The Grapevine, March 24 - April 7, 2016 by The Grapevine, Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

ARTS CULTURE COMMUNITY March 24 – April 7, 2016 Issue No. 13.04 – 5500 printed copies

l e v o N s ’ ler t u B e k i M g n i r p S r Ideas fo p.4

Th e Que Grap Jen stio evin ny O nnai e sbor re: n p.6

e h t n i s e Chang Beleaf r o f s k r o W a p S d n a Salon p.9

Th Gr e Firs ape t A Co vine nnua mpe Poe l p.13 tition try

One s i Henn gn of sprin igar’s g ? p.12 opens! Ho Bun t Cro s R ss p.16 ecipe

A FREE PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE WHO FIND THEMSELVES IN THE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY March 24 – April 7, 2016 | 1

PASKA: EASTER FOLKLORE AND TRADITION

Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 8:00pm

Avery Peters

Joel Plaskett Emergency Paska is something I’ve taken for granted on Easter morning. My mother and grandmother are expert bakers, and now that I’m here in Nova Scotia and the rest of my family are in Ontario, I’ve had to start making my own paska if I want to enjoy it. Paska is something that my family picked up from Russia/Ukraine when my great grandparents lived there. We’ve also picked up many other foods from the area including borscht and varenyky. The Mennonites, in

their travels across the world, brought the paska with them to North America. It has been adopted as a Christian tradition, but like many Christian traditions it has pagan origins that are full of folklore. Some sources I investigated noted that the baking of paska originated with the festival of spring (Velykden) on the vernal equinox. So paska easily made it’s way into Easter traditions. In Ukraine it sits right alongside the pysanky (Easter Eggs). Continued on page 3

Mermaid Imperial Performing Arts Centre 106 Gerrish Street, Windsor, NS

Tickets $33 advance / $35 door

Performing Arts Series Sponsors:

Reserved Seating.

Daniels Flower Shop Moe’s Place Music Sales Let’s Eat Personal Chef Services Oulton Fuels, Ltd. Schoolhouse Brewery Ticketpro.ca West Hants Recreation Windsor Home Hardware

Tickets available online at Ticketpro.ca, by phone at 1-888-311-9090 or in person at Windsor Home Hardware and all Ticketpro outlets. mermaidtheatre.ca/MIPAC @MermaidImperial Facebook.com/MermaidImperial The Clockmakers Inn 1399 King St. 902-792-2573

It Wouldn’t be Easter

A LEX COLV I LLE New Prints Now Available Call or visit for details

Without the Karats HERBIN Jewellers Since 1885

453 Main St. Wolfville 542-5705 800 580-2881 www.herbinjewellers.com

2 | March 24 – April 7, 2016

CUS TO M P I CT URE F RAMI NG Serving the Valley for 27 years

11 MAIN ST., WOLFVILLE (902) 542-9250 www.PerfectCornerFraming.com

More info:

WHO'S WHO: DEVON KOELLER — A LITTLE YARN Mike Butler

Julie Skaling

community is all about. Thanks Devon! Happy Knitting!

Devon Koeller came to me by enthusiastic recommendation. This colourful Wolfville character is a real stitch and I am so excited to tell you all about her.

PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC

Gym Memberships Available!

KNIT HAPPENS

As I walk home from work, down Main Street, Wolfville, I always pass by the window of The Wool ‘N Tart, the specialty yarn/wool shop that also carries North Mountain Coffees and Teas and assorted yummy treats, and as I peer into the shop I am always filled with a sense of peace and serenity as I see the gaggle of knitters in their stitching circle, sipping tea and working on their latest project. It’s such a cool sight, and the times I’ve actually been in the shop as a customer I’ve taken a few minutes to watch the knitters working on their scarves, hats, booties, gloves, mittens, tea cozies, and even entirely hand-knit outfits (see Facebook page for photos!) and I am in awe of how it all comes together. They chat, laugh, share experiences, and embrace the warmth of their working environment. It’s a very special thing to see. Helping out the knitters with her expertise, customer service, and friendly personality is Devon Koeller. Here’s a little yarn about Devon. SKEIN DEEP

Devon Koeller grew up on the Eastern Shore (in Cole Harbour) and then went to school at McGill and Dalhousie universities studying Music, Anthropology, and Environmental Studies. Devon eventually found her way back to Nova Scotia through an internship with Highland Organic Farm, a lovely horse-powered organic farm located in Hants County. Once she had a taste of farm work, she was hooked. This job gave her the opportunity to learn skills in a variety of agricultural sectors including mixed organic farming and vineyard management. LEAN, MEAN KNITTING MACHINE

Devon has a longstanding love of the fibre arts, so when she moved to the Valley, she was extremely excited to work with Gaspereau Valley Fibres and its associated knit cafe on Main Street, The Wool ’n Tart. She continues to work in viticulture with her partner, producing grapes, which are sold to local wineries from their vineyard in Woodside. But most days Devon can be found working at The Wool ’n

Wild Eats Continued from page 2 Traditionally, in pre-Christian folklore, Paska is yellow and airy to represent the sun and the sky of spring. In the Christian tradition the rising of the dough represents the risen Christ. In my research, I found that there is much folklore that surrounds the baking of paska. First of all, while the dough was rising, there was supposed to be complete calm in the house. It was also considered a good time to go out and plant cabbage seeds as they were thought to grow as big as the rising dough. No paska could be eaten before it was blessed on an Easter Sunday morning. Unfortunately, I never grew up with these interesting traditions and the paska was always devoured well before we headed off to church on Easter morning. There are so many regional variations, and even in the Mennonite tradition there are many. We’ve favoured the light and unadorned versions, but some create elaborate crosses and swirls on the top with small rolled pieces of dough. Others add raisins and other dried fruits. My grandmother made her bread with lemon zest, while my mom made her

Kentville: 902 678 3422 | Wolfville: 902 542 7074

www.skalingphysio.com

Photo Credit: Mike Butler Tart, providing customers with knitting advice, tasty organic treats, and good company. Devon teaches a variety of knitting and crocheting classes at both The Wool ’n Tart and Gaspereau Valley Fibres. If you are interested in getting your knit on, pop by The Wool ‘n Tart and check out what classes are available. They also have a Facebook page that you can access for upto-date yarns, photos, and fun! And if you’ve never been to the shop, it’s quite amazing just to see the wall of wool and sit in the window with the sun on your face. IF SHE’S SITTIN’, THEN SHE’S KNITTIN’

Devon takes great joy in sharing the skills associated with making knitted items that are both functional and beautiful and sharing the magic of creating a sock, a sweater, or intricate lace. Devon says, "I would really like to thank the owners of The Wool ’n Tart for providing such a space. The act of sharing fibre arts skills creates a warm environment of community building, friendship, acceptance, and support. And, having such a business in Wolfville really enriches the downtown. It also provides a much needed haven for many Acadia students looking for an outlet to knit and socialize.” WHAT HAPPENS IN THE KNITTING CIRCLE, STAYS IN THE KNITTING CIRCLE!

And Devon seems to have taken on a "mother

own addition of orange zest, which is the recipe that you will find here. Most mothers and grandmothers would make paska, but not all paskas are equal. I know I’m biased, but my mother’s and grandmother’s paskas are something to aspire to. I would sample others’ paskas but they usually left me unsatisfied since they were dry and dense, taking away all the enjoyment. Another essential element is the icing (and sprinkles!). My mother would pour it over the bread on Easter morning and it would pool around the sides. If we made it into the kitchen early enough we could slather this excess on our slices of paska. If you decide to make it, make sure you leave time. The dough has to rise 3 times before it is ready. My mom usually makes a batch that is twice this size and I remember all the containers (every spare pan in the house was utilized!) being lined up along the windows to rise one last time in the sun of the south-facing living room. OMA’S PASKA

• • •

1/2 cup warm water 1 tsp sugar 1 1/2 tbsp yeast

hen" role for that delightful group of students with some of them referring to her as their "Yarn Mama". Together, the workers and the knitters make the store a place full of creative and bright personalities, and there are always some great laughs… everyone is usually in stitches! Or feeling Sew Sew!

Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy Easter!

A CLOSE KNIT COMMUNITY

Devon’s day job at the wool shop is balanced by vineyard work and vegetable gardening which really helps keep her healthy, as well as grounded in her body and the seasons. She states, “The vineyard has begun to draw in our children, which is truly exciting to me. I find it so wonderful to see the wine industry flourishing in the Valley, and I hope to see many folks benefit from that new influx of energy. The whole package has really come together right here -- amazing local wines, nourishing homegrown foods, and locally grown and dyed fibre. It’s everything I could dream of.” With all the exciting things happening in all these sectors, it makes Devon’s heart expand with joy to think of all the young people who may again find viable livelihoods in one of these sustainable industries. She looks forward to being a part of that, and for her children to be a part of that. Devon is a fine example of what supporting local and creating

Dissolve sugar in water, and sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit for about 10 minutes. It should become foamy. • • •

1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup milk, scalded

While waiting for yeast, whisk together the sugar and flour, and then whisk in scalded milk. • • • • • • •

5 eggs, separated 1/2 cup sugar rind from 1/2 lemon rind from 1/2 orange 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup whipped cream, scalded approx. 5-6 cups flour

Put egg whites in large bowl, and beat until stiff. Combine egg yolks, sugar, lemon, and orange rind in another bowl, and beat together. Mix egg yolk mixture with milk and flour mixture. Add softened butter. Add this to the yeast mixture. Add in scalded whipped cream. Mix in flour (starting with only 5 cups) and

knead until dough is smooth and firm. (I use my Braun machine for this, but you can do it by hand - you get to use your muscles!) Add more flour if dough is too sticky. When dough is well kneaded and firm, place in a large greased bowl. Cover with saran wrap, and then a towel. Put in a warm place to rise. (I put it in the oven with the light on. That is usually a perfect temp.) Let dough rise for 1 hour. Punch down the dough, and let it rise for another hour. Punch down dough again, and then put in greased loaf pans, or small cake pans, or make buns, or even use pie plates, or muffin tins, or all of the above! Teflon coated are best. Fill greased containers about 1/3 full. Let rise until pans are full, about an hour or more (less time for buns). Bake at 275F degrees for about 1/2 hour. Cool in containers for about 5 minutes, then carefully remove from pan and let cool on cooling rack. Ice with a mixture of icing sugar and milk, and top with sprinkles. Enjoy! For more wild recipes and adventures visit Avery at her blog: wildeats.ca. sovabooks.com.au/ tradition-of-paska-ukrainian-easter-bread/ March 24 – April 7, 2016 | 3

INDEX

Wild Eats.............................. p.2, 3 Who’s Who............................... p.3 About Us................................... p.4 Furry Feature........................... p.4 Random Act of Kindness.......... p.4 Uncorked........................... p.4, 18 Crossword /Eat to the Beat ...........p.5 In Review................................. p.6

Grapevine Questionnaire.......... p.6 Active & Healthy Living...... p.7, 17 Weekly Events................................p.7 Horoscopes / Crowdsourcer........... p.8 Business Buzz.......................... p.9 Town of Wolfville.................... p.10 Seedlings/Young Readers...... p.11 Locavore................................ p.12

ADVERTISING PRESENCE/LOGO $40 - $30 SINGLE BLOCK $54 - $39

EMILY LEESON Editor

CONTACT

IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY AN AMAZING TEAM OF CONTRIBUTORS: ALEX HICKEY, DAVID EDELSTEIN & WILLIAM ROBERTS Design, Typesetting and Layout

GENEVIEVE ALLEN HEARN Operations Manager

WRITERS: Mike Butler, Charlotte Rogers, Genevieve Allen Hearn, Scott Campbell, Donna Holmes, Kate Andrews-Day

JAMES SKINNER Distribution Coordinator, IT

ALLAN WILLIAMS: Eat to the Beat

JOCELYN HATT Art Director

DELIVERIES: Margot Bishop, Julie and Mugen Page, Jaden Christopher, Curran Rodgers, Lauren Galbraith, Margaret Drummond, John Morrison, Lyal Wooster, Earle & Karen Illsley, Susan Wedlock, Tanya Casselman, Lisa Moore, Andrea Leeson, Adrie and Ryland Cameron

MONICA JORGENSEN Events & Lists MICHELLE KULYK & ZOE D’AMATO Sales DONNA HOLMES Copy Editor

RANDOM ACTS OF

KINDNESS

Depending on the commitment length and colour options, rates range from:

DOUBLE BLOCK $106 - $76 FOUR BLOCK $205 - $145

HALF PAGE $450 - $300 ARTS EVENT POSTER $100- $65

ADVERTISING: sales@grapevinepublishing.ca GENERAL INQUIRIES: info@grapevinepublishing.ca CONTENT SUBMISSIONS: submissions@grapevinepublishing.ca LISTINGS/CLASSIFIEDS: classifieds@grapevinepublishing.ca

DEADLINES FOR APRIL 7th ISSUE:

Submissions – March 18 | Ads – March 28 | Events/Lists – March31 SNAIL MAIL: Grapevine Publishing Box 2306, Wolfville, NS. B4P 2N5

Experienced a random act of kindness recently? Share with us: submissions@grapevinepublishing.ca

ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE: grapevinepublishing.ca and issuu.com/thevalleygrapevine

Books, Stardrop..................... p.13 What’s Happening............. p. 14 -16 Recipe.....................................p.16 Classifieds/Volunteer............. p.17 Valley Family Fun........................p.17 Dinner Out.............................. p.17 Dome Chronicles.................... p.18 Acadia Page........................... p.19

WHERE TO FIND US WOLFVILLE: Just Us! Café, Farmers' Market, T.A.N. Cafe, EOS, Public Library, Carl's Independent, Muddy's Convenience Street Mailbox, The Box Of Delights Bookstore, Pita House, Il Dolce Far Niente Espresso Bar GASPEREAU: XTR Station, Gaspereau Valley Fibres Reids's Meats GRAND PRÉ: Convenience Store, Just Us! Roastery

AVONPORT: Kwik-Way HANTSPORT: Jim's Independent FALMOUTH: Petrocan, Fruit & Vegetable Company WINDSOR: T.A.N. Café GREENWICH: Hennigar's, Blomidon Nurseries PORT WILLIAMS: The Noodle Guy CANNING: Kwik-Way, ValuFoods CENTREVILLE: Kwik-Way, TJ's Convenience

NEW MINAS: Pita Pit, Irving Big Stop, Milne Court KENTVILLE: Designer Café, T.A.N. Café, Café Central, Hospital, Save Easy COLDBROOK: T.A.N. Café, Callister's Restaurant BERWICK: North Mountain Coffee, Union Street Café KINGSTON: Library, Pharmasave GREENWOOD: Country Store

MIKE UNCORKED: SOME NOVEL IDEAS Mike Butler

What a surprise I found when shopping at Cuts in Wolfville. Located in the building behind Tim Horton’s, the store sells lots of fresh fruit and vegetables and other items. The unexpected surprise was… FREE BANANAS. Yes, they were very ripe and ready for eating or baking or freezing. But FREE!

at a lower cost reduces their profit margin. These free bananas are a great example of a business owner choosing to be generous to customers, compromising on business profit, reducing compost, helping out those who can’t afford bananas at 89¢ per pound, and just being kind to everyone who enjoys a tasty banana.

