The Grapevine October 31, 2019 - November 14, 2019

ARTS CULTURE COMMUNITY Oct. 31 – Nov. 14, 2019 Issue No. 16.21 5000 copies

REPURPOSING TO BRING US JOY P.5 AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY AWARD-WINNING FAMILY DRAMA IN WOLFVILLE P.5

BUYING, COLLECTING, AND FRAMING ART FOR YOUR HOME P.8

GARLIC PLANTING SEASON AT TAPROOT FARM P.9

DINNER OUT: BESSIE NORTH HOUSE P.8

GROWING LOCAL FOR A GREENER CAMPUS AT ACADIA P.14

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

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CRAFT FAIR AND ART SALE LISTINGS With the festive season already fast approaching, crafters, artists, and artisans all over the Valley are out in full force to help you get ready for the holidays. Here are some of the many upcoming events where you can find endless gift ideas, enjoy tasty treats, and support local entrepreneurs and community organizations in the process: ART SHOW AND AUCTION – Wolfville This show features the work of the members of Evangeline Artists’ Cooperative. Beautiful and affordable pieces will include large and small paintings as well as jewelry of semi-precious stones set in fine silver.

When: Friday November 1, 4pm - 7pm, and Saturday November 2, 9:30am - 4pm Where: Lions Club 36 Elm Avenue Wolfville, Nova Scotia Jean_leung@hotmail.com

KINGS KIKIMA GRANNIES JEWELRY SALE – Wolfville Funds raised to support children orphaned by AIDS being raised by their grandmothers.

When: Saturday November 9, 9am - 3pm Where: Lions Club 36 Elm Avenue Wolfville, Nova Scotia (902) 542-4508

BAKE AND CRAFT SALE – South Alton A variety of homemade items for sale. Canteen on site.

When: Saturday November 2, 9am - 2pm Where: South Alton Community Center Highway 12 Kentville, Nova Scotia kimberly.lunn@ns.sympatico.ca

MARIE’S REPORT: NEWCOMERS HARDER HIKERS INTEREST GROUP Marie Mossman

CHRISTMAS ON THE SISSIBOO CRAFT MARKET –Weymouth Christmas on the Sissiboo Craft Market is a unique combination of 80 crafters and artisans brought together for one day. Two locations in Weymouth, St Mary’s Bay Academy and Sissiboo Landing, plus village-wide specials and promotions When: Saturday November 2, 10am - 3pm Where: Sissiboo Landing & Information Centre 4575 Highway 1 Weymouth, Nova Scotia and St. Mary’s Bay Academy School 4079 Hwy # 1 St. Bernard, Nova Scotia dpd837@gmail.com 902-247-1657

Are you looking to join a few friendly people who enjoy a physically demanding outing?

You may like the Newcomers harder hikers group. It was started over two years ago by an enterprising person who wanted to organize longer and more challenging hikes than the Newcomers off-road hiking/biking group usually do. The members meet occasionally, when their able and congenial coordinator suggests a trail. Usually three to five people join the hike. One participant says “despite the fact we might be going a bit further or faster than the other Newcomers hiking/biking group, our leader is conscious of each participant’s comfort level and adjusts the pace to ensure we all enjoy the outing.”

Cape Split and trails in Blomidon Provincial park are favourite hikes. At the time of writing, an outing to the ravine trail of the Wolfville watershed in Gaspereau is planned.

The hike will be challenging because trees have fallen across the trail in places.

Participants should be able to walk at a steady pace for more than an hour and to climb and go down hills at a steady pace. They should have no breathing or asthma problems that require them to break pace. Hikers must be prepared to manage narrow trails and uneven footing.

In addition to hiking, these harder exercise enthusiasts mount bicycles to ride trails or roads which are also used by cars. A ride proposed for the harder hikers group, for example, might take them from Wolfville into and along the Gaspereau Valley, onward to Hantsport for lunch, and then a return to Wolfville –– for a “nice ride of about 100 kilometres,” says the coordinator.

BROOKLYN FIRE DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR When: Saturday November 2, 9am - 2pm Where: Civic Centre 995 Highway 215 Brooklyn, Nova Scotia To book a table at $10.00/table, please call 902-757-3777 and leave a message

The Newcomers Harder Hikers Interest Group welcomes new members. The coordinator adds that “it would be handy to have a co-leader.”

So, if you have skills, interest, and willingness to act in a shared leadership role for the hikers, let the coordinator know.

To try the Newcomers Harder Hikers Interest Group, contact us through wolfvillenewcomers.org.

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

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ECUMENICAL FALL FAIR – Annapolis Royal Craft and bake tables, raffles, door prizes.

Everyone is welcome! Admission free but a donation to the Food Bank would be appreciated. Coffee and goodies $5.

When: Saturday November 2, 10am - 12:30pm Where: Fire Hall 5 Saint Anthony Street Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia j.dickinson@ns.sympatico.ca 532-5833

CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE — New Minas All proceeds for the New Minas Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Adults $2, children under 12 free. Doors open at 7:30am. Canteen and kitchen available. 50/50 tickets for sale.

Ticket auction. Table rentals are still available.

When: Saturday November 2, 10am - 3pm Where: Fire Hall 6 Jones Road

Catering by Michaela Visit our website for menu

BERWICK SCHOOL CRAFT FAIR This annual event features dozens and dozens of amazing local makers and their stunning creations! Get a jump on Christmas shopping!

Sample amazing treats! This year the cafeteria is featuring food from the salad bar and delicious warm options! Come out and support a wonderful fair where the money made goes back into our classrooms and to our students! $3 adults. 12 and under/students free When: Saturday November 2, 10am - 3pm Where: Berwick & District School 220 Veterans Drive Berwick, Nova Scotia berwickschoolcf@outlook.com 902-690-7142 Laura: 902-680-1743

CHRISTMAS TEA & SALE — Kentville Christmas puddings, fudge table, children’s corner, jewelry table, white elephant table, fancywork and pantry table.

Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Kentville Baptist Church.

Tea: Adult $10; Children $1; under 6 free When: Door opens and sale begins at 1:30pm; Tea 2 - 3 pm Saturday November 2, 1:30pm - 3:30pm Where: United Baptist Church 503 Main Street Kentville, Nova Scotia 678-3162

HARVEST CRAFT FAIR – Berwick Canteen and bake table. 50 - 50, ticket auction, draw at 3pm. Must be present to claim prize. $2 per person When: Sunday November 3, 2019 9am - 3pm (6 Hours ) Where: Royal Canadian Legion 232 Main Street Berwick, Nova Scotia Doors open for sellers at 7am. Cost per table $15.

2 for $25. Call Julia 902 538 7762. 902 670 1827 or Marjorie 902 538 8230 to book.

CHRISTMAS FANTASY CRAFT SALE – Nictaux Pop in check us out and have lunch while there. Many local crafters, door prizes, 50/50 and Touch and Buy. Admission $2 When: Sunday November 3, 10am - 3pm Where: Fire Hall 9349 Hwy 10 Nictaux, Nova Scotia To book tables please call Holly 902-765-3927 or email hdstillwell@hotmail.com or call Teri 8252264

5TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND VENDOR SALE – Three Mile Plains Featuring a wide variety of vendors, lots of handmade crafts with something for everyone, a canteen on site, and a 50/50 Draw with proceeds being donated back to the hall. Come out and get a start on that Christmas shopping while supporting your local hall!

When: Saturday November 9, 9am - 3pm Where: Community Hall 4474 Highway 1, RR2 Three Mile Plains, Nova Scotia 902-792-2960

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HOBBIT HILL FARM

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On The Cover.............................................................p.2 Craft Fair & Art Sale Listings/ Marie's Report..........p.3 Hobbit Hill.................................................................p.4 .Free Classifieds/Eat to the Beat............................. p.5 Repurposing To Bring Us Joy/Uncorked................. p.5 Star Drop/Free Will Astrology............................... p.6 Intelligent Energy Project In Berwick..................... p.7 Buying, Collecting, & Framing Art ......................... p.8 Margaret Drummond's

Dinner Out: Bessie North House............................. p.8 Craft Local Pop-Up Studio & Gift Shop.................... p.8 Time To Plant Garlic at TapRoot............................. p.9 Beyond Museum Walls/Art Spot...........................p.10 What's Happening / Weeklies........................ p.11–14 Tide Predictions/Who's Who.................................p.14 Greening Acadia/ One Last Talk............................. p.14 At Acadia.............................................................p.15

Have you heard of The Hobbit? Turns out the Tolkien character is non-fiction.

Perched on the hill beside the Grand Pré Winery, you’ll find the “Hobbit Hill Farm” stand.

It’s built into the ridge of the garden plot that produces the veggies on the table. There you’ll find items like Swiss chard, kale, onions, garlic, carrots, potatoes, beans, flowers, herbs, zucchini, cucumbers, lettuces, and maybe even a cookie jar. The bunches are big, and prices range from 50 cents to $3.

You rarely see the Hobbit. Prices are marked on the boxes and he trusts that you will deposit your money into the cashbox on

the table. Nothing gets sprayed. The insects are kept at bay with natural remedies. The bunches are picked as needed so everything is fresh. If you are there at the right time you might meet him as he picks and puts out fresh produce. Otherwise you will only taste the work of the Hobbit’s hands and heart, and this is his preference. He grows because it brings him joy. And because he wants people to experience the gifts that Mother Nature provides for us.

From sunrise to sunset, his toil is love. His reward is your health and happiness.

Actually, that’s your reward. His only reward is a good night’s sleep.

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And you O my soul where you stand, Surrounded, detached, in measureless oceans of space, Ceaselessly musing, venturing, throwing, seeking the spheres to connect them, Till the bridge you need be form'd, till the ductile anchor hold, Till the gossamer thread you fling catch somewhere, O my soul.

WORD OF THE ISSUE: Ductile

(adjective)

Capable of being drawn out into thin wire or thread; flexible; yielding.

(Excerpt from "A Noiseless Patient Spider"

by Walt Whitman)

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WOLFVILLE FULL TIME SERVER and/or BARTENDER Must be able to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.

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Tuesday Nov. 5, 7 to 8:30 pm and/or Thursday Nov. 7, 12 to 1:30 pm Louis Millet Community Centre 9489 Commercial St. New Minas Come observe a gentle, slow, whole body movement that can help improve your health and flexibility.

Drop in, watch a class in motion, stay as you wish, join us for tea and cookies.

Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism www.taoist.org

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THURSDAYS: 31, 7, 14 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Marshall Lake (31st, 7th, 14th) 12pm Troy Restaurant (Wolfville): Steve Lee Duo (31st, 7th, 14th) 6:30pm Maritime Express Cider Co. (Kentville): Kim Matheson (7th) 7pm Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Open Jam Session (31st, 7th, 14th) 7pm Oaken Barrel Pub (Greenwood): Trivia Night (31st, 7th, 14th) 7pm West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Open Jam (31st) 8pm Dooly’s (New Minas): Open Mic (31st, 7th, 14th) 8:30pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Trivia Night (31st) 9pm The Anvil (Wolfville): Top 40 DJ (31st, 7th, 14th) 10pm

FRIDAYS: 1, 8 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Marshall Lake (1st, 8th) 12pm King’s Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): Adam Cameron (1st), Matt Millett (8th) 5:30pm Crystany’s Brasserie (Canning): Bernie Zink (1st), The Blue Lane (8th) 6pm Blomidon Inn (Wolfville): Jazz Mannequins (1st, 8th) 6:30pm Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Lady Rouge (1st), Jesus Murphy (8th) 7:30pm

Joe’s Food Emporium (Wolfville): PM Blues Band (1st) 8pm Tommy Guns (Windsor): Karaoke Night (1st, 8th) 8pm

Schoolhouse Brewery (Windsor): Open Mic Night Chad McCoy (1st), Open Mic Night w/Jill Boudreau (8th) 8pm Union Street Café (Berwick): Matt Minglewood (SOLD OUT), $30 (8th) 8pm

Union Street Café (Berwick): Eric Johnston, $15 (2nd), Matt Minglewood (SOLD OUT), $30 (9th) 8pm Kings Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): Hebb & Jones (2nd), SWIG (9th) 8:30pm West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Bunker Spencer Benefit (2nd) 3pm, DJ Billy T (2nd) 10pm

Dooly’s (Greenwood): Karaoke (1st, 8th) 8:30pm

SUNDAY: 3, 10

Lunn’s Mill Brewery (Lawrencetown): Space the Halloween Party (1st) 9pm

Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Irish Session (3rd, 27th) 8pm

The Anvil (Wolfville): Top 40 DJ (1st, 8th) 10pm

Union Street Café (Berwick): The Tragically Hip Tribute, $30 (3rd) 8pm

West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): DJ Gizmo (1st) 10pm

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SATURDAYS: 2, 9

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Edible Art Café (New Minas): Ron Edwards and Ron Cann (2nd), Inigo Cuartero (9th) 12pm Horton Ridge Malt House (Grand Pre): Space Paddy Bog People (2nd, 9th) 3pm The Port Pub (Port Williams): David Filyer Duo (2nd, 9th) 12:30pm, Beer Nuts (2nd), The Melburns Trio (9th) 7:30pm Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Adam Cameron (2nd), Colin Barker Trio (9th) 7pm Lunn’s Mill Brewery (Lawrencetown): Open Mic Night w/ Cheryl Rice (2nd), Alex Meisner (9th) 7pm Schoolhouse Brewery (Windsor): Live Music Elora’s Garden (2nd) Live Music Jitensha Touring from MTL (9th) 8pm

TUESDAYS: 5, 12 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Inigo Cuartero (5th, 12th) 12pm The Port Pub (Port Williams): David Filyer Trio & Open Mic (5th, 12th) 7pm TAN Café (Wolfville): Tuesdays @ TAN Open Mic (5th, 12th) 7:30pm Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): Irish Session (5th, 12th) 8pm

WEDNESDAYS: 6, 13 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Footnotes (6th), Daniel McFadyen (13th) 12pm West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Billy T’s Karaoke (6th, 13th) 9pm

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REPURPOSING TO BRING US JOY Laura Churchill Duke How often do you look around your home and see things that you don’t use, but yet you love them so much, you just can’t bear to part with them?

Consider repurposing your items, starting with clothes.

Brenda Wilson of Aldershot, NS is an expert at doing just this. She creates memory quilts from old clothes. She started about 10 years ago, when she made a quilt for her daughter out of her old onesies. “I couldn’t part with them, so I turned them into a blanket,” says Wilson. “There was no point in keeping them, and they were good baby clothes that I could have passed along, but I couldn’t part with them.”

Taking quilt orders for others now, Wilson has created many blankets, including some for students who will be graduating from high school. Parents bring Wilson a stack of their child’s favourite t-shirts, which she then turns into a quilt with approximately five t-shirt panels across by six panels long and a polar fleece backing. So, approximately 30 t-shirts are needed for one quilt. “Parents are over the moon because they get rid of 30 shirts that they don’t want to store anymore, and the teens are happy because they are preserving their favourite t-shirts from their activities, trips, and tournaments that they can’t part with.” These make great gifts for a university dorm room, says Wilson, so are often used as graduation presents.

Kentville’s Tracy Churchill made a different kind of memory quilt for her husband when he was studying away from the family. She asked for an old pair of jeans from every family member and cut these up to create a jean-patched quilt as a loving reminder of his family back at home.

Another time to make these memory quilts, says Wilson, is when someone passes away.

This is a common way to honour a loved one.

Angie McWaid has done just this with clothes from both her mother and sister who have passed away, giving a quilt to each family member. Cutting up her mother’s clothes to make these quilts, however, did not happen right away. It took McWaid almost 10 years to be able to cut up the clothes to turn them into quilts. She is so happy with the end result.

Instead of having these clothes tucked away, taking up space, where you can’t see them, or

getting rid of them, they are now on display for you to remember and to enjoy, says McWaid.

In the future, McWaid intends to take one of her father’s button-up shirts and turn it into a pillow. Wilson also suggests using that kind of shirt to make an apron, keeping the collar and buttons for the front, and attaching ties.

Besides clothes, it’s possible to repurpose old furniture, or even turn other items into furniture. Many times, we end up with family pieces that are no longer in fashion, or just plain ugly. Instead of taking it to the landfill, consider repurposing it. Change the upholstery and spray paint a chair, suggests Wilson, or change a shade on a lamp to give it a new look. Wilson says to just try. If you are getting something for free, from big garbage day, or a yard sale, then just see what you can come up with. Get ideas from Pinterest or ask others for help. If you need help reupholstering, sewing, painting, or with other handy jobs, a quick post on Facebook is bound to yield names of local people who can help you with your project.

Research conducted by Your Last Resort Home Organization shows that millennials (those born in the 1980s and 90s) are the most interested in repurposing items, perhaps as a way of saving money, or to fit in with current trends. Besides, this age group moves a lot and don’t want to invest in expensive pieces, nor do they have the same amount of living space as older generations. Having furniture that is scrounged and repurposed, and can be easily tossed again, works the best.

Millennials are also the most likely of any generation to take old family heirlooms and find new uses for them. Take teenager Gabriel Baker of Kentville, for example. He has found a way to repurpose instruments into coffee stands or lamps. “I love the feeling of taking something old and making it fresh and new again,” says Wilson. “Unfortunately, we are a throw away society that when we don’t want something any more, we just throw it out.”

Repurposing helps to alleviate that. Recycle, repurpose, and bring joy into your home with a fresh new look. info@yourlastresort.ca/ yourlastresort.ca

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MIKE UNCORKED: AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Wolfville Theatre Collective Returns with Pulitzer Prize Winning Drama Mike Butler

Family is a funny thing. We all have a family, whether we want them or not, and each member of our family is so unique and creates a piece of the fun, weird, and sometimes frustrating puzzle that makes up the family unit.

Well, if you think your family has troubles, you haven’t seen anything until you’ve met the family in Tracy Letts’ Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning play August: Osage County.

The Wolfville Theatre Collective, the independent theatre company that brought the Valley acclaimed productions of Death of a Salesman, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, The Glass Menagerie, and Tuesdays With Morrie, returns in November with August: Osage County and they couldn’t be more excited to present this work to Valley audiences for the first time! This deep, profound, hilarious, poignant dramatic comedy will make you see family in a whole new light.

Can you guess what happens when a pill-popping mother, three sisters harbouring shady secrets, and a large family unexpectedly reunites after the father of the Weston clan disappears? Well, soon after the family comes together, the homestead explodes in a maelstrom of unsettling secrets, repressed truths, and the love and hate that make up family.

Matriarch Violet, acid-tongued and ready to take down anyone in her path, brings all the past, present and future of the Weston clan to the forefront! No matter how much you shield

yourself... no one is safe! Come see Tracy Letts’ humorous and devastating portrait of the Midwestern American family in all its guts and glory!

Directed with pristine brilliance by Thea Burton, produced by Mike Butler and beautifully brought to life by Thea’s established cast, August: Osage County is going to be the comedy-drama theatre event of the season and not to be missed! Cast members include Devon Edmonds, Ian Grainger, Paul Abela, Lizon Richard, Mike Dennis, Nicole Saulnier, Emily Burton, Linda Levy-Fisk, Ross Chapman, Becky Kelley, David Foley, Mardi Burton, and Mike Butler.

August: Osage County will be performed evenings at The Al Whittle Theatre, Main Street, Wolfville on November 7th, 8th, and 9th starting at 7:00pm with a Matinee performance on Saturday November 9th at 2:00pm. Audiences, also, have the opportunity to be part of the Pay What You Can Preview show on Wednesday November 6th starting a 7:00pm, first come and first seated! Tickets can be purchased at the door on performance nights or in advance at Realm Boutique on Elm Avenue, Wolfville.

Tickets are $15.00 each. If you have any questions please email Mike Butler at butlermike50@gmail.com.

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© 2019 Rob Brezsny • freewillastrology.com • Horoscopes for the week of October 31

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Do you have any skill in fulfilling the wishes and answering the prayers of your allies? Have you developed a capacity to tune in to what people want even when they themselves aren't sure of what they want? Do you sometimes have a knack for offering just the right gesture at the right time to help people do what they haven't been able to do under their own power? If you possess any of those aptitudes, now is an excellent time to put them in play. More than usual, you are needed as a catalyst, a transformer, an inspirational influence. Halloween costume suggestion: angel, fairy godmother, genie, benefactor.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Author Amy Tan describes the magic moment when her muse appears and takes command: "I sense a subtle shift, a nudge to move over, and everything cracks open, the writing is freed, the language is full, resources are plentiful, ideas pour forth, and to be frank, some of these ideas surprise me. It seems as though the universe is my friend and is helping me write, its hand over mine." Even if you're not a creative artist, Taurus, I suspect you'll be offered intense visitations from a muse in the coming days. If you make yourself alert for and receptive to these potential blessings, you'll feel like you're being guided and fueled by a higher power.

Halloween costume suggestion: your muse.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): More than a century ago, author Anton Chekhov wrote, "If many remedies are prescribed for an illness, you may be certain that the illness has no cure." Decades later, I wrote, "If you're frantically trying to heal yourself with a random flurry of half-assed remedies, you'll never cure what ails you. But if you sit still in a safe place and ask your inner genius to identify the one or two things you need to do to heal, you will find the cure." Halloween costume suggestion: physician, nurse, shaman, healer.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian artist Marc Chagall (1887–1985) was a playful visionary and a pioneer of modernism. He appealed to sophisticates despite being described as a dreamy, eccentric outsider who invented his own visual language. In the 1950s, Picasso observed that Chagall was one of the only painters who "understood what color really is." In 2017, one of Chagall's paintings sold for $28.5 million. What was the secret to his success? "If I create from the heart, nearly everything works," he testified.

"If from the head, almost nothing." Your current assignment, Cancerian, is to authorize your heart to rule everything you do. Halloween costume suggestion: a heart.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The Dead Sea, on the border of Jordan and Israel, is far saltier than the ocean. No fish or frogs live in it. But here and there on the lake's bottom are springs that exude fresh water. They support large, diverse communities of microbes. It's hard for divers to get down there and study the life forms, though. The water's so saline, they tend to float. So they carry 90 pounds of ballast that enables them to sink to the sea floor.

I urge you to get inspired by all this, Leo. What would be the metaphorical equivalent for you of descending into the lower depths so as to research unexplored sources of vitality and excitement?

Halloween costume suggestions: diver, spelunker, archaeologist.

a finite vocabulary that limit its power to describe and understand the world. I think the same is true for religion: one is never enough. Why confine yourself to a single set of theories about spiritual matters when more will enable you to enlarge and deepen your perspective? With this in mind, Libra, I invite you to regard November as "One Is Never Enough Month" for you. Assume you need more of everything. Halloween costume suggestion: a bilingual Jewish Santa Claus; a pagan Sufi Buddha who intones prayers in three different languages.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In his novel Zone One, Scorpio author Colson Whitehead writes, "A monster is a person who has stopped pretending."

He means it in the worst sense possible: the emergence of the ugly beast who had been hiding behind social niceties. But I'm going to twist his meme for my own purposes. I propose that when you stop pretending and shed fake politeness, you may indeed resemble an ugly monster—but only temporarily. After the suppressed stuff gets free rein to yammer, it will relax and recede— and you will feel so cleansed and relieved that you'll naturally be able to express more of your monumental beauty. Halloween costume suggestion: your beautiful, fully exorcised monster.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): "I am glad that I paid so little attention to good advice," testified poet Edna St. Vincent Millay. "Had I abided by it, I might have been saved from some of my most valuable mistakes." This is excellent advice for you.

