WOLVILLE FARMER’S MARKET, P. 3
WHO’S WHO: COREY PINCH, P.4
BEST OF THE BUNCH, P.6
TACKLING LONG-TERM CARE CHALLENGES, P.7
AN ARTFUL WAY TO HELP VALLEY FELINES, P.9
NEWS FROM THE LIBRARIES: UPCOMING EVENTS, P.16
A FREE PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE WHO FIND THEMSELVES IN THE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY ARTS | CULTURE | COMMUNITY March 2023 | Issue No. 20.03
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WOLFVILLE FARMER’S MARKET
How important is it that you know where your food comes from?
Living here in the Valley, we are extremely lucky to be able to enjoy food grown in our own community, and to have the opportunity to meet the people who grow that food. Even more, when we support our farmers, we get to eat food that’s healthy for us and the plant, and there’s a direct impact on our local economy.
If you are looking for more connection from your local farmer, you may want to consider supporting a Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) model. A CSA is a farm membership system that allows consumers to sign up to receive a season’s worth of a farm’s products over a number of weeks. When opting into this model, you also get to know your local farmer.
The Wolfville Farmers’ Market has many vendors who offer a CSA program, many of which you can find and opt into on our online store, wfm2go.ca. There you will find options for seasonal veggie boxes from Olde Furrow Farm and Medford Farms, as well as a flower CSA from Two Birds One Stone Farm. You can also
subscribe to additional items like milk, eggs, coffee, ferments, and more. Tipsy Toad Grove also offers a seasonal CSA directly from their farm. You can get on their waitlist by visiting their website, tipsytoadgrove.com.
The Wolfville Farmers’ Market started the WFM2Go program back in 2017 as a way to strengthen relationships between customers and farmers, by creating more ways to access local products. We currently offer over 1,800 local products to shop from online and deliver to pick up hubs spanning from Berwick to Halifax. By offering this service, customers can enjoy more access to local, but also farmers, chefs, and artisans, have more time to grow, make and bake, while the market takes on the role of aggregating and distributing.
Relationships are an important part of strengthening our local food system. A CSA is one way to support local agriculture and help strengthen those relationships, allowing our small scale farmers to grow more food! Imagine feeding your family food knowing exactly how it was grown, who grew it, and being able to see the direct impact of your purchase on your local community. Here in the valley, we are lucky to have the opportunity to do just that!
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Lindsay Leckie, Business Development Manager
Courtney Madore and Emily teBogt high fiving while packing CSA orders for WFM2Go customers at the Wolfville Farmers Market. Photo submitted by Lindsay Leckie
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October 2022
Wolfville Farmer’s Market p.3
Who’s Who/Mike Uncorked. p.4
Free Will Astrology / Star Drop p.5
Best of the Bunch.................... p.6
Art Events/Garden/Tim Houston....... p.7
Classifieds.............................. p.8
Valley Felines p.9
Acadia Page........................... p.11
Financial Planning/Women’s Day p.12
Margot’s Hidden Gems/Books by Locals p.13
What’s Happening p.14-16
Libraries/Puzzles/Tides p.16-17
WHO’S WHO: COREY PINCH
Mike Butler
One of the great privileges I get in writing these Grapevine profiles, is making new friends, and learning about how other professions outside my world function and support the community.
I recently sat down with superstar Corey Pinch, who has dabbledin theatre and trucking industry projects in our community and has now branched out to the world of Real Estate.
He commented, “I’m an Associate Mortgage Broker for Mortgage Alliance, I work with the united group out of Sackville with my team leader Dan Cox. I live just outside Wolfville on a small beef farm which I grew up on with my two younger brothers. I went to Horton High School that I graduated with honors, and I love the valley, and all it offers”
After high school Corey took the fundamentals of earth moving course in Falmouth and got a job working at Howard Littles. During that time, he operated different types of equipment and got his class one license. He stated, “I worked at Howard littles for about 5-6 years mainly driving tractor trailer. When I left Howards, I took on a few different jobs but soon landed at Tim Morse Transport where I again drove truck up to Quebec and through the Maritimes. During all this I bought my first house in Kentville, close enough to the fire department that I decided to join their team.”
sale, Corey purchased a four-unit building to further his knowledge of the market. The mortgage broker that Corey was using was easy to get along with and they became good friends. Corey commented, “One night I was trucking and had a long week of not being home. My broker called me to ask a few questions and ended the phone call off by asking if I would be interested in becoming a mortgage broker. I told him to let me sleep on it and I would get back to him. The next day I called him and said where do I start. He got me signed up for courses and the rest is history. That mortgage broker is now my team lead and it’s been a great adventure thus far!” With his new business adventure, Corey hopes to help people with their needs, and his main goal is to become more involved with investment properties and grow with long and short-term rental units.
With Mortgage Alliance, they are a Canada wide brokerage. Corey has a great team behind him that never waver with their teaching and support. If Corey doesn’t know the answer to your question, he has access to so many people that can help along the way. You can contact Corey through the following methods:
Website: https://www.mortgagealliance.com/ CoreyPinch
Email: cpinch@mortgagealliance.com
Facebook: Corey Pinch- AssociatevMortgage Broker or reach out with the phone number 902-679-9200.
don’t want to drive to the city. You can also fill out the online application from my website to get things going and I’ll reach out to you. I am very easy to get along with and very approachable.”
Corey is now on the Wolfville Fire Department so that takes up a lot of his free time with training and calls, but he makes the time as he knows and loves the importance of this service. And in whatever spare time he can muster, he enjoys gaming, and I mentioned theatre so Corey prides himself on being involved with the crew of Phantom Effects, in Kentville.
He commented, “Jaimie and Aaron Peerless have been a huge influence in my life, and I wouldn’t be here today without them. I have helped with the Phantom Freakshow for around 12 years now and I love every minute of it. The last and most important thing in my life is my little girl Sophia who is truly the reason I get up in the morning. She has me wrapped around her finger and I love being a dad!”
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In 2021 Corey sold his house, during the big housing boom and that transaction resonated enough with him to pique his interest to pursue a career in real estate. Soon after the
Corey works primarily out of the city but keeps Valley roots with his residence as well as the ability to work remotely. He stated, “I can come to you if you are unable to get out or
So, this is a small portrait of Corey Pinch, hardworking friend to all and I highly recommend if you need his expertise, please reach out. The past few years have been hard financially and mentally but I’m sure almost everyone can relate to that. We all have struggles so we must help each other out. Corey is not doing this new job for himself, to become wealthy, or seek any praise but instead he’s motivated to help others get into homes that they can afford. All the best to you Corey and thanks for all you do!
MIKE UNCORKED: VARIOUS SHOWS HITTING THE VALLEY STAGES! LOCAL PLAYWRIGHTS, DINNER THEATRES AND MORE!
Mike Butler
modern world. The short three-hander (it runs just 90 minutes with no intermission) centres around Patricia, a retired teacher who hires motor-mouthed Birdy as a housekeeper. They’re an odd couple from the start — Patricia is formal and properly patrician while Birdy is a plain-spoken woman who never met a silence, she couldn’t fill with what Patricia archly calls “prattle.”
Their relationship is mediated by Birdy’s daughter Dell, who’s trying to figure out what to do with her own life. At the same time, she’s trying to navigate raising two pre-teen boys, one of whom is transgendered. Small Things blends humor, heart and life lessons and is sure to be a pleasure to watch.
Performances run Friday and Saturday evenings Mar 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, Apr 1 at 7:30 with Sunday matinees March 12 and 26 at 2pm. It is highly recommended to call 902-678-8040 to make reservations.
Broken Glass
The month of March enters like a lamb or a lion and can be very unpredictable with weather, but one thing is for sure, there’s a batch of community theatre shows hitting the valley stage that you can’t miss.
Following the success of shows like Mamma Mia through Quick as a Wink, and Jonas and Barry in the Home through CentreStage Theatre, it’s evident that live theatre is in full swing again and hungry audiences are coming out in droves to see shows and support our arts community. It’s been a rough couple of years but it’s great to see the performing arts thriving again.
Peek below at four shows coming to the Valley in the next few weeks that you should make note of, gather your theatre-loving friends to attend and book soon to show your support.
Small Things
Join us at CentreStage Theatre, Kentville for Small Things, from Nova Scotia Playwright Daniel MacIvor. This is a poignant dramatic comedy and it’s sure to be a rewarding theatrical experience for all. Directed by Spencer Laing, the story revolves around three strong female characters trying to find connection, common ground and yes, even love, in the
After a three-year hiatus, The Lighthouse Theatre Company is back in full force with a new play called Broken Glass being performed at The Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville. Local playwright Allen D. Hume, whose works have trod the boards in Wolfville, Kentville and Margaretsville, returns to the stage with his latest effort and it’s a historical fiction piece set during the Halifax explosion.
Take a trip back in time to December 1917, when two ships collided in the Halifax Harbour. When the Mont-Blanc exploded it killed over 1500 people and wounded 9000 more. Many of those injuries were caused by broken glass. Journey with us as explore the strength, resiliency, and hope maintained by some of the survivors
Starring Mike Butler, Ryan MacNab, Linda Levy Fisk, Candy O’Brien, Penny Nelson and Allen Hume with performances March 17th and 18th at 7pm and a matinee Saturday March 18th at 2pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $20.00 for adults or $15.00 for seniors and students.
The Late, Late, Late, Late Show with Richard Dangles
Join us for a Dinner Theatre at The Old Orchard Inn, taking place the end of March and the cast could not be more excited. The prestigious Old Orchard Inn, following a sold-out Thane Dunn concert in February, is
back to present what they hope will become a tradition at the Inn, a Dinner Theatre with local actors. Featuring a tasty meal and a fun show, The Old Orchard Inn welcomes Local Musician/ Writer Melissa Vidito, Mike Butler, Jeremy Novak, Jemita Buchanan, Ashley Holland and Keigan Richard, offering many zany characters in a spoof of Late-Night Talk Shows. The show will be filled with laughs, music and more. Tickets are $64.00 plus tax and can be purchased through the Old Orchard Inn Website or by calling 902-542-5751.
