July 24 – August 7, 2014 by The Grapevine, Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

July 24 – August 7, 2014

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About Us p.2

Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) is now blooming at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens. This stunning native plant is rare across its range due to the aggressive eradication of its relative, Common Milkweed (Asclepias Syriaca). Milkweeds are the only larval host for Monarch butterflies. Planting Swamp Milkweed in your garden is a great way to attract butterflies while supporting biodiversity.

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The Botanical Gardens are on the Campus of Acadia University and are free to the public daily from dawn to dusk.

Random Act of Kindness p.3 The Free Tweets p.4 Mike Uncorked p.5 Crossword p.5 Freewill Horoscopes p.6 Inquisitive Trivia p.6 Tide Chart p.6 Acadia Page p.8 Root Local P10 Who’s Who p.11 Farmers’ Market p.12 Stardrop p.13 Recipe p.14 Eat to the Beat p.14 Weeklies, Exhibits, Theatre p.15 What’s Happening Events p.16 & 17 Free Classifieds p.18 -+-+-+-

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botanicalgardens.acadiau.ca Melanie Priesnitz Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens Acadia University, Wolfville, NS

Photo Credit Melanie Priesnitz, Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens.

Butterflies, Bees and Milkweed

Butterflies and bees are big fans of the Milkweed, and as it turns out, the Wolfville Memorial Library is a big fan of bees and butterflies. This summer, with the generous support of the TD Environment Fund, the Wolfville Memorial Library was able to successfully create and present The Pollinator Project, a three-month program of art and science based activities for children aged 3-12 focusing on the importance of pollinators and their habitats, ultimately resulting in a new pollinator-friendly garden adjacent to the library. Beginning with a garden design workshop and planting session in May, the community created a pollinator-friendly garden featuring Meadowsweet, Climbing Honeysuckle, and Hyssop. Butterflies were raised from caterpillars to Painted Ladies at the check-out desk and released outside. The weekly art drop-in sessions for children aged 7-12 have focused on bees and butterflies. Local kids happily created “stained glass” butterfly art, drew close-ups of flowers and created a honeycomb art mural. Perry Brandt, a local bee-keeper, stopped by for a presentation about the necessity of bee pollination and protection of our bees. He also brought along a demonstration beehive to display. The grant also funded Annapolis Valley Regional Library purchases of new books and videos about pollination, bees, butterflies and pollinators to add to the library collection. Still to come on Tuesday, July 29 at 10am is the Beetime Story time for children aged 3 to 5 accompanied by a caregiver, one more Drop-In Art Session on Thursday, July 31 and in August the Library Art Gallery will feature Bee related art.

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Dr. Christianne Rushton, Associate Professor at Acadia University, is one of seven recipients who have been selected to receive a 2014 Emerging Leaders Award with the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). This grant program is designed to recognize teachers of singing, with no more than 10 years of teaching experience, who are active at the chapter and regional level of NATS. Winners receive a $750 grant to assist them in attending the 53rd National Conference in Boston this summer. Dr. Rushton will also become the Eastern Canadian NATS President in May 2014.

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Donna Holmes publishers’ assistant Pamela Swanigan. MIKE BUTLER, CHARLOTTE ROGERS, CHERI KILLAM writers James Skinner technical assistant Allan Williams events Margot Bishop, Denise Aspinall, Jaden Christopher, Mark Waechter, Beth Brewster, Curran Rodgers, Lauren Galbraith, Keeler Colton Jan Hermiston deliveries

where to find us In addition to being in every department at Acadia and over 800 businesses from Windsor to Berwick, additional Grapevines can be found at these fine locations:

Wolfville: Box of Delights, The Post Office, EOS, Pita House, Muddy’s Convenience, Cinematopia, the Public Library, Just Us! Café, Wolfville Farmers’ Market, T.A.N. Café, What’s the Buzz? Rolled Oat, Mud Creek Mini Mart Grand Pré: Convenience Store, Just Us! Coffee Roasters Gaspereau: Valley Fibres, XTR Station Port Williams: Wharf General Store, Tin Pan Bistro Canning: Art Can, Al’s Fireside Café, Aspinall Studios Windsor: Moe’s Place Music, T.A.N. Café, Lucky Italiano Hantsport: R & G’s Family Restaurant, Pizzaria Berwick: Drift Wood, North Mountain Coffee, Rising Sun Café, Union Street Food and Music Kentville: Designer Café, T.A.N. Café, Café Central, Post Office Coldbrook: T.A.N. Café New Minas: Boston Pizza, Milne Court, Pita Pit

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n the tussle of life, she has found a secret triumph. Her random acts of kindness aren’t really random – they are intentional with a random pattern. That pot of soup she prepares finds its way to a home where making a pot of soup has become more difficult. Those cookies and biscuits baked in her oven migrate to a home where the oven has grown strangely cold. Food is not her only weapon. A warm heart and happy smile are predominant in her arsenal, so she takes them to Seniors’ homes and places where cheer may not abound. She remembers her friends from ages past, from present days, and for future joy.

She disperses niceness! (Yes, that’s a word!) Her avocation is spreading cheer and positivism. She participates, she walks, she finds a place for guests in her home; her spirit is ever joyful. She has found the secret of the good life! This tribute is for Marilyn Jolley, long-time fountain of pleasantness, for many years found in Herbin’s Jewellery Store. One life, well lived, makes “every yesterday a dream of happiness, and every tomorrow a vision of hope.” (From the Sanskrit) S.S.

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Feature Pet – CODIAC:

Canadian figures are in Canadian dollars. International figures are in U.S. dollars, except where indicated.

CANADA

Alberta: $9.95, $9.20 for employees who serve liquor. To increase to $10.20 on Sept. 1, 2014 (except for liquor-servers) New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Newfoundland, Saskatchewan: $10

Hi there my name is Codiac. I am a 6 month old pitbull mix looking for a furever home. I am very friendly and lovable. I like other dogs and children but am not a big fan of cats. I am still a puppy so I will need training but I am eager to please and learn quickly.

By Pamela Swanigan

Nova Scotia: $10.40, $9.90 for inexperienced employees (less than 3 months at current occupation)

The Furry Feature The Furry Feature is brought to you by:

HERE AND AWAY: Minimum Wage British Columbia: $10.25, $9 for liquor-servers Ontario: $11, $9.55 for liquor-servers and $10.30 for students under 18 Quebec: $10.35, $8.90 for workers who usually receive gratuities

UNITED STATES

If you would like to meet me or any of the other animals here at the Nova Scotia Kings County Branch of the SPCA feel free to stop by any day between 2pm and 5pm. You can also check out our website at www.kings.spcans.ca, look us up on Facebook or call our caregivers at (902) 538-9075.

U.S. (federal minimum wage): $7.25/hr ($1,200-$1,300/month)

for small employers (less than $625,000 in annual receipts)

California: $9

Montana: $4

Georgia: $5.15

Oklahoma: $7.25 for employers of 10 or more full-time employees; $2 all other employers

Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee: no minimum

Update on LEXUS: Still Available

Minnesota: $6.15 for large employers (more than $625,000 in annual receipts); $5.25

Lexus is a beautiful long-haired calico, female spayed who we estimate to be about 3 years old. She is very friendly with people.

Washington State: $9.32

OTHER COUNTRIES

Wolfville Animal Hospital, 12-112 Front St., Wolfville . 542 3422 wolfvilleanimalhospital@ns.aliantzinc.ca

Australia: $16.88 (Australian $), $8 for workers 16 years and younger Sierra Leone: $0.03 Mexico: $0.66 Shanghai, China: $1.40 Brazil: $1.7 France: $12.09

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Applications for the 2014 SENIORS PROPERTY TAX REBATE are now available. Call 1-800-670-4357 or go to www.accessns.ca/ptrs for more info.

Sources: Canada Labour Program; Retail Council; Global News; United States Department of Labor; Atossa Araxia Abrahamian, Reuters: “Global Minimum Wage”; The Washington Post; The Atlantic.

“An Important Woman Contributes to Every Cup of Coffee.” This is the new “motto” and focus at Asobagri—one of our longest standing producer-partners. Over the past five years, Asobagri has focused on increasing women’s involvement in their co-op and recognizing the important contribution women make in the coffee industry. Since 2008, female membership has doubled from 85 to 160. In a co-op of over 1000 members, there is still work to be done but recognizing improvements is an important part of that process.

the free tweets Real deal Mexican street food served on the truck, even lobster tacos! They go great with L’Acadie’s wine.

Lisa Boehme (bottom left), & Kevin Hernandez (top right) officially opened on Tuesday, July 22nd this week. They will be open from: Tuesday-Friday, 11am–4pm and Saturdays at L’Acadie Vineyards, 1–5pm. Picture from duane.currie@gmail.com, Green star Mr. Sandless Nova Scotia — 71 King St., Hortonville, 579-9663 / novascotia@mrsandless.com / mrsandless.com • Mr. Sandless Nova Scotia offers Sandless Floor Refinishing, no mess, no odour, done in a few hours! With floor refinishing machines and proprietary solutions, we’re able to extract all the dirt and grime that’s embedded into the polyurethane. We then add color back to the floor, and multiple coats of our sealer and finishes to bring the floors back to life! Fairweather Montessori School — 14 Acadia St., Wolfville (across from Wolfville School), 300-4111 / fairweathermontessori.ca • Now registering ages 2.5 + for Montessori program/ Elementary ”after-school” reading enrichment. Shiny Things & Slow Dough Bakery — 416 Main St., Wolfville 698-1856 / elizabeth@slowdough.ca / slowdough.ca • Featuring Mortiscycle donut company & Wolfville’s only bakery, Slow Dough – wow! Open Tues.–Fri., 11am–4pm. Have a great day and go tubing later….it’s the best! YELLO-NS — Annapolis Valley, 321-1046 / info@yello-ns.com / yello-ns.com • You finally made it! Be our honoured guests! Feel free to roam around the valley and don’t forget to let your senses go crazy while visiting here! Sister Lotus Body Care Products, Belly Dance & Herbal Education — Wolfville, 680-8839 / sisterlotus.com • We are busy harvesting plant material for our products & client tea blends & growing our own mini food garden. Some new products we’ve debuted recently: Yoga Mat

Spray & Orchid Facial Serum. Also, we have our Herbal Smudge Sticks back~made with White Sage & Lavender! Harwood House Bed & Breakfast — 33 Highland Ave., Wolfville, 542-5707 / harwoodhouse.com • The Town’s Boutique B&B – set back from the street, surrounded by beautiful gardens, meticulously operated by Peter and Frances for the last 16 years. 3 lovely guest rooms with private baths. Gourmet breakfasts, everything is homemade. Comfort, Relaxation and Warm Hospitality await you. Careforce — Kentville, 365-3155 / careforce@careforce.ca / careforce.ca • Welcome, friends, to the Annapolis Valley. Eat. Drink. Be merry. And y’all come back now, y’hear? Apple Valley Driving School Inc. — 30 Highland Ave, Office 628, Acadia U. Students’ Centre, Wolfville, 542-4422 / 698-2332 / applevalleydriving.ca • It is wonderful that you are using the bus to get around to see our beautiful wineries. It is always smart to NOT taste wine when you are driving. Have fun and keep staying safe! SoundMarket Recording Studios — 63 Pleasant Street, Wolfville, 542-0895 / facebook.com/soundmarket • Music producers Terry Pulliam and Kory Bayer invite musicians/songwriters to visit our professional studio. Gold-record-winning service and gear. Low rates and assistance with funding. We’ll capture your sound your way! Inner Sun Yoga — 461 Main St. Unit 4,

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Suggested Theme: The 3rd season of Wolfville’s Magic Wine Bus started to a very successful opening weekend on Friday, July 18 and will continue every weekend until Sunday, October 19. This creative hop-on, hop-off initiative is the only such double-decker wine experience in North America...and probably the world! Last year over 3000 visitors took part, with the majority of them being from the HRM (Halifax Regional Municipality).

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With all these new visitors to the Valley, what is your welcome message to the Magic Wine Bus guests?