I suspect you're in the midst of either committing or learning from a valuable mistake. It's best if you don't interrupt yourself! Halloween costume suggestion: the personification or embodiment of your valuable mistake.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Cleopatra was an ancient Egyptian queen who ruled for 21 years. She was probably a Capricorn. All you need to know about her modern reputation is that Kim Kardashian portrayed her as a sultry seductress in a photo spread in a fashion magazine. But the facts are that Cleopatra was a well-educated, multilingual political leader with strategic cunning. Among her many skills were poetry, philosophy, and mathematics. I propose we make the REAL Cleopatra your role model.

Now is an excellent time to correct people's misunderstandings about you—and show people who you truly are. Halloween costume suggestion: your actual authentic self.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Around the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the eleventh sign of the zodiac, Aquarius, will be capable of strenuous feats; will have the power to achieve a success that surpasses past successes; will be authorized to attempt a brave act of transcendence that renders a long-standing limitation irrelevant. As for the eleven days and eleven hours before that magic hour, the eleventh sign of the zodiac will be smart to engage in fierce meditation and thorough preparation for the magic hour. And as for the eleven days and eleven hours afterward, the eleventh sign should expend all possible effort to capitalize on the semimiraculous breakthrough. Halloween costume suggestion: eleven.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): "We have stripped all things of their mystery and luminosity," lamented psychologist Carl Jung. "Nothing is holy any longer." In accordance with current astrological omens, Virgo, your assignment is to rebel against that mournful state of affairs. I hope you will devote some of your fine intelligence to restoring mystery and luminosity to the world in which you dwell. I hope you will find and create holiness that's worthy of your reverence and awe.

Halloween costume suggestion: mage, priestess, poet, enchantrix, witch, alchemist, sacramentalist.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Author Robert Musil made a surprising declaration: "A number of flawed individuals can often add up to a brilliant social unit." I propose we make that one of your mottoes for the coming months. I think you have the potential to be a flawed but inspiring individual who'll serve as a dynamic force in assembling and nurturing a brilliant social unit.

So let me ask you: what would be your dreamcome-true of a brilliant social unit that is a fertile influence on you and everyone else in the unit?

Halloween costume suggestion: ringleader, mastermind, orchestrator, or general.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): "One language is never enough," says a Pashto proverb. How could it be, right? Each language has a specific structure and

Homework: "Be homesick for wild knowing," wrote Clarissa Pinkola Estés. Try that out. Report results to FreeWillAstrology.com.

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INTELLIGENT ENERGY PROJECT HEATS UP IN BERWICK Submitted

Equilibrium Engineering’s plan to develop an intelligent energy system with its Scottish partner StorTera and the Town of Berwick has officially kicked off. In September, the energy services firm held a lottery for Berwick residents interested in having a free residential storage (and possibly solar) system installed in their homes. The lottery saw 78 residents enter their name in the draw and 10 lucky winners were chosen.

Design work on installations of the household systems have started, and homeowners are looking forward to becoming more energy efficient, saving money, and being part of the Town of Berwick’s plan to provide value to Berwick Electric (the energy grid operator) through the uptake of renewable energy.

In addition to the residential homes, the waste water treatment plant, Town Hall, and

the Kings Mutual Century Centre are also participating in the project.

“It’s exciting to have rural Nova Scotia leading the low carbon energy transition movement through an advanced energy storage project,” says William Marshall, President of Equilibrium Engineering. “We are thrilled with the interest the Town of Berwick has in this project and we know residents will be watching

it closely in anticipation of converting their homes in the future.” Funding for this pilot comes after Equilibrium Engineering and its project partners, StorTera (Scotland, UK), and Dalhousie University’s Renewable Energy Storage Lab pitched a winning proposal to Natural Resources Canada as part of the Power Forward Challenge.

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Our Old Place Is Our New Place Our Old Place Is Our New Place Re-opening Reception Friday, Nov. 8, 7-9 p.m.

36 Cornwallis Street, Kentville We are an artist-run, non-profit gallery operating on co-operative ideals. We are a balance of established and emerging Valley artists, along with a selection of wellknown guest artists from the southwest region. Our group exhibitions will display fresh work every month. In addition, Tides Contemporary Art Gallery will feature a great selection of small art gifts and a large rental program for home or office.

Formerly The Hardware Gallery

Join us for a chance to win one of two, 3-month art rentals, to be drawn opening night.

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DINNER OUT: BESSIE NORTH HOUSE Scott Campbell

In an issue of The Grapevine dedicated to Home, I can’t think of a better Dining Out feature than one about The Bessie North House.

From the moment you pull into the driveway of this rural gem, you feel like you’ve arrived… home. There is something undeniably warm and welcoming about this wonderful dining destination and you feel it before you even enter the front door. Once inside, the warm dark trim of the door casings and staircase enrich the welcome. The dining room itself entices you even further into the century-old farmhouse and hints at the notion that there may be something more on the menu than we might expect in a typical Valley farmhouse kitchen.

Something more indeed:

BUYING, COLLECTING, AND FRAMING ART FOR YOUR HOME

Family Tree by Ronald Hayes

Anna Horsnell

That iconic first view of Cape Blomidon from the 101 highway. The landmark tree marking your approach into Kingsport. These are signs of home to many: familiar, reassuring, pleasing. It’s that type of connection that often attracts someone to a piece of art.

Perhaps it is the simple beauty of a painting, the dramatic effect of the photograph, or an emotional response to that piece of sculpture.

The decision to buy art is personal.

In conversation with Simone Labuschagne from Wolfville’s Harvest Gallery, she offered suggestions for those interested in purchasing art. With a wealth of professional artists in the province, the choice is wide and varied.

What do you like? What attracts you? What is your preferred style? Describe the space where you hope to place the art, and of course do you have a budget in mind? Your answers can help the gallery suggest ideas, and if you are a collector, the gallery can guide you in the right direction to a particular style, or artist. Harvest Gallery also offers an approval program that allows you to try a piece of art in your home before purchasing it, or if you prefer, they will help you choose and even assist with hanging the artwork. “Don’t hang it too high,” adds Labuschagne, “and make sure it speaks to the other pieces in the room, providing balance.”

Ron Hayes from ArtCan Gallery and Café in Canning also shared his thoughts about purchasing art. His advice? Choose what catches your attention. That personal connection is important. “There is a level of education with buying anything,” he explains, “and buying original art is an investment.” He recognizes that entering a gallery for the first time can be intimidating for some people, however most galleries actually provide a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. “A chance to slow down, learn, and enjoy the work,” he smiles. ArtCan also offers an approval process to try a piece of art for a week, as well as an art rental

program. Owning that special piece of art you have your eye on is doable.

The frame on a piece of art can often make or break the overall impression. Rick Penney from Rick’s Frame & Art in New Minas has tackled everything from limited edition prints and original paintings to family mementos and (technically not art, but notable none the less) a signed tail rotor from a helicopter flown by Prince William. His advice on framing artwork? “Frame the art for the art, not for the room,” he emphasizes, “If the piece is framed well, it will go with the room.

It doesn’t need to match the room itself, and individual pieces don’t need to match each other. Just make (the art) look good. Have fun. Art is a joy of life.” The frame should complement the artwork, not distract from it.

Other important considerations can protect or greatly increase the longevity of your artwork as well, such as using proper materials like acid-free matting and conservation glass.

If the cut edge of the matting stains brown, that’s a tell-tale sign the material is not acid-free, and the artwork may be damaged over time. Penney offers other sage advice regarding lighting, “Keep everything out of direct sunlight if you can. It’s the level of brightness, even if not direct sunlight. The very thing that allows us to enjoy art can destroy it.”

Original art is something to be treasured as an integral part of your home and the atmosphere you hope to create. That favourite painting or piece of sculpture can also become a special memory of home, passed down for future generations to enjoy as well.

Thanks to Harvest Gallery, 462 Main Street, Wolfville; ArtCan Gallery and Café, 9850 Main Street, Canning; and Rick’s Frame & Art, 9325 Commercial Street, New Minas.

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COME JOIN US INDOORS! Kentville Lions’ Hall, 78 River St. Wednesdays, 10am to 2pm

Susan, our hostess for the evening and wife of Chef Dave Smart – the co-owners of Bessie North House Farm and Restaurant – greeted us at the door and poured a glass of bubbly for everyone. Bessie North House is a "bring your own wine" establishment, so we all brought a bottle of our favourite wines which Susan expertly kept flowing throughout dinner.

After giving us a quick tour of the dining area and then inviting us to visit Chef Smart in the kitchen later (just not all at once), Susan invited to have a seat and began service, and what a service it was.

First course was a light and tasty beet salad with goat cheese and apple. The tangy cheese and sweet apple were the perfect accompaniments for the beets. The pickled beet vinaigrette finished everything perfectly.

Next up was the salmon. This fennel and citrus cured salmon was spectacular. It was served with crème fraîche, pickled apples, pickled mustard seeds, and fresh green onion.

These amazing flavours danced together to create a fantastic culinary creation – one of my favourite of the evening.

Third course was the celeriac soup. Of all the dishes this was the only one I was a little worried about. Of all the root veggies out there, celeriac is usually not one of my go-tos.

However, I’m delighted to say that Chef Smart made a believer of me. The rich, creamy celeriac soup with a drizzle of celeriac oil, compressed apple, sautéed cremini mushrooms, and black truffle was spectacular. Again the brightness of the apple worked so well with the earthiness of the celeriac, the mushrooms, and the truffles.

The fourth course was cured scallop that had been seared on one side and then presented with cauliflower purée, curried raisins, and romanesco. This dish had everything going for it. I love it when there is clearly a lot of thought put into every aspect of a dish. This one had delicious tastes going on with the fresh scallop seared perfectly. The rich aroma of the scallop was the first thing you experienced before you even saw the plate. Then, when presented, the unique-looking romanesco created a lot of visual interest as well. So nice.

The next course featured local pork in a fantastic Asian dish. The fresh, handmade ramen noodles nestled in with the pork tenderloin looked so enticing. The fermented cabbage and maitake mushrooms added the familiar and tasty earthy notes and the pork broth that everything sat in was the perfect way to mix and mingle all of these rich flavours.

The sixth course – yes, sixth – saw an amazing caramelized onion and cheddar tart with apple and delicata squash. This delicious savoury pastry was baked to perfection and served with a raw Brussels sprout and kale salad, with dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and cider vinaigrette. This feature was another spectacular blending of deep rich fall flavours and the bright cider vinaigrette.

We were both sad and excited to see the dessert make its way to our table. Excited because it looked delicious and sad because we knew it was the final act of this incredible culinary show we’d been enjoying for the past few hours. Dessert featured an incredibly imaginative celeriac mousse with a celeriac purée served alongside an apple sorbet, almond crumble, and lemon sponge cake.

Again I was a little suspect of the celeriac but, true to form, Chef Smart turned my doubt into delight with this spectacular and sweet dessert sensation.

Bessie North House is located on Bessie North Road just north of the village of Canning.

It might be a little off the beaten track but I assure you that is an key part of the charm of this culinary treasure of the Annapolis Valley. The fantastic menu changes regularly so I encourage you to go soon and to go often.

Cheers.

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Caramelized onion and cheddar tart with apple and delicata squash, raw brussel sprout and kale salad.

Celeriac mousse and purée, apple sorbet, almond crumble and lemon sponge cake.

Celeriac soup with celeriac oil, compressed apple, sautéed cremini mushrooms and black truffle.

Cured scallop that has been seared on one side with cauliflower purée, curried raisins and rominesco.

Fennel and citrus cured salmon served with crème fraîche, pickled apples, pickled mustard seeds and fresh green onion.

Fresh, handmade ramen noodles with pork tenderloin, fermented cabbage, maitake mushrooms and pork broth.

Golden beets with a pickled beet vinaigrette, crumbled goat cheese, honey crisp apples and beets crisps.

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THE TWELVE DAYS OF CRAFTING: CRAFT LOCAL POP-UP STUDIO & GIFT SHOP Annita Nichol

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360 Main Street, Wolfville has a new tenant.