In the past I was told that store owners discard overly ripe fruits because selling them

Thanks to Cuts! Jan

FURRY FEATURE My name is Prince. I am a four-year-old neutered Border Collie/Lab mix. I am very friendly and would do well in a family setting with older children that can play fetch with me and take me for walks. I have spent the first years of my life outside, I will need patience with training and help with my manners, but the love I have to offer will be worth the extra work and TLC. You can meet me at the Nova Scotia SPCA, Kings County branch, Tuesdays through Thursday between 11am and 7pm, or Fridays through Sundays between 10am and 4pm. We are located at 1285 County Home Road in Waterville. You can also check out our website at www.kings.spcans.ca, look us up on Facebook, or call 902-538-9075.

4 | March 24 – April 7, 2016

Wolfville Animal Hospital 12-112 Front St. Wolfville 902-542-3422

UPDATE

Haymitch is scheduled for an adoption!.

Well, According to my constant change in outerwear these last few weeks (from hoodies to vests, to t-shirts, to parkas), I would say our winter is transitioning into spring and it feels great! These 12-degree days have been such a treat, and watching spring come back into our lives has always been one of my favourite things to witness. And with spring comes outdoor activities, travels on March break, Easter events and, one of my favourite things, spring reading! I tend to be engulfed in one or more books at a time (between rehearsing for plays) and it’s a hobby that I have always loved. I love to read, recommend, and pass on books, and I promote literature a lot. We are so fortunate, here in Wolfville, to have many outlets to purchase new and used books (at The Box of Delights Bookshop, Rainbow’s End Books & Discs, and The Odd Book), plus our incredible library, but there is an event coming up that I want every book lover to be aware of and here, also, are some choice reading options for the upcoming season! The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) is hosting their 49th Annual Book Sale fundraiser at the Lion’s Hall in Wolfville (36 Elm Avenue) on Thursday, March 31 from 9am to 8pm; Friday, April 1 from 9am to 8pm; and Saturday, April 2 from 9am to 3pm. The CFUW’s Annual Book Sale raises funds mainly for education primarily, but not exclusively, for women. All net proceeds are invested in their local, national, and international communities. It’s a wonderful opportunity to support these hardworking women and their cause, as well as stock up on new reading material for the coming months. Besides books, you will find magazines, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, games, and more! Last year, I was overjoyed to find an 18-disc collection of the hits from the 1960’s, as well

Photo Credit: Mike Butler as a mountain of Agatha Christie books! Covering all subjects from cooking to spirituality, the CFUW spends months sorting and pricing the thousands of donated books and it’s always a grand success thanks to the book-loving patrons of the Valley! Check it out, I guarantee you will not be disappointed! Through many sources — magazines, Internet, recommendations from friends — I have compiled the following list of must-read books. I’ve learned that there’s never enough time to read EVERYTHING but variety is the spice of life so these titles cover all genres. Happy Reading! Check out your local bookstores or order through The Box of Delights Bookshop in Wolfville (466 Main Street). Try The Queen of the Night by Alexander Chee, A Doubter’s Almanac by Ethan Canin, Mike Uncorked – Continued on p 18

(Schedule subject to change)

402 Main St. Wolfville | 902.542.0653 | thenakedcrepebistro.ca WIN! Complete this crossword, then submit it to Naked Crêpe for your chance to win a dessert crêpe! Just leave your contact information below this puzzle & submit the puzzle. Last winner was Nellie Keating

A GOOD EGG

A Good Egg

by Donna Holmes

2 3 5

Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): The Hupman Brothers (24th, 31st) 9pm

6 7

Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Trivia Night (24th, 31st) 9pm

17 18

Across

2. Easter is the only time of year when it’s OK to put all your eggs in one __. :O) 4. Which came first? The __ or the egg? 6. Saying someone is a “__ egg” is a way of saying they are friendly, kind, or nice. 8. Dr. Seuss’s Sam really likes __ eggs and ham. 9. Though made my an Italian co., the first part of this hollow chocolate’s name means “children” in German. It also has a secret toy inside.

11. One who has made an embarrassing mistake, might be said to have “egg on their __”. 14. Wicked chickens lay __ eggs. ;o) 16. To “egg one on” is to __ one to do something. 17. You can’t make an __ without breaking a few eggs. 18. This paper-based object, designed for carrying and transporting the things that hens lay, was invented by Canadian Joseph Coyle in 1911.

NAME: CONTACT:

Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Open Jam Session (24th, 31st, 7th) 7pm Kings Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): The Tony & Lenny Show (24th, 31st, 7th) 7:30pm

Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): Marshall & Lake (24th, 31st, 7th) 12pm Troy Restaurant (Wolfville): Ron Edmunds Duo (24th, 31st) 6pm

Donna Holmes

THURSDAYS: 24, 31, 7

Down

1. The first __ egg was crafted for Russian Tsar Alexander III, who had decided to give his wife a jeweled Easter egg in 1885. 3. Did you know that chickens with white earlobes usually lay white eggs, and chickens with red earlobes lay __ ones?

5. This guy sat on a wall and had a great fall. 7. How do comics like their eggs? __side up! :O) 10. Pastel coloured object delivered by a seasonal bunny, or the surprise extra scene found at the end of a movie’s credits. 12. A 2009 Cadbury Easter __ Eggs ad urged Canadian viewers to "Release the Goo". 13. When asked “Are you caviar?” the fish egg replied “No, I’m __ else." :O) 15. Tempera, a painting medium, is mixed with this part of an egg and was the primary method of painting until about the 16th century.

Anvil (Wolfville): Hipster vs Hippie w/DJ FRD (24th), Country Night w/DJ Brian (31st) 10pm

Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): The Camaros (25th), Witchitaw (1st) 8pm Farmers Market (Wolfville): ORO! Fools Dance (1st) 8pm Doolys (Greenwood): Open Mic featuring The Hilites (25th) 8:30pm Dooly’s (New Minas): Karaoke w/Denny Miles (25th, 1st) 9pm West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Country Night (25th) 10pm Anvil (Wolfville): REWIND feat. Pineo & Loeb (25th) 10pm

SATURDAYS: 26, 2 Farmers’ Market (Wolfville): Space Paddy Bog People (26th) 10am Union Street Café (Berwick): Alan Jeffries Bluegrass Brunch $20 (26th) 10:30am & 12:30pm

King’s Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): Margie Brown Duo (26th), Shawn Hebb Trio (2nd) 8:30pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Music by Tristan Legg (26th) 9pm Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): Comedy Night (2nd) 9pm Tommy Gun’s (Windsor): Music Videos (26th), Montana $10 (2nd) 10pm Anvil (Wolfville): DJ Hamilton Smith (26th) 10pm

SUNDAYS: 27, 3 Designer Cafe (Kentville): Bob & Ro Connon (27th), Bernie Zinck (3rd) 11am–2pm Paddy's Pub (Wolfville): Paddy’s Irish Session (27th) 8pm

MONDAYS: 28, 4 Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): Ron Edmunds Band (28th, 4th) 12pm

The Library Pub (Wolfville): Tony Wood (24th, 7th) 8pm

Designer Cafe (Kentville): Steve Lee Group (26th, 2nd) 11am–2pm

West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): DJ J Box (24th) 9pm

Edible Art Café (New Minas): Lee Gilbert (26th, 2nd) 12pm

FRIDAYS: 25, 1

The Library Pub (Wolfville): Bob and Ro (26th, 2nd ) 2pm

TUESDAYS: 29, 5

The Noodle Guy (Port Williams): Alex Hastie’s Wham Bam Spaghetti Jam (26th, 2nd) 1:30pm

Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): Ron Edmunds Band (29th, 5th) 12pm

Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): Marshall & Lake (25th, 1st) 12pm Kings Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): GuyPaul Thibault (25th), Paul Wilfred (1st) 5:30pm Blomidon Inn (Wolfville): Jazz Mannequins (25th) 6:30pm Oaken Barrel Pub (Greenwood): Travis Hatcher (25th) 8pm, Left of Center (1st) 8pm Joe’s Food Emporium (Wolfville): The Groove Kings (25th) 8pm

West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Aaron Long-Sorochan (26th) 3pm, DJ Lethal Noize (26th) 10pm, Bunker & Greg (2nd) 3pm Oaken Barrel Pub (Greenwood): Tim Vallillee (26th) 8pm Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Adam Cameron (26th), John Duggan (2nd) 8pm

Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville):Open Mic w/Caleb Miles (28th) 8pm

Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): Irish Jam Session (29th) 8pm T.A.N. Coffee (Wolfville): Open Mike & Donna (29th, 5th) 8pm

WEDNESDAYS: 30, 6 Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): David Filyer (30th, 6th) 12pm West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Billy T’s Karaoke (30th, 6th) 9pm

March 24 – April 7, 2016 | 5

IN REVIEW: RECENT NEWS, HAPPENINGS, AND EVENTS Emily Leeson

On February 25, THE LAST WALL OF THE

OLD BERWICK SCHOOL AND TOWN HALL WAS DEMOLISHED. Check out the Town of

Berwick Facebook page for plenty of photos and video of the demo stage by stage. ACADIA UNIVERSITY, and swimming

head coach Gary MacDonald, announced on February 25 the commitment to join the Acadia swimming team this fall by Windsor, NS native Ben Henger. A member of the Wolfville Tritons Swim Club, Henger started swimming when he was seven years old with the Windsor Blue NS summer swim team. Henger made the commitment to year-round swimming with the Wolfville Tritons six years ago and in 2015, Henger qualified for Senior Nationals for the first time at Eastern Canadian Championships in the 50m butterfly and 50m backstroke later that season. Henger is the Tritons Swim Club record holder in multiple events across all age groups and is the younger brother of third year Acadia swimmer Patrick Henger. The PORT WILLIAMS HAS TALENT night on March 4 was an all-ages evening of fun performances at the United Baptist Church. The evening included a silent auction and the entire affair was a fundraising effort in support of the new capital campaign for the church which will involve rebuilding the front of the building and the steeple. According to Laura Churchill Duke, "Port Williams proved that it really did have talent in its recent talent night. Performances ranged from bands, vocal and violin soloists, comedy routines, puppet shows, skits, and a visit from the Port Williams Beach Boys." /1 The Port Williams Has Talent night. A March 9 Facebook post by the Town of Middleton was reminding citizens to spring forward with an image of the MIDDLETON WATER CLOCK. Unfamiliar with what a water clock is? Me too. I contacted Krista Toole at

the Town of Middleton, and she passed along bit of info about this interesting feature of the town. Officially called a Clepsydra, water clocks were developed as early as 1400 BC by the Babylonians and further perfected by the Chinese and Egyptians to replace the sundial as a time keeping device. The Middleton clock is a replica of a flotation-syphon type. Apparently there are as few as twenty-one clepsydra are public display world-wide and one tow other in North American. The Middleton clock is the only Town Water Clock in North America. Well, that seems worth a visit! THE UNION STREET IN BERWICK OFFICIALLY REOPENED on March 11. They've

got Matt Mays and Adam Baldwin on the calendar for March 30, 31, and April 1 but ALL THREE SHOWS HAVE SOLD OUT! Lauren, one of the new owners has been overwhelmed by the community support and says, "Virginia and I are young mothers, and first-time business owners and have received so many well-wishes. The valley is such a great place to live and it shows with the caliber of musical talent that enjoys playing our venue."

This column is usually about looking back, but while we're springing ahead, we might as well think ahead and while we're at it, why not pay it forward? April 28 will be the Annapolis Valley's third year taking part in THE GLOBAL PAY IT FORWARD DAY and Paula Huntley has been involved since the beginning. She comments, "I started it originally with just setting up a table and asking local residents to donate non-perishables or grocery gift cards or whatever they could to help our local food banks and, the first year, 1000lbs of food was collected from 9am-1pm that morning. This year I thought about putting a different spin on things. We will be set up in Centre Square downtown Kentville (on April 28) where, not only will we be taking food bank food donations, but, my connections with the manager of Value Village in Halifax Region have suggested that they could also help. At the same time as collecting food we could do a clothing drive and when all clothes are collected, they (Value Village) will buy and write a cheque to go back to our local food bank, so a win-win for us here in the Annapolis Valley." /4 Paula Huntley with the Pay It Forward posters.

The 5TH ANNUAL EVERGREEN THEATRE GALA DINNER AND SHOW held March 12

was a huge success with just over $11,500 raised in ticket sales and donations before expenses. Susan Wedlock reports that,"Over 60 people enjoyed a Thai-themed dinner before being thoroughly entertained and dazzled by Irish Mythen who, as usual, gave her all despite a white-knuckle drive from PEI that afternoon. This show opens what promises to be a great season at the Evergreen with the next show being Erin Costelo and her six-piece band on March 26. Huge thanks to Scotiabank Middleton for matching the first $5000. These funds are crucial to supporting the planned renovations to the theatre." /2 David O'Leary at the Evergreen Theatre Gala Dinner and Show. /3 The Evergreen Gala Dinner and Show.

THE GRAPEVINE QUESTIONNAIRE Susan Wedlock What are you most proud of? Listening to my heart. What would you tell your seventeen-year-old self? You are good enough. What do you look for in a friend? Warmth and irreverent humour. If you could change one thing about yourself what would that be? Impatience.

Jenny Osburn and her sister Meagan have just sold the Union Street Café in Berwick after many years of providing great food and music to the Valley. Jenny has also written her first cookbook,The Union Street Café Cookbook.

6 | March 24 – April 7, 2016

What music are you listening to this week? Well it's a good week to ask. I got to hear Ron Sexsmith and his band twice and then all my favourite Valley artists in one epic night of music! What makes you happy? Good times with my friends and family.

What makes you miserable? Housework. Do you have a motto? Let go. What do you dread? Conflict. What makes you excited? Good food and music. What is the first item on your bucket list? Write another cookbook at home. What was the best thing you had to eat recently? A donair. What are you reading currently? An Everlasting Feast by Tamar Adler. Which movie would you recommend? The Blues Brothers.

If you could be anything you wanted to be what would that be? At peace with myself. What is your favourite material possession? My home, my stove, my knife, my bowls. Where would you like to be on your last day on Earth? Anywhere my family is. What are you really good at? Cooking. What is your hobby? Food writing. What do you regret? Not spending enough time dancing. What is your pet peeve? Hand sanitizer, huge menus, scented everything, and off-handed customer service.

PLEASE NOTE: Event information may change without notice.

