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ON THE COVER
WOMEN OF
WOLFVILLE
TAKE YOU
ON
A DETOUR
By Genevieve Allen Hearn
“Life is what happens to
us while we are making other plans”. This Allen
Saunders quote is the sentiment that is captured at this year’s Women of Wolfville show,
“Detours: Are We There Yet?”. On the bumpy
road to life there are roadblocks, potholes, and
detours. Through the power of storytelling,
women from the Wolfville community (and
surrounding area) are sharing their personal
experiences with these unexpected encounters
that make life challenging, interesting, and
ultimately, rewarding.
The production itself has taken a few detours,
as weather has prevented many gatherings
from happening over the long winter and into
spring. But against all odds, over forty participants aged four to seventy-four have shown
their steadfast commitment, pulling together
a show that is a blend of amusing blunders and
unforeseen disheartenment – always with the
discovery of a way through in the end.
There are some shining moments in the performance that are not to be missed. Two original
songs by Sarah Gaetz will uplift spirits, and
stories contributed by
author Robin McGee
and Mi’kmaq elder
Mary Ann Bradford
will serve as a reminder that there are paths
through even the
most devastating situations. A cheeky game
show led by hostess
Karma demonstrates
that the cards that we are dealt in life are not
always going to affect us in the same way.
Under the direction of Linda Wheeldon and
Wendy Elliott, the show takes us up, down, and
all around the central theme of managing the
unexpected.
This show marks the 14th year for the annual
Women of Wolfville production. As they do
every year, the creative collective of women
will be donating all proceeds to local and
international charities of their choosing. This
year’s show will help schools in Wolfville and
Zimbabwe, Dare India, a pregnancy resource
centre in the Dominican Republic, and commemorate Wolfville’s unsung WWII heroine
Mona Parsons.
"Detours: Are We There Yet?" will be staged
three times at the Festival Theatre in Wolfville.
It will show April 17 at 7:30pm and April 18 at
2pm and 7:30pm. Tickets are $15 or $12 for
students and seniors and are available at The
Box of Delights Bookshop in Wolfville or at the
door.
REVIEW FOR THE NOSH GALA EVENT
held on April 9 at the Kingstec Campus of the NSCC.
Submitted by Scott Campbell
It could be argued that
the purpose of a food or
restaurant review would
be to give you, the reader,
an opportunity to enjoy
some of the same culinary delights
as me, the writer. That’s why it
pains me to tell you, dear reader,
that… you missed it.
Once a year the Horticulture, Culinary and Hospitality & Tourism Departments of the Kingstec Campus
of the Nova Scotia Community College combine
forces to create an evening of unparalleled hospitality, food and beauty. This year the event
was held on April 9 and for a ticket price of $35
attendees got unlimited access to a seemingly
endless array of delicious culinary treats paired
with wines and beers provided by fifteen local
wineries and breweries.
To pick a favourite would be impossible but two of the offerings
stood out for me in terms of taste
and presentation. The first was
the Pan Seared Scallops, Dulse
Beurre Blanc and Scrunchions.
The scallops were done perfectly
and the fresh taste of the dulse
and the richer pork flavour of the
scrunchions combined to create a
tantalizing spoonful of maritime
flavours. The other delight that I want to share
with you was the Haddock Taco, Mango Salsa
and Crème Fraiche. The sweet haddock with
the bright splash of mango and the crunch of
the taco was incredible. I might have had more
than one…or five.
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INDEX
About Us p.3
Furry Feature p.3
Random Act of Kindness p.3
The Free Tweets p.4
Mike Uncorked P.5
Here and Away / In Review p.6
Acadia Page p.7
Tide Chart p.8
Horoscopes & Trivia p.8
Recipe / Root Local p.9
Who’s Who p.10
WBDC Buzztown p.12
Bookshop & Stardrop p.13
Crossword p.14
Eat to the Beat p.14
Weeklies, Exhibits,
Theatre p.15
What’s Happening Events
p. 16, 17
Free Classifieds p.18
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HANTSPORT: R & G’s Family Restaurant, Pizzaria
BERWICK: Drift Wood, North Mountain Coffee,
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FEATURE
CAT – HAGRID
Hagrid is a very handsome tuxedo cat with
a unique and stylish white blaze. A domestic
long-haired black and white, neutered male,
Hagrid was rescued from the Town of Kentville. He is a very
loveable lap cat! He is one of three brothers and we estimate
him to be between 5-8 years old.
Wolfville Animal Hospital | 542-3422 | 12-112 Front St, Wolfville
wolfvilleanimalhospital@ns.aliantzinc.ca
UPDATE ON DAMON
DAMON HAS BEEN ADOPTED!
If you would like to adopt a dog please stop by the Nova
Scotia, Kings County branch of the SPCA. We are located at
1285 County Home Road in Waterville. You can also check
out our website at www.king.spcans.ca, look us up on Facebook, or call my caregivers at 902-538-9075.
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Quality long and short term accommodations in Wolfville: 32 Main St., Wolfville, 542-3420, roselawnlodging.ca
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Schoolhouse Brewery Inc.
902-790-2364 / info@schoolhousebrewery.ca / schoolhousebrewery.ca /
63 CastleFrederick Rd. Falmouth (although not open to the public)
The Beer With Class
The Schoolhouse Brewery is committed to
crafting uncompromising quality beers in
an environmentally responsible way. We are
available at the Wolfville farmers Market the
first Saturday of every month.
The Southfield Project is about one field one beer.
We are using a two acre field to produce barley
and hops for an authentic Bluenose beer. The
barley will be hand planted, hand harvested and
floor malted at the brewery. The hops will also
be grown, harvested on Southfield and dried at
the brewery. To follow this project and find out
how you can get involved follow the Schoolhouse
Brewery Facebook page, and look for links to the
Southfield Project.
Cameron Hartley and Tim Burns registered in
2008, but have been fully operational since June
2014. They are the smallest craft brewery in NS,
brewed by teachers in a Schoolhouse.
SoundMarket Recording Studios —
63 Pleasant Street, Wolfville, 542-0895 /
facebook.com/soundmarket • Recording
studio, studio concerts & mobile recording.
Gold-record-winning service and great gear. On
April 18th participate in a live studio recording
with John Tetrault. We save energy wherever
we can. Our equipment uses very little energy.
Edible Art Café — 9701 Commercial St.,
New Minas, 681-7375 /
facebook.com/edibleartcatering • We will be
celebrating Earth Day by doing a clean-up at
the old Horton High School Grounds. After this
long snow filled winter, we’re stocking up on
seeds to reclaim and revitalize the area. Anyone
interested in getting involved can get in touch
with Jesse and Dax. Happy spring!
Inner Sun Yoga — 461 Main St. Unit 4,
Wolfville, 542-YOGA / yoga@innersunyoga.ca
/ innersunyoga.ca • At Inner Sun every day is
Earth day. We put out less than a small grocery
bag of garbage per 2 weeks and compost our
water cups. Proud to be part of taking care of
the planet.
Careforce — Kentville, 365-3155 /
careforce@careforce.ca / careforce.ca • Careforce
works to minimize the distance our caregivers
have to travel to get to their clients’ homes. It’s
not only good for the environment (less fuel
consumption), but good for their finances as
well. Happy Earth Day, everyone.
Whole Green Heart Coaching — Berwick,
538-3079 / WholeGreenHeart.com • Find us at
the Wolfville Farmers’ Market on Saturday
April 18th and grab a copy of our 2015 Herbal
Workshop flyer! Plus, we’ll have several
gardening and seed saving books for sale.
Happy Earth Day from Michelle and Al.
Sister Lotus Body Care Products, Belly Dance
& Herbal Education — Wolfville, 680-8839
/ sisterlotus.com • Starting seeds for herbs
for the products, planning another ‘Yoga &
Herbal Medicine’ retreat with Carol Fellowes
at Windhorse Farms, hosting our 2nd online
herbal education course, & preparing ideas for
the Herbal Product Contest at the International
Herbal Symposium in Massachusetts this
spring! Also excited to host a Women’s
Percussion Workshop (doumbek, frame drum,
tambourine) with Kadijah in June. Call/email
for details!
Harwood House Bed & Breakfast — 33 Highland
Ave., Wolfville, 542-5707 / harwoodhouse.com • I
just checked the Old Farmer’s Almanac and was
delighted to read we will be having a warmer
and drier April and May than usual. Do we ever
deserve it! Enjoy.
RE used resale Co-op, Ltd. —
8759 Commercial St.,New Minas,
681-1210 / reusedresale@gmail.com /
REusedresale.com / facebook.com/REusedresale
• RE keeps second-hand items (furniture,
housewares, home decor, books, toys and
much more) in circulation and out of landfills,
as one of our main objectives. Community
involvement helps make this a sustainable
endeavor and this Earth Day, as always, we
hope everyone will help spread the word!
Suggested Theme:
The Old Farmers’ Almanac encourages, “On Earth Day, enjoy the tonic of fresh air,
contact with the soil, and companionship with nature! Walk through the woods
in search of emerging wildflowers and green moss. Go outside, no matter what
the weather!”
Taking this advice, how will you connect to the earth on April 22nd? How is your
business demonstrating environmental responsibilities?
Atlantic Lighting Studio — 430 Main St.,
Wolfville, 542-3431 / atlanticlightingstudio.com •
“Seeing is believing.” Think you don’t like LED
or CFL bulbs? Come in to our light lab to see for
yourself how to drastically cut down on your
energy consumption! Every effort helps our
planet.
Valley Waste Resource Management — 90
Donald E Hiltz Connector Rd, Kentville, 679-1325
/ vwrm.com • Forty nine Grade 3 students of
Coldbrook and District School will gather
at VWRM on Earth Day for a tour, to learn
about sorting, and to listen to a reading of
FRANKENSTINK! Garbage Gone Bad by Ron
Lightburn.
Devorah Fallows Acupuncturist, Herbalist
& Chinese Medicine 中国医药 —
#221, 112 Front St., Wolfville, 300-3017 /
devorah@oceanbayclinic.com / oceanbayclinic.com
• Chinese Medicine uses all natural substances
such as bark, roots, berries, flowers, leaves,
even shells & minerals like amber and talc to
produce elegant natural medicines. On Earth
Day I’ll be giving thanks for all these precious
gifts from the Earth that I’m able to use for the
benefit of my patients and my family. I carry
formulas to prevent colds & flu as well as deal
with indigestion and tummy troubles. Devorah
Fallows says: “Hug a tree – it might be medicine
– and Be Well!”
Errands by Karen — 790-2626 /
errandsbykaren@hotmail.com • Errands by Karen
is a personalized service catering to seniors,
shut-ins, and busy people who need a helping
hand. Operating from Ellershouse to Grand
Pré, Karen can assist you with appointments,
groceries, and helping at home. She can also
provide blood collection at your home or
workplace. Please call or email for more info.
Wine of Nova Scotia (WANS) —
gillian.mainguy@acadiau.ca / winesofnovascotia.ca
• 12 TIDES, A Wine Tasting Event on June 4,
7:30–10pm @ Halifax Marriott Harbourfront
Hotel. Enjoy award-winning NS seafood and
taste the new 2014 vintages of Tidal Bay
side by side. W/guest speaker Tony Aspler,
accomplished wine educator & writer. $65,
please RSVP.
Slow Food Nova Scotia — 489-4796 /
lia@devourfest.com / slowfoodns.com • 6th Annual
Slow Food Nova Scotia Spring Supper
returns featuring nine of the region’s
top chefs working together to bring you
a multiple-course, locally-sourced Nova
Scotian church supper unlike any other.
May 2nd in Dartmouth, $120 general, $90 Slow
Food members.
~ In.formation ~
...alternative clothing; crafts;
leather goods and MORE!...
at the Wolfville Market or
10236 Hwy 1 (Flower House) Wolfville.
Shop Open in April: Hrs: 11–6, Sun & Wed
Immediately after graduating
from the NSCC Tourism Management – Kingstec, I secured a
position with United Airlines as
a passenger service agent at the
Halifax International Airport.
My studies and training at NSCC
allowed me to enjoy valuable
employment, which included
the one on one interaction with
passengers and the ability to
ensure the service I provided
was superior. I have been able
to accept my first choice in a
similar position with Air Canada
which I have further employed
the significant advantage of
being trained by NSCC.
Anna-Marie Bradbury
www.nscc.ca
For more info Contact Nicole 902-679-7441
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MIKE UNCORKED
The Cedar Centre for Active Health and Living
Mike Butler
E
very third or fourth Mike
Uncorked, I try to expand
my topics to highlight a
business or person outside
of Wolfville, as the Grapevine distribution stretches
between Windsor and
Berwick. This Uncorked will
focus on Wonderful Welcoming Windsor! I’m always
surprised at the hidden
treasures I find when I take
a walk around the town of
Windsor… trust me folks,
it’s more than a few winding
roads between two Tim
Hortons.
A few weeks back, I was
whisked away to Windsor
to have an extensive tour
of the Cedar Centre for
Active Health & Living,
located at 69 Cedar Street,
Windsor. The Cedar Centre
is a destination for healthy
living, health improvement,
community and art that is a
true asset to Windsor, the Valley and beyond.
The mission of the Cedar Centre is to create a
space and offer its patrons a place to improve
and create a strong mind, body and soul.
First, let me tell you about the building itself
that houses the Cedar Centre. The building is
just over 100 years old and commonly known
as the former location of Hawboldt’s Home
Furniture. It was originally the Windsor
Furniture Factory, partly owned by Andrew
Shand. Andrew Shand is the father of Clifford
Shand, who, along with his wife Henrie
Vaughan Shand, grew to be prominent historical figures in Windsor. The Shand’s former
Avon Street home, which dates back to 1890,
is still standing today as the Shand House
Museum. The Cedar Centre is approximately
20,000 square feet on two levels made of
bricks and planks and beams. The building is
priceless by today’s standards, but it is much
more than that. The renovation has not only
preserved the historic feel of the building but
the decorative and reconstructive decisions
made within the walls are appealing to all the
senses; with visible beams, neutral wall colors,
open spaces for relaxing, gorgeous sculptures, wall decorations, art work, furniture
and lighting fixtures. The air seems cleaner
and fresher and it’s genuinely inviting to its
guests. I am a history nut and I love seeing
older buildings filled with history put to use
and preserved and appreciated and the Cedar
Centre has done that.
So what’s inside this beautiful centre? Well,
The Cedar Centre has brought health professionals of all types together in one location.
They have and will add doctors of sports
science, psychiatry, naturopathy, chiropractic,
acupuncture, psychology, homeopathy and
osteopathy. There will be registered massage
therapists and physiotherapists. As well as
professional instructors in METT, Yoga,
Qigong, Dance and other areas of mind and
fitness improvement. I was quite shocked
at the extensive space being used as well as
the free space still unoccupied; this building
is huge and has so much potential. There’s
a gym, a full dance studio (Avon Dance
Alzheimer’s and iPods
Submitted by Joel Stoddart, Careforce; and Kate Spurr, Family 1st Medical
“Alive Inside”, a documentary to be screened
at Acadia Cinema’s Al Whittle Theatre, chronicles the astonishing experiences of individuals
with Alzheimer’s and dementia who have
been revitalized through the simple experience of listening to music on devices like
iPods. It reveals the uniquely human connection we find in music and how its healing
power can triumph where prescription medication falls short.
One of the most fascinating subjects in the
film is Henry, a 94-year-old dementia patient.
In one scene, Henry sits listless and disconnected until earphones are placed on his
head. Almost immediately, his eyes focus, his
posture straightens, and his face lights up as
he listens to some of his favourite music.