For two weeks, starting November 23, our community will have a space where kids and kids-at-heart get the hands-on opportunity to explore new crafts and learn new skills in one of our 30 make + take workshops.

Workshops will run during the day, after school (and December 6 in-service) camps, evenings, and weekends, from November 23 to December 7. We are currently recruiting local experts in their fields to instruct workshops. If you have knowledge you’d love to share with people, please get in touch. The studio has lots of natural light and can accommodate between 10-20 people, depending on

your setup.

Craft Local events are unique shopping and hands-on experiences that showcase local businesses; community events that support the contemporary craft movement and the creative economy. Join in and celebrate the DIY mindset and all things Nova Scotia-made this holiday season. Come get creative and have fun!

Follow us on Facebook + Instagram @craftlocal101 for event details or email Annita Nichol at craftlocal101@gmail.com for more information and to apply to be a workshop instructor.

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TIME TO PLANT GARLIC: TAPROOT FARMS OFFERING GARDEN PLOTS THIS FALL Patricia Bishop says right now is the perfect time to plant your garlic for next year, and TapRoot has community garden plots available now for you to do it. “If you want garlic for next year,” Bishop says, “it would be ideal to get your plot now and plant your garlic to harvest in July. At TapRoot we have garden plots available for anyone who would like to grow their own food.”

TapRoot has twenty garden plots available

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at their Church street location for anyone without access to land who would like to grow a garden. Further, TapRoot staff are available to support plotholders in growing crops. The idea for the garden plots, Bishop says, came after TapRoot co-owner Josh Oulton returned from Rome last year after attending the meetings of the Committee on World Food Security: “Access to land to grow food is one of the biggest barriers to food security,” Bishop says, “we decided that we can share the farm

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with others. People need to follow certified organic practices, and source certified organic seeds for their gardens. We provide supports in the form of access to mulch, access to transplants, and access to the greenhouse to plant transplants. This past year was our first year. We would love to grow the community garden side of what we are doing at TapRoot and help support more people to access local and organic food.”

According to the TapRoot website, in exchange for the use of the garden plot, plotholders are asked to “pay as you are able or share your harvest with the farm as you are able.” Cost is $50 per plot per year.

For more information visit taprootfarms.ca/ zerohunger/#garden.

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When you purchase meat from TapRoot Farms you are supporting production that values: We Grow Your Beer Right Here in the Annapolis Valley!

• climate-smart low carbon production practices • 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

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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’.

A.L. Hardy photo of 1912 Canning fire courtesy of Larry Keddy

2019 Canning fire photo: Paul Illsley

CANNING HOME TO SHIPS AND SOLDIERS Tarina Bambrick & Bria Stokesbury | Kings County Museum

Known early on as Habitant Corner and Apple Tree Landing, the current name of Canning was bestowed in 1830 in honour of British Prime Minister George Canning. Over a century ago, Canning was the home of Sir Frederick Borden, a physician and businessman elected to the House of Commons in 1874. Under Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s administration in 1896, he was appointed to Cabinet as Minister of Militia and Defence. Sadly in 1900 Harold Borden, the only son of Sir Frederick, was killed in action during the Boer War. A monument to Lieutenant Borden was unveiled in 1903 and stands until this day as a testament to the bravery of one of Canning’s own.

Well-known names in the area after 1850 have included Dickie, Rand, Cox, Payzant, Bigelow, Lockwood, Blenkhorn, Northup, Eaton, Sheffield, Wickwire, and Clark. Many occupations contributed to make Canning a thriving community,

including shipbuilders, sea captains, merchants, and farmers. Canning also saw its share of tragedy in three devastating fires in 1866, 1868, and 1912.

Canning was the site of the Bigelow Shipyards, located on the Habitant River. The last ship built here, around 1920, was the 435-ton Fieldwood, a general cargo vessel for use in the coastal trade.

In 1988 a community group was organized to preserve Canning’s history and became known as the Fieldwood Heritage Society.

Kings Historical Society staffer Tarina Bambrick wrote this article in 2004 for a fundraising publication by the Kings Historical Society. Sadly, since the publication of this article Canning has once more suffered another devastating fire on Main Street.

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West Hants Historical Society Guest Speaker

CURATED VINYL PRESENTS ONE-DAY POP-UP RECORD SHOP

Curated Vinyl’s April Beninger shows off one of many rare and vintage records she and her partner Chris Sheppard will have for sale at the their pop-up record shop event at Windsor’s RETROuve Vintage, 134 Gerrish Street, Windsor, on Saturday, November 2 (10:00am to 5:00pm).

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The advance in ways of recording these events has changed drastically over the past century.

Local photographer Larry Keddy has supplied a reprint of an image taken by Kentville photographer A. L. Hardy of the 1912 fire in Canning. According to Keddy, the steamer featured prominently in the photography is the S.S. Brunswick. The captain was steering the vessel up the Habitant River when he saw smoke rising from the West End of Canning.

He was able to bring the vessel to the bank of the river and raise the alarm for help. Word spread quickly and a train carrying supplies to fight the fire was sent from Kentville.

Hearing of the developing situation, Kentville photographer A. L. Hardy grabbed his camera and rushed to catch the train to record the event. Once in Canning, he took this dramatic image from the south side of the Habitant River. Both Hardy, and future critics, consider

Retired RCN Officer Steve St. Amant will speak about The Last Post Fund and also on how he identified two unknown airmen from the 1916 Battle of the Somme.

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it to be the finest shot of his career.

Following the most recent Canning fire earlier this month, images of the damage have been shared on social media as well as the usual media sources. This aerial image of the damage was shot on October 6 using a UAV. Taken by local photographer Paul Illsley using equipment of which Hardy could have only dreamt, the photo provides a very different perspective of the most recent fire. Illsley’s image, like Hardy’s, recorded a dramatic moment in the life of a Kings County community, and while the technology and perspective differ greatly, the photographs capture a traumatic current event which will long be remembered as part of the history of the community.

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West Hants Historical Society Museum Saturday, November 9, 2pm 281 King Street Windsor

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ART SPOT: LYNN A. DAVIDSON Lynn A. Davidson was born in Hants County and moved to Greenwich as a teenager. She is a wife, mother, grandmother, and has lived with her husband Stephen in Newtonville (near Gaspereau) for over 40 years. There they brought up their 4 daughters: Emily, Lucinda, Cassandra, and Althea. She has always been interested in creating, so over the years she has done various things, including crafts, writing poetry and stories, quilting and sewing, and compiling and publishing a newsletter called Valley Sunshine. Life brings change: for the past 8 1/2 years, she has been one of her 94-year-old father’s caregivers in his home, alternating weeks with her sister.

For support she also is a member of the local Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group.

Lynn had wanted to learn to paint since she was 17, but that remained a dream until recently. In July 2018, for health reasons it was suggested that she stop in at ArtCan Gallery & Café in Canning to possibly be inspired to start writing again. There she met local artist and owner of the gallery, Ron Hayes, and before the month was out she had begun taking painting lessons from him. Following his suggestion, Lynn started with oils and has

enjoyed continuing in that medium. It wasn’t until several paintings were completed that Lynn started thinking of herself as a painter.

She likes to paint in the mornings and often doesn’t quit until late afternoon.

Lynn has a small room set up for painting in her home, but she much prefers working at the ArtCan studio. There she gets Ron’s help when needed, continues to take classes, and interacts with other painters. Most of her paintings are usually there in the studio, but for the whole month of November they are on display in the Wolfville Library.

Painting has been a healing and restorative journey, and an enjoyable way to let stress go.

Lynn particularly appreciates nature which is reflected in her work, and the Annapolis Valley is full of beauty to paint. For Lynn writing is enjoyable, but painting is a passion.

Lynn A. Davidson’s paintings are currently on display at the Wolfville Memorial Library at 21 Elm Avenue. Check valleylibrary.ca for open hours

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Golden Sunset by Lynn A. Davidson

Send your events to listings@grapevinepublishing.ca THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31

Trunk Or Treat — Fresh From the Oven Bakery N More, Greenwood 6–8pm • Fresh From The Oven is hosting a Trunk Or Treat for the children of Annapolis Valley. We have 40 car slots to fill and encourage the community to come help us out in providing a safe space for the kids to trick or treat. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-242-2555 / freshfromtheoven.2018@gmail.com

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Emergency Preparedness & You — Beveridge Arts Centre, Wolfville 12–1pm • Learn how to be better prepared for any future emergency or disaster. We should all be prepared to take care of ourselves and our families for a minimum of 72 hours. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-585-1434 / allinfo@acadiau.ca Art Show and Auction — Lions Club, Wolfville 4–7pm.

Also Nov 2, 9:30–4pm • Art Exhibition and Art Auction featuring the work of 12 artists from Evangeline Artists’ Cooperative. A selection of affordable small and large paintings, wood work and jewelry all finely made by local artists.TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-5415 / Jean_leung@hotmail.com Long Winter Nights — The Bread Gallery, Brooklyn 6–9pm • The Avon River Arts Society annual members showcase. With a variety of visual art, textiles, woodworking and jewellery. TIX: no charge INFO: avonriverarts@gmail.com Paint Night (Fluid) Fundraiser — Fire Hall, Nictaux 7–9pm • Join the Riptide Rollers for a night of Acrylic Fluid Pouring – a fun technique that uses thin paints to create one of a kind pieces using all kinds of unorthodox tools (balloon, straw, string, torch). Many people find this art form relaxing, like meditation.

Please register in advance. At least 25% of profits donated to the Riptide Rollers. TIX: $35 (4 coasters), $40 (8 x 10 wood panel or 9” round trivet), $60 (any 2 items) packages. INFO: Jane, 902-825-6617 / janebealsart@gmail.com Bev & Marc Duo – Debut Atlantic — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • Beverley Johnston and Marc Djokic create a super-energy in a completely new performance dynamic. Combining violin with FX pedals, marimba, vibraphone, hand drums and sometimes a musical saw, the duo display their individual and combined virtuosity with a downto-earth approach! TIX: Member Price: $28 General Price: $32 Youth Price: $12 (All prices include hst) INFO: 902-532-7704 / mk@kingstheatre.ca Halloween with Incoming — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 7:30–10pm • Halloween with Incoming TIX: donation INFO: 902-538-9340 Space – The Halloween Party — Lunn’s Mill Brewery, Lawrencetown 9pm–1am • Space themed Halloween party. Karaoke and dancing! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-584-2217 / info@lunnsmill.beer Halloween Dance — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am • Halloween dance at Kentville Legion to support Misfit Manor Dog Rescue. Dance the night away with Jokers Right Band. Silent auction, 50/50 draw, Munchies, Cash Bar. Costumes encouraged. TIX: $15 each @ Consignors Place or from Margo @ 902-679-9770 INFO: 902-679-9770 / mcorkum1@hotmail.com

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2

Lions Breakfast — St Andrew’s Anglican Church Hall, Hantsport 7–10am • Pancakes, eggs, ham, beans, hash browns, toast, juice, tea or coffee. 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 Yard Sale — Lions Club, Kingston 8am–1pm • TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-2128 Giant Flea Market — Lions Club, Canning 8am • Over 50 tables filled with great items for sale. Proceeds for the Canning District Seniors Group. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-2030 / tapgap@xcountry.tv Public Breakfast — Lions Club, Berwick 8–10am • Full Breakfast: Eggs (fried or scrambled), Our own Baked Beans, Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage TIX: Donation INFO: 902-844-1440 / tbhenley60@gmail.com Flea Market and More — Windermere Community Hall, Berwick 9am–2pm • Fundraiser for Project Purr (small cat & kitten rescue). Bake table, preserves table, Straw draw game, flea market. Apple pie with tea, coffee or water for $3. Proceeds to help with vet bills. Donations of cat food welcome. TIX: no charge INFO: projectpurrberwick@gmail.com Bake and Craft Sale — South Alton Community Center, Kentville 9am–2pm • A variety of homemade items for sale. Canteen on site. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-8013 / mandklunn@gmail.com

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50 Years of Kairos Prison Marathons — Acadia Divinity College, Wolfville 9am–7pm • Celebrate.