Thursdays

Open Studio — The Bread Gallery, Brooklyn 10am–2pm. Also Tuesdays. • Weekly drop-in session open to artists and crafters working in all mediums. All you need to take part is to show up with a project! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-757-3377 / managerbreadgallery@gmail.com 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 Meditation — Healer’s Emporium, 49 Water St., Windsor 6pm. All levels welcome. FEE: donation INFO: Mary, 902-306-0385 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 tremendous confidence. Instructor is a 4th degree black belt. 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 NonDuality Meetup — Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville 7pm–9pm. Every other Thursday (Next: March 31). A non-denominational group of people, who get together to discuss 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: April 7). Many of the newest and coolest games in a friendly and relaxed environment. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-765-4326 Music Jam — Community Center, Cambridge 7–10pm. 50/50 tickets. Refreshment donations appreciated. Proceeds for hall upkeep. TIX: $2 minimum entry INFO: 902-538-9957 / gands@xcountry.tv Jam Session — Community Centre, Wilmot 7–10pm • Jam session with snack TIX: $2 INFO: 902-825-3125

Fridays

Fibre Ops Fridays — Library, Windsor 10am-12pm • For knitters, crocheters, hookers, spinners, and weavers. Bring your own project. Everyone welcome. TIX: no charge INFO: valleylibrary.ca

Bookworms Preschool Storytime — Port Williams Library, 10:30am. Stories, games, songs and fun for kids aged 3-5. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-3005 / valleylibrary.ca Art for Wellness — Canadian Mental Health Association, New Minas 1–4pm. An arts and crafts program for adults who live independently with mental illness, including depression and anxiety. All materials provided. TIX: no charge, but please pre-register. INFO: 902-670-4103 / club@cmhakings.ns.ca Chase the Ace — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 5pm. Chase the Ace drawn at 7:15pm, light supper served 5–7pm TIX: $5 Chase the Ace, $7 supper INFO: 902-375-2021 / rubyl@eastlink.ca Fun Night — Legion (downstairs), Kentville, 7pm. Variety of music. 50/50 tickets available. FEE: $2 INFO: kentvillelegion@eastlink.ca Friday Night Jam — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville, 7–10pm. INFO: 902-542-5869 / wolfvillelegion@gmail.com

Saturdays

Wolfville Farmers’ Market — DeWolfe Building, Elm Ave., Wolfville 8:30am–1pm March 26 Music: Space Paddy Bog People April 2 Music: Liam Potter INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Peace Vigil — Post Office, Wolfville 12–1pm Drop in and Drum! — Baptist Church, Wolfville 1–2:30pm. W/Bruno Allard. Drop in for a hands-on workshop & jam. Learn to play the djembe with rhythms & songs from West Africa. Everyone welcome, drums provided. FEE: $5–10 INFO: brunoallard7@gmail.com / facebook: Djembes and Duns Wolfville Chase the Ace — Legion, Kingston 1–3pm. Tickets are 3 for $5. Draw will take place by 3:30pm. Must be 19+ to play. License # AGD 107472-15 INFO: 902-765-4428 / legion98sect@eastlink.ca Valley Game Night — Gametronics, New Minas 6pm. Board game/card game group. Yu Gi Oh – Thursdays, 6pm. Friday Night Magic (Magic: The Gathering) – Fridays, 6pm FEE: no charge INFO: facebook.com/GameTronics

Sundays

Port Williams Flea Market — Square Professional Centre, 8am–1pm. Lots of vendors and bargains! We accept donations for the local food bank. INFO: donlilaporter@yahoo.ca

Mondays

Free Community Walking/Running — Acadia Athletic Complex, Wolfville 6-9am & 6-9pm (Mon.–Fri.). On the indoor & outdoor track. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-542-3486 / sread@wolfville.ca Painting Morning — Recreation Centre, Wolfville 9:30am–12pm. W/Evangeline Artist Cooperative. Bring your own projects to work on & be inspired by like-minded artists. FEE: $2 INFO: Susan, 902-542-4448

Harmonica Jams — Sobey’s Community Room, New Minas 10–11:30am. Light music: country, waltzes, jigs & reels. All levels welcome, bring your harmonicas. FEE: no charge INFO: Lloyd, 902-681-3711 / Ed, 902-678-4591. 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! March 30 (Wed. this once): Adult colouring night April 4: Backyard Chickens April 11: Garden Planning INFO: theberwickmakery.wordpress.com/classes Toastmasters — 2nd Floor, Irving Centre, Acadia 6:30–8pm. Communicative skills to enhance peaceful and effective dialogue. INFO: Chris, 902-691-3550 / vppr. wolfville.tm@gmail.com Musical Jam Night — Community Hall, 659 Victoria Rd., Millville 7pm. Bring your instrument or just relax & listen to the sounds. INFO: cadavis@nspes.ca Kings Community Concert Band — Bishop’s Hall, Greenwich 7:15pm. Music with a little challenge. New members (all band instruments) welcome. Some instruments available for use. INFO: Andrea Lynn, 902-542-4158 / eyelyn@eastlink.ca Insight (Vipassana) Meditation — Manning Memorial Chapel, Acadia, 7:30–8:30pm. Weekly meditation sitting group. Drop ins welcome. 45 minute meditation followed by a short discussion. FEE: free-will offering. INFO: 902-365-2409

Tuesdays

Book in the Nook — Wolfville Memorial Library 10–10:30am. Suggested age range: 3–5. INFO: 902-542-5760 / valleylibrary.ca Friends in Bereavement — Western Kings Mem. Health Centre, Berwick 10am–12pm. 1st & 3rd Tues. each month (Next: April 5). VON Adult Day Program Room (main floor). INFO: 902-681-8239 / friendsinbereavement@gmail.com Rug Hooking — 57 Eden Row, Greenwich 1–3:30pm. Dropin rug hooking. FEE: donation INFO: Kay, 902-697-2850 Friends in Bereavement — Kentville Baptist Church 2–4pm. 1st & 3rd Tues. each month (Next: April 5). Left parking lot entrance, sponsored by Careforce. INFO: 902-681-8239 / friendsinbereavement@gmail.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. Guests always welcome! TIX: no charge INFO: Christine, 902-825-1061 / CFernie.CA@gmail.com Learn Irish Music — Paddy’s Pub (upstairs), Kentville 7–8pm. Bring your instrument & learn to play traditional music in a relaxed, convivial setting. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-697-2148 / slowsession@outlook.com Valley Voices — Kentville Baptist Church CE Centre, 7–9:30pm. Until end of May. Valley Voices is a female a

ACTIVE AND HEALTHY LIVING:

KIDS' SPORTS AND CHASING THE WHITE RABBIT Lee-Ann Cudmore, Registered Acupuncturist | Call/text: 902-300-5109 | valleyacu.ca We are approaching the last days of kids' hockey and skating (insert happy dance here). We are excited to be in that transition period between winter and summer activities. A time where hopefully there will be less racing around and a bit more time for family and for the kids to just be kids. Now let me shout from the highest point, here on Highland Ave. in Wolfville, that these programs are amazing, and how appreciative we are for the extraordinary people who volunteer and coach the children of our communities. Thank you, thank you! It is a sacrifice of your time and energy so that you can empower, inspire, and motivate our children and share the experience of activity and sport.

But I am overwhelmed with the amount of activities and opportunities for our children when it comes to sport. Your 5-yr-old child can play soccer year round here in the Valley or they can play hockey twice a week with additional weekend tournaments, and I think you will consistently find this with other activities. This opportunity is amazing, but my feeling as a parent is a little panicked. We are honing and developing little superstars at such a young age, and seriously some of these kids are amazing. They can out-shoot you, they can skate faster than you, and they have more technical skills and precision with the ball or puck... and they are six. It is a clear demonstration of the organization of the clubs and the abilities of the coaches to both teach and engage our young athletes.

My panic comes in when I wonder about my children and recreational sport. If we take a break for a year or two with an activity to try something else, and if he wants to return to a sport, or start a sport late, will he ever catch up? I understand that this may be a very trivial thought, or at least a very first world problem, but it is there none-the-less. You can apply it to all aspects of childhood: “if my child isn’t in French immersion...”, “if my child doesn’t get good grades...”, “if my child doesn’t fit in...”. We as parents can drive ourselves absolutely insane with worry over things that we have very little control of. So maybe I was feeling a little bit negative about it all. I know the benefits of sport and physical

Active and Healthy Living Con't on p 17

cappella show chorus. Interested women of any age are welcome. INFO: valleyvoices.org Sign Language Classes — Community Hall, Millville 7–9pm. Learn sign language or build on what you already know. Cost is to cover hall rental. FEE: $3 INFO: Shirley, 902-847-1736 (call or text) Village Dancing — Curling Rink (upstairs), Wolfville, until end of May. Traditional Balkan and Middle Eastern no-partner-style dances. Easy-to-learn, good exercise, great music from Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey, Israel and more. Expert instruction. Introductory level 7:30–8:30pm. Advanced and request session till 10pm. FEE: $7 per session INFO: 902-690-7897 Valley Scottish Country Dancers — 125 Webster St., Kentville, 7:30–9:30pm. All levels, no partners needed. Feb. 2–May 3. FEE: $6/class, $60/term. INFO: 902-542-5320 / vscd.info Board Game Night — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 8pm–12am TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-0059 / judy@paddys.ca Cardio Kickboxing — Baptist Church, North Alton 8:30–9:30pm. Adult-only class to improve coordination, strength building, cardiovascular improvements, self defence, stress reduction, and weight reduction, taught by a 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo. TIX: no charge for 1st week of classes INFO: 902-365-5660 / devin@ennissecurity.ca

Wednesdays

Talk Sing Read! Storytime — Library, Berwick 9:45–10:15am. Ongoing. Enjoy rhymes, songs, and books with your child. Geared towards ages 0–5, but all welcome! TIX: no charge INFO: valleylibrary.ca Wolfville Breastfeeding Support Group — Library (upstairs), Wolfville 10am–12pm. INFO: facebook.com/ AnnapolisValleyBreastfeedingSupportGroups Kentville Farmers’ Market — Lion’s Club, 78 River St., Kentville 10am–2pm. Open year-round. INFO: marketmanager@kentville.ca / kentvillefarmersmarket.ca Cozy Corner Storytime — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10:30–11:30am. Until May 25. A fun-filled hour of stories, rhymes, games and crafts. For ages 2–6 and their caregivers. TIX: no charge INFO: valleylibrary.ca Insight (Vipassana) Meditation — Vaughan Memorial Library (Quiet Reading Room), Acadia 12:15–12:45pm. Door opens 12pm. Weekly meditation sitting group. Drop-ins and beginners welcome. Free will offering. INFO: 902-365-2409 / laurabourassa@msn.com Fibre Craft Wednesday — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 1–3pm. For knitters, hookers, crocheters, weavers and spinners, anyone who enjoys the fibre craft arts. Bring your own project. TIX: no charge INFO: valleylibrary.ca Wolfville Community Chorus — St. Francis of Assisi Parish Centre, Wolfville 5:30–7pm. New members welcome! FEE: $180 per year ($90 per term) INFO: 902-300-1001 / susan_dworkin@hotmail.com Valley Youth Project — Louis Millett Community Complex, Rm 128, New Minas, 6:30–8:30pm. First and third Wed. of each month, September to June (Next: April 6). All LGBTQ+ and MOGI individuals 25 years and under are welcome. You can bring your friends too. FEE: no charge INFO: valleyyouthproject@gmail.com / valleyyouthproject.wordpress.com Windsor Meditation Group — Windsor Community Centre,78 Thomas Street, 7pm. Free meditation instruction in the Shambala tradition. Open House every Wednesday in March, with upcoming Spring Programs. INFO: Diane, 902-798-2958 / dimike99@netscape.net New Horizons Band — Festival Theatre, Wolfville 7pm. Fun, informal community band under the direction of Brian Johnston. New members welcome! FEE: $100 INFO: Donna, 902-542-7557 / macdonaldwilson@accesswave.ca Jam Session — Lions Club, Kentville 7–10pm. Come play, sing or just sit back and listen. All styles and abilities welcome. TIX: $2 per person INFO: 902-679-4899

March 24 – April 7, 2016 | 7

Horoscopes for the week of March 24th

ARIES (March 21-April 19): When Orville

and Wilbur Wright were kids, their father gave them a toy helicopter powered by a rubber band. The year was 1878. Twentyfive years later, the brothers became the first humans to sail above the earth in a flying machine. They testified that the toy helicopter had been a key inspiration as they worked to develop their pioneering invention. In the spirit of the Wright Brothers’ magic seed, Aries, I invite you to revive your connection to a seminal influence from your past. The coming weeks will be a favorable time to feed a dream that was foreshadowed in you a long time ago.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “The task

of a writer is not to solve the problem but to state the problem correctly,” said Russian writer Anton Chekhov. Whether or not you’re a writer, Taurus, that is also your special task in the coming weeks. The riddle that has begun to captivate your imagination is not yet ripe enough for you to work on in earnest. It has not been defined with sufficient clarity. Luckily, you have the resources you need to research all the contingencies, and you have the acuity to come up with a set of empowering questions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The good news is that if you eat enormous amounts of chocolate, you will boost your memory. Science has proved it. The bad news is that in order to get the full effect of the memory enhancement, you would have to consume so much chocolate that you would get sick. I propose that we consider this scenario as a metaphor for what may be going on in your life. Is it possible you’re doing things that are healthy for you in one way but that diminish you in another? Or are you perhaps getting or doing too much of a good thing -- going to unbalanced extremes as you pursue a worthy goal? Now is a favorable time to figure out if you’re engaged in such behavior, and to change it if you are. CANCER (June 21-July 22): When the

young director Richard Lester got his big break, he took full advantage. It happened in 1964, when the early Beatles asked him to do their first movie, A Hard Day’s Night. Lester’s innovative approach to the project propelled his career to a higher level that brought him many further opportunities. Writing of Lester’s readiness, critic Alexander Walker said, “No filmmaker . . . appeared more punctually when his hour struck.” That’s what I hope you will soon be doing in your own chosen field, Cancerian. Do you understand how important it will be to have impeccable timing? No procrastination or hemming and hawing, please. Be crisply proactive.

8 | March 24 – April 7, 2016

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): As a young man, the

poet Arthur Rimbaud (1854-1891) left his home in France and settled in Abyssinia, which these days is known as Ethiopia. “I sought voyages,” he wrote, “to disperse the enchantments that had colonized my mind.” You might want to consider a similar strategy in the coming weeks, Leo. From an astrological perspective, it’s going to be an excellent time both to wander free of your usual haunts and to disperse the enchantments that have colonized your mind. Why not find ways to synergize these two opportunities?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): At one point in his life, author C. S. Lewis had a rude awakening as he took stock of the progress he thought he had been making. “I am appalled to see how much of the change I thought I had undergone lately was only imaginary,” he wrote. I want to make sure that something similar doesn’t happen to you, Virgo. You’re in the midst of what should be a Golden Age of SelfTransformation. Make sure you’re actually doing the work that you imagine you’re doing -- and not just talking about it and thinking about it. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “There are

questions that you don’t ask because you’re afraid of the answers,” wrote Agatha Christie. I would add that there are also questions you don’t ask because you mistakenly think you already know the answers. And then there are questions you don’t ask because their answers would burst your beloved illusions, which you’d rather preserve. I’m here to urge you to risk posing all these types of questions, Libra. I think you’re strong enough and smart enough, and in just the right ways, to deal constructively with the answers. I’m not saying you’ll be pleased with everything you find out. But you will ultimately be glad you finally made the inquiries.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If you are enmeshed in a jumble that makes you squirm or if you are caught in a tangle that stifles your self-love, you have three choices. Here’s how Eckhart Tolle defines them: 1. Get out of the situation. 2. Transform the situation. 3. Completely accept the situation. Does that sound reasonable, Scorpio? I hope so, because the time has come to act. Don’t wait to make your decision. Do it soon. After that, there will be no whining allowed. You can no longer indulge in excuses. You must accept the consequences. On the bright side, imagine the new freedom and power you will have at your disposal.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Here’s

a proposed experiment. Sidle up to a creature you’d love to be closer to, and softly sing the following lyrics: “Come with me, go with me. Burn with me, glow with me. Sleep with me, wake with me.” At this point, run three circles around the creature as you flap your arms like a birds’ wings. Then continue your singing: “Rise with me, fall with me. Work with me, play with me. Pray with me, sin with me.” At this point, leap up into the air three times, unleashing a burst of laughter each time you hit the ground. Continue singing: “Let me get high with you. Laugh with you, cry with you. Make me your partner in crime.” At this point blow three kisses toward the creature, then run away. (P.S. The lyrics I’m quoting here were composed by songwriter Fran Landesman.)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In getting

energy from food, we humans have at our disposal over 50,000 edible plants. And yet we choose to concentrate on just a few. Wheat, corn, rice, and potatoes make up two-thirds of our diet, and 11 other staples comprise most of the rest. Let’s use this as a metaphor for the kind of behavior you should avoid in the coming weeks. I think it will be crucial for you to draw physical, emotional, and spiritual sustenance from a relatively wide variety of sources. There’s nothing wrong with your usual providers, but for now you need to expand your approach to getting the nurturing you need.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “We teach each other how to live.” Poet Anne Michaels said that, and now I’m passing it on to you -- just in time for the phase of your cycle when acting like a curious student is your sacred duty and your best gift to yourself. I don’t necessarily mean that you should take a workshop or enroll in a school. Your task is to presume that everyone you meet and every encounter you have may bring you rich learning experiences. If you’re willing to go as far as I hope you will, even your dreams at night will be opportunities to get further educated. Even your vigils in front of the TV. Even your trips to the convenience store to buy ice cream. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In her poem

“Time,” Piscean poet Lia Purpura wonders about “not picking up a penny because it’s only a little luck.” Presumably she is referring to a moment when you’re walking down a street and you spy an almostbut-not-quite-worthless coin lying on the concrete. She theorizes that you may just leave it there. It adds next to nothing to your wealth, right? Which suggests that it also doesn’t have much value as a symbol of good fortune. But I urge you to reject this line of thought in the coming weeks, Pisces. In my astrological opinion, you’ll be wise to capitalize on the smallest opportunities. There will be plenty of them, and they will add up. Homework: Imagine that seven years from now you will want a new career or line of work. What will it be? Write: Truthrooster@gmail.com.