The film presenters (Careforce, Family 1st
Medical, and the Alzheimer Society of Nova
Scotia) say that over the past few years
they’ve seen a significant increase in the number of local families learning to cope with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and memory loss. “There is such a great need for support and so few resources
in the community” says Kate Spurr, “We saw the film and thought we’d love to share it with
everyone.”
Company), a conference room (complete with
digital projection) available for meetings and
parties (by rental), many offices being used,
and many more still under construction as the
Centre grows. There’s also a delightful coffee
shop called the Lavender Pumpkin Piano Café
which only serves healthy food and drinks
(wraps, smoothies, pure juice etc.) so pop in,
read a Grapevine and play a tune on the piano!
The Cedar Centre is going to provide this
writer with many Who’s Who options for
future issues of the Grapevine so stay tuned,
but a sneak peek will include acclaimed artist
David Howells, whose studio is in the centre;
sculptor Ian Startup; Psychiatrist Dr. Lorraine
Lazier and many more.
If you are in the health profession and want
to join the Cedar Centre team by renting
space for your office, check out the website at
www.69cedarcentre.ca or visit the centre for
a tour, it’s well worth it. For those in Windsor
and beyond, I strongly encourage you to take
a tour, online or in person, of this unique
establishment. Find them on Facebook or if
you have questions, you can email info@69cedarcentre.ca.
Dr. Matthias Jaepel gave me a friendly and
informative excursion around the centre the
day I visited. Dr. Jaepel is the co-owner of
Platypus Medical Exercise Therapy & Training
in Halifax and has worked hard to create the
Cedar Centre. He has a PhD in Sports Science
with over 30 years of training and knowledge
and has worked with athletes, children, and
people of all ages with a tremendous level of
success. He is a world-class athlete himself
with tri-athlete championship credentials.
Wait, I’m giving away too much…. Matthias is
another Who’s Who for the future.
What a wonderful adventure! I am eager
to get back to the Centre and explore some
more of their unique features. Take a trip to
Windsor; be healthy, active and wise to what’s
handy to you.
The film will be presented May 7 at 7pm at the Al Whittle Theatre in Wolfville. Tickets are $5
and can be purchased at www.careforce.ca/aliveinside or by phoning 902-365-3155. Tickets are
also available at the Box of Delights Bookshop in Wolfville and will be for sale at the door. For
more information about the film, visit www.aliveinside.us.
LOCAL BLOG ROLL
Do you live in the Annapolis Valley & write a blog? Send us your website &
we’ll try to include it in the Local Blog Roll. grapevine.emily@gmail.com
valleystorytime.wordpress.com
April 15, 2015: Some dogs and guessing games
For some reason, there are a lot of dogs in
the books I picked up this week. So, if you are
hankering for a doggie storytime, I have you
covered. First off, Smick, by Doreen Cronin.
Her books are so active, you can really get
moving with them. In this one, very sparse
vocabulary featuring a dog, a bird, and a stick
turns into a fun guessing game...
alexsings.blogspot.com
March 29, 2015: Song #13: Four Walls
This song was written in Spring 2014, shortly
after I moved into my Tiny Home, just in time
for five long, miserable days of snow, rain and
sleet. It's part love song for my house and
cat and part break-up song for a relationship
that had ended shortly before my move. The
references in the song are to off-grid living in
a converted trailer. No electricity. No running
water...
www.confessionsofafitnessinstructor.com
April 13: I Finally Ran Outside
Hurrah! Sunday afternoon I was able to go get
my long run in OUTSIDE without the fear of
falling on ice, or freezing my lungs off. Though
the thought of actually running 7 miles was a
little worrisome.
www.drwoodnd.com/blog
April 8, 2015: Savoury Crepes
I've been craving swiss chard lately and trying
to figure out different ways to eat it... at every
meal. I sautéed it in coconut oil this morning along side of my eggs, I ate it for lunch
in a protein "buddha" bowl (this recipe will
be coming soon!), and I wanted it again for
dinner. I told you, I'm on a kick!
www.chelseayeatonphotography.ca/#!blog/ch6t
April 1: Spring has Sprung (kinda sorta)
Happy Spring! I saw some golden sunshine
the other day and I know that grass, flowers,
and sundresses are on the way. At least I
really, really, really hope they are. So, I get the
cake for a cake smash session the night before.
I swear - as soon as that box of cake touches
my hands, I feel like I'm holding a BOMB...
avrlfeedyourmind.blogspot.ca
April 13, 2015: Used books, new money
A few times a year we hold used Book Sales.
We get many donations from our patrons,
and some of those books we actually add to
the system; but many of them we already own
enough copies of, and so we sell them at our
Book Sales...
Register now for spring classes.
Start May 1st. Flow, alignment
andmobility classes. $8 weeks
for $80 until April 24th.
www.innersunyoga.ca | WOLFVILLE, NOVA SCOTIA | 542-YOGA (9642)
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HERE AND AWAY: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
WILL IT
by Pamela Swanigan
WAFFLE?
Figures for China and India are for 2010. (China overtook the U.S. as the world’s biggest overall
emitter in 2006, although the U.S. remains by far the biggest per-capita emitter.) In all other
instances, the first figure is for 2012 and the parenthetical figure is for 1990.
Canada: 699 megatonnes (1990: 591)
California: 364.20 megatonnes (363.0)
Nova Scotia: 19 megatonnes (1990: 19.1)
Texas: 676.94 megatonnes (605.46)
New Brunswick: 16.4 megatonnes (16.0)
The 28 European Union countries combined: 4,548
megatonnes (5,632)
British Columbia: 60.1 megatonnes (49.4)
Grades Pre K – 8
U.K.: 582 megatonnes (780.0)
Quebec: 78.3 megatonnes (84.0)
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Germany: 939 megatonnes (1,248)
Ontario: 166.9 megatonnes (177.2)
Russia: 1,626.3 megatonnes (2,509.8)
Alberta: 249.3 megatonnes (169.6)
Northwest Territories & Nunavut: 1.7 megatonnes
China: 8,286 megatonnes (2010)
(1.5)
India: 2,008 megatonnes (2010)
United States: 6,526 (1990: 6,000)
Sources: Environment Canada; Environmental
Protection Agency (U.S.); European Environment Agency; United Nations Climate Change
Secretariat; Yale Center for Environmental Law
& Policy; The New York Times.
Alabama: 123 megatonnes (109.08)
New York: 163.53 megatonnes (207.7)
Pennsylvania: 237.48 megatonnes (264.78)
IN REVIEW: Recent Events, Happenings and News
By Emily Leeson
The snow is melting! Spring is officially here
and the Valley is already making plans. The
2015 Apple Blossom Festival dates have been
set for May 27 to June 1. Pretty soon we
might actually see grass - in the meantime,
feed the birds!
The town of Windsor has been hosting a special visitor recently - Flat Daniel. He and his
equally flat pals are paper dolls made by (and
representing) students taught by Laura Carle
at the Sir Wilfrid Laurier Annex School in
Vancouver, BC. Each student picked a town or
city to “visit” and Flat Daniel chose Windsor.
You can follow Flat Daniel’s trip around Windsor on the town blog at www.town.windsor.
ns.ca. Flat Daniel’s most recent adventure, on
April 13, involved a visit with Stella and a bit
of nibbling by a dinosaur at Mermaid Theatre.
On April 9, the Annapolis Valley Regional Library Board moved to work with the Town of
Berwick to develop an improved Headquarters
space there. The proposal they chose included
a new building with shared space between the
Berwick Town Hall, the AVRL Headquarters
and the Berwick branch library. The lease on
the current Headquarters space in Bridgetown
ends in March 2017.
with over 45 speakers. Genevieve Allen Hearn
attended and reports back, “Keynotes and discussions concentrated on finding an economic
model that works for rural regions. The major
take away: we have everything we need. Work
towards maximizing local business ownership,
self-reliance, and engaged citizenship.”
And for all those Berwick doggies who, I’m
sure are frequent Grapevine readers: Don’t
miss out on this year’s hottest fashion trend,
2015 Dog Tags. Send your Owner to the Town
Office Monday through Friday, 8:30am 4:30pm. All current tags expired on March 31.
Looking for the latest viral video out of
Wolfville? Look no further than the Valley
Events Facebook page. ‘Acadia Percussion
Ensemble 2015’ has had 28,226 views and
521 shares since it was uploaded on April 1 by
James Skinner.
Annapolis Royal was abuzz with the Local
Prosperity Conference April 9 - 12. Nearly 300
people attended the weekend event along
LOCAL LYRICS LOTTO
Submitted by Donna Holmes
Identify the song and songwriter(s) of the lyric fragment
below. YOU COULD WIN A FREE CD from the artist(s). Our
most recent winner, Beth Brewster, correctly guessed the last
Local Lyrics Lotto answer was ‘Winter Song’ by Caleb Miles
and she won a copy of one of his CDs.
THIS WEEK’S LYRIC FRAGMENT:
Are you invincible?
Cause I've never seen you cry
Or just mechanical?
I don't mean to pry
Can I look inside of you, disassemble your heart
If you are mechanical, all I'd find is parts
Don’t know the name of this song or who wrote it? Look for
the answer printed somewhere in THIS issue of the Grapevine. Email your answers to donna@grapevinepublishing.ca
by Friday, April 24, 2015 at NOON. The winning submission
(chosen randomly from all correct answers submitted by deadline) will be contacted by email and listed in our next issue.
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April 16 – 30, 2015
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WHAT’S GROWING AT THE HARRIET IRVING BOTANICAL GARDENS:
Plantsicles
Submitted by Shelby Farmer
Submitted by Melanie Priesnitz, Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens
I
shape when it
f you’re a garfinally finds the
dener you are
sunlight. Even if
probably eager
we’re not quite
to find out what
sure yet, trust
your plants are
that the plants
up to under
in your garden
all that snow.
and in the forest
Our volunteers
know that spring
couldn’t wait
has arrived.
any longer so
Thanks to
they took shovour dedicated
els, crowbars
volunteers and
and pickaxes to
their shovels,
the snow and
our second year
ice that covered
plants are happithe overwinterly warming up in
ing plants for
Jan, Adrien and Sue holding their freshly rescued plantsicles!
the greenhouse
our spring plant
getting ready for you to take them home on
sale. Much to everyone’s delight they found
May 2 for the annual Friends of the Acadian
little green shoots and buds ready to burst!
Forest Native Plant Sale. Mark your calendars and start dreaming about green!
Snow is a fabulous insulator for plants. Winters where we have cold temperatures with
Melanie Priesnitz
no snow are the hard ones for our little green
Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens
friends. Temperatures at soil level are warmAcadia University, Wolfville, NS
er than you’d expect. Any plant that was
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out of snowplow range should be in good
GET YOUR GARDEN GROWING – Native Plant Sale
Submitted by Melanie Priesnitz, Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens
A
fter a long, hard winter, the time has finally come to get your hands dirty and get back to
the garden! If you’ve been watching the snow melt while dreaming of adding green to your
garden, the annual Native Plant Sale at Acadia University will be sure to motivate you. The sale
takes place in the Greenhouse and Walled Garden at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens in
Wolfville on Saturday, May 2 from 9am to noon.
The sale also includes vendors from across the
province, such as Baldwin’s Nursery, Falmouth;
Fernwood Plant Nursery, Hubbards; and
Helping Nature Heal, Bridgewater. They offer
a selection of native trees, shrubs, ferns and
perennials.
Visit our website: botanicalgardens.acadiau.ca or
contact 902-585-1916 for further event details.
he Fork and Farm Club has been busy so far
this spring preparing seeds for the Acadia
Farm. We hosted a Spring Garden Planting
Party on March 24th where the Wolfville
community had an opportunity to plant
various seeds to take home and for the farm.
The planted seeds, the beginning of the germination process, were placed in the propagation room in the K.C. Irving Environmental
Science Centre. The room is specially set up
with heated tables and automatic overhead
sprinklers, which turn on and off to promote
seed germination. Water uptake by the seed,
called imbibition, makes the seed swell and
eventually break the seed’s coat. Water is
needed often, but in small amounts, to allow
oxygen to reach the seed. Oxygen is used in
aerobic respiration, the seedling’s main energy
source, until it grows leaves. The heated tables
provide the seedings with temperatures that
help the seed break dormancy and allow it to
sprout. The seedlings currently in the propagation room will be transplanted to the Acadia
Farm this spring when the time is right.
The Fork and Farm Club’s project in the
greenhouse room is also excelling. The matured plants in this room were seedlings in
November. Our most successful plants were
tomatoes, beans and a variety of herbs. The
tomatoes are now turning red and we have
a small green bell pepper forming. Watching
the major transformations of these plants in
just five short months has been exciting and
rewarding for us. Some of the herbs need to
The Friends of the Acadian Forest Society
volunteers have been busy all winter long
growing a wide selection of native plants
suitable for home gardening. Plants were
started from seeds that were collected at the
botanical gardens last fall. Funds raised from
the sale supports conservation and education
programs at the Harriet Irving Botanical
Gardens.
If you’re looking for inspiration for your home
garden, take in a free garden tour at 10am
led by Conservation Horticulturist Melanie
Priesnitz. Bring a picnic and spend the afternoon in the garden or greenhouse after buying
your plants. The gardens are open daily and
free to visit.
T
be picked regularly to promote further leaf
growth and these picked leaves are sometimes
a snack for whoever passes by in-between
classes. The plants will continue to grow over
the summer and they love the company, so if
you have a chance, feel free to visit the K.C.
Irving Centre to check them out.
Photo Credit (Plant): Lita O’Halloran
Photo Credit (Planting): Peter Romkey
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April 16 – 30, 2015
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The time
between now and your birthday will provide
you with excellent opportunities to resolve
lingering problems, bring drawn-out
melodramas to a conclusion, and clean up
old messes -- even the supposedly interesting
ones. You want to know what else this
upcoming period will be good for? I’ll tell you:
1. Surrendering control-freak fantasies. 2.
Relieving your backlog of tension. 3. Expelling
delusional fears that you cling to out of habit.
4. Laughing long and hard at the cosmic jokes
that have tweaked your attitude.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the mid-19th
century, the entrance exam for the British
Royal Navy was quite odd. Some candidates
were required to write down the Lord’s
Prayer, recite the multiplication table for the
number three, get naked and jump over a
chair, and drink a glass of sherry. I’m guessing
that your own initiation or rite of passage
may, at least initially, seem as puzzling or
nonsensical as that one. You might be hardpressed to understand how it is pertinent to
the next chapter of your life story. And yet I
suspect that you will ultimately come to the
conclusion -- although it may take some time
-- that this transition was an excellent lead-in
and preparation for what’s to come.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): In 1909, Sergei
Diaghilev founded the Ballets Russes, a
Parisian ballet company that ultimately
revolutionized the art form. The collaborative
efforts he catalyzed were unprecedented.
He drew on the talents of visual artists
Picasso and Matisse, composers Stravinsky
and Debussy, designer Coco Chanel, and
playwright Jean Cocteau, teaming them up
with top choreographers and dancers. His
main goal was not primarily to entertain,
but rather to excite and inspire and inflame.
That’s the spirit I think you’ll thrive on in the
coming weeks, Cancerian. It’s not a time for
nice diversions and comfy satisfactions. Go in
quest of Ballets Russes-like bouts of arousal,
awakening, and delight.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Don’t ever tame your
demons -- always keep them on a leash.” That’s
a line from a song by Irish rock musician
Hozier. Does it have any meaning for you?
