LIBRARY EVENTS

APRIL 17

• Crib — 7 p.m., at the Berwick Legion. Team play, $10 per player, includes high hand, 50/50, cash prizes and an ongoing cookie jar.

• Toonie Toss — Loonies for Lions Lottery draw takes place every Tuesday. Get your number for life today.

• Alpha Course — At 6 p.m. at the Wilmot Baptist Christian Fellowship Centre, 208 Dodge Rd., Wilmot. Begins with a potluck meal. Explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open and informal environment. Bring your questions, join the discussion. Everyone welcome. No cost or obligation. Call: 902-765-2386.

APRIL 18

• Pool — 7 p.m., at the Berwick Legion. Round robin format. Cost: $3 to play; cash prize to winner and an ongoing cookie jar.

• Luncheon — The Loyal Workers of Port Williams United Baptist Church, invite you to the “Last ‘til September” hamburger soup/ corn chowder luncheon with desserts, fresh baked bread, tea and coffee from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $8 per person.

• Chase the Ace — Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Wolfville Lions Club, 36 Elm Ave. Have a burger from the grill or play cards with friends.

• What’s Brewin Coffee Time — Wednesdays, 9:30–11 a.m., 106 Greenwich Rd. (across form Noggin’s Corner Farm). Freewill donation, proceeds for community hall.

• Free Community Hot Soup Lunch — From 12–1 p.m. at the Kingston United Church, 733 Main St., Kingston.

APRIL 19

• Casserole Luncheon — 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Berwick United Church. Cost: $10 per person.

APRIL 20

• Clothing Give Away — From 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Centreville Baptist Church, on Murray Drive off Hwy 359. Spring and summer items and donation of good clean items accepted from April 9-19 only. For info, call Madeline at 902-678-7584 or the church at 902-678- 1946.

• Chase the Ace — At the Berwick Legion. Tickets are three for $5. Supper costs $8 and dessert costs $2. Supper is baked beans, ham, scalloped potatoes and brown bread. Both events 5–7 p.m.

• Music — The Mark Clarke Trio will be in the Berwick Legion lounge at 7:30 p.m. playing their toe-tapping music for your enjoyment. Pass the hat for band.

• Free Low Impact Exercise Program — Free, from 11 a.m.-noon, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Wilmot Baptist Church Christian Fellowship Centre. Geared for seniors, but is open to everyone.

• Black Rock Jam — 7–10 p.m. at 4404 Black Rock Rd. Play, sing and enjoy an evening with friends, light lunch at break, 50/50 draw and door prizes. Freewill offering at the door.

APRIL 21

• Supper — Baked beans, ham and scallops, homemade pies. From 4:30–6 p.m. at the Gaspereau Community Hall. Cost: $12 per person; $25 per family.

• Dance — Old Orchard Heritage Barn Dance at 7 p.m., with the always popular Men Will Be Boys. Fundraiser organized by the Rotary Club of Wolfville aims to raise funds for the Sunken Lake Scout Camp’s “Next 100 Years” campaign. Tickets are $25 at the door or by calling 902542-0400. To learn about library events throughout the week in your area go to www.valleylibrary.ca

— 9 p.m. Cost: $8 per person; adults only. Bar/ kitchen available. Music by Bev.

• Giant Indoor Yard Sale — At 8 a.m. at the Kingston Baptist Church, 695 Main St., Kingston. Many items available, plus a canteen and homemade cookies, muffins and pie.

• Jam Session — At 3 p.m. at the Berwick Legion lounge. Bring your talent or just come listen. Lots of music and a good time.

• Dance — At the Black Rock Culture and Rec Center, 9 p.m. until midnight. Music by Left of Center. Cost: $8 or $15 for a couple. Cash bar and canteen. Adults only. Doors open at 8 p.m. Info: 902-538-1259.

• Ladies Retreat — ‘Rise and Shine’ at the Aylesford Baptist Church,

2543 Hwy #1, from 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Speaker: Liz Johnson; special music by Angela Skaling. Info: 902538-8144; www.ladiesretreatministries.org.

