The Grapevine September 8 - 22, 2016 by The Grapevine, Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

ARTS CULTURE COMMUNITY September 8–22, 2016 Issue No. 13.16 5000 copies

QUESTIONNAIRE

WITH RAINE HAMILTON /p.7 THE DEEP ROOTS FESTIVAL

SCHEDULE AND LINEUP /p.9–11 MUSIC FROM

THE ACADIAN FOREST /p.19 A FREE PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE WHO FIND THEMSELVES IN THE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY September 8 – 22, 2016 | 1

THE FURRY FEATURE: Lil' Lady is a domestic black cat with medium-length hair. She was born approximately Aug 3, 2014. She is a sweet little girl found on Gaspereau Mountain. She is very friendly and has double paws.

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Matthew Barber and Jill Barber, photographed by Vanessa Heins. These talented siblings will be performing at the 13th annual Deep Roots Music Festival. See bio on page 10.

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WHO’S WHO: RAY SAVAGE – THE EXCELR8R Mike Butler I love writing this column…I get to meet, interact, and then profile wonderful members of our community. I’ve had the pleasure of profiling authors, painters, teachers, actors, chefs, business owners, and many more. I usually fly by the seat of my pants to find subjects but lately, the fine folks featured in this column have come from strong recommendations, and that is how Ray Savage surfaced. Ray has an immeasurable history of involvement in his community and I’m so pleased to profile him. Ray Savage was born and raised in New Brunswick. He currently lives in Aylesford with his partner Val Ward, and his springer spaniel Finnegan. After Ray’s first visit to the Valley in the mid 1980’s, driving through a snowstorm in mid-March, he arrived in our beautiful area. The sky was blue with a fresh blanket of snow on the ground (about 4’ deep) and the tulips were poking up above the snow. Ray was so amazed with all of this that he said to himself, “I’m going to live here one day”. About three years later, Ray made the move to the Valley, and he hasn’t looked back. He hasn’t seen the tulips poking up through the snow since that first visit, but he keeps his eyes peeled each winter, just in case. Ray Savage holds the position of Business Coach, Consultant & Trainer with Excel Consulting Services Inc., and has a background in finance, sales, marketing, business efficiencies, and human resources. Ray has been coaching for over 15 years, and has

worked with small to medium enterprises in various facets of their business. One of the biggest thrills of his business is seeing the tangible results the clients achieve in not only their businesses, but also in their personal lives. Ray says, “ It’s tremendously satisfying when you help facilitate and see someone’s business improve, and through this, their lives improve, their families' lives improves, their staff’s lives improve, etc. etc. It’s like a big ripple effect and it is so cool to help folks realize this.” Check out www.excelr8.ca for more details about this wonderful service. Or contact Ray at 902-679-7949 with questions or comments. Continued on page 13...

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THE DOME CHRONICLES: THE DAM Garry Leeson In 1972, a boxcar from Toronto containing a menagerie of farm animals and an eager young couple pulled into the station platform in Kingston, Nova Scotia. They were bound for a deserted hundred-acre farm on the South Mountain, determined to preserve the foundations of farmsteads past while constructing a geodesic dome. They were pioneers of the future, armed with respect for tradition and an irrepressible sense of humour. They didn’t call themselves farmers. They were back-to-the-landers. Farming was industry and their calling was sustainability. Over the next forty years, through flood and fire, triumph and catastrophe, they persevered, unwittingly sowing the seeds for the modern smallfarm movement. In 1974 we had a few horses lazing around in the pasture and I figured it was time that they started to help paying the bills. We lived in a beautiful neck of the woods so why not get a piece of the tourist trade? What I had in mind was a trekking business along the lines of the ones I had read about in England and Ireland. In addition to the riding, we would offer some

canoeing and swimming. We came up with a catchy name, acquired a few more quiet old nags, purchased some dude saddles, bought canoes, had some brochures printed and we were in business.

On the Cover........................................................p.2 Furry Feature.......................................................p.2 Word of the Issue.................................................p.2 Mystery Quote.....................................................p.2 Who's Who...........................................................p.3 About Us..............................................................p.4 Dome Chronicles..................................................p.4 Free Classifieds/Eat to the Beat ...........................p.5

We called our new venture Wilderness Treks and to our surprise, in a very short time, the brochures were flying off the tourist bureau shelves and people visiting from various places all around the globe began making reservations. The first route I chose, a twelve-mile return trip from Cloud Lake, was a trifle ambitious; five hours in the saddle was a bit too much for unaccustomed rear ends. I thought I had better find some easier routes, so I did some exploring. Birch Lake Stream above Crystal Falls seemed like a good prospect.

Locavore..............................................................p.6 GV Questionnaire.................................................p.7 Star Drop/ Free Will Astrology ............................p.8 Deep Roots...........................................................p.9–11 Active and Healthy Living.....................................p.13 Weekly Events/@ the Library..............................p.14 Town of Wolfville..................................................p.15

It only took the horses an hour and a half to make their way up the old J.T. Morse Road to an abandoned mill site where I could build a holding corral and keep our canoes. From there we could spend the better part of the day leisurely paddling and portaging our

What’s Happening/Tides......................................p.16–18 Acadia Page.........................................................p.19

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Dome Chronicles...Continued from page 4 way upstream. In less then two hours we would reach our final destination, a picturesque lagoon where the lake spilled over a small waterfall into the river. It was an ideal situation and my customers loved it until the heat of summer hit and the water level in the river began to drop. Each trip upstream became progressively harder. The portages became more extensive which was especially hard on me because I was the one who had to hump the canoes while the tourists strolled along admiring the flora and fauna. The river kept dropping and I was just about ready to revert to the dreaded Cloud Lake route when a thought occurred to me. Maybe I could raise the level of the river. I remembered seeing a couple of pylons sunk into the mud near the mill site and one of the locals told me that they were part of a plank dam that once stood there. I sketched out a crude plan for a new dam one evening and then late the following afternoon I saddled up old Bess, strapped my chainsaw on and headed up to the river. I left my horse in the corral and then followed the river up for about a mile to where a stand of huge poplar stood near the bank. It wasn’t the best building material but it would have to do. I figured that if I could fell the trees in the water I could then

float them down to the dam site later on. My little blue Homelite chain saw, in typical fashion, was not working very well and I spent as much time trying to start it as I did in actual cutting. By the time it started to get dark I was exhausted and I only had about fifteen big trees in the river. I intended to return early the next morning and limb the trees out and start driving them downstream but something important came up and I didn’t get back to the river for four days. During that time I was having some serious second thoughts about the dam project. It would be unauthorized, on Crown land, and might incur the wrath of the Queen. Besides it looked like it was going to be a lot more work than I originally thought. I knew that it wouldn’t be right to leave the trees hanging in the river so I put the yarding harness on Bess, climbed on her back, and headed up the mountain determined to skid the logs to where someone could use them for firewood. As I rode out of the fire road into the clearing where the mill had once stood I was astonished at what confronted me. At the exact location where I had planned to put my dam a wide dike of mud and sticks spanned the

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river and was already stemming its flow. As I approached a huge beaver registered his displeasure with a resounding slap of his tail and then dove underwater. I tethered Bess and headed up to where I had felled the trees but they weren’t there. All that remained were piles of chips. All of the trees, some of them quite tall and heavy, had been removed; apparently they had been floated downstream to become part of the new dam installation. It wasn’t quite as high as I had planned so I decide to help my furry friends along. I spent the morning felling more poplars into the river and, as I hoped, the beavers got the message and duly put them to good use. By the time they finished a few days later, a sturdy

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Film: Spirit Unforgettable: Oct. 20 @ Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville. Filmmaker Pete McCormack follows Canadian Celtic rock band Spirit of the West as they prepare for their final performances after lead singer John Mann is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Q&A and discussion to follow. Presented by VON Annapolis Valley, Careforce, and Fundy Cinema. TIX: $10 INFO: alice.morse@von.ca / 902-678-3415 x2108

Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): Paul Marshall (9th, 16th) 12pm

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Kings Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): GuyPaul Thibault (9th), Caleb Miles (16th) 5:30pm Blomidon Inn (Wolfville): Jazz Mannequins (9th, 16th) 6:30pm Joe’s Food Emporium (Wolfville): Jon Duggan (9th), GuyPaul Thibault (16th) 8pm

causeway spanned the river and two domelike lodges stood nearby. The river was affected for its entire length and with the added depth I was able to continue using it for the remainder of the summer with the added attraction of the occasional beaver sighting for my customers. My little buddies were shy and didn’t appear too often during the day, which seemed unaccountably modest considering what they had achieved. The dam was amazingly strong and held against the current for two full seasons until some misguided trapper decided to dynamite it for the sake of a couple of pelts.

Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Jesus Murphy (9th), Rowdy Dow (16th) 8pm Union Street Café (Berwick): Museum Pieces (9th) 8pm

Dooly’s (Greenwood): DJ Touch (10th, 17th) 10pm Library Pub (Wolfville): Bob and Ro (10th, 17th) 2–4pm, 9pm–12am

The Port Pub (Port Williams): Mark Riley Project (9th), Adam Cameron (16th) 8pm

Tommy Gun’s (Windsor): Video Music Screen (10th, 17th) 12am

Dooly’s (New Minas): Karaoke w/Denny Miles (9th, 16th) 10pm

SUNDAYS: 11, 18

West Side Charlies (New Minas): DJ Lethal Noize (9th), DJ Billy T (16th) 10pm

SATURDAYS: 10, 17 Farmers Market (Wolfville): Jack McDonald & Kory Bayer (10th), Mark Clarke (17th) 9:30am Edible Art Café (New Minas): John Tetrault (10th, 17th) 12pm The Port Pub (Port Williams): Ron Edmunds Duo (10th, 17th) 1pm The Noodle Guy (Port Williams): The Noodle Guy Spaghetti Jam (10th, 17th) 1:30pm Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): SWIG (10th), John Geddes (17th) 8pm Union Street Café (Berwick): Ariana Nasr Sings PIAF & BREL (17th) 8pm King’s Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): Skin & Jones (10th), Margie Brown Duo (17th) 8:30pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Music by Ron Edmunds Band (17th) 9pm Anvil (Wolfville): Top 40 DJ (10th, 17th) 9pm West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): JF Cookin Band (10th) 9pm, DJ Mutts (17th) 10pm

Paddy's Pub (Wolfville): Paddy’s Irish Session (11th, 18th) 8pm

MONDAYS: 12, 19 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Ron Edmunds Band (12th, 19th) 12pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Open Mic w/Jamie Junger (12th), Open Mic w/Hilites Group (19th) 8pm

TUESDAYS: 13, 20 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Ron Edmunds Band (13th, 20th) 12pm The Port Pub (Port Williams): Open Mic w/Ron Edmunds Band (13th, 20th) 7:30pm Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): Irish Jam Session (13th, 20th) 8pm TAN Coffee (Wolfville): Open Mike & Donna (13th, 20th) 8pm

WEDNESDAYS: 14, 21 Edible Art Café (New Minas): David Filyer (14th, 21st) 12pm Farmers Market (Wolfville): Chantal Peng (14th) 5pm West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Billy T’s Karaoke (14th, 21st) 9pm

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LOCAVORE

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IN WITH THE NEW:

LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESSES SPROUTING UP ACROSS THE VALLEY! Genevieve Allen Hearn

As a continuation from the last issue, here are more local businesses that will be appearing soon in a neighbourhood near you! SCHOOLHOUSE BREWERY Location: 40 Water Street, Windsor (behind T.A.N. Coffee) Open date: They hope to open the retail shop by December and the Taproom by next Spring.

What will you offer? Cameron Hartley: Although we have loved having the title as "Nova Scotia’s smallest craft brewery", it has many challenges. For the past year we have been at our maximum production of 300l/week and selling out locally. The only way for our business to grow is to set up a new location with larger production capacity. Our new location will be open to the public, where our present location is not. This will open up many more opportunities for us like having our own retail space, expanding our production capacity, offering brewery

tours, and running a taproom with a patio and a small kitchen. NOBLE GRAPE KINGSTON Location: 694 Main Street, Kingston Open date: September - no official date yet.

What will you offer? Ed Barkhouse: Noble Grape is a locally owned and operated business. Customers should expect top-notch customer service, some of the best wine kits the industry has to offer, and staff with the passion for wine, cider and beer. We also can help anyone who is interested in making their own wine, cider, and craft beer from scratch. BIG WIGS FAMILY DINER Location: 9818 Main Street, Canning Open date: Opened mid-July, 7am-3pm

What do you offer? Nancy Roscoe: Owned by the Huntley

Family, Big Wigs is a retro 50 - 60's Diner. The Huntley's also own the Canning Village Meat Market and supply the Diner with their wonderful fresh meat products. The diner serves all day breakfasts which include the Meat Market's popular bacon and breakfast sausages. Signature burgers are becoming a popular item at the Diner. The future hope is to operate a bakery and extend the hours. WHEATON’S (RE-BUILD) Location: Commercial Street in Berwick, across from the Berwick Fire Hall Open date: The new location will open in Spring 2017

What will you offer? Melissa Reeves: The new location will feature the Wheaton’s retail store (furniture and home décor that has made Wheaton’s a popular retail destination for many years), as well as the Cider Press Café.

