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ARTS / CULTURE / COMMUNITY August 24 – September 7, 2017 / Issue No. 14.14 / 5000 copies

REVITALIZING THE CORNWALLIS INN

JENNY OSBURN'S PEACH AND RYE COBBLER

WHO'S WHO: DR. PETER RICKETTS, THE NEW MR. ACADIA

OPENING THE VAULTS: WORKING IN AN ART GALLERY, A STUDENT'S PERSPECTIVE

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A FREE PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE WHO FIND THEMSELVES IN THE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY August 24 – September 7, 2017 | 1

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WELCOME NSCC STUDENTS! Whether this is your first year at NSCC Kingstec or you are a returning student, welcome. Much like the college you have chosen, Kentville has a great deal to offer in terms of recreation, fitness, spiritual, retail, banking, and health and wellness services.

The Town of Kentville offers a full slate of recreational and fitness opportunities. Drop in to Town Hall and the Recreation Department or check out our website at kentville.ca for a full schedule of events or equipment available for loan. The town will be hosting one of the Canada Cup Mountain Bike races at the Gorge this fall, a not-to-miss event for mountain biking enthusiasts. A walk at Miner’s Marsh, a Ducks Unlimited trail, can provide the solace and inspiration needed when your brain is in overdrive from studying. The ravine at the Agricultural Research Station is the perfect four-season getaway. Loaner snowshoes are available at the Recreation Department all winter. The rail trail that winds through town is a small section of the Blue Moon Trail. The Blue Moon Trail is 117 kilometre trail that covers the Valley from Grand Pre to Annapolis Royal.

Visit one of the many locally owned and operated downtown shops, stop in to chat and learn what it means to be an entrepreneur in a small town. Our pubs and cafes are second

to none and will soon become your favourites.

Each has its own special menu and selection to tantalize the taste buds.

The Town is serviced by Kings Transit, a public transit service that operates from Weymouth to Wolfville. All buses are WIFI enabled and offer an economical way of travelling throughout the Valley, check out their website at kingstransit.ns.ca.

If you are interested in volunteering, the Kings Volunteer Resource Centre can help you to find the perfect match. Kentville has a very active Rotary Club and many service clubs that may offer an opportunity to network and connect with folks in your chosen field.

Congratulations on choosing NSCC Kingstec, you are beginning an amazing opportunity for a great education and perhaps a chosen career.

I cannot fully express how pleased we are to have you become part of our citizenship while you are here. Study, apply yourself, and enjoy your time getting to know Kentville a little bit better. On behalf of the town council, staff and citizens, welcome to Kentville! Let us be your home away from home and your breath of fresh air.

Sandra Snow, Mayor of Kentville

BACK TO SCHOOL COOKIE EXCHANGE Laura Churchill Duke • Put cookies in a ziplock bag, 6 per bag.

If you ask most parents what they hate the most about the back to school routine, it’s making school lunches. The drudgery of wondering if your kid will eat what you send, and how to make it new and interesting, not to mention healthy, every day.

• We then gather, have snacks and a visit, laying the cookies around the table. - Each guest walks around the table taking a bag of each kind of cookie (including one of their own).

To make things a bit easier, for the past several years, my friends and I have had a back to school cookie exchange.

• Go home with a bagful of cookies to put in the freezer, and pull out when you need an easy addition to your school lunch!

Think about your traditional cookie exchange, except, who really needs to eat that many cookies at Christmas time? It’s way more helpful to have them for school lunches!

• It’s that easy, and a great way to get together with a group of women right before school goes back in!

Here’s how to host your own back to school cookie exchange:

More details can be found on the Valley Family Fun blog: valleyfamilyfun.ca/back-toschool-cookie-exchange/

• Make a confirmed list of guests.

Happy school lunch times!

• Tell each guest to bake 6 cookies for each person who is coming to the party (including themselves). Make sure they are nut free.

ValleyFamilyFun.ca info@valleyfamilyfun.ca

OURTUNES COMMUNITY CHOIR ourTunes (not iTunes) is a new, non-auditioned community choir based in the Annapolis Valley. The plan is to sing popular music that celebrates an upbeat and changing world. By singing music that is both joyful and empowering, we can build a greater sense of community and connection, stimulate our hearts and minds, look after our souls, and bring joy to others.

The schedule for the choir is:

Two sessions of the choir will be offered each week: Tuesday evenings, 7:00pm to 9:00pm, and Fridays, 11:00am to 1:00pm. Choristers are required to register for one of the sessions, and may drop in to the other session to make up missed sessions, or if you just feel like singing a second time in the week!

Third Term: Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5 (plus 2 concerts?)

The cost for registration is $40 per term, 10 sessions scheduled for each term. (Please note: a reduced rate will be available upon request.)

Second Term: Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23

The choir will be conducted by Dr. Heather Price, local musician, music therapis,t and choir director. Rehearsals will be held at Sound Circles Studio, 109 Skyway Drive, Wolfville (at the top of Chestnut Ave, a purple house with large rock garden).

Tuesday Night Practices First Term: Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 31, Nov, 7, 14, 21, 28, Second Term: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb.6, 13, 27, Mar 6, 13, 20

Friday Noon Hour Practices First Term: Sept. 15, 22, 29 Oct 6, 13, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec 1

Third Term: Apr 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8 (plus 2 concerts?)

For more information, Pease contact Heather at soundcircles@gmail.com or call 902 542-5834

WAY BACK WHEN: The Wolfville High School Band Date: 1937 Materials: Paper Marks/Labels: Written on the Back: 'Dr. Silver Collection' and 'Wolfville School, the High School Band leaving The McKay Building for the coronation exercises and Rex Porter leads band, ask Glen H.' and 'Demolished 1926 M.C. P.106' Narrative: This is the Wolfville High School Band leaving the MacKay School for the Coronation exercises. O. Rex Porter is the band leader. The photo comes from the B.C. Silver collection.The photo shows a brass band in uniform, in formation, in front of a large two-storey building. There is a uniformed adult to the left, and a young drum major in front. The band members are wearing white sweaters with a lyre crest on the front, dark trousers, and wedge caps.

All photos courtesy of Randall House Museum 259 Main Street, Wolfville, NS 902-542-9775, wolfvillehs.ednet.ns.ca

WAY BACK WHEN: The Wolfville School House Date:1860–1892 Materials: Paper Measurements: 10cm by 15cm Marks/Labels: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. B.C. Silver to Wolfville Schools, Jan 14-1965 Narrative: According to the accompanying label, the is Wolfville School House at the corner of Highland Ave and Acadia St., c1860–1892. From the estate of B. C. Silver.

The photo shows a one-storey wood-frame building. There is a door into a small enclosed porch centre-front, with a window on either side. There are three windows on the right side of the building.

All photos courtesy of Randall House Museum 259 Main Street, Wolfville, NS 902-542-9775, wolfvillehs.ednet.ns.ca

DON’T LET HOMEWORK GET YOU DOWN! Angela Reynolds, Community Engagement Coordinator While going back to school is exciting for some, others dread the thought of homework.

After all, who wants to think about homework while the sun shines and the beach awaits?

Here at the Annapolis Valley Regional Library, we have some ways to make homework easier for everyone. If you have a library card, you have a ticket to free online tutoring.

AVRL hosts a tutoring resource called Tutor. com. It is open every day from 3pm until midnight (except on Christmas and New Year’s Day). Log on at tutor.com/AVRL with your library card and chat live with expert tutors from a network that includes certified teachers, college professors, graduate students, and professionals with graduate degrees and Ivy League credentials. Every tutor is vetted through a rigorous screening process with subject exams, mock tutoring sessions, mentor review and third-party background check.

Your online sessions are anonymous and safe.

According to those who have used this service, the tutors are great, and help with getting the grade. Tutor.com can help in just about any subject, and you can upload an essay and get help with your writing, even at college level.

The library can make schoolwork a little easier in other ways, too. We’ve got downloadable eBooks and audiobooks, as well as audiobooks on CD. Maybe you can listen to your assigned book! We’ve got databases with magazine articles, downloadable magazines, and links to all sorts of information online. Look under the “Web Resources” heading on our web-

site! There you’ll also find a link to NNELS, the National Network for Equitable Library Service. NNELS is a growing collection of downloadable audiobooks and other accessible formats provided for use by persons with print disabilities.

And of course, we have books. Lots and lots of books! If you are working on a book report, or a science project, or a history essay, we’ve got plenty of items to help. Do a search online and have the books sent to the library closest to you, or drop by your local library and someone can help you find more information. One of your best supplies for back to school is your library card. Get one right away so you can make homework a little more fun. See you at the library!

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Welcome NSCC Students............................................. .p.3 Mike Uncorked/Eat to the Beat .................................. .p.5

FIREWORKS CELEBRATION IS PEOPLE'S CHOICE AT VALLEY GARDENERS SHOW

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

Submitted

Margaret Drummond's

Featurepreneur/Who's Who....................................... .p.7

WORD OF THE ISSUE:

Locavore/Dinner Out/Recipe...................................... .p.8

Meretricious

The Snapshot............................................................. .p.10

(adjective):

Town of Wolfville........................................................ .p.10

Tastelessly showy; based on pretense; deceptively pleasing.

Welcome Wolfville Students........................................ .p.11

Though it was raining outside on Saturday, August 12, indoors there were fun children’s entries, glorious cut flowers, thriving houseplants, eye-catching floral arrangements, outstanding vegetables, intriguing garden-related photos, and delicious preserves and baked goods on display at the Valley Gardeners 35th Annual Horticultural Show. Browsing through all these extraordinary exhibits was a delightful way to spend a rainy day!

What's Happening/Tides............................................ .p.12–14

"Education and extensive reading have preserved them from faults of gaudiness and meretricious ornament."

Weekly Events............................................................ .p.13 @ The Library/Classifieds.......................................... .p.14 Acadia Page............................................................... .p.15

Since the show was themed Canada’s 150th, many of the entries were celebratory in nature, particularly those in the design section.

Shirley Marston of Gaspereau walked away with the People’s Choice award for her spectacular creation in the Fireworks Celebration class, which especially caught the visiting public’s eye.

In addition to Marston’s design, there were 41 other entries competing in the design section.

Before the public entered the show, official judging took place to determine the winner in each class:

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Garden Party 2017 was won by Donna Crawford of Kentville

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Anne Jivalian won Fireworks Celebration

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Preserving Our History was won by Ann Painter.

The judges’ careful deliberations led to naming these winners in other sections of the show: •

Ellie Taylor’s red flower won Best Children's Exhibit

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Edith Ansem’s multi-coloured gladiolus was named Best Cut Flower

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Gina Newcombe's entry won Best Houseplant

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Edith Ansem's cabbage was the Best Vegetable Exhibit

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Donna Crawford’s bread and butter pickles won Best Culinary Exhibit and Best in Show

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DELIVERIES: Margot Bishop, Dominic Cameron, Jacob Rhude, Lauren Galbraith, Earle & Karen Illsley, Andrea Leeson, John Morrison, Julie and Mugen Page, Curran Rodgers, Lorna Williamson, Lyal Wooster, Bryden MacDonald, Aidrie Cameron, Ryland Cameron, Shelley Porter, Jack Chipman

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Oh Canada was won by Kentville’s Alice Goodwin

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Ann Painter of Kentville won Founding Fathers - France - Coureurs des Bois

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Ericka Crowell for her Close up of a Flower

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Founding Fathers - Britain - Pioneer Women, was won by Allison Magee of Welsford

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Sandi Carroll’s A Garden View

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Rena Nixon’s Critters/Children in the Garden, and

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Rena Nixon for her In from the Wild entry.

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WOLFVILLE: Carl's Your Independent Grocer, Cuts Meat Market, Eos Natural Foods, Just Us! Café, T.A.N. Coffee, Library, Wolfville Farmers' Market

NEW MINAS: Boston Pizza, Captain Sub, Irving Big Stop, Jessy's Pizza, Long and McQuade, Milne Court Petro-Canada, Pita Pit, Swiss Chalet

GREENWICH: Avery’s Farm Market, Edible Art Cafe, Elderkin's Farm Market, Hennigar's Farm Market, Noggins Corner Farm Market, Stems Cafe, Stirling's

KENTVILLE: Half Acre Café, Jason’s Your Independent Grocer, T.A.N. Coffee, Valley Regional Hospital

PORT WILLIAMS: Fox Hill Cheese House, Planters Ridge, Sea Level Brewery, The Noodle Guy CANNING: Degraaf's Kwik-Way, ValuFoods, i scream

COLDBROOK: Access Nova Scotia, T.A.N. Coffee, Callister's Country Kitchen, Foodland, Vicki's Seafood Restaurant BERWICK: Driftwood Restaurant, Jonny's Cookhouse, Luigi's Pizza Palace, North Mountain Coffeehouse, Rising Sun Cafe,

Union Street Café, Wilsons Pharmasave

ON THE COVER: Eli's First Day by Ron Lightburn thelightburns.com

AYLESFORD: Chisholm's PharmaChoice, Tina’s Cafe KINGSTON: Avery’s Farm Market , Green Elephant Cafe, Library, Pharmasave, Needs Convenience, Library, French Bakery GREENWOOD: Avery’s Farm Market, Country Store, Valley Natural Foods, Country Store, Tim Hortons, McDonalds

WHO'S WHO CORRECTION:

Oops! Our most recent Who's Who included the wrong contact number for Karissa Fraser. Her number is 902-680-2008.