Rejoice. Grow. Join the celebration and learning!

Hear how these unique, life-changing spiritual/ therapeutic circles which Rev. Dr. Charles Taylor began 50 years ago are still impacting the lives of prisoners TIX: $40 Regular, $20 Students. No charge for Ceremony. Tix online only. INFO: 902-585-2210 / adcinfo@acadiau.ca Christmas Craft Fair — Civic Centre, Brooklyn 9am– 2pm • Brooklyn Fire Dept. Auxiliary Christmas Craft Fair. TIX: $2 INFO: 902-757-3777 Tumble Bugs — 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 Christmas Coffee Party and Snowman Display — United Baptist Church, Port Williams 9:30–11:30am • The Port Williams Health Auxiliary invites you to their Christmas Coffee Party and Snowman Display.

Bake Table, Touch-and-Take, Christmas Table, Frozen Soups and Entrees. TIX: free will offering INFO: 902-542-3681 / pburden@ns.sympatico.ca Ticket Auction — Fire Hall, Aylesford 10am–2pm • 20 Tickets for $1 50/50 raffle Touch & Take Table Grocery Hamper There’s also a canteen available. All proceeds support Children’s Wish Foundation. Come out & help grant heartfelt wishes!

Blomidon Hike — Provincial Park, Blomidon 10am • Hike Nova Scotia and the Valley Trekkers present a guided hike at Blomidon Provincial Park. Register onsite. Meet in the lower parking lot. This is a 5/10km, 3B walk. Wear Hunter Orange! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-847-1772 Craft Fair — Berwick & District School, Berwick 10am–3pm • Berwick School annual Craft Fair!

Amazing local crafters and products! Great atmosphere, warm welcoming shopping! Get a jump on Christmas, come enjoy local made treats! TIX: $3 adults. Children 12 and under/students free INFO: 902-690-7142 / berwickschoolcf@outlook.com Christmas Craft Sale — Fire Hall, New Minas 10am–3pm • Crafters, Christmas items, and much more. TIX: Adults $2, children under 12 free . INFO: 902-680-1743 / nmvfdauxcraft@gmail.com Martock Ski Race Equipment Fundraiser — Martock Ski Race Club, Windsor 10am–1pm • Sale of new and gently used skis, snowboards, helmets, boots, poles, snowshoes, cross-country gear, and gently worn, still in style outdoor clothing. TIX: no charge INFO: Martock.com Curated Vinyl’s Pop-Up Record Shop — RETROuve Vintage, 134 Gerrish Street, Windsor 10am–5pm • Vintage record pop-up sale, presented by Curated Vinyl. Psychedelia, 80s Prog Rock, Country, & more.

45s, rare records, fair prices. Cash & trade only. INFO: 902-300-5070 / curatedvinylrecords@gmail.com Eric Johnston — The Union Street, 183 Commercial St., Berwick 11am • Eric Johnston is a Canadian Stand-Up Comedian, Actor and M.C. from Hamilton, Ontario.

TIX: $15 INFO: theunionstreet.com Ticket Auction — Windsor Forks District School, Windsor Forks 11am–1pm • Ticket Auction in support of St. Michael’s Church, Windsor Forks. Viewing 11am–1pm. Drawing begins 1pm. There will also be a ‘New to You’ clothing sale and Hot dogs & Coffee available for purchase TIX: no charge INFO: macneill.ads@gmail.com Christmas Tea — Jolly Workers Hall, Black Rock 11am–1pm • Crafts, Bake Table, Homemade desserts and so much more. TIX: freewill offering INFO: 902-538-3040 Soup Lunch — Baptist Church, Billtown 11:30am– 1pm • A variety of soups, rolls, dessert, coffee and tea. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-678-4206 / ruthbentley80@gmail.com Grow With Art: Children’s Art Workshop —NSCC Kingstec, Kentville 1–3pm • W/ Darlene Lindh. For ages 6–14. Art works may be rented/returned at this time. TIX: $3 per child INFO: 902-542-0234 Christmas Tea & Sale — United Baptist Church, Kentville 1:30–3:30pm • Tea 2–3pm. Christmas puddings, fudge table, children’s corner, jewelry table, white elephant table, fancywork and pantry table. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary. TIX: Tea: Adult $10; Children $1, Children under 6 free INFO: 902-678-3887 Ticket Auction — St. James Anglican Church, Brooklyn 2–4pm TIX: donation INFO: 902-757-0416 / tedandmarie@eastlink.ca Bunker Spencer Benefit — West Side Charlies, New Minas 3–7pm • Bunker has entertained many over the years and we would like to help him out while his health is not allowing him to work. Several local performers have agreed to join in and help have a great day of music. 50/50 during the show! TIX: free will offering INFO: 681-9378

Sea Glass Art Class Fundraiser — Community Centre, Greenwood 3–5pm • Fundraiser for minor hockey team. Sea glass art class. TIX: $50 and all supplies provided. INFO: 902-242-2304 / dbuhler2015@gmail.com Turkey Supper — Community Hall, North Alton 4:30–6pm • Turkey supper with all the trimmings and choice of pies for dessert. TIX: Adults $12, Child $6, Preschoolers free INFO: 902-670-2282 / jnanaw62@gmail.com ‘Fall into Winter’ Gala Dinner, Auction and Dance — NSCC Campus, Middleton 6pm–12am • Gala dinner, auction and dance with Mark Riley Project! All proceeds for Macdonald Museum, Middleton. Begins at 6pm with opening of bar, appetizers and silent auction. Dinner at 7:15pm followed by live auction and dance. TIX: $50/person @ Scotiabank, Middleton INFO: 902-825-6116 / macdonald.museum@ns.sympatico.ca Valley Impressions — ArtCan Gallery & Cafe, Canning 7–9pm • Opening Night Reception for Valley Impressions, featuring artist Betsey Harwood. A celebration of the palates of the Annapolis Valley.

Wine and nibbles served. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-582-7071 West Brooklyn SpeakEasy — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 7–10pm • Join us for a cozy evening with the Jill Hiscock Group and sip on our new delicious offering – SpeakEasy Tea. It’s Hot Buttered Yum! It’ll warm your cockles and put the tap in your toes. Last SpeakEasy before Christmas. TIX: $5 INFO: Ruth, 902-542-5424 Terra Spencer & The Bombadils — Mermaid Imperial Performing Arts Centre, Windsor 7:30pm • The new album, Winter Songs, is a unique presentation of original and reimagined songs, capturing the frosty chill and fireside stories of the season, told with the warmth of new friendship between two of Nova Scotia’s premier folk acts. TIX: $27 (inc.

HST) Home Hardware, Windsor Ticketpro INFO: puppets@mermaidtheatre.ca Conviction — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–8:48pm • A new documentary by celebrated local filmmakers Nance Ackerman, Ariella Pahlke and Teresa MacInnes. ‘Conviction’ envisions alternatives to prison through the eyes of women behind bars and those fighting on the front lines of the decarceration movement. It flips the narrative away from pop culture’s voyeuristic lens and hands it to the women who are being victimized, marginalized and criminalized in our society. Nance will be present to say a few words and answer questions. We will open with the animated short ‘Little Thunder’, made

by Nance Ackerman and Alan Syliboy. ‘TIX: donation INFO: 902-532-7704 / mk@kingstheatre.ca Halloween Party — Winemakers Tavern, Lawrencetown 8–11pm • Don’t put away those Costumes yet.

We decided to party after Halloween. Dance to the sounds of the Rezonators. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-584-2183 / winemakerstavern@hotmail.com

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Harvest Craft Fair — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 9am–3pm • 50/50, (Ticket Auction. draw 3pm must be present to claim prize). Canteen and bake table. TIX: $2 per person INFO: 902-670-1827 / julbil@eastlink.ca Christmas Fantasy Craft Sale — Fire Hall, Nictaux 10am–3pm • Door Prize, 50/50, Basket, Touch and Buy. Many local crafters. TIX: Admission $2 INFO: 902-765-3927 Forest Lakes Hike — Forest Lakes Country Club, Ardoise 11am • Hike Nova Scotia and the Forest Lakes Country Club present a guided hike at Forest Lakes.

Meet and greet before the hike starts. Qualify to win a trail prize. See www.hikenovascotia.ca for details. TIX: no charge INFO: tm@tfdc.ca Crib Tournament — Forties Community Centre, New Ross 1pm (register 12:30pm) • Canteen available.

Wheelchair accessible. TIX: $20 per team INFO: 902-689-2147 Spicy Island Food Workshop (Indonesian) — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 2–6pm • Come explore the homestyle cooking of the Spicy Island - Indonesia! TIX: $50 INFO: 902-582-3842 / admin@artscentre.ca Fundy Cinema screens LUCE — Al Whittle Theatre, 4 & 7pm • In an intense, multi-layered psychodrama popular all-star athlete and debater Luce, who was adopted from war-torn Eritrea by white upper middle class parents (Naomi Watts and Tim Roth), is a poster boy for the new American dream until his reputation is called into question by his teacher (Octavia Spencer). TIX: $10 INFO: 902-542-1050 The Tragically Hip Tribute — The Union Street, 183 Commercial St., Berwick 8–11pm • The Fabulously Rich has come together to pay tribute to this monumental Canadian band, while at the same time, helping to raise money for the Downie Wenjack fund, making donations for each show they play. TIX: $30 INFO: theunionstreet.com

Old Time Fiddle Music — Baptist Church, North Alton 7pm • Musical evening featuring The Kings Fiddlers. Proceeds for “Open Arms”. Refreshments following. TIX: freewill offering INFO: 902-678-1739 / jrzwicker@yahoo.ca

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Toddler Tonics — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 9:30–11am • A morning of physical activity, fun, and a chance to meet new families. 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. A parent-child interactive group. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Variety Show — Christian Fellowship Centre, Wilmot 1–3pm TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-2386 / bfboddy@gmail.com Remembering Our Loved Ones — Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Middleton 5pm • Praying our Goodbyes. Remembering our loved ones and friends with meditation and quiet music. Followed by a soup supper. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-825-2326 Valley Hospice Information Open House — Kings Riverside Court, Kentville 7–8:30pm • Please join us to learn more about the residential hospice currently under construction to serve the Annapolis Valley. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-679-3471 / dale.sanford@nshealth.ca

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5

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 Soup & Dessert Luncheon — Orchard Valley United Church, New Minas (across from County Fair Mall) 11:45am–1pm • Choice of Hamburger Soup or Gingered Carrot Soup, freshly-made biscuits, tea/ coffee, and a homemade dessert. Take-out or delivery is available (order by noon, Monday, Nov 4). TIX: $8 per person INFO: 902-681-0366 / AdminOVU@bellaliant.com Play with Me — Valley Autism Centre, Kingston 1–2:30pm. Also, Nov 12 • A 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 Plan Review Meeting: Vaughan — Fire Hall, Vaughans 6–8pm • Join the West Hants Planning and Development Staff to discuss planning policies related to the communities of Vaughan! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-798-8391 / planreview@westhants.ca Public Hearing & Municipal Council — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 6pm • TIX: no charge INFO: 888-337-2999 Kings County Wildlife Association — NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville 7–9pm • Kings County Wildlife Association monthly meeting. This meeting will feature the organization Women That Hunt. They are a group of women who turned their passions into a non-profit organization with a mission and vision to expose, educate and inspire other individuals into the hunting and fishing lifestyle. Open to everyone!

