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A FREE PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE WHO FIND THEMSELVES IN THE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY December 11, 2014 – January 8th, 2015 | Issue No. 11.25 COMMUNITY AWARENESS INVOLVEMENT You're holding one of 4100 copies
MIKE BUTLER'S HOLIDAY TRADITIONS P. 5 MRS. CLAUS P. 13 OPEN ARMS P. 9 LOCAL WINE PICKS P. 15 WHERE TO WORSHIP P. 10 "UNDERCOVER" HOLIDAY THE NOODLE GUY P. 12 TRADITION P. 15
BOOK REVIEWS P. 17 2 December 11, 2014 – January 8, 2015 EDITOR'S UPDATE: FAMILY FUN IN THE VALLEY: Welcome to our 143rd issue, our 25th and nal Now is the best time for all of us to be kind Anything one for 2014. Last year, we pushed ourselves to one another. Christmas, the Holidays, and P is for Pottery painted by with back-to-back issues in December, but the opportunities to spend quality time with family Dec. 16 will calendar isn’t really conducive to that sort of are here. We asked members of the amazing be red in Christmas is coming, and it's time to get insanity this year. Taking a little 4-week break Grapevine team for their favourite festive expe- time for cracking on those gifts! It's a great idea to between issues feels well-earned, then we’ll be riences in the Valley (page 16); this is a joyous Christmas back on January 8th, 2015. place to be. have kids make some of their own presents but the to give away. A lot of time, love and thought Clayground Looking back over the work we've done this year, Here’s to a productive New Year…but let’s not goes into these gifts. ere is no better place is still open there are sincere feelings of accomplishment and get ahead of ourselves just yet. ere’s a lot to to do this than at the Clayground in Wolfville until 2pm appreciation among all of us in the o ce. All rst get done in this busy month. So select a where you can paint your own pottery! on Dec. because of your on-going support and interest, local wine (page 15), pick up some good reading Children as young as two years old can nd 24 so you can paint or pick up pieces until e Grapevine can continue with its approach (page 17), and get into the spirit with what- something to paint at the Clayground. Or, then. eir gift tiles are a fun and popular to being the best darned arts & culture paper in ever classic traditions best suit (page 5 - Mike bring in your infant and make a decoration gift and make late shopping easy! See you at the Valley. We look back over this past year with Uncorked). using their foot or hand print. e employees the Clayground! (348 Main Street, Wolfville; gratitude for our many supporters: our advertis- there have lots of ideas and advice to help www.theclaygroundstudio.ca) ers, readers, contributors – everyone who makes Warm, festive, Christmas & Holiday wishes you! Absolutely no skill or experience is our community, and e Grapevine — vibrant everyone! For more great tips and ideas visit needed. Just come and let the creative juices www.valleyfamilyfun.ca and interesting. start to ow! Older kids can also try making a gift with fusible glass. Laura Churchill Duke www.valleyfamilyfun.ca |[email protected] daniels owershop.net. As normal, unless we hear otherwise.
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MIKE JOCELYN HATT BUTLER, CHARLOTTE ROGERS, Random Acts of Kindness is Brought to you by Daniels’ Flower Shop Ltd. co-publisher & CHERI KILLAM writers 40 Water St, Windsor | 798-5337 | www.danielsflowershop.net About Us p.3 editor, design & layout JAMES SKINNER EMILY LEESON technical assistant submissions editor ALLAN WILLIAMS events I’d like to say a big thank-you to the many I would like to express my heartfelt ap- Furry Feature p.3 MONICA JORGENSEN households in the Valley that put on a great preciation for a random act of kindness MARGOT BISHOP, DENISE events & lists Christmas light show for the community. that is now a much anticipated bi-weekly ASPINALL, JADEN CHRIS- Random Act of Kindness p.3 LISA HAMMETT VAUGHAN TOPHER, BETH BREWSTER, e one in Grand Pre is our family fave. ‘event’ - the delivery of e Grapevine. is proofreader CURRAN RODGERS, LAUREN I'd like to also implore people to drop o a wonderful collection of community warms ALEX HICKEY GALBRAITH, KEELER COLTON card and/or small donation (maybe a coee the heart (especially you, Mike), and invites The Free Tweets p.4 typesetter, layout assistant JAN HERMISTON card?) to any such house display that they the reader to become an active participant in deliveries enjoy each each year. e time, cost of elec- the cultivation of our communities. rough Mike Uncorked p.5 tricity (despite using LEDs), and year-round celebration of the strengths of our commu- storage that these special families take on in nities, a sense of shared responsibility for order to provide the rest of us with some- the sustained social, emotional and econom- Crossword p.5 WHERE TO FIND US thing special for Christmas, deserves our ic wellbeing of our corner of Nova Scotia is In addition to being in every department at Acadia and over thanks. emanated and easily embraced. Freewill Horoscopes p.6 800 businesses from Windsor to Berwick, additional Grape- vines can be found at these fine locations: Kate Dalton ank you all for your continued contributions. Inquisitive Trivia p.6 WOLFVILLE: Box of Delights, The Post Office, EOS, Pita House, Muddy’s Convenience, Cinematopia, the Public Belinda Beveridge Tide Chart p.6 Library, Just Us! Café, Wolfville Farmers’ Market, T.A.N. Café, What’s the Buzz? Rolled Oat, Mud Creek Mini Mart GRAND PRÉ: Convenience Store, Just Us! Coffee Roasters Acadia Page p.8 GASPEREAU: Valley Fibres, XTR Station PORT WILLIAMS: Wharf General Store, Tin Pan Bistro THE FURRY FEATURE Wolfville Buzztown p.11 CANNING: Art Can, Al’s Fireside Café, Aspinall Studios The Furry Feature is brought to you by Deep Hollow Print WINDSOR: Moe’s Place Music, T.A.N. 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I do however love humans Join our email list for inbox - $50 but with my high energy level, I will need to be with someone with deliveries! experience and no small children. What’s Happening Events If you would like to meet me you can stop by the Nova Scotia SPCA, p. 20,21 Kings County Branch Tuesday through Sunday, between 2pm and 5pm. We are located at 1295 County Home Road in Waterville. You Free Classifieds p.22 can also check out our website at www.kings.spcans.ca, look us up on Facebook, or call my caregivers at 902-538-9075.
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Suggested Theme: December is a busy month regardless of which holidays you celebrate. ere’s always the free tweets so much to do in such a short amount of time and the arrival of really cold weather Free Community Business Listings & Two-Week-Tweets brought to you by Just Us! can make it that much more daunting. Coffee Roasters Cooperative, Main Street, Wolfville & Hwy #1 Grand Pré, 542-7474 Despite the clattering distractions, it’s also a beautiful time of peace and re ection. ese listings work on a 1st come, 1st served basis. Email [email protected] What is something you, your family, and/or your business is most looking forward to every two weeks for your free placement. Or, reserve your place with a 5-issue minimum this special time of year? commitment at $10 per issue. And/or, what’s the best stocking stuer you can provide?
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Inquisitive Toy Company — oering the very best service, helping them make 360 Main St., Wolfville, 697-3009 the right choice. We enjoy our customers and like Absolute Nonscents Sustainable / [email protected] / them to come back. is is how we make a living in Living Products — 542-7227 / InquisitiveToys.com / facebook.com/inquisitivetoys a small town. We know our trade and help people [email protected] • To-Go-Ware • Our store is a busy & happy place in get the best value and quality. bamboo cutlery sets make the perfect December. People reminisce about toys of Kelsey Cornelius (left), Peter J. Herbin, stocking stuer. Complete with chopsticks, We are proud to oer Nova Scotian and Maritime their childhood. Did you have a Slinky? We Jessica Hudson (right) knife, fork, and spoon, you’ll be all set to eat lines where they t with our business and can have those & lots more stocking stuers. on the go! Absolute Nonscents Sustainable Merry Christmas! oer the service we need to satisfy our clients, comes we have over some family and friends for Living Products now has smaller sets to t Constantine, Amos Pewter and Kameleon are the dinner and enjoy the day. the hands of all of the younger snackers on SoundMarket Recording Studios — three closest. en we rest and look forward to a new year. your gifting list. 63 Pleasant Street, Wolfville, 542-0895 / December always builds continually until the facebook.com/soundmarket • Professional I have been here every Christmas since 1972, the Careforce — Kentville, 365-3155 / 24th in the store. We focus on helping people nd studio & mobile recording service. We’re business started with my great grandfather in [email protected] / careforce.ca • Part the right gifts and want to be a part of making looking forward to our monthly concerts, 1885 and he built our building in 1895. of what makes the holidays so special at starting Dec. 27 with Andy & Ariana. their Christmas a wonderful day. When the 25th Careforce is that we’re there for our clients throughout: even on Christmas morning. Sister Lotus Body Care Products, Belly Dance Errands by Karen — 790-2626 / Natural Touch Reflexology & Wellness Everyone deserves to have a caring soul by & Herbal Education — Wolfville, 680-8839 [email protected] • Looking to (Reiki) — 678-0454 / 691-4148 / their side during the holidays. / sisterlotus.com • Please visit our Farmers’ do a bit of shopping? Errands by Karen is naturaltouchre [email protected] / Market booth for your stocking stuers! Fun Harwood House Bed & Breakfast a personalized service, catering to seniors, naturaltouchre exologyandreiki.com / Blue — ideas: our new Bay Spice Beard Balm, We 3 shut-ins, and busy people who need a helping Cross Provider • Give the Gift of Well Being 33 Highland Ave., Wolfville, 542-5707 / Kings Soap, Patchouli Hand Balm, Oriana hand. Operating from Ellershouse to Grand this Christmas! Enjoy a 1-hour Re exology harwoodhouse.com • After an amazingly (natural) Perfume, or Rose Body Glitter Gel. Pré, Karen can assist you with your holiday or Reiki Session for $40 & purchase a gift busy October and November, Frances and I Stuck? Come talk to me & I will help you pick preparations. Please call or email for more info. certi cate(s) (for equal service) for $25 ea. decided to close the Inn for the month and something out for your loved one!! get ready for Christmas. We look forward to Devorah Fallows Acupuncture & Smokin’ Blues Fest — 613-661-0662 having some special family time and hope Give a Darn Yarn — [email protected] / Chinese Medicine 中国医药 — #221, / [email protected] / to be able to get out there and show our facebook: give a darn yarn • As for best stocking 112 Front St., Wolfville, 300-3017 / smokinbluesfest.com • Our 5th Year Bash is grandson how to make snow-angels. stuer: a hotpack made from Give a Darn [email protected] / oceanbayclinic.com July 10 & 11, 2015! Holiday Special: e rst Yarn’s recycled fabric. A great way to warm The Port Pub • Get your best “SHOT-at-the-FLU” with HOT 200 to buy a weekend pass ($43.50+hst & — 980 Terrys Creek Rd, Port cold toes, ngers, or those sti snow shoveling SHINS Flu & Cold prevention treatment! s/c) will get free camping for the weekend! Williams, 542-5555 / [email protected] muscles! As for what we/I most look forward Bring a friend for a 2-4-1 discount & skip that / theportpub.com • Come see Matt Milett to: some good old fashioned board games with icky u-shot of gunk. Here at Wolfville’s Clinic Whole Green Heart Coaching — Berwick, Dec. 19 7pm. New Years Eve at e Port family & crisp, white winter walks. of Chinese Medicine, Devorah’s helping the 538-3079 / WholeGreenHeart.com • Need a neat Dec. 31 all day – Freddie is playing 7pm–1am. idea? Purchase a coaching program for a loved community stay healthy, NATURALLY. e Valley Ford (Ernie Robinson) clinic’s also stocked with great winter treats & one for the holidays. $50 o if you mention the — Stocking Stuers like heat packs, liniments, awesome Grapevine! e best of the season to 898 Park St., Kentville, 678-1330 / sore throat remedies, jade beauty rollers & you and yours! Another year of gratitude for [email protected] • I know folks more! “Warm yer shins & Be Well”. the great community of Kings County. will be safe as they travel to church and family get-togethers this Christmas and New Year’s VON Annapolis Valley — 9319 Commercial St., Inner Sun Yoga — 461 Main St. Unit 4, if they are in a ne, new Ford car, truck or New Minas, 678-3415 / vonannapolisvalley.ca • Wolfville, 542-YOGA / [email protected] SUV. Helping them nd the right one is one We’ve relocated from Kentville to New Minas! / innersunyoga.ca • Take time to slow down Christmas present a family can enjoy all year e new location will oer better visibility and appreciate our great community. Give round. With 0% interest for up to 72 months & accessibility to our clients & provide local yourself the gift of a gentle yoga class in the on many models, we’ll be open til 3pm Dec. 24 employment opportunities. Come see where middle of your activity. for that to happen! Merry Christmas! the old Kent Co-op building used to be. Apple Valley Driving School Inc. — 30 Highland Ocean Zn Giftshop & Home Decor — IL Dolce Far Niente Espresso Bar — 16 Elm Ave, O ce 628, Acadia U. Students’ 437 Main Street, Kentville, 790-6901 / Ave., Wolfville, 542-5307 / facebook: IL Dolce Centre, Wolfville, 542-4422 / 698-2332 / [email protected] • The best Far Niente Espresso Bar • Celebrate the season applevalleydriving.ca • Driving Lessons make stocking stuer at Ocean Zn Giftshop & décor by giving that special someone a can of Illy excellent stocking stuers! We oer: driving is sea glass necklace pendants! Right now the 32 Main St., Wolfville, coee, a gift box of Dammann Freres Tea, school for the new learner; senior refresher green, white & brown sea glass pendants are (902) 542-3420 | Toll Free: 1-866-710-5900 or an Il Dolce Coee Mug. Gift Certi cates lessons; snow lessons; city driving lessons; 2 for only $5!! I do custom orders for beach available. 