BOOKS BY LOCALS: DORETTA GROENENDYK

Wendy Elliott

Doretta Groenendyk, who lives near Canning, has produced an astonishing 15 books for young readers and illustrated three more.

This fall she has two new picture books out – Truck! published by Acorn Press and Groundhog Night: Shubenacadie Sam’s Shadow released by MacIntyre Purcell Publishing.

Truck! is bound to appeal to children who adore vehicles. It promises pedal to the metal reading fun due to a vibrantly illustrated, road-tripping style of adventure story. The premise is that when the school bus is late, there’s no need to panic, just hop on a truck. There are plenty of colourful options: fire truck, dump truck, garbage truck…and more! Groenendyk will fill up their tanks as they read this zany, ride-along tale.

Groundhog Night: Shubenacadie Sam’s Shadow is definitely a seasonal tale. We all know how the whole of Nova Scotia waits to see if Shubenacadie Sam’s shadow means six more weeks of winter or whether spring is on its way. The day before Groundhog Day though is Groundhog Night, and as Sam discovers, other animals have shadows, too.

Groenendyk invites her readers along on a moonlit journey of discovery as Shubenacadie Wildlife Park’s most famous resident meets moose, fox and an owl and many of the other animals and birds that share the park. We see that Shubenacadie Sam is not alone.

Sam is one of the most famous groundhogs in North America. Every year on February 2 at sunrise, he leaves his specially built house and checks to see if he sees a shadow. The whole country waits with bated breath for the result.

After she received a BA in Art Education from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Groenendyk spent years teaching, traveling abroad, and tree planting. The mother of two began painting full time while living in the Annapolis Valley. She says her work has been influenced by the colours, lines, and stories around her. Her popular acrylic paintings are available in several maritime galleries and through private commission.

As a visual artist, she has transformed 12 doors at Port Williams Elementary School last year creating windows to the imagination. Groenendyk prepared the hand-painted illustrations that were designed with the collective interests of the students in each classroom in mind.

She says her illustrations and paintings come to life at the kitchen table (next to a pot of tea and an even larger pot of cookies). “I paint narrative acrylic images on board and canvas that are whimsical and playful. The work I create is woven into my lifestyle, which is filled with stories and possibility. Compositionally much of my work is slightly off kilter, a feeling of movement and charming energy exists. Just as the work is created within my family living space, so the images depict life in its familiar yet poetic narrative.”

The text in Groenendyk’s picture books “often captures an overall idea about a subject with which I am interested. The feeling of inclusion and the capacity for creating conversations is present. Gently, diversity is visually communicated and poetry is felt as much as it is read. Moments are suspended.” ❧

MAKING LIBRARIES MORE ACCESSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

Did you know that the Annapolis Valley Regional Library offers options for people who want to read but have perceptual or print disabilities? A print disability is anything that inhibits someone from reading a work in its original format (usually a printed book) as a result of: Severe or total impairment of sight or the inability to focus or move one’s eyes; the inability to hold or manipulate a book; or an impairment relating to comprehension.

The Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) and the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS) are collections and services available to those with a perceptual or print disability. This service requires completion of our Alternative Service application form. Registration includes longer loan periods and access to additional collections. You may choose free delivery of materials by mail or pickup at your local library. We also have MP3 players and CD players that you may borrow. Institutions offering programs to persons with print disabilities may also use this service. In other exciting accessibility news, AVRL is thrilled to announce the acquisition of two Hippocampe all-terrain wheelchairs that can be borrowed with your library card. Designed for use on sand, snow, rough trails, and in water, this versatile adaptive equipment helps all ages and different levels of mobility enjoy getting outside all year long.

Accessibility is a human right, and because everyone can benefit from having access to public libraries, it is essential that libraries are accessible and inclusive. In 2022, AVRL and five other regional libraries in Nova Scotia released a plan that establishes their shared commitment to remove barriers in collections, employment, information and communication, programs and services, and built environments. To read this plan (known as IACLA) and for more information on accessibility at the AVRL, visit valleylibrary.ca/ accessibility or contact the staff at your local branch ❧

* Shaded events take place weekly or more than once, as noted

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Babies and Books — Memorial Library, Wolfville 10:30–11am • Join babies ages 0-2 and their caregivers for stories, songs, rhymes, and a little baby mayhem! Registration not required. TIX: No Charge Fun and Fables — Library, Windsor 10:30–11:30am • Join other children ages 2-5 and their caregivers for stories, songs, and crafts! Registration is required. TIX: No Charge Community Wellness Lunch & Learn — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 12–1pm • Join us in the “Community’s Living Room” to chat about some of the ways that we can make our communities healthier. In partnership with the Western Kings Community Health Board. TIX: No Charge Farmers Market — Greenwood Mall, Greenwood 12–4pm • Our mission is to promote healthy living by eating, drinking, and shopping local! We’re also helping to grow the local economy by having a venue for farmers, chefs, wineries, local producers, and artisans to have a place to sell healthy products! TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-847-5311 / ej.keats@outlook.com Preschool Storytime — Dr. Frank W. Morse Memorial Library, Lawrencetown 1:15–2pm • Join other children ages 0-5 to share stories and activities. Registration required. Children must be accompanied by a caretaker. TIX: No Charge Caregiver Support Group — Library, Kingston 2:15–4:15pm • The NS Caregivers Support Group meets on the 1st Thursday of each month and is facilitated by trained staff members who offer a confidential, friendly atmosphere for you to discuss your experiences. TIX: No Charge The Knit-Wits — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 3–4pm • Whether you’ve been knitting for decades, or just started yesterday, its time to join the knit wits! Have something you have been working on at home? Bring it in! Open to ages 18+. Registration is required. TIX: No Charge Sewing Club — Memorial Library, Wolfville 5–7:30pm • Don’t have a sewing machine or serger of your own? Want to learn how to use a sewing machine or serger? Our Sewing Club offers space, equipment, and instruction. Bring a project to work on. Registration is required. TIX: No Charge Social Stitchers — Library, Kentville 5:30–7:30pm • The focus is on the fibre arts: cross stitch, knitting, crochet, etc. Our facilitator Justine is a cross stitcher and happy to teach that craft during the sessions. All ages welcome, but children should be accompanied by an adult. TIX: No Charge Trivia Nights — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 6–8pm • Eat, drink & test your knowledge! Pizza & a Pint ($11 includes 1 slice & 16oz of your choice of beer - cider options +$1) Hosted by Savannah Groups of 6 Maximum (no minimum) Seating is first come, first served. TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-582-2337 / sealevelbrewing@gmail.com Mason Jar Leaf Lantern — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 7–8pm • Make a cozy fall theme mason jar lantern to light up your evenings. Ages 16+. Registration is required. TIX: No Charge Trivia Night — Oaken Barrel Pub, Greenwood 7–9pm • Season play is done over 8 weeks, teams of 6 encouraged. We count the six best scoring weeks towards our grand prizes! Grand prizes change based on the season’s trivia sponsor! TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-765-8933 / info@oakenbarrel.ca Teens Open Studio — 7 Arts, Greenwood 7–9pm • 7Arts Open Teen Studio, calling all creative teens, ages 13+, work on independent project or join a guest artist to unleash your creativity. TIX: Drop-in fee $10 with your own supplies. $25 with 7Arts Supplies INFO: 902-765-7278 / 7arts@7arts.ca Open Mic — Valley Community Learning Association, Kentville 7:30–9:30pm • Join us for Open Mic night! Musicians Sahara Jane and Ken Shorley will host the night, and all are welcome to come and play or to sit back and listen! Coffee and tea will be served, and donations are welcome. TIX: Donation INFO: openmicvcla@gmail.com