The Altos: Wine and Nibbles Fundraiser Event at CentreStage Theatre. For years CentreStage Theatre produced a Dinner Theatre each April as their major fundraiser for the theatre. With a few difficult years beyond them, they’re making the leap back into the genre with the musical-comedy The Altos and the presentation of succulent nibbles and fun drinks. You can be a part of this awesome event which takes place in the Upper Performance Centre at CentreStage Theatre for just two shows only: Friday April 14th and Saturday April 15th. Tickets are $40.00 and can be reserved by emailing Lana at lanalouchurchill@gmail.com.
So many wonderful shows and organizations to support! Enjoy the theatrics everyone!
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© 2023 Rob Brezsny • freewillastrology.com • Horoscopes for the week of January 5th
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In 1993, I began work on my memoirish novel *The Televisionary Oracle*. It took me seven years to finish. The early part of the process was tough. I generated a lot of material I didn’t like. Then one day, I discovered an approach that liberated me: I wrote about aspects of my character and behavior that needed improvement. Suddenly everything clicked, and my fruitless adventure transformed into a fluidic joy. Soon I was writing about other themes and experiences. But dealing with self-correction was a key catalyst. Are there any such qualities in yourself you might benefit from tackling, Aries? If so, I recommend you try my approach.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Two Taurus readers complained that my horoscopes contain too much poetry and flair to be useful. In response, I’m offering you a prosaic message. It’s all true, though in a way that’s more like a typical horoscope. (I wonder if this approach will spur your emotional intelligence and your soul’s lust for life, which are crucial areas of growth for you these days.) Anyway, here’s the oracle: Take a risk and extend feelers to interesting people outside your usual sphere. But don’t let your social adventures distract you from your ambitions, which also need your wise attention. Your complex task: Mix work and play; synergize business and pleasure.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Astrologer Jessica Shepherd advises us to sidle up to the Infinite Source of Life and say, “Show me what you’ve got.” When we do, we often get lucky. That’s because the Infinite Source of Life delights in bringing us captivating paradoxes. Yes and no may both be true in enchanting ways. Independence and interdependence can interweave to provide us with brisk teachings. If we dare to experiment with organized wildness and aggressive receptivity, our awareness will expand, and our heart will open. What about it, Gemini? Are you interested in the charming power that comes from engaging with cosmic contradictions? Now’s a favorable time to do so. Go ahead and say, “Show me what you’ve got” to the Infinite Source of Life.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Only a lunatic would dance when sober,” declared the ancient Roman philosopher Cicero. As a musician who loves to dance, I reject that limiting idea—especially for you. In the upcoming weeks, I hope you will do a lot of dancing-while-sober. Singing-while-sober, too. Maybe some crying-for-joy-while-sober, as well as freewheeling-your-way-through-unpredictableconversations-while-sober and cavorting-andreveling-while-sober. My point is that there is no need for you to be intoxicated as you engage in revelry. Even further: It will be better for your soul’s long-term health if you are lucid and clearheaded as you celebrate this liberating phase of extra joy and pleasure.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Poet Mary Oliver wondered whether the soul is solid and unbreakable, like an iron bar. Or is it tender and fragile, like a moth in an owl’s beak? She fantasized that maybe it’s shaped like an iceberg or a hummingbird’s eye. I am poetically inclined to imagine the soul as a silver diadem bedecked with emeralds, roses, and live butterflies. What about you, Leo? How do you experience your soul? The coming weeks will be a ripe time to home in on this treasured part of you. Feel it, consult with it, feed it. Ask it to surprise you!
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): According to the color consultant company Pantone, Viva Magenta is 2023’s color of the year. According to me, Viva Magenta is the lucky hue and power pigment for you Virgos during the next ten months. Designer Amber Guyton says that Viva Magenta “is a rich shade of red that is both daring and warm.” She adds that its “purple undertone gives it a warmth that sets it apart from mere red and makes it more versatile.” For your purposes, Virgo, Viva Magenta is earthy and exciting; nurturing and inspiring; soothing yet arousing. The coming weeks will be a good time to get the hang of incorporating its spirit into your life.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you are not working to forge a gritty solution, you may be reinforcing a cozy predicament. If you’re not expanding your imagination to conjure up fresh perspectives,
you could be contributing to some ignorance or repression. If you’re not pushing to expose dodgy secrets and secret agendas, you might be supporting the whitewash. Know what I’m saying, Libra? Here’s a further twist. If you’re not peeved about the times you have wielded your anger unproductively, you may not use it brilliantly in the near future. And I really hope you will use it brilliantly.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Storyteller Martin Shaw believes that logic and factual information are not enough to sustain us. To nourish our depths, we need the mysterious stories provided by myths and fairy tales. He also says that conventional hero sagas starring big, strong, violent men are outmoded. Going forward, we require wily, lyrical tales imbued with the spirit of the Greek word *metis*, meaning “divine cunning in service to wisdom.” That’s what I wish for you now, Scorpio. I hope you will tap into it abundantly. As you do, your creative struggles will lead to personal liberations. For inspiration, read myths and fairy tales.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Many astrologers don’t give enough encouragement to you Sagittarians on the subject of home. I will compensate for that. I believe it’s a perfect time to prioritize your feelings of belonging and your sense of security. I urge you to focus energy on creating serenity and stability for yourself. Honor the buildings and lands you rely on. Give extra appreciation to the people you regard as your family and tribe. Offer blessings to the community that supports you.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you are like 95 percent of the population, you weren’t given all the love and care you needed as a child. You may have made adaptations to partly compensate for this lack, but you are still running a deficit. That’s the bad news, Capricorn. The good news is that the coming weeks will be a favorable time to overcome at least some of the hurt and sadness caused by your original deprivation. Life will offer you experiences that make you feel more at home in the world and at peace with your destiny and in love with your body. Please help life help you! Make yourself receptive to kindness and charity and generosity.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The philosopher Aldous Huxley was ambitious and driven. Author of almost 50 books, he was a passionate pacifist and explorer of consciousness. He was a visionary who expressed both dystopian and utopian perspectives. Later in his life, though, his views softened. “Do not burn yourselves out,” he advised readers. “Be as I am: a part-time crusader, a halfhearted fanatic. Save the other half of yourselves for pleasure and adventure. It is not enough to fight for the land; it is even more important to enjoy it.” Now I’m offering you Huxley’s counsel, Aquarius. As much as I love your zealous idealism and majestic quests, I hope that in the coming weeks, you will recharge yourself with creature comforts.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Piscean author and activist W. E. B. Dubois advised us to always be willing to give up what we are. Why? Because that’s how we transform into a deeper and stronger version of ourselves. I think you would benefit from using his strategy. My reading of the astrological omens tells me that you are primed to add through subtraction, to gain power by shedding what has become outworn and irrelevant. Suggested step one: Identify dispiriting self-images you can jettison. Step two: Visualize a familiar burden you could live without. Step three: Drop an activity that bores you. Step four: Stop doing something that wastes your time.
Homework: What’s something you’d be wise to let go of? What’s something to hold on to tighter?
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DR. LESLEY FRANK
CANADA RESEARCH CHAIR IN FOOD, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
DR. LESLEY FRANK is spearheading change at Acadia University as Canada Research Chair in Food, Health, and Social Justice. She is working to address the global problem of family and childhood food insecurity while advancing food justice and health equity in Canada.
An estimated one in eight households in Canada – more than four million Canadians – is food insecure. This harms their physical, mental, and social health. It also adds costs to our healthcare system.
Dr. Lesley Frank, Canada Research Chair in Food, Health, and Social Justice
Frank and her research team are studying the causes and social impacts of food insecurity on vulnerable families with children of various ages. They are also working with other academics and community stakeholders in the hopes of supporting policies that will strengthen the well-being of all Canadians.
As Canada Research Chair, Frank has launched the Fed Family Lab at Acadia, a space for training and collaborative social research for food and health justice.
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“Dr. Frank’s important research lifts all members of the community. Her work shines a spotlight not just on issues but on solutions related to food insecurity, especially as it affects families with young children.”
Dr. Peter Ricketts, President and Vice-Chancellor
Frank holds a BA from the University of King’s College, an MA from Acadia, and a PhD from the University of New Brunswick. She is published widely in Canadian and international food studies journals. A leader in disseminating research and policy analysis among the general public, Frank has authored the Nova Scotia Child and Family Poverty Report Card for more than 20 years (the most downloaded report of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, Nova Scotia). Recently, her book Out of Milk: Infant Food Insecurity in a Rich Nation was published by the University of British Columbia Press.
“Food security is an urgent nutrition, health, and social equity problem in Canada. My hope is that we build adequate protections for families to ensure their rights to food are protected.”
CHANGE MAKERS
Food security is a top priority and concern to Canadians.
project they are already working on explores disruptions to first food systems, with a focus on the North American infant formula shortage.
THE BENEFITS OF FINANCIAL PLANNING
Rick Irwin, CFP®, CLU® RIS®
There is an old Chinese saying "may you live in interesting times." The thing is, it's meant as a curse, not a blessing. We live in interesting times today for sure, and there are many challenges at hand to navigate financially from inflation to high interest rates to volatile financial markets, health concerns, and job security. It's no wonder that many people feel concerned about their finances, and the future.
With these generalized anxieties, coupled with much higher costs associated with simply maintaining standards of living, it’s easy to see why people feel powerless and frustrated.
Research from Price Waterhouse Cooper found that 58% of people cite financial issues as their top cause of stress, while Aviva found that 38% of generation X were kept up at night by their finances. A shocking 86% of people say that their mental health issues are made worse by thinking about money.
So, what can be done? Could financial planning hold the answer?
Believe it or not, financial planning not only helps us achieve our financial goals but can also improve our mental and emotional wellbeing. One of the key benefits of financial planning is that it helps us to feel more in control of our finances. When we have a clear plan in place, we can better manage our money and make informed decisions about
7 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO SUPPORT GENDER DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
Educate yourself: Take the time to learn about the different experiences and challenges faced by people of different genders, and how these can intersect with other identities such as race, ethnicity, sexuality, ability, and socioeconomic status.