FALL PROGRAMS AT THE WEDNESDAY COMMUNITY NIGHT MARKET: SEPT 14, 4-7PM

Let us help you make your plans this Fall! The Wolfville Farmers’ Market created yet another wonderful Community and Market Supper night where you can make win prizes, eat a wonderful meal with friends and family, top up your groceries mid-week, all the while making your Fall Plans! Check out ten amazing organizations offering after-school programs, recreation opportunities, dance and theatre programs, along with upcoming festivals to look forward to. This is a great night to bring the kids as you can bring them for a loop around all the registration tables to meet those offering programs they might be interested in. This will occur during our regular Wednesday Market, so there will also be over 25 vendors for your mid-week grocery top-up, our $10 Market Suppers and live music.

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connecting compassionately with people far and wide is a good place to start. If the whole city or province or country or world was made up of tight-knit, inclusive communities, I think that would make for a more compassionate, fairer, kinder world.

Raine Hamilton will play at the Evergreen Theatre in Margaretsville, NS on Sept 17. For ticket information visit evergreentheatre. ca You are a singer and violinist based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Is that where you started out? I got my start in Winnipeg, yes. It is a musical and welcoming place for artists. I’m lucky this is my home. It is also flat, and that has done a lot to shape my understanding of physics.

Has there ever been a moment you’ve experienced that altered the path of your life? There was a key episode of Sesame Street. I was 3 years old.

Mr. Snuffleupagus had special guests on that day: Yo-Yo Ma and Pinchas Zukerman’s string quartet. I saw it. I felt it. I was held still by it; a feeling of deep resonance, of sacred recognition. “This is important. Do it.” I’ve played the violin ever since. (Thanks parents, for trusting your spiritually moved 3-year-old)

What genre would you say your work fits into best? Acoustic folk, singer-songwriter. How is your personality reflected in your work? I think my personality is most reflected in my live show. The songs themselves, sometimes they feel like they come through me – like I am the steward of the song. So, although my songs are often deeply personal, they also feel other-worldly, universal. Where my personality really comes through is in my stage presence, storytelling, and joke-cracking on stage. On stage I feel authentically myself. It is a great feeling. . What are you working on right now? I’m making a second record right now! It is the best. It is a Manitoba-made recording with Lloyd Peterson producing and engineering. There are lots of strings, lots of sounds, and lots of words. I am excited. . How do you feel about the Internet in the music business? The Internet allows me to connect to people all over the world,

to stay in touch with fans and friends, and to share my art far and wide. Awesome. Downside: the cultural shift away from paying for art. I’m of the camp that if we want things to keep existing, we should really pay for those things when we can. Because that’s just how capitalism works. What/who do you listen to? I’m a dyed-in-the-wool folkie. I mostly listen to singer-songwriter type things with words. Words are important to me. But I also have a classical music background, and I can get behind instrumental music. Mozart is my favourite. That guy was tapped right in. What do you really care about? I care about making the world a safe and joyful place for all beings. On a large scale, redistribution of power and restitution to oppressed groups is key. On a small scale, I think

What is your most valued possession? Two teddy bears my sister and I have had for 23 years. Really, those guys are it. Instruments are way up there, too, but just nothing compares to the teds. Where do you do most of your writing? Writing happens all over. Notebooks and phone files full of cool bits. A lot of the assembling and organizing happens right here, where I am now: at my tiny dining room table, in my studio apartment in Winnipeg, in the company of my many plants, and an always-full cup of tea. How is your music most often described? I’ll tell you my favourite description a recent fan gave. “It’s like she’s singing things that I feel. She sings feelings. She is a wizard.” I get compared to Joni Mitchell a lot. We have a similar vocal type.

ELDERDOGS FIND GOOD HOMES Heather Davidson, Hants Border “Once you’ve had a wonderful dog, life without one is a life diminished.”  -Dean Kootz     Immediately after my dog died, I contacted ElderDog Canada, a national non-profit organization founded by Nova Scotian, Ardra Cole.

It is dedicated to aging people, aging dogs, and the important connection they enjoy. They also provide homes for dogs with younger people who prefer an older dog to a pup or young dog. When (my future) dogs were left without a caregiver, ElderDog provided care and companionship in an approved foster home. Volunteers took the surrendered dogs

to a vet for details about the dogs' health and had the dogs bathed.  A volunteer interviewed me at home about adoption. Shortly after that, she delivered a black Lab to my home with a bag of dog food Continued on page 13...

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© 2016 Rob Brezsny • freewillastrology.com • Horoscopes for the week of September 8th ARIES (March 21-April 19): Two seven-year-old girls showed me three tricks I could use to avoid taking myself too seriously and getting too attached to my dignity. I’m offering these tricks to you just in time for the letting-go phase of your astrological cycle. Trick #1: Speak in a made-up language for at least ten minutes. Example: “Groftyp hulbnu wivgeeri proot xud amasterulius. Quoshibojor frovid zemplissit.” Trick #2: Put a different kind of shoe and sock on each foot and pretend you’re two people stuck in a single body. Give each side of you a unique nickname. Trick #3: Place an unopened bag of barbecue-flavored potato chips on a table, then bash your fist down on it, detonating a loud popping sound and unleashing a spray of crumbs out the ends of the bag. Don’t clean up the mess for at least an hour. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In accordance with the astrological omens, I suggest you spend less energy dwelling in profane time so you expand your relationship with sacred time. If that’s of interest to you, consider the following definitions. PROFANE TIME happens when you’re engulfed in the daily grind. Swarmed by a relentless flurry of immediate concerns, you are held hostage by the chatter of your monkey mind. Being in SACRED TIME attunes you to the relaxing hum of eternity. It enables you to be in intimate contact with your soul’s deeper agenda, and affords you extra power to transform yourself in harmony with your noble desires and beautiful intentions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): About 1.7 million years ago, our human ancestors began using primitive hand axes made from rocks. This technology remained in use for over 60,000 generations before anyone invented more sophisticated tools and implements. Science writer Marcus Chown refers to this period as “the million years of boredom.” Its slow pace contrasts sharply with technology’s brisk evolution in the last 140 years. In 1880, there were no cars, planes, electric lights, telephones, TVs, or Internet. I surmise that you’re leaving your own phase of relatively slow progress, Gemini. In the coming months, I expect your transformations will progress with increasing speed — starting soon. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Prediction #1: You will attract truckloads of good luck by working to upgrade and refine the way you communicate. Prediction #2: You will tickle the attention of interesting people who could ultimately provide you with clues you will need to thrive in 2017. #3: You will discover secrets of how to articulate complicated feelings and subtle ideas that have been locked inside you. Prediction #4: You’ll begin a vibrant conversation that will continue to evolve for a long time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You know you have a second brain in your gut, right? (If not, read this: http://bit.ly/ secondbrain.) During the past three weeks, I have been beaming telepathic instructions toward this smart part of you. Here’s an edited version of the message I’ve been sending: “Cultivate your tenacity, darling. Build up your stamina, sweetheart. Feed your ability to follow through on what you’ve started, beautiful. Be persistent and spunky and gritty, my dear.” Alas, I’m not sure my psychic broadcasts have been as effective as I’d hoped. I think you need further encouragement. So please summon more fortitude and staying power, you gutsy stalwart. Be staunch and dogged and resolute, you stouthearted powerhouse. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Is “Big Bang” the best term we can come up with to reference the beginning of the universe? It sounds violent and messy — like a random, accidental splatter. I would much prefer a term that suggests sublime elegance and playful power — language that would capture the awe and reverence I feel as I contemplate the sacred mystery we are privileged to inhabit. What if we used a different name for the birth of creation, like the “Primal Billow” or the “Blooming Ha Ha” or the “Majestic Bouquet”? By the way, I recommend that you consider those last three

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terms as being suitable titles for your own personal life story in the coming weeks. A great awakening and activation are imminent.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The last few weeks have been fraught with rich plot twists, naked dates with destiny, and fertile turning points. I expect there will be further intrigue in the near future. A fierce and tender decision at a crossroads? The unexpected arrival of a hot link to the future? A karmic debt that’s canceled or forgiven? In light of the likelihood that the sweet-andsour, confusing-and-revelatory drama will continue, I encourage you to keep your levels of relaxed intensity turned up high. More than I’ve seen in a long time, you have the magic and the opportunity to transform what needs to be transformed. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the coming days, you will have more than your usual access to help and guidance. Divine interventions are possible. Special dispensations and charmed coincidences, too. If you don’t believe in fairy dust, magic beans, and lucky potions, maybe you should set that prejudice aside for a while. Subtle miracles are more likely to bestow their gifts if your reasonable theories don’t get in the way. Here’s an additional tip: Don’t get greedy. Use the openings you’re offered with humility and gratitude.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): When my daughter Zoe was growing up, I wanted her to be familiar with the origins of ordinary stuff that she benefited from. That’s why I took her to small farms where she could observe the growth and harvest of organic food crops. We visited manufacturing facilities where cars, furniture, toys, and kitchen sinks were built. She saw bootmakers creating boots and professional musicians producing songs in recording studios. And much more. I would love it if you would give yourself comparable experiences in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. It’s an excellent time to commune with the sources of things that nurture you and make your life better. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Unless you were brought up by a herd of feral donkeys, the coming weeks will be an excellent time to embark on your second childhood. Unless you’re allergic to new ideas, the foreseeable future will bring you strokes of curious luck that inspire you to change and change and change your mind. And unless you are addicted to your same old stale comforts, life will offer you chances to explore frontiers that could expose you to thrilling new comforts. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): These days, my dear, your eccentric beauty is even more unkempt than usual. I like it. It entertains and charms me. And as for your idiosyncratic intelligence: That, too, is messier and cuter and even more interesting than ever before. I’m inclined to encourage you to milk this unruly streak for all its potential. Maybe it will provoke you to experiment in situations where you’ve been too accepting of the stagnant status quo. And perhaps it will embolden you to look for love and money in more of the right places. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I’m giving you an ultimatum, Pisces: Within the next 144 hours, I demand that you become at least 33 percent happier. Fifty percent would be even better. Somehow you’ve got to figure out what you can do to enhance your sense of well-being and increase your enjoyment of life. I’m sort of joking, but on the other hand I’m completely serious. From my perspective, it’s essential that you feel really good in the coming days. Abundant pleasure is not merely a luxury, but rather a necessity. Do you have any ideas about how to make this happen? Start here: 1. Identify your four most delightful memories, and re-enact them in your imagination. 2. Go see the people whose influences most thoroughly animate your self-love.

Homework: Look in the mirror and tell yourself an edgy but fun truth you’ve never spoken. If you care to share, write Truthrooster@gmail.com.

Win a CD from every musician of this year’s Deep Roots Music Festival! Yup, you read that right… you have a chance to WIN A CD FROM EVERY MUSICIAN playing at this year’s Deep Roots Music Festival! Raffle tickets are only $1 each and will be available from Raffle Volunteers at our various venues throughout the weekend. The more tickets you buy the more chances you have to win AND the more you support the Deep Roots Music Festival. The draw will be held at the Sunday Closing Concert and the winner will be contacted by phone or email. Thanks for your support, and good luck!

Library Notes

Angela J. Reynolds, Community Engagement Coordinator Annapolis Valley Regional Library As we gear up for Fall storytime season, music comes to mind. After all, what would storytime be without music? Of course we share lots of books at storytime, but we also love our songs and rhymes. We know that kids love music, that we humans enjoy a good sing-along. We start with the babies — Windsor and Wolfville offer Babies & Books storytimes, and in Berwick, storytime starts with toddlers. Tuesdays in Wolfville means Book in the Nook, with stories and songs, often with Troubador Lisa playing guitar. Fun & Fables storytime in Windsor is a staple with the preschool set. Annapolis Royal has storytimes on Monday morning. Port Williams, Kingston, and Hantsport all have storytimes beginning this Fall. Check in with your local library to see who is singing up a storytime. And for a fun musical time at home with the kids, check out the YouTube playlists from BC librarians jbrary.com. We don’t stop with storytime, though. In Bridgetown, our B.U.G. (or Bridgetown Ukulele Group) meets once a month. Join them on September 12 for a few tunes — there are even loaner ukes for the night. Our Windsor branch hosts a Third Thursday social each month. Stop by on September 15 for local easy-listening entertainment, coffee, and light refreshments. In Wolfville, the Patio Concert series has been going strong all summer. This month we feature Deep Roots artists Susan Crowe and Cindy Church on the patio from Noon to 1pm on September 23. Music lovers of all ages are invited to come see us at the library! September 8 – 22, 2016 | 9

CELEBRATE THE 13TH ANNUAL MATTHEW BARBER & JILL BARBER Sponsored by Paddy’s Pub & Rosie’s Restaurant • thefamilyalbum.ca

Sibling singer-songwriters Matthew Barber and Jill Barber always knew they’d make an album together. Growing up near Toronto in the 1990s they shared not only a left-handed guitar, but also a passion for music. While each have built successful solo careers (Jill is a two-time Juno Award nominee, and Matthew has toured extensively with such artists as Buck 65 & Joel Plaskett), they recently collaborated to produce The Family Album – a folk record that paints from a broad palette of traditional sounds and contemporary flourishes. Deep Roots knows you will love their up-front vocals, simple harmonies, and exquisitely laid back performance.