"La vie est belle" means “life is beautiful”. Look around at all the apple blossoms in the Valley. So pretty! La vie est belle!

MIDDLETON: Coffee Garden Cafe, Middle Town Sweets, Angie's Restaurant, Goucher's Market, Wilmot Frenchy's

AMUSE-BOUCHE: FRENCH FOR KIDS

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In the photography section, the winners were:

THURSDAYS: 24, 31, 7

Blomidon Inn (Wolfville): Jazz Mannequins (25th, 1st) 6:30pm

Edible Art Café (New Minas): Marshall Lake (24th, 31st, 7th) 12 pm

Wayfarers’ Ale Brewery (Port Williams): Sarah Pound (28th) 7:30pm

Troy Restaurant (Wolfville): Ron Edmunds Duo (24th, 31st, 7th) 6:30pm

Joe’s Food Emporium (Wolfville): Paul Marshall and Los Tres Amigos (25th), The Mark Riley Project (1st) 8pm

(Schedule subject to change)

Waterfront Park (Wolfville): Sarah Pound (24th), Sarah McInnis & The Mud Creek Boys (31st) 6:30pm

MIKE UNCORKED: PEGGY & GRACE RIDE AGAIN! Mike Butler In 1991, Thelma & Louise took the cinema world by storm with their no holds barred, take no prisoners, estrogen-fuelled, girl power, rule breaking car jaunt across the United States. The dynamic duo, played by Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon, inspired countless female buddy comedies and dramas for years to come and that film is always worth another viewing.

Before you track down the hit film, I highly recommend taking a jaunt over to CentreStage Theatre in Kentville, at 61 River Street, to see the “Thelma of Louise of the stage”, in the new comedy-drama Peggy & Grace!

CentreStage Theatre continues its summer celebration of Canadian playwrights, following Norm Foster’s The Long Weekend, with Peggy and Grace, by Bonnie Laing. Bonnie Laing is an author and playwright living in Vankleek Hill, Ontario. She has written four produced plays, the latest of which, Phoebe’s Gift, will receive its premiere in Hudson, Quebec in August 2017.

Bonnie Laing’s novel, River Reel, was published by Sumach Press, her short fiction has been published in many Canadian literary magazines, and a collection of linked stories, set in Montreal and titled Marble Season, was published by Oberon Press. Bonnie has written several humourous and non-fiction articles that have been published in the Globe & Mail, Ottawa Citizen, Toronto Life and Toronto Star.

To learn more, go to her smoke-free, salt-free and gluten-free web site at blaing.ca.

Now, Back to Peggy & Grace!

Bonnie Laing is thrilled that “her ladies are riding again” at CentreStage. Peggy & Grace has been described as Thelma & Louise meets The Golden Girls, with our leading ladies being a bit more seasoned than the movie duo. This play is the hilarious and often touching story of two widows who decide to buy a motor home and experience life on the road. In the confines of a camper van, and particularly after picking up a hitchhiker along the way (think the Brad Pitt character from the movie!), they find that

they really don't know each other as well as they thought.

Eleven years ago, CentreStage Theatre staged Peggy & Grace to packed houses and magnificent acclaim. If you missed it then, make sure you mark your calendars for this run! A special treat for the audience is that this production boasts the same cast as the original run with treasured CentreStage alums Chérie Zinck, Diana Bishop, and Brian Smit wowing the crowds again with their impeccable wit, wisdom and heart! Eleven years hasn’t slowed down Cherie or Diana who have remained steadfast participants in many plays over the years, both as directors and actors. Brian Smit is coming back to the stage after a few years hiatus (he was raising cows and a son!) but the role is so special to him (as are his leading ladies) that Brian couldn’t turn down the opportunity to reprise his role.

Le Caveau (Grand Pre): Music Under the Vines Feat. MC Band (27th), Swig (3rd), Sam Wilson (10th) 7pm Grand Pre Winery (Grand Pre): The Mark Riley Project (31st) 7pm Tommy Guns (Windsor): Karaoke Night (24th, 31st, 7th) 7:30pm Dooly’s (New Minas): Open Mic (24th, 31st, 7th) 8:30pm Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): The Hupman Brothers (24th, 31st, 7th) 9pm

The play runs on Friday and Saturday evenings in August, as well as Friday September 1, and Saturday September 2, with only ONE matinee performance on Sunday August 27th.

Call 902-678-8040 for reservations.

The Anvil (Wolfville): Top 40 DJ (24th, 31st, 7th) 10pm

And if you haven’t had enough of CentreStage celebrating Canadian playwrights after Norm Foster’s The Long Weekend and Bonnie Laing’s Peggy & Grace, then pop over in October to watch Departures and Arrivals, written by acclaimed Canadian Author and playwright Carol Shields in the Upper Performance Centre for only six shows on October 20, 21, 27, 28, with matinees on October 22 and 29th!

Edible Art Café (New Minas): Marshall Lake (25th, 1st) 12pm

Take advantage of this thriving local theatre community and especially this thriving little theatre! Act now… before Peggy & Grace are gone again!

Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Trivia Night (24th, 31st, 7th) 9pm Library Pub (Wolfville): Tony & Caillum (24th, 31st, 7th) 9pm

FRIDAYS: 25, 1

Kings Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): GuyPaul Thibault (25th), Shawn Hebb (1st) 5:30pm McGill’s Restaurant & Café (New Minas): Bernie Zinck & Melissa Vidito (25th) 6pm

Dooly’s (Greenwood): Karaoke (25th, 1st) 8:30pm The Anvil (Wolfville): Top 40 DJ (25th, 1st) 10pm West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Country Night (25th) 10pm

SATURDAYS: 26, 2 Farmers Market (Wolfville): Chantal Peng (26th), Graham Howes (2nd) 9:30am Edible Art Café (New Minas): Lee Gilbert (26th), Steve Lee (2nd) 12pm Library Pub (Wolfville): Bob & Ro (26th, 2nd) 1pm The Port Pub (Port Williams): Ron Edmunds Duo (26th, 2nd) 12:30pm The Noodle Guy (Port Williams): Jam Session (26th, 2nd) 1:30pm La Torta Woodfired Pizzeria (Wolfville): Steve Lee Duo (26th, 2nd) 6pm Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Gordan Tucker (26th), SWIG (2nd) 7pm Wayfarers’ Ale Brewery (Port Williams): Jill Boudreau Band (29th) 7:30pm King’s Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): Broke w/Money (26th) 8pm Joe’s Food Emporium (Wolfville): GuyPaul Thibault (26th), Adam Cameron (2nd) 8pm

West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): DJ Billy T (26th, 2nd) 10pm Tommy Gun’s (Windsor): Video Music Screen (26th, 2nd) 12am

SUNDAYS: 27, 3 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Steve Lee (27th), Kenny Byrka & Elsie Morden (3rd) 12pm Paddy's Pub (Wolfville): Paddy’s Irish Session (27th, 3rd) 8pm

MONDAYS: 28, 4 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Ron Edmunds Band (28th, 4th) 12pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Open mic w/Crash and Burn (28th), w/Weather Advisory (4th) 9pm

TUESDAYS: 29, 5 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Ron Edmunds Band (29th, 5th) 12pm TAN Café (Wolfville): Open Mike & Donna (29th, 5th) 7pm Oaken Barrel Pub (Greenwood): Open Mic (29th, 5th) 7pm The Port Pub (Port Williams): Ron Edmunds Band Open Mic (29th, 5th) 7:30pm The Anvil (Wolfville): Toonie Tuesdays w/Top 40 DJ (29th, 5th) 9pm

WEDNESDAYS: 30, 6 Edible Art Café (New Minas): David Filyer (30th, 6th) 12pm Farmer’s Market (Wolfville): George Symonds (30th), Jessica Jurgenliemk (6th) 4:30pm West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Billy T’s Karaoke (30th, 6th) 9pm

Dooly’s (Greenwood): House DJ (26th, 2nd) 8pm

IMPROVING OUR OPERATIONS: Single Point of Service to commence Monday, August 21, 2017 Submitted by the Municipality of the County of Kings

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Each letter in the quote has been substituted for another letter. For eg, G might equal V. Recover the original letters to solve the puzzle. This puzzle runs from August 24–September 7, 2017 “ G H M G B B Y H D J N J U G B B A Z B B W, UABJHJ N YWEJBD.” – CEUVBW GFXB Name: Contact: The last winner of Mystery Quote was Anna Carlisle

Oaken Barrel Pub (Greenwood): Trivia Night (24th, 31st, 7th) 7pm

A wonderful promotion to take advantage of is a special running with King’s Arms Pub in Kentville. Go to Kings Arms Pub for supper and then take the receipt to CentreStage Theatre and get $2 off the price of your admission! Kings Arms Pub is a proud supporter of CentreStage Theatre and it’s very much appreciated!

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Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Open Jam Session (24th, 31st, 7th), Kevin Myers (24th), Glen Campbell (31st), John Geddes (7th) 7pm, Open Mic (31st) 8pm

Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Jill Boudreau (25th), Shelton (1st) 8pm

The Anvil (Wolfville): Top 40 DJ (26th, 2nd) 9pm

The Municipality of the County of Kings is pleased to advise that we are refining our customer service experience. We are implementing a Single Point of Service model with a commencement date of Monday, August 21, 2017.

call ahead to schedule an appointment prior to visiting our offices. This will ensure that the proper personnel will be available to meet with you when you arrive. You can do so by calling 902-678-6141, Monday to Friday, 8:30am until 4:30pm.

In preparation for this change, please consider the following:

• Finance Department services currently offered at our main counter will remain the same. This includes tax and water bill payment, along with dog registration and program payments/inquiries.

• You will now be able to access Building and Development services, as well as the standard services to which you are accustomed, at our Customer Service counter in the main lobby.

• Our Customer Service Representatives will be available to process all of your requests or book an appointment as necessary.

• For those who wish to conduct building, development, or enforcement business with the municipality, it is recommended that you

Please be assured this shift in service delivery is intended to improve our operational effectiveness and efficiency while continuing to provide the best possible service to our residents and partners. We want to thank you in advance for your patience as we make the transition, and are here to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.

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© 2017 Rob Brezsny • freewillastrology.com • Horoscopes for the week of August 24th

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Welcome to Swami Moonflower’s Psychic Hygiene Hints. Ready for some mystical cleansing? Hint #1: To remove stains on your attitude, use a blend of Chardonnay wine, tears from a cathartic crying session, and dew collected before dawn. Hint #2: To eliminate glitches in your love life, polish your erogenous zones with pomegranate juice while you visualize the goddess kissing your cheek. #3: To get rid of splotches on your halo, place angel food cake on your head for two minutes, then bury the cake in holy ground while chanting, “It’s not my fault!

My evil twin’s a jerk!” #4: To banish the imaginary monkey on your back, whip your shoulders with a long silk ribbon until the monkey runs away. #5: To purge negative money karma, burn a dollar bill in the flame of a green candle.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A reader named Kameel Hawa writes that he “prefers pleasure to leisure and leisure to luxury.” That list of priorities would be excellent for you to adopt during the coming weeks. My analysis of the astrological omens suggests that you will be the recipient of extra amounts of permission, relief, approval, and ease. I won’t be surprised if you come into possession of a fresh X-factor or wild card. In my opinion, to seek luxury would be a banal waste of such precious blessings. You’ll get more healthgiving benefits that will last longer if you cultivate simple enjoyments and restorative tranquility.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The coming weeks will be an excellent time to cruise past the houses where you grew up, the schools you used to attend, the hotspots where you and your old friends hung out, and the places where you first worked and had sex. In fact, I recommend a grand tour of your past. If you can’t literally visit the locations where you came of age, simply visualize them in detail. In your imagination, take a leisurely excursion through your life story. Why do I advise this exercise? Because you can help activate your future potentials by reconnecting with your roots.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): One of my favorite Cancerian artists is Penny Arcade, a New York performance artist, actress, and playwright. In this horoscope, I offer a testimonial in which she articulates the spirit you’d be wise to cultivate in the coming weeks. She says, “I am the person I know best, inside out, the one who best understands my motivations, my struggles, my triumphs. Despite occasionally betraying my best interests to keep the peace, to achieve goals, or for the sake of beloved friendships, I astound myself by my appetite for life, my unwavering curiosity into the human condition, my distrust of the status quo, my poetic soul and abiding love of beauty, my strength of character in the face of unfairness, and my optimism despite defeats and loss.”