THE GOODNESS OF STRANGERS

n October we arrived from Victoria BC, ready to make Wolfville our new home. We opened our donut business at the Wolfville Farmers’ Market in January. One of our first, and still most faithful, patrons was a lovely “gentleman” who came and had a donut every saturday, even when he had a cast on his arm and it was a pleasure to greet him. We opened our shop on Main Street and he began to visit us there - never once with a formal introduction - just with a kind smile and mutual admiration. When he came to the shop it always made my day. Early in June we were looking for a spot on private property to house our food truck and we were having a hard time. One day I asked him if he knew anyone or anywhere on Main Street that would rent us space. A few days later I had a call from Mary, the manager of Al Whittle Theatre. She asked if we would like the space behind the theatre! Of course we would! Apparently, the kind gentleman that I had gotten to like so much, was Mr. Al Whittle and he had suggested to the staff that we should have the spot behind the theatre (which is now the home of MORTISCYCLE, THE EDIBLE SIDESHOW FOOD TRUCK). Since then we have formally introduced ourselves to each other and I am looking forward to the continuation of our friendship. If such a position was available I would nominate Mr. Al Whittle, the “town welcomer”. For he has made us feel truly welcomed to our new home! Thank you Mr. Whittle. You are simply a true “gentleman” Lisa Boehme Kevin Hernandez Wolfville, 542-YOGA / yoga@innersunyoga.ca / innersunyoga.ca • Inner Sun invites all visitors to us our first time drop in price and give your body and mind a treat. No pressure at our classes, just move as much as works for you. Cinematopia Video — 418 Main St., Wolfville, 697-FILM (3456) / cinematopia.ca / facebook: Cinematopia Wolfville • What better way to cap off a gorgeous day of wine touring, than to settle into a cozy Wolfville B&B with a relaxing DVD from one of the last classic video boutiques in the province. If you can’t find it here, it’s really not worth watching! Troy Restaurant — 12 Elm Ave., Wolfville, 542-4425 / facebook.com/troywolfville • Hop on over to Troy Restaurant. We offer the most diverse selection of local wines in the valley

and Wolfville’s largest patio! Come and enjoy an authentic taste of the Mediterranean. Ocean Zn Giftshop & Home Decor — 437 Main Street, Kentville, 790-6901 / Oceanznseaglassstudio@hotmail.com • Welcome to our beautiful valley! Make sure you explore our coast to experience the ocean at its finest, then come visit me to have your beach treasures made into jewelry..so welcome.. explore and enjoy! Atlantic Lighting Studio — 430 Main St., Wolfville, 542-3431 / atlanticlightingstudio.com • After you tour the beautiful vineyards, enjoy the unique shops that Wolfville has to offer! Experience light at Atlantic Lighting Studio!

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My Name is Mud

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y last Uncorked article was about Pride Week, and this Uncorked is also Pride related - not my Gay Pride but my Wolfville Pride. I am so proud to be a part of this community and I so excited about our upcoming Mud Creek Days! I have been a resident of Wolfville for nine years (and a fan and visitor since I was 12) but this coming week, and this upcoming month, has me jumping for joy and ready to celebrate and share what I love about this great town, with others. Congrats to Mr. Will Lang (President) and the whole crew of the WBDC (Wolfville Business Development Corporation) for going great guns on the promo material for Mud Creek Days 2014. I have never seen anything like it. The 2014 program you’ve seen around town (pictured) will be a great tool for visitors and residents to use so they don’t miss out on any of the events planned for this coming week. And what a week! Pride Week is just finishing up and Mud Creek piggybacks that with bike rides, art festivals, tennis tournaments, fun, food, and family time. Make sure you take the time to participate because a lot of hard work has gone into making this year’s Mud Creek Days a stellar event. What am I most excited for, you might ask? On Friday July 25, you can see one of the best films of 2014, The LEGO Movie, at Rotary Park. This showing is FREE but donations are welcome and concessions will be for sale. And if you like FREE, then head to the FREE Pancake breakfast at the Wolfville Lion’s Club from 7:30-10:30am on Saturday, July 26. Donations are welcome here as well. This event overlaps the exquisite Tastes of the Valley edition of the Wolfville Farmers’ Market from 8:30am to 1pm. The festivities continue on Saturday with the BMO Mud Challenge (11:30am - 1pm) at Willow Park (will Valley Ghost Walks retain their 2-time title?), Mudley’s Birthday Party (3pm - 7pm) at Waterfront Park and the K-Rock Mud Creek Concert (7pm - 10pm) at Railtown followed by amazing Fireworks (10pm). Let’s discuss this Mud Challenge thing… It’s the messiest and most fun Mud Creek tradition. You’ll see locals race through mud-filled challenges, dirt-fused obstacles, and well-grounded games and activities.

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Mud creek days Across Cheer on your favourite teams and players as they soil themselves for the Mudley Fund. Speaking of Mudley, next to Prince George, he’s having the best birthday party in the world with cake, balloons, music and more! Bring on the Mud and Mayhem! Keep an eye out for incredible Mud Creek sidewalk sales and specials from local vendors (i.e. Atlantic Lighting Studio on Saturday) throughout town. If you need some refreshments during the busy day, pop by the Il Dolce Far Niente Espresso Bar at 16 Elm Ave for some decadent Mud inspired treats including a Mud-Tella Tart, a Mudley Latte, or Chocolate Cupcakes with Mocha Butter cream icing. For those who don’t want to get messy or watch others get messy, you can relax and take a leisurely stroll through the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens during the Acadia University Garden Tours on Saturday July 26 and Sunday July 27 (Noon - 1pm). Or fully relax and indulge in something sinfully dirty and celebrate Mud Creek Days by booking a Full Body Mud Treatment at the In Good Hands Spa on Elm Ave. Call 542-3444 for details! Now, that’s Mud I’d get in to!

4. He kicks off the Mud Creek celebrations with a bike ride on Friday, July 25. 6. This group settled Wolfville, though they were later expelled in 1755. 7. It will likely be a messy situation on Saturday with teams racing through an obstacle course for the BMO ____ Challenge. 8. Bouncy castles, bike races, magic shows, birthday cake and more. This Mud Creek mascot sure knows how to celebrate. 10. Wolfville was resettled around 1760 by the New England ____.

So, go find a Mud Creek 2014 Program (I’ve seen them at the Il Dolce Espresso Bar, Post Office, Library, Grocery Store etc.) and please take part in our Mud Creek Days celebration. Parents, Kids, Young, Old, Resident, Visitor - there is something for everyone this year! Celebrate this great town and it’s history… and most of all, enjoy the Mud! Mike Butler

MUD CREEK DAYS ROCK CONCERT! Wolfville is partnering with 89.3 K-Rock to add a new, free, all-age concert event to the annual Mud Creek Days program! The concert features an all Nova Scotian lineup including Halifax’s energetic young group ‘Take Part’; Valley favourites, ‘The Hupman Brothers’; and East Coast sensations, ‘The Town Heroes’ who are headlining the night and are hot off their success from this year’s ECMAs. The concert will take place from 7pm to 10pm on July 26 at Railtown in the heart of downtown Wolfville, and will also feature Mud Creek’s first ever “Molson Coors Beverage Tent” for all of the +19 concert goers. Mud Creek Days has a full program set for July 25 – 27, and the Town of Wolfville is pleased to have the concert as a keystone event. Residents and visitors are invited to come and enjoy good music, food, drink and a dazzling new low-level fireworks show all from the concert venue in downtown Wolfville. For a complete listing of 2014 Mud Creek Days events visit mudcreekdays.ca or join the Mud Creek Days Facebook event at facebook.com/TownofWolfville for ongoing event updates. Michael Kelly, Manager of Tourism & Events Town of Wolfville

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13. In 2007, Wolfville was declared Canada’s first ____ trade town. 14. The name ‘Wolfville’ comes from this local family name. 15. Wolfville Restaurants: The ____ Pub & Merchant Wine Tavern.

Down 1. Wolfville Restaurants: The Wool & ____. 2. Founded in the late 1970s, Domanine de ____ [2 words] is N.S.’s oldest winery. 3. Wolfville Restaurants: Paddy’s Pub & ____’s Restaurant.

5. Operated by the Wolfville Historical Society, this house museum maintains information about the town’s history. 9. Wolfville Restaurants: Found on Front Street, the aptly named, Front Street ____. 11. In 1985, Wolfville was declared a ____ free zone. 12. The Wolfville Magic ____ Bus was recently named one of Nova Scotia’s ‘Top 10’ 2014 experiences.

July 24 – August 7, 2014

Horoscopes for the week of July 24th

TAURUS (April 20–May 20): As you weave

your way through the next chapter of your story, I suggest you take inspiration from the turtle. You may even want to imagine that the turtle is your animal ally, a guide that helps you access the gradual and deliberate kind of intelligence you will need. Moving quickly will not be appropriate for the leisurely lessons that are coming your way. The point is to be deep and thorough about a few things rather than half-knowledgeable about a lot of things. There’s one other turtlelike quality I hope you will cultivate, too: the ability to feel at home wherever you are.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20): America’s

biggest winery is E & J Gallo. It sells more wine than any other company, and has been named the planet’s “Most Powerful Wine Brand” four different years. Ernest and Julio Gallo launched the enterprise in 1933 after studying the art of winemaking in pamphlets they found in the basement of a public library in Modesto, California. I foresee a less spectacular but metaphorically similar arc for you, Gemini. Sometime soon — maybe it has already happened — information or inspiration you come across in a modest setting will launch you on the path to future success. There is one caveat: You must take seriously the spark you encounter, and not underestimate it because it appears in humble circumstances.

CANCER (June 21–July 22): Diamonds are not rare. They are so numerous that if they were evenly distributed, you and me and everyone else on the planet could each have a cupful of them. And if you are ever in your lifetime going to get your personal cupful, it may happen in the next 11 months. That’s because your hard work and special talent are more likely than usual to be rewarded with tangible assets. Strokes of luck will tend to manifest in the form of money and treasure and valuable things you can really use. Be alert for the clues, Cancerian. One may appear momentarily. LEO (July 23–Aug. 22): According to the legends about Camelot and the Knights

VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22): When a

crocodile slams its jaws shut, the energy it summons is powerful. But when the beast opens its jaws, the force it exerts is weak. That’s because the muscles used to close are much more robust than the muscles used to open. I’m wondering if an analogous story might be told about you these days, Virgo. Are you more prone to close down than to open up? Is it easier for you to resist, avoid, and say no than it is to be receptive, extend a welcome, and say yes? If so, please consider cultivating a better balance. You need both capacities running at full strength in the coming days.

LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22): In the latter part

of the 18th century, American rebels and rabble-rousers used to gather regularly in the basement of the Green Dragon Tavern in Boston. There they plotted the Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere’s ride, and other dissident adventures that opposed British Rule. That’s why the Green Dragon became known as the “Headquarters of the Revolution.” I think you and your cohorts need a place like that, Libra. It’s high time for you to scheme and dream about taking coordinated actions that will spur teamwork and foster liberation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21): “When one

has not had a good father, one must create one,” said philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. What does that mean? How might you go about “creating” a good father? Well, you could develop a relationship with an admirable older man who is an inspiring role model. You could read books by men whose work stirs you to actualize your own potentials. If you have a vigorous inner life, you could build a fantasy dad in your imagination. Here’s another possibility: Cultivate in yourself the qualities you think a good father should have. And even if you actually had a pretty decent father, Scorpio, I’m sure he wasn’t perfect. So it still might be interesting to try out some of these ideas. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to get more of the fathering energy you would thrive on.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22–Dec. 21): “If I

seem free, it’s because I’m always running.” So said Sagittarian musician Jimi Hendrix, widely regarded as one of the most inventive and electrifying guitarists who ever lived. Does that prospect have any appeal to you, Sagittarius? I don’t, of course, recommend that you keep running for the rest of your long life. After a while, it will be wise to rest and ruminate. But I do think it might be illuminating to try this brazen approach for a week or two. If it feels right, you might also want to mix in some dancing and skipping and leaping with your running.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22–Jan. 19): In the

next 11 months, Capricorn, you will be given some choice riddles about the art of togetherness. To solve them, you will have to learn much more about the arts of intimacy — or else! It’s up to you: Either work your ass off as you strengthen your important relationships, or else risk watching them unravel. But don’t take this as a grim, sobering assignment. On the contrary! Play hard. Experiment freely. Be open to unexpected inspiration. Have fun deepening your emotional intelligence. That approach will work best.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18): Hypothesis: The exciting qualities that attract you to someone in the first place will probably drive you a bit crazy if you go on to develop a long-term relationship. That doesn’t mean you should avoid seeking connections with intriguing people who captivate your imagination. It does suggest you should have no illusions about what you are getting yourself into. It also implies that you should cultivate a sense of humor about how the experiences that rouse your passion often bring you the best tests and trials. And why am I discussing these eccentric truths with you right now? Because I suspect you will be living proof of them in the months to come. PISCES (Feb. 19–March 20): In 1961, Paul Cezanne’s painting The Artist’s Sister was on display at a museum in Aix-en-Provence, France. Then a lucky event occurred: It was stolen. When it was finally recovered months later, it had been ripped out of its frame. An art restorer who was commissioned to repair it discovered that there was a previouslyunknown Cezanne painting on the back of the canvas. As a result, the appraisal of the original piece rose $75,000. Now both sides are on view at the St. Louis City Art Museum. I foresee a comparable progression in your life, Pisces. An apparent setback will ultimately increase your value. Homework: Make up a secret identity for yourself. What is it? How do you use it? Testify at Truthrooster@gmail.com.