KIM BARLOW Sponsored by Friends of the Festival • kimbarlow.ca

Kim Barlow is an enduring presence in the Canadian indie-folk scene. She’s recorded six albums of her own work, and has many collaborations on the go at all times. Her newest band is Ida Red, a rowdy string-band co-fronted with Gaspereau star Heather Kelday. Kim has taught at summer camps all over Canada and Alaska and she is looking forward to being one of our Deep Roots Music Camp instructors this year. Look for Kim at our Music Camp concert at the Al Whittle Theatre on Saturday at 10am.

THE BASIN BROTHERS Sponsored by Discount Car & Truck Rentals • vimeo.com/thebasinbrothers

The Basin Brothers (Winston Albatross, Franklin Rivers, Steel Beard, and Juniper Carmichael) call the red shores and world’s highest tides of the Minas Basin home. Their original music will get your feet dancing, your heart singing, and your lips smiling, and their traditional country instruments, hook-ridden harmonies, and original back-porch-down-home-high-and-hurting-lonesome-travellingfamily-loving-sunset-full-moon-good-time tunes will delight and amuse.

JOHN CAMPBELLJOHN Spondored by TC Media • campbelljohn.ca

Cape Bretoner and master blues slide guitarist John Campbelljohn has won (or been nominated for) countless Music Nova Scotia, Maple Blues, and East Coast Music Awards including the 2016 ECMA for Blues Recording of the Year with his album Chin Up. At Deep Roots, Campbelljohn is joined by percussionist Neil Robertson creating a power blues duo called Double Down Blues. Their sophisticated and progressive approach to songwriting that mixes rock, blues, reggae, and celtic-blues will lend a distinctive edginess to our Late Night Dance Party on Friday at the Old Orchard Inn Barn.

CLASSIFIED & DAVID MYLES Sponsored by K-Rock 89.3 • classifiedofficial.com • davidmyles.com

Popular rapper Classified (aka Luke Boyd) elevates his game with each release – sharpening word play, experimenting with new sounds, and perfecting his flow. David Myles is a soulful pop crooner and writer of jazzy folk ditties, back-porch roots tunes, and infectious hip-hop earworms, with an exceptional ability to entertain. Class and David’s mega-hit “Inner Ninja” was certified 5 times platinum in Canada, and took home the JUNO award for Rap Recording of the Year. Make sure you make it to our Thursday Night kick-off concert: “An Acoustic Evening with Classified and David Myles.”

THE CONQUEROOTS Sponsored by Roselawn Lodging

The Conqueroots are a newly formed funk and blues band that invites you to get your mojo working and DANCE! Caleb Miles plays guitar and sings, drawing from a deep well of guitar styles and an encyclopedic list of off-the-beaten-track cuts. Geoff Arsenault lays down the groove with organic, New Orleans-flavoured drumming dripping hot soul sauce. On bass, Nic D’Amato pulls the juicy meat right off the bone, while Jeff Hennessy sets fire to the piano and organ like he was born in Tipitina’s. Catch The Conqueroots at the Wolfville Farmers’ Market, 10:30pm, during our Saturday Late Night Dance Party.

SCOTT COOK Sponsored by Long & McQuade • scottcook.net

Canadian roots balladeer Scott Cook has distilled the stories collected from world tours into straight-talking, keenly observant verse. Described as “one of Canada’s most inspiring and imaginative storytellers”, Cook weaves folk, roots, blues, soul, and

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country music threads through spacious guitar and banjo arrangements. His album One More Time Around has been nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award, and his track “Pass it Along” was a winner in the 2013 UK Songwriting Contest. Averaging over 160 gigs and a dozen festivals a year, Cook believes that “songs can change your life, and your life can change the world”.

SUSAN CROWE & CINDY CHURCH Sponsored by Acadia University • susancrowe.com • cindychurch.com

Cindy Church – recently named to the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame, nominated for several Junos, and recipient of a Canadian Country Music Award – is as capable in jazz and folk as she is in country. Her voice has been compared to honey, yet it can still drive a tune home with unbridled energy. One of Canada’s most respected singer-songwriters, Susan Crowe writes intelligent, moving songs that have captivated audiences from coast to coast. She was the 2009 Canadian Folk Music Awards English songwriter of the year and has been nominated for both East Coast and West Coast music awards, as well as two Junos. Susan and Cindy first came together as a trio with Raylene Rankin (one of Deep Roots’ founding members) before she died. As a duo, they continue to bring wisdom and grace to the stage.

DJUGDJUG ENSEMBLE Sponsored by Friends of the Festival

This group combines traditional West African songs, rhythms, arrangements, and at times dance, with other musical and theatrical ideas to provide energetic and eclectic performances. Booming with the sound of djembes, dununs, horns, bells, shakers, and voice, the ensemble will lead the Drum Circle at our Festival Tent on Saturday morning and again be part of our Fresh Beats Rhythm Parade. Let Djugdjug help you find your “beet” and be part of the excitement and fun that is the pulse of Deep Roots!

KIM DUNN Sponsored by Herbin’s Jewellers • kimdunn.ca

His ability with any style of music has made Cape Bretoner Kim Dunn one of the hardest working sidemen in the business and he’s been at it for over thirty years. This dedication earned him the very first ever Musician Special Achievement East Coast Music Award in 2003. Kim has played on countless CDs of other artists, but finally released his own album, Take This Hammer, in 2010. This past spring Kim released his much anticipated follow-up album Inspiration, an indelible collection of heartfelt, rootsy tunes anchored by a pitchperfect tenor delivery and incomparable musicianship.

LENNIE GALLANT Sponsored by Just Us! Coffee Roasters Co-op • lenniegallant.com

A native of the Acadian village of Rustico, PEI, Lennie Gallant has recorded eleven albums which have won sixteen ECMAs, one Canadian Folk Music Award, and three JUNO nominations. One of his albums even made it to the International Space Station with Canadian astronaut Julie Payette. After wrapping up the second season of his runaway multimedia hit musical Searching For Abegweit: The Island Songs & Stories of Lennie Gallant, Lennie released a double album of twenty-two songs from that production. Deep Roots is thrilled to have this Order of Canada recipient in our 2016 line-up.

HILLSBURN Sponsored by Subway (Wolfville) • hillsburn.com

Hillsburn was formed in 2014 in the small Fundy village for which the band is named. After a few sessions, the group moved to Halifax to work on their music full time. In 2015 they finished in the national top ten in CBC’s Searchlight competition, an annual hunt for the best unsigned talent in Canada. This led to relationships with Halifax-based independent record label GroundSwell Music and with producer Jon Landry. Recorded in August 2015, their album In The Battle Years represents Hillsburn’s formal introduction as a band.

DONNA HOLMES Sponsored by Friends of the Festival • facebook.com/OpenMikeandDonna

This Wolfville singer-songwriter plays guitar, hosts a weekly open mic, and sings jazz with the Annapolis Big Band. She has sung at the Halifax Jazz Festival, and has performed and/or recorded back–up vocals for Greg Muttart, Up Dog, Heather Kelday, and Andy Flinn. Donna also

DEEP ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL appears as a featured artist on Let the Good News Ring: Christmas Songs from the Annapolis Valley, an album released last year and recorded with the Hupman Brothers. Catch her at the Wolfville Library on Friday afternoon where she’ll open for Susan Crowe & Cindy Church.

IDA RED Sponsored by Friends of the Festival • kimbarlow.ca/idared.html

Ida Red plays a rowdy fun mix of old-time fiddle and banjo tunes, mixed in with original songs created by the brilliant and powerful team of Heather Kelday and Kim Barlow. They also play campfire songs you’ll be glad to sing along to and jump around the old barn to… in fact, you might not have any choice! Dennis Robinson gets all fired up on fiddle and mandolin and Peter Williams holds steady on stand-up bass to keep the apples from spilling out of the barrel. Everybody sings! This band has lots of great harmonies, groove, and good times.

ALEX KEHLER & NICHOLAS WILLIAMS Sponsored by Valley Credit Union • kehler-williams.bandcamp.com

Alex Kehler and Nicholas Williams are accomplished multi-instrumentalists who share a passion for music rooted in Scandinavian and Celtic traditions. Nyckelharpa (Swedish keyed fiddle), wooden flute, button and piano accordions, fiddle, piano, and låtmandola are all featured in this duo’s colourful musical palette. Their debut CD First Frost, in collaboration with Yann Falquet, was released October, 2015. Alex and Nicholas, both from the Eastern Townships of Quebec, taught together at Jeunes Musiciens du Monde, a music school aimed at young people with at-risk backgrounds. At Deep Roots, they are performers and two of our Music Camp instructors.

HEATHER KELDAY Sponsored by Friends of the Festival • heatherkelday.com

Those who need to categorize music would file Heather Kelday’s CDs The Hitchin’ Post and The Golden Mile under “Indie-Pop-Jazzy-OrchestralFolk.” But for the rest of us… well, it’s simply great music! This talented singer-songwriter will be running a songwriting workshop as part of the Deep Roots Music Camp. Heather has a background in education with a teaching style that is interactive, collaborative, and which encourages free-form writing that guides each individual’s song composition. Heather is also our Artist in the Schools this year.

SHANNON LYNCH Sponsored by Friends of the Festival • wilderbeats.com

Shannon Lynch is an actor, comedian, and musician who holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music and Theatre from Concordia University, and has been playing music for children since 1992. As a member of The Wilderbeats, he earned nominations for Children’s Recording of the Year at the East Coast Music Awards and NS Music. At Deep Roots he’ll be working again with Marilyn Manzer to produce the ever-popular Kids PLAY Music! workshop. Shannon will also be “calling” on Saturday at 2pm at the Farmers’ Market for our Contradance – a community country dance that’s fun for all ages!

THERESA MALENFANT & KATEY DAY Sponsored by Country Stoves & Sunrooms • facebook.com/theresa.malenfant

Theresa Malenfant made her singing debut at the age of fourteen, and was soon on stage dueting with the great Dutch Mason. Theresa has a number of critically acclaimed albums to her credit and, after many years of success here in Canada and in Europe, is a Joplin-esque vocal powerhouse who shows no signs of slowing down. Katey Day is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist who crafts works of ironic humour and heartfelt emotions that never fail to strike home with her audience. These two form a strong duo that will please audiences with their amazing rock and blues music, rich voices, and playful, witty banter.

MARILYN MANZER Sponsored by Friends of the Festival

Marilyn Manzer has taught and performed music in Wolfville for 25 years and taught Kindermusik® for 10 years. This 2011 Valley Arts Award winner sings, plays piano and recorder, and has begun a new adventure playing clarinet with ORO Orkestra. Many young people have been led into the lively world of music-appreciation through Marilyn’s music lessons and Kindermusik classes. With Shannon Lynch, Marilyn is putting on a workshop designed for children under 7 years, called Kids PLAY Music! – a super fun session in which kids (and their adults) will sing, dance, and play rhythm instruments.

MARITIME MARIONETTES

SAHARA|KAMILA

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Maritime Marionettes is a Nova Scotia-based touring theatre company that brings traditional and original stories to life with their exquisitely made, and skillfully manipulated, wooden marionettes. Founded in 1986 by Heather & Darryll Taylor, the company creates its productions from concept to finished product including fashioning the puppets and creating the sets, props, and costumes for every show. They have toured extensively across Canada and abroad with their repertoire of shows (available in both English and French). On Saturday they will treat us to their (approx. 40 min) performance of “The Lonely Leprechaun” at the Festival Tent after the parade.

Sahara Jane and Kamila Nasr are sisters known for their close vocal harmonies and mastery of a variety of instruments. Being of mixed cultural heritage and growing up in a musical family in Nova Scotia, their original songwriting is influenced by Brazilian Bossa Nova, Indian Raga, and Persian poetry, as well as their Celtic roots. Their music is a reflection of the times we live in. After years of musical study and performance around the world, they have returned to the Valley to share their insights and sounds in a show that is both poignant and powerful.

SCOTTY MARSTERS

SUSSEX Sponsored by Montreal Folk Festival on the Canal • sussexmusic.ca

Scotty Marsters is a new pillar of the Wolfville music scene. When he’s not playing lead guitar or bass, or singing background vocals in numerous other Valley bands, Scotty steps into the role of songwriter and lead vocalist in the Scotty Marsters Band. Backed by an eclectic mix of classical, bluegrass, and country musicians, the band creates a multidimensional musical texture as captivating as Scotty’s heartfelt and genuine songs. Whether playing solo or as part of a band, Scott has loads of musical talent to share.

