The Grapevine - September 2023

DEEP ROOTS THE HEART OF FALL CONCERT AGENDA, P.4 CROKINOLE CLUB, P.4

HOROSCOPES, P.5

TIPS FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY, P.6

DEEP ROOTS FESTIVAL SCHEDULE, P.13

BROWN WASP COMES TO NOVA SCOTIA, P.18

Photo contributed by Deep Roots Music Co-op

Deep Roots/Crokinole Club.......................................p.4

Free Will Astrology /Star Drop /Dog of Month............p.5

CMHA NS/Earth Adventure/Financial Literacy.............p.6

Wolfville Farmers’ Market/Blomidon Naturalists........p.8

Deep Roots Festival Schedule....................................p.13

What’s Happening...............................................p.14--16

Centre Stage/Justice Jamboree.................................p.17

Classifieds/Hidden Gems...........................................p.18

Brown Wasp/Culture Bathing/Grow Me Instead.........p.19

DEEP ROOTS IS AT THE HEART OF A BUSY FALL CONCERT AGENDA

François Côté, Coordinator, Acadia Performing Arts Series

Late September is my favourite time of the year. The best weather (except when a hurricane creeps up), vibrant colours appearing everywhere and, for nearly 20 years, it’s been Deep Roots time! I have attended all but one edition of the festival. That’s two decades worth of vivid memories,from the very last performance of my old French medieval band, l’Ensemble à Part, at the inaugural Deep Roots in 2004, to the wonderful Coco Love Alcorn & Ian Sherwood concert that Deep Roots managed to present last year as the hurricane that was to cancel the rest of the festival was moving up on us.

In between? Oh, I’m guessing over 600 performances, many of them unique collaborative moments, by nearly 300 acts. International and national touring artists cumulating a

good number of Grammy nominations and a few dozen Junos, are mingling, creating, and making lasting connections with local artists and audiences. A beautiful thing …

On behalf of the Acadia Performing Arts Series, a proud partner of Deep Roots, I wish fair weather and great success to this year’s edition of the Deep Roots Music Festival! And a wonderful Deep Roots weekend to you all!

Before and after Deep Roots, as the Acadia campus gets busy and Wolfville’s population swells again, the season also brings a rebirth of activity at Acadia’s performing arts venues.

From free classical recitals presented by Sunday Music in the Garden Room to the November return of Jeremy Dutcher to Wolfville, presented by Events Acadia, this Fall offers a

CROKINOLE CLUB: FLICKING FUN FOR EVERYONE!

Rob Butler, Wolfville Crokinole

lot of diversity to lovers of live music.

On September 2, an exciting and diverse Acadia Performing Arts Series begins at Festival Theatre, with an entrancing fusion of Persian and West African music by Constantinople & Ablaye Cissoko. This will be a busy Fall for the Performing Arts Series with five concerts before winter sets in, including Symphony Nova Scotia in October, a Steve Poltz & Danny Michel double-bill in November and a Christmas concert by The Barra MacNeils in December.

Series details at pas.acadiau.ca . Tickets are available at the Acadia box office. For important savings, consider a Series’ subscription, a “Four Concerts Pack” or, for maximum flexibility, the new “Pick-Four-Or-More” offer.

DANIELLE WISEN Co-Owner and Operator

ALLY MANNETTE Co-Owner and Operator

ADVERTISING

AD DEADLINES:

Crokinole is a game that is deep-rooted in Canadian history. Photographic and written evidence of crokinole being played in Canada goes back as far as evidence of hockey or lacrosse. In fact, the first known crokinole board was said to have been crafted in Ontario in 1875, although there are accounts of varying legitimacy and/or believability from the United States which lay claim to them inventing the game years prior.

Regardless, you won’t have to inquire too long before you meet someone around here who has “played before” or “used to play with their grandparents as kids” at the cottage, or wherever. Some folks “haven’t played in years”, whilst others are avid flickers, playing at least weekly if not daily.

Given its evident popularity, it comes as a great surprise to me that I have not discovered crokinole until I was in my 30s and had moved to Wolfville. I traveled across this country and around the world in my younger years, and had no idea crokinole existed until planting roots in Nova Scotia.

From my first flick, I was hooked. It was my partner, an Acadia alumna, who taught me to play. To this day, my winning percentage against her sits at around 33%. It was our eagerness to raise the profile and popularity of crokinole in Wolfville, combined with her desire to play against someone better than me, that gave us the idea to advertise a potential social event under the guise of a structured tournament, just to see what would happen.

The Church Brewing Co. in Wolfville was gracious enough to host this inaugural crokinole event - possibly because of their own curiosity regarding its success - and it was a hit! We garnered enough interest to host a sixteen player double-elimination tournament in December of 2022, where each player paid an entry fee and all fees were returned as prizes for winners.

The popularity of that December event springboarded in 2023 to the point where we have hosted tournaments in all months so far, except January and a planned break in the summer, with cash prizes awarded each month we played. The Library Pub has also stepped up to host some of these tournaments, allowing

us to spread the love of the game around town. Once we realized we had the support from these local businesses, we felt the obvious progression would be to start a clubthe Wolfville Crokinole Club, naturally.

Thanks to the easy accessibility and wonderful hospitality of The Church Brewing Co. and The Library Pub, we have been able to accommodate more than 40 players over the past year, with about half of them being debutants. In fact, of the six tournaments that have been hosted so far, four of them have been won by a debutant, and we have only had two repeat finalists and one repeat winner.

on state-of-the-art boards that he builds himself via his company Tracey Boards. These boards adhere to World Crokinole standards and specifications, and all club members in attendance during this special event agreed that there is no other board comparable to a Tracey Board. Of course, the club could not resist purchasing a Tracey Board, which will undoubtedly be used in upcoming events.

Due to timing and equipment restrictions (ie. just our own board plus boards borrowed from fellow players), we have had to cap past tournaments at sixteen players in order to determine a tournament winner in one evening. However, after learning some of the dos and do-not-dos of administering a tournament, we have gone back to the drawing board in hopes of revamping the structure of the tournaments, to allow players to get more games for their buck.

Starting in November, we will host, at minimum, one tournament per month involving up to twelve players. The Church Brewery has continued to show its support for the club by offering us the space to gather, socialize, and play from November until April. After April, we’re open to other ideas and suggestions on where we can play.

In preparation of our “2023/24 season”, we’re hoping to host an informal pre-season chat amongst crokinole enthusiasts and past tournament players to brainstorm ideas on how to grow the club. We would certainly welcome your input.

The odds certainly have been favourable for first-timers to the Wolfville Crokinole Club.

One of the club’s greatest achievements in its short existence has been earning official status as a member of the National Crokinole Association. This was followed up by a visit from Jeremy Tracey - currently a top-5 player in the World Crokinole rankings, and a Director-at-Large of the National Crokinole Association - to give his blessing to the club, and offer us the opportunity to play

If you would like to be a part of Wolfvill Crokinole, whether as a player or a social butterfly, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to wolfvillecrokinole@gmail.com or find us on the socials: Wolfville Crokinole on Facebook or on Instagram @wolfville_crokinole

Two Ontario women play crokinole in the late 1890s. ONTARIO ARCHIVES

Photo contributed by Rob Butler

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Climate change is dramatically altering the Earth. People born today will experience three times as many floods and droughts as someone born in 1960, as well as seven times more heat waves. In urgent efforts to find a cure, scientists are generating outlandish proposals: planting mechanical trees, creating undersea walls to protect melting glaciers from warm ocean water, dimming the sun with airborne calcium carbonate, and covering Arctic ice with a layer of glass. In this spirit, I encourage you to incite unruly and even unorthodox brainstorms to solve your personal dilemmas. Be wildly inventive and creative.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “When love is not madness, it is not love,” wrote Spanish author Pedro Calderon de la Barca. In my opinion, that’s naive, melodramatic nonsense! I will forgive him for his ignorance, since he worked as a soldier and celibate priest in the 17th century. The truth is that yes, love should have a touch of madness. But when it has more than a touch, it’s usually a fake kind of love: rooted in misunderstanding, immaturity, selfishness, and lack of emotional intelligence. In accordance with astrological factors, I assign you Tauruses to be dynamic practitioners of genuine togetherness in the coming months: with hints of madness and wildness, yes, but mostly big helpings of mutual respect, smart compassion, tender care, and a knack for dealing maturely with disagreements.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gemini author Iain S. Thomas writes, “There are two things everyone has. One is The Great Sadness and the other is How Weird I Really Am. But only some of us are brave enough to talk about them.” The coming weeks will be a favorable time to ripen your relationship with these two things, Gemini. You will have the extra gravitas necessary to understand how vital they are to your full humanity. You can also express and discuss them in meaningful ways with the people you trust.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A self-fulfilling prophecy happens when the expectations we embrace actually come to pass. We cling so devotedly to a belief about what will occur that we help generate its literal manifestation. This can be unfortunate if the anticipated outcome isn’t good for us. But it can be fortunate if the future we visualize upgrades our well-being. I invite you to ruminate on the negative and positive projections you’re now harboring. Then shed the former and reinforce the latter.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The holy book of the Zoroastrian religion describes a mythical mountain, Hara Berezaiti. It’s the geographic center of the universe. The sun hides behind it at night. Stars and planets revolve around it. All the world’s waters originate at its peak. Hara Berezaiti is so luminous and holy that no darkness can survive there, nor can the false gods abide. I would love for you to have your own version of Hara Berezaiti, Leo: a shining source of beauty and strength in your inner landscape. I invite you to use your imagination to create this sanctuary within you. Picture yourself having exciting, healing adventures there. Give it a name you love. Call on its invigorating presence when you need a sacred boost.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo journalist Anthony Loyd has spent a lot of time in war zones, so it’s no surprise he has bleak views about human nature. He makes the following assertion: “We think we have freedom of choice, but really most of our actions are puny meanderings in the prison yard built by history and early experience.” I agree that our conditioning and routines prevent us from being fully liberated. But most of us have some capacity for responding to the raw truth of the moment and are not utterly bound by the habits of the past. At our worst, we have 20-percent access to freedom of choice. At our best, we have 70-percent. I believe you will be near the 70-percent levels in the coming weeks, dear Virgo.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libra poet T. S. Eliot wrote the iconic narrative poem “The Wasteland.” One part of the story takes place in a bar near closing time. Several times, the bartender calls out, “Hurry up, please—it’s time.” He wants the customers to finish their drinks and leave for the night. Now imagine I’m that bartender standing near you. I’m

