WELCOME THE SEASON OF APPLE BLOSSOMS WITH FOODARTNATURE
Jenn Manuel
Offering a curated collection of experiences, FoodArtNature invites locals and travellers to embark on a journey of exploration, connection, and learning, perfectly suited for enjoying the season of spring in the Annapolis Valley. Throughout May, five distinct events await:
On May 10th, explore A Sacred Ecology of Plants and Place with Michelle Wolf at Herbal Hill Farm, celebrating the Acadian forest and agricultural heritage of the Annapolis Valley. During this 4-hour workshop, discover native wild plants, explore a biodiverse ecosystem, tour their 68 raised garden beds, and indulge in a multi-sensory tea tasting.
Join Wil Brunner of Soft Pine Wellness on May 11th or May 25th for a Nature Immersion in the Acadian Forest near the beautiful McMaster Mill Historic Park, near Greenwood. Connect with nature through meditation and mindfulness practices, aided by a unique Closer to Nature kit and freshly brewed forest tea. Sitting mats and blankets are available to ensure comfort during the 3-hour timeframe.
On May 12th and May 26th, Wil offers his 4-hour Annapolis Valley Forest Bathing experience which isn’t exactly as it sounds! Contrary to its name, forest bathing isn’t
BOOKS BY LOCALS – STUDENTS, YOUR STORIES & YOUR ART MATTERS
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green permanent marker she picked for signing autographs between her index and middle fingers. She looks to the fellow published authors seated beside her at the crowded book signing table, sits up straight and makes her availability known.
“Anyone? Anyone else? Any more books?” she calls out. Within seconds, a new book flipped open to the page featuring her vibrant artwork is in front of her and she leaves her mark once more.
Fifteen young Kings County authors of African descent were celebrated at the Windows & Mirrors Book Launch hosted in Council Chambers at the Municipality of the County of Kings on April 11th.
The event was a red-carpet affair featuring poetry readings, remarks, photo opportunities and the popular book signing. Grade
“My Beautiful Skin.”
“My skin is black and beautiful,” she began.
“It’s the skin I walk in, talk in, and rock in.”
“It’s the skin that makes me confident, unique and the skin that makes me special.”
Britany Traynor, Manager of Community Development for the Municipality of the County of Kings, commended the young authors for rising to the challenge of coming together to create a book of stories, art and poetry made by and for People of Colour.
“We asked you to share your hopes and dreams, your love and heartache, your struggles and your joys, your courage and your fears, your prose and your poetry. We asked you to pour your hearts and minds into your work,” said Traynor, providing remarks as a Board Member of the Valley African Nova
WHAT’S THE BUZZ? BEES MAKE A DIFFERENCE
John Lelievre
It’s spring and bees are beginning to appear; some are native, and some are not. Do they differ?
The European settlers that brought honey bees to North America four hundred years ago must have needed them badly because in those days it would have been quite a task. Indeed, they were needed for honey and wax. A supply of honey also meant a supply of mead, the wine-like beverage known as the nectar of the gods. The settlers would not have brought bees to pollinate crops because at that time the role of bees in pollination was
not understood.
There are plenty of native bees in North America so why did the settlers need honey bees? The reason is that native bees don’t store large amounts of honey to survive the winter. So, there is no honey for us to raid.
Most native species live alone. Others, such as bumble bees, form small colonies with a maximum of about 1,000 bees at their peak. Many species survive winter as cocoons, in other cases newly mated queens hibernate underground. Either way, none feed in winter.
about getting wet; rather it’s about immersing oneself in the therapeutic atmosphere of the forest. It’s a practice rooted in mindfulness and intentionality, encouraging participants to slow down, breathe deeply, and attune themselves to the rhythms of the natural world. Enjoy a light meal and Wil’s Closer to Nature kit as part of this interactive workshop.
On May 15th and May 25th, join local herbalist Andrée-Anne Bédard for her 2-hour Herbal Medicine of the North Mountain Workshop. Discover the wonders of local plants and their broader roles in the local ecosystem. This event includes a guided coastal walk and harvesting of seasonal herbs to craft your very own herbal remedy to take home. Snacks and beverages are included!
Finally, on May 26th, tune into “Fundy Forest Songs” with musicians Kim Barlow and Freya Milliken. Embark on a forest sound-walk, craft an original song, and enjoy locally baked treats and wild-crafted teas. This 4-hour session includes access to instruments - or you can bring your ownbut no musical experience required!
Experience May in a new way by booking your next adventure through foodartnature. ca. ❧
Windows & Mirrors book. Project mentors Kathy-Ann Johnson, Lawrence Parker, Damini Awoyiga, and Hissa Simpson-Barrows provided guidance as needed throughout the creation process and during a series of workshops hosted at VANSDA.
“Going to VANSDA was really fun because I could write some of my ideas down,” said Grade 6 student Amani Mutuku.
Amani credited the mentors with helping her take her ideas further. She appreciated the warm reception the published authors received when they walked the red carpet at the book launch.
“I felt really proud,” she said. Grade 6 student Santeano Barrows hosted the book launch ceremony, shared some of his published work at the podium, and participated in interviews. “The whole red-carpet thing was pretty cool,” Santeano shared during a break from autographing books.
Scotian Development Association (VANSDA). The Windows & Mirrors project was funded by the Association of Black Social Workers Youth Development Initiative Grant, and supported by community partners Eaglespeaker Publishing, VANSDA and the Municipality of the County of Kings. For all the times each of you faced unnecessary hardship, I am sorry. It shouldn’t be that way for you. Racism and discrimination, social exclusion and marginalization have no place here - or anywhere,” said Traynor, addressing the young authors at the book launch.
“I want to affirm to you that you are loved by not only your families but by a community of people who see you and value you and who are working hard to make things beter for you. Representation does matter. Your thoughts mater. Your words matter. Your stories and your art matters.”
Authors from Grades 2-10 contributed to the
“One of the things I really liked about the project was the fact that we could become a published author, but also the fact that most of the time we were basically allowed to do whatever we wanted to express ourselves.”
Santeano plans to continue writing in the future and doesn’t skip a beat when asked where a published author in Grade 6 goes from here.
“Well, there’s only one way,” he says, proudly pointing his index finger to the sky. “Up.”
Copies of Windows and Mirrors are available for purchase at the Municipality of the County of Kings (181 Coldbrook Village Park Drive) for $19.99 plus tax. ❧
Photo contributed by Wendy Elliott. Participants in the launch of Windows and Mirrors posed for a celebratory photo with Kings County Mayor Peter Muttart.
In contrast, honey bees develop large colonies with around 50,000 bees at their peak. The worker bees collect nectar and pollen. With the approach of winter, the males are pushed out of the hive to die. Then the females form a huddle to stay warm and survive. It takes quite a number of bees to form a huddle large enough to resist the cold and it takes quite a store of honey to feed the huddle. With too few bees, and too little honey, the colony perishes.
Although native bees don’t provide honey, they play an indispensable role in the
pollination of native flora. Less native flora would mean less diversity and our environment would become a less favorable place in which to live. The food supply would be threatened.