Can your personal demons somehow prove
useful to you if you keep them wild but under
your control? If so, how exactly might they be
useful? Could they provide you with primal
energy you wouldn’t otherwise possess?
Might their presence be a reminder of the fact
that everyone you meet has their own demons
and therefore deserves your compassion? I
suspect that these are topics worthy of your
consideration right now. Your relationship
to your demons is ripe for transformation -possibly even a significant upgrade.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Will you be the
difficult wizard, Virgo? Please say yes. Use
your magic to summon elemental forces
that will shatter the popular obstacles. Offer
the tart medicine that tempers and tests as
it heals. Bring us bracing revelations that
provoke a fresher, sweeter order. I know it’s a
lot to ask, but right now there’s no one more
suited to the tasks. Only you can manage the
stern grace that will keep us honest. Only you
have the tough humility necessary to solve the
riddles that no one else can even make sense
of.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): My message this
week might be controversial to the Buddhists
among you. But I’ve got to report the cosmic
trends as I see them, right? It’s my sacred
duty not to censor or sanitize the raw
data. So here’s the truth as I understand it:
More desire is the answer to your pressing
questions. Passionate intensity is the remedy
for all wishy-washy wishes and anesthetized
emotions. The stronger your longing, the
smarter you’ll be. So if your libido is not
already surging and throbbing under its
own power, I suggest you get it teased and
tantalized until it does.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Karelu is a word
from the Tulu language that’s spoken in
South India. It refers to the marks made on
human skin by clothing that’s too tight. As
you know, the effect is temporary. Once the
close-fitting garment is removed, the imprint
will eventually disappear as the skin restores
its normal shape and texture. I see the coming
days as being a time when you will experience
a metaphorical version of karelu, Scorpio. You
will shed some form of constriction, and it
may take a while for you to regain your full
flexibility and smoothness.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Georgia
is not just an American state. It’s also a
country that’s at the border of Western Asia
and Eastern Europe. Many people who live
there speak the Georgian language. They have
a word, shemomedjamo, that refers to what
happens when you love the taste of the food
you’re eating so much that you continue to pile
it in your mouth well past the time when you’re
full. I’d like to use it as a metaphor for what
I hope you won’t do in the coming days: get
too much of a good thing. On the other hand,
it’s perfectly fine to get just the right, healthy
amount of a good thing.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When
you’re a driver in a car race, an essential rule
in making a successful pit stop is to get back
on the track as quickly as possible. Once
the refueling is finished and your new tires
are in place, you don’t want to be cleaning
out your cup holder or checking the sideview mirror to see how you look. Do I really
need to tell you this? Aren’t you usually the
zodiac’s smartest competitor? I understand
that you’re trying to become more skilled at
the arts of relaxation, but can’t you postpone
that until after this particular race is over?
Remember that there’s a difference between
the bad kind of stress and the good kind. I
think you actually need some of the latter.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Until the early
20th century, mayonnaise was considered a
luxury food, a hand-made delicacy reserved
for the rich. An entrepreneur named Richard
Hellman changed that. He developed an
efficient system to produce and distribute
the condiment at a lower cost. He put
together effective advertising campaigns. The
increasing availability of refrigeration helped,
too, making mayonnaise a more practical
food. I foresee the possibility of a comparable
evolution in your own sphere, Aquarius: the
transformation of a specialty item into a
mainstay, or the evolution of a rare pleasure
into a regular occurrence.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Piscean author
Dr. Seuss wrote and illustrated over 40 books
for children. Midway through his career, his
publisher dared him to make a new book
that used no more than 50 different words.
Accepting the challenge, Seuss produced
Green Eggs and Ham, which went on to
become the fourth best-selling Englishlanguage children’s book in history. I invite
you to learn from Seuss’s efforts, Pisces. How?
Take advantage of the limitations that life
has given you. Be grateful for the way those
limitations compel you to be efficient and
precise. Use your constraints as inspiration to
create a valuable addition to your life story.
Homework: When was the last time you
loved yourself with consummate artfulness
and grace? Testify at FreeWillAstrology.
com.
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(lyrics by Sophia Nasr)
TRIVIA
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By Jake Rideout | Inquisitive Toy Company
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2
3
4
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What was the first year Earth Day was
celebrated?
When and where was the idea of Earth Day
introduced?
Plastics take this long to break down in
landfills.
Glass takes this long to break down in
landfills.
What material can now be recycled in the
Valley but nowhere else in Nova Scotia?
answers:
Gold Rush hit its peak between 1849 and
1855. Three hundred thousand adventurers
flocked to America’s West Coast in search
of gold. In the early days, gold nuggets were
lying around on the ground in plain sight, or
relatively easy to find in gravel beds at the
bottom of streams. But later prospectors
had to work harder, developing methods to
extract the gold from rocks that contained
it. One way to detect the presence of the
precious metal was through the use of nitric
acid, which corroded any substance that
wasn’t gold. The term “acid test” refers to that
process. I bring this to your attention, Aries,
because it’s a good time for you to use the
metaphorical version of an acid test as you
ascertain whether what you have discovered is
truly golden.
1. 1970,
2. 1969 UNESCO Conference on the Environment,
3. 400 years, 4. Fertility, 5. Styrofoam
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The California
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Horoscopes for the week
of April 16th
TIDE PREDICTIONS
at Cape Blomidon
Source: Canadian Fisheries & Oceans.
www.waterlevels.gc.ca
APR
High
Low
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17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
11:19am
12:12pm
1:03pm
*1:52pm
2:20pm
3:28pm
4:18pm
5:09pm
6:03pm
6:59pm
7:23am
8:22am
**9:19am
10:13am
11:01am
5:30pm
6:22pm
7:11pm
7:37am
8:25am
9:12am
10:01am
10:51am
11:43am
12:38pm
1:36pm
2:35pm
3:31pm
4:22pm
5:08pm
there are normally two high and low tides a day
* Highest High: 45.3 feet ** Lowest High: 35.4 feet
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April 16 – 30, 2015
RECIPE
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Coconut Lime Squares
By Amanda Ferguson, The Rolled Oat
ince the snow has finally started to melt away its time for some no-bake treats. These raw
vegan squares are light, refreshing, and easy. And coconut with lime is a great combination!
Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
1 cup almond meal
Zest of three limes
Juice of two limes
1/4 cup maple syrup, agave or honey
1/8 cup coconut oil
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and use your
hands to mix it all together. Put mixture in
loaf pan and pat down flat. Top with some
extra coconut and lime zest. Refrigerate for
a couple hours than cut and enjoy!
ROOTLOCAL.CA:
By Cheri Killam
Cheri Killam is delighted to be married to Michael Caplan; thrilled to be called Mommy by Max, Solomon,
and Clara; and proud to be practising law with the good people of Nathanson Seaman Watts in Kentville.
Cheri loves to read and run (usually not at the same time) and she loves to blog. Check out her new blog
at www.5down.org.
PLANTERS RIDGE
The red is called Lucie Kuhlmann (so named
for the variety of grape). Lisa suggested this
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by the Johnson Scholarship Foundation!
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Or call Mandy at 902- 542-2237 …and don’t forget to buy your superticket!!!
Speaking of the written word, apparently I
should have read 'Trish's' invitation more
closely. We arrived, only to discover that her
party was also a wine-tasting by the good folk
of Planter's Ridge. They'd chosen three representative wines...including the Quintessence
Red. I'm nothing if not redundant.
The white, named Quintessence White, I
chose based on her description of it being big
and fruity, but not sweet. Lest you mistake
me for some kind of Sommelier, I will be upfront in pointing out that my criteria for wine
includes local, yummy, and thank you for the
excellent suggestion. QW fits this to a T. It
has a giant smell that crashes into your face
when you pop the cork. And its flavour seems
to develop and build with each sip. I swear
it tastes like blueberries, but my (far more
sophisticated) friend disagreed, and spoke of
tropical fruits and melons. Whatever it is, it
is delicious and perfect for anyone who likes
a strongly, assertively, flavour-filled white.
Yum.
in support of the
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It was inevitable. A few months back a friend
of mine, whom I'll call Trish, was turning
a not-insignificant age, and she decided to
throw herself a party. I decided I needed to
bring her a bottle of wine, so I ventured out
to the NSLC. Because I know she likes red,
I asked the lovely store employee to recommend something local. “Well,” she told me,
“Planter's Ridge was here today, offering samples of their Quintessence Red, and reaction
was extremely positive and many people put
down the wine they were carrying and chose
the Quintessence instead.” Perfect. Also, who
can argue with such a name?
This weekend, bright and early, I stopped by
the Planter's Ridge booth at the Wolfville
Farmers' Market. Lisa, co-owner of the winery, stepped me through the various whites,
the rosé, and the reds. I chose two bottles,
one white, and one red.
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015
Berwick Heights Golf Course
after I outed myself as a novice red-drinker.
My friend, a red aficionado, was quite delighted with it and exclaimed “strawberries!” I was
thrilled that she of the discerning palate, who
generally errs on the side of almost-chewy
reds, enjoyed this local gem. I, too, thought it
was full of flavour, but unlike many reds, I did
not find it overwhelming or thick. It was light
but rich. Me, of the “I'll drink that red not to
be rude” variety actually liked it enough that
I almost went back for a second glass, until I
remembered I needed to try the white too.
If you invite me for a red-wine-needing-dinner, don't be surprised if I show up with a bottle of Lucie Kuhlmann tucked under my arm...
even if the people of Planter's Ridge are there
ahead of me. Quintessence white will be at
home in my fridge, if you'd like to drop by.
Planter's Ridge wines are available, as mentioned, at the NSLC, at the Wolfville Farmer's
Market, and at their winery. Virtual visits at:
www.plantersridge.ca.
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April 16 – 30, 2015
The WHO’S WHO:
Claire Evangeline Colville - A Photo Finish!
Mike Butler
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(Devour! Los Angeles) made it clear that there
are numerous jurisdictions with more advantages than Nova Scotia has when it comes to
soliciting film and TV production. Our current
tax credit made it very favourable for producers
to at least consider NS, when they could clearly
and easily pick another location/jurisdiction
with similar incentives for this well capitalized
economic activity.”
“The Annapolis Valley benefited enormously
from the production of Call me Fitz over the
course of three years (2009-2012), with millions of dollars spent in Nova Scotia, not just
on film cast and crews, but on restaurants (like
mine at the time, where the company spent
almost $50,000 a year), catering, supplies,
cars, building materials, housing and material
rentals, and so much more.”
“Discussions (we had) with many people at
“The jobs directly impacted by the loss of future
productions is immediately apparent and
obviously one you were prepared to deal with,
but the subsidiary effects are ones that I am
saddened to say you have likely overlooked.”
The full article can be found on facebook:
Devour The Food Film Fest
ANNAPOLIS VALLEY YOUNG NATURALIST CLUB Submitted by Jen Kershaw
In conjunction with the Great Nova Scotia Pick
Me Up Day, the Annapolis Valley Young Naturalist Club is doing a beach clean up to celebrate
Earth Day.
The Young Naturalists Club is a nature club
geared toward youth and their families. The
group meets once a month for a field trip or
presentation and all events are free. There is
a beach clean up on April 18, migratory bird
activity in May, and marshland exploration in
June (with experts in plants, insects, birds,
etc.). Past activities have included mushroom
walks, winter tree identification, wilderness
survival activities, wood turtle monitoring,
bird counts, and night-sky viewing.
Come join us on a beach clean up at Bennetts
Bay Beach on Saturday, April 18, from 10:30am
until noon. We'll provide the bags. Please come
with warm waterproof gear, rubber gloves,
sturdy footwear and a snack. Help us pitch in
and keep waste out of our lovely Bay. While
beach combing for flotsam, who knows what
natural treasures we'll see!
For more information, visit the Young Naturalists Club facebook page at www.facebook.com/
AVYNC
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“While it may seem on the surface that Hollywood (took) advantage of the tax credit, the
reality for organizations like “Devour! The Food
Film Fest” is that our credibility and attractiveness to entice talent and investment is seriously jeopardized if it appears that our province is
not film-friendly.”
183 Commercial St. Berwick
OPINIONS & LETTERS
Quotes from an open letter to Minister Whalen
from Michael Howell - Executive Director of Devour! The Food Film Fest
ometimes we meet people, who later
become very important pieces of our life
puzzle, under special circumstances. ‘Special’
is such an odd word to describe how Claire
Colville and I met and have become friends
but it’s all I could come up with to describe it.
What I’ve come to learn about this very quiet,
soft-spoken, talented, and beautiful woman
is that an 800-word profile in the Grapevine
could not do her, or our
friendship, justice but it’s a
nice start to telling my readers
how much she means to me.
When TAN Coffee opened in
2009, I was the first person
through the door. I had been
a part of the lighting plan
for the shop and wanted to
see my work in action but
also to have a coffee. Long
story short, there was Claire
Colville, behind the counter,
mousey and new and not
prepared for me that early in
the morning (I can be loud
and flamboyant at times). But boy, I left an
odd first impression because Claire thought
I was straight! Eventually we cleared up that
issue, realized we loved movies and music
and have been BFF’s ever since! I was even
her ‘straight’ date at a family wedding and the
Master of Ceremonies (and best dressed) at
her wedding.
Claire Evangeline Colville was born in Toronto. She moved to Nova Scotia in the fall
of 2009 and within weeks started working
for TAN Coffee. Claire’s father was living in
Bridgetown at the time so the family connection drew her here. Claire’s parents divorced
when she was 4 and her mom moved around
a lot. As a result, Claire attended thirteen
different schools and lived in five different
provinces by the age of nineteen so finally
settling in Nova Scotia was a nice change but
a difficult one as Claire had become a restless
spirit. She holds no regrets for her busy teen
years but even now, being married and planted here in Wolfville still feels weird.
She says, “Buying a house in Wolfville after
spending four years in Toronto was a bit of
a culture shock for me. In Toronto you can't
survive unless you have a tough outer shell.
It wasn't in my best interest to reach out to
people there. Then I'm in Wolfville where
everybody knows each other, helps each
other, supports each other, and it’s taken me
a few years to get used to that norm. There's
so much talent here, so many artists and
musicians, and there's very little judgment.
It's a great place to express yourself and be
accepted.”
Over the years I’ve watched Claire come out
of her shell and let the world see her very tal-
ented side with her photography. One would
think being the granddaughter of Alex Colville
meant the talent came from that side, but
in all honesty it was Claire’s mom who gave
her her first camera and sparked her interest
in capturing beautiful images. Claire enjoys
movies, music, fine dining and fashion, but
photography has been the hobby that’s held
her interest the longest. She enjoys snapping
photos of landscapes, streetscapes, people and fashion and
she says Wolfville is an amazing
place to capture all of that. For
many issues, Claire handled the
Street Fashion Section of the
Grapevine and her photos have
been splashed over Facebook
and the walls of TAN Coffee for
years.
Claire’s technique of using all
natural lighting (no flashes)
has manifested some devastatingly beautiful images (visit
the Claire Evangeline Colville
Photography Facebook page to
see what I’m talking about!). Claire Evangeline Colville Photography is a small business
that Claire runs and she’s eager to grow. Do
you need a photographer for a special occasion like a wedding, baby shower, graduation,
birthday or retirement party? Claire has a
growing list of events she’s photographed and
says if you wish to set up an appointment or
have any questions, email her at clairec@live.
ca or pop by the café to chat.
Claire now lives in Wolfville with her adorable
husband Sam. Oh those first impressions….