• Big Breakfast — Wolfville and District Lions Club, 36 Elm Ave., will be having its big breakfast from 7-10 a.m. Cost: $7 for adults, $4 for children under 10.

• Breakfast — 8–10 a.m. at the Aylesford United Church. Freewill offering. Wheelchair accessible. Sponsored by the Committee of Stewards for church expenses.

— From 4–6 p.m. at the Harbourville Community Hall, 2564 Hwy 360. Freewill offering; proceeds to benefit North Mountain United Tapestry.

• PAWS for a Cause – Elder Dog Kings PAWD Doggie Expo will be held from 1-4 p.m. at the New Minas Fire Hall. Goodwill donation.

• Breakfast — Held by the Coldbrook & District Lions, 7:30–10 a.m. Cost: $5.

• Dance — Held by the Coldbrook & District Lions, from 9 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Cost: $7. Adults only. Doors open at 8 p.m. Music by Rte 12.

— At the Kentville Legion. Registration is at 12:30 p.m., play at 1 p.m., upstairs. Cost: $20 per team.

— At the Black River Community Hall, 989 Deep Hollow Rd. This is held the first and third Saturdays of the month. Ticket sales are from 6-7:45 p.m. with the draw at 8 p.m. Three tickets cost $5. Canteen available.

• Chase the Ace — Ticket sales will be available every Saturday at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #098 Kingston until winning jackpot number is drawn. Tickets cost three for $5, and are sold from 1-3 p.m., with the draw at 3:30 p.m. Must be over 19 years of age to purchase tickets.

• Ticket Auction — for H.A.R.T., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Woodville Community Centre, 342 Bligh Rd., Woodville. Canteen, 50/50 draw, quilt raffle, essential oil products, greeting cards. Freewill offering; birthday cake to mark the rescue’s 10th birthday. Proceeds go to veterinary bills, food and supplies. Info: www. valleyhart.com or call: 902-321-0159.

• Flea Market — Held by Scott’s Bay Community Hall Association, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $5 for table rental. Canteen on site. Contact 902-5827489.

APRIL 22

• Auction/Variety Show — At 1 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Canning. Canteen, 50/50, bake table. Info: 902-582-7246 after 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and after 1 p.m. on Saturday.

• Church Service — At 2:30 p.m. at the Forest Hill Baptist Church, except the fourth Sunday, which is the Hymn Sing evening.

• Market & Café — At the Black River Community Hall, 989 Deep Hollow Rd. from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Shop and eat; local produce

(in season), paintings, baked goods, crafts and much more. Lunch costs $7; table rental is $5. Info: 902-5421552.

• Berwick Lions Bluegrass Concert — Music with Oxbow Mountain Boys and Mountain Willow, 2–5 p.m. at the Berwick Lions Hall,

225 Veterans Dr., KMCC, Berwick. Canteen, 50-50 draw, and door prizes. Doors open at 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Berwick Lions Club.

• Concert — Annapolis Valley Choir presents Our Valley Sings at 3 p.m. at University Hall, Acadia. Freewill offering at door (suggested donation $10). All proceeds to support local school choir and singing programs.

APRIL 23

— Classes from 7- 9 p. m. on Mondays, starting March 12 and running for eight weeks at the Wilmot Community Centre. Scottish Country is a social dance form so no partner or special attire is required and it is suitable for any adult from aged 16 to 96. No experience is required, only an interest in dance and/ or Scottish traditions. Cost: $ 5 nightly fee to cover cost of hall. Info: 902- 7650906 or 902- 825- 4600.

• Chase the Ace — From 6-7:30 p.m. at Paddy’s Pub (second floor), in Kentville, on Monday evenings. Tickets cost three for $5, 12 for $10 and 30 for $20. Hosted by Valley Cheer Athletics. Facebook: Chase the Ace Valley Cheer Athletics.

• Darts — 7 p.m., at the Royal Canadian Legion in Berwick. Mixed doubles, draw for partner, round robin format. Cost: $3 to play, cash prize to winners and high score.

— Mondays at Bishop’s Hall in Greenwich 7:15 p.m. under the direction of Holly Lohnes. Particularly looking for new trumpet, trombone and sax players. Come try out some music with a little challenge. For more info contact sarah@ segconsulting.ca.