Unfortunately, nearly all, if not all, the native bees of Nova Scotia are in decline. To reverse that decline, everybody can do their bit, nobody needs to do a lot. So, for example, put the spring yard clean up on hold till the temperature has reached 10° C for a week, create, and protect pollinator habitat, and avoid pesticides like the plague. There are libraries and internet sites to find more information if needed. Or maybe chat with a naturalist. But just do it! ❧
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Grade 2 student, Drucilla Medicra rests
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6 student Alexi-Jade Smith captivated the crowd with a spoken word performance of her poem,
© 2024 Rob Brezsny • freewillastrology.com • Horoscopes for the week of May 2
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The world’s record for jumping rope in six inches of mud is held by an Aries. Are you surprised? I’m not. So is the world’s record for consecutive wallops administered to a plastic inflatable punching doll. Other top accomplishments performed by Aries people: longest distance walking on one’s hands; number of curse words uttered in two minutes; and most push-ups with three bulldogs sitting on one’s back. As impressive as these feats are, I hope you will channel your drive for excellence in more constructive directions during the coming weeks. Astrologically speaking, you are primed to be a star wherever you focus your ambition on high-minded goals. Be as intense as you want to be while having maximum fun giving your best gifts.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I don’t casually invoke the terms “marvels,” “splendors,” and “miracles.” Though I am a mystic, I also place a high value on rational thinking and skeptical proof. If someone tells me a marvel, splendor, or miracle has occurred, I will thoroughly analyze the evidence. Having said that, though, I want you to know that during the coming weeks, marvels, splendors, and miracles are far more likely than usual to occur in your vicinity—even more so if you have faith that they will. I will make a similar prediction about magnificence, sublimity, and resplendence. They are headed your way. Are you ready for blessed excess? For best results, welcome them all generously and share them lavishly.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In accordance with astrological omens, I recommend you enjoy a celebratory purge sometime soon. You could call it a Cleansing Jubilee, or a Gleeful Festival of Purification, or a Jamboree of Cathartic Healing. This would be a fun holiday that lasted for at least a day and maybe as long as two weeks. During this liberating revel, you would discard anything associated with histories you want to stop repeating. You’d get rid of garbage and excess. You may even thrive by jettisoning perfectly good stuff that you no longer have any use for.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Graduation day will soon arrive. Congrats, Cancerian! You have mostly excelled in navigating through a labyrinthine system that once upon a time discombobulated you. With panache and skill, you have wrangled chaos into submission and gathered a useful set of resources. So are you ready to welcome your big rewards? Prepared to collect your graduation presents? I hope so. Don’t allow lingering fears of success to cheat you out of your well-deserved harvest. Don’t let shyness prevent you from beaming like a champion in the winner’s circle. PS: I encourage you to meditate on the likelihood that your new bounty will transform your life almost as much as did your struggle to earn it.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Ritualist and author Sobonfu Somé was born in Burkina Faso but spent many years teaching around the world. According to her philosophy, we should periodically ask ourselves two questions: 1. “What masks have been imposed on us by our culture and loved ones?” 2. “What masks have we chosen for ourselves to wear?” According to my astrological projections, the coming months will be an excellent time for you to ruminate on these inquiries— and take action in response. Are you willing to remove your disguises to reveal the hidden or unappreciated beauty that lies beneath? Can you visualize how your life may change if you will intensify your devotion to expressing your deepest, most authentic self?
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If human culture were organized according to my principles, there would be over eight billion religions—one for every person alive. Eight billion altars. Eight billion saviors. If anyone wanted to enlist priestesses, gurus, and other spiritual intermediaries to help them out in their worship, they would be encouraged. And we would all borrow beliefs and rituals from each other. There would be an extensive trade of clues and tricks about the art of achieving ecstatic union with the Great Mystery. I bring this up, Virgo, because the coming weeks will be an ideal time for you to craft your own personalized and idiosyncratic religious path.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Hidden agendas and simmering secrets will soon leak into view. Intimate mysteries will become even more intimate and more mysterious. Questions that have been halfsuppressed will become pressing and productive. Can you handle this much intrigue, Libra? Are you willing to wander through the amazing maze of emotional teases to gather clues about the provocative riddles? I think you will have the poise and grace to do these things. If I’m right, you can expect deep revelations to appear and long-lost connections to re-emerge. Intriguing new connections are also possible. Be on high alert for subtle revelations and nuanced intuitions.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It’s fun and easy to love people for their magnificent qualities and the pleasure you feel when they’re nice to you. What’s more challenging is to love the way they disappoint you. Now pause a moment and make sure you register what I just said. I didn’t assert that you should love them *even if* they disappoint you. Rather, I invited you to love them BECAUSE they disappoint you. In other words, use your disappointment to expand your understanding of who they really are, and thereby develop a more inclusive and realistic love for them. Regard your disappointment as an opportunity to deepen your compassion—and as a motivation to become wiser and more patient. (PS: In general, now is a time when so-called “negative” feelings can lead to creative breakthroughs and a deepening of love.)
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I assure you that you don’t need “allies” who encourage you to indulge in delusions or excesses. Nor do I recommend that you seek counsel from people who think you’re perfect. But you could benefit from colleagues who offer you judicious feedback. Do you know any respectful and perceptive observers who can provide advice about possible course corrections you could make? If not, I will fill the role as best as I can. Here’s one suggestion: Consider phasing out a mild pleasure and a small goal so you can better pursue an extra fine pleasure and a major goal.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I invite you to take an inventory of what gives you pleasure, bliss, and rapture. It’s an excellent time to identify the thrills that you love most. When you have made a master list of the fun and games that enhance your intelligence and drive you half-wild with joy, devise a master plan to ensure you will experience them as much as you need to—not just in the coming weeks, but forever. As you do, experiment with this theory: By stimulating delight and glee, you boost your physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian author Lewis Carroll said, “You know what the issue is with this world? Everyone wants some magical solution to their problem, and everyone refuses to believe in magic.” In my astrological opinion, this won’t be an operative theme for you in the coming weeks, Aquarius. I suspect you will be inclined to believe fervently in magic, which will ensure that you attract and create a magical solution to at least one of your problems—and probably more.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Which would you prefer in the coming weeks: lots of itches, prickles, twitches, and stings? Or, instead, lots of tingles, quivers, shimmers, and soothings? To ensure the latter types of experiences predominate, all you need to do is cultivate moods of surrender, relaxation, welcome, and forgiveness. You will be plagued with the aggravating sensations only if you resist, hinder, impede, and engage in combat. Your assignment is to explore new frontiers of elegant and graceful receptivity.