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of the Round Table, the boy who would ultimately become King Arthur didn’t know he was heir to the throne while he was growing up. His future destiny was hidden from him. The wizard Merlin trained him but made sure he never found out he was special. When the old King Uther Pendragon died, a tournament was staged to find a replacement. The winner would be whoever was able to withdraw the enchanted sword that was embedded in a large stone. Quite by accident, our hero got a chance to make an attempt. Success! I have reminded you of the broad outlines of this tale, Leo, because at least one of its elements resembles your destiny in the next 11 months.

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In what year did our town’s name change from Mud Creek to Wolfville?

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From which prominent family does Wolfville get it’s name?

For how many years has Mud Creek Days been celebrated in Wolfville? What was the name of the passenger ship that once landed at Wolfville Harbour on it’s route from Kingston and Parrsboro?

How long was Wolfville’s Wickwire Dyke when completed in 1808?

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Acadia Welcomes 38 New Friends from Beijing Normal University E

arlier this month, Acadia had the pleasure of hosting 38 amazing students from the Beijing and Zhuhai campuses of Beijing Normal University for our third annual Summer Study Program. Despite Topical Storm Arthur’s blustery attempts, the students’ spirits could not be dampened. Captivating speakers, friendly encounters, and the natural beauty of our campus and town, helped the students fall in love with our wonderful community. They would like to share some of their impressions with you and I hope you will enjoy reading them as much as I have. Nick Veinot, BA, MA TESOL | TESOL Instructor Acadia Centre for International Languages, Open Acadia

ASU: WHAT ARE WE UP TO? Over these hot summer months, the Acadia Students’ Union (ASU) Executive is busy getting ready for the students to return in the fall. From conferences and meetings to interactive team building, we have formed a strong team to serve the students as one cohesive unit. Callie Lathem, President, has been busy working with StudentsNS on a variety of projects and is overseeing the office of Vice-Presidents to make sure they are fulfilling their constitutional duties. Liam Murphy, VP Academic, has also been working closely with StudentsNS. Liam has been planning and organizing two conferences at Acadia – CASA (Canadian Alliance of Student Associations) which was held early July, and the U4 Summit which will be held at the end of July. A big thank you to L’Arche Homefires who provided space after Arthur hit! The man with the money, Jalen Sabean, VP Finance, has been building sponsorship for Welcome Week 2014. Jalen is also on the

renovations committee for the Axe Lounge, which is currently under construction. While Jalen planned the financial side of Welcome Week, our VP Programming, Chelsey Spinney, has planned the activities and events. This has been Chelsey’s main project for the summer and we are looking forward to helping incoming students ease into their transition at Acadia through a fun and engaging week. Our Welcome Week and other social media pages are monitored by VP Communications, Suzanne Gray. She also just finished her big project of the summer - the 2014 Student Handbook. Visit the ASU: theasu. ca / twitter.com/acadiastudents / facebook. com/acadiastudents We hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather and if you see us around town – say hi! We’d love to chat! Suzanne Gray, suzanne.gray@acadiau.ca

July 24 – August 7, 2014

ART FESTIVAL WOLFVILLE ART FESTIVAL WOLFVILLE takes place at the Wolfville Curling Club parking lot on Sat, July 26. This one-day event, presented by the Evangeline Artists’ Cooperative, features a juried showing (and sale) of fine art, pottery, and textiles by more than 15 artists. Come early! Show runs from 8:30am to 4pm. This is a rain or shine event as art will be displayed in tents. For more info, call Jean at (902) 542-5415.

LOVE IN BLOOM: A LATE SUMMER GARDEN SOCIAL A sweet and savoury summer blend of the literature of love, the style of bygone days and congenial refreshments awaits those who attend our “Love in Bloom” fete amidst the glorious gardens of the Prescott House Museum (1633 Starrs Point Rd, Starrs Point, NS) on Sunday, August 17, 2pm - 3.30pm. Our late summer fete will include live theatre dramatic readings of Kings County love stories, music on the green, and light fare refreshment. We encourage our guests to wear their own fancy, period attire as a prize will be awarded for the most soigne. Ticket price is $12 a person and includes admission to the Prescott House Museum. Proceeds in support of the Kings County Museum. With a special thanks to the Prescott House Museum for the use of their grounds and to CentreStage Theatre for their support. INFO: 542-3984 / BALDWIDJ@gov.ns.ca / prescotthouse.novascotia.ca

SPECIAL GIFT FOR LANDMARK EAST Landmark East School was presented with a special gift at their recent fundraiser at Berwick Heights Golf Course. The Rotary Club of Kentville is supporting the Student Bursary Fund with a donation of $8,500 presented on behalf of the Persons with Disabilities Committee. Left to right are: Headmaster Peter Coll; students Kieran Chittick and Jed Tangerud; and Rotarian Chris Maynard. Rose Spicer Director of Development Landmark East School

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July 24 – August 7, 2014 Cheri Killam is happily married to Michael Caplan and the proud mother of Max, Solomon, and Clara. After several university experiences, she made the massive decision to go to law school at age 37. She is an Associate at Nathanson Seaman Watts. When not blogging or lawyering, Cheri reads like a fiend and runs. She also loves all things local! Obviously.

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Jerry Finnegan’s Sister Although he is in his early 20’s now, Brian Dowd can’t shake his feelings of self-doubt and social awkwardness whenever he’s anywhere near Jerry Finnegan’s sister, Beth. He’s felt this way since the age of seven when her family moved in next door. Beth has no idea of his unrequited love and it’s do or die for Brian when he learns that she is about to be married. Determined to declare himself at last, he’s resolved to meet his fears head-on. After all, what’s he got to lose – except the love of his life! Written by Jack Neary, this highly acclaimed comedy will appeal to all audiences. It is directed by Mindy Vinqvist Tymchuk and stars Marc Hetu & Emily Lutz (Marc Hetu & Danielle Lutz on Aug 2 & 30). Jerry Finnegan’s Sister opens in our newly renovated Main Stage Theatre on August 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30 at 8pm (plus 2pm matinees on August 10 and 24). Tickets $15/$12 (Call 678-8040 for reservations). CentreStage Theatre is located at 61 River Street, Kentville. For more information visit www.centrestagetheatre.ca

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It sometimes happens that certain people, in certain circumstances, get a pass. The judgements we would usually make, the assumptions we would usually form, are temporarily suspended. And then there are those times in which an audience will not only give a pass or suspend judgement, but will in fact give their object of assessment points for just trying. Such is the case, in my dear husband Michael’s opinion, when a man makes dinner for his family. Chefs, of course, are a different category altogether, but for an ordinary Joe coming home from work and whipping up a meal for his hungry family elevates him to some sort of god-like creature and any food he creates is, by its very existence, divine. I should note, at this point, that far from revelling in this automatic glory, Mike chafes at the idea that he should be congratulated for simply providing nourishment. In fact, he is annoyed when he is assured his food will be delicious before anyone has tasted it (often uttered whilst casting an envying glance in my direction). This is all to say, dear reader, that Mike is nigh-on allergic to the thought of making any concessions to critiques of food offerings based solely upon the creator thereof. Therefore, when I asked our son Max to prepare the recipe I had provided him for the slow-cooking of a pork loin roast I had chosen from Wild Mountain Meat Market, I knew Mike would hold nothing back in his assessment of the resulting meal. I should also note that Mike is not a connoisseur of porcine products (bacon notwithstanding). In fact, one might go so far as to say Mike has something of an aversion to pork.

So today, friends, I am here to tell you that for this man, to whom “it’s okay” is usually tantamount to high praise, to declare the pork loin roast awesome…. is nothing short of, well, awesome. Max was, as he should be, mightily pleased with himself. The pork loin roast was even awesome the next day in a rice-noodle and other-stuff-thrown-intogether stir fry Mike whipped up (NOT awesome because of his gender, mind). Wild Mountain piggies are allowed to enjoy a wide variety of foods in their diet in order “to create the opportunity for them to find their ‘inner pig’” according to the informative and entertaining Wild Mountain website. The resulting roast seemed to prompt my family to also find their inner pigs as everyone had a second helping. Never one to shy away from a new opportunity in pursuit of an experience to share with the world, I had also chosen beef jerky to sample from Wild Mountain’s array of meaty goodness. In fact, the only thing I refused to sample was the array of homemade dog food (which, I am assured, has legions of fans). Beef jerky seems like an odd thing to eat – I mean, normally I’m all about keeping the juiciness IN the meat, not sucking it all out. However, I decided to set aside some of my own judgements and assumptions to give it a try. It was delicious. This is not the corner-store dried up hunk of otherwise cruddy leftover meat – this is a carefully spiced and delightfully balanced blend of yummy chewiness. Or as Clara put it, “it’s MEAT!!!!” (ergo: delicious). No biases, just deliciousness. Wild Mountain Meat-Up Market can be found at Wolfville Farmers’ Market, online at their aforementioned website (www. wild-mountain-farm.myshopify.com) and, of course, on Facebook. Cheri Killam

July 24 – August 7, 2014

The WHO’S WHO:

STEVEN KENNARD – As

his Who’s Who was both a blast from the past and a very fortunate boost to the present for me. I have known Steven Kennard since about 1998 and it’s been a pleasure catching up with him. Steven and Ellie were two of my favourite customers when I used to work at Blockbuster Video in New Minas (a hundred years ago). I was an overweight, awkward teenager who was eager to excel at his first job and Steven and Ellie always made me feel intelligent and helpful. They always treated me with respect and maturity and that meant a great deal to me as a young retail worker. I think a lot of my customer service skills stemmed from having fantastic relationships with clients like Steven and Ellie and I thank them very much. Now… let me get down to business here. WOOD you like to meet Steven Kennard? Steven was born in England, and grew up mostly on the East Coast of Suffolk. He excelled at woodwork at school and it soon became more than a hobby. Steve’s grandfather was a craftsman and Steve was lucky enough to inherit a lot of his talent and many of his original tools. Steve and his wife Ellie (a Canadian) made the big move to Canada in 1997. Things perked up when they met me shortly after this…. Steve is a master woodworker and a brilliant photographer. He is best known for his woodturning, which often comes in the form of small turned boxes. These are usually made of exotic woods and frequently feature surface embellishment such as carving, texturing, and the addition of other materials. Steve began his career restoring antiques in England, for which he needed turned pieces to replace broken or missing parts. This architectural turning inspired him to try more creative work and he made his first box in 1980. He loves the creative process which fuels the development of his ideas as they are translated into the materials he works with.

the Wood Turns! already been invited to be a featured presenter at their symposium next year (2015) in Pittsburgh, PA. Steve teaches one-on-one woodturning courses in his studio as well as workshops all over the US and Canada, including an annual workshop at Lee Valley, in Halifax. You all should try it… go on, TURN your life around! Steve’s work is exhibited in his own gallery and he’s been prominently featured in many books and publications. Wood working has taken a TURN for the best!