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Babies and Books — Library, Kingston 10–10:30am • Each week caregivers and their babies (newborn to 18 months) are invited to visit us for quiet stories, rhymes, and songs. Registration is required. TIX: No Charge Clothing Giveaway — First Cornwallis Baptist Church, Upper Canard 9am–12pm • TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-678-1934 / bessiecrouse@outlook.com Christmas Bake & Craft Sale — Christ Church Anglican Parish Hall, Windsor 9am–6pm • Baked Goods, Crafts, etc., in support of St. Michael’s Church, Windsor Forks. Refreshments available. TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-542-3706 / macneill.ads@gmail.com Fibre Ops — Library, Windsor 10am–12pm • Calling all knitters, hookers, crocheters, weavers, spinners ... or anyone who enjoys the fibre craft arts. Bring your own project and we’ll all work together! All skill levels welcome, no experience necessary. TIX: No Charge Big Fun Library Party! — Library, Kentville 2:30–4pm • Who needs a reason to party? We don’t! Join us as we get busy having tons of fun, just for fun, at our very special Big Fun Library Party. No sign-up required, dropins welcome. See you there! TIX: No Charge LEGO Club — Library, Kingston 3:30–4:45pm • Join us and build something amazing using our gigantic collection of LEGO. Ages 4-10. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited, so book early. Sign up for just one session or sign up for them all. Call the library for further details. TIX: No Charge Zero Waste Design and Sewing - Workshop — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 6–7:30pm • Construct a project using zero waste principles. Bring your own fabric or use what is supplied by the instructor. Registration is required. Ages 18+. Prior attendance at Part I - Presentation (October 21) is recommend. TIX: No Charge Terry Jagger — Exit 5ive Pub and Restaurant, Windsor, NS 5:30–9:30pm • Terry Jagger is a guitar player, singer-songwriter that plays classic rock, country, blues, and Celtic genres. We will be celebrating the 2nd year anniversary of the Exit 5ive Pub and Restaurant. TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-790-3091 / terrywjagger@gmail.com Feel Good Friday with Jessica Russell — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 5:30–7:30pm • Caribbean Pot Jamaican Cuisine Food Truck TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-582-2337 / sealevelbrewing@gmail.com Henry V — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • NT Live brings us Henry V by William Shakespeare. Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) plays the title role in Shakespeare’s thrilling study of nationalism, war, and the psychology of power. Masks recommended. TIX: $13.91 + HST = $16 Cash or debit/credit at the door OR online eventbrite.ca INFO: manager@alwhittletheatre.ca Light in the Forest — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • Light in the Forest by Holly Carr: An all-ages multimedia theatre experience bringing together live music, animation, spoken word, art, and dance. An all-ages theatre production in support of youth mental health. TIX: $5 Youth $10 Senior $15 General Admission INFO: 902-698-0433 / events@vrhfoundation.ca Manitoba Hal — Dawn Oman Art Gallery, Bridgetown 7–9pm • The ukulele is small, but mighty as he pulls out powerful riffs and melodies adding background beats with looping technology showcasing the blues in all its passion and groove. TIX: Advance tickets $15, or $20 at the door Dawn Oman Art Gallery, 298 Granville St., Bridgetown INFO: 902-588-2002

