ARTS CULTURE COMMUNITY June 30 – July 14, 2016 Issue No. 13.11 | 5000 copies
LAILA NORTH'S WINE TIME TOP TEN P.7
CELEBRATING OUR DOCTORS WELLWOOD & PHILLIPS P.3 & P.15
THE TIDE PREDICTIONS ARE BACK! P.12
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Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards Photo Credit: Steven Elphick
WHO'S WHO: IAN KAYE, THE ULTIMATE VALLEY WINER! Mike Butler Ian Kaye is heavily involved with Wine. Let me clarify… heavily involved as a JOB, not involved like I am, where I need a glass of Phone Box White just to go get the mail. Ian's involvement is more hands on, nitty gritty, communing-with-the-vines kind of work that makes my job of buying the beautiful bottles of liquid gold so much easier! I have a great appreciation for high quality coffee (which is what I serve to Ian most mornings at TAN) and an even greater appreciation for amazing wine (which Ian so graciously handles), so I am pleased to introduce the ultimate Valley Winer: Ian Kaye!
Mike Lightfoot, Ian has since branched out on his own to manage and consult for vineyards/winegrowers here in Nova Scotia (nsvine.com), and he’s proud to represent Vinetech Canada (vinetech. ca) for Nova Scotian grapevine sales. Ian has the privilege of working with some great friends and people in the industry including the people at Lightfoot & Wolfville, Planter's Ridge, Benjamin Bridge, Luckett Vineyards, Domaine de Grande Pre Winery, Gaspereau Winery, Blomidon Estate Winery, and more! There’s certainly no shortage of wineries here in the Valley to connect with and help.
Ian Kaye grew up in Yarmouth. He is the oldest of three boys and his parents both still live in the Yarmouth area. His dad was an engineer for MT&T (now Bell) and Ian followed in his footsteps, pursuing an education in electrical engineering and specializing in Broadcast and RF. That explains why he always seems so wired! In 2000 Ian moved to Truro. While working on a project for the radio stations there, he learned that Jost Winery was only a 45-minute drive away. We’ve all had wine call to us at some point in our lives right? Well the same story went for Ian as well. He would visit the winery once or twice a month and got to know Hans Christian Jost. Hans Christian gave Ian some vines to grow in his back yard, and he’s been hooked ever since. Ian says, “I loved the science and the knowledge/discipline required to successfully manage a vineyard... and even if you do everything right, Mother Nature is always the variable that can make or break a vintage. I also love being outside and working with my hands, getting dirty, and feeling a sense of accomplishment when seeing the neatness and order in the rows.”
Although some of us think that wine is everything, Ian does partake in other activities to help him from feeling bottled up with his work. He enjoys cycling, swimming, and surfing and despite the fact that he’s not very good at it (his words, not mine) he continues to try and enjoy food and wine pairings and he loves to cook. (Maybe I can get a meal or some wine out of this!) And, this was no surprise, Ian also likes wine and cider tasting with friends. So, in some ways, the job and the hobbies do mix but Ian keeps busy and is always striving for perfection in his work.
In 2011, after 10 years of growing grapes as a hobby, Ian came home one day and Googled "Vineyard Job Nova Scotia". Sometimes it’s just that simple, if you know what you want, and the first result was for Avondale Sky Winery. Ian applied and was there within a month. He wanted to see if he would still love viticulture if he did it all day every day. He did and he decided to stay. He states, “I threw myself into the work, learning as much as I could from other people in the industry and on my own via reading and research. I enrolled in the Grape Growing course at NSCC Kingstec, taught by my very knowledgeable, and good friend, Patrick Cantienne. By year two at Avondale I was the vineyard manager and continued there for two more years.” Well, that’s certainly nothing to WINE about!
Being involved with the wine industry in the Valley means you’re pretty much guaranteed success and continuation in that field, as the industry is growing faster than the grapes. So, for Ian, it’s a safe bet he’ll age very well in the work he does. He says, “It is said that wine is made in the vineyard. You can't make good wine with bad fruit... I want to grow this business to a point where I'm managing hundreds of acres of vineyards with a skilled crew and state-ofthe-art mechanization to efficiently farm these vineyards in a way that increases the quality of the fruit and ultimately the growing wine industry here in Nova Scotia. For now that's where my focus is, and I'm having a lot of fun doing it.”
With support and introductions from his friend
On what he loves about the area, Ian says, “When I was a kid we would spend time at the family cottage in Scots Bay and I always loved driving through the Valley from Yarmouth to get there. The fields of grains and vegetables, the neat rows in the apple orchards and vineyards, and the positive feeling I got from visiting Wolfville always motivated me to come back time and time again. The support for local products and agriculture here is fantastic, and I love being a part of this community.”
Well, thanks to you Ian, I’m having a lot of fun drinking up your work! Cheers to you, may you have GRAPE success and many return FLIGHTS!
HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIVING: WORDS THAT PAINT A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE Lee-Ann Cudmore. Registered Acupuncturist, Call/text: 902-300-5100 valleyacu.ca In case you have not had the pleasure, I would like to introduce you to Dr. Wayne Phillips.
along these wishes and sentiments from your clients: “During three decades in the Valley, I heard wonderful accolades about Dr. Phillips. When I eventually encountered him at the EKM clinic, I finally understood. I have never felt such respect.”
Dr. Phillips graduated from Dalhousie Medical School in 1974. He and his family moved to Wolfville in 1977 and he has practiced Family Medicine for 42 years, which up “When you are in until 2010 included: the office with Dr. Left to right – Wayne, Gregor, Gwen, Maggie, office practice at the Phillips, you feel Matthew Phillips. Taken at the presentation of the Wolfville Professionlike you are the only Reg. L Perkin Award from the College of Family al Centre, hospital patient he is seeing Physicians of Canada in 2006. medicine at EKM all morning. He is an and VRH, obstetrics, amazing doctor!" nursing home care, and Acadia University student health centre. Dr. Phillips is the medical “Dr. Phillips makes you feel like a whole perdirector of the Wolfville Nursing Home and the son. He is interested in who you are and how Wolfville Elms, and he has a clinical practice you feel. He is sincerely curious, and listens in Wolfville. In 2006 Dr. Wayne Phillips was intently. He is an incredible and genuine Family awarded Nova Scotia’s Family Physician of Doctor.” the Year and was recognized nationally by the College of Family Physicians of Canada as the “Dr. Phillips, our family partnered with you for recipient of the Reg L. Perkin Award. over forty years as we navigated the journey of health and wellness together. With you we When you live in a small town you begin to shared tears, laughter, and hugs along the way see patterns; my clients, friends, and family and we deeply appreciate that you wholeheartpaint a beautiful and consistent picture when edly, genuinely, and respectfully cared for, and describing Dr. Phillips. He is highly regarded by about, us.” his patients and members of the community. Everyone that I spoke with about this article To you, his clients, Dr. Phillips wants to say: had a similar reaction, there was a palpable feeling of gratitude that people hoped would “The quality of the doctor-patient relationship be expressed and a quality that they described has always been the basis for my practice of about the way Dr. Phillips made them feel. medicine. It has been truly a privilege to be a There is a quote by the poet and activist, the family physician for so many wonderful people late, Maya Angelou which says, “I’ve learned who live in this community. By sharing the that people will forget what you said, people intimacies of birth, death, and triumph over will forget what you did, but people will never illness, these patients have allowed me the forget how you made them feel”. It is in his privilege to learn and understand much about actions, and words, and from his heart, that Dr. the resiliency of the human spirit. For this I am Wayne Phillips has made his clients feel heard, thankful. respected and valued. "Following university, each of our three chilDr. Phillips as your retirement approaches, I dren independently moved to British Columbia want to thank you and I am so pleased to pass and they have remained there ever since. My wife Gwen and I have decided to start a new life chapter. We have made a very difficult decision – to leave Wolfville, which has been a very special home for 39 good years, and head to the west coast (Victoria to be specific) to get to know our four grandchildren. We hope to travel, babysit, experience city life and, for me, to do more cycling, gardening, reading, and some of the woodworking projects that have been on hold due to a very busy working life!”
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On behalf of The Kings-Kikima Grannies I want to thank this community for the generosity shown to us. Because of you, we are able to continue the work of supporting our children and grannies in Kikima (Africa). Your presence at our jewellery sales, and most recently your overwhelming response to our
yard sale, is truly humbling. Because of your support we have children in high school now and some in community college. Together we are making a difference in the lives of these young people. Thank you. Betsy Baillie
FURRY FEATURE
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This is Dean. He is a domestic short-haired, tabby kitten who is 2.5 months old. He is super cute and has an even sweeter purrsonality. He is currently here with his sister and two other brothers. Wolfville Animal Hospital 12-112 Front Street Wolfville, NS 902-542-3422
UPDATE: Mist is still available at the Wolfville Animal Hospital. Margaret Drummond's
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The appearance of truth; the quality of seeming to be true or real. "There are moments in the new theatrical production which mirror recent events with haunting verisimilitude."
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GOLD POETRY AND GOLDEN WINE AT THE BOX OF DELIGHTS BOOKSHOP Ben Bush Anderson
“A book must be the axe for the frozen sea within us”, said one of our favourite authors, Franz Kafka. The Czech writer has long entranced readers with his searing wit, sensitivity, and impeccable storytelling. We believe that it is never too early to start on Kafka, so in celebration of his 133rd birthday this July 3 we recommend Matthue Roth’s brilliant retelling of The Metamorphosis for children, My First Kafka: Runaways, Rodents, and Giant Bugs. Summer in Nova Scotia presents us with one vital question: which local book pairs best with
which local wine? With a vibrant abundance of both to choose from here in the Annapolis Valley, we believe that we have married two of the region’s finest… Three Miles Plain native, George Elliott Clarke, furthers his reputation as one of Nova Scotia’s most accomplished poets with a new collection, Gold. These poems glisten much like Nova 7, a sparkling rosé produced by Benjamin Bridge. Enjoy a Gaspereau Press book and a Gaspereau Valley wine together on a warm, summer’s afternoon, and give testament to their marvelous, glittering partnership.
MIKE UNCORKED: SUMMER TIME FEEDS
MEET THE AUTHOR AT OUR SUMMER SIDEWALK SIGNING SERIES
As part of an ongoing summer series, the Box of Delights Bookshop will be hosting a variety of authors on the sidewalk just outside the shop every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm. Spend time chatting with the participating authors, find out about their work, and take home a signed copy of their books. On July 2 we welcome Deborah Toogood, author of Chasing the Phantom Ship, and on July 9 you will have the chance to meet Valerie Mills-Milde, author of After Drowning.