After 25 years of pursuing their own careers, longtime friends Rob Lutes and Michael Emenau founded the group Sussex – named for the New Brunswick town near where they grew up. Their diverse musical backgrounds ranging from blues and roots to jazz and electronic music have given them a unique palette for storytelling and dream–making. CBC’s Bob Mersereau favourably reviewed Sussex’s debut album Parade Day, and characterized them as “The guy who writes roots folk, blues, and jazz songs on acoustic guitar, teamed up with a vibraphone player with beautiful melodies...”

MIKE MILNE

TEN STRINGS AND A GOAT SKIN

Sponsored by The Union Street

Joe Murphy got his start sitting in with Dutch Mason in 1972. He played harp and guitar on Dutchie’s last album Half Ain’t Been Told and has played with most of the blues acts who’ve come east in the last 30 years. Joe has five CDs – two with his Water Street Blues Band, one with Johnny Sansone, and his latest, She Moves Me, featuring Bhrath Rajukumar. You can find Joe and his band playing blues matinees in Halifax every Saturday at Your Father’s Mustache – something they’ve been doing for the last 21 years!

PORT CITIES

Sponsored by Evangeline Inn & Motel • weegiants.ca

Wee Giant Theatre performances and workshops are a unique blend of storytelling, clowning, dance, music, masks, colourful costumes, and puppets. Monika Wildemann, Artistic Director, creates the puppets, props and costumes, all made from recycled materials. Moni’s larger-than-life Wee Giants have been the heart of Deep Roots’ Fresh Beats Rhythm Parade since its beginning. Join the Wee Giants on Saturday as they once again make their majestic way through Wolfville’s downtown (and into our hearts) in a colourful, musical, magical procession.

Sponsored by Acadia Sport Therapy Clinic • portcities.ca

Port Cities brings together the award-winning talents of Carleton Stone, Breagh Mackinnon, and Dylan Guthro. The trio met at the Gordie Sampson Songcamp in Ingonish, Cape Breton. The result was a strong friendship and ongoing collaboration as they each released and toured solo albums. Together as Port Cities, they have emerged onto the Canadian music scene with a rootsy-pop sound that emphasizes their outstanding songs and an engaging camaraderie onstage and off. Their debut album Back to the Bottom showcases those skillfully arranged songs and one of the most exciting vocal blends to be heard in years.

HEATHER RANKIN Sponsored by the Town of Wolfville. • heatherrankin.ca

Heather Rankin has ventured out with a debut solo record. Breaking away from The Rankin Family’s signature sound, she has forged her own musical legacy with an eclectic mix of poetic and intimate original songs. A Fine Line explores the balance between grief and joy, love and loss, and life and death. “There is a deeply emotional acknowledgement of an inherent sadness to life in A Fine Line, but what is most prominent is Rankin’s resolve to continue to move forward in spite of it.” Don’t miss the Deep Roots Friday Mainstage show which includes Heather Rankin like you have never heard her before!

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Kaelyn's Book Club Regan Alford

Wee Ones - Nova Scotia Lullaby by P.L. McCarron & Joy Steuerwald (Baby Lullaby Gifts, recommended reading age 0-6) Nova Scotia Lullaby is a lyrical, beautifully illustrated love song to a place and people. This young child's board book combines the province's natural beauty with a soothing ballad that can be heard by following the link on the back of the book. This is a perfect gift for anyone that loves Nova Scotia and a lovely souvenir for visitors.

Little Ones - Music is for Everyone by Jill Barber & Sydney Smith (Nimbus Publishers, recommended reading age 4-8) Music is for Everyone is sure to get you excited about making music! Singer-songwriter Jill Barber takes her young readers through many different kinds of music – hip hop, jazz, classical, folk – and instruments in an energetic, rhyming tour. Both books are available at The Box of Delights Bookshop in Wolfville (boxofdelightsbooks.com)

Bic Tribute

Mary Niemi of Wolfville was the runner-up in our Grapevine Poetry Competition this year. We've been waiting for just the right moment to share her poem and we think that it fits perfectly with our Deep Roots issue. January 2007 - I’ve discovered a passion for local music. A favourite activity for me is going out to pubs and concert halls and house parties to listen to local and traveling singers/songwriters. This poem is a salute to all those special troubadours in communities everywhere. BIC TRIBUTE In timeless tradition, he sits, smiles, draws on mystic power, and sings, weaving a dream spell of what was, or might yet be. Sometimes, in that magic moment the mass of chattering bodies abruptly hush, captive, to follow that troubadour deep into his song, spinning in a blissful dance through tantalizing pocket realms: a brief, blessed escape. As evening sparkle fades, the singer, guitar in case, falls silent. Scattered refrains static-cling to partiers, stowing homeward on sweaters, kilts and socks. In deep night, over the dreaming town, the Watcher smiles, as bits of song re-ignite through sleeper’s journeys to soothe, thrill, and charm again. Dream-flares, like Bic lighter tributes, flicker through skylights and dormer windows, saluting the troubadour who, in deepest sleep, trawls the depths of his soul, snags a thread of hard-learned wisdom, and begins to weave. Under a fresh day’s glimmer, his fingers pull from guitar strings a new song, (rhythm and tale). Relieved, he sighs, offers thanks to the gods who journey with him still.

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ACTIVE AND HEALTHY LIVING: WHEN YOU MEET THE BEATLES – BE COOL Lee-Ann Cudmore, Registered Acupuncturist | Call/text: 902-300-5100 | valleyacu.ca Yesterday we met the Beatles. Not the actual, legendary group, but our own personal version of the Beatles. Most people have that one band – a band that has become the soundtrack to life – for us it is Wintersleep. Memories come back when I hear their albums; my little boy twirling around in the basement singing their songs, a winter spent painting by the fire, my husband playing guitar. As new parents when we were trapped in the house weekend after weekend, we would grab a couple of beers and watch their concerts in the basement on YouTube. They have been our caffeine at times when there was nothing left in the tank, and they have bought us one more hour of sanity, tunes cranked, keeping everyone happy on long road trips. The problem is the Beatles are supposed to be like the Yeti or Loch Ness – maybe out there wandering around but not accessible, and maybe not even real. It has always been a point of contention, because our six degrees of separation with Wintersleep is really only one degree. You must know what I am talking about – the theory that any two people in the world “can be connected to any other person on the planet through a chain of acquaintanc-

es that has no more than five intermediaries”. Both my sisters are friends with guys in the band. We are too closely connected to this band to be completely geeking out about seeing them. After all, I hear that they are just normal dudes who grew up in Nova Scotia and who’ve “made it”. Our Beatles are just normal down to earth Maritimers. When you meet the Beatles – be cool. Impossible. We arrive at the TD Jazz and Blues festival in Charlottetown. I am wearing my “rocker outfit”: jeans, Blundstone boots, black leather jacket. Parker is wearing jeans, a faux flannel button-up work shirt, and his running sneakers. I say nothing about the white and bright yellow-laced runners that he is wearing as we leave the house, because I am trying not to micromanage his style and sometimes he wears his orthotics in them. We are much closer to 40 now than 20; giddy, sober adults among the hipsters and the rockers of PEI. We pay $6 each for cans of Alpine. The opening band, Andrew Waite and the Firm, play a great show. The crowd was polite but quiet. Wintersleep takes the stage and we go straight to the front. We can see everything and everyone on stage. Everything they play, the crowd

goes wild for. They treat us to music from all six albums. As people maneuver through the crowd to the front, you can see the excitement on their faces and there is shoulder-patting, high-fives, and loads of smiles as people get to see their favourite band playing live. It was a great atmosphere and there is nothing like being in a crowd listening to live music. Music can bring people together; it can unite and inspire. It can be a catalyst for change. It can be a form of self-care or self-expression. It can be an outlet for stress. It teaches you that you are not alone. Today, in preparation for our son’s seventh birthday, he picked out his first guitar - a junior-sized acoustic. He wanted one that “looked just like Daddy’s”. They played their matching guitars in the living room at the cottage for the first time, a boy and his Dad.

I have become a big fan of public art. I’ve had the privilege of visiting a few galleries over the years and that is always a wonderful experience. But there is something about finding art where you least expect it, or, like the Uncommon Common Art (UCA) project, searching for a specific installation in and around your own community that I really love. The annual UCA project not only gives you opportunities to experience new art every summer, but it also encourages you to get out and explore the area in which you live. I first learned about UCA in 2013 when I came upon an installation at the Charles Macdonald Concrete House Museum. That was “Why not?” by Kevin West (a fish a day keeps the frowns away!). A number of brightly painted wooden fish were perched on top of posts in the yard. I was hooked. I did a little googling, found some information on the project, and since then, I look forward to the launch of the UCA project every June.

Wintersleep: guys thank you! Thank you for pushing through, touring, and creating. Thank you for the sacrifice it takes to be a musician. The things and people that you miss and the gruelling schedule are things we fans sometimes forget about. Thank you for inspiring little ones to rock out, and old ones to pick up a guitar again. Your music does more for people than you will ever know. Thanks for chatting after the show. When you meet the Beatles – be cool. Impossible.

To the musicians out there, thank you for your gift. Whether you are a normal dude (ette) or a Yeti, somewhere out there, you are helping someone. It may be just your proud Mama, a handful of local fans, or maybe your gift will reach millions and span generations. Keep at it. Even if the music is just for you, keep play-

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ing. And fans, get out there. Buy the music, catch a show, buy the merchandise. Support your kids who want to play drums in the basement. Get back to listening to the music that made you feel alive.

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This year was no exception. I had already visited eight of the 16 installations with family and friends when I noticed that The Grapevine was giving away two tickets for a UCA guided tour. All I had to do to qualify for the ticket give-away was to tell The Grapevine on Facebook what UCA stop I was most excited to see. Two days later, I found out that I had won!

Bateman’s studios. We also enjoyed a delicious lunch at The Haze, including a delightful cider tasting by the Annapolis Cider Company, and we ended the day sipping wines at a tasting at Domaine de Grand Pré. Such a great day meeting new people, seeing art in nature, and enjoying local food, libations, and hospitality – all in our own backyard!

On August 6, about a dozen of us, armed with our cameras and iPhones, spent a whole day together visiting eight of the UCA installations. The tour was led by UCA’s Creative Director, Terry Drahos, and we also had UCA’s Guest Curator, Jessica Winton, along with us on the adventure. Both women provided interesting perspectives and an insider’s look at UCA. In addition to learning about UCA’s inception and history, we also learned about its current partners and sponsors, and its important commitment to art education in area schools. We also met four of this year’s artists - Miyoshi Kondo, Holly Carr, Alan Bateman, and Nicole Evans – and were treated to an inspiring tour of both Holly Carr’s and Alan

I encourage everyone to pick up a UCA brochure and start looking for art in beautiful Kings County! I have two more stops that I have yet to see, and I may enlist my threeyear-old granddaughter, Edith, to help me find the last two on my list. And what stop did I tell The Grapevine I was most excited to see? It was Stop 9 - Forest Bell, by Alan Bateman. It did not disappoint. I will be returning to that one again!

buck and looking for the next ‘deal’, but this all changed when I was diagnosed with cancer 23 years ago. I had a mass intertwined in my lungs and had about a 30% chance of survival. During eight months of severe chemotherapy, the community really came to bat for me. Because of the support I received, I started giving back once I recovered. In retrospect, battling cancer was one of the best things that ever happened to me.” Ray is a past president of the Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce, a director on the Annapolis Valley VON’s Community Corporation board, a Canadian Cancer Association ambassador for the Valley area, the leadership chair of Kentville's Relay for Life, and a former president of the Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival. Oh wait there’s more! Ray is also a past member

of the New Minas Sunrise Rotary Club, a past member of the Kentville & District Kinsman Club, and he has sat as a member of the Canada Pension Plan Review Tribunal. Phew! And I thought I was a busy boy!

I would like to thank The Grapevine for treating me and my husband to the UCA Art Tour. And I thank UCA and its artists for making art accessible to us all!

and decals for the front door and the fridge to let strangers, in the event of an emergency, know how many dogs are in the house. A few weeks later I agreed to foster a sheep dog mix. When she came into the house, I said I would adopt her too.  ElderDog allows seniors to enjoy their canine companions by providing services which include assistance with buying food and feeding, assistance with animal hygiene, dog walking, minor grooming, transportation to and from vet or groomer, and temporary care during hospitalization. I did not buy my dogs. ElderDog does not charge fees for any services. But money was spent on visits to the vet, the dog food, and publicity for ElderDog. Therefore, fundraising is important. ElderDog has several fundraising endeavours throughout the year and help is always needed with volunteers. If anything happens to me, ElderDog will take care of my dogs. I am grateful for ElderDog. If you are interested in adopting or fostering a dog, volunteering with ElderDog, or helping with fundraising, contact ElderDog Canada at www. elderdog.ca or 1-855-336-4226.