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Breakfast — Lions Club, Kentville 8–10:30am • Breakfast with scrambled eggs, 2 slices of bacon, 2 sausage, baked beans, hash brown patties, pancakes, toast, apple juice, coffee/tea TIX: $10 per Adult $5 for children under 10 INFO: 902-679-2367 / myrna_harnum@hotmail.ca Brooklyn Hants Co. — Civic Centre, Brooklyn 8am–1pm • Annual Christmas Craft Fair. TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-757-3777 Public Breakfast — Lions Club, Berwick 8–10am • TIX: Cost: $10/Plate Children under 12 - $5 INFO: 902-844-1440 / tbhenley60@gmail.com Field Leader–Hiking Course — Recreation Centre, Wolfville 9am–5pm • A Field Leader – Hiking Course will be offered. Participants receive Outdoor Council of Canada national certification. TIX: $110 to $135 INFO: 902-932-6902 / info@hikenovascotia.ca Christmas Craft Fair/Flea Market — Community Centre, Grafton 9am–1pm • Craft Fair & Flea Market with lots of Christmas gift ideas. Menu: Egg Breakfast Sandwiches & BBQ hamburgers & hotdogs for lunch. Canteen open. TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-538-1203 / donfoster470@yahoo.com Christmas Craft Sale and Silent Auction — Three Rivers Community Centre, Torbrook 9am–1pm • Christmas Craft Sale and Silent Auction. Tables are $10 each and are limited so call 765-3838 to reserve one now. Canteen will be open. Proceeds going towards a generator. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-765-3838 / 3riverscomctr@gmail.com Christmas on the Sissiboo Craft Market — St. Mary’s Bay Academy School, St. Bernard 10am–3pm • Bringing together 80+ artisans and crafters from all over SW Nova for one day of Food, Finds and Fun! Free Admission! 50/50 Draw! Door prizes! TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-247-1657 / COTSCraftMarket@gmail.com Christmas Craft Fair — Fire Hall, New Minas 10am–3pm • 50+ Vendors, canteen available. Proceeds for NMVFD Auxiliary. TIX: $2 Admission, Under 12 Free INFO: 902-670-6880 / sharon.forsythe@ns.sympatico.ca Christmas Bake & Craft Sale — Christ Church Anglican Parish Hall, Windsor 9am–6pm • Baked Goods, Crafts, etc., in support of St. Michael’s Church, Windsor Forks. Refreshments available. TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-542-3706 / macneill.ads@gmail.com Bewick School Craft Fair — Berwick & District School, Berwick 10am–3pm • Local Artisans Ticket Auction, “Pay what you can” Canteen & BBQ TIX: Admission $2, Under 12 Free INFO: 902-690-7142 / berwickschoolcf@outlook.com Christmas In The Country — Private Residence, Waterville 10am–3pm • Christmas In The Country - 1582 Black Rock Rd, Waterville. 70+ vendors, inside & outside. Musician, food truck, hot drinks, photos with Santa (no appointment necessary). TIX: No Charge INFO: christmasinthecountryns@outlook.com Annual Apple Pie Fundraiser — Community Hall, White Rock 10am–12pm • Homemade Apple pies ready to freeze or bake. $12, pre-order, pick up, Friday November 4, 7-9 PM, or Saturday November 5, 10 AM – 12PM. TIX: $12 each INFO: 902-542-3014 / saritamacaskill@gmail.com Movin’ and Groovin’ — Library, Kentville 11am–12pm • Join Lindsay from Between The Mountains Music Therapy for an hour of music and movement for children ages 0-5 and their guardians! Registration is required. TIX: No Charge Offering Mindfulness — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 11am–12pm • An interactive workshop where we will explore beginner Mindfulness. This 5-week workshop is intended to meet your curiosity and personal reflection to explore the broad tradition of Mindfulness. Ages 18+. Registration is required. TIX: No Charge Makers Space — 7 Arts, Greenwood 12–4pm • 7Arts Makers Space, creative fun and seasonal crafts for family and friends, all supplies included. All ages welcome. Register by email 7arts@7arts.ca TIX: $10 INFO: 902-765-7278 / 7arts@7arts.ca Check ‘Em Out Book Club — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 1–2pm • Have you tried a book club in the past that just wasn’t right for you? Come join the rest of us misfit readers! Open to ages 18+. Registration is required. Book club books will be given out to readers one month prior. TIX: No Charge Pork Supper — United Baptist Church, Clarence 4–7pm • Pork Supper – Pork Supper with all the fixings (colcannon, carrots, buns, coleslaw, apple sauce, plenty of desserts). Take-out available. Proceeds towards community buildings TIX: Donation INFO: 902-825-3070 / bookings.clarencecommunity@gmail.com Turkey Supper — Community Hall, North Alton 4:30–6pm • Turkey Supper, Potatoes, Dressing, Vegetables, Rolls, Pickles, Tea, Coffee, Homemade Pies TIX: $15-Adults, $7-Children 5-12, Under 5 No Charge INFO: 902-678-0490 / kevinandtara@xcountry.tv Takeout Turkey Dinner — United Church, Aylesford 4:30–6pm • Roast Turkey Dinner with seasonal vegetables, roll, cranberry sauce and home baked apple pie. Tickets must be pre-purchase. Drive up between 4:30 and 6:00 and your meals will be delivered to your car, in exchange for the tickets. TIX: $15.00 INFO: 902-680-5379 / aylesfordunitedchurch@gmail.com Talents & Treasurers Auction — United Baptist Church, Centreville 6–9pm • A fundraiser for the very community minded church with lots of talent. Auction viewing and live music from 6-7pm. Live auction starts at 7pm. There will be a small canteen. Crafts, quilts, baked goods, services, gift items TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-678-1946 / info@cbckc.ca Phantom’s Finale Halloween Party — Kings Arms Pub, Kentville 7–11:45pm • Phantom’s FreakShow is taking over the Kings Arms Pub and hosting our very first Phantom’s Finale Halloween Party. Purchase tickets now.TIX: $20 INFO: 902-240-9989 / jaimiepeerless@outlook.com Rube & Rake — The Mermaid, Windsor 8–10pm • Award winning St. John’s artists Rube & Rake perform. This is a Pay What You Can Community Event. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-798-5841 / puppets@mermaidtheatre.ca Roland Grant Concert w/ guest Wren Kelly — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8pm • The valley’s own Roland Grant brings his guitar virtuosity, stellar band, and guest vocalist Wren Kelly to the Al Whittle Theatre. Masks recommended. TIX: $25 in advance on eventbrite.ca $30 at the door the day of event eventbrite.ca online available soon INFO: manager@alwhittletheatre.ca SpeakEasy: Freya Milliken — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 8–11pm TIX: $15 Tickets must be reserved. Limited tickets available so get in touch soon! INFO: 902-542-5424

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Country Market — Community Hall, Clarence 9am–1pm • Lots of great crafts, baked goods and homegrown items for purchase! TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-824-1278 / inquiries.clarencecommunity@gmail.com Group Meditation — Bishop Hall, Greenwich 10:30am–12pm • Community Meditation Group meets every week. Beginners are welcome. Sitting and walking meditation followed by tea and discussion. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-542-7993 / joan.norris60@gmail.com Community Arts Sunday — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 1–4pm • Join us for a celebration of culture, art, food, and nature! Spend the afternoon exploring our trails and galleries with all-ages art activities to follow, complete with snacks inspired by your adventures and visiting artists. TIX: Admission is by donation, with a suggestion of $15 per family or $5 per person. INFO: 902-582-3842 / info@artscentre.ca Nature for Newcomers: Community Art Day & Forest Walk — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 1–4pm • Nature for Newcomers November event. In partnership with the Ross Creek Centre for the Arts Community Art Day and Nature Canada’s COP15 biodiversity art buses. A guided walk in the forest and an art workshop primarily for ages 7-15. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-993-1717 / valleyflyingsquirrels@gmail.com Table Tennis Club — Northeast Kings Education Centre, Canning 1–3pm • Join the Annapolis Valley Table Tennis Club to play every week. Membership is $15 for the year (Oct 2022 to May 2023), but if you just want to try it out, feel to drop-in on Sunday. TIX: Membership is $15 for the year (Oct 2022 to May 2023). No Charge on your first visit if you’re just looking to drop-in to see if you like it. INFO: annapolisvalleytabletennis@gmail.com AGM Avon River Arts — The Bread Gallery, Brooklyn 2–4pm • For those interested in getting more involved with society activities in general, please join us at our upcoming AGM. We will be recapping the last year and looking ahead to 2023 and we’d love your input and support. TIX: No Charge INFO: avonriverarts@gmail.com Triangle of Sadness — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 4pm & 7pm • In Ruben Östlund’s wickedly funny Palme d’Or winner, social hierarchy is turned upside down, revealing the tawdry relationship between power and beauty. TIX: $10.43 + HST = $12 Cash or debit/credit at the door OR online eventbrite.ca INFO: manager@alwhittletheatre.ca Matt Balsor Duets II CD Release — Louis Millet Community Complex, New Minas 7–9:30pm • NS Country Music Hall of Famer, Matt Balsor, is releasing his 15th album with a concert. Along with his Hilltop Show Band, Matt will be joined on the show with many of the guest vocalists that recorded on the new Matt Balsor & Friends Duets II album. TIX: $25.00 Forsyth Farm Market (Berwick), UPS Store (New Minas), Home Hardware (Hantsport) INFO: 902-300-0375 / info@mattbalsor.com

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7

GriefShare — New Hope Wesleyan Church, Kentville 7–9pm • Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one, GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life. We know it hurts, and we want to help. TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-670-9288 / gerrits.bernadine@gmail.com