Finally, on July 14, don’t miss your chance to see Christy Ann Conlin reading from her new novel The Memento at the inaugural Fireside Encounter up at the Ross Creek Centre for the Arts. This unique reading will take place outside, under the stars, around a campfire. Books will be available for purchase, and a signing will follow the event. Reservations required, ticket information can be found at artscentre.ca. Visit boxofdelightsbooks.com/events for more information about all our upcoming events!
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Mike Butler FEEDS: For me, summer always triggers memories of camping, cookouts, BBQs, and family time by the pool or relaxing outdoors. I have a very special outdoor event I want to tell you about. Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual Bob Stead Memorial Potluck BBQ. In honour
of Wolfville’s former Mayor, this community potluck supper brings together food, family, friends, and fun – everything Bob loved about life. On Sunday, July 17, you can be a part of the celebration. The potluck starts at 1pm with socializing and outdoor activities, and then
eating starts at 3pm. This year, Danny Chandler and Robert Perry will be hosting the get-together at their cottage (65 Balsam Drive, Butler Lake, just off Spruce Road on the Parkdale Road, coming from Blockhouse; OR past the 40s in New Ross). Everyone is welcome to at-
(Schedule subject to change)
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IN THE SUMMERTIME
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Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): Paul Marshall (30th, 7th, 14th) 12pm
tend, carpool if you can, and please bring your swimming gear and a food item for the supper. Please spread the word! If you have questions call Danny or Robert at 902-644-3059. See you there!
Oaken Barrel Pub (GreenSpitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): John Cole Porter Band wood): Athertons Child (2nd), The Groove Kings (9th) 8pm (8th) 8pm Union Street Café (Berwick): Open Mic (1st, 8th) 8pm
Troy Restaurant (Wolfville): Ron Edmunds Duo (30th) 7pm
Dooly’s (Greenwood): Canada Day Karaoke w/KryeZay (1st), Big Foot Town Karaoke - Fundraiser (8th) 8:30pm
Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Open Jam Session (30th, 7th,14th) 7pm
The Port Pub (Port Williams): Live Music (1st, 8th) 9pm
Domaine de Grand Pre (Grand Pre): The Mark Riley Project @ Grand Pre Winery (30th) 7pm
Oaken Barrel Pub (Greenwood): Canada Day w/Athertons Tommy Gun’s (Windsor): Music Videos (2nd, 9th) 10pm Child (1st), Spare Parts (8th) 9pm
Dooly’s (New Minas): Karaoke Kings Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): The Tony w/Denny Miles (1st) 9pm & Lenny Show (30th, 7th, 14th) 7:30pm SATURDAYS: 2, 9 The Port Pub (Port Williams): Music w/Test Of Time (30th) 8pm Library Pub (Wolfville): Adam Hines (30th, 7th, 14th) 8pm
Farmers’ Market (Wolfville): Mike Aube (2nd) 9:30am
FRIDAYS: 1, 8 Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): Paul Marshall (1st, 8th) 12pm Kings Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): Rock N Roll (1st, 8th) 5:30pm Blomidon Inn (Wolfville): Jazz Mannequins (1st) 6:30pm
CONTACT:
King’s Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): Rock N Roll (2nd, 9th) 8:30pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Music by Justin Wood (18th), Music by Al King (25th) 9pm
SUNDAYS: 3, 10 Designer Café (Kentville): Live Local Musician (3rd, 10th) 12pm
MONDAYS: 4, 11
Edible Art Café (New Minas): Designer Café (Kentville): Live Ron Edmunds Band (4th, 11th) Local Musician (2nd, 9th) 11am 12pm
Edible Art Café (New Minas): Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): The Lee Gilbert (2nd), John Tetrault Hupman Brothers (30th) 9pm, (9th) 12pm Medium Jennie Ogilvie (7th) 7pm The Noodle Guy (Port WilPaddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Trivia liams): The Noodle Guy Spaghetti Night (30th) 9pm Jam (2nd, 9th) 1:30pm
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Dooly’s (Greenwood): Dance Party w/DJ Touch (2nd, 9th) 8:30pm
TUESDAYS: 5, 12 Edible Art Café (New Minas): Ron Edmunds Band (5th, 12th) 12pm The Port Pub (Port Williams): Open Mic (5th, 12th) 7:30pm
Joe’s Food Emporium (Wolfville): Kitchen Party by TAN Coffee (Wolfville): Open Marshall & Lake featured weekly Mike & Donna (5th, 12th) 8pm guest (2nd, 9th) 6pm The Port Pub (Port Williams): Open Mic (2nd, 9th) 7pm
Anvil (Wolfville): Open Mic hosted by Daniel McFadyen (5th, 12th) 8pm
Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): The Mark Riley Project (2nd), Gordon Tucker (9th) 8pm
WEDNESDAYS: 6, 13
Edible Art Café (New Minas): Union Street Café (Berwick): David Filyer (6th, 13th) 12pm Joe’s Food Emporium (Wolfville): Music w/Test of Time YUK YUKS Comedy on Tour (2nd) $20 8pm Farmers Market (Wolfville): (1st), The Mark Riley Project Caleb Miles (6th), Katie Blythe & (8th) 8pm Pat Madden (13th) 5pm
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© 2016 Rob Brezsny • freewillastrology.com • Horoscopes for the week of June 30th
ARIES (March 21-April 19): During winter, some bears spend months hibernating. Their body temperatures and heart rates drop. They breathe drowsily. Their movements are minimal. Many hummingbirds engage in a similar slow-down — but they do it every single night. By day they are among the most manic creatures on earth, flapping their wings and gathering sustenance with heroic zeal. When the sun slips below the horizon, they rest with equal intensity. In my estimation, Aries, you don’t need a full-on immersion in idleness like the bears. But you’d benefit from a shorter stint, akin to the hummingbird’s period of dormancy. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Dear Dr. Brezsny: A psychic predicted that sometime this year I will fall in love with a convenience store clerk who’s secretly a down-on-his-luck prince of a small African country. She said that he and I have a unique destiny. Together we will break the world’s record for dancing without getting bitten in a pit of cobras while drunk on absinthe on our honeymoon. But there’s a problem. I didn’t have time to ask the psychic how I’ll meet my soulmate, and I can’t afford to pay $250 for another reading. Can you help? - Mopey Taurus.” Dear Mopey: The psychic lied. Neither she nor anyone else can see what the future will bring you. Why? Because what happens will be largely determined by your own actions. I suggest you celebrate this fact. It’s the perfect time to do so: July is Feed Your Willpower Month. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Of all the concert pianos in the world, 80 percent of them are made by Steinway. A former president of the company once remarked that in each piano, “243 taut strings exert a pull of 40,000 pounds on an iron frame.” He said it was “proof that out of great tension may come great harmony.” That will be a potential talent of yours in the coming weeks, Gemini. Like a Steinway piano, you will have the power to turn tension into beauty. But will you actually accomplish this noble goal, or will your efforts be less melodious? It all depends on how much poised self-discipline you summon.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Once upon a time, weren’t you the master builder who never finished building your castle? Weren’t you the exile who wandered aimlessly while fantasizing about the perfect sanctuary of the past or the sweet safety zone of the future? Didn’t you perversely nurture the ache that arose from your sense of not feeling at home in the world? I hope that by now you have renounced all of those kinky inclinations. If you haven’t, now would be an excellent time to do so. How might you reinvest the mojo that will be liberated by the demise of those bad habits? LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In accordance with the astrological omens, I have selected three aphorisms by poet James Richardson to guide you. Aphorism #1: “The worst helplessness is forgetting there is help.” My commentary: You have the power to avoid that fate. Start by identifying the sources of healing and assistance that are available to you. Aphorism #2: “You do not have to be a fire to keep one burning.” My commentary: Generate all the heat and light you can, yes, but don’t torch yourself. Aphorism #3: “Patience is not very different from courage. It just takes longer.” My commentary: But it may not take a whole lot longer.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may not know this, but I am the founder and CEO of Proud To Be Humble, an acclaimed organization devoted to minimizing vanity. It is my sworn duty to protest any ego that exceeds the acceptable limits as defined by the Geneva Convention on Narcissism. However, I now find myself conflicted. Because of the lyrical beauty and bighearted charisma that are currently emanating from your ego, I am unable, in good conscience, to ask you to tone yourself down. In fact, I hereby grant you a license to expand your self-love to unprecedented proportions. You may also feel free to unleash a series of lovely brags.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The next 28 days will not be a favorable period to sit around passively wishing to be noticed. Nor will it be a good time to wait to be rescued or to trust in others to instigate desirable actions. On the other hand, it will be an excellent phase to be an initiator: to decide what needs to be done, to state your intentions concisely, and to carry out your master plan with alacrity and efficiency. To help ensure your success during the next 28 days, make this declaration each morning before breakfast: “I don’t want to OBSERVE the show. I want to BE the show.” SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “In life, as in bicycling, pedal when you have to, coast when you can.” So says author James Lough, and now I’m passing on his advice to you — just in time for your transition from the heavy-pedaling season to the coasting-is-fun phase. I suspect that at this juncture in your life story you may be a bit addicted to the heavy pedaling. You could be so accustomed to the intensity that you’re inclined to be suspicious of an opportunity to enjoy ease and grace. Don’t be like that. Accept the gift with innocent gratitude.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “When a jet flies low overhead, every glass in the cupboard sings,” writes aphorist James Richardson. “Feelings are like that: choral, not single; mixed, never pure.” That’s always true, but it will be intensely true for you in the coming weeks. I hope you can find a way to tolerate, even thrive on, the flood of ambiguous complexity. I hope you won’t chicken out and try to pretend that your feelings are one-dimensional and easily understandable. In my opinion, you are ripe to receive rich lessons in the beauty and power of mysterious emotions. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Pop artist Andy Warhol said that in the future, everyone would be famous for 15 minutes. His idea had a resonance with the phrase “nine days’ wonder,” which as far back as Elizabethan times referred to a person or event that captured the public’s fascination for a while. You Capricorns are entering a phase when you’re far more likely than usual to bask in the spotlight. Between now and September 2017, I bet you’ll garner at least a short burst of glory, acclaim, or stardom — perhaps much more. Are you ready for your close-up? Have you prepped for the influx of attention that may be coming your way? AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): One of my readers, Jay O’Dell, told me this story: “After my cancer surgery, a nurse said to me, ‘You may as well try magical thinking. Regular thinking hasn’t helped.’ I said to the nurse, ‘Well, why the hell not?’ That was seven years ago.” In bringing O’Dell’s testimony to your attention, I don’t mean to suggest you will have any health problems that warrant a strong dose of magical thinking. Not at all. But you may get wrapped up in a psychological twist or a spiritual riddle that would benefit from magical thinking. And what exactly is magical thinking? Here’s one definition: The stories that unfold in your imagination have important effects on what actually happens to you.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Let’s talk about X-factors and wild cards and strange attractors. By their very nature, they are unpredictable and ephemeral, even when they offer benevolent breakthroughs. So you may not even notice their arrival if you’re entranced by your expectations and stuck in your habitual ways. But here’s the good news, Pisces: Right now you are not unduly entranced by your expectations or stuck in your habits. Odds are high that you will spy the sweet twists of fate — the X-factors and wild cards and strange attractors — as they float into view. You will pounce on them and put them to work while they’re still fresh. And then they will help you hike your ratings or get the funding you need or animate the kind of love that heals. Homework: For one week, pretend to already be something you’re on your way to becoming. Report results to Truthrooster@ gmail.com.