telling you, “Hurry up, please—it’s time.” What I mean is that you are in the climactic phase of your astrological cycle. You need to finish this chapter of your life story so you can move on to the next one. “Hurry up, please—it’s time” means you have a sacred duty to resolve, as best you can, every lingering confusion and mystery.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Addressing a lover, Scorpio poet Margaret Atwood says, “I would like to walk with you through that lucent wavering forest of bluegreen leaves with its watery sun & three moons, towards the cave where you must descend, towards your worst fear.” That is a bold declaration. Have you ever summoned such a deep devotion for a loved one? You will have more power and skill than usual to do that in the coming months. Whether you want to or not is a different question. But yes, you will be connected to dynamic magic that will make you a brave and valuable ally.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian theologian N. T. Wright writes, “The great challenge to self-knowledge is blind attachment to our virtues. It is hard to criticize what we think are our virtues. Although the spirit languishes without ideals, idealism can be the greatest danger.” In my view, that statement formulates a central Sagittarian challenge. On the one hand, you need to cultivate high ideals if you want to be exquisitely yourself. On the other hand, you must ensure your high ideals don’t become weapons you use to manipulate and harass others. Author Howard Bloom adds more. “Watch out for the dark side of your own idealism and of your moral sense,” he writes. “Both come from our arsenal of natural instincts. And both easily degenerate into an excuse for attacks on others.” Now is a good time for you to ponder these issues.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn playwright and novelist Rose Franken said, “Anyone can be passionate, but it takes real lovers to be silly.” That’s interesting, because many traditional astrologers say that Capricorns are the least likely zodiac sign to be silly. Speaking from personal experience, though, I have known members of your tribe to be goofy, nutty, and silly when they feel comfortably in love. An old Capricorn girlfriend of mine delighted in playing and having wicked good fun. Wherever you rank in the annals of wacky Capricorns, I hope you will consider expressing these qualities in the coming weeks. Romance and intimacy will thrive if you do.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): As I work on writing new books, I often draw on inspirations that flow through me as I take long hikes. The vigorous exercise shakes loose visions and ideas that are not accessible as I sit in front of my computer. Aquarian novelist Charles Dickens was an adherent of this approach. At night, he liked to walk around London for miles, marveling at the story ideas that welled up in him. I recommend our strategy to you in the coming weeks, Aquarius. As you move your body, key revelations and enriching emotions will well up in you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The coming months will be an excellent time to build, discover, and use metaphorical bridges. To get in the mood, brainstorm about every type of bridge you might need. How about a connecting link between your past and future? How about a nexus between a task you must do and a task you love to do? And maybe a conduit between two groups of allies that would then serve you even better than they already do? Your homework is to fantasize about three more exciting junctions, combinations, or couplings.

© 2023 Rob Brezsny • freewillastrology.com

CMHA NOVA SCOTIA OFFERING FREE MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS

E. Christie, Community Lead, CMHA

Are you looking for tips to quiet your inner critic?

Support locating mental health resources across Nova Scotia, or maybe you are wondering how to cope with Climate Anxiety?

Whatever your wellness concern is, chances are, the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division has a THRIVE workshop for it!

Launched by CMHA NS Division in February 2022, THRIVE is a virtual learning centre where all Nova Scotians can access free workshops to learn, gain new skills, and connect with others in their community.

THRIVE is for anyone: youth, older adults, family, friends, and parents.

Participants are not required to have a referral, diagnosis, previous experience or be a CMHA NS Division client to participate. All are welcome! THRIVE is all about helping more Nova Scotians promote and support their own mental health so they can be well and stay well.

“Mental health, like physical health, is on a continuum,” explains CMHA NS Division’s Executive Director, Karn Nichols.

“We all have mental health, and the state of

our mental health moves up and down the continuum depending on several different things. You can experience poor mental health and not reach the point of crisis if you access care – but for a lot of us, we don’t even realize we are, for example, depressed, or stressed or excessively anxious until we are moving up the continuum toward crisis.”

Nichols says the goal of THRIVE is to help more Nova Scotians increase their mental health literacy and resilience skills so they can identify when they’re struggling sooner and know what support they need – better yet, she adds, to prevent extended periods of poor mental health altogether.

THRIVE workshops delivered by CMHA NS staff and community partners who are experts by experience, which means they have their own personal story of a mental health or substance use concern or are supporting a loved one.

For example, a mindfulness workshop would be led by a person who actively practices mindfulness to maintain their mental health, rather than a clinician.

Courses are alternated every three months, so there is always something new to learn and try. Visit www.novascotia.cmha.ca to register and learn more.

EARTH ADVENTURE CHALLENGE: GET OUT INTO NATURE THIS FALL

Blomidon Naturalists Society

Flying Squirrel Adventures is challenging families in the region with children to get out and discover their deep roots in nature this fall. It’s called the Earth Adventurer Challenge and families get to explore and enjoy short walking trails in Kings County with the benefit of a free trail activity guide and an earth adventurer kit.

If families complete four trails in September or the first half of October, they are entered in a draw for some wonderful prizes: Whale Watching for four with Brier Island Whale and Seabird Cruises, two kid spots for two days each of March Break Camps at the Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, and a free spot in one of FlyingcSquirrel Adventurers Nature School programs in the next year.

Jess Spooner, the Challenge organizer notes, “Wow, getting out into nature in the Fall is so beautiful and fun here, and beyond that everyone gets the kits with maps, stickers, magnifying lens and journal plus a shot at the big prizes. We want to make nature irresistible. It is so valuable for kids to appreciate and connect with their nearby wild places.”

The trail options cover the whole county including the Wolfville Millennium Trail,

Bigelow Trail in Canning, Miner’s Marsh in Kentville, Chute Park in Berwick, Stronach Park in Kingston and McMaster Mill Falls beyond Greenwood. Each trail has a series of activities that gets the kids out exploring the natural area and problem solving around a specific theme. At Miner’s Marsh the kids are out to discover the black duck’s secret to survival and along the way they might indeed see some black ducks, as well as red winged blackbirds, warblers, muskrats, turtles and dragonflies. The kids’ adventures include trying to build a duck nest, have an egg race, test their own duck bill, and protect some eggs from predators.

All of the activities are written up and accessible online, or they can be downloaded and printed for the walk. Of course it is not just the kids that can have fun and join in the activities.

All of the families’ accomplishments across the Fall will be celebrated and certificates and little fox adventurer prizes awarded to everyone at the Flying Squirrel Adventure barbecue on October 29 in Kentville.

For more information and registration for the Challenge, visit flyingsquirreladventures.ca and click on Earth Adventurers.

WELCOMING ACADIA STUDENTS

Lindsay Leckie, Business Development Manager, Wolfville Farmers’ Market

Ten years after graduating from Acadia, I still remember the emotion of driving along the highway, coming over the hill and seeing the Valley and Blomidon in the distance. It’s at that point that I would get overcome with excitement to be returning to school for the year.

Wolfville was a home away from home and had such an impact on me that 10 years after graduating, you’ll still find me there, just down the road from Acadia at the Wolfville Farmers’ Market.

Farmers’ Market’s in general have been a big part of my life growing up. The Wolfville Farmers’ Market in particular, holding many core memories from my time at Acadia as a student of Environmental and Sustainability Studies. The Market is a place where, as a student, you get to immerse yourself in the community, meet the people, eat their amazing food, and explore their craft.

In 2017, my world came full circle and I got hired as an employee at the Market. We actually have many Acadia Graduates working,

TIPS FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY

Rick Irwin, Certified Financial Planner, Trinity Wealth Partners

Many of us have experienced the cost of financial literacy gaps at one point or another. And if you’re like most folks, the gaps in your financial literacy probably cost you at least $500 last year alone.

Think of it as a type of financial illiteracy tax. However, there is good news: you do NOT have to keep paying it year after year. The more you brush up on your financial knowledge, the better you’ll be at making more informed choices with your money and staying on track with your financial goals. So, how do you do that?

It doesn’t have to be a major challenge, especially with these tips for improving financial literacy.

5 Painless Ways to Improve Financial Literacy

Financial literacy is about personal finance, budgeting, savings, investing, debt, and more. Whatever you know — or don’t know— about it now, here are some tips for building up your financial knowledge.

Tip #1: Commit time to financial literacy. Daily or weekly, set aside some time to focus on personal finance. Better yet: Choose a day and time you can stick to: When do you have downtime in your schedule? When are you commuting, exercising, or waiting around? Think about how you could use those (or other times) as opportunities to beef up your financial knowledge. Even just 5 or 10 minutes can be enough to get started.

Fold it into your current routine: Committing time to learn about finance is sort of like creating a new good habit. And a powerful way to do that is by habit stacking or connecting a new habit to an existing one. For example, if you drink a cup of coffee every morning before you go to work, habit stacking could involve adding a new activity, like reading financial news while you drink your coffee.

Tip #2: Be a sponge for financial information.

Read up on finance with books, articles, magazines, newsletters, and other written materials. Look for content that’s:

Conversational: Finance can get complicated, but the language we use to discuss it doesn’t have to be. So, scout out materials with accessible, plain language.

Somewhat piecemeal: Bite-size material can be more welcoming and less intimidating to dive into and tackle. So, look for resources that will let you dip in and out at your convenience, like chaptered books, serialized articles, or otherwise encapsulated content.

Focused on your knowledge gaps: Take a financial literacy quiz to see what you don’t know and where to focus your attention. Bonds and interest rates are good places to start because many folks aren’t too familiar with how those work.

Along with reading, you can also: Listen to financial podcasts, news, and/or TED Talks. Watch videos on financial topics.

Tip #3: Take a class or a workshop. Sign up for a financial course or workshop online or in person. There are tons of free and paid options out there that are specifically geared toward:

The fundamentals of personal finance: Great for beginners, the basics of personal finance can also be smart to revisit from time to time, particularly when teaching children or grandchildren about money.

More advanced topics could include anything from developing new financial skills to understanding niche aspects of finance, refining money mindsets, and more.

Remember, as long as you’re handling money; it’s never too early or too late to take a course or try out any of these tips for improving your financial literacy.

Tip #4: Join a financial literacy group. There’s no shortage of social media groups, forums, and other groups dedicated to financial education and learning. That can give you a ready-made support group with access to t can also help you stay:

Accountable: A group of like-minded folks can check in, listen, and keep you on track. That connection can create real accountability, quieting the excuses and distractions that interfere with progress.

Motivated: Learn from others’ mistakes, get helpful advice, and hear inspiring stories as part of a group. All of that can be incredibly motivating. It may even help you connect with potential mentors.

Tip #5: Talk to a financial professional. Meet with a financial professional to get oneon-one advice and answers tailored to your needs, concerns, and objectives. You don’t know what you don’t know — and life can get busy, stressful, and complicated, no matter how much you plan for the future.

Still, you don’t have to forge ahead in your financial life alone. Financial professionals can offer essential support, education, and guidance, especially in uncertain times or when you’re at a significant financial crossroads. They can also help you improve your financial literacy.

WHATS UP FOR NATURE THIS MONTH

Blomidon Naturalists Society

volunteering, and facilitating projects here at the Market, which is why September is such an exciting time for us!

The Wolfville Farmers’ Market community would like to extend a warm welcome to new and returning students. We invite you to come down Saturday morning for a visit, so we can get to know each other, and of course, so you can enjoy all the amazing local food and products our vendors have to offer.

If you’re looking for deeper ways to connect, we have a long-standing volunteer program that has a rich history with Acadia Students. Many of our programs have been started by, and continue to operate, thanks to volunteers from the university.

I came to Wolfville for the education, and I stayed for the community. I hope you’ll find you’ll fall in love with it the same way I did, which started with the Wolfville Farmers’ Market.

Environment Day in Kentville, Saturday, Sept. 9, 11 am-3 pm, Oakdene Park. Includes nature activities and environmental information for all.

• Looking Closer: Pollinators, Plants & Photography, Sunday, Sept. 10, 9:30 am-3 pm, Black River. Workshop on native plants, pollinators, wildlife monitoring & photography. Registration required, $20. Family Friendly Birding, Saturday, Sept. 16, 10 am-12 pm, Miners Marsh, Kentville. Learn about local birds, practice using binoculars and learning bird songs, and support conservation work! Free, but sign-up encouraged.

