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ON THE COVER: The Schoolhouse Brewery at 40 Water Street in Windsor is abuzz with activity. Their new location will soon be open to the public with a brewtique, expanded production capacity, and the possibility of tours. Check schoolhousebrewery.ca or facebook.com/SchoohouseBrewery for the latest news and updates.
A SAMPLING OF LOCAL LIBATIONS WAYFARERS' ALE SOCIETY - BREWERY 1116 Kars St., Port Williams wayfarersale.ca Happenings: Wayfarers' has live music in the taproom most Saturday nights. Check their website for more details. LAZY BEAR BREWING - BREWERY 120 East Old Post Road, Smiths Cove lazybearbrewing.ca Happenings: Growler nights on Thursdays from 5pm to 8pm year round. STILL FIRED DISTILLERIES - DISTILLERY 9543 Highway 8, Annapolis Royal stillfireddistilleries.com The Buzz: Artisan craft distillery creating unique, natural spirits from the first "legal" stills built in Nova Scotia. BAD APPLE BREWHOUSE AND MOSAIC BREWING CO. - BREWERY 515 Parker Condon Road, Somerset badapplebrewhouse.ca Cool Fact: Regular contributors to local charities, Kari and Jeff Saunders of Bad Apple Brewhouse recently covered the costs for a lucky family to attend the spring session of therapeutic horse riding. BULWARK CIDER - CIDERY 7153 Highway 12, New Ross bulwarkcider.com Innovations: The aromatic and luscious treat that is Bulwark Ice Apple is now in bottles - watch out for it at NSLC stores soon. PADDY’S BREW PUB - BREWERY Kentville and Wolfville paddyspub.ca/brewery The Seasonal Treat: Paddy’s always has something special on offer. Seasonal ales range from Blueberry ale to Hefeweizen to Honey Ale. Be sure to ask about their latest brew. SEA LEVEL BREWING - BREWERY 980 Terry’s Creek Road, Port Williams sealevelbrewing.com What’s New: Callahan's Crosstime Irish Ale! A malt-forward smooth Irish ale using Horton Ridge Malt and Grain floor-malted barley and galaxy hops giving a sublime tropical fruit aroma. BARRELLING TIDE DISTILLERY - DISTILLERY 1164 Parkway Drive, Port Williams barrellingtidedistillery.com Happenings: The Port Pub and Barrelling Tide present Cocktails and Canapes, a five-course tasting at The Port, March 24 at 7pm. For tickets and more information, call 902-542-5555. TIDEVIEW CIDER - CIDERY 10009 Highway 1, Greenwich tideviewcider.ca The Buzz: At Tideview Cider they use a lot of | March 9 – 23, 2017these heirloom varieties.
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Golden Russet, Ribston Pippin, and Yellow Bellflower are among their favourites. NOGGINS CIDER - CIDERY
10009 Hwy #1, Greenwich The Buzz: Noggins Corner Farm combines the latest agricultural technology with the farming instincts of a family who is deeply rooted in the land. ELDERKIN’S CIDER COMPANY - CIDERY 10362 Highway 1, Wolfville facebook.com/Elderkins Happenings: Find them at the first ever Cider Festival in Halifax on May 27. For more info about the event, visit localconnections.ca/events/east-coast-cider-festival. ANNAPOLIS CIDER COMPANY - CIDERY 388 Main Street, Wolfville drinkannapolis. ca The Buzz: The Annapolis Cider Company shop is open seven days a week, 10am to 7pm. No need to ever run out! TANGLED GARDEN - LIQUERS 1827 Highway 1, Grand Pre tangledgardenherbs.ca How Best to Enjoy: Serve chilled or mix with sparkling water, white wine, champagne, or add to a martini for a novel touch. STUTZ CIDER - CIDERY stutzcider.com The Buzz: Stutz Cider is crafted in Nova Scotia and uses 100% Annapolis Valley apples. L’ACADIE VINEYARDS ORGANIC CIDER - CIDERY 310 Slayter Rd., Gaspereau lacadievineyards.ca The Buzz: Traditional methods of natural fermentation in its bottle produce fine bubbles. Made with certified organic apples from the Annapolis Valley – Golden Russett, Northern Spy, Jonagold, and Cox Orange Pippin with an iced cider dosage to balance natural acidity. SCHOOLHOUSE BREWERY - BREWERY 40 Water Street, Windsor schoolhousebrewery.ca Get Informed: Schoolhouse Brewery knows how to keep in touch, check out their Facebook page for updates, contests, and events at facebook.com/SchoohouseBrewery MEANDER RIVER FARM AND BREWERY BREWERY 906 Woodville Road, Ashdale meanderriverfarm. ca The Buzz: Consisting of 186 acres, the farm features 2.5 acres of hops, a newly built micro-brewery, lavender fields, lush gardens, Hants County's tallest waterfall, seasonal livestock, and a retail shop offering tours, tastings, and handmade products.
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QUICK AS A WINK THEATRE SOCIETY TACKLES BILL SHAKESPEARE… KIND OF! Mike Butler Quick As A Wink Theatre Society, riding high on the recent success of Grease, proudly presents Mark Landon Smith’s farce, Faith County II, An Evening of Culture. Quick as a Wink Theatre Society takes a break from its lavish musical productions each spring for a regular non-musical production, and this year, the belly laughs will be heard with this offering. Faith County II: We're in Mineola County again, where the Community Theatre is producing Romeo and Juliet. Even though the cast members don't have their lines memorized, the set isn't finished, and a dog keeps barking offstage, they're going to give it a go! There's an awe-inspirin' performance given by Mildred Carson (Carole Ball) as Juliet. And there's great chemistry between her and Bubba Bedford (Andy Ashdown) who is cast as Romeo, and, lest we forget, Naomi Farkle Carson (Lilly Ashdown) who provided the additional dialogue]. Under the direction of Brenda Ley and Lisa Lee, Faith County II features local talent including Carole Ball, Andy Ashdown, Geoff Ball, Lilly Ashdown, Melissa Moore, Janel Swain, David Foley, and Pam Moore. Shows will take place at Fountain Performing Arts Centre of King’s-Edgehill School in Windsor on March 17, 18, 24, and 25, at 7pm, with 2pm matinees on March 18, 19, and 24. Tickets can be purchased online at quickasawinktheatre.ca, at The Box of Delights Bookshop in Wolfville, and at Moe’s Place Music Sales in Windsor. Quick As A Wink Theatre Society is a non-profit, charitable, community theatre group whose objectives and performances are conducted and achieved entirely by volunteers and non-profit means. Come out and support this wonderful theatre society and this hilarious production!
FROM COMPASSION TO COURAGE; FROM PRAYER TO PRAYERFUL ACTION A Gathering to Share a Meal and our Thoughts. Bruce Dienes The past few months have been increasingly filled with voices that polarize and isolate, encouraging anxiety and mistrust, fostering fear of “others” and of strangers… and now, the unthinkable has happened – six of our fellow Canadians, Muslim men at prayer, were gunned down. Since then Jewish cemeteries have been defaced, and threats of violence have been made against Muslim students at a Canadian university.
Come at 5pm with an ingredient for our Stone Soup, meet one another, and share a soup supper at 6pm. At 7pm, the more formal part of the Gathering will begin with speakers sharing how we can sustain compassion, challenge fear, build resilience, and walk in solidarity with our neighbours. Small group discussions will follow.
In this anxious and confusing time, WAICC – the Wolfville and Area InterChurch Council – would like to offer a space for people to gather, share a meal, hear voices asking questions that are on many hearts, and discuss ways we can come together and stay together in the midst of it all.
If you would like to bring a contribution for our shared soup, please do – a package of pasta, a can of beans (kidney, black, mung, lentils, etc.), fresh or frozen vegetables, etc. We will add these ingredients to the soups (and we’ll have options for vegan, vegetarian, etc.)
Wednesday, March 22, 2017, 5pm-9pm at The Wolfville Farmers’ Market
If you have questions or would like to volunteer to help set up, see waicc.org/news. Everyone is welcome to participate in this gathering – who knows where it will take us?
Cost? Freewill offering to cover expenses.
THE GRAPEVINE QUESTIONNAIRE: DYLAN MENZIE Susan Wedlock Dylan Menzie is a bright new face in the world of Canadian musicians. With a huge, rich voice and killer band, Dylan will be one to watch. Although often compared to the likes of Springsteen and Fleet Foxes, Dylan is an original. You can check him out at the Evergreen Theatre on March 18. Tickets available at evergreentheatre.ca or call 902-825-6834. Dylan you grew up in Belle River, PEI. What was that like? Dylan Menzie (DM): I loved growing up in Belle River. It’s a small community just outside of Wood Islands (where the ferry between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia runs) and while I was growing up there, there were a lot of kids in that area interested in the same things as me. The Majority of the Paper Lions members also grew up around that area along with Owen Steel, WhaleSkin, and most of the members of Coyote just to name a few. Is PEI a good place to be a musician or do you feel the need to move to a bigger city? DM: I’ve never felt the NEED to move away from PEI because I was missing out on opportunities, but I have wanted to move a few times. It’s an extremely small population, especially if you barely leave Charlottetown, so there’s a lot of small town politics at play. As much as I love PEI it’s definitely nice to get away from it sometimes. What was your first ”big break”? DM: That’s a hard one to answer, mostly because I’m the type of person who forgets about what has already happened and just keeps moving forward. I will say that CBC has been a giant help in the past year. The song “Kenya” is arguably your biggest hit. How did you write that? DM: Writing songs is always a long process, "Kenya" probably took a few months to write so I only remember little flashbacks of coming up with certain parts. I do remember the night I finished it though. I had a show at a bar in Charlottetown called Hunters. I was opening up for a local band, I can’t remember which one but, I was so excited about it when it was finally done, that I played it that night. It went over pretty well I think. Although the song has changed a lot since that night even still. Is there one person who has really helped you develop as a musician?
DM: I can’t think of one person in particular. I really get inspired by other artists on the east coast. Looking at acts like Wintersleep, Hey Rosetta!, Jenn Grant, etc. Seeing the shows that they put on really gets my adrenaline pumping and reignites that spark to want it for myself. You are compared to Joel Plaskett a lot. Are you OK with that? DM: I have no problem getting compared to Joel. It’s a normal reaction to compare something new to someone you’ve heard before. It gives context when explaining it to people that haven’t heard the music. You give them a setup to see if it’s in the wheelhouse of what they would listen to, something to ease them into it. What are you working on right now? DM: Right now I’m kind of all over the place. I’m working on a new album; I just recently got into writing songs specifically for movies, TV, and video games; and I’m also really into writing instrumental tracks at the moment. I like to keep my creative options open, so when I get to that moment when I’m tearing my hair out thinking about lyrics for the new album, I can step back from it yet still have something else to work on. You have received 8 nominations for Music PEI 2017 and 2 for the East Coast Music Awards, how does that feel? DM: It feels amazing, especially since there are so many friends nominated with me. Every year I get excited about the ECMAs. It’s nice to see so many familiar faces – some of which I only ever see during that event. It’s the same with the Music PEI awards but the faces are even more familiar. If you could collaborate with anyone who would you pick? DM: I’m a giant fan of Bahamas; I love Afie’s songwriting and I’ve always wanted to write a stripped down, laid back album. If I could work with anyone it would be him. If you couldn’t be a musician what other career would you like to pursue? DM: Well, I really love taking pictures and making music videos so I could definitely see myself trying photography professionally in some shape or form. I may just do it anyway.
THE WOMEN OF WOLFVILLE ARE READY TO LAUGH AT THEMSELVES Wendy Elliott The Women of Wolfville (WOW) network of over 300 women from across the Annapolis Valley know that ‘She Who Laughs Lasts’. Forty cast members, ranging in age from 6 to 65, have been preparing for several months for this new production. This year’s presentation looks at a community through the lens of humour. Staged at the Al Whittle Theatre in Wolfville for the first time, there will be three performances on March 24 and 25. The collective creation will be full of storytelling, song, and dance. The production takes an original
look at finding and celebrating the humour in a small town. The evening performances are at 7:30pm and the Saturday matinee is set for 2pm. Proceeds from this year’s production will help several charities and commemorate Wolfville’s unsung WWII heroine Mona Parsons. Through their annual theatrical adventures, WOW has raised over $187,000 for charity since 2001. Tickets for this year's production are $12 for students/seniors and $15 for adults. They are available at the Box of Delights Bookstore in Wolfville or at the door.
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GRAPEVINE ON GOVERNMENT
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Emily Kathan
Margaret Drummond's
“There are a Ton of Roles to Fill”: Getting Involved in Local Government, with Emily Lutz
WORD OF THE ISSUE:
Secondly, a lack of education/media coverage. It's hard to find out what's going on when decisions rarely make the news. It would be interesting to see what the media would look like if all levels of government were covered equally. Also, I didn't know the difference between living in the county and living in town when I was in high school, and I don't remember coming to that realization through class work (politics wasn't offered as a course back then). On the flip side, municipalities
Counties are also called rural municipal units (Rurals). They provide things like waste management, water utilities, animal control, and fire services, as well as recreation, transit, and libraries. They aren’t financially responsible for most of the roads within their borders, which are maintained by the province of Nova Scotia. Towns (like Kentville and Berwick) usually do the same things that Rurals do, but they also pay for their own roads through municipal taxes. Villages (like Greenwood and New Minas) aren’t municipal units at all, and don’t have a mayor or council, but often provide many of the same services as towns. Villages often have representation on the council for the Rural Municipality. Villages also elect commissioners and can set their own tax rate, while still being part of the county. So, what’s the difference? It’s complicated, but
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need to do their share to help inform and educate youth, which I believe our council is starting to prioritize. In all, I just think a better dialogue would benefit the public and municipalities equally, and ensure higher standards of governance. GV: What advice do you have for (young) people interested in getting more involved in government and politics? EL: I think it's important to watch how government functions, and learn the roles, responsibilities, and moving parts that exist in government organization. Watch the news, attend council meetings, and contact your elected representatives when issues arise that are important to you. Politicians are dying to get young people interested and involved, so don't worry that your voice won't be heard or appreciated. There are a ton of roles to fill, whether as a member of the bureaucracy, a politician, or an engaged citizen. Each is just as important as the next, and all are necessary to a functioning government and fair and equal system.