LOCAVORE TOP 10 BEST SUMMER THINGS TO DO WITH LOCAL WINE! Laila North, Uncork Nova Scotia Summer is just around the corner (if Mother Nature will co-operate!) and it’s my favourite time to experience all our local wines! It’s more than just enjoying them on the patio – it’s about experimenting too! Here are some ideas for how best to enjoy our local wines this summer! 1. Lobster Boil in the backyard with L’Acadie Blanc! It’s our signature white grape for Nova Scotia and pairs amazingly well with lobster! Planters Ridge’s L’Acadie is dry but with a smooth finish, while Gaspereau Vineyards’ L’Acadie has a crisp finish and lots of vibrant flavours and aromas. 2. Host a Tidal Bay Tasting Party! Celebrate our appellation wine by assigning each of your friends to bring one of the 12 Tidal Bay wines to your house for a blind tasting party! Brown bag each wine and taste through them and vote on your favourite. Oh, and make sure to have lots of seafood on hand – it’s a perfect pairing! 3. Rosé! For those that like red wines, summer is a great time for Rosé wines! They pair pretty much with anything from salads to pizzas and even potato chips! Try many of the still Rosés from the various local wineries, or for something a little different, try Sainte Famille Wines’ new Sparkling Rosé! 4. Bubblies! Speaking of sparkling wines, bubblies aren’t just for special occasions anymore! L’Acadie Vineyards and Blomidon
Estate Winery have some lovely sparkling wines for $25 that make even just a night in, watching movies with popcorn, an elevated experience. And remember that lobster boil in the backyard? Start off with some oysters and sparkling wine! 5. Nova 7! It wouldn’t be summer without some of Nova Scotia’s iconic Nova 7. It’s the best way to start the afternoon on the patio, paired with some light cheeses and freshly sliced fruit. 6. Fruit Wine Spritzers! If you’re looking for something refreshing, quench your thirst with a fruit wine spritzer from one of the many fruit wines available at Luckett Vineyards. Mix some Perrier or Soda Water with their Peach, Blueberry, or Apple/Cranberry wines! 7. Icewine Martinis! Check out Mojito and Martini Nights at Domaine de Grand Pre's Le Caveau every Thursday night in July and August. Enjoy local musicians as you delight in an Icewine Martini – so decadent! If you can’t make it out, make your own at home mixing 1oz vodka with 2oz of Avondale Sky’s Pinnacle Hill award-winning ice wine.
8. Campfire Favourites! There’s nothing I love more on a summer's night than a bonfire, and there are two products you have to try when you spark up the logs! First is the Tawny from Devonian Coastal Wineries (buy it at Gaspereau Vineyards). It’s a Port-styled sweet red wine that is simply delicious with chocolate and in particular - S’mores! And if that’s not your style, try Domaine de Grand Pre’s Pomme D’or Crème Liqueur – it’s tastier than Bailey’s because of its caramel apple flavours. Both products will keep you warm on the inside! 9. Dessert anyone? For an irresistible combo, try Fox Hill Vanilla Gelato with Sainte Famille’s Maple Dessert Wine drizzled over top! The Maple wine is quite literally the cherry on top! 10. Winery Tours! Now you could just go to your local store or drive to the wineries to pick up all of these amazing products. But where’s the fun in that?! Hop on one of my wine tours, get pampered, and learn all about the wine industry along the way! Visit Uncork Nova Scotia’s website at winetoursns.com for full tour info!
DINNER OUT: RESTAURANT LE CAVEAU’S NEW SPRING MENU
It can be argued that I am a bit of a creature of habit. Don’t get me wrong – I love trying new and interesting foods but I have to say that the Caesar Salad at Restaurant Le Caveau has a special place in my heart. The crisp Romaine lettuce and bacon under their spectacular Avocado Caesar dressing is so simple yet so delicious. I can’t help but order it every time I’m there. Then we moved on to a succulent selection of locally sourced oysters. The trio of sauces – hot sauce, mignonette sauce, or horse radish – were just the right touch of flavour to go
with fresh tasting oysters. For those of you who have never tried an oyster this would be a perfect opportunity. For my main course I opted for the Crisp Sustainable Blue Salmon with XO sauce, sticky rice, and shaved vegetables. The XO sauce was flavourful and a perfect complement to the Salmon. The delicate fish was cooked to perfection with a deep, rich taste. Fantastic. Of course, when asked if I wanted to try dessert, I had to say yes. The entire dessert menu was tempting but I knew I had to settle on one so I chose the Strawberry Vacherin with baked wild rose-hip, Italian meringue, strawberry sorbet, and candied thyme. Every bite – right down to the candied thyme – was a burst of fresh spring flavour and a perfect end to our evening and our meal. And a dinner like this – at a winery like this –
Sarah Pittoello Sarah and Joey's farm, Rerooted, will be back at the Wolfville Farmers' Market at the end of July. Just as garlic is harvested all at once, garlic scapes are ready in exactly the same way. Although traditionally my favourite ways of preparing scapes have been to make garlicky pestos and bbq’ed scapes, this soup is a delicious addition to my scape repetoire. Fresh, organic cauliflower is a pretty special find, and I always buy one at market each time they appear. The garlic scape and cauliflower base has a great consistency and flavour, and could be taken in a lot of directions! I decided to accent the soup with coconut milk, lime, and cilantro for a fresh, summer taste, but you could also use parmesan, balsamic vinegar, and fresh parsley; or mushrooms, red wine vinegar, and rosemary.
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3 tbsp olive oil 2 cups garlic scapes, chopped ½ tsp salt 4 cups cauliflower chopped 3 cups vegetable broth 1 cup coconut milk 1½ tbsp lime juice handful of chopped cilantro
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat, add chopped garlic scapes and salt, and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chopped cauliflower and stir to combine. Continue to sauté for another 3 to 4 minutes until the cauliflower becomes soft. Add broth and bring the soup to a boil. Turn down to a simmer, and cook until the vegetables are soft. Using a hand blender or a regular blender, purée the soup. Put it back into the pot and, over low heat, stir in the coconut milk and bring it back to serving temperature. Add the lime juice, taste, and adjust the coconut milk, lime, and salt to taste. Serve with a sprinkle of cilantro on the top of each bowl.
Scott Campbell A wine issue in the Grapevine was the perfect excuse for me to go out to one of the great wineries here in our Valley that offers amazing food alongside their equally amazing wines. I was eager to get to Restaurant Le Caveau at the Grand Pré Winery and try their new spring menu.
GARLIC SCAPE & CAULIFLOWER SOUP
would not have been complete without a selection of local and international white and red wines that we chose from Le Caveau’s impressive wine cellar for our evening. Every one of the servers have a great knowledge of the wines and what pairs best with your selection. I highly recommend you utilize their expertise when it comes to selecting your wine. You won’t be disappointed. Grand Pré Winery offers tours of their winery regularly and I can heartily endorse a tour of the winery followed by a relaxing dinner at Restaurant Le Caveau. Cheers.
Winemaker Gina Haverstock of Gaspereau Winery recommends a Tidal Bay, Muscat, or Riesling would pair well with the soup.
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THE DOME CHRONICLES: SHARON AND JIM EDDIE 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. Jim and Sharon Eddie were a young couple who had recently moved from BC to try their hand at living off the land on an old overgrown farmstead on the South Mountain above the village
of Harmony. We had become friends with them and, because we were older and more experienced, they often came to us for advice. They had cleared enough land to erect a crude cabin
and were living off the bounty of a large garden plot that Sharon had painstakingly spaded and planted by hand. One day Jim came down off the mountain to see if we would sell him one of our milking nanny goats. We only had one goat lactating at the time but I knew where we could find what he needed. So Saturday morning Jim and I left Sharon and Andrea attending to some urgent matters at home while we headed up to the Lawrencetown livestock auction. When we arrived, there were
several goats lined up for sale but something else had caught Jim’s eye, and he just walked past them. He headed directly to a stall where a large set of grey ears was hovering above the upper rail. It was the first mule that Jim had ever seen and for some inexplicable reason it was love at first sight. He had to have it and nothing I could say would dissuade him. His budget would stretch to a goat or a mule but not both, so we left the sale with only one big grey mule to show for our trouble. Sharon, Jim’s long suffering wife, was just about as pleased with the mule as she would have been if he’d arrived with a handful of magic beans, but in typical form she helped him find a spot to tether the animal. I helped Jim put together a harness and a makeshift wagon and, in the beginning, the animal worked well around the Eddies’ property. Unfortunately things did not go as smoothly when the couple tried to drive their mule on the road. The mule only went a short distance before it dove, wagon and all, into the nearest ditch. When Sam, as they had named the mule, was extracted and the necessary repairs made to the vehicle, the journey started up again. But Sam would only go a short distance before he repeated the performance. Needless to say, the Eddies found this behaviour disconcerting and came to me for help. I scolded them for being incompetent and agreed to show them how to drive a mule on the road. I am ashamed to report that despite my best efforts, I too was dragged into the ditch repeatedly and realized there was a definite problem with Sam. Sharon and Jim led Sam home while I worked out a new plan of attack.
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That night the strangest coincidence occurred. Andrea and I were watching TV when a feature about a group of people who were setting out from Toronto in a wagon train came on. The footage showed several horse- and mule-drawn Conestoga wagons heading north up the Trans Canada highway. One of the rigs in particular caught my attention. It was one of the most bizarre contraptions I had ever seen. The owner had erected a large canvas tent over the frame of a light buggy and the exterior of the top-heavy affair was hung about with clanging pots, pans, and tools. I watched as the single mule pulling the rig broke into a wild gallop and dove into the nearest ditch. When the ejected driver climbed out of the ditch and dusted himself off, I realized just who he was: Paul Bradley of “Goin’ Down the Road” fame. The actor was not a happy camper and later explained to an interviewer that he had spent more time in the ditch with his mule than he had on the road since leaving the outskirts of Toronto. I couldn’t believe my eyes. Either Jim’s mule had an identical twin, or the mule I was seeing was Jim’s beloved Sam. To be sure, I made a call to a horse dealer I knew from the Toronto area. Albert Greco of the Circle M Ranch started laughing when I quizzed him about the mule. He had sold him to Paul Bradley but when the animal’s incurable penchant for drainage ditches became apparent, he took him back and consigned the mule to a trucker who was heading to Nova Scotia. The next day when Jim asked me what I thought he should do, I quoted an old horseman’s advice, “If you can’t break ‘em, sell ‘em. If you can’t sell ‘em, shoot ‘em". The last time I saw the mule he had a new owner and was paired up with another mule of similar stature. As they passed by me on the road I’m sure I saw Sam looking longingly toward the ditch. But, encumbered and restricted as he was by his new workmate and the wagon tongue, he had no choice but to walk the straight and narrow.