• Fish and Climate Change Nature Talk, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 7:30-9 pm, Wolfville Lions Club and on Zoom. “How the social life of fish influences responses to climate warming” with Dr. Suzie Currie. Lichens Foundations & Field Course, Sunday Oct. 15, with Alain Belliveau. 10am-4pm, Ross Creek Centre for the Arts. Registration required with fee.

Fun with Fungi Foundations & Field Course Saturday Oct. 28, with Dr. Allison Walker. 10am-4pm, Ross Creek Centre for the Arts. Registration required with fee.

Details & registration for above events at: blomidonnaturalists.ca

Programs for Children (registration at: flyingsquirreladventures.ca)

Earth Adventurers Challenge: August 21-Oct. 15, Free Family adventures with activity guides, adventure kits and tremendous prizes

• Coyote Classroom (ages 6-11), a school alternative for free-range kids

• Duke of Edinburgh Youth Leadership Program (13-16 yrs)

Join the Blomidon Naturalists e-news, and follow us on social media to learn about upcoming opportunities. Events are open to all and free unless noted.

Þremium Estate Select Wines

Enjoy a complimentary sample of our premium, estate select and cellared wines, and breathtaking views in our peaceful, intimate winery setting.

June – September: 11a.m. – 5p.m. 7 days a week

October: 11a.m. – 5p.m. Thursday - Sunday

Ron Lightburn’s art cards are now available at locations throughout the Annapolis Valley: Endless Shores Books in Bridgetown; Halls Harbour Lobster Pound in Halls Harbour; 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; Sea Level Brewing in Port Williams; Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards in Wolfville. thelightburns.com 88

FUNDY SHORE SOLITUDE

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Just Us! Festival Tent

10:00am 11:45am Parade Prep - Puppets Festival Theatre Lobby

10:00am Noon Face Painting with Coconut Just Us! Festival Tent

Ross Creek Centre for the Arts Volunteers

Wee Giant Theatre

Coconut Gaudet 10:30am 11:45am Drum Circle Just Us!

Matt The Music Man

Factory Girls, Scott Cook with Pamela Mae, Jamie Junger, David Celia

1:30pm 2:30pm Songs are Like Tattoos

2:00pm 4:00pm Deep Roots Open Mic

Al Whittle Theatre

Just Us! Festival Tent

2:30pm 3:30pm Songs That Inspired Me or Wish I’d Written Festival Theatre

3:00pm 4:15pm The Legacy Song Project: Atlantic Chapter

Al Whittle Theatre

7:00pm 10:15pm Saturday Main Stage Festival Theatre

10:30pm 1:00am Saturday Late Night Paddy’s Pub

10:30pm 1:00am Deep Roots Revue Devour! Studios

Jacques Surette, Zakary Miller, Rebecca Fairless, Freya Milliken, Graham Nicholas

Hosted by HUSH

Jim Cuddy, Devin Cuddy & Sam Polley, Jenn Grant, Dayna Manning

Sarah McInnis, Aly Kelly, Pat LePoidevin with special guest, Valmy

Scott Cook with Pamela Mae, Jenn Grant, Valmy, Jim Cuddy, Devin Cuddy & Sam Polley

David Celia & Zuffalo, Barncat

The Sundries, Height Requirement

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

10:00am 11:00am Rise Up Singing: Celebrating the Songs of Gordon Lightfoot Festival Theatre

1:00pm 4:00pm Festival Finale Festival Theatre

David Celia & Zuffalo, Scott Cook with Pamela Mae, Sarah Pound, Graham Nicholas, Dayna Manning

*Bring donations of cash or non-perishable food items for the Wolfville Area Food Bank

Jamie Junger and the Jungernauts, Jacques Surette, Valley Arts Award, Factory Girls, Garrett Mason

Brought

* Shaded events take place weekly

FRIDAY, 1

Earth Adventurers Challenge — Bigelow Trail, Canning 8am

• The Earth Adventurer Challenge runs from Sept. 1 - Oct. 15 in Kings County! Win great prizes and have fun on the trails! TIX: Free

Coffee and Conversation with AVRCE’s Parent Navigator

— Annapolis Royal Library, Annapolis Royal 10am–12pm

• Helping you access community services and support for your child. TIX: Free

Fibre Ops — Windsor Regional Library, Windsor 10am–12pm • A supportive group of fibre artists: knitters, hookers, crocheters, weavers, spinners, etc. All skill levels welcome. 18+. TIX: Free

School of Rock Camp — Ross Creek Annex, Canning 12:30–4:30pm TIX: $120/Week, $25/Drop-In Coffee and Conversation with AVRCE’s Parent Navigator

— Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 1–3pm • Helping you access community services and support for your child. TIX: Free Community Coffee — Wolfville Memorial Library, Wolfville 1:30–3:30pm • Drop in for coffee, tea, treats, and conversations with friends! Registration not required.

TIX: Free

Roast Beef Dinner — Church of the Nazarene, Greenwood 4:30–6pm • Join us to celebrate the opening of the Tremont Fair. TIX: $18 INFO: 902-526-4376

Brewers Circle - Beer of Fundy — Horton Ridge Malt & Grain Company, Hortonville 5–7pm • Come taste the beers and hear from the brewers! TIX: Prices Vary INFO: 902-719-6258

Art Exhibition Opening — Tides Contemporary Art Gallery, Kentville 5–7pm • Join us for the exciting opening to Peter Gordon’s new solo show, ‘Melting Point’, where he explores his love of icebergs. TIX: Free INFO: 902-385-7388

Bernie Zinck — Kings Arms Pub, Kentville 5:30–9:30pm

• TIX: Free

Joker’s Right — Oqwa’titek Amphitheatre, Annapolis Royal 6–8pm • Live Summer Music @ the O’ Series TIX: Free

Aaron MacDonald — Bent Ridge Winery, Windsor 6–8pm

• TIX: Free INFO: 902-718-7655

Joe H. Henry — Lew Murphy’s Smoke & BBQ, New Minas 6–9pm • TIX: Free

Guy Paul Live in the Window — Kings Arms Commons, Wolfville 6–10pm • TIX: Free

Jill Boudreau with Scotty Marsters and Alec Bloch — Horton Ridge Malt & Grain Company, Hortonville 7–9pm • TIX: Advanced: $10, At the Door: $15 INFO: 902-719-6258

Jason Dodwell & Johnny MacNeil — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm •

TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337

TMNT Mutant Mayhem — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7–9pm • The Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers. TIX: Adult: $10.95, Youth: $6.95 INFO: 902-532-7704

Love or Best Offer — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 7:30pm • This charming 4-hander is rom-com about trials of online dating in the over-50. TIX: Adults: $18, Students: $15 INFO: 902-678-8040

Terry Jagger — The Spitfire Arms Alehouse, Windsor 7:30–10:30pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-790-3091

Constantinople — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8–10:30pm • Constantinople was one of the most memorable shows in our early years. TIX: Adults: $35, Members: $25, Military: $30, Students: $20 INFO: 902-825-6834

SATURDAY, 2

Breakfast — Lions Club, Berwick 8–10am • TIX: Plate: $10, Children: $5 INFO: 902-844-1440

Breakfast — Lions Club, Kentville 8–10:30am • TIX:

Adult: $10, Children: $5 INFO: 902-679-2367

Community Breakfast — Fire Hall, Margaretsville 8–10am

TIX: Adult: $12, Children: $6 INFO: 902-825-4067

Community Fair — Fair Grounds, Tremont 8:30am–8:30pm Enjoy horse & oxen pulls, light horse classes, live entertainment, art & crafts display, and more! TIX: Adults: $7, Children: Free

Farmer’s Market — North Mountain United Tapestry, Harbourville 9:30am–1pm • TIX: Free

Big Fun Library Party — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 10am–12pm • Activities, crafts, prizes, and more. TIX: Free

From Grain to Glass — Horton Ridge Malt & Grain Company, Hortonville 11am–1pm • Founder Alan Stewart will help you experience the complete life cycle of beer. TIX: $15 INFO: 902-697-3535

Makers Space — 7 Arts, Greenwood 12–4pm • Fun and seasonal crafts for all ages, all supplies included. Register by email TIX: Projects & Take and Make Kits: $5 INFO: 902-765-7278

Ally Fiola & MIC Rock Camp Kids — Bruce Spicer Park, Canning 1–3pm TIX: Free Thread Heads — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 1–3pm • Enjoy embroidery, cross stitch, or punch needle? Registration required. TIX: Free Carter Lake — The Library Pub, Wolfville 2–5pm • TIX: Fre

New Minas Celebration Days — Lockhart Ryan Memorial Park, New Minas 3–8pm • New Minas is turning 55, join us for some family fun in the park! TIX: Free INFO: 902-681-6577

Baked Ham and Scalloped Potatoes Dinner — Church of the Nazarene, Greenwood 4:30–6pm

• TIX: $15 INFO: 902-824-1615

Back to School Double Feature: Clueless & Mean Girls — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 5–9pm

• TIX: $12

Terra Spencer Trio — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • TIX: Adults: $30, Youth: $5 INFO: 902-532-7704

The Hupman Brothers — Horton Ridge Malt & Grain Company, Hortonville 7:30–10pm

• TIX: Advanced: $20, At the Door: $25 INFO: 902-719-6258

Love or Best Offer — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 7:30pm • This charming 4-hander is rom-com about trials of online dating in the over-50. TIX: Adults: $18, Students: $15 INFO: 902-678-8040

Constantinople & Ablaye Cissoko — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 7:30–9:30pm

• A poetic encounter between strings and voices. TIX: Adults: $40, Youth: $20 INFO: 902-542-5500

SpeakEasy: The Luka Dunham Trio — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 8–11pm

• TIX: $15 INFO: 902-385-5426

Dance: Blacktop Junction — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am

Members: $10

SUNDAY, 3

•

TIX: Members: $9, Non-

Ox Pull & Hand Mowing Competition — Northville Farm Heritage Centre, Billtown 10am

Donation: $5 INFO: 902-690-5096

• TIX: Suggested

Avon Community Farmers’ Market — Victoria Park, Windsor 10am–2pm

• TIX: Free

Great Gazebo Tour - Mark Weatherbee — Victoria Park, Windsor 10am–2pm

• TIX: Free

Donna Holmes — Kings Arms Commons, Wolfville 12–3pm

• TIX: Free

Love or Best Offer — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 2pm

• This charming 4-hander is rom-com about trials of online dating in the over-50. TIX: Adults: $18, Students: $15 INFO: 902-678-8040

Back to School Double Feature: Clueless & Mean Girls — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 5–9pm • TIX: $12

Big Malt Revival with Zak Miller — Horton Ridge Malt & Grain Company, Hortonville 7:30–9:30pm

TIX: $10

INFO: 902-697-3535

MONDAY,

4

Beer on the Bottom of the Bay — Horton Ridge Malt & Grain Company, Hortonville 11am–2pm • TIX: $75

INFO: 902-679-3535

Welcome to Wolfville Street Fair — Downtown, Wolfville 3–6pm

• TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-3019

Jam Session — Community Center, Port George 7–10pm

• TIX: $2

TUESDAY, 5

Fashion Reimagined — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7–9pm • Valley Waste sponsors this intriguing film that explores the difficulties of creating sustainable fashion, Q&A to follow. TIX: $12