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I sit here now, wondering how to close this profile on this very gifted and genuine individual who (with Ellie) helped me create the high standards I now use when helping customers at work. I guess I can use Steve’s own words. “My creative journey can only be shared once the person holds what I’ve created. I feel the connection through their reactions and it gives me enormous satisfaction and motivation.” Thank You Steve and Ellie! Contact Steve via email: steven@stevenkennard.com; website: www.stevenkennard.com; phone: (902) 582-3795; or visit his gallery at 9545 Hwy 221, Canning, NS.

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Steve is also a professional photographer. And as if the man wasn’t talented enough, Steve says “I play the button accordion and [played] professionally when I was much younger. I was briefly a postman when I was young (not for long as the early start interfered with my night music playing) and was also in the police force in England until I found that it involved a lot of classroom time, which I was not a fan of.” On living and working in the area, Steve says “This area has been very supportive of my development as an artist and the Nova Scotia Designer Crafts council and the various Provincial (and Federal) arts organizations have encouraged me in my art.”

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PLANNING WITH THE KIDS Kids really do say the darndest things, but from time to time it pays to listen, and prior to the Town of Wolfville’s ‘Imagine Our Downtown’ workshops the Town’s Planning Department spent a little time doing just that.

The Town of Wolfville recently held a public engagement session consisting of two evening workshops in which council, staff, community stakeholders, and facilitators could share ideas and come up with a preliminary vision for Wolfville’s Downtown. The event was a tremen- If you have additional ideas for Wolfville’s Downtown, feel free to share them online at dous success with over one hundred particiWolfville.ca. pants contributing to the creative process and generating some solid ideas for our communiJames Collicutt, Junior Planner, ty’s downtown. Town of Wolfville 542-0368 / jcollicutt@wolfville.ca / Enter seven wonderfully creative and energetic wolfville.ca kids from Wolfville School’s afterschool program. With help from the Town’s Recreation and Planning Departments, the kids explored Wolfville’s Downtown, taking pictures, voicing

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their opinions and generating ideas. After a brief and, honestly, exhausting tour of our Downtown, staff and kids returned to the Recreation Department to put their ideas down on paper. Their thoughts on what Wolfville could benefit from in the future included a graffiti wall at Waterfront Park, a playground near the dykes, abstract art, and of course, a curly slide at Willow Park. While the Town couldn’t make any guarantees to the kids that their ideas would become reality, it’s still refreshing and reassuring to see children getting excited about the future of their Town.

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Harbourville Cottages and Schnitzelhaus is comprised of a 40-seat restaurant and a series of seven cottages (some pet-friendly), one Bed & Breakfast, and one beach apartment. The homes, originally owned by sea captains, doctors, and local fishermen, are almost 200 years old. The unique charm and quirks of the properties will enchant you and the beauty of our village and surrounding area will help make your vacation unforgettable.

What inspired you to start your business? “What” is the wrong word. Better is “who”. It was all you

Canadian people who inspired me to start my business so I could stay here in Canada. After graduating from Acadia I knew I wanted to stay. Where I come from, people put you in drawers depending on what car you drive, which clothes you were, or what watch you have on your wrist. Here I drove an old ‘79 Ford truck where the button for the lights was a knob beside the gas pedal and no one cared. I have more friends, and better friends, here than where I come from. I have staff that loves to come to work because they are treated with respect and care. I love my fellow market vendors and the manager who does an amazing job and got us to where we are today, without ever being in the spotlight - so quietly and modestly.

Have you a favourite resource or organization that you would like to share with the Community?

The whole Wolfville Farmers’ Market vendor community is a resource. These are all wonderful and amazing people trying to make a difference in people’s lives. They work so very hard in what they believe in. We are all like family - with warmth, hugs, wisdom, and honesty. These are people touching lives with their products they made with care and heart. People who still buy at chain grocery stores to save a dollar do not yet understand the importance of eating what they know and where it comes from.

What is your role with the Market Team? And, please describe what you do.

I volunteer at the Info Booth. My role is to greet customers. I provide information on vendors and merchandise. I also sell tickets for the community supper on Wednesday nights.

Why have you made the decision to do this Work at the Market?

I decided to volunteer at the Market because I have heard nothing but good things about it. The Market seems to be really important to the Wolfville community. This made me want to take part in it.

What is your favourite part of working at the Market?

There are many things I like about working at the Market. My favourite part would be getting to see and know the people who attend the Markets. Since I am not from around here, the Market helps me to be more involved in the community.

What is the most important thing that the Market achieves from your perspective?

Promoting local foods and products! It is very important to support the people in the community who dedicate a lot of work to bring us healthy and home grown foods.

What values motivate you in the way you run your business and create or grow your product?

My value system is deeply rooted in my upbringing and in the feedback I get from being in the same business for many many years. I run my business with karma - giving with no expectations of getting back.

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I have an interest in the environment and sustainability. In my future, I would love to pursue a career in that field. Music is another passion of mine. I play percussion in my school band and I love to sing, as well as play the piano and flute.

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ith strawberry and rhubarb season wrapping up, I got to thinking back upon our apple crumble from this past fall - where we cooked the components separately and brought them together in the bowl. The best part about a perfectly cooked pot of stewed fruit infused with vanilla bean then topped with a delicious and crunchy crumble is that this base recipe can be used to highlight whatever fruit is in season. Along with a complimentary spice/herb infusion (peaches and star anise….summer berries and cardamom….apples and ginger...to name a few), you can have a crumble repertoire that will take you through the entire year. Here is my take on strawberry rhubarb crumble...

Strawberry Rhubarb Filling Ingredients: • • • • •

2 pints fresh strawberries – hulled and coarsely chopped 2 cups rhubarb - chopped 1 vanilla bean – split and seeds removed (or 1 tsp vanilla extract) 1 cup of sugar ½ tsp salt

Method: Combine all the ingredients in a pot and heat over medium heat, stirring often until the fruit starts to release its juices. Cover and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until the fruit has softened. Uncover and continue to cook until the desired consistency has been reached. Remove from heat, remove the vanilla bean pod, and allow to cool fully. Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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THURSDAYS: TAN Coffee (Kentville): Open Mic w/Scotty Marsters (24th), w/Darcy & Jason (31st), w/ Kimberley Matheson (7th) 3pm Just Us! (Wolfville): Open Mic w/TBA (24th, 31st, 7th) 6-8pm Angles Pub (Windsor): Adam Cameron (24th, 31st), Guy Paul (7th) 7pm Le Caveau (Grand Pre): Martini Night w/ George Carter Trio (24th), w/Scott Prudence (31st), w/The Mark Riley Project (7th) 7-10pm Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Jam Session (24th, 31st, 7th) 7-11pm Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): The Hupman Brothers (24th, 31st, 7th) 9pm

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Method: Combine the ingredients in a large bowl. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. To serve, gently warm the filling over medium heat. When warm, transfer to serving dishes (or individual bowls) and top with crumble. Serve with a scoop of vanilla cream ice cream or fresh whipped cream. Cheers, Dave

Dooly’s (New Minas): Reggae Party Night (26th) 8pm, DJ MC Square (2nd) 10pm Tommy Gun’s (Windsor): DJ Shorty P, $3 (26th), The Kitchen Party feat. Kevin Davison (2nd) 9:30pm-1:30am West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Ambush (26th), TBA (2nd) 10pm

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

MONDAYS: Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Open Mic w/Tara Holloway (28th), w/The Hupman Brothers (4th) 8pm

Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): Down East Duo (25th) 11:30am-1pm

TUESDAYS:

The Designer Cafe (Kentville): Caleb Miles (25th), TBA (1st) 6-9pm

Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Trivia Nights, $2 (29th, 5th) 7pm

Blomidon Inn (Wolfville): Jazz Mannequins (25th, 1st) 6:30-9:30pm

Paddy’s Pub (Kentville) Irish Jam Session (29th, 5th) 8pm

The Port Pub (Port Williams): The Hupman Brothers (25th) 7pm

T.A.N Coffee (Wolfville): Open Mic w/ Donna Holmes (29th, 5th) 8 - 10pm

Joe’s Food Emporium (Wolfville): The Mark Riley Project (25th), Swig (1st) 7-10pm

WEDNESDAYS:

Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Swig (25th), Margie Brown Duo (1st) 8pm

Farmers’ Market (Wolfville): Caleb Miles (30th), George Symonds (6th) 5-7pm

Union Street Café/Wick Pub (Berwick): Open Mic w/Mark Bezanson (25th), w/Tara Holloway (1st) 8pm

West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Billy T’s Karaoke (30th, 6th) 9pm

West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): DJ Lethal Noize (25th), TBA (1st) 10pm

SATURDAYS: Farmers’ Market (Wolfville): Andy and Ariana (26th), Up Dog (2nd) 10am Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): Steve Lee (26th, 2nd) 12pm-3pm

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Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Guy Paul Thibault (26th), Ron Edmonds Band (2nd) 7pm

Library Pub (Wolfville): Irish Saturdays w/ Bob & Ro (26th, 2nd) 1-4pm, Leo Boudreau (26th, 2nd) 9pm

Thursdays Cochrane’s Walk & Talk — Pharmasave, Wolfville 10am. Heart & Stroke walkabout program. Also Tuesdays 10am. INFO: 542-3972 In the Round Knitting Group — Gaspereau Valley Fibres 1–5pm. Also Tuesdays 6pm. INFO: 542-2656. Seniors’ Afternoon Out — Wickwire Place, Wolfville 1:30–4:30pm. Social afternoon with peers. Also Tuesdays 1:30–4:30pm. FEE: $5. INFO: Robin, 698-6309. Greenwich Community Market — Edible Art Cafe (outside), Greenwich 4–7pm. Also Sunday 12–4pm. INFO: facebook: Greenwich Community Market Boardgame Night — C@P Lab, Wolfville Public Library, 7pm. Bring your games! Ages 12+. FEE: no charge. INFO: Liam, 542-9482.

Fridays

unstructured & social. FEE: $2. INFO: Jean, 542-5415.

Windsor Game Night — Library, Windsor 6pm. Board game group. New players welcome! FEE: no charge INFO: meetup.com/Valley-Game-Night Toastmasters — 2nd Floor, Irving Centre, Acadia 6:30–8pm. Communicative skills to enhance peaceful and effective dialogue. All welcome. INFO: Judy, 681-4643 / judymilne@eastlink.ca Insight (Vipassana) Meditation — Manning Memorial Chapel, Acadia, downstairs, 7:30–9pm. W/ Laura Bourassa. Suitable for beginner and experienced meditators. Instructions, short talk, discussion. FEE: freewill offering. INFO: 365-2409.