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The Witwatersrand is a series of cliffs in South Africa. It encompasses 217 square miles. From this area, which is a tiny fraction of the Earth’s total land surface, humans have extracted 50 percent of all the gold ever mined. I regard this fact as an apt metaphor for you to meditate on in the next 12 months, Leo. If you’re alert, you will find your soul’s equivalent of Witwatersrand. What I mean is that you’ll have a golden opportunity to discover emotional and spiritual riches that will nurture your soul as it has rarely been nurtured.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): What I wish for you is a toasty coolness. I pray that you will claim a messy gift. I want you to experience an empowering surrender and a calming climax. I very much hope, Virgo, that you will finally see an obvious secret and capitalize on some unruly wisdom and take an epic trip to an intimate turning point. I trust that you’ll find a barrier that draws people together instead of keeping them apart. These wonders may sound paradoxical, and yet they’re quite possible and exactly what you need.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Psychologist James Hansell stated his opinion of psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud: “He was wrong about so many

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things. But he was wrong in such interesting ways.

He pioneered a whole new way of looking at things.” That description should provide good raw material for you to consider as you play with your approach to life in the coming weeks, Libra. Being right won’t be half as important as being willing to gaze at the world from upside-down, inside-out perspectives. So I urge you to put the emphasis on formulating experimental hypotheses, not on proving definitive theories. Be willing to ask naive questions and make educated guesses and escape your own certainties.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’re entering a phase of your astrological cycle when you’ll be likely to receive gifts at a higher rate than usual.

Some gifts could be big, complex, and catalytic, though others may be subtle, cryptic, or even covert. While some may be useful, others could be problematic. So I want to make sure you know how important it is to be discerning about these offerings. You probably shouldn’t blindly accept all of them. For instance, don’t rashly accept a “blessing” that would indebt or obligate you to someone in ways that feel uncomfortable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You are currently under the influence of astrological conditions that have led to dramatic boosts of self-esteem in laboratory rats. To test the theory that this experimental evidence can be applied to humans, I authorize you to act like a charismatic egomaniac in the coming weeks. JUST KIDDNG! I lied about the lab rats. And I lied about you having the authorization to act like an egomaniac. But here are the true facts: The astrological omens suggest you can and should be a lyrical swaggerer and a sensitive swashbuckler.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I invite you to eliminate all of the following activities from your repertoire in the next three weeks: squabbling, hassling, feuding, confronting, scuffling, skirmishing, sparring, and brawling. Why is this my main message to you? Because the astrological omens tell me that everything important you need to accomplish will come from waging an intense crusade of peace, love, and understanding. The bickering and grappling stuff won’t help you achieve success even a little — and would probably undermine it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Stockbrokers in Pakistan grew desperate when the Karachi Stock Exchange went into a tailspin. In an effort to reverse the negative trend, they performed a ritual sacrifice of ten goats in a parking lot. But their “magic” failed. Stocks continued to fade. Much later they recovered, but not in a timely manner that would suggest the sacrifice worked. I urge you to avoid their approach to fixing problems, especially now. Reliance on superstition and wishful thinking is guaranteed to keep you stuck.

On the other hand, I’m happy to inform you that the coming weeks will be a highly favorable time to use disciplined research and rigorous logic to solve dilemmas.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In the coming days, maybe you could work some lines from the Biblical “Song of Solomon” into your intimate exchanges. The moment is ripe for such extravagance. Can you imagine saying things like, “Your lips are honey,” or “You are a fountain in the garden, a well of living waters”? In my opinion, it wouldn’t even be too extreme for you to murmur, “May I find the scent of your breath like apricots, and your whispers like spiced wine flowing smoothly to welcome my caresses.”

If those sentiments seem too flowery, you could pluck gems from Pablo Neruda’s love sonnets.

How about this one: “I want to do with you what spring does to the cherry trees.” Here’s another: “I hunger for your sleek laugh and your hands the color of a furious harvest. I want to eat the sunbeams flaring in your beauty.”

Homework: Each of us has a secret ignorance. What’s yours? What will you do about it? Testify at Freewillastrology.com.

DOUBLE FEATUREPRENEUR – REVITALIZATION OF CORNWALLIS INN Genevieve Allen Hearn You’ll be noticing a lot more beards and plaid around the Cornwallis Inn these days. What was once considered one of the most architecturally beautiful buildings in Canada, the Cornwallis Inn has seen many redevelopments since 1929. Recently there has been a push to fill the vacant commercial spaces and bring life to the landmark building once again. ENVE Hair and Tir na nOg Dance Academy have moved in and Pauline’s Golden Thread Tailor Shop has moved to the west end of the building with storefront windows. Cornwallis Inn is now also home to two businesses that are completely new to the Valley – Sailor Bup’s Barbershop and HaliMac Axe Throwing. These businesses will be sure to bring a freshness to the area, along with some hipster cred!

The Grapevine interviewed Mark Peyton of Sailor Bup’s and Paul Macinnis of HaliMac Axe Throwing to get the lowdown.

S A IL OR B U P ’S B A R BE R S HOP The Grapevine (GV): Why did you choose the Cornwallis Inn to locate your barbershop?

Mark Peyton (MP): This is actually our fourth shop. We also have our main shop downtown Halifax, one in Dartmouth, and a small walk-in shop on Gottingen Street. I am originally from the Annapolis Valley and we have a lot of customers from the area. We were being asked to open here for a while so I started taking a look around to see if it made sense to put the brand in the area. When I got looking at available spaces, I really loved the plan for the Cornwallis Inn and the people behind it.

The Town of Kentville were also top shelf in seeing that getting everything lined up to open was taken care of and stress free. The room had character - I could see a bigger, open shop which is something different from our other locations and where they are not franchises or a chain, a different feel but consistent service is key.

GV: Describe the experience at your barbershop. What makes it unique?

MP: We’re a business but we’re also a barbershop. It isn’t contrived, scripted, over the top or trying to be something we are not. We cut hair, we shave, we listen to rock and roll, we swear, we make jokes, we form friendships over business dealings, we get to know the people coming through the doors, we do events in the shop and we try and keep the traditions of barbering alive. We don’t have TVs or ipads. We encourage talking to people rather than staring at a screen. We don’t offer 15 minute haircuts because a barbershop should be a place to get away from the stresses of life. So we take our time to offer a quality service rather than focus on being a chop shop. We have our prices set so it involves every walk of life and no one feels that they can’t afford it or are not welcome. All of these

combined are important and though we aren’t reinventing the wheel, I feel these are the things that are missing from a lot of shops nowadays.

GV: What inspired you to start your own barbershop?

MP: I grew up playing music and skateboarding. Those subcultures go together hand in hand. I went to a few shops and realized it was something I wanted to do. I learned about the trade, the history behind it and everything to do with it. I actually never wanted to open my shop. I wanted to work for someone else and focus on establishing myself as a barber because it is extremely hard. This was before barbering started to make a comeback so I knew it was going to be an uphill battle. A lot of the shops I approached weren’t interested in taking anyone on because they didn’t want to lose customers or run the risk of someone going out and opening a shop after they were trained and taking everything they worked for with them. I knew I wanted to do this, so I threw myself into it and it has turned out okay so far.

GV: What advice to you have for others interested in starting their own business?

MP: You can sit on it, talk about it or you can work hard and do it. Entrepreneurship is a lot of work but it can be very rewarding. My rewards are the fact I have created jobs for people that share the same vision as I do, I have built four beautiful shops and I get to hang out with the best customers to walk through the doors of a business. Am I rich? Not at all. Not by any stretch. Am I experience- and gratitude-rich? In the biggest way possible. I have travelled the world with this career, and accomplished things I was told I would never accomplish. I did this just by cutting hair, shaving and talking to someone in my chair.

HA L I M AC A X E T HR O W IN G GV: For our readers that have never experienced axe-throwing, what should they expect?

Paul Macinnis (PM): Axe-throwing is something that needs to be experienced! It’s a combination of amazing fun and a surprising amount of competitiveness in a unique, relaxed, and safe environment. You’ll be taught everything you need to know before our staff facilitate games and group tournaments for you to compete in. We will even have a league for the committed axe-throwers out there!

GV: Why do you think axe throwing is growing in popularity?

GV: Why did you choose to open an axe-throwing facility in Kentville?

PM: Axe-throwing is simply an evolution of a social gathering. It’s an opportunity to gather with large or small groups of friends, family, or colleagues and have a great time. It’s a great option for dates, birthdays, corporate events, bachelor/bachelorette parties, etc.

PM: Kentville is an exciting place to be right now. There is some obvious growth being bolstered by a progressive town council and we couldn’t be happier to set up in the Valley!

GV: What got you interested in starting an axe throwing business of your own?

PM: My business partner (and cousin) was at his father’s 60th birthday party in Ontario and experienced axe-throwing a few years ago. He called me soon after, and within a few months we opened our first location in St. John’s, Newfoundland where he lives.

Sailor Bup’s is now open 10am-6pm Tuesday to Saturday. They offer appointments that can be booked online at sailorbupsbarbershopkentville/ resurva.com and can be found on Facebook by searching Sailor Bup’s Barbershop – Kentville.

HaliMac Axe Throwing hopes to open mid-September and will be open 6 days a week. They can be found on Facebook by searching HaliMac Axe Throwing.

WHO’S WHO: DR. PETER RICKETTS: THE NEW MR. ACADIA! Mike Butler Although I loved my summer vacation, I was one of those kids who was more excited about the return to school after the summer. I got to see my friends, learn new things, and school was always fun for me. In Wolfville, with the university, it’s always a treat to see the students hustle back into town and “take over” for the school year. There are new faces, cultures, experiences, and new friendships to be made with the latest school year commencing.To welcome the students back at Acadia, there is someone new and very special taking the helm.

I’d like to introduce you to the 16th President and Vice-Chancellor of Acadia University: Dr. Peter Ricketts!

Peter Ricketts was born in Harrogate, Yorkshire and was brought up on the south coast of England, in the seaside resort town of Bournemouth. He attended St. Peter’s School for Boys, and went to university in Nottingham to study geography. After receiving his BA (Hons), He was awarded a doctoral scholarship from the UK Social Science Research Council to attend the University of Southampton for his PhD, also in geography. This is where his research interests in coastal geomorphology and coastal management were developed, and he wrote his thesis on the management of coastal erosion. He undertook a comparative study between the UK and the USA, and he won a travel scholarship to spend 3 months in the United States in 1976 to undertake research.

It was also during that trip that Peter made his first trip to Canada, visiting Victoria and Vancouver, BC. Peter’s mother was a teacher, and he’s always been attracted to the teaching profession. He also loves research, and his university education led him to the natural pathway of becoming a university professor.

He states “In 1978 I had the opportunity to take a nine-month academic position at the University of Windsor. During that year, I applied for another ninemonth position at Saint Mary’s University, which I thought would be on the way home to England. In April 1979, after being interviewed and visiting Nova Scotia for the first time, I was offered the ideal position of teaching coastal geomorphology, coastal management, and physical geography. My initial idea of coming to Canada for 9 months turned into a lifetime commitment.”

Peter met his wife Maryann during his time in Windsor. She was attending university at Brock, and mutual friends introduced them.

They have two children, Sean (20) and Danielle (19). In 2000, Peter left Nova Scotia to live and work in BC, and then Ontario in 2006. He was delighted at the opportunity to return to Nova Scotia to become the 16th President and Vice-Chancellor at Acadia.

On being a professor Peter comments, “What is most special about my chosen profession is the students. As a professor, you are in a very privileged position in being able to influence the lives and careers of the students who take your courses and graduate from the university. As a university administrator, you get the opportunity to influence a large number of students through working to build the entire university and improve the learning environment and career opportunities for all the students. There comes an enormous responsibility with these positions, but through all of the ups and downs of the job, it is the students who make it all

worthwhile in the end. I have never lost sight of that, whether as a Dean, Vice-President, or a President.”

So what does Peter do in his spare time, when he’s not running a University and shaping young minds? He says, “Most of my spare time is spent with my family (including Willy, our miniature poodle), but I have a number of hobbies, some of which I haven’t been able to do for a while. I play guitar (mainly folk) but don’t get as much time to practice as I’d like, and I used to paint (mainly watercolor) but again haven’t done so for a long time. I enjoy listening to all kinds of music, hiking, and taking vacations with my family. Our next major upcoming project will be the construction of our new house in Wolfville.”