TIX: no charge INFO: rlmacpherson1416@gmail.com The Great Buster — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:20pm • THE GREAT BUSTER celebrates the life and career of one of the most influential and celebrated filmmakers and comedians, Buster Keaton, whose singular style and fertile output during the silent era created his legacy as a true cinematic visionary. TIX: Tickets: $11 Adult, $10 with Film Buff Card, $8 Youth All prices include HST. INFO: 902-532-7704 / mk@kingstheatre.ca

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Let’s Get Up and Move — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 9:30–10:30am. Also, Nov 13 • An hour of increasing your heart rate and having fun. Free childcare available. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca Rhyme Time — Louis Millet Community Complex, New Minas 10–11am. Also, Nov 13 • Many new songs, rhymes, and movement activities. Join us for a great parent–child 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, Nov 13 • For ages 3–5 years old and their parent or caregiver. Basic movement activities and modified gymnastics that are fun, safe, and developmentally appropriate. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca What’s Happening cont’d on page 12...

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WEEKLY EVENTS 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 Greenwood Mall Farmers Market — Greenwood Mall, Greenwood 12–4pm. Year-round. INFO: Facebook: Greenwood Mall Farmers Market 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 Meet the Gang — Legion, Wolfville 3–6pm.

Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. INFO: 902-542-5869 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 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 Karaoke — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 8pm. Until Dec. 12. Bar open. Ages 19+ 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

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Trivia Night — Winemakers Tavern, Lawrencetown 7–9pm • Come be the STAR! Everyone who takes the Stage has a chance to WIN $250!!! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-584-2183 / winemakers@hotmail.com Photo Club — NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville 7–9pm • This Kings County Photo Club meeting (open to general public) features expressive professional photographer Raoul Manuel Schnell (http://raoulmanuelschnell.com/), who will offer insights into his portraits and more. TIX: no charge INFO: kings.photography.club@gmail.com

FRIDAYS

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 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 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. Until Dec 20. 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. INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Pound Fitness — Acadia Fitness Room, Wolfville Athletics Complex 9–10am. W/ Birgie Hazel.

Fitness drumming full-body workout. Modifications are shown. 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 Flying Squirrel Adventures — Kentville Ravine, 9:45am–12:15pm. Third Sat. of each month, year-round (Next: Nov 16). Learn about nature through games, activities, challenges, discussions, presentations, workshops and more! All ages. FEE: no charge INFO: Facebook: Flying Squirrel Adventures Drop in and Drum! — Baptist Church, Wolfville 1–2:30pm. First Saturday of the month. W/Bruno Allard. Learn to play the djembe with rhythms & songs from West Africa. Drums provided. FEE: $5–$10 (pay what you can) INFO: brunoallard7@gmail.com / facebook: Djembes and Duns Wolfville 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 Euchre Card Game — Legion, Wolfville 3pm. No game 3rd Saturday of the month (Trivia Hour instead that week!) INFO: 902-542-5869 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

Authors at Acadia Lyn Bennett — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 7–8:30pm • Authors at Acadia presents Lyn Bennett Author “Early Modern Maritime Recipes: From Baking Cakes to Curing Cancer” TIX: no charge INFO: 902-585-1502 / leanna.mcdonald@acadiau.ca

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Let’s Get Messy! — Louis Millet Community Complex, New Minas 9:30–10:30am. Also, Nov 14 • Bring your child out to explore various art forms and sensory opportunities. A parent-child interactive group. All ages welcome. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca SpeakEasy Saturday Night Jazz Jam & Open Mic — West Brooklyn Hall, 7–10pm. First Sat. of the month for Nov. (Next: Nov 2). 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

Group Meditation — Bishop Hall, Greenwich.

10:30am–noon. Join us sitting meditation, discussion, and tea. Bring your own cushion if you prefer. Wheelchair accessible. (Includes the Windsor Meditation Group until the fall.) FEE: By donation.

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 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 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

County Crafters — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 9:30–11:30am. Crafting for adults. Childcare available. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca 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

Basic Cooking — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 11am–1pm. Also, Nov 14 • A four session, twohour program that facilitates the basic cooking skills allowing access to healthy, local, lower cost food. Please call to register. Childcare is available. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@kcfrc.ca The Art & Science of Optimal Aging — Farmers Market, Wolfville 1–3pm • A Kings County Seniors’ Safety Society workshop with guest speaker Dr. Beverley Cassidy. Discover the 5 areas that will help you to achieve long-term health. TIX: no charge INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca

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 TAOIST TAI CHI™ — Louis Millet Community Centre, New Minas 6–9pm. INFO: Mary Anne, 902-678-4609 / kentville@taoist.org Toastmasters — Birchall Training Centre, 14 Wing Greenwood 6:30pm. Learn communication and leadership skills in a fast-paced, fun setting. FEE: 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, 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 the 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 — Lions Club, Kentville 10am–2pm. Fresh farm products, bread, honey, maple syrup, cheese, hot lunch food, local crafts, and household goods. INFO: 902-679-2514 / marketmanager@kentville.ca / kentvillefarmersmarket.ca Wolfville Farm Market — Farmers Market, Wolfville 4–7pm. Live music, 10+ vendors, Market Suppers.

November 6 Music: Sahara Jane. November 6 Theme: Diwali at the Market. November 13 Music: Marshall Lake. 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 Card Game — Northville Farm Heritage Centre, 7–9pm. Until the end of April. Crib or 45’s. $20 door prize draw. Refreshments served. FEE: $4 INFO: ruthbentley76@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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Plan Review Meeting: Brookyln & Newport — Fire Hall, Brooklyn 6–8pm • Join the West Hants Planning and Development Staff to discuss planning policies related to the communities of Brooklyn, Newport Corner and Newport Station! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-798-8391 / planreview@westhants.ca Lessons learned in Community Research with Laura Churchill Duke — Beveridge Arts Centre, Wolfville 7pm • Join Laura Churchill Duke as she discusses the lessons she learned in conducting community research as it pertains to her recently-published historical novel, Two Crows Sorrow. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-691-5955 / info@laurachurchillduke.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 Maalika — Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville 7:30pm • The magical voice of Sahara Jane and the deep grooves of Ken Shorley meet the brilliance of the Manning Chapel Choir, with guest artist Kendall Jones. TIX: $15 / $10 (student) INFO: manningchapelchoir@gmail.com

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Art Nature Play – PD Day Camp — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 9am–5pm • Get creative at our PD Day Camp! TIX: $50 INFO: 902-582-3842 / admin@artscentre.ca Paint with Kathy — Macdonald Museum, Middleton 9:30–11:30am • Join Kathy Williams for a fun morning painting a beautiful Cardinal in a birch tree.

Limited space so register early. TIX: $20 per person and everything is included! INFO: 902-825-6116 / macdonald.museum@ns.sympatico.ca Apple Pie Project — Community Hall, White Rock 7–9pm.

Also, Nov 9, 9–12 • Unbaked Apple pies available for purchase and pickup at White Rock Hall. Perfect for freezer or oven. TIX: $8.50 each. Call to order. INFO: 902-542-1164 / 902-542-7410 Karaoke — Winemakers Tavern, Lawrencetown 7–10pm • You Sing!! You stand a chance at winning $250! Come take a Chance on the Mic and the Money. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-584-2183 / winemakerstavern@hotmail.com Abominable — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7–8:37pm • This spectacular animated adventure follows a clever teen girl and a Yeti as they rove the Himalayas in the hopes of reuniting the charismatic creature with his family. TIX: $11 Adult $8 Youth, aged under 18 years. $10 with Film Buff card. All prices include HST INFO: 902-532-7704 / mk@kingstheatre.ca Grand Opening Tides Contemporary Art Gallery — Hardware Gallery, Kentville 7–9pm • Our Old Place is Our New Place! Hardware Gallery is reopening as Tides Contemporary Art Gallery. Join us for a chance to win one of two, 3-month art rentals to be drawn on opening night. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-5415 / bjhainstock@gmail.com Daniel McFadyen — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 7:30–10pm • Friday Night live with Daniel McFadyen TIX: donation INFO: 902-538-9340 Jessica Rhaye – Songs of Bob Dylan — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8pm • This rollicking folk-rock interpretation of Dylan’s classics and hidden gems transcends the concept of a simple tribute album.

TIX: $30 general, $25 military, $15 students INFO: evergreentheatre.ca

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Community Breakfast — Masonic Hall, Berwick 7:30–10:30am • Join your neigbhours for a hearty and enjoyable breakfast served by the Freemasons of Valley Lodge No. 90 Second Saturday of each month, 7:30am - 10:30am, 110 Mill Street in Berwick. TIX: $8 Adults $3 Children Fall Breakfast — Community Hall, Scott’s Bay 8–10am • Breakfast. Proceeds for hall upkeep. TIX: $6 children 12 and under $3 INFO: 902-582-7489 / jerrychuntley@hotmail.com Breakfast — Lions Club, Kentville 8–10am • lions breakfast TIX: $7 adult $4 child INFO: 902-679-2367 / vintagemusic1@hotmail.com Emergency First Aid Course — Community Hall, Burlington 8:30am–4:30pm • Includes CPR/AED training. Participants must register by November 1st.

TIX: $65/person payable in cash on the day of the course. INFO: 902-538-7177 / sdmunro1@gmail.com Christmas Craft and Vendor Sale — Community Hall, Three Mile Plains 9am–3pm • Wide Variety of vendors and handmade crafts. Canteen on site. 50/50 Draw with proceeds being donated back to the hall. Get a start on that Christmas shopping. TIX: free admission INFO: Facebook: Three Mile Plains Community Hall Kings Kikima Grannies Jewelry Sale — Lions Club, Wolfville 9am–3pm • Funds raised to support Children orphaned by AIDS being raised by their grandmothers.

Donations of jewellery welcomed. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-7591

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Country Christmas Craft & Food Fair — Forties Community Centre, New Ross 10am–3pm • Door prizes. Great canteen food! TIX: free admission INFO: fortiescc@gmail.com Valley Trekkers Volkssport Club Burlington Woodlot Field and River Walk — 2498 Upper Burlington, 10am (register 9:30am) • Exit 5 off Hwy 101, left on Hwy 14 to Hwy 215, turn left on Rt 215 to 2498 Upper Burlington (GPS Walton). Lunch provided. This is a 5/10km, 3B walk. Wear Hunter Orange! INFO: 902-757-3617 Ham & Bean Supper — St. John’s Anglican Church, Port Williams 4:30–6:30pm • Home Made Ham & Beans, Brown Bread, Gingerbread for dessert. Proceeds for parish expenses. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-697-2793 / sandranichols14@hotmail.com The Melberns Trio — The Port Pub, Port Williams 7:30–10:30pm • The Melberns return to The Port for a night of great acoustic music, covering something for everyone! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-5555 / info@theportpub.com Rawlins Cross — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • Rawlins Cross “Flying Colours” Tour.

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Rawlins Cross is approaching legendary status as one of Canada’s most accomplished and beloved Celtic music groups.

TIX: $40 member, $44 general, $20 youth INFO: 902-532-7704 / mk@kingstheatre.ca

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Community Fundraiser — Community Hall, Burlington 12:30–2pm • Fall luncheon includes chili or vegetarian chili, rolls, variety of desserts, tea/coffee. Free will offering in support of Burlington Hall. Everyone welcome! TIX: Donation INFO: 902-538-7177 / sdmunro1@gmail.com Music and Auction — Community Centre, Grafton 1:30– 4:30pm • Music and auction fundraiser for the Grafton Hall for maintenance. 50/50 draw. Canteen available.