Homework: Tell yourself the truth about something you have not been fully honest about
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UPCOMING EVENTS
8 May 2024 UPCOMING EVENTS 209 St. George Street Annapolis Royal KingsTheatre.ca (902) 532-7704 UPCOMING FILMS
IF • Civil War • The Fall Guy • Inside Out 2 • Unsung Hero • The Bikerriders • The Garfield Movie MATT DUSK SINGS TONY BENNETT “The Best is Yet to Come” Friday June 28th TOM ALLEN & FRIENDS J.S. Bach’s Long Walk in the Snow Friday August 9th DRIVING MISS DAISY The beloved play by Alfred Uhry, directed by Scott Campbell August 16th - 18th JAH’MILA Jah’Mila & her amazing reggae band return to King’s Saturday August 24th GOOD DEAR GOOD Cape Breton’s favourite indie pop band Saturday July 13th FODAR: FESTIVAL OF DANCE ANNAPOLIS ROYAL 10th Anniversary July 18th - 20th SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE WHITTLE See alwhittletheatre.ca for details, ticketing information and full schedule of events SOMEONE LIVES HERE Wed, MAY 1, 7PM HOW TO HAVE SEX Sun, May 5, 4PM & 7PM ORAH Wed, May 8, 7PM RU Sun, May 12, 4PM & 7PM DRIVE AWAY DOLLS Sun, May 19, 4PM & 7PM NT LIVE: NYE Fri, May 24, 7PM WHITFLIX GALA Sat, May 25, 7PM NIGHTHAWK PREMIERE Fri, May 10, 6PM BROKEN LEG THEATRE Sat, May 11, 7:00PM SECONDHAND NEWS Sat, May 18, 6:30PM 450 Main St, Wolfville, NS Playing this May at Al Whittle Theatre MONKEY MAN Sun, May 26, 7PM UPCOMING SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS MORIARTY’S DAUGHTERS Mon, May 27, 7:30pm Tue, May 28, 7:30pm THE ENCHANTED BOOKSHOP Tue, May 21, 7:30PM Wed, May 22, 7:30PM Followed by a post-show discussion THE FEMALE QUIXOTE Fri May 30, 7:30PM Sat, May 31, 7:30PM
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209 St. George Street Annapolis Royal KingsTheatre.ca (902) 532-7704 THE THREE QUESTIONS A young audience show based on Jon J Muth’s book Friday May 24th BRUCE FUMMEY: STORIES OF SCOTLAND Hilarious mix of history & comedy FRIDAY MAY 3rd THE BESSIE CARRUTHERS STUDY CLUB A witty stage musical production FRIDAY JUNE 14th DAVID FRANCEY JUNO award winner opened by Terrra Spencer Saturday May 4th THE ODD COUPLE: (FEMALE VERSION) Presented by the ADDG May 10th - MAY 12th GRACE, 2 Celebrating the Tragically Hip 95% SOLD OUT! SATURDAY MAY 18th ELEMENTS OF NATURE A youth dance show led by Wendy Goudie Sunday June 2nd KING’S SHORTS The 15th festival of ten-minute plays June 21st - 23rd DEE DEE AUSTIN The young Indigenous rising star & her incredible band Saturday June 8th
May 2024 | sk ylit.ca PLUG INTO THE SUN WITH SOLAR + BATTERY BACKUP Your Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants Welcome to the Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival! Enjoy all that the season has to offer 902-542-4010 kody.blois@parl.gc.ca 101-24 Harbourside Dr. Wolfville, NS B4P 2C1
10 May 2024 Sunday, May 12, 2024 11am - 3pm (Bring Mom!) West Brooklyn Community Hall 902.385.5426 PRESENTED BY / PRÉSENTÉ PAR PARTENAIRES / PARTNERS THIS SUMMER, COME DISCOVER ACADIAN HISTORY AND CULTURE HISTORIC SITE ! 2024 CET ÉTÉ, REVENEZ À VOS SOURCES AU LIEU HISTORIQUE NTIONAL Lieu historique national de Grand-Pré National Historic Site (2205, chemin Grand-Pré Road, Grand-Pré) experiencegrandpreFR experiencegrandpre 902.542 3322 www grandpre ca COME CELEBRATE WITH US ! Take a guided tour with Parks Canada's professional guides Acadian Days (July 12, 13 & 14, 2024) music, fiddle jam, conferences, community BBQ and more! The 100th anniversary of the Deportation Cross every Sunday in July and August 2024 Acadian National Day on August 15, 2024 Reading of the Deportation Order on September 15, 2024 More activities to come ! VENEZ CÉLÉBRER AVEC NOUS ! Faites une visite guidée en compagnie d'un guide de Parcs Canada Journées acadiennes (12, 13 et 14 juillet 2024) : musique, causeries, violoneux, bouffe et plus encore! 100e anniversaire de la Croix de la déportation, tous les dimanche en juillet et août 2024 Fête nationale de l Acadie le 15 août 2024 Lecture de l'ordre de la Déportation le 5 septembre 2024 Plusieurs autres activités à venir CROSSWORD by Della Blossom Alderson and Mackenzie Tomlin ACROSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 DOWN 1 6 10 11 12 15 19 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 30 32 34 36 42 43 44 45 47 49 50 51 53 55 58 60 61 62 64 65 66 67 Shifted position Stone trail marker This party is ! Swiss Running Apparel Company gratias Hit song by local sibling band Admittance or access “I m not giving it up by the 1975 Title of Songs by Siwa & Swift SOH TOA Canada s Ocean Playground Fish eggs Ew! Pirate’s Greeting Digital music format Masculine title Garment edge Continuous stream of notes Double-reed woodwind Juridicial principle Thrift store in Kentville Jump vegetables take in a pan Sixth planet Selling state is Buzzing pollinator Nonstick pan material Extended play music record Glinda in Wicked (2024) “I’d give up forever to touch you” tune To go bad Steroids in gym slang Imaging technique for bones Religious songs Negative response Mythical creative New to Gaspereau & Highland 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 16 17 Element # 114 Disgustingly dirty Agitate gently Paridae bird Celebratory greeting Boat stabilizer Chess castle Firm and constant support die das Leafy shade provider Break down in math or compost Coordinate in time and action Coalition of 27 member countries 18 20 25 29 30 31 33 35 37 38 39 40 41 Rescue mission initials Doesn t apply German card game Christopher Robin’s Joey Pet plant and pudding seed Symbol for change Queen of country Dessert: Eton French bike race in early April Frootique & Fine Foods 3rd to curl Acadia Lax’s League Irish activist & singer-songwriter 46 48 52 54 56 57 59 61 63 64 Unagi Last two letters of in reality abbr Canadian ecofeminist Klein Psychology course code Jewelry for marriage ISRO communication network Venue overflow (abbr ) Isle of Wight Boat Club Augmented Reality English brown sauce Solutions to Crossword can be found on page 15
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NEW CHOIR! AVHC Kids (children in grades 2 & 3 – no meet & greet necessary)
* Shaded events take place weekly or more than once, as noted
THURSDAY, 2
Active Minds Learning Program — Hants Learning Network Association, Windsor 10am–12pm • Meet new friends and discover the joy of learning! Ages 18+, registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-792-6754
Farmers Market — Greenwood Mall, Greenwood 11am–4pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-847-5311
Irish Set Dancing — Bishop Hall, Greenwich 1–3pm • TIX: $5 INFO: 902-679-9267
Watercolour with Luanne — 7 Arts, Greenwood 1–3pm • No experience necessary. Preregistration and payment are required by email. TIX: $40
Job Search Club — PeopleWorx, Middleton 2–3pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-825-3118
Sewing Club — Wolfville Memorial Library, Wolfville 5–7:30pm • Bring a project to work on. TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-5760
Gilligan’s Coming Back: Just for the Halibut Dinner Theatre — Anglican Church, Berwick 6pm • TIX: $25 INFO: 902-847-5623
Public Hearing & Special Council — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook • 6pm TIX: Free INFO: 888-337-2999