THURSDAY, 7

Fitness for You — Paradise Community Hall, Paradise 9:30–10:30am • Certified instructors . Limited space. Please contact Barbara Bishop to reserve your spot. TIX:

Donation INFO: 902-825-9198

Farmers Market — Greenwood Mall, Greenwood 12–4pm

TIX: Free INFO: 902-847-5311

Irish Set Dancing — Bishop Hall, Greenwich 1–3pm • TIX: $5 INFO: 902-679-9267

Donna and Andy — Farmers Market, Kingston 3–7pm • TIX: Free

Market — Macdonald Museum, Middleton 3–6pm TIX:

Free INFO: 902-825-6116

Farmers Market — Aurora Inn Grounds, Kingston 3–7pm

• TIX: Free

Melissa Vidito — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 6–8pm

• TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337

Book League — Kentville Library, Kentville 6:30–7:30pm

• An informal book club for book lovers ages 18+, registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-679-2544

Trivia Night — Oaken Barrel Pub, Greenwood 7–9pm TIX: Free INFO: 902-765-8933

Ghost Walk — Domaine de Grand Pré, Grand Pre 7:45–9:45pm • A family-friendly, historical-production, ghost walk with Jerome and his ghostly friends. TIX: Prices Vary INFO: 902-692-8546

Red Dirt Skinners — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8–10:30pm TIX: Adults: $40, Members, $30, Military: $35, Students: $20 INFO: 902-825-6834

FRIDAY, 8

Farmers and Artisans Market — Admiral’s Walk, Digby 10am–3pm • Digby Farmers and Artisans Market offers a wide variety of unique products from local vendors: food, art, drink, crafts, etc. TIX: Free

Friends of the Library Silent Auction — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 2–8pm • Join us for the Bridgetown & Area Friends of the Library Silent Auction in support of the library! TIX: Free

Community Intro to Music — Community Centre, Port Williams 4–6pm • This is an introductory group, hoping to nurture musical curiosity and interests for all ages. TIX: Free INFO: 902-698-1660

The Mark Riley Project — Oqwa’titek Amphitheatre, Annapolis Royal 6–8pm • Live Summer Music Series @ the O’ TIX: Free

Burry ‘Yours Truly’ Album Release — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 6–10:30pm • Join Burry in Wolfville as they celebrate the release of their new EP ‘Yours Truly’! TIX: $15 advanced tickets, $20 limited tickets at the door

Jester J. Brown — Lew Murphy’s Smoke & BBQ, New Minas 6–9pm • Jester J. Brown at the Smoke TIX: Free

Brought to you by

Rotary Environment Day — Oakdene Park, Kentville 11am–3pm • Join us for Education, Information and Fun on Environment change and issues and how you can get involved!! TIX: Free INFO: 902-681-7004

The Acoustic Jam — T.A.N. Coffee, Windsor 2–3:30pm • It’s the open mic... without a mic! Bring your instrument and play/sing, or just enjoy awesome coffee, food and music! TIX: Free

Chicken BBQ — United Church, Berwick 4–6pm TIX: $20 each. Tickets available by calling 902-679-1806 or drop into Stoddard’s Automotive, Highway 1, Coldbrook. INFO: 902-679-1806

Chicken BBQ — First Cornwallis Baptist Church, Upper Canard 4:30–6pm • Drive Thru Chicken BBQ Sept,9th 2023 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at First Cornwallis Baptist Church TIX: $16 a plate Tickets will be pre-sold by calling 902-670-6358 Or 902 678-1934 until August 30th INFO: 902-678-1934

Family Movie Night — Christian Fellowship Centre, Wilmot 6:30–7:45pm • Watch “Seven Alone” at this month’s Family Movie Night. Seven children orphaned on the Oregon Trail in 1842, push on alone. TIX: Free INFO: 902-300-7712

Group Voice Classes — Home of Susan Dworkin, Wolfville 6:30–8pm TIX: $225 INFO: 902-300-1001

Friendly Heckler Podcast with Old Man Luedecke — The Union Street, Berwick 7pm • Host Zakary Miller sits down on stage with songwriter Old Man Luedecke for an evening of songs and conversation. TIX: $20 The Union Street INFO: 902-538-7787

Sahara Jane and Ken Shorley — Dawn Oman Art Gallery, Bridgetown 7–9pm • Sahara Jane & Ken Shorley treat the audience with a blend of traditional and electronic instruments and powerful songwriting. TIX: Admission$20, reserve or at the door. Call 902-588-2002 to reserve seating for groups of 4 or more. INFO: 902-588-2002

Love or Best Offer — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 7:30pm • This charming 4-hander is rom-com about trials of online dating in the over-50. TIX: Adults: $18, Students: $15 INFO: 902-678-8040

Shalan Joudry & Raymond Sewell — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • A very special night of story & song with two L’nu (Mi’kmaw) artists, Shalan joudry & Raymond Sewell. TIX: $30 for Adults $5 for Youth HST additional Royalty Card holders get 10% off King’s Theatre Box Office Hours: Tue - Fri 10am - 3pm INFO: 902-532-7704

Karaoke Night — Community Hall, St Croix 8pm–12am • Karaoke Night with Dan Parker 19+ TIX: $5 / Person INFO: 902-790-4341

SpeakEasy: South of the River Band — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 8–11pm • South of the River playing music you can dance to! Call ahead and reserve your spot! TIX: $15 Tickets must be reserved in advance. Limited tickets available! Call Ruth at 902-542-5424 or call/text 902-385-5426. INFO: 902-542-5424

Couple Buddies — Lew Murphy’s Smoke & BBQ, New Minas 8:30–11:30pm • Couple Buddies Live at the Smoke TIX: Free

Fitness for You — Paradise Community Hall, Paradise 9:30–10:30am

Andy Webster Live in the Window — Kings Arms Commons, Wolfville 6–10pm • Andy Webster Live in the Window TIX: Free

• TIX: Donation INFO: 902-825-9198

HealthRHYTHMS Mindful Drum Circle — 7 Arts, Greenwood 1:30–2:30pm • Register via email TIX: Free

INFO: 902-765-7278

Reading of the Order of Deportation — Grand-Pré National Historic Site, Grand Pre 3–4pm • TIX: Free

INFO: 902-542-4448

Chess Club — Kentville Library, Kentville 4–5:30pm •

Open to all ages and skill levels. TIX: Free Community Supper — VCLA Community Hub, Kentville 5–6:30pm

• TIX: Free INFO: 902-679-5252

Open Mic with smiling boy — Saltbox Brewery, Wolfville 6–8pm TIX: Free INFO: 506-886-8387

Writers’ Roundtable — Kentville Library, Kentville 6:15–7:45pm

• Registration for the series will close on Sept 5. TIX: Free

Writers’ Circle — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 6:30–8pm

• All are welcome to share their work in this positive environment. TIX: Free

Song Circle Open Mic — VCLA Community Hub, Kentville 6:30–8:30pm

• TIX: Free

Sing with Valley Voices — United Baptist Church, Kentville 7–9:30pm TIX: Free

WEDNESDAY, 6

Talk, Sing, Read! Storytime — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 9:45–10:15am • Ages 0-5. TIX: Free Farmers Market — Centre Square, Kentville 10am–1pm • The Kentville Farmers Market offers local farm products, jams, jellies, and baked goods. International foods, quality crafts. TIX: Free INFO: 902-956-1822

Terry Jagger — Centre Square, Kentville 10am–1pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-956-1822

Paul Marshall Lunch Time Melodies — T.A.N. Coffee, Kentville 11:30am–1:30pm TIX: Free INFO: 902-670-1602

Paradise Village Quilters — Paradise Community Hall, Paradise 1:30–3pm

• Contact Marilyn Booth with any questions. TIX: Donation

Open Mic — T.A.N. Coffee, Wolfville 6–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-698-1660

Group Voice Classes — Home of Susan Dworkin, Wolfville 6:30–8pm • TIX: $225.

INFO: 902-300-1001

Sarah Pound — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • Feel Good Friday with Sarah Pound TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337

Bumarang — Trinity Anglican Church, Digby 7pm TIX: $25 at the door, $20 advanced rate, students $10. Email ms.margaretrose.allen@gmail.com for advance reservation

Love or Best Offer — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 7:30pm • This charming 4-hander is rom-com about trials of online dating in the over-50. TIX: Adults: $18, Students: $15 INFO: 902-678-8040

SATURDAY, 9

Breakfast — Masonic Hall, Berwick 7:30am–10:30pm

• Join friends and neighbours as the Masons of Valley Lodge No. 90 in Berwick serve you breakfast. TIX: $10

Adult $5 Child 12 and under INFO: 902-538-5888

Indoor Yard Sale — United Church, Aylesford 8–11am • Yard Sale - 2414 Highway # 1, Aylesford, NS Coffee, tea and muffins available. Everyone is welcome. TIX: Free

Canadian Federation of University Women Garage Sale — Private Residence, Wolfville 8:15am–12pm • CFUW Garage Sale to help fund our philanthropic endeavours -locally, nationally and internationally. TIX: Free Friends of the Library Silent Auction — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 9am–4pm • Join us for the Bridgetown & Area Friends of the Library Silent Auction in support of the library! TIX: Free

Farmer’s Market — North Mountain United Tapestry, Harbourville 9:30am–1pm • Plenty of vendors inside & out. Live Music by Victor Scarnati. Fresh produce, baked goods, arts/crafts, hot coffee & more! TIX: Free

100 Mile Heritage Festival — Northville Farm Heritage Centre, Billtown 10am–4pm • Celebration of our regional farming history set in a country fair atmosphere. Lots of activities for the whole family! TIX: $5 person or $15 per family INFO: 902-538-1141

Honey Harvest Festival — Avon Spirit Shipyard, Newport Landing 10am–4pm • Meet and mingle with local beekeepers, artisans, farmers & brewers. Learn about best practices for supporting healthy hives. TIX: Free INFO: 902-757-1718

Dance: Rick Hebb — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am • 19 plus. Doors and Cash Bar at 8pm. Kitchen, 50-50, Door Prize. All welcome. You do not need to be signed in. TIX: $9 Members $10 Non Members It’s Raining Thems Drag Show — Kings Arms Pub, Kentville 9pm • Get ready to witness an extraordinary drag show like no other, featuring a cast of entirely nonbinary finery. TIX: $15 in advance $20 at the door INFO: 905-302-2399

SUNDAY, 10

Farmers and Artisans Market — Admiral’s Walk, Digby 10am–3pm • TIX: Free

Open Mic — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 1–4pm • TIX: Donation INFO: 902-678-8935

Jules — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 4–6pm & 7–9pm • Milton lives a quiet life in Pennsylvania, but finds his day upended when a UFO and its E.T. passenger crash in his backyard. TIX: $12

A Harvest of Thanksgiving — St Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church, Bridgetown 7–8pm • The Annapolis Valley Centre RCCO presents a service of thanksgiving and reception to close Bridgetown Ciderfest celebration. TIX: Free INFO: 902-665-4520

Sarah McInnis — North Mountain United Tapestry, Harbourville 7–9pm • TIX: $15 INFO: 902-538-7923

TUESDAY, 12

Forest Play — Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, Wolfville 9am–12pm • Ages 3-5 yrs. TIX: $363/Child, $640/Two Children INFO: 902-993-1717

Fall Pumpkin Jar — Kingston Library, Kingston 6–7pm • Ages 16+, registration is required. TIX: Free

Sip and Stretch: Run for the Cure Yoga Fundraiser — Bent Ridge Winery, Windsor 6:30–8:30pm • Guided through a 45-minute yoga session at the Winery, followed by sips and bites provided by Bent Ridge. TIX: $50

WEDNESDAY, 13

Soulmates — Centre Square, Kentville 10am–1pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-956-1822

Storytime — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 10:30–11:30am • For ages 3-8, registration required. TIX: Free

Once Upon a Time in Uganda — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7–9pm • A brickmaker in Uganda becomes an Internet sensation when he tries his hand at making action movies. TIX: $12

THURSDAY, 14

Fun and Fables — Windsor Regional Library, Windsor 10:30–11:30am • Ages 2-5, children must be accompanied by a caregiver, registration required. TIX: Free HealthRHYTHMS Mindful Drum Circle — 7 Arts, Greenwood 1–2pm • Register via email. TIX: Free INFO: 902-765-7278

Brian Passmore — Farmers Market, Kingston 3–7pm • TIX: Free Knit Wits — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 3–5pm • All materials supplied, or bring your own. Ages 18+, registration required. TIX: Free Open House — Shand House Museum, Windsor 5–7pm

• Built in 1890 this ornate, Queen Anne-style house was once considered a modern marvel in Windsor. TIX:

Donation INFO: 902-798-2915

100 Who Care Giving Group Meeting — Main Street Station, Kentville 5:30–7pm • 100 people + 1 hour + $100 donation each = $10,000 to a local charity. Join today!