Besides having a love for the university and its academic standing, Peter fully embraces the beauty of the valley. Ever since leaving Nova Scotia in 2000, he had missed living by the ocean. The oceans define the province, physically, culturally, and economically. He especially loves the Wolfville area and the valley because of the striking coastal scenery, and the rural landscape that reminds him of his upbringing in the south of England. He says, “When I was at Saint Mary’s, I used to bring my geography students, as well as visiting professors and students attending conferences, on field trips to the area, learning about the geology and the coastal, glacial, and fluvial geomorphology of the region. The Minas Basin and its immense tidal flats, the Cornwallis and Annapolis Rivers, the Gaspereau Valley, Capes Blomidon and Split, the dykes and meadows, the beautiful

towns and villages, and the fascinating history of the region plus the booming wine industry: what’s not to love about this area!”

As the school year commences, Peter is keeping his focus on being a successful President for Acadia University, and to make Wolfville a true home for his family, and to see his children be successful. To Peter, Acadia is the “jewel in the crown” of Canada’s university system, providing to its students the best education available anywhere in the world, and all in one of the most beautiful campuses in the world.

He wants this fact to be known not only across Canada but internationally.

As he puts it, “To be successful citizens of Canada in the twenty-first century, our students must have a truly global education and it is my goal to ensure that Acadia provides the best opportunities possible for that to happen.”

Dr. Ricketts welcomes comments, concerns, and feedback, so if you wish to contact Peter he’s available through mail at: Dr. Peter J. Ricketts President and Vice-Chancellor Acadia University 15 University Avenue, Room 216 Wolfville, Nova Scotia Canada B4P 2R6 Telephone (902) 585-1218 or E-mail: president@acadiau.ca And you can follow Peter on Twitter with the handle @acadiaupres To me, it looks like another prosperous year ahead for everyone! Congratulations on your achievements Dr. Ricketts! Best of luck this year and thank you!

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RECIPE: Peach and Rye Cobbler

Jenny Osburn | The Union Street Cafe Cookbook | www.jennyosburn.com

Jenny Osburn is the author of The Union Street Café Cookbook. Her second collaboration with Laura MacDonald of Deep Hollow Print, The Kitchen Party Cookbook, will be available this fall! Find more recipes at jennyosburn.com and see what she's up to on instagram at jenny.osburn I sure do hope there are still some valley peaches around by the time you pick up this issue of the Grapevine! A good bet is to pop into Noggin's Corner in Greenwich or Morse's Farm Market in Berwick. Juicy, sweet, and gone in the blink of an eye, valley peaches are one of my favourite tastes of summer, which brings me to peach cobbler, a classic summer dessert. Having baked plenty of them to please the peach lovers in my family, I came to the realization that many recipes were just too complicated. In fact, what I really want in a summer recipe right now is something simple that only tastes time-consuming. So how about it? This peach cobbler, with hints of earthy rye and brown sugar, sure does the trick. In fact, I recommend that you don't even peel the peaches. And if you happen to have the annoying but tasty varieties that hold fast to their pits, just do your best to carve around them and don't lose your cool.

It's just cobbler. And summer is going fast.

Peach and Rye Cobbler Using a variety of flours produces a beautifully textured cobbler, but feel free to substitute all-purpose flour for the whole wheat and rye flours. To make a Blueberry Peach Cobbler, sprinkle a cup or two of blueberries over the sliced peaches before topping with the batter!

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1 lb. peaches (about 4-6), thickly sliced (no need to peel) 1 Tbsp sugar 1/2 C all-purpose flour 1/2 C whole wheat flour 1/2 C rye flour (Longspell has it at the Wolfville Farmer's Market) 3/4 C brown sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 2 eggs 1/2 C melted butter

To serve: whipped cream, maybe flavoured with a few drops of rye whisky Preheat the oven to 350°. Place the peach slices in a single layer in a 9 x 13 pan, and sprinkle with a tablespoon of sugar.

In a bowl, thoroughly combine the flours, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Break in the eggs and, using your hands or a fork, incorporate them evenly to form a crumbly dough. Pour the melted butter into the bowl and mix until a moist dough forms. Drop spoonfuls of the dough over the fruit in the pan. The dough will spread as it bakes so don't worry about even coverage!

Place the pan in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, until the peaches are bubbly and the topping is firm. Let cool for a while, or eat it while it's hot. Either way, serve it with a big bowlful of whipped cream.

DINNER OUT: Campagnolo Scott Campbell

A few years ago, while attending the Devour Food Film Festival, I had the good fortune to be seated at a table with a couple from Toronto. I guess I should have known that when you're seated at a table in Troy – A taste of the Mediterranean in the Heart of Wolfville – and being served food created by Calgary's chef superstar, Connie DeSousa, great things are going to happen. The couple seated with us was Nancy and Larry Miotto and we have remained great friends and Devour attendees ever since. So, this year, when a trip to Toronto was planned, it was imperative that we connect with our Devour friends and meet up for a, Devour-esque, dinner. So after a couple of emails back and forth, Nany and Larry chose one of Toronto`s brightest Italian stars Restaurant Campagnolo.

The restaurant is located on Dundas Street West and has been described as having a shabby-chic atmosphere with amazing Italian food. Roughly translated Campagnolo means “Country Bumpkin” but I certainly found the restaurant to be more chic than shabby. The large windows created a bright airy atmosphere inside and a bar that took up an entire wall was busy producing stylish cocktails for the eager dinner crowd. After a round of Negronis (a bitter cocktail treat created with Campari – an Italian digestif) we were all set to delve into our meal.

Our appetizer was Burrata cheese drizzled with fresh extra virgin olive oil and served alongside roasted grapes and presented on a slice of delicious toasted Italian bread. This rustic Italian delicacy was prepared perfectly

and was a welcome indication of the type of meal that was in store.

Next up were two incredible entrées – Corn Cappelletti and Spaghetti. The Corn Cappelletti was outstanding. Corn Cappelletti is another Italian favourite created with hazelnuts, Stracchino and corn. The sweetness of the corn and the creamy texture of the Stracchino (also known as crescenza – an Italian cows’ milk cheese) and the light taste combined with the distinct flavour of the hazelnuts created this spectacular flavour experience. The spaghetti was house made and served All’Amatriciana. This is another classic dish of Italy. It’s relatively simple in structure, but relies on a perfect pasta and a high-quality Guanciale (an Italian salt-cured pork jowl) to create the best version of this quintessential Italian favourite.

Our table shared a bottle of Chianti to pair with this sensational Italian dinner. We chose a 2014 Ama Chianti Classico. This well-loved Tuscan Chianti worked well with the sweetness of the corn and the spiciness of the spaghetti.

A meal like this needed to wrap up with a dessert that was capable of dazzling us as much as the preceding dishes had. The choice this evening was the Salted Caramel Budino with Chocolate Meringue. Budino is Italian for “pudding”. The creamy caramel sauce poured over the chunks of meringue in the pudding was almost beyond description. The salty sweet of the caramel and the velvety texture of the creamy pudding along the crunch of the

meringue was a symphony of sweet, delectable dessert tastes. If you ever have a chance… don’t even hesitate. Just order it.

Our evening with Nancy and Larry, our Devour compatriots, was so much fun. It reminded us of how amazing the Devour Food Film Festival is and how fortunate we are to have this world class event in our own back yard.

Watch for screenings, dinners, pop-up parties and other exciting Devour events happening in Wolfville this Oct. 25-29. We hope to see you there. Cheers.

Fresh Burrata Cheese

Spaghetti

L–R: Devour Devotees at Campagnolo: Mike Rudd, Scott Campbell, Nancy Miotto and Larry Miotto

Salted Caramel Budino

Corn Cappelletti

“I sincerely welcome all students, educators, and staff back to class.

I hope you all have a fantastic 2017/2018 school year!”

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THE SNAPSHOT Cotton Candy at the Annapolis Valley Exhibition

by Sean Gadon, Wolfville.

"On the mid-way at the Annapolis Valley Exhibition in Nova Scotia. Who doesn't like cotton candy! Turns out the machine-spun stuff was invented in 1897 by dentist William Morrison and his buddy confectioner John C Warton. They introduced it at the 1904 World's Fair as (are you ready for this) "fairy floss!" The public loved it, and they sold 68,655 boxes at the crazy price of 25 cents a box (that's equivalent to $6 in today's dollars). Who would have guessed some 120 years later that "fairy floss" is still going strong!"

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SANITARY SEWER FLUSHING WELCOME ACADIA STUDENTS On behalf of the Town of Wolfville I would like to welcome all new and returning Acadia University students to our community. At this time, every year, our small-town doubles in population and in energy. The impact of the student population on this area of the Annapolis Valley is reflected in the abundance of festivals, visual arts, music, restaurants, shopping and youthful vibrancy felt each and every day here in Wolfville.

I encourage the students, new to Acadia and veterans, to get involved with local sports (Go Axemen & Axewomen!!!), recreation (our bike trails are for the novice and the experienced), volunteer opportunities (and there are many of those) events, politics, sight-seeing and employment opportunities offered in the region.

It is essential that our permanent residents and our student residents feel the cohesiveness that is Wolfville and enjoy its entire splendor.

University is a memorable experience and a period of personal development and we are excited to be a part of it. Undergraduate, graduate, professor, alumni or other, after you have spent some time in the Valley it becomes part of who you are, so make the most of it and take some time for the books too.

With sincere best wishes for an exciting and successful year.

DEEP ROOTS FESTIVAL The fourteenth annual Deep Roots Music Festival gets under way Thursday, September 21 with the highly acclaimed, “Searching for Abegweit: The Island Songs & Stories of Lennie Gallant.” The following three days, Sept. 22, 23, 24, will be filled with an amazing line-up of wonderful performers from across North America.

Aside from main stages and late-night events, there will be free music throughout the weekend, and on Saturday, Sept. 23 there will be a number of activities for kids including instrument and costume making workshops and a street parade.

Make sure to get your tickets ASAP because shows will sell out. For performer and ticket information please refer to the website: deeprootsmusic.ca or call the office: 902-542-7668.

Please be advised the Town of Wolfville will be flushing the Sanitary Sewer system throughout the Town for approximately 3 weeks, starting September 11, 2017.

Flushing is done to remove grit, sand, gravel and greases from the sewer mains. This is a preventative maintenance operation that helps to prevent sewer blockages, odour generation and premature wear of the mechanical components The work will not effect the majority of homeowners or cause any disruption to service although there is a possibility that small spills, noise and odours may result in some homes.

For more information and preventative measures homeowners can take during this work, visit www.wolfville.ca.

The Town of Wolfville apologizes for any inconvenience and appreciates your patience and understanding during this maintenance.

FALL CLEAN UP Mark your calendars – Wednesday, October 4th is the scheduled date for the Town of Wolfville’s Fall Clean Up Items are permitted out to the curb no sooner than 7-days prior to the actual collection date. All bagged waste MUST be in CLEAR BAGS only.

For complete Regional Waste Management Rules, please visit the website www.vwrm.com/Curbside_FallSpring.html or for more information, call 902-679-1325

Jeff Cantwell Mayor Town of Wolfville

TAX BILL NOTICE

• • The Final 2017/18 Property Tax Bills will be mailed by the first week of September • Due date is October 2, 2017 • Payments can be made by mail, at Town Hall (in person or drop box), or online banking, or Pre-Authorized Payment (PAP) • If you have questions on how to pay online, please contact the Finance Department at 902-542-3294

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FOR ANY INQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT TOWN OF WOLFVILLE AT 902-542-5767

WELCOME WOLFVILLE STUDENTS! Well, here we are again, the start of another school year. This time in September is often referred to as the "New Year," for reasons one realizes when one lives in a small university town. There is much excitement and celebration with the beginning of, or return to, academic life. Those of us who have already experienced that time of life recall it as that period when we had the "times of our lives," and where we met and made lifelong friends and relationships.

Over the time you will spend in Wolfville, pursuing the degree which will begin to structure your future (you will be challenged, so use your time wisely), many of your longstanding memories will result from events and activities which do not involve your books, papers, classes and labs. The lion's share of your post-secondary recollections will be as a result of becoming involved in the community as a whole, as a lifestyle.

Wolfville is home to several parks with varying intents and uses. Reservoir Park, which includes walking trails, an off leash area for dogs, wicked mountain cycling trails, swimming, and "catch 'n release" fishing, will help relieve stressors for those who have spent the day/week engaged in work or study. Come, put it to use, get those endorphins flowing and meet some of your neighbours. It is a great place to unwind from the day or kick your day into gear.

Clock Park, Waterfront Park and Willow Park are all downtown parks which allow an open place for people to gather and share time, space, and activity.