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THE WOLFVILLE MAGIC WINERY BUS: GOOD VALLEY FAMILY FUN Laura Churchill Duke “Mommy! I wish we could go on a double-decker bus!” You could imagine my delight when I saw that the Magic Winery Bus – a double-decker bus was coming to Wolfville! As the operator of Valley Family Fun (valleyfamilyfun. ca), I wanted to see how kid-friendly it really was. A morning that combines a double-decker bus for the kids and wine for me – sign me up! The Magic Winery Bus is an authentic London transit double-decker bus that every Thursday to Sunday until October 16, winds its way, rain or shine, to wineries in the Gaspereau Valley and Grand Pre. Make a reservation and hop on the bus during one of the three start times (10:30am, 12:30pm, or 1:30pm) at the Wolfville Tourist Bureau parking lot in Wolfville. Kids ride for free! Like what is necessary with parenting, the Magic Winery Bus is flexible. So, this means as you go around on the tour, you can get off at whatever wineries you wish, and hop back on an hour later when the bus makes its next round. At all the wineries, kids can walk through the vineyards, and sometimes even sample the grapes. L’Acadie has sparkling juices and a playground. Luckett Vineyards has a British phone box in the vineyard with free phone calls to anywhere in North America – so bring Grandma’s phone number! And Grand Pre Winery has a kids’ menu at their restaurant.
Word Search! ACADIE
VINES
BOTTLE
VITICULTURE
GRAPES
WINE
HARVEST
WINEMAKER
STOMP
WINERY
Overall, my advice to families who want to go on the Magic Winery Bus is to be flexible. If you are going with kids, pick one or two places where you would like to stop. Enjoy the bus ride, the great views, and the novelty of being on a double-decker bus!
KID'S ART SPOT
Niobe Arbuckle, 8 years old
The Magic Winery Bus is definitely good Valley Family Fun!
AMUSE-BOUCHE FRENCH FOR KIDS Sarah Anderson
Baguette: A baguette is a long,
narrow loaf of French bread. You can buy baguettes everywhere in France and they don't cost more than a dollar or two. They're made fresh every morning at the boulangerie — a store where breads are baked and sold, and they're delicious! You can try French baguettes at the Wolfville Farmers' Market on Saturday mornings. Bon appétit!
KAELYN'S BOOK CLUB Regan Alford WEE ONES - Pigs by Robert Munsch & Michael Martchenko (Annick Press). Megan is told to feed the pigs, but not to open the gate. She does, of course, and the results are hilarious as the pigs help themselves to coffee and the newspaper at the breakfast table, follow Megan to school, and ride home by way of the school bus
LITTLE ONES - Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig by Kate DiCamillo & Chris Van Dusen (Candlewick Press). Eugenia and Baby Lincoln may live next door to a pig, but that doesn’t stop them from living a gracious life. And the amiable Mercy Watson is equally determined to follow the delightful scent (and delicious taste) of the pansies her thoughtful neighbours are planting to beautify their yard. "Where have all the flowers gone?" shouts Eugenia, who is finally ready to take extreme measures — and dial Animal Control!
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WEEKLY EVENTS PLEASE NOTE: Event information may change without notice.
THURSDAYS
Gab and Grub Social — CMHA Kings County Branch, Kentville 1–3pm. Social time for adults who independently live with mental illness, including anxiety and depression. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-670-4103 / club@cmhakings.ns.ca The Hantsport Seniors & Elders Club “Drop-in” — St. Andrews Church Hall, Hantsport 1–4pm. Play an assortment of games with a tea-break at 3pm. All ages! INFO: 902-352-2085 / davidold@eastlink.ca In the Round Knitting Group — Gaspereau Valley Fibres 1–4:30pm. Also Tuesdays 6–9pm. Bring your knitting, rug hooking, spinning, or felting. INFO: 902-542-2656 / gaspereauvalleyfibres.ca Open Studio — Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing 2–5pm. Also Wednesdays • Arrive with a project and join in the conversation! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-757-1718 / infoavonriver@gmail.com Meditation — Healer’s Emporium, 49 Water St., Windsor 6pm. All levels welcome. FEE: donation INFO: Mary, 902-306-0385 Taekwondo — Baptist Church, North Alton 6:30–7:30pm (kids), 7:30–8:30pm (adult). Also Tuesdays • Exercise, self defense, respect, listening skills, focus, self discipline and confidence. TIX: no charge to try a class INFO: 902-670-8714 / devin@ennissecurity.ca Boardgame Night — C@P Lab, Wolfville Public Library, 7pm. Bring your games! Ages 12+ FEE: no charge INFO: 902-790-4536 / turpin56@gmail.com NonDuality Meetup — Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville 7pm–9pm. Every other Thursday (Next: July 7). Non-denominational group of people discussing 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: June 16). The newest, coolest games in a friendly, relaxed environment. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-765-4326 Jam Session — Community Centre, Wilmot 7–10pm • TIX: $2 INFO: 902-825-3125
FRIDAYS
Avon Spirit Coffeehouse — Avon River Heritage
Museum, Newport Landing 7–10pm • Open Mic followed by jam. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-757-1718 /infoavonriver@gmail.com Art for Wellness — Canadian Mental Health Association, New Minas 1–4pm. Arts and crafts program for adults who live independently with mental illness, including depression and anxiety. Materials provided. TIX: no charge, but please pre-register. INFO: 902-670-4103 / club@cmhakings.ns.ca Chase the Ace — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 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 Chase the Ace — Curling Club, Middleton 6:30–8pm • Draw at 8pm. Enjoy playing cribbage, Crokinole, Yahtzee in the dining hall. TIX: 3 tickets for $5. INFO: 902-825-2695 / bemorine@hotmail.com Fun Night — Legion (downstairs), Kentville, 7pm. Variety of music. 50/50 tickets. FEE: $2 INFO: kentvillelegion@eastlink.ca Friday Night Jam — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville, 7–10pm. INFO: 902-542-5869 / wolfvillelegion@gmail.com
SATURDAYS
Hantsport Pop Up Market — Hantsport Visitor Centre, 8:30am–12pm. Until Sept. 3. Fresh fruits, veggies, jams, jellies, crafts. INFO: susancareycoaching@gmail.com Wolfville Farmers’ Market — DeWolfe Building, Elm Ave., Wolfville 8:30am–1pm July 2 Music: Mike Aubé July 9 Music: TBA INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Farmers’ Market — Waterfront, Windsor 9am–1pm, until December. TIX: no charge INFO: windsorfarmersmarket@gmail.com / windsorfarmersmarketns.weebly.com North Mountain Market — United Church, Harbourville 9am–1pm. Until Oct. 15. Locally-grown produce, products, arts and crafts. Coffee Shop & Artisan Cooperative open until 7pm. INFO: 902-538-7923 / northmountainmarket.com Peace Vigil — Post Office, Wolfville 12–1pm Drop in and Drum! — Baptist Church, Wolfville 1–2:30pm. W/Bruno Allard. Learn to play the djembe with rhythms & songs from West Africa. Drums provided. FEE: $5–$10 INFO: brunoallard7@gmail.com / facebook: Djembes and Duns Wolfville Chase the Ace — Legion, Kingston 1–3pm (Cancelled for July 9). Tickets are 3 for $5. Draw 3:30pm. 19+ to play. INFO: 902-765-4428 / legion98sect@eastlink.ca Valley Game Night — Gametronics, New Minas 6pm. Board game/card game group. Yu Gi Oh – Thursdays, 6pm. Magic: The Gathering – Fridays, 6pm FEE: no charge INFO: facebook.com/GameTronics
SUNDAYS
Port Williams Flea Market — Square Professional Centre, 8am–1pm. Lots of vendors and bargains! INFO: donlilaporter@yahoo.ca
MONDAYS
Painting Morning — Recreation Centre, Wolfville
hfrankers@hotmail.com Toastmasters Club — Birchall Training Centre, Greenwood 6:30pm. Develop leadership skills using a variety of tools including speaking off the cuff and speaking in public. TIX: no charge INFO: Christine, 902-825-1061 / CFernie.CA@gmail.com 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 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 class to improve coordination, strength building, cardiovascular improvements, self defence, stress reduction, and weight reduction. TIX: no charge for 1st week of classes INFO: 902-365-5660 / devin@ennissecurity.ca
WEDNESDAYS
Wolfville Breastfeeding Support Group — Library (upstairs), Wolfville
@ THE LI B RA RY For complete list of library events: valleylibrary.ca. All events are no charge/ no registration unless otherwise stated.
SATURDAY, 2
Book Give-Away Day — Library, Windsor 10am–5pm • Choose a FREE book, courtesy of
One on One Tech Help — Memorial Library, Wolfville 10–12pm • INFO: 902-542-5760 /
SUNDAY, 3
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FRIDAY, 8
wolfvillecap@valleylibrary.ca
Patio Concert with Space Paddy Bog People — Memorial Library, Wolfville 1–2pm • INFO: 902-545-5760
Wolfville Railway Walk — Memorial Library, Wolfville 1–2pm • TIX: donation INFO: 902-542-9775 / randallhouse@outlook.com
MONDAY, 4
TUESDAY, 12
science related activities. Snacks included! Ages 10–14. TIX: no charge, but please register. INFO: 902-684-0103 Teen Buddies — Library, Kentville 6:30–7:30pm • Teen volunteers read, build & play with kids aged 3–8. Parents/caregivers must be present. INFO: 902-679-2544 Tech Kids Ozobots — Memorial Library, Wolfville 3:30–5pm • TIX: no charge, but registration is required. INFO: 902-542-5760 / wolfvillecap@valleylibrary.ca Computer Tutorials — Memorial Library, Wolfville 10–12pm • One-on-One Tech Help. INFO: 902-542-5760 / wolfvillecap@valleylibrary.ca
TUESDAYS
WEDNESDAY, 6
Drop-in rug hooking. FEE: donation INFO: Kay, 902-697-2850 Woodville Farmers Market — Community Centre, 342 Bligh Rd., Woodville 4–7pm. Until Oct. 11. Local producers & artisans. INFO: 902-993-0040 /
whole pile of kid-sized percussion instruments on hand! For ages 3+ TIX: no charge, but please register. INFO: 902-825-4835 Fibre Craft — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 1–3pm. Also July 13 • Bring your own project. INFO: 902-684-0103
Adopt-A-Library! Books for all ages, up to 17. INFO: 902-798-5424 See valleylibrary.ca for Book Give-Away Days in other locations
9:30am–12pm. W/Evangeline Artist Cooperative. Bring your own projects to work on. FEE: $2 INFO: Susan, 902-542-4448 Women on Wheels — Rec Centre, Kentville 6pm • A cycling skills development and fitness program for women. Relaxed pace. Bring your bicycle & a helmet. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-679-2539 / recreation@kentville.ca Windsor Game Night — Library, Windsor 6pm. Board game group. New players welcome! FEE: no charge INFO: meetup.com/valleygames / turpin56@gmail.com 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 Kings Community Concert Band — Bishop’s Hall, Greenwich 7:15pm. Music with a little challenge. New members welcome. Some instruments available for use. INFO: Andrea Lynn, 902-542-4158 / eyelyn@eastlink.ca Insight (Vipassana) Meditation — Manning Memorial Chapel, Acadia, 7:30–8:30pm. 45 minute meditation followed by a short discussion. Drop-ins welcome. FEE: free-will offering. INFO: 902-365-2409
Rug Hooking — 57 Eden Row, Greenwich 1–3:30pm.