Who's Who...Continued from page 3 Now we get to the ‘outside of work’ portion of Ray’s life and if you thought he excelled at his job, hang onto your hats! Outside of work, Ray enjoys spending time in the great outdoors, motor sports, travel, photography, and cooking. Ray enjoys taking some of his better photographs and adding positive and inspirational quotes and posting them to social media. He says, “It’s funny how often I will post one and get a note from someone telling me they needed that at that time. It’s a truly wonderful feeling when that little bit of MY effort goes such a long way for someone else.” Ray loves being an active participant in the Valley. Ray described his journey as such: “As a young man I was always chasing the almighty

On behalf of our community, I want to thank Ray for all of his inspirational involvement in the community. It’s a real treat to have become acquainted with him. All of these Valley organizations certainly owe Ray a lot of gratitude. But what does Ray love most about this area? He states, “I love the natural beauty of the Valley area. We enjoy some awesome skies with some of the best sunsets I have seen. We have fabulous weather (generally speaking) and a wonderful quality of life with wonderful people living in the area. I have to

say I honestly love the Valley area for limitless reasons.” And with such a positive, community-minded outlook on life, what does Ray have in store for himself in the coming years? Well, his goals and ambitions are continuing to work for the betterment of the Valley area. He wants to achieve great things in his professional life and continue to flourish in his personal life as well. Ray feels that there’s tremendous opportunity in the Valley and he would welcome the opportunity to put his skills to work to assist in the advancement of Kings County and the Valley as a whole. We look forward to seeing this RAY of light shine on.

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

THURSDAYS 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 Open Studio — Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 2–5pm. Also Wednesdays • Bring a project and join the conversation! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-757-1718 / infoavonriver@gmail.com Meditation — Healer’s Emporium,

49 Water St., Windsor 6pm. All levels welcome. FEE: donation INFO: Mary, 902-306-0385 / healersemporium@gmail.com

Taekwondo — Baptist Church, North Alton

6:30–7:30pm (kids), 7:30–8:30pm (adult). Also Tuesdays • Exercise, self defense, respect, listening skills, focus, self discipline and confidence. TIX: no charge to try a class INFO: 902-670-8714 / devin@ennissecurity.ca

Boardgame Night — C@P Lab, Wolfville Public

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

LGBT+ Discussion Group — Box of Delights

Bookstore, Wolfville 7–8pm • A closed LGBT+ discussion/support group to create community and support for local LGBT+ folks. FEE: no charge INFO: 109858j@acadiau.ca

NonDuality Meetup — Manning Memorial Chapel,

Wolfville 7pm–9pm. Every other Thursday (Next: Sept. 15, 29). 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: Sept. 8). The newest, coolest games in a friendly, relaxed environment. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-765-4326

Jam Session — Community Centre, Wilmot 7–10pm

• TIX: $2 INFO: 902-825-3125

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 — Curling Club, Middleton 6:30–8pm

• Draw at 8pm. Enjoy playing cribbage, Crokinole, Yahtzee in the dining hall. TIX: 3 tickets for $5. INFO: 902-825-2695 / bemorine@hotmail.com

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Avon Spirit Coffeehouse — Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 7pm • Open Mic, followed by jam. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-757-1718 / infoavonriver@gmail.com

Kings Community Concert Band — Bishop’s Hall, Greenwich 7:15pm. Music with a little challenge. New members welcome. Some instruments available for use. INFO: Andrea Lynn, 902-542-4158 / eyelyn@eastlink.ca

Friday Night Jam — Royal Canadian Legion,

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

TUESDAYS Friends in Bereavement — Support, information,

SATURDAYS

friendship, and confidentiality while grieving the death of a loved one. 1st & 3rd Tues. each month (Next: Sept. 20), 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

Wolfville Farmers’ Market — DeWolfe Building,

Elm Ave., Wolfville 8:30am–1pm September 10 Music: Jack McDonald and Kory Bayer September 17 Music: Mark Clarke INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca

Farmers’ Market — Waterfront, Windsor 9am–1pm, until December. TIX: no charge INFO: windsorfarmersmarket@gmail.com / windsorfarmersmarketns.weebly.com

Gaeilge sa Ghleann – Irish in the Valley —

North Mountain Market — United Church,

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

Greenwood, 1pm. Learn to speak Gaeilge! INFO: HighburyPaul@gmail.com / Facebook: Gaeilge sa Ghleann

Harbourville 9am–1pm. Until Oct. 15. Locally-grown produce, products, arts and crafts. Coffee Shop & Artisan Cooperative open until 7pm. Featuring Debbie McMahon Greenwood on Aug. 27, 2–7pm. INFO: 902-538-7923 / northmountainmarket.com

Mid Valley Farmer’s Market — Community

Centre, Wilmot 10am–1pm. Until Thanksgiving. Produce, baked goods, crafts, live entertainment. INFO: midvalleymarket.com

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

Woodville Farmers Market — Community Centre, 342 Bligh Rd., Woodville 4–7pm. Until Oct. 11. Local producers & artisans. INFO: 902-993-0040 / hfrankers@hotmail.com Toastmasters Club — Birchall Training Centre, Greenwood 6:30pm. Develop leadership skills using a variety of tools including speaking off the cuff and speaking in public. TIX: no charge INFO: Christine, 902-825-1061 / CFernie.CA@gmail.com

Drop in and Drum! — Baptist Church, Wolfville

1–2:30pm. W/Bruno Allard. Learn to play the djembe with rhythms & songs from West Africa. Drums provided. FEE: $5–$10 INFO: brunoallard7@gmail.com / facebook: Djembes and Duns Wolfville

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

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 Valley Game Night — Gametronics, New Minas 6pm. Board game/card game group. Yu Gi Oh – Thursdays, 6pm. Magic: The Gathering – Fridays, 6pm FEE: no charge INFO: facebook.com/GameTronics

Women on Wheels — Rec Centre, Kentville 6pm,

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

April to Oct. • A cycling skills development and fitness program for women. Relaxed pace. Bring your bicycle & a helmet. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-679-2539 / recreation@kentville.ca

Fibre Ops — Library, Windsor 10am–12pm. Also Sept. 16 • For knitters, crocheters, hookers, spinners, and weavers. Bring your own project. Everyone welcome. INFO: 902-798-5424

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! September 19: Basic sewing September 26: Easy sewing projects 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

Cardio Kickboxing — Baptist Church, North Alton 8:30–9:30pm. Adult class to improve coordination, strength building, cardiovascular improvements, self defence, stress reduction, and weight reduction. TIX: no charge for 1st week of classes INFO: 902-365-5660 / devin@ennissecurity.ca

WEDNESDAYS Kentville Farmers’ Market — Centre Square, Kentville 10am–2pm. Open year-round. 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: Sept. 21). Social drop-in for LGBTQ+ youth and allies, 25 years & under. FEE: no charge INFO: valleyyouthproject@gmail.com / valleyyouthproject.wordpress.com

Wolfville Farmers’ Market — DeWolfe Building, Elm Ave., Wolfville 4–7pm

September 14 Music: Chantal Peng Theme: Fall Plans September 21 Theme: Maritime Flavours: Apples

INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca

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

@ THE LI B RA RY For complete list of library events: valleylibrary.ca. All events are no charge/no registration unless otherwise stated.

MONDAYS

Board Game Night — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 8pm–12am TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-0059 / judy@paddys.ca

Bookworms Preschool Storytime — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10:30–11:30am. Also Sept. 16 • Wriggle on in to sing and play and have tons of fun. Ages 3–5. INFO: 902-684-0103 BusyBabies — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 11:30am–12pm. Also Sept. 16

• So many books, songs and rhymes — so little time! These babies are busy! For ages 0–2 and caregivers. TIX: 902-684-0103

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Third Thursday Social — Library, Windsor 2–4pm • Join us for some easy listening entertainment provided by local musicians, while you read, browse, do the puzzle, or just relax. Coffee & tea & light refreshments. INFO: 902-798-5424

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 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 and munching on snacks. For ages 10–14. Please register. TIX: 902-825-4835

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Library Lab — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 3–4:30pm • Kids will be

exploring a variety of different crafting techniques, art materials and science related activities. Snacks included! For ages 10–14. INFO: 902-684-0103

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Storytime — Library, Kentville 11–11:30am • Share the fun and adventure of reading with your child. Enjoy rhymes, songs, and books! Suggested age: 2–5. Parent/caregiver accompaniment is required. INFO: 902-679-2544

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Tax Bill Notice • • • •

Please take note that Final 2016/17 Property Tax Bills will be mailed by first week of September Due date is September 30, 2016 Payments can be made by mail, at Town Hall (in person or drop box), or online banking. If you have questions on how to pay online, please contact the Finance Dept. 902-542-5767

Wolfville’s After School Recreation Programs Are you looking for something to do after school this year? Then look no further! The Town of Wolfville is offering after school recreation programs for the current school year. We have a variety of programs that are sure to peak your interest. Check out our website to learn more: http://wolfville.ca/recreation-programs.html

2016 Water Main Flushing Scheduled this year from Monday, August 22nd, 2016 to Wednesday, August 31st, 2016. This process is necessary maintenance of the water distribution system throughout the Town. Top of University Avenue Grandview Drive Basinview Terrace Sylvan Drive Chestnut Avenue

Skyway Drive Glooscap Terrace Sunset Terrace Kent Avenue (top) Queen Street

Day 1 – August 22 For a complete schedule of Water Main Flushing view the “2016 Water Main Flushing Schedule” Notice posted to the Town of Wolfville’s webpage: www.wolfville.ca During flushing, residents may experience discoloured water or low water pressure. If you experience discoloured water, simply flush your system by running the cold water for several minutes. This will help eliminate any dirt and/or air that may have gotten into the system during the flushing process. It is best to flush through a tap without a strainer such as a bath tub or outside hose bib. If you have any questions or concerns related to the interruption, please contact the Wolfville Public Works Department at 5422382 or the Water Department at 542-3676. The Town of Wolfville apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

Election Day Saturday, October 15, 2016 The Municipal and School Board Elections will occur on Saturday, October 15, 2016. At this time nominations are being accepted for: Wolfville Town Council Mayor Six Councillors elected at large Nominations must be filed with Jennifer Boyd, Returning Officer, 359 Main Street, Wolfville between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the nomination day which is Tuesday, September 13, 2016, or by appointment during office hours in the 5 business days preceding nomination day. Annapolis Valley Regional School Board One Person for District 8, elected for Polling District 9 of the Municipality of the County of Kings and the Town of Wolville. One African Nova Scotia, elected for the school region served by the Annapolis Valley Regional School Board. Nominations must be filed at the office of David Poole, Returning Officer, 87 Cornwallis Street, Kentville, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the nomination day which is Tuesday, September 13, 2016, or by appointment during office hours in the 5 business days preceding nomination day. Conseil scolaire acadien provincial One person, elected in the region of the Municipalities of the County of Annapolis, the County of Kings, the District of West Hants and the Towns of Annapolis Royal, Berwick, Bridgetown, Hantsport, Kentville, Middleton, Windsor and Wolfville Nominations must be filed at the office of Carolyn Young, Returning Officer, 752 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the nomination day which is Tuesday, September 13, 2016, or by appointment during office hours in the 5 business days preceding nomination day.

NOMINATION DAY IS SEPTEMBER 13, 2016 You can book an appointment with the Returning Officer to file your nomination papers five business days prior to Nomination Day. Nomination papers can be found at the front desk of Town Hall in the candidate packages or online at Wolfville.ca/candidates

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE? Section 14 of the Nova Scotia Municipal Elections Act, 2016, states that every person is eligible to vote who: • is the full age of 18 years on the first advance day (October 6, 2016); • is a Canadian Citizen on the first advance polling day (October 6, 2016); and • is ordinarily resident in the municipality or in an area annexed to the municipality and has been so since immediately before the first advance polling day (October 6, 2016).

ADVANCE POLLS

ELECTION DAY

Polling Stations will be open from 12 noon-8:00 p.m.

