11, 7pm • Lifting the curtain on a world of jealousy and ambition, this new production from one of the world’s most innovative theatre directors, Ivo van Hove, asks why our fascination with celebrity, youth and identity never seems to get old. TIX: $15 at the door INFO: ntlive@justuscoffee.com The UnRoyal Double Feature — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville Oct 12, 4–9pm • The UnRoyal Canadian Stage Company presents a double feature of ‘Orpheus’ Descent’ and ‘Trojan Horse Play’. Both plays written by Acadia Graduates! Good for all ages. TIX: $15 INFO: www.eventbrite.com: unroyal-double-feature-tickets

Annie, One, Two, Three — King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal Oct 18, 19, 7:30pm, Oct 20, 2pm • Set in 1995, the play portrays three wealthy, elderly sisters living together in a luxurious home in a private sheltered estate. The sisters share far too many secrets, lies, and betrayals, leading to murder. This “who-done-it” will have the audience guessing until the very end. Presented by The Annapolis District Drama Group (ADDG). TIX: $16 adult, $8 youth @ King’s Theatre INFO: 902-532-7704

EXHIBITS An Interior: Exhibit Opening — ARTsPLACE Gallery, Annapolis Royal. Until Oct 12 • Jess Lincoln’s art features “a love for the history and craft of painting and the sense that the home and the aesthetic objects within it are important and meaningful.” INFO: 902-532-7069 / arcac-artsplace.weebly.com Halloween Art Show for Kids — Pascalice’s Bistro, Kingston. Oct 7–31 • Co-hosted by Nova Seven Arts Council. Kids 14 and under can submit a piece of Halloween art (up to 12”x12”) to Pascalice’s Bistro until Oct 5, to be displayed in the show. Opening night: Oct 7, 6–7:30pm. Tea/coffee provided. INFO: 7arts.ca / penny@7arts.ca / Facebook: Halloween Art Show for Kids Koto Shimokuni Rumble & Bruce Dienes — Jack’s Gallery, Just Us! Cafe, Wolfville. Until Nov 3 • Paintings

by Koto Shimokuni Rumble and photographs by Bruce Deines. INFO: jacksgallerywolfville@gmail.com Stories from the Forest Primeval — Acadia University Art Gallery, Wolfville. Through Dec. 4 • Acadian-Métis artist François Gaudet’s solo exhibition explores themes of exile, of memory and heritage. Sculptural, photographic and installation-based work. The artist will have an on-site base camp where he will continue to expand, reflect and create work in which he seeks to articulate a homeland for himself. INFO: gallery.acadiau.ca Maladies Remedies & Pharmacies — Kings County Museum, Kentville 9am–4pm, through Dec 10 • In 1918, as WWI swept across Europe, a silent and deadly enemy overtook the entire world resulting in the death of millions. The Spanish Flu Pandemic is largely forgotten today. This exhibit explores this catastrophic event and how it impacted people in Kings County. TIX: donation INFO: 902-678-6237 / info@kingscountymuseum.ca Apple Bin Art Gallery — Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville • Affordable, original art created by Valley artists. Part proceeds go towards hospital equipment and Annapolis Valley health care programs.

@ THE LIBRARY For complete list of library events: valleylibrary.ca All events are no charge/no registration unless otherwise stated.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3

The Hangout — Library, Kentville 6–7:30pm. Also, Oct 10 & 17 • Hang out with friends, play x-box games, board games, enjoy snacks. Every week. For ages 12–17. INFO: 902-679-2544

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4

Fibre Ops — Library, Windsor 10am–12pm. Also, Oct 11 • For knitters, hookers, crocheters, weavers and spinners ... or anyone who enjoys the fibre craft arts. Bring your own project. INFO: 902-798-5424 Stay Scam Free — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 11am–12pm • Sharon Elliott, the Annapolis County RCMP Senior Safety Program Coordinator, will share tips and practices to avoid being fooled by telephone and email scammers. Registration is required. INFO: 902-825-4835 Kindermusik — Library, Kingston 1–2pm. Also, Oct 11 • Get ready for a musical adventure! This program is designed for preschool aged children and their parent/ caregiver. INFO: 902-765-3631 Girl Power’s Carnival — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 6:30–8pm • Come one. Come all. Step right up and join the fun! For girls ages 10–14 years. Pre-registration is required. INFO: 902-825-4835 Tween Scene – Harvest — Library, Kingston 6:30–7:30pm • Crafts, snacks and games! This program is designed for tweens ages 8–12. INFO: 902-765-3631

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5

Harry Potter Party — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 6–8pm • Head to Hogwarts in Berwick, feast your eyes on Diagon Alley and go shopping in Hogsmeade. Play Quidditch, test your skills at the O.W.L.s, and enter our costume contest. All ages welcome. Sign up now! INFO: 902-538-8060

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8

Babies & Books — Library, Windsor 10:30–11am.