Tuesdays Book in the Nook — Wolfville Memorial Library 10– 10:30am. Suggested age range: 3-5. INFO: 542-5760 / valleylibrary.ca

Afternoon Tea — Randall House Museum, 259 Main St., Wolfville 2–4pm, through end of August. Enjoy afternoon tea in our historic 19th-century dining room. FEE: $5 INFO: 542-9775 / randallhouse@outlook.com

Friends in Bereavement — Western Kings Mem. Health Centre, Berwick 10am–12pm. 1st & 3rd Tues. each month (Aug. 5). VON Adult Day Program Room (main floor). Sponsored by the Victorian Order of Nurses. INFO: 681-8239 / friendsinbereavement@gmail.com

Saturdays

River Street Rug Hooking Studio — 38 River Street, Kentville 1–3:30pm. Drop-in rug hooking. FEE: donation. INFO: Kay, 697-2850

North Mountain Market — 8am–12pm, United Church, Harbourville. Until Oct. 18. High-quality, locally produced foods, hand-made products and workshops on healthy living choices. Vendor spots available. INFO: northmountainmarket@gmail.com Wolfville Farmers’ Market — DeWolfe Building, Elm Ave., Wolfville 8:30am-1pm July 26 Music: Andy and Ariana Theme: Tastes of the Valley – a celebration of local food! August 2 Music: Up Dog INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Hantsport Pop Up Farm Market — Visitor Centre parking lot, 8:30am–12pm. Kid’s activities. INFO: Susan, 690-7836 / susan@hantsportnovascotia.com Windsor Farmers’ Market — Coach House, Waterfront 9am–1pm. Hot breakfasts, fruits & veggies, & many craft items. INFO: windsorfarmersmarket@gmail.com Folk Artist Display — 27 Canaan Ave., Kentville 9am–5pm. Also Sundays. Featuring the work of Dennis Ramsay. INFO: 365-5044 Peace Vigil — Post Office, Wolfville 12–1pm

Sundays Family & Community Flea Market — Port Williams, former Stage 2 building. 8am–1pm. INFO: exidus36@gmail.com Capoeira — Clark Commons, Wolfville 1–3pm. AfroBrazilian martial art w/strong emphasis on dance and music. FEE: no charge. INFO: facebook: Campus Capoeira Social Ballroom Dancing — Community Centre, Port Williams 3–5pm. Practice your existing dance skills and learn new group dances. FEE: $17.50 per membership per semester, or $5 per session drop-in fee per couple. INFO: Alan, 678-0375

Mondays Painting Morning — Recreation Centre, Wolfville 9:30am–12pm. W/Evangeline Artist Cooperative. Informal,

Friends in Bereavement — Kentville Baptist Church 2–4pm. 1st & 3rd Tues. each month (Aug. 5). Left parking lot entrance. Sponsored by Careforce. INFO: 681-8239 / friendsinbereavement@gmail.com Valley Game Night — Gametronics, New Minas 6pm. Also Thursdays, 7pm @ Memorial Library, Wolfville. Board game/card game group. New players welcome! FEE: no charge. INFO: meetup.com/Valley-Game-Night Dukes of Kent Barbershop Chorus — Bethany Memorial Baptist Church (gym), Aldershot 7pm. We sing four-part harmony. INFO: dukesofkent.ca

Wednesdays Kentville Farmers’ Market — Town Hall Recreation Centre, 350 Main Street, Kentville 10am–2pm. Open year-round. INFO: marketmanager@kentville.ca / kentvillefarmersmarket.ca Toddler Rhyme Time — Civic Centre, New Minas 10:45– 11:45am. Please register. FEE: no charge. INFO: 678-5760 Wolfville Breastfeeding Support Group — Multipurpose room (upstairs), EKM Health Centre, Wolfville 10am–12pm. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month (Aug. 6). INFO: facebook.com/ AnnapolisValleyBreastfeedingSupportGroups Wolfville Farmers’ Market — DeWolfe Building, Elm Ave., Wolfville 4–7pm. Featuring Community Market Suppers! July 30 Music: Caleb Miles Speakers: Terri-Lynn Yeomans of Slice Soapworks and Norman Bird of Country Farm Honey Topic: Backyard Beekeeping August 6 Music: George Symonds Theme: Sustainability Fair INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Wolfville Community Chorus — 30 Wickwire Ave., Wolfville 5:30–7pm. New members welcome! FEE: $180 yearly membership, no charge for first-time drop-in. INFO: 542-0649 / susan_dworkin@hotmail.com

LIVE THEATRE The Miracle Man — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning July 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, Aug. 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 6–8:30pm • A world premiere musical by Allen Cole and Michael O’Brien. A group of con-artists arrive in a tiny village in an attempt to swindle the followers of a faith healer-only to experience miracles themselves. TIX: $28.75 regular, $26.45 senior, $23 student, $11.50 child @ twoplanks.ca INFO: 582-3073 / boxoffice@twoplanks.ca Dustbowl Joan by Fire — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning July 25, 26, 29, Aug. 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 9:30–10:30pm • A world premiere musical by Ken Schwartz with Music by Allen Cole. The story of Joan of Arc as told by a group of migrant farmers during the height of the Dustbowl around a camp fire. TIX: $28.75 regular, $26.45 senior, $23 student, $11.50 child @ twoplanks.ca INFO: 582-3073 / boxoffice@twoplanks.ca Valley Ghost Walks — Grand Pre Winery, July 25, 7:30pm; Clock Park, Wolfville, July 31, 8pm; Fundy View Community Centre, Halls Harbour, Aug. 1, 7:30pm; The Blockhouse, Windsor, Aug. 2, 8pm • Two-hour historical productions that tour through vines, streets, & cemeteries. A creatively spooky way to get a history lesson of a truly unique part of the world. Family friendly. TIX: Winery Walk $20 with wine, $15 without wine, Town Walks $15 adults, $10 student, + Ticketpro fees @ Ticketpro.ca & outlets: Box of Delights (Wolfville), Home Hardware (Windsor), Wilson’s Pharmasave (Kentville & Berwick), & at ‘door’ before the walks. INFO: 692-8546 / Jerome@valleyghostwalks.com Wingfield Unbound — Valley Summer Theatre, Al Whittle, Wolfville July 25, 26, 8pm, Matinées July 26, 27, 2pm • Stockbroker-turned farmer Walt Wingfield’s attempt to restore the crumbling Hollyhock Mill as a museum pits him against local council and the curse of Miller McNab. Rod Beattie is back and at his comedic best in this fourth adventure of the incredibly popular Wingfield series of plays. See poster page 20. TIX: $30 general, $23 students, subscription prices available @ Ticketpro.ca & outlets: Box of Delights (Wolfville), & 1-877-845-1341 INFO: info@valleysummertheatre.com Mass Appeal — Valley Summer Theatre, Al Whittle, Wolfville July 31 (Preview), Aug. 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 8-10pm, Aug. 2, 3, 10, 2pm • Father Tim Farley has found peace and lost his faith. He invokes the gods

July 24 – August 7, 2014

of pop theology and atones with sacramental burgundy. Seminarian Mark Dolson is aflame with love for his Lord, in hot water for his ideas, and subjected to a baptism of fire by a priest he calls a “song and dance theologian...” TIX: $30 regular, $23 student (Preview: $18 regular, $15 student) @ Box of Delights (Wolfville), or by phone. Subscription prices available. INFO: 1-877-845-1341 / info@valleysummertheatre.com

Jerry Finnegan’s Sister — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville Aug. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, 8pm. Aug. 10, 24, 2pm matinée • Although he is in his early 20s now, Brian Dowd can’t shake his feelings of self-doubt and social awkwardness whenever he’s anywhere near Jerry Finnegan’s sister, Beth. He’s felt this way since the age of seven when her family moved in next door. A comedy for all audiences. See page 10. TIX: Tickets $15 general, $12 senior/student. Gift certificates/ season passes available @ R.D.Chisholms (Kentville) & Rick’s Frame and Art (New Minas) INFO: 678-8040 / centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca

MUSEUMS Muriel’s Doll Museum — 141 Union Street Berwick • Opened in 1992 in the private home of Muriel Corkum. When she opened the museum, Muriel had a collection of over 3,500 dolls, which she has since added to. There are dolls of every description, size and age. Phone ahead. INFO: 538-8991 The Northville Farm Heritage Centre — 1158 Steadman Road, Billtown • The Northville Farm Heritage Centre was founded in 2000 by volunteers hoping to preserve and demonstrate early farm life in the Annapolis Valley. See the work in action, people farming using the old tools and implements. INFO: info@northvillefarm.ca / northvillefarm.ca Valley Medical Heritage Museum — 150 Exhibition St., Kentville (3rd level of the hospital) • A memorial to 125 years of medical care and services in the Annapolis Valley, including an extensive history of the Sanatorium, the Miller and the Blanchard-Fraser Memorial Hospital in the museum. Open daily, 8am–8pm. INFO: 678-1904 The Old Kings Courthouse Museum (Kings County Museum) — 37 Cornwallis St., Kentville • Open M–F, 9am–4pm. Learn the history of Kings County with special focus on the Acadians and New England Planters. The Kings Historical Society and their Genealogy Center is also located in this building. East Meets West Exhibit: This exhibit comprises Japanese items collected by Con’t on page 18...

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Doretta Groenendyk — Harvest Gallery, Wolfville. Until they’re gone • A show and sale of the original artwork for Step Outside, the latest book by Doretta Groenendyk. A beautiful combination of sport, art, poetry, nature and family. INFO: 542-7093 / harvestgallery.ca Judith J. Leidl — Oriel Fine Art, Wolfville • Fine art: floral paintings, scarves, acrylic paintings, prints, ceramics, and Inuit work from Baffin Island. INFO: 670-7422 / judithleidlart.com “Barry’s World” — Acadia Art Gallery, Wolfville. Until Aug. 24 • Nova Scotia folk artist Barry Colpitts began carving in 1989. He currently lives in Tangiers in a house that reflects his artistic pursuits. This exhibition explores two central themes of the artist’s work: the role of humour and the role of personal biography. INFO: gallery.acadiau.ca Apple Bin Art Gallery — Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville • Approximately 100 pieces of affordable original

art created by local Valley artists. The art is changed every two months so there is always something new to see. Part proceeds go towards hospital equipment and to help support Annapolis Valley health care programs.

Ed Hollett — Designer Cafe, Kentville. Until July 27 • INFO: 365-3322 / info@designerkentville.com “A Cow, the Bay and Other Paintings” — The Bread Gallery, Brooklyn. Until Aug. 24 • Opening July 11, 6-8pm. A Cow, the Bay and Other Paintings by Susan Sweet. INFO: 757-3377 / managerbreadgallery@gmail.com Rachel Cooper: in the nature of things — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville • Nature photography by Rachel Cooper of Delhaven, Nova Scotia, on the shore of the Minas Basin. Prints and cards are for sale through her website; matted, unframed prints are also for sale at Rick’s Frame & Art in New Minas. INFO: 582-3251 / rachel@rachelcooper.ca / rachelcooper.ca

July 24 – August 7, 2014

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THURSDAY, 24

Wooden Ships and Iron Men — Visitor Information Centre, Hantsport 2–3pm • St.Claire Patterson shares some of his invaluable knowledge about shipbuilding in Hantsport. TIX: no charge INFO: 690-7836 / susan@hantsportovascotia.com Patio Concert: Jamie Junger — Memorial Library, Wolfville 2–3pm • Join us on the patio for a concert! The whole family will enjoy Fishin’ for Pickles. TIX: no charge INFO: 542-5760 / wolfville@valleylibrary.ca Hydraulic Fracturing Public Meeting — Community Centre, Windsor 6–8pm • A public meeting on the future of fracking in this province. Hants and Kings Counties will be affected. Fracturing Review w/Dr. Wheeler, Chair of the Expert Panel on Hydraulic Fracturing in Nova Scotia and President and Vice-Chancellor of Cape Breton University. Dr. Wheeler will present on the review process, preliminary results from the review and draft recommendations. The public is invited to ask questions and make comments for consideration by the Expert Panel. TIX: no charge INFO: dawn.allen@hotmail.ca / cbu.ca/hfstudy/events