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Towns and Villages and Counties, Oh My! Until recently, I hadn’t really thought about the differences between municipal units in Nova Scotia. Their varying powers and responsibilities are outlined in the Municipal Government Act, but ask a land-use planner about it some time if you want to appreciate how complicated this actually is. For now, here’s a quick primer:
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in a nutshell: planning. Villages don’t directly regulate development and must follow the guidance of the county’s land-use plan. Towns have their own planning departments, independent from the Rural’s municipal planners, who write and implement their own planning strategies. These determine things like how the municipality should grow and develop and zoning used to identify the preferred types of development within the municipality.
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EL: First, municipal apathy. I think people don't think that municipal government has any impact on them. It can be hard to figure out what municipalities actually do. I think if people realized that municipal government directly impacts our lives through things like waste management, land-use planning (ensuring we don't over-develop limited farmland, deciding where roads can go, where businesses can be built and operate, etc.), clean water, libraries, and transit they would be more inclined to become engaged and ensure that good decisions are being made.
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Emily Lutz (EL): It's the level of government closest to the people. If you know anything about municipal government it should be this. Your councillor is only a phone call away at any time, and chances are they live within a twenty-minute drive radius. Your councillor is also in contact with higher levels of government, so if you have a problem or you need your voice heard, your councillor can be a good first point of contact for you to take your concerns to the appropriate bodies. You can also attend Council meetings in your municipality easily, and watch how your councils make decisions, what level of debate they engage in, and make sure they are working hard for the benefit of your area and your region as a whole. GV: What barriers exist to understanding how municipal government works?
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When you last heard from Emily Lutz in The Grapevine, she was a candidate for district 7 on the council of the Municipality of the County of Kings. Now a newly-minted councillor, and Deputy Mayor, we asked her to share some of her perspectives on municipal government and community involvement. The Grapevine (GV): What do you think is the most important thing to know about how municipal government works?
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There are also sometimes exceptions (counties do sometimes pay for certain roads, for example), and these wrinkles can take a lifetime of working in government to tease out. Ultimately these different units all exist to provide their communities with the services they need, and they are all accountable to you, their citizens. If you have a question about municipal government you’d like answered in the Grapevine (or if you’d like to improve my limited understanding of municipal units), write to me at distribution@grapevinepublishing.ca
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THURSDAYS: 9, 16, 23 Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): Marshall & Lake (9th, 16th, 23rd) 12 pm Troy Restaurant (Wolfville): Ron Edmunds Duo (9th, 16th, 23rd) 6pm Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Open Jam Session (9th, 16th, 23rd) 7pm, Open Mic (16th) 8pm Oaken Barrel Pub (Greenwood): Trivia Night (9th, 16th, 23rd) 7pm Dooly’s (New Minas): Open Mic (9th, 16th, 23rd) 8:30pm Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): The Hupman Brothers (9th, 16th, 23rd) 9pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Trivia Night (9th, 16th, 23rd) 9pm Anvil (Wolfville): Jersey theme Night feat. DJ IV, $5 (9th), Country Night with The Equestrian Club w/DJ, $5 (16th) 10pm
FRIDAYS: 10, 17 Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): Marshall & Lake (10th, 17th) 12pm Kings Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): Shawn Hebb (10th) 5:30pm, Paul Tupper (17th) 4pm, MacFarlands Rant (17th) 8pm Blomidon Inn (Wolfville): Jazz Mannequins (10th, 17th) 6:30pm Joe’s Food Emporium (Wolfville): Mark Riley Project (10th), The Groove Kings (17th) 7pm The Port Pub (Port Williams): Port Pub After Hours (10th, 17th) 7:30pm Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Jesus Murphy (10th) 8pm, Celtic Rant (17th) 2pm, SWIG (17th) 8pm
Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): St Patrick’s Day Party feat. SWIG (17th) 1pm-4pm, Dennis & Jack (17th) 4pm-7pm, Gordon Tucker (17th) 7pm-12am Union Street Café (Berwick): St. Pat’s Party feat. Broke With Money (17th) 8pm Dooly’s (Greenwood): Karaoke/ Breast Cancer Fundraiser (10th), Karaoke (17th) 8:30pm West Side Charlies (New Minas): DJ Lethal Noize (10th, 17th) 10pm Anvil (Wolfville): St Patrick’s Day Party for Global Brigades, $5 (17th) 10pm
SATURDAYS: 11, 18 Farmers Market (Wolfville): Jessica Jurgenliemk (11th) 9:30am, St Patrick’s Celidh Dance (11th) $12 6pm, Ron & Rod (18th) 9:30am Edible Art Café (New Minas): Lee Gilbert (11th, 18th) 12pm Library Pub (Wolfville): Bob & Ro (11th, 18th) 1pm The Noodle Guy (Port Williams): The Noodle Guy Spaghetti Jam (11th, 18th) 1:30pm La Torta Woodfired Pizzeria (Wolfville): Steve Lee Duo (11th, 18th) 5:30pm Oaken Barrel Pub (Greenwood): Jon Duggan (11th), Broke w/Money (18th) 7pm Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Glen Bob & The Boot (11th), Jon Duggan (18th) 7pm Wayfarers’ Ale Brewery (Port Williams): John Geddes Band (11th), Adam Cameron (18th) 7pm Union Street Café (Berwick): Ryan Dillman & Shadow River, $17 (11th) 8pm King’s Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): Skin & Jones (11th), Paul Marshall & Los Tres Amigos (18th) 8pm
Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): A Tribute To Leonard Cohen (11th) 8pm Joe’s Food Emporium (Wolfville): Saturday Night @ Joe’s feat. Paul Marshall and Los Trios Amigos (11th), Swig (18th) 8pm Dooly’s (Greenwood): House DJ (11th, 18th) 8pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Count Inn (11th), TBA (18th) 9pm Anvil (Wolfville): Top 40 DJ (11th, 18th) 9pm Tommy Gun’s (Windsor): Video Music Screen (11th, 18th) 12am
SUNDAYS: 12, 19 Paddy's Pub (Wolfville): Paddy’s Irish Session (12th, 19th) 8pm
MONDAYS: 13, 20 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Ron Edmunds Band (13th, 20th) 12pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): MacFarlands’ Rant (13th), Jill Boudreau (20th) 9pm
TUESDAYS: 14, 21 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Ron Edmunds Band (14th, 21st) 12pm The Port Pub (Port Williams): Open Mic w/Ron Edmunds Trio (14th, 21st) 6:30pm TAN Café (Wolfville): Open Mike & Donna (14th, 21st) 7pm
WEDNESDAYS: 15, 22 Edible Art Café (New Minas): David Filyer (15th, 22nd) 12pm West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Billy T’s Karaoke (15th, 22nd) 9pm
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Donate Used Clothing: Flowercart creates work and training for people. Donate your used clothing to Flowercart and keep your donation and the resulting money local. Drop off location 9412 Commercial St., New Minas. INFO: 902-681-0120 / lisahammettvaughan@flowercart.ca Valley Hospice: Help the Hospice just by clearing out your closet! Donate your gently used items in the name of Valley Hospice at Consignors Place, New Minas. 40% selling price goes to help the Hospice. INFO: Consignorsplace.com/calendar / valleyhospice.ca King’s Kikima Grannies Jewellery Sale: Sale of once loved jewellery to raise funds to support children in Africa orphaned by AIDS, being raised by their Grandmothers, March 31, 9am–4pm @ the Wong Centre, Wolfville. Donations of jewellery welcomed. INFO: bacain33@gmail.com
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Interior/Exterior Painting: Women in Rollers does accurate quotes, shows up on time to work, and performs to perfection. We even leave your home neat and tidy! Call today for your free estimate. INFO: Pamela, 902-697-2926 Travel Planning Professional: Denise MacMillan with The Destination Experts. Plan for summer and fall travel now! Free, no obligation quotes. Friendly, professional service. Valley based. INFO: 902-692-9581 / dmacmillan@TheDestinationExperts.com / FB/Denise.TravelPlanning Got Mice?: Things going bump in the night? “Got Mice? Humane Wildlife Services” can help with no traps, no poisons, and no mess. Call to schedule a property evaluation and get them out for good! INFO: 902-974-1223 Continuing Care Nurse: Hire a caring and compassionate Continuing Care Nurse to take care of your loved ones while you’re away. Five years experience in long-term and home care settings. Respite, palliative and overnight stays with duties ranging from personal care, to groceries and appointments. Covering Hantsport to Coldbrook. Resume and Reference Letters available. INFO: Kim, 902-300-2177
EMPLOYMENT:
After School Program Leader: Like kids, like to be in nature, free in the afternoons? Consider being an outdoor play after school program leader! Paid positions from Cambridge to Canning. INFO: Emily, outdoorplayproject@gmail.com
ACCOMMODATIONS:
For Rent: Beautiful Passive Solar Home for Rent. Located 10 minutes from Wolfville. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Fully furnished. Rural pastoral setting with woodlands and trails. Available September, 2017. Contact for more details. INFO: jayneileenkenny@msn.com
GENERAL:
The Central Kings Community Health Board: Currently accepting applications for membership. Interested in helping to create a healthy community? Contact us! INFO: 902-538-7088 / ckchb@nshealth.ca Spring Into Action Challenge: Get physically active and fit for summer! This is an annual six-week challenge Horizons Community Development Associates Inc. issues to our colleagues, friends and families worldwide. This year it takes place from April 10–May 21. Participating individually or as a team, the goal is to achieve at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day for five days each week of the challenge. There are chances to win weekly prize draws for everyone who meets the weekly goal, as well as Grand Prize draws at the end of the Challenge! Registration opens March 15. INFO/Reg: horizonscda.ca/sia.php / facebook: Horizons Spring Into Action! Unique Farming Opportunity: Incubator farm, 10 minutes from Wolfville. Want to be a farmer? Arrangement starts this Spring. Includes rental of a quaint farmhouse and 30 ft. greenhouse. Many possibilities, Interested? INFO: 902-542-0002 / new.farmers.gathering@gmail.com Meals on Wheels: The VON Annapolis Valley Meals on Wheels program has availability in the Wolfville area. Meals are delivered to clients’ homes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. All meals are hot and include a soup and roll, an entrée, and a dessert. The subsidized cost for each meal is $7. INFO: 902-678-3415 x2109 Financial Planning: Will your retirement savings last? If you’re concerned about ensuring your money will last as long as you need it, I can help. Contact me today. INFO: Cynthia Farris Coane, Consultant. Investors Group Financial Services, Inc., 902-681-1061 x243 / CynthiaFarris.Coane@investorsgroup.com
UPCOMING:
CFUW Wolfville’s 50th Anniversary Book Sale: Lions Hall, Elm Street, Wolfville, March 31, 8:30am–9pm & April 1, 8:30am–3pm. Books, puzzles, CD’s, LP’s, and more. Proceeds to Valley organizations. INFO: CFUWWolfville.com Adults in Wonderland Gala: On April 8 join Two Planks and a Passion Theatre at the Ross Creek Centre for the Arts for a fundraising gala. Come for a night of whimsical entertainment and cuisine. We will be serving delicious Drink Me cocktails beginning at 6pm, followed by a beautiful dinner, menu by the Mad Hatter of Cocoa Pesto Catering and an auction of art and activities by the White Rabbit. TIX: $55 per person with partial tax receipt. INFO/Reg: 902-582-3842 / artscentre.ca/fundraiser.html West Hants Historical Society Heritage Dinner Theatre: Community Centre, Windsor March 25, 5:30pm. A dinner of ham and scalloped potatoes with gingerbread for dessert will be served while the Accidental Actors perform Home Soon, a play commemorating the Home Front during WW1. TIX: $30 @ Daniels Flower Shop, Readers’ Haven (Windsor) INFO: 902-798-2823 / 902-798-6671
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We live on a pretty special street in Wolfville, Alline Street. Neighbours are quick to introduce themselves and lend a helping hand. This was evidenced recently when we had a medical emergency in our family which required calling an ambulance. We had just experienced a significant snowfall and our driveway wasn't cleared yet which meant the ambulance had to park on the street. As with every morning after a storm, neighbours rush from their houses to clear their driveways with snow blowers. While the ambulance attendants
were inside our house, I looked outside to see our neighbours descend upon our driveway and they had it completely cleared in time for the stretcher to be loaded into the ambulance. While riding in the ambulance to the hospital, the driver exclaimed, "I wish I lived on your street". His comment reinforced my feeling that living on a quiet street in a small town with great neighbours is the best place in the world.
It is 10 o'clock on Valentines Day and after two days of being snowed in in our small subdivision, I am cheerfully listening to the back-up beep of the hardworking snowplow – including its kind driver, who I think has mastered the highest skill of his/her profession. Instead of just plowing a track down our narrow street called Fairbanks Avenue, leaving us with four feet of heavy snow in front of our laboriously cleaned-out driveways, she/he carefully drives back and forth, shaving down the high snowbanks, and taking extra caution near the driveways. Does he/she imagine what a relief it is not to wake up to another
three feet of snow to shovel before work? That two snowblowers are broken, one person has the flu, another has a bad back, and at least two of us have to go to work tomorrow? This was certainly not a "random" act of kindness. It was a job exceptionally well done which left us without any barrier to start the day tomorrow.