Use inclusive language: Be mindful of the language you use, and avoid making assumptions about someone's gender identity based on their appearance or behavior. Use gender-neutral pronouns when appropriate, and respect individuals' preferred pronouns.
Challenge stereotypes and biases: Be aware of your own biases and stereotypes, and actively challenge them when you encounter them in yourself or others. Speak up when you hear someone making a sexist or discriminatory comment.
Support women-owned businesses: Look for opportunities to support women-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in your community. This could mean shopping at their stores, attending their events, or promoting their products or services on social media.
Mentor and sponsor women: If youhave experience in a particular field, consider mentoring or sponsoring women who are just starting out in that field. This can help them build their skills and confidence, and open up new opportunities for them.
Celebrate diversity: Make an effort to celebrate and highlight the contributions of women and people of diverse genders in your community. This could mean attending events that promote gender diversity, or sharing stories about inspiring women on social media.
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how to spend and save it. This can reduce stress and anxiety around money, which can have a positive impact on our mental health. Another benefit of financial planning is that it can help us to achieve financial momentum.
Whether it’s saving for a down payment on a house, building an emergency fund, or planning for retirement, having a financial plan in place can help us to make progress toward our goals. This sense of accomplishment can boost our confidence and self-esteem, which are important for our overall well-being.
In addition to the mental and emotional benefits of financial planning, it can also have a positive impact on our physical health.
Financial stress can cause a range of physical symptoms, such as headaches, stomach problems, and high blood pressure. By reducing financial stress through effective financial planning, we can improve our physical health and overall well-being too.
We’ve seen this for ourselves.
As a financial advisor, I often get to witness first-hand the positive effects of seeing people take control of their finances. The stats also back this up. Royal London conducted research on the links between receiving financial advice and well-being.
They found that those who had received financial advice:
• Felt more in control of their finances
• Felt more financially secure and stable
Felt better prepared to cope with shocks
• Worried less about their finances for retirement
Felt less anxious about their household finances
Felt more confident about the future
Crucially, they also found that these benefits were greater if people worked with their financial advisor regularly over a long period of time. This is due to the close, trusting relationship that develops when working with a financial advisor, meaning people feel reassured that their money is being looked after properly.
Financial advice can help everyone
Society is slowly but surely breaking down the taboos around mental health and many areas of life, yet the links between finances and well-being remain in the shadows.
People avoid tackling their finances for many reasons. Some feel that it’s all just too confusing, while others feel it’s too deeply personal. But it doesn’t have to be that way. If you need dietary advice, you speak to a dietician. If you want to improve your fitness, you engage a personal trainer. If you’re stressed and want to get things off your chest, you speak to a therapist. Financial issues should be no different. Ignoring the issue might be easier, but can leave you with a distinct feeling that your
finances are like a sitting duck, open to attack from economic shocks.
In contrast, being proactive and having a financial plan in place will mean that no matter what comes your way, you will feel safe in the knowledge that you have a game plan for dealing with it.
Our financial health and personal well-being are tightly bound together, with money worries often spilling over into other areas of our lives. It’s therefore well worth remembering the benefits ongoing financial planning can bring.
So if you’re thinking about putting off coming to that planning review, think again! It may bring you more peace of mind than you realize.
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MARGOT’S HIDDEN GEMS
Margot Bishop
Does March have ‘hidden gems’? Or is the old saying about the month—in like a lamb, out like a lion (or visa versa), the only notable attribute. What about the 1 st day of Spring? That surely should be recognized. But why does ‘daylight savings time begin before the equinox, I am not sure of the science behind that. Of course March has ‘hidden gems’. Some are very obscure like ‘old stuff day’ on the 2nd of March or ‘find a pay phone booth day on the 10 th . There are some very silly ones like ‘ear muff day’ on the 13th or ‘let’s laugh day & on the 19th ‘national goof off day’ is the 22nd and ‘make up your own holiday’ is the 26th . (Didn’t someone on Seinfield do that?)
As a gardener, I do NOT appreciate ‘weed appreciation day’ on the 28th , but ‘smoke and mirrors day’ on the 29th might be fun for all the budding magicians out there.
What is notable about March is that it is Irish Heritage month, and of course St. Patrick’s day is the 17th , when we can all be a little Irish. International Women’s day, which has actually been celebrated since 1911 in some countries (just on a different day), is on the 8 th, and this year’s theme is ‘Every Woman Counts’. Commonwealth day is on the 14 th , for the over billion people who have common bonds. Religious holidays in March include Purim on the 7th , Ramadan on the 23rd and the Feast of the Annunciation on the 25th . The Oscars are celebrated this month. Gloria Swanson who was a silent movie film star and actually appeared on the old Beverley Hillbillies’ show, was born on March 27th. Some
other actresses born in March are Sharon Stone, Barbara Feldon, Liza Minnelli, Ursula Andress, Glenn Close, Joan Crawford and Rhea Perlman. Some music greats are Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Reba McEntire, Celine Dion and Karen Carpenter. Author, Gloria Steinem, fashion designer, Liz Claiborne and gold medalist Jackie Joiner-Kersee are all born in the month of March.
The month of March was named after the Roman god of war. Its gems are aquamarines and bloodstones both of which stand for courage. Its zodiac signs are Pisces and Aries. The flower of March is the daffodil. Hopefully all the bulbs we planted in the fall will be the ‘hidden gems’ in our gardens, with their bright cheerful faces. Just remember when you put cut ‘daffs’ in a vase, do not arrange them with any other flower. Also, they have a very strong fragrance, which can be off-putting to some people.
Pessimists say ‘beware the Ides of March’ having to do with the slaying of Julius Caesar in real life and Shakespeare’s play in which he ignored a soothsayers’ warning. If I was a prophet or giver of advice, I would say ‘wear your mask in crowded places. Use your ‘hidden’ strengths and be strong for yourself. You are unique. Be your own person, do not let others dictate to you.
If this your birth month, whether your element is water or fire have a good time. I wish everyone a great Spring. Especially here in our wonder Valley, it can be the start of the bloomingst time of year.
IS A MILD WINTER GOOD FOR WILDLIFE? OR US?
Soren Bondrup-Nielsen
One day in late January, it was plus 12 degrees; It was pleasant going for my usual walk with noheavy coat and no snow or ice to slip on - but! Then in early February, it was minus 25, and the wind was howling and I kept the wood stove well stoked. I hear people commenting about how nice it is when it is warm, but I lament the lack of winter. The extreme temperature swings are detrimental to nature. Trees and bushes are confused, and some buds are swelling, thinking it is spring. Animals such as groundhogs, chipmunks, and jumping mice that hibernate may drown in their boroughs when they flood due to heavy rains; insects that generally would die due to frost survive and can expand their range; heavy rains rush across fields, causing erosion, and without an insulating cover of snow many ground-dwelling organisms die from exposure. And then, when it suddenly gets cold, everything freezes over.
Rodents may become trapped under the frozen snow and ice. Swollen buds freeze and may not open in the spring. It is a confusing time for plants and animals.
We are witnessing tremendous changes across the landscape with climate change and the resulting large swings in temperature and unpredictable snow cover. Already invasive species are showing up that will cause havoc in our forests. Hemlocks are dying due to the hemlock woolly adelgid moving northward, and the emerald ash borer is killing white ash. The climate changes fast, but nature’s response will be slow and potentially painful.
It is not just native plants and animals that we need to be concerned about. With unpredictable weather, such as drought and heat waves, how will agriculture be affected, and thus our food supply?
It is essential to accept that we are causing the increased carbon in the atmosphere resulting in climate change. Still, we must not become incapacitated by the current and potential impacts. We need to act to reduce our carbon emissions and do what we can to mitigate the effects. Everyone can do their part, however big or small, for it will all add up. One way is to join Climate Circles, sponsored by the Blomidon Naturalist Society, which is a community space for climate action of all forms. For more information, see the adjacent event schedule or e-mail: coordinator@blomidonnaturalists.ca.
BOOKS BY LOCAL Wendy Elliott
Goddess by Deborah Hemming
Wolfville novelist Deborah Hemming launched her second book Goddess, on Feb. 18. This appealing tale is about a wellness retreat on a remote Greek island hosted by a celebrity guru who is more than meets the eye. On a flight to New York at the end of her first book tour, up-and-coming writer Agnes Oliver meets Jack Verity, the handsome filmmaker. He is the ex-husband of Geia Stone, a famous actress turned wellness guru. Her popular lifestyle brand Goddess™ promotes controversial therapies and expensive beauty tools in the name of self-care and inner nourishment.
Jack invites Agnes to a party in the Hamptons, where she meets Geiaand finds herself welcomed into the guru’s inner circle. That summer, Geia arranges for Agnes to attend the Goddess™ Summit, an exclusive wellness retreat held in Greece. While there, Agnes observes many strange happenings she can’t explain, as one by one the other guests seem to fall under the spell of their enchanting host. As Agnes begins to discover who Geia really is, she realizes it’s up to her to protect the other women at the summit from an unexpected and unwelcome fate.
A captivating novel, published by House of Anansi, Goddess is about beauty and influence, self-doubt and seduction. Goddess is Hemming’s second book. Her debut novel, Throw Down Your Shadows, came out in 2020 as a young adult read. Nimbus was the publisher.
Kelly Thompson and Still, I Cannot Save You
In her moving memoir, Still, I Cannot Save You, Kelly S. Thompson examined her relationship with her older sister, Meghan. Truly tested by addiction, abuse, and illness, the bond between two sisters’ fades, only to be rebuilt eternally.
Thompson, who lives in Greenwood, and her sister were proof that sisterhood doesn’t always equate to friendship. Growing up in a military family, the girls were close despite being temperamental opposites. Kelly, anxious and studious, looked to her big sister for comfort, and Meghan, who battled kidney cancer as a todler, was gregarious and protective. But as she approached adulthood, Meghan spiralled into a cocaine and opioid addiction, and Kelly’s relationship with her sister was torn apart.