TIX: Donation

Inigo Cuartero — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 6–8pm

• TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337

Hook a Gnome — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 6–7:30pm • All materials supplied, for ages 10-18, registration required. TIX: Free Brown Wasp — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 7–8pm

• Following funny, self-deprecating Sarah on her edgy inner journey through illness, healing and redemption.

TIX: $15 INFO: 902-680-8786

Man In Plaid — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm

TIX: Free INFO: 902-483-9261

•

FRIDAY, 15

Hants County Exhibition — Hants County Exhibition, Windsor 10am • North America’s Oldest Agricultural Fair - two weekends of family fun for all ages. TIX: Prices Vary

INFO: 902-798-0000

Super Silly Storytime — Kentville Library, Kentville 10:30–11am • For preschoolers, must be accompanied by an adult. TIX: Free

Appreciation Campout — Kempt Shore Ocean View Campground, Kempt Shore 12–11:59pm • A family campout weekend, jams, fishing, games and Pot Luck Supper. TIX: Camping Fees INFO: 902-633-2510

Fall Pumpkin Jar — Annapolis Royal Library, Annapolis Royal 12–1pm • Ages 16+, registration is required. TIX: Free Tie Dye a Silk Scarf — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 1:30–3pm • For ages 18+, registration required. TIX: Free

Adventurous Journey - Duke of Ed. — Bird Sanctuary, Kentville 2pm • Join our outdoor learning series leading to the Adventurous Journey in Kejimkujik National Park this Oct, ages 13 – 18. TIX: Prices Vary

Guy Paul — Kings Arms Pub, Kentville 5:30–9:30pm • TIX: Free

The Rhinestones Romeos — Oqwa’titek Amphitheatre, Annapolis Royal 6–8pm

TIX: Free Rock n Roll Boot Camp — Jake Smith Music, Windsor 6–8pm • TIX: $195/15 Weeks INFO: 902-292-6596

The Fog — Bent Ridge Winery, Windsor 6–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-718-7655

Jesse Potter Live in the Window — Kings Arms Commons, Wolfville 6–10pm • TIX: Free

An Evening with Joe H Henry — Macdonald Museum, Middleton 7–9pm

TIX: $20 INFO: 902-825-6116

Reggie Rand — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337

Fleabag — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7–9pm • TIX: $17

Brown Wasp — Community Hall, Harbourville 7–8pm • Following a funny, self-deprecating Sarah on her edgy inner journey through illness, healing and redemption.

TIX: $15 INFO: 902-680-8786

James Mullinger — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • Award-winning British comedian returns to King’s to celebrate 10 Years in Canada! TIX: Adults: $40, Youth: $10 INFO: 902-532-7704

Love or Best Offer — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 7:30pm • This charming 4-hander is rom-com about trials of online dating in the over-50. TIX: Adults: $18, Students: $15 INFO: 902-678-8040

SATURDAY, 16

Pancake Breakfast — United Church, Aylesford 8–11am

TIX: Donation

Breakfast — Lions Club, Wolfville 8–10am

• TIX: Adults: $10, Children: $4

Coffee Party Fundraiser — Orchard Valley United Church, New Minas 9:30–11am

• Raise funds for volunteers travelling to Guatemala on a Social Justice delegation.

TIX: Donation INFO: 902-680-1156

Hants County Exhibition — Hants County Exhibition, Windsor 10am • North America’s Oldest Agricultural Fair - two weekends of family fun for all ages. TIX: Prices Vary

INFO: 902-798-0000

SEPTEMBER 1 – OCTOBER 1, 2023

Kentville Multicultural Festival — Centre Square, Kentville 10am–4pm •

TIX: Free

Garlic Festival — Downtown, Windsor 11am–5pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-798-1708

Book Signing with Jim Prime — Coles, New Minas 12:30–2:30pm • TIX: Free

Thread Heads — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 1–3pm • Enjoy embroidery, cross stitch, or punch needle? Registration required. TIX: Free Avondale Wharf Day — Avon Spirit Shipyard, Newport Landing 2–12pm

• TIX: Free INFO: 902-757-1718

Country Rocks the Farm! — Noggins Corner Farm Makret, Greenwich 6–11pm TIX: $59.95+HST INFO: 902-200-0391

Classic Country Music — Community Hall, Moschelle 7–10pm TIX: $10 INFO: 902-955-1258

Brown Wasp — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7–8pm • Following a funny, self-deprecating Sarah on her edgy inner journey through illness, healing and redemption.

TIX: $15 INFO: 902-680-8786

The Fog — Dawn Oman Art Gallery, Bridgetown 7–9pm •

TIX: $15 INFO: 902-588-2002

Love or Best Offer — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 7:30pm • This charming 4-hander is rom-com about trials of online dating in the over-50. TIX: Adults: $18, Students: $15 INFO: 902-678-8040

Dance — Royal Canadian Legion, Kingston 8–12pm

•

TIX: $10 INFO: 902-765-4920

SpeakEasy: Campbell & Johnson — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 8–11pm

• TIX: $20 INFO: 902-385-5426

Non Refundables — Kings Arms Pub, Kentville 8:30–11:30pm

TIX: Free

•

Dance: Phil & Clarke from Hourglass — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am

•

TIX: Members: $9 Members, Non-Members: $10

Tie Dye a Silk Scarf — Annapolis Royal Library, Annapolis Royal 10:30–12pm

• For ages 18+, registration required. TIX: Fre

SUNDAY, 17

Destiny’s Ride — Private Residence, Hillsburn 9am–4pm

• Fundraiser for a little girl whose family needs help with hospital travel stays and meds. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-955-3060

Terry Fox Run — King’s-Edgehill School, Windsor 10am–1pm • A family event for cancer research. Walk, run, cycle the 5 km loop. BBQ to follow. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-790-3425

Hants County Exhibition — Hants County Exhibition, Windsor 10am • North America’s Oldest Agricultural Fair - two weekends of family fun for all ages. TIX: Prices Vary INFO: 902-798-0000

Market at Meander — Meander River Farm, Newport 11am–3pm

•

TIX: Free INFO: 902-757-3484

Prescott Goes DaDa — Prescott House Museum, Port Williams 1:30–3:30pm

• Join us for an afternoon of collaging snacks and learn about the 1920’s Dada Art movement. TIX: $25 per person INFO: 902-542-3984

Justice Jamboree — Willow Park, Wolfville 2–4pm • Live music, talks from organizations, discussion, games, snacks, all ages! TIX: Free Love or Best Offer — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 2pm • This charming 4-hander is rom-com about trials of online dating in the over-50. TIX: Adults: $18, Students: $15 INFO: 902-678-8040

Sunday Music in the Garden Room — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 2–3pm • La Fiammata piano duo Linda Ruan and Charissa Vandikas will play music of the ages. TIX: Free Caravan Theatre’s Brown Wasp — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 3–5pm • A one-woman play starring Megan McArton about the funny, self-deprecating world of a woman in the throes of an inner journey. TIX: PWYC INFO: 902-532-7704

Sofa Sundays with Matt Steele + Chase Ross — Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 3–5pm • TIX:

Donation INFO: 902-757-1718

Shortcomings — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 4–6pm & 7–9pm

• Follows a trio of young urbanites as they navigate a range of interpersonal relationships in search of connection. TIX: $12

MONDAY, 18

Storytime — Annapolis Royal Library, Annapolis Royal 10–11am • Stories, crafts, sometimes music, and always a good time for preschoolers and their caretakers. TIX: Free Monster Drawing 101 Adults — 7 Arts, Greenwood 7–8:30pm • Alongside Alice Woodbury, all supplies included, register via email. TIX: $25 per adult INFO: 902-765-7278

TUESDAY, 19

Book Launch: “Vanish” by Emily Covert — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 2–3pm • A reading and Q&A, books will be available for sale. TIX: Free

WEDNESDAY, 20

Coyote Classroom — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 9am–1pm • For children ages 6-11 and begins on September 20th at Wade Trails in Coldbrook. TIX: $295/Child, $525/Two Children INFO: 902-993-1717

Jack MacDonald — Centre Square, Kentville 10am–1pm

• TIX: Free INFO: 902-956-1822

Paradise Village Quilters — Paradise Community Hall, Paradise 1:30–3pm • Contact Marilyn Booth with any questions. TIX: Donation Guided History Walk — Haliburton House Museum, Windsor 6–7pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-798-2915

The Last Waltz — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7–9pm • In honor of Deep Roots Music Festival and in honor of Robbie Robertson. TIX: $12

What to Read Wednesday - Jan Fancy Hull — Macdonald Museum, Middleton 7–9pm • Join us in September when Jan Fancy Hull will officially launch her latest novel Facades from her Tim Brown Mysteries series. TIX: Free INFO: 902-825-6116

Take Out Luncheon — United Baptist Church, Port Williams 11:30–12:15pm • TIX: $10. INFO: 902-542-3681

THURSDAY, 21

Aprille’s Story Tellers — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 10am–12pm • Honour the writing process in this six-week storytelling workshop. Ages 18+, registration required. TIX: Free Living with Dementia — United Baptist Church, Port Williams 1:30–4pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-3681

Black Rock Buoys — Farmers Market, Kingston 3–7pm • TIX: Free

Man in Plaid — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 6–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337

Understanding Dementia — Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library, Digby 6–7pm • Sandra Hubbard LeBlanc from the Alzheimer’s Society presents an educational session on understanding dementia. TIX: Free INFO: 902-245-2163

Kentville Historical Society Public Mtg — Main Street Station, Kentville 7–8pm • Speaker: Brenda Thompson, Author & Publicist, Topic - “How to Live in a Poor House”. TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-8202

AGM for Avon River Heritage Society — Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 7–8pm • TIX: Free

INFO: 902-757-1718

Deep Roots - Friendly Heckler Podcast Recording — Ross Creek Annex, Canning 7–9pm • TIX: $10 INFO: 902-542-7668

Deep Roots Music Festival - Kitchen Party — VCLA Community Hub, Kentville 7–9pm • A Sing-along with Rebecca Fairless and Halifax Newcomers Choir! TIX: $30 INFO: 902-542-7668

Ghost Walk — Fort Edward National Historic Site, Windsor 7:45–9:45pm • A family-friendly, historical-production, ghost walk with Jerome and his ghostly. TIX: Prices Vary

INFO: 902-692-8546

FRIDAY, 22

Deep Roots - Fresh Beats Parade Prep - Puppets — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 10–11:30am • Wee Giant Theatre has magical costume pieces to share and will help you explore and express the character you develop.