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Kiddos Story Time — Library, Kingston 10:30–11:30am • Stories and songs with friends! For ages 0-5 years, accompanied by a parent/caregiver. Registration is encouraged. TIX: No Charge Kingston Lions Community Luncheon — Lions Club, Kingston 12–1pm • Turkey Dinner, mashed potatoes, veggies, roll and dessert. Takeout and delivery only. Preorders in advance only. Pre-order on November 2nd and 3rd by calling 765-2128 between 8am-12pm. Pick up - $15.00 / Delivery - $16.00 TIX: Pick up at hall - $15.00 Delivery - $16.00 (Kingston/Greenwood area) Present Moments Voices — Wickwire Place, Wolfville 1–2:30pm • Music in Communities Presents: A Music Therapy-centered community support group for those living in connection with Alzheimer’s & Dementia, whether that be within your personal lived experience, or within familial or social circles. TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-579-7464 / info@musicincommunities.com Writers’ Circle — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 6:30–8pm • Need incentive to finish your novel, your short story, or your poem? Join us for writing exercises, brain storming, feedback, and encouragement. Everyone welcomes to share their work and their constructive criticism in a positive environment. TIX: No Charge Friendly Heckler Podcast Live Taping w/ Chris Robison — The Union Street, Berwick 7pm • The Friendly Heckler Podcast presents: an evening with Chris Robison and his fantastic tunes, hosted by Zakary Miller, this will be a night of silly conversation and of course, Chris Robison’s amazing songs. TIX: $15 INFO: 902-538-7787 / thefriendlyheckler@gmail.com Sing with Valley Voices — United Baptist Church, Kentville 7–9:30pm • New voices welcome at weekly rehearsals of Valley Voices A Cappella Chorus, an inclusive women’s chorus singing four-part harmony. TIX: no charge INFO: director@valleyvoices.org

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Legion Coffee/Tea Social — Community Hall, White Rock 9:30–11:30am • Wolfville Legion invites everyone out to enjoy our Wednesday Coffee and Tea Social. Drop in for a fresh baked treat and enjoy fellowship (masks are optional). TIX: $2 INFO: 902-542-5869 / wolfvillelegion@gmail.com Storytime! — Memorial Library, Wolfville 10:30–11am • Join us for Storytime Wednesday mornings September 21 to November 30. Each week, we will sing songs, share books, and more! For ages 3-5 years, accompanied by parent/caregiver. Registration not required. TIX: No Charge Coffee Klatch — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10:30–11:30am • A casual social gathering for coffee and conversation. Stop into the library on Wednesday mornings for a free cup of coffee and the FHPL’s ‘treat of the week’. Everyone welcome. TIX: No Charge

Together Time Tales — Library, Kentville 11–11:30am • Each week we will sing songs, share books, and more! For preschoolers ages 2 to 5 accompanied by a parent/ caregiver. Registration is required. TIX: No Charge Fibre Craft — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 1–3pm • A weekly gathering of knitters, weavers, hookers, spinners, crocheters, and any other fibre/fabric artists. A time and place to craft, share stories, tell tales, and spin yarns. Bring your own project. Everyone welcome. TIX: NO Charge Knitting in the Park — Public Gardens, Kentville 1–3pm • Are you looking for some like-minded people to knit/ crochet within an outdoor setting? Then this might be for you! Dress for the weather, bring a chair, and your projects. All levels welcome, come join the fun of outdoor park knitting! TIX: No Charge Queer Community Chorus — St. John’s Anglican Church, Wolfville 5–7pm • The queer community chorus is back! Led by Freya Milliken (she/her), we’ll be gathering at St. John’s Anglican Church every Wednesday at 5 pm starting November 9th. TIX: Donation INFO: info@musicincommunities.com Sewing Club — Memorial Library, Wolfville 5–7:30pm • Don’t have a sewing machine or serger of your own? Want to learn how to use a sewing machine or serger? Our Sewing Club offers space, equipment, and instruction. Bring a project to work on. Registration is required. TIX: No Charge Open Mic — T.A.N. Coffee, Wolfville 6–9pm • Ross Chapman is carrying on the 11-yr tradition of hosting an open mic every Wednesday, at T.A.N. Cafe in Wolfville. This open mic remains a cozy acoustic open mic that is welcome to all! TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-698-1660 / therosschapman@gmail.com Jam Session — Lions Club, Kentville 6–9pm • Kentville Lions Club-Jam Session in Memory of Mark Clarke TIX: $2 INFO: 902-679-2367 / myrna_Harnum@hotmail.car Tax Advice for Small Business — Virtual, Annapolis Valley 6:30–8:30pm • Want to get a jump on tax prep for your small business? Join us for a CRA webinar that will provide tax advice and answer your questions. TIX: No Charge INFO: programs@vwbn.ca Youth Art Lessons — 7 Arts, Greenwood 7–8pm • Youth Art Lessons, YAL, ages 12 and under, classic drawing classes, portraits and much more. For info and registration at email 7arts@7arts.ca TIX: $25 per class INFO: 902-765-7278 / 7arts@7arts.ca Alfie Zappacosta — Dawn Oman Art Gallery, Bridgetown 7–9pm • Zappacosta has polished his live concert performances exposing his sophisticated, intimate and intense personality. His performances deliver a blend of acoustic, jazz and pop music prompting the listener to engage soulfully. TIX: Admission; $30 advance or at the door. Dawn Oman Art Gallery, 298 Granville St., Bridgetown INFO: 902-588-2002 William Prince — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8–10:30pm • William Prince approaches the big questions with humility and curiosity, and his song writing is a masterclass in skillful simplicity. TIX: Adults $40 • Military $35 • Students $20 INFO: 902-825-6834 / evergreentheatre@gmail.com

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Afternoon Bingo! — New Horizons Club, Kentville 1–3pm • Doors open at 12:30 Bingo Cards 3/$2.00 or 6/$3.00 50/50 draw 3/$1, 7/$2, 20/$5. Lots of fun, meet friends! Great prizes! New Horizons Club House. TIX: No Charge INFO: kentvillenewhorizons@outlook.com AUSOM Ellen Torrie — Harvey Denton Hall, Wolfville 1pm • Acadia University’s School of Music (music.acadiau.ca) Concert Series. Sometimes it’s a guest performance, sometimes it’s a student recital, sometimes it’s something new, but all the time it’s AUSOM! TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-585-1512 / somevent@acadiau.ca Greeting Card Group — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 3:30–4:30pm • Follow guided instructions to create a beautiful greeting card each meeting. Birthday, sympathy, Easter, we will cover them all. All supplies will be provided. Open to ages 18+. Registration is required. Spaces are limited. TIX: No Charge Committee of the Whole — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 6pm • TIX: No Charge INFO: 888-337-2999 Cross Stitch for Beginners — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 6–7:30pm • Learn about the basics of cross stitch and make a simple project. All supplies will be provided. Ages 12+. Registration is required. TIX: No Charge Mason Jar Leaf Lantern — Library, Kingston 7–8pm • Make a cozy fall theme mason jar lantern to light up your evenings. Ages 16+. Registration is required. TIX: No Charge Wolfville & Area Newcomers Club Meeting — Lions Club, Wolfville 7:30–9pm • Dr. Michelle Boyd will talk about history of how the poem, “In Flanders Field” has been set to music. Audio examples & a live performance are included. TIX: No Charge

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Women’s Outdoors Weekend with Jamie MacLean and Carol Fellowes — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 6pm • Spend the weekend moving with nature and embracing seasonal changes! Practise yoga and learn outdoor skills with our fabulous female facilitators, Jamie MacLean and Carol Fellowes. TIX: $287.50-$362.25 INFO: 902-582-3842 / info@artscentre.ca

