IN KINGS COUNTY
MAY 5
Live Music/dance – at the Cambridge Community Centre, 5961 Hwy #1, Cambridge. 8–11 p.m. Music by Millett and Hunt, licensed event with a cash bar, 19 or older. $6 per person at the door. Info: 902-538-9957/902-538-8145. All proceeds for maintaining the centre.
Mental Wellness Event - free public event: Finding the “Unity” in Community to Influence Mental Wellness. 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at the Lions Hall, Kingston professional and “first voice” speakers, displays and round-table discussions. Lunch is provided. Bus route accessible. Info: dwyerdj@ ns.sympatico.ca or phone 902 765 3902.
MAY 6
Clean Up – of the North Kingston Public Cemetery, 9 a.m. Bring your friends and family and gloves and rakes. The rain date will be May 13.
Pork Loin Supper - North Alton Hall, 4:30–6 p.m. adults $12, children $6
Crib Tournament - Kentville Legion, registration 12:30 p.m. upstairs, play starts at 1 p.m.
$20 per team
Coffee Party and Bake Sale
- 10 a.m.–noon at the Presbyterian Church, Prospect Road, New Minas. Freewill offering.
Breakfast monthly breakfasts, first Saturday of each month, 8–10 a.m. Black Rock Road, Kings County. Freewill offering
Yard, Bake and Plant Sale -8 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Aylesford United Church. Refreshments available. Sponsored by the Committee of Stewards for church expenses.
Gaspereau Community Yard Sale and Café - 8 a.m. –noon at the Gaspereau Church, 2828 Greenfield Road. info@gaspereau. ca Fundraiser for church interior water damage fund
Mayfest Breakfast & Bake Sale
- 7:30–10 a.m. at the New Ross Fire Hall. Adults $8, children 5-12 $4, and under five free. All proceeds to the New Ross Fire Dept.
Free Basic Budgeting Workshop – held by Canning Area Food Bank, Kids Action Program and Centre, at 1063 J Jordan Rd., 1:303:30 p.m. Facilitated by Each One Teach One. Transportation and childcare are available, and snacks and door prizes will be provided. Info: Lynn at 902-582-7655.
Church Yard Sale – held at the 521 Pleasant Street, Kingston (turn west off Bridge Street.) Minas Fire Hall. Door prizes, bake table, 50/50. Doors open 11:30 a.m. Games start at 1 p.m.
MAY 7
Coffee House Fundraiser - great musicians, silent auction, 7 p.m. at Bethany Memorial Baptist Church. In support of Acadia Divinity College building fund
Bluegrass and Oldtime Music Jam - 2–5 p.m. at the Windermere Hall (402 Windermere Rd.). Freewill offering at the door, 50/50 draw, refreshments. All are welcome to play/sing or listen and enjoy. Buffet Dinner - Lockhartville
Hall, 204 Hutchinson Rd. 4–6 p.m. Adults $12, under 12 $6
21st Annual Country Music Special - Port Williams Community Center/fire Hall. Showtime 1 p.m. Doors open at 12 p.m. Admission $10 at the door. 50/50 draw, door prize. Proceeds for the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame.
Crib Tournament - Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross. Doors open noon, registration by 12:30 p.m. Play starts at 1 p.m. $20 per team. Canteen available. Info: 689-2147
Musical Benefit - 1–4 p.m. at the Kentville Lions Hall. 50/50 draw, tickets sold on birdhouse, freewill offering. Proceeds to Hank Myers
MAY 8
Darts - 7 p.m., Berwick Legion. Mixed doubles, draw for partner, round robin format. $3 to play, cash prize to winners and high score.
MAY 9
Fundraising Performance Juno Award winner and American Music Award winner Alfie Zappacosta will be taking the stage 7 pm. at Horton High School with special guests from Horton Music. This is a fundraiser for Horton Music.
MAY 3
Clements Historical Society – meeting 2 p.m. at the Clementsport Legion Hwy # 1. Guest speaker local historian, Dorothy Outhouse. Slideshow and refreshments to follow.
MAY 4
Crafting at The Makery - 3–4 p.m. at the Firefly Makery with Olivia. Ages 12-18. Registration is required.
MAY 5-6
Basketball Tournament - annual Martens-monarchs Alumni Tournament at MRHS. Info: Middleton Regional High School website.
MAY 5
Weekly Music – Port
Royal Legion, Branch #21 in Annapolis Royal will host
The Mark Clarke Trio, 8–10 p.m. or later. No cover charge,
Chase the Ace draw at 8 p.m. sharp
Meeting - Clementsport Legion meeting 3 p.m. New members welcome. Info: Jean, 902-638-8585
Meeting - Goat Island Church Preservation Society meeting 3 p.m. at the Clementsport Legion. New members welcome. Info: Jean, 902638-8585
Skip-bo - 2–4 p.m. at the Bridgetown & Area Library for adults. Please call the library for details at 902-665-2758.
MAY 6
Indoor Yard Sale - 8 a.m.–2 p.m. at Three Rivers Community Centre, $10 for table rental, canteen available. Info: Donna Sharpe, 902-765-3838
Book Launch - He Delights In
MAY 7
Exhibit opening - West Nova Scotia Regiment exhibit, 2–4 p.m. at Annapolis Valley Macdonald Museum, 21 School Street, Middleton. No admission charged on opening day. All welcome. Exhibit continues until Sept. 30. Phone 902-825-6116 for more information or www.macdonaldmuseum.ca
MAY 8
Monday Morning Storytime - 10 a.m. at the Annapolis Royal Library
Funds for Fuel Bridge Party - 1 p.m., $5 per person, light refreshments served. Come out for a fun afternoon and support your community museum. Info: 902-825-6116 or macdonald.museum@ns.sympatico. ca. www.macdonaldmuseum.ca Bridgetown Ukulele Group meets 7-8:30 p.m. at the Bridgetown & Area Library.
MAY 9
Dungeons and Dragons - 6:30–8 p.m. at thebridgetown & Area Library, for ages 14-17