Anonymous
Cheers to you unknown snowplow driver and to all others who worked hard for us on those snowy days. Maria Antony, Fairbanks Ave , Greenwich
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): As soon as you can, sneak away to a private place where you can be alone -- preferably to a comfy sanctuary where you can indulge in eccentric behavior without being seen or heard or judged. When you get there, launch into an extended session of moaning and complaining. I mean do it out loud. Wail and whine and whisper about everything that’s making you sad and puzzled and crazy. For best results, leap into the air and wave your arms. Whirl around in erratic figure-eights while drooling and messing up your hair. Breathe extra deeply. And all the while, let your pungent emotions and poignant fantasies flow freely through your wild heart. Keep on going until you find the relief that lies on the other side. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “I’ve always belonged to what isn’t where I am and to what I could never be,” wrote Portuguese writer Fernando Pessoa (1888-1935). That was his prerogative, of course. Or maybe it was a fervent desire of his, and it came true. I bring his perspective to your attention, Taurus, because I believe your mandate is just the opposite, at least for the next few weeks: You must belong to what is where you are. You must belong to what you will always be. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Nothing is ever as simple as it may seem. The bad times always harbor opportunities. The good times inevitably have a caveat. According to my astrological analysis, you’ll prove the latter truth in the coming weeks. On one hand, you will be closer than you’ve been in many moons to your ultimate sources of meaning and motivation. On the other hand, you sure as hell had better take advantage of this good fortune. You can’t afford to be shy about claiming the rewards and accepting the responsibilities that come with the opportunities. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Seek intimacy with experiences that are dewy and slippery and succulent. Make sure you get more than your fair share of swirling feelings and flowing sensations, cascading streams and misty rain, arousing drinks and sumptuous sauces, warm baths and purifying saunas, skin moisturizers and lustrous massages, the milk of human kindness and the buttery release of deep sex -- and maybe even a sensational do-it-yourself baptism that frees you from at least some of your regrets. Don’t stay thirsty, my undulating friend. Quench your need to be very, very wet. Gush and spill. Be gushed and spilled on. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Would you like to live to the age of 99? If so, experiences and realizations that arrive in the coming weeks could be important in that project. A window to longevity will open, giving you a chance to gather clues about actions you can take and meditations you can do to remain vital for ten decades. I hope you’re not too much of a serious, know-it-all adult to benefit from this opportunity. If you’d like to be deeply receptive to the secrets of a long life, you must be able to see with innocent, curious eyes. Playfulness is not just a winsome quality in this quest; it’s an essential asset. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’re ripe. You’re delectable. Your intelligence is especially sexy. I think it’s time to unveil the premium version of your urge to merge. To prepare, let’s review a few flirtation strategies. The eyebrow flash is a good place to start. A subtle, flicking lick of your lips is a fine follow-up. Try tilting your neck to the side ever-so-coyly. If there are signs of reciprocation from the other party, smooth your hair or pat your clothes. Fondle nearby objects like a wine glass or your keys. And this is very important: Listen raptly to the person you’re wooing. P.S.: If you already have a steady partner, use these techniques as part of a crafty plan to draw him or her into deeper levels of affection. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Let’s talk about a compassionate version of robbery. The thieves who practice this art don’t steal valuable things you love. Rather, they pilfer stuff you don’t actually need but are reluctant to let go of. For example,
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the spirit of a beloved ancestor may sweep into your nightmare and carry off a delicious poison that has been damaging you in ways you’ve become comfortable with. A bandit angel might sneak into your imagination and burglarize the debilitating beliefs and psychological crutches you cling to as if they were bars of gold. Are you interested in benefiting from this service? Ask and you shall receive. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Evolved Scorpios don’t fantasize about bad things happening to their competitors and adversaries. They don’t seethe with smoldering desires to torment anyone who fails to give them what they want. They may, however, experience urges to achieve TOTAL CUNNNG DAZZLING MERCILESS VICTORY over those who won’t acknowledge them as golden gods or golden goddesses. But even then, they don’t indulge in the deeply counterproductive emotion of hatred. Instead, they sublimate their ferocity into a drive to keep honing their talents. After all, that game plan is the best way to accomplish something even better than mere revenge: success in fulfilling their dreams. Please keep these thoughts close to your heart in the coming weeks. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “The noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world,” wrote Martin Luther (1483-1546), a revolutionary who helped break the stranglehold of the Catholic Church on the European imagination. I bring this up, Sagittarius, because you’re entering a phase when you need the kind of uprising that’s best incited by music. So I invite you to gather the tunes that have inspired you over the years, and also go hunting for a fresh batch. Then listen intently, curiously, and creatively as you feed your intention to initiate constructive mutation. Its time to overthrow anything about your status quo that is jaded, lazy, sterile, or apathetic. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Either you learn to live with paradox and ambiguity or you’ll be six years old for the rest of your life,” says author Anne Lamott. How are you doing with that lesson, Capricorn? Still learning? If you would like to get even more advanced teachings about paradox and ambiguity -- as well as conundrums, incongruity, and anomalies -- there will be plenty of chances in the coming weeks. Be glad! Remember the words of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Niels Bohr: “How wonderful that we have met with a paradox. Now we have some hope of making progress.” AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Lichen is a hardy form of life that by some estimates covers six percent of the earth’s surface. It thrives in arctic tundra and rainforests, on tree bark and rock surfaces, on walls and toxic slag heaps, from sea level to alpine environments. The secret of its success is symbiosis. Fungi and algae band together (or sometimes fungi and bacteria) to create a blended entity; two very dissimilar organisms forge an intricate relationship that comprises a third organism. I propose that you regard lichen as your spirit ally in the coming weeks, Aquarius. You’re primed for some sterling symbioses. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you normally wear adornments and accessories and fine disguises, I invite you not to do so for the next two weeks. Instead, try out an unembellished, what-you-seeis-what-you-get approach to your appearance. If, on the other hand, you don’t normally wear adornments and accessories and fine disguises, I encourage you to embrace such possibilities in a spirit of fun and enthusiasm. Now you may inquire: How can these contradictory suggestions both apply to the Pisces tribe? The answer: There’s a more sweeping mandate behind it all, namely: to tinker and experiment with the ways you present yourself . . . to play around with strategies for translating your inner depths into outer expression. Homework: For an hour, act as if you’re living the life you’ve always wanted to. Testify at Freewillastrology.com.
WHO'S WHO:
STEPHANE LEVAC, HEY GOOD LOOKIN', WHATCHA GOT COOKIN'?
Mike Butler I scroll through the Facebook feed a lot… I’m a man about town so I have to keep up on all the business that’s happening, and every now and then I see these great photos of delicious-looking food and the occasional smirking selfies of the man behind these scrumptious dishes, Stephane Levac. I am very excited to tell you about this truly wonderful man, talented chef, and inspiration to many. I’m glad he agreed to be a part of my Who’s Who column.
WILD EATS Avery Peters
PETERS FAMILY HOME BREW: PEACH MELOMEL (MEAD) Most of the food I write about here I’ve made myself, but, for mead-making, I take more of a supporting role to my husband Zak. He’s been making mead for the last 2.5 years – since we moved to the Valley – and this past summer he decided to try a variation of his recipe and add peaches. Peaches have always been my favourite fruit. I’m glad that I transplanted from Niagara to the Annapolis Valley because I don’t know what I’d do without fresh local peaches. Our mead couldn’t get more local because we get our peaches from Kingsport and our honey from our neighbour here in Wolfville, just a few blocks away. Mead is a fermented beverage made from honey. You can add fruits and spices or even grains or hops. Officially, if you add apples to mead, it’s called Cyser, and if you add other fruits to mead it’s called Melomel, so that’s what Zak’s making here. The alcohol content can be anywhere from 8-20% (although getting to 20% is very rare) and this depends on how much honey you add at the beginning. After fermentation you back-sweeten your mead to get the desired sweetness that you’re looking for. Zak has been perfecting his recipe and when I mentioned I wanted to go peach picking last summer as a family, he knew right away that he wanted to pick extra peaches for making mead. Oakview Farms is the ideal place for peach picking with views of the Minas Basin from the peach orchard that surrounds you by lush green trees laden with fragrant fruit. We’ve picked peaches at Oakview Farms for the last 3 years. This was our son Llewyn’s second time picking peaches with us, so he’s already a seasoned picker. He had so much fun picking peaches off the low hanging tree branches and running up and down the rows.
but we’ve almost used them all already. Zak used 12 pounds for a batch of mead and then he, so kindly, asked to use more for a second batch. I leave the mead-making to Zak and if you have any further questions, I’m sure he’d be happy to talk to you about the details over a board game and a glass of mead. I know I cringe when it comes time for him to start a new batch of mead because it can make a sticky mess all over the kitchen. Honey has a way of getting on to every surface. Generally it takes about 1 month to ferment mead. For peach mead he racks (transfers the batch from one carboy to the another to remove the solids that settle to the bottom) it about 4-5 times. He racks peach mead a few more times because he adds the actual fruit to the carboy for the initial fermentation which means there are a lot more solids in the batch. The beauty of making mead this way is the authentic peach flavour, rather than just adding peach juice to the mead. Another technique he has not yet tried, is to add the peaches to the secondary fermentation, but that’s a whole new level of mead education reserved for serious mead makers. Zak chooses to make his mead still, but for this next batch of peach mead that’s almost done, I’m asking that he make some of it sparkling. To make it sparkling, what he’ll do is prime the bottles with some sugar after it’s done fermenting and before he bottles it. Right now there’s a nice subtlety to the peach flavour, but it will be neat to see what bubbles do. That’s the fun of making your own brew – you get to play with the flavour and tailor it to your taste.
I like to freeze peaches for oatmeal and smoothies throughout the winter. This past year we went a little crazy and picked 80 pounds of peaches. Our bags filled up so fast,
Stephane Levac and his family moved to Wolfville five years ago from Ottawa, Ontario. I know what you’re thinking, it seems like he’s lived here forever because he’s built himself into the framework of our community, and in only five short years he’s established himself as such! What brought him here? Well, Stephane had been working in the gaming industry for quite some time and felt like he needed a career change. We all say “Thank You!” Stephane Levac is the chef/owner of Frais Catering. He states, “Cooking was always something that I liked to do to entertain friends but had never thought about doing on a large scale. My partner Sarah and I catered her parents 40th Wedding Anniversary before we started the business. It was a hit, and that's when we decided to go for it! Catering has allowed me to meet new people, work in different environments, and be part of something really special that's going on here in the Annapolis Valley!” There certainly is no shortage of food celebrations and appreciation here in the Valley and Stephane feels right at home in the industry. I mentioned the good pictures earlier but a picture does not do the dishes justice… take it from me, Stephane’s cooking is well worth tracking down and trying. This year, Stephane and his partner are looking to take Frais Catering to the next level, so keep an eye out for how it develops. You can also find them at the Wolfville Farmers' Market where they’ve built a wonderful and successful following with their bagels and other treats. He says, “Every year we get busier with catering and the market is no different, so we're keeping our eyes open for our own space. Once that happens, sky's the limit!” For questions and catering needs, please contact Stephane at info@fraiscatering.ca. When he’s not cooking up a storm, Stephane is usually floating about Wolfville and the surrounding area taking in the scenery and capturing gorgeous images through his other
big hobby, photography! He says, “I love taking pictures! I'm still very much a tourist around here. At any given chance, I'm out driving with my son looking for that next shot. I mean, I don’t have to look too far because this place is beautiful! It's so easy to get inspired. Whether it translates on the plate, or through photography, that's what I love about living here! I've been thinking about doing something with my photos this year, so look out for that.” In the meantime, I encourage you all to feast your eyes on Stephane’s photos by following him on Instagram @fraiscaterer. I seek inspiration wherever I can. I love writing about people who inspire me because it gives me a platform to tell them, and all my readers, how much it means to have them in my world. I draw inspiration from those in the Arts, Sciences, Health and Medicine, and many other fields. In Stephane’s case, besides being inspired by his culinary talents and his artistic eye with photography, I was recently inspired by his bravery to go public about his struggles with alcohol and his fight to stay sober. Stephane took the sobriety plunge on September 3, 2016 and hasn’t looked back, drawing support from friends and family, and he’s knocking his addiction on its ass!! Keep it up Stephane! On living in this area, Stephane says that both the beauty of the area, and the people who live here, are what make this place special. He says, “There's such a strong sense of community here. People are interested in what you do or what you've been up to. I've had a tremendous amount of support for what I do and I couldn't imagine doing it anywhere else. The flood of support I’ve received both in my business and my personal life are greatly appreciated!” Thank you Stephane for your contribution to our community. Your edible creations, your inspiring attitude and life choices, your breathtaking photos, and your love of the Valley are what drew me to write about you and I hope you find great success in hobby, career, love, and life! All the best!
Julie Skaling
PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC
Proud Supporter of Local Performing Art
Kentville: 902 678 3422 | Wolfville: 902 542 7074
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UNCORKED: DENISE AND KERRY LEES, ON A ROLL! Mike Butler Denise and Kerry Lees are, literally, on a roll with their new business. The Lees are the proud owners and operators of AROLLCO (Atlantic Roll Converting) located in Berwick. People may remember Denise from the Mahone Bay Quality Footwear Co. in Wolfville. I had the pleasure of being teamed with Denise there for a while, and it was a very rewarding work experience with her. Denise loved the retail environment, the customer interaction, and the close-knit community and local support of the businesses, but a new chapter needed to be rolled out. She states, “Both my husband Kerry and I have been in business or sales during our 37
years together. We started a printing company from the ground up when we were both in our late 20's without any prior knowledge of printing or business. We enjoyed the business most when it was small, so once it was getting larger, we decided to sell. Since then, we have been looking for a new business venture.” Kerry has always loved manufacturing and he and Denise searched for a product that everyone uses, needs, and is a consumable. They purchased a box of thermal paper one day and had an "A-HA" moment. All businesses that have cash registers, debit machines, and/or calculators, will use this product. After many meetings and lots of elbow grease, headaches, smiles, peaks, valleys, and hiccups (you know,
regular business startup stuff) Denise and Kerry unveiled AROLLCO last year!
are all excited for it to happen. But for now, it is just Kerry and I running the plant.”