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Across Down 1. All of today's puzzle answers take place in 2. On the 14th, a newish and unoffical holiday called this month. __ Day celebrates all non-human primates, not just 3. The Jewish Festival of Lights is called __. its moniker. 7. Folks living in the Wolfville area are invited to the 4. Kwanzaa begins on the 26th this year and is a week- free Wolfville __ Dinner that happens at the Lion's long celebration that honours __ heritage and culture. club on the 25th (see ValleyEvents.ca for more details). 5. Some people born under the signs of Scorpio and 8. The __ of Japan's birthday is on the 23rd. __ celebrate their birthdays in December. anks Simon and Loay for posing in front of the tree with me! I owe you! 9. Yours truly celebrated her 50th __ on the 7th. 6. The December theme for Night Kitchen (music It’s the Holiday Season! I have just returned Sarah McLachlan’s album Wintersong, Josh variety show that happens first Sat of month at Al from three days of shopping with my family Groban’s Noel, Michael Buble’s Christmas, 10. On the 24th, many Canadian children await the Whittle Theatre in Wolfville) was __. in Moncton, New Brunswick - a tradition Bette Midler’s Cool Yule, the original Anne arrival of this jolly old elf. 11. December was the __ month of the year in started about a decade and a half ago by the Murray or Elvis Christmas Albums, Meaghan 12. The 26th, or (perhaps) 24 hours "in the ring". female members of my family. It’s a chance Smith’s It Snowed, and Christmas with Nana theRoman Calendar. to have some time together, shop until they Mouskouri. You can also throw in some Frank 13. Winter __ takes place on the 21st this year. drop, and get a little change of scenery for a Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Burl Ives and Brenda 14. A count down happens on this special "Eve". few days. I love going with them every year Lee for good measure, but my all-time favou- because it’s really more about the family time rite Christmas album has to be Conway Twitty than the gift buying. is year, having that and the Twitty Birds Christmas Album! time away inspired me to make this ‘Un- corked’ all about my favourite Christmassy Now, let’s see… I covered Music, Books, things! eatre… how about Movies? e holidays (in my family at least) wouldn’t be complete December is a busy month for all of us but I without our traditional get together where we must stress how important it is to take time eat our faces o and watch National Lampoon’s ‘outside’ of the Christmas Busyness to keep Christmas Vacation (reciting most of it ver- your sanity as the holiday crunch approaches. batim) - for 20 years we’ve done this! Here’s I recommend taking in a show (or three!) this my Top Five Favourite Holiday Films: 1. It’s month. You have Fezziwig’s SCROOGE: Back a Wonderful Life (the black and white, James to the Future playing at the Festival eatre Stewart Classic!), 2. A Christmas Carol (from December 11-13 (tickets available at Box Of 1951 with Alistair Sim, which I believe is the Delights, Wolfville); e Gentleman’s Chorus: best version ever made), 3. National Lampoon’s Christmas Concert and Carol-Sing at the Al Christmas Vacation (starring the incredible Whittle eatre on December 20; and the Chevy Chase in the ultimate Christmas Fam- incredibly funny Farndale Avenue Christmas ily Movie - watching it with new people is a Carol at CentreStage eatre in Kentville, lot of fun), 4. Annabelle’s Wish (a little known playing through December (call 678-8040 to children’s movie about a calf that wishes to reserve tickets). be a reindeer with surprising results - have Kleenex handy!) and 5. Love Actually (starring One of my favourite things to do at Christmas Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Emma ompson, is read Christmas stories and watch Christ- and Alan Rickman. It is a feel-good holiday mas movies. I can’t remember a year that I treat for everyone). And an honourable didn’t read Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole mention has to go to e Nightmare Before Christmas (complete with dierent voices for Christmas because it’s AWESOME!!! each Who!) Be sure to add these selections to Name: your ‘Holiday Reading List’: Little Women, e But all movies and books aside, my favourite Gift of the Magi, e Best Christmas Pageant thing about Christmas is spending time with Phone: Ever, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Raymond my family and friends. at’s what it’s all Biggs e Snowman, e Polar Express, A Child’s about isn’t it? Sure the decorations, presents, Christmas in Wales, and the one that always food, and fun are bene ts but being with tops my list, Charles Dicken’s Classic A Christ- my nephews and my niece and my beautiful mas Carol. You can nd these and many more partner, safe and cozy, is beyond anything holiday books at Box of Delights in Wolfville. Santa could give me. I hope you all make outstanding Holiday memories this season Douglas Lutz I am guilty of playing Christmas music all year and take time to re ect on the year that has round; there I said it! It could be the warmest passed, analyze what you did and what you Lawyer day in July and I will have Kenny Rogers and accomplished and strive for better in 2015. I – Dolly Parton’s Christmas Album blaring while wish all my friends near and far, staying and I am doing laundry. I do very much adore traveling, of all religions and cultures, a very phone 902-697-3013 holiday music, as long as it’s not annoying. I warm, safe, happy holiday! You’re all import- e-mail [email protected] have listened to my share over the years and ant to me, incredible life gifts I’ve received. I website www.lutzlawyer.ca here are some of my favourite Christmas/ am ME because of you and I thank you! Merry location 260 Main Street holiday albums for you to locate and enjoy: Christmas Everyone! Wolfville I already mentioned Kenny & Dolly (they’re just a holiday staple), but I also recommend Mike Butler 6 December 11, 2014 – January 8, 2015
Horoscopes for the week Copyright 2014 Rob Bezsny of December 11th freewillastrology.c
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Lord Byron reimagine what its purpose is and how a ticket agent for airline companies. Finding (1788-1824) was an English poet who you want it to work for you in the future? the time to develop her craft was di cult. loved animals. In the course of his life, he Seven years went by. en one Christmas, (July 23-Aug. 22): e Arctic Monkeys not only had dogs and cats as pets, but LEO two friends gave her a remarkable gift: are British rockers who have produced ve also monkeys, horses, peacocks, geese, a enough money to quit her job and work on
studio albums, which together have sold Toys.com crocodile, a falcon, a crane, and a parrot. her writing for a year. During that grace almost ve million copies. Rolling Stone When he enrolled in Trinity College at age period, Lee created the basics for a book magazine called their rst album, released 17, he was upset that the school’s rules that won her a Pulitzer Prize: To Kill a in 2003, the 30th greatest debut of all time. forbade students from having pet dogs, Mockingbird. I don’t foresee anything quite inquisitivetoys.com Yet when they rst formed in 2002, none of Inquisativ e which meant he couldn’t bring his adored as dramatic for you in the coming months, TRIVIA them could play a musical instrument. I see Newfoundland dog Boatswain. ere was no Sagittarius. But I do suspect you will receive the current era of your life, Leo, as having a 360 Main St.,Wolfville | 697.3009 regulation, however, against having a tame unexpected help that provides you with the similar potential. How might you start from bear as a pet. So Byron got one and named slack and spaciousness you need to lay the scratch to create something great? foundations for a future creation. By Jake Rideout | Inquisitive Toy Company it Bruin. I think it’s time for you to nd a facebook.com/inquisitivetoys workaround like that, Aries. Be cunning. : Alan Turing VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the Try a gambit or two. Find a loophole. CAPRICORN What were the names of the two ships that (1912-1954) was a British mathematician ancient Greek epic poem the Odyssey, and pioneering computer scientist. After 1 collided causing the Halifax Explosion? : Whenever Odysseus’s wife Penelope describes two TAURUS (April 20-May 20) World War II broke out, he got worried I lost one of my baby teeth as a kid, I put kinds of dreams. “Those that pass through Where is Christmas Island located? that the German army might invade and 2 it under my pillow before I went to sleep. the gate of ivory,” she says, are deceptive. occupy England, as it had done to France. During the night, the Tooth Fairy sneaked But dreams that “come forth through Which Nova Scotia county is the Balsam Fir To protect his nancial assets, he converted into my room to snatch the tooth, and the gate of polished horn” tell the truth. 3 Christmas tree capital of the world? everything he owned into bars of silver, then in its place left me 25 cents. e same Another ancient text echoes these ideas. buried them underground in the countryside The first export of Christmas trees from Nova crazy thing happened to every kid I knew, In his poem the Aeneid, Virgil says that north of London. When the war ended, he 4 Scotia occurred in what year? although for unknown reasons my friend “true visions” arrive here from the land of decided it was safe to dig up his fortune. John always got ve dollars for each of his dreams through the gate of horn, whereas What is the Mi’Kmaq word for Christmas? Unfortunately, he couldn’t recall where he 5 teeth — far more than the rest of us. I see “deluding lies” cross over through the had put it, and never did nd it. Let’s draw Thank you for your support this year. Merry a metaphorically comparable development gate of ivory. Judging from the current
a lesson from his experience, Virgo. It’s ne Christmas from all of us at Inquisitive!
in your life, Taurus. It probably won’t astrological omens, Capricorn, I expect you Nipialasutmamk 5. 4. 1922, County, 3. Lunenburg
if you want to stash a treasure or protect Lake, D’Or Bras On 2. Imo, SS and Mont-Blanc 1. involve teeth or a visit from the Tooth Fairy. will have interesting and intense dreams a secret or safeguard a resource. at’s answers: Rather, you will nally be compensated for owing through both the gate of ivory and probably a sensible thing to do right now. a loss or deprivation or disappearance that the gate of horn. Will you be able to tell the But make sure you remember every detail you experienced in the past. I expect the dierence? Trust love. about why and how you’re doing it. restitution will be generous, too — more (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your like John’s than mine. AQUARIUS LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Even if you are not chances of going viral are better than usual. 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Acadia University 15 University Ave, Wolfville. 542-2201 Staed Switchboard 8:30am-4:30pm. The Acadia Page [email protected] – General Inquiries WHAT’S GROWING AT THE HARRIET IRVING ACADIA PERFORMING ARTS SERIES BOTANICAL GARDENS: COMPOSTABLE ORNAMENTS Special Holiday Extra – with Measha Brueggergosman Each year we decorate the Christmas tree in the lobby of the KC Irving Centre with natu- ral ornaments. e decorations are all made of sustainably collected materials found in the garden or woods. We have pinecone reindeer, stars of milkweed, birch bark peace doves, wreaths of willow and my personal favourite, a christmas slug with a milkweed pod body and an acorn head! All of these treasures will eventually go back to the earth via the compost pile however many of them have lasted up to 10 years.
