NOTICE
Annapolis County Events space is provided for local non-profit organizations. Space is limited to about 25 words. There is no guarantee that notices will be printed. Contact 825-3457, fax 825-6707, email editor@annapolisspectator.ca, or drop them off at 87 Commercial Street, Middleton. Deadline is Thursday at 4 p.m.
Computer Help
Computer help is available on Fridays at the Bridgetown and Area Library. Contact the library for details, 665-2758. Computer help is also available at the Dr. Frank W. Morse Memorial Library in Lawrencetown on Thursdays. Ask library staff, 584-3044, or check online at www.valleylibrary.ca
Lego Club
Fridays Lego Club is held on Fridays at the Dr. Frank W. Morse Memorial Library in Lawrencetown. For Ages 6 to 11 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. We provide the Legos. Please don't bring your own. Stop by after school on Fridays and build something cool.
Post Partum Depression
Until May 30 The No. 1 complication of childbirth is depression. Family Matters is partnering with Annapolis Valley Health to offer a 10-week facilitated session for women who are experiencing or are at risk of post partum depression. Sessions are held at Family Matters every Wednesday morning from March 28 to May 30. To register, please call Angela Fredericks at 825-4825.
Small Starts
May 14 Sessions on “Getting Started Growing Vegetables” at the Granville Ferry Hall, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Helen Opie is facilitator. Call 532-1898 to register. Limited to 10 participants.
Masquerade Ball
May 4 Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. with Joe Murphy and the Water Street Blues Band at Oakdene Center, Bear River with cash bar, buffet & prizes. Call 467-4121 for advance tickets ($20) or $25 at door. Fundraiser for Bear River Board of Trade.
Invitation
May 4 You’re invited to the Digby County Welcomes Heritage & Diversity event at 6 p.m. in gymnasium of Digby Reg. High School. RSVP email (indicate time) to ccromwell@tcrsbphone; (902) 245-7524.
Pride Dance
May 5 Valley Pride is having a Gay/Lebian Dance 19+ on May 5 at the Middleton Lions Club in Nictaux. 8921 Hwy 10. The Cost is $5 at the door. Time is from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cash Bar and 50/50 tickets and door prizes. Contact David at 902-825-3197 or menembracingmen@hotmail.com or facebook valley pride for more details.
Yard Sale
May 5 Indoor yard, bake and plant sale at Aylesford United Church Hall, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Barbequed hot dogs and refreshments. Sponsored by the Committee of Stewards.
Breakfast
May 5 Bridgetown Lions BIG Breakfast is held the first Saturday of each month at Lions Community Hall, 289 Church Street, Bridgetown. Enjoy scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, pancakes, hash browns, baked beans, brown bread and toast for a good will offering.
Country Show
May 5 Support Relay For Life and enjoy great music at Margaretsville Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Free will donation. Performances by Pat & Doug LeBlanc, Katrina Gillis, Mountain Soul and Kitchen Country. Info: 825-4404; 825-2638
Beans Supper
May 5 “Swim in for Supper” presented by the Lawrencetown Pool Committee. Enjoy beans, ham, potato scallop and brown bread from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Lawrencetown Fire Hall. Adults $8; children 12 and under, $4. Advance tickets available. Take-outs available in Lawrencetown area. Contacts: Shyloe 584-7008; Wanda 584-2285.
Benefit
May 5 Benefit at 6 p.m. in Annapolis Royal Fire Hall for the Full Gospel Tabernacle building fund. Includes good Gospel music, bake table and Chinese Auction. For further info, call 532-5391 or 532-1967.
Spring Concert
May 5 Middleton Choral Society, directed by Maureen MacLean, accompanied by Elizabeth Harwood, presents its annual spring concert, based on the easy-listening theme of home, featuring a medley of songs from "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" with guest soloist Shannon (Patterson) Young in St. John's United Church, Middleton, NS at 8 p.m. A freewill offering will be taken; for information, call Maureen MacLean at 825-3387.
Senior Games
May 5 to 12 The Annapolis West Senior Games for the spring of 2012 will be played between May 5 and May 12. As usual the fee is $2 per person per game. The cost of the banquet will be $10. You are asked to register on or before May1 by calling Leona at 532-2664.
Baseball Registration
May 5,9,12 Middleton Minor Baseball will be having registration at Town Hall on the following dates: Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Wednesday, May 9 from 6 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Port George Breakfast
May 6 At the Port George Rec. Centre, 8 to 10 a.m. Enjoy pancakes, baked beans, scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, fruit salad and muffins. All welcome. Proceeds for upkeep of Hall.
Special Service
May 6 Special service at Bridgetown Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. George Allen will be installed as Pastor Emeritus by the Bridgetown Baptist Pastoral Charge. This honour is being conferred in appreciation of his exemplary service as Pastor from 1969-1983, and acknowledging his 70 plus years of faithful Christian ministry. Reception will follow. Contact: Pastor David Cumby, 665-4648; bridgetownpastor@gmail.com
Brickton AGM
May 7 The executive meeting of the Brickton Hall Committee starts at 6 p.m. Followed by the annual meeting and election of officers at 7 p.m.
Neighborhood Watch
May 7 Wilmot and Area Neighborhood Watch meet at 7 p.m. in the Christian Fellowship Centre, Wilmot. All interested parties are invited.
Small Starts
May 7 & 14 Getting Started Growing Vegetables informati0on session at Granville Ferry Hall, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. with facilitator Helen Opie. Call 532-1898 to register. Limited to 10 participants.
Remembering John Nickerson
May 9 We will be remembering John Nickerson’s passion for film, drama, performance, visual art and all things creative on Wednesday evening, May 9 at ArtsPlace in Annapolis Royal. Please bring your memories, your mementos of John, your stories and anything of his that you want to share.
Centrelea AGM
May 9 AGM of the Centrelea Cemetery Company at the Community Hall at 7 p.m. Lot holders and family member are urged to attend. Prior to the AGM, lot holders will meet in the cemetery for spring cleanup no later than 6 p.m. Bring a rake or other equipment for your own use.
Greenwood Players
May 9-12 Presents “A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody” under the direction of Chantal Murphy. It’s New Years Eve and Donald has resolved to murder his wife by the end of the year, but she wife, Julia, has resolved to live to see the next year, and confusion and hilarity ensues. Performance starts at 7:30 p.m. in the A.V.M. Morphee Centre, Greenwood, admission is $8.
Garden Tour
May 10 Champlain Garden Club's "armchair tour" of the Chelsea Flower Show. Joan Francuz will guide us through this spectacular event. 7:30 p.m. Annapolis Royal United Church (by the lights) All welcome.
Celebration of Hope
May 10 Celebration of Hope sponsored by Annapolis Royal & District Unit of the Cdn. Cancer Society at 7 p.m. in St. Lukes Church, Annapolis Royal. Guest speaker is Peter Mallette, Director of Prostrate Cancer, Atlantic. Also featuring the Choirs of Champlain and Clark Rutherford Memorial Schools under the direction of Anne Marie Monk.
Evening Service
May 11 Evening service at Habitation Baptist Church with New Brunswick Bible Institute's music group "Steadfast"from 6 to 7 p.m. Steadfast will encourage your hearts through singing, testimonies, and sharing God's Word. Everyone welcome. No charge. Info: Pastor Colin McGie, 532-2511
Especially For Mothers
May 12 Especially For Mothers at Centrelea Community Hall, Saturday, May 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lobster and salad take-out luncheon featuring lobster roll/burger, potato salad, coleslaw, fresh cucumber and tomato slices, pickles, and dessert, all for only $10 per person. Take-out pre-orders only. For more information and to order please call Anne at 665-2969 by 7 p.m., May 11.
Yard, Bake Sale
May 12 Indoor Yard Sale, bake table, canteen at Wilmot Baptist Church Christian Fellowship Centre, Saturday, May 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Church Breakfast
May 12 All Saint’s Anglican Church, Kingston will be serving breakfast Saturday, May 12 from 8 to 10 a.m. at All Saints’ Anglican Church Hall, Pleasant Street, Kingston. Cost: $ 6. Menu: pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, baked beans, hash browns, toast juice, tea and coffee. All are welcome.
Mother’s Day Tea
May 12 The Granville Centre Mother’s Day Tea will be held on May 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Granville Centre Hall. Bake and craft tables, straw game, and door prize. Price $5 per person. Proceeds for Granville Centre United Baptist Church Sewing Circle. Everyone Welcome.
Plant Sale
May 12 Annual Perennial and Plant Sale on Saturday, May 12 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the United Church Hall, 298 Granville St., Bridgetown. For information call 665-2072. Best plant sale in Valley.
Ticket Auction
May 12 At the Round Hill Hall, 2 to 4 p.m. Lunch Available. Proceeds for the Hall.
Tea & Auction
May 12 Mothers Day Tea & Ticket Auction fundraiser hosted by Middleton Reg. High School Band – Parents Assoc. at Middleton Baptist Church Hall. 2 to 4 p.m. Cost is $1 for coffee or tea, and $2 per dessert. Auction tickets are $2 per envelope.
Yard Sale
May 12 Yard Sale at the Forester's Hall in Clementsvale on May 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Inside tables are $10 or bring your own table to set up outside is $5. To book a table call 467-3409.
Mother’s Day Supper
May 12 Mother’s Day supper at Melvern Square Comm. Center, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Enjoy a full course turkey dinner with gingerbread and whipped cream. Adults $10; children $5.
Mother’s Day Breakfast
May 13 Mother’s Day breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. in the Kingston Fire Hall. Free will offering.
Rink AGM
May 16 Annual General Meeting of the Middleton and District Rink Commission starts at 7:30 p.m. in the PEP room of the Rink. All community groups and rink clients are invited to attend. Year end reports, etc...
Plant Sale & Tea
May 19 Plamnt Tea & Sale held by the Spa Springs Women’s Institute at Parker Hall in Victoria Vale. Doors open at 10 a.m.
Country Gospel Night
May 19 Country Gospel Night at Paradise Community Hall at 7 p.m. Hosted by Paradise United Baptist Church. Music by Old Country, Just for Fun, Mary Baker, David Llewellyn, Frost sisters and Bob. Freewill offering. Info: Sherry, 665-4649; bsmarsh@eastlink.ca
Yard Sale
May 19 Yard Sale at St George & St Andrew United Church (by the lights)
Annapolis Royal on Saturday, May 19 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Relay for Life
June 8 Cancer Survivors are invited to walk the first honorary lap of the 10th Relay for Life at 7 p.m. at Middleton Rotary Raceway Park. For information, contact Debra Ryan at 532-7712.