Kentville Book League — Kentville Library, Kentville 6:30–7:30pm • Ages 18+, registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-679-2544
Trivia Night — Oaken Barrel Pub, Greenwood 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-765-8933
Doubles Cribbage — Royal Canadian Legion, Middleton 7–10pm • TIX: $6 INFO: 902-825-4751
45’s — Royal Canadian Legion, Canning 7–9:30pm • TIX: $2 INFO: 902-582-3157
8 Ball Blind Draw Doubles — Royal Canadian Legion, Middleton 7–10pm • TIX: $7 INFO: 902-825-4751
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi — The Mermaid, Windsor 7:30–9:30pm • TIX: $14 INFO: 902-798-5841
Kingston Farmers Market - Volunteer Info Night — Aurora Inn Grounds, Kingston 7:30–9pm • TIX: Free Hunter Bushell — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 8–10pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3199
Risky Business Comedy Night — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 8–9:30pm • TIX: $20 INFO: 902-582-2337
FRIDAY, 3
Online and Job Search Workshop — PeopleWorx, Coldbrook 9:30–11:30am • TIX: Free INFO: 866-609-9675
Fibre Ops — Windsor Regional Library, Windsor 10am–12pm • All skill levels welcome. Ages 18+. TIX: Free Super Silly Storytime — Kentville Library, Kentville 10:30–11am • Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-679-2544
Spring Story Time — Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library, Digby 10:30–11am • For children 5 and younger and their caregivers. TIX: Free INFO: 902-245-21634
4th Annual Chicken BBQ — Fire Hall, Greenwich 11am–6:30pm • TIX: $18 INFO: 902-300-8006 Silver Tart Release Party — Horton Ridge Malt & Grain Company, Hortonville 12–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-697-3535
Community Coffee — Wolfville Memorial Library, Wolfville 1:30–3:30pm • Everyone welcome. Registration not required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-5760
‘Crafter’ Noons — Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library, Digby 2–4pm • Bring your own supplies to work on your project! TIX: Free INFO: 902-245-2163
Hunting & Fishing Show/Sale — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 3–8pm • TIX: $5 INFO: 902-225-0517
May Art Show Opening — Tides Contemporary Art Gallery, Kentville 5–7pm • Featuring huge panoramas of Valley vistas by Carl Snyder. TIX: Free INFO: 902-365-3322
Pot Luck Supper — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 5–6:30pm • TIX: Donation Spring Bingo — Lawrencetown Consolidated School, Lawrencetown 6pm • TIX: $7 INFO: 902-824-0944
Gilligan’s Coming Back: Just for the Halibut Dinner Theatre — Anglican Church, Berwick 6pm • TIX: $25 INFO: 902-847-5623
Joe Murphy Blues Trio — Bent Ridge Winery, Windsor 6–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-472-2212
Great Little Art Show Opening Gala — Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 7–10pm • Reserve your tickets early! TIX: Adults: $10, Children: Free INFO: 902-757-1718
Harlem Globetrotters — Acadia Athletics Complex, Wolfville 7pm • TIX: $31.50+HST INFO: 902-542-5500
Jill & Jade - Feel Good Friday — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
Marion Bridge — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 7:30pm • Comedic drama by Canadian playwright Daniel McIvor, director Mike Butler, with Candy O’Brien, Tracy Churchill & Penny Nelson. TIX: Adults: $18, Seniors & Students: $15, Children: $7 INFO: 902-678-8040
Bruce Fummey: Stories of Scotland — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30pm • TIX: $35 INFO: 902-532-7704
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire and Dune Pt 12 — Valley Drive-In Theatre, Cambridge 8:30–11:59pm
• TIX: Carload: $30, Couple: $22, Single: $15 INFO: 902-538-0772
Karaoke — West Side Charlies, New Minas 9pm–1am • TIX: Free INFO: 681-9378
SATURDAY, 4
Yard Sale — All Saints Anglican Church, Kingston 8am–12pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-765-4023
Community Breakfast — Jolly Workers Hall, Black Rock
8–10am • TIX: Adults: $12, Children: Free Breakfast — Lions Club, Kentville 8–10am • TIX: Adults: $10, Children: $5 INFO: 902-679-2367
Wolfville Farmers’ Market — Wolfville Farmers’ Market, Wolfville 8:30am–1pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-697-3344
Hunting & Fishing Show/Sale — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 9am–3pm • TIX: $5 INFO: 902-225-0517
Spring Cleanup at Tremont Cemeteries — New Tremont Cemetery, Tremont 9am • TIX: Free INFO: 902-765-2642
Bottle Drive — Carleton Road Industries, Lawrencetown 9am–12pm • TIX: Donation INFO: 902-825-9326
Sloecooker — Wolfville Farmers’ Market, Wolfville 9:30am–12:30pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-697-3344
Mother’s Day Market and Fundraiser — Royal Canadian Legion, Kingston 10am–4pm • TIX: Donation INFO: 416-995-1364
LGBTQ+ Information Sessions — Macdonald Museum, Middleton 10am–2pm • The Middleton Regional High School Senior GSA Students present a day of free information sessions. TIX: Free INFO: 902-825-6116
Spring Seedling Garden Extravaganza — Lions Club, Wolfville 11am–3pm • Vendors, speakers, door prizes, live music, activities, and soil testing! TIX: $2/Person, $5/Family
Make Your Mark Printmaking — Harvest Gallery, Wolfville 11am–2pm • Transform your print into wearable art using a vintage button maker. TIX: Free INFO: 902-691-1493
Makers Space — 7 Arts, Greenwood 12:30–3:30pm • All ages welcome! TIX: $5
Singles Cribbage Tournament — Royal Canadian Legion, Middleton 1–4pm • TIX: $12 INFO: 902-825-4751
Print Day in May Print Circle — Elephant Grass Printmakers Society, Annapolis Royal 1–4pm • Linocut, stencil, letterpress printing hands-on demos. TIX: Free INFO: n/a
Sarah Hagen, Pianist - Wonder Women! — The Mermaid, Windsor 2–4pm • TIX: $30+HST INFO: 902-798-5841
PRESS — Harvest Gallery, Wolfville 2–4pm • Our annual exhibition showcasing the work of select Nova Scotia Printmakers. TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-7093
Bingo — Lions Club, Canning 5–10pm • TIX: Donation Gilligan’s Coming Back: Just for the Halibut Dinner Theatre — Anglican Church, Berwick 6pm • TIX: $25 INFO: 902-847-5623
Rotary Club of Kentville 100 Year Gala — Old Orchard Inn, Wolfville 6–9pm TIX: $100
Music with Wanda and Mike — Spurr Brothers Farm Market, Wilmot 6–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-363-2333
Marion Bridge — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 7:30pm • Comedic drama by Canadian playwright Daniel McIvor, director Mike Butler, with Candy O’Brien, Tracy Churchill & Penny Nelson. TIX: Adults: $18, Seniors & Students: $15, Children: $7 INFO: 902-678-8040
David Francey — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30pm • A Scottish-born songwriter who has become known as “one of Canada’s most revered folk poets and singers”. TIX: Adults: $35, Youth: $10 INFO: 902-532-7704
Ballroom Dance — Community Centre, Port Williams 8–11pm • Music by Rick Hebb. TIX: $15 INFO: 902-385-9590
Dance Route 12 — Lions Club, Coldbrook 8pm–12am • TIX: $10 INFO: 902-680-5747
SpeakEasy: The Fog — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 8–11pm • TIX: $15 INFO: 902-385-5426
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire and Dune Pt 12 — Valley Drive-In Theatre, Cambridge 8:30–11:59pm • TIX: Carload: $30, Couple: $22, Single: $15 INFO: 902-538-0772