We have a piano at the gazebo in Waterfront Park for anyone to entertain themselves and/or others. Willow Park (The Duck Pond) houses our local Visitors' Information Centre, as well as a playground with our little citizens in mind. Up the hill behind Willow Park lies our recreation centre, Rotary Field, where our town tennis courts are found as well as our mini soccer pitch. Clock Park, in the very centre of downtown (you might identify it by the clock found it its southeast corner), is a busy small park which acts as a centre of activity during our annual Deep Roots Music Festival, scheduled for the weekend of September 21 - 24 this year. Many performances are free of charge. This is always a busy time and makes for a positive, vibrant feel all over town.

There is also always the Rail Trail which occupies the corridor immediately to the north of downtown. This is an active lifestyle trail where walking, jogging, cycling, and leashed dog-walking take place. No motorized vehicles are permitted, for the safety of all.

Downtown Wolfville is also home to an

eclectic group of independent businesses which can satisfy virtually every want or need and all in a matter of a few blocks. Take time to window shop the area to get an idea of what is on offer. From Birkenstocks to bridal needs, from ladies' finery to men's and ladies' outdoor gear, from a lighting studio to a portrait studio, from gastronomic delights to art gallery delights, take time to peek in and say hello to the business owners. The people inside actually own these shops and businesses and take a keen interest in our community and in ensuring our downtown delivers first rate products and services.

While living in Wolfville and attending Acadia University, take pride in your community, your neighbourhood, your friends, and yourself. You are attending Canada's number one undergraduate institution and live in Canada's number one small rural town (this is not an anecdotal reference, it can be verified statistically). Enjoy the Saturday morning Farmers' Market and/or the Wednesday afternoon/ evening Farmers' Market Community Dinner.

Make certain you take time to enjoy a sunrise at the Look Off during harvest season (now until end of October).

Wolfville looks forward to the "New Year" each September and enjoys the "boost of energy" it receives by the incoming first year and returning classes to Acadia, and understands the increased demands on town services (streets, parking, grocery store lines, etc.).

Please take time to meet and greet your new, local neighbours, store owners, and service delivery people.

Please remember to respect those who do not share the same lifestyle and times of activity/ socializing as you do when heading to or from activities or events. Now is when and here is where, the transition from "teenager or adolescent" to young adult is made. We now have to impress upon our families, our professors, and our future employers that we are capable of rational, critical thinking, and wise choices/ decision making. Thinking of results/consequences before actions/thoughts. R-E-S-P-EC-T, not much to ask for, but an immeasurable gift to give.

Welcome to Wolfville! I wish you much success, both as a student as a resident. If you have any concerns about living in Wolfville, from tenancy issues to regulatory issues, to community/neighbourhood struggles, to just plain curiosity, please feel comfortable in contacting me. I am an elected official for the town, no matter the length of term of your residency.

Jeff Cantwell Mayor Town of Wolfville

80TH WORLD'S FAIR IN TREMONT Saturday, September 2 Fair Grounds, at the intersection of Meadowvale Road and Tremont Mountain Road, Tremont This family-friendly agricultural event is not to be missed. Admission to the grounds is $5.00 and children under 12 enter for free.

Here are a few highlights planned for the Saturday, September 2: • • • • • • • • • •

Horse and Oxen Pulls All Day 9:30am: Children's Parade 9:30am: Light Horse Classes 9:00am (Horse Ring) 10:30am: Pets Judging 10:30am: Cattle Judging ( Cattle Ring) Dinner will be served from 11:30am to 1:00pm: Adults $10.00; Children $5.00 1:00pm to 4:00pm: Live entertainment 4:00pm: Men's, Ladies & Youth Cross Cut Supper will be served from 4:30pm to 6:00pm: Adults $10.00; Children $5.00 6:00pm to 8:00pm: Live entertainment

Come one! Come all! For more information, contact: Laurine Baker, Publicity Chairperson, 902-765-2694

DISCOVER THE VALLEY WITH TRAILQUEST Submitted Follow the adventure to solve the clues and crack the mystery! That’s the premise of a new treasure hunt game being offered by Valley Family Fun. The idea of TrailQuest is to help people explore the towns in the Annapolis Valley in a new and creative way, while having some family fun.

“Purchase a booklet that outlines a story along with a series of clues that you have to answer to solve the final mystery” says creator Laura Churchill Duke. "Everyone who successfully solves the mystery will be entered into a monthly prize draw."

Instructions say you do not need a map to play the game, as all directions are given in the clues. You will not need to enter any private property or pay any admission fees, so the game can be played any day, any time of the year. All the clues are part of the permanent structures of the towns.

Although marketed as part of the Valley Family Fun website, TrailQuest is great for anyone.

“It’s not just meant for families, but for couples on date night, friends, senior groups” says Churchill Duke. “It’s for anyone who wants to get out and have fun together.”

The trail covers approximately two km of terrain and takes between one to two hours to complete, depending on how fast you walk, and how much time you take to enjoy the area. The trails are accessible for those with mobility issues. The game is appropriate for anyone aged six and older, as long as they can walk the distance. Although children may not understand the clues, they will still have fun searching for the answers.

TrailQuest is a family effort between Churchill Duke and her 11-year-old son, Daniel Duke.

Together they wrote the stories, while Daniel created the storyboard and logo images.

“When we lived in the UK, these types of hunts were very popular,” says Churchill Duke, who played several of these games in Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and England. “We knew immediately it was something we wanted to create at home.”

TrailQuest has launched its initial trail in Kentville, with plans in the works for a few more towns later this summer. To purchase a kit and to learn more, visit ValleyFamilyFun. ca/TrailQuest or find them on Facebook under TrailQuest Annapolis Valley.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING FROM AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 7, 2017 SEND YOUR EVENTS TO LISTINGS@GRAPEVINEPUBLISHING.CA Please note: Events are subject to change.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24

Tim Vallillee & Jug — Centennial Park, Kingston 6:30–8pm • Outdoor Music in the park with Tim Vallillee & Jug – Classic Rock Duo. Bring a lawn chair! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-2800 / info@kingstonnovascotia.ca Sarah Pound — Waterfront Park, Wolfville 6:30– 8:30pm • TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-7668 / office@deeprootsmusic.ca

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25

The Blue Beach Bash — Blue Beach Fossil Museum, Hantsport 6pm. Also Aug. 26 & 27, 12pm. • Live Music, Vendors, & Tenting.

Proceeds raised go to the Stewardship to protect the Endangered Wild Atlantic Salmon.

TIX: Weekend passes: $45, Day passes: $20 INFO: bbfossils@xplornet.com Magic the Gathering – Commander Event — J’s Card Hobbies, Middleton 6:15–10pm • Commander Magic the Gathering tournament.

Swiss Format. TIX: $4, 1 Booster given out to each participant. INFO: 902-825-4060 / jshobbies@outlook.com Dance: Route 12 — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 7–8pm • Age 19+ TIX: $5 per person INFO: 902-798-0888 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26

Church Hall and Yard Sale — United Church, Kingston 8am–1pm • Church Hall and Yard Sale Books, DVD’s, CD’s, Plants, Clothing, Kitchenware, Knick-knacks, Toys, Canteen, Home-made Pickles, Flower Arrangement Materials and Accessories etc. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-3621 / njarmstrong@eastlink.ca Parish Breakfast — St. James Anglican Church, Kentville 8–10am • Eggs, bacon, toast, muffins, fruit salad, yogurt, baked beans, fish cakes, juice, coffee, tea. TIX: $7 minimum per person. INFO: 902-678-3123 / stjames@ns.sympatico.ca Yard and Bake sale — Baptist Church, Cambridge 8am–1pm • Yard and bake sale, breakfast and lunch to go. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-690-7840 / c_todd@hotmail.ca Windsor Model Railroad & Hobby Show — War Memorial Community Centre, Windsor 9am–4pm • Featuring 5 Operating Model Railroads in various scales, vendors and sale tables, Thomas the Tank Engine Layout, VIA Rail Canada & Operation, Lifesaver Display, Canteen, Historical Societies TIX: $5 adults, $3 children (5+), No charge under age 5 INFO: easternbenders@gmail.com Open House — Agricultural Research Centre, Kentville 10am–3pm • Wagon ride, tour the labs and facilities, and enjoy the on-site farm animals and free ice cream. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-365-8555 / christopher.stoodley@canada.ca Yard Sale — 198 Main Street, Wolfville 10am–4pm • Great things for all, especially students. A little bird told me things will be CHEEP, CHEEP! INFO: amotu@eastlink.ca Ticket Auction — Fundy View Community Centre, Halls Harbour 10am–2pm • Snacks available 50/50 draw TIX: 20 tickets for $1 INFO: 902-982-2433 / edlitle@gmail.com Fort Edward Treasure Hunt — Fort Edward, Windsor 11am–1pm • The West Hants Historical Society encourages all age groups to hunt for a secret treasure along the century-old battle ground. We will be selling freezies and lemonade. Proceeds for the upkeep of Fort Edward and West Hants Historical Society. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-798-4706 / whhs@ns.aliantzinc.ca BBQ Chicken Salad Plate Takeout — Inglewood Community Hall, 246 Bay Rd., Bridgetown 11am– 1:30pm • BBQ chicken salad plate & Homemade Apple or Blueberry Pie. TIX: $12 adult, $6 children under 12 INFO: 902-665-4948

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Multicultural Fair — Centre Square, Kentville 11am–4pm • TIX: no charge INFO: info@kdcl.ca Guilt Trip — Horton Ridge Malt & Grain, Hortonville 11am–8pm • Let’s Eat Beer food truck will be at the malthouse from 12–8pm. Live music 5–8pm featuring Guilt Trip. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-670-7917 / hortonridgemalt@gmail.com Junior Choir Camp Concert — United Church Camp, Berwick 1pm • Featuring approx 60 children ages 8–13, led by guest conductor Sarah Morrison, From Mississauga, Ontario. TIX: donation INFO: berwickcamp.org

Pokemon League — J’s Card Hobbies, Middleton 1–4pm • Learn to play the Pokémon trading card game. Free holo card and registration for a Pokémon Trainer Club account. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-825-4060 / jshobbies@outlook.com Quiet Garden Grand Opening — Kent Lodge Quiet Garden, Wolfville 2–3pm • You’re invited to the grand opening, ribbon cutting and blessing ceremony for Nova Scotia’s first registered Quiet Garden. Refreshments served. TIX: no charge INFO: patm654@gmail.com Youth Choir Camp Concert — United Church Camp, Berwick 2:30pm • Guest Conductor Robert Filion, from Ottawa, will lead 75 keen and talented teenagers in a concert by the NS Choral Federation’s Youth Choir Camp. TIX: donation INFO: berwickcamp.org Chicken Barbecue — Community Hall, Scott’s Bay 5–6pm • 1/2 BBQ chicken, baked potato, roll, coleslaw, sour cream. TIX: $12 per supper. INFO: 902-582-7489 / jerrychuntley@hotmail.com Mussel Shell Cafe — Christ Church, Morden 7–8:30pm • An evening of song and story telling. Hughie McDonell, John DeCoste, church choirs and Ukulele group, storyteller Rev. Mel Malton. Proceeds to Children of St. Mary’s (School) Aylesford. TIX: donation INFO: 902-847-9847 / robardecoste@ns.sympatico.ca Dance: Sidewinders — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm • 19 & over. Bar & kitchen available.

TIX: $7 per person INFO: 902-678-8935

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27

Cemetery Service — United Church, Torbrook Mines 2pm • The annual cemetery service and blessing of the graves for Torbrook Mines United Church. Rev. Joy Noble will conduct the service.

Plot-holders and interested members of the public with ties to this cemetery are encouraged to attend. TIX: donation INFO: 902-765-4572 / schlesvig@hotmail.com Round the Square Reunion — Belmont Community Hall, Newport 2–4pm • Were you born or brought up in Avondale, Belmont, Poplar Grove, Mantuha, Ferry Road? Or have relatives that were? From the 1920’s to present day? Did you or your loved ones go to a one or two room school in that area? Come and get reacquainted at the Round the Square Reunion. TIX: no charge INFO: pupsoffoggyhollowandone@hotmail.com Corn Boil and Hymn Sing — Canard Community Church, Upper Canard 6–8pm • Join us for a corn boil, hot dogs over the campfire followed by a hymn sing. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-681-0829 / rosewood@nbnet.nb.ca Hymn sing — Baptist Church, Forest Hill 7–8:30pm • special music – Nancy and Blake Bowman Fellowship time to follow TIX: donation INFO: 902-542-2601 / judysin@eastlink.ca Songs by the Shore — North Mountain United Tapestry, Harbourville 7–9pm • Hughie McDonell will welcome Janice Sheridan, Zak Miller and Sarah McInnis! TIX: donation INFO: 902-538-7923 / northmountainmarket@gmail.com Kingswood Camp Fundraiser — Baptist Church, Coldbrook 7pm • Drive In Service: Message by

Pastor Wayne Merrill. Music by Chris Johnston group.