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Craft and Vendor Sale — Community Hall, Three Mile Plains 9am–3pm • Wide Variety of Vendors, Canteen on Site. 50/50 Draw with proceeds being donated back to the hall. Come out and get a start on that Christmas shopping while supporting your local hall! TIX: No Charge Christmas Sale — Heritage Hall, Coldbrook 9am–3pm • Christmas Sale, Coldbrook Community Heritage Hall TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-670-2893 / john.calder@eastlink.ca Christmas Craft Fair — Lions Club, Kingston 10am–4pm • A two-day event (Saturday and Sunday) with crafters from all over Nova Scotia will be there. Over 80 tables! Christmas Gift basket and hand-made quilt raffle tickets will be sold. Canteen on site! TIX: Entry fee is $1 - proceeds to be donated to charity. INFO: 902-765-2128 / klionsclub@eastlink.ca Artisan’s Sale — Lions Club, Wolfville 10am–3pm • Annual Artisan’s Sale. Quality hand crafted gifts made by local artisans. Cash food bank donations welcomed. TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-542-2787 / jan.oo.ns@gmail.com Adult Collage Crew — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 10:30–11:30am • Let loose your creativity and join Shania to create your own piece of collage art. Our theme - Travel Dreams! All supplies will be provided. Open to ages 18+. Registration is required. TIX: No Charge Nativi-tea — First Cornwallis Baptist Church, Upper Canard 11:30am–1:30pm • Light lunch of sandwiches and cheesecake. Gluten Free selection also available. Hundreds of nativities sets on display. Door Prizes, Baked goodies, and craft table/White Elephant Table. Piano/Organ Entertainment. TIX: Adults: $10, Ages 5-12: $5 Board at the Library — Library, Kingston 12–2pm • Bring your favourite board game or tabletop RPG to the Kingston Library or drop in and play one of ours. Invite your friends or make new ones over a game of cards or Catopoly. All ages welcome. TIX: No Charge Author Reading with Laszlo Lichter — Memorial Library, Wolfville 2–3pm • Laszlo Lichter will be reading from his book “Border of Hope, Fence of Despair”, a story of life and escape from communist Hungary during the years of 1948-1956. Registration is required. TIX: No Charge Michael Kaeshammer Trio — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 7:30–10pm • Beginning a November/December cross-Canada tour here in Nova Scotia, Michael Kaeshammer will be performing in trio, with Geoff Arseneault on drums and Tom Easley on bass TIX: $35, $20 Students, Acadia Box Office INFO: 902-542-5500 / pas@acadiau.ca Smokin’ Music with The Jungernauts — Lew Murphy’s Smoke & BBQ, New Minas 8–11pm • TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-277-1788 / jamiejunger@icloud.com

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Avon Community Farmers’ Market Holiday Market — West Hants Sports Complex, Windsor 9am–1pm • Join us for our 5th annual holiday market, but with a twist! We are in a new location, the walking track of the West Hants Sports Complex. Lots of space for vendors to spread out and for shoppers to browse and lots of parking! TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-579-7652 / avoncommunitymarket@gmail.com Christmas Market — Community Hall, Clarence 10am–3pm • The second Annual Clarence Country Christmas Market, the last Clarence Market of the season! There are two floors of vendors this year, full of baked goods, crafts, and homemade items! TIX: Donation INFO: 902-824-1278 / inquiries.clarencecommunity@gmail.com Crafty Craft Fair — Lunn’s Mill Brewery, Lawrencetown 10am–1pm • TIX: Donation INFO: 902-584-2217 / maria@lunnsmill.beer Teen Portfolio and Audition Workshop — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 1–5pm • Calling all aspiring teen artists! This two-part course will kick-start your portfolio or audition materials. Bring along your best work, sketches, monologues, and anything in progress, and we’ll help you achieve your goals. TIX: $201.25 INFO: 902-582-3842 / info@artscentre.ca Call Jane — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 4pm & 7pm • A married woman with an unwanted pregnancy lives in a time in America where she can’t get a legal abortion and works with a group of suburban women to find help. TIX: $10.43 + HST = $12 Cash or debit/ credit at the door OR online https://www.eventbrite.ca/ eventbrite.ca INFO: manager@alwhittletheatre.ca Gospel Music Concert — Baptist Church, Woodville 7pm • Join us for an evening of Gospel Music with Hants County’s “Old Country.” 7pm Nov 13th Woodville Baptist Church 438 Bligh Rd Woodville Free Will offering Refreshments and fellowship time to follow. See you there! TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-538-1949 / rae_annejones@hotmail.com

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Committee of the Whole — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 9am • TIX: No Charge INFO: 888-337-2999 AGM — Fire Hall, Lawrencetown 7pm • The Annapolis Valley Exhibition AGM. TIX: No Charge LEGO to the Library — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 3–4pm • Join us to build, create, and explore! LEGO provided. Open to ages 5-12. Registration is required TIX: No Charge Writers’ Circle — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 6:30–8pm • Need incentive to finish your novel, your short story, or your poem? Join us for writing exercises, brain storming, feedback, and encouragement. Everyone welcomes to share their work and their constructive criticism in a positive environment. TIX: No Charge Teen Art Workshops: Rock Mandala Painting — Dr. Frank W. Morse Memorial Library, Lawrencetown 6:30–7:30pm • Learn this relaxing geometric painting technique using acrylic paints on rocks. Ages 12 to 17. Registration is required. TIX: No Charge Grocery Bingo — Community Centre, Grafton 7–9pm • 7 games of grocery bingo, each bag valued at $25.00 with the jackpot bag valued at $50.00. A special game played for a $30.00 gift card. A 50/50 ticket draw. Full canteen with BBQ hotdogs & hamburgers. TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-538-1203 / donfoster470@yahoo.com

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Take Out Luncheon — United Baptist Church, Port Williams 11:30am–12:15pm • The Loyal Workers’ Corn Chowder/Hamburger Soup luncheon will include a bowl of your chosen soup, bread and butter and either Apple Crisp or Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Icing all for $10. Call by November 14th to Carol Ann Burden – 902-542-3681 or Ruth Blenkhorn 902-542- 7141 and we will call you back with a pick-up time on November 15th TIX: $10. INFO: 902-542-3681 / pburden@ns.sympatico.ca Hello Bookstore — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • In the shadow of the pandemic, a small-town rally to protect a beloved local bookstore. TIX: $10.43 + HST = $12 Cash or debit/credit at the door OR online eventbrite.ca INFO: manager@alwhittletheatre.ca