TIX: Free

Hants County Exhibition — Hants County Exhibition, Windsor 10am • North America’s Oldest Agricultural Fair - two weekends of family fun for all ages. TIX: Prices Vary

INFO: 902-798-0000

Deep Roots - Patio Concert Partnership Show — Wolfville Memorial Library, Wolfville 12–1pm • The Annapolis Valley Library Wolfville Branch will host a concert on the former train station platform, behind the library. TIX: Free

Deep Roots - Artists @ Acadia — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 2–3pm • Artists@Acadia brings you up-close and personal with a festival artist, SandyLynn Fisher. TIX: Free

Community Intro to Music — Community Centre, Port Williams 4–6pm • This is an introductory group, hoping to nurture musical curiosity and interests for all ages. TIX: Free INFO: 902-698-1660

Jason Dodwell & Johnny MacNeil — Kings Arms Pub, Kentville 5:30–9:30pm • TIX: Free

Fall Pumpkin Jar — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 6–7pm • Ages 16+, registration is required. TIX: Free

The Miss Aurora Scott Quartet — Oqwa’titek Amphitheatre, Annapolis Royal 6–8pm • TIX: Free Arsenault, Easley & Stevenson — Bent Ridge Winery, Windsor 6–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-718-7655

Jack Mahoney Live in the Window — Kings Arms Commons, Wolfville 6–10pm • TIX: Free

Joe H Henry — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337

Deep Roots - Mainstage Show — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 7–10:15pm • Our Friday mainstage show will feature David Myles Trio, Kaia Kater, David Celia & Zuffalo, and Freya Milliken TIX: Adult: $46, Students: $28.75 INFO: 902-542-7668

Love or Best Offer — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 7:30pm • This charming 4-hander is rom-com about trials of online dating in the over-50. TIX: Adults: $18, Students: $15 INFO: 902-678-8040

Deep Roots - Late Night On The Town — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 10:30pm–1am • Both Friday and Saturday nights there is free Deep Roots music at Paddy’s Pub, if you can manage to find a seat! TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-7668

SATURDAY, 23

Big Breakfast — Community Hall, Centreville 8–10am • TIX: Adults: $10, Children: $5 INFO: 902-678-3999

Deep Roots - Music at the Market — Farmers Market, Wolfville 8:30am–1pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-7668

Braveheart Babysitting Course — Annapolis Royal Library, Annapolis Royal 9am–2pm • Ages 11+, registration required. TIX: Free

Children’s Gourd Hunt — Haliburton House Museum, Windsor 9:30–10:30am • Ages 12 and under. TIX: $2.50/Child INFO: 902-798-2915

Coffee Party Fundraiser — Orchard Valley United Church, New Minas 9:30–11am • Coffee Party to raise funds for volunteers travelling to Guatemala on a Social Justice delegation. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-680-1156

Deep Roots - Fresh Beats Parade Prep - Crafts — Clock Park, Wolfville 10–11:45am • Explore your creative side – prepare for the parade by either making crafts or putting on costumes.

TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-7668

Deep Roots - Kids PLAY Music! — Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville 10–11am • Children under 7 and their adults can join Marilyn Manzer at the Baptist Church for an hour of playing, singing, and dancing.

TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-7668

Deep Roots - Harmony Workshop — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 10–11am • Express your musical side – sing at the harmony workshop on Saturday morning with Sarah McInnis and Rebecca Fairless!

TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-7668

Hants County Exhibition — Hants County Exhibition, Windsor 10am • North America’s Oldest Agricultural Fair - two weekends of family fun for all ages.

TIX: Prices Vary INFO: 902-798-0000

Annapolis County Volunteer Expo — Bridgetown Regional Community School, Bridgetown 10am–1pm •

TIX: Free INFO: 902-526-2907

Deep Roots - Drumming Circle — Clock Park, Wolfville 10:30–11:45am • Djugdjug Ensemble will provide drums and training so you can participate in the drum circle at Clock Park. TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-7668

Oak Grove Cemetery Walk — Oak Grove Cemetery, Kentville 11am–12pm •

TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-8202

Deep Roots - Fresh Beats Rhythm Parade — Clock Park, Wolfville 12–12:15pm •

TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-7668

Deep Roots - Kid’s Music & Puppet Show — Clock Park, Wolfville 12:15–1:45pm • Presented by Barlow and Bergen’s Music Box Theatre, followed by a music show by Matt The Music Man. TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-7668

Deep Roots - Open Mic — Clock Park, Wolfville 12:30–2pm • Scott Marsters and Hannah Clausen host. TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-7668

Fall Pumpkin Jar — Wolfville Memorial Library, Wolfville 1–2pm • Ages 16+, registration is required. TIX: Free

Deep Roots Music Festival - Inspiring Song Circles — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 1–4pm • Two amazing workshops featuring a variety of our festival performers, including Jim Cuddy & Sons! TIX: $20 INFO: 902-542-7668

Deep Roots Music Festival -Documentary Screening & Song Circles — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 1:30–4:30pm

• A documentary screening and two amazing workshops featuring a variety of our festival performers! TIX: $20 INFO: 902-542-7668

Harvest Supper — Community Hall, Tupperville 5–7pm • TIX: Adults: $18, Children: $8 INFO: 902-399-5037

Man In Plaid — Saltbox Brewery, Wolfville 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-483-9261

Latin Social Dance (with lesson) — Dawn Oman Art Gallery, Bridgetown 7–9pm • All levels welcome, no experience necessary. TIX: $20

Deep Roots - Mainstage Show — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 7–10:15pm

• Our Saturday Main Stage show will be featuring Jim Cuddy & Sons, Jenn Grant, Scott Cook with Pamela Mae and Valmy! TIX: Adults: $46, Students: $28.75 INFO: 902-542-7668

Valdy — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm

• The legendary Canadian folk singer returns to King’s at last after delighting audiences with songs and stories for 50 years. TIX: Adults: $30, Youth: $5 INFO: 902-532-7704

Love or Best Offer — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 7:30pm

• This charming 4-hander is rom-com about trials of online dating in the over-50. TIX: Adults: $18, Students: $15 INFO: 902-678-8040

SpeakEasy: J.T.’s Cook House — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 8–11pm • TIX: $15 INFO: 902-385-5426

Dance: Non Refundables — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am TIX: Members: $9, Non-Members: $10

Deep Roots - Late Night on the Town — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 10:30pm–1am • Both Friday and Saturday nights there is free Deep Roots music at Paddy’s Pub, if you can manage to find a seat! TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-7668

Deep Roots Music Festival - The Deep Roots Revue — Devour! Studios, Wolfville 10:30pm–1 am • A night of live music from The Sundries and Height Requirement Dance, dance, dance! TIX: $20 INFO: 902-542-7668

What’s Happening cont’d on page 16...

SUNDAY, 24

Keep Truckin’ 5K — Credit Union Rec Complex, Kentville 8–10:30am • Keep Truckin’ Run by Michelin Waterville! This 5km race follows an out-and-back course, along the trail. TIX: $12 INFO: 902-534-3544

Market in the Valley — Community Hall, Brickton 9am–1pm

• TIX: Free INFO: 902-824-0639

Deep Roots - Rise Up Singing! — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 10–11am • A great sing-along in the morning that is always uplifting. This year is a tribute to Gordon Lightfoot. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-542-7668

Hants County Exhibition — Hants County Exhibition, Windsor 10am • North America’s Oldest Agricultural Fair - two weekends of family fun for all ages. TIX: Prices Vary INFO: 902-798-0000

SEPTEMBER 1 – OCTOBER 1, 2023

Tie Dye for Teens — Annapolis Royal Library, Annapolis Royal 6:30–7:30pm • For ages 12-17, registration required. TIX: Free Canadian Federation of University Women — Wu Welcome Centre, Wolfville 7–9pm • TIX: Free

THURSDAY, 28

Ted Simmons — Farmers Market, Kingston 3–7pm • TIX: Free

Guy Paul Thibault — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337

Séan McCann — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • Singing the Great Big Songbook, founding member Séan McCann celebrates 30 years of one of Canada’s favourite bands. TIX: Adults: $40, Youth: $10 INFO: 902-532-7704

SATURDAY, 30

K-Town Comedy Night: Dan Hendricken — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 8–9:30pm • TIX: $20 INFO: 902-690-5243

The Melberns — Kings Arms Pub, Kentville 8:30–11:30pm • TIX: Free

Dance: Tammy Adams — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am TIX: Members: $9, Non-Members: $10

SUNDAY, 1

• TIX: $20 INFO: 902-542-3984

Scandalous Salon — Prescott House Museum, Port Williams 1–3pm

Deep Roots - Mainstage Show — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 1–4pm • Feature Garrett Mason, Factory Girls, Jamie Junger, and Jacques Surrette! TIX: Adults: $40, Students: $28.75 INFO: 902-542-7668

Book Club — Windsor Regional Library, Windsor 2–4pm

• TIX: Free

MONDAY, 25

Storytime — Annapolis Royal Library, Annapolis Royal 10–11am • For preschoolers and their caretakers. TIX: Free

TUESDAY, 26

The Science of Pain — Terra Rossa Trattoria, Wolfville 6–8pm • TIX: Free

WEDNESDAY, 27

The Wiz - Don Denney — Centre Square, Kentville 10am–1pm

• TIX: Free INFO: 902-956-1822

SPIRIT Prograrm — Rohan Wood Stables, Aylesford 1–3pm

TIX: $200 INFO: 902-670-8402

Knit Wits — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 3–5pm • All materials supplied, or bring your own. Ages 18+, registration required. TIX: Free Tie Dye for Teens — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 6–7:30pm • For ages 12-17, registration required. TIX: Free Learning From Your Neighbours Lecture Series: The Geographic History of Minas Basin Part 2 — Wolfville Memorial Library, Wolfville 6:30–7:30pm • Registration is required. TIX: Free

FRIDAY, 29

Super Silly Storytime — Kentville Library, Kentville 10:30–11am • For preschoolers, must be accompanied by an adult. TIX: Free

‘Crafter’ Noons — Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library, Digby 2–4pm • Adults can participate in an afternoon with other crafters, chat, and share information and ideas. TIX: Free INFO: 902-245-2163

Supper — Lions Club, Wolfville 4:30–6pm TIX: Adults: $15, Children: $8

Jack Mahoney — Kings Arms Pub, Kentville 5:30–9:30pm

• TIX: Free Girl Power — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 6–8pm

• For girls 10-15, registration required. TIX: Free Pub Night — Royal Canadian Legion*, Bridgetown 6–9pm