Take a quiet moment over the holidays to sit in front of the re in the Garden Room For more information on native plants of the this holiday season. We have a variety of Acadian Forest visit botanicalgardens.acadi- magazines and newspapers - or bring a board au.ca or visit us in person on the campus of game to play with friends. e Centre is open Acadia University. 365 days a year. Open hours from Dec 24 to Jan 4 will be 10am to 5pm. Happy Holidays Melanie Priesnitz, Conservation Horticulturist from all of the sta and volunteers at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens KC Irving Environmental Science Centre & Acadia University, Wolfville Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens. botanicalgardens.acadiau.ca CONVOCATION HALL STUDENTS DE-STRESS FROM EXAMS WITH THE HELP Noted by the San Francisco Chronicle as “a singer of rare gifts and artistic intensity”, soprano Measha Brueggergosman has emerged as one of the most magni cent performers and vibrant personalities of the day. She is critically acclaimed by the international press as much for her OF SOME FURRY FRIENDS innate musicianship as for a sovereign stage presence far beyond her years. by Emily Leeson cat programs to those in need. Often cited as a calming in uence, pet therapy can address “"Everything she sings is radiated by an instinctive musicality, breadth of phrasing and generos- ere will be a few delightfully unlikely many human issues and needs ranging from ity of spirit." - Rupert Christiansen, e Telegraph (UK) patrons at the Vaughan Memorial Library on physical and mental to social and motiva- December 12th. tional. e interactions between pets and Presented by the Ritcey Team at ScotiaMcLeod humans also tend to stimulate wonderful From the Acadia University web site is December, students at Acadia will get conversation. a little help recovering from the grueling schedule of studying, writing essays, and e dogs visiting the Vaughan Memorial sitting for exams from some furry friends. Library have all been certi ed through the erapeutic Paws of Canada will be visiting erapeutic Paws of Canada program. Acadia the campus to connect students with the students are invited to come and pet, sit, bene cial eects of pet therapy. and play with the four-legged visitors as a Exam Stress Reduction special way to ease out of this stressful time erapeutic Paws of Canada is a non-pro t period. organization of volunteers who provide pet- Come, relax your mind and body! based therapy through a visitation program For more information, visit: with cats and dogs. Volunteers and their pets Facebook: visit schools, hospitals, and seniors residenc- Paws Room - Exam "De-Stress" Event • Learn how your mindset eects stress es to bring the bene ts of therapy dog and tpoc.ca • Practice techniques for reducing stress and improving performance Mondays and ursdays until December 18
11:30–12:30 Dance / Yoga Studio Old SUB, basement To register, contact: [email protected] 9 December 11, 2014 – January 8, 2015
OPEN ARMS: LOOKING FORWARD TO 2015 HUMANS OF THE I rewrote much of this from the news- ANNAPOLIS VALLEY letter | Word Count:422 Photo: Extra Submissions - Open Arms Collected by Linnea Swinimer Open Arms is a volunteer-based local rescue mission which operates the “Inn From the Cold” emergency shelter program and a transition house and provides several other essential community services. Established as a Registered Charity in 2004, Open Arms is made up of a network of more than 250 volunteers across the Annapolis Valley from Wolfville to Bridgetown. variety of fundraisers. In 2013/2014 the “Inn From the Cold” Volunteer Opportunities: Shelter program and transition house hosted 45 guests through short-term shelter in the Inn From e Cold shelter volunteers are o-season. In many cases, the assistance always needed and we ask that those who are of the volunteers often results in helping interested to contact: [email protected] people secure housing before they ever need co.ca or call 902-365-3665. to spend a night in the emergency shelter program. Furniture Bank - Open Arms has a truck for pickups and deliveries of good used fur- Remembering Lovis A Drop-in and Administration Centre (32 niture. We take the following items if they …… ve years without you ……. Cornwallis St., Kentville - located at the are in good condition: couches & arm chairs, Always with us, back of the Cornwallis Inn building) has dressers, tables & chairs, and beds (we do never forgotten, over six hundred visits each month as well not take electronics or hide-a-beds). walking beside us, Margret Whitney and Snowball: as countless calls for other assistance. A even death can’t divide us. My son is going to be so excited venue for people to feel safe, warm and fed, Renovations - We are still seeking skilled that his mum and baby made it the centre also oers relevant community laborers to complete the renovation of our Loving and missing you, Lovis; services including addiction supports, art & new building. Mama, Papa, Solveigh and Arvid into the paper! literacy programs, job and resume help, Bible *If you have a particular skill you would like study programs, and a community garden to share and a love for people, please let us project. Approximately 50 regular volunteers know. make the programs possible at the Drop-in Centres and countless others regularly host How to give: additional meals and events. To donate monthly, please use post-dated cheques. If you prefer to use credit cards or Aside from assisting people who nd them- "paypal", go to the online website www.Cana- selves in the unfortunate situation of being daHelps.org which provides a proven, secure on the street, hungry or lonely, Open Arms means of donating to registered Canadian also provides prison ministry, support for Charities. Please follow the instructions for released prisoners, rural food delivery for monthly donations at: www.canadahelps. families, and a furniture bank and clothing org/en/charities/open-arms-resource-cen- give-away. tre-society
Open Arms is entirely community funded All donors receive a yearly tax receipt. through donations from individuals & fam- ilies, business, churches, social clubs, and a
The Annapolis Valley Serves Up Excellence Emily Leeson
Four Annapolis Valley organiza- tions recently received Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Awards for 2014. Tideview Cider won ‘In- novative Product of the Year’ for their aperitif-style strong cider, Olde Port of Halifax; Grand Pré Wines was awarded ‘Producer of THE SHORTEST DAY the Year’; Lia Rzinaldo and Michael Howell of Devour! e Food Film Fest received the ‘Gary MacDonald FREE lms for the shortest day! Celebrate the Winter Solstice, Sunday, Dec 21 with FREE lms Culinary Ambassador of the Year’ at the Al Whittle eatre. award; and Avondale Sky Winery took home the ‘Consumer Choice e Shortest Day is an international event showcasing short lms on the shortest day of Product of the Year’ award for their the year. Canada’s program oers kids, families and lm-lovers outstanding new, classic and white wine, Bliss. award-winning shorts by some of Canada’s most talented lmmakers. In Wolfville, e Shortest Day is brought to you by the Acadia Cinema Coop, the Fundy Film Society, the Town of Wolfville e Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Awards celebrate excellence in the culinary industry, recog- and the Wolfville Business Development Corporation. In Canada, the National Film Board nizing producers and restaurants for their exceptional work. e winners, chosen from both (NFB), Quebec’s Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) and Tele lm consumer and industry nominations, passed through a panel of judges, and approved by the Canada are making the free screenings available to more than 60 participating communities in Taste of Nova Scotia Board of Directors, were announced during the annual Tourism Industry every Canadian province and the Yukon. Association of Nova Scotia’s (TIANS) Tourism Summit on November 25, 2014. “It is just astounding the ongoing dedication to Nova Scotia foods that we have in our prov- ere are three sets of shorts with dierent themes and start times (all on Dec 21): ince” says Janice Ruddock, executive director of Taste of Nova Scotia. “This is a small oppor- 2:30pm - Kids Under 8 (56 min); 4pm - Family 7+ (88 min); and 7pm - Comedy 13+ (99 min). Free tunity to recognize the dedicated companies and individuals who strive to continually exceed admission: PLEASE CONSIDER A FOOD BANK DONATION. After expenses, any pro t will go our expectations. It is truly an honour to be in the same room and hear their stories.” to the Wolfville Area Food Bank. Info: fundy lm.ca. 10 December 11, 2014 – January 8, 2015
CHRISTMAS SEASON CELEBRATIONS FOR WOLFVILLE AND AREA CHURCHES
ANGLICAN ROMAN CATHOLIC
Parish of Horton St. Francis of Assisi St. John’s; 164 Main St., Wolfville – 902-542-2464 118 Main St. Wolfville, 902-542-3074
December 24, Christmas Eve December 24, Christmas Eve 6:15pm An Unexpected Christmas: A Family Service with Christmas 8pm Service Pageant and Holy Communion 8:30pm Christmas in Story and Song: Readings, Poetry and Carols to Celebrate the Birth of our Lord St. Joseph’s 10pm O Holy Night: A “Midnight” service of Holy Communion to 48 Belcher, St. Kentville, 902-678-3303
Welcome “our dear Saviour’s birth” December 24, Christmas Eve 4pm Service December 25, Christmas Day 10am Holy Communion - Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning! 7pm Service 10pm Service
Parish of Cornwallis December 25, Christmas Day A three-point parish serving Port Williams (St. John’s), 10am Mass Canning (St. Michael’s & All Angels) and Kingsport (St. Thomas) 902-542-7476
December 24, Christmas Eve 4pm The Blessing of the Crèche, Saint. John’s, Port Williams 7pm Holy Eucharist, Saint Michael & All Angels, Canning UNITED CHURCH 9pm Holy Eucharist, Saint John’s, Port Williams Orchard Valley United Church 130 Cornwallis Ave, New Minas (off Commerical St, between the roundabout and Canadian BAPTIST Tire) 902-681-0366 December 14 Port Williams United Baptist Church 11am Worship with Special Guest, Berwick Handbell Choir 1031 Main St., Port Williams 902-542-3495 3pm Messy Nativity & Pot Luck Supper
December 24, Christmas Eve December 19 4pm Featuring child performers 7pm Orchard Valley Christmas Variety Show 7pm Service will have an adult choir as well as hand chimes. December 21 11am Worship Service with OVUC Cantata Wolfville Baptist Church 7pm The Longest Night Service 487 Main St., Wolfville, 902-542-5524 December 24, Christmas Eve December 14 4pm Children’s Pageant & Worship Service 11am Christmas Lessons and Carols with special guest musicians 7pm Communion Worship Service 11pm Covenanter Worship Service (Covenanter Church, Grand Pre) December 21 4:30pm Longest Night Service
December 24, Christmas Eve 7:00pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
SINGING FOR OUR SUPPER Join us for an evening of Seasonal songs and stories featuring Donna Holmes, Alan Slipp, Jamie Loughead, Erin Gaudet, Mike Aube, Caleb Miles, Kimberly Matheson, Kimberly Smith, Tim McFarland, and Andy & Ariana. Freewill donations at the door will go towards the Wolfville Community Christmas Dinner (non-perishable food donations for Wolfville Foodbank also accepted).
WHEN: Sunday, December 21 at 7pm WHERE: Wolfville Baptist Church (sanctuary) Hon. Scott Brison COST: Freewill Oering M.P. Kings - Hants INFO: Donna Holmes at iwakichick@ hotmail.com
Our event takes place soon after the WBC's Longest Night Service. Attending both events is a lovely way to spend the nal Sunday evening before Christmas.
See Poster on Page 12 542-4010 101A - 24 Harbourside Drive, ʻRailtownʼ
[email protected] | www.brison.ca 11 December 11, 2014 – January 8, 2015
WOLFVILLE’S BUSINESS BUZZ
Quick Chat With Wolfville Magic Winery Bus Ends Season with Suzanne Balcom Prestigious Tourism Award and Continued Growth Co-office Manager of Main Street Dental & he Wolfville Magic Winery Bus, and Australia this season. Ridership Ex-president of the WBDC from 2012 to 2014. one of Nova Scotia’s “Top 10” in 2014 increased 40% compared 2014T experiences, according to the to 2013 with close to 4,800 guests What’s on your local wish list? Canadian Tourism Commission, has participating. There was an average Anything from We’re Outside. There’s won the Tourism Industry Association of 335 guests per weekend over the some great grey Northface boots that of Nova Scotia’s (TIANS) prestigious fourteen-week season. Results from a I have my eye on…oh, and everything 2014 Tourism Innovator Award. The 2014 guest survey, conducted by Dr. in the window from Jane’s Again! award was announced during the Donna Sears of Acadia University’s What’s the most memorable local Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence F.C. Manning School of Business, shows you saw in 2014? ceremony, part of the closing gala concluded that almost one third of We definitely attended Devour!, of the 2014 TIANS Tourism Summit winery bus guests stayed at rental many Fundy Films, and I’m trying to at the Halifax World Trade and accommodations in the Wolfville remember my favourite acts from the Convention Centre on November 25. area while more than half (56%) Night Kitchens. We certainly saw a made purchases in Wolfville and the lot of them. The L’Arche fundraising surrounding area. The estimated concert by Gary Ness & The economic impact of the Wolfville Mudcreek Boys recanting tales from Magic Winery Bus on the local the Dominion Atlantic Railway was economy this season was $602,000. fabulous too. “Together, we are aiming to make What are you looking forward to Wolfville the premier culinary and from Wolfville in 2015? wine destination in Atlantic Canada” Getting back on stage in the said David Hovell, Executive Director, musical 9-to-5 with Edalene Theater Wolfville Business Development (February)! It’s been 29 years since Corporation. “We are immensely I last performed musical theater, the proud to be recognized by TIANS for rehearsals have been a blast! our achievements and have already “TIANS is proud to present the 2014 begun to explore how the Wolfville Why are you in Wolfville? Tourism Innovator Award to the Magic Winery Bus can create more There’s a perfect mixture of: culture, Wolfville Magic Winery Bus” said opportunities for our local businesses education, natural beauty, and Glenn Squires, TIANS Chairman. to benefit from its success.” liveability. “This award recognizes innovation in a The Wolfville Magic Winery Bus product or service that has enhanced is North America’s only hop-on, Nova Scotia’s Tourism Industry. hop-off wine tour aboard a traditional The success of the tourism industry British double-decker bus. At each depends on our ability to provide stop, visitors enjoy vineyard tours, FROM MAIN STREET DENTAL authentic, quality products which allow wine tastings, food pairings, and visitors to truly experience the region’s fine to casual dining opportunities unique offerings. This year’s recipient plus browsing through wine retail is an outstanding example of how shops. Wineries on the route, which partnerships and collaboration can begins and ends in downtown help leverage visitation to a region and Wolfville, include: Domaine de Grand add depth to our product offerings.” Pré, Luckett Vineyards, L’Acadie The Wolfville Magic Winery Bus Vineyards, and Gaspereau Vineyards. attracted visitors from all corners of Additional information can be found by MAY YOUR SMILES BE MERRY AND WHITE! Atlantic Canada and as far away as visiting: wolfvillemagicwinerybus.ca 902.542.4555 the United States, United Kingdom Photos courtesy of Mark Davidson
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902.542.3065 | 465 Main St. Wolfville, NS 12 Cheri Killam is delightedDecember to11, be 2014 married – January to 8, 2015 Michael Caplan; thrilled to be called Mommy by Max, Solomon, and Clara; and proud to be prac- tising 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. Battling the Teeming Masses of Noodle Fans By Cheri Killam
e Noodle Guy marked-out (also reportedly free. Everything known as Ross was available. Patterson) needs I could hardly no advertising. breathe. Clara Nor does he had no problem need any more insisting on the customers. He shells – they are has nothing to one of the few be gained by meaty oerings me writing this. the Noodle Guy You know those makes. As usual, scenes, in old the pasta was movies, when unbelievable, the piano music and I had to is frenzied and staccato and things happen ght Clara for the last pieces (it was early, I onscreen at a pace that could never actual- didn’t think we could eat two orders, I was ly occur in real life? at’s about what the wrong). As we walked away from the stand, Noodle Guy looks like every time I’ve ever I witnessed the rst item being scratched o. seen him at the Wolfville Farmers’ Market. Because pasta at 9am is where it is at, if it’s I am pretty sure the Noodle Guy has some made by the Noodle Guy. sort of deal with the space-time continuum that allows him to move faster and fry up For the sake of journalistic integrity, I felt it more noodles (and the occasional batch of would only be fair to see if the Noodle Guy’s perogies) than the human body is actually magic was all in the wrist, or if I could repli- capable of. I’m so overwhelmed, the previous cate some of it from the comfort of my own sentence ended in a preposition. home. e Noodle Guy has a wee fridge next to the frying pan strip and it contains amaz- All this activity is prompted by the perpetual ing things like bags of handmade ready-to- line-up that forms next to the Noodle Guy’s fry fresh pasta and sauces. I decided to pick stand from the moment he opens until the up a tub of Sundried Tomato, Jalapeno, and last item is stricken o the chalkboard. Do Coconut Milk sauce to try at home. Noodle you know what terrible agony it is to be Guy’s wife (who shall remain nameless – they standing in line, mouth watering as you were busy – there was no time to ask) gave anticipate the moment you get to take that me a hot tip: not only is it fantastic on pasta, rst scrumptiously scrumptious mouthful it also goes beautifully on rice with chicken. of the Noodle Guy’s Fox Hill garlic quark It is true, friends, the sauce is just to die for ravioli with maple caramelized onions only and tossing in a few (locally grown) brussels to hear that dreaded scratch as that very sprouts will almost make you oer to let thing is subjected to merciless obliteration your kids eat your piece of freshly baked pie by coloured chalk? Do you? I bet you do! just so you can take their shares. CHEESE NIGHTS ARE BACK! See, I often have morning activities (usually consisting of ridiculous runs) so my trips to But don’t (just) take it from me – if you like the market are frequently nearer to closing an adventure, head to the Wolfville Farmers’ time than to opening time. is weekend, Market and battle the hordes. Otherwise, however, my ridiculous run was not on until you can stop by the Noodle Guy’s sweet, 11am, so Clara and I zipped in at about 9. No sweet restaurant in Port Williams. For more word of a lie – that was the very rst time I’d info, check out their really great website at seen the Noodle Guy’s chalkboard entirely www.thenoodle.ca.