Sam met Claire through mutual friends but
did not enjoy Claire at first because they had
a disagreement over Lil’ Wayne, the rapper.
Then Sam went gung-ho romantic by driving
from New Brunswick for their first date and
the rest is history. Sam and Claire were married June 2012, and I looked fabulous at the
ceremony!
From the thorn bush blossoms a rose. In
February 2012, Claire lost her dad John, just
months before her wedding. In January 2013
she lost her grandmother Rhoda and in July
2013 Claire lost her grandfather Alex. But
with Sam by her side and the gaggle of friends
she’s made, Claire has moved forward and embraced the life and lives around her. She and
Sam also have three cats and a 5lb chihuahua
named Chico and she’s soon to be the proud
owner of a bearded dragon - no kids, just pets,
'cause they don’t talk back!
So, there’s a Claire Colville snapshot for you.
My computer was the camera, my words are
the finished photo and Claire is the natural
light that makes this ‘photo’ beautiful and
embraceable. Thank you for our coffee-ship,
our humor-ship and, most importantly, our
friendship!
Who's Who is
Brought to you by
T.A.N. COFFEE
www.tancoffee.ca
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April 16 – 30, 2015
The Film Tax Credit
Submitted by Bill Fleming
M
Cornwallis Inn
any Valley
along with many
residents
homes and busiwill remember
nesses in between.
the summer that
The wonderful
Christmas arrived
Milne Court
in Wolfville. Main
Petro-Canada
Street was ablaze
sold thousands of
in lights, fesliters of fuel to the
tooned in Christproduction and a
mas décor from
lot of cigarettes
one end to the
to the crew. The
other. It was for
production rented
a Hallmark movie
GOVERNMENT BURNS FILM INDUSTRY and purchased set
called Christmas
in November. And (Last scene of the third Fitz season - the final scene in the Valley.) pieces and props
from local stores
in New Minas, the
while the catering crew took advantage of the
large marquis and banners around Fitzpatrick
many fruit and vegetable markets, grocery
Motors car dealership and the Irish looking
stores, and butchers to prepare around 100
pub beside it on Commercial Street were sets
meals a day. Many of the businesses along
for the TV series Call Me Fitz.
Commercial Street provided services and
goods for both production and crew. Building
Until last Thursday, Nova Scotia had a vibrant
supplies and paint were purchased; the set
film and television production industry.
carpenters found Maple leaf Building supplies
However, last week the Government slashed
in Kentville a great source for lumber. The
the film labour tax credit by 75%. It was the
credit that attracted film productions to shoot production was even able to rent a Gypsy
wagon from a local resident.
in Nova Scotia. Many Canadian provinces
and about 37 US states offer various film
production credits to draw production to their Big Motion, the Chester-based production
company that produced Call Me Fitz and
region. While a call centre may offer jobs, the
Haven has a series in development that is set
film industry does more than create jobs. It
on
a farm. The Valley was the natural location
spends money, lots of it, in the regions where
and it might have come here this summer.
the production is located. Many businesses
benefit, and tourists come to visit having seen This series and the many jobs and economic
activity it would have generated will probably
the locations in films and on television.
benefit another province.
During the three years that the award
The film industry injects a lot of money into
winning Fitz series shot in and around New
local economies. It also creates skilled jobs,
Minas, apartments, houses and hotel rooms
jobs that attract young people who saw a
from Kentville to Kingsport were rented for
future here in what was a vibrant and growing
the seventy-five or more crew members. Hoindustry. It is the kind of industry the Ivany
tels like the Blomidon Inn housed actors for
Report endorses. The organization Screen
weeks on end. In the off hours, cast and crew
Nova Scotia is leading a fight to save the infrequented West Side Charlie’s, the Tempest,
Mud Creek Grill, the Library Pub, and Paddy’s. dustry. You can learn more on their facebook
page or website at www.screennovascotia.
Thousands of dollars were spent renting
com.
locations from Acadia University to the
Healthy Water: It’s Well Worth it
Submitted by Jennifer West, Geoscience Coordinator | ecologyaction.ca
As the snow melts, we are all starting to think
about what spring has in store for us! The
Ecology Action Centre invites you to participate in a project called Healthy Water: It’s
Well Worth it.
We believe rural populations need to be better
supported in learning about their drinking
water and improving well water to keep families healthy. With Healthy Water, we will host
THE PORT
A GASTROPUB
community workshops and presentations
about well water health, and distribute water
testing kits with incentives and resources to
learn more about your drinking water. We
envision communities that understand the
basics of drinking water quality and natural
contaminants, municipalities that encourage
knowledge of each person’s well and water
quality, neighbours and businesses that help
each other cover the cost of water tests and
UPCOMING EVENTS
❧ LIVE MUSIC
treatment systems, and annual celebrations of
empowerment when a community is working
to make their water clean and healthy.
First we want to find out about drinking
water and water-testing behaviours in this
area, and so I encourage you to fill out our
short survey found at www.ecologyaction.ca/
HealthyWater. The data we collect will help us
tailor education materials and workshops to
this area, and the data will also be compared
to existing research on drinking water and
water-testing behaviours around the province.
Although workshops have not yet been scheduled, notices will be posted on our website
NOW ON TAP! NOW
ON TAP
❧ Hal Bruce April 17th, 7pm
❧ Now taking bookings for Convocation
FOLLOW
US ON TWITTER FOR UPDATES!
www.sealevelbrewing.com
980 Terryʼs Creek Rd, Port Williams, NS. | 542 5555 | theportpub.com | Open at 11:00 am every day
Mon - closed, Tues/Wed 12-6, Thurs/Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
in the coming weeks with more information
on dates and locations. If you are associated
with a community group interested in hosting
a workshop, please contact groundwater@
ecologyaction.ca.
Second, if you have a well and are interested
in a free water testing kit, which includes
guides, resources, sample containers, forms,
and a testing voucher, please contact groundwater@ecologyaction.ca.
Thank you so much for your continued support of the Ecology Action Centre. For more
information, visit ecologyaction.ca.
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April 16 – 30, 2015
W O LFVILLE’S BUSIN ESS BUZ Z
A little chat with
Nicole & Tom Stern
of The Naked Crepe Bistro
402 Main St., Wolfville
(902) 542-0653 / thenakedcrepebistro.ca
Tell us about the restaurant.
We are a specialty restaurant specializing
in French crepes and thin-crust pizzas.
We pride ourselves in using local, fresh
ingredients at affordable prices.
When did you open?
In April 2012. In fact, April 25th will
be our third birthday! It’s a Saturday
this year so I think we’ll be having a
little celebration. It’s been nothing but
excitement thus far.
Why did you decide on opening in
Wolfville?
Wolfville has a bit of everything. There’s
plenty of young people, a broad array
of locals, and no shortage of things to
do. People come here for many reasons
and, because the population is fairly
educated, we find that our fresh, local
angle resonates well.
Tom is from Kentville and I’m from
Moncton. When we met in Halifax
running a restaurant was something we
often spoke about. The pieces fell in
place and here we are.
Your popularity seems to be growing!
Absolutely. We keep getting busier and
busier. People enjoy their experience
and spread the word. Plus, we’re in The
Grapevine don’t cha’ know!?
That’s right! You’ve been
sponsoring our Crossword for
years. Do you fill out every puzzle?
Well no, but we really like puzzles in
general (Scrabble & word games) so it’s
a good fit. Don’t forget to submit to us
your completed Grapevine crossword
for a chance to win a free dessert crepe.
Oh man, I just finished a Strawberry
Nutella masterpiece. Delicious. Who
makes better crepes? You or Tom?
Definitely Tom. He really knows what he’s
doing. Don’t get me wrong, I make good
food, but Tom is the Crepe-Master.
Were you aware that Earth Day is
happening on April 22?
As a business we use compostable
packaging for our delivery orders and
we are always very conscious of our
food waste, recycling and sorting. As
a family, we love going for walks to the
Reservoir Park so we’ll probably head
there on Earth Day.
You’re a fairly new mother, what’s
that like?
It is the best! We have so much fun
with Vincent. He loves coming into the
restaurant to greet everyone and he’s
only one and a half. In 5 months he’s
going to be a big brother too so that’s
even more exciting.
WBDC Board at a Glance
April 9th – Victoria’s Historic Inn
Present: Chair – M. Collins, N. Whitten,
C. Fuller, S. Roberts, P. Herbin,
K-M. Redcliffe, M. Godbout, D. Hovell
Regrets: D. Booth, M. Sutherland, I.
Porter, J. Cantwell
Highlights of Business Discussed:
• WBDC AGM scheduled for Thursday,
May 21st in Al Whittle Theatre
commencing at 6:30pm
• March 31st marks the financial
year-end for the WBDC and financials
are being prepared for auditing by
Grant Thornton
• 2015-2016 budget will be
presented at the AGM for members’
consideration
• Notice has been served to the
WBDC’s Executive Director
• WBDC will support and sponsor
a feasibility study exploring the
establishment of a Culinary Tourism
Centre in Wolfville
WBDC Board of Directors –
Call for Nominations
The Wolfville Business Development
Corporation is governed by a volunteer
Board of Directors who meet regularly.
It is responsible for developing and
Mother’s Day is on May 10. Tell us
about your mothers.
Our mothers are amazing women.
They are very kind and compassionate
and love looking after people. They go
above and beyond what’s expected
which helps to make everyone’s lives
happier and easier. We appreciate their
support so very much.
Are you planning on running for an
open position on the WBDC Board?
I don’t think we will this time. We’re a
relatively new business and having a
young family is demanding. We might
be interested in the future though.
executing the WBDC’s strategic
plan and business plan. Officers and
Directors at Large are elected by the
membership at the annual general
meeting. Officers can serve for a
maximum of four years and directors
for a two year term (and are eligible for
re-election for three consecutive terms).
The WBDC Board consists of the
following positions:
President
Vice President
Past President
Secretary
Treasurer
Director at Large
Director at Large
Director at Large
Director at Large – Appointed by the
Town of Wolfville
Director at Large – Appointed by the
Town of Wolfville
Director at Large – Appointed by
Acadia University
If you are interested in serving on
the Board and would like additional
information, please contact the
WBDC Office at (902) 542-4093.
Become active and engaged to help
chart a new chapter in the WBDC’s
accomplishments which have spanned
35 years!
Outdoor O
We’re Outside
Outdoor Outfitters
Adventure Awaits Outside...
902.542.3065 | 465 Main St. Wolfville, NS
It saddens me that there’s been such
a dramatic change to the WBDC’s
funding. Things change very quickly in
the business world and a fully functioning
WBDC allows us to respond quicker than
political alternatives.
Finally, what’s your most popular
selling crepe?
Without a doubt, The “Hang-Over”
Cure sells the best…especially on the
weekends. It’s a breakfast crepe with:
local meat (ham, bacon, and sausage),
a poached egg, white cheddar, green
onions, and maple syrup. We do about
300 of them a month. The donair crepe
is a close second.
Photos courtesy of James Skinner
HOLDING
SPRING
Wayne Boucher
April 18 – May 17
462 Main Street, Wolfville
(902) 542-7093 | www.harvestgallery.ca
www.facebook.com/harvestgallerywolfville
OPENING RECEPTION
APRIL 25th, 2-4 PM
The Artist Will Be In Attendance.
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April 16 – 30, 2015
Th e B ox of Del i ght s Bookshop p re s e n t s. . .
MARK THE DATE: INAUGURAL AUTHORS
FOR INDIES DAY IS MAY 2, 2015
Let’s do something wonderful together
on Saturday, May 2. It’s called Authors for
Indies Day. That’s when authors across
Canada support independent bookstores by
volunteering as guest booksellers. Independent bookstores enrich our communities.
They provide gathering places for discovering new authors, sharing favourite books,
and expanding our horizons.
“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.”
So come out to the bookstore and help us
welcome authors Ami McKay, Nancy Rose,
Dean Jobb, Karolyn Smardz-Frost, Jan L.
Coates, and Ron Lightburn to our first-ever
Authors for Indies Day. These accomplished
writers will be spending time helping out
at the store, signing copies of their books,
and talking to customers. Bring the family.
Chat with us - reader to reader, or author
to bookseller - about the books and authors
you love. Most of all, come and get to know
your local bookstore.
MARCUS TULLIUS CICERO
Find out more at www.authorsforindies.com.
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April 16 – 30, 2015
THE CROSSWORD
brought to you by:
402 Main St. Wolfville | 902.542.0653 | thenakedcrepebistro.ca
WIN! Complete this crossword, then submit it to Naked Crêpe for your chance to win a dessert crêpe! Just
leave your contact information below this puzzle & submit the puzzle. Last winner was Erinn Davidson.
DOWN TO EARTH
by Donna Holmes
Across
1. The __ hypothesis postulates that all the
living organisms on the planet which constitute our biosphere can act as a single entity.
7. Kepler space mission data suggests there
could be as many as 40 billion Earth-sized
planets orbiting in the __ zones (aka
habitable zones) of stars within our Milky Way
Galaxy.
8. Joke #1: How does Earth get clean? It takes
a __ shower.
9. Earth is aproximately 4.5 __ years old.
10. The 1990's cartoon, "Captain __ & the
Planeteers", included characters voiced
by Meg Ryan, Martin Sheen, and Whoopi
Goldberg.
12. Robert A. Heinlein & other Sci Fi writers
in the 40's and 50's often referred to humans
as __.
13. Joke #2: __ Warming is not cool.
14. Earth is the __ planet from the sun.
15. Hobbits call their world __-Earth.
Down
2. Earth is the only __ object known to accomodate life... well, so far anyway.
3. A pic of Earth taken Dec 7, 1972 by an Apollo 17 crew member is called "The Blue __".
4. Joke #3: I love the Earth. It means the __
to me.
5. This body's gravitational interaction with
Earth stimulates ocean tides.
6. Several Sci Fi stories/movies refer to our
planet as __ (which is also the latin word for
Earth).
11. A popular free computer application that
displays regularly updated satellite images
of the planet and lets you “travel” around the
world with a point & a click is called __ Earth.
12. April 22 is __ Day, an international day of
environmental action.
