Annapolis County Events

by Larry Powell

Lenten fish chowder

February 19 Every Friday from11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. until March 26 at St. James Anglican Church Hall, Bridgetown. Take out available for pick-ups or deliveries. Contact: Hall, 665-4734; Peg, 665-2480; Hilda, 665-4627.

Winterfest 2010

February 19-21 Come to Bridgetown this week-end. Enjoy the Parade of Lights, a giant bonfire, Lion’s brunch, activities with Club 400, a family skate, broomball tournament, chicken barbecue, a variety show, Lion’s Church parade, and a lunch buffet. For a complete list with times, visit www.bridgetownwinterfest.ca Sponsored by the Bridgetown Lions Club.

4-H Rally

February 20 The Lucky Stars 4-H Club is holding a Public Speaking and Demonstration Rally on Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Melvern Square Community Center. The public is invited to attend and are welcome to join us for our Incredible Community Lunch. Support the local 4-H members and enjoy a celebration of local food. Doors open at 9 a.m., speeches start at 9:30. Meal begins at 12 noon. Awards are presented at 1 p.m. There will be 4-H members who will be speaking as part of a competition as well as three guest speakers to help celebrate eating local. For more information contact Krystal Brown at 765-2433, jkbrown@eastlink.ca.

Breakfast

February 20 Big breakfast at Middleton Curling Club, 6 King St., from 8 to 11 a.m. A community favourite.

Chicken Barbeque

February 20 As part of Winterfest 2010, the Bridgetown Curling Club will be holding a Barbeque Chicken Dinner on February 20 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Bridgetown Curling Club. Includes half chicken, potato salad, dinner roll and dessert. Eat in or Take Out only $12. $15 per plate for delivery in Bridgetown / Annapolis Royal area.

HART fundraiser

February 20 Chili and Flea Market fundraiser at Aylesford Volunteer Fire Hall, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy veggie or meat chili for lunch and supper. Freewill flea market and pet basket to be raffled. Cost is $8 (children 12 and under $5). All proceeds go to Port Royal Animal Hospital where our rescues are all treated (including spay/neuters).

Book Sale

February 20 Don't miss Annapolis Valley Regional Library's annual Summer Reading Club fundraiser Book Sale. Amazing variety and selection of books at affordable prices. Saturday, Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon, 26 Bay Road, Bridgetown. All proceeds go to the Summer Reading Club for kids and teens.

Gospel Music

February 21 Gospel Music afternoon on Sunday, Feb. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Forresters Hall, Clementsvale. Features 3+3 from Weymouth, Salem from Kentville, Highway 10 from New Minus, and Tilly & Friends from Clementsvale. A free will offering will be taken. Storm date is February 28. (Listen to AVR for cancellation)

Museum Exhibit

February 21 The Light Shines On, 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 21, Macdonald Museum, Middleton. An exhibit and reception celebrates 100 years of registered nurses in Nova Scotia. It features uniforms, yearbooks, photos and much more. Come in and show your appreciation of nurses and support the museum. There is no admission charged for this event. All welcome. Phone 825-6116 for more information.

MS Society

February 22 Meeting of the Valley Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society at 7:30 p.m. in the Cornwallis Room, Kentville Research Station.

Funds for Fuel

February 22 Funds for Fuel bridge party. Play begins at 1:15 p.m., Monday, Feb. 22, Macdonald Museum, Middleton. Come out for a fun afternoon and support your Museum. Cost $4 per person, light lunch served. Call 825-6116 for more information.

Historical Society Meeting

February 23 Annapolis Valley Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 23, Macdonald Museum, Middleton. Guest speaker David Attree will give a presentation on his father who died in Iceland while serving during the Second World War. All welcome. No admission charged. Phone 825-6116 for more information.

Middleton Fireflies’ Luncheon

February 23 Middleton Fireflies’ Luncheon, Tuesday, Feb. 23 at Middleton Fire Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Menu: corn chowder; split pea/ham soup; turkey vegetable soup; hamburger soup, apple crisp; rice pudding, tea/coffee. $7 (beverage not included in take out orders). Middleton deliveries call and leave message by Monday, Feb. 22 at 825-3062.

CAPS meeting

February 24 Monthly meeting of Companion Animal Protection Society of Annapolis County starts at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Building, Lawrencetown.

Shopping Spree

February 25-26 Doing some spring cleaning? We're having a Frenchy Shopping Spree on February 25 at 2:30 p.m. and February 26 all day at Northhills Nursing Home and would love to have donated items to sell. We'll take everything from cloths to electronics. Donated sale items can be dropped off at the Rec. Dept. office before February 25. All proceed go towards the Rec. Dept. in support of our activities.

Lenten fish chowder

February 26 Every Friday from11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. until March 26 at St. James Anglican Church Hall, Bridgetown. Take out available for pick-ups or deliveries. Contact: Hall, 665-4734; Peg, 665-2480; Hilda, 665-4627.

Pub quiz night

February 26 At the Bridgetown Lions Club at 6:30. Chili supper followed by trivia contest, $10 per person. Proceeds to Companion Animal Protection Society of Annapolis County. Info: Nahleen, 665-5244.

Variety Show

February 26 The Annual Outreach Review Variety Show will be held at Kingston United Church on Friday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Come prepared to laugh a lot and also to enjoy the music of Graham Moorehead and Ruth Manning. Partial proceeds for the church outreach work. Free will donation. Refreshments following. All welcome.

Cribbage tournament

February 27 At the Middleton Legion Branch #1, registration at 12, noon, play starting at 1:00 p.m. All entrance monies returned in prizes. Canteen available. Members and guests welcome. Must be 19 years of age. Info: 825-4751

Chinese auction

February 27 Auction sponsored by Middleton and Area Fireflies at the Fire Hall. Starts at 10 a.m, canteen opens at noon, and draws start at 2:05 pm. (Re-scheduled from Jan. 30)

Legion Darts

February 27 There will be a Men’s and Women’s Doubles Tournament on Feburary 27 at the Bridgetown Legion. Call 665-2820 to register. Start time 10 a.m.

Dinner & dance

February 27 Support the Valley Cardiac Rehab Program Fund at Kingston Lion’s Club, (Cocktails: 6 p.m.; Dinner: 7 p.m.; Dancing: 8 p.m.). Dinner music by Frank Dobbins. Dance to the “Hi-Lites.” Menu: hors d’oeuvres, shrimp salad, roast pork loin & Godfather parfait. Tickets, $35 a couple, available at Pharmasaves, Kingston & Middleton, Lola’s and T&S Office. Sponsored by Kingston Lions Club. Info: 765-6746; 765-2128

Memorial Hymn Sing

February 28 As part of the 300th anniversary celebrations of the Parish of Annapolis, an Old Fashioned Memorial Hymn Sing will be held at St. Luke's Church, Annapolis Royal on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. Choose a favourite hymn and dedicate it to loved ones or just come and join in the singing. Free will offering and refreshments. Storm date Sunday, March 7. For more information please call Norma Grant at 532-5568.

Chinese auction

March 7 At New Ross Fire Hall. Doors open at 12, noon, draw starts at 2:30. Canteen available. Also a sale table for larger items. Proceeds for the on-going health care of cancer patient, Wanda Bezanson (Broome).
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