Polling Stations will be open from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 6, 2016

Saturday, October 15, 2016

Acadia Student Union Building 30 Highland Avenue

Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Wolfville Lions Hall 36 Elm Avenue

Wolfville School 19 Acadia Street

Upcoming Events in Wolfville Community Axe Your Doorstep When: September 21, 2016 Where: Wolfville Farmers’ Market Who: Acadia, Wolfville Farmers’ Market, Town of Wolfville wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Deep Roots Music Festival When: September 22-25, 2016 Where: Various locations throughout Wolfville Who: Deep Roots Music Cooperative deeprootsmusic.ca Valley Harvest Marathon When: October 8-9, 2016 Where: Wolfville and surrounding area Who: Valley Harvest Marathon valleyharvestmarathon.com Devour! The Food Film Fest When: November 2-6, 2016 Where: Various locations throughout Wolfville Who: Slow Motion Food Film Fest Society devourfest.com Acadia University Hosts the CIS National Women’s Soccer Championships When: November 10-13, 2016 Where: Acadia University Who: Acadia University acadiaathletics.ca/landing/index Acadia Performing Arts Series Trio Canoë, September 18, 2016 Cheng2 Duo, October 15, 2016 Blue Engine String Quartet, November 5, 2016 Joe Trio, November 19, 2016 Where: Festival Theatre Who: Acadia Performing Arts Series artsacadia.acadiau.ca/acadia-performing-arts-series.html September 8 – 22, 2016 | 15

WHAT'S HAPPENING FROM SEPTEMBER 8 – 22, 2016 SEND YOUR EVENTS TO LISTINGS@GRAPEVINEPUBLISHING.CA Please note: Events are subject to change.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Double Book Launch — The Box of Delights Bookshop, Wolfville, 6–9pm • A double-header night with authors Darren Greer and Alice Burdick, celebrating the launch of their respective works “Advocate” (Greer) and “Book of Short Sentences” (Burdick). TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-9511 / boxofdelightsbooks.com/events Broke with Money — Centennial Park, Kingston 6:30–8pm • Bring lawn chair! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-2800 / recreation@kingstonnovascotia.ca Annapolis Valley Decorative Artists — Fire Hall, Greenwich 7pm • Topic: Facebook ideas for painters. Anyone interested in decorative art is welcome. TIX: $2 INFO: Facebook: Annapolis Valley Decorative Artists Music Jam — Community Hall, Cambridge Station 7–10pm. Also Sept. 15 & 22 • Music Jam. Everyone welcome. Freewill donation. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-538-9957 / gands@xcountry.tv Photography Ex — The Port Pub, Port Williams 8pm • View photography from around the Annapolis Valley! VOTE for your favourite photo! Winner receives a $25 gift certificate. TIX: $10 Entry Fee, includes a glass of wine, beer or cocktail! INFO: 902-542-5555 / info@portpub.com

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Quilt Show: Blessed are the Piecemakers — St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Auburn 10am–4pm. Also Sept. 10 • Tea in the Dixon Room, sale table, musical presentations both days. TIX: $6 INFO: 902-847-9847 / robardecoste@ns.sympatico.ca Fall Fest — Lake Paul & Lake George Community Centre, Lake Paul 3–8pm • A great weekend of music and relaxation. TIX: $10 per camper INFO: 902-847-0922 / joudrey.shelley@gmail.com Valley Trekker Walk — Ye Olde Town Pub, 9 Church St., Annapolis Royal 6pm • This is a 5/10km 1B walk. Registration at 5:30pm. Exit 22 off Hwy 101 to Annapolis Royal. INFO: 902-847-1772 The Train Show — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm. Also Sept. 10 • Special edition show w/Gary Ness and The Mud Creek Boys, featuring Joe Howe with train songs, photos & stories! TIX: $15 @ Box of Delights Bookshop (Wolfville) and at the door INFO: 902-542-9775 / randallhouse@outlook.com Museum Pieces — Union Street Cafe, Berwick 8–11pm • Museum Pieces, featuring Tyler Messick, Virgil Muir, Lukas Pearse, and Asa Brosius. TIX: $8 (plus tax + fee) Reservations needed for dinner before the show. INFO: 902-538-7787 / contactunionstreet@gmail.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

Lions Breakfast — St Andrew’s Anglican Church Hall, Hantsport 7–10am • Pancakes, eggs, bacon, hash browns, toast, juice, tea or coffee. TIX: $7 adult, $3.50 children 6–12 yrs., no charge under 5 INFO: hantsportlionsclub.com Breakfast — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 7:30–10am • Come and enjoy a good breakfast with friends TIX: Adults $6, Children 12 and under $3 INFO: 902-678-8935 Indoor Yard Sale — St. Monica’s Church, Middleton 8am–3pm • Yard sale for The Knights of Columbus Council 6297. Canteen available. TIX: donation INFO: 902-825-3248 Community Breakfast — Baptist Church, Kingston 8–10am • Along with traditional items we also offer healthy choices such as fruit, yogurt and homemade

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muffins. All are welcome! TIX: free will offering INFO: brenda@kingstonunitedbaptistchurch.ca Breakfast — Fire Hall, Margaretsville 8am • INFO: 902-825-2793 / pjlebell007@gmail.com Valley Vinyl Uprising — Lions Club, Wolfville 9am–3:30pm • 25,000 LP’s for sale from vendors across the province, covering all genres of music & budgets. Loads of $5 treasures. TIX: Admission: Early Bird 9–10am $5, 10am–2pm $3, no charge after 2pm! INFO: info@valleyvinyluprising.com / valleyvinyluprising.com The Good Health Walk — Miners Marsh, Kentville 10am • 5k walk. Lots of fun, challenges along the course for those up to it, prizes and more! All proceeds will be donated to JUMPSTART to help kids be healthy & active! TIX: $30 INFO: Facebook: Warren’s Chiropractic Cafe of Life Walk for Suicide Prevention — United Baptist Church, Kentville 10am–12pm • Walk starts 10:30am sharp. Information available from local organizations and refreshments after the walk. Special speaker. Bring pictures of loved ones for the Table of Remembrance. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-1345 / mgbent@ns.sympatico.ca Brunch — Baptist Church, Forest Hill 10am– 12:05pm • Baked beans or salad, scrambled eggs, fish cakes, roll, pickles, dessert, tea, coffee or juice TIX: $8 INFO: 902-542-2601 / judyssin@eastlink.ca Speaker: Physician-Assisted Dying — St. James Anglican Church, Kentville 10am • Speaker: The Rev’d. Canon Dr. Jody Clarke, Dean of Academics at the Atlantic School of Theology. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-3123 / stjames@ns.sympatico.ca Vintage Wings & Wheels Car Show — CANEX, Greenwood (121 Ward Rd.) 10am • Bring your antique, classic, and special interest cars for a chance to win one of 17 glass-etched trophies, and over $2000 in prize giveaways. Park on the grass in the shadows of our nine outdoor aircraft. This year, get guided tours inside a Hercules, Challenger, Aurora, Anson, DC3 Dakota, and Labrador helicopter, and peer inside the Lancaster, and T-Bird. Live music from our very own 14 Wing Band Jazz Combo. Also, Family BBQ 11am–3pm! TIX: No charge (donation for BBQ) INFO: Dave, 902-847-0817 Honey Harvest Festival — Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 10am–4pm • Chat with several local beekeepers, crafters, wineries, and view a demonstration hive. The Lydia and Sally Cafe will be serving a honey inspired menu. Special concert at 3pm.TIX: no charge INFO: 902-757-1718 / infoavonriver@gmail.com Station Day’s — Newport Station Community Hall, Hants County 11am–8pm • Fire Truck – Sparky Mascot, Balloon, Games, BBQ, Face Painting, and much more. Washer Toss Tournament, Fireworks. TIX: no charge INFO: joytotheworld30@hotmail.com Grow With Art Children’s Workshop — NSCC Kingstec, Kentville 1–3pm • W/Roberta Mortensen. Ages 6–14. Art works may be returned/ rented at this time. Registration 12:45pm. TIX: $2 INFO: 902-542-0234 Ticket Auction — Seaside Centre, Scott’s Bay 3–7:30pm • Viewing 3–6pm. Drawing to follow. Refreshments, tea and coffee. TIX: 20 tickets for $1. no charge tea and coffee. Pop/bottled water: $1, chili/ corn chowder: $5. INFO: 902-582-7178 Chicken BBQ — United Baptist Church, Centreville 4:30pm • Rain or shine! Proceeds for the Church. 1/2 chicken (adult), 1/4 chicken (children), potato salad, coleslaw, roll, dessert, tea/coffee or juice.

TIX: $13 adults, $5 Children, $30 family (2 adults + children) INFO: 902-681-6476 Runner’s/Walker’s SUPERHEROES Ball — Trans Canada Trail, Kingston 6–7:30pm • Grab your cape & don your mask! Be a superhero & sign up, dress up in support of the Canadian Diabetes Assoc. TIX: 6km: $20 1km: $5 INFO: 902-844-1073 / pkdooks@eastlink.ca Don Amero — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7:30–10:30pm • Roots/Pop singer/songwriter and three time Juno nominee Don Amero (Winnipeg). TIX: $10 at the door INFO: 204-952-1796 / don@donamero.com Dance: Sidewinders — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm • Bar and kitchen available. 19+ TIX: $7 per person INFO: 902-678-8935 Country Dance — Lions Club, Berwick 9pm– 12:30am • Feel free to dress in country style. 50/50 tickets. Music is by Katz DJ services, so grab your partner and dance to the sounds of the new and old country. TIX: $5 at the door INFO: 902-538-3663

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Breakfast — Lions Den, Rm 4, Community Centre, Windsor 7:30–9:30am • Come out and have a great breakfast and support your local Lions Club. TIX: $6 INFO: bodean1@bellaliant.net Valley Biker’s Lunch — Trinity Pentecostal Church, Greenwood 10am–1pm • Annual Biker Service and Lunch. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-242-0530 / 4henrys@eastlink.ca Remote Control Flying — Wings of Wellington, Kentville 10:30am–3pm. Also Sept. 18 • Members of the Wings of Wellington RC Flying Club will be on hand at their field (weather permitting) to show you what we do. TIX: no charge INFO: vintagemusic1@hotmail.com Ovarian Cancer Walk of Hope — Pisiquid Canoe Club, Windsor, NS 1pm • A fun 2.5km or 5km walk to raise awareness. TIX: donation INFO: 902-690-7048 / meaghan.eye@hotmail.com Benefit Show — Lions Club, Canning 1:30–4:30pm • Musical Talent Includes Basil Davidson, David Arenburg, Albert Barkhouse, Audley Pineo, Ernie Winston, BJ Carl Adams, Shirley Yorke and Robin Wright. 50/50 tickets, Canteen, Auction. TIX: donation INFO: 902-582-7286 The History of the Apple Industry in the Annapolis Valley — Prescott House Museum, Port Williams 2–3:30pm • Brainard Fitzgerald will talk about the apple industry in the Annapolis Valley TIX: $10, please register in advance INFO: 902-542-3984 / diana.baldwin@novascotia.ca Campbell & Green: Kitchen Party — Community Hall, Greenwich 2–4pm • Campbell & Green in concert. 106 Greenwich Rd. (across from Noggin’s Farm). Seating is limited. TIX: $10, please call. INFO: Darlene, 902-542-3498 / Bev, 902-542-7412 / campbellandgreen.ca Fundy Cinema screens LOVE & FRIENDSHIP — Al Whittle Theatre, 4 & 7pm • A sharp-tongued and riotously funny examination of 18th-century British polite society adapted from Jane Austen’s longunpublished epistolary novella Lady Susan. TIX: $9 INFO: 902-542-1050 SPCA Kings Shelter Film Fest — Valley Drive-In Theatre, Cambridge 6pm • A Cat & Dog Film Fest! An evening of fun with vendors and activities before the airing of our film featuring hilarious animal videos. Gates open at 6pm and the evening will end with the showing of the week’s new release movies. The Valley Drive-In is pet friendly so bring your furry

friend! TIX: $25/carload, $18/couple, $10/single INFO: 902-538-9075 / kings@spcans.ca Celtic Revival! – The SKY Family — Glad Tidings Worship Center, Windsor 6:30pm • The SKY Family will be performing their high energy Celtic/ pop-rock music, dance and Gospel production Celtic Revival! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-798-4473 / esther.rennick@rogers.com Gathering Sparks — North Mountain United Tapestry, Harbourville 7–9pm • The graceful collision of Eve Goldberg and Jane Lewis—musical friends who bonded over finely tuned harmonies and the craft of songwriting. Expect folky original, crooning & jazzy swing tunes and gospel-inflected singalongs. TIX: donation INFO: 902-538-7923 / northmountainmarket@gmail.com Unveiling Ceremony and Graveyard Tour — Cemetery, Tremont 7–9pm • An historical event awarding Heritage Designation to the Old Tremont Cemetery, and the story telling of what makes it important. TIX: donation INFO: 902-765-2642 / 1stladymuise@gmail.com Hymn Sing featuring Harold Hunt — Baptist Church, Halls Harbour 7–8:30pm • Musicians and congregation alternate singing old favorites. TIX: donation INFO: 902-542-9449 / rmichaelshreve@hotmail.com Concert: Pony Girl — The Garden Room, K.C. Irving Centre, Wolfville • Guy-girl pop vocals, cascading guitars, pulsing beats, and electronic hums. TIX: ponygirl.ca/tour.html INFO: gregg@popdrone.ca