The word of mouth has been strong and AROLLCO is doing well and this little profile is my contribution to letting local businesses know that AROLLCO exists. A lot of paper products (debit rolls, thermal rolls etc.) are supplied by stores that purchase the product from huge businesses in Ontario and Quebec, but with AROLLCO, you can by local from the manufacturer!
AROLLCO has created a full e-commerce site that is very user-friendly and SSL Certified for your safety. They are centering their attention on the Atlantic Provinces and offer free shipping. But If ordering from a website is not your thing they are just a phone call away.
Denise says, “we want to bring our sons into the business to venture out into other areas of printing. We have always talked as a family about having a family business and the boys
Visit AROLLCO in the Berwick Industrial Park (9A 100 South St.), call them at 902-375-2450 or toll free at 1-844-238-8777, or email them at sales@arollco.ca. Start your spring off by supporting a local company that believes in themselves and their product.
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LOCAVORE SLOW FOOD NOVA SCOTIA: HORTON RIDGE Alan Stewart, President and Maltster Horton Ridge Malt & Grain Co. As the local craft beer scene grows in leaps and bounds, Horton Ridge Malt & Grain Company has begun a mission to bring an agricultural connection to beer making. The most important ingredient of beer is malt, and malt is made from grain. Malt provides the sugars needed for the fermentation process in beer making. Before Horton Ridge, all malt used in Atlantic Canada was imported and made from grain grown in other parts of the world. At Horton Ridge, we believe that beer should honour the grain in the same way that wine honours the grape. We see the vineyards that surround our local wineries and understand that wine has an agricultural component. Beer has the same connection to the land – it all starts with grain.
RECIPE: CORNED BEEF WITH WINTER VEGETABLES AND GRAMMIE'S MAYONNAISE Jenny Osburn, The Union Street Cafe Cookbook We’re celebrating Saint Patrick's Day as we do every year, with Boiled Dinner and Grammie’s Mayonnaise! The sauce, my great-grandmother’s recipe, is rich and vintage-ly scrumptious, and the rest of the meal can be too. You’ve got to start with a decent piece of corned beef, and cook it patiently. We buy ours from Meadowbrook Meat Market, where they cure it themselves. A two pound chunk will serve about 6 people. This is a great dish to cook this time of year and take advantage of our abundance of beautiful local storage vegetables. Bonus: it all cooks simply in one pot. I’m not usually tempted by boiled vegetables, let alone boiled meat, but you will have to trust me on this. Add a glass of local cider or one of our fine craft ales and you've got yourself a proper Saint Patrick's Day Feast.
Corned Beef with Winter Vegetables and Grammie's Mayonnaise • • • • • • •
2lb. Corned Beef 10 Peppercorns 1 Bay Leaf 1 small head Green Cabbage, cut into 6 wedges (leave the core in so it stays together) 3 large Carrots, peeled and cut into 1'' chunks 1 small Turnip, peeled and cut into 2'' chunks 6 small Potatoes, cut in half
In a large pot, place the beef, peppercorns and bay leaf. Add enough water to cover and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 3 hours, or until a fork can easily penetrate to the center. Remove the beef to a plate to rest and leave the cooking water in the pot. Throw the cabbage, carrots, turnip, and potatoes into the pot with the beef-cooking water, top up with a little more
water to cover if necessary and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for about 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Slice the beef thinly against the grain and serve with the vegetables and Grammie's Mayonnaise.
Grammie’s Mayonnaise • • • • • • •
2 Eggs 3 tablespoons Flour 2/3 cup Sugar 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric 2 cups Vinegar, heated to boiling (I use Boates Apple Cider Vinegar)
In a small heavy pot, whisk the yolks, flour, sugar, salt, dry mustard, and turmeric. When they are smooth, add the vinegar and set over low heat. Whisk frequently as the sauce heats and thickens, about ten minutes. Thin with milk if the sauce seems too thick.
Wine can be fermented directly from grapes, but beer cannot be made directly from grain. The grain must be malted first – a process that emulates the natural germination of grain when it is planted. Germination enables enzymes in the grain to break down the starchy white part of the kernel and modify the starches to sugar (maltose). Sugar is the secret to fermentation, and long ago humans
At Horton Ridge, we malt the traditional way, on a malting floor. Beginning with steeping, the grain is soaked in water to start the germination. The hydrated grain is then spread out, three inches deep, on the floor. Over the next four days, the germination process happens as starches are being modified into sugars. When the desired amount of modification has occurred, the malt is moved to a kiln to stop the germination. Kilning renders the malt to a dry, stable form, and, depending on the kilning regime, imparts various flavours and colours to the malt. These flavours and colours carry through to the beer. Why not make local beer from local grain? Since Horton Ridge is Atlantic Canada’s first malt house, very little grain suitable for malting is grown here. We currently rely on organic grains grown in Saskatchewan. Over the next few growing seasons, more and more malting grain will be grown in our region, and our dream of beer made from golden fields of local grain will be realized. horton-ridge-malt-grain.myshopify.com
EXCITING PLANS FOR EVERGREEN THEATRE David O'Leary Evergreen Theatre in East Margaretsville is excited to announce that our long anticipated addition will become a reality in 2017. After sixteen years of hosting a wide variety of the performing arts from Nova Scotia, the rest of Canada, and beyond in our rather humble surroundings, we are leaping from the nineteenth to the twenty-first century. Our converted 1850’s former Baptist Church offers unparalleled acoustics and a warm intimate audience experience, but we are lacking a few conveniences which modern audiences and artists seem to expect, and which are mostly connected to our lack of plumbing. Although this minor drawback did not deter us from presenting twenty-plus shows every year (Jill Barber, Bif Naked, Quartetto Gelato, Claire Lynch, and David Francey among others in 2016), we are looking forward to our 5(!) new washrooms, dressing rooms, lobby, and café. Those who fear that the charms of the Evergreen may be destroyed by these improvements may rest easy as the actual auditorium will be mostly untouched by the changes. We have our doubts that few will miss the blue plastic portapotty nestled artfully by our fire escape. We are happy to salute the 150th birthday of Canada (almost as old as our building)
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discovered that a germinated grain could be used to make alcohol – more specifically, beer.
and, fittingly, major funding in the order of $100,125 is being provided to our project by the Government of Canada through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP150). An additional $50,000 has come from the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, and Heritage. Other amounts have been received from businesses (notably RBC, Scotiabank, and Investors) and many individuals. Construction will start this spring as soon as weather allows. Meanwhile a last fundraising initiative aimed at the community will take us over the top of our financial commitment to this project. “The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program allows the Government of Canada to follow through on its promise to renovate, expand, and improve existing community and cultural infrastructure,” explained Colin Fraser, Member of Parliament for West Nova. “The expansion of the Evergreen Theatre will improve the association’s ability to attract talent to the region, draw larger audiences, and help drive economic activity.” Please visit evergreentheatre.ca to see the exciting modernistic look of our soon-to-come addition and to catch a glimpse of our 2017 season.
DINNER OUT: NOSH DESSERT NIGHT INSPIRED BY LOCAL Scott Campbell
Blueberry cream angel food cake roulade, blueberry coulis with Nova Scotia routille.
Chantilly filled crepe with green apple chips, green apples sorbet, caramel sauce and oatmeal crunch.
Storm Porter ice cream sandwich with spiced nuts and salted maple sauce.
New York Style cheesecake with granny smith compote, raspberry sauce, vanilla ice cream, apple chips and raspberry jellies.
Berry Delicious – Blueberry tart with honey ice cream, raspberry macaron and white chocolate mouchoir.
Leave it to the inspired minds of the NSCC Kingstec Bakery and Pastry Arts students and the Tourism and Hospitality students to hit it out of the local ball park when it comes to creating a spectacular menu completely inspired by local produce and artisans. And as if that wasn’t impressive enough – the entire menu was desserts… all desserts… nothing but desserts. What a night. It all began with a Chantilly-filled crepe, green apple sorbet with a caramel sauce, and a caramel crunch. This was paired with the Classic Cider from Wolfville’s own Annapolis Cider Company. The sweet crispness of the cider was fantastic with the rich cream of the crepe and caramel, while working well to fill out the tart sweetness (I realize that’s an oxymoron but I swear – that’s what it tasted like) of the apple sorbet. The next course was aptly named “Berry Delicious”. This was a blueberry tart with honey ice cream, a raspberry macaron, and white chocolate mouchoir. This came out alongside the delightful Planter’s Ridge Quintessence White Wine. Again, the Tourism and Hospitality students were right on the mark with this pairing. The sweet tart (not an oxymoron because “tart” is a noun here – not an adjective – I’m an English teacher too after all) and the ice cream with the Quintessence wine set up a scene in the palette that just seemed to allow discovery after discovery of these wildly exotic flavours. And I have to give a shout out to the creator of those raspberry macarons. The flavour and texture of the macarons were easily as good as - and I’d dare say better than - any I’ve enjoyed in Paris. Fantastic! The next course was not for the weak of heart. I will admit I was a little skeptical that this next offering was going to be able to stand alongside its predecessors but it quickly became apparent that my doubts were unfounded. A Storm Porter ice cream sandwich with spiced nuts and salted maple sauce was up next. This was served with the robust Storm Porter Beer from Port William’s own Sea Level Brewery. The stout Storm beer has a strong flavour with rich coffee notes and a strong chocolatey, malty backbone. When something has a description full of words like rich, chocolate, and malt – of course it would work well in a dessert. The slightly bitter hint of the Storm Porter worked perfectly to make the flavours of the ice cream sandwich stand out. What an intriguing dessert and pairing. Well done.
Next up was a New York Style cheesecake with granny smith compote, raspberry sauce, vanilla ice cream, apple chips, and raspberry jellies. For a pairing we were given a choice of Just Us Coffee or a refreshing Just Us Peppermint Tea. Either of the pairings worked well with the desserts in completely different ways. Again, I have to admit, I was a little doubtful when I saw that cheese cake was going to be served. After all these intriguing and original desserts, I was prepared to be disappointed with a “regular” cheese cake. I couldn’t have been more wrong. This cheese cake was the fluffiest and richest cheese cake I think I have ever tasted (and I’ve tasted a few). I would have eaten as many of them as they brought out. What a fantastic, pleasant surprise that was. I also have to mention the raspberry jellies. I’d never tried a raspberry jelly other than the type we’d usually put on toast. This little dollop was like a burst of fresh raspberry flavour on your tongue. Again, an incredibly delicious surprise. You would think that after four delicious, rich desserts we’d be pushing our plates back and declaring we couldn’t possibly eat another bite. You would think. But then the servers started parading through the dining room with the last course – a blueberry cream angel food cake roulade and blueberry coulis with a Nova Scotia tuille. This came out with a glass of the fragrant and tasty Pomme D’Or Apple Cream Liqueur from Domaine de Grand Pré. The spice-cake flavour of the Pomme D’Or blending with the rich blueberry cream of the angel food cake was almost mesmerizing. And the Nova Scotia tuille was a very clever and elegant touch that had everyone at our table asking, “How’d they do that?” I know I’ve said this before but it bears repeating. If you have an opportunity to enjoy an evening at Kingstec’s Nosh Dining Room then you really owe it to yourself to go. This is first class fine dining with a creativity and polish (and certainly a price point) that is rare in the Valley or in the province. Bravo to the outstanding students of Kingstec and their dedicated instructors for again putting on a world-class evening of culinary entertainment. Cheers. Follow Scott on Twitter or Instagram @ScottsGrapevine
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SPRING INTO ACTION CHALLENGE 2017
Nala is a female short-haired black cat born on May 16, 2016. This very sweet is looking for someone to give her the attention she deserves. What a soft, plush coat she has!
Vicki Crowell
Wolfville Animal Hospital 12-112 Front Street Wolfville 902 542 3422
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Join our "Spring into Action Challenge" and get physically active and fit for summer! This is an annual six-week challenge that Horizons Community Development Associates Inc. issues to our colleagues, friends, and families worldwide. This year it takes place from April 10 to May 21, 2017. Participating individually or as a team, the goal is to achieve at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day for five days each week of the challenge. There are chances to win weekly prize draws for everyone who meets the weekly goal, as well as Grand Prize draws at the end of the Challenge! Registration opens March 15. For more information or to register for the challenge, visit us online at horizonscda.ca/sia.php or at facebook.com/Horizons-Spring-Into-Action-139535450482/ Then grab your sneakers, get outside, enjoy the fresh air, have fun, and of course… SPRING into Action!
Worsley has found a family and he goes home in one week!
AMUSE-BOUCHE: FRENCH FOR KIDS Sarah Anderson Je suis perdu is French for “I am lost”. If you get lost or you don’t understand what’s going on in French class, let someone know by saying "je suis perdu!"
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UPCOMING MEETINGS OF COUNCIL RCMP Advisory Board Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 Time: 10:00 am Location: Town Hall
Wolfville-Acadia Town & Gown Committee Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 Time: 12:00 pm Location: Town Hall
Public Hearing/Town Council Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 Time: 6:00 pm Location: Town Hall
Planning Advisory Committee Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Time: 1:30 pm Location: Town Hall
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WHAT'S HAPPENING FROM MARCH 9 – 23, 2017 SEND YOUR EVENTS TO LISTINGS@GRAPEVINEPUBLISHING.CA Please note: Events are subject to change.