FRIDAY, 25

Lego Mindstorms Robotics — Library, Windsor 10:30am–12pm • Work in a group to build a robot and program it to do some pretty amazing things using a LEGO Mindstorms Robotics kit. TIX: no charge INFO: 798-5424 / windsor@valleylibrary.ca It’s Natural — Memorial Library, Wolfville 2–3pm • Predict, experiment, estimate, observe, measure, count, and play some active games! Food chains, floating, and fun with toy animals. Ages 7–10 TIX: no charge INFO: 542-5760 / valleylibrary.ca Drowning Prevention Week: Surprise Event — Memorial Pool, Kentville 2–3pm • As a part of Kentville’s Drowning Prevention Week, we are organizing a surprise event that will be sure to shock witnesses. Are you curious? If so, come see. TIX: $2 adults, $1 children INFO: 679-3998 / recintern@kentville.ca LEGO Challenge Drop-in — Memorial Library, Wolfville 3:30–4:30pm • Each week, stop by for a different challenge. See how well your LEGO skills stack up! Please do not bring your own LEGO, you can build with ours. Ages 5+ TIX: no charge INFO: 542-5760 / valleylibrary.ca Chase the Ace — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 5–7pm • Draw at 7:15pm BBQ starts at 5pm, various prices. Bring your musical instruments/ talent for a Kitchen Party after. TIX: $5 per ticket INFO: 538-9340 / rubyl@eastlink.ca Mayor’s Bike Ride — Rotary Park , Wolfville 6:30– 7:30pm • Join the Mayor, Members of Council and members of our local RCMP on a casual ride. Perfect summer activity that ends at Rotary Park in time for our outdoor movie! Limited quantity of bike and helmet sizes available so please bring your own equipment if possible. TIX: no charge INFO: mkelly@wolfville.ca A Swift Spectacle — Beveridge Arts Centre, Wolfville 6:45–9:30pm • Every year, Chimney Swifts return from South America to special “roost” chimneys

across the province, including the free standing chimney at Robie Tufts Nature Center on Front Street in Wolfville. Now provincially Endangered, Chimney Swifts were once common in the Maritimes. However, the Canadian population has declined by 95% in the past four decades, for reasons not fully understood. Maritimes SwiftWatch, and the Blomidon Naturalist Society want to showcase this threatened and charismatic species to raise awareness about the threats to Chimney Swifts and conservation work happening in the Maritimes. Following presentations, you are invited to visit local roost chimney in the Robie Tufts Nature Center on Front Street at sunset to watch the amazing spectacle of Wolfville’s Chimney Swifts returning to their roost in a swirling, tumbling mass. TIX: no charge INFO: 681-2374 / jameslchurchill@gmail.com The LEGO MOVIE — Rotary Park , Wolfville 8–10:45pm • Come see Rotary Park transformed into a bustling theatre! Pack a blanket to lie out on the grass for the pre-show at 8pm and our feature film The LEGO Movie at sun down! Concessions will be on sale. Great way to end the Mayor’s Bike Ride! TIX: no charge INFO: 542-6282 / mkelly@wolfville.ca Route 12 — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 8pm–12am • Come out and dance to the music by Route 12. TIX: $5 INFO: 798-0888 / rclbr09windsor@gmail.com

SATURDAY, 26

Lions Breakfast — St Andrew’s Anglican Church Hall, Hantsport 7–10am • Pancakes, eggs, bacon, hash browns, toast, juice, tea or coffee. TIX: $6 adult, $3 children 6-12, no charge under 5 INFO: hantsportlionsclub.com Pancake Breakfast — Lions Club, Wolfville 7:30– 10:30am • Come out for pancakes, juice, tea and coffee served up by the men and women of the Wolfville Lions Club! Breakfast is FREE from The Chronicle Herald but donations are welcome. A great way to energize your team before the Mud Challenge! TIX: donation INFO: 542-6282 / mkelly@wolfville.ca 12th Annual Town Wide Yard Sale — Town Hall, Berwick 8am–5pm • Various locations throughout Town. Map available in the Kings County Register, Berwick Town Hall & Visitor Information Centre. TIX: various prices INFO: 538-8616 / cboylan@town.berwick.ns.ca Breakfast — St. James Anglican Church, Kentville 8–10am • Enjoy a home cooked breakfast of homemade beans, eggs, bacon, fish cakes, muffins, toast, yogurt, fruit cocktail, juice, coffee or tea. All proceeds for church activities. TIX: minimum donation of $6 INFO: 678-3123 / stjames@ns.sympatico.ca Art Festival Wolfville — Curling Club, Wolfville 8:30am–4pm • Organized by the Evangeline Artists’ Cooperative. Sale and exhibition of fine art, pottery, textiles in a juried show by more than 15 artists. Rain or shine event, see poster page 9. TIX: no charge INFO: Jean, 542-5415 13th Annual Fun Run — Community Centre, Windsor 8:45–10:45am • A challenging 5km Fun Run with a number of hills. The race begins and ends at the Community Centre and goes through

historic Windsor. Reception & prizes to follow. TIX: $23 for RNS members, $25 non-members INFO: 798-1162 / dlevy@town.windsor.ns.ca Grand Re-Opening Celebration! — New Boundaries, Windsor 9am–1pm • All proceeds go to New Boundaries programs! Games, ticket auction, yard sale, baked goods and a BBQ! TIX: no admission, various prices for games. INFO: 798-5160 / robin.benedict@outlook.com Babysitters Course — Sobeys, New Minas 9am–4pm • Designed for Youth 11+ who want to become a babysitter. MUST pre-register. TIX: $50+tax, book & certificate included INFO: 6701383 / info@braveheartfirstaid.com BMO Mud Challenge — Willow Park, Wolfville 11am–1pm • The messiest and most fun tradition in the Valley! Teams compete to race through muddy challenges. Come cheer on your favorite team, or register your own team at mudcreekdays.ca. Go ahead, just try to knock off Valley Ghost Walks, the 2-time defending champions! Proceeds go to support the Mudley Fund. TIX: no charge to attend, $100 per team. INFO: 542-6282 / mkelly@wolfville.ca Scotiabank Hantsport Homecoming Concert — Foundry Road Sports Field, Hantsport 11:30am–8pm • Memphis Knights, Rain Over St Ambrose, the Hupman Brothers and the No Name Blues Band. Proceeds to Hantsport Minor Baseball and Soccer, HMCC, Hantsport Fire Dept., Hantsport Shamrocks and the Hantsport Food Bank (non-perishable food items accepted at the gate). Parking available on the upper field of HMCC off of Porters Avenue for $5 per car. TIX: $15 advance, $20 at gate, no charge for children under 12 w/adult @ Scotiabank (Hantsport), Moes Place Music Sales (Windsor) INFO: kguptell@bellaliant.net Drum in the Park — Clock Park, Wolfville 1–2:30pm • Learn West African rhythms & songs & djam with members of Djugdjug Ensemble. Basics for beginners & more challenging rhythms for intermediate drummers. Drums provided, but you can bring your own. Rain location: Wolfville Baptist Church. TIX: $5 INFO: 698-1508 / gscxs@stu.ca Concert Series: Pond Holla — Lockhart and Ryan Memorial Park, New Minas 1–2:30pm • TIX: no charge INFO: 681-6972 / newminas.com Mudley’s Birthday Party — Waterfront Park, Wolfville 3–7pm • Bouncy castles, bike races, games, face painters, magic shows, birthday cake, music and more! Fun for the whole family! Food available for purchase. TIX: no charge INFO: 542-6282 / mkelly@wolfville.ca Seafood Chowder Supper — Community Hall, Harbourville 4:30–6:30pm • Seafood chowder supper. Dessert is apple cake or gingerbread with a special sauce. Proceeds for recent upgrade of electrical panel at the wharf. TIX: donation INFO: 538-7672 / codfather@eastlink.ca 2nd Annual Tidal Bay & Seafood Fest — Luckett Winery & Domain de Grand Pre Winery (ask for times & rates). Also July 27 • A collaboration between Grand Pre Wines and Luckett Vineyards to celebrate our Tidal Bay wines and the best seafood this province has to offer. Both wineries will feature seafood lunches and dinners paired

with their Tidal Bays. INFO: grandprewines.ns.ca / luckettvineyards.com K-Rock Mud Creek Concert — Railtown condominiums parking lot, Wolfville 7–10pm • All-age concert w/ headliner The Town Heroes, & featuring The Hupman Brothers & Take Part! Also features Mud Creek’s first Molson Coors Beverage Tent for our 19+ party goers ($5 per beverage ticket)! Food available for purchase. TIX: no charge INFO: 542-6282 / mkelly@wolfville.ca Dance: Appaloosa — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am • 19 & over, bar & kitchen available TIX: $7 per person INFO: 678-8935 Ted Wallace & Friends, CD Fundraiser — Travelers Club, 545 West Main St., Kentville 9pm • Fundraiser for Ted Wallace’s debut CD, “LONGNIGHT”. He will be joined by Brandon Miller Davis & others to entertain you with stories and songs. TIX: $10 donation, or pay what you can INFO: 690-7822 / admin@ted-wallace.com WBDC Fireworks — Railtown Condominiums, Wolfville 10pm • Enjoy a spectacle not to be missed; a fantastic way to end the K-Rock Mud Creek Concert! Presented by the Wolfville Business Development Corporation! TIX: no charge INFO: 542-6282 / mkelly@wolfville.ca

SUNDAY, 27

Bike Jam & Skills — Reservoir Park , Wolfville 12–3pm • Bring your bike to Reservoir Park to experience our NEW mountain bike trails & skills park! Free skill workshops also available for all levels of experience at the following times: 12pm for 8–12 year old riders, 1pm for 12–16 year old riders, 2pm for 16+ year old riders TIX: no charge INFO: 542-6282 / mkelly@wolfville.ca Poker Walk — Churchill House, Hantsport 3pm • Poker Walk to support the Save Hantsport Public Library campaign. Walking optional! Draw five cards along a 3km route for a five-card-draw or sign your game card and leave it for a Draw Official to draw a hand for you. Top five hands win. 1st prize $300. Chili & hot dogs for sale 4–6pm. TIX: $5 each, 3 for $10 @ Hantsport Library, Town Hall and Pharmasave (Hantsport) INFO: shplcampaign@gmail.com Nonduality Monthly Meetup — Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville 7pm • Nonduality simply means: not two. There is a unity that underlies all the differences that we perceive in our ordinary conscious experience. This sense of oneness is our true nature. These monthly meetups are for those wanting to explore the nature of our true, higher self. TIX: no charge INFO: 401-3973 / smodayur@gmail.com

MONDAY, 28

Ocean Commotion Camp — Recreation Centre, Wolfville 9am–8pm • This week is all about the ocean and its tides. We will be exploring the shores with a day trip at the end of the week. TIX: $150/week, 5% discount for second child @ Wolfville Recreation Centre or Town Hall INFO: 542-3019 / recreation@wolfville.ca Summer Tot Spot Camp — Recreation Centre, Wolfville 9am–8pm • Sign your little ones up for 5 days of summer fun with other tots, where

July 24 – August 7, 2014

Valley Event Ticket Giveaway: Chance to win 2 tickets to:

Scott Woods Old Time Jubilee, Friday April 25, 2014, 7pm, Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville. Draw date: April 18th Enter all draws: valleyevents.ca/win

they can play with their friends, growing and learning together. Campers will get to create and imagine with craft and art activities galore! TIX: $120/week, 5% discount for second child @ Wolfville Recreation Centre or Town Hall INFO: 542-3019 / recreation@wolfville.ca Book Splash Summer Fun — Library, Hantsport 10–11am • Join us for stories and crafts. For Ages 2–6. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This program runs for 6 weeks til Aug 25. TIX: no charge INFO: 684-4005 / valleylibrary.ca Blood Donor Clinic — Fire Hall, Kentville 1–8pm. Also July 29 • New donors welcome! If 8 people donated blood, 1 Leukemia patient could be treated for 1 week TIX: no charge INFO: 1-888-236-6283 Bring Books to Life: Create a Book Trailer — Library, Hantsport 2–3pm • Work in a group to create a book trailer for a favourite book. You’ll be using computers and will have lots of fun. We’ll post the finished products on our website. Ages 7–12 TIX: no charge INFO: 684-4005 / valleylibrary.ca “ Way of Tea” Japanese Tea Ceremony — Kings County Museum, Kentville 2pm • A demonstration of the “Way of Tea” involving the ceremonial preparation and presentation of tea will be held. Noriko Kato and Hitomi Igasaki (both of Sapporo, Japan) will conduct the ceremony. The demonstration is held in conjunction with the “East Meets West” Exhibit currently on display. TIX: no charge, donations welcome INFO: 678-6237 / museum@okcm.ca / okcm.ca TOPS Meeting — Church of Christ, Kentville 6:15– 8pm. Also July 4 • Weekly weight loss group of Take Off Pounds Sensibly. TIX: no charge for first meeting INFO: 678-0200 / nanny23@live.com