Music by David Arenburg, Basil Davidson, Laura Walsh, Sandra Welton and Carl Adams. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-538-1203 / donfoster470@yahoo.com Daniel Wnukowski — Garden Room, K.C. Irving Centre, Wolfville 2pm • Polish-Canadian pianist Daniel Wnukowski presents a program exploring German greats along with a featured work by Zenobia Powell Perry. INFO: artsacadia.acadiau.ca High Tea with a Twist — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 2–4pm • Serving high tea using locally sourced ingredients, our chef offers you a delicious twist on the traditional finger foods and pastries. Celebrate fall in style on our magical landscape. TIX: $30 INFO: 902-582-3842 / admin@artscentre.ca Fundy Cinema screens PHOTOGRAPH — Al Whittle Theatre, 4 & 7pm • When a struggling Mumbai street photographer tries to satisfy his grandmother’s desire for him to marry, he convinces a shy stranger to pose as his fiancée. Despite vast cultural differences, the pair develops a surprising connection that challenges their respective worldviews. TIX: $10 INFO: 902-542-1050

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Social Hour & Dinner — Royal Canadian Legion, Middleton 4:30–7:30pm • 4:30 Social Hour, 5:30 Dinner TIX: Dinner $10 INFO: 902-363-2121 / edgardowell@gmail.com Remembrance Day Service — NSCC Campus, Middleton 10:30–11:30pm • Remembrance Day Service at NSCC Middleton Campus Followed by a reception at the Middleton Legion 205 Marshall Street Middleton TIX: no charge INFO: 902-363-2121 / edgardowell@gmail.com

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Valley Gardeners Club AGM — St. James Anglican Church, Kentville 5:30–8:30pm • Nov. 12, 5:30-8:30 p.m., St. James Anglican Church Hall, 18 Prospect Ave, Kentville. Hot turkey dinner (must be prepaid) and a presentation regarding a project to conserve the sand barren ecosystems of the Annapolis Valley, followed by the AGM. TIX: $16 INFO: 902-678-5008 / communications@valleygardeners.ca

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Fundy Cinema screens FIDDLER: A MIRACLE OF MIRACLES — Al Whittle Theatre, 7pm • Combining interviews and rare performance footage, Max Lewkowicz explores the creative roots and lasting popularity and relevance of one of the most beloved musicals of all time. TIX: $10 INFO: 902-542-1050 Trivia Night — Winemakers Tavern, Lawrencetown 7–9pm • A Wednesday of WITS, Who will take home the Prizes & the Title this week! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-584-2183 / winemakerstavern@hotmail.com Valley Hospice Information Open House — Lions Club, Berwick 7–8:30pm • A new residential hospice is under construction and will be an important addition to our community. Please join us to learn more. Presented by NSHA and Valley Hospice Foundation. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-679-3471 / dale.sanford@nshealth.ca

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Dr. Paola Marignani — St. Francis R. C. Church, 118 Main St., Wolfville (upstairs) 1pm • Tapestry (cancer support group) has Dr. Paola Marignani as their guest speaker.

INFO: margotwithat@hotmail.com Let’s Talk Diabetes — Louis Millet Community Complex, New Minas 1–4pm • Event for the public to learn what’s new in type 2 diabetes. There will be presentations, booths and demonstrations. All are welcome to attend for any portion of the afternoon. TIX: no charge It’s Your Money — Farmers Market, Wolfville 1–3pm • The Kings County Seniors’ Safety Society presents “It’s Your Money” - an afternoon talk for seniors regarding housing programs, as well as legal money issues. Our guest speakers are from Housing NS and TMC Law. TIX: no charge INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Plan Review Meeting: Ellershouse & Ardoise — Community Hall, Ellershouse 6–8pm • You are invited to join the West Hants Planning and Development Staff to discuss planning policies related to the communities of Ellershouse and Ardoise! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-798-8391 / planreview@westhants.ca Public Hearing & Special Council — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 6pm • Second Reading of Draft Municipal Planning Strategy & Draft Land Use By-law TIX: no charge INFO: 888-337-2999 One Last Talk Wolfville — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 6:30–9:30pm • Come hear the raw, uncensored truth from 4 speakers about what mattered in their story to help shape their epic journey. Uncover insights to incorporate into your own life and get to know the real people behind their stories. TIX: $30–$45 INFO: 902-300-0770 / stevenalockhart@gmail.com

LIVE THEATRE Mugsy Sent Me — St. Anthony’s Parish, Berwick Nov 1, 2, 8, 9, 6:30pm • St. Anthony’s Parish Dinner Theatre presents “Mugsy Sent Me”. Join us for an evening of entertainment! TIX: $25. Call for tickets. INFO: Dorothy, 902-538-7407 Small Island — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville Nov 1, 7pm • Small Island, based on the novel by Andrea Levy, embarks on a journey from Jamaica to Britain, through the Second World War to 1948 – the year the HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury. TIX: $15 At the door. INFO: ntlive@justuscoffee.com The Strike at Putney Church — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville Nov 1, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, Dec 6, 7, 7:30pm, Nov 10, 24, 2pm • It is 1922 in rural PEI. The women of Putney Church are outraged when the elders deny a famous female missionary the opportunity to speak in the church. The women retaliate by going on strike! TIX: adults $15, seniors/students $12, age 12 and under $5. Call for reservations. INFO: 902-678-8040 / centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca Fiddler on the Roof — Spatz Theatre, 1855 Trollope St., Halifax Nov 2, 7:30pm, Nov 3, 1:30pm & 7pm • If you missed it in May in Wolfville, you have a second chance to see this wonderful production. Stage Prophets are remounting their production in partnership with the Beth Israel Synagogue. TIX: $20–$30 INFO: spatztheatre.boldtypetickets.com August: Osage County — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville Nov 6 (preview), 7, 8, 9, 7pm, Nov 9, 2pm • After their father disappears, the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites in Oklahoma, and their home explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling secrets. TIX: Preview – pay what you can. All other shows $15. At the door. INFO: alwhittletheatre.ca Between Breaths by Artistic Fraud Theatre — Festival Theatre, Wolfville Nov 11, 7:30pm • A play about rescuing whales off the coast of Newfoundland, with music by The Once, Between Breaths is heartwrenching, yet beautiful and inspiring. A true theatrical tour-de-force. TIX: $30 (general) $22 (students) Acadia Box Office INFO: 902-585-1282 / pas@acadiau.ca

EXHIBITS Valley Impressions — ArtCan Gallery, 9850 Main St., Canning Nov. 2–30 • Paintings by Betsey Harwood.

Opening reception, Sat., November 2, 7–9pm. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Wolfville.

INFO: ron@artcan.com George Walford, Brad Hall, & Terry Lee BourgeoisKing — Harvest Gallery, Wolfville. November 2 • GEORGE WALFORD painting, BRAD HALL blacksmithing & TERRY LEE BOURGEOIS-KING ceramic. INFO: harvestgallery.ca Halloween Art Show for Kids — Pascalice’s Bistro, Kingston. Through Oct 31 • Co-hosted by Nova Seven Arts Council. Halloween artwork by children aged 14 and under. INFO: 7arts.ca / penny@7arts.ca / Facebook: Halloween Art Show for Kids Koto Shimokuni Rumble & Bruce Deines — Jack’s Gallery, Just Us! Cafe, Wolfville. Until Nov 3 • Paintings

by Koto Shimokuni Rumble and photographs by Bruce Deines. INFO: jacksgallerywolfville@gmail.com

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.

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. The exhibition presents 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

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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31

Trick or Treat! — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 5–8pm • Stop by in costume for a “trick or treat”. INFO: 902-684-0103 The Hangout — Library, Kentville 6–7:30pm. Also, Nov 7 & 14 • Hang out with friends, enjoy X-box games, board games, snacks. Every week, ages 12–17. INFO: 902-679-2544

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Fibre Ops — Library, Windsor 10am–12pm. Also, Nov 8 • For knitters, hookers, crocheters, weavers and spinners, or anyone who enjoys the fibre craft arts. Bring your own project. INFO: 902-798-5424 Kindermusik — Library, Kingston 1–2pm. Also, Nov 8 • Are you ready for a musical adventure? For preschoolaged children and their parent/caregiver. INFO: 902-765-3631 Tween Scene – Halloween — Library, Kingston 6:30– 7:30pm • Crafts, snacks and games for tweens ages 8–12. INFO: 902-765-3631

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2

Demystifying Solar Electricity — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 2–4pm • Solar Nova Scotia will demystify the technology, economics, and the process of getting solar panels on your home.

Registration is required. INFO: 902-825-4835

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Movin’ and Groovin — Library, Kentville 10:30–11:30am • Join Lindsay from Between the Mountains Music Therapy for an hour-long session of music and movement. For ages 2–6 and their caretakers. Space is limited, please register. INFO: 902-679-2544 Experiences of a Peacekeeper — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 7–8pm • Please join us as Master Warrant Officer Jason Patterson shares some of his experiences in all branches of the Canadian military and tells us what Remembrance Day means to him. Registration is required. INFO: 902-825-4835

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5

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, Nov 12 • Crafts, games, stories, and lots of fun! Ages 6–9.

INFO: 902-679-2544 IELTS Information Session — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 6:30–8:30pm • IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a test on four key English language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking. Join us for information and links to help you improve your skills. Registration is required. INFO: 902-825-4835 Qigong Workshop (Moving Meditation) w/ Kenton Sefcik — Library, Kentville 7–8pm • Qigong (‘chee-gong’) is a gentle moving meditation suitable for all fitness levels. Registration is required and space is limited.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Busy Babies Storytime — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 10–10:30am. Also, Nov 13 • Join us for rhymes, bounces, and books! For ages 0–2 and caregivers. INFO: 902-542-3005 Stories & Songs — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 10:30–11:30am. Also, Nov 13 • Enjoy books, playtime, and a snack, with other children.

Mainly for children ages 0–5 (w/ parent/caregiver), but all children are welcome. Registration is required. INFO: 902-825-4835 Preschool Upcycle Art w/ Cheryl — Library, Kingston 10:30–11:30am. Also, Nov 13 • An art program designed just for preschool-aged children and their parent/caregiver. INFO: 902-765-3631 Super Tiny Tales — Library, Kentville 11–11:30am. Also, Nov 13 • Enjoy rhymes, songs, and books with other children and parents or caretakers. Best for ages 2–5.

INFO: 902-679-2544 Creative Kids — Library, Windsor 3:30–4:30pm. Also, Nov 13 • Join our Creative Kids for an after school craft.

Suitable for ages 7–10. Registration is required. 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 How to Communicate with Your Angels — Memorial Library, Wolfville 6:30–7:30pm • W/ Anne Murray. Anne has extensive spiritual/angelic training with Karen Forrest, the Angel Lady. Anne will share her experiences of seeing and receiving angelic communications and give us insight into how we can communicate with our angels. INFO: 902-542-5760 Author reading w/ Laura Churchill Duke — Library, Kentville 7–8:30pm • Join Laura Churchill Duke as she reads from her first novel “ Two Crows Sorrow.”

Two Crows Sorrow is about the life of Theresa McAuley Robinson, a woman who lived on Nova Scotia’s North Mountain at the turn of the century. This is the true story of Theresa’s love and devotion to her children and her farmland, which ultimately led to her demise. INFO: 902-679-2544

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Lebanese Heritage Month Celebration — Library, Kentville 10am–12:30pm • Learn about Lebanese history & culture in Nova Scotia. We will feature traditional music & dance performances. Presented by the Diman Association Canada. INFO: 902-679-2544

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Acoustic Tuesdays Library Jam — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 6–8pm • Local musicians, singers, and songwriters share their tunes and talents.

Listeners also welcome! INFO: 902-684-0103

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Lunch & Learn: BodyTalk w/ Erica de Sousa — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 12–1pm • BodyTalk techniques invite you to release the emotions, judgments, and patterns that create stress and limit our ability to experience all that life has to offer. Learn about this innovative system of health care. Coffee & tea and light refreshments provided. INFO: 902-684-0103

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Babies and Books — Memorial Library, Wolfville 10:30am. Also, Nov 14 • Babies and caregivers can join us for stories, songs, and playtime. 0–2 years. INFO: 902-542-5760

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Girl Power Under the Sea — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 6:30–8pm • Get ready to swim with turtles and save the oceans! We’ll do an escape room and a fun craft. Salty ocean snacks and a game or two. Ages 10–14. Registration required. Girl Power is for those who identify as female, regardless of gender assignment at birth or legal recognition. INFO: 902-825-4835

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One Last Talk is unlike any other event in the world, where people stand on the stage and share their One Last Talk. Yes, you heard right, like it’s their One Last Talk before they leave this planet. We all have stories that shape who we are as individuals. These stories determine how we grow, how we learn, how we define our why and how it unfolds in the world. If you were about to leave this planet, and you had 15 minutes to leave a message before departing, what would you say, and who would you say it to?