THE CROWDSOURCER Watch our community change the world one dollar at a time.

IN SUPPORT OF CHERYLL HEBB, BERWICK WEBSITE:gofundme.com/nysc3ggk DESCRIPTION: Tammy Kane MacKeen

has been friends, more like family, to Bob and Cheryll Hebb since they were kids. Tammy has been organizing this campaign and says, "recently Bob passed away suddenly losing an ongoing battle with mental illness. Cheryll, although one of the strongest people I know, is going to need financial help. Bob was the income earner in the family as Cheryll has disabilities and is not able to work. Bob's income was vital to their family to pay their mortgage payment and for Cheryll's high medical and prescription drug costs due to her illness's. The medical coverage was in Bob's name and therefore will cease very shortly. Cheryll's small pension is not enough to cover their

housing payment and medical costs. Everyone who knows Bob and Cheryll, know they would give the shirt off their backs to help someone in need. So I am asking for us to pull together as a community and give back. If everyone whose lives where just a little bit better having known Bob and Cheryll could give even a little we could reach our goal.".

FUNDRAISING GOAL: $10,000

AMOUNT RAISED AS OF FEB10: $4,952

The Crowdsourcer column will feature one local crowdsourcing effort each Grapevine issue. To garner support for your project, contact editor@grapevinepublishing.ca

BUSINESS BUZZ THE WOLFVILLE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: MOVING INTO 2016-17 Ian Porter, President WBDC, president@wbdc.me The WBDC Board is optimistic that we will soon have confirmation that our funding request has been approved by Wolfville Town Council. This will give us operating funds for the 2016-17 year. The new WBDC model does not include an Executive Director, or any other staff person. Because of these changes the Board has decided it makes sense to close the physical office in Harris Court at the end of March. The Town of Wolfville has recently hired a new Economic Development Officer; Ericka Wicks will start her new job at the end of March. Moving forward, the WBDC will work collaboratively with Town staff who will now take the lead role for general Economic Development. This will allow the WBDC to now primarily focus on supporting Wolfville businesses and take actions to increase the vitality of our downtown. In the new model the WBDC will rely on volunteers from the Business Community to action our 3 strategic goals:

• Boost the Wolfville Brand • Communicate with members and stakeholders • Capitalize on opportunities

and creating a tagline for downtown Wolfville, liaising with Town and other strategic partners, seeking opportunities

Knowing that our business owners are already very busy, we aim to have an efficient, positive and action focused model for our committees. And the goal will be small asks of many, rather than overburdening a few. Each committee will be geared to support and strengthen our business community and our downtown.

After the initial 2-3 orientation meetings, the Board anticipates that the committees will meet monthly, but this will be at the discretion of the volunteers and may fluctuate depending the focus of each committee. Initially a Board member will sit on each committee. We are volunteers too.

We are calling for 5 or more volunteer members from the Wolfville business community to sit on each of these the 4 committees below. Even if you are not sure you want to make this a long term commitment come out and give it a try.

If you have questions about the committees, or want to express your interest in volunteering, please contact Ian Porter or Lis Porter at the emails below.

• Communications, Love your downtown/ shop local • Traditional marketing (print, radio, etc.) • Improving the WBDC web presence Strategic direction: boosting the Wolfville brand

By working together we can accomplish a lot for our downtown and our Business Community! Ian: president@wbdc.me Lis: secretary@wbdc.me This article provided by the WBDC.

THE BUSINESS REPORT Genevieve Allen Hearn Limitless Skate & Snow is under new ownership and has moved locations! They made the move, from Greenwood to 373 Main Street in Kentville, to be more central. Limitless specializes in skateboarding and snowboarding gear. According to their Facebook site, their new shop will offer “a new look… along with some sweet deals!” Sadly, the Sarsfield Foods Ltd. frozen pie factory in Kentville will be closing in the fall of 2016, putting 90 people out of work. The decision to close was due to shifting trends in the pie market. They say customers prefer pies that are already baked. The Town of Wolfville has hired a new Manager of Economic Development, Ericka Wicks. According to The Town of Wolfville, “She has a strong background in business retention and expansion and economic development. Her main priorities will be to get a Business Retention and Expansion Program up and running and working with the WBDC on a number of initiatives.” Organized by the Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce, the seventh annual Annapolis Valley Events and Sport Tourism Association (AVESTA) awards will be presented April 22. These awards celebrate the achievements of Valley events and festivals and the important positive economic and social impact these organizations and events bring to the region.

AVEDA CONCEPT SALON & SPA

CHANGES IN THE WORKS FOR BELEAF SALON AND SPA Emily Leeson For ten years, Beleaf Salon and Spa has been part of the Annapolis Valley community. After opening the first location offering Aveda products and services in Kentville in 2006, owner June Pardy opened a second location in Wolfville in 2008. The business is now ready to re-organize again. As of March 26, the Beleaf Salon and Spa in Wolfville, located at Unit 4 - 24 Harbourside Drive, will house all of the professional services of the salon and spa. The Kentville location will be transformed into a company headquarters and training centre, with a pick up desk for online retail and gift certificates purchases. While the use of their physical spaces may be changing, the service and mission of the business remains the same. Since her start with Aveda in Victoria, BC almost twenty years ago, Pardy has continued to find inspiration

in the founder of Aveda, Horst Rechelbacher. “From our start, we have shared our journey with our guests in continuing to deliver on the Aveda Mission: 'To care for the world we live in.' That is Horst's greatest legacy and I hope it becomes synonymous with ours too.” says Pardy. While the reorganization will be a change, Pardy hopes that it will help the business to better serve the needs of their clientele in the changing market environment. “The Kentville location at 366 Main Street will continue to provide a vital role to our Mission -- offering a meeting space for management, hiring, and training as we grow the knowledge and skill of our talented staff” explained Pardy. "[From] providing support to the global movement, to the convenience of online shopping, we will be offering 24/7 access to your favourite Aveda

products and gift certificates through our [our website at] beleafsalonspa.ca." Specializing in products and experience that strives for both beauty, and environmental leadership and responsibility, Aveda has become a global leader in the field since being founded in 1978. In celebrating ten years of bringing Aveda to the Annapolis Valley, Beleaf Salon and Spa continues to evolve and build its own legacy. "This realignment of resources will fulfill our vision of being a regional leader in excellent guest service. Beleaf Salon and Spa’s Wolfville location, and thoughtful design, has fulfilled that vision since ... 2008, but bringing all of our talent to this one location is a unification of the right space and the right people to fulfill our promise to our guests" enthused Pardy.

Let’s make Wolfville 10% closer!

As of March 26th, all services will be moving to our Wolfville location in Railtown.

New to our Wolfville location?

Book your first service with us and receive a complimentary upgrade & 10% off your services.

Get in touch with us! 902-365-5323 ext. 2 Unit 4, Railtown 24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville

March 24 – April 7, 2016 | 9

www.wolfville.ca

Welcome to Wolfville’s

GRAPEVINE PAGE!

Watch for it every second issue to stay up-to-date on Town News.

PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS

hat do Property Assessments in Wolfville look like in 2016?

• The increase in taxable assessments for 2016 are relatively small in the residential sector and, in fact, have declined in the commercial sector

MUNICIPAL PLANNING STRATEGY

• There is a very small increase from cost of living applied to assessments via the Provincial Capped Assessment Program (CAP) •P rovincial CAP for 2016 is 0.3% •5 4% of residential properties qualified for CAP •8 7% of residential assessments increased 1% or less, including properties that decreased •5 % of residential assessments declined

The first draft of the Town’s revised planning documents — the Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS), Land Use By‐law (LUB), and Subdivision By‐law (SUB) are now available on the Town website (wolfville.ca/consultations).

•C ommercial had an overall 2.4% drop in taxable assessment value •A pproximately 60% of commercial accounts declined in value, which appears to be a trend across the province.

MAPLE AVENUE COMPOST SITE

aple Avenue Compost Site (weather permitting) will open Saturday April 16, 2016. The site is open until November every year on Saturday only from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

• Drop off leaves and yard waste (up to a ½ ton truck per trip, smaller cars can make two trips)

The documents have been prepared by FOTENN Consultants and aim to capture the contributions of the public, Town Committees, Council and Staff collected throughout Phase I of the review. Phase II of the review — lasting approximately 12 to 14 months — will continue to shape and revise these draft documents to reflect the aspirations of the community. The draft policies, bylaws and extents (i.e. zoning map) laid out in these documents do not represent the final outcome of the review and are simply a starting point for exploring the best possible practices for Wolfville as we move into rolling up our sleeves in Phase II. There will be ample opportunity for all members of the community to provide input moving forward.

Stay tuned online at Wolfville.ca and in‐print for updates!

10 | March 24 – April 7, 2016

•R esidents of the Town of Wolfville are permitted to pick up a maximum of one half ton truck load of compost or wood chips per Saturday. Residents picking up materials from the Compost Site will be required to leave their name, address and phone number with the facility attendant. •M aterials accepted for drop off at the Compost Site include leaves, miscellaneous vegetative materials, brush and limbs no larger than 3” in diameter, grass clippings, sod and uncontaminated soil. Tree stumps, rocks and other wood products will not be accepted. •A ll materials must be clean and free of garbage, household compost, plastic bags or other contaminants. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to dispose of any plastic bags, tarps, boxes, etc., used to transport materials to the site in the refuse barrel provided.

SOCCER FIELDS

lthough the weather has been warmer than last year, the Soccer Fields in the Town of Wolfville will remain closed until May 1st 2016. If conditions change notification will be posted.

SPRING CLEANUP

ark your calendars ‐ the Valley Waste Resource Management Spring Clean‐Up for Wolfville will occur on Wednesday May 4th, 2016.

Specific details of “What Goes” and “What Doesn’t” along with Clean up Rules can be found at: http://www.vwrm.com/Curbside_FallSpring.html or call Valley Waste at 902‐679‐1325.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Planning Advisory Committee Meeting Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Committee of the Whole Date: Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Public Hearing / Town Council Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Art in Public Spaces Committee Meeting Date: Thursday, April 21, 2016

Time: 1:30pm

Time: 9:00am

Time: 6:00pm

Time: 3:00pm

Location: Town Hall

SEE D L ING S / YO U N G R EADER S KIDS WAY BACK WHEN

THE INQUISITIVE CORNER Fun Word!

BUMFUZZLE

confuse; perplex; fluster “A puzzle with only one colour will BUMFUZZLE any puzzle-doer.”

Emily Leeson All photos courtesy of Randall House Museum 259 Main Street, Wolfville, NS 902-542-9775, wolfvillehs.ednet.ns.ca Now closed for the 2015 season, but please check the website for future programming! When Queen Victoria was alive (the Victorian era 1837-1901), more people than ever before were able to afford new furniture for their homes and, because of the Industrial Revolution, more furniture than ever before was mass-produced and available for sale. Some of the furniture found in Victorian homes might seem quite odd today. One thing that intrigued people back then was the novel idea of convertible furniture, pieces that could perform multiple functions or transform from one thing into another. A convertible highchair-stroller like this one would have been a very convenient piece of furniture for parents. This sort of chair was actually quite popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s. It is made from wood and wicker, with a leather seat. The woodwork is quite decorative and, although nowadays we might be concerned with how difficult it would be to clean, Victorian parents were likely delighted in how stylish and innovative it seemed. When baby was done eating, the highchair could be easily switched into the stroller position and locked into place. Cast-iron wheels allowed easy movement. A tray at the front can be flipped back over the chair by releasing a lever on its left side. Even a foot rest is attached. This little rig would have been the height of modernity!

AMUSE-BOUCHE FRENCH FOR KIDS Sarah Anderson

KIDS ART SPOT Spring drawing by Micah Aviva Bornemann-Davis, age 4.75. "Because my middle name means spring" If you'd like to see your art here, contact editor@grapevinepublishing.ca

Faire le grasse matinée "Faire le grasse matinée" is a great French expression. It means to sleep in. If we translate it literally, it means "to make the fat morning". So this weekend after all the chocolate, take a fat morning and stay in bed!

SADIE, KID REPORTER PRESENTS…

THE EASTER SKUNK! KAELYN'S BOOK CLUB Regan Alford

Kaelyn's Book Club is sharing two great Nova Scotia books, that would be Great in the Easter Basket. Wee Ones Selection (ages 0-4): Kisses Kisses Baby-O! Sheree Fitch & Hilda Rose (Nimbus Publishing) Kisses Kisses Baby-O! is a story for newborns told from the point of view of a parent or caregiver, but with high interaction with baby's world, and tuned to events in baby's day. Repetition, rhythm, and active verbs create a lively story that can be read again and again. And babies will drool over the small, easy-to-hold format!