• TIX: Free INFO: 902-349-8659

Girl Power — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 6:30–8:30pm • For girls ages 9-14, registration required. TIX: Free

HIT COMEDY COMES TO CENTRESTAGE

Mike Butler, Contributer

Murder on The Canadian — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 11am & 2pm • A gripping, funny, Hardy Boys - type mystery-comedy is sure to dazzle, entertain and bring out the detective in all of us! TIX: Adults: $10, Children: $7 INFO: 902-678-8040

Book Signing with Marie Mossman — Coles, New Minas 12:30–2:30pm • Book Signing with Marie Mossman for her novel “A Rebel for Her Time”. TIX: Free African Violet Society — Community Hall, Nicholsville 1pm

• TIX: $5 INFO: 902-825-4600

Premiere & Awards 48 Hour Film Project — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 2–4pm • Join the filmmakers from Atlantic Canada for the Premiere of all films made in only 48 hours and vote for your favorite films. TIX: $25 Man In Plaid — Annapolis Brewing Company, Annapolis Royal 7–10pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-483-9261

Stephen Fearing — Sea-Esta, Canning (Delhaven) 7–9:30pm • TIX: $40 INFO: 902-692-1662

Miscast Cabaret — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30pm • Join us for a spectacularly silly night of cheeky moments and splendid performances by local talent! TIX: PWYC INFO: 902-532-7704

David Francey — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8–10:30pm • TIX: Adults $ 40 • military $ 35 • students

$ 20 INFO: 902-825-6834

Night of 1000 Kesha’s — The Union Street, Berwick 8pm • Drag Show celebrates Kesha’s spirit through dazzling performances. TIX: $20 INFO: 905-302-2399

SpeakEasy: Mark Riley and Band — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 8–11pm • TIX: $20 INFO: 902-385-5426

As the summer draws to a close, why not treat yourself to the new show opening at CentreStage Theatre in Kentville; Love…Or Best Offer!

CentreStage Theatre, on River Street in Kentville, is approaching it’s 40th anniversary, and has never let its audiences’ down with great entertainment and familiar valley faces in its’ casts.

Love…Or Best Offer is a quirky mature comedy (recommended for age 14 and up) that looks at relationships and the internet!

Cheryl is a widow of two years; Stan is newly divorced. After failed blind dates, their best friends, Lori, and Dave, convince them to try online dating with the new dating website, “Friends, Love or Whatever.” With the worst dating advice in the world from their friends, Cheryl and Stan set out to find happiness and true love online. All the trials and tribulations of online dating come to the forefront, including overcoming heartbreak and rejection, all to find love...or best offer.

Vice-Chair of the CentreStage Board, Mike Butler, commented “This show is very funny

and is something very relatable to folks because internet dating has become the way to date or find a partner, in many cultures, variety is the spice of life, we all love having many choices, but does it always have the most streamlined process? Maybe not!”

This hilarious four-hander production was written by Phil Olsen, whose other effort, Mom’s Gift, was a hit at CentreStage a few years ago. You don’t want to miss the hilarity as these characters navigate the ups and down of online dating. Butler commented, “CentreStage has so many great shows coming

CIBC Run for the Cure — East End Gateway Park, Wolfville 10:30AM – 12:30PM • Join us for a 1km or 5km walk/ run in support of breast cancer research! TIX: Donation INFO: WolfvilleRFTC@cancer.ca

Hants County Exhibition — Hants County Exhibition, Windsor 10am • North America’s Oldest Agricultural Fair - two weekends of family fun for all ages. TIX: Prices Vary INFO: 902-798-0000

Scandalous Salon — Prescott House Museum, Port Williams 1–3pm • TIX: $20 INFO: 902-542-3984

Deep Roots - Mainstage Show — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 1–4pm • Feature Garrett Mason, Factory Girls, Jamie Junger, and Jacques Surrette! TIX: Adults: $40, Students: $28.75 INFO: 902-542-7668

Book Club — Windsor Regional Library, Windsor 2–4pm

• TIX: Free

What’s Happening cont’d from page 15...

up, and some special events to, so peek at our new website, www.centrestage.ca, for details. If CentreStage were a dating website, we would be call Plenty of Fun!”

Love …Or Best Offer stars Lisa Brown, Sandy Davison, John Smith, and Vince Fredericks; familiar faces to valley theatre, although this is Lisa’s first CentreStage debut!

The show is produced by Lana Churchill, directed by Junie Hutchinson and showtimes are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7: 30pm, August 25, 26, September 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23 with Matinees on Sunday September 3 and 17 th at 2pm. It is highly recommended you call the reservation line to secure your seat at 902-678- 8040. Grab some friends and come have a laugh at the little theatre with the big heart!

JUSTICE JAMBOREE ‘23

Join us at 2pm, Sunday, September 17, in Willow Park, Wolfville ( rain date October 1).

There will be music, information sharing, brainstorming, and games. The purpose of this event is to bring together people who want to work for a more just society here in the Annapolis Valley and beyond. People being invited are seeking all kinds of justice, such as environmental, racial, economic, and gender.

While this event has been initiated by the Kings South NDP electoral district association, it encourages participation from those of any or no political affiliation. We are hoping to have some fun and learn from each other. We expect to be inspired. Please join us.

Any questions please contact: David Mangle, 902-542-7718, dwmangle@gmail.com

Photo contributed by Mike Butler

MARGOT’S HIDDEN GEM!

Margot Bishop

With the arrival of September, thoughts turn to returning to school and engaging in a tumn activities, even though summer officially continues until the third week of the month.

What’s fascinating about education and knowledge is that, although we sometimes use these terms interchangeably, they have distinct meanings. Education refers to systematic training or instruction, such as school, college classes, workshops, and the like. Knowledge, on the other hand, is the organized body of information. Education involves the development of the mind and abilities, while knowledge can encompass wisdom, lore, the results of experience, learning, or evidence. Facts, attributes, and information all fall under the umbrella of knowledge. You don’t require letters after your name or certificates to enjoy the process of absorbing information that interests you, and it doesn’t necessarily entail spending large sums of money. Our libraries are among the best sources of accessible information, and bulletin boards, as well as platforms like this Grapevine, also provide valuable information.

I personally find joy in looking up information; research is enjoyable for me. I must confess that I prefer using books, like dictionaries and thesauruses. I appreciate the tactile experience of holding paper in my hands and physically turning pages. To me, it’s like embarking on a treasure hunt. While the internet offers speed, it can sometimes be misleading or biased. You might consider me a dinosaur, but I prefer the term ‘luddite.’ It’s not that I dislike technology; rather, I am concerned about the excessive dependence on it. I encourage you to unplug your devices and indulge in reading a book, listening to a live performance, playing a game with a friend, paddling a canoe, or cooking/baking something from scratch.

That said, here are some interesting tidbits I found on the internet that might bring a smile to your face. Did you know that September is associated with a wide array of themes? These include better breakfast, little league, blueberry popsicles, piano, self-improvement, sewing, world beach month, courtesy, and square dancing. While I’m unsure about square dancing classes, I do know that Irish set dancing starts in September at Bishop Hall in Greenwich, and Scottish country dancing commences at the same location in October. Additionally, there are several religious observances in September, such as Janmashtami (Hindu) on the 6th, the Birth of the Virgin Mary (Christian) on the 8th, Rosh Hashanah on the 15th, Yom Kippur on the 24th, and Sukkot on the 29th (Jewish).

Some of you, my wonderful readers, have expressed enjoyment when I list all the fun days to celebrate in the upcoming month. So, here’s the list for September:

On the 1st, salute the first female telephone operator, E.M. Nutt, who worked for over three decades in New England.

• The 2nd brings up tailgating (not advisable behavior, but tailgate parties are great fun).

• September 3rd features an Ox Pull and hand-mowing at the Northville Farm Heritage Centre in Billtown in the morning, with Donna Holmes performing at Kings Arms Commons in the evening.

• Labor Day, marked with a Street Fair in Wolfville.

• You could combine the 5th with cheese pizza, the 7th with national salami, and the 20th with pepperoni.

• September 6th is a great day to read a book, as it’s International Literacy Day.

• On the 9th, celebrate teddy bears. Locally, there’s a Canadian Federation of University Women yard sale in Wolfville, the 100 Mile Heritage Festival at Northville, and the second year of a dragon boat festival called ‘Beasties,’ managed by Bosom Buddies and Dragon Boat East, at Lake Banook, continuing into the next day.

• Enjoy various food-themed days throughout the month: chocolate milkshake on the 12th, cream-filled doughnuts on the 14th, apple dumplings on the 17th, cheeseburgers on the 18th, butterscotch pudding on the 19th, cherries jubilee on the 24th, and quesadillas on the 25th. Make your bed on the 11th (at least), and craft a hat on the 15th.

• Defy all superstitions on the 13th, which should be a delight for numerologists.

• Perhaps you could combine all these activities on the 22nd, which is Breakfast in Bed Day.

• If we aren’t grateful every day, let’s make sure we are on the 21st, also International Peace Day.

• Consider sharing the story of Johnny Appleseed with your little ones on the 26th.

• On the 27th, you might wonder why it’s Crush a Can Day, but the next day is Ask a Stupid Question Day, which seems to complement it well.

• Finally, the 30th is National Mud Pack Day. While I don’t recall any mud packs, I do remember my parents hosing down my brother and me (and the dogs) after we had been sliding in the New Minas Basin mud. What fun! Another enjoyable event is the Deep Roots Music Festival on the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th.

September can indeed be a delightful month, hopefully without excessive humidity. Take a moment to sit in the ‘gloaming,’ that twilight period immediately after the sun sets. Consider this term a factual addition to your knowledge.

Stay true to yourselves, stay safe, and relish the hidden treasures of education and knowledge. Make them work for you, not against you. May these final days of summer bring you and your loved ones joy.

This section works on a first-come, first-served basis. Email your classified to: sales@grapevinepublishing.ca and, if there's room, we'll get you in. Please keep listings to 35 words or less.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS:

Al-Anon: Are you affected by someone else’s alcoholism? If so, Al-Anon is for you. A Support Group for families and friends affected by someone else’s drinking. INFO: 1-888-425-2666 | al-anonmaritimes.ca

Cancer Support Group: For women with and/or recovering from any type of cancer. Meeting the second Thursday of each month. INFO: 902-690-5956 | michellereid566@yahoo.ca | 902-678-9100 | patmutch@hotmail.com | 902-542-1466 | margotwithat@hotmail.com

Voice & Piano Lessons: With professional music educator, Susan Dworkin, with 33 years of teaching experience! Studio located in Wolfville. Offering private lessons for children and adults of all ages, beginner to advanced. INFO: 902-300-1001 | susanlisadworkin@gmail.com

Group Voice Class: With professional music educator, Susan Dworkin. Starting on Fridays, September 8 - 29 from 6:30 - 8pm. No experience necessary, limited space, $225 fee. INFO: 902-300-1001 | susanlisadworkin@gmail.com

DONATE/VOLUNTEER:

Used Cell Phones Needed: Gently used, unlocked, cleared of personal information, cell phones needed, to be given to people without phones. Drop off: Middleton or Kingston Libraries. Contact us for other drop off locations. INFO: 902-448-4744 | info@redbearhealinghome.ca

CIBC Run for the Cure: We are looking for amazing people to join our CIBC Run for the Cure volunteer committee! Build meaningful friendships with like-minded people, have an impact on changing the future of breast cancer, and develop new skills! INFO: cibcrunforthecure.com | WolfvilleRFTCDirector@cancer.ca

PRODUCTS & SERVICES:

Beautiful Corner Cabinet: Excellent condition, seven feet high, four feet wide, stained not painted for $150 or nearest offer. Also selling a two-foot diameter satellite dish for $25. INFO: 902-542-9193

Errands by Karen Home Blood Collection: A personalized approach to helping. Karen will collect and deliver your blood to the lab, run your errands, take you shopping, or attend appointments. Fully certified and bondable. All COVID protocols are followed. Please call

MAKING STRIDES IN HEALTHCARE

Premier Tim Houston

August 30th marks two years since I was sworn in as Premier of this province, the greatest place in the world. It is an honour and a privilege to serve on behalf of Nova Scotians.