Dance: Phil & Clark — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am • Saturday Night Dance with Live Music (Phil & Clark). All Welcome (19+). Doors & Cash Bar 8pm. Kitchen, 50/50, Door Prize TIX: $10 INFO: 902-678-8935
Thunder Kiss — West Side Charlies, New Minas 9pm–1am • TIX: Free INFO: 681-9378
SUNDAY, 5
Bake Sale and Social — Paradise Community Hall, Paradise 10am–1pm • TIX: Donation INFO: 902-840-2543
Prom Shop Open House — Louis Millett Community Complex, New Minas 10am–4pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-548-6060
Babies and Books — Wolfville Memorial Library, Wolfville 11:30am–12pm • Babies 0-2 and their caregivers can join us. Registration not required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-5760
Donna Holmes — Kings Arms Commons, Wolfville 12–3pm • TIX: Free Pottery Sale — Heritage Hall, Coldbrook 1–4pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-698-2705
Country Music Variety Show — Community Hall, North Alton 1–4pm • TIX: Donation INFO: 902-678-0490
An Intro into Letterpress Printing with Katie Prescott — Elephant Grass Printmakers Society, Annapolis Royal 1–4pm • TIX: Non-Members: $75, EGPS Members: $65 Sunday Music in the Garden Room — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 2pm • Performances by Edward and India are both Acadia School of Music graduates. TIX: Donation Jam Session — Wayfarers’ Ale Brewery, Port Williams 2–5pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-7462
Spring Gospel Concert & Hymn Sing — United Baptist Church, Kentville 6:30–8pm • Musical presentations by Mark Riley & Friends, Rewind, and the ADC Alum Quartet. TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3162
Trivia Night — Heritage Barn, Wolfville 7–9pm TIX: Free INFO: 782-414-4604
Songwriters Valmy & Sarah McInnis — Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville 7–9pm • TIX: Advanced: $16, At the Door: $20 Irish Session Band — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 7:30–10pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-0059
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire and Dune Pt 12 — Valley Drive-In Theatre, Cambridge 8:30–11:59pm • TIX: Carload: $30, Couple: $22, Single: $15 INFO: 902-538-0772
MONDAY, 6
Classes and Tutoring for Adults — Hants Learning Network Association, Windsor 9am–8pm • Ages 18+, registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-792-6754
Storytime — Annapolis Royal Library, Annapolis Royal 10–11am • Preschool children and their caregivers are invited to join us. Registration not required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-2226
Life Drawing — ARTSPLACE, Annapolis Royal 1–4pm • TIX: $14 INFO: 902-532-7069
Games Night — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 7–9pm • TIX: $2 INFO: 902-385-5426
Open Mic — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 8–11pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-0059
TUESDAY, 7
HealthRHYTHMS Mindful Drum Circle — 7 Arts, Greenwood 1:30–2:30pm • Veterans, serving Military and their partners are invited. TIX: Free Book Launch of The Listing Lighthouse by Paul Rapsey — Baintons Tannery Outlet & Mad Hatter Bookstore, Annapolis Royal 3–5pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-0312
Chess Club — Kentville Library, Kentville 4–5:30pm • Open to all ages and skill levels. TIX: Free Municipal Council — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 6pm • TIX: Free INFO: 888-337-2999
Fatherhood Matters Crock Pot Night — War Memorial Community Centre, Windsor 6–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-679-9350
Trivia — Hantsport Memorial Community Centre, Hantsport 6–8pm TIX: $5 INFO: 902-300-8095
Song Circle Open Mic — VCLA Community Hub, Kentville 6:30–8:30pm • TIX: Free Dukes of Kent Harmony Chorus — Bethany Memorial Baptist Church, Kentville 6:30–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-698-2496
Open Mic in the Barn — Heritage Barn, Wolfville 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-385-0590
Crib — Windermere Community Hall, Berwick 7–9pm • TIX: $6 INFO: 902-538-7820
AVHS Annual General Meeting — Macdonald Museum, Middleton 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-825-6116
Irish Session Band — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3199
Housing Beyond the Market — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 7–9pm • Kings North NDP invites you. TIX: Free INFO: 902-670-4287
Bingo — Royal Canadian Legion, Middleton 7:15–10:15pm TIX: Prices Vary INFO: 902-309-1283
WEDNESDAY, 8
Talk, Sing, Read! Storytime — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 9:45–10:15am • Ages 0-5. TIX: Free INFO: 902-538-8060
Kentville Farmers Market — Recreation Centre, Kentville 10am–1pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-956-1822
Storytime — Wolfville Memorial Library, Wolfville 10–10:30am • For ages 3-5 years, accompanied by a parent/caregiver. Registration not required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-5760
Coffee Klatch — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10:30–11:30am • TIX: Free INFO: 902-684-0103
Well-Come Wednesdays with Sarah Pound! — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 12–2pm • TIX: $5
INFO: 902-385-5426
Fibre Craft — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 1–3pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-684-0103
Open Mic — T.A.N. Coffee, Wolfville 6–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-412-7910
Jam Session — Lions Club, Kentville 6–9pm • TIX: $2 INFO: 902-679-2367
Fibre Crafting — 7 Arts, Greenwood 6:30–8:30pm • For female-identifying, 25+. TIX: Suggested Donation of $5 Music By All Ages — Horton High School, Greenwich 6:30pm • Performances by EMS Band, Wolfville School Band and Wolfville New Horizon Band. TIX: Donation Jam Night — Community Hall, Brickton 7–10pm • TIX: Donation INFO: 902-824-0639
Orah — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • TIX: $13 Trivia Nite — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 8–10pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-0059
THURSDAY, 9
Senior Drum Circle — 7 Arts, Greenwood 1–2pm • TIX: Free
Author Reading Carol Bruneau — Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library, Digby 3:30–4:30pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-245-2163
Gilligan’s Coming Back: Just for the Halibut Dinner Theatre — Anglican Church, Berwick 6pm • TIX: $25 INFO: 902-847-5623
North Mountain Chorus Concert — United Church, Berwick 7–8:30pm • Joyful chorus music directed by Wendy Lapierre. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-375-2479
The Friendly Heckler Live! w/ Leona Burkey — The Union Street, Berwick 7pm • TIX: $15
Jacob Newcombe — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 8–10pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3199
FRIDAY, 10
Quilt & Rug Hooking Show — United Baptist Church, Centreville 10am–5pm • TIX: $5 INFO: 902-678-2836
Seniors Fun Afternoon — Royal Canadian Legion, Kingston 1–3:30pm • TIX: $2 INFO: 902-765-4228
Gilligan’s Coming Back: Just for the Halibut Dinner Theatre — Anglican Church, Berwick 6pm • TIX: $25 INFO: 902-847-5623
Kevin Martin — Bent Ridge Winery, Windsor 6–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-472-2212
Inigo Cuartero - Feel Good Friday — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