Their paths diverged as they lived their own lives, and it is only when Meghan becomes a mother that she and Kelly tentatively face past hurts and re-examine what sisterhood really means. But their reunion is threatened when Meghan receives a shocking new diagnosis.
At once funny and heartbreaking, Still, I Cannot Save You is a story about addiction, abuse, and tragedy, but above all, it is a powerful portrait of an enduring love between sisters. The memoir, published by Penguin Random House, came out in January. Thompson is a retired officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. She has writing-related degrees from York University, the University of British Columbia, and just completed a PhD in Literary and Critical Studies, Creative Writing, at the University of Gloucestershire in the UK. Thompson focused on representations of grief and trauma in memoir. Thompson’s work has won awards in a variety of genres. She won the House of Anansi Press Golden Anniversary Award for Fiction, the 2014 and 2017 Barbara Novak Award for Personal Essay. Her memoir Girls Need Not Apply: Field Notes from the Forces with Penguin Random House Canada, was a Globe and Mail bestseller and declared one of the top 100 books of 2019 by the Globe and Mail. She also teaches writing to all levels, including the University of King’s College Creative Non-Fiction program.
PAWSITIVELY MASSAGE
Jennifer Graham
Cindy Cavanagh’s best friends live in the back seat of her car and sleep at the foot of her bed. They are kind, loving, loyal, and open to life.
“Dogs are living, breathing, sentient beings and they will be whatever you make them to be.” We work on our relationships with people and often neglect the ones with our animals. After years of working as an obedience trainer with dogs, Cindy recognized the need for more tender loving care. Her business, “Pawsitively Massage” in Kentville, focuses on this. Cindy works closely with veterinarians to identify areas of discomfort in dogs and relieve excess the excess tension and tightness that can get in the way of relationships.
“Dogs carry two thirds of their weight in their front legs” the way people carry most of their stress in their shoulders, back and hips. “If they don’t have all kinds of pain and tension, they are so much easier to train,” she says.
And when a dog can release that tension, they have more space to experience joy and more capacity to help us do the same. “One client was convinced her dog was depressed but and after one massage the woman said, ‘That’s the first time she’s wagged her tail in months!’”
Cindy chortles and looks down as she ruffles her hair, then up at me. “Dogs love us more than they love themselves, but they do have pain…dogs aren’t good at resting and their soft tissue is much worse than ours.”
If your shoulders, back or hips feel tight, imagine how your dog feels. Dogs have one advantage because “they don’t have emotional baggage so they recover faster than we do.” Just one session can yield enormous benefits. An additional benefit of Cindy’s work is the enrichment exercises she does. “Things like sniffing calms their nervous systems and mentally exhausts them because whenever a dog uses its nose it’s using its strongest sense tool…it exercises their minds…running isn’t the only way to tire them out!”
If you are lucky enough to have your best friend in the backseat of your car or at the end of your bed, a massage is one way you can enhance your relationship with your dog and best friend!
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Deborah Hemming posed with her second novel Goddess at the recent launch at Harvest Gallery in Wolfville. Photo submitted by Wendy Elliott.
* Lightly shaded events take place weekly
** Darker shaded events take place bi-weekly
THURSDAY, 2
Community Coffee Time — Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville 10–11am • Catch up with your neighbours and meet new ones! TIX: Free
Fun and Fables — Library, Windsor 10:30–11:30am
• Stories, songs, and rhymes, for ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Registration required. TIX: Free Babies and Books — Vaughan Memorial Library, Wolfville 10:30–11am • Join babies and their caregivers for stories, songs, and rhymes! Registration not required. TIX: Free
Baby Rhyme Time — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 11am–12pm • Join babies and their caregivers for songs, and rhymes. TIX: Free
Farmer’s Market — Greenwood Mall, Greenwood 12–4pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-847-5311
Irish Set Dancing — Bishop Hall, Greenwich 1–3pm • Fun afternoon of dancing to traditional Irish music! TIX:
$5/person INFO: 902-679-9267
Let the Games Begin — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 1–3pm • We have them here for you to enjoy or bring your own! Registration not required. TIX: Free
Preschool Storytime — Dr. Frank W. Morse Memorial Library, Lawrencetown 1:30–2pm • Caregivers and children are invited for stories, rhymes, and songs. Registration is required. TIX: Free
Caregiver Support Group — Library, Kingston 2:15–4:15pm • Facilitated by trained staff members who offer a confidential, friendly atmosphere. TIX: Free
The Knit-Wits — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 3–5pm • We have the yarn and needles! Open to ages 18+. Registration is required.
TIX: Free
Refugee Support Network Fundraiser — Just Us!
Cafe, Grand Pre 4–5pm • Nothing Fancy, a trio of local musicians, perform much-loved songs to raise. TIX:
Donation INFO: 902-684-0524
Dungeons & Dragons: Next Gen — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 6–7:30pm • For 11-15 year-olds who are new players who want to create their own stories. Registration is required. TIX: Free Trivia Night — Longfellow Restaurant, Grand Pre 6–8pm • Reservations are recommended. TIX: Free INFO:
902-697-2163
Book League — Library, Kentville 6:30–7:30pm •
Discuss the month’s book in an informal and openminded group. Registration is required.TIX: Free
Caleb Vallelly — Kings Arms Commons, Wolfville
7–10pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-4141
Mosquitoes — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7–9:30pm
• Mosquitoes presents the dichotomy of the more we know, the less we understand. TIX: $20
Trivia Night — Oaken Barrel Pub, Greenwood 7–9pm •
TIX: Free INFO: 902-765-8933
Open Studio — 7 Arts, Greenwood 7–9pm • Ages 16+ & adults, work independently or join a guest artist to unleash your creativity. TIX: $10 (own supplies), $25 with 7Arts Supplies INFO: 902-765-7278
Adam “Daddy” Hines — Library Pub, Wofville 7–10pm
TIX: Free
Matt Millett & JD May — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville
8–10pm TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3199
FRIDAY, 3
Babies and Books — Library, Kingston 10–10:30am • Join babies and their caregivers for stories, songs, and rhymes! Registration not required. TIX: Free Fibre Ops — Library, Windsor 10am–12pm • Bring your own project and we’ll all work together! All skill levels welcome, no experience necessary. TIX: Free Fridays at the Library — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 2:30–4pm • Activities galore and snacks provided! Registration is not required. TIX: Free Lego Club — Library, Kingston 3:30–4:30pm • Join us and build something amazing using our gigantic collection of LEGO. Ages 8 to 12. Pre-registration is required. TIX: Free
Teen Artist Hub — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 3:45–4:45pm • Designed for students who want to explore their passion for art. Registration is required. Open to ages 12-18. TIX: Free
Bernie Zinck — Kings Arms Pub, Kentville 5:30–9:30pm
TIX: Free
Joe H. Henry — Lew Murphy’s Smoke & BBQ, New Minas 6–9pm TIX: Free
Jamie Junger — Kings Arms Commons, Wolfville
6–10pm TIX: Free
High School Musical on Stage — Horton High School, Greenwich 7–9pm • Looking forward to packing our performance centre for what is sure to be a great show!
Knock at the Cabin — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7–9pm • While vacationing at a remote cabin, a young girl and her parents are taken hostage. TIX: Adults: $10.95, Youth: $6.95 INFO: 902-532-7704
Art Show Opening — Tides Contemporary Art Gallery, Kentville 7–8pm • Meet our guest artist, Tamara Winsor, and other local artists! TIX: Free INFO: 902-385-7388
Open Mic — Schoolhouse Brewery, Windsor 7:30–10pm
TIX: Free INFO: 902-472-4677
SATURDAY, 4
Breakfast — Lions Club, Kentville 8–10:30am • TIX:
Adults: $10, Children: $5 INFO: 902-679-2367
Breakfast — Lions Club, Berwick 8–10am • TIX: Adults: $10, Children: $5 INFO: 902-844-1440
Farmers’ Market — Farmers Market, Wolfville 8:30am–1pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-697-3344
Hello March Craft & Vendor Event — Heritage Hall, Coldbrook 8:30am–12pm • Various local crafters and small business displays. TIX: Free Cozy Corner Storytime — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10–11am • Young’uns and their caregivers join us for songs, stories, and games. TIX:
Free
New Clothes King & Bandit Queen — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 11am & 2pm • New take on the wellknown story of The Emperor’s New Clothes. TIX: Adults: $7, Children: $5 INFO: 902-678-8040
Latin Dance Lessons — Community Hub Gymnasium, Annapolis Royal 12–2pm • 4-Week Beginner Level 1
Lessons. TIX: $120
Games Day: Board at the Library — Library, Kingston 12–2pm • Bring your favourite or drop in and play one of ours. No registration required. TIX: Free Makers Space — 7 Arts, Greenwood 12–4pm • Creative fun and seasonal crafts for all ages, all supplies included. TIX: $5/project INFO: 902-765-7278
The Acoustic Jam — T.A.N. Cafe, Windsor 1–3pm • It’s the open mic, without a mic! TIX: Free
Author Reading: Laura Churchill Duke — Library, Windsor 1–2pm • A reading from her new book, “Rooted in Deception”. Registration is required. TIX: Free
Explore with STEM Kits — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 1–3pm
• Ages 8 and up, adult supervision required. TIX: Free Jessica Russell Matinee — West Side Charlies, New Minas 2–5pm • TIX: Free INFO: 681-9378
Mosquitoes — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 2–4:30pm & 7–9:30pm • Mosquitoes presents the dichotomy of the more we know, the less we understand. TIX: $20
Carter Lake — The Library Pub, Wolfville 2–5pm • TIX: Free Python Programming Fundamentals — C@P Lab, Wolfville 2–4pm • Intended for novices with an interest in programming. Offering a hands-on, pragmatic view of the Python programming language. Bring your own laptop. Must register for all five sessions. TIX: Free High School Musical on Stage — Horton High School, Greenwich 7–9pm • Looking forward to packing our performance centre for what is sure to be a great show!