THURSDAY, MARCH 9
Being Bold for Change — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 5–7pm • Senator Wanda
Thomas Bernard (P.h.D), will speak about this year’s International Women’s Day theme: Finding Courage and Inspiration to be Bold for Change. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-585-1122 / mary.sweatman@acadiau.ca
Envisioning Transition — Horton Community Centre, Grand Pré 7–9:30pm • Transition is a movement of communities coming together to reimagine and rebuild our world. Join us to envision what our community could become! TIX: donation INFO: info@wolfvilleareatransitioninitiative.ca
Annapolis Valley Decorative Artists — Fire Hall, Greenwich 7–10pm • Monthly meeting. The programme will be fabric painting. TIX: $2 door fee INFO: 902-681-0311 / mayscott@hotmail.com
FRIDAY, MARCH 10
Bottles & Vehicle Batteries — Recycling Depot, New Minas 8am–4pm • 507 Air Cadets are raising funds for their trip to Ottawa. Bottle or vehicle batteries can be donated at New Minas Recycling Inc, or email for pick up. TIX: donation INFO: 902-678-7930 / Kennedy_oickle@hotmail.com 12 Hour Sing-a-thon — Greenwood Mall, Greenwood 9am–9pm • TIX: donation INFO: 902-765-0609 / timvallillee@hotmail.com
Playful Pals Playgroup — THREE LOCATIONS: Recreation Centre, Wolfville; Fire Hall, Waterville; New Beginning Centre, Greenwood 9:30–11:30am • An opportunity to have parent-child interaction and a chance to meet other families. Sing songs, have finger plays, play in the gym, and more. All ages. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca
Dance: Meredith — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 7pm • Ages 19+. TIX: $5 per person INFO: 902-798-2031 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com
Open Mic Hosted By 2nd Chance — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 7:30pm • Use back door, down stairs to the Lounge. Everyone welcome. TIX: donation INFO: 902-538-7397 / mom8sk@hotmail.com
Music Night — Royal Canadian Legion, Canning 8:30pm–12:30am • Music Night w/Bunker and Greg. Downstairs lounge. 19+. Put on your dancing shoes and come out for some great music and fun. TIX: $5 INFO: 902-582-7246 / brian.d.hazel@ns.sympatico.ca
SATURDAY, MARCH 11
Community Breakfast — Masonic Hall, Berwick 7:30–10:30am • Proceeds help Valley Lodge maintain the building and support worthwhile community projects. TIX: $7 adult, $3 children INFO: 902-538-8351 Community Breakfast — Baptist Church, Kingston 8–10am • Enjoy a delicious breakfast, with
traditional and healthy choice items such as yogurt, fruit and homemade muffins. We thank the Atlantic Superstore and Sobeys for partnering with us in the healthy food choices! TIX: donation INFO: 902-765-4655
Breakfast — Community Hall, Scott’s Bay 8–10am • Presented by The Scott’s Bay Community Hall Association. TIX: $6 adult, $3 children 12 and under INFO: 902-582-7489 / jerrychuntley@hotmail.com
Big Breakfast — Southwest Hants Firehall, 1884 Hwy 14, Vaughans 8–10am • Proceeds to Auxiliary. TIX: $7 adults, $3.50 children INFO: ellajean.levy@gmail.com
Men’s Dart Tournament — Community Hall, St Croix 9:45am • Call to register. TIX: $10 per person INFO: Cindy, 902-798-4364
Valley Trekkers — Irving Circle K, Windsor 10am (Registration 9:30am) • Join the Valley Trekkers Volkssport Club for the Windsor walk . Meet at the Irving Circle K, 2113 Hwy 1, exit 7 off Hwy 101 to Falmouth. This is a 5/10km, 2B walk. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-472-2261
Mohala Market — Lions Club, Coldbrook 10:30am–3:30pm • A family friendly marketplace that is based around supporting our local artists and entrepreneurs! Baked goods, handcrafted masterpieces, live music and more! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-300-4486 / mohalamarket@gmail.com
Sarah Jane Conklin presents “Flying Colours” — The Box of Delights Bookshop, Wolfville 11am– 12pm • Join us to celebrate the publication of Sarah Jane Conklin’s new book of paintings, “Flying Colours.” TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-9511 / boxofdelightsbooks@gmail.com
Soup and Chowder Luncheon — Baptist Church, Forest Hill 11am–1pm • Homemade turkey soup,
corn chowder, or chili, rolls, juice, tea or coffee, strawberry shortcake for dessert. TIX: $8 per person INFO: 902-542-2601 / judyssin@eastlink.ca
BBQ Fundraiser — Independent Grocer Berwick, Berwick 11am–2pm • The Berwick Ringette U19 team is raising funds to raise funds for their trip to play in a nation wide Ringette tournament in Ottawa, June 2–4. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-670-1709 / t_l_west@hotmail.com
Pool Tournament — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 11:30am • Registration 11:30am, play starts at noon. Scotch doubles, draw for partner, round robin format. Cash prizes. Sandwiches at the bar, pizza by the slice at 3pm. TIX: $5 per player INFO: 902-538-5815 / chris48goddard@icloud.com
Benefit Supper & Auction for Julia Llewellyn — Fire Hall, Waterville 4:30–6:30pm • A cooperating
group of community friends are hosting a roast turkey dinner and silent auction for Julia Llewellyn, to help cover medical costs. TIX: donation INFO: 902-679-6568 / cskeddy@hotmail.ca
Dinner, Auction & Fundraiser — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 5pm • Starts 5pm, dinner 6pm, catered by Les Marmitons. Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion Windsor Branch 009, Hantsport Lions Club and the 106 Air Cadets Squadron. TIX: Tickets $35 each, cash only @ Legion bar. INFO: 902-798-2031
St. Patrick’s Ceilidh Dance — Farmers Market, Wolfville 6–9pm • Kick up your heels and join the
dancing or kick off your shoes and sit back and let the music, the dance, and the buzz – put you at your ease as only the Irish can! The Valley’s most authentic St. Patrick’s event! TIX: $10 advance, $12 at door, no charge age 5 and under. Group rates available. @ Box of Delights Bookshop (Wolfville) INFO: 902-582-1786 / info@webstersdance.com
Gospel Music Night — Baptist Church, Coldbrook 6:30pm • Featuring Son Light and other special guests. Fellowship time to follow. Proceeds to support the work at Valley Care Pregnancy Center. Everyone welcome. TIX: free will offering INFO: mjm-songbird@bellaliant.net
Country Music Show — Three Rivers Community Centre, Torbrook 7pm • Featuring Heather Best, Rick Snider, Linda Walker, Patsy Hubley, Logan Best, Kyle & Natasha Ward & family, Robbie Jaimeson, Joel LeBreton & Paul Marshall. 50/50 draw. Proceeds to Community Center Storm date: March 18 TIX: $5 admission INFO: Paul Marshall, 902-848-6115
SUNDAY, MARCH 12
Variety Show — Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd., New Ross 1:30–4pm • Bonded Connection, Country Rebels, Country Heat, Cye & the Guys. Sound by Dave Guptill. Wheelchair accessible. Canteen available. TIX: $5 admission INFO: 902-689-2000 / 902-689-2612
Music Jam — Windermere Community Hall, Berwick 2–5pm • Hosted by Annapolis Valley Bluegrass and Oldtime Music Association. Come join the musicians’ circle or the audience. Refreshments. TIX: donation INFO: 902-538-3392 / brucebeattie155@gmail.com
Authors@Acadia Presents: Eden Robinson — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 3pm • Eden Robinson will read from and talk about both her new novel (Son of a Trickster, Feb. 2017) and Monkey Beach (2000, Vaughan Memorial Library’s Books As Bridges Selection) TIX: no charge INFO: 902-585-1502 / andrea.schwenke.wyile@acadiau.ca
Fundy Cinema screens JULIETA — Al Whittle Theatre, 4 & 7pm • Spanish maestro Pedro Almodóvar adapts three stories from Alice Munro’s collection Runaway for this marvelously textured tale that examines the strained relationship and eventual rupture between a Madrid teacher and her daughter by moving forward and backward through time. TIX: $9 INFO: 902-542-1050 Turkey Supper — Lions Club, Middleton 5pm • Turkey Supper TIX: $12 adults, $6 children under 12 INFO: 902-825-4374
Contemplative Concert — Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville 9–10pm • A late-night meditative
improvisation in the beautiful resonance of Acadia’s Manning Chapel, featuring: Derek Charke – bass flute, Adam Langille – upright bass, Ken Shorley – percussion. Suggested contribution $10 ($5 for students). TIX: free will offering; suggested contribution $10 ($5 for students) INFO: connect@heartwideopen.ca
MONDAY, MARCH 13
Coffee and Conversation — The Box of Delights Bookshop, Wolfville 10–11:30am. Also March 20 • Would you like to stop by for coffee and conversation, where you could meet a group of people with diverse personalities and needs? If transportation is required please phone. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-679-8064
Mixed Double Darts — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 7pm • Mixed doubles darts, draw for
partner, round robin format. Cash prize to winners and high score. Everyone welcome. TIX: $3 to play INFO: chris48goddard@icloud.com
Valley Gardeners Club Meeting — NSCC Kingston Campus, Rm 2101 7:30pm • Speaker:
Don Ells. Suggestions from a long time gardener. Good things for your garden. TIX: no charge INFO: Valleygardeners.ca
TUESDAY, MARCH 14
Community Luncheon — Lions Club, Kingston 12–1pm • Turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, vegetables, dessert, coffee and tea. Enjoy a great meal! TIX: $9, $9.50 delivered (Kingston/Greenwood area only, ordered by 10:30am on the 14th). INFO: 902-765-2128 Cribbage — Legion, Berwick 7pm • Team play. High hand, 50/50, 1st, 2nd & 3rd place cash prizes and an ongoing Cookie Jar. Everyone welcome. TIX: $10 per person INFO: 902-538-9340
Refresh Annapolis Valley: Project Management Sucks — Patterson Hall (top floor), Acadia U, Wolfville 7pm • Disconnected project managers who don’t really understand your work, coupled with never ending meetings, charts, spreadsheets, forms, paperwork, complicated management software… Project management can feel like it is more of a barrier than a help to team productivity. In this talk, Mike Caplan, a reluctant Software Development Manager, will explore a lightweight tool for overseeing the project processes. Based on a simple board, this technique helps visualize workflow, expose operational problems, and reduce wasted time from excessive multitasking. Best of all, it is a team tool that helps decentralize project management to the group. TIX: no charge INFO: info@refreshannapolisvalley.org / facebook.com/RefreshAnnapolisValley
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15
Pool — Legion, Berwick 7pm • Round robin format. Cash prize to winner and an ongoing Cookie Jar. Everyone welcome. TIX: $3 to play INFO: 902-538-9340 Fundy Cinema screens THE RIVER OF MY DREAMS: A PORTRAIT OF GORDON PINSENT — Al Whittle Theatre, 7pm • A first-person portrait of one of Canada’s most beloved actors whose formidable and thoughtful storytelling takes us from his childhood in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, through a body of work that is embedded in our national consciousness. TIX: $9 INFO: 902-542-1050
THURSDAY, MARCH 16
A Geologist’s Adventures in Machu Picchu — Seminary House, Wolfville 12–1pm • David Mossman presents a geologist’s first hand perspective on this masterpiece of 15th Century architecture and an overview of the remarkable achievements of Inca culture. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-585-1434 / allinfo@acadiau.ca
GriefShare — New Hope Wesleyan Church, Kentville 7–9pm • Help and encouragement after
the death of a loved one, GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life. We know it hurts and we want to help. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-670-9288 / klgerrits7@hotmail.com
General Meeting — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 7:30pm • General meeting of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 009. New members always
welcome. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-798-2031 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
Legion Dance — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 7–11pm • St. Patty’s Dance featuring The Island Boys. 19+ TIX: no charge for branch members, $5 guests INFO: 902-798-2031 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com
St. Patrick’s Day Party — Community Hall, Ardoise 7:30–8pm • 19+ event. Bring a friend, wear your green and dance! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-757-3217 / chair@ardoisehall.ca
SATURDAY, MARCH 18
Big Breakfast — Lions Club, Wolfville 7–10am • Wolfville Lions Club’s monthly big breakfast. Eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, beans, hash browns, toast, and a beverage. TIX: $8 adults, $4 children under 10 INFO: 902-542-4508 Breakfast — Community Hall, Centreville 7–10:30am • Hosted by The Good Neighbor Club. Eggs, bacon, sausages, juice, coffee, tea, homemade beans, homemade hashbrowns, etc. TIX: donation INFO: 902-678-3999 Community Breakfast — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 7:30–10am • Bacon, Sausage, Ham, Eggs, Pancakes, Hash browns, Toast, and Baked Beans, Juice, Coffee and Tea. TIX: $6 adults, $4 children (6-12 years), no charge under age 6. Takeout available. INFO: 902-798-2031 / WindsorLegion@bellaliant.com
Breakfast — United Church, Aylesford 8–11am • Breakfast at the Aylesford United Church. Come and bring a friend. Sponsored by the Committee of Stewards for church expenses. TIX: donation INFO: 902-847-9624 Valley Trekkers — Aurora Inn, Kingston 10am (registration 9:30am) • Join Valley Trekkers Volkssport Club for the Kingston walk. Meet at the Aurora Inn, 831 Main St., Kingston. Exit 17 off Hwy 101. This is a 5/10km, 3B walk. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-847-1772 Crib Tournament — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 12:30pm • Lunch will be served
compliments of the ladies TIX: $ 20 a team INFO: 902-678-8935
Chase The Ace — Royal Canadian Legion, Kingston 1–3pm • Public invited. Must be 19+ to
purchase tickets. Winning Ticket drawn at 3:30pm TIX: 3 Tickets for $5 INFO: 902-765-4428
FUN raiser — Bethany Memorial Baptist Church, Aldershot 7–9pm • Kick the winter blues good-bye!! “Entertain us or be entertained – a fun night for the whole family” TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-6755
TIDE PREDICTIONS
at Cape Blomidon
Source: Canadian Fisheries & Oceans. www.waterlevels.gc.ca MAR
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Low
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9:48am 10:45am 11:37am *1:26pm 2:12pm 2:56pm 3:38pm 4:20pm 5:02pm 5:47pm **6:34pm 7:25pm 7:49am 8:45am 9:41am
4:04pm 4:59pm 5:49pm 7:36pm 7:58am 8:41am 9:23am 10:05am 10:46am 11:29am 12:15pm 1:05pm 2:00pm 2:58pm 3:54pm
There are normally two high and two low tides each day. Only daylight tide times are listed. * Highest High: 43.3 feet ** Lowest High: 34.1 feet +NOTE: Time change 1 hour forward, March 12, 2am
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TICKET GIVEAWAY– CHANCE TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO: RADIOLAND DANCE. Louis Millett Centre, New Minas. Saturday, April 1, 8pm Draw date: Monday, March 27. Enter all draws: valleyevents.ca/win Vienna Boys Choir — Convocation Hall, Wolfville 7:30pm • Acadia Performing Arts Series presents the world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir TIX: $50, $30 for students @ Acadia Box Office INFO: 800-542-8425 / pas@acadiau.ca
Dylan Menzie and his Band — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8pm • Channelling Joel Plaskett, PEI’s Dylan Menzie and his kick-ass band are climbing the music charts with their anthemic “Kenya “ TIX: $25, $10 students INFO: 902-825-6834 / evergreentheatre@gmail.com
Dance — Royal Canadian Legion, Kingston 9pm– 1am • Music by Stagecoach. 19+ event. Proceeds go to Bowl for Kid’s Sake / Big Brothers, Big Sisters. TIX: $5 per person INFO: 902-824-3443
SUNDAY, MARCH 19
Lion’s Breakfast — Hants Community Centre 7:30–9:30am • Windsor Lion’s Monthly Breakfast, In the Lion’s Den. TIX: $6 adult, $3 child INFO: bodean1@bellaliant.net Flea Market — Community Hall, Ardoise 8am–1pm • Canteen open for lunch! TIX: $1 admission INFO: 902-757-2900 / chair@ardoisehall.ca
Fundy Cinema screens PATERSON — Al Whittle Theatre, 4 & 7pm • With this portrait of an ordinary
small-town American couple and their desire for artistic expression, director Jim Jarmusch creates a lovely fable about the fragile, fruitful and occasionally fraught relationship between creativity and everyday life. TIX: $9 INFO: 902-542-1050
Supper — Forties Community Centre, New Ross 4:30–6pm • Corned Beef & Cabbage, Carrots & potatoes, a great Dessert, tea/coffee. TIX: $13 adult, $7 age 5–12, $3 under age 5 INFO: 902-689-2612 / 902-689-2000 (hall)
Hymn Sing — United Baptist Church, Wolfville Ridge 7–9pm • Special guests David Riley and Friends.