Bigger and badder every year! Want to Volunteer? smokinbluesfest@gmail.com
THURSDAYS:
Edible Art Cafe (New
Minas): Ron Edmunds Band
(16th, 23rd, 30th) 12pm-2pm
Just Us! Cafe (Wolfville):
Open Mic (16th, 23rd, 30th)
6:30-8pm
Troy Restaurant (Wolfville):
Ian Brownstein & Friends
(16th) 7pm
Port Pub (Port Williams):
Hal Bruce (17th) 7pm, $10
Library Pub (Wolfville): Dan
McFadyen (18th, 25th) 9pm
Spitfire Arms Alehouse
(Windsor): Kevin Davison
(17th) 8pm
Tommy Gun’s (Windsor):
DJ Shorty P, $3 (18th, 25th)
9:30pm-1:30am
Joe’s Food Emporium
(Wolfville): The Mark Riley
Project (17th), The Likes Of Us
(24th) 8pm
Spitfire Arms Alehouse
(Windsor): Jam Session (16th,
23rd, 30th) 7-11pm
Union Street Cafe (Berwick): Open Mic w/Jason
Burns & Darcy Smith (17th),
Open Mic w/Dan Henshall &
Richard Garvey (24th) 8pm
Tommy Gun’s (Windsor):
Meredith McCulloch (16th,
23rd, 30th) 7-11pm
West Side Charlie’s (New
Minas): DJ Lethal Noize
(17th), DJ Billy T (24th) 10pm
Dooly’s (New Minas): Dooly’s
Karaoke “Molson Idol” w/Margie Brown Duo (16th, 23rd,
30th) 8pm
Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): The
Hupman Brothers (16th, 23rd,
30th) 9pm
Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville):
Trivia Night (16th, 23rd,
30th) 9pm
Library Pub (Wolfville): Alex
and Riley (16th, 23rd, 30th)
9pm
Anvil (Wolfville): Top 40 DJ
C-Bomb (16th, 23rd, 30th)
10pm
FRIDAYS:
Edible Art Cafe (New
Minas): Carl Boutilier (17th,
24th) 12-2pm
King’s Arms Pub by Lew
Murphy’s (Kentville): Caleb
Miles (17th), The Hupman
Brothers (24th) 5:30pm
Blomidon Inn (Wolfville):
Jazz Mannequins (17th, 24th)
6:30-9:30pm
SATURDAYS:
Farmers Market (Wolfville):
TBA (18th), Richard Garvey
(25th) 10am
Edible Art Cafe (New
Minas): John Tetrault (18th,
25th) 12pm-2pm
Spitfire Arms Alehouse
(Windsor): Jon Duggan (18th),
Rowdy Dow (25th) 8pm
Union Street Cafe (Berwick): Kickin’ Mule Blues Band
CD Release (25th) 8pm
King’s Arms Pub by Lew
Murphy’s (Kentville): Sly
Violet (18th), Tracey Clements
Band (25th) 8:30pm
West Side Charlie’s (New
Minas): The Likes Of Us (18th)
3-7pm, DJ Mutts (18th)
10pm, Bev Shefield (25th)
3pm, DJ Lethal Noize (25th)
10pm
Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville):
Frederick Mujica (18th), Mark
Bezanson (25th) 9pm
Name & Phone Number:
Kings-Hants NDP to mark Day of Action on Bill C-51
Submitted by Judy Swift, President Kings-Hants NDP
Kings-Hants NDP candidate Morgan Wheeldon will rally opponents to Bill C-51 in Wolfville on Saturday, April 18, joining others around the
country. The rally is planned for 10am at the Clock Park on Main Street in Wolfville.
The Harper government’s proposed anti-terrorism bill has drawn strong opposition from academics, former prime ministers, and security experts
alike who claim the measure goes too far and lacks oversight provisions. The New Democratic Party, which will vote against the Bill in the House
of Commons, says that the proposed new law is sweeping, dangerously vague, and ineffective. It doesn’t do things that are proven to work, and
puts politics ahead of protecting Canadians. While recognizing that terrorism is a real threat, the NDP says Canadians shouldn’t have to choose
between their security and their rights – the false choice presented by the Harper Conservatives and supported by the Liberals.
Members of the public will have a chance to learn more about Bill C-51 and sign a petition voicing their concerns about it at the rally. For more
information, visit www.facebook.com/kingshantsndp or call 902-542-7387.
SUNDAYS:
Tommy Gun’s (Windsor):
Open Mic Jam Session (19th,
26th) 3-6pm
Paddy's Pub (Wolfville):
Paddy’s Irish Session (19th,
26th) 8pm
MONDAYS:
Edible Art Cafe (New
Minas): Carl Boutilier (20th,
27th) 12pm-2pm
Paddy's Pub (Wolfville):
Open Mic w/The Hupman
Brothers (20th), w/Richard
Garvey (27th) 8pm
TUESDAYS:
Edible Art Cafe (New
Minas): Carl Boutilier (21st,
28th) 12pm-3pm
Spitfire Arms Alehouse
(Windsor): Trivia Nights, $2
(21st, 28th) 7pm
Paddy’s Pub (Kentville):
Irish Jam Session (21st, 28th)
8pm
T.A.N. Coffee (Wolfville):
Open Mic w/Donna Holmes
(21st, 28th) 8-10pm
WEDNESDAYS:
Edible Art Cafe (New
Minas): Steve Lee & Ian
Brownstein (22nd, 29th)
12pm-3pm
West Side Charlie’s (New
Minas): Billy T’s Karaoke
(22nd, 29th) 10pm
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PLEASE NOTE: Event information may change
without notice
Thursdays
Babies & Books — Wolfville Memorial Library 10–11am.
Newborn to 2 years. INFO: 542-5760 / valleylibrary.ca
In the Round Knitting Group — Gaspereau Valley Fibres
1–4:30pm. Also Tuesdays 6–9pm. INFO: 542-2656 /
gaspereauvalleyfibres.ca
Seniors’ Afternoon Out — Wickwire Place, Wolfville
1:30–4:30pm. Social afternoon with peers. Also Tuesdays
1:30–4:30pm. FEE: $5 INFO: Robin, 698-6309
Fun With Fitness — Community Hall, Millville,
5:30–6:30pm. Also Tuesdays. Low impact aerobics class
suitable for all ages/levels. Let’s get moving to keep moving!
FEE: $3 INFO: cadavis@nspes.ca
Yoga — White Rock Community Centre, 6:30–7:30pm.
FEE: $2 INFO: 542-3109 / dianneandjohn@eastlink.ca
Introductions – An Open Mic — Just Us! Cafe, Wolfville,
6:60–8pm. Come listen to or share songs, slams, or stories.
FEE: no charge INFO: kathy@justuscoffee.com
AVD Clubhouse: Walking Club — Wolfville based,
locations vary, 6:30–8pm. Offered through the Canadian
Mental Health Association, Kings Branch. FEE: no charge
INFO: 670-4103 / club@cmhakings.ns.ca
Boardgame Night — C@P Lab, Wolfville Public Library,
7pm. Bring your games! Ages 12+ FEE: no charge.
INFO: 790-4536 / turpin56@gmail.com
Adult Ceilidh Fitness — Community Hall, Greenwich
7–8pm • A fun hour of simple steps and sensational music,
16 participants only. TIX: $50 for 8 weeks, $10 drop-in
INFO: 582-1786 / info@webstersdance.com
Fridays
Bookworms Storytime — Port Williams Library, 10:30am.
Stories, games, songs and fun for kids aged 3-5. TIX: no
charge INFO: 542-3005 / valleylibrary.ca
AVD Clubhouse: Arts Program — CMHA-Kings, Coldbrook
1–4pm. Offered through the Canadian Mental Health
Association, Kings Branch. FEE: no charge, but please
pre-register. INFO: 670-4103 / club@cmhakings.ns.ca
Chase the Ace — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 5pm.
Chase the Ace drawn at 7:15pm, light supper served
5–7pm TIX: $5 per person, $5 supper INFO: 375-2021 /
rubyl@eastlink.ca
Fun Night — Legion (downstairs), Kentville, 7pm.
Variety of music. 50/50 tickets available. FEE: $2
INFO: kentvillelegion@eastlink.ca
Saturdays
Wolfville Farmers’ Market — DeWolfe Building, Elm Ave.,
Wolfville 8:30am–1pm
April 18 Theme: Celebrate the Seed
April 25 Music: Richard Garvey
INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca
Peace Vigil — Post Office, Wolfville 12–1pm
Drop in and Drum! — Baptist Church, Wolfville 1–2:30pm.
W/Bruno Allard. Drop in for a hands-on workshop & jam.
Learn to play the djembe with rhythms & songs from West
Africa. Everyone welcome. Drums provided. FEE: $5 INFO:
facebook: Djembes and Duns Wolfville
Valley Game Night — Gametronics, New Minas 6pm. Board
game/card game group. Yu Gi Oh –Thursdays, 6pm. Friday
Night Magic (Magic: The Gathering) – Fridays, 6pm FEE: no
charge. INFO: facebook.com/GameTronics
April 16 – 30, 2015
Sundays
Family & Community Flea Market —
Port Williams, former Stage 2 building. 8am–1pm.
INFO: exidus36@gmail.com
Flea Market — Kentville Legion 8am. Until May 9. 50/50,
kitchen open, everyone welcome. FEE: Tables $5 INFO:
678-8935
Social Ballroom Dancing — Community Centre, Port
Williams 3–5pm. Practice your existing dance skills and learn
new group dances. FEE: $30 per couple per semester, or
$5 per session drop-in fee per couple. INFO: 698-2806 /
DanceTime_PortWilliams@hotmail.com
Mondays
Free Community Walking/Running — Acadia Athletic
Complex, Wolfville 6-9am & 6-9pm (Mon. to Fri.). On the
indoor & outdoor track. FEE: no charge INFO: 542-0368 /
KOuterleys@wolfville.ca
Painting Morning — Recreation Centre, Wolfville
9:30am–12pm. W/Evangeline Artist Cooperative. Bring your
own projects to work on & be inspired by like-minded artists.
FEE: $2, INFO: Susan, 542-4448
Fitness Classes — White Rock Community Centre,
10:30–11:30am. Also Tuesdays. FEE: $2 INFO: 542-3109 /
dianneandjohn@eastlink.ca
Harmonica Jam — Community Room, Sobeys, New Minas,
1:30–3pm. Light music: country, waltzes, jigs & reels. All
levels welcome, bring your harmonicas. FEE: no charge
INFO: Lloyd, 681-3711 / Ed, 678-4591
Fiber Ops — Hantsport Library, Every second Monday until
April 27, 3–4:30pm. Chat & Knit, Stitch, Hook or Weave.
Bring your project & join this friendly group. All levels of
experience welcome! Light refreshments served. INFO:
hantsport@valleylibrary.ca
Windsor Game Night — Library, Windsor 6pm. Board
game group. New players welcome! FEE: no charge
INFO: meetup.com/valleygames
Toastmasters — 2nd Floor, Irving Centre, Acadia
6:30–8pm. Communicative skills to enhance peaceful
and effective dialogue. INFO: Chris, 691-3550 /
vppr.wolfville.tm@gmail.com
Darts (mixed league) — White Rock Community Center,
7pm. INFO: 542-7073
Musical Jam Night — Community Hall, 659 Victoria Rd.,
Millville 7pm. Bring your instrument or just relax & listen to
the sounds. INFO: cadavis@nspes.ca
Insight (Vipassana) Meditation — Manning Memorial
Chapel, Acadia, downstairs, 7:30–9pm. W/Laura Bourassa.
Suitable for beginner and experienced meditators.
Instructions, short talk, discussion. FEE: free-will offering.
INFO: 365-2409
Tuesdays
Book in the Nook — Wolfville Memorial Library
10–10:30am. Suggested age range: 3–5. INFO: 542-5760
/ valleylibrary.ca
Friends in Bereavement — Western Kings Mem. Health
Centre, Berwick 10am–12pm. 1st & 3rd Tues. each month
(next: April 21). VON Adult Day Program Room (main floor).
INFO: 681-8239 / friendsinbereavement@gmail.com
Rug Hooking — 57 Eden Row, Greenwich 1–3:30pm.
Drop-in rug hooking. FEE: donation INFO: Kay, 697-2850
Friends in Bereavement — Kentville Baptist Church
2–4pm. 1st & 3rd Tues. each month (next: April 21).
Left parking lot entrance, sponsored by Careforce.
INFO: 681-8239 / friendsinbereavement@gmail.com
Dukes of Kent Barbershop Chorus — Bethany Memorial
Baptist Church (gym), Aldershot 7pm. We sing four-part
harmony. INFO: dukesofkent.ca
Learn Irish Music — Paddy’s Pub (upstairs), Kentville
7–8pm. Bring your instrument & learn to play traditional
music in a relaxed, convivial setting. FEE: no charge INFO:
697-2148 / slowsession@outlook.com
Valley Scottish Country Dancers — 125 Webster St.,
Kentville, 7:30–9:30pm. Second term: Started Feb. 10
– May 12. All levels, no partners needed. FEE: $6/class,
$60/term. INFO: keppie@eastlink.ca / vscd.info
Card Party (45’s) — White Rock Community Center,
7:30pm. Until April 21. INFO: Deanna, 542-7234
International Folk Dance — Wolfville Curling Club
(upstairs), 7:30-10pm. Until June. Traditional circle &
line dances from the Balkans & the Middle East. Expert
instruction. No previous experience necessary. FEE: $5
regular, $3 students INFO: 690-7897
Wednesdays
AVD Clubhouse: Music Jam Session — Louis Millett
Community Complex, New Minas 10am–12pm. Offered
through the Canadian Mental Health Association,
Kings Branch. FEE: no charge INFO: 670-4103 /
club@cmhakings.ns.ca
Brain Injury Support Group Drop-In — Baptist
Church, Kentville 10am–12pm. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays
of the month (next: April 22). For brain injury survivors,
their families and/or caregivers. Drop in for a coffee!
INFO: valley@braininjuryns.com / BrainInjuryNS.com
Kentville Farmers’ Market — Town Hall Recreation
Centre, 350 Main Street, Kentville 10am–2pm. Open
year-round. INFO: marketmanager@kentville.ca /
kentvillefarmersmarket.ca
Toddler Rhyme Time — Kings County Family Resource
Centre, 503A Main St., Kentville 9:30–10:30am. Please
register. FEE: no charge. INFO: 678-5760 / kcfrc.ca
Wolfville Breastfeeding Support Group — Anglican
Church, Wolfville 10am–12pm. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays
of the month (next: May 6). INFO: facebook.com/
AnnapolisValleyBreastfeedingSupportGroups
Recreational Pick-Up Indoor Soccer — Indoor Soccer
Facility, Kentville 11am–1pm. Co-Ed & all ages. Bring both a
dark & white shirt. FEE: $5 INFO: 678-2426
Wolfville Community Chorus — 30 Wickwire Ave.,
Wolfville 5:30–7pm. New members welcome! FEE: $180
yearly membership, no charge for first-time drop-in. INFO:
542-0649 / susan_dworkin@hotmail.com
EXHIBITS
Valley Youth Project — Louis Millet Community Complex,
Rm 128, New Minas 6:30–8:30pm. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of
the month (next: May 6). Social drop-in for LGBTQ+ youth
and allies, 25 years & under. Conversation, snacks, activities,
& goodcompany. INFO: valleyyouthproject@gmail.com /
valleyyouthproject.wordpress.com
New Horizons Band — Festival Theatre, Wolfville
7pm. Fun, informal community band under the
direction of Brian Johnston. INFO: Donna, 542-7557 /
macdonaldwilson@accesswave.ca
LIVE THEATRE
Dinner Theatre: Temperance in a Teacup — CentreStage
Theatre, Kentville, April 17, 18, 6:30pm (doors open 6:15pm)
• Come enjoy the fun when a meeting of the Temperance
Society goes “awry” (or rum-te-tum) in the musical
Temperance in a Teacup. Roast beef dinner, Silent Auction,
Lotto Tree and chances for a Golden Ticket. TIX: $50 each.
Call to reserve tickets. INFO/RSVP: CentreStage, 678-8040
/ Lana, 542-2186 / centrestage@centrestage.theatre.ca
Detours — Festival Theatre, Wolfville April 17, 7:30pm,
April 18, 2pm & 7:30pm • Detour: traveling a way that is
different from the usual or planned route. With drama,
comedy, song and dance, The Women of Wolfville will
investigate our chosen paths and also the ‘roads not taken’.
Is there a right way? Are we there yet? See page 2. TIX: $15
regular, $12 student/senior @ The Box of Delights (Wolfville)
INFO: 542-9788 / pat@daysend.ca
The Hallelujah Girls — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville,
April 24, 25, May 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, 8pm, May
10, 24, 2pm • This rollicking Southern comedy takes place
in SPA-DEE-DAH!, the abandoned church-turned-day-spa
where a group of feisty friends gathers every Friday
afternoon. After the loss of a dear friend, the women realize
time is precious, and if they’re going to change their lives and
achieve their dreams, they have to get on it now! See page
20. TIX: $15 general, $12 students/seniors @ R.D. Chisholm’s
(Kentville), Rick’s Art and Frame (New Minas), at the door.