At Easter some people get a visit from the Easter Bunny, but at our house we have the Easter Skunk! I hate the fact that people say mean things about the Easter Skunk because they think that there is no such thing as the Easter Skunk. I think I am very lucky because only some people get stuff from the Easter Skunk. The Easter Skunk’s name is Sophia. She smells like chocolate eggs. She leaves me the best treats in the whole wide world! I love her. She is the best Easter Skunk in the world. I really like it when she gives me little clues to follow along. I don’t like it when she leaves lots of jelly beans because it is so annoying. So, I can’t wait for Easter! Sadie, Kid Reporter

Little Ones Selection (ages 3-7): There Were Monkeys in my Kitchen by Sheree Fitch & Sidney Smith (Nimbus Publishing) Willa Wellowby’s house has been overrun by monkeys. They’re ballet dancing, playing the bagpipes, listening to the Beatles, and causing mayhem and destruction all over the house and yard. And the more Willa asks them to leave, the more havoc they wreak. She calls the police, the RCMP, the FBI, and Scotland Yard to get rid of these monkeys… but when the Mounties finally show up, it’s Willa who’s in trouble! Both books are available at The Box of Delights Bookshop, Wolfville. Kaelyn's Book Club members will receive 10% off these titles in-store. kaelynsbookclub.wordpress.com

March 24 – April 7, 2016 | 11

Longspell Point Farm

LOCAVORE

by Wolfville Farmers' Market

HENNIGAR'S FARM MARKET

THE LOCAVORE LINGO

OPENS FOR THEIR 68TH SEASON

Artisanal:

Emily Leeson

Made in a traditional or non-mechanized way using high-quality ingredients. Source: Oxford Dictionary, “Artisanal"

This page is brought to you

Free Range Chickens: Free-range chicken farms are inspected to ensure that the chickens have access to fresh air, sun, soil, and green forage. The chickens must also receive a feed ration that consists solely of grains, vegetable oils, and necessary vitamins and minerals, and contains no traces of rendered meat products, fish meal, antibiotics, or other medication of any kind, including growth promoters. The finished birds must be processed by a provincially or federally inspected abattoir registered with Chicken Farmers of Nova Scotia. Source: Getting Started in Small Flock Poultry in Nova Scotia, Province of Nova Scotia, 2016. *

If you regularly drive between Wolfville and Greenwich, then you know that the real countdown to spring plays out on the sign board for Hennigar’s Farm Market. Well, it’s finally here and with the warmer weather, softer ground, and spells of rain comes the re-opening of one of the area’s most notable Farm Markets. Hennigar’s Farm Market has been a landmark of the area for over sixty years and it opened again for it’s 68th season on March 23. In 1921, First World War veteran Edward Hennigar, and his wife Thelma, purchased 39 acres of farmland in Greenwich. Edward was a meat cutter by trade and he sold fresh meats and apples to the town and surrounding areas. In 1948, one of their sons, Rhodes, and his wife Gloria, set up a table at the roadside to sell surplus corn. What started as a weekend roadside stand has grown steadily over the years. According to Doug and Heather Hennigar, the current owners, “Since those days Hennigar's has grown, expanded, and evolved into a nine-month operation employing up to twenty locals... neighbours, friends, students, young and old. With continued support from the community we hope to be able to continue operating for many years to come.”

The Farm Market opening day is always a day of free ice cream for children, and though that has already occurred, there will be new ice cream flavours available for the rest of the season, and, according to Doug, the most exciting ones include “Coconut Macaroon, Banana, Chai Tea Latte, and Shark Bite.” The shop is stocked and Doug reports that the set-up really is a team effort, “Mary has the gift shop beautifully decorated with fashions, home decor, children's toys, and much more. A fun new toy this year for the little ones are ‘Farm Hoppers’ (for ages up to 18 months). They are adorable and a must-see. Anna will be baking up a storm, Edith will be getting in gorgeous flowers and plants, and Donna will be back to whip up some delicious fudge.” Last year there were a few renovations around the Hennigar’s Farm Park & Trail (the trail starts beside the upper pond and follows the brook up the ravine, through the woods, around a field, and back down to the park again). The goats got a brand new home and this year the bunnies and the chickens will be getting an update to their residences as well. The animals won’t return until the weather gets a bit warmer, likely towards the end of April. And when that warmer weather finally hits, Doug and Heather are hopeful that the market, park, and trail will make for a perfect family day out.

• Free Range Beef, Pork & Chicken • Vegetables • Whole-Grain Flour 245 Longspell Rd, Kingsport • 680-5615 • 582-3930 jeffmcmahon@xcountry.tv

EVENTS CELEBRATE THE SEED (A SEEDY SATURDAY EVENT) Saturday, April 16, 8:30am - 1pm Wolfville Farmers' Market 24 Elm Ave, Wolfville

Join us for a fun-filled market day full of seeds, plants, art, and speakers offering up tools and tricks for transplanting and growing, discussions on seed diversity, and the value of seed saving. Kids of all ages are invited to an interactive seed game that includes seed identification. There is something for everyone whether you have a green thumb, are just learning, or are a seasoned veteran - and, you have a chance to win a basket of seed goodies! Be sure to bring your seeds to swap at the Community Seed Exchange Table. Everything starts with a seed!

KENTVILLE FARMERS' MARKET RETURNS TO CENTRE SQUARE

Wednesday, May 18, 10am-2pm Kentville Farmers' Market Centre Square, Kentville The Kentville Farmers' Market will be returning outdoors to Centre Square on May 18 for our Spring & Summer 2016 season! Join us for more great food and fine crafts in the heart of Kentville!

MARKETS

IN SEASON Annapolis Royal Winter Farmers Market

October 17, 2015 - May 14, 2016, 9am-12noon Main Courtyard and Gift Shop at the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens. 441 St. George Street Annnapolis Royal historicgardens.com/experience_ calendar.php WINTER MARKET: • Late October to May, Sat. 9-12 Historic Gardens

GOOD FOOD

HAND-MADE

LIVE MUSIC at every Market!

G O O D H E A LT H

SATURDAYS 8:30 AM - 1 PM

CELEBRATE THE SEED

A SEEDY SATURDAY EVENT SATURDAY, APRIL 16

Seeds, plants, and other Over 50 local Farmers, Wineries, gardening pleasures Bakers, Chefs & Artisans! for the whole family! ARTISAN PRODUCTS DAIRY BEVERAGE MEAT, EGGS & FISH PRODUCE HEALTH PRODUCTS BREADS PANTRY & PRESERVES PREPARED MEALS 24 Elm Ave, Wolfville WolfvilleFarmersMarket.ca Follow us online! 12 | March 24 – April 7, 2016

Greenwood Farmer's Market Thursdays Year Round 12 - 4 pm Located in the Greenwood Mall , 963 Central Avenue, Kingston

Kentville Farmer's Market

Mid October to May: Wednesdays, 10am – 2pm Kentville Lion’s Club, 78 River St., Kentville kentvillefarmersmarket.ca

Wolfville Farmer's Market Wednesdays May - Dec. 4 - 7 pm Saturdays 8:30 - 1:00 Year Round 24 Elm Ave, Wolfville, NS B4P 2S3 wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca

T HE W R IT TE N WO RD FROM THE BOX OF DELIGHTS BOOKSHOP

CENTRE FOR PRINT CULTURE & THE LITERARY ARTS · WOLFVILLE, NOVA SCOTIA

MARK YOUR C ALENDAR: APRIL 8, Midnight THE FIRST ANNUAL GRAPEVINE POETRY COMPETITION Sponsored by The Grapevine Newspaper, The Box of Delights Bookshop, and The Inquisitive Toy Company

Poetry Month is fast approaching and we want to celebrate local poets! Introducing the first annual Grapevine Poetry Competition! We've got some great local prizes for adults and kids, and the Grand Prize and Youth Prize winners will be published in The Grapevine Newspaper. ELIGIBILITY: This competition is open to residents of the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia (Annapolis County, Kings County, and West Hants County).

AGE REQUIREMENTS: There are two categories: General and Youth. If an entrant is under 14 years of age and would like to be considered for the Youth Prize, they should indicate their age on their submission. THEME: All themes and styles welcome. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Original poems written in the English language. The poem must not exceed 250 words. One poem submission is allowed per entrant. Submissions are to

be sent as PDF documents to editor@ grapevinepublishing.ca with the email subject line “Poetry Competition Submission”. Submissions shall NOT have the name of the entrant anywhere but on the cover page or in the body of the email. The cover page or email message must include the entrants name, email address, physical address, and phone number. There is no fee to submit to this contest.

GRAND PRIZE: $50 Gift Certificate for The Box of Delights Bookshop. YOUTH PRIZE: $50 Gift Certificate for The Inquisitive Toy Company. IN ADDITION the winning submission, as well as several runners up, will be published in The Grapevine newspaper. SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: Midnight, April 8, 2015. For the Official Rules and Guidelines visit The Grapevine Facebook page.

|| BOOKS NEW & USED || LITERATURE · SOCIAL SCIENCES · HUMANITIES · ART · CHILDREN'S BOOKS || LETTERPRESS · PRINTS · CARDS · STATIONERY · CALENDARS · JOURNALS ||

WORD OF THE ISSUE Margaret Drummond

Contumacious Adjective

Willfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient; insubordinate. "The judge was quick to have contumacious defendants removed from her courtroom."

32 Main St., Wolfville, (902) 542-3420 | Toll Free: 1-866-710-5900 www.roselawnlodging.ca | roselawn@ns.aliantzinc.ca March 24 – April 7, 2016 | 13

WHAT'S HAPPENING FROM MARCH 24 – APRIL 7, 2016 SEND YOUR EVENTS TO INFO@GRAPEVINEPUBLISHING.CA Please note: Events are subject to change.

THURSDAY, 24

Between the Covers Book Club — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 6:30–8:30pm

• Please join us to discuss Exit Music by Ian Rankin. Bring a favourite mug and join us for coffee or tea and conversation. TIX: no charge, but please register. INFO: 902-825-4835 / valleylibrary.ca Kirtan: Singing and Chanting — Bishop Hall, Greenwich 7:15pm • Please join us for an evening of uplifting and heart-opening kirtan-style singing and chanting with Ken Shorley, Heidi Kalyani, Andy Kavanagh and others! Gentle yoga from 7:15–7:45 with Jenn Boutilier; please bring a mat! Singing/chanting from 7:45–9:15 TIX: donation INFO: events@worldinwolville.com Maundy Service — Gaspereau Baptist Church, Gaspereau 7:30pm • Local Talent in song, readings. TIX: no charge INFO: info@gaspereau.ca

FRIDAY, 25

Scotian Hiker: Bear Cove to Mavillette Beach — Mavillette Beach Provincial Park, Mavillette 9am–5:30pm • A long coastal hike atop some of the most scenic cliffs and shoreline in the province. Meetup at Mavillette Beach parking area. Expect wet conditions in certain sections. Trail isn’t difficult but is long. See website for directions, gear to bring, and possible changes on day of hike. TIX: no charge INFO: scotianhiker.com Easter Pies for Sale — Hantsport Memorial Community Centre, Hantsport 4:30–6:30pm • Lemon Meringue, Butterscotch, Coconut Cream, 9” or singles TIX: $10 for 9”, $4 for single INFO: Margot, 902-684-3255 / hmccinfo@gmail.com Girl Power — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 6:30–8:30pm • Hang out, play games, make a craft, have a snack, write in your GP journals and so much more! For girls ages 10–15. TIX: no charge, but please register. INFO: 902-825-4835

SATURDAY, 26

Breakfast — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 7:30–10am • Bacon, sausage, eggs, hash browns, homemade beans, toast, tea/coffee, juice. TIX: $6 INFO: 902-542-5869 / wolfvillelegion@gmail.com Ticket Auction — Windermere Community Hall, Berwick 10am–2pm • Auction 10am–2pm, ticket draw starts 2:15pm. Hot dogs and pop for sale. Proceeds to provide surgery for our family dog. All donations much appreciated. TIX: no admission charge INFO: 902-300-3641 / joandmichaelzwicker@hotmail.com Crystal Falls Hike — Crystal Falls Trail, Greenwood 10am–12pm • Join the Young Naturalists Club (Berwick Chapter) for a hike to Crystal Falls. For Kids age 7–12. The trail is moderately difficult with water and rocks on the trail so wear appropriate footwear and clothing for the weather. TIX: no charge, but please register. INFO: marina_myra@hotmail.com Bluegrass Brunch with Alan Jeffries — Union Street Cafe, Berwick 10:30am & 12:30pm • Tickets include brunch buffet and an hour set of music by Alan Jeffries. TIX: $25 advance, $30 at the door, $10 children under 10 @ the restaurant, or by phone. Fees & taxes additional. INFO: 902-538-7787 / contactunionstreet@gmail.com Easter Storytime — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10:30–11:30am • A fun-filled hour of Easter themed stories, rhymes, games and crafts. For ages 2–6 and their caregivers. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-684-0103 / valleylibrary.ca

14 | March 24 – April 7, 2016

Community Easter Egg Hunt — Salvation Army Church, Kentville 11am–1pm • Easter egg hunt for children, games, crafts, family-friendly movie and food provided. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-2039 / joyce_downer@can.salvationarmy.org Easter Egg Hunt — Rotary Raceway Park, Middleton 2pm • Egg hunt followed by Easter activities, snacks and great prizes at the Middleton Baptist Church beginning at 2:30pm. All children must attend with a parent or guardian. The egg hunt will take place inside Middleton Baptist Church if weather is rainy. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-825-3537 / hollyrlr@hotmail.com Killing Jesus — Christian Fellowship Centre , Wilmot 5:30pm • Join us for pizza followed by the showing of the movie “Killing Jesus” Open to the public. TIX: donation INFO: 903-765-8479 / bentsusan2@gmail.com Benefit Show — Horton Community Centre, Grand Pré 7–10pm • Bake table, ticket auction and 50/50 draw. Musical entertainment by Stillwater, Mark Clarke, Carl Bezanson/Ron Corkum and Carol Edwards. A benefit for Donna Davidson to help offset medical expenses. TIX: donation INFO: 902-680-2519 Erin Costelo — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8–8pm • Inspired by her love of old soul, 60s vocal groups and classic arranging, Costelo takes listeners on a journey of heart, soul, and transcendence. TIX: $25, $10 students INFO: 902-825-6834 / evergreentheatre@gmail.com Sorrow to Light, The Great Vigil — Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville 8–9:30pm • Glorious choral music of the season, featuring the Pergolesi Stabat Mater – a musical setting of one of the most powerful medieval poems, which meditates on the suffering of Mary, the mother of Jesus. The Chapel Choir is thrilled to welcome mezzo soprano Paula Rockwell as guest soloist, singing alongside our own soprano Ellen Torrie. TIX: donation INFO: 902-698-2337 / john.scott@acadiau.ca Dance: Test of Time — Royal Canadian Legion, Kingston 9pm–1am • Music we grew up with from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s 90’s and beyond. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-670-6068 / don@dondenneyphotography.ca

SUNDAY, 27

Easter Dinner — Kings Mutual Century Centre, Berwick 5pm • Baked ham, seasonal vegetables and

dessert. Tickets available in advance from any Lions Club Member. TIX: $15 INFO: 902-538-3663 Fundy Cinema screens THE LADY IN THE VAN — Al Whittle Theatre, 7pm. Also March 28 • Based on Alan Bennett’s memoir and hit West End play, this brilliantly witty “mostly true” story chronicles an unlikely friendship between the writer and Miss Shepherd (Maggie Smith), an elderly eccentric of uncertain origins. TIX: $9 INFO: 902-542-1050

MONDAY, 28

Fireflies’ Luncheon — Fire Hall, Middleton 11am– 1pm • Homemade turkey burgers, corn chowder

or hamburger soup along with lemon dessert or bread pudding and tea/coffee. Free local deliveries can be arranged by calling by March 28.TIX: $8–$9 INFO: Bonnie, 902-825-3062 Scottish Country Dance — Community Centre, Wilmot 7–9pm. Also April 4 • Classes every Monday for 8 weeks. TIX: $5 fee, only charged until the hall rental is paid. INFO: 902-765-0906 / s.v@ns.sympatico.ca