little as one hour. TIX: $65 INFO: 902-321-1375 / roger@valleyfoodsafe.com
Girls Hockey Jamboree — Centennial Arena, Kentville 8pm • Valley Wild Girls Hockey Club is excited to be hosting a Novice Girls Jamboree for girls aged 6–8 years. No previous hockey experience needed. Gear can be sourced if needed. Want to try goalie gear? We will have sets on hand. Please register. TIX: no charge INFO: secretary@valleywildhockey.ca / valleywildhockey.ca
TUESDAY, MARCH 21
Refreshment and fellowship to follow. TIX: donation INFO: 902-542-3419
MONDAY, MARCH 20
Coffee Time — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 9:30–11:30am • Relax, grab a coffee and have adult conversation. Drop in and learn about all the programs we have to offer. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca
Toddler Tonics — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 9:30–10:30am • Does your toddler like to wiggle and jiggle, move and groove? Enjoy a morning of physical activity, fun, and meeting new families. This program is a parent – child interactive program. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca
Storytime — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 9:30–10:30am • Foster the
love of reading in your child. Free childcare available. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca
Food Handlers Certification — Town Hall, Berwick 10:30am–12:30pm • Food Handlers certification exam. Complete your training online at home then write your exam in person in as
Darts — Legion, Berwick 7pm • Mixed doubles, draw for partner, round robin format. Cash prize to winners and high score. Everyone welcome. TIX: $3 to play INFO: 902-538-9340 Committee of the Whole — County of Kings Municipal Complex, Kentville 9am • TIX: no charge INFO: 888-337-2999
County Crafters — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 9:30–11:30am • Crafting for all adults. Bring along your hobby and work on your own projects or come and enjoy a craft project provided for you. Childcare is available. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca
World Down Syndrome Day — Council Chambers, Municipal Complex, Kentville 9:45am • Proclamation and flag raising at 9:45am at Council Chambers. Also, the town crier, a bag piper, members of the community living with Down syndrome and representatives from Michelin will be in attendance. TIX: no charge INFO: facebook: Bad Apple Brewhouse Play With Me — Autism Centre, Kingston 1:30–2:30pm • Play is a very important part of a child’s growth and development. So come and take some time to be creative, active, and engaged with your child/children. All ages welcome. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca
Cribbage — Legion, Berwick 7pm • Team play. High hand, 50/50, 1st, 2nd & 3rd place cash prizes and an ongoing Cookie Jar. Everyone welcome. TIX: $10 per person INFO: 902-538-9340
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22
Rhyme Time — TWO LOCATIONS: Lions Club, Kingston 9:30–10:30am & Louis Millet Community Complex, New Minas 10–11am • Children love to move and sing! Our Rhyme Time will teach you and your child many new songs, rhymes, and movement activities. A great parent-child experience. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca
Coffee Time — Community Hall, Greenwich 9:30–11am • Enjoy a cup of coffee/tea and a muffin
with friends new and old in our bright and cheerful community hall. Free will donations are accepted but not mandatory. TIX: donation INFO: 902-542-3498 / darlene.hennigar@gmail.com
Play Group Plus — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 10–11:30am • An opportunity for
parent-child interaction and a chance to meet other families. Sing songs, have finger plays, play in the gym, and more. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca
Baby and Me — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 10:30–11:30am • A great place to connect with other moms and babies, share stories and learn songs and rhymes you can do together. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca
Tumblebugs — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 1–2pm • Tumblebugs teaches
basic movement activities and modified gymnastics that are fun, safe, and developmentally appropriate. Tumble on over and check us out!! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca
What’s Happening continued on page 13.
WEEKLY EVENTS PLEASE NOTE: Event information may change without notice.
THURSDAYS
Acadia Brown Bag Lunch Series — Seminary House, Rm 229, Acadia U., Wolfville 12–1pm. March 9: Susan Surette-Draper Topic: La Rochelle – An Acadian Returns March 16: David Mossman Topic: A Geologist’s Adventures in Machu Picchu March 23: Carolyn Mallory Topic: Voyage to Sable Island INFO: 902-585-1434 /
allinfo@acadiau.ca / all.acadiau.ca Gab and Grub Social — CMHA Kings County Branch, Kentville 1–3pm. Social time for adults who independently live with mental illness, including anxiety and depression. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-670-4103 / club@cmhakings.ns.ca The Hantsport Seniors & Elders Club “Drop-in” — St. Andrews Church Hall, Hantsport 1–4pm. Play an assortment of games with a tea-break at 3pm. All ages! INFO: 902-352-2085 / davidold@eastlink.ca In the Round Knitting Group — Gaspereau Valley Fibres 1–4:30pm. Also Tuesdays 6–9pm. Bring your knitting, rug hooking, spinning, or felting. INFO: 902-542-2656 / gaspereauvalleyfibres.ca NonDuality Meetup — Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville 7pm–9pm. Every other Thursday (Next: March 16). Non-denominational discussion of life and our place in the scheme of things. 19+ FEE: no charge INFO: 902-365-5235 / johnotvos@hotmail.com Tremont Board Game Café — Tremont Hall, 738 Tremont Mountain Rd., 7–9:30pm, every 1st and 3rd Thursday (Next: Feb. 16, March 2). The newest, coolest games in a friendly, relaxed environment. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-765-4326
FRIDAYS
Art for Wellness — Canadian Mental Health Association, New Minas 1–4pm. Arts and crafts program for adults who live independently with mental illness, including depression and anxiety. Materials provided.TIX: no charge, but please pre-register. INFO: 902-670-4103 / club@cmhakings.ns.ca Chase The Ace — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 5–7pm • Downstairs; use back door. Everyone welcome. Cash bar. 19+ TIX: Tickets 3 for $5. Supper $8. Dessert $2. INFO: 902-538-5815 Chase the Ace — Curling Club, Middleton 6:30–8pm • Draw at 8pm. Enjoy playing cribbage, Crokinole, Yahtzee in the dining hall. TIX: 3 tickets for $5. 12 | March 9 – 23, 2017
INFO: 902-825-2695 / bemorine@hotmail.com Boardgame Night — C@P Lab, Wolfville Public Library, 7pm. Bring your games! Ages 12+ FEE: no charge INFO: 902-790-4536 / turpin56@gmail.com Friday Night Jam — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville, 7–10pm. INFO: 902-542-5869 / wolfvillelegion@gmail.com
SATURDAYS
Wolfville Farmers’ Market — DeWolfe Building, Elm Ave., Wolfville 8:30am–1pm INFO: March 11 Music: Jessica Jurgenliemk March 18 Music: Ron & Rod Theme: Maplicious at the Market! wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Drop in and Drum! — Baptist Church, Wolfville 1–2:30pm. W/Bruno Allard. Learn to play the djembe with rhythms & songs from West Africa. Drums provided. FEE: $5–$10 (pay what you can) INFO: brunoallard7@gmail.com / facebook: Djembes and Duns Wolfville Chase the Ace — Legion, Kingston 1–3pm. Tickets are 3 for $5. Draw 3:30pm. 19+ to play. INFO: 902-765-4428 / legion98sect@eastlink.ca
SUNDAYS
Windsor Meditation Group — Visitor Information
Centre Space in the Windsor Community Centre, 321 Gerrish St., Windsor 10:30am–noon. Join us for meditation in the Shambhala tradition, discussion and tea. All welcome. Wheelchair accessible ramp. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-798-2958 / windsormeditationgroup@gmail.com
MONDAYS
Coffee and Conversation — Box of Delights
Bookstore, Wolfville. Would you like to stop by for coffee and conversation, where you could meet a group of people with diverse personalities and needs? If transportation if required please call. INFO: 902-679-8064 Windsor Game Night — Library, Windsor 6pm. Board game group. New players welcome! FEE: no charge INFO: meetup.com/valleygames / turpin56@gmail.com The Berwick Makery — Berwick District School “Hive” (former Family Studies Room) 6–8pm. Hang out, work on projects, learn new skills, and teach each other! TIX: $2 INFO: 902-538-4019 / theberwickmakery.wordpress.com/classes Toastmasters — 2nd Floor, K.C. Irving Centre, Acadia 6:30–8:30pm. Communication and leadership
skill-building for students and community members. INFO: wolfvilletoastmasters.com Kings Community Concert Band — Bishop Hall, Greenwich 7:15pm. KCCB is a group of aspiring musicians, diverse in age, ability and ambition. We would love to have you join us! Our talented director capably guides us to perform a wide variety of music for the community. INFO: Fraser Campbell, 902-306-0077 / kingsconcert@gmail.com
TUESDAYS
Friends in Bereavement — Support, information,
friendship, and confidentiality while grieving the death of a loved one. 1st & 3rd Tues. each month (Next: March 21), in Kentville and Berwick. BERWICK: Western Kings Mem. Health Centre,10am–12pm. KENTVILLE: United Baptist Church, Kentville 2–4pm. Sponsored by Careforce. INFO: 902-681-8239 / friendsinbereavement@gmail.com Gaeilge sa Ghleann – Irish in the Valley — Greenwood, 1pm. Learn to speak Gaeilge! INFO: HighburyPaul@gmail.com / Facebook: Gaeilge sa Ghleann Rug Hooking in Kentville — Kentville Lower Recreation Centre (354 Main Street), 1–3pm. If you are a rug hooker or want to learn, join us for social hooking! Tea/coffee available, $5 drop in fee. INFO: Mona, monapearl@ns.sympatico.ca Rug Hooking — 57 Eden Row, Greenwich 1–3:30pm. Drop-in rug hooking. FEE: donation INFO: Kay, 902-697-2850 Free Ice Skating — Kentville Centennial Arena 3–4pm. Also Wednesdays. INFO: 902-679-2539 / jwest@kentville.ca Toastmasters — Birchall Training Centre, 14 Wing Greenwood 6:30pm. Learn communication and leadership skills in a fast-paced, fun setting. Guests always welcome. TIX: no charge INFO: annapolisvalley.easy-speak.org / edwardwedler@gmail.com Cribbage — Berwick Legion, 7pm. Includes high hand, 50/50,1st, 2nd & 3rd place cash prizes, and an ongoing Cookie Jar. FEE: $10 per player INFO: 902-538-5815 Jijuktukwejk (ji-ji-WUK-tuk) Watershed Alliance — Berwick Lions Club, 7pm. 3rd Tues. each month (Next: March 21). Learn about the river, paddling and hiking along the banks, and help to make it cleaner. INFO: Jennifer, 902-538-0520 / cornwallisriver@gmail.com Valley Voices — Kentville Baptist Church CE
Centre, 7–9:30pm. A vibrant, female a cappella show chorus. Women of any age are welcome. INFO: valleyvoices.org / 902-448-2414 / valleyvoices@harmonyarea1.ca Valley Scottish Country Dance Classes — Riverside Court (upstairs), 125 Webster St., Kentville. 7:30–9:30pm. Winter term is Feb. 7 – May 9. FEE: $6 a night, or $60 for the 14-week term INFO: keppie@eastlink.ca Board Game Night — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 8pm–12am TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-0059 / judy@paddys.ca
WEDNESDAYS
What’s Brewin, Coffee Time — Community Hall, Greenwich 9:30–11am • Join us for coffee/tea and a muffin. Chat with friends, new and old! TIX: donation INFO: Darlene, 902-542-3498 / darlene.hennigar@gmail.com / Bev, 902-542-7412 Kentville Farmers’ Market — Rec. Centre, Kentville 10am–2pm. Open year-round. Fresh farm products, bread, honey, maple syrup, cheese, hot lunch food, local crafts and household goods. INFO: marketmanager@kentville.ca / kentvillefarmersmarket.ca Valley Youth Project — Louis Millett Community Complex, Rm 128, New Minas, 6:30–8:30pm. First and third Wed. of each month, Sept–June (Next: March 15). Social drop-in for LGBTQ+ youth and allies, 25 years & under. FEE: no charge INFO: valleyyouthproject.wordpress.com Chase The Ace — Lions Club, 36 Elm Ave., Wolfville 5–8:15pm. Draw shortly after 8pm. Come early to play cards with friends, or have a snack at our canteen. INFO: 902-542-4508 Wolfville Community Choir — St. Francis of Assisi Parish Centre, 118 Main St., Wolfville. 6–7:30pm. W/Susan Dworkin, Director. New members welcome! INFO: 902-300-1001 / susan_dworkin@hotmail.com New Horizons Band — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 7pm. Sept. to May. Fun, informal community band under the direction of Brian Johnston. New members welcome! FEE: small fee per term to cover expenses INFO: 902-542-7557 / nhbwolfville@gmail.com Card Party — Northville Farm Heritage Centre, Billtown 7–9pm. Until the end of April. Come and play either crib or 45’s. Door prize of $20 each week! FEE: $4 INFO: 902-678-4206 / ruthbentley80@gmail.com / northvillefarm.ca
WHAT’S HAPPENING MARCH 9 – 23, 2017 (CONT'D) WEDNESDAY MARCH 22 (cont'd)
Compassion and Courage: A Gathering to Share a Meal and our Thoughts — Wolfville Farmers’ Market 5–9pm • The past few months have been increasingly filled with voices that polarize and isolate, encouraging anxiety and mistrust, fostering fear of “others,” of strangers. Come at 5pm with an ingredient for our Stone Soup (ingredient list on our website), meet one another, share a soup supper at 6pm. At 7pm guest speakers will share how we can sustain compassion, challenge fear, build resilience and walk in solidarity with our neighbours. Small group discussions will follow. TIX: freewill offering INFO: waicc.org/news
Canadian Federation of University Women — Welcome Centre, Wolfville 7–9:30pm • Regular