I was elected to fix healthcare and that remains our top focus.

This past year we held three Health Summits, bringing together leaders in healthcare to focus on solutions. These summits were the first of their kind and now regulators, unions and leaders are working in partnership to reach our healthcare goals.

We also passed the Patient Access to Care Act, a law that makes it quicker and easier for foreign-trained healthcare providers to come and work here. It means more healthcare providers working to their full scope of abilities

and spending more time with patients. This act will make a huge difference in recruiting healthcare professionals – and getting you the care you need, when you need it. New deals were also reached with doctors and nurses that will make the province an even more attractive place to work. These deals will help keep our hardworking healthcare professionals already in the system and attract new people.

We have plans for more than 60 new and strengthened clinics in communities across the province. There are also 32 pharmacy clinics offering appointments for patients with common illnesses or who take medications for chronic diseases. And all Nova Scotians on the Need a Family Practice registry can access virtual care.

We’re also working hard to improve the

emergency experience across the province, including introducing patient advocates in Emergency Departments and adding a new LifeFlight plane that will transport non-emergency patients travelling long distances to help keep more ambulances in communities.

These initiatives are just the tip of the iceberg – there is so much more happening. When I became Premier, I knew fixing healthcare was not for the faint of heart. It would take investment, innovation and leadership to stop the negative momentum and move the province forward. But we are starting to see real change.

There is more work to do, but our government will not stop until Nova Scotians have the healthcare system they deserve.

or email to book an appointment. INFO: 902-790-2626 | errandsbykaren@hotmail.com

Community Forest Sauna: De-stress & Relax, Connect in a Safe Space, Get Grounded, Clear, and Inspired, Ease Pain Naturally. Enjoy a thermal cycle of warming, cooling and rest for your physical, mental, emotional, social well-being, affordably. INFO: www.steam-space.com

Editorial Services: Writing the next great novel, poetry collection, children’s story, or school essay? Working together, we will add zest to your words and clarity to your message. INFO: 519-941-0559 | harryposner2@gmail.com

Got Mice?: Do you have a MOUSE problem? Or do you have a HOUSE problem? Got Mice Humane Wildlife Services addresses common and uncommon entry points permanently with guaranteed results. Call for a consultation. INFO: 902-365-MICE (6423) | GOTMICE.CA

Interior Painting and Cabinets: Women in Rollers is the Valley’s full-service decorating company. We do accurate quotes, show up on time, and perform to perfection. We even leave your home neat and tidy! We have great references! Complimentary design and colour consultations. Call today for your free estimate. INFO: (902) 697-2926

LET YOUR GUYS HANDLE IT!: Big Jobs. Small jobs. Hard to get to jobs. YOUR GUYS Home Maintenance Solutions also offers a home assessment to make sure you aren’t missing anything. INFO: 902-993-0321| yourguysns@gmail.com

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Enhance your overall wellness and treat root causes of illness with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Commonly treated conditions include anxiety, depression, digestive problems, menstrual/menopausal issues, infertility, sciatica, and more! Jane Marshall, D.TCM, DAc, has over 20 years of experience! INFO: 902-404-3374 | janemarshallacupuncture.ca | 112 Front St, Wolfville

Try Feng Shui: For academic success and fulfilled relationships this year. Balance the energy in your space using the ancient Chinese practice. Group rates. FREE 15-minute consults. INFO: hello@fengshuibysuzanne.com

Wood Flooring Restoration and Repair: Make your old wooden floors beautiful again! Sanding, refinishing, repairing, and verathaning of hard and soft wood floors. INFO: 902-300-5903 | 902-542-0664 | stevenrhude13@gmail.com

BROWN WASP – A WOMAN’S EDGY INNER JOURNEY TO A CURE

Kathy France, Artistic Director of Caravan Theatre

When I read the 2022 reviews, I wondered about possibly bringing this critically acclaimed play to Nova Scotia. After reading the actual play, I knew I would!

Brown Wasp, by Meah Martin, won the Canadian National Playwriting Competition

award for a one-act play in 2000. Building on its success at last year’s Winnipeg Fringe, the play has spent the summer touring the festival circuit across Canada, earning rave reviews and five stars for both the playwright and the actor, Megan McArton.

As Artistic Director of Caravan Theatre, a professional company based in Wolfville, I am thrilled to be bringing this important and engaging play to Nova Scotia audiences.

Brown Wasp pulls you into the funny, self-deprecating world of Sarah, a woman in the throes of an edgy inner journey through illness, healing, and redemption. Sarah, with husband in tow, travels to a spa, hoping for a cure in the restorative waters. Sarah’s reflections on the horrors of disease and her ravaged physical body are both wickedly funny and beautifully evocative.

I asked Megan her thoughts on playing the character of Sarah for two consecutive summers, “I was excited and a little frightened when I was first handed the script for Brown Wasp. As a senior actor and a woman, I craved the opportunity and challenge of an acting role that is more than the usual demented granny, ancient family retainer, or nosy neighbour. Sarah has rich experiences, full expression, and is a complex character. Through the course of the play, she learns something new about herself and how she relates to others, and changes as a result. Yes, it is still possible to do that in your seventies!”

Brown Wasp plays the Halifax Fringe (Aug. 31- Sept.10), then tours the Valley Sept. 14-17 (Wolfville, Kentville, Harbourville, Annapolis Royal).

CULTURAL BATHING: LANGUAGE, MEANING, BENEFITS

Josée-Ann Cloutier, STEAM SPACE

Do you enjoy getting warm and cooling down, back and forth until all your stress has evaporated and melted?

Giggle time

How do you tell the difference between a bull or a cow?

It is one or the udder

Thermal bathing is a hydrotherapy where the body moves between warm, hot, cool, and cold temperatures-- through water forms such as steam, liquid, and ice, to increase circulation throughout the body. The blood vessels receive a massage that expands from the heat and contracts from the cold, feeding fresh oxygen to the organs with a similar physiological response as exercise, but imagine, without needing to exercise! It’s not a reason to stop exercising, but it only enhances the benefits of exercise even more! Especially if you have mobility issues, this is a great way to experience the benefits.

For thousands of years, many cultures throughout the world have had social bathing practices that continue to this day for pleasure, leisure, connection, and general health. Some are for spirituality and as a healing and

therapeutic practice. This ancient human technology slows us down to unwind and catch up with ourselves, the surrounding environment, the community, and our neighbours. It is equivalent to a coffee shop, with a few obvious differences.

Sweat bathing and sauna are more common terms on Turtle Island (Americas) when referring to cultures that are rooted and steeped in the practice as a way of life. The language to describe the various cultural practices include: Sweat Lodge: A sacred spiritual ceremony from Indigenous cultures led by an Elder on Turtle Island (the Americas). Some communities may invite non-Indigeneous people to join a ceremony.

Sauna: Comes from Finland and requires steam created from heat and water to be a sauna.

Sweat bathing cultures also include Saun (Estonia), Banya (Russia), Pirts/Pirtis (Latvia/Lithuania), and more!

GROW ME INSTEAD GUIDE

Samuel Jean, Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens

When I first started gardening, I was interested in growing exotic looking and rare plants from far and wide. My views of this rewarding hobby radically changed after spending a few summers doing botanical inventories. I realized just how impactful ornamental plants escaping cultivation can be on surrounding ecosystems.

Gardening is a pathway by which invasive plant species can easily be introduced and dispersed. Many of the numerous invasive plant species found in the Wapna’ki (Acadian) forest region were first introduced as ornamentals. Invasive species such as glossy buckthorn (Frangula alnus), multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora), and Norway maple (Acer platanoides) are now a common sight in wild areas. With our changing climate, many of the non-native ornamental species that are currently behaving well in the region have the potential to become invasive.

While native plants are at the very base of most terrestrial food chains and are essential to the survival of many animal species, invasive plants are most often not seen as a gourmet meal by local wildlife. Many of our native pollinators in fact need native plants to complete their life cycle. You can help support local wildlife by gardening with native plants. The Wapna’ki forest flora is beautiful and diverse and includes over 1,200 tree, shrub, and herbaceous plants many of which are now

available from local nurseries.

Over the last year our team at the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre collaborated with the Nova Scotia IInvasive Species Council staff and their New Brunswick counterparts to create a Grow Me Instead Guide for both provinces. The guide presents some of the most common invasive plant species found in NS and NB and suggest native alternatives. The suggested alternatives included in the guide are all native to the Wapna’ki forest region and you can meet most of them in person by visiting the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens.

Our dedicated volunteers, the Friends of the Acadian Forest, will have printed copies of the guide available at the Wolfville Farmers’ Market this fall. The guides will be available with the purchase of a native plant. Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata), broad-leaf aster (Eurybia macrophylla), and cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) will be available.

If you can’t get your hands on a hard copy of the Guide, the document is available as a .pdf in the Plant Wise section of the Nova Scotia Invasive Species website. https://nsinvasives. ca/plant-wise/

Fall is a great time for planting. Which native species will you be adding to your garden this season?

Thermal bathing- more water-based cultures include: Onsen/Sento: From Japan, the focus is on healing waters. Jimjilbang: South Korea. Baden/Therme: Germany, Italy.

Hammam/Hamam: Middle Eastern, Turkey, Morocco, a very wet steam bath.

Each culture is rich in its practices and stories, with more cultures than are described here.

The health benefits are wide-reaching from the physical, emotional, mental, social, environmental, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions.

The social element of thermal/sweat bathing gently builds social muscle in a safe, relaxed environment. The Circulate Initiative is run from a wood-fired mobile sauna, learning how to best be accessible and offered to the local area.

YOU ARE HERE.

Dear Students,

Welcome to Acadia University in the heart of Wolfville! Our exceptional campus offers a unique university experience that combines personal and academic growth. As you begin this transformative journey, we encourage you to cherish every moment, learn from the wisdom around you, and positively contribute to our close-knit community.

University life isn’t just about gaining knowledge, it’s also about building empathy and understanding as you connect with your peers and neighbours. While you forge lifelong friendships, participate in community service, or lend a helping hand, remember that your actions will have a lasting impact.

We can’t wait to see how you will grow, achieve, and make a difference. We know it won’t always be easy, but we want you to know that we are here to support you every step of the way.

Yours in Acadia spirit,

Dr. Jeff Hennessy President and Vice-Chancellor, Acadia University

This summer, classical guitarist Gerald Lalonde will be performing in our dining room every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening

Old Orchard Sundeck

FRIDAY, SEPT. 22

AVR BARN DANCE with DJ Bryan

SATURDAY, SEPT. 23

JOE H. HENRY