TUESDAY, 29

Book in the Nook — Memorial Library, Wolfville 10–11am • Come celebrate bees! We will have a picnic Storytime outside near our new pollinator garden with lots of bee stories and bee songs. Ages 3–5 TIX: no charge INFO: 542-5760 / valleylibrary.ca Knights and Ladies — Prescott House Museum, Port Williams 10am–12pm • Create your own coat of arms just like the Prescotts and take part in medieval games! Pre-register by July 28. Ages 5+ TIX: $8 INFO: 542-3984 / baldwidj@gov.ns.ca Lego Mindstorms Robotics — Library, Hantsport 10:30am–12pm • Work in a group to build a robot and program it to do some pretty amazing things using a LEGO Mindstorms Robotics kit. Ages 9–13 TIX: no charge INFO: 684-4005 / valleylibrary.ca PIM & Planning Advisory Committee — County of Kings Municipal Complex , Kentville 1–4pm • A Public Information Meeting has been scheduled for 1pm prior to the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting. It concerns a proposal by Ledge Rock Construction Ltd. to rezone property on the Lloyd South Road, Prospect, from Forestry (F1) to Resource Industrial (M4) to permit the operation of a quarry. TIX: no charge INFO: 690-6139 / planningservices@county.kings.ns.ca

WEDNESDAY, 30

Kids in the Park! — Clock Park, Wolfville 6:30–8pm • Drop in for a fun night in the park! Games & activities will be held every Wednesday with Kellie Shillington. Each week will feature a different park in Wolfville. For children aged 6–12! TIX: no charge INFO: recreation@wolfville.ca

THURSDAY, 31

Picassos Art — Prescott House Museum, Port Williams 10am. Also Aug. 7 • Age 5 and up. No rain date. On Thursdays we will be having lots of fun exploring the many different ways of creating art. If you love to paint, draw, and create, this is for you! Please pre-register by the day before. TIX: $8, materials provided INFO: 542-3984 / baldwidj@gov.ns.ca Bring Books to Life — Library, Windsor 10:30– 11:30am • Work in a group to create a book trailer for a favourite book. You’ll be using computers and will have lots of fun. We’ll post the finished products on our website. TIX: no charge INFO: 798-5424 / windsor@valleylibrary.ca Drop-in Art for Kids — Memorial Library, Wolfville 1–3pm • Drop in art based on science! Our sessions this summer will focus on bees, butterflies and pollinator flowers. Instructor: Emily Parks Create your own artwork! Ages 7–12 TIX: no charge INFO: 542-5760 / valleylibrary.ca Fossil talk — Visitor Information Centre, Hantsport 2–3pm • Chris Maskey of Blue Beach Fossil Museum talks about local finds. TIX: no charge INFO: 684-3211 / susan@hantsportnovascotia.com Lecture 1914: Dr. Barry Moody — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 7:30pm • Our 1914: War Comes to Wolfville Lecture Series continues with a talk by Dr. Barry Moody, a distinguished local historian. Dr. Moody will be speaking on the effect of the outbreak of World War One here on the Annapolis Valley. Everyone welcome. TIX: no charge, donations welcome INFO: 542-9775 / randallhouse@outlook.com

FRIDAY, 1

Musique Royale’s Best of Boxwood — St. John’s Anglican Church, Port Williams 7:30pm • Hear traditional tunes & toe-tapping favourites from the maritimes of England, Scotland & Nova Scotia. See poster page 20. TIX: $20, $10 students, no charge children under 12 @ MR box office at (634-9994), locally (542-5300), stjartsalliance@eastlink.ca, or at door. INFO: 582-3933 / burbidsn@xcountry.tv Coxhead Memorial Fundraiser — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 7:30pm • This fundraiser is in memory of my father Mike Coxhead who committed suicide, along with all other suicide victims. Half of the funds raised will go to acadia university’s research department for Susan Potter’s probiotic study on depression, and the other half is going back into the community to help with suicide prevention. TIX: $15 @ Acadia box office INFO: 665-5297 / jillianatwell1982@gmail.com 1914 Film: King and Country — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 7:30pm • Continuing our 1914: War Comes to Wolfville summer programming,

the film focuses on a young soldier in World War One who refuses to fight. Everyone welcome! TIX: no charge, donations welcome INFO: 542-9775 / randallhouse@outlook.com Concert: Morgan Davis — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8–10pm • Morgan Davis’ performances draw from a rich tradition of country blues, as well as his own contemporary songs infused with wit & humour. TIX: $20 adults, $10 students @ evergreentheatre.ca INFO: 825-6834 / evergreentheatre@gmail.com

SATURDAY, 2

Breakfast — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 7:30–10am • Bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, pancakes, & more. TIX: $6 adults, $3 children 6–12 years, no charge children under 6 INFO: 798-0888 / rclbr09windsor@gmail.com Paint the Village — Community Hall, Margaretsville 9:30am–6pm • Join the Artist’s Circle as we celebrate Margaretsville Days with artists painting throughout the village. Visit us at the Art Shack by the wharf. Participate in the art sale & auction being held in the Community Hall from 1–6pm. Lots of other events to keep you entertained! TIX: no charge INFO: 365-2409 / laurabourassa@msn.com Concert Series: WineHardt — Lockhart and Ryan Memorial Park, New Minas 1–2:30pm • TIX: no charge INFO: 681-6972 / newminas.com Devour! The Moveable Feast — Tangled Garden, Grand Pre 1–4pm • An afternoon of luscious food, art, music & poetry. Take in six stations of food, wine, art & performance with edibles prepared by Chef Michael Howell, along with beverage concoctions from Beverly McClare. Every 10 minutes the bell will ring, signifying your turn to move down the garden path to the next unique experience. TIX: $50 INFO: info@devourfest.com Fish Chowder Supper — Fire Hall, Hall’s Harbour 4:30–6:30pm • Proceeds for the Fire Department. Take-outs available. TIX: $12 adults, $6 child INFO: hallsharbour.cap@xcountry.tv Variety Show — Fundy View Community Centre, Halls Harbour 7pm • It’s cool here! Come and join us for a toe-tappin’, hand-clappin’ variety show, featuring emcee Mark Clark, Allan Butler, Stillwater, and Carroll Edwards. Canteen service available. 50-50 draw. A TIX: $5 adults, $2.50 children, at the door. INFO: g.c.dickie@xcountry.tv Dance: Big Deal — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am • 19 & over, bar & kitchen available TIX: $7 INFO: 678-8935

SUNDAY, 3

Scotian Hiker: Castle Frederick Farm Trails — Castle Frederick Road, Falmouth 11am–3pm • Meetup at the farm. Easy/moderate hiking conditions; some hills, terrain includes wooded footpath and dirt roads. Bring ample water, lunch, sunscreen, hat, bug repellent, comfortable hiking attire and footwear. Check the Events Calendar on the morning of the event for possible last-minute changes/cancellation. Dogs welcome on leash, donations toward trail maintenance welcomed. TIX: no charge INFO: scotianhiker.com Artisan in Action: Fibre/Pottery/Metal — Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 12–4pm

• A live demonstration and sale with crafters: Yoko White, Catherine MacDonald, Jeannine Meehan, Rachel Blair-Johns, Al Simm, & Blair Brown. TIX: no charge INFO: 757-1718 / arts@avonriver.ca Garnet Kennedy 65th Birthday — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 2–4pm • Share some memories and enjoy sweets, music, and good company. TIX: no charge INFO: kennedy_oickle@hotmail.com

MONDAY, 4

Kids at Kejimkujik Camp — Recreation Centre, Wolfville 9am–8pm • A week jam-packed with woodland adventures and skill building workshops. Campers will have the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and learn how to make it in the wild, followed by a 3-night trip to Kejimikujik National Park! TIX: $150/ week, 5% discount for second child @ Wolfville Recreation Centre or Town Hall INFO: 542-3019 / recreation@wolfville.ca Wild Waterworks Camp — Recreation Centre, Wolfville 9am–8pm • Have you ever tried Kayaking? We’ll also be turning on the sprinklers, visiting the Acadia pool, and enjoying other waterways! TIX: $150/week, 5% discount for second child @ Wolfville Recreation Centre or Town Hall INFO: 542-3019 / recreation@wolfville.ca

TUESDAY, 5

Toyshop — Prescott House Museum, Port Williams 10am-12pm • Come and learn how to make some old fashioned toys. Batteries not required! Pre-register by Aug. 4. Ages 5+ TIX: $8 INFO: 542-3984 / baldwidj@gov.ns.ca Musique Royale’s Salsa Barocca — Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville 7:30pm • A vibrant and diverse tour of Spanish folk and Baroque music, with soprano Janice Jackson and classical guitarist Sylvie Proulx. See poster page 20. TIX: $20, $10 students @ MR box office (634-9994), stjartsalliance@eastlink.ca, or at the door. INFO: 582-3933 / burbidsn@xcountry.tv

WEDNESDAY, 6

Kids in the Park! — Waterfront Park, Wolfville 6:30– 8pm • Drop in for a fun night in the park! Games and activities will be held every Wednesday with Kellie Shillington. Each week will feature a different park in Wolfville. For ages 6-12! TIX: no charge INFO: recreation@wolfville.ca

THURSDAY, 7

Kids in the Kitchen — St. James Anglican Church, Kentville 9am–3pm. Also Aug. 14, 21. • We’ll be cooking our own lunch and snacks, as well as doing some games, crafts, & a bible story. Ages 5–12. TIX: please inquire INFO: kalymacpherson@gmail.com 1914: Dr. Gwen Davies — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 7:30pm • Come and join us as we conclude our 1914: War Comes to Wolfville Lecture Series with Dr. Gwen Davies. TIX: no charge, donations welcome INFO: 542-9775 / randallhouse@outlook.com

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July 24 – August 7, 2014

This page works on a first-come, first-served basis. Email your classified to: info@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.

CAMPS: Edalene Musical Theatre Intensive Camp: Aug. 4–22. For ages 10–18. Students will be trained in dance, music and theatre technique while rehearsing for a full scale musical production (“Annie”). Memorable music and a classic story guarantees you’ll fall in love with spunky little orphans and kind hearted billionaires. Space is limited. FEE: $335 on first day of camp, $350 if paid late. INFO/Reg: Kerri, 697-2515 / kerri@edalenetheatre.ca Brigadoon Village: Do you know a child or youth living with a chronic illness, condition or special need? There may be a camp for that! July 27– Aug. 1: Camp Treasure Chest (asthma), Aug. 3–7: Camp Trailblazers (craniofacial/facial differences), Aug. 10–15: Camp Guts & Glory (Crohn’s & Colitis), Aug. 17–22: Camp Goodtime (oncology), Aug. 24–29: Camp Silly-Yak (celiac disease). For ages 8–15. Each camp has an adjoining leadership program for youth aged 16–17. INFO/Reg: 422-3387 / info@brigadoonvillage.org / brigadoonvillage.org CentreStage Summer Youth Camp: Until Aug. 22, M–F, 9am–3pm, w/public performance on Friday afternoon. Something for everyone, ages 5–15. See online for camp list, space limited. FEE: $150 per person per week INFO: 678-3502 / centrestagetheatre.ca/YouthTheatre.html Send a Child to Camp: Theatre has many benefits for people of all ages. For $150, you can sponsor a child to attend one of the drama camps at CentreStage Theatre this summer, who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford it. Tax receipts available. INFO: Lana, jchurchill@ns.sympatico.ca

CLASSES/LESSONS: Music Lessons: (voice & piano) w/music educator, Susan Dworkin-Hachey. Spring and Summer lessons. Register now! All ages, no experience necessary. Music helps develop skills in: reading, math, creativity, memory, ambition, discipline, concentration, fine motor skill, musicianship, hand/eye coordination. INFO/Reg: 542-0649 / susan_dworkin@hotmail.com Community Yoga: Wed. & Fri., 12–1pm @ Dance Studio, Downstairs, Old-SUB, Acadia. FEE: $5, no charge for Acadia students INFO: Carole, cazaflows@gmail.com Summer Tennis Lessons: Available @ the Wolfville Tennis Club, 7 Victoria Ave. INFO: wolfvilletennisclub@gmail.com