TIX: free will offering to support Kingswood Camp.

INFO: mjm-songbird@bellaliant.net

Heritage Property Unveiling — North Grand Pré Community Church, North Grand Pré 7:30–9pm • An unveiling of the plaque honouring the building’s designation as a Municipal Heritage Property. Nondenominational worship service to follow, lead by Terry Caldwell. TIX: donation INFO: 902-542-1141 / palmetercluney@xcountry.tv

MONDAY, AUGUST 28 TUESDAY, AUGUST 29

Luncheon — Fire Hall, Middleton 11am–1pm • Hosted by Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Lobster chowder, corn chowder or beef vegetable soup, pineapple cake or gingerbread, and tea/coffee. Free delivery available (Middleton area) by calling and leaving a message by Mon, Aug. 28 TIX: $9 Corn chowder/vegetable soup, $10 Lobster chowder INFO: Sylvester, 902-825-4758 Paint Nite Fundraiser for Windsor Lions Club — Windsor Community Ctr., 78 Thomas St., Windsor (Rms 4 & 5, downstairs) 7–9pm • Cash Bar & Canteen on Site. Age 19+ INFO: Tammy, 902-798-4428 / paintnite.com/events/_1203136

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30

Stroller Fit — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 9:30–10:30am • Meet at the

end of the parking lot. Bring your stroller or baby carrier of choice. Walking and various exercises to strengthen our bodies. Safe for all fitness levels and taught be a certified Pre & Post Natal Fitness Specialist. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca

Barrier Buster Party — Rohan Wood Stables, Aylesford 5:30–8pm • FSTRA recently received a grant through the Rick Hansen Foundation to make our facility more accessible. Riding demonstrations, games, face painting, balloon animals, meet & greet the horses, cotton candy, a live band and more. Let’s bring awareness to the importance of accessibility. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-670-8402 / fstra12@gmail.com

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31

Gathering tournament. Swiss Format. TIX: $8, 15 or under pay $4. 2 Boosters per $8 given out as prizes to the top finishers. INFO: 902-825-4060 / jshobbies@outlook.com

Dance: Appaloosa — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 7–11pm • age 19+ TIX: $5 per person INFO: 902-798-0888 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com Open Mic — Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 7–10pm • Bring your

instruments, read some poetry or a short story, tell jokes or perform skits. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-757-1718 / infoavonriver@gmail.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Traditional Breakfast — United Baptist Church, Canning 7:30–10:30am • Pancakes, sausage,

bacon, hash browns, beans, scrambled eggs, toast.

(Gluten free pancakes and toast). TIX: donation INFO: 902-582-3827 / tapgap@xcountry.tv

Breakfast — Fire Hall, Margaretsville 8–10:30am • TIX: $7 adults, $3 children, 5 years and under free INFO: 902-825-2793 / pjlebell007@gmail.com Breakfast — Lions Club, Berwick 8–10am • TIX: donation INFO: 902-538-3280 / tbhenley60@gmail.com 80th World’s Fair — Tremont, 9:30am • Children’s Parade 9:30am, Pets Judging 10:30am, Cattle Judging 10:30am (Cattle Ring), Light Horse Classes 9am (Horse Ring). Horse/Oxen pulls all day, Ladies Horse Pull, Men’s Ladies % Youth Cross Cut 4pm, Supper 4:30–6pm. TIX: $5 adult, no charge children under 12 INFO: Laurine Baker, Publicity Chairperson, 902-765-2694 The County Kings — Horton Ridge Malt & Grain, Hortonville 5:30–7:30pm • Local band The County Kings will be playing. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-670-7917 / hortonridgemalt@gmail.com Night Kitchen Scholastic — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8–10pm • Featured performers: Space

Paddy, and Jennica Elder, plus many others!

TIX: $10, $5 for students/unwaged @ Just Us Cafe (Wolfville) INFO: nightkitchenwolfville@gmail.com

Plein Air Paradise — Community Hall, Paradise 10am–1pm • Plein Air Art Annapolis Valley group

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Sarah McInnis and the Mud Creek Boys — Waterfront Park, Wolfville 6:30–8:30pm • Free concert! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-7668 / office@deeprootsmusic.ca

TIDE PREDICTIONS

meets at the Paradise Community Hall. A popular, mutually-supportive group critique is available to those interested, to close the event. Bring a picnic lunch if you like. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-701-8106 / edwardwedler@gmail.com

The Mark Riley Project — Grand Pré Winery, Grand Pré 7–10pm • The final evening of Music Under the Vines 2017. TIX: no charge INFO: Waterville Veteran Monument Meeting — Fire Hall, Waterville 7pm • We are in the process of erecting a monument in Waterville for those who served during the wars and conflicts who lived in this area. Many hands are needed to make this a reality! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-375-2021 / rubyredden2@gmail.com An evening concert with Sarah Pound — The Lloyd Memorial Centre, Kingsport 7:30–9:30pm • A singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and music therapist, Sarah has been writing songs since her childhood. INFO: ecma.com/members/sarah-pound / kingsport.ca

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Barn Dance & Supper — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 6–10pm • Dance to LIVE MUSIC with a caller. Dinner 6pm, dance 7pm. Chicken BBQ (with vegetarian options!), lemonade or iced tea, two salads, and a delicious blueberry dessert! TIX: Dinner is $10, Dance is $7 for adults, $2 children under 11 INFO: 902-582-3842 / mail@artscentre.ca Magic the Gathering - Modern Event — J’s Card Hobbies, Middleton 6:15–10pm • J’s Card Hobbies is hosting their first major Magic the

Maritime Handmowing Championship — Northville Farm Heritage Centre, Billtown 10am–8pm • TIX: donation INFO: 902-679-4042 / clegged@gmail.com

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TICKET GIVEAWAY– CHANCE TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO: GHOST WALK, Cornwallis Inn, Kentville Thursday, September 14, 7:30am–9:30pm Draw date: Saturday, September 9. Enter all draws: valleyevents.ca/win Crib Tournament — Forties Community Centre, New Ross 1pm (Register 12:30pm) • Canteen available, wheelchair accessible. TIX: $20/team INFO: fortiescc@gmail.com

and Drinks TIX: no charge INFO: 902-523-3626 / jacquiandgina@gmail.com

Peek, Peer and Peruse — Prescott House Museum, Port Williams 1:30–3pm • Join Prescott staff for a

to go beyond the ropes at a museum? This is your chance to peek into the drawers, peer into the closets and peruse the collection at Prescott House Museum. Join Prescott staff for a behind the scenes tour. TIX: $8 INFO: 902-542-3984 / diana.baldwin@novascotia.ca

behind the scenes tour. This is your chance to peek into the drawers, peer into the closets and peruse the collection at Prescott House Museum. TIX: $8 INFO: 902-542-3984 / diana.baldwin@novascotia.ca

Bingo — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 6:45– 9pm • Windsor Legion Bingo: Labour Day Mini cookie, Toonie jars & hot balls TIX: Per card INFO: 902-798-0888 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

Picnic — Memorial Park, Kentville 11am–2pm • Annapolis Valley Labour Council Annual Labour Day Picnic. Face painting and Balloon Animals, Dunk Tank and Bouncy Castle, Live Music and Prizes.

Pulled Pork and Chicken Sandwiches Jimmy Dogs

Peek, Peer and Peruse — Prescott House Museum, Port Williams 1:30–3pm. • Have you ever wanted

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Committee of the Whole Meeting — Town Hall, Wolfville 8:30am • Town of Wolfville Committee of the Whole Meeting Town Hall (Council Chambers) TIX: no charge INFO: wolfville.ca Public Hearing & Municipal Council — County of Kings Municipal Complex, Kentville 6pm • TIX: no charge INFO: 888-337-2999 Kings County Wildlife Assoc. — NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville 7–9pm • Monthly

Dept. of Environment. Also, discussion on building either building duck boxes or owl boxes for the October meeting. TIX: no charge INFO: rlmacpherson1416@gmail.com

Wolfville Newcomers Club — Farmers Market, Wolfville 7:30–9pm • Guest speaker: Ken Bezanson, owner Country Barn Antiques, who will speak about the history of the port of Port Williams. TIX: no charge INFO: wolfvillenewcomers@hotmail.com

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Hobby Crafters — Atlantic Superstore, New Minas 9am–12pm • TIX: $10 one time Membership Fee INFO: 902-678-7896 / arykalkman@eastlink.ca

Yoga Fest — Kingsport Beach , Canning 8–9:15pm • Join us for this artistic Yogic experience on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Annapolis Valley, looking into the Bay of Fundy. TIX: $10 until the day before, $20 the day of the event. INFO: 902-300-5355 / harpmeditationyogafest@oricom.ca

meeting. Speaker: Shawn Blackbird with the

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

Plein Air Kentville — Centre Square, Kentville 10am–1pm • Urban sketching. Plein Air Art Annapolis Valley group meets at Centre Square in Kentville. A popular, mutually-supportive group critique is available to those interested. Bring a picnic lunch if you like. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-701-8106 / edwardwedler@gmail.com Board Game Night and MTG Pauper Event — J’s Card Hobbies, Middleton 6:30–9:30pm •

Bring your own Board Game, play one of ours or learn a new trading card game. Magic the Gathering pauper event, $5 to enter. TIX: $5 per player. INFO: 902-825-4060 / jshobbies@outlook.com

GriefShare — New Hope Wesleyan Church, Kentville 7–9pm • We share the grief we experience and help each other understand the emotions we have following the death of someone near to us.

Connect with others who are walking the same path you are. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-670-9288 / bernadine@thegerritsgroup.com

What’s Happening continued on page 14.

WEEKLY EVENTS PLEASE NOTE: Event information may change without notice.

THURSDAYS

The Hantsport Seniors & Elders Club “Drop-in” — St. Andrews Church Hall, Hantsport 1–4pm. Play an assortment of games with a tea-break at 3pm. All ages! INFO: 902-352-2085 / davidold@eastlink.ca

In the Round Knitting Group — Gaspereau Valley Fibres 1–4:30pm. Also Tuesdays 6–9pm. Bring your knitting, rug hooking, spinning, or felting.

INFO: 902-542-2656 / gaspereauvalleyfibres.ca Women’s Cancer Support Group — We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month (Next: Sept. 14). Please call for time/location. For women with and/or recovering from any type of cancer. INFO: Dorothy, 902-538-3374 / Pat, 902-678-9100 / Margot, 902-542-1466 / margotwithat@hotmail.com

Open Studio — Avon River Heritage Museum,

Newport Landing 2–5pm. Bring a project and join in the conversation! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-757-1718 / infoavonriver@gmail.com

Breast Quest Dragon Boat Society — Windsor

Chase The Ace/BBQ Supper — Royal Canadian

Legion, Berwick 5–7pm • Downstairs; use back door. Everyone welcome. Chase the Ace. Cash bar.

19+ TIX: Tickets 3 for $5. Supper $8. Dessert $2.

INFO: 902-538-5815

Wolfville Town Walking Tours — Visitor Information Centre, Willow Park, Wolfville 11am & 5pm, Fridays and Saturdays • A free 45-minute town walking tour focusing on the boutique businesses and other Wolfville wonders. Provided by the Wolfville Business Development Corporation.

FEE: no charge INFO: 902-692-8546 / businessengagement@wbdc.me Chase the Ace — Curling Club, Middleton 6:30–8pm

• Draw at 8pm. Enjoy playing cribbage, Crokinole, Yahtzee in the dining hall. TIX: 3 tickets for $5.

INFO: 902-825-2695 / bemorine@hotmail.com

Boardgame Night — C@P Lab, Wolfville Public Library,

7pm. Bring your games! Ages 12+ FEE: no charge INFO: 902-790-4536 / turpin56@gmail.com

Friday Night Jam — Royal Canadian Legion,

Wolfville, 7–10pm. INFO: 902-542-5869 / wolfvillelegion@gmail.com

Waterfront 6:30–7:30pm. We paddle Monday and Thursday evenings at the Lake Pisiquid Canoe Club.