The Music Man — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • TIX: Prices Vary
The Odd Couple (Female Version) — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm TIX: $18 INFO: 902-532-7704
Karaoke — Royal Canadian Legion, Middleton 7:30–11pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-825-4751
Monkey Man and Boy Kills World — Valley Drive-In Theatre, Cambridge 8:30–11:59pm • TIX: Carload: $30, Couple: $22, Single: $15 INFO: 902-538-0772
SATURDAY, 11
Breakfast — Masonic Hall, Berwick 7:30am–10:30pm • TIX: Adult: $10, Children: $5 INFO: 902-538-5888
Mothers Day Breakfast & Cake Auction — Community Hall, White Rock 8–11am • TIX: Adults: $10, Children: $5, Under 5: Free INFO: 902-542-3014
Plant Sale — Black Rock Culture and Recreation Hall, Black Rock 8am–12pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-538-8714
Mother’s Day Breakfast — Community Hall, Inglisville 8–10am • TIX: Donation INFO: 824-0746
Church & Yard Sale — United Church, Kingston 8am–12pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-242-2195
Mother’s Day Market — Farmer’s Market, Annapolis Royal 9am–1pm • TIX: Free
Pam Paton — Wolfville Farmers’ Market, Wolfville 9:30am–12:30pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-697-3344
Yard Sale — Kentville Historical Society, Kentville 10am–4pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-8202
Benefit for Carter Eddison — Fire Hall, Kingston 10am–2:05pm • Benefit for Carter Eddison - 6-year-old waiting for Heart Transplant in Toronto Sick Kids Hospital. TIX: Free INFO: 902-765-8664
Quilt & Rug Hooking Show — United Baptist Church, Centreville 10am–3:30pm • TIX: $5 INFO: 902-678-4472
Electric Avenue EV Test Drives — Louis Millett Community Complex, New Minas 10am–4pm • TIX: Free
Mother’s Day Market — Benjamin Bridge, Wolfville 12–4pm • Featuring local vendors, gifts for Mum, and more. TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-1560
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Doubles Cribbage Tournament — Royal Canadian Legion, Middleton 1–4pm • TIX: $24 INFO: 902-825-4751
The Music Man — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 1pm • TIX: Prices Vary Mother’s Day Tea — Black River and District Community Hall, Black River 1–3pm • Silent auction on homemade cakes, cups, and saucers. TIX: Donation INFO: 902-542-5173
Nature Immersion in the Acadian Forest — McMaster Mill Historic Park, Kingston 1–4pm • Guided meditation, forest bathing, and mindfulness practices. TIX: Adults: $80, Children: $50
Malcom Dawson Memorial Pool Shoot — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 1pm • TIX: $5 INFO: 902-678-8935
North Mountain Chorus Fundraising Concert — North Mountain United Tapestry, Harbourville 2–9pm • TIX: Donation INFO: 902-538-7053
Tea and Sale — Kings Presbyterian Church, New Minas 2–4pm • TIX: Donation INFO: 902-385-2550 Bingo — Lions Club, Canning 5–10pm TIX: Donation Queer Hangout — Recreation Centre, Kentville 5:15–7:45pm • TIX: Donation INFO: 905-302-2399
Gilligan’s Coming Back: Just for the Halibut Dinner Theatre — Anglican Church, Berwick 6pm • TIX: $25 INFO: 902-847-5623
Broken Leg Theatre — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7–9pm • TIX: $10 INFO: donnaholmes712@gmail.com
Newfie Nite — United Church, Aylesford 7pm • TIX: $10
The Music Man — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • TIX: Prices Vary Spring Dance Workshops — YogaLife, Wolfville 7–8:30pm • Swing dance workshop. Come learn the basics, meet new people and have fun. No experience or partner required. TIX: $20
The Odd Couple (Female Version) — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • TIX: $18 INFO: 902-532-7704
Nico Paulo — The Mermaid, Windsor 8pm • Portuguese/ Canadian songwriter, performer, and visual artist Nico Paulo. TIX: $30+HST INFO: 902-798-5841
SpeakEasy: Jack MacDonald and Jamie Junger & the Jungernauts — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 8–11pm • TIX: $20 INFO: 902-385-5426
Monkey Man and Boy Kills World — Valley Drive-In Theatre, Cambridge 8:30–11:59pm • TIX: Carload: $30, Couple: $22, Single: $15 INFO: 902-538-0772
Dance: The Crossover Band — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am • TIX: $10 INFO: 902-678-8935
SUNDAY, 12
Mother’s Day Brunch — Planters Ridge Winery & Vineyard, Port Williams 10am–2pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-2711
Mother’s Day — The Long Table Social Club, Scots Bay 11am–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-1393
Julie Rosvall Textile Artist & Printmaker Open Studio — Julie Rosvall, Textile Artist & Printmaker, Wolfville 11am–3pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-691-1493
The Music Man — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 1 & 7pm • TIX: Prices Vary Annapolis Valley Forest Bathing — McMaster Mill Historic Park, Kingston 1–5pm • An invitation of selfdiscovery and intimate relationship with nature through guided meditation, forest bathing, and more. TIX: Adults: $140+HST, Children: $100+HST The Odd Couple (Female Version) — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 2–4pm • TIX: $18 INFO: 902-532-7704
Ru — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 4 & 7pm • TIX: $13 Monkey Man and Boy Kills World — Valley Drive-In Theatre, Cambridge 8:30–11:59pm • TIX: Carload: $30, Couple: $22, Single: $15 INFO: 902-538-0772
MONDAY, 13
Wolfville Queer Community Choir — St. John’s Anglican Church, Wolfville 6–7:30pm • We are always happy to welcome new members and encourage folks with any singing experience to join. TIX: Donation Valley Gardeners Club Meeting — NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville 7pm • Presenting on Aging with Your Garden. TIX: Free Solace: Music of Comfort, Kings Chorale — Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville 7:30–9pm • Featuring Requiem by John Rutter. TIX: Adult: $25, Students: $10, Under 5: Free INFO: 902-679-8604
TUESDAY, 14
Blithe Spirit — AVM Morfee Center, Greenwood 7:30–9:45pm • TIX: $5 INFO: 902-824-2435
WEDNESDAY, 15
Volunteer Leadership Symposium ‘Meeting The Moment’ — NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville 9am–3:30pm • TIX: $15
Herbal Medicine of the North Mountain — Community Hall, Baxter’s Harbour 9–11am • Discover the wonders of local plants on a coastal walk to harvest seasonal herbs and craft your very own herbal remedy. TIX: $90+HST
Author’s Ink — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 10am–12pm • Registration is required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-665-2758
Trivia Night — Longfellow Restaurant, Grand Pre 6–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-697-2335
Trivia Night — Wayfarers’ Ale Brewery, Port Williams 7–9pm •TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-7462
THURSDAY, 16
KAIROS Blanket Exercise — Berwick and District Library, Berwick 10am–12:30pm • A workshop bringing people together to explore truths integral to the reconciliation process. Age 18+, registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-538-2665
The Berry Pickers, A Book Club Series — Benjamin Bridge, Wolfville 7–8pm • A two-part book club where you can meet local author, Amanda Peters! TIX: $79 INFO: 902-542-1560
Member’s Night - Oak Island — Macdonald Museum, Middleton 7–9pm • Archaeologist Laird Niven is our guest speaker. TIX: Members: $2 INFO: 902-825-6116