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RESERVATIONS: 902-542-7177 | [email protected] 13 December 11, 2014 – January 8, 2015 The WHO’S WHO: M. Claus I can’t believe the year has own by this fast. It’s already time again for my Special Christ- mas Who’s Who! is year I took a trip to the North Pole and sat down with a very special lady - Mrs. Claus - to chat about Christmas, life, love, and of course, swap Christmas bak- ing recipes because who better to swap with… am I right?
Going to the North Pole is always intimidat- ing, a bit scary (as I don’t travel very much) and very cold, but the rewards are worth it. I was greeted with open arms and a cup of co- coa (no coee up there!) and I met Mrs. Claus in her kitchen because she was knee deep in special orders for baked goods this time of their real names, it was sometimes disap- year. I expressed my excitement and appre- pointing. ciation for her taking the time to chat with me just four weeks before Christmas and I Since 1889, Mrs. Claus has generally been hoped my poor timing didn’t aect which list depicted in media as a fairly heavy-set, kindly, I would appear on: the naughty or the nice! white-haired, elderly female baking cookies She smiled and said, “Don’t worry dear, Santa somewhere in the background of the Santa knows you’ve been good.” Claus mythos. She sometimes assists in toy production, and oversees Santa's elves. It is Her cheeks were rosy. Her hair was cloud worth noting that, when not portrayed as white and put up in a perfect bun. Her apron white-haired or elderly, she is often shown and red dress didn’t have a speck of our on to have red hair. is could be because red/ them, and she smiled for my entire visit with ginger hair is the colour that most commonly two dimples in her cheeks, a twinkle in her fades to white with age. I probed a bit to forest-green eyes, and she was covered in con rm these things and it’s true. Mrs. Claus, sparkles. It was impossible not to smile when when she’s not baking, helps out with toy she looked at you. She oered me a plate of production; coming up with many ideas for sugar cookies and we sat to chat. toys (Hey Gamers! ank her for the new XBOX!) and she also assists with Elf duties My rst question, which I have wondered and tending to the reindeer. In her downtime about for most of my life, was what her rst she knits mittens by the thousands, handles name was. She smiled (eyes still twinkling) as all the letters that come to Santa, and keeps she said, “Why… it’s Mrs. dear.” I didn’t find Santa on track with his duties. She says it’s no it as funny as she did but then she explained a coincidence that GINGER is her favorite spice. bit about her history. Between 1890 and 1960 Mrs. Claus wasn’t “I was first mentioned as the wife of Santa “seen” as much. Her reappearance in popular Claus in 1849, in the short story ‘A Christmas media in the 1960s began with the children's Legend’, by James Rees, a Philadelphia-based book How Mrs. Santa Claus Saved Christ- Christian missionary. It seems like I’ve been mas by Phyllis McGinley. Today, Mrs. Claus around for longer than that but so be it. Nick is commonly seen as a character adjacent to [as she calls Santa Claus] and I have been Santa Claus. Her personality tends to be fairly inseparable for as long as I can remember and consistent. She is usually seen as a calm, I love him dearly. Santa has always been the kind, and patient woman often in contrast face of Christmas and I’ve just been in the to Santa himself, who can be prone to acting background but I certainly know I play a very too exuberant. Mrs. Claus told me that all of important role in the holiday season.” this was the truth! She loves being a bit of a mystery - even to this interviewer. After I was After that “Mrs. Claus” started popping up done, there was still so much I didn’t know, all over the place with many dierent names. but it was okay. I was lled with cocoa, cook- She said, “I have been called Mary, Annalina, ies and Christmas spirit… the interview was a Jessica, Layla, Ahoop, Seeki, Martha, Kasey, success. Happy Holidays Everyone! Gretchen, and Santarina - just to name a few. I decided with all these options that I would Mike Butler just let folks come up with their own name for me instead of revealing my true identity… it makes it more fun for me.” I was grateful for her answer because I thought back to those Who's Who is days of not knowing my elementary school Brought to you by teachers’ names; it was always “Mrs. So and T.A.N. COFFEE So”, etc. and when I eventually found out www.tancoffee.ca
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Sat Dec 13 MARKET NEWS Whistling Winds of Wolfville Wed Dec 17 SATURDAYS 8:30AM - 1PM (last Wed market Donna of Holmes season) Sat Dec 20 Over 50 Farmers, Chefs & Artisans! John Tetrault Sat Dec 27 Meat, Meals for Breads Beverages Health & Pantry, Fresh Bob Deveau Eggs Here or & Dairy Artisan Preserves Products Produce Sat Jan 3 & Tofu To-Go Pastries & Specialty Sat. music 10am–1pm; Charlie Wed.Langmead music 5–7pm 24 Elm Ave, Wolfville WolfvilleFarmersMarket.ca For Special Event Listings & Descriptions, see below! Event Details Market Team Profile: Sat December 13, SADIE MOLAND 8:30am–1pm Yule Market (Volunteer) Why have you made the decision to do this work at the Market? e Wolfville Farmers’ Market hosts its annual Yuletide Market to By encouraging the consumption of organic food, and celebrate the spirit of the tradition supporting the businesses of local farmers, I believe the where families and friends gather Farmers’ Market strengthens our community and our for a warm and cheery celebration. environment which is why I wanted to volunteer my Children are welcome to create a time here. Yule log and everyone can try a What is your favourite part of working at the Market? I most like delectable piece of celebratory Yule the atmosphere of the Market. It’s a busy place but ev- log cake. is holiday season, keep eryone there is in a good mood; happy to be snacking on the great food and eyeing the your gift dollars in the community beautiful crafts. I get to hear music and chat with friendly visitors. e time ies. and support local artisans, farmers What are some of your other interests and passions? Have you a resource you would like to share? and food producers. Around the same time I started volunteering with the Market, I started helping out at the Acadia Community Farm. I encourage anyone with a passion for food, local farming, Wed December 17, Thanks to our awesome volunteers from or the outdoors, to volunteer their time there as well. 4pm–5pm Acadia University who came to help decorate What is your role with the Market Team? And, please describe what you do. I work at the info table. the Market for the Holiday season. I answer questions that visitors may ask about the vendors, the layout of the Market, Mid-Week Market Mingle special events etc. I also sell Market t-shirts, canvas bags, and other products. Business owners, student entrepreneurs, town sta: Stretch your legs, and join us for the “Mid-Week Market Mingle” - a new networking event where colleagues and business people can casually connect, share their questions and their experiences, enjoy tasty conversation, or take an opportunity to have a walking meeting along the trail outside! John McLarty & Lisa Law Stop by for a short mingle or stay for a Market Supper, either Vendor Profile 902.542.2711 / [email protected] / www.plantersridge.ca way, see you the third Wednesday of the month. Elsie Wetmore of Wetmore Counseling will facilitate and the Wolfville Farmers’ Market will host. Between us, a warm welcome awaits... PLANTERS RIDGE WINERY What is your Business? Planters Ridge is an artisanal winery housed in a newly renovated Wed December 17, 4pm–7pm 150 year-old timber frame barn. We believe in the concept of vineyard enology, “that wine is made in the vineyard”. We have invested in top quality equipment that allows our wine- Handmade for the Holidays making team the opportunity to produce wines that are worthy of the Planters Ridge label. Join us for a cozy evening to celebrate the holiday season at the last Wednesday Market of What are you most proud of in the product you make or grow for Market? We have preserved the rich 2014. e Market will oer an array of beautiful farming heritage of the property through the cultivation of grapevines. We are craft- handmade creations and a scrumptious holiday ing truly exceptional wines that appeal to a variety of wine drinkers using innovation, menu. Whether shopping or dining, this is passion, and state of the art equipment. We are an approachable, innovative artisanal the perfect way to celebrate the warmth of winery, which oers a distinctive Nova Scotia experience. community, support locally made, eat local, and Have you a favourite resource or organization that you would like to share with the Community? embrace all that is oered in the community that The Starrs Point Agri-Tourism Loop: “The Loop” goal is to bring awareness of the you may live, work, or play in. Wishing you much unique blend of businesses and attractions located within a loop of less than 10km warmth and appreciation for the Holidays! in Port Williams. is short distance lends itself to cycling and walking with stops for u-pick, organic fruits & vegetables, cheese & gelato, wine, beer, places to eat, Sat December 27, 8:30am–1pm and a place to stay. New Year Market What values motivate you in the way you run your business and create or grow your product? We have a passion for wine and winemaking with the highest attention to detail. Using inno- Join us to Ring in the New Year, Market style! vation and state of the art equipment enables us to produce truly exceptional wines. It is important to us that we provide customers with a reliable consistent product and ensure that their visit to our facility is a comfortable, relaxing, and educational experience. “choose useable art for your gifts”, or “old fashioned butchers block made in a beautiful way”, or “old fashioned butchers block, brand new look”, or something like that…
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THE WINE ADVISOR An ‘Undercover’ Christmas Tradition NOVA SCOTIA WINE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Genevieve Allen Hearn My grandmother How do you pick the right wine for the Holidays? First of all buy Local. Our wine-growing region has passed two summers reached new heights, depths and uniqueness. Celebrate by buying and supporting local libations for the ago, so last Christ- people in your life. You can match these wines to the person or the cuisine. mas was tough on Here are some great reasonable choices from our area: all of us - especially my grandfather who Blomidon Vineyard Winery, Cremant, 2013, wine is sassy yet structured. It’s the perfect spent 60 years by $25 match for turkey and all the cranberry ac- her side. Grand- For the sparkling person in your life and also coutrements but is exible enough to go well ma was quite the a terri c hostess gift. Cremant is simply a with many dierent dishes. It stands up as formidable force term for sparkling wines from France that one of Canada’s best rosés and is perfect for (with a likeness to are not made in the Champagne region. the woman who loves rosé (and the real men the grandmother on is particular wine has quite a bit of Seyval who eat quiche). Gilmore Girls), and Blanc (52%) which creates a crisp minerality. in ways that only is wine is fantastic with oysters or makes Gaspereau Valley Pinot Noir (500 ml), 2010, she could conceive, a great aperitif. Perfect for the New Year’s $17 she continues to toast! is wine is fun, crisp and easy – As a friend of mine said “it smells like pinot permeate our lives therefore an easy gift. and tastes like pinot”. This wine is perfect even posthumously. with the wonderful lamb from our area L’Acadie Vineyards, Brut Reserve, 2008. or simply with a cheese board. It is light One past Christmas, Grandma called a thing, and put together a ‘Knicker Album’ for $44.95 and delicate with aromatics of vanilla and women’s shelter and asked them what they Grandpa as a Christmas gift. For the more cherished gift and quiet special cherries in its undertone. It is made by one needed for donations. She learned that they occasion. Do you know a person with an of the most important female winemakers in receive contributions of coats, mittens, and Grandpa now preaches at the Canard Com- anniversary during the holidays or treasur- Canada. is wine is perfect for the person hats during the holiday season, but people munity Church. He told the congregation ing a special someone? is wine is for the who likes the lighter side of life and yet would neglect to bring undergarments. So about Grandma’s tradition, and they also felt conscientious, thoughtful person. L’Acadie sometimes has a serious undertone. It is an each subsequent year Grandma went on pur- moved by the story. ey called Chrysalis understands and demands the love for elegant wine that will make an elegant gift. chasing frenzies when bras, underwear, and House and discovered that personal hygiene the soil and our land. We are conscious socks went on sale. Before her annual shelter products were what was needed most this of some of our foods being organic or Luckett’s VVineyard, Phone Box Red. 2012, drop-o she would take pictures of her year. At the service last Sunday, the church’s what goes into the processing of our $25 haul and send them to her sister-in-law in Christmas tree was adorned with tooth- foods. Why not our wines? L’Acadie For the more robust person in your life Calgary as a Christmas gift. It became such brushes, soap, and socks, and larger items Vineyards are forerunners in our area select this Deep Red for cold nights. It is a an entrenched part of Grandma’s Christmas such as toothpaste, shampoo, and deodorant for organic and biodynamic viticul- common misconception that Nova Scotia is that she befriended a clerk at Sears who lled bags underneath. ture. is wine is toasty, bold and better at whites. All of our wine regions would put aside undergarments on sale so perfect in front of a re with a grow white and red grapes side by side that Grandma could purchase them before is is sure to be an annual Christmas loved one. and our reds are becoming more promi- they sold out. tradition in our household, and I hope at nent. Luckett’s has garnered a lot of the Canard Community Church as well. e Domaine de Grand Pré, Riesling, attention lately – attention that is well However, none of us knew about this secret story serves as a reminder that the holiday 2013, deserved. is wine is fun, quirky, Christmas tradition. Grandma kept it be- season is as much about giving back to the $18 and great with heavy meats and