• Toastmasters — Meetings are every Monday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the K.C. Irving Science Centre in the Acadian Board Room.

APRIL 24

• Roast Turkey Dinner — Lions IWK Teddy Bear fundraising dinner, 12–1 p.m. at the Berwick Lions Club, Veterans Lane. Cost: $9 to eat in; $9.50 delivered.

— Kings Historical Society meets at the Kings County Museum Courtroom (upstairs). Random SHOTS with David Mossman, at 7:30 p.m. Info:www. kingscountymuseum.ca or 902-6766237. Freewill offering.

APRIL 25

• Coffee Party — At Rebekah Lodge Hall, 149 Cottage St., Berwick. Rags and Riches demo of rug hooking, at 10 a.m. Cost: $5.

Open to the public.

— 4:30–6 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Habitant, Canning. Cost: $12; take out available, call the Legion at 902-582-7246 after 4 p.m.

APRIL 18

• Windsor Community Blood Drive — At the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 009 in Windsor from 1-3 p.m. and 5–8 p.m. Please honour your appointment. Book your appointment today (visit blood.ca) and help them reach the goal of 96 donations.

APRIL 19

• General Meeting — At the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 009 in Windsor at 7:30 p.m. New members welcome. Info: 902-798-0888.

• Lunch and Learn: Glooscap Landing — At the Isabel and Roy Jodrey Memorial Library from noon until 1 p.m. With the completion of Phase One and the opening of Glooscap Landing, the focus is now on Phase Two. Glooscap Ventures will be presenting what’s next for the development and answering questions.

• Third Thursday Social — At the Windsor Regional Library from 2-4 p.m. Join staff for some easy listening entertainment by local musicians while you read, browse or just relax. Coffee and tea and light refreshments available.

• Financial Security on the Internet — At the Isabel and Roy Jodrey Memorial Library from 2-3:30 p.m. Learn how to protect your online finances. Pre-registration is required. Register online or call the library at 902-6840103 during open hours. Workshop intended for adults aged 50 years and older.

• One-on-One Tech Help — At the Isabel and Roy Jodrey Memorial Library from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and 4:305:30 p.m. Bring in your own laptop, eReader, tablet or Smartphone or use library equipment. Book a onehour slot for personalized assistance with downloading eBooks and audiobooks, setting up your tablet, getting an email account or other basic computing tasks. Pre-registration is required. Info: 902-684-0103.

APRIL 20

• Dance — At the Royal Canadian Legion’s Branch 009 in Windsor from 7-11 p.m. Lady Rogue will be playing. Admission: $5; adults only. Info: 902-798-0888.

• Art Exhibit — The grand opening of the Photographer’s Eye on an Old Economy photo-based art installation will take place from 7-9 p.m. at the Cedar Centre in Windsor. This exhibit, about the demise of mills in the Annapolis Valley, will run until June 1, Monday-Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Photographs by Dick Groot. Free to attend.

• Take-out Supper — At the South Rawdon Baptist Church, 11 Cross 3 Rd., South Rawdon. Pick up 4-6 p.m. Cost: $8 per plate. Please place order on/before April 18. To order, call 902-757-2751. Meal includes ham, potato salad, pasta salad, coleslaw, roll and carrot cake.

• Jam Session — At the Minasville Community Hall starting at 7 p.m.

APRIL 21

• Community Breakfast — Hosted by the Branch 009 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Windsor and the Navy League Cadets of Canada from 7-10 a.m. at the legion. Breakfast includes bacon, sausage, ham, eggs, pancakes, hash browns, toast, and baked beans, juice, coffee and tea. Cost: $6 for adults; $4 for children aged six to 12 years; free for children under six years of age. Takeout available. Info: 902-798-0888.

• Yard Sale — At the Windsor Elms Village (Village Hall) 174 Dyke Rd., in Falmouth from 7:30-11 a.m. Proceeds to the Windsor Elms Golden Hearts. This is a fundraiser to enhance quality of life for residents. Donated goods are accepted until the sale date and may be dropped off at the Elms on April 18, 19 or 20 prior to the yard sale. Arrangements can be made for pick up within 10 kilometres of Falmouth by calling 902-798-4939 or 902-798-5413.