Jerome the Gravekeeper Guest — Main Street Station, Kentville 7–8:30pm • TIX: Donation INFO: 902-678-8202
Blithe Spirit — AVM Morfee Center, Greenwood 7:30–9:45pm • TIX: $5 INFO: 902-824-2435
Couple Buddies — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 8–10pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3199
The Goonies, Retro Movie — Valley Drive-In Theatre, Cambridge 8:30–11:59pm • TIX: Carload: $30, Couple: $22, Single: $15 INFO: 902-538-0772
FRIDAY, 17
Tap Takeover — Horton Ridge Malt & Grain Company, Hortonville 1pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-697-3535
Cooking with Fire Friday with Mary Grace Koile — The Long Table Social Club, Scots Bay 6–9pm • TIX: $25+HST INFO: 902-582-1393
Shirley Jackson Duo — Bent Ridge Winery, Windsor 6–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-472-2212
Kids Glow Dance — Community Hall, Brickton 6:30–8pm • Children 4 and under must be accompanied by an adult. TIX: $3 INFO: 902-824-0639
The Music Man — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • TIX:
Prices Vary
Jason Dodwell & Johnny MacNeil - Feel Good Friday — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
Civil War — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • TIX: Adults: $10.95, Youth: $6.95 INFO: 902-532-7704
Blithe Spirit — AVM Morfee Center, Greenwood 7:30–9:45pm • TIX: $5 INFO: 902-824-2435
Kings County Seniors Shredding Event — Lions Club, Kingston 10–1pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-670-0725
SATURDAY, 18
Breakfast — Fire Hall, Smith’s Cove 7:30–10am • TIX: Adults: $10, Children: Free INFO: 902-247-5357
Big Breakfast — Lions Club, Wolfville 8–10am • TIX:
Adults: $10, Children: $5 INFO: 902-697-2472
Meet the Poet — Wolfville Farmers’ Market, Wolfville 9am–1pm • Meet the poet, Harry Posner, as he launches his new poetry book, Fractures. TIX: Free INFO: 519-941-0559
Graham Howes — Wolfville Farmers’ Market, Wolfville 9:30am–12:30pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-697-3344
Book, Plant & Bake Sale — Canning Library and Heritage Centre, Canning 10am–1pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-52-7699
Ticket Auction — Waterville and District Fire Department, Cambridge • 10am–1pm TIX: Prices Vary INFO: 902-321-8858
HOLI The Color Carnival — Centre Square, Kentville 12–4pm • TIX: Free INFO: 647-446-8480
The Music Man — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 1 & 7pm • TIX: Prices Vary
Livin the Dream — Spurr Brothers Farm Market, Wilmot 6–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-363-2333
Secondhand News Musical — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 6:30–8:15pm • TIX: Adults: $30, Students/ Seniors/Children/Under-waged: $20 INFO: 902-448-5199
Grace, 2 — Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 7:30–9:30pm • TIX: Adults: $35, Youth: $20 INFO: 902-532-7704
Blithe Spirit — AVM Morfee Center, Greenwood 7:30–9:45pm • TIX: $5 INFO: 902-824-2435
SpeakEasy: Yarrow Trio with Sam Wilson — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 8–11pm • TIX: $20 INFO: 902-385-5426
Dance: Phil Hebb — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am • TIX: $10 INFO: 902-678-8935
DJ Premium — West Side Charlies, New Minas 10–8pm
• TIX: Free INFO: 681-9378
Stone Love Sound — West Side Charlies, New Minas 10pm–2am • TIX: 15 INFO: 681-9378
SUNDAY, 19
Fatherhood Matters: Paint and Plant — Kentville Research and Development Centre, Kentville 10am–12pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-698-2843
African Violet Society Meeting — Community Hall, Nicholsville 1–3pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-825-4600
Nature Immersion in the Acadian Forest — McMaster Mill Historic Park, Kingston 1–4pm • Guided meditation, forest bathing, and mindfulness practices. TIX: Adults: $80+HST, Children: $50+HST
Crib Tournament — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 1pm • TIX: Prices Vary INFO: 902-678-8935
The Music Man — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 1pm • TIX: Prices Vary
Crib Tournament — Lions Club, Canning 1pm • TIX: Prices Vary
Drive Away Dolls — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 4 & 7pm • TIX: $13
The Slocan Ramblers — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8–10:30pm • TIX: Adults: $40, Members: $30, Military: $35, Students: $20 INFO: 902-825-6834
TUESDAY, 21
Committee of the Whole — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 9am • TIX: Free INFO: 888-337-2999
Introduction to Gardening — Hants Learning Network Association, Windsor 9am–12pm • Ages 18+, registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-792-6754
Accessible & Adaptable Yoga — Windermere Community Hall, Berwick 10–11:15am • TIX: $5 INFO: 902-300-3391
Interview Skills Workshop — PeopleWorx, Coldbrook 1–3pm • TIX: Free INFO: 866-609-9675
WEDNESDAY, 22
Contemporary Art & the Cincinnati Art Museum — ARTSPLACE, Annapolis Royal 12–1pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-532-7069
May Flavours Dinner and Art Auction — Louis Millett Community Complex, New Minas 5:30–8pm • TIX: Adults: $60, Children: Free INFO: 902-542-3442
Gardening with Birds in Mind — Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, Wolfville 6:30–8pm • Discussing how to make our yards more inviting for our feathered friends. TIX: Free INFO: 902-585-1917
Accessible & Adaptable Yoga — Windermere Community Hall, Berwick 7–8:15pm • TIX: $5 INFO: 902-300-3391
THURSDAY, 23
Active Minds Learning Program — Hants Learning Network Association, Windsor 10am–12pm • Ages 18+, registration required. TIX: Free INFrequired;2-6754 The Barkhouse Boys — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 8–10pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-678-3199
FRIDAY, 24
Seniors Fun Afternoon — Royal Canadian Legion,Kingston 1–3:30pm • TIX: $2 INFO: 902-765-4228
Crafty Connections: Altered Tins — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 1:30–3pm • Registration required, materials provided. TIX: Free INFO: 902-665-2758 Roast Pork Take Out Supper — Lions Club, Wolfville 4:30–6pm • TIX: Adults: $20, Children: $10 INFO: 902-254-4508
Cooking with Fire Friday with Mahogany Hollow — The Long Table Social Club, Scots Bay 6–9pm • TIX: $25+HST INFO: 902-582-1393
Victor Fraser — Bent Ridge Winery, Windsor 6–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-472-2212
The Three Questions — Kings Theatre, Annapolis
Royal 6:30pm • TIX: Adults: $25, Youth: $10 INFO: 902-532-7704
Justin Wood - Feel Good Friday — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
NT Live: Nye — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm • TIX: $17
The Importance of Being Earnest — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 7:30pm • TIX: Adults: $18, Seniors & Students: $15, Children: $7 INFO: 902-678-8040
Karaoke — Royal Canadian Legion, Middleton 7:30–11pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-825-4751
SATURDAY, 25
Plant & Yard Sale — Glooscap Curling Club, Kentville 8am–1pm • TIX: Free
Plants Sale — Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville 9am–12pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-7767
Herbal Medicine of the North Mountain — Community Hall, Baxter’s Harbour 9–11am • Discover the wonders of local plants on a coastal walk to harvest seasonal herbs and craft your very own herbal remedy. TIX: $90+HST