INFO: margotwithat@hotmail.com

Tennis – Mixed Doubles — Tennis Club, Kentville

Taekwondo — Baptist Church, North Alton 6:30pm

Chase the Ace — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 8:30pm • Tickets and information are available during the week at the bar. Cut off for ticket purchase is 8:30pm each Friday, with the draw at approximately 8:45pm. INFO: 902-798-0888

(kids 4–14), 7:30pm (adult). Also Tuesdays. Exercise, self defense, respect, listening skills, focus, self discipline and confidence. TIX: no charge to try a class INFO: 902-670-8714 / devin@ennissecurity.ca

NonDuality Meetup — Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville 7pm–9pm. Every other Thursday (Next: Aug. 31). Non-denominational discussion of life and our place in the scheme of things. 19+ FEE: no charge INFO: rozspeed57@gmail.com

8–10pm • Weekly Mixed Doubles. Enjoy brand new courts! TIX: $2 per night INFO:902-300-2194

SATURDAYS

Tremont Board Game Café — Tremont Hall,

Wolfville Farmers’ Market — DeWolfe Building, Elm Ave., Wolfville 8:30am–1pm August 26 Music: Chantal Peng September 2 Music: Graham Howes INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca

Cardio Kickboxing — Baptist Church, North

Harbourville 9am–1pm • Local fruits, vegetables, berries, plants, baked goods, preserved and prepared foods, fresh coffee, fresh fish, arts and crafts. TIX: no charge INFO: northmountainmarket@gmail.com

738 Tremont Mountain Rd., 7–9:30pm, every 1st and 3rd Thursday (Next: Sept. 7). The newest, coolest games in a friendly, relaxed environment.

FEE: no charge INFO: 902-765-4326 Alton 8:30–9:30pm. Also Tuesdays. Adult class to improve coordination, strength building, cardiovascular improvements, self defence, stress reduction, and weight reduction. TIX: no charge for 1st week of classes INFO: 902-670-8714 / devin@ennissecurity.ca

FRIDAYS

Art for Wellness — Canadian Mental Health Association, New Minas 1–4pm. Arts and crafts program for adults who live independently with mental illness, including depression and anxiety. Materials provided. TIX: no charge, but please pre-register. INFO: 902-670-4103 / club@cmhakings.ns.ca

North Mountain Market — United Church,

SUNDAYS

AV Ultimate Frisbee League — Sunday nights

throughout summer, 6:15–8pm at the KCA soccer field, 35 Gary Pearl Dr., Kentville. FEE: $2 drop in INFO: annapolisvalleyfrisbee@gmail.com / facebook.com/annapolisvalleyfrisbee

MONDAYS

Windsor Game Night — Library, Windsor 6pm.

Board game group. New players welcome!

FEE: no charge INFO: meetup.com/valleygames / turpin56@gmail.com

Toastmasters — 2nd Floor, K.C. Irving Centre, Acadia

6:30–8:30pm. Communication and leadership skill-building for students and community members.

INFO: wolfvilletoastmasters.com

Kings Community Concert Band — Bishop Hall,

Greenwich 7:15pm. KCCB is a group of aspiring musicians, diverse in age, ability and ambition.

We would love to have you join us! Perform a wide variety of music for the community. INFO: Fraser Campbell, 902-306-0077 / kingsconcert@gmail.com

Tennis – Men’s Night — Tennis Club, Kentville 8–10pm • Tennis weekly Men’s night. Kentville Courts. Enjoy brand new courts! TIX: $2 per night INFO: 902-300-2194

TUESDAYS

County Crafters — Kings County Family Resource

Centre, Kentville 9:30–11:30am. Crafting for adults.

Work on your own projects or come enjoy a craft project provided for you. Childcare available. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca

Writers Group — Box of Delights Bookstore,

Wolfville 10am–12pm. Join our new writers group!

INFO: laurasydneywolf@gmail.com

Friends in Bereavement — Support, information,

friendship, and confidentiality while grieving the death of a loved one. 1st & 3rd Tues. each month (Next: Sept. 5), in Kentville and Berwick. BERWICK: Western Kings Mem. Health Centre,10am–12pm.

KENTVILLE: United Baptist Church, Kentville 2–4pm.

Sponsored by Careforce. INFO: 902-681-8239 / friendsinbereavement@gmail.com

Drop in and Drum! — Baptist Church, Wolfville 1–2:30pm. W/Bruno Allard. Learn to play the djembe with rhythms & songs from West Africa. Drums provided. FEE: $5–$10 (pay what you can) INFO: brunoallard7@gmail.com / facebook: Djembes and Duns Wolfville

Gaeilge sa Ghleann – Irish in the Valley — Greenwood, 1pm. Learn to speak Gaeilge!

INFO: HighburyPaul@gmail.com / Facebook: Gaeilge sa Ghleann

Wolfville Town Walking Tours — Visitor Information Centre, Willow Park, Wolfville 11am & 5pm • See listing under Fridays for description. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-692-8546 / businessengagement@wbdc.me

Centre (354 Main Street), 1–3pm. If you are a rug hooker or want to learn, join us for social hooking!

Tea/coffee available, $5 drop in fee. INFO: Mona, monapearl@ns.sympatico.ca

Valley Game Night — Gametronics, New Minas 6pm.

Board game/card game group. Yu Gi Oh – Thursdays, 6pm. Magic: The Gathering – Fridays, 6pm FEE: no charge INFO: facebook.com/GameTronics

Rug Hooking in Kentville — Kentville Lower Recreation

Rug Hooking — 57 Eden Row, Greenwich 1–3:30pm.

Drop-in rug hooking. FEE: donation INFO: Kay, 902-697-2850

Toastmasters — Birchall Training Centre,

14 Wing Greenwood 6:30pm. Learn communication and leadership skills in a fast-paced, fun setting. Guests always welcome.

TIX: no charge INFO: annapolisvalley.easy-speak.org / edwardwedler@gmail.com

The Dukes Of Kent — Bethany Memorial Baptist Church, North Kentville. The Dukes Of Kent Barbershop Harmony Chorus invite men of all ages to join us. INFO: Chris, 902-678-8865 Cribbage — Berwick Legion, 7pm. Includes high hand, 50/50,1st, 2nd & 3rd place cash prizes, and an ongoing Cookie Jar. FEE: $10 per player INFO: 902-538-5815 Jijuktukwejk (ji-ji-WUK-tuk) Watershed Alliance — Berwick Lions Club, 7pm. 3rd Tues. each month (Next: Sept. 19). Learn about the river, paddling and hiking along the banks, and help to make it cleaner. INFO: Jennifer, 902-538-0520 / cornwallisriver@gmail.com Board Game Night — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 8pm–12am TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-0059 / judy@paddys.ca

WEDNESDAYS

Coffee Time — Community Hall, Greenwich

9:30–11am • Join us for coffee/tea and a muffin. Chat with friends, new and old!

TIX: donation INFO: Darlene, 902-542-3498 / darlene.hennigar@gmail.com / Bev, 902-542-7412

Kentville Farmers’ Market — Centre Square,

Kentville 10am–2pm. Open year-round. Fresh farm products, bread, honey, maple syrup, cheese, hot lunch food, local crafts and household goods. INFO: marketmanager@kentville.ca / kentvillefarmersmarket.ca

Wolfville Farmers’ Market — DeWolfe Building, Elm Ave., Wolfville 4–7pm August 30 Music: George Symonds September 6 Music: Jessica Jurgenliemk Theme: Student Welcome to the Market Enjoy $10 Community supper! INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Chase The Ace — Lions Club, 36 Elm Ave., Wolfville 5–8:15pm. Draw shortly after 8pm. Come early to play cards with friends, or have a snack at our canteen. INFO: 902-542-4508 Wolfville Community Chorus — 100 Sherwood Drive, Wolfville. 5:30–7pm. W/Susan Dworkin, Director.

New members welcome! INFO: 902-300-1001 / susan_dworkin@hotmail.com Pool — Legion, Berwick 7pm. Round robin format.

Cash prize to winner and an ongoing Cookie Jar. FEE: $3 to play INFO: chris48goddard@icloud.com Tennis – Ladies Night — Tennis Club, Kentville 8–10pm • Tennis weekly Ladies night. Kentville Courts. Enjoy brand new courts! TIX: $2 per night INFO: 902-300-2194

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 7, 2017 (CONT'D) LIVE THEATRE

EXHIBITS

@ THE LIBRARY (cont'd)

Village — Grand-Pré National Historic Site, Grand Pré Aug. 24, 25, 26, 12pm • A bilingual experience

“Change and Exploration: Life on the Coast” — Jack’s Gallery, 450 Main St., Wolfville. Until Sept. 10

Watercolour Class — Memorial Library, Wolfville 1–3:30pm • Free watercolour class for adults/youth

with puppetry for the whole family that will make you dance in the orchard! Come meet the first settlers; Pierre and Marguerite Melanson. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-698-7855 / info@visitgrandpre.ca

Voyage — Grand-Pré National Historic Site, Grand Pré Aug. 24, 25, 26, 2pm • A bilingual puppet experience. The story of Rita the muskrat, and Charles the seagull. Charles sees life from the sky, while Rita sees it from the ground. Both will follow a different path, but will stay connected by the land that greeted them. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-698-7855 / info@visitgrandpre.ca Historical Walk — Grand-Pré National Historic Site, Grand Pré Aug. 24, 25, 26, 3pm • A bilingual

experience. Through storytelling, seven historical figures present the evolution of the Grand Pré landscape, inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2012. TIX: $10 adult $8 seniors $5 youth (ages 6-16) no charge under 6 INFO: 902-698-7855 / info@visitgrandpre.ca

Valley Ghost Walks — Clock Park, Wolfville, Aug. 24, 7:30pm / Fundy View Community Centre, Halls Harbour, Aug. 25, 7:30pm / Fort Edward National Historic Site, Windsor, Aug. 31, 7:30pm / Clock Park, Wolfville, Sept. 7, 7:30pm • A 2-hour,

family-friendly historical production throughout the town streets. TIX: $16 adults, $13 students (includes fees) @ Ticketpro.ca, Cochrane's Pharmasave (Wolfville). Wilsons Pharmasave (Kentville, Berwick), Home Hardware (Windsor). Cash only before the show (if available) INFO: 902-692-8546 / jerome@valleyghostwalks.com

Peggy and Grace — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville Aug. 25, 26, Sept. 1, 2, 7:30pm, Aug. 27, 2pm •

The hilarious and often touching story of two widows who decide to buy a motorhome and experience life on the road, where they discover that they really don't know each other as well as they thought. Dramatic comedy. TIX: $15, $12 seniors, cash or cheque.

Reservations recommended. INFO: 902-678-8040 / centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca

The Addams Family — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville Aug. 24, 25, 7pm, Aug. 25, 1:30pm • Edalene Theatre Intensive Camp presents The Addams Family.

In one fateful, hilarious night, secrets are disclosed, relationships are tested, and the Addams family must face up to the one horrible thing they’ve managed to avoid for generations: change! TIX: $14 adult, $12 children under 16, $50 group of 4 (email for tickets) INFO: 902-799-9009 / kerri@edalenetheatre.ca Lamplight Historical Cemetery Tours — St. Mary's Anglican Church, 20 Morden Rd., Auburn Aug. 29, 7:30pm • Auburn. Join our costumed guides to learn about local history. Meet 'visitors' during the tour and join in a light lunch afterward.

All welcome. TIX: $10 INFO: 902-847-9847 / robardecoste@ns.sympatico.ca

MUSEUMS Prescott House Museum — 1633 Starr’s Point Rd., Port Williams. TIX: $8 includes a tour of the museum INFO: 902-542-3984 / prescotthouse.novascotia.ca / baldwidj@gov.ns.ca Kings County Museum — 37 Cornwallis St., Kentville. 9am–4pm, Mon–Fri. “Canada 150 Exhibit” May – December. “Witness to a New Nation” Aug. 18–Sept. 22. The Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia’s exhibit of 150 buildings which saw Confederation.

INFO: 902-676-6237 / Kingscountymuseum.ca The Charles Macdonald Concrete House Museum — 19 Saxon St., Centreville. Open daily, 11am–5pm. INFO: 902-678-3177 / concretehouse.ca

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• Watercolours by Carolyn Mallory and Peter Martocchio. We are asking for submissions of music themed 2 dimensional artwork to help celebrate the Deep Roots Music Festival, to be displayed from Sept.

10–Oct. 1. Also requesting food-themed submissions for a show celebrating The Devour Food and Film Festival, to be displayed Oct. 1–Nov. 5. INFO: jacksgallerywolfville@gmail.com

Robert Danielis and Some Other Fine Folks (Folk Art Show) — Harvest Gallery, Wolfville.

Starts August 5. INFO: harvestgallery.ca

16+ w/Twila Robar-DeCoste. Bring supplies if you have them. Made possible by 150 Library Makers.

Please register. INFO: 902-542-5760

CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, RETREATS

@ THE LIBRARY

Peacemaking Skills for Everyday Life — Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, 1–3pm @ Louis Millet Centre,New Minas. • Peacemakers Nova Scotia is offering four two-hour Sessions which enable us to explore conflict in our daily life situations, develop some understanding about how conflict works and how it affects us, learn skills to address the conflict we encounter so we can help to build peace. The sessions explore various aspects of conflict, with a focus on the skills and methods developed by Marshall Rosenburg, the founder of Non Violent Communication. FEE: no charge, but please register INFO: peacemakers.ns@gmail.com / Facebook: peacemakers nova scotia

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24

Voice and Piano Lessons — W/professional music educator, Susan Dworkin, NSRMTA. • Now accepting new students for September. Limited space available.