INFO: 678-8040 / centrestage@centrestagetheatre.ca
Brought
to you by
Judith J. Leidl — Oriel Fine Art, Wolfville • Fine art:
floral paintings, scarves, acrylic paintings, prints, ceramics,
and Inuit work from Baffin Island. INFO: 670-7422 /
judithleidlart.com
Creative Connections: Independent Study Work —
Jack’s Gallery, Just Us!, Wolfville. Until May 3 • Group
exhibition by Acadia University students enrolled in
independent study. Various themes/media. INFO:
judith.leidl@acadiau.ca / jacksgallerywolfville@gmail.com
Wayne Boucher — Harvest Gallery, Wolfville, April
18–May 17 • Wayne Boucher: HOLDING SPRING. Boucher’s
work deals with the luminosity of light and the radiance
of colour in counterpoint with elemental schemata that
transcends surface and meaning. Opening reception
April 25, 2–4pm. The artist will be in attendance.
INFO: 542-7093 / harvestgallery.ca
Apple Bin Art Gallery — Valley Regional Hospital,
Kentville • Approximately 100 pieces of affordable original
art created by local Valley artists. Part proceeds go towards
joss@grapevinepublishing.ca
hospital equipment and to help support Annapolis Valley
health care programs.
Wild Lupin Media — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville •
CentreStage is indebted to Wild Lupin Media for donating
a series of show posters. Enjoy a trip down CentreStage’s
Memory Lane! INFO: 678-7601 / wildlupin.ca
Group Showcase — The Bread Gallery, Brooklyn.
Extended until April 18 • Our 4th annual End of Winter
Showcase is a juried selection of recent works by members
of the Hants County Arts Council. This showcase features a
variety of paintings, sculpture, fibre art, carvings and folk
art. INFO: 757-3377 / breadgallery.blogspot.ca
Along the Avon — Phoenix Hollow B&B, Windsor, Sunday
May 3, 12–5pm • Join us and Avondale Sky Winery for
an afternoon of art and charity. Iron sculpture, wood
carvings, glasswork and knife paintings. Part proceeds
to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. See page 2.
INFO: 1-866-900-6910 / me@kellymitchelmore.ca
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WHAT'S HAPPENING FROM APRIL 16–30, 2015
SEND YOUR EVENTS TO INFO@GRAPEVINEPUBLISHING.CA
THURSDAY, 16
Kentville Skate Park Design Night! — Fire
Hall, Kentville 6–8pm • We are taking the next
step for our skatepark design! The public is
invited for the Design Options Presentation!
TIX: no charge INFO: kentville.ca
Hypnotist — Avon View High School, Windsor
6:30–8pm • The talented Ian Stewart. Dynamic
show where the audience can get involved and
have a blast watching others participate. Open
to the community but suggested for ages 12+.
TIX: $8 per person, $20 for a family of 4 @
AVHS INFO: 792-6740
Non Duality Meet Up — Manning Memorial
Chapel, Wolfville 7pm. Also April 30 • Nonduality
is the sense that all things are interconnected
and not separate, while at the same time all
things retain their individuality. An awareness
of nonduality can give you a bigger perspective
on life, a greater sense of freedom, and bring
you a more stable happiness. TIX: no charge
INFO: 401-3973 / smodayur@gmail.com
Dessert Party — Hants Community Hospital,
Windsor 7pm • W/Nancy O'Halloran. First
Aid Tips. Coffee, tea, & desserts after the
presentation. Please RSVP, all proceeds for
hospital equipment. TIX: donation INFO: 7571791 / jpjank@eastlink.ca
Horton High School Concert — Horton High
School, Greenwich 7pm • Performances by choirs,
the concert band, jazz bands, and more. There
will be a bake table so be sure to save room
for some yummy treats. TIX: donation INFO:
school, 542-6060
Cinéma Politique — Studio-Z, Wolfville
7–9pm, Also Tuesday, April 28 • TBA TIX:
donation INFO: 678-3748 / cinepolitique@
gmail.com
Music Jam — Community Center, Cambridge
7–10pm. Also April 23 & 30 • Free will offering,
50/50 draw. Donations for the refreshment
table greatly appreciated. Come help support
the Community Center! TIX: Donation INFO:
538-9957 / gands@xcountry.tv
FRIDAY, 17
Clothing Give Away — United Baptist Church,
Centreville 8:30–11:30am • Spring and summer
clothing, bedding and misc. items available
one day only. Sponsored by Missions in Action.
TIX: no admission INFO: 678-3939 / lesmbs@
eastlink.ca
Art For Wellness — Valley Community Learning
Association, Kentville 1–4pm • A simplified arts
experience in a stress-free environment for
those who live independently but struggle
with mental health issues including stress
and anxiety. All materials are provided, please
register. TIX: no charge INFO: 670-4103 / club@
cmhakings.ns.ca
Kentville Home Show 2015 — Centennial
Arena, Kentville 5pm–9pm, Also April 18,
9am–5pm, & April 19, 12–4pm • The largest
home show in the Valley. Celebrating local
entrepreneurs and businesses. See the
newest products: lawn and garden, home
improvement, home heating, construction,
& much more. TIX: $3 general, $2 seniors, no
charge age 12 and under INFO: kentville.ca/
events/kentville-home-show-2015
Dinner Theatre: Temperance in a Teacup —
CentreStage Theatre, Kentville 6pm. Also April 18,
6pm • See theatre section page 15.
Concert: Robin Mark — United Baptist Church,
Windsor 6:30–9pm • Opening act at 6:30pm,
followed by Robin at 7pm. TIX: $19.74 plus
HST and fees. INFO: 798-2456
Wolfville Leadership Tea — Farmers Market,
Wolfville 7pm • Community tradition: join us for
coffee & tea, treats, live music by Mat Elliott
and the crowning of our new Princess Wolfville!
TIX: $5 @ Wolfville Town Hall & at door. INFO:
542-6453 / mkelly@wolfville.ca
Preliminaries for Autonomy — L’Arche Hall,
Wolfville 7–9pm • Visual artists and musicians
take up the poetically political in this art
forum, to create a space for critical dialogue
with the community through art production.
Proceeds for artist Mallory Amirault's tuition
expenses to continue her studies at Emily Carr
University. TIX: donation INFO: mamirault.
contact@gmail.com
Film: The Hard Problem — Al Whittle Theatre,
Wolfville 7–10pm • By Tom Stoppard. A young
psychology researcher at odds with her
colleagues at a brain science institute. TIX: $20
@ Cochrane’s (Wolfville), Wilsons Pharmasave
(Kentville, Berwick), ticketpro.ca, or at the
door one hour before show INFO: 542-7474, x
230 / kathy@justuscoffee.com
Women of Wolfville’s Detours — Festival
Theatre, Wolfville 7:30pm. Also April 18, 2pm &
7:30pm • See theatre section page 15.
Dance: Route 12 — Royal Canadian Legion,
Windsor 8pm-12am • TIX: $5 INFO: 798-2031 /
windsorlegion@eastlink.ca
The Millett & Hunt Show — Royal Canadian
Legion, Canning 9pm–12am • Featuring Matt
Millett & Rob Hunt. There is no debit machine
on site. TIX: $5. INFO: 582-7216 after 4pm
SATURDAY, 18
Breakfast — Community Hall, Centreville
7–10:30am • The Good Neighbour Club is
having a breakfast. Eggs, bacon, sausages, juice,
coffee, tea, homemade hashbrowns, homemade
beans, toast, etc. TIX: donation INFO: 6783999
Breakfast — Lions Club, Wolfville 7–10am
• Proceeds for community projects. TIX: $ 6
adults, $3 under 10 years INFO: 542-4508 /
wolfvillelionsclub@hotmail.com
Breakfast — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor
7:30–10:30am • Bacon, sausage, ham, eggs,
pancakes, hash browns, toast, baked beans,
juice coffee/tea. TIX: $6 adults, $4 children
6–12years, no charge under 6 INFO: 798-2031
/ windsorlegion@eastlink.ca
Flea Market — Windermere Community Hall,
Berwick 8am–1pm • Support the Safe Haven
Animal Rescue. Items to buy, bake sale, BBQ,
& the ever popular (and addictive) STRAW
DRAW! TIX: no charge (donations of cat food
greatly appreciated) INFO: facebook: Safe
Haven Animal Rescue / brucebeattie155@
gmail.com
Farm Safety for Children — Green Diamond
Equipment, Kentville 8:45am–1pm • Ages
8–12. Workshops: big & small machinery,
farm equipment, ATV’s/lawn tractors, first
responders, sun/fun activities. Snack & lunch
provided, take-home sun hat & goodie bag.
Limited space, please RSVP. TIX: $5 INFO:
Heather, 582-7580
Brunch with the Bands — Avon View High
School, Windsor 9am • Delicious pancakes,
bacon, sausages, eggs, juice, tea or coffee. Relax
and listen to the talented West Hants Middle
& Avon View High Schools student bands.
Proceeds from this fundraiser supports the
music programs in the schools. TIX: $5, no
charge under 5 INFO: susanp_wright@hotmail.
com
The Light Within – Women’s Retreat —
Community Centre, Port Williams 9:30am–
4:30pm • Explore and nurture the gift of the
Spirit that resides within through music,
movement, and time for conversation and
contemplation. Build community with friends
and neighbours within a circle of mutual
support. Retreat leaders: Robyn Brown-Hewitt,
Heather Price, Kathleen Purdy
TIX: $40 INFO/Reg: Betty, 542-3327 /
bettyjeancurry@yahoo.ca
NDP Day of Action Bill C51 — Clock Park,
Wolfville 10–11am • Join Kings-Hants NDP
Candidate Morgan Wheeldon and voice your
opposition to Bill C-51 (Security Bill). See page
14. TIX: no charge INFO: 542-7387 / judyswift@
hotmail.com
Dead Wood Hike and Maple Sap Tap — Wild
Roots Nature Education Centre, Berwick 10am–
12pm • W/Berwick Young Naturalist Club.
See how trees take on new life once they are
dead. & the amazing sugar and red maple trees
provide sap samples this time of year. Wear
boots and bring a drink/snack. Please register.
TIX: no charge INFO/Reg: marina_myra@
hotmail.com
Beach Clean Up — Bennetts Bay Beach, Baxters
Harbour 10:30am–12pm • Join the Annapolis
Valley Young Naturalist Club. We’ll provide the
bags, please come with warm waterproof gear,
rubber gloves, sturdy footwear and a snack.
Help keep our lovely bay lovely. TIX: no charge
INFO: jlusk@yahoo.com
National Adoption Weekend & Pet Photos
— Pet Valu, New Minas 11am–4pm • Fabulous
SPCA felines looking for their furever homes.
Professional photos courtesy of Krista Dawn
Photography. All money to the Kings County
SPCA. TIX: Cats at reasonable prices and $5
photos. Donations of pet food welcome! INFO:
681-2866
Prom Dress Consignment Sale — Open
Arms, Kentville 12–5pm • Buy the dress of your
dreams at a fraction of the cost. Looking to
sell? You set the price and we take 20% for Ray
of Hope Retreat. TIX: no charge INFO: 6849068 / susancareycoaching@gmail.com
Frankenstink! Ron Lightburn Book Launch
— Memorial Library, Wolfville 2pm • Join Ron
Lightburn for the launch of his latest book
Frankenstink! Garbage Gone Bad. See page 13.
TIX: no charge INFO: 542-5760
Opening Reception: Wayne Boucher —
Harvest Gallery, Wolfville 2–4pm • "HOLDING
SPRING" New Paintings by Wayne Boucher.
Boucher's work deals with the luminosity of
light and the radiance of colour in counterpoint
with elemental schemata that transcends
surface and meaning. The artist will be in
attendance. See ad page 12. TIX: no charge
INFO: 542-7093 / harvestgallery@gmail.com
Spring Concert — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville
7–9pm • A concert of orchestral music for
springtime! Directed by Roger Taylor.TIX: $15
adult, $10 seniors/children INFO: 798-1730 /
dhamusic@ns.sympatico.ca
Casino Night — Louis Millet Community
Complex, New Minas 7pm–1am • Fundraiser
for the Kentville Skatepark Association: a
Monte Carlo night! A variety of casino games
& auction and a dance follows. Potential to
raise $30,000. TIX: $50 includes $20 in casino
money @ Kentville Rotary website, Maritime
Travel (Kentville), Go As You Grow (New
Minas) INFO: rod.rotary@gmail.com
Concert: John Tetrault — Soundmarket Studio,
Wolfville 8pm • Local artist records his new
CD. New music, treats, and door prizes. TIX:
$10 advance, $12 at door @ Box of Delights
(Wolfville), Moe’s Music (Windsor) INFO: john.
tetrault@gmail.com
Dance: Route 12 — Lions Club, Coldbrook 9pm–
12:30am • TIX: $6 INFO: 678-8013 / kimberly.
lunn@ns.sympatico.ca
Dance: Cracker Jack — Legion, Kentville 9pm–
12am • Bar & kitchen available. 19+ event. TIX:
$7 INFO: 678-8935
SUNDAY, 19
Youth Climbing Skills — Northeast
Kings Education Centre, Canning 9:30am–
3pm • Workshop for kids 6–18. No
experience necessary, full instruction and
Brought
to you by:
Commercial St, New Minas • 678-7777 / jessyspizza.ca
information provided. TIX: $40 INFO:
annapolisvalleyclimbingclub@gmail.com
Benefit for David Ells and Family — Louis
Millet Community Complex, New Minas 1–5pm
• A young father of 2 daughters, a loving
husband, a farmer, and a true family man.
After a year of undiagnosed illness, David was
diagnosed with a rare and untreatable form
of cancer. Auction, bake sale, craft tables, live
entertainment: Country Heat, Margie Brown
Duo, Keving Davidson. TIX: donation INFO:
698-9112 / vdrms@hotmail.com
Concert: Little Miss Moffat — Mermaid
Imperial Performing Arts Centre, Windsor 2–3pm
• Ashley Moffat returns with a sparkly new
repertoire of quirky and catchy nature tunes
about sea cucumbers, bats, owls, beavers
and even pandas. Tickets for the originally
scheduled Feb. 15 show will be honoured.