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Presentation & Hearing Tests with Connect Hearing — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 10am–12pm • Join Krista Doherty from Connect Hearing for a morning of presentations and self guided hearing tests. Come and get the information you need about your ear health! Open to ages 18+. Registration is required. TIX: No Charge Jewellery Retreat with I’thandi Munro — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 6pm • Bring your ideas to this weekend workshop and leave with one-of-akind creations! Our fantastic faculty member, I’thandi, will keep your hands busy learning basic jewellery fabrication and metal casting techniques. TIX: $287.50$362.25 INFO: 902-582-3842 / info@artscentre.ca Tree Lighting & Santa Visit — Centre Square, Kentville 6–8pm • Join us for the annual lighting of Kentville’s downtown Christmas tree in front of Town. Some special holiday characters will be attending, and available for photos in Centre Square at 6:30pm! TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-679-2539 / recreation@kentville.ca Teen Takeover — Library, Kingston 6–7:45pm • Teens are taking over the library! The Kingston Library is giving you the run of the place! Come try out the cool equipment in our Innovation Lab. Discover a surprise activity, or just hang out with your friends. Ages 13+. Registration is required. TIX: No Charge Winter Winery Social — Planters Ridge Winery & Vineyard, Port Williams 7pm • Support Valley Regional Hospital Foundation with delicious tastings from Chef Chris Pyne and select wine pairings from Planters Ridge; live entertainment from Melissa Vidito. TIX: $150 INFO: 902-678-5414 / events@vrhfoundation.ca Fundraiser Dance for Accessibility — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 8–12pm • Coors Bar Take Over Fundraiser for our new External Elevator. 19+. Cash Bar. Coors giveaways all night. 8-9pm Terry Jagger. 9pm12am Jason Wood Trio. TIX: $12 Advance, $15 Door

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Used Furniture and Appliance Sale — Lions Club, Kingston 8am–1pm • Sale of used furniture and appliances. All proceeds to go to support our community projects. TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-765-2128 / klionsclub@eastlink.ca SPCA Christmas Craft/Vendor Sale — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 9am–2pm • This fundraiser helps the local SPCA with lifesaving vet care, food and programs. TIX: $2 per person. Children under 12 no charge INFO: 902-798-4428 / hantsspca@gmail.com Christmas Toy and Food Drive Convoy — Greenwood Mall, Greenwood 9am–8pm • Nova Scotia Freedom Fighters Veterans and Guardians Chapter is holding a toy and food drive convoy. The donations are being handed off to parents to help with kids and families in need. TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-389-1314 / crousematt08@gmail.com Somerset Christmas Craft Fair — Somerset & District Elementary School, Berwick 10am–4pm • The 40th Annual Somerset Craft Fair is back! November 19 and 20th. Shuttle service from the Berwick Fire Hall available. Canteen services for your enjoyment. TIX: $5.00 INFO: somersetcraft@gmail.com Holiday Market and Food Drive — Community Centre, Wilmot 10am–2pm • A Holiday Market filled with local handmade items, crafted, and baked goodies and a free ornament at the door for all. Supporting Helping Paws Food Pantry, donations accepted for both days Saturday, November 19 & Sunday, 20th. TIX: No Charge INFO: novascotiapantry@hotmail.com Craft & Vendor Sale — Community Centre, Greenwood 10am–2pm • Small ticket auction, 50/ 50, door prizes, ballots. Hosted by 14 Wing Greenwood Combined Charities. TIX: $2 Admission includes a Door Prize Ballot. INFO: 902-599-1833 / cskeddy@hotmail.ca The Travelling Trunk Theatre Troupe — Studio-Z, Wolfville 11am–12pm, 2pm – 3pm • Two different FREEWILL OFFERING shows at 11am and 2pm with proceeds going to the FOOD BANK! What an opportunity to see this well-known and well-loved troupe of children’s performers! TIX: Donation INFO: 902-698-2669 / llfisk359@gmail.com Kentville Plays — Oakdene Park, Kentville 1–4pm • Join us for the annual Kentville Plays event! Scavenger hunt, face painting, BBQ, hot chocolate, fun and more! TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-679-2539 / recreation@kentville.ca Dinner & Auction — Lions Club, Berwick 5–9pm • Dinner & Auction in support of The Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Berwick & District. Quarter chicken dinner, live music by Zak Miller and a big-ticket live auction. Limited tickets available TIX: $20 INFO: 902-698-2826 / imaginationlibraryberwick@gmail.com The Resurrection Comedy Tour — Lunn’s Mill Brewery, Lawrencetown 7–8:30pm • Award winning comedian Jay Malone introduces himself to Lunn’s Mill Brewery with an explosive performance of some of his best material from over the years. TIX: $25 INFO: 902-844-2875 / contact@jaymalone.com Hypnosis Out Loud! — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7:30–9pm • Hypnosis Out Loud is a unique comedy adventure into the subconscious mind starring your friends, family — maybe even you! TIX: $25 door / $20 Advance Limited, $15 Early Bird tickets online at eventbrite.ca, local retail outlets, or the Facebook event page. INFO: 902-521-5890 / BrandonTheHypnotist@gmail.com NAVA Ensemble - Iranian Fusion music — Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville 7:30–11:30pm • The NAVA Ensemble will host a night of Iranian Fusion music! Join Mohammad Sahraei & the Open Borders Ensemble in concert. TIX: Tickets are $20 / $10 / pwyc, https:// NAVAensembleMICNovaScotia.eventbrite.ca INFO: 902-698-9611 / info@musicincommunities.com Christ Church Ham Supper — Christ Church, Windsor 8–6pm • Eat In or Take Out . Ham, potatoes, veggies, coleslaw, cake, cider, tea, or coffee. TIX: $10 person or $25 for family of 5 INFO: 902-798-1876 / k.came@ns.sympatico.ca

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Holiday Market at Meander — Meander River Farm, Newport 11am–3pm • Stroll local vendors at Meander River Farm & Brewery on a beautiful summer day while sipping craft beers and ciders. Enjoy the live music and picnic lunch from the food truck for a great day in Hants County! TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-757-3484 / info@meanderriverfarm.ca Sofa Sundays — Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 1–3pm • A series of intimate performances from local musicians and performers hosted by the Avon River Heritage Museum in partnership with the Full Circle Festival. $10 or pay what you can. TIX: $10 or pay what you can INFO: 902-757-1718 / infoavonriver@gmail.com Sunday Music in the Garden Room — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 2–4pm • Pianist Bryn Blackwood, the winner of the 2019 Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition, on a Debut Atlantic tour. Program probably of Scriabin, Brahms, Leo Ornstein, and Alexina Louie. TIX: No Charge INFO: artsacadia.acadiau.ca Book Launch with Laura Churchill Duke — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 2–4pm • Join Laura as she celebrates the launch of her second novel, Rooted in Deception. TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-678-1562 / info@laurachurchillduke.ca

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23

The Shit Show with Jay Malone — The Union Street, Berwick 8–9:30pm • Award-winning comedian Jay Malone is joined by the Valley’s best up and coming comedic/musical talent on the last Wednesday of every month as they work on some new material. TIX: $15 Tickets Available @ http://www.jaymalone.com/unionstreet or etransfer contact@jaymalone.com INFO: 902-844-2875 / contact@jaymalone.com