• Meat Pool — Held Saturdays at the Royal Canadian Legion in Mount Uniacke from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

• Wall-to-Wall Flea Market — At the Hants County War Memorial Community Centre in Windsor from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Admission: $1.

• Canoe/Kayak Open House — At the Pisiquid Canoe Club in Windsor from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Free to attend.

• Potluck Supper

• Kentville Legion Dance

• Old Fashioned Turkey Dinner With Homemade Desserts

• Scottish Country Dance

• Kings Community Concert Band Meeting

• Meeting and Book Talk

• Ham, Bean and Potato Scallop Supper

Forks District School, 120 Sangster’s Bridge Rd., from 4-6 p.m. This is a fundraiser for the church and sponsored by St. George’s Ladies Guild, in Falmouth. Cost: $12 for adults; $5 for children five years and older; free for children under five years. There will be a variety of casseroles and salads, homemade break and rolls, plus assorted desserts and beverages.

• Dinner Theatre — At 6 p.m. at the fire hall, 1884 Highway 14, in Vaughans. The Accidental Actors will perform Fixin’ to get Hitched. Roast beef will be served. Cash bar on site. This is a fundraiser for the Southwest Hants Fire Society and the Anglican Church Guild. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For details, call 902-790-9426.

• Dance — At the Brooklyn Civic Centre from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. No Curfew will be performing. This is a fundraiser for the Brooklyn Fire Department so they can purchase another digital thermal imaging camera for Station 2 in Three Mile Plains. Tickets: $10.

• Baked Beans Supper — At HMCC Churchill House in Hantsport from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Meal includes coffee or tea plus dessert. Cost: $10.

APRIL 24

• Annapolis Valley Regional Library Bookmobile Visit — At the Brooklyn United Church 11 a.m. until noon; at the Summerville Fire Hall from 1:30– 4:30 p.m.

APRIL 27

• Dance — At the Royal Canadian Legion’s Branch 009 in Windsor from 7-11 p.m. Route 12 will be playing. Admission: $5; adults only. Info: 902798-0888.

• Monthly Senior’s Dinner — At Glad Tidings Worship Center, Chester Road, in Windsor, at noon. Freewill offering.

APRIL 28

• Ellershouse Community Breakfast — At the Ellershouse Community Hall, 429 Ellershouse Rd., in Ellershouse. Menu includes ham, bacon, sausage, eggs, pancakes, home fries, toast, juice, tea and coffee, for a freewill offering. Info: 902-253-2122.

• Newfoundland and Country Music Evening — At the Christ Church Anglican Parish Hall Corner of King Street and Wentworth Street in Windsor from 7-9 p.m. Concert features Country Roots, Craig Hopkins and Friends, Newfoundland Connection-Dorothy Rogers, and Dale Elliot and Friends. There will be door prizes. Admission: $5 for adults; free for children under 12 years.

• Bored? Games! — At the Isabel and Roy Jodrey Memorial Library in Hantsport from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Family board games, colouring and puzzles.

• Dance and Auction — In the O’Brien Building at the Hants County Exhibition Grounds in Windsor from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Music will be by Route 12 with guest Kerri Fullerton. Adults only. Cost: $10. This is a fundraiser for the Windsor Agricultural Society’s annual draft horse show and pull.

• Yard Sale and Pantry Table — At St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 211 King St., Windsor, from 8 a.m. until noon. Featuring beans and brown Bread.

• Pre-Mother’s Day Shop & Sip PopUp — At the Spitfire Arms Alehouse, Windsor, from 1-5 p.m. Free admission. Event features artisans, crafters and services.

• Grocery Household Dime Auction — At Four Points Recreation Centre, Latties Brook, Route 236. Doors open at 6 p.m. Auction draws at 7 p.m. Also 50/50 draw, grocery box and ticket drawn on quilt that was sold earlier. Info: Luella Hennigar at 902261-2506.