Also, Oct 15 • Stories, songs, rhymes and social time for babies (0–24 mos.) and their caregivers. INFO: 902-798-5424

Break the Fake — Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 2:30–3:30pm • Join Charlotte Janes, AVRL’s Systems and Collections Access Coordinator, during Media Literacy Week for this timely presentation. It can be tough to tell what’s true and what’s “fake news” just by looking at a headline. Gain the knowledge you need to help stop the spread of false info by using these tips to check before sharing! INFO: 902-825-4835 DIY Crafts — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 3–4:30pm • Supplies & instruction sheet provided for a “do-it-yourself” craft. For ages 6–14.

Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

INFO: 902-684-0103 Creative Kids — Library, Kentville 3:30–4:30pm. Also, Oct 15 • Crafts, games, stories, and lots of fun! Ages 6 to 9.

INFO: 902-679-2544 Acoustic Tuesdays Library Jam — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 6–8pm • An open invitation to local musicians, singers, and songwriters to come and share their tunes and talents. Listeners also welcome! INFO: 902-684-0103 Art of Felting — Library, Kentville 6:30–8pm • Learn the art of felting with Terena Hantelman. Make your own felt creation to take home. For adults. Registration is required. INFO: 902-679-2544

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9

Earlybird Stories & Crafts — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 9:45–10:45am. Also, Oct 16 • An hour of stories, songs, games and crafts for children aged 2–6 and their caregivers. Please register in advance. INFO: 902-684-0103 Busy Babies Storytime — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 10–10:30am. Also, Oct 16 • Join us for rhymes, bounces and books! For ages 0–2 and caregivers. INFO: 902-542-3005 Tiny Tales — Library, Kentville 11–11:30am. Also, Oct 16 • Share the fun and adventure of reading with your child.

Enjoy rhymes, songs and books with other children and parents or caretakers. Join in at anytime. Best for ages 2-5. INFO: 902-679-2544 Lunch and Learn: Break the Fake — Library, Windsor 12–1pm • please join Charlotte Janes, AVRL’s Systems and Collections Access Coordinator, during Media Literacy Week for this timely presentation. It can be tough to tell what’s true and what’s “fake news” just by looking at a headline. Gain the knowledge you need to help stop the spread of false info by using these tips to check before sharing INFO: 902-798-5424 Photography Club — Library, Windsor 6–8pm • Are you an amateur photographer? Please join us to discuss, share and learn about photography techniques and processes. INFO: 902-798-5424

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10

Fun & Fables — Library, Windsor 10:30–11:30am.

Also Oct 17 • Join us for an hour of stories, songs, rhymes and crafts suitable for preschoolers (age 2–5) and their caregivers. Registration is required. INFO: 902-798-5424 Break the Fake — Library, Kentville 12–1pm • Please join Charlotte Janes, AVRL’s Systems and Collections Access Coordinator, during Media Literacy Week for this timely presentation. It can be tough to tell what’s true and what’s “fake news” just by looking at a headline.

Gain the knowledge you need to help stop the spread of false info by using these tips to check before sharing.

INFO: 902-679-2544 Mi’kmaq Dreamcatcher Creations — Library, Kingston 3:30–4:30pm • October is Mi’kmaq History Month.

Come create a dreamcatcher. This program is for children ages 5–12. INFO: 902-765-3631

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11

Create With Alcohol Inks! — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 10–11:30am • Create amazing works of art on ceramic tile using alcohol-based inks.

All materials provided. Dress for mess. The inks have an alcohol smell, so those who are scent-sensitive should be aware. Ages 16+. Registration is required. INFO: 902-825-4835 Knitting by the Book — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 6:30–8pm • Join us and let your creative side take over. Come and knit, crochet, rug hook, spin, weave. Bring your own project and meet new friends.

INFO: 902-538-8060

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17

Third Thursday Social — Library, Windsor 2–4pm • Join us for some easy listening entertainment provided by local musicians while you read, or just relax. Coffee & tea & light refreshments. INFO: 902-798-5424 Kidz Book Club — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 7–8pm • We are reading The Marvels, by Brian Selznick.

Come to the library for snacks, fun discussion, and suggestions of what we should read next. For ages 9–14. INFO: 902-538-8060

At Acadia AUTHORS @ ACADIA: MADELINE BASSNETT Wanda Campbell

Madeline Bassnett will be reading from her poetry on Monday, October 7 at pm in the Quiet Reading Room, Vaughan Memorial Library, in this year’s second installment of Authors @ Acadia, brought to you by Acadia’s Department of English and Theatre, and Gaspereau Press.