stew. tween herself, Grandpa, her friend at Sears, community as it is about giving to family Dry Riesling with pear and Plus it doesn’t hurt that the packaging and her Calgary relatives. and friends. It is hard not to feel propelled lemon notes and crisp miner- itself makes a great gift. into action by Grandma’s covert displays of ality. It is completely unique to As a way to fondly remember Grandma last generosity. And I’m sure, in some crafty way, our area and a Multiple award DomaineDomaine de Grand Pré, Pomme d’Or,d’ Christmas, Grandpa sent his daughters, this was always part of Grandma’s plan…. winner. It’s a great match with CCepage,epage, NV granddaughters, and nieces an email with pâté and charcuterie boards, is apple wine makes a great gift the story of Grandma’s sneaky holiday Did this story get you in the giving mood? salads, or just on its own; it’s for anyone who likes the sweets. It is tradition. We were all instantly inspired. ere are many places accepting donations this also perfect for cocktail parties, perfect with (you guessed it) all things With only three days before Christmas, over holiday season. Call the Chrysalis House, Big lighter fare and all things pork. apple. is wine matches well with two dozen of us across North America (and Brothers Big Sisters, Open Arms, your local food Grand Pré Winery is an institu- caramel, sticky caramel, and steamed one in Geneva, Switzerland) went out and bank, or one of the many other charities in your tion in our area. e winemak- pudding. is unique wine is made bought undergarments, took silly pictures, area and ask them what they need. er continually evolves and has from apples grown in our historic and then brought our donations to local proven that with this wine. is and world class apple orchards and women’s shelters. We documented the whole wine is de nitely for someone who represents our region well. It makes an appreciates the subtler and lighter things in excellent gift for friends and family afar to life. remind them of home. It is a drinkable “post- card” from our county and reminds one of a Bring Hockey to The Family Table Benjamin Bridge, Cabernet Franc Rosé, 2013, sense of “place”. $24 This Christmas “Pretty in Pink“. This wine is for the purist Remember: the number one rule in matching in your life. It is made in a traditional rosé food and wine is to serve wine and food that Imagine you are on a breakaway staring manner with only black grapes allowed. It is have been growing together in the same area down the opposing goalie and a defenseman like the great Chinon wines from the Loire side by side. is skating desperately behind you trying to Valley but with a Nova Scotia uniqueness of shut you down. You look top shelf and shoot its own as it is slightly late-harvested. is Happy New Year, KC the puck, only to have the goalie make a miraculous save!
Wolfville Lions Host Successful Fundraiser for Landmark East ‘Rink Ratz: e Hockey Card Game’ will bring all of this exciting hockey action, and e Wolfville Lions Club made a special gift more, to your family table. Developed by of $2000 to the Landmark East Student two retired teachers from Nova Scotia, Rink Bursary Fund this week. e donation rep- Ratz combines exciting elements of hockey resents proceeds from a community dinner within a math based framework. From basic in support of the school on October 24th. number recognition to probability, Rink Ratz e event was a huge volunteer eort with creates a unique, fun, and educational way the Lions members spearheading the bulk of to enjoy our national game. Rink Ratz can be ticket sales, delivering take-out meals, and played by 2 or 4 players ages 8 to 98. You can orchestrating supper service to a sold-out go to www.rinkratzhockey.com to watch our crowd. e Landmark East Parent Commit- Photo Caption: Left to Right are: Landmark instructional videos. tee and a team of student volunteers assisted East parents Christine Kroker and Debbie with a gift basket rae, pre-sales of dinner Tucker, Lions Marlene Vandertoorn (President), Inquisitive Toys in Wolfville carries Rink tickets, table service, and clean up. Butch Messom, Hollis Lake, and Don McBay. Ratz along with an excellent inventory of In front are Landmark East students Ben Kro- high quality toys and games. ker and Jacob Wadden. 16 December 11, 2014 – January 8, 2015 SMOKE EATER STYLE WINS A GRAPEVINE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL MASHUP WEEKEND e holidays are here and so many wonderful I have sev- by Emily Leeson events are happening. To set the seasonal eral equally mood, we asked our crew to reminisce about favourite It only took Karl Downton, founder of their favourite festive experiences in the holiday ex- Smoke Eater Style, fty-four hours and a Valley. periences in room full of like-minded entrepreneurs to the Valley… bring his unique business plan to life. Smoke it’s cheating, Eater Style, a brand of re ghter-themed I know, but apparel and accessories, has been brewing in Each time we I just can’t Karl’s thoughts for a long time. He initially passed the decide on established the brand in September 2013, Covenanter only one! sported large mustaches or beards in an Church in So BRIEF- but it was his involvement in a Mashup attempt to lter out noxious smoke. Today, Weekend event which allowed him to share Grand Pré LY, they include: playing Scrabble on snowy while the technology of the trade has sig- during the December days in local coee shops; singing the idea with local business enthusiasts and ni cantly evolved, the strong culture of the experts. Magic Wine Christmas songs (seriously, I LOVE them); re service has prevailed over time. It’s this Bus season the annual Lobster Massacre at 13 Prospect; history of courageous service that the Smoke I would tell taking the time to really gure out what I’m MashUp Weekend was developed to connect Eater Style brand speaks to. entrepreneurs with the resources to develop people how going to give to (or make for) people; rushing their business ideas. e three-day event absolutely around madly looking for (or making) gifts at At the recent Mashup Weekend in Kentville, wonderful the last minute cuz I took too long THINKING allows participants to present ideas, vote Smoke Eater Style came out on top, beating their Christmas Eve Candlelight Services are. about it; and eating a delicious Christmas on their favourites and collaborate in small out three other business pitches and garner- I recall one service a few years ago when I meal at the Wolfville Community Dinner each teams to develop the best ideas alongside ing the praise of three judges from the local didn't go home. I was sad and lonely not to year on Dec 25 (BTW... the more community experienced entrepreneurs. At the end of the business community. Winning three months be around my family so I sat there in silence members that come out to this, the merrier weekend, each team pitches to a group of of customized mentorship from MashUp allowing the peace, love, and tranquility to my Christmas is - hint, hint). :O) business mentors and winners are selected. Lab, Smoke Eater Style is poised to build overcome me. It worked. e Christmas sky momentum and further their burgeoning seemed much brighter walking out of that Donna Holmes, Crossword/Local Lyrics Lotto/ Based in the small community of Grafton, following of fans. historic gathering place. Show Me Your Ink/ WFM Page/Copy Editor NS, Smoke Eater Style was born out of Karl’s passion for the re service and is a re ection “I’m stoked to win the event, but the whole Jeremy Novak, Co-publisher, Editor, Sales of the dedication to duty that he feels as a weekend was a success for me,” said Karl, My favourite holiday experience would have re ghter. Karl’s own experience as both a “The access to the business brains was in- been around the time when I was ve years full-time and volunteer re ghter spans a valuable. I met a bunch of super people, and We love being part of so many Christmas old. ere used to be a train that would take course of over twenty years. the fact that they got the vision of ‘Smoke mornings for Valley families. Parents, grand- you from Windsor to Grand Pré and one De- Eater Style’ couldn’t make me happier. I’m parents, aunts, and uncles come in with an cember my mum, my cousins, and I all took it. e name Smoke Eater Style comes from the really pleased I took action”. idea for the perfect gift and the best part of I loved it so much! To my delight when I woke nickname that had been given to re ght- our jobs is when we nd it for them. up on Christmas morning, a shiny red train ers before the development of life-saving Find Smoke Eater Style at www.smokeeater- circled our Christmas tree. Air Packs. Without the portable air devices, style.com or www.facebook.com/smokee- Miranda, Jake, and Chelsea, Inquisitive Toy smoke inhalation was a dangerous reality of aterstyle and read more about MashUp at Company Trivia Linnea Swinimer, the job. Seasoned Smoke Eaters often even www.mashuplab.ca Humans of the Annapolis Valley Christmas to me means time to play, and the Valley Our rst Local Lyrics Lotto ANSWER – ‘Big Red Heart’ by Chris Robison oers so Christmas many great in Kentville opportuni- was also the ties for good rst time old-fashioned Michael had OPINIONS outdoor fun. ever put up I love Christ- a Christmas We want to hear from you! We o er you, the reader, this section of the paper to share your positive or construc- mas day tree. Solomon tive thoughts on issues that matter to you. Please keep things brief (under 100 words), add your name to your hikes along was only one, opinion, and don’t use proper names of people or businesses when talking about others. Also, be aware that we the Wolfville so I left the tend to be a community-building paper; we hold the right to refuse publishing. All letters are subject to edits dykes or engineering to for content and space. through one Mike, but I strongly suggested tying the tree of the many woods trails in town. I do these to the ceiling. He assured me it was ne. I still walks with my dog most everyday, however, laugh about calling him after it crashed. Told Village of Port Williams: Save Our Village at Christmas they’re extra special because you so! I’m joined by family and friends and we meet I am writing this letter with regard to the Oc- that is province-wide and is neither nuanced other rosy-cheeked families sharing the same tober 2014 Provincial Municipal Fiscal Review nor tailored to the speci c experiences of experience along the way. If we’re lucky For years my Report. In recommendations 13 and 14 it is village communities. It is irresponsible and enough for a white Christmas like last year, family has directed that all incorporated villages in Nova high-handed for the government to decree we spend the holidays making snow angels, celebrated a Scotia should be phased out and merged with that they must amalgamate, simply because sledding, snowshoeing, fort building, and very leisurely adjacent towns. On paper this sounds like a it seems good on paper, and without having catching snow akes on our tongues! adult-style good idea. It is a chance to pool resources, not asked the Villages how they feel about the Christmas. duplicate services, and for government to save idea. e amalgamation process, and the Melanie Priesnitz, What’s Growing at the Harri- is year, my money. However, in reality, this will destroy environment that it will produce, will erode et Irving Botanical Gardens husband and the cultural fabric that makes up Nova Scotia. and weaken many crucial aspects that make I welcomed Many of our Nova Scotia Villages, including Village life unique and desirable. e amal- a new baby Port Williams, are thriving. ey have a strong gamated leadership team will have far too Christmas is a busy time at the restaurant, boy, and our economic foundation, e cient management, many details to look after (the basic neces- but we have a mid-December ritual that lls daughter turned three, so Christmas has nal- and energetic leadership. Port Williams in sities of water, sewer, roads, taxes) and it is us with the spirit. We pack good food, bundle ly switched gears to something signi cantly particular is blessed with a committed group likely that the ner details and programs of- up all the kids, and hike into our woods to more intense. To stretch out the excitement, of councillors and volunteers who work hard fered uniquely by each Village will be lost and pick out a tree. Stars twinkling, bon re roar- we’ve been trying to take in as many local to make Port Williams what it is – a place that forgotten, forever changing what makes Port ing, and the smell of freshly cut r chase any events as possible. It’s a bit of a learning is thriving by any measure you care to apply. Williams such a strong, community-oriented, humbugs away!! curve. Among other things, we’ve discovered People want to move to the Village for all of and economically viable village. how peacefully a newborn can sleep through these reasons and more. You would be hard- If anything, Villages should be given the Jenny Osburn, Recipes from Union Street Cafe a concert at Festival eatre, regardless of pressed to nd a town or municipality that is choice to amalgamate or to maintain their sta- the trombones or audience’s wild applause. run as well as the Village of Port Williams. tus quo. ey should be given a choice. Until We’ve also found out how uninhibitedly a a fair decision-making process is oered we three-year-old can dance in front of that same audience, regardless of how quickly you try to It is therefore completely unfair that such a must vote to reject the Provincial Municipal catch her. ourishing, viable, and sustainable communi- Fiscal Review! ty should be swept up in a catch-all policy Laura Churchill Duke Emily Leeson, Submissions Editor 17 December 11, 2014 – January 8, 2015
Your local independent bookshop is pleased to oer a wide variety of cards, prints, jour- nals, sketchbooks, calendars, agendas, puzzles, games, and other printed matter. is is The Box of Delights Bookshop presents... the last week to make your special orders in time for Christmas, so don't forget: a book is a gift that can be opened again and again! BOOK REVIEWS: The Night Before Christmas Nikolai Gogol “The day of Christmas Eve ended, and the night began, cold and clear.” In the way of most fairytales, the original Night Before Christmas is darker and more disturbing than the sweet nursery rhyme we all know. is new translation of the Russian classic tells the story of the night the devil stole the moon and fought the humble blacksmith Vakula for the hand of Oksanka, the most beautiful girl in the village. Conveniently stocking-sized and featuring illustrations by three celebrated Russian painters from the 19th century.