Valley Voices — Wolfville Farmers’ Market, Wolfville 9:30am–12:30pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-697-3344
Hypertufa Pots and Planters with Rachel Reeve — ARTSPLACE, Annapolis Royal 10am–2pm • TIX: NonMembers: $65, Members: $60 INFO: 902-532-7069
DIY Garden Markers — Dr. Frank W. Morse Memorial Library, Lawrencetown 1–2pm • Ages 16+, registration is required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-584-3044
Barks & Brews - Dog Day — Millstone Harvest Brewhouse, Sheffield Mills 2–5pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-582-2337
Ignite — Horton High School, Greenwich 2–4pm & 7–9pm • The Annapolis Valley Honour Choir will sing. TIX: Adults: $20, Students: $5 INFO: 613-290-5368
ArtBeat Lounge for Teens — 7 Arts, Greenwood 4–6pm • For ages 13-17. TIX: Donation
J.P. Cormier — Sea-Esta, Delhaven 7–9pm • J.P. Cormier is back at Sea-Esta! Advance tickets are required. TIX: $40 INFO: 902-692-1662
Spinney Brothers Hometown Performance — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 7–9pm • TIX: $30+HST INFO: 902-229-9288
The Little Wooden House — Community Hall, Granville Ferry 7–8:30pm • A Benefit for Historic Gardens: Paul Rapsey teams up with Alec Frith on the guitar for a play about loss and discovery. TIX: $15 INFO: 902-532-7018 Spring Dance Workshops — YogaLife, Wolfville 7–8:30pm • Kizomba dance workshop. No experience or partner required. TIX: $20
The Importance of Being Earnest — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 7:30pm • TIX: Adults: $18, Seniors & Students: $15, Children: $7 INFO: 902-678-8040
SpeakEasy: Campbell and Johnson — Community Hall, West Brooklyn 8–11pm • TIX: $20 INFO: 902-385-5426
Dance: Route 12 — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am • TIX: $10 INFO: 902-678-8935
Walk for Dog Guides — Rotary Raceway Park, Middleton 9:30–1pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-349-9349
SUNDAY, 26
Avon Community Farmers’ Market - Opening Day! — Victoria Park, Windsor 10am–2pm • TIX: Free Great Gazebo Tour with Brad McGoey — Victoria Park, Windsor 10am–2pm • TIX: Free
Walk for Alzheimer’s — Raymond Field, Wolfville 11am–1pm • TIX: Donation INFO: 902-233-2933
Annapolis Valley Forest Bathing — McMaster Mill Historic Park, Kingston 1–5pm • An invitation to selfdiscovery and intimate relationship with nature through guided meditation, and forest bathing. TIX: $140+HST, Children: $100 Book Club — Windsor Regional Library, Windsor 2–4pm • Registration not required. TIX: Free Monkey Man — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 4 & 7pm • TIX: $13 Cash or debit/credit at the door
MONDAY, 27
Classes and Tutoring for Adults — Hants Learning Network Association, Windsor 9am–8pm • Ages 18+, registration required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-792-6754
TUESDAY, 28
Accessible & Adaptable Yoga — Windermere Community Hall, Berwick 10–11:15am • TIX: $5 INFO: 902-300-3391
Book launch - Learning to Slow Dance with Footprints of Kindness — Macdonald Museum, Middleton 4–5:30pm • Carol Ann Cole book launch for her first non-fiction. TIX: Free INFO: 902-825-6116
DIY Garden Markers — Kingston Library, Kingston 6–7pm • Ages 16+, registration is required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-765-3631
Kings Historical Society AGM and On the Road: Nineteenth Century Itinerant Photography in the Annapolis Valley — Kings County Museum, Kentville 7–8:30pm • TIX: Donation INFO: 902-678-6237
WEDNESDAY, 29
Author’s Ink — Bridgetown & Area Library, Bridgetown 10am–12pm • Registration is required. TIX: Free INFO: 902-665-2758
Book Club — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 2:30–3:30pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-3005
Trivia Night — Longfellow Restaurant, Grand Pre 6–8pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-697-2335
Accessible & Adaptable Yoga — Windermere Community Hall, Berwick 7–8:15pm • TIX: $5 INFO: 902-300-3391
CFUW Wolfville AGM — Wu Welcome Centre, Wolfville 7–9pm • TIX: Free
Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival Opening Ceremonies — Fire Hall, Berwick 7–8pm • TIX: Free Trivia Night — Wayfarers’ Ale Brewery, Port Williams 7–9pm • TIX: Free INFO: 902-542-7462
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Giggle time
Why did the apple blossom go to therapy? Because it couldn’t stop blushing around all the bees!
CONVOCATION 2024
THURSDAY, MAY 16
AND FRIDAY, MAY 17
FOR ACADIA GRADS, THE SKY’S THE LIMIT.
Graduates, it’s time to celebrate your achievements. We’re so proud to have been –and continue to be – part of your journey. We can’t wait to see what you take on next.
On behalf of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni, Acadia congratulates the Class of 2024!
14 May 2024
HAIKU CANADA COMING TO WOLFVILLE
Blanca Baquero
Small is beautiful! Small is fun! And small is coming to Wolfville! The smallest poem in the world—the haiku—is going to be the centre of attention during the month of May. Haiku Canada is holding its annual convention this year at Acadia University from May 17th-19th.
To mark the occasion, in early January Blanca Baquero, a Wolfville resident and fervent pupil, and author of haiku for almost 25 years, was asked if she would help to put together an anthology of haiku for the Maritimes. She accepted the challenge! Workshops and mentoring sessions were organized and radio announcements were made throughout the Maritimes. 52 writers responded to the call, resulting in an anthology entitled Porch to Porch: A Maritime Haiku. The book will be launched at Acadia University this month.
What is a haiku? A haiku is a wondrous form of poetry originating from Japan during the 17th century. It is a poem spoken within the span of an intake and exhalation of breath. Comprised of 3 lines of 17 syllables or less, it is nature-oriented both of nature around us and the bigger nature—everyday life. Its minimalistic style compels writers to reduce their writing to the bare minimum. A haiku conveys a moment of keen perception.
Here are a few haiku for your enjoyment:
cluster of snow on the fence post the roundness of its silence in front of the car fast fast fast fast fast the chipmunk Bay of Fundy and her high tides what was is no more high pastures the slow descent of cows and the evening sun last piece of the puzzle the moon at my ngertips still in love despite the distance the moon and i potato eld so many owers to peel after the harvest so dark so soon the days already short shorter still ❧
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16 May 2024 JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST • LUNCH • SUPPER prepared by our Red Seal Chef, Joe Gillis Dinner and Guitar with Gerald Lalonde Thursdays and Fridays from 5:30 pm to 9 pm For event details, visit oldorchardinn.com/events/ or email reservations@theoldo.com Toll free: 1-800-561-8090 153 Greenwich Rd S, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R2 Let’s take it outside for a change of scenery. Embrace our great outdoors Sundays | 7-9 pm Trivia in the Heritage Barn with Mack Tuesdays | 7-9 pm Open Mic in the Barn email entertainment@theoldo.com to reserve your spot Friday, May 17 GLITTER AND GRIT presents DRAG BINGO Saturday, May 4 BARN DANCE with DJ Bryan Friday, May 31 APPLE BLOSSOM BARN DANCE with DJ Bryan