TIDE PREDICTIONS

at Cape Blomidon

Source: Canadian Fisheries & Oceans. www.waterlevels.gc.ca SEP

High

Low

08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

6:21pm 7:11pm **7:41am 8:38am 9:35am 10:30am 11:21am 12:10pm 12:57pm 1:43pm 2:29pm *3:16pm 4:04pm 4:55pm 5:50pm

12:01pm 12:49pm 1:43pm 2:41pm 3:40pm 4:36pm 5:28pm 6:17pm 7:04pm 7:28am 8:14am 9:00am 9:48am 10:38am 11:31am

There are normally two high and two low tides each day. Only daylight tide times are listed. * Highest High: 45.3 feet ** Lowest High: 33.5 feet

TICKET GIVEAWAY– CHANCE TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO: THE THREE PENNY OPERA. Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville. Friday, September 30 Draw date: Sunday, September 25. Enter all draws: valleyevents.ca/win

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Meet & Greet: Peter Muttart — Community Hall, Gaspereau 7pm • Come meet Peter Muttart, candidate for mayor, for the County of Kings. INFO: nightshade@eastlink.ca Annual Meeting — Upper Room Food Bank, Kingston 7–8pm • Open to the public. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-0303 / upperroomfoodbk@hotmail.com Valley Gardeners Club — NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville 7:30pm • Rosaleen McDonald and Pauline Jacobs, will talk on “Beautiful Invasives”. All are welcome. (Members and guest only will meet prior at Kentville Research Picnic Grounds, 6pm, for the annual corn boil.) TIX: no charge INFO: renanixon@hotmail.com / valleygardeners.ca

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Community Luncheon — Lions Club, Kingston 12–1pm • Turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, dressing, vegetables, dessert, coffee, tea. Call before 10:30am on the 13th to order delivery. TIX: $9, $9.50 delivered (Kingston/Greenwood Area only) INFO: 902-765-2128 1st Gaspereau Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Ventures Registration — Gaspereau Elementary School, 7pm • INFO: Jim Nelson, horatio@ns.sympatico.ca

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Adventure Club — United Baptist Church, Kentville 6:15–7:30pm • Fall launch for Adventure Club – free program for kids aged P–6. Games, snacks, stories, songs, activities and more. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-3162 / info@Kentvillebaptist.org 1st Gaspereau Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Ventures Registration — L.E. Shaw Elementary School, 7pm • INFO: Jim Nelson, horatio@ns.sympatico.ca Fundy Cinema screens HOCKNEY — Al Whittle Theatre, 7pm • An affectionate and perceptive portrait of one of the great surviving icons of the 1960s whose career may have started with almost instant success but who in private struggled with his art, relationships and the tragedy of AIDS. TIX: $9 INFO: 902-542-1050 Jam Session — Lions Club, Kentville 7–9:30pm. Also Sept. 21 • Come play, sing or just sit back and listen. All styles and abilities welcome. TIX: $2 per person INFO: 902-679-2367 / vintagemusic1@hotmail.com THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Walk for Alzheimers — 58 jessica’s Way, Greenwich 1pm • Seniors, employees, and family members of Shannex Blomidon Court will be taking part in the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia’s annual Walk for Alzheimer’s Nursing Home Challenge. The event raises funds and awareness of the close to 17,000 Nova Scotians who have dementia. Please join us as we Walk for Memories. INFO: Kiana Forrest, 902-697-3714 / kforrest@shannex.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Wolfville Lions Breakfast — Lion’s Club, Wolfville 7–10am • TIX: $7 adult, $4 children under 10 INFO: 902-542-4508 Breakfast — Community Hall, Centreville 7–10:30am • The Good Neighbour Club breakfast. Eggs, sausages, bacon, homemade beans, homemade hashbrowns, coffee, tea, juice, toast, 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 age 6–12, no charge under 6 INFO: 902-798-2031 / windsorlegion@eastlink.ca Breakfast — United Church, Aylesford 8–11am • Proceeds for church expenses. Everyone welcome! TIX: donation INFO: sueskinner31@gmail.com Indoor Flea Market — War Memorial Community Centre, Windsor 9am–2pm • Huge indoor flea market. Tables still available, call to book. TIX: $1 INFO: 902-306-3315 / hellokittycomeau18@gmail.com Giant Auction Fundraiser — Historical Waterville

School, 5324 Hwy 1, Waterville 10am (doors open 9am) • Auction, bake sale, barbecue, yard

sale. Have fun for a great cause! Hadassa House is renovating the old Waterville school into a centre for addiction recovery for women. TIX: free will offering INFO: 902-678-1964 / hadassahouse.org Flea Market — Community Hall, Scott’s Bay 10am–1pm • Table rental $5, canteen available. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-582-7489 / jerrychuntley@hotmail.com Antique Auto Cruise In — Downtown, Kentville 10am–3pm • Antique Auto Cruise-In, Merchant Sidewalk Sale, and Yard Sale, presented by The Kentville Merchants Group. Lots of prizes, including $50 gas cards. Canteen, 50/50 draws, local entertainment, community yard sale, and a parade of cars at the end of the day. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-679-1991 Garlic Fest — Avondale Sky Winery, Newport Landing 10am–5pm • 4th annual Art Fair – Artists from throughout the Atlantic Provinces attend, Live Music played all day, Wonderful food offerings, Wine and Ale tastings. All things Garlic found here. TIX: $2 INFO: 902-757-3138 / kmonroe@eastlink.ca Family Fun Day — First Cornwallis Baptist Church, Upper Canard 10:30am • Many fun activities and lunch will be served. Rain or shine. Something fun for all family members. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-690-5425 / derbennett@gmail.com A Windigo Tale film screening — K.C. Irving

Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 7pm

• Screening of Armand Ruffo’s A Windigo Tale, followed by a Q & A with writer and director Armand Garnett Ruffo, and Lee Maracle. The Windigo spirit of Ojibway mythology and the history and results of the residential school assimilation policies. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-1502 / jon.saklofske@acadiau.ca Ariana Nasr sings PIAF & BREL — Union Street Cafe, Berwick 8–10pm • TIX: $20 INFO: 902-538-7787 / contactunionstreet@gmail.com Raine Hamilton — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8pm • Raine Hamilton’s true, clear voice carries you to a deeply honest place. Her songs ring with courageous transformation, rich with inventive melody. TIX: $20 adult, $10 student INFO: 902-825-6834 / evergreentheatre@gmail.com Dance: Double Trouble — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm • Bar and kitchen available. 19+ TIX: $7 per person INFO: 902-678-8935

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

Adrian Campbell Valley Classic Cycling Tour — Farmers Market, Wolfville 8:30am–4pm • A fun day of cycling, music, food, and expert ride leaders. Choose from five great cycling tours: our new 120 km ‘Gravel Grinder’, our classic and Epic 120 km and 90 km road rides, our 60 km Wine n’ Ride and our 30 km Family Fun Ride. TIX: $95 for 60 km; 90 km; and 120 km rides, $50 for 30 km

ride. Family rates available. INFO: 902-798-7108 / info@adriancampbell.org The Oriental Rugs in the Prescott Collection

— Prescott House Museum, Port Williams 2–3:30pm • Dr Hans-Günther Schwarz presents

a talk on the collection of Oriental rugs which belonged to Miss Mary Prescott. TIX: $10, please register in advance INFO: 902-542-3984 / diana.baldwin@novascotia.ca Vegetarian Cooking Class — Seventh-day Adventist Church, New Minas 2–4pm • Healthy vegetarian cooking class: 3 Classes; Sept 18, 25, and Oct 2, 2–4pm. You will receive health information, recipes and food samples. TIX: $15 each or $20 per couple for all 3 classes INFO/Reg: 902-681-1034 / newminas.sda@gmail.com Fundy Cinema screens THE DAUGHTER — Al Whittle Theatre, 4 & 7pm • A young man returns to his dying hometown in rural New South Wales and discovers a dark family secret that could tear apart the lives of those he left behind in this contemporary adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s play The Wild Duck. TIX: $9 INFO: 902-542-1050 Authors @ Acadia: Lee Maracle — K.C. Irving

Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 7pm

• Reading by Canadian Indigenous author Lee Maracle. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-1502 / jon.saklofske@acadiau.ca Country Gospel — Baptist Church, North Alton 7–9pm • Featuring Harold Hunt and Friends, “Make Mine Country”. TIX: donation INFO: 902-678-1739 / jrzwicker@yahoo.ca Trio Canoë — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 7:30pm • Three of Canada’s most acclaimed chamber musicians, clarinetist Jean-François Normand, violist Marina Thibeault and pianist Philip Chiu. Their diverse program, entitled “Hommage à Schumann”, features selections by Schumann himself as well as others by Debussy and Chopin. TIX: $26, $20 for students Acadia Box Office INFO: 800-542-8425 / pas@acadiau.ca

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Authors @ Acadia: Armand Ruffo — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 7pm • Reading by Canadian Indigenous author Armand Ruffo TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-1502 / jon.saklofske@acadiau.ca Gardening with Native Plants — Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, Wolfville 7–9pm • Talk and book signing with Author Todd Boland. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-585-1916 / botanicalgardens@acadiau.ca Replay the Beatles in Concert — Berwick & District School, Berwick 7:30–10pm • Relive the magic of the sixties and the music that changed the world. TIX: $30 in advance, $35 at the door (subject to availability). Fraser’s Pro Home Centres (Berwick, Kentville, Kingston), Staples (New Minas), Foodland (Berwick) INFO: markhansford23@gmail.com

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Committee of the Whole — County of Kings Municipal Complex, Kentville 9am • TIX: no charge INFO: 888-337-2999 CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 6:30–9:30pm • CODE exposes the dearth of female and minority software engineers and explores the reasons for this digital divide. Tech jobs are growing 3x faster than our schools are producing coders. By 2019 there will be 182K jobs that will go unfilled. TIX: donation INFO: refreshannapolisvalley@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Soup/Chowder Luncheon — United Baptist Church, Port Williams 11:30am–1pm • Hamburger Soup/Corn Chowder, fresh bread, choice of delicious desserts, tea and coffee. TIX: $8. INFO: 902-542-3681 / pburden@ns.sympatico.ca Deep Roots Music Camp — Curling Club, Wolfville 3–6pm • Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced musician, if you want to invigorate your musical life, this camp is for you! TIX: $100 INFO: 902-542-7668 / office@deeprootsmusic.ca Fundy Cinema screens ANGRY INDIAN GODDESSES — Al Whittle Theatre, 7pm • On the eve of their friend’s wedding in Goa, a diverse group of women discuss everything under the sun. In India’s first female buddy movie we become acquainted with their dreams, desires, fears and above all, their unwavering bond with one another—a bond that eventually takes them to extreme lengths. TIX: $9 INFO: 902-542-1050

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Plein Air — Landscape of Grand Pré View Park, Grand Pré 10am–1pm • Plein Air Art Annapolis Valley group meets. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-701-8106 / edwardwedler@gmail.com Ideas From Acadia — The Port Pub, Port Williams 6pm • Ideas From Acadia - Jeff Hennessy TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-5555 / info@portpub.com Deep Roots Kick-off Concert — Convocation Hall, Wolfville 8–10pm • Featuring a special acoustic performance by Classified (Juno Award winner) and David Myles (CBC East Coast Music Hour) – together on stage! Opening for them will be Port Cities. TIX: 4 Day Pass: $119 adult, $99 student. This Show Only Ticket Prices: $30 adult, $25 student, all service fees included @ ticketpro.ca, Pharmasave (Wolfville), Wilson’s Pharmasave (Berwick, Kentville), Home Hardware (Windsor) INFO: 902-542-7668 / office@deeprootsmusic.ca

LIVE THEATRE

Calendar Girls — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville Sept. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, Oct. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 7:30pm, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 2pm • Based on the

true story of eleven WI members who posed nude for a calendar to raise money to replace a worn out settee in a cancer wing. Calendar Girls by Tim Firth will on stage at CentreStage Theatre. Check out the “Alternative Calendar”. Suggested nudity. TIX: $15 general, $12 student/senior INFO: 902-678-8040 / centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca Murder Mystery — Haliburton House Museum, Windsor Sept. 17, 7–9pm • Murder Mystery “Cliffhanger at the Edgehill Reunion” TIX: $ 20 per person (includes refreshments and desserts) Haliburton House Museum INFO: 902-798-2915 / viebahmt@gov.ns.ca A Grapely Ghost Walk — Grand Pré Winery, Grand Pré Sept. 23, 6:30–8:30pm • Presented by Valley Ghost Walks. Family friendly. Learn local tales from Jerome the GraveKeeper and his ghostly friends. With wine! TIX: $20 with wine, $15 without wine @ Cochrane’s Pharmasave (Wolfville), Wilson’s Pharmasave (Kentville), Cash only before the show. Limited tickets. INFO: 902-692-8546 / jerome@valleyghostwalks.com