TIX: $13 advance, $15 door @ Windsor Home
Hardware & all Ticketpro outlets, 1-888-3119090, Ticketpro.ca INFO: 798-5841 / puppets@
mermaidtheatre.ca
Parent Cafe — West Kings District High School,
Auburn 2–4pm • An opportunity for parents,
caregivers, grandparents, teachers to discuss
issues concerning their children. Special guest
Sue Bookchin, childcare available. TIX: no
charge INFO: karens_m@hotmail.com
Fundy Film screens WILD — Al Whittle
Theatre, 4 & 7pm • François Girard’s (THE RED
VIOLIN) drama tells of an orphaned 12-yearold boy, sent to a boarding school where he
struggles to join an elite choir. No one expects
this rebellious loner to excel, least of all the
school’s relentlessly tough conductor (Dustin
Hoffman), who enters into a battle of wills
to bring out the boy’s extraordinary musical
gift. See ad p. 13 TIX: $9 INFO: 542-5157 /
fundyfilm.ca
A Night of Gospel Music — Baptist Church,
Avonport 6:30–7:30pm • A rescheduled event
w/Jeff Bezanson, Tina Mumford Kehoe,
Todd Macumber. TIX: donation INFO:
oakislandrd508@hotmail.com
Gospel Concert —Bethany Memorial Baptist
Church, Aldershot 7pm • Gospel Concert
featuring Shoulder 2 Shoulder. TIX: no charge
INFO: 678-6755 / bmbc@ns.aliantzinc.ca
Health and Fitness Dance Program — Louis
Millet Community Complex, New Minas
7–8:30pm • Latin, Ballroom and Social dance
practice. Informal opportunity to practice and
improve your dancing skills. Get some exercise
and meet new people. TIX: $2 INFO: Glenda,
542-5053
Hymn Sing — United Baptist Church, Wolfville
Ridge 7–9pm • Special guests: Jim and Judy
Manual. Refreshment/fellowship to follow. TIX:
donation INFO: 542-3419
MONDAY, 20
The Annapolis Valley Music Festival —
Acadia University & Wolfville Baptist Church,
April 20–May 3 • Week One consists of: band
competitions at The Festival Theatre, junior
piano and guitar at Denton Hall, and strings
at Wolfville Baptist Church. Week two finds:
choral & vocal competition at The Festival
Theatre, musical theatre provincial choral
competition & senior piano at Denton Hall,
and fiddle at Wolfville Baptist Church. Two
‘Stars of the Festival’ concerts: Sunday, May 3,
2pm @ The Festival Theatre; and a concert of
individual prize winners at 7pm @ Denton Hall.
INFO: avmf.ca
Town Council Meeting — Town Hall, Wolfville
6:30pm • TIX: no charge INFO: wolfville.ca
Blomidon Naturalists Society — Beveridge
Arts Centre, Wolfville 7:30–9:30pm • Deep
Woods Tales: Tall and True by Mike Parker
- one of the most prolific story-tellers of NS
wilderness and woodsmanship. A selection of
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April 16 – 30, 2015
VALLEY EVENT TICKET GIVEAWAY: CHANCE TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO:
April Flavours Dinner and Auction, Thursday April 30, 6pm, Louis Millet Community Complex,
New Minas. Draw date: Thursday, April 23 Enter all draws: valleyevents.ca/win
Mike’s books for sale ($24.95-$26.95 each).
TIX: no charge INFO: patrick.kelly@dal.ca
TUESDAY, 21
Committee of the Whole — County of Kings
Municipal Complex, Kentville 9am • TIX: no
charge INFO: 1-888-337-2999
Book in the Nook — Memorial Library,
Wolfville 10–10:30am • Curl up, relax and
enjoy listening to stories in our Book
Nook. Suggested age: 3-5. Parent/caregiver
accompaniment is required. TIX: no charge
INFO: 542-5760
Fountain of Health Presentation — Kings
Riverside Court, Kentville 2pm • Shelly Orr,
RN with the Seniors Mental Health Program,
shares ideas on healthy living and positive
aging. TIX: no charge INFO: 678-5414 / vrh.
foundation@ns.sympatico.ca
Big Data or Big Problems? — K.C. Irving
Centre, Acadia 7–8:30pm • Catherine Tully,
FOIPOP Review Officer for NS and Giles
Crouch, Digital Management Consultant and
Futurist at Thistlwood, will square off on the
pros and cons of Big Data. Join Peter Moreira,
of Entrevestor, our moderator, as we examine
key questions and tensions that come between
security of information and personal privacy
versus wonderful things that can be achieved
through data analytics. Registration required,
refreshments provided. TIX: no charge INFO:
585-1777 / wesley.booth@acadiau.ca
WEDNESDAY, 22
– Earth Day!
Tourism InnovatioNS Day — Old Orchard
Inn, Greenwich 9am–4pm • Learn more about
the latest trends, tips, tools, and how you can
work with the NSTA to help grow your tourism
business. Complimentary lunch. TIX: no charge,
please pre-register. INFO/Reg: 798-6767 / erdt.
fluidsurveys.com/s/2015_InnovatioNSDay_
Registration
Cozy Corner Storytime — Library, Hantsport
10:30–11:30am. Also April 29 • A fun-filled
hour of stories, rhymes, games and crafts. For
preschool aged children and their caregivers.
TIX: no charge INFO: 684-4005
Wolfville Historical Society Meeting — St.
John’s Anglican Church, Wolfville 2–4pm • Dr.
David Mossman speaks about his biography of
his father, Titus Mossman, a young fisherman
become soldier who served with the 85th
Canadian Infantry Battalion, the Nova Scotia
Highlanders, on the Western Front. TIX: no
charge INFO: wolfvillehs.ednet.ns.ca
Fundy Film screens LEVIATHAN — Al Whittle
Theatre, 7pm • With visual beauty, narrative
ambition and a Philip Glass score, Andrey
Zvyagintsevhi’s latest drama references nothing
less than the “Book of Job”, in which God
puts a good man through dreadful suffering.
Kolya, blessed with family, home, and business
must contend with threats to them all. His
tormentors are cruel fate, fickle human hearts,
and the might of the Russian state. See ad p.13
TIX: $9 INFO: 542-5157 / fundyfilm.ca
Shiretown Singers — United Baptist Church,
Centreville 7–9pm. Also April 23 & 24 • Join
the 28 members of Shiretown Singers for
one of three nights of concerts. Folk, swing,
rock & roll and spiritual tunes, directed by
MaDonna MacDonald. TIX: $8 INFO: 365-2677
/ smithrsx@yahoo.ca
THURSDAY, 23
Info Session: Homeless in Kings County —
St. James Anglican Church, Kentville 9am–1pm
• Project H.O.P.E. Do you have a mental
health issue? Are you Homeless? At risk of
homelessness? An info-packed morning where
you can look for the help you need. Followed
by free lunch, & draws for free haircuts. TIX:
no charge INFO: 679-7464 / office@cmhakings.
ns.ca
Be Fit Kit Launch — Library, Windsor 5:30–
7:30pm • Check out the fun items in our new
kits. Take one home with you. Games, door
prizes, & snacks. All ages. TIX: no charge INFO:
areynolds@valleylibrary.ca
FRIDAY, 24
Clothing Giveaway — First Cornwallis Baptist
Church, Upper Canard 9am–1pm • TIX: no charge
INFO: 678-1934 / bessiecrouse@eastlink.ca
Ariana Nasr chante PIAF (CD Release) — Al
Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8–10pm. Also April
25 • A full concert of the songs of Édith Piaf
as sung and performed by Ariana Nasr and
Andy Flinn of Gaspereau NS, celebrating the
release of a new CD titled "La Vie en Rose." See
page 20. TIX: $20 @ Box of Delights Bookshop
(Wolfville) INFO: ariana@tabmusic.ca /
ariananasr.com
SATURDAY, 25
Breakfast — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville
7:30–10am • Proceeds go to the legion TIX: $ 6
INFO: 542-5869
Kicked Up Country Breakfast — Community
Hall, Black River 8–10am • Laurie’s amazing
pancakes, ham, muffins, Black River's best
home baked beans, scrambled eggs fresh from
Freeman, flavorful fruit cocktail. TIX: donation
INFO: 542-3498 / darlene.hennigar@gmail.com
Ladies Retreat — Aylesford Baptist Church,
2543 Hwy #1, 9am–6:30pm • Speaker: Ruth
Sellars, special music: Marlee Dietert. All
ladies welcome! INFO: Cheryl, 538-8144 /
ladiesretreatministries.org.
Ticket Auction and Tea — Community Hall,
Millville 10am • Housewares, crafts, baked
goods, gift certificates. Funds raised support
the upkeep of the hall. TIX: no charge INFO:
847-1749 / marlapalmer@eastlink.ca
Stamp Exhibition & Sale — Community
Centre, Port Williams 10am–3:30pm • Multiple
stamps dealers, large auction, prize draws. TIX:
no charge INFO: 665-4577 / stamps@eastlink.
ca
Valley Homeschool Expo — NSCC Kingstec
Campus, Kentville 11am–2pm • If you’re
considering homeschooling for your child, this
is the place to be. Live entertainment, a musical
petting zoo, meet with business people who
support related products, and ask questions.
TIX: no charge INFO: 385-8585 / nguyenalisa1@
gmail.com / facebook: Valley Homeschool Expo
2015
Annual Ham Supper — Baptist Church,
Avonport 4-6pm • Annual Ham Supper. Proceeds
to Church maintenance. TIX: $12 adults,
$6 children under age 12 INFO: 542-9356 /
levyclowry@hotmail.com
Ducks Unlimited Dinner — Old Orchard Inn,
Wolfville 5–10:30pm • SOLD OUT!! INFO: 5425751
Evening on the Rhine — Louis Millet Centre,
New Minas 6pm • Annual semi-formal gala
for the Valley Regional Hospital Foundation.
4-course meal paired with NS wines, prepared
by Chef Jason Lynch, guest chefs Craig
Flinn & Joseph Crocker. Music by The Mark
Riley Project, live & silent auctions. TIX:
$125 (receipt $50) INFO/RSVP: 678-5414 /
vrhfoundation.ca
Kickin' Mule Blues Band Cd Release —
Union Street Cafe, Berwick 8pm • Their sound
is spawned from the Post War Electric Blues
Era and features the music of: Muddy Waters,
Jimmy Rogers and the like. They love the
songs they play and honour the history
behind them. TIX: $12 INFO: 538-7787 /
contactunionstreet@gmail.com
Breast Cancer Fundraiser — Doolys, New
Minas 8–12pm • Socializing and shopping!
Auction, 50/50, vendors: Passion Parties, Mary
Kay, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Nana's Skin Care,
Jamberry Nails, AND MORE! Everlasting Ink
tattoos on site. TIX: $12 includes a pink drink,
free pool, and a swag bag. INFO: 681-1838 /
doolysnewminas@eastlink.ca
Dance: Reboot — Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am
• Bar & kitchen available. 19+ event. TIX: $7
INFO: 678-8935
SUNDAY, 26
5K Run/Walk — Kings Regional Rehabilitation
Centre, Waterville 10am • Registration starts
at 8am, run at 10am. Support the Apple Tree
Foundation and Kings Rehabilitation Centre.
TIX: $30 ages 16 and over, $15 ages 15 and
under INFO: 538-3103 / jkelly@krrc.ns.ca
Black River Community Market & Cafe —
Black River Hall, 11am–3pm • Enjoy a light lunch
in our Schoolhouse Café. Local vendors selling
handcrafted goods and delicious treats. TIX: no
admission charge, $5 per table INFO: 542-0002
/ jayneileenkenny@msn.com
Miner's Marsh Spring Cleanup — Library,
Kentville 1–3pm • Anyone aged 10-17 is
welcome to join us for our annual spring
cleanup at Miner's Marsh. Bags and gloves
provided. TIX: no charge INFO: 679-2544 /
lcameron@valleylibrary.ca
Benefit Jam — Windermere Community Hall,
Berwick 1:30–4:30pm • Musicians encouraged
to share favourite tunes. Fill the hall with
music lovers for a worthy cause. 50/50 draw.
Donations of food items for the refreshment
table greatly appreciated. Proceeds to the
Wolfville Funeral Home to help with the
funeral expenses of Leta Keddy's grandson,
who perished in a fire. The Keddys are longtime
residents of the community, Taylor Road. TIX:
donation INFO: 375-2399 / brucebeattie155@
gmail.com
Citizen Science Expo — Farmers Market,
Wolfville 2–5pm • There are hundreds of ways
the average Maritimer can easily contribute to
exciting and important scientific research while
on a computer, in a workshop or in the field.
Learn which projects you can get involved with
and who (or what) can most benefit from your
passion, time and observations. TIX: no charge
INFO: info@blomidonnaturalists.ca
Fundy Film screens LAND HO! — Al Whittle
Theatre, 4 & 7pm • Icelandic holiday, just
the ticket for a pair who have experienced
disappointment but still have a spirit of
adventure. Iceland's otherworldly beauty—
vast, haunting landscapes, moss-coated cliffs,
fog-shrouded mountains, geothermal pools—
form a primordial Eden, the perfect backdrop
for their escapades and a testament that joie de
vivre can replenish us, at any age. See ad p.13
TIX: $9 INFO: 542-5157 / fundyfilm.ca
MONDAY, 2
Grief Recovery with Jennifer Longley —
Library, Berwick 10–11:30am • Grief will affect
each of us at some point in our lives, there are
local groups that can help. TIX: no charge INFO:
538-4030 / berwick@valleylibrary.ca
Town Council Meeting — Council Chambers,
Kentville 7pm • Open to the public. INFO:
kentville.ca/town-hall/town-council
TUESDAY, 28
Felt-time Storytime — Memorial Library,
Wolfville 10–11am • Kids age 3-5 and their
caregivers can join us for a whole Storytime
hour of felt stories and songs. TIX: no charge
INFO: 542-5760
GirlPower — Library, Berwick 6:30–8:30pm
• For girls ages 10–15. Play games, crafts,
snacks, hang out, and write in your GP! journal.
TIX: no charge INFO: 538-4030 / berwick@
valleylibrary.ca
Support Group for Families/Friends/Carers
of those with an Eating Disorder — Louis
Millet Community Complex, New Minas 7–9pm
•There are others who are experiencing similar
challenges. Receive support, reduce isolation,
share strategies and successes, build coping
skills, increase knowledge of health services
and supports specific to EDs. TIX: donation
INFO: 691-2319 / 840-1495 / SAVEDGroup@
outlook.com
WEDNESDAY, 29
PeopleWorx Opportunity Expo — Louis
Millet Community Complex, New Minas 9:30am–
8pm • Find opportunities for: employment,
education upgrading, skills development, postsecondary education, networking, information
technology solutions, create/update your
resume. Get tips on how to Dress for Success.
TIX: no charge INFO: 679-7462 / sdoubleday@
peopleworx.ca
6th Annual AVESTA Awards Luncheon
— Old Orchard Inn, Greenwich 12:15pm •
Annapolis Valley Events and Sport Tourism
Association awards celebrate the achievements
of Valley events and festivals; recognizing
the important positive economic and social
impact these organizations bring to the
region. TIX: $15 INFO/RSVP: Lindsay,
communitydevelopment@kentville.ca
Spring Turkey Supper & Sale — St. James
Anglican Church, Kentville 4:30–7pm • Ladies
Bazaar - baking/knitting/crocheting/crafts/
books/candy. TIX: $12 adults, $6 children
under 12 (eat-in only). Pick up dinners
available. INFO: 678-3123 / stjames@
ns.sympatico.ca
Fundy Film screens THE PRICE WE PAY —
Al Whittle Theatre, 7pm • Harold Crooks (The
Corporation, Surviving Progress) blows the lid
off the dirty world of corporate malfeasance
with an incendiary documentary about the
dark history and dire present-day reality
of big-business tax avoidance, which sees
multinationals depriving governments of
trillions of tax revenue dollars harboured in
offshore havens. Celebrate National Canadian
Film Day (Apr 29) with a Canadian film! See ad
p.13TIX: $9 INFO: 542-5157 / fundyfilm.ca
National Canadian Film Day — Memorial
Library, Wolfville 7pm • In honour of National
Canadian Film Day, the Wolfville Memorial
Library will be screening a Canadian film. Stay
tuned for details. TIX: no charge INFO: 5425760
THURSDAY, 30
Sip.Chat.Connect.™ — T.A.N. Coffee, Windsor
8:30–9:30am • SCC meet-ups are informal
networking sessions open to all business
professionals. Establish a more cohesive
business community, create a climate for
sharing ideas, and showcase the uniqueness of
the area. TIX: no charge INFO: sipchatconnect.
ca
FarmWorks AGM — Louis Millet Community
Centre, New Minas 3pm • Everyone interested
in local food production is welcome to attend.