TUESDAY, 29

Network Knitting — Library, Kentville 12–1:45pm • Bring your current knitting project, a sandwich, and we have tea here. All are welcome! TIX: no charge INFO: valleylibrary.ca After School: It’s a Fruit Fiesta! — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 3:30–4:30pm • We’re going bananas because we want you to come to our tutti fruity party! There will be stories, snacks and a craft. For ages 5–10 TIX: no charge, but space is limited so please register. INFO: 902-825-4835 Gamelan Cushion Concert — Harvey Denton Hall, Wolfville 5–7pm • The Acadia Gamelan plays beautiful music from Indonesia, on an equally beautiful set of bronze gongs, gong chimes, metallophones and other percussion known as a gamelan. TIX: no charge INFO: ken.shorley@acadiau.ca WCC Annual General Meeting — Eastern Kings Memorial Health Centre, Wolfville 7–8:30pm • Annual General Meeting open to all families of the Wolfville Children’s Centre and the General Public TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-5087 / wolfville.childrencentre@ns.aliantzinc.ca

WEDNESDAY, 30

Storytime — Library, Kentville 11–11:30am. Also April 6 • Share the fun and adventure of reading with your child. Enjoy rhymes, songs, and books! Ages 2–5 with a parent/caregiver. TIX: no charge INFO: valleylibrary.ca Blood Donor Clinic — Kings Mutual Century Centre, Berwick 1–8pm • New Donors welcome Please honour your appointment. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-538-9070 Men’s Pancake Supper — United Church, Kingston 4:30–6pm • Pancakes, real maple syrup, baked beans, sausages, fruit salad, coffee, tea TIX: $10, $6 under age 12, $30 per family (4–6 people) INFO: 902-765-3621 Girl Power: Spring Fling Bash — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 6:30–8:30pm • Get together with friends to make a sweet craft, eat yummy snacks and cut loose. For ages 10–14. TIX: no charge, but please register INFO: 902-825-4835 Fundy Cinema screens HITCHCOCK/TRUFFAUT — Al Whittle Theatre, 7pm • A film buff’s delight, this documentary explores the galvanizing effect on film culture of François Truffaut’s week-long interview with master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock. TIX: $9 INFO: 902-542-1050 Princess Candidate Dessert Tea — Louis Millet Community Complex, New Minas 7–9pm • Entertainment by The Hilites. Enjoy delicious desserts and show support for Princess New Minas 2016. TIX: $8, $7 students/seniors, no charge for preschoolers INFO: 902-681-0771 / 4browns@eastlink.ca Refugee Relief Concert — Kings County Academy, Kentville 7–8:30pm • The KCA Elementary Choir is proud to host Rachel MacLean and the Annapolis Valley Junior Honour Choir to raise funds to support local refugee efforts. TIX: donation INFO: jstevens@staff.ednet.ns.ca

THURSDAY, 31

3-Day Book Sale — Lions Club, Wolfville 9am–8pm. Also April 1 (9am–8pm) & April 2 (9am–3pm) • CFUW Wolfville’s 49th Annual Book Sale. Large selection of books, magazines, jigsaw puzzles, music, CDs, LPs, Videos and CDS. This year there is a large collection of Art books, cookbooks, and coffee table books. Proceeds support local charities. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-2352

Risk Management for Volunteer Organizations — Acadia Athletic Complex, Wolfville 9am–12pm • Overview of why risk management is required for volunteer organizations; what it requires; who needs to be involved, and how to do it properly and effectively. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-678-1398 / coordinator@kingsvolunteerresourcecentre.ca Marketing Your Business Idea — Patterson Hall, Wolfville 10am–2pm • Entrepreneurs in Rural Nova Scotia are uniquely challenged to market their products or services locally and globally. Presenters will help you understand how to position your product/service and how to clearly describe what you do. You will learn about understanding your target customers, what motivates them, where do they get their information, and how they make purchasing decisions You will learn how to set SMART Goals to keep you on track, and how to measure and evaluate your marketing plan for effectiveness. Limited to 20 participants. TIX: $25, includes lunch INFO: 902-585-1835 / egarrett@acadiau.ca Soup Luncheon — Kings Presbyterian Church, New Minas 11am–1pm A variety of soup, fresh rolls and crackers, and assorted desserts. Everyone welcome. TIX: donation INFO: 902-681-2680 / doricesutcliffe@icloud.com Brown Bag Lunch: How to Enjoy Podcasts — Seminary House, Wolfville 12–1pm • Podcast technology can deliver some of the world’s very best radio programs on demand. Learn how to set up podcast subscriptions and listening on both Apple and Android mobile devices. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-585-1434 / allinfo@acadiau.ca CNIB Dining in the Dark — Lions Club, Kingston 6–9pm • A unique dining experience using all your senses but sight. Pork dinner prepared by the Kingston Lions. Also a silent auction. Proceeds to assist programs and clients of the CNIB in the

TIDE PREDICTIONS

at Cape Blomidon

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

High

Low

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

2:21pm 2:59pm 3:36pm 4:14pm 4:54pm 5:39pm **6:29pm 7:26pm

8:07am 8:45am 9:21am 9:59am 10:38am 11:22am 12:10pm 1:05pm

APR

High

Low

01 02 03 04 05 06 07

7:52am 8:53am 9:53am 10:49am 11:42am 12:32pm *1:21pm

2:05pm 3:06pm 4:05pm 5:00pm 5:52pm 6:42pm 7:06am

there are normally two high and low tides a day * Highest High: 44.9 feet ** Lowest High: 35.1 feet

VALLEY EVENTS TICKET GIVEAWAY– CHANCE TO WIN 4 TICKETS TO: Ramshackle Theatre's Sci-Fi Double Feature: A Cardboard Science Fiction Puppet Show, Saturday, April 2, 2016 2pm Mermaid Imperial Performing Arts Centre, Windsor Draw date: Monday, March 28 Enter all draws: valleyevents.ca/win Annapolis Valley. TIX: $40 @ Scotia Bank (Middleton, Greenwood), or call. INFO: 902-765-8479 / bentsusan2@gmail.com Opening Doors - End Family Violence — Louis Millet Community Complex, New Minas 7–9pm • Dr. Selene Etches, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at the IWK Health Centre and Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University’s Department of Psychiatry will focus on raising awareness of youth mental illness and addiction. Also musical entertainment by Kevin Davison, Q&A period, door prizes and take-away resources. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-464-6000 / cara.quigley@nshealth.ca / mentalhealthns.ca/ openingdoors

FRIDAY, 1

Kings Kikima Grannies Jewellery Sale — Wong International Centre, Wolfville 9:30am–4pm •

Funds raised support children in Africa orphaned by AIDS, being raised by their Grandmothers. Donations of jewellery welcomed. TIX: donation INFO: 902-542-7591 BusyBabies — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 11:30am–12:30pm • So many books, songs and rhymes -- so little time! For ages 0–2 and caregivers. No registration required. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-3005 Chase the Ace — Curling Club, Middleton 6:30– 8pm • Fundraiser for the Middleton Curling Club youth programs - Little Rock and Junior. Cribbage, Crokinole, Yahtzee in the dining hall. Food and bar beverages available. TIX: Tickets are 3 for $5. INFO: 902-825-2695 / bemorine@hotmail.com ORO! Fools Dance — Farmers Market, Wolfville 8pm • The final dance of ORO Orkestra’s season is coming up. You’d be a *fool* to miss this one! Please join us for a gourmet selection of the best in Turkish and Balkan dance party music. Bring a water bottle, a snack to share. Red and black attire encouraged but optional. TIX: $10, $5 students @ the door INFO: oro.orkestra@gmail.com Double Trouble / Bev and Darlene — Royal Canadian Legion, Canning 8pm–12am • Music Night at the Canning Legion. 19+. Come out and enjoy some great music. TIX: $5 INFO: 902-582-7246

SATURDAY, 2

Breakfast — United Baptist Church, Canning 7:30– 10:30am • Pancakes, sausages, bacon, hash browns, beans, scrambled eggs, toast (Gluten Free pancakes & toast). TIX: donation INFO: tapgap@xcountry.tv Indoor RC Aircraft Fun Fly — Indoor Soccer Stadium, Kentville 9:30am–4pm • The Wings of Wellington is once again pleased to be hosting a swap shop and day of indoor remote control flying. Canteen on site. TIX: $2 INFO: 902-680-0067 / vintagemusic1@hotmail.com Scotian Hiker: Fundy Shore Waterfalls — Ocean Side Ln, Canning 10:30am–3:30pm • Visit at least 3 waterfalls along a short stretch of Fundy shoreline along the Old Baxter Mill Road running east from Baxters Harbour. 5–6kms. Terrain is rugged with some steep inclines and brook crossings. Check website for directions, required gear, possible changes on day of hike. TIX: no charge INFO: scotianhiker.com Spring Tea and Silent Auction — Avon Valley Golf & Country Club, Falmouth 11am–3pm • Enjoy tasty treats, including gluten free, diabetic, and vegetarian options. Proceeds for Helping Hands for Ferals. TIX: $10 at the door INFO: 902-679-9770 / mcorkum1@hotmail.com Light It Up Blue for World Autism Awareness — Clock Park, Wolfville 11am–11pm • Wear

blue and come celebrate with a charity BBQ and gathering. Light your home or business BLUE and after dark drive down Main Street. See Acadia’s University Hall BLUE!! Donations accepted for S.M.I.L.E. and the Annapolis Valley Chapter of Autism Nova Scotia. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-3421 / missvicki@eastlink.ca Crib Tournament — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 12:30pm • TIX: $ 20 a team INFO: 902-678-8935 Yoga & Mandala Making — Bishop Hall, Greenwich 1–4pm • The yoga and mandala making workshop is suitable for all levels of yoga practice and artistic ability. TIX: $40, please register. INFO: 902-670-8516 / missdaniellepierce@gmail.com For the Love of Chardonnay! — Planters Ridge Winery & Vineyard, Port Williams 2–4pm • Fun and informative seminar showcasing Chardonnay. Learn about the grape and wine, and develop an appreciation for this classic grape variety. Sample wine fresh from the tank and barrel. Led by instructor and sommelier Amy Savoury. TIX: $35+tax per person INFO: 902-542-2711 / info@plantersridge.ca Turkey Dinner – Scouts Fundraiser — Lions Club, Kingston 4:30–6:30pm • Hot turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, vegetables, apple crisp & ice cream, coffee, tea and juice Take outs available. Scotia Bank will match up to $5000. TIX: donation INFO: 902-765-2128 Black and White Fundraiser: Ports of Call — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 6–10pm • Fine food, live entertainment and an auction of art and activities. Taking inspiration from the legendary ships that sailed and steamed in luxury across the Ocean, you can dine with our Captain, in our supper club, with the sounds of swing and the parade of models with incredible art and more for auction. Funds raised will support Two Planks and a Passion Theatre’s 25th anniversary season. TIX: $55 each, $400 table of 8, includes a beautiful buffet and partial tax receipt. Please book ahead. INFO: 902-582-3842 / boxoffice@twoplanks.ca Vintage Fashion Extravaganza — Cotton Tale Cafe and Play, New Minas 7–10pm • Come dressed in your favourite outfit from a local consignment shop, enjoy a complimentary Arbonne or Mary Kay makeover, a professional glam shot, a glass of wine and cheese. Proceeds for Play it Forward, so that “all children can play!” TIX: $15 INFO: cottontalecreations@gmail.com Bluesmobile Dance Party — Louis Millet

Community Complex, New Minas 7:30pm–12am

• Come and dance the night away with the fabulous 15 piece band Bluesmobile playing all your R&B favourites from Stevie Wonder to James Brown. TIX: $30 (plus Ticketpro service fee) for advanced tickets, $35 at the door @ All Ticketpro outlets INFO: 888-311-9090 Variety Show — United Church, Kingston 7:30pm • Enjoy an April Fools’ Day Variety Show to benefit a Refugee Family in our area. Presented by Kingston United Church Pastoral Charge. Light refreshments. TIX: free will offering INFO: 902-765-3621 / njarmstrong@eastlink.ca Dance: Route 12 — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am • Bar and Kitchen open. TIX: $7 each INFO: 902-678-8935

SUNDAY, 3

Crib Tournament — Forties Community Centre, New Ross 12:30pm registration, 1pm start • Canteen available. TIX: $20 per team INFO: 902-689-2147

Variety Show / Fundraiser — Lions Club, Kentville 1–4pm • Stillwater, Mark Clarke Trio, Randy

Sheffield, and Eugene Rafuse/Brenda Downey. Canteen, 50/50 draw, door prize. Proceeds for Lion’s Club Projects TIX: $5 INFO: 902-679-4899 / vintagemusic1@hotmail.com Benefit Concert — Royal Canadian Legion, Canning 1:30–5pm • Basil Davidson, David Arenburg, Albert Barkhouse, Ernie Whiston and Robin Wright. Canteen, 50/50 draw, and Auction. Come out for an afternoon of great music and support the Royal Canadian Legion #73. TIX: donation INFO: 902-582-7246 Fundy Cinema screens A ROYAL NIGHT OUT — Al Whittle Theatre, 4 & 7pm • An affectionate “what-if” story about the adventures two real-life princesses—Elizabeth and Margaret Windsor— might have had on V-E Day, a joyous night that brought the whole of London together. TIX: $9 INFO: 902-542-1050 Ruth Manning — Central Kings High School, Cambridge 7–9:30pm • Featuring Ruth Manning with a full back up band, to raise funds for the Central Kings Safe Grad event in June. Special guests include Matt Lunn, Gordie Giles and Rina Manning. TIX: $12 @ Central Kings (538-4700) INFO: 902-538-1496 / rmanning@bellaliant.net

MONDAY, 4

Popovers — Library, Kingston 10–11am • A preschooler fun time with stories, crafts, and songs for ages 2–5 and a caregiver. TIX: no charge, but please register INFO: 902-765-3631 / valleylibrary.ca The Alton Funtimers 50+ Group — 1:30pm • Presentation on Power of Attorneys, Personal Directives, Wills, etc. by Michelle Parker, Community Liason. Bring a friend. TIX: no charge INFO: grmisner@bellaliant.net Your Way to Wellness — Memorial Library, Wolfville 5–7:30pm • A self-management program for people living with chronic health conditions (or caregivers), designed to help participants manage symptoms and gain the confidence needed to cope with on-going health conditions. 18+ TIX: no charge, but space is limited so please register. INFO: 902-538-1315 / Kady.Myers@nshealth.ca

TUESDAY, 5

Chicken Supreme Fundraiser Supper — Lions Club, Kingston 4:30–6:30pm • Support the West Kings grad class by joining them for a delicious supper of chicken breast with jus, veggies, mashed potatoes and cheesecake for dessert. Free-will offering and take-out is available. TIX: donation INFO: 902-765-2128 Municipal Council — County of Kings Municipal Complex, Kentville 6pm • TIX: no charge INFO: 888-337-2999 Teen Buddies — Library, Kentville 6:30–7:30pm • Members of Kentville Library’s Teen Council will be on hand to read, colour, draw, build and play with kids aged 3–8. Parents/caregivers must remain in the library. TIX: no charge INFO: valleylibrary.ca Brewery Dinner — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 7–9pm • Spring Salad with a Blueberry Beer Dressing, Acorn Squash stuffed with Quinoa, Beef Wellington, and Sticky Toffee Pudding. Veggie Wellington for vegetarian option. Each course is paired with one of our crafted ales. TIX: $30 + tax per person INFO: 902-542-0059

WEDNESDAY, 6

Fundy Cinema screens OUR LAST TANGO — Al Whittle Theatre, 7pm • Documentarian German