club meeting. Business meeting followed by guest speakers, Nancy Henry & Lana Churchill, Actors with Centre Stage. There is also a fundraiser for Chrysalis House. Refreshments. New Members welcome. TIX: no charge INFO: cfuwwolfville.com
THURSDAY, MARCH 23
Let’s Get Messy! — Louis Millet Community Complex, New Minas 9:30–10:30am • Children are naturally inclined to explore and get messy!! So let’s help them along! Bring your child out to explore various art forms and sensory opportunities. This program is a parent-child interactive group. All ages welcome. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca
Voyage to Sable Island — Seminary House, Wolfville 12–1pm • Have you ever wanted to visit Sable Island to see the wild horses? Not only is Sable Island the home to about 500 horses, but it is also home to the largest colony of grey seals in the world! Let Carolyn Mallory share her trip with you. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-585-1434 / allinfo@acadiau.ca
Open Gym Time — Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville 1:30–3:30pm • Is the winter weather getting you down? Join us in the gym to run, jump, ride and play! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-5760 / family.centre@ns.sympatico.ca
Paint Night — Community Hall, White Rock 6:30–8:30pm • Step by step instructions by artist Giselle Morine. Please call to reserve tickets. Project: Cardinal on a fence post. TIX: $35 individual, $30 each for a group of two or more INFO: 902-543-3805 / shellywsphill@gmail.com
LIVE THEATRE African Youth Talent Show — Horton High School, Greenwich March 9, 6pm • This family-friendly event showcases the amazing talents of students in the AVRSB Student Support Worker and Native Student Advisor programs. From singing to instrumental music, dance to comedy, a night of fun for everyone! TIX: donation INFO: communications@avrsb.ca Tuesdays with Morrie — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville March 9, 10, 11, 7pm, March 11, 2pm • Tuesdays with Morrie is a master class in life between a college professor and one of his former students, long after their college days are over. TIX: $15 adult, $10 student. All proceeds to ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Society of Nova Scotia. Tickets @ Box of Delights Bookshop (Wolfville), and at the door INFO: butlermike50@gmail.com
Witness for the Prosecution — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville March 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, April 1, 7:30pm, March 12, 26, 2pm • Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie, directed by George Henry and Peter Booth. Robarts believes his client to be innocent but his alibi rests on the testimony of Vole’s wife, Romaine. Innocent or guilty? TIX: $15/$12 cash or cheque. INFO: 902-678-8040 / centrestage@centrestage.theatre.ca Faith County II — Fountain Hall Performing Arts Centre, Windsor March 17, 18, 24, 25, 7pm, March 18, 19, 25, 2pm • Presented by Quick As A Wink Theatre Society. A play within a play, it’s opening night of Romeo and Juliet and the cast members don’t have a clue! TIX: $20 adult, $16 student/ senior, $12 children under 12 @ Moe’s Music Place Sales (Windsor), Box of Delights Bookshop (Wolfville), online: qaaw.ca INFO: 902-798-5565 / info@quickasawinktheatre.ca
A Couple Walks Into A Bar... A Night of Stand Up Comedy — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville March 18, 8–10pm • Real-life comedy couple, Jen Grant & Julien Dionne, bring their award-winning comedy to Wolfville! As seen on: Just For Laughs, Canadian Comedy Awards, The Debaters, Ha!ifax Comedy Festival, The Winnipeg Comedy Festival, JFL42, CBC Radio TIX: $25 @ EventBrite.ca, Box Of Delights
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Book Shop (March 7) INFO: 647-225-2788 / booking@lemonpresstalent.com
Cartooning With Mark Oakley — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 2–4:30pm • Thieves & Kings and Stardrop comic artist Mark Oakley will be visiting for an author reading and discussion of his work followed by a cartooning workshop. For ages 9–18. Please register. INFO: 902-538-4030
WEDNESDAY, 22
She Who Laughs Lasts — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville March 24, 25, 7:30pm, March 25, 2pm
• WOW turns to the funny side of life to sing, dance and show audiences that laughter not only keeps us healthy, but that, in tough times, humour reminds us of moments of fun and joy – and all the things we have in common. Come share a smile and a song or two. All proceeds to WOW’s selected charities. TIX: $15 adult, $12 student/seniors @ Box of Delights Bookshop (Wolfville), and at the door. INFO: pat@daysend.ca
EXHIBITS “PRESS” Our annual Printmaker’s Show — Harvest Gallery, Wolfville. Until March 11 • INFO: gallery@harvestgallery.ca Apple Bin Art Gallery — Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville • Affordable, original art created by Valley artists. Part proceeds go towards hospital equipment and Annapolis Valley health care programs.
@ THE LIBRARY For complete list of library events: valleylibrary.ca. All events are no charge/no registration unless otherwise stated. NOTE: When AVRSB schools are closed due to inclement winter weather, all children’s library programs for that day in that area will be cancelled.
THURSDAY, 9
Qigong & Tai Chi — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 6–6:30pm. Also March 16 & 23 •
Kenton Sefcik, Registered Acupuncturist, is offering a second session of Qigong & Tai Chi for all ages & skill levels. INFO: 902-684-0103
FRIDAY, 10
Fibre Ops — Library, Windsor 10am–12pm. Also March 17 • For knitters, crocheters, hookers, spinners, and weavers. Bring your own project. Everyone welcome. INFO: 902-798-5424
Bookworms Preschool Storytime — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 10:30–11:30am. Also March 17 • Ages 3-5. INFO: 902-542-3005
BusyBabies — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 11:30am–12pm. Also March 17 • For ages 0–2 and caregivers. INFO: 902-542-3005
The Hangout: Get Your Game On! — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 6:30– 8pm • Calling all young adults who love to play games! Spend your Friday night hanging out with your friends, listening to music, munching on snacks, and playing games, games and more games! For ages 10–14. Please register. INFO: 902-825-4835
SATURDAY, 11
Crafty Kids — Library, Kentville 2–3pm. Also March 18 • Come get crafty with Anna! Each week
will be a fun new craft. Don’t miss out! For ages 6–9. INFO: 902-679-2544
MONDAY, 13
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Talk Sing Read! Storytime — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 9:45–10:15am. Also March 22 • Geared toward ages 0–5, but all ages welcome. INFO: 902-538-4030 From Ink Blot to Animal — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10:30am–12pm • A fun workshop in ink techniques featuring artist Elizabeth Sircom. Draw animals with pen and ink, and paintbrush and ink. For ages 8–14. All materials will be provided. INFO: 902-684-0103
Storytime — Library, Kentville 11–11:30am. Also March 22 • Suggested age: 2–5. Parent/caregiver
accompaniment is required. INFO: 902-679-2544
Literacy Break — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 1–3pm • Walk the StoryWalk, play some literacy games, make a craft, write a letter, spin our prize wheel. We’ll have fun games and activities for all ages, so stop by and take a Literacy Break during March Break! INFO: 902-538-4030
Kids Yoga & Art — Library, Kingston 1:30–2:30pm • We’ll exercise your body and mind. Join instructor Rachel Ryan for basic yoga fun for kids, followed by some time for crafts. Please wear clothing comfortable to move in. For ages 7–10 years old. Preregistration is required. INFO: 902-765-3631
Global Citizenship Activity — Memorial Library, Wolfville 2–4pm • For ages 9–12. This Global
Citizenship workshop is offered by high school student Chantal Peng, NS ambassador for the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation. There will be four modules, each focusing on a different aspect of global citizenship. Each module will be very interactive, with games and crafts. Please register. INFO: 902-542-5760
THURSDAY, 16
Creative Fibre Arts — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 1–3pm. Also March 23 • Come and knit, crochet, rug hook, spin, weave. Bring your own project and meet new friends. INFO: 902-538-4030
Get Your Game On! — Library, Kentville 1–3:30pm • Our own version of The Board Game Cafe. Drinks and snacks provided. For ages 8–16. INFO: 902-679-2544 Breakout: Save The World From Zombies — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 2–3pm • You have 45 minutes to crack the code and find the antidote. If you do not, the zombies will take over the world. Work together in a team to “Breakout” the clues and save the world! For ages 12–17 Snacks provided. Registration required. INFO: 902-538-4030 Join the Story Circle — Library, Windsor 6:30–8pm • Our story circle is a place of sharing without obligation, of fellowship, kinship, and friendship. It is a place of ideas, laughter, and good cheer. It’s a time for men and women, young and old to delight in our commonalities. Bring an open heart and, if you like, a snack to share. Light refreshments provided. Facilitated by local author Barry Braun. INFO: 902-798-5424
Popovers — Library, Kingston 10–11am. Also March 20 • Join us Monday mornings for songs, stories, games and crafts. For preschool age children, accompanied by parent or caregiver. Registration is appreciated. INFO: 902-765-3631
FRIDAY, 17
Yoga for Youth — Library, Kentville 1:30–2:30pm • Join Rachel for some March Break yoga fun. For ages 10–14. Please register. INFO: 902-679-2544
Art March — Library, Kentville 2–4pm • Drop in for a march through art. Open to ages 5–10. INFO: 902-679-2544 Book Talk For Teens — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 7–8pm • We are reading Goliath by Scott Westerfeld. Come to the library for snacks and a fun discussion of the book. For ages 15–18. INFO: 902-538-4030
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Afternoon of Games — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 1:30–3:30pm. Also March 21 • There will be a selection of games to choose from or bring your own. For Adults. INFO: 902-538-4030
Create With Alcohol Inks — Memorial Library, Wolfville 1:30–3pm • Learn to use Alcohol Inks and
create beautiful, amazing pieces of art on ceramic tiles. Ages 12–19. (Adults may attend if accompanied by a youth aged 12–19). This workshop is free; all materials supplied. Please note that the inks contain alcohol, and therefore have a smell. If you are scent-sensitive, please be aware of this. INFO: 902-542-5760
Familytime: Let Your Love of Books Grow — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 1:30– 3:30pm • Thinking of spring? Join us for stories, a craft, snack and a chance to plant some seeds that you can take home and watch grow! For families of all ages! Please register. INFO: 902-825-4835
TUESDAY, 21
Dungeons And Dragons — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 6:30–8:30pm • Calling all warriors! You are invited to join a group of hearty adventure seekers in the pursuit of the Dark Rider. This fantasy role-playing game promotes teamwork, co-operation and shared storytelling. For ages 14 – 17. Please register. INFO: 902-825-4835
Lunch & Learn : Keeping Mobile — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 12–1pm • Join Mobility Specialist, Alan Mumford, for a unique and entertaining look at just how easy it can be to attain and maintain mobility as you age, using simple items found in every household. Free mobility program included. Bring a lunch or not; hot and cold beverages will be provided. For adults. INFO: 902-684-0103
THURSDAY, 23
Preschool Story Time & Craft — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 10:30–11:30am • Let’s get together and have some fun welcoming spring with all our friends. We will have snacks, play games and so much more! Please register. INFO: 902-825-4835
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Music Lessons — Banjo, ukulele, guitar lessons with Kim Barlow • All ages, all levels, in Wolfville and Canning. INFO: 902-698-9611 / kimbarlow77@gmail.com / kimbarlow.ca Voice & Piano Lessons — W/Susan Dworkin • All ages, levels. Professional music education in Wolfville. INFO: 902-300-1001 / Susan_dworkin@hotmail.com
Scottish Country Dance Classes — W/Susan Van Horne. Monday nights, 7–9pm, starting March 13 and running for 8 weeks at the Wilmot Community Centre. • Scottish Country is a social dance form so no partner or special attire is required and it is suitable for any adult from 16–96. Learn how to reel and wheel, pousette and allemande. No experience required. FEE: $5 nightly fee to cover cost of hall. INFO: 902-765-0906 / 902-825-4600
Karma Yoga — We’re now offering two by-donation Karma Yoga classes • Check out our website for class times and descriptions! INFO: laharayoga.ca/ classes.html
Taoist Tai Chi™ — Beginner and Continuing Classes • Tuesday, 6–8pm Beginner, 7–9pm Continuing. Thursday, 11am–1pm Beginner, 12–2pm Continuing. Louis Millett Community Centre, New Minas. INFO: Mary Anne, 902-678-4609 / kentville@taoist.org Qi Gong — Join us for our new Qi Gong class Tuesday evening from 7–8pm! INFO: laharayoga.ca/ classes.html Qigong Training Course — Two Saturdays: March 4 and 11, 9am–4pm @ Bishop Hall, Greenwich. • Qigong is easy to learn and powerful in its effects. Price is $150 but flexible in case of need. INFO: jackrisk.ca/LearnQigong.html / 204-298-8586