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24

Afternoon Bingo! — New Horizons Club, Kentville 1–3pm • Doors open at 12:30 Bingo Cards 3/$2.00 or 6/$3.00 50/50 draw 3/$1, 7/$2, 20/$5. Lots of fun, meet friends! Great prizes! New Horizons Club House. TIX: No Charge INFO: kentvillenewhorizons@outlook.com Landmark East School Information Session — Library, Kentville 6:30–7:30pm • Admissions Coordinator Daniel Hayes will present information and answer your questions about the Grades 3-12 programs, the admissions process, and tuition support. Registration not required. TIX: No Charge Learning From Your Neighbours Lecture Series: Robert Shears — Memorial Library, Wolfville 6:30–7:30pm • This talk will present the process of cultural resource management in the Maritimes through the staged approach of archaeological assessment. Registration is required. TIX: No Charge Comedy Caravan: Where the Skit Hits the Fans — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7–9pm • Two shows, Thursday, and Friday night. Original sketch comedy poking fun at current events and human foibles. Self-help groups, police reports, yoga classes, parenting and book club meetings…we find the wild and whacky within. TIX: $20 online or at the door. INFO: 902-680-8786 / caravantheatrens@gmail.com

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25

Creative Littles — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 11am–12pm • Do you have a little one ages 1-3 who loves to be creative? Come join Elizabeth for an hour of magical discovery as we explore finger paints, shapes, colours and more. Maybe you will even meet a friend or two. Registration is required. TIX: No Charge Sparklensign craft night — Community Hall, South Berwick 6:30–8:30pm • Pick a sign design, dessert and social with Pat Hines/ Sparklensign. Open to all, this is a FUNdraiser for 14 Wing Combined Charities. TIX: $45 per kit emilytulloch464@gmail.com INFO: 902-599-1833 / cskeddy@hotmail.ca Lyrics & Letters Concert — Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 7:30pm • Award-winning and critically acclaimed Songwriter Linda McLean performs Lyrics & Letters, a unique concert that pairs her original songs with stories from her book, The Importance of Being Important. TIX: Concert $18* Workshop $40* Concert and Workshop $48* *Buy tickets in bundles and save up to 50%. INFO: 902-410-8062 / linda@lindamclean.com

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26

Parish Breakfast — St. James Anglican Church, Kentville 8–10am • Menu includes eggs, bacon, toast, muffins, fruit salad, yogurt, baked beans, fish cakes, juice, coffee, tea. Handicrafts table also. TIX: $10.00 per person. INFO: 902-678-3123 / stjames@ns.sympatico.ca King’s Kikima Christmas Sale — Lions Club, Wolfville 9am–2pm • To raise funds for AIDS support for Grandmothers raising their grandchildren in Africa. Jewellery, puzzles, silent auction and much more. PH guidelines apply. TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-542-7591 Lyrics & Letters Songwriting Workshop — Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 10am–4pm • Get your creative juices flowing with Linda McLeans’s unique lyric writing process, Mining for Gold, and learn how to move through writer’s block to uncover the limitless wealth of your imagination. Linda will coach you with one-to-one mentoring. TIX: Concert $18* Workshop $40* Concert and Workshop $48* *Buy tickets in bundles and save up to 50%. INFO: 902-410-8062 / linda@lindamclean.com Craft & Vendor Sale — Community Hall, South Berwick 10am–2pm • Crafters & vendors goodies November 26, 10 am to 2 pm; at the South Berwick Community Hall. Freewill admission, small auction. Hosted by 1st Berwick Pathfinders (Girl Guides of Canada). Book a $25 table: Event vendor letter or cskeddy@hotmail.ca. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-599-1833 / cskeddy@hotmail.ca Annual Open House — 7 Arts, Greenwood 12–4pm • 7Arts Annual Open House, Sat & Sun, creative crafts, artist demos, art gallery sale. Fun for the full family. All ages welcome. TIX: NO Charge INFO: 902-765-7278 / 7arts@7arts.ca Farmers & Friends Market — NSCC Campus, Middleton 2–6pm • Nov 26, 2-6 pm: Farmers & Friends Fall Celebration at NSCC Middleton Campus from 2- 6 pm - farm and craft vendors and Free Will Offering supper of lasagna, garlic bread and apple crisp! TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-309-4800 / farmtofeastcafe@gmail.com Comedy Caravan: Where the Skit Hits the Fans — Dawn Oman Art Gallery, Bridgetown 7–9pm • Original sketch comedy poking fun at current events and human foibles. Self-help groups, police reports, yoga classes, parenting and book club meetings…we find the wild and whacky within. TIX: $20 online or at the door INFO: 902-680-8786 / caravantheatrens@gmail.com Classic Duets — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8–10:30pm • Team together Nova Scotian awardwinning male vocalist Mark Riley with Juno nominated Ontario female vocalist Mary Lou Sicoly and Canada’s most in-demand one-man orchestra John Ebata, and you have CLASSIC DUETS LIVE. They perform top duets from all musical styles over the decades and across the world TIX: Adults $35 Military $30 Students $20 INFO: 902-825-6834 / evergreentheatre@gmail.com35 Town Comedy Night with Jay Malone — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 8–9:30pm • Award-winning comedian and local boy Jay Malone hops up on stage to sling some jokes with a few hilarious friends in the Showroom of Paddy’s Pub in Kentville every month! TIX: $20 Tickets Available @ http://www.jaymalone.com/ktowncomedy or etransfer contact@jaymalone.com INFO: 902-844-2875 / contact@jaymalone.com

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27

Sunday Book Club — Library, Windsor 2pm • The Sunday Book Club meets the last Sunday of every month at 2pm. Please ask library staff for our monthly book selection. Pick up a copy of the book at the library and join the conversation. New members are welcome! Registration not required. TIX: No Charge Long Winter Nights — The Bread Gallery, Brooklyn 2–4pm • Art Exhibition: “Long Winter Nights” Featuring treasures by members of the Avon River Arts Society. Opening reception Sunday, November 27, 2pm-4pm. Show continues until January 6th, 2023. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-757-3377 / avonriverarts@gmail.com

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Winter Wooden Snowman Ornament — Dr. Frank W. Morse Memorial Library, Lawrencetown 6:30–7:30pm • Make a beautiful rustic ornament using simple items. Ages 16+. Registration is required. TIX: No Charge Book Club — Library, Kentville 6:30–7:30pm • Join us the last Tuesday of the month to discuss that month’s book ... and whatever else comes up in conversation! Everyone is welcome. Registration is required. TIX: No Charge Grocery Bingo — Community Centre, Grafton 7–9pm • 7 games of grocery bingo, each bag valued at $25.00 with the jackpot bag valued at $50.00. A special game played for a $30.00 gift card. A 50/50 ticket draw. Full canteen with BBQ hotdogs & hamburgers. TIX: No Charge INFO: 902-538-1203 / donfoster470@yahoo.com

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30

Accepted — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • Students of the TM Landry Prep School enjoyed a remarkable 100% acceptance rate into the country’s most elite colleges until an explosive NY Times article exposed the controversial teaching methods of its dynamic founder. TIX: $10.43 + HST = $12 Cash or debit/ credit at the door OR online eventbrite.ca INFO: manager@alwhittletheatre.ca

MIKE UNCORKED: A FEAST OF THEATRE AND FUN

Mike Butler

We are so fortunate to have music events, open mics, indoor and outdoor theatre presentations, and more to fill up our calendars once again here in the Valley. November is shaping up to be a busy month with craft fairs, fundraisers, concerts, and shows and we wanted to point a few out to our readers so that you can plan accordingly!