TIX: no charge INFO: 542-3442 / lbest@
ns.sympatico.ca / farmworks.ca
Concert: Don Amero REFINED Tour — Al
Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7:30pm • A singer/
songwriter from Winnipeg. He's one of
Canada's hardest working indie artists. If
you like Ed Sheeran, Bryan Adams and Keith
Urban, you'll love what Amero brings to the
stage. Powerful stories and songs are what
he does best. See poster page 11. TIX: $10 @
Box of Delights (Wolfville) INFO: 542-9511 /
boxofdelights@ns.aliantzinc.ca
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CAMPS:
NEW Dance Assistant Program: Aug. 16–28 @ Ross
Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning. Designed for dance
students and for those considering a dance teaching
career. Ensure that you are learning to be the best
mentors in dance you can be! INFO: artscentre.ca
Theatre Intensive Camp: Edalene Theatre, Aug.
3–21. Ages 10–18. Train in dance, music and theatre
technique while rehearsing for a full scale musical
production of Jason Robert Brown’s “13.” Auditions May
24. All who audition are accepted (space permitting);
audition is for best placement only. FEE: $315 by July 3,
$335 after July 3, $350 if late INFO: Kerri, 684-2044 /
kerri@edalenetheatre.ca
CLASSES/LESSONS:
After School Art: Wednesdays, April 22, 29, May 6, 13,
20, 27, 3:30–5pm @ Harvest Gallery, Wolfville. W/Terry
Drahos, local artist/educator. Limited to 10 students,
grades 2–6. Explore creative problem solving through
2D and 3D art. FEE: $125 includes supplies and snack
INFO: 542-7093 / harvestgallery@gmail.com
Community Yoga: Wed. & Fri., 12–1pm @ Dance
Studio, Downstairs, Old-SUB, Acadia. FEE: $5, no charge
for Acadia students INFO: Carole, cazaflows@gmail.com
Inner Sun Yoga: Classes for every level of student
with certified instructors in our inviting studio space.
INFO: 542-YOGA / innersunyoga.ca
Chi Kung-Tao: Learn a healthy exercise routine
that improves muscle tone, lubricates the joints,
and promotes mental and physical health. Three
consecutive Wednesday evenings starting April 29,
7–8pm in Wolfville. Taught by Sensei Yula/Becca Mukti.
FEE: $30 INFO/Reg: yula@centrefortheways.com /
centrefortheways.com / 697-2661
Voice and Piano Lessons: W/professional
music educator, Susan Dworkin. INFO: 542-0649 /
susan_dworkin@hotmail.com
Taoist Tai Chi™: Lions Hall, 78 River St., Kentville:
Tuesdays, 6–9pm & Thursdays, 11:30am–2pm. Berwick
Town Gym: Mondays, 6–7:30pm. INFO: Mary Anne,
678-4609 / kentville@taoist.org
Certified Food Handler Training: May 28,
8:30am–4pm @ Windermere Hall, Berwick. Learn
the safe way to prepare food. Whether you operate a
restaurant, take-out, catering, or mobile food premises,
or are working directly with high-risk groups such
as children and the elderly, this one-day course is
designed to meet the needs of your staff and your
customers. Please register by May 13. FEE: $55
INFO/Reg: flynnr1.wix.com/valleyfoodsafe
WORKSHOPS/RETREATS/
SESSIONS:
Beginner Argentine Tango Workshop Series: 4
Sundays, April 19, May 3, 24 & June 7, 1:30–4pm @
Cedar Centre, Windsor. W/Lorne & Martina INFO/Reg:
YouTwoCanTango.com / martinasommer@me.com
“Good Food Hub”: Wolfville Farmers’ Market,
May 21, 5:30–8pm: Choosing plant sources of
protein can save you money and improve your
health. Learn how to prepare and combine nuts,
seeds, legumes, whole grains and market veggies
for maximum flavour and nutritional benefit. Please
register. FEE: $57.50 (tax in) INFO/Reg: 697-3344 /
wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca/good-food-hub
The Budding Herbalist, Online Course: Starts April
24. A foundational 6 month course which incorporates
medicinal, magical, crafty, & spiritual uses of herbs.
Learn the basic skills of how to get going with your
own herbal pantry through hands-on learning. Create
herbal delights to enjoy with your family & friends.
Course includes videos, articles, recipes, photographs,
& inspiration! You will receive a lesson each month via
email. FEE: $150 INFO: oriana@sisterlotus.com
DONATE/VOLUNTEER:
Donate Used Clothing: Flowercart creates
work and training for people. Donate your used
clothing to Flowercart and keep your donation and
the resulting money local. Drop off location 9412
Commercial St., New Minas. INFO: 681-0120 /
lisahammettvaughan@flowercart.ca
Awesome Foundation Trustees: Looking for an
AWESOME opportunity? Want to be a part of bringing
new startup projects to the Annapolis Valley? The
AWESOME FOUNDATION is currently recruiting
Trustees to join our AWESOME team. INFO: Wes,
hello@awesomeannapolisvalley.com
Community Health Board Volunteers:
Are you community-minded and interested in
improving health issues? Do you recognize that
many factors influence health? The Western Kings
and Central Kings Community Health Boards are
seeking volunteers. Orientation/training provided.
INFO: 538-7088 / wkchb@nshealth.ca (Western Kings) /
ckchb@nshealth.ca (Central Kings)
Benefit for Steve Lee: Please help us help
Steve with whatever he may need. This jazz
musician has collaborated with every Valley
musician at one point or another and now
his friends want to help with his cancer fight.
INFO: indiegogo.com/projects/benefit-for-steve-lee
Literacy Mile Event: Saturday May 9, 1–3pm,
Kentville. Raise awareness of and support for the
literacy needs of Annapolis Valley residents. Your tax
deductible donation will assist the Valley Community
Learning Association to provide training for volunteer
tutors, buy books for learners, and generally provide for
all of the things that are not covered by our government
partners. We are also looking for donations for our
silent auction, and volunteers at our event. INFO: Lisa,
542-5370 / vcla.ca/literacy-mile
Kentville Community Garden Society: We’re
seeking people who would like to garden this year
either in a small garden box in the downtown area of
Kentville or in a plot at the Oakdene Park site. INFO:
facebook.com/ kentvillecommunitygardensociety
FOR HIRE/PURCHASE:
Pam’s Editing Services: Make your writing look
professional! Experienced editor and journalist can
help you with: press releases, manuscripts, ads, reports,
school essays, proposals. FEE: $35/hr. INFO: Pam,
306-0570 / pamsediting@gmail.com
Interior/Exterior Painting: Women in Rollers
does accurate quotes, shows up on time to work, and
performs to perfection. We even leave your home
neat and tidy! Call today for your free estimate.
INFO: Pamela, 697-2926
Acupuncture-Tao TCM: A holistic approach to treating
almost any health issue. Diagnosis and treatment
based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. Provided by
Sensei Yula. INFO: centrefortheways.com. Book an
appointment: yula@centrefortheways.com / 697-2661
Hand-Crafted Urn Boxes: Respectful, wooden,
locally-made. INFO: Farmer Eddie, 542-3387
Massiah’s Cleaning: The best services, prices and
quality of work. Stripping, waxing, deep scrubbing,
recoating, buffing, tile & grout, cement & degreasing,
carpets & general. Throughout the Valley, 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week – even on short notice. Maintenance
plans available. INFO: Ryan, 691-3614
Acupuncture / Chinese Medicine / Herbal
Care: #221, 112 Front St. Wolfville (above EOS). Hi,
I’m Devorah Fallows & I’m committed to supporting
health in our community. Find lasting, overall health
by getting to the root of your problem using natural,
safe & healthy methods. Specializing in menopause,
sexual & reproductive health, emotional balancing &
sleep restoration. Children welcome. INFO: 300-3017 /
devorah@oceanbayclinic.com / oceanbayclinic.com
Acupuncture-Tao TCM: A holistic approach to
diagnosing and treating almost any health issue
based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. Spring special:
Complimentary consultation. Provided by Sensei Yula.
INFO/Appointment: yula@centrefortheways.com /
697-2661 / centrefortheways.com
Rooted Landscaping and Firewood: Residential
and Commercial. Our reliable maintenance
and dependable service includes mowing,
sodding/seeding, rototilling, mulching, weeding,
clean-up and much more. INFO: Cody Holland,
670-7104 / Rooted.LF@gmail.com
Valley Mac Service: I can help you with all your Apple
gear: tuneups, upgrades, configuration, instruction,
backups, advice. Student rates. House calls are no
problem. INFO: valleymacservice@gmail.com
Community INC 50/50 Raffle: April 1–Aug. 14.
A potential prize of $2500 and Giant Tiger certificates.
100% of the profits will directly assist with client’s
needs. TIX: $5 per ticket @ our office, 28 Webster
St., Kentville, or 298 Marshall St., Middleton
INFO: 679-7469 / 363-3255.
EMPLOYMENT:
Caregiver: Seeking a kind person to help take care of
my elderly father in our home in the Wolfville area, with
some light housekeeping duties. Primarily weekends
and evenings, roughly 20–30 hours/week. INFO:
542-0002 / twkrausse@gmail.com
Small-Scale Farming: In need of someone who
appreciates the value of hard work, is passionate about
food and would like to learn more about small-scale
farming. From May until October. Room and board is
an option. Not a “woofer” arrangement; a mutually
decided upon honourarium or monetary compensation
will be discussed. If you feel this is a fit for you, please
email. INFO: info@thedandelion.ca.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
House Sitting: 30-something professional
able to provide house-sitting arrangements,
within Wolfville preferred, car-required if beyond.
Available anytime, references available. INFO:
info@grapevinepublishing.ca
Looking for Rental: Looking for modest lodgings for
one week +/- in mid/late August on a lake in the Valley
for family of 5. References if needed. INFO: 681-9875
GENERAL:
Register Now for Brigadoon’s Wine & Dash: On
June 14, runners, walkers and wine lovers can sample
Nova Scotia wines along a beautiful route through
Gaspereau Valley, while helping to send kids to
Brigadoon Village! To register or to learn more visit us
online. INFO/Reg: winedash2015.kintera.org
Free Water Testing Kit: If you have a well and
are interested in a free water testing kit (includes
guides, resources, sample containers, forms, and a
testing voucher) please contact the Ecology Action
Centre. INFO: Jennifer, 538-0520 / ecologyaction.ca /
GroundWater@ecologyaction.ca
Campaign for Kids New Website: A
foundation dedicated to helping underprivileged
children and youth in Kings County. Eyeglasses,
footwear, medical prescriptions, specialized
programming, bursaries, and so much more. You
can make a difference in the life of a child living
in your community. INFO: campaignforkids.com /
facebook.com/CampaignForKids.
SPCA Art Contest for Kids!: Enter by drawing a
picture of a dream house for your favourite animal. The
winner will be able to name an animal (cat or dog) of
their choosing at any animal shelter across the province.
Submission deadline: April 20. See registration form
online. INFO: spcans.ca/education/art-contest
Vote for New Minas Elementary School:
NMES is a top ten finalist in a competition to win an
outdoor classroom valued at $20,000. The winner
is chosen by popular vote. You can vote once every
day through May 4, and one lucky voter will even
win $10,000! INFO: majestatreesofknowledge.ca /
facebook.com/NewMinasElementaryPTA.
Rent the Community Room @ The Market: The
Wolfville Farmers’ Market has a homey and flexible
space for meetings of 10 to parties of 100. Sound
system, projector & screen, plates & cutlery, wine
glasses, chairs, tables available for use. Fully equipped
kitchen. See online for details. INFO/Book: Kelly,
697-3344 / manager@wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca
/ wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca/rentals/
rent-the-community-room
Grandview Manor Logo Contest!: Grand View
Manor, Berwick, is looking for ideas to contribute
to the development of its new logo design and
lettermark – ideas that will embody the organization’s
passion and commitment to serving the elderly
population in long term care. You could WIN $1000!
Submission deadline: April 30. See online for
details. INFO: grandviewmanor.org/news-archive/
72-logo-making-lettermark-competition-for-1000
Register for the 6th Annual Landmark East Golf
Classic: May 22, 8am–2pm @ Berwick Heights. Lots of
perks and prizes including the Superticket Grand Prize
of a Trip for two anywhere in Canada from WestJet!
Support the Student Bursary Fund at Landmark
East School. Proceeds will be matched 100% with
a grant from the Johnson Scholarship Foundation!
See poster page 9. INFO/Reg: Mandy, 542-2237 /
landmarkeast.org/golf
Booker School Registration: Registrations for the
2015/16 Academic Year for Pre K – 8 are now being
accepted. Deadline is May 1. See ad page 6. INFO/Reg:
585-5000 / bookerschool.ca
Seeking Artisans/Vendors: The Woodville Farmers’
Market (342 Bligh Rd.) will be open on Tuesdays
from May 26 until Oct. 6. Interested grower or artisan
vendors please contact. INFO: Henry, 993-0040 /
hfrankers@hotmail.com
Seeking Artisans/Vendors: The North Mountain
Market is a friendly, lively and fun Saturday morning
market in Harbourville. We are accepting vendor
applications for our 2015 season (June 6 thru
October 10). INFO: northmountainmarket@gmail.com
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Submitted by Donna Holmes
Tattoo Artist:
Celtic Knot & Holy Trinity - done in Northern
Ireland
(can’t recall artists names)
Maple Leaf – Trevor at Everlasting Ink
East German coat of arms – Justin at Everlasting Ink
Tattooee: Birgit Elssner
SHOW ME YOUR INK
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For Birgit, the Holy Trinity symbol has nothing to do with religion but instead represents
the three places she has called home – Northern Ireland, Canada, and East Germany. The
Celtic Knot represents Northern Ireland and
the place where a big part of her heart still
resides. The Maple Leaf tattoo obviously represents her current home in Canada but also
celebrates the completion of the process she
went through to become a Canadian Permanent Resident. Finally, the East German Coat
of Arms honours the place where she was
born yet which no longer exists. This tattoo
also commemorates the 25th anniversary of
the Berlin Wall coming down.
BOOK LAUNCH: FRANKENSTINK! Garbage Gone Bad
Wolfville Memorial Library, Saturday, April 18 2pm.
“FRANKENSTINK! was written
and illustrated especially for
reluctant readers who care about
the environment. I describe
FRANKENSTINK! Garbage Gone
Bad (published by Tundra Books)
as "a cautionary Earth Day fable
disguised as the ultimate monster
under the bed sto-ry". This is
my 13th picture book and my
first as both author and illustrator. It is about the "stuff" that accumulates under a boy's bed
and comes to life as a hungry, garbage eat-ing creature. My
inspiration was the monster movies and comics I devoured
as a child. The idea for the book was fuelled by the enthusiastic response I receive from kids to the hand drawn monster
comics I created when I was their age. I wanted to create a
picture book that would elicit a similar response, and one that
I would have loved as a young reader. Since the boy in the story
has created the monster with his neglectful personal habits,
FRANKEN-STINK! is also a cautionary tale about the need to
compost and recycle.”
Copies of FRANKENSTINK! Garbage Gone Bad are available
at: Box of Delights, Wolfville; R.D. Chisholm, Kentville; Coles
County Fair Mall, New Minas; The Inside Story, Greenwood
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