Bassnett is the author of two chapbooks, Pilgrimage (2016) and Elegies (2011), and a literary monograph, Women, Food Exchange, and Governance in Early Modern England (2016), but on October 7, she will be reading from her first full-length poetry collection, Under the Gamma Camera (Gaspereau, 2019), which contains a powerful poetic exploration of her battle with breast cancer. A gamma camera (also called a scintillation camera or Anger camera), is a medical imaging device for taking internal scans using the radiation from a tracer introduced into the patient’s body. Bassnett teaches in the Department of English and Writing Studies at Western University in London Ontario, where she lives. In a recent article in Western News entitled, “Professor Explores Poetry’s Power in Tenuous Times,” Bassnett said: “Most of us know someone who has gone through chronic illness. The specificities are different, but some of the emotions that arise can be very similar […] In a time of real uncertainty and crisis, one of the things about poetry is the ability to express things that are really hard in a straightforward way. It gets to the core of emotion.” In that same article, Bassnett spoke about how her work and poetry relate to one another. “My academic work focuses on environmental issues, so I spent time thinking about the illness of the Earth, as well as the illness of the body. It reached well beyond me into the natural spaces I was walking through.”

Under the Gamma Camera’s first section, Tricks of the Light, includes a poem entitled “The Secret Life of Crabs,” inspired by her real life observations of crabs on California’s coast, by the experience of having cancer (crab in Latin) invade her own body, and Ai Weiwei’s River Crab installation which features mounds of over 3000 very realistic-looking porcelain crabs.

The second section of the book, Pilgrimage, inspired by Spain’s El Camino walking route and the Psalms, explores the seven deadly sins in relation to illness (in “Pride” she writes, “Helpless as a tree in autumn / I cling to my hair, trying to hold it on”) as well as the answering virtues (in “Temperance” she writes “One foot and then / the next, a steady gait that fills me / with the purpose of a blinkered horse, / sightless but for the end.” And in the book’s final section, In Praise of Small Things, Bassnett considers the widespread death of bees due to pesticide in “Colony Collapse,” and in “Cell Sequencing” explores the ways we might understand the cells that make us what we are: “a numbered sequence, loop of ribbon, the drift of water / on sand. The cherubim, all fire and eyes and wings.” This may not be a survivor’s memoir, but it is a seeking after startling metaphors within and without that help us survive our own encounters with mortality. Gaspereau Press is co-sponsoring the reading and will have books available for sale.

The next installment of Authors @ Acadia will be Dr. Lyn Bennett from Dalhousie University lecturing on her research project, Early Modern Maritime Recipes, that examines recipes circulating before 1800 in print and manuscript in the area now defined as Canada’s Maritime provinces. “Early Modern Maritime Recipes: From Baking Cakes to Curing Cancer” Wednesday, November 6, 7pm at the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre Auditorium.

DISPATCHES FROM ACADIA’S WALKER MYCOLOGY LAB Bruce Malloch

When most people think of fungi, it is usually mushrooms and mouldy bread that come to mind, however an incredible diversity of fungi exist all around us. Many species go without being noticed because the body of a fungus is essentially a network of microscopic filaments. These filaments snake through all manner of habitats where they are not easily seen, such as in the roots and shoots of plants, or the dust in our homes. This growth form is so successful that they are virtually ubiquitous in the world, growing in and on everything. No matter where you look, you are almost certain to find species of fungi that are specifically adapted to live there.

The forests of Nova Scotia are absolutely full of fungi, growing even in the most obscure places. To give an example, a plant related to mosses called rustwort (Nowellia curvifolia) can be found growing on rotten wood on the forest floor of mature, humid forests.

The leaves of this small plant sometimes get parasitized by an unidentified fungus, seen in the pictures, which grows its filaments over the surface of the leaves, penetrating individual plant cells and digesting the contents. Eventually it produces gray masses of spores on the leaf surface in order to disperse itself. Tiny fungi like this one are extremely common and can be found in every tiny nook, such as on old spruce resin, fallen tree branches, or even individual grains of pollen.

For mycologists, scientists that research fungi, discovering new species is not unusual.

Although approximately 100,000 species are currently known, it is thought there could be anywhere from five million to tens of millions of species on Earth. If these estimates are correct, more than 95% of all fungal species have yet to be discovered. These estimates are usually calculated by coming up with a ratio for the average number of plant-associated fungi per plant species. Overall, it is thought there are anywhere from 6 to 18 fungi for every plant species. That would mean that Nova Scotia’s approximately 2000 plant species host 12-36,000 species of fungi. Yet more species are associated with other organisms like insects. At the very least, there are probably well over 10,000 species in Nova Scotia, the majority of which have yet to be reported in the province, or even discovered at all. Clearly, the fungi are a testament to how little we really know about nature.

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