TIX: Adults: $15, Students: $10 INFO: 902-542-6060
Miss Aurora Scott featuring Peter Davison — Dawn Oman Art Gallery, Bridgetown 7–9pm • Dazzling the crowds with her sultry vocals alongside a talented multiinstrumentalist. TIX: $25 INFO: 902-588-2002
Classified: The Retrospected Tour — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • Offering fans a stripped-down, acoustic take on some of his biggest and most celebrated hits. TIX: Adult: $55, Youth: $30 INFO: 902-532-7704
Irish Mythen — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville
8–10:30pm • TIX: Adults: $40, Members: $30, Military: $35, Students: $20 INFO: 902-825-6834
SpeakEasy: Csaba Kanyasi Trio — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 8–11pm • TIX: $20 INFO: 902-385-5426 Mark Riley and the Slow Burns — Old Orchard Heritage Barn, Wolfville 8:30–11:30pm TIX: $20 INFO: 902-698-1815
Patrick & Daniels — Lew Murphy’s Smoke & BBQ, New Minas 8:30–11:30pm TIX: Free smiling boy. — The Library Pub, Wolfville 8:30–
11:30pm TIX: Free INFO: 506-886-8387
Adult Dance: Great Big Johnson — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9–12pm • TIX: Members: $9, NonMembers: $10
SUNDAY,
5
Hike or Snowshoe — 14 Wing Greenwood Golf Club, Greenwood 1:30pm • A guided hike Greenwood Golf Course. TIX: Free
Latin Dance Lessons — Fire Hall, Kingston 2–3pm •
8-Week Beginner Level Lessons. TIX: $120
The Fabelmans — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville
MONDAY, 6
Movin’ and Groovin’ — Library, Kentville 11:30am–12:15pm • Join Between the Mountains Music Therapy for music and movement. Registration is required. TIX: Free Movin’ and Groovin’ — Library, Kentville 12:30–
1:15pm • Join Between the Mountains Music Therapy for music and movement. Registration is required. TIX: Free
Life Drawing Session — ARTSPLACE, Annapolis Royal 1–4pm • Welcoming, non-teaching life drawing sessions, open to all experience levels. Reservations recommended. TIX: $12 INFO: 902-532-7069
Wee Folks Storytime — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 1:30–2pm • Join children and their caregivers for stories and fun. Registration is required. TIX: Free
Sing with Wolfville Newcomer Choir — Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville 6–8pm TIX: Donation ($5 Suggestion)
Teen Scene — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 6:30–7:30pm • Registration is required. Ages 12 to 17. TIX: Free GriefShare — New Hope Wesleyan Church, Kentville 7–9pm • Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one. TIX: Free INFO: 902-670-9288
TUESDAY, 7
Stories and Somersaults! — Library, Kingston 10:30–11:30am • Stories and songs with actions. Registration not required. TIX: Free
Paint and Art Group — New Horizons Club, Kentville
1–4pm • TIX: Donation ($2 Suggestion)
Writers’ Circle — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 2–3:30pm • Join us for writing exercises, brain storming, feedback, and encouragement. TIX: Free 6th Birthday Party — Lunn’s Mill Brewery, Lawrencetown 4–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-584-2217
Cocoa Club — Dr. Frank W. Morse Memorial Library, Lawrencetown 4–4:45pm • Enjoy hot chocolate as we read aloud. Ages 9-12. Registration is required. TIX: Free
Public Hearing & Municipal Council — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 6pm TIX: Free INFO: 888-337-2999
Song Circle Open Mic — Valley Community Learning Association, Kentville 6:30–8:30pm • Bring your instrument, voice, story or jokes! TIX: Free
Trivia Night — The Spitfire Arms Alehouse, Windsor 7–9pm TIX: $2
Sing with Valley Voices — United Baptist Church, Kentville 7–9:30pm TIX: Free
Cozy Read-Aloud — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 7–8pm • Enjoy hot chocolate as we read aloud. Ages 9-12. Registration is required. TIX: Free
Trivia Night — The Church Brewing Company, Wolfville 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-2337
Meditation in the Garage Loft — 147 Gaspereau Ave, Wolfville 7:30–8:30pm • Guided meditation and exchange. INFO: 902-221-3124
WEDNESDAY, 8
Farmers Market — Recreation Centre, Kentville 10am–1pm • TIX: Free
Storytime! — Memorial Library, Wolfville 10:30–11am
• For ages 3-5 years, accompanied by parent/caregiver.
Registration not required. TIX: Free
Together Time Tales — Library, Kentville 11–11:30am
• For preschoolers accompanied by a parent/caregiver. Registration not required. TIX: Free
Nova Scotia Works Employment Services — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 1–3pm • Support with resumes, cover letters, job searches, and more! TIX: Free INFO: 866-609-9675
XBox Club — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 3:30–4:30pm • All materials are supplied.
Registration is required. Open to ages 8-14. TIX: Free Open Mic — T.A.N. Coffee, Wolfville 6–9pm • Ross Chapman is carrying on the tradition of hosting an open mic! TIX: Free INFO: 902-698-1660
Jam Session — Lions Club, Kentville 6–9pm • In Memory of Mark Clarke TIX: $2 INFO: 902-679-2367
Networking & Change Management Workshop — Young Drivers of Canada, New Minas 6:30–8:30pm • TIX: Free
All That Breathes — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7–9pm
• Amidst the darkening backdrop of Delhi’s apocalyptic air and escalating violence, two brothers devote their lives to protect mesmeric creatures. TIX: $12
THURSDAY, 9
Where’s Waldo I Spy & Raffle — Library, Kingston 10am–8pm • Pick up your passports at the library beginning March 9th until March 18th.TIX: Free Community Coffee Time — Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville 10–11am • Catch up with your neighbours and meet new ones! TIX: Free
HealthRHYTHMS Seniors Drum Circle — 7 Arts, Greenwood 1–2pm • Mindful-based social drum circle for seniors. Registration required.TIX: Free INFO: 902-765-7278
Jigsaw Challenge — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 2–4pm • Team up with fellow jigsawpuzzle enthusiasts for an entertaining group challenge! Registration is required. Ages 18+. TIX: Free
Matt Millett — Longfellow Restaurant, Grand Pre 6–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-697-2163
Wolfville & Area Newcomers Club Meeting — Lions Club, Wolfville 7–9pm • Guest Speaker, Jen Lussing, co-founder of LAILO Farm Sanctuary. TIX: Free Barkhouse Boys — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 8–10pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3199
FRIDAY, 10
Art Reproductions Sale — NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville 10am–4:30pm • TIX: $2 - $20. INFO: 902-542-0234
Crafty Connections — Bridgetown 1–2:30pm • Host Angela Reynolds will lead the group in a craft. Ages 50+. Registration required. TIX: Free Community Coffee — Memorial Library, Wolfville
1:30–3:30pm • No registration required. TIX: Free Terry Jagger — Kings Arms Pub, Kentville 5:30–9:30pm
TIX: Free
Teen Takeover — Library, Kingston 6–7:45pm • Discover an activity, or just hang out with your friends. Ages 13+. Registration is required. TIX: Free Jester J. Brown — Lew Murphy’s Smoke & BBQ, New Minas 6–9pm TIX: Free
Andy Webster — Kings Arms Commons, Wolfville
6–10pm TIX: Free
Feel Good Friday with the Melberns — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
Avatar 2: The Way of Water — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7–9pm • A decade after the events of the first film, tells the story of the Sully family .TIX: Adult: $10.95, Youth: $6.95 INFO: 902-532-7704
The Crucible — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • Arthur Miller’s gripping parable of power and its abuse returns in an urgent new staging. TIX: $16
SATURDAY, 11
Acacia Valley Snowshoe / Hike — Acacia Valley Trails, Hillgrove 9:30am • A guided snowshoe hike on the Acacia Valley Trails in Hillgrove. TIX: Free Annapolis Ambre’s Awesome Animals — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 11am–12pm • Combining fun with science education and animal awareness! Ages 4+, registration required. TIX: Free
Authors Among Us! — Library, Annapolis Royal 11am–2pm • Meet local authors David Wiseman and Peter B Wyman at their book launch. Registration is required. TIX: Free
Music by Jesse Potter — Bad Eyes Gallery, Kentville 3–5pm TIX: Free
Avatar 2: The Way of Water — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 3–6pm • A decade after the events of the first film, tells the story of the Sully family .TIX: Adult: $10.95, Youth: $6.95 INFO: 902-532-7704
Open Mic — Lunn’s Mill Brewery, Lawrencetown 7–10pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-584-2217
Dancing the Winter Blues Away — Fire Hall, Greenwich 7pm–1am • In support of the safe grad for Horton’s Class of 2023! Live auction from 7:00-8:30pm then dance while Kevin Davison takes the stage! TIX: $20 INFO: Kevindavisonmusic@gmail.com
SpeakEasy: Jackson/Wilson Duo — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 8–11pm • Nicola Miller and Nic D’Amato opening. TIX: $20 INFO: 902-385-5426
Y2Gay Drag Show — Kings Arms Commons, Wolfville
8–10pm TIX: Advanced: $15, $20 at the Door INFO: 905-302-2399
Nick Beaton — The Mermaid, Windsor 8–10pm • As seen on Just For Laughs, CBC, Halifax Comedy Fest, etc. TIX: $30 smiling boy. — The Library Pub, Wolfville 8:30–11:30pm TIX: Free INFO: 506-886-8387
SUNDAY, 12
TIX: Adults: $15, Students: $10 INFO: 902-542-6060
• TIX: Free
Feel Good Friday with Frederic Mujica — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm
INFO: 902-582-2337
Mosquitoes — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7–9:30pm
• Mosquitoes presents the dichotomy of the more we know, the less we understand. TIX: $20
4–6:30pm & 7–9:30pm • Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker. TIX: $12
Women Talking — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7–9pm • In 2010, the women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling a brutal reality with their faith. TIX: Adult: $10.95, Youth: $6.95 INFO: 902-532-7704
Open Mic Night — Wayfarers’ Ale Brewery, Port Williams 7–10pm TIX: Free
Crafternoons — Memorial Library, Wolfville 2–3pm • Ages 5 to 7! All materials will be provided. Registration is required. TIX: Fre
Liam & Lala — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 3–4:30pm • A new cello/piano duo composed of two of Canada’s brightest young talents. TIX: Adults: $28, Youth: Free INFO: 902-532-7704
Women Talking — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 4–6:30pm & 7–9:30pm • The women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling a brutal reality with their faith. TIX: $12
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MONDAY, 13
March Break Irish Fairy Camp — Tir na nOg Dance Academy, Kentville 9am–4pm • Celebrating all things Irish with children. Play music, dance jigs, and draw Celtic knots. TIX: $250
March Break Day Camp — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 9am–5pm • Campers ages 4-16 are taught by professional artists with fabulous support staff all March Break. TIX: $75 per day or $375 for 5 days. INFO: 902-582-3842
March Break ART CAMP with Becky Thompson — ARTSPLACE, Annapolis Royal 9am–12pm • TIX: MWF: 7-10 year olds ($90*), TT: 11-13 year olds ($60*) INFO: 902-532-7069
Beginner Clown Workshop — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 10am–12pm • Join Noella Murphy, Dorian Lang and Colleen MacIssac of Halifax’s The Villains Theatre!
TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-7704
Annapolis Ambre’s Awesome Animals — Library, Annapolis Royal 10:15–11:15am • Combining fun with science education and animal awareness! Ages 4+, registration required. TIX: Free
Improv Workshop — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal
1–4pm • Join Noella Murphy, Dorian Lang and Colleen MacIssac of Halifax’s The Villains Theatre! TIX: Free
INFO: 902-532-7704
Annapolis Ambre’s Awesome Animals — Library, Kentville 1:30–2:30pm • Combining fun with science education and animal awareness! Ages 4+, registration required. TIX: Free
Tea-Rex Party — Memorial Library, Wolfville 2–3:30pm
• For ages 5-8. Registration required. TIX: Fre
Big Fun Library Party! — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 2:30–4pm • No sign-up required.
TIX: Free
Acting Workshop — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal
6–8pm • Join Noella Murphy, Dorian Lang and Colleen MacIssac of Halifax’s The Villains Theatre! TIX: Free
INFO: 902-532-7704
Scottish Country Dancing — Community Centre, Wilmot 7–9pm • Classes return on March 13 until May
9. TIX: $7 – 8/Class INFO: 902-825-4500
TUESDAY, 14
Physical Theatre Workshop — Kings Theatre, Annapolis
Royal 10am–12pm • Join Noella Murphy, Dorian Lang and Colleen MacIssac of Halifax’s The Villains Theatre!
TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-7704
Escape from Hogwarts! Escape Room — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 12:30–1:30pm • Ages 10-18.
Registration required. TIX: Free
Movers & Makers — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 12:30–2:30pm • Ages 6-10.
Registration required. TIX: Free
Drum Circle — 7 Arts, Greenwood 1–3pm • HealthRHTHYMS Drum Circle with Terri Vernon. All ages welcome, children accompanied by adult. TIX: Donation
INFO: 902-765-7278
Physical Theatre Workshop — Kings Theatre, Annapolis
Royal 1–4pm • Join Noella Murphy, Dorian Lang and Colleen MacIssac of Halifax’s The Villains Theatre! TIX:
Free INFO: 902-532-7704
It’s Alive! Escape Room — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 2–3pm • Ages 10-18. Registration required.
TIX: Free
Painternoon — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area
Library, Middleton 3:30–5pm • Attend a paint class with instructor Kathy Williams. All supplies will be included.
Registration is required. Open to ages 18+. TIX: Free
Open Clown Workshop — Kings Theatre, Annapolis
Royal 6–8pm • Join Noella Murphy, Dorian Lang and Colleen MacIssac of Halifax’s Lil Villains Theatre TIX:
Free INFO: 902-532-7704
Beaded Snowman Decoration — Dr. Frank W. Morse
Memorial Library, Lawrencetown 6:30–7:30pm • Ages 18+. Registration is required. TIX: Free
WEDNESDAY, 15
Talk, Sing, Read! Storytime — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 9:45–10:15am • Ages 0-5. TIX: Free Mad Science Slime Time — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 10–11am • Grades P to 6, registration is required. TIX: Free
Acting Workshop — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 10am–12pm • Join Noella Murphy, Dorian Lang and Colleen MacIssac of Halifax’s Lil Villains Theatre. TIX:
Free INFO: 902-532-7704
Spy School — Library, Annapolis Royal 10:30am • Ages 8-12. Registration required. TIX: Free Annapolis Ambre’s Awesome Animals — Dr. Frank W. Morse Memorial Library, Lawrencetown 10:30–11:30am
• Combining fun with science education and animal awareness! Ages 4+, registration required. TIX: Free Macramé Gnome Keychain — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 11am–12pm • Ages 16+. Registration req’d. TIX: Free
Creative Crafting — 7 Arts, Greenwood 1–3pm • Register via email, all ages welcome, children accompanied by adult. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-765-7278
Committee of the Whole Budget Meeting — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 1pm •
TIX: Free INFO: 888-337-2999
Annapolis Ambre’s Awesome Animals — Library, Kingston 1–2pm Combining fun with science education and animal awareness! Ages 4+, registration req’d TIX:
Free
Acting Workshop — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal
1–4pm • Join Noella Murphy, Dorian Lang and Colleen MacIssac of Halifax’s Lil Villains Theatre TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-7704
Mad Science Slime Time — Library, Kentville 1:30–
2:30pm • Grades P to 6, registration needed. TIX: Free Mad Science Slime Time — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 2–3pm • Grades P to 6, registration is required.
TIX: Free
Kids Can Craft — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 3–4pm • Ages 5-8. Registration is required. TIX: Free
Annapolis Ambre’s Awesome Animals — Memorial Library, Wolfville 3:30–4:30pm • Combining fun with science education and animal awareness! Ages 4+, registration required. TIX: Free
Cross Stitch: It’s Sew Me! — Memorial Library, Wolfville
5:30–7:30pm • A cross-stitch club for ages 12-15, all skill levels. Registration required. TIX: Free Valley Ex Club 100 — Lunn’s Mill Brewery, Lawrencetown 7–9:30pm • TIX: Donation INFO: 902-584-2217
THURSDAY, 16
Mad Science Slime Time — Library, Kingston 10:30–11:30am • Grades P to 6, registration is required. TIX: Free Dinostories! — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 12–2pm
• TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-7704
Movers & Makers — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 12:30–2:30pm • Ages 6-10.
Registration required. TIX: Free
Mad Science Slime Time — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 1–2pm • Grades P to 6, registration is required. TIX: Free
Playwriting Workshop — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 3–6pm • Join Noella Murphy, Dorian Lang and Colleen MacIssac of Halifax’s Lil Villains Theatre TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-7704
Mad Science Slime Time — Library, Annapolis Royal
4–5pm • Grades P to 6, registration is required. TIX:
Free
Zero Waste Origami Bag — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 5:30–7:30pm • Teens use sewing machines in our Innovation Lab. Registration required. TIX: Free Macramé Gnome Keychain — Library, Kingston 7–8pm • Ages 16+. Registration required. TIX: Free Tanner & Arron Ward — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 8–10pm
TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3199
FRIDAY, 17
Directing Workshop — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 10am–3pm • Join Noella Murphy, Dorian Lang and Colleen MacIssac of Halifax’s Lil Villains Theatre TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-7704
Spy Escape Room — Library, Annapolis Royal 10:30am–12pm • Ages 8-12. Registration is required. TIX: Free Little Leprechauns — Tir na nOg Dance Academy, Kentville 11am–12pm • TIX: $22
Macramé Gnome Keychain — Library, Annapolis Royal 11am–12pm • Ages 16+. Registration required. TIX: Free
Jewelry Plus Sale — Wong International Centre, Wolfville 12–4pm • To support Grannies raising funds for children in Africa orphaned by AIDS. TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-7591
Mad Science Slime Time — Library, Windsor 1–2pm • Grades P to 6, registration is required. TIX: Free St. Patrick’s Day Fête — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 1–2pm • Dress in your Sunday best with friends! Registration is required. Ages 18+.