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 Insight (Vipassana) Meditation — Vaughan Memorial Library (Quiet Reading Room), Acadia 12:15–12:45pm. Door opens 12pm. Meditation sitting group. Drop-ins welcome. Free will offering. INFO: 902-365-2409 / laurabourassa@msn.com Wolfville Farmers’ Market — DeWolfe Building, Elm Ave., Wolfville 4–7pm July 6 Music: Caleb Miles July 13 Music: Katie Blythe and Pat Madden INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca 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
Mellow Monday with Mel — Library, Berwick 11am–12pm • Ages 5–10. TIX: no charge, but please register. INFO: 902-538-4030
TUESDAY, 5
Summer Library Lab — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 3–4:30pm. Also July 12 • Different crafting techniques, art materials and
Storytime with a Farmer — Library, Berwick 9:45–10:45am • TIX: no charge, but please register.
INFO: 902-538-4030 See valleylibrary.ca for Storytime with a Farmer events in other locations Musical Zoo — Rosa M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 11am–12pm • We’ll have a
Knee High to a Grasshopper Storytelling — Memorial Library, Wolfville 10–10:30am • W/Liz
Fraser. INFO: 902-542-5760 PreSchool Disco — Library, Kentville 10:30– 11:30am • For ages 2+ INFO: 902-679-2544 Family Storytime & Craft: Aarrgh Matey! — Rosa
M. Harvey Middleton & Area Library, Middleton 11am–12pm • TIX: no charge, but please register.
INFO: 902-825-4835 Windows 10 Workshops — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 6:30–8pm. Also July 26, Aug. 9, 23 • Windows 10 questions answered. TIX: no charge, but please sign-up. INFO: 902-684-0103 Tech Kids Cubelets & Hexbugs — Memorial Library, Wolfville 3:30–5pm • INFO: 902-542-5760 / wolfvillecap@valleylibrary.ca
WEDNESDAY, 13
Little Ray's Reptiles — Memorial Library, Wolfville 10–11am • TIX: no charge, but registration required. INFO: 902-542-5760 Cozy Corner Storytime — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 10:30–11:30am • For ages 2–6 and their caregivers. INFO: 902-684-0103 Little Ray's Reptiles — Murdoch C. Smith Memorial Library, Port Williams 3:30–4:30pm • Ages 3+ INFO: 902-542-3005 June 30 – July 14, 2016 | 11
WHAT'S HAPPENING FROM JUNE 30 – JULY 14, 2016 SEND YOUR EVENTS TO INFO@GRAPEVINEPUBLISHING.CA Please note: Events are subject to change.
THURSDAY, 30
Live Music Under the Vines! — Domaine de Grand Pré, Grand Pré 7–10pm • The Mark Riley Project will be providing tonight’s entertainment. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-7177 / lecaveau@grandprewines.ns.ca Claire Lynch — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8pm • A creative force in acoustic music. TIX: $25, $10 students @ evergreentheatre.ca INFO: 902-825-6834 / evergreentheatre@gmail.com
FRIDAY, 1 – Canada Day!
Canada Day Celebration — Fire Hall, Hall’s Harbour 7am–10pm • Pancake breakfast
(7–9:30am), Flag raising (9–9:30am) Children’s parade (10:30am), Cake cutting, treats for children (wharf – 11am), Live music, BBQ & water activities at the wharf (12–3pm), Washer toss (Community Centre – 2–4pm), Band: Matt Millet & Rob Hunt (wharf – 6:30–9pm), Fireworks! (10pm) TIX: no charge INFO: 902-456-7688 / pjharchibald@gmail.com Canada Day in Hantsport! — Hantsport Memorial Community Centre, Hantsport 8am–12am • Events planned all day long....most at no charge! TIX: donation INFO: hmccinfo@gmail.com Neighbourhood Bursary Society Booth — Home Hardware, Main St., Hantsport • Our annual prize booth fundraiser! Purchase an envelope; every envelope has a winning prize! All proceeds are used to provide educational bursaries for students. TIX: $1 per envelope INFO: 902-684-0114 Canada Day Celebration — Aylesford Lake Beach, Aylesford 11am–3pm • The Municipality of Kings’ Canada Day Celebration. Fun for the whole family! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-690-6190 / jmiller@countyofkings.ca Canada Day Celebration — Willow Park, Wolfville 11am–3pm • Bouncy castles, face paint, soap slide, cake, and more! Pack a picnic or enjoy BBQ by Randall House and Scouts Canada. Park-wide water fight (2–3pm). Prepare to get wet! Some water toys available, or bring from home. TIX: no charge INFO: wolfville.ca Canada Day Celebration — Community Centre, Melvern Square 11:15am–1pm • Children’s parade, flag raising, cake, BBQ and soap slide. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-8158 / mwilkins@ns.sympatico.ca Strawberry Tea and Social — Burlington Baptist Church, Berwick 11am–3pm • Sandwiches, shortcakes, tea, coffee, juice, and a yard sale, too! TIX: donation INFO: 902-678-9482 New Minas Canada Day! — Lockhart & Ryan Park, New Minas 12–4pm & 8–10pm • Help us celebrate Canada’s 149th birthday with live music, activities for the kids, birthday cake and a fireworks show! Find us down by the Splash Pad in the park! TIX: no charge INFO: facebook: New Minas Recreation Bay Day Canada Day Celebration — Community Hall, Scott’s Bay, Scott’s Bay 12–10pm • Celebrate Canada Day the Bay Way for the 33rd year. Flea market, lunch at noon, parade at 1pm, auction 2 pm, charity bbq chicken supper 4:30pm, variety show 7pm, followed by cake and then fireworks at dusk at The Haze. TIX: $12 for BBQ chicken supper, $3 for dessert. INFO: 902-582-7489 / jerrychuntley@hotmail.com Canada Day Celebration — Macdonald Museum, Middleton 1–3pm • Cake and lemonade, musical entertainment, children’s activities, bbq sale by Middleton Fireflies. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-825-6116
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Canada Day — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 1–10pm • Music, food, fireworks,
and a multicultural arts festival. TIX: admission by donation. BBQ: $10 adults, $5 kids INFO: 902-582-3842 / mail@artscentre.ca Greenwood Canada Day Celebration — Civic Centre, Greenwood 5–10:30pm • RCAFA BBQ, face painting, balloon animals, Bounce Kingdom (5–8pm). Band: Jokers Right (7:30–10pm), fireworks (10pm). Rain date July 2. TIX: $5 for bracelet for Bounce Kingdom INFO: 902-765-8788 / villageoffice@greenwoodns.ca Family Fun Dance — Kings Mutual Century Centre, Berwick 6–9pm • Mix of music, 50/50. Proceeds for Berwick Library TIX: donation INFO: 902-538-7099 Fireworks — Wharf, Kingsport 10pm • Canada Day fireworks and fundraising auction on the wharf. TIX: no charge INFO: kingsport.ca
SATURDAY, 2
Breakfast — United Baptist Church, Canning 7:30– 10:30am • Pancakes, sausage, bacon, hash browns, beans, scrambled eggs, toast. (Gluten free pancakes and toast). TIX: free will offering INFO: 902-582-3227 Jolly Workers Breakfast — Jolly Workers Hall, Black Rock 8–10am • Homemade breakfast. TIX: donation INFO: 902-538-9993 / d.garber@ns.sympatico.ca Gently Loved Book Sale — Visitor Information Centre, Hantsport 8:30am–12pm • In support of Ray of Hope Retreat. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-690-7836 / susancareycoaching@gmail.com Giant Annual Yard Sale — United Baptist Church, Melvern Square 8am–1:30pm • TIX: no charge INFO: 902-765-0033 / stuart.crawford66@gmail.com The Pirates of Halifax — Upper Clements Park, Annapolis Royal 11am–7pm • TIX: Park admission is free this year. Ride bracelet is extra. INFO: 888-248-4567 / guestservices@upperclements.com Crib Tournament — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 12:30pm • TIX: $ 20 a team INFO: 902-678-8935 Meet the Author: Deborah Toogood — The Box of Delights Bookshop, Wolfville 1–3pm • Deborah Toogood is a recently retired English-language teacher, hailing from New Brunswick and currently living in Halifax. “Chasing the Phantom Ship” is a ghost-filled mystery set on the Northumberland Strait. This is her first book, and is out through Nimbus Publishing. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-9511 / boxofdelightsbooks@gmail.com Artisan Market — North Mountain United Tapestry, Harbourville 2–7pm • Featuring Charlie McBride. TIX: no charge INFO: unitedtapestry@gmail.com Canaan Country Music Fest — Canaan View Farm, New Minas 2–11pm • Featuring: Brett Kissel, Jess Moskaluke, Wes Mack, Jason Benoit and hosted by NS’s country superstar – George Canyon! Also, an exclusively Nova Scotian country music showcase, “Artists On Deck” - local food, drink and artisans, merch booths, and more! Some areas 19+ only. TIX: $55 (+taxes/fees) general, $81.50 (+taxes/fees) VIP @ Superstore (New Minas, Windsor) and participating Ticket Atlantic locations. INFO: canaancountrymusicfest@gmail.com Dance — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm • Canteen open. 19+ TIX: $7 INFO: 902-678-8935
SUNDAY, 3
Remote Control Flying — Wings of Wellington, Kentville 10:30am–3pm. Also Sunday, July 10 • If the skies are clear and the winds are light, we’ll
be flying to show you what we do! TIX: no charge INFO: vintagemusic1@hotmail.com Worship Services — Covenanter Church, Grand Pré 11am • Presider Rev. Robert Wallace TIX: no charge INFO: 902-681-0366 Crib Tournament — Forties Community Centre, New Ross 1pm (12:30pm registration) • Canteen available. TIX: $20 per team INFO: 902-689-2147 SING! — St. James Anglican Church, Kentville 7–9pm • Popular material, requests encouraged. Sundays starting July 3. Accompanist, director, arranger provided. Drop-ins welcome. TIX: donation INFO: 902-678-3123 / stjames@ns.sympatico.ca
MONDAY, 4
Card Party — Community Hall, Cambridge Station 7:30pm. Also Monday, July 11 • A great night of 45’s. 50/50, door prize, lunch will be served. TIX: $3 INFO: 902-670-3419 / r.beaman@eastlink.ca
TUESDAY, 5
Zoo Day — Oaklawn Farm Zoo, Aylesford 10am– 4pm • FREE entry to the zoo today to everyone, up to age 18, who shows their library card. Special programs throughout the day, and Bookmobile on site! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-847-9790 / oaklawnfarmzoo.ca Public Hearing and Municipal Council — County of Kings Municipal Complex, Kentville 5:30pm • Public Hearing re: Wastewater Sewer Bylaw 98, Public Hearing re: Planning Issues, followed by Municipal Council TIX: no charge INFO: 888-337-2999 Music and Comedy Night — United Church, Aylesford 7:30–9:30pm • A different show every Tuesday night in July! W/Hughie McDonell (singer/ songwriter) and Susan Carter (MC and Comic). TIX: donation INFO: 902-375-2080 / sccomic@live.com Lion Bear Fox — Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8pm • Vancouver’s Lion Bear Fox is three huge voices joined as one, telling the truth through compelling story, honest narrative and unbridled passion. TIX: $25, $10 students @ evergreentheatre.ca INFO: 902-825-6834 / evergreentheatre@gmail.com Lamplight Historical Cemetery Tours — St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Auburn 8–9:30pm • A history of people and the community given by costumed guides and special guests. TIX: $10 INFO: 902-847-9847 / robardecoste@ns.sympatico.ca