INFO: 902-300-1001 / Susan_dworkin@hotmail.com

Margaretsville Art Shack — 37 Haddock Alley, Margaretsville 10am–7pm • New works in various mediums/styles by 11 members of the Artist’s Circle of the Annapolis Valley.

INFO: steven.coffin@gmail.com Apple Bin Art Gallery — Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville • Affordable, original art created by Valley artists. Part proceeds go towards hospital equipment and Annapolis Valley health care programs.

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

Needle Felting Fun! — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 6–7:30pm • W/Katrin Sommerfeld, Inspired

Creations. Learn how to shape a 3-D object of your choosing with a special needle and wool roving. Ages 13+. Registration is required. INFO: 902-538-4030

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25

Coffee & Conversation — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 10–11:30am • Angela Reynolds presents findings from studying Little Red Riding Hood in the Baldwin Collection at University of Florida. INFO: 902-538-4030

DONATE/VOLUNTEER:

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29

FOR HIRE/PURCHASE:

Storytime for Tots — Library, Kingston 2:15– 2:30pm • Ages up to 6 years. INFO: 902-765-3631 LEGO Palooza — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 2:30–3:30pm • Let loose with LEGO! Ages 5+ INFO: 902-684-0103

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30

Garden Share — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10am–2pm. Also Sept. 6 • Bring excess veggies for someone else to enjoy! Drop offs Tuesday; pick ups Wednesday. INFO: 902-684-0103 Whimsical Wednesday — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 10:30–11am • Join our Summer Reading Club. Read an awesome book and do an activity or craft. Ages 5–12. INFO: 902-538-4030 Cozy Corner — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10:30–11:30am • Stories, rhymes, games and crafts. Ages 2–6 and their caregivers. INFO: 902-684-0103 Art Attack – Chalk It Up! — Library, Windsor 1–2pm • Join us for stories and some messy chalk fun!

Ages 5–10. Dress for mess. Please register. INFO: 902-798-5424

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Drawing Class — Memorial Library, Wolfville 9:30am–12pm • Free class on drawing and pen & ink for adults/youth 16+ w/Twila RobarDeCoste. Bring supplies if you have them. Made possible by 150 Library Makers. Please register.

INFO: 902-542-5760

My Yoga Space — Offering a multitude of classes including vinyasa, beginner, yin, prenatal and restorative. • Classes 7 days a week, daytime and evenings too! INFO: myyogaspace.ca Taoist Tai Chi™ — Louis Millett Community Centre – New Minas • Beginner Classes Start Sept. 19 and/ or 21: Tuesdays: Beginners 6–8pm. Continuing 7–9pm. Thursdays: Beginners 11am–1pm.

Continuing 12–2pm. INFO: kentville@taoist.org / Mary Anne, 902-678-4609

Technology Tutorials — Wolfville Public Library • Get one-on-one help with Tablets, eReaders & Mobile devices, email, facebook, online library services, and much more. (Sponsored by Mud Creek Rotary Club of Wolfville) Call to register. INFO: 902-542-5760

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

Or, to reserve a placement, pay $5 per issue (3-issue minimum commitment).

Please keep listings to 35 words or less.

Girl Power! Love Who You Are! — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 6:30–8:30pm • Beauty comes from the inside out.

Love who you are! For ages 10–14. Please register.

INFO: 902-825-4835

902-582-7699 / canninglibrary@gmail.com

Cellphone Photography w/Ernest Cadegan —Aug. 27, 1–5pm @ K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville. • Explore the town of Wolfville through the unique lens of your cellphone.

This workshop will focus on close observation and composition. Participants will be instructed in visual exercises on “seeing” more closely, cellphone camera usage, and image processing. Limit 12 participants.

TIX: $100 includes all materials and a light snack.

INFO: uncommoncommonart@gmail.com

T HE FRE E CLA SSI FI E DS

Donate Used Clothing: Flowercart creates work and training for people. Donate your used clothing to Flowercart and keep your donation and the resulting money local. Drop off location 9412 Commercial St., New Minas. INFO: 902-681-0120 / lisahammettvaughan@flowercart.ca Valley Hospice: Help the Hospice just by clearing out your closet! Donate your gently used items in the name of Valley Hospice at Consignors Place, New Minas. 40% selling price goes to help the Hospice. INFO: Consignorsplace.com/calendar / valleyhospice.ca

Stuffed Animal Night at the Museum — Heritage Centre, Canning 2–5pm • Kids aged 4–10 INFO:

CLASSES (cont'd)

Hand-Crafted Urn Boxes: beautiful, wooden, & locally-made. INFO: Farmer Eddie, 902-542-3387 Interior/Exterior Painting: Women in Rollers does accurate quotes, shows up on time to work, and performs to perfection. We even leave your home neat and tidy! Call today for your free estimate.

INFO: Pamela, 902-697-2926 Kitchen Updates: Kitchen cupboards dated and dull? For about one-tenth of the cost of new cupboards, we can transform your cupboards with specialty paint and new hardware. Call us for a free estimate. Women in Rollers. 902-697-2926.

For Sale: Paintings and Household items for sale in North Alton. INFO: 902-678-8047 2011 Honda Civic For Sale: Excellent condition, brand new MVI, only 89,000 kms, no rust. Power windows/doors, AC, cruise control, 5-speed transmission. Includes a like-new set of Thule Roof Racks. Asking $9900 OBO. INFO: 902-542-3237 / jayneileenkenny@msn.com Traditional Chinese Medicine: Combining Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology. 15 years experience! Specializing in Anxiety and Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual and Menopausal issues, Infertility, Digestive health. Student and seniors' rates.

Jane Marshall D.TCM, D.Ac located at Reclaim Wellness Centre, 360 Main St, Wolfville. INFO: 902-404-3374 / janemarshallacupuncture.ca

FOR RENT:

For Rent: Self contained suites in Annandale -198 Main Street, Wolfville. Each suite has bathroom, kitchenette and bed-sitting room. Complete privacy and still share the other common areas. Furnished or unfurnished. Mature individuals only. Come see!

INFO: 902-697-2466

Rooms for Rent: Two rooms for rent upstairs: Gaspereau Ave., Wolfville. Furnished, internet, washer/dryer, heat, hot water, electricity. $500 per month. INFO: 902-670-5560 cell / sheilagrichardson@gmail.com

GENERAL:

Financial Planning: Do you have a written financial plan? A good financial plan is a road map to your financial destination, the route you need to take to get there, and should be reviewed regularly. Contact me today to get started. INFO: Cynthia Farris Coane, Consultant. Investors Group Financial Services, Inc., 902-681-1061 x243 / CynthiaFarris.Coane@investorsgroup.com The Central Kings Community Health Board: Currently accepting applications for membership.

Interested in helping to create a healthy community?

Contact us! INFO: 902-538-7088 / ckchb@nshealth.ca Millville Hall Renovations: Millville Hall is happy to announce that funding has been confirmed to begin the second level renovations of the hall. Monday night jam sessions will be cancelled until the project is completed. We look forward to seeing you soon in our new and improved hall. INFO: cadavis@gnspes.ca Auditions: Greenwood Players stage, A.V.M. Morfee Centre, Greenwood Aug. 24, 28, 31, 7pm. The Greenwood Players welcomes all interested thespians to attend open auditions for our Fall production of “Alice in Cuckoo Land”. Auditions are conducted in a group script reading format and an ability to carry a tune will be important. Production dates are Nov. 28–Dec. 2 and rehearsal days are Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, weekly. INFO: 902-844-0053 / 613-403-7544 Online Marketplace: New2canada.ca is your community marketplace. Post Free and Premium Classifieds Ads in Canada. Buy, sell, post and read classifieds for free. Find used cars, pets, real estate, jobs, sale, electronics, general merchandise, local services and so much more.

INFO: reach@new2canada.ca

UPCOMING:

Library Fundraiser: Canning’s Merritt Gibson Library is having its annual witty fundraiser house concert and reading on Sunday, September 10, 2pm.

The best hors d'oeuvres in Kings County! TIX: $40 INFO: 902-582-7699 / canninglibrary@gmail.com

At Acadia

Acadia University | 15 University Ave, Wolfville.

902-542-2201 | Staffed Switchboard. 8:30am-4:30pm. agi@acadiau.ca – General Inquiries

OPENING THE VAULTS: Acadia University Art Gallery: Working in an Art Gallery, A Student’s Perspective Alexandra Pulchny, Collections and Outreach Assistant, Acadia University Art Gallery When I applied to work at the Acadia University Art Gallery in August of 2016, I was under the impression I knew a lot about art – I worked in a museum for two years, during which time I learned how to handle and document artifacts, I had several favourite internationally-known artists, and could tell the difference between oil, watercolor, acrylic, and pencil works. When I started my job in September, however, I realized there was much more to running a gallery.

WHAT’S GROWING AT THE HARRIET IRVING BOTANICAL GARDENS:

HANDS-ON LEARNING Melanie Priesnitz Conservation Horticulturist While many Acadia students spent the last four months away from Wolfville seeking new experiences through travel or summer jobs abroad, some students decided to broaden their horizons by getting to know their own campus. Samantha Durno (BSc BIO ENVS 2017) and Rebecca Dodge (BSc BIO ENVS 2019) worked as Native Plant Conservationists and Interpreters and discovered how rewarding getting to know what’s happening in your own backyard can be.

Before spending their summer working at the Botanical Gardens, the students had only a cursory understanding of the work that we do here. They left with a greater understanding of environmental education, heritage preservation, forest ecology, ecosystems, native plants, how to get a group of camp kids excited about plants while not drowning them, and the great need for conservation of the Acadian forest region.

that her work experience gave her “a better understanding of how ecosystems work together.”

While we are sad to say good-bye to two such well-rounded, hardworking students, we are excited to watch Samantha and Rebecca thrive in their new environments this fall. We know that they both have great futures ahead of them and are so pleased that they chose Acadia University to help them on their journeys.

Thank you to the Heritage Canada Young Canada Works Program for providing funding to allow these two students the opportunity to work at our living museum at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens.

An element of working in a gallery that I did not expect was how closely we are connected to, and work with, the rest of the buildings and departments on campus. Director and curator Dr. Laurie Dalton and I have spent many hours this summer hunting down and retrieving artwork from the construction zone that is currently the Huggins Science Hall, and spent some time exploring, handling, and loaning bird specimens from the Acadia University Wildlife Museum in the Biology building. These elements have not only

built up my excitement for my job over the summer, but contributed to my understanding and appreciation of the art world.

There are many more aspects to working in an art gallery that make the job exciting, however, the relationship you build with works in the collection (including the works displayed around campus) is the one closest to home. The only downfall to working with the collection is you can’t take your favorite works home with you!

I hope to see many of you Grapevine readers at the gallery in the fall! To learn more about the Acadia University Art Gallery, check us out on social media!

Facebook: artgallery.acadiauniversity Instagram: @acadiagallery Twitter: @acadiagallery Acadia University Art Gallery Beveridge Arts Centre, Acadia University Wolfville

Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens Acadia University botanicalgardens.acadiau.ca

Rebecca is a taking a double major in Biology and Environmental Science and is enrolled in Acadia’s Co-operative Education program.

She shared with us that she felt as though she would be a better scientist for having worked outside in the elements learning first hand how ecosystems work. She went on to explain, “this role has really helped to create hands-on connections between my degree and future career. It helped solidify concepts learned from school about plants, soils, sunlight, space and nutrient availability, water management and pollination and gave me a much broader sense of how everything in the environment works together as a whole.” This fall, Rebecca is going on to another Co-op work placement at the Kentville Research Centre, where she’ll be working as a Landscape Ecology Research Assistant and helping to catalogue and study native bee populations.

Both Samantha and Rebecca immersed themselves in learning while performing their summer jobs at Acadia. They brought a constant curiosity to their work, often stopping to investigate a new plant, insect, fungus, or lichen. Samantha is going on to obtain her advanced diploma in Geographic Sciences at NSCC's Centre of Geographic Sciences in the fall. She hopes to work in the field of environmental consulting or wetland restoration in the future. She enjoyed the hands-on learning that occurred while working outside in the habitats at the Botanical Gardens. She feels

Working in galleries and museums is extremely interesting and exciting when you get to work directly with art and artifacts, and for someone like myself who loves researching, this is a dream job. Working behind the scenes with the collection creates a strong appreciation for the works – it is one thing to view artwork on the walls in a gallery, but another to comb through numerous pieces, finding hidden treasures you never imagined would be in your hands. Working in this setting also allows for the development of a special relationship with artwork, as you learn about the mindset of the artist and the context in which the piece was produced.

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