The Rise & Fall of Great Powers: A Novel Snow for Christmas Alphabetique: 26 Characteristic Fictions Tom Rachman Doretta Groenendyk Molly Peacock Rachman follows up his internationally acclaimed debut Everybody loves a white Christmas. In this charming From the celebrated author of e Paper Garden comes this novel with another brilliant and intricate story, spanning new book from beloved Annapolis Valley author Doretta whimsical and magical collection of short stories inspired by 25 years in the life of a young woman, from the end of the Groenendyk, a small child makes a Christmas Eve wish for the lives of the letters of the alphabet. Each letter, from A-Z, Cold War to the digital revolution of today, from Bangkok to snow, prompting the whole family to fondly reminisce about is given life: X returns home from a quadruple bypass and Brooklyn. Tooly Zylberberg runs a bookstore in an isolated their favourite white Christmases. struggles with her new sense of mortality; K is a brash young village in Wales, keeping herself removed from the people knight on crusade. A unique and imaginative collection of in her life, and avoiding questions about her strange past. tales, this book is for everyone who believes in the magic of When a long-lost boyfriend resurfaces, the old mysteries and words. long-buried secrets he stirs propels her on a journey across the world.
Stardrop is brought to you by: “So, please, oh please, we beg, we The Box of Delights pray, go throw your TV set away, A Delightful Little Bookshop and in its place you can install, on Main St Wolfville a lovely bookcase on the wall.” 542-9511 boxofdelightsbooks.com ROALD DAHL, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY 18 December 11, 2014 – January 8, 2015 Honey Lemon Panna Cotta RECIPE By Stephane Levac, Frais Catering RECIPEHere’s a great holiday recipe that is no stress Directions: and can be done ahead of time. Put these In a large saucepan bring cream, lemon together in advance, pop the tops on the juice, lemon peel, and honey to a simmer Mason Jars, and they are good in the fridge over moderate heat, stirring with a whisk for a week to ten days. ey also make a great to dissolve honey. Continue to simmer for parting gift for guests! about ten minutes until thickened, stirring Bigger and badder every year! Want to Volunteer? [email protected] occasionally. Add powdered gelatin and pinch Ingredients: of salt, stirring continuously until gelatin has • 12 Sterilized Mason Jars (125ml) dissolved. Pour mixture in 12 mason jars or THURSDAYS: (New Minas): DJ Lethal • 4 Cups Heavy Cream 6 large ramekins. Refrigerate for 6 hours or Noize (12th), DJ Billy T • Juice of 1 Lemon overnight. Garnish with pomegranate seeds Edible Art Cafe (New (19th, 26th) 10pm TUESDAYS: • 4 Lemon Peels and mint leaves, or other creative toppings of Minas): Ron Edmunds Band • 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 Cup N.S. Liquid Honey your choice. (11th, 18th, 1st, 8th) 12pm- Edible Art Cafe (New • 2 Packs Un avoured Powdered Gelatin 2pm SATURDAYS: Minas): Carl Boutlier (16th, (about 2tbsp) 30th, 6th) 12pm-3pm Spitfire Arms Ale- Farmers’ Market • Pinch of Salt house (Windsor): Jam Spitfire Arms Ale- (Wolfville): Whistling Winds house (Windsor): Trivia Session (11th, 18th, 8th) Of Wolfville (13th), John 7-11pm Nights, $2 (16th, 23rd) 7pm Tetrault (20th), Bob Deveau Cocoa Pesto (Windsor): (27th), Charles Langmead Paddy’s Pub (Kentville) Adam Cameron (11th, 18th, (3rd) 10am Irish Jam Session (16th, 8th) 7pm Edible Art Cafe (New 23rd, 30th) 8pm Dooly’s (New Minas): Minas): John Tetrault (13th, T.A.N. Coffee (Wolfville): Dooly’s Karaoke w/Margie 20th, 27th, 3rd) 12pm-2pm Open Mic w/Donna Holmes Brown Duo (11th, 18th, 1st, Spitfire Arms Ale- (16th, 23rd) 8-10pm 8th) 8pm house (Windsor): TJ Union Street Cafe (Ber- Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): King Band (13th), Hupman wick): Matt Andersen Sold e Hupman Brothers (11th, Brothers (20th), e Cameros Out!! $37 (16th) 8pm 18th) 9pm (27th), Shane Moore (3rd) 7pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): SHOW ME Trivia Night (11th, 18th, Union Street Cafe (Ber- WEDNESDAYS: 8th) 9pm wick): Jenn Grant w/special guest Kim Harris (13th), Edible Art Cafe (New Library Pub (Wolfville): Gordie Sampson (20th) 8pm Minas): Steve Lee & Ian Alex and Riley (11th, 18th, Brownstein (17th, 31st, 7th) 8th) 9pm Kings Arms Pub By YOUR INK 12pm-3pm Lew Murphy’s (Kent- BY DONNA HOLMES Anvil (Wolfville): Top 40 ville): McFarlane’s Rant Just Us! Cafe (Wolfville): DJ C-Bomb (11th, 18th, 1st, Tattoo Artist: Eldrick, Sin on Skin Tattoo Studio, Halifax, www.sinonskin.ca (13th), Mark Riley & Bernie Xmas Open Mic (24th) 1pm 8th) 10pm Tattooee: Cassaundra Henske, Wolfville Zinck (20th) 8:30pm Farmers’ Market West Side Charlie’s Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): (Wolfville): Donna Holmes (New Minas): DJ CV (25th) Roses can represent both the good and the bad in life and Cassaundra wanted her tattoo to be Al King (13th) 9pm (17th) 5-7pm realistic and include the thorns. But she also wanted it to be soft and somewhat feminine. Cas- 10pm, Bunker Spencer Levee Paddy’s Pub Troy Restaurant saundra brought a few photos in to Eldrick and they worked out the design together. She says “I (1st) 3pm (Kentville): George Carter Trio (20th) (Wolfville): Ian Brownstein can’t draw though so the artwork is 100% his!” The flowers are light pink and the vines, thorns, 9pm & Friends (17th, 24th, 31st, and leaves are black emphasizing the contrast between the darkness and the light. Cassaundra FRIDAYS: 7th) 6pm loves her new tattoo and remarks “Eldrick really captured the essence of what I wanted”. Library Pub (Wolfville): Dan McFadyen (13th, 20th, Joe’s Food Emporium Edible Art Cafe (New Photo Credit: Sarah Campbell 27th, 3rd) 9pm (Wolfville): Jill Hiscock & Minas): Carl Boutlier (12th, Speakeasy (31st) 7pm 19th, 26th, 2nd) 12-2pm West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Ambush Inc. The Port Pub (Port Kings Arms Pub By (13th) 9pm, DJ Lethal Noize Williams): New Year’s Eve At Lew Murphy’s (Kent- (20th) , DJ Mutts (27th), DJ e Port feat. Freddie (31st) ville): Andy & Arianna Lethal Noize (3rd) 10pm 7pm (12th), Guy Paul ibault (19th) 5:30pm Tommy Gun’s (Wind- Spitfire Arms Ale- sor): DJ Shorty P, $3 (13th), house (Windsor): Margie The Designer Cafe TJ King, $5 (20th), DJ Brown Duo (31st) 8pm (Kentville): TBA (12th, 19th, Shorty P, $3 (3rd) 9:30pm- 26th, 2nd) 6-9pm Kings Arms Pub by 1:30am Lew Murphy’s (Kent- Blomidon Inn Dooly’s (New Minas): DJ ville): Shawn Hebb Trio, $75 (Wolfville): Jazz Mannequins Green Dragon (13th, 20th, (Tickets include meal, party (12th, 26th, 2nd) 6:30- 27th) 10pm favours, ride home) (31st) 9:30pm Anvil (Wolfville): DJ Vanz 8:30pm The Port Pub (Port Wil- (13th, 20th) 10pm Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): liams): Matt Millett (19th) Kevin Davison (31st) 9pm 7pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): SUNDAYS: Identify the song and songwriter(s) of the lyric Joe’s Food Emporium Music by Dayliner (31st) 9pm LOCAL fragment below. YOU COULD WIN A FREE (Wolfville): e Groove Duo Dooly’s (New Minas): DJ CD from the artist and 2 tickets to Cen- Paddy's Pub (Wolfville): (12th), Mark Riley & Bernie Green Dragon (31st) 9pm LYRICS treStage eatre’s Farndale Ave… Christ- Paddy’s Irish Session (14th, Zinck (19th) 7-10pm 21st, 28th, 4th) 8pm mas Carol! Our most recent winner, Beth Tommy Gun’s (Wind- Spitfire Arms Ale- LOTTO Brewster, correctly guessed last issue’s answer sor): DJ Shorty P, $5 (31st) By Donna Holmes house (Windsor): Joe Mur- 9:30pm was ‘Everything Shines’ by Kimberly Matheson phy & e Water Street Blues MONDAYS: and she won one of Kimberly’s CDs. Band (12th), Knee Deep CocoaPesto (Windsor): Edible Art Cafe (New Adam Cameron (31st) (19th), Luvinit (2nd) 8pm Minas): Carl Boutlier (15th, THIS WEEK’S LYRIC FRAGMENT: Don’t know the name of this song or who 9:30pm Union Street Café/ 22nd, 29th, 5th) 12pm-2pm Well my memory has betrayed me wrote it? Look for the answer printed Wick Pub (Berwick): West Side Charlie’s I feel weaker than my Mama’s coee somewhere (upside down) in THIS issue Paddy's Pub (Wolfville): (New Minas): Billy T’s Open Mic w/Jason Burns & Open Mic w/Caleb Miles Let’s get out of the middle and back to the East of the Grapevine. Email your answers to Darcy Smith (12th) 8pm Karaoke (17th) 9pm, DJ It was ne for a while and not the last of the [email protected] by Friday, (15th), w/Woodscott (22nd), Lethal Noize (31st), Billy T’s w/Mike Milne (29th) 8pm least Dec 19, 2014 at NOON. e winning sub- Doolys (New Minas): Jam Karaoke (7th) 10pm mission (chosen randomly from all correct Session (12th, 19th, 26th) Union Street Cafe (Ber- 10pm Anvil (Wolfville): New And I’ll do my thinking with my mind answers submitted by deadline) will be con- wick): Matt Andersen Sold Year’s Eve Party (31st) 10pm And you’ll do your thinking with your heart tacted by email and listed in our next issue West Side Charlie’s Out!! $37 (15th) 8pm Your big red heart… along with the next set of Local Lyrics. 19 December 11, 2014 – January 8, 2015
Wednesdays PLEASE NOTE: Event information may change without notice, especially during the holidays. AVD Clubhouse: Music Jam Session — Louis Millett Community Complex, New Minas 10am–12pm. Offered LIVE THEATRE — Student Union Building (basement), through the Canadian Mental Health Association, Acadia Improv Farndale Avenue Christmas Carol — CentreStage Thursdays Acadia 7pm [email protected] Kings Branch. FEE: no charge INFO: 670-4103 / INFO: Theatre, Kentville Dec. 12, 13, 19, 20, 8pm • In a festive — Gaspereau Valley Fibres [email protected] In the Round Knitting Group mood, the ladies of the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate 1–4:30pm. Also Tuesdays 6–9pm. 542-2656 / INFO: Kentville Farmers’ Market — Town Hall Recreation Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society mount another gaspereauvalleyfibres.ca Mondays Centre, 350 Main Street, Kentville 10am–2pm. Open assault on the classics. They enthusiastically portray a Seniors’ Afternoon Out — Wickwire Place, Wolfville Painting Morning — Recreation Centre, Wolfville year-round. INFO: [email protected] / dizzy array of characters from Dickens’ A Christmas 1:30–4:30pm. Social afternoon with peers. Also Tuesdays 9:30am–12pm. W/Evangeline Artist Cooperative. Bring kentvillefarmersmarket.ca Carol, while bravely contending with an intrusive PA your own projects to work on & be inspired by like-minded 1:30–4:30pm. FEE: $5 INFO: Robin, 698-6309 Toddler Rhyme Time — Kings County Family Resource system and a real Farndale first, wrapping their vocal artists. FEE: $2, drop-in INFO: Susan, 542-4448 Yoga — White Rock Community Centre, Centre, 503A Main St., Kentville 9:30–10:30am. Please cords and feet around two original, show stopping 6:30–7:30pm. FEE: $2 drop in fee INFO: 542-3109 / Fitness Classes — White Rock Community Centre, register. FEE: no charge. INFO: 678-5760 / kcfrc.ca songs. Sure to get you in the festive mood! TIX: $15 10:30–11:30am. Also Tuesdays. $2 drop in fee regular, $12 student/senior : 678-8040 / [email protected] FEE: Wolfville Breastfeeding Support Group — INFO/RSVP INFO: 542-3109 / [email protected] [email protected] AVD Clubhouse: Walking Club — Wolfville based, Multipurpose room (upstairs), EKM Health Centre, locations vary, 6:30–8pm. Offered through the Canadian Fiber Ops — Hantsport Library, Every second Monday, Wolfville 10am–12pm. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the Fezziwig Scrooge - Back to the Future — Festival Mental Health Association, Kings Branch. FEE: no charge 3–4:30pm, Until Spring (next: Dec. 15, 29). Chat & Knit, month (next: Dec. 17, Jan. 7). INFO: facebook.com/ Theatre, Wolfville Dec. 11, 12, 13, 7pm, Dec. 13, 2pm • INFO: 670-4103 / [email protected] Stitch, Hook or Weave. Bring your project & join this AnnapolisValleyBreastfeedingSupportGroups This year’s Fezziwig Society production is a reworked friendly group. All levels of experience welcome! Light adaptation of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Things go Recreational Pick-Up Indoor Soccer — Indoor Soccer Boardgame Night — C@P Lab, Wolfville Public Library, refreshments served. [email protected] slightly awry when Scrooge realizes he regrets the choice INFO: Facility, Kentville 11am–1pm. Co-Ed & all ages. Bring both 7pm. Bring your games! Ages 12+ FEE: no charge. he made as a young man to concentrate on money as INFO: 790-4536 / [email protected] Windsor Game Night — Library, Windsor 6pm. Board a dark & white shirt. FEE: $5 INFO: 678-2426 game group. New players welcome! no charge opposed to love. Can his life be reversed? And if HE FEE: Wolfville Farmers’ Market — DeWolfe Building, Elm Ave., INFO: meetup.com/valleygames changes, what becomes of everyone else? However it Wolfville 4–7pm. Featuring Community Market Suppers! all comes out, there will be lots of music, dancing & Fridays Toastmasters — 2nd Floor, Irving Centre, Acadia December 17 Music: Donna Holmes Theme: Mid-Week laughing. Playwright: Jeremy Webb. TIX: $15 adults, AVD Clubhouse: Arts Program — CMHA-Kings, 6:30–8pm. Communicative skills to enhance peaceful Market Mingle / Handmade for the Holidays $10 students/seniors, $40 family (2 adults, 2 students) Coldbrook 1–4pm. Offered through the Canadian and effective dialogue. INFO: Judy, 681-4643 / INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca @ The Box of Delights (Wolfville) & at the door Mental Health Association, Kings Branch. no [email protected] FEE: Wolfville Community Chorus — 30 Wickwire Ave., INFO: 542-9788 / [email protected] charge, but please pre-register. 670-4103 / INFO: Darts (mixed league) — White Rock Community Center, Wolfville 5:30–7pm. New members welcome! $180 [email protected] FEE: 7pm. INFO: Garf Langille, 542-7073 yearly membership, no charge for first-time drop-in. 10 $ Chase the Ace — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick 5pm. Musical Jam Night — Community Hall, 659 Victoria Rd., INFO: 542-0649 / [email protected] Chase the Ace drawn at 7:15pm, light supper served VALLEY Millville 7pm. Bring your instrument or just relax & listen Valley Youth Project — Louis Millet Community 5–7pm $5 per person, $5 supper 375-2021 / TIX: INFO: to the sounds. INFO: [email protected] Complex, Rm 128, New Minas 6:30–8:30pm. 1st & [email protected] GHOST WALKS Insight (Vipassana) Meditation — Manning Memorial 3rd Wednesdays of the month (next: Dec. 17, Jan. 7). Fun Night — Legion (downstairs), Kentville, 7pm. Variety Chapel, Acadia, downstairs, 7:30–9pm. W/Laura Social drop-in for LGBTQ+ youth and allies, 25 years Thank you for a of music. 50/50 tickets available. FEE: $2 per person Bourassa. Suitable for beginner and experienced & under. Conversation, snacks, activities, & good INFO: [email protected] meditators. Instructions, short talk, discussion. company. INFO: [email protected] / fantastic 7th season. Adults $15, Students FEE: free-will offering. INFO: 365-2409 valleyyouthproject.wordpress.com Follow us for New Horizons Band — Festival Theatre, Wolfville exciting updates.
Saturdays endl y! 7pm. Fun, informal community band under the — DeWolfe Building, Elm Wolfville Farmers’ Market Tuesdays direction of Brian Johnston. INFO: Donna, 542-7557 / Ave., Wolfville 8:30am–1pm For the full schedule Book in the Nook — Wolfville Memorial [email protected] and details: December 13 Music: Whistling Wind of Wolfville Theme: ValleyGhostWalks.com Library 10–10:30am. Suggested age range: 3–5. am ily- fr i Yule Market INFO: 542-5760 / valleylibrary.ca F December 20 Music: John Tetrault December 27 Music: Bob Deveau Theme: New Year Friends in Bereavement — Western Kings Mem. Market Health Centre, Berwick 10am–12pm. 1st & 3rd Tues. January 3 Music: Charlie Langmead each month (next: Dec. 16, Jan. 6). VON Adult Day INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Program Room (main floor).INFO: 681-8239 / Brought [email protected] to you by Windsor Farmers’ Market — Coach House, Waterfront EXHIBITS 10am–2pm. Last date is Dec. 20. See you again in Rug Hooking — 57 Eden Row, Greenwich 1–3:30pm. June! Hot breakfasts, fruits & veggies, & many craft Drop-in rug hooking. FEE: donation. INFO: Kay, Long Winter Night — The Bread Gallery, Brooklyn. items. INFO: [email protected] / 697-2850 Judith J. Leidl — Oriel Fine Art, Wolfville • Fine art: Until Jan. 25 • A Group show w/works ranging from metal facebook: Windsor Farmers’ Market Friends in Bereavement — Kentville Baptist Church floral paintings, scarves, acrylic paintings, prints, ceramics, sculptures, photography, jewelry, wooden folk art carvings, 2–4pm. 1st & 3rd Tues. each month (next: Dec. 16, Jan. and Inuit work from Baffin Island. INFO: 670-7422 / pottery, pastels, paintings and fibre art. Find the perfect Folk Artist Display — 27 Canaan Ave., Kentville judithleidlart.com 9am–5pm. Also Sundays. Featuring the work of Dennis 6). Left parking lot entrance, sponsored by Careforce. present among this year’s collection by 18 local artists: Sandra Aucoin, Shelley Dauphinee, Gail Davis, Greg Dickie, Ramsay INFO: 365-5044 INFO: 681-8239 / [email protected] Reg Corkum — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville • Charles Doucette, Jaki Durocher, Terrie Greencorn, Karen Dukes of Kent Barbershop Chorus — Bethany Memorial Largely self-taught artist & photographer. INFO: Peace Vigil — Post Office, Wolfville 12–1pm Harvie, G.A. Jank, Lynn Johnson, Robin Jones, Julia Baptist Church (gym), Aldershot 7pm. We sing four-part [email protected] / noramsporthorse.blogspot.ca McCarthy, Carol Morrison, Tacha Reed, Elizabeth Robinson, Valley Game Night — Gametronics, New Minas 6pm. harmony. INFO: dukesofkent.ca ‘My Place’ — T.A.N. Coffee, Wolfville. Until Dec. 18 • This Board game/card game group. Yu Gi Oh –Thursdays, 6pm. photography exhibit by Claire Evangeline Colville involves Pauline Sullivan, Jim Tracey & Colleen Underwood. Friday Night Magic (Magic: The Gathering) – Fridays, 6pm Learn Irish Music — Paddy’s Pub (upstairs), Kentville INFO: 757-3377 / breadgallery.blogspot.ca 7–8pm. Bring your instrument & learn to play traditional people in & around Wolfville being photographed in their FEE: no charge. INFO: facebook.com/GameTronics Group Show — Jack’s Gallery, Wolfville. Until Jan. music in a relaxed, convivial setting. no charge home or workplace. INFO: [email protected] / 542-1225 FEE: 25 • Group show of paintings by Evangeline Artist’s 697-2148 / [email protected] Holiday Show of Small Works — Harvest Gallery, INFO: Coop members Laura Bourassa, Gail Davis, Jean Leung, Sundays Card Party (45’s) — White Rock Community Center, Wolfville. Until Dec. 23 • There is nothing more original than a gift of original art! Fine Art, Craft, Jewellery & more - all Barbara Robertson & Gene Sampson. Submissions of Family & Community Flea Market — Port 7:30pm. Until April 21, 2015. INFO: Deanna Schofield, work for future shows is also being accepted. Download Williams, former Stage 2 building. 8am–1pm. 542-7234 priced $200 or less. Also come see Hockey, Morning Noon and Night, the latest book by Doretta Groenendyk – show submission form at acadiacinema.coop/jacksgallery INFO: [email protected] INFO: [email protected] International Folk Dance — Wolfville Curling Club and sale of the original illustrations! INFO: 542-7093 / Flea Market — Kentville Legion 8am. Until May 9, (upstairs), 7:30-10pm. Until June. Traditional circle & harvestgallery.ca Apple Bin Art Gallery — Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville 2015. 50/50, kitchen open, everyone welcome. Tables $5 line dances from the Balkans & the Middle East. Expert Kelly Mitchelmore — Home Gallery, 65 Chestnut St., • Approximately 100 pieces of affordable original art created 678-8935 instruction. No previous experience necessary. FEE: $5 INFO: Windsor. Until Dec. 25 • A diverse collection of work is by local Valley artists. The art is changed every two months regular, $3 students INFO: 690-7897 Social Ballroom Dancing — Community Centre, Port available this year - from small works under $100 to much so there is always something new to see. Part proceeds go Williams 3–5pm. Practice your existing dance skills and larger pieces as well. Drop me a line, stay for a glass of towards hospital equipment and to help support Annapolis learn new group dances. FEE: $17.50 per membership per wine & choose the special piece for your loved one for Valley health care programs. semester, or $5 per session drop-in fee per couple. INFO: Christmas this year. By appointment. INFO: 306-0030 / Alan, 678-0375 / [email protected] [email protected] 20 December 11, 2014 – January 8, 2015 WHAT'SWH HAPPENINGAT'S HAPPENING FROM OCTOBERFROM DEC 30. 11– – N JAN.OVEMBER 8, 2015 13, 2014 SENDSEND YOUR YOUR EVENTS EVENTS TO TO [email protected] [email protected] FOR FOR PUBLISHING PUBLISHING IN IN ANY ANY OF OF OUR OUR EVENT EVENT LISTINGS LISTINGS
