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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.
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+
TOPS
January 4 Start the New Year with our new chapter of TOPS (Taking Pounds Off Sensibly). Meet at 8 a.m. in the New Holy Trinity Church, Middleton. You can transfer from your present chapter or join as a new member. Contact Wendy Rodda at 825-6295.
Adrien’s Team
January 5 The Middleton and District Arena is hosting “Adrien Belliveau Appreciation Day” with games starting at 1:20 p.m. with an Atom house game, then at 2:30 WVPWA versus Clare, an IP game at 4:10 followed by Novice at 5, then MRHS Girls at 6 versus Barrington, and a PeeWee house game at 7:25. On January 19 it continues with MRHS Boys versus West Kings at 8 p.m.
Farmer’s Market
January 5 Annapolis Royal Winter Farmer’s Market - Your source for local food products and more. From 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Historic Gardens. Free admission. Info: 532-7018.
Music
January 6 Annapolis Valley Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Assoc. presents an afternoon of music at the Berwick Lions Hall (Apple Dome) at 2 p.m. Featured are Eight Wheel Drive, The Kitchen Trio, and the Good Ole Boys. Admission: $10. We support the IWK.
Christmas Services
January 6 Christmas Services at St. Luke's Anglican Church, Annapolis Royal: On January 6 at 10 a.m. is Epiphany service with visit from Three Wise Men. All welcome.
Skip-Bo
January 8 Skip-Bo at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at Bridgetown and Area Library. Join us the second Tuesday of every month for Skip-Bo, a fun and clever card game.
Family Board Game Night
January 8 Family Board Game Night at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at Bridgetown and Area Library. Enjoy some old-fashioned family fun at the Bridgetown Library. Bring your own games or try some of ours. (For adults and youth, ages 10+)
Senior Games
January 8 Come out to Senior Games 50+ at the Middleton Legion starting at 1:30 p.m. to play games and socialize.
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.
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)
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.