TIX: Free
Nature Explorers: Explore Nova Scotia’s Best Bugs — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 2–3pm • Learn about the insects that call NS home! Ages 6-12, registration required. TIX: Free
Zero Waste Origami Bag — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 5:30–7:30pm • Teens use sewing machines in our Innovation Lab. Registration required. TIX: Free Guy Paul — Kings Arms Pub, Kentville 5:30–9:30pm
TIX: Free
Terry Jagger — Exit 5ive Pub and Restaurant, Windsor, NS 5:30–9:30pm
• TIX: Free INFO: 902-790-3091
St. Patrick’s Family Ceilidh Dance — Louis Millet Community Complex, New Minas 6–9pm • The best St. Patrick’s Day family event! TIX: Advanced: $18, Online: $20
Jesse Potter — Kings Arms Commons, Wolfville 6–10pm
TIX: Free
Tide & Timbre — Lunn’s Mill Brewery, Lawrencetown 7–10pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-584-2217
Broken Glass — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7–9pm • Take a trip back in time to December 1917, when two ships collided in the Halifax Harbour. TIX: Adults: $20, Seniors/Students: $15
Feel Good Friday with Man In Plaid — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-483-9261
Damian Brennan & Jenny Melvin — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • A night of Irish ballads, traditional & original music, stories, and more. TIX:
Adult: $28, Youth $5 INFO: 902-532-7704
Alabama & Zac Brown Tribute Tour — Convocation Hall, Wolfville 7:30pm • These celebrated country stars are featured together in a tribute performance! TIX: $50 INFO: 506-351-1351
St. Paddy’s with Mark Hippern — Hill Top Hops’ Brewhouse, Brooklyn 7:30–11pm • TIX: Free
SATURDAY, 18
‘Tending the Soil’ A 1 Year Herbal and Ecotherapy Course — Aylesford 10am–4pm • Monthly classes offering an immersive experience into herbal medicine, ecology, biology, and self-discovery. INFO: ramblewoodherbals@gmail.com
Freeze Frame, a Crash Course in Stop Motion Animation — ARTSPLACE, Annapolis Royal 10am–2pm • Participants will work in teams to produce a short stop motion animation. TIX: Non-Members: $60, $55: ARCAC members INFO: 902-532-7069 Movin’ and Groovin’ — Library, Kentville 10:30–11:15am • Join Between the Mountains Music Therapy for music and movement. Registration is required. TIX: Free
Annapolis Ambre’s Awesome Animals — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 10:30–11:30am • Combining fun with science education and animal awareness! Ages 4+, registration required. TIX: Free Nature Explorers: Explore Nova Scotia’s Best Bugs — Library, Annapolis Royal 11am–12pm • Learn about the insects that call NS home! Ages 6-12, registration required. TIX: Free Movin’ and Groovin’ — Library, Kentville 11:30am–12:15pm • Join Between the Mountains Music Therapy for music and movement. Registration is required. TIX: Free
Annapolis Ambre’s Awesome Animals — Library, Windsor 1–2pm • Combining fun with science education and animal awareness! Ages 4+, registration required. TIX: Free Broken Glass — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 2–4pm & 7–10pm • Take a trip back in time to December 1917, when two ships collided in the Halifax Harbour. TIX: Adults: $20, Students: $15
Adult Collage Crew — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 2–3pm • Join Shania to create your own piece of collage art. All supplies will be provided. Open to ages 18+. Registration is required. TIX: Free Zakary Miller — Bad Eyes Gallery, Kentville 3–5pm • TIX: Free
Annapolis Ambre’s Awesome Animals — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 3:30–4:30pm • Combining fun with science education and animal awareness! Ages 4+, registration required. TIX: Free Karaoke — Lunn’s Mill Brewery, Lawrencetown 7–10pm
• TIX: Free INFO: 902-584-2217
Chris Robision — Horton Ridge Malt & Grain, Hortonville 7:30–9:30pm • TIX: $15 INFO: 902-697-3535
The Miss Aurora Scott Quartet — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 8–11pm • Featuring Graham Howes, Kevin Perkins, and Tim Fisk. TIX: $20 INFO: 902-542-5424
Joe Crookston — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville
8–10:30pm TIX: Adults $35, Members: $20, Military: $30, Students: $20 INFO: 902-825-6834
SKY 45 — Lew Murphy’s Smoke & BBQ, New Minas 8:30–11:30pm TIX: Free smiling boy. — The Library Pub, Wolfville 8:30–11:30pm TIX: Free INFO: 506-886-8387
Adult Dance: Wayne Parker — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9–12pm • TIX: Members: $9, Non-Members: $10
SUNDAY, 19
Sunday Music in the Garden Room — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 2–4pm • Liam and LaLa, a new cello/piano duo, has quickly developed a unique and exciting artistic voice. TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-3484
Broken Glass — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville
2:30–4:30pm • Take a trip back in time to December 1917, when two ships collided in the Halifax Harbour. TIX: Adults: $20, $15 Seniors/Students INFO: 902-825-6834
Alice Darling — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 4–6pm & 7–9pm • A young woman trapped in an abusive relationship becomes the unwitting participant in an intervention staged by her two closest friends. TIX: $12
MONDAY, 20
Life Drawing Session — ARTSPLACE, Annapolis Royal 1–4pm • Welcoming, non-teaching life drawing sessions, open to all experience levels. Reservations recommended. TIX: $12 INFO: 902-532-7069
TUESDAY, 21
Committee of the Whole — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 9am TIX: Free INFO: 888-337-2999
Duke of Edinburgh Youth Leadership Program — Valley Community Learning Association, Kentville 4–5:30pm • Information and goal-setting session for youth interested in the Duke of Edinburgh Award. TIX: Free INFO: 902-993-1717
Stage Lighting Workshop — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 6–8pm • Develop and expand your understanding of stage lighting looks and possibilities. TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-7704
WEDNESDAY, 22
Committee of the Whole Budget Meeting — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 10am • Operating Budget Presentation TIX: Free INFO: 888-337-2999
One Fine Morning — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7–9pm • With a father suffering from neurodegenerative disease, a young woman lives with her eight-year-old daughter. While struggling to secure a decent nursing home, she runs into an unavailable friend with whom she embarks on an affair. TIX: $12 Youth Art Lessons — 7 Arts, Greenwood 7–8pm • Ages 12 and under, different projects each week, try new tools & techniques. TIX: $25/class or four for $80 INFO: 902-765-7278
THURSDAY, 23
The Upbeats — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 8–10pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3199
FRIDAY, 24
Virtual KAIROS Blanket Exercise (vKBE) — Virtual, Annapolis Valley 1:45–5pm • A 3-hour intensive workshop that focuses on treaty education and Canadian history. Registration is required. Open to everyone ages 18+. TIX: Free
Matt Millett — Kings Arms Pub, Kentville 5:30–9:30pm TIX: Free
Man In Plaid — Horton Ridge Malt & Grain, Hortonville 6–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-483-9261
Top Gun: Maverick — The Mermaid, Windsor 7pm
• Training a detachment of graduates for a special assignment, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past and his deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who choose to fly it. TIX: $14 INFO: 902-798-5841
Feel Good Friday with Timothy V — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
SATURDAY, 25
Eagle Watch Breakfast — Community Hall, Sheffield Mills 8am–1pm • We can’t feed the eagles, but we can feed you! TIX: Adults: $10, Children: $5
Check ‘Em Out Book Club — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 1–2pm • Come join the rest of us misfit readers! Open to ages 18+. Registration is required. TIX: Free
In a New York Minute — Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville 4pm • Our Senior Choir has been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall! Come and join us while they perform some of their NYC music and a few old favourites as well. TIX: Donation
Family Movie Night — Christian Fellowship Centre, Wilmot 6:30pm • Join us as we show the film “The Prince of Egypt”. TIX: Free INFO: 712-765-2386
Latin Dance Lesson — YogaLife, Wolfville 7–8:30pm • Everyone welcome, no experience or partner necessary. TIX: $15
Open Mic — Smokehouse Nano Brewery, Berwick 7pm TIX: Free INFO: 902-375-2555
The Taproom Growlers — Dawn Oman Art Gallery, Bridgetown 7–9pm • An A Capella singing group who sing a lively repertoire of sea shanties and songs of the sea. TIX: $20 INFO: 902-588-2002
Joce Reyome — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • Originally hailing from Massachusetts and now settled in PEI, Joce’s debut single, “Cross My Heart”, was produced by award-winning producer Erin Costelo. TIX: $24 INFO: 902-532-7704
Arrival - An Electronic Dance Music Affair — Maritime Express Cider Co., Kentville 8pm–12am • Bad Eyes Gallery & Surkeus Records present: ARRIVAL - An Electronic Dance Music Affair TIX: Online: $15, At the Door: $20
smiling boy. — The Library Pub, Wolfville 8:30–11:30pm TIX: Free INFO: 506-886-8387
Adult Dance: Route 12 — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9–12pm • TIX: Members: $9, Non-Members: $10
March 2023 | 15 Brought to you by Brought to you by MARCH 2 – MARCH 31, 2023
CONTINUED MARCH 2 – MARCH 31, 2023
In Ridge Stile Brunch Fundraiser — Community Centre, Gaspereau 11–1pm • Help preserve agricultural land with music and stories. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-687-2085
SUNDAY, 26
Eagle Watch Breakfast — Community Hall, Sheffield Mills 8am–1pm • We can’t feed the eagles, but we can feed you! TIX: Adults: $10, Children: $5
Acting and Character Creation — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 10am–1pm & 2–5pm • Develop and expand your understanding of stage lighting looks and possibilities TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-7704
Sunday Book Club — Library, Windsor 2pm • New members are welcome! Registration not required. TIX:
Free
Crafternoons — Memorial Library, Wolfville 2–3pm • Ages 8 to 10! All materials will be provided.
Registration is required. TIX: Free
The Quiet Girl — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 4–6pm & 7–9pm • Rural Ireland in 1981, a quiet, neglected girl is sent away from her dysfunctional family to live with foster parents for the summer. TIX: $12
MONDAY, 27
Movin’ and Groovin’ — Library, Kentville 11:30am–12:15pm • Join Between the Mountains Music Therapy for music and movement. Registration is required. TIX:
Free
Movin’ and Groovin’ — Library, Kentville 12:30–1:15pm • Join Between the Mountains Music Therapy for music and movement. Registration is required. TIX:
Free
Life Drawing Session — ARTSPLACE, Annapolis Royal 1–4pm • Welcoming, non-teaching life drawing sessions, open to all experience levels. Reservations recommended. TIX: $12 INFO: 902-532-7069
NFB Screening: Art in Animation — ARTSPLACE, Annapolis Royal 7pm • Hosted by Matt Dubois. TIX: Donation (Suggested $10) INFO: 902-532-7069
TUESDAY, 28
Book Club — Library, Kentville 6:30–7:30pm • Everyone is welcome. Registration required. TIX: Free OurTunes Sing-Along — Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville 7–8:30pm • Sing popular songs of the 60s through the 2000s! TIX: Donatoin ($5 Suggestion) INFO: 902-698-2468
WEDNESDAY, 29
Special Council Budget — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 10am • Budget Deliberations TIX: Free INFO: 888-337-2999
Deck of Cards Crew — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 10:30–11:30am • Lots of games to share, or feel free to bring your favourite from home! Registration is required. Open to ages 18+. TIX: Free Blood Donor Clinic — Lions Club, Berwick 12–3pm 5–7pm • In association with the Canadian Blood Services. TIX: Free INFO: 902-844-1440
Return to Seoul — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7–9pm
• A twenty-five-year-old French woman returns to Korea, the country she was born in before being adopted by a French couple, for the very first time. TIX: $12
THURSDAY, 30
Live Music — Longfellow Restaurant, Grand Pre 6–8pm
• TIX: Free INFO: 902-697-2163
FRIDAY, 31
Book Sale — Lions Club, Wolfville 9am–9pm • CFUW Wolfville 55th annual Book Sale at Wolfville Lions’ Club Hall. TIX: Free
Guy Paul — Kings Arms Commons, Wolfville 6–10pm
TIX: Free
Girl Power at the Library! — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 6–8pm • Ages 10 to 18. Registration required. TIX: Free
Feel Good Friday with Roxy & Jacob — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • TIX: Free
INFO: 902-582-2337
Wonderfully, The Wizard of OZ — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • Written, produced & directed by Margaret Gray. TIX: Adults: $15, Youth: $10
INFO: 902-532-7704
Comedy Show & Ticket Auction — Lions Club, Canning
FREE INTERNET ON THE GO, MARCH BREAK, AND MORE!