Yurt Building Workshop — Learn the skills to build your own yurt! Friday, April 21 6pm–Sunday April 23 5pm. • Accommodation: Sleep, eat, learn and
share with others in comfortable yurts equipped with a log burner. FEE: $360 plus tax, includes cozy yurt camping, gourmet local vegetarian food, and a yurt zine. INFO/Reg: lfy.ca / 902-670-4556 / info@lfy.ca
CAMPS March Break Camps — 9am–5pm, March 13–17 @ Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning. • Whether searching for the Creekster, creating a masterpiece or making new friends, our camps have something for every kid, ages 5–18! We offer programs in dance, theatre, music and art. Come for a day or for the whole week. FEE: $65 per day, or $295 for all 5 days INFO: 902-582-3842 / pr@artscentre.ca / artscentre.ca/marchbreak.html
Trailblazers March Break Camp — Recreation Centre, Kentville 8:30am–4:30pm • Kentville Recreation’s March Break Camp 2017 is a four day Trailblazers style camp run by this year’s Trailblazers leaders Beth Ross and Emily LeGrand. Our goal for this week is to explore! TIX: $100 INFO: 902-679-2539 / recreation@kentville.ca
March Break Recording Camp & Songwriters Camp — Moe’s Music School, Windsor March 13–17, 10am–4pm • TWO CAMPS: Recording Camp, and Songwriters Camp. Spots are very limited. Please call Moe’s Music School to reserve your spot. TIX: $150 per camp, tax Included. INFO: 902-798-5565 / info@moesplace.ca
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EDUCATION THROUGH TRAVEL Claire Keddy Six months, three countries, and two trashed pairs of shoes later, my gap year has come to a close. After years of planning, I decided to volunteer in Peru, Thailand, and Nepal on my year off from school. The projects ranged from living with an indigenous family to reforestation in the Amazon to helping at a orphanage to teaching monks-in-training. In all my planning, I could never have accounted for the spontaneous adventures or the countless connections with people from all over the globe. Taking seat 18A on the final flight home was emotional, but now that it's all said and done, I'm left with memories and lessons to last a lifetime. And really, that was the whole point.
FEATUREPRENEUR: ‘MAZEL’ FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS Genevieve Allen Hearn Ross Palmer is a Valley native who has worked in the special needs community for a number of years. Wanting to make his mark on the community, he decided to pursue his dreams of running a business in Wolfville. He recently opened Grandma Mazel’s Cellar Academy in the former United Church in Wolfville – a celestial setting for a business that endorses an artisanal lifestyle. The Grapevine (GV): What is a Cellar Academy? Ross: For me, the Cellar Academy is a state of mind and a trademark. It’s the understanding and celebration of the experiences of generations past. This state of mind is evident in crafting iron, wood, wool, leather, art, wine, beer, cider, and spirits. For my guests, the experience focuses on an on-site ferment service where I aid in the production of high-quality wine in a very economical and convenient manner. I was very diligent in choosing equipment, products, and setting up a system that compliments the world-class wine and blossoming wineries that we are privileged to be near - including using tested artesian spring water. I also have locally-made artwork, wood, and iron products for sale, with wool and leather products coming soon. GV: Seems like there's a story in your name. What is the significance of Grandma Mazel? Ross: I am going to sound like a broken record here, but Mazel is also a state of mind and also trademarked. In local dialect, the word "mazel" can often be heard as an abbreviation of the words ‘may as well’. Traditionally, the spelling of the word is Yiddish and means ‘good’ in regards to ‘good luck’ or ‘good fortune’ from a past event (or a current event in Hebrew). I’m also a huge fan of matriarchy and Grandmas, having known many great women in my life. So the marriage of both concepts developed seamlessly.
GV: What (or who) inspired you to start a Cellar Academy? Ross: I enjoy ideas and inventions and am always trying to come up with ingenuities. I watched my friend Tiago Voss revamp the shop The Market and do an incredible job. I also watched as my good friends Wes Booth and Jessy Gervais were going out and doing awesome stuff that I felt had value to both them and the community. I witnessed this “giver” “mazel do it” attitude built out of goodness and it completely changed my perspective on business. After some heartto-hearts, I decided the shoddy piece of cardboard that had my ideas written on it was worth pursuing. GV: What advice would you give to others thinking about starting a business of their own? Ross: The big things for me are vision, research, planning, patience, persistence, consistency, flexibility, and resiliency. Figure out what works best for you and how you work best and be a creature of those habits. For people with no collateral, security, or a mortgage, the above two sentences are even more important. Jump all in and surround yourself with positivity and like-minded people with like-minded goals. Read business philosophy. My favourite is Jim Rohn’s The Five Major Pieces to the Life Puzzle. This book literally saved my life a few years ago. Og Mandino, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Tony Robbins are good authors and orators as well. Lastly but most importantly, is gratitude. Above all, be grateful and you will be great-ful. Grandma Mazel’s Cellar Academy is open Wednesday to Sunday, 11am-5:30pm (2 for 1 Ferment Service fee for the month of March - save $57.50!) 327 Main Street, Wolfville, NS facebook.com/GrandmaMazel
BOOK CLUB 150: DISCOVER A CANADIAN STORY Angela Reynolds, Annapolis Valley Regional Library
For Canada’s 150th birthday, the Annapolis Valley Regional Library is celebrating by featuring a different Canadian author or illustrator each month. We encourage everyone to read with us; join our online conversations on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; and enter our monthly contests. We’ll be giving away books each month. (We know you love books!) Our featured storytellers include titles for kids, teens, and adult readers. Find the books in your local library, including Book Club in A Bag for the adult titles. Maybe start your own Book Club! We will also have featured events throughout the year, including author readings at the new library in Berwick in March and April. Head to the Annapolis Valley Regional Library's new blog site at RenewYourCuriosity.ca to find out our featured authors and illustrators, and discover a Canadian story today!
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I graduated school having learned the difference between a simile and a metaphor, the effects of climate change, and how to solve for "x". But learning outside of the classroom is just as important if students are to grow into unique, well-rounded citizens, especially when they're from rural areas. My village taught me about the meaning of community and traditions. It also showed me how easily people can become stuck – trapped in their way of thinking, acting, and living. And that's not beneficial for anyone. Here's the good news: the world is ripe with diversity. Few things offer a more prime opportunity to experience such diversity than travelling does. It was for this reason, as well as for a desire to learn and grow, that I chose to go abroad rather than to college. Seeing that my traditional education had left gaps to be filled, I wanted something more. I yearned to pursue a global education. An experiential schooling where I’d be free to explore the world, other cultures, and myself (while having some fun). I got more than I bargained for.
Andean village of Umasbamba where I lived for 1.5 months
If you're anything like me, travelling will make you a changed person with improved problem-solving and people skills. You'll be more self sufficient. You'll gain perspective. You'll have learned to be comfortable living outside of your comfort zone and know that what's considered "normal" is all relative. You'll fall in love with life. Now that I've lived out of a 50 litre backpack and experienced this type of education, my desire to continue learning is stronger than ever. So is my wanderlust. While I'm happy to be home, surrounded by family, friends, and views I grew up with, I'm already plotting my next adventure.You can follow my travels at pathlesstravelledclaire.wordpress.com.
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WHAT’S GROWING AT THE HARRIET IRVING BOTANICAL GARDENS:
SPRING BENEFIT CONCERT SUPPORTING SYRIAN REFUGEES
Melanie Priesnitz, Conservation Horticulturist
Laura Greenwood
By the time this newspaper reaches your hands the first day of spring will be just two weeks away. Native plants of the Acadian Forest will be starting to wake up triggered by warmer temperatures and longer days.
The Acadia University Playing & Hearing class (akin to a musicianship class) is holding a benefit concert to support a foundation called The Tribe Turkey, a not-for-profit organization supporting Syrian Refugees in Turkey, Greece, and elsewhere in Europe (please see the public Facebook group:facebook.com/groups/TheTribeTurkey). The concert will include several arrangements performed by groups made up of the 42 members of our class, each compo-
sition holding special significance toward the global refugee crisis. There will be songs by the Doobie Brothers, Sam Cooke, Mark Knopfler, The Wailing Jennies, Ingrid Michaelson, Michael Jackson, and more! The event will be held at 7:30pm, Tuesday, March 28 in The Festival Theatre building on Main Street. Tickets are by donation.
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In the Conservatory here at the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre spring arrived in early February. Each year, as day length increases, we turn up the heat in the greenhouse to convince the indoor native plants that it’s time to break dormancy. Most of the plants comply and send out new shoots and leaves, months ahead of their natural schedule. It’s a great treat for staff, volunteers, and visitors to be able to sit in a warm greenhouse filled with the sweet smells and sights of new growth, while snow falls outside. Does this early forcing of spring make the plants happy however? We’re not sure; it certainly is confusing for some of them. Our native holly Ilex verticillata (Canada Holly) has just sent out soft new green leaves directly beside its bright red berries from last fall, giving it the appearance of a plant stuck between two seasons. This may be mostly as a result of the absence of birds in the greenhouse! Other trees such as the deciduous conifer Larix laricina (Larch or Tararack) often forget to drop their needles in the fall when grown indoors, suggesting perhaps that it didn’t get cold enough for it to realize that it was time for a rest.
Volunteers digging in the dirt in February All plants react to their environment in slightly different ways and have varied tolerances for cold (just like humans!). We’ve discovered over the years of trying to grow native plants indoors (and trying not to freeze our pipes) that some plants require a full winter dormancy and some don’t. If you’ve visited our Conservatory over time, you will have noticed that it contains a rotating display of plants. We keep display plants indoors for a season and then transplant them outside to give them a long winter’s rest. If you’re one of the humans with a low tolerance for cold, we invite you to spend as much time as you like in our Conservatory until outdoor temperatures heat up. There are benches in the large glass house making it a cozy, bright, and warm spot to curl up with a book or enjoy an early spring picnic. Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens Acadia University botanicalgardens.acadiau.ca
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VIENNA BOYS CHOIR TO APPEAR AT ACADIA UNIVERSITY ON MARCH 18, 2017 The Acadia Performing Arts Series is pleased to present the Vienna Boys Choir on Saturday, March 18 at 7:30pm at Convocation Hall in Wolfville. This is the only Nova Scotia performance on the current tour for this world-renowned choral ensemble.
program contains Vivaldi and Mozart and Schubert but are you ready for music from Sister Act and Singin’ in the Rain? For full details on the program, go to artsacadia.acadiau.ca/ acadia-performing-arts-series.html and scroll to the Vienna Boys Choir in March.
Boys have been singing at Vienna’s Imperial Chapel since 1296. In 1498, Maximilian I moved his court to Vienna and instructed that there were to be six singing boys among his musicians. This marked the foundation of what is known today as the Vienna Boys Choir. There are currently 100 choristers between the ages of 9 and 14, divided into four touring choirs. They give around 300 concerts each year, attended by almost half a million spectators around the world. Of course, the
Oliver Stech was appointed choirmaster of the Vienna Boys’ Choir in 2011. He has since led his choir in numerous concerts, and on tours of Austria, Canada, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Italy, Japan, Slovakia, South America, Spain, Switzerland, and the USA. Tickets are $50 for adults, $30 for students. For more information, or to buy tickets, visit the Acadia University Box Office in person, by phone at 902-542-5500 or 1-800-542-TICK(8425), or online at boxoffice.acadiau.ca. March 9 – 23, 2017 | 15
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