COMMUNITY news
Have you noticed the beautiful planters and flowers the Town of Berwick had along Commercial Street this year? They are most interesting and most appropriate for the Apple Capitol.
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There are a number of upcoming activities and events to enjoy.
The Christ Church luncheon takes place Oct. 4 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The cost is $12. This is the last one of the season.
Oct. 9 the card parties start up at the South Berwick Community Centre starting at 7:30 p.m.
There will be a fundraising ticket auction at the Waterville Fire Hall Oct. 14, underway at 11 a.m. Tickets are 10 for $1, with draws underway at 2 p.m. Free admission, with a free-will offering coffee and treats table. Valley Cheer Athletics Association athletes are raising funds for program clinics and specialized cheer, tumbling and gymnastics equipment, and volunteer coach training. There are more than 100 kids in the program from Wolfville to Greenwood.
At the Berwick Library: Oct. 4 you can have a free hearing test, this runs from 1:30 until 3:30 p.m. This is for adults. Call 902- 538- 8060 for an appointment.
Oct. 6 come to the library to find out about Charles Macdonald and the Faerie Cottages he built at Huntington Beach. This runs from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Oct. 6 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. there will be a story and activity time with Mi’kmaw author Theresa Meuse. There will be a craft, activity time and give-away ceremony. Please register.
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The Rebekah Lodge #43 held its meeting late last month. As St. Eulalie Lodge in Kentville has closed, Kaye Buyers from that group joined the Berwick lodge. Nominations for the new slate of officers included Noble Grand, Zillah Gaul; Vice Grand, Joan Osborne; secretary, Julia Cox and treasurer, Marjorie Saunders. They are in by acclamation.
On Nov. 3, there will be a ticket auction at the hall. Doors open for the public at 10 a.m. and the draw starts at 2 p.m. The Nov. 21 meeting will start with a potluck dinner at 11:30 a.m. Special guest will be Warden Capey Giles. Other lodges are welcome to attend.
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Rev. Mel Malton, minister of Christ Church, Berwick and Morden and St. Mary’s in Auburn is also an author. Who knew? She spoke at the coffee and conversation session at the Berwick Library on Sept. 28. It was very informative. She spoke about some methods you could use to get started on writing a book and shared her past endeavours and had several of her books with her.