Kral chronicles the seven-decade career of Argentine tango legends Juan Carlos Copes and María Nieves Rego. TIX: $9 INFO: 902-542-1050 CFUW April Meeting — Manning Chapel, Acadia, Wolfville 7:15pm • Join us for the presentation of The CFUW Award given to a student in Acadia’s Women and Gender Studies, and hear of the recipient’s study. Social to follow. TIX: no charge INFO: cfuwwolfville.ca

THURSDAY, 7

Annapolis Community Mapping Project Open House — NSCC Centre of Geographic Sciences, Lawrencetown 1–3pm • Join the volunteer participants and students to view the latest information placed on the web-based map, learn how you can be a part of the project, and interact by placing yourself on the map and experience MapAnnapolis. TIX: no charge INFO: mapannapolis1@gmail.com NOSH Gala Event — NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville 7–9:30pm • The theme is Asian. This year we have a great mix of Nova Scotia wineries, distilleries and micro-breweries. The music will complement your night and put a kick in your step. TIX: $40 INFO: 902-679-7595 / kyla.dunn@nscc.ca Joel Plaskett Emergency — Mermaid Imperial Performing Arts Centre, Windsor 8pm • Wellknown Nova Scotian rock artist/record producer Joel Plaskett with his band the Emergency. TIX: $33 advance, $35 door, assigned seating. VIP seats available: $43, seating in first two rows, and admittance to post-show backstage reception. Online at Ticketpro.ca, by phone 1-888-311-9090, Windsor Home Hardware, Ticketpro Outlets INFO: 902-798-5841 / puppets@mermaidtheatre.ca Quartetto Gelato — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8–10:30pm • Quartetto Gelato does it again – always fresh, full of surprises, constantly re-inventing. The group has cleverly put together an unusual mix of classical, salon and folk music full of national character. TIX: $25, $10 students INFO: 902-825-6834 / evergreentheatre@gmail.com

LIVE THEATRE Love From a Stranger — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville March 26, April 1, 2, 7:30pm. No show March 25, Good Friday. • Sweepstakes winners Cecily and Mavis, are letting their London flat while Mavis travels in Europe and Cecily prepares to marry her fiancé, Nigel, who is returning from work in the Sudan. Cecily, though, is not sure she wants to settle down yet, but Nigel is furious at the thought of postponing their wedding. Then a personable fellow, Bruce, appears to check out the flat and offers excitement and romance. Cecily breaks off her engagement, and within weeks they marry and move to a secluded cottage in the country where the idyll disintegrates as Bruce begins to undergo a terrifying transformation. TIX: $15 general, $12 student/senior INFO: 902-678-8040 / centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca School Musical Footloose — Horton High School, Greenwich March 31, 7pm • Horton High School presents the classic, loved by all musical “Footloose”. The show is family friendly, full of laughs, and catchy dance numbers that will make you want to jump out of your seat and join in. TIX: $12 adults, $10 students @ ticketpro.ca INFO: isabelle.callaghan@hotmail.ca

What’s Happening continued on page 16/17vv. March 24 – April 7, 2016 | 15

WHAT’S HAPPENING MARCH 24–APRIL 7, 2016 (CONT'D) Grease, the Musical — Harvey Denton Hall, Wolfville April 1, 8pm, April 2, 3pm • Acadia’s

Singing Theater Production Ensemble presents Grease the Musical. Featuring favourites like “Greased Lightning”, “We Go Together” and “Born to Hand Jive”. TIX: $12 adult, $10 student/ senior, no charge for School of Music students. INFO: 902-585-1207 Sci Fi Double Feature Puppet Show — Mermaid

Imperial Performing Arts Centre, Windsor April 2, 2pm • Ramshackle Theatre presents Sci-Fi Double

Feature: A Cardboard Science Fiction Puppet Show Sci-Fi Double Feature is an all ages cardboard puppet show filmed and projected live on to the big screen, in order to create a one-take 1960s sci-fi B-movie. The show is comprised of two sci-fi B-movie puppet shows or acts. The two movies are linked by a stop-motion animation that looks behind the scenes on the scifi set. TIX: $13 advance, $15 door @ ticketpro.ca, 1-888-311-9090, Windsor Home Hardware INFO: 902-798-5841 / puppets@mermaidtheatre.ca UPCOMING: Dinner Theatre — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville April 8 & 9, 6:15pm • It’s April ,1925, and the perfect time to take a cruise on the HMS Victoria! You are invited to dine at the Captain’s table for an evening of murder and mayhem. 4-course roast beef dinner, Cash bar, lotto tree, and silent auction. Bon Voyage! TIX: $50 (tax receipts issued for $25) INFO: Lana, 902-678-8040

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville April 13, 14, 15, 16, 7pm • After a sold out run last fall, the Wolfville Theatre Collective is proud to present another run of Edward Albee’s Classic drama Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? The production stars Thea Burton, Paul Abela, Mike Dennis and new addition Emily Lutz and is directed by Mike Butler. Come see this Pulitzer Prize winning work on the main stage of the Al Whittle Theatre in Wolfville. TIX: $15 @ The Box of Delights Bookshop (Wolfville) INFO: butlermike50@gmail.com

moments of crisis from around the world. Artist talk, March 30, 2pm. INFO: artgallery@acadiau.ca Apple Bin Art Gallery — Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville • Approximately 100 pieces of affordable original art created by local Valley artists. Part proceeds go towards hospital equipment and to help support 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

EXHIBITS

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

“PRESS” — Harvest Gallery, Wolfville • Our annual Printmaker’s Show! INFO: harvestgallery.ca Delanie Carlson — Designer Cafe, Kentville. Until March 21 • Exhibit featuring local artist/photographer, Delanie Carlson. INFO: bettyann@designerkentville.com Settled Pebbles — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville. Until April 2 • One-of-a-kind pebble and beach glass and driftwood art by Tiena Burkley INFO: centrestagetheatre.ca “Critical Incident” — Acadia University Art Gallery, Wolfville. Until April 21 • Paintings by Anthony Clementi. The works selected for the exhibition explore

RECIPE: HOT CROSS BUNS Lindsay Reid, The Rolled Oat Cafe, Wolfville Such an amazing time of year, Spring has just arrived! The air is fresh, and the longer-lasting sunlight is such a gift to receive after long cold winter evenings. Spring also means that Easter is close by (so close you can almost taste it). This year we are offering up a recipe for Hot Cross Buns. A very traditional recipe which everyone seems to make a little different. This recipe uses a flour paste to make the cross on top instead of icing, which I prefer, but you can do either. I have recently seen recipes that call for an apple jam glaze, instead of a plain sugar glaze which sounds just delicious enough to work.

• • • • • • • • • • • • •

1 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup butter 4 cups white bread flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 cup caster sugar 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast 1 egg beaten 1/2 cup raisins or currants zest from one orange 1 Apple peeled and finely diced or grated 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp fresh ground nutmeg

For the cross: • 1/2 cup flour • 4-5 tbsp water For the glaze: • 4 tbsp apple jam, heated on the stove with a 1/2 tsp water and then • strained to remove all the fruit chunks.

Bring milk to a boil, remove from heat, and add butter. Set aside until room temperature. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Stir together and make a well in the center and then add the milk mixture and beaten egg. Mix together (wooden spoon works best) until a sticky dough forms. On a floured surface, knead dough until nice and smooth. Coat the inside of a glass bowl in light oil, place ball of sticky dough in and cover tightly with Saran wrap. Let sit in a warm area for 1 hour. Dough should be doubled in size. Remove wrap and add in your raisins, orange zest, diced apple, and spices. Using your hands, knead everything into the dough. Cover with Saran wrap again and let sit for another hour, until doubled in size. Break dough into 14 small balls of dough. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place dough balls on baking sheet with enough room for them to spread. Let it rise for another 1/2hr to hour (until doubled in size) Make your flour paste (mix 4—5 tbsp of water with 1/2 cup flour and stir until smooth) Put flour paste into a piping bag with round end (or into a ziploc bag and cut the end off) and make crosses on each bun Bake at 400F for 20—25 mins until buns are golden brown Remove from oven and let cool. While buns are still warm, brush with jam or a sugar glaze and let cool! Sing "hot cross buns, hot cross buns, one a penny, two a penny, hot cross buns" and enjoy!

16 | March 24 – April 7, 2016

Shadow Puppetry Workshop — Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, Windsor. Yukon-based Ramshackle Theatre will present “Sci-Fi Double Feature: a Cardboard Science-Fiction Puppet Show” on Saturday, April 2 at 2pm. The artists are offering shadow-puppet making workshops to the community while they’re in town: Saturday, 10am–1pm: ages 7–10, Sunday, 2–5pm: ages 11–13. Limited to 12 participants per workshop. TIX: $40 (includes HST) for the workshop and 1 ticket to the Saturday show, $30 for just the workshop. Pre-registration required. INFO/Reg: 902-798-5841 / puppets@mermaidtheatre.ca Actor’s Workshop — April 23, 3–9pm @ CentreStage Theatre, Kentville. With Andrew Kacprzak. FEE: $25 INFO: Beth Irvine, 902-678-0293 / atfeirvine@gmail.com Risk Management for Volunteer Organizations — Thursday, March 31, 9am-12pm @ Acadia University, Wolfville. This free workshop will provide an overview of why risk management is required; what it requires; who needs to be involved, and how to do it properly and effectively. Contact the Kings Volunteer Resource Centre to register. FEE: no charge INFO: coordinator@kingsvolunteerresourcecentre.ca Introduction to Lace Knitting — Gaspereau Valley Fibres, Thursdays, April 7 & 21, 6–9pm. W/Devon Koeller. This simple bias knit scarf by Janina Kallio is the perfect introduction to lace, with an easy to memorize pattern. One class to learn the basics of lace knitting and one class to learn how to prevent and fix lace knitting mistakes. Skill level: Beginner. FEE: $45 +HST, which includes yarn & pattern. INFO: gaspereauvalleyfibres.ca Voice & Piano Lessons — Private music instruction. All ages and levels. Learn to read music: Group sightsinging classes on demand. INFO: 902-300-1001 / Susan_dworkin@hotmail.com Taoist Tai Chi™ — Classes at: Kentville: Lions Hall 78 River Street, Tuesdays 6–9pm; Thursdays 11:30am– 2pm. Berwick Legion, Mondays, 6–7:30pm. INFO: Mary Anne, 902-678-4609 / kentville@taoist.org

Inner Sun Yoga — Classes for every level of student with certified instructors in our inviting studio space. INFO: 542-YOGA / innersunyoga.ca Community Yoga — Wed. & Fri., 12–1pm @ Dance Studio, Downstairs, Old-SUB, Acadia. FEE: $5, no charge for Acadia students INFO: Carole, cazaflows@gmail.com

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The Apple Tree Foundation —The Foundation provides financial support for Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre to assist clients with disabilities and mental health challenges. They are looking for volunteers to help with their 5km charity run on April 24. Volunteers will direct runners, help with set-up and teardown, and assist with registration. INFO: tbambrick@krrc.ns.ca Junior Achievement NS — JA Nova Scotia provides hands-on experiential learning in the classroom and through extra-curricular activities. Volunteers are needed immediately to deliver JA’s Grade 9 program, Economics for Success, which is an interactive, half-day program about life after school. INFO: 902-691-2233 / bkenney@janovascotia.ca CentreStage Theatre — The local theatre is looking for volunteers to help with frontof-house duties (passing out programs, working coat check, taking tickets, etc.). They also are looking for volunteers interested in joining a committee. INFO: 902-678-3502 / centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca Wolfville Public Library CAP Lab — The Wolfville Public Library CAP Lab is looking for two volunteers April & May for one afternoon a week from 12:30– 4:30pm. Responsibilities include supervising the CAP Lab, opening and closing, and assisting patrons with basic computer questions/tasks. INFO: wolfvillecap@valleylibrary.ca Wickwire Place for Senior Care — Wickwire Place is enriching their recreation program, and is looking for speakers, performers, volunteers who can teach knitting, painting, exercise classes, etc. Preference goes to volunteers who can make a regular commitment (weekly, monthly, etc.) INFO: tclahane@eastlink.ca

HELP ANNAPOLIS VALLEY HOMETOWN GIRLS REALIZE THEIR HOMETOWN HOCKEY DREAM Jennifer Hoegg

After winning over Wolfville’s Hometown Hockey event in November, the Valley Wild Atom A hockey team needs your votes to win the national Cheer Like Never Before contest. The seven- to 10-year-old girls on the Valley Wild team hail from Stanley, Hants County, to Bridgetown, Annapolis County. They’re representing Wolfville and mainland

Nova Scotia against 23 other teams from across Canada in a competition to win a trip to an NHL hockey game in Vancouver. Vote for the Valley Wild cheer video online from your computers, tablets, and phones. Vote each day from March 27 at 10pm to April 1 at 11:59pm PST (early April 2 in Atlantic Canada) at hometownhockey.com/contest.

The FREE Classifieds This section works on a first-come, first-served basis. Email your classified to: info@grapevinepublishing.ca and, if there's room, we'll get you in. Or, to reserve a placement, pay $5 per issue (3-issue minimum commitment). Please keep listings to 35 words or less.

FOR HIRE/PURCHASE:

Intuitive Therapy: Intuitive Therapy combines Intuitive Readings with therapeutic guidance. Understanding the meaning behind the message and its importance for you, at this time. Receive a therapeutic reading in person, by phone, by email, by text, or Skype. Catherine Skye Knott, Intuitive / Intuitive Nature Therapist / Reiki Master / Health Professional. INFO: lisbonchai@gmail.com Senior’s Home Care and Transportation: I am looking to assist seniors in the home with light duties, cooking, and companionship. I am also willing to provide transportation to appointments, banking, shopping, or social events. I am available most days for one hour up to full day. I am mature, experienced, and reliable. INFO: 902-365-2507 / jag8401@hotmail.com Traditional Chinese Medicine: Combining Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology. 13 years experience! Specializing in Anxiety and Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual and Menopausal issues, Infertility, Digestive problems, Headaches and Smoking Cessation. Student rates available. Jane Marshall D.TCM, D.Ac located at Reclaim Wellness Centre, 360 Main St. Wolfville. INFO: 902-404-3374 Financial Planning: Plan to succeed. With our personalized approach to financial planning, we can help your hopes and dreams become reality. Get advice. Contact me today to talk about your financial plan. INFO: CYNTHIA FARRIS COANE, Consultant. Investors Group Financial Services, Inc. 902-681-1061 x243 / CynthiaFarris.Coane@investorsgroup.com Errands by Karen: A personalized service for those who need a helping hand. Bondable and certified Whether you are a busy person, a recovering invalid, or a senior who doesn’t drive, Karen is the person you need. From appointments to deliveries, even at-home/work blood collection, Karen offers caring, professional, reliable service. Operating from Ellershouse to Wolfville. INFO: 902-790-2626 / emailerrandsbykaren@hotmail.com Let Donna Do It!: Do you have a resume, school paper, or other document that needs editing? Do you have paperwork that needs transcribing, or a business that needs promoting, or another administrative job that needs doing? Let Donna do it for $35 per hour ($18 for ½ hour

job). INFO: donnaholmes712@gmail.com / facebook.com/letDonnadoit.