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WHAT’S HAPPENING SEPTEMBER 8 – 22, 2016 (CONT'D) EXHIBITS EyeScape… Intimacy with Art in Two Mediums — Thorston Gallery, Windsor. Until Sept. 18, weekdays 8:30am–4:30pm, weekends 1–5pm • Artist

and Portrait Sculptor Elizabeth Sircom has joined together with Realist Landscape Artist David Howells to exhibit select pieces of their work. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-472-3510 / info@69cedarcentre.ca Gerri Robertson — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville • Paintings inspired by travels and local Nova Scotian scenery. INFO: centrestagetheatre.ca Paints and Pots Creative Artists — Captain Hall’s Treasure Chest, Hall’s Harbour • Daily, 11am–6pm, until Oct. 15. INFO: elspeth.mackenzie@gmail.com Apple Bin Art Gallery — Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville • Affordable, original art created by Valley artists. Part proceeds go towards hospital equipment and Annapolis Valley health care programs. Judith J. Leidl — Oriel Fine Art, Wolfville • Fine art: floral paintings, scarves, acrylic paintings, prints, ceramics, and Inuit work from Baffin Island. INFO: 902-670-7422 / judithleidlart.com

MUSEUMS The Old Kings Courthouse Museum (Kings County Museum) — 37 Cornwallis St., Kentville. Open Mon.–Fri., 9am–4pm • “A Brief History of Underwear” and “Sightings – Exploring the Scope of the Canadian Sniper,” the historic role played by Canadian Snipers through artifacts and personal stories. UPCOMING: Concert with Clary Croft. Sept. 23, 7pm. $20. Contact for tickets. TIX: no admission, donations welcomed INFO: 902-678-6237 / kingscountymuseum.ca Charles Macdonald Concrete House — 19 Saxon St., Centreville, 10am–5pm daily • Unique concrete house with artistic features & sculptures. Also hooked rugs created by Charles’ wife Mabel. “Charlie’s Concrete Pulpit” exhibiting this summer. Politicians, speculators, marketing boards, bankers, and the working poor – they’re all called out in an unorthodox approach to advertising concrete. Also, see Kevin West’s Uncommon Common Art installation at the museum! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-3177 / concretehouse.ca / info@concretehouse.ca Ross Farm Museum — 4568 Hwy 12, New Ross • Open Wed–Sun, 9:30am–4:30pm. Every visit is unique as the work changes with the seasons. TIX: $6 adult, $5 senior, $2 child (6-17), no charge age 5 & under. INFO: 902-689-2210 / rossfarm.novascotia.ca Randall House Museum — 259 Main Street, Wolfville • “Joe Howe Changes Trains in Nova Scotia.” Train themed displays. INFO: wolfvillehs.ednet.ns.ca Prescott House — 1633 Starr’s Point Rd. • An elegant Georgian house in the Valley, where horticulturalist Charles Prescott cultivated Nova Scotia’s apple industry from 1811 to 1859. EXHIBIT: Until Sept. 30, The Apple Industry in the Valley. TIX: General Admission: $4 adult, $2.75 child/senior, no charge under 5, $8.50 family INFO: 902-542-3984 / prescotthouse.novascotia.ca / baldwidj@gov.ns.ca Avon River Heritage Museum & Avon Spirit Shipyard — 15 & 17 Belmont Rd, Newport Landing. Wed. to Sun., 10am–5pm • Set along the shores of the Avon River on the site where New England Planters’ sloop The Lydia and The Sally landed in 1760. Features exhibits on the New England Planters, Acadian settlers, local house histories, family histories, and Avon River ecology. INFO: 902-757-1718 / infoavonriver@gmail.com

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Blue Beach Fossil Museum — 127 Blue Beach Road, Hantsport • Open daily 9:30am–5pm,

until Oct. 31. The official birthplace of vertebrate paleontology in Canada. Explore 350-million year old footprint-beds, fossils of fish, plants, and more. INFO: 902-684-9541 / bluebeachfossilmuseum.com Annapolis Valley Macdonald Museum — 21 School St., Middleton. Until Dec. 16 • Mon to Fri., 10:30am–4:30pm. Closed Weekends & Holidays. Over 150 antique clocks and pocket watches from the Nova Scotia Museum’s collection. Displays of historical artifacts, household items, agricultural tools and more. INFO: 902-825-6116 / macdonaldmuseum.ca

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Voice & Piano Lessons — Private music instruction. All ages, levels. Learn to read music: Group sightsinging classes on demand. INFO: 902-300-1001 / Susan_dworkin@hotmail.com Taoist Tai Chi™ — Beginner’s Classes starting Sept. 13, 6–8pm and/or Sept. 15, 11am–1pm @ Louis Millett Community Centre, New Minas. INFO: Mary Anne, 902-678-4609 / kentville@taoist.org Kentville Community Yoga — Wednesdays from 5:30–6:30pm @ the Kentville Recreation Centre. • Instructors from My Yoga Space (Church Street) provide an all-level yoga class for all ages. $5 Drop In Fee. Punch cards available at Town Hall. Proceeds from this class go into the Spike Fund. INFO: recreation@kentville.ca Yoga — The Sept/Oct session has started at My Yoga Space, Kentville. • Daytime, evening, and weekend classes available including prenatal, yin, vinyasa, hatha, and pilates. Mention this ad to receive a complimentary class! INFO: myyogaspace.ca Gaspereau Yoga w/Sophie Berube — Monday Sessions (Sept. 19–Dec. 12, except Oct. 10): Level 1: Beginner’s practice, Monday 3:15– 4:45pm. Level 2: Advanced practice: Monday 5:15–6:45pm. Thursday Session (Sept. 22–Dec. 8): Level 1–2: Thursday 5:15–6:45pm. FEE: Monday 1 Class: $90, Thursday 1 class: $90, Two classes: $156 INFO/Reg: gaspereauyoga@hotmail.ca / 902-542-7892 Scottish Country Dance Classes — Starting Oct. 17, Monday nights for 8 weeks, 7–9pm @ the Wilmot Community Centre. • No partner or special attire is required. Learn to reel and wheel, pousette and allemande. No experience necessary, only an interest in dance and/or Scottish traditions. W/Instructor Susan Van Horne. INFO: 902-825-4600 / 902-765-0906 Fall Belly Dance Lessons — Monday Nights, Sept. 12–Oct. 24 (except Oct. 10, Thanksgiving) @ the Community Room, Wolfville Farmers’ Market. • Beginner, 6:30–7:30pm. Intermediate/ Advanced, 6:30–8pm (For those wishing to stay an extra half hour at the end to work on choreography, zills, & more challenging moves). FEE: $67 Beginner, $82 Intermediate/Advanced. INFO: oriana@sisterlotus.com Miniature Masterpiece w/Alan Bateman — Sept. 25, 1–5pm @ 299 Woodside Rd., Canning. • Alan will teach some basic drawing and composition skills to help you lay out the start of your little acrylic painting. No experience needed. Please pre-register. FEE: $100, includes supplies & snack INFO: uncommoncommonart.com Learn to Rug Hook! — Five Tuesdays, Sept. 27–Oct. 25, 1–3pm @ the Kentville Makery (125 Park St.). Learn basic hooking with yarn. Lynn Denney and Mona Pearl will teach participants basic design skills in a welcoming and social

atmosphere. All supplies included. FEE: $100 INFO/ Reg: recreation@kentville.ca Learn To Curl Program — 8 weeks, beginning Monday, Oct. 17, 6:30–8:30pm @ Glooscap Curling Club, Kentville. • Wear clean sneakers and dress in layers. Equipment provided. TIX: $60 INFO: Will Haggerty or Ian Dugan, learn@glooscapcurling.ca Year-long Herbal Course — 1 Sunday/month,

The Apple Blossom Festival — Looking for Board members (including all executive positions), committee members (including the events team which looks after events such as parades & fireworks), and volunteers for Apple Blossom weekend and fundraisers throughout the year. INFO: info@appleblossom.com / 902-678-8322

10am–3pm (begin any time!) herbs through the seasons, herbal remedies, harvesting, cooking. FEE: $540 for the year, $270/ quarter, $67 drop in. INFO: 902-538-3662 / singingnettlesclinic@gmail.com / singingnettles.ca Food Handler Course — Oct. 17 in Coldbrook. • All information and seat registration can be found by visiting the website. INFO: flynnr1.wixsite.com/valleyfoodsafe Theatre Classes — For children ages 5–18 @

Al Whittle Theatre’s Studio Z, starting in September.

• Kerri Leier is excited to bring her love of theatre to children of the Annapolis Valley! See website for full list of classes and enrollment information. INFO: 902-799-9009 / edalenetheatre.ca Grief Recovery — 2 hrs/week for 8 weeks,

starting mid–late Sept. Participants commit to attending, and doing the accompanying reading/’homework’. Books & materials provided. Made possible through the support of the Valley Hospice Foundation. Please register. FEE: no charge INFO: Jennifer Longley, 902-681-8239 / friendsinbereavement@gmail.com

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Deep Roots Music Festival — Deep Roots is seeking volunteers for the following positions: Parade participants to wear costumes and animate giant puppets (needed Sept 24, 9:30am– 3:30pm), volunteers with strong backs and steel-toed shoes to help with heavy-lifting throughout the festival (Sept 22–25), volunteers to help with security during the late-night events. INFO: lisa@deeprootsmusic.ca Royal Canadian Legion – Kingston — In need of volunteers for the Bingo kitchen on Sundays, 3–4 hours, 10am–1pm. INFO: Theresa, 902-765-4920 / legion98sect@eastlink.ca Friends of the Kentville Library — Seeking volunteers to help with fundraising, grant writing, graphic design, and website design/ management. INFO: Michael McCall, 902-678-6273 / mccallmichael5@gmail.com S.O.A.R. (Survivors of Abuse Recovering) — A community-based organization that provides peer counseling & support to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. They are looking for peer counselors, board members, and committee members. All volunteers must have a criminal record check and vulnerable sector check. INFO: Karen, 902-679-7337 / coordinator@survivorsofabuserecovering.ca Kings Point-to-Point Transit Society — Provides affordable and accessible door-to-door transportation to all residents in Kings County east of Aylesford. They are currently looking for a volunteer driver. This position requires a criminal record check and child abuse registry check. Must possess excellent customer service skills, pleasant personality, and excellent driving skills. INFO: Faye, manager@kppt.ca / 902-681-2846

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WHAT’S GROWING AT THE HARRIET IRVING BOTANICAL GARDENS:

MUSIC FROM THE ACADIAN FOREST! Adrien Greene

A spruce-topped merlin leaning against a spruce tree.

While working in the gardens we are constantly reminded of our incredible dependence upon plants. Not only do plants provide oxygen, food, shelter and medicine for us, they provide the material needed to build beautiful musical instruments! Around the world, humans have used seed pods, reeds, branches, stems, bark, gourds and beyond to develop an amazing variety of instruments. Within the Acadian Forest Region, in the

small town of LaPatrie, Québec, the luthiers of Seagull Guitars craft exquisite guitars, mandolins and merlins. All of their instruments are built out of 100% Canadian-sourced material and manufactured in LaPatrie, something to be proud of! Different types of wood resonate uniquely and often a combination of materials are used to create custom sounds specific to different styles of playing. For example, spruce is used commonly for the top of a guitar, being a softwood and subsequently very resonant. Hardwood such as maple can be used for the instrument’s neck, providing the strength and durability for many years of happy playing. The next time you find yourself strumming away or appreciating the incredible talent of our local musicians, be sure to give thanks to the trees and other plants that have helped create the wonderful music we are lucky to surround ourselves with! Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens Acadia University botanicalgardens.acadiau.ca

TRIO CANOË TO OPEN ACADIA’S 2016-17 PERFORMING ARTS SERIES Peter Smith

Trio Canoë will open the Acadia Performing Arts Series on Sunday, September 18 at 7:30pm at the Festival Theatre in Wolfville. Their diverse program, entitled “Hommage à Schumann”, features selections by Schumann himself as well as others by Debussy and Chopin. Trios written by two 20th century composers, Marjan Mozetich and György Kurtág will complete the evening. Trio Canoë (can oh) is comprised of three of Canada’s most acclaimed chamber musicians: clarinetist Jean-Francois Normand, violist Marina Thibeault, and pianist Philip Chiu, who gather in this unique and compelling formation. The trio’s outstanding programs have been curated to highlight the poetic, intimate, and mysterious nature of their instruments – in solo, duo, and trio form – to deliver an incomparable experience. The trio is strongly committed to engaging new audiences and bringing classical music to those

with limited access. Each member has had the opportunity to work with incredible organizations including El Sistema, La Société pour les arts en milieux de santé, and ArtStarts. The group’s east-coast tour is coordinated by Debut Atlantic. Please come and enjoy the glorious sounds of Trio Canoë in Wolfville. Tickets are $26 for adults and $20 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. Season subscriptions for the entire 2016-17 series (pas. acadiau.ca) are still available starting at $183 for the 8-concert series, including the Vienna Boys Choir! The price is a 25% discount from purchasing tickets individually. For more complete information about the trio, visit debutatlantic.ca.

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