Is this event for you? Well, a simple answer is, How can it not be for you? What will you get from this event? Listen as four brave community members leave their legacy and you might just discover your own legacy through their stories. You may laugh, you may cry and you may even find some “a-ha” moments.

The bottom line – you will have a deeper

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Mike Butler For my Who’s Who column, I am never without a wide range of talented people to interview, from the Valley and beyond. The arts community is huge here with artists, writers, and musicians all leaving their mark on our local arts scene. I’ve been very fortunate to learn about so many gifted singers and songwriters this year and here’s another: Guy Paul Thibault.

Guy Paul was referred to me recently by a “friend and fan,” and I couldn’t be happier to be able to share his accomplishments with you. Guy Paul is from Cole Harbour, pretty much one of the few born and bred and still there today. But with a name like “Thibault,” there is a strong, rich Acadian heritage attached to it that Guy Paul is very proud of. His family is originally from the French Shore and Guy Paul has always lived here and hopes he will always be able to live here.

Guy Paul is one of the busiest professional musicians in the province, performing hundreds of shows every year all over the Maritimes. He’s a recording artist, entertainer, singer, songwriter, and has his toes dipped in all musical lakes. You can find him in pubs, bars, resorts, private events, corporate events, weddings, and more. You name the event and chances are he’s played it! Guy Paul’s passion and love of music and performing is quite infectious. His list of accolades is pretty impressive as well. He recently won International Album of the Year from the International Singer-Songwriters Association. The awards show was in August in Atlanta Georgia. He also garnered four outstanding nominations for the Josie awards in Tennessee at the end of September.

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MIKE UNCORKED: ONE LAST TALK COMES TO WOLFVILLE Wolfville is about to receive a truly amazing gift. A live presentation unlike anything you’ve seen before. On November 14, the Al Whittle Theatre will host One Last Talk: Wolfville.

WHO’S WHO: GUY PAUL THIBAULT

understanding of your own truth, and how it can guide your moving forward.

The One Last Talk: Wolfville speakers are community members, whom you may or may not know, with incredible stories, who have often never dreamed of speaking publicly.

Each speaker has had a journey, and wants to share it. I am so proud to announce that I have been asked to be one of the speakers for the One Last Talk: Wolfville event and I am a frazzled combination of excited and nervous energy. This opportunity came to me and there was no hesitation (even during the process) because I love life, I’ve had a wonderful life, and want to be a part of this event to see others embrace it.

One Last Talk Wolfville takes place at the Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville on Thursday, November 14 from 6:30pm-9:30pm. For information on tickets, speakers, and more go to Facebook.com/onelasttalkwolfville. See you there!

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When asked about his free time, Guy Paul’s response was reminiscent of most of the musicians I’ve interviewed previously: “when your job IS your hobby it can sometimes be tricky not to burn yourself out, but luckily I LOVE what I do and there are so many aspects of it to play with that keep it all staying fresh and exciting, so it never feels like work, but instead it comes across as more of a professional hobby and great source of enjoyment for me. I am always writing, learning new songs, recording, performing, and thinking of the next great thing to do with my talents.”

Everybody has a goal, both in their personal life and their professional life. Guy Paul aims to continue to make people happy through his music and his performances. He says, “the enjoyment of an audience is such an inspiring thing to me. Whether that be through recording more songs or through my constant live performances, I just wanna make people forget their daily worries and be happy for a while.” Keep an eye out for Guy Paul’s performances and make sure you catch one!

His latest single, “Save a Cold One for Me,” is gonna be big and you can find it on all the music media! Best of luck Guy Paul!

Where can you sit back and enjoy Guy Paul’s creations? “You can find my full schedule on my website, that’s the best place to stay updated with where you can find me, hear me, and treat me to a drink after the show!” You can also keep up with Guy Paul on social media like Facebook and Instagram, and find his music on various platforms, including YouTube, Spotify, iTunes, and Google Play.

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GROWING LOCAL FOR A GREENER CAMPUS Submitted

Eating local is now easier and greener at Acadia University. The Growcer is an out-ofthe-box local food solution located steps away from the dining hall.

Acadia partnered with its food service provider, Chartwells, to bring the hydroponic vertical growing system housed inside a repurposed shipping container to campus. It will produce greens and microgreens year-round and employ students. It's the first of its kind for post-secondary institutions in Atlantic Canada.

"This is just one example of out-of-the-box thinking at Acadia in support of our students and greening the campus," says Jodie Noiles, Acadia's Sustainability Coordinator. "This initiative builds on an existing commitment to purchase and use local produce in our food services."

Because of its sealed environment, the Growcer can produce 100 kgs of fresh greens each month year-round. It uses 95 percent less water than conventional farming and uses no herbicides or pesticides. By producing food with fewer resources, Acadia lowers greenhouse gas emissions associated with campus operations and there is fresh produce nearby year-round. “I'm excited to grow a variety of greens to complement the ingredients we get from farms in the Annapolis Valley,” said Executive Chef Peter Welton. "I can’t wait for Acadia and the Wolfville community to try our Growcer harvest."

The Growcer is part of an ambitious new Food Services Plan for the campus. Created by a committee of Acadia students, faculty, and staff along with public health experts, the plan focuses on healthy eating, sustainability, and affordability. "It is one of the most comprehensive and progressive plans for food services across Canada," says Noiles.

The mini-hydroponic farm builds on many campus initiatives like the Acadia Community Farm. At the farm students operate a half-acre educational garden and grow vegetables for the dining hall and local foodbank. There is also a student group, Acadia Food and Fork, that grows beans, lettuce, and tomatoes in the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre to share with students.

Supporting teaching and research is also an important part of the Acadia Food Services Plan. “Acadia students learn the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship as part of their studies," explains Noiles, "and the Growcer project is a new opportunity for them to put that learning into practice."

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AUTHORS @ ACADIA: LYN BENNETT

WHEN: 7pm, Wednesday November 6 WHERE: KC Irving Environmental Science Centre Auditorium Interested in what was on our tables and in our cupboards two centuries ago? Dr. Lyn Bennett from Dalhousie University will be lecturing on her research project, Early Modern Maritime Recipes (emmr.lib.unb.ca), that examines recipes circulating before 1800 in print and manuscript in the area now defined as Canada’s Maritime provinces. This project is creating a record of our domestic practices by transcribing recipes from archival collections throughout New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and PEI. Early modern recipe writing focused on food and medicine, but recorded a wide range of other practices associated with alchemy, cosmetics, veterinary and human medicine, and laundry: all the way from baking cakes to curing cancer. These recipes reflect the commercial, social, and familial relationships involved in social networks and the exchange of knowledge. Come and hear Dr. Lyn Bennet speak on Early Modern Maritime Recipes: From Baking Cakes to Curing Cancer at 7pm on Wednesday November 6 in the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre Auditorium at Acadia University. The Department of English & Theatre

gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the School of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Department of History and Classics, and Vaughan Memorial Library.

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SUNDAY MUSIC IN THE GARDEN ROOM: DANIEL WNUKOWSKI Submitted

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Hot off of his sold-out Carnegie Hall debut, Polish-Canadian pianist Daniel Wnukowski is being hailed as “rapturous and glowing” (International Record Review) and “a pianist to watch” (New York Classical Review). He has performed with many orchestras, including the Polish Radio Orchestra, Sinfonia Varsovia, Orchestra Filarmonica, Marchigiana, Poznan Philharmonic, Arthur Rubinstein Philharmonic, and in numerous international festivals, including Chopin and His Europe in Warsaw, Poland; Festival Dei Due Mondi in Spoleto, Italy; Chopiniana in Buenos Aires, Argentina; and the Pre-LSO Concert Series in London, UK.

With his extensive touring experience throughout Europe, North America, South America, and Asia, Wnukowski’s virtuosity translates easily from large venues to intimate, community settings. With a program exploring German greats along with a featured work by Zenobia Powell Perry, Wnukowski will appear at the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre’s Garden Room, as part of the Sunday Music in the Garden Room series, on Sunday, November 10 at 2:00pm.

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Monday, November 11, 7:30 pm, Festival Theatre

BETWEEN BREATHS

Artistic Fraud Theatre , with music by The Once

Written by Robert Chafe. Directed by Jillian Keiley Dr. Jon Lien–well known in Newfoundland as “the Whale Man”–pioneered techniques to rescue whales entrapped in fishing nets. Often risking his life in the water with the formidable and frightened animals, his efforts saved the lives of over 500 whales.

Lien’s biggest fight came at the hands of a lengthy illness as he was slowly conquered by immobility and dementia.

With an inspiring musical soundscape performed live, Between Breaths is heart-wrenching yet beautiful and celebratory. A true theatrical tour-de-force. $30 (general), $22 (students)

Saturday, December 7, 7:30 pm in Convocation Hall

JEREMY DUTCHER

A member of the Tobique First Nation, Jeremy Dutcher is a classically-trained operatic tenor, pianist and composer whose music shape-shifts between classical, modern and traditional to create something entirely new, yet anchored in the souls of his ancestors. For his debut recording, Dutcher painstakingly transcribed original 1907 wax cylinders recordings of ancestral voices singing forgotten songs and stories from his community. Long days at the archives turned into long nights at the piano, deep in dialogue with the voices of his ancestors. The result : sublime melodies swelling from the delicate to the majestic, “cascading through a vibrant range of emotions”.

This album, entitled Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa, won Dutcher the Polaris Prize, crowning what is arguably the best record released in Canada in 2018. $30 (general), $22 (students)

Presented by the Acadia Performing Arts Series Buy your tickets at the Acadia Box Office pas.acadiau.ca | boxoffice.acadiau.ca

ACADIA PERFORMING ARTS SERIES: BUY FOUR OR MORE FOR LESS! François Côté

You couldn’t subscribe to the whole Acadia Performing Arts Series, but you’re interested in some of the performances remaining in its 2019-20 season? This is for you: buy at least four tickets and get $5.00 off each ticket!

So, you’re a thespian? There are two wonderful award-winning plays for you! Buy a pair of tickets for Between Breaths and Grim & Fischer and save $20!

Classical music is more your thing? Two tickets for Symphony Nova Scotia’s exhilarating Baroque Grand Tour + two tickets for the annual Tom Regan Memorial Concert + two tickets for Proteus Quartet saves you $30!

The December 7 concert by this year’s Juno and Polaris Prize winner, Jeremy Dutcher, is generating a lot of buzz. The Indigenous composer/pianist/operatic singer is the “Musical Revelation of the Year” in Canada. You don’t want to miss this, so you’re going to buy a pair of tickets. Then you learn that Michael Kaeshammer, the great jazz pianist/singer,

is performing in April. Can’t miss this either: total, four tickets: you saved $20! Buy eight tickets, save $40. Buy ten and save $50, etc.

THIS OFFER APPLIES TO ANY AND ALL OF THE REMAINING PERFORMANCES: Mon. Nov. 11: Between Breaths (theatre) Sat. Dec. 7: Jeremy Dutcher Sat. Jan.18: Tom Regan Memorial Concert Sat. Feb. 1: Symphony Nova Scotia “A Baroque Grand Tour” Sat. Feb. 22: Proteus Saxophone Quartet Sun. April 5: Michael Kaeshammer Thur. April 23: Grim & Fischer (theatre) Please note: this special offer is available by phone (902-542-5500 or 1-800-542-8425) or in person at the Acadia Box Office, located by the entrance of the Acadia arena.

Visit the Performing Arts Series’ website at pas.acadiau.ca

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