Please note: Events are subject to change. browse the town. See website for directions/ general, $5 students @ the door INFO: 798-1730 / challenge the newcomer & advanced climber Unless otherwise stated, please dial 902 details/possible changes. TIX: no charge INFO: [email protected] alike. Free coaching offered all night and it’s a at the beginning of all phone numbers. scotianhiker.com great chance to try out the sport for the first time! Concert: Measha Brueggergosman’s Door prizes &canteen available. Youth (under 18 years) requires a parent/guardian signed THURSDAY, 11 Book Signing: Linda Wasylciw — The Box Christmas — Convocation Hall, Wolfville 7:30pm • of Delights Bookshop, Wolfville 11am–2pm • waiver form. All equipment provided while Soprano Measha Brueggergosman has emerged TIX: Having grown up in a remote part of the world, as one of the most magnificent performers & quantities last. $10/person (cash only please) Board Gaming — C@P Lab, Wolfville 7pm • Come INFO: [email protected] join us for board gaming fun! We have a large novels were her passage to places that she never vibrant personalities of the day. TIX: $40 adults, imagined existed and had only dreamed to visit $30 students @ Acadia Box Office (542-5500) selection of board games on site and welcome — Manning Memorial all gamers ages 10 and up! Snack donations one day. Years later she has had the opportunity INFO: 542-5500 / [email protected] Non Duality Meet Up Chapel, Wolfville 7pm are welcome. TIX: no charge INFO: 790-4536 / to visit some of those magical places & write • Nonduality means TIX: INFO: [email protected] about them. no charge 542-9511 / ‘not two’. There is an underlying oneness that [email protected] / lindawasylciw.ca MONDAY, 15 pervades everything. These monthly meetups are for those interested in the discussion of the topic FRIDAY, 12 — Union Board Gaming — Library, Windsor 6pm. Also Jan. of non-duality, and interested in the exploration Concert: Jenn Grant w/Kim Harris 5 Street Cafe, Berwick 8pm • PEI’s Jenn Grant • Valley Game Night is a free board game/ of our true, higher self. TIX: no charge INFO: Amnesty International Write for Rights — embarks on a brand new journey with her card game group. We welcome new players with 401-3973 / [email protected] L’Arche Hall, Wolfville 11–2pm • Please join us best collection of songs to date. Teetering or without experience. Play our games or bring for the Amnesty International letter writing on psychedelic folk and into a balladry of your own. Ages 12+ (younger with a parent Cheese Night — Grand Pre Winery • Enjoy raclette campaign. We will be writing letters to prisoners melodic storytelling, you are welcomed into present). Free game give away (often), and and cheese fondue. TIX: $9 appetizer, $23 TIX: INFO: of conscience, human rights defenders as the heart’s cave. TIX: $27 INFO: 538-7787 / snacks provided. no charge 790-4536 / raclette place ($34 all you can eat), $42 fondue well as some governments. Drop in & write [email protected] [email protected] (serves two) Reservation/INFO: 902-542-7177 / one letter or bring your lunch & write for the [email protected] duration, coffee/tea is on us. TIX: no charge TUESDAY, 16 INFO: Concert: East Coast Christmas w/Catherine [email protected] / writeathon.ca/ — Evergreen index.php/events/events-map MacLellan & Don Brownrigg FRIDAY, 19 Theatre, Margaretsville 8–10pm • PEI’s favourite Committee of the Whole — County of Kings singer songwriter joined by Halifax’s Don Municipal Complex, Kentville 9am • TIX: no charge — Travelers To Bethlehem with Kings — Christ Church Travelers Club Open House Brownrigg will present their original music & a bit INFO: 678-6141 / county.kings.ns.ca Anglican Parish Hall, Windsor 5pm Club, Kentville 6pm–1am. Also Dec. 13 & 14 • • Pulled pork of Christmas cheer. TIX: $20 adults, $10 students supper with limited seating (5–6:30pm). Capella Ticket auction, live music from several acts, INFO: 825-6834 / [email protected] — Town Hall, Wolfville a dart tournament & more!! All weekend Special Council Meeting Regalis Men & Boys Choir will perform “To 1pm • TIX: no charge INFO: wolfville.ca Bethlehem with Kings” with Nick Halley, director long!! Come renew your membership or — Legion, Kentville join for the first time! Help us keep this over Christmas Dance w/Big Deal and Paul Halley, organ. Concert begins at 7pm. 9pm–12am TIX: TIX: 60-year-old club from closing! TIX: donation, • Age 19+ $7, no charge for $10 for supper or concert only, $15 for both INFO: WEDNESDAY, 17 INFO: $5 for musical events INFO: 599-0690 / members 678-8935 @ Home Hardware (Windsor) or at the door. 798-9449 [email protected] Mid-Week Market Mingle — Farmers Market, SUNDAY, 14 Wolfville 4–5pm • Business owners, student — Royal Canadian Legion, Girl Power — Memorial Library, Wolfville 7:30– entrepreneurs, town staff: Stretch your legs, Dance: Route 12 Windsor 8pm–12am • Come out & dance! 9:30pm. Also Dec. 19 • Hang out, play games, Acadia Minor Hockey Fundraiser — Fire Hall, and join us for a new networking event where TIX: $5 at the door INFO: 798-0888 / do crafts, write in your GirlPower Journal, and Greenwich 9am–1pm • Ticket Auction, bake colleagues & business people can casually [email protected] so much more! TIX: no charge INFO: 542-5760 / sale, book sale, pictures w/Santa ($5 will email connect, share their questions & their experiences, valleylibrary.ca photo), canteen: Hotdogs, chips & pop, door or take an opportunity to have a walking meeting prize, 50/50 TIX: no charge INFO: 670-8671 / along the trail outside! Elsie Wetmore of Wetmore SATURDAY, 20 Concert: Meredith — Royal Canadian [email protected] Counseling will facilitate & the Wolfville Farmers’ TIX: INFO: Legion, Windsor 8pm–2am • Come out & Market will host. no charge 697-3344 / Lions Breakfast — Wolfville & District Lions Hall, dance! TIX: $5 at door INFO: 798-0888 / Kings Chorale: Rosa Mystica — St. James [email protected] Wolfville 7–10am • Scrambled eggs, sausage, [email protected] Anglican Church, Kentville 3–4:30pm • Rosa bacon, pancakes, hashbrowns, baked beans, toast, Mystica explores music around the birth of Handmade for the Holidays — Farmers coffee, tea, juice TIX: $6 adults, $3 age 10 & under SATURDAY, 13 Christ and the importance of his mother Mary. Market, Wolfville 4–7pm • The last Wednesday INFO: 542-4508 / [email protected] Included is the very rhythmic and energetic Market of 2014. The Market will offer an Magnificat by John Rutter. Special guests array of beautiful handmade creations & a — Fire Breakfast — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville Standard First Aid CPR C & AED include Judith Burdett, soprano and John Scott, scrumptious holiday menu. Whether shopping Hall, Berwick 8:30am–4:30pm • A two day 7:30–10am • Enjoy a good breakfast with friends! organist. TIX: $10 at door INFO: 825-4946 / or dining, this is the perfect way to celebrate TIX: $6 adults, $3 children 12 & under INFO: course for those who want to learn more first [email protected] the warmth of community, support locally TIX: 678-8935 aid skills. Registration required. $110 made, eat local & embrace all that is offered in INFO: 1-800-565-5056 / [email protected] Fundy Film screens LOVE IS STRANGE — the community that you live, work or play in. / sja.ca Christmas Coffee Party — Baptist Church, Al Whittle Theatre, 4 & 7pm • After 39 years Wishing you much warmth & appreciation for Berwick 9am–12pm the Holidays! TIX: no charge INFO: 697-3344 / • Enjoy a coffee & muffin. together, Ben (John Lithgow) and George (Alfred — Fire TIX: [email protected] Emergency First Aid CPR C & AED Purchase your Christmas baking. donation Molina) embrace new marriage laws and tie the Hall, Berwick 8:30am–4:30pm INFO: 678-2330 / [email protected] • A state-of-the- knot at a City Hall wedding in lower Manhattan. art, modular course of basic first aid skills & On account of their vows, Ben is fired from School Renovation Community Information other select subjects needed to sustain life & — Wolfville School, Wolfville 7pm Benefit For Jacob Stern — Lions Club, Kentville his longtime choir director position at a co-ed • Doors open manage the scene of an injury. Registration 10am • Help us help this little 3-year-old boy Catholic school & the couple can no longer 6:30pm for a meet & greet, session begins required. TIX: $80 INFO: 1-800-565-5056 / TIX: battle cancer by helping his family with medical afford their small Chelsea apartment. Only days at 7pm. in the school gym. no charge [email protected] / sja.ca expenses. Silent Auction, Ticket Auction Bachelor after celebrating the nuptials, their tight-knit INFO: [email protected] community of family & friends comes together Auction, face painting for kids, sucker pull & more. — Al Whittle TIX: again to try to help them. This love story from Christmas Concert & Carol Sing There is a dance in the evening. 20 auction Community Development Committee Theatre, Wolfville 3–5pm INFO: director Ira Sachs emerges as a total triumph, • An afternoon of tickets for $1, $5 dance 538-9268 Meeting — Town Hall, Wolfville 7pm • TIX: no with Lithgow’s & Molina’s performances note- Christmas music by the Gentlemen and also charge INFO: wolfville.ca TIX: perfect. See ad p.17 TIX: $9 INFO: 542-5157 / a great Carol-Sing for everyone! $5 plus Hike: Dynamite Trail — 249 Edgewater St, Hebbs INFO: [email protected] something for the food bank @ at the door Cross 10:30am–2:30pm • Martins River to 542-2723 / [email protected] Mahone Bay (estimated 3 hrs, 10kms, on level rail THURSDAY, 18 trail). Great photo ops and scenery on this trail; Four Seasons Orchestra Christmas Concert — Fountain Hall Performing Arts Centre, Windsor Climbing Night in the Valley — Northeast Christmas Lights Walk — Town Hall, Berwick easy walking surface. Dress for winter – it can get 5:45pm breezy on this trail; bring water and something 7–9pm • Concert of light seasonal orchestral Kings Education Centre, Canning 6–10pm • • Berwick sidewalks, pretty house lights. to eat (we usually stop for a brief lunch break music, plus guests: Tina Mumford-Kehoe (vocal) & Time to open up the wall to the public again. All are welcome to join the Valley Trekkers, midway). After the hike, we can go to a pub and students of Dare To Dream Dance Studio. TIX: $10 There are tons of fun bouldering problems to member of the Canadian Volkssport Federation 21 December 11, 2014 – January 8, 2015
TICKET GIVEAWAY: CHANCE TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO: New Years Eve Dance, Wednesday, December 31, 8pm, War Memorial Community Centre, Windsor Draw date: Monday, December 25 Enter all draws: valleyevents.ca/win
for our annual 10k Christmas Lights Walk!! A 5k bank donations also welcomed. See page ___. gently used running shoes. TIX: donation INFO: for 2015! TIX: CANCELLED! INFO: 697-2271 / option may be possible. Walk starts at 6pm. Dress TIX: donation INFO: [email protected] 542-0368 / [email protected] [email protected] warmly! TIX: no charge INFO: 765-0906 Christmas Gospel Hymn Sing — United Baptist New Year’s Eve Family Skate — Acadia Athletic Hupman Brothers New Year’s Eve Dance — Concert: Gordie Sampson — Union Street Church, Wolfville Ridge 7–9pm • Music by church Complex, Wolfville 5–7pm • Wolfville Recreation Community Hall, Gaspereau 9pm–1am • 19+ Cafe, Berwick 8pm • A Grammy award-winning choir, church members, & guest Harold Hunt. TIX: along with the Wolfville Skating Club Cordially See poster page 13. TIX: $20 @ The Rolled Oat songwriter, he resides and writes in Nashville donation INFO: 542-3419 invite you to the New Year’s Eve Family Skate. (Wolfville). INFO: [email protected] where his songs have been covered by The 1st Wolfville Cubs will be offering hot Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes, Little Big Ardyth & Jennifer Longest Night — St. James chocolate as a fundraiser. Free will offering and Town and Rascal Flatts – to name just a few. Anglican Church, Kentville 7:30–9:30pm • Annual food bank donations Wolfville Recreation will THURSDAY, 1 – TIX: $32 @ Union Street Cafe INFO: 538-7787 / Longest