THURSDAY, 7
Plein Air — McMaster Hill Historic Park, Rockville Notch 10am–1pm • Open to artists and art lovers of all levels and in all art media. Bring a picnic if you wish. Note: Closest public washroom is at the Greenwood Mall. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-701-8106 / edwardwedler@gmail.com Jam Session — Community Hall, North Alton 7–10pm • Play, sing or just enjoy listening to the music. Lunch, tea and coffee. Door prize, 50/50 draw. TIX: donation INFO: 902-678-050 / jnanaw62@gmail.com
FRIDAY, 8
Redneck Rodeo — Annapolis Valley Exhibition, Lawrencetown 4–11pm. Also July, 9 10am–11pm & July 10, 10am–6pm • Bigfoot monster truck shows, Demolition Derby, Burnouts, Truck pulls, ATV and Lawn tractor contests, log loading and skid steer contests, Big Rigs, Hot Rods, music, camping and more. TIX: $25 weekend adult, $10 weekend
age 6–12, $10 day adult, $5 day age 6–12, no charge 5 and under @ Pharmasave (Bridgetown, Middleton, Kingston, Berwick), Pharmachoice (Aylesford), Exhibition office, Lawrencetown. INFO: 902-584-3339 / valleyex@ns.sympatico.ca Strawberry Supper — United Baptist Church, Wolfville Ridge 4:30–6pm • Strawberry Supper TIX: $10 adults, $5 children 6–12, no charge under age 5. INFO: 902-542-3419 5/10km Walk — Aurora Inn, 831 Main St., Kingston 6pm (register 5:30pm) • Join the Valley Trekkers Volksport Club for a 5/10km, 1A walk. INFO: 902-765-4051 / 902-847-1772 Junior Tennis Round Robin — Tennis Club, Kentville 7–9pm • For tennis players 10–16 years old. Fridays for the summer. Equipment provided. No sign-up needed. TIX: $2 per night INFO: info@cangarootennis.ca The Secrets & The Elliotts — Fountain Hall Performing Arts Centre, Windsor 7:30pm • A great country/folk concert featuring two popular Maritime bands. TIX: $23 advance, $25 at the door @ Moe’s Music (Windsor), online at windsordaycare.ca INFO: 902-798-5565 / info@windsordaycare.ca
SATURDAY, 9
Climbing Summer Camps: Beginner — West Kings District High School, Auburn 9am–4:30pm
• Rock-In’ The Valley; Climbing Summer Camps Beginner Session - Learn the basics of Bouldering in a safe and friendly environment with professional coaches & fun games! TIX: $75 for a two day camp. INFO: sraftery@countyofkings.ca Bottle Drive & BBQ — Community Hall, Ardoise 9am–8pm • Got Bottles? Drop them off at the hall
TIDE PREDICTIONS
at Cape Blomidon
Source: Canadian Fisheries & Oceans. www.waterlevels.gc.ca JUNE
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Low
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3:41pm
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10:31am 11:28am 12:23pm 1:15pm* 2:06pm 2:55pm 3:43pm 4:30pm 5:18pm 6:07pm 6:57pm 7:20am 8:13am 9:05am**
4:40pm 5:36pm 6:30pm 7:22pm 7:50am 8:39am 9:26am 10:13am 11:00am 11:47am 12:36pm 1:26pm 2:18pm 3:10pm
there are normally two high and low tides a day * Highest High: 43.3 feet ** Lowest High: 33.8 feet
TICKET GIVEAWAY– CHANCE TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO: Liberation Days. Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning, Friday, July 21, 6–8:30pm. Draw date: Sunday, July 16 Enter all draws: valleyevents.ca/win between 9am–noon, and grab a hot dog to go! TIX: donation INFO: 902-757-3217 / chair@ardoisehall.ca 5/10km Walk — Noggins Farm Market, Greenwich 10am (register 9:30am) • Join the Valley Trekkers Volksport Club for the Noggins Farm Trail walk. This is a 5/10km, 2C walk. INFO: 902-678-3791 Celebrating 22 Years of Size Small — Port Williams Play Park, 10am–12pm • Join us for a ‘play date’ to celebrate the closing of Size Small Nursery School after 22 years of business. Rain or shine. All are welcome – former students, friends, neighbours. TIX: no charge INFO: Jennifer Miner, jminer07@gmail.com Ladybug Picnic — Visitor Information Centre, Hantsport 10am–12pm • Games and fun for kids. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-690-7836 / susancareycoaching@gmail.com Meet the Author: Valerie Mills-Milde — The
Box of Delights Bookshop, Wolfville 1–3pm
• Valerie Mills-Milde lives, works and writes in London, Ontario. Her short fiction has appeared in Canadian literary journals across the country. When she is not writing, she is a clinical social worker. “After Drowning”, a beautifully written story about grief, relationships, memory, and Lake Erie, is her debut novel and out through Inanna Publications. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-9511 / boxofdelightsbooks@gmail.com Art Market — Community Centre, Gaspereau 1–4pm • Local artists selling their art. Woodworking, jewelry, carvings, ceramics, glasswork, paintings, printmaking, and food. TIX: Admission is a free will donation to The Wolfville Children’s Centre for new art supplies for the kids! INFO: 902-542-9884 / hupmanbrothers@hotmail.com Artisan Market —
North Mountain United Tapestry, Harbourville 2–7pm • United Tapestry’s Weekly Artisan Market
TIX: no charge INFO: unitedtapestry@gmail.com Strawberry Supper — Fire Hall, Greenwich 4–6pm • Ham, Turkey, Potato Salad, Deviled Egg, Coleslaw, Strawberry Shortcake Dessert, Tea, Coffee, Apple Juice and more! A fundraiser for the Kinette Club of Kentville & District. Door Prize! TIX: $12.50 adult, $6 children (no charge for children under 5) INFO: kstarratt@ns.sympatico.ca Lobster Supper — Fire Hall, Margaretsville 4–6:30pm • Fresh lobster and all the fixings!! TIX: $25 per person INFO: 902-825-2793 / pjlebell007@gmail.com Strawberry Supper — First Cornwallis Baptist Church, Upper Canard 4:30–6:30pm • Cold cut ham, potato salad, tomatoes, cukes, and sliced eggs. Coffee, tea, juice, and mouth-watering strawberry shortcake & whipped cream. Wheelchair accessible. TIX: $14 adults, $7 under age 10, no charge for preschool-age. 902-690-0949 for takeouts. INFO: 902-690-5425 / derbennett@gmail.com Concert in Garden Room — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 5–5:30pm • Short recital for horn (David Parker) and piano (Jennifer King). TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-3484 / kirkconnell@ns.sympatico.ca Hupman Brothers Summer Dance — Community Centre, Gaspereau 9pm–1am • Come dance with friends. Bring your own refreshments. TIX: $15 @ The Rolled Oat Cafe (Wolfville) INFO: 902-542-9884 / hupmanbrothers@hotmail.com Dance: Still Doin Time — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm • Canteen open. 19+ TIX: $7 per person INFO: 902-678-8935
SUNDAY, 10
Healthy Brunch — Seventh-day Adventist Church, New Minas 10am • Enjoy a plant powered brunch with us. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-681-1034 / newminas.sda@gmail.com Medicinal and Edible Plant Walk — Memorial Library, Wolfville 10:30am–12pm • Plant walk to learn about edible and medicinal native species of Nova Scotia. Rain or shine. TIX: $15 each, $30 family, donation to North Mountain Animal Sanctuary INFO: 902-538-3662 / singingnettlesclinic@gmail.com Supper — Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd., New Ross 4:40–6pm • Chicken, baked-beans, salads & a variety of strawberry desserts, tea/ coffee. TIX: $12 adult. $6 age 5–12, $3 under age 5 INFO: 902-689-2612 / 902-689-2000 Hymn sing featuring Band Together — Baptist Church, Halls Harbour 7–8:30pm • Old favourites and popular gospel tunes. Fellowship time to follow. TIX: donation INFO: 902-542-9449 / rmichaelshreve@hotmail.com
MONDAY, 11
Valley Gardeners Club — NSCC Kingstec Campus, Kentville 7:30pm • Lorraine Beswick will talk on the topic “Peonies”. Got a special peony? Bring it along. TIX: no charge INFO: renanixon@hotmail.com
TUESDAY, 12
Strawberry & Salad Supper — The Pereaux Baptist Church, 4:30–7pm • Strawberry and salad supper with turkey salad and ham. TIX: $12 adults, $6 children 10 and under. Take out available. INFO: 902-582-3296 Musique Royale: Hank Knox — Manning Chapel, Acadia, Wolfville 7:30pm • Musique Royale presents Hank Knox (harpsichord). TIX: $20, $10 students INFO: 902-582-3933 Music and Comedy Night — United Church, Aylesford 7:30–9:30pm • A different show every Tuesday night in July! W/Misty Mountain, and Susan Carter (MC and Comic). TIX: donation INFO: 902-375-2080 / sccomic@live.com
WEDNESDAY, 13
Strawberry Supper — Baptist Church, Billtown 4pm • Ham, potato salad, baked beans, homemade
rolls, brown bread, devilled eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberry shortcake and lemon pie. Proceeds towards church renovations. Eat in/take out. TIX: $12 adult, $6 ages 5–12, no charge under age 5 INFO: 902-678-2496 / billtownbaptist.com Apple Capital Evening Drive — Apple Capital
Museum, 173 Commercial St., Berwick 6–7:30pm
• Enjoy a ride in a vintage auto and experience what motoring was like in the early days of the Apple Capital. Live music, ice cream sundaes, museum tours and games of skill. Relive a moment from bygone days. Also, afternoon drive for seniors at Grand View Manor Complex, Berwick (2–4pm). TIX: free will offering INFO: 902-538-9229 / town.berwick.ns.ca Artist Talk — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 7–8:30pm • Barbara Lounder, Stop 6 of Uncommon Common Art 2016. Talk and Q&A on art practices and creation process. TIX: no charge INFO: uncommoncommonart@gmail.com
THURSDAY, 14
Plein Air — Bruce Spicer Park, Canning 10am–1pm • Plein Air Art Annapolis Valley group meets at the
park adjacent to the ArtCan Gallery. Open to artists and art lovers of all levels and in all art media. Bring a picnic lunch if you wish. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-701-8106 / edwardwedler@gmail.com Strawberry Tea — Avon United Church, Hantsport 6–8pm • Strawberry Shortcake w/real whip cream. GF available. In support of Berwick and District Refugee Settlement Group. TIX: free will offering INFO: 902-684-3354 / janetns@hotmail.com