Hilary Briar
Announcing an exciting new loan program: Patrons of the Annapolis Valley Regional Library (AVRL) can now borrow access to the internet in the form of mobile hotspot devices.
In recent years, internet access has become an essential service. People without access are disadvantaged. The Library already helps to bridge this digital divide by providing public computers and unlimited WiFi at our eleven branches.
Now our offer of free internet access is going mobile. In partnership with @NS Community Technology, library users aged 18 and older can borrow WiFi hotspots with unlimited data for four weeks at a time. The area where the hotspot is used must have cellular coverage. The devices can be renewed as long as no hold exists.
“Being able to loan these hotspots free of charge is a very exciting opportunity,” said Charlotte Janes, AVRL’s Coordinator of Corporate Services. “There are many people in our region who will benefit from this program.”
STEM Kits in Berwick: Every Saturday from 1-3pm, enjoy endless building and programming possibilities with the Berwick library’s family-friendly STEM kits! This selfled, drop-in program is designed for families with kids ages 8 and up (children must be accompanied by an adult). We have four kits on hand: Snap Circuit Extreme, Turing Tumble, WeDo LEGO Robotics Construction, and EV3 Mindstorm Robotics. Available until the end of April.
March Break is packed with exciting library events: Wondering what to do during the school break? Our branches are hosting a range of fun activities for kids of all ages, including Annapolis Ambre’s Awesome Animals, nature explorer workshops, Mad Science Slime Time, spy school, a Tea-Rex Party, escape rooms, Big Fun Library Parties, arts and crafts, and much more.
For more information, visit www.valleylibrary.ca or contact your local library branch.
16 | March 2023
Edited by Margie E. Burke
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Each row must contain the numbers 1 to 9; each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9; and each set of 3 by 3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 to 9.
(Answer appears elsewhere in this issue)
Equity is the promotion of fairness and justice for each individual that considers historical, social, systemic, and structural issues that impact experience and individual needs.
HOW TO SOLVE: Solution
EAGLE WATCH BREAKFAST IS BACK!
Sheffield Mills Community Association
After a two-year hiatus we are excited to open the doors to our community hall and serve a delicious offering of homemade pancakes, sausages, blueberry syrup, and cider for the whole family to enjoy!
Live music, child art programming on Saturday, March 25th courtesy of Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, and interpretive displays from the Blomidon Naturalists and Hope for Wildlife.
Due to the avian bird flu and a decline in available food stocks we have not been able to maintain our daily feeding schedule for the eagles this year. Therefore, there will be no feedings at the traditional Eagle Watch feeding site.
Saturday, March 25th and Sunday, March 26th from 8:00am to 1:00pm each day.
March 25 & 26th
8:00am - 1:00pm each day
Sheffield Mills Community Hall, 98 Black Hole Road
Pancake & Sausage Breakfast
ALL FUNDS RAISED ARE FOR THE UP-
Answers to Sudoku and Crossword can be found on page 14
KEEP AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
SNOW
Garry Leeson
With apologies to Joni Mitchell
Banks and drifts of marshmallow fluff nd endless fields of the pretty stuff And vaporous clouds with every puff I looked at snow that way
But now it only hides the ground An incontinence all around Items lost and never found I look at snow that way
I’ve looked at snow from both sides now
How to enjoy the stuff and still somehow
It’s snow’s intrusions I recall I really don’t like snow at all
Figure skates and an outdoor rink
The frosty air that makes you blink And every nice thing that you can think
I’ve looked at winter that way
But now its just a pain in the but Another season closed and shut If you care just let them know Give yourself away
I’ve looked at snow from both sides now
With a shovel in hand and still somehow
It’s snows intrusions I recall I really don’t like snow at all
Always
March 2023 | 17 ACROSS 1 Baseball blunder 6 Contributes 10 Dull color 14 Relinquish 15 Icy precipitation 16 "Field of Dreams" setting 17 It's taken in class 19 Guys-only party 20 More within reach 21 Devoured 22 Filly's mom 23 Pair of draft horses 25 Wearable wares 27 "L.A.'s Finest" actress 30 Very skillful 32 Mild-mannered 33 Back from boating 34 Drugstore chain 37 Long tresses 39 Whip severely 65 Realtor's unit 9 Certain sofa 41 Monopoly 40 Crippling virus 66 Eagle's claw 10 Hardly cheery avenue 42 Poetic tribute 67 Beach bag 11 "Service Above 44 Not taking sides 43 Lacking iron 68 Sales prospect Self" group 45 Meteorological 46 Bring down 69 Caught some Z's 12 In the know conditions, 47 Gloomy 13 Deli item briefly 49 Egyptian bird DOWN 18 Many a TV 48 Discomfort 50 "Cheers!" 1 He played Obi- series 50 "Catch my 52 Place to wait Wan 24 Great painting ____?" 54 Santa Anita 2 Fixed charge 26 Get ready for 51 Dashboard item event 3 Novelist ___ the O.R. 53 Cozy retreats 55 "___ the Mae Brown 27 BB's and bullets 56 Actress Gilbert season ..." 4 Pull ahead of 28 Main movie part 58 Fairy follower 57 Kind of block 5 "Judy" portrayer 29 Charitable 59 Looking down 61 Start of a plan 6 "Bingo!" 31 Embarrassment from 62 Houses on the 7 CNN reporter 35 Henry ___ 60 Advanced market Bash 36 Some heirs 63 Played the first 64 Snorkeling gear 8 Despotic 38 Went under card Crossword by Margie E. Burke Copyright 2023 by The Puzzle Syndicate 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69
SUDOKU
Copyright 2023 by The Puzzle Syndicate Difficulty:
Easy
to Sudoku:
4 7 8 6
6 8 1 2 7 9 4 5 5 7 1 4 9 6 8 2 3
9 2 3 8 5 7 1 6 6 1 4 7 3 9 5 8 2 7 2 9 5 4 8 6 3 1 8 3 5 6 1 2 4 9 7
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NO EAGLE
NO EAGLE
FEEDINGS
FEEDINGS
Cash Only More information available at www sheffieldmills org | Live Music | Blomidon Naturalist Society | Hope for Wildlife | | Ross Creek Centre for the Arts Kids Crafts |
$10 for adults $5 for children under 10
check this source for accurate tides: Canadian Fisheries & Oceans. www.waterlevels.gc.ca MAR 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 HIGH 9:39am 19:35am 11:26am 12:12pm 12:54pm 1:34pm 2:12pm 2:49pm 3:28pm 4:09pm 4:54pm 5:44pm 6:41pm 7:45pm 8:54pm 10:02pm 11:05pm 11:32am 12:27pm 1:18pm *2:06pm 2:52pm 3:37pm 4:22pm 5:07pm 5:55pm 6:46pm 7:41pm **8:39pm 9:36pm LOW 3:53pm 4:48pm 5:38pm 6:22pm 7:03pm 7:41pm 8:18pm 8:56pm 9:35pm 10:15pm 11:00pm 11:50pm 12:24am 1:26pm 2:34pm 3:52pm 4:47pm 5:46pm 6:39pm 7:29pm 8:15pm 8:59pm 9:43pm 10:26pm 11:11pm 11:58pm 12:28pm 2:19pm 3:16pm THERE ARE NORMALLY TWO HIGH AND TWO LOW TIDES EACH DAY. •Highest High: 46.3 feet ••Lowest High: 36.4 feet EQUITY (noun)
I KNOW A PLACE by Ron Lightburn
A PROMISE OF SPRING
Ron Lightburn’s art cards are now available at locations throughout the Annapolis Valley: Endless Shores Books in Bridgetown; The Rusty Chandelier in Coldbrook; Tides Art Gallery, R.D. Chisholm and the Kings County Museum in Kentville; Absolutely Fabulous at Home, Coles Book Store and Saunders Tartans & Gifts in New Minas; The Port Pub and Sea Level Brewing in Port Williams; Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards in Wolfville. thelightburns.com
Solutions to Sudoku and Crossword (page 7)
RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIA Solution to Sudoku: 9 8 6 2 5 3 1 7 4 1 5 3 9 7 4 2 6 8 2 4 7 8 6 1 3 5 9 3 6 8 1 2 7 9 4 5 5 7 1 4 9 6 8 2 3 4 9 2 3 8 5 7 1 6 6 1 4 7 3 9 5 8 2 7 2 9 5 4 8 6 3 1 8 3 5 6 1 2 4 9 7
Solution to Crossword: E R R O R A D D S D R A B W A I V E H A I L I O W A A T T E N D A N C E S T A G N E A R E R A T E M A R E T E A M A P P A R E L A L B A M A S T E R L Y M E E K A S H O R E C V S M A N E S T A R P O L I O O D E A N E M I C R U I N F U N E R E A L I B I S D R I N K U P L I N E R A C E T I S M E N T A L I D E A R E A L E S T A T E F I N S A C R E T A L O N T O T E L E A D S L E P T
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