CentreStage in Kentville is hub of activity in the coming weeks with many events to attend. The new family show to hit the main stage is The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, directed by Davina Melanson and Tracy Churchill, starring a cast of enthusiastic locals. This show is always a crowd-pleasing hit so be sure to get your tickets. Written by Barbara Robinson, filled with laughter and fun, the story revolves around The Herdmans, who are the worst kids in the history of the world. When they crash Sunday School and demand parts in the Christmas Pageant, everyone panics. Let’s hope a Christmas miracle helps everything go splendidly!

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is being performed November 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, and December 9, 10, at 7:30pm. With matinees on November 13, 27 and December 4 at 2:00pm. We strongly recommended reserve your seats by calling 902-678-8040.

Don’t forget that CentreStage season passes, and gift certificates are available as well!

Join Laura Churchill Duke on Sunday, November 20 at 2:00pm as she celebrates the launch of her second novel, Rooted in Deception. Following the award-winning novel, Two Crows Sorrow, Rooted in Deception is another true-crime story in rural Nova Scotia. A Con Man is on the move in the early 1900s, spinning stories, turning heads, and lifting whatever is not nailed down. He spins tale after tale into a web that entangles credulous Nova Scotians until he takes one step too far. This event, held in the Upper Performance Centre of CentreStage Theatre, will feature readings by the author, special guests, and musical performances by Sharon Churchill Roe and Christianne Rushton. Rooted in Deception is available in local bookstores across the Valley and online both in print and e-reader format. Books will be available for purchase and signing during the event, making the perfect gift.

For more information contact info@ laurachurchillduke.ca or visit laurachurchillduke.ca.

Let’s move now to Wolfville, where more family fun is always happening. The wellknown Travelling Trunk Theatre Troupe is geared up to perform two shows at the Studio Z (the upper performance space at the Al Whittle Theatre) on Saturday, November 19 at 11:00am and 2:00pm and its a performance you won’t want to miss! The Travelling Trunk Theatre Troupe stars Brian Smit, Linda Levy Fisk, Sharon Churchill, and Mike Butler, who in their spare time, love performing storybook theatre filled with props, laughs, energy, and fun. Shows are a free will offering with all proceeds being donated to the local food bank! Finally, The Booker School, located in Port Williams, is taking CentreStage with their upcoming show Madagascar, based on the hit film series. It’s a jungle out there and it’ll be a jungle upstairs at CentreStage when the large cast of Booker School students sing, dance, and perform this fun junior production. The Booker School is delighted to be back in the performance space with their partnership with CentreStage offering audiences a show filled with smiling faces and animal magnetism! Performances will take place Wednesday, December 7 at 3:00pm, Thursday, December 6 at 3:00pm and 6:00pm and Friday, December 7 at 4:00pm. Please call to reserve your seats, 902-678-8040.

Have fun everyone and enjoy these and the many other performances in our very fruitful Valley! ❧ Always check this source for accurate tides: Canadian Fisheries & Oceans. www.waterlevels.gc.ca

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THERE ARE NORMALLY TWO HIGH AND TWO LOW TIDES EACH DAY. •Highest High: 45.5 feet ••Lowest High: 36.6 feet

THEY ALSO SERVED

(Something that Lt. Col. John D. McCrae failed to mention)

In Flanders fields the poppies grow Over unmarked graves of those below. No mark for them. While tethered by, Thousands wait to serve and die, Trembling amid the cannon roar. They are the dead. Short days ago They hauled the guns through mud and snow, Worked from dawn to sunset’s glow Whipped and spurred…and now they lie In Flanders field.

— Garry Leeson During WW1 more horses than humans were killed. At the beginning of the Great War, Great Britain had 125,000 horses in the service. They later acquired over a half million more to pull their guns, ambulances and supply wagons. The cavalry was still making useless charges in 1918. One thousand horses per day were shipped out of North America during the war. In the end, if not acquired by Belgian butchers, the animals were buried where they fell. ❧

NOVEMBER IS MEN’S HEALTH MONTH

E. Christie

November is Men’s Health Month, an annual initiative to normalize conversations about mental health and reduce the stigma that often prevents men from reaching out and getting help when they need it.

Around 10% of Canadian men experience significant mental health challenges in their life and approximately one million struggle with major depression each year. (Source: Homewood Health). Men are often socialized not to talk about their emotions and may mask their stress and deal with emotional pain through harmful behaviours and actions instead of seeking help. (Ogrodnickzuk & Oliffe, 2011). Through peer support, CMHA NS offers a safe sounding board for men and those who identify as male, across the province.

Keith Anderson leads the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division's Men’s Peer Support Group, a virtual weekly meeting where participants are encouraged to share stories, talk about any challenges they may be facing and gain insight by connecting with others.

“Too many men continue to feel isolated, a sense of being alone consumes them,” Anderson says.

“They think it’s a sign of weakness to acknowledge these struggles. In fact, it is a sign of strength to reach out for support. Their lives can become healthier and full of hope.”

Anderson continues that men are more likely to describe their mental health concerns as physical symptoms such as headaches or chronic pain, which diagnostic tools tend to ignore. This link between signs of mental health issues and physical symptoms is often unrecognized and lead to more challenges.

"Men often downplay their symptoms as a result of societal pressure and existing stigma. But “I’m fine” can only get someone so far," he adds

"We need to talk openly about mental health. Silence isn’t a safe or healthy option for the men in our lives."

To help you start conversations about mental health CMHA NS is highlighting resources and sharing information that can help those who identify as male access meaningful help and resources to support their mental health.

To view these resources, visit www.novascotia. cmha.ca.

The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division [CMHA NS] supports the resilience, recovery and well-being of people living with a mental illness and those experiencing mental health challenges across the province.

We advocate for policy change and deliver programs that support the social determinants of health, including Housing, basic amenities and the environment, Unemployment and job insecurity, Working life conditions, Social inclusion and non-discrimination, and access to affordable health services of decent quality. These programs are free to access and available to anyone living in Nova Scotia. We are grateful to those who have made donations to Valley Hospice Foundation in July, August and September 2022, to honour these individuals:

A tribute gi to Valley Hospice Foundation honours someone special and will help others who will use the services of Hospice and Palliative Care. ank you. Contact: 902.679.3471 or visit www.valleyhospice.ca

In Memory of:

W. Marshall Black Tim Bourgeois Harold Brown June Madelyn Connell John Cawood Judy Dore Glenna Linda Dorey Fern Finkbeiner Doug George Annie M. Harding Maureen E. Lee Mariann MacKenzie June MacCarthy Neil Murphy Andrew J. MacNeil Merle C. Murray Douglas J. Parker Bea Pinch Letitia Picken Richard Sha ner Lynda Turner Lawson C. White

WFM 2 GO Saturday Market Market Store

convenient online ordering of over 1500 products with pick-ups Wed & Sat at 11 hubs in valley and hrm

8:30AM - 1pm

approx 50 farmers, chefs & artisans

T, W, TH, F : 10am - 5pm Saturday : 8:30am - 3pm Sunday : noon - 3pm Monday : closed Wedding and Event Rentals Now Available in our Turn of the Century Wooden Room

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