DONATE/VOLUNTEER:

Donate Used Clothing: Flowercart creates work and training for people. Donate your used clothing to Flowercart and keep your donation and the resulting money local. Drop off location 9412 Commercial St., New Minas. INFO: 902-681-0120 / lisahammettvaughan@flowercart.ca Vision Loss Helper: Help a person with vision loss one-on-one by reading to them, organizing, going for walks, or running errands for 2 hours weekly. Training is provided. INFO: 902-453-1480 / jeff.deviller@cnib.ca

LOST & FOUND:

Active and Healthy Living Con't from p 7 activity. It is something that I believe in and want to instill in my children. But I have been wondering why we are so specialized at a young age. If it is better for athletes to be multi-sport athletes, how can we balance it all when they can play each sport almost year round? Where is there time for anything else - like free play outside, and time at the park, and music, and art, and theatre? And academics? I am new to the game, and a bit confused as to how to navigate through it all, but two days ago I happened upon the last ten minutes of the semi-final provincial boys basketball game, and then again, the last half of the final game. Both the girls' and the boys' teams from Horton High School secured the provincial titles. There were a few interviews with the players and coaches, and they were all graceful and respectful of the other teams, and they stressed the importance of having a full bench of players. Both Horton teams talked about a balanced and skilled group. No one took ownership for carrying the team, even when given the opportunity. Watching those basketball games brought me back to the old Horton gym, and the camaraderie of sport both as a player and as a spectator

- that gritty feeling of fighting towards a common goal, of digging in to catch up, or holding a lead. Of defeat or success. Of practices that made you want to be sick like wall sits and “suicide drills”, and games and practices in the mud and rain and snow. Of rivalries and unfinished business. The pride in making a team or of having a really amazing try-out. The sacrifice of being on a team and all that that entails. Putting the collective good ahead of self, and celebrating the successes of others. I want these things, these experiences, for my children. I want them to have those memories, those life skills, those friendships. But what do we have to give up in order to get there? It is like chasing the white rabbit down the rabbit hole, and I don’t have the answer. Wolfville Integrated Health Care wihc.ca

Ladies Gold Watch: Found outdoors at the Tattingstone Inn, a lady’s gold wristwatch engraved with the name “Christine”. If you think it might be yours, please contact. INFO: tomheather1992@gmail.com

GENERAL:

Apple Tree Foundation 5K Run/Walk: 1349 County Home Rd, Waterville, April 24, 8:30am Registration, 10am Run start. Register in advance or day of event. Adults & youth categories. Proceeds for Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre greenhouse project. INFO: 902-538-3103 x172 / krrc.ns.ca / foundation@krrc.ns.ca Pet Sitter Wanted: Need pet sitter to visit our home daily for 1 week, May 22 to May 29. Wolfville area. INFO: 902-697-2469 Burger Wars!: Between April 1–30 over 20 restaurants in Kings County will be hosting Burger Wars in support of Campaign for Kids! Go to any one of the listed restaurants (see website) and order the designated burger. Log on to the website, add your comments, and rate the burgers. At the end of the month, the restaurant with the top ratings will be awarded a fun burger-themed trophy and will earn bragging rights for the year. Even better, for every designated burger that is ordered, $1 will go directly to Campaign for Kids, to help children in financial need in Kings County! INFO: campaignforkids.com/burgerwars

FAMILY FUN IN THE VALLEY: EASTER FAMILY FUN Laura Churchill Duke, Valley Family Fun

What are your Easter traditions in your family? My earliest memories of Easter are with my grandmother. She would assign each of us a room in her house, where she had previously hidden tons of jelly beans. We couldn’t wait to start hunting! As kids, we always made Easter scavenger hunts for our parents to follow, and now I do the same for our boys. We don’t believe in the Easter Bunny, per se, but we do have lots of fun hunting for eggs and getting a small spring toy at the end! If you’re looking for some Easter ideas from cakes to how to dye eggs, check out my Pinterest board at Pinterest.com/lachurchmouse. How creative can you be? Share your Easter Family Stories on the Valley Family Fun Facebook page and check us out at valleyfamilyfun.ca.

DINNER OUT: LIGHTFOOT AND

WOLFVILLE SHINE AT PRESTIGIOUS WINE TASTING Scott Campbell

This year marked the 8th annual Rare and Fine Wine Tasting. This signature event of the Savour Food & Wine Festival was held at Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax on Friday, February 26 and it enjoyed a sold out crowd. I was excited to be able to attend this fantastic celebration of some of the best wines available, but imagine how delighted I was to see our own Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards on the list of these fine wine superstars. Lightfoot & Wolfville’s offering for the event was their 2013 Ancienne Chardonnay Reserve. This amazing product of their biodynamic vineyard is a blend of the most precious barrels of the 2013 vintage. Fermented indigenously and cellared for 24 months in French

oak barrels, this wine has rich aromas of ripe golden apple, lemon custard, and vanilla bean intertwined with layers of fresh butter and subtle smokey undertones. It’s no wonder it has received the accolades from the industry that it has enjoyed. I think it is well worth mentioning that not only was their 2013 Ancienne Chardonnay Reserve the sole Nova Scotian wine presented at the Rare and Fine Wine Tasting, but it was also the only Canadian wine featured. Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards has a great deal to be proud of with this exceptional showing on the world stage of fine wines. Follow Scott on Twitter or Instagram @ ScottsGrapevine. March 24 – April 7, 2016 | 17

THE DOME CHRONICLES: SHELTER 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 small-farm movement. We polished off the last of the Dom Perignon, wrapped up the remains of the wedding cake and said farewell to our family. We had a huge job ahead of us and had to get on with it. There was no way we were going to spend a winter in our borrowed chicken coop. Time was running out and being September, fall and winter were getting closer. The first row of triangles we had put together before the wedding brought the walls up to a height of eight feet and anything above that level had to be lifted with a boom I had constructed on the bucket of our backhoe. I was not (and still am not) comfortable working at heights, so, for the rest of the process of working some fifty feet above the ground, my emotions alternated between

fear and all-out terror. In truth, I was shamed into finishing the uppermost connections by a helpful neighbour. Francis Spinney, a man in his seventies and suffering from a severe heart condition, showed up one day to find me cowering, clutching the scaffold decking, and unable to move. He immediately clambered up the ladder to my rescue. Quite a feat for a man who had had to stop several times to rest and gobble nitro glycerin pills on his hike over to our place. He was fearless, standing unsupported beside me, and after some friendly cajoling, had me on my feet and back to work. Eventually, after several days of struggling and numerous brushes with death, the skeleton of the leviathan was in place and we could concentrate on fleshing it out with its steel and concrete shell. The expanded metal lathe finally arrived and Andrea set to work cutting out triangles of the various sizes required. There needed to be a sandwich of three layers of the stuff tied together with twisted wire and that was her job. Being a thoughtful new husband, I bought her a pair of specialized pliers to help her make the thousands of twist ties needed to sew the brittle, flesh-tearing stuff together. As she finished each section, I would take it and nail it into place on the superstructure. It was painstaking work for both of us and it took a full week of long days to finish that part of the job.

our laurels. Time was short and we had to keep going non-stop. Since Andrea’s hands were almost healed from the sharp-edged metal lathe job -- she wore out several sets of gloves during the process -- I set her to work mixing the cement that I needed to parge the superstructure. Somehow we had to get the slimy mixture to a consistency that would penetrate all three layers of the metal lathe without slipping all the way through and ending up on the ground inside the building. A lot depended on Andrea getting the mixture just right. After I had plastered up the sides of the dome as far as I could, I rigged up special scaffolding that would accommodate the weird shape of the dome and get me up to where I needed to be. A hoist, using cables and buckets, would get the cement up to where I perched wielding my trowel. We had some help as the work progressed. It seemed that we had become a magnet for most of the teen-aged boys in the area. The lure of the opportunity to ride our horses, as well as the chance to take part in the construction of the strangest building in the area, kept our yard full of willing hands. And it wasn’t just the youngsters. When the weather was really setting in and the crunch was on, Bertram Morse, an older man who farmed next to us and who had more than enough to do on his own place, came over and spent a couple of days helping out. We were beginning to get the measure of the kind of people our new neighbours were.

We were pleased with the way things were turning out but we knew we couldn’t rest on

Somehow, I don’t know how, while all of this was happening, we found time to erect a small simple pole barn on the far side of the property. The horses and motley flock of hens and ducks, also needed shelter before the winter set in. After weeks of backbreaking labour, the structure, on the outside at least, assumed its domed shape and we were able to partition off a couple of rooms inside for ourselves. There was a bit of a gale blowing on the day we moved in. Having battled the elements without adequate shelter for so long, we were awestruck by the comfort as we stood huddled together staring out the huge window into the storm. We were like Neanderthals who had finally found their cave.

Mike Uncorked – Continued from p 4

Hidden Bodies by Caroline Kepnes, Morning Star by Pierce Brown, Shaker by Scott Frank, Breaking Wild by Diane Les Becquets, The Longest Night by Andria Williams, or Salt to the Sea, a young adult fantasy by Ruta Sepetys. Or you might like The Mare by Mary Gaitskill, Avenue of Mysteries by John Irving, The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende, the epic bestseller City on Fire by Garth Risk Hallberg, Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig, and a great novel, now celebrating it’s 10th anniversary, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Some great titles to take kids on a literary adventure would be Who Done It? by Olivier Tallec, My Wild Family by Laurent Moreau, The Safari Set by Madeleine Rogers, The Nonsense Show by Eric Carle, or Swan by Laurie Snyder & Julie Morstad. New in paperback and ready for reading are The Man Who Spoke Snakish by Andrus Kivirahk, Brooklyn by Colm Toibin, Midnight in Serbia by David Greene, Boy on Ice by John Branch, The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters,

18 | March 24 – April 7, 2016

Her by Harriet Lane, The White Van by Patrick Hoffman, and 10:04 by Ben Lerner. Also new in paperback and worth reading are Mary Pilon’s The Monopolists, Adam Rapp’s Know Your Beholder, Sheri Fink’s Five Days at Memorial, Katherine Heiny’s Single, Carefree, and Mellow, Matt Sumell’s Making Nice, George Hodgman’s Bettyville, and Michael Booth’s The Almost Nearly Perfect People. As I mentioned, spring is the time for outdoor and indoor activities as well. Each of our local bookstores has sections pertaining to gardening, outdoor sports, exterior renovations, travel, and art, as well as indoor hobbies like knitting, crafting, cooking, painting, and interior renovation projects. As I leaf through my House & Home magazines, I see all the old trends of interior and exterior decorating coming back. So why waste your money on NEW literature when you can grab a used copy of a decorating magazine or book to help you. Enjoy these novel ideas everyone! Happy reading!

At Acadia

THE FLIGHT TO A CULTURAL CELEBRATION TOOK PLACE MARCH 12 AT THE SHELDON L. FOUNTAIN LEARNING COMMONS, ACADIA UNIVERSITY.

Acadia University | 15 University Ave, Wolfville. 902-542-2201 | Staffed Switchboard. 8:30am-4:30pm. agi@acadiau.ca – General Inquiries

Photos by James Skinner

QUARTETTO GELATO Saturday, April 9 at 7:30pm Festival Theatre, Wolfville Peter De Sotto, violin Alexander Sevastian, accordion Colin Maier, oboe Elizabeth McLellan, cello Quartetto Gelato tours one-of-a-kind concerts combining classical masterworks with Argentinian tangos, gypsy ballads and Latin love songs. Boasting a Cirque de Soleil acrobat, a four-time world champion accordionist and a brilliant tenor, they perform without scores and with plenty of humour, all at a high level of skill and artistry. Awarded NPR’s 'Debut Artist of the Year', and featured on the soundtrack of the Hollywood film Only You , they have sold over 150,000 of their 8 CD’s – two of them chosen for the 1997 NASA Space Shuttle Columbia flight, thus being heard “around the world”! For more information, or to buy tickets, visit the Acadia University Box Office in person, by phone at 902-542-5500 or 1-800-542TICK(8425), or online at boxoffice.acadiau.ca.

THE 14TH ANNUAL ACADIA ALUMNI GALA DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION Join alumni and friends for the 14th Annual Acadia Alumni Gala Dinner and Silent Auction to support Acadia students and to honour our 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Brigadier-General Hilary Jaeger (’79) and Young Alumni Award recipients Mike Kennedy (’05) and Chansey Veinotte (’10). Since its inception, the Gala has raised more than $340,000 for financial aid initiatives, athletics and other programs for Acadia students.

DATE: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 LOCATION: World Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax, N.S. TIME: 5:30pm COST: $125 per ticket; $1,250 for a table of 10. TICKET INFO: Visit acadiau.ca & click on 'Events' Young alumni who graduated between 2005–2015 can purchase a ticket for $75 by contacting Melanie Jackson at melanie.jackson@acadiau.ca.

WHAT’S GROWING AT THE HARRIET IRVING BOTANICAL GARDENS

NUTRIENT EXPERIMENTS

Melanie Priesnitz, Conservation Horticulturist Have you ever wondered why some plants turn yellow and grow more slowly than others? One of the obvious culprits is a nutrient deficiency, but which nutrient is missing is often the question. Acadia students, taking Dr. Allison Walker’s Plant Growth and Development class this term, are learning how to solve this mystery. Dr. Walker’s students are learning to identify signs and symptoms of nutrient deficiencies through a hands-on experiment in the greenhouse. The students are monitoring the growth and development of a group of corn and sunflowers plants. These plants are being grown hydroponically in prepared nutrient solutions, some of which are each missing one key plant nutrient. There are also control plants that are receiving a nutritionally complete solution. Students have to diagnose the plants based on visible symptoms to determine which nutrient, necessary for growth, is missing from each solution. In this way they learn how each mineral nutrient is used by plants for optimal growth and development.

If you have visited the greenhouse at the KC Irving Environmental Science Centre in the past few weeks, you may have noticed groups of corn and sunflowers, in varying stages of health, hooked up to feeding tubes. The experiment has been a successful one providing students a valuable and interactive learning experience. Visit the research section of our website to read more about ongoing experiments at the Centre. Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens Acadia University botanicalgardens.acadiau.ca

Photo Credit: M. Priesnitz March 24 – April 7, 2016 | 19

MIPAC

FAMILY SERIES

Saturday, April 2 at 2:00pm Ramshackle Theatre’s

Puppet making workshops with the artists: • Sat, April 2 10am-‐1pm (ages 7-‐10) • Sun, A pril 3 2pm-‐5pm (ages 11-‐13) Limited to 12 participants per workshop. $40/person (includes HST)

Call 798-‐5841 or visit mermaidtheatre.ca for details

Mermaid Imperial Performing Arts Centre 106 Gerrish Street, Windsor, NS

All tickets $13 advance / $15 door

Performing Arts Series Sponsors:

General admission

Daniels Flower Shop Moe’s Place Music Sales Let’s Eat Personal Chef Services Oulton Fuels, Ltd. Schoolhouse Brewery Ticketpro.ca West Hants Recreation Windsor Home Hardware

More info:

28 Kentucky Court New Minas, NS B4N 4N2 Tel: 902-681-8181 Fax: 902-681-1945

We offer a wide range of services to optimally serve our patients: PHYSIOTHERAPY • OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MASSAGE THERAPY • PSYCHOLOGY • ORTHOTICS BREG BRACING • ACUPUNCTURE • and more…

Visit our website www.kingsphysio.com for a complete list of services.

L’S

CAR

396 Main St., Wolfville 542-9680 20 | March 24 – April 7, 2016

FRESH, COOKED, WHOLE BBQ CHICKEN.

$2 off regular price, valid with no other offer.

Expiry: Friday, April 8th 2016