WORKSHOPS/RETREATS/ SESSIONS: Summer Workshops for Children: Tuesdays, 10am–12pm @ Prescott House Museum, Port Williams. July 29: “Prescott’s Knights and Ladies.” Create your own coat of arms just like the Prescotts and take part in medieval games! Aug. 5: “Prescott Toyshop.” Come learn how to make some old fashioned toys. Batteries not required! Please pre-register. Ages 5+ FEE: $8 per workshop INFO: 542-3984 / baldwidj@gov.ns.ca Prescott Picassos Art Workshop: Thurs., July 31, 10am–12pm @ Prescott House Museum, Port Williams. We will be having lots of fun exploring the many different ways of creating art. If you love

to paint, draw, and create, this is for you! Please preregister. Ages 5+ FEE: $8 includes materials INFO: 542-3984 / baldwidj@gov.ns.ca Sales & Marketing Workshop: July 28, 9am–12pm @ Acadia Entrepreneurship Centre, Wolfville. Customer Service – the value of good customer service, listening, handling complaints, customer relationship management, using customer satisfaction data. FEE: $50 INFO/Reg: 543-1067 / Donna.Fancey@acadiau.ca Vegetable Garden Pest Management: July 23, 7–9pm @ Acadia Farm (behind the Athletic Complex, east near the dykes). Organic strategies on how to manage pests in your vegetable garden. W/Kevin Moran. We recommend bringing a water bottle, closed-toe shoes and a lawn chair. Weather permitting. Please check website for updates. Everyone welcome! TIX: no charge INFO: 585-1311 / erika@acadiafarm.org / acadiafarm.org Acupuncture-Tao TCM: A holistic approach to treating various health issues (e.g., fatigue, gynaecological problems, reproductive concerns, mental-emotional disturbances, digestive disorders,etc). If you are afraid of needles, try a Zen Kiatsu treatment. Provided by Sensei Yula and Rebecca Nasr. Book an appointment. INFO: 697-2661 / yula@centrefortheways.com / centrefortheways.com / m.centrefortheways.com Weaving the Threads of Community Resilience: Sept. 29, 8am–4:30pm @ United Church Campground, Berwick. A 1-day suicide prevention conference hosted by the Annapolis Valley CAST Coalition (Communities Addressing Suicide Together). FEE: $40 INFO: Mardi Burton, 538-3648

DONATE/VOLUNTEER: 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: 681-0120 / lisahammettvaughan@flowercart.ca The Reno Raffle: Save Hantsport Public Library: Draw Date: Sept. 10. Tickets available at the Hantsport Library (11 School St.). 1st Prize – $250 Home Hardware Gift Card courtesy of Windsor Home Hardware. 2nd Prize – $100 Tea Basket from “The Tea Lady” Margot Bureaux. 3rd Prize – “His & Hers” Walking Jackets (XL & M) courtesy of Wolfville Home Hardware TIX: $2 each, $5 for 3 INFO: 684-4005 / savehantsportlibrary.weebly.com Randall House Museum: Have we been of assistance? If so, do consider making a donation to our largely volunteer run organization via the Canada Helps button on our website. INFO: wolfvillehs.ednet.ns.ca / canadahelps.org/dn/15747

FOR HIRE/PURCHASE: Pam’s Editing Services: Make your writing look professional! Experienced editor and journalist can help you with: press releases, manuscripts, ads,

reports, school essays, proposals. FEE: $35/hr. INFO: Pam, 306-0570 / pamsediting@gmail.com 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, 697-2926 Hand-Crafted Urn Boxes: Respectful, wooden, locally-made. INFO: Farmer Eddie, 542-3387 Massiah’s Cleaning: The best services, prices and quality of work. Stripping, waxing, deep scrubbing, recoating, buffing, tile & grout, cement & degreasing, carpets & general. Throughout the Valley, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – even on short notice. Maintenance plans available. INFO: Ryan, 691-3614 Seeking Employment: Acadia music student looking for work. Will do cleaning, yard work, painting, child and pet care. Reasonable rates, limited to biking range of Acadia University. INFO: Shannon, shannonlauriston@gmail.com Commercial Berry Pickers Wanted: 1279 Sherman Belcher Rd., Centreville. Mac Berry Farms Ltd. is looking for commercial pickers for Raspberries & Highbush Blueberries. INFO: 678-3961 / 678-3884

ACCOMMODATIONS: Private Sale: Townhouse bungalow, completely and tastefully renovated. Open floor plan with hardwood floors, solid surface counters, new appliances, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Within walking distance to Acadia and downtown Wolfville. List of upgrades available. Asking $249,900. INFO: 697-2258. House Sitting: 30-something professional able to provide house-sitting arrangements, within Wolfville preferred, car-required if beyond. Available anytime, references available. INFO: info@grapevinepublishing.ca House/Pet Sitting: Looking for the right person to care for my house and dog. Starting in Sept. for up to 2 years. Would like them to take over utilities and pay some rent (TBD). Duplex on Ridge Road. INFO: 542-4353 / mapplebeckb@gmail.com Seeking Housing: Looking for accommodations for the beginning of September, ideally for a year. A house sit would be ideal. Gaspereau/Wolfville area. INFO: Adam, 225-4714 / gadambarnett@hotmail.com

GENERAL: Invitation to Worship: Sunday Morning Worship Service, 10–11am (July/Aug.), 11am–12pm (Sept.) @ Rm 120, Louis Millett Complex Center, New Minas. Living Waters Fellowship (Organic Church Plant) with CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE would like to extend an invitation to you to come out to worship and fellowship with us. All are welcome! INFO: Darlene, 681-9692 / Charlotte, 365-5140 Casting Call: Male actor needed for CentreStage’s production of My Boy Jack. Aged 20’s, 30’s, or even 40’s. Rehearsals now for the September 12–October 18 production. INFO: Geoff, beachball46@hotmail.com

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MUSEUMS (cont'd) Cynthia Young during the many years that she lived and taught in Japan. “Way of Tea” (Japanese Tea Ceremony) on July 28, 2pm. Noriko Kato and Hitomi Igasaki (both of Sapporo, Japan) will be on hand to conduct the ceremony in the courtroom of the Kings County Museum. No admission charge, and donations gratefully accepted. INFO: 678-6237 / museum@ okcm.ca / okcm.ca Prescott House Museum — 1633 Starr’s Point Rd. • Charles Ramage Prescott was in the Valley apple industry (1811-1859) and introduced several varieties of apples to NS. “Never to Return” exhibit: July 1–Sept. 30. This exhibit includes the war stories of Lt Joseph Prescott and Pvt George Price (the last allied soldier to be killed in WWI). “Behind the Scene” tours available throughout the summer. Next one is Aug. 10, 12–1pm ($7). Please register. Open through Oct. 5, M–Sat, 10am–5pm, Sun. 1pm–5pm. TIX: $4 adult, $2.75 child/senior, no charge under 5, $8.50 family. INFO: 542-3984 / prescotthouse.novascotia.ca The Canning Heritage Centre — 9806 Main St., Canning • Photos, artifacts and documents of the once very busy seaport of Canning. Also, a section devoted to many holdings of Wilf Carter, who was born and brought up close to Canning. INFO: 582-7699 / fieldwoodhs.ednet.ns.ca Charles Macdonald’s Concrete House Museum — 19 Saxon St., Centreville • Open Tues-Sat., 11am–5pm, Sun. 11am–4pm. A unique house built entirely of concrete and finished smooth with paint. The yard contains concrete lawn sculptures of deer, a mountain lion, giant mushrooms, and other fanciful figures and furniture. Join us for free Crafty Wednesdays, 12–4pm! TIX: “We’re free, are you?” INFO: 678-3177 / concretehouse.ca / info@concretehouse.ca Ross Farm Museum — 4568 Hwy 12, New Ross • Open daily, 9:30am–5:30pm. Milking a cow, spinning wool or tasting a delicious treat in the cottage are just three things that happen regularly here at Ross Farm. Every visit is a truly a unique experience as the work changes with the seasons. TIX: $6 adult, $5 senior, $2 child (6–17), no charge age 5 & under. INFO: 689-2210 / rossfarm.novascotia.ca Randall House — 259 Main St., Wolfville • Wolfville Historical Society welcomes Dr. Roger Masters, the new Curator. See War Comes To Wolfville article, page 2. INFO: 542-9775 / randallhouse@outlook.com / wolfvillehs.ednet.ns.ca Blue Beach Fossil Museum — 127 Blue Beach Road, Hantsport • The official birthplace of vertebrate paleontology in Canada. Come for one of our tours to explore 350-million year old footprint-beds, fossils of fish, plants, and so much more. Open daily 9:30am-5pm, until Oct. 31. INFO: 684-9541 / bluebeachfossilmuseum.com Haliburton House Museum — 414 Clifton Ave., Windsor • Open until Oct. 5, Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun. 1–5pm. Built in the 1830s for Thomas Chandler Haliburton, a Windsor native, and author of the “Sam Slick” stories. TIX: $4 adult, $2.75 child/youth/senior, no charge under 5, $8.50 family. INFO: 798-2915 / haliburtonhouse.novascotia.ca Windsor Hockey Heritage Centre — 414 Clifton Ave., Windsor • Open 9am–5pm daily in summer, Tues–Sat in off season. See the equipment with which the game began: wooden pucks, hand-made one-piece hockey sticks carved by Mi’kmaq natives, stock skates and worldfamous Starr skates, as well as early forms of protective equipment. TIX: no charge, donations welcomed. INFO: 798-1800 / windsorhockeyheritage@hotmail.ca

July 24 – August 7, 2014

HUMANS OF THE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY Collected by Linnea Swinimer

Jessica Klein (almost) 7 “What’s your favourite thing to do?” “Art! I love drawing and painting people and flowers and all the pretty things!”

James Walsh 30, Ty Walsh 9 “What’s your favourite thing about your dad?” “Just...*long pause*...just everything!”

Dan Palov 68, Bonnie Jenkins 66, Barry 10 “He’s such a noble looking guy isn’t he? The dog I mean.”

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ishing is one of those quintessential Maritime activities everyone should try at least once. It’s also a great activity to do with your kids. Fishing with children can be really enjoyable. There is no perfect age to begin, as a lot of it depends on the child’s personality. Many children can start as young as two or three years old. Although there is fishing equipment available for children, most fishing gurus suggest just letting children use adult gear as it works better. When teaching your children to fish, start on shore to make sure children have a lot of space and one-on-one attention until they get the hang of casting their rods. Once the children get the hang of casting their rods and feel more confident, then try fishing

from a canoe. Don’t take children out for long sessions. Patience is required. There are many great places to try fishing. Some places include freshwater lakes like Aylesford lake, Silver Lake (which is stocked), or Gaspereau Lake. Still confused and unsure where to start? Why not join Perry Munro of Mountain Maple in Black River on one of his fishing tours that run from May to October? Or look into the Learn2Fish program offered by the Department of Fisheries. Be sure to check with Service Nova Scotia about fishing license rules and regulations before heading out. For more information visit www.valleyfamilyfun.ca! Laura Churchill Duke info@valleyfamilyfun.ca

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WINGFIELD UNBOUND Valley Summer Theatre’s second instalment of its 2014 season will mark the return of many favourite characters in a new set of hilarious circumstances. Wingfield Unbound is the fourth adventure in Dan Needles’ series of comedies about stockbroker turned farmer Walt Wingfield. In this episode Walt`s attempt to restore the crumbling Hollyhock Mill as a museum pits him against local council and the curse of the Miller McNab.

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All of the Wingfield plays are written as stand-alone entities so you don’t need to have seen any of the previous shows to thoroughly enjoy this one. Rod Beattie will return as Walt (and everyone else). For almost thirty years now Rod has lent his incomparable talents to telling the various Wingfield sagas throughout North America. Valley Summer Theatre is excited to be welcoming Rod back. Wingfield Unbound runs for four performances only, from July 25 to 27, at the Al Whittle Theatre in Wolfville. Tickets can be purchased at the Box of Delights Bookstore (466 Main St, Wolfville); by calling 1-877-845-1341 toll free; or online at www.ticketpro.ca.

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