LIVE THEATRE Liberation Days — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning July 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 20, 21, 23, 6pm, July 10, 17, 2pm • Liberation Days is a sweeping wartime romance set in the days immediately following the Canadian Liberation of Holland. (some adult content). TIX: $32.99 Reg, $29.50 Seniors, $25.99 Students. INFO: 902-582-3073 / artisticdirectors@twoplanks.ca Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville July 6 (preview), 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 22, 23, 8pm, July 10, 17, 2pm • Valley Summer Theatre’s Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet). Written by AnnMarie MacDonald and directed by Pamela Halstead. TIX: $30 adult, $24 student (Preview: $20 adult, $16 student) @ Cochrane’s Pharmasave (Wolfville), Wilson’s Pharmasave (Kentville, Berwick), Home Hardware (Windsor). Mary Celeste By Fire — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning July 6, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 20, 22, 23, 9:30–10:45pm • A fireside performance about one of the most famous sailing ships ever launchedthe infamous “Ghost Ship” Mary Celeste. TIX: $32.99 Reg, $29.50 Seniors, $25.99 Students. INFO: 902-582-3073 / artisticdirectors@twoplanks.ca You Say Tomatoes — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville July 8, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, 7:30pm, July 17, 24, 2pm • You Say Tomatoes explores the differences in British and American attitudes and manners that surface during an unlikely romantic liaison. Opposites attract takes on a new meaning with this delightful summertime comedy. TIX: $15 general, $12 student/senior INFO: 902-678-8040 / centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca
MUSEUMS The Old Kings Courthouse Museum (Kings County Museum) — 37 Cornwallis St., Kentville. Open Mon.–Fri., 9am–4pm • “A Brief History of Underwear” and “Sightings – Exploring the Scope of the Canadian Sniper,” the historic role played by Canadian Snipers through artifacts and personal stories. TIX: no admission charge, donations welcomed INFO: 902-678-6237 / kingscountymuseum.ca / kingscountymuseum.ca/ event/a-brief-history-of-underwear Charles Macdonald Concrete House — 19 Saxon St., Centreville, 10am–5pm daily • Unique house built from concrete with artistic and humorous features, and a yard full of concrete sculptures. Inside is decorated with hooked rugs created by Charles’ wife Mabel. “Charlie’s Concrete Pulpit” exhibiting this summer. Politicians, speculators, marketing boards, bankers, and the working poor – they’re all called out in an unorthodox approach to advertising concrete. Also, see Kevin West’s Uncommon Common Art installation at the museum! TIX: “We’re free, are
you?” INFO: 902-678-3177 / concretehouse.ca / info@concretehouse.ca Ross Farm Museum — 4568 Hwy 12, New Ross • Open Wed–Sun, 9:30am–4:30pm. Every visit is unique as the work changes with the seasons. July 3, 10am–4pm: Atlantic Spinners and Handweavers. July 9, 1:30–3pm: An afternoon with writer Christy Ann Conlin, reading from her new novel The Memento. July 9–10: Tatting demonstration in Rosebank Cottage. TIX: $6 adult, $5 senior, $2 child (6-17), no charge age 5 & under. INFO: 902-689-2210 / rossfarm.novascotia.ca Randall House Museum — 259 Main Street, Wolfville • “Joe Howe Changes Trains in Nova Scotia.” Get ready for a trained-themed summer of events and displays! INFO: wolfvillehs.ednet.ns.ca Prescott House — 1633 Starr’s Point Rd. • An elegant Georgian house in the picturesque Annapolis Valley. Here, horticulturalist Charles Prescott cultivated Nova Scotia’s apple industry from 1811 to 1859. July 17: Strawberry Social. Music by the Forever Young Fiddlers, and homemade strawberry shortcake. TIX: Strawberry Social: $8, General Admission: $4 adult, $2.75 child/senior, no charge under 5, $8.50 family INFO: 902-542-3984 / prescotthouse.novascotia.ca / baldwidj@gov.ns.ca Avon River Heritage Museum & Avon Spirit Shipyard — 15 & 17 Belmont Rd, Newport Landing. Wed. to Sun., 10am–5pm • Set along the scenic shores of the Avon River on the site where New England Planters’ sloop The Lydia and The Sally landed in 1760. Features exhibits on the New England Planters, Acadian settlers, local house histories, family histories, and Avon River ecology. INFO: 902-757-1718 / infoavonriver@gmail.com Blue Beach Fossil Museum — 127 Blue Beach Road, Hantsport • Open daily 9:30am–5pm, until Oct. 31. The official birthplace of vertebrate paleontology in Canada. Come for one of our tours to explore 350-million year old footprint-beds, fossils of fish, plants, and so much more. INFO: 902-684-9541 / bluebeachfossilmuseum.com Annapolis Valley Macdonald Museum — 21 School St, Middleton. Open until Dec. 16 • Mon to Sat: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Closed Sundays & Holidays. Hours change after Labor Day. Over 150 antique clocks and pocket watches from the Nova Scotia Museum’s collection. Displays of historical artifacts, household items, agricultural tools and more. INFO: 902-825-6116 / macdonaldmuseum.ca
EXHIBITS Shasta Grant — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville. July • Paintings for view and sale.
INFO: centrestagetheatre.ca ‘Sing Your Song’ — Harvest Gallery, Wolfville. Until July 4 • Oil paintings by Melissa Townsend. INFO: harvestgallery.ca Paints and Pots Creative Artists — Captain Hall’s Treasure Chest, Hall’s Harbour • 11am–6pm INFO: elspeth.mackenzie@gmail.com Apple Bin Art Gallery — Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville • Affordable, original art created by Valley artists. Part proceeds go towards hospital equipment and Annapolis Valley health care programs. Judith J. Leidl — Oriel Fine Art, Wolfville • Fine art: floral paintings, scarves, acrylic paintings, prints, ceramics, and Inuit work from Baffin Island. INFO: 902-670-7422 / judithleidlart.com
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WHAT’S HAPPENING JUNE 30 – JULY 14, 2016 (CONT’D) CAMPS Vacation Bible Camp — July 18–22, 9am–12pm at Kings Presbyterian Church, 5563 Prospect Road, New Minas. For kids ages 4–12. INFO: 902-681-1333 Deep Sea Discovery VBS — Starting July 4, 9am– 12:15pm @ United Baptist Church, Kentville. • One of the largest in the Valley! Vacation Bible School with games, snacks, stories, music, activities, crafts and more. Closing concert & program on July 10, 10 am. Open to all kids from primary through grade 6. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-678-3162 / info@kentvillebaptist.org Art in the Garden Camp — July 11–15, 9am–4pm @ Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, Wolfville. • Week long summer camp for children ages 7–12. TIX: $215 INFO: uncommoncommonart@gmail.com Olympus Gymnastics Academy Summer Camps — July 4–8, and Aug. 1–5 @ 5 Sanford Drive, Windsor. • For ages 5–12. Yoga & Hip Hop Day, Olympic Day, OnTree Day, Waterslides, Bowling,
and pizza party! Half-day and Full-day available! TIX: $130–$215/week INFO: 902-499-9151 / windsorgymnasticsclub@gmail.com Summer Camps at CottonTale! — Mon–Fri, 9am–
3pm @ CottonTale Cafe + Play, New Minas. Lego Week: July 4–8, French week: July 18–22, Disney week: July 25–29. Music time, yoga in the park, outdoor water games, and take home art activities are offered in each camp. A healthy choice of lunch and snacks are included daily as well. FEE: $225 per child INFO: 902-680-1691 / cottontale.ca
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Voice & Piano Lessons — Private music instruction. All ages and levels. Learn to read music: Group sight-singing classes on demand. INFO: 902-300-1001 / Susan_dworkin@hotmail.com Stained Glass Workshops — White Rock. Beginner workshops weekly July & August. 3 days @3 hrs/ day, materials included. W/artist Violy Curry. FEE: $100 INFO: 902-542-3615 / noy@eastlink.ca
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Handyman Help: Ed the handyman available to help with any yard or home jobs. No task too small. Reasonable rates. INFO: 902-678-3185 Intuitive Therapy and Readings: 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 Interior/Exterior Painting: Women in Rollers does accurate quotes, shows up on time to work, and performs to perfection. We even leave your home neat and tidy! Call today for your free estimate. INFO: Pamela, 902-697-2926 Travel Planning Professional: Denise MacMillan with The Destination Experts. For best selection book your winter escape early! Free, no obligation quotes. Friendly, professional service. Valley based. INFO: 902-692-9581 / dmacmillan@TheDestinationExperts.com / FB/Denise.TravelPlanning Traditional Chinese Medicine: Reclaim Wellness Centre, Wolfville. 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. INFO: Jane Marshall D.TCM, D.Ac, 902-404-3374 Financial Planning: With a personalized approach to financial planning, I can help your
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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
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The Pedlar’s Shop: Ross Farm, New Ross. Call for submissions! Looking for hand-crafted, artisan quality work for commissioned sale to our 25,000+ visitors each year. Submissions will be selected through a curatorial juried process. We want to know what you’re making! Deadline to submit is July 29 & Oct. 28. INFO: Julie, 902-690-7778 / rossfarm.novascotia.ca / thepedlarsshop@gmail.com Tour NSCC Kingstec!: Until the end of August, every Wednesday morning at 10am there will be tours of the NSCC Kingstec campus in Kentville. Come explore what Kingstec can offer you! INFO: Gillian, 902-679-7359 Auditions: ‘Death of a Salesman’: The Wolfville Theater Collective is looking to audition actors for two roles. The roles are for "Ben," a male lead, age 45–60, and "Howard," a supporting role for a male, 30–45. Experience not required, but commitment and the desire to put on a great show are. INFO: Mike, jarama37@yahoo.ca Artisans in Action: July 3, 12–4pm @ Avon River Heritage Museum, Newport Landing. Live demonstrations and pop-up sale featuring jewellery makers Tracey Rozee-Sirrat of Blossom Fiends, Graeme Ross of Metal Monkey Jewellery and Robert "Nithmund" Bowkett. INFO: 902-757-1718 / infoavonriver@gmail.com Summer Reading Club: @ participating local libraries, throughout the summer. Sign up at your local library, complete the reading-related activities, and win a Fast Pass to Upper Clements park! For kids and teens, and this year there is a program for adults as well! FEE: no charge INFO: valleylibrary.ca / avrlfeedyourmind.blogspot.ca
Children’s Workshops — Wednesdays, 10am– 12pm @ Prescott House Museum, Port Williams.
• Ages 5+. July 13: Fun Fungi and Likable Lichens, w/ Acadia Mycologist Allison Walker July 20: Be a Nature Detective – What Bones Tell Us, w/Andrew Hebda, Curator of Zoology Nova Scotia Museum. Please pre-register. FEE: $8 per workshop INFO/Reg: 902-542-3984 / diana.baldwin@novascotia.ca Summer Chalk Paint™ Kids Art Week —
July 11–15, 10am–12pm @ Absolutely Fabulous Bed, Bath & Home, New Minas. • It's a full week
of fun for kids 7–11! Five chalk paint™ projects to take home. FEE: $20 per session, $75 for full week INFO: 902-681-2284 / abfab@absolutelyfab.ca Taoist Tai Chi™: Classes at: Kentville — Lions
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Kings Point to Point — A nonprofit community based transportation company that provides doorto-door transportation for Kings County Residents who are transportation disadvantaged. Is looking for volunteers to help with their food drive on July 10. INFO: Noah Tompkins, 902-681-2846 / office@kppt.ca The Apple Tree Foundation — Provides financial support for Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre in Waterville to assist clients with disabilities and mental health challenges. They are looking for event assistance volunteers for their 2016 Apple Tree Golf Classic Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, August 5th at the Berwick Heights Golf Course. INFO: Tarina Bambrick, 902-538-3103 x172 / foundation@krrc.ns.ca Wickwire Place for Senior Care — An assisted living residence in Wolfville. They are looking for volunteers to help with their summer programming. Time commitments vary – volunteers could help one morning, afternoon, or evening a week, or offer a single presentation or performance. INFO: tclahane@eastlink.ca Friends of the Kentville Library — Seeking volunteers to help with fundraising, grant writing, graphic design, and website design/management. INFO: Michael McCall, 902-678-6273 / mccallmichael5@gmail.com North Mountain United Tapestry — Located in Harbourville, involved in arts, culture, health/ wellness, history and local commerce. They are looking for volunteers to help run events. INFO: Pat Kemp, 902-538-3387 / patkemp@hotmail.com Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation — Volunteers needed to help organize the CIBC Run for the Cure in Wolfville. Positions available are: Run Director; Communications & Promotions; Fundraising Coordinator; Sponsorship Coordinator; Volunteer Coordinator; Survivor Engagement Coordinator. INFO: 1-866-273-2223 / cgilfoy@cbcf.org Special Olympics — Numerous volunteer opportunities at the Provincial Summer Games being held at Acadia University this summer July 8–10. INFO: Vanessa Roberts, 902-429-2266 x6 / specialolympics@sportnovascotia.ca Burlington Community Club — Looking for volunteers to help with events such as Canada Day celebrations, the annual fundraiser, BBQs, etc. INFO: Pat Kemp, 902-538-3387 / patkemp@hotmail.com
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ANNOUNCE ME NT Dr. Wayne Phillips MD CCFP wishes to announce his retirement from the practice of Family Medicine effective July 7, 2016.
It has been a privilege to care for many individuals and families from the Wolfville area over the past 39 years. To all, my sincere thanks, and best wishes for good health in the future! I am pleased to announce that Dr. Colin Burgoyne MD CCFP will assume my practice in collaboration with Dr. Hazen Burton MD CCFP.
Appointments may be made at the:
Wolfville Professional Centre 4 Little Ave. Suite #1 902-542-2071
At Acadia
WHAT’S GROWING AT THE HARRIET IRVING BOTANICAL GARDENS:
KID’S ART
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For two weeks this summer the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens will become an outdoor classroom and playroom for Art in the Garden summer camp. This week-long day camp gives kids ages 7 to 12 the opportunity to see and appreciate beauty within the natural world through the visual arts. The camp will contain a combination of outdoor discovery, games, and art creation. Some of the fun art projects will include observational drawing, self-portraits, outdoor environmental art, and painting. Art in the Garden is a project of Uncommon Common Art under the direction of professional artist Terry Drahos. Terry’s personal art practice has an emphasis on design structure and color theory. Terry is very skilled at inspiring young artists and always finds a way to bring out the best in her students. We've been hosting this camp at the Gardens for the past five years. We love seeing the kids set up with easels and paint brushes throughout the garden. We also love hearing their laughter as they run and play
on our expansive lawns and throughout the woodlands. There are still a few spaces left in this popular and fun camp, so get your kids outside and into the Garden this summer! Art in the Garden runs July 11–15 and August 15–19 from 9am to 4pm. Cost is $215 which includes snack and all art supplies. If money is a barrier please contact us as several bursaries are available for those in need. To register for camp visit terryhavlisdrahos.com. For more information on bursaries email botanicalgardens@acadiau.ca or call 902-585-1916. A big thank you to the Friends of the Acadian Forest for making these bursaries possible and helping expose kids to art and nature. Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens Acadia University botanicalgardens.acadiau.ca
ACTIVE AND HEALTHY LIVING: CELEBRATING DR. HEATHER WELLWOOD Lee-Ann Cudmore. Registered Acupuncturist, Call/text: 902-300-5100
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It’s a Thursday around 9pm, and I am sitting around the kitchen table with Sarah and Alison Wellwood contemplating how to present this article. We are thirty-somethings (actually let’s be honest, we are in our mid-thirties), and we are friends and fulltime working Mamas with a handful of kids between the three of us. We are perplexed, and the words “How did she do it?” come up a number of times. Their mother, Dr. Heather Wellwood, pulled off the glorious feat that we women often struggle with. “She focused on two very important things: her family and her work, and she did them both very well”, her daughters say.
school family practice model”, which means a practice that has included: in-patient care, OR assists, house calls, nursing home care, palliative care, ER rotations, obstetrics, and clinical care. This is not a 40-hour a week job. In addition, she served as university physician at Acadia University for 25 years, 10 of which, she was the Physician Director of Student Health Services. A job she did in addition to her regular practice and above-mentioned roles.
I think it is vital to recognize, appreciate, and celebrate the contribution that people make in our community, and so I proposed the idea of an article to Sarah and Alison so that we can collectively celebrate their mother. Dr. Heather Wellwood, is modest, kind, and elegantly understated, and I am so happy to publicly recognize and thank her.
When asked about her legacy, as she retires this month, she responded with “My legacy, if there is one, is that I did it (her career) with a very busy “other life”. This “other life” includes her husband Bruce, and their four children Richard, Alison, Sarah, and Tyler, and grandchildren Sam, Sophie, and Ben.
Dr. Heather Wellwood started her family practice in 1975 here in Wolfville and has remained a Family Physician in this community for the past 41 years. She practices the “old
Dr. Wellwood has recently received recognition by her colleagues as the recipient of the Rural Physician of the Year award from Doctors Nova Scotia for 2016. This recognizes her for “outstanding contribution to the health of individuals, to various community groups, and/or to non-profit organizations in rural communities of Nova Scotia."
As we sat around the kitchen table, her daughters paint a picture of a household with two full-time working parents and four children who were, at one time, all under the age of five. They describe their mom as
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very loving, supportive, giving, and self-less. She was never “too busy” for her family. We marvel at the balance and dance that must have taken place within her personal and professional lives. Some of the balance may have come from the late Mrs. Delthea (Del) O’Brien, whom they feel became part of their family. “We had a sense of how busy our Mom was… but she consciously made a decision to put family first” her daughters say. They describe her coming home with “an ever present stack of paperwork” that she did in the mornings before the family got up. Despite her busy schedule, she drove the kids to early morning practices, came to after-school games, and made a point to always take their personal calls when she was working at the office. The remarkable way they linger on the idea that “she was present”, makes me reflect on my own interactions at home with my own kids. I have known Sarah and Ali (Heather’s daughters) for the majority of my life. They have a beautiful dynamic as twins. They interrupt each other, they try to finish each other’s stories, and they listen intently as each describes her feelings about their mother. I have never seen them so sincere and oozing with pride. “I was always proud that she was my mother”, says Sarah. “She was always there. Ever present. We were always the centre of her attention.”
“I cannot tell you what it has meant to practice these last seven years with my Mom”, says Alison, who is also a Family Physician. “It is such a gift in this profession to have a colleague to confide in and to use as a sounding board. Mom and I have a relationship that is void of judgement. Working together made it fun and I have savoured every minute of it. We were true partners. It may be the best thing about my career to date.” When we talked about their mother’s legacy they describe “the thousands of relationships that she has built with her patients.” That, they feel, is her professional legacy. “These relationships weave this beautiful tapestry that is her career history.” They explain that “this is what she loves about her work as a family doctor.” They say that Heather is excited to have more time to spend with their Dad, Bruce playing tennis, being in the garden, going to see live music, and learning to cook “adventurously.” And of course spending time with her children and grandchildren. Dr. Wellwood, thank you! Photo Credit: Bruce Wellwood. Photo Caption: Richard, Heather, Alison (R), Sarah (L) and Tyler Wellwood
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