NOTICE
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Volunteers Needed
The towns of Middleton, Bridgetown and Annapolis Royal are interested in building outdoor rinks for our residents. However, in order to make this happen we will need the help of some dedicated volunteers to both build and maintain each of them. If you are interested in helping out either by donating your time or donating some of the materials that are needed, please call 824-1069.
Call for Board Members
Family Tree Children’s Centre in Middleton requires talented and conscientious volunteers to its’ Board to lead and strengthen our programs for children ages 18 months to five years and their families. Board members meet one evening a month. For more information, call Rhonda Freeman at 363-3030 or Loretta Connell at 825-5490.
Single Parent Support
Wednesdays "Just Me & the Kids," a group supporting single parent families in our region, will start up again at Emmanuel Church in Middleton. Please contact Deb at 825-6909 for more information.
Toastmasters
Tuesdays Toastmasters meets Tuesdays from 6:15 to 8 p.m. at Air Commodore Birchall Training Centre, Bldg 221, Greenwood. Everyone welcome. For information contact: edwardwedler@gmail.com or Edie Murray 665-2397.
Jam Sessions
Wednesdays Come out to Brickton Jam Sessions every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Great Country & Bluegrass music. Come to play, sing, or listen. Refreshments at intermission. All for only $ 2 each.
Public Skate
At the Middleton and District Arena on Fridays, 7 to 8 p.m. and Sundays, 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. Adult Skate is on Wednesdays, 10 to 11 a.m.. Call 825-3583 to confirm. Cost: Youth $2; Adult $4; Family $10.
Curlers Needed
Bridgetown Curling Club requires experienced curlers or those who would like to learn. For curling on Mon. or Wed. night: Doug, 532-2140; for Fri. night: Connie, 665-2795 or Brenda, 665-2935; for Seniors (50+), Tues. and Thurs. afternoons: Peter, 665-4522; for Juniors on Sun. or Learn to Curl on Tues.: Monica: monicalloyd@ns.sympatico.ca; evenings at 665-4181. Info: bridgetowncurlingclub.com
After School LEGO
Thursdays at 3:30 p.m., Bridgetown and Area Library. What better way to spend after school than building LEGO at the library! Build with ours. Do not bring your own LEGO.
Family Board Game Night
Tuesdays Starting at 6:30 p.m. Bridgetown and Area Library. Enjoy some old-fashioned family fun at the Bridgetown Library. Bring your own board games or try some of ours. Ages 10+
Lego
January 10 Lego at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10 at Bridgetown and Area Library. Come to Lego at the library. Ages 3+. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
Potluck & Music
January 10 Come to the Wilmot Community Centre for potluck supper from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free will offering. Stay for the Jam session from 7 to 10 p.m. Cost is $2. For more information, contact David at 825-3125 or Carol at 825-2700.
Big Breakfast
January 12 Big Breakfast at the Middleton Curling Club on King St., 8 to 10:30 a.m. Includes bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, baked beans, pancakes, and toast for a free will offing. All proceeds to the Club. Ice time available for practice until 1 p.m.
Country Gospel
January 12 Country Gospel Music Night, hosted by Paradise United Baptist Church, at Paradise Community Hall, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Music by Reg Taylor, Alfie Bright, Raymond Weir and Friends, Frost Sisters and Bob, Mary Grace Baker. Free will offering to defray costs; tea and coffee available; all welcome. Contact info 665-4649 or bsmarsh@eastlink.ca.
Breakfast
January 12 Breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 12 from 8 to 10 a.m. at All Saints’ Anglican Church Hall, Pleasant Street, Kingston (turn west off Bridge Street). Cost: $ 7. Menu: pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, baked beans, hash browns, toast, juice, tea & coffee. All are welcome!
Open House
January 13 The Annapolis Royal Fire Department is hosting an open house, 2 to 4 p.m., for retired Deputy Chief Harold Dunnington, and Joan and Chrissy, who are moving away. Come visit with them. (Best wishes only.)
Hymn Sing
January 13 There will be a Hymn Sing at the Wilmot Baptist Christian Fellowship Centre (CFC), corner of Highway # 1 and Dodge Road, on Sunday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Special music guests are the “New Song Trio” from Midldeton - Claire Diggins, Leslie Morris, and Geralyn Attree. All welcome to attend.
Senior Games
January 15 Come out to Senior Games 50+ at the Middleton Legion starting at 1:30 p.m. to play games and socialize.
Library Writing Group
January 15 Library Writing Group at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at Bridgetown and Area Library. Share your work and receive feedback from other writers. New members welcome. (Adults)
Seniors Afternoon
January 16 Join us for a social afternoon at the Annapolis Royal Legion on January 16 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Play some table games such as cribbage, 45’s, bridge, and Scrabble. Try your hand at darts, pool, shuffleboard, and crokinole. Or just buy a refreshment, chat with old friends (and new ones) and sample some finger foods. Organized by the folks at Annapolis West 50+ senior games and the Annapolis Royal Legion. For information contact Leona Grant at 532-2664; John Rodie at 532-0503; or Karl Cleveland at 532-5294.
Up North Day
January 19 Celebrating the Canadian Arctic in Paradise at the Community Hall, 3 to 6 p.m. Presentations and slides by Heather Stewart, Ecologist: All about Polar Bears, Northern Communities, and Plant Diversity. Ticket and silent auction of authenticated Inuit carvings and other northern items, outdoor demonstrations and games, Elders' Tea Tent and a visit from Annapolis Co. Winter Activities Team. Suitable for all ages. Free will donation. All proceeds for Hall. For more information or to reserve tickets for an evening showing of Atanarjuat (The Fast Runner),call Barbara at 584-3511.
Scrabble
January 29 Scrabble from 2 to 4 p.m., Bridgetown and Area Library. Scrabble enthusiasts are invited to drop in for a lively game of Scrabble the last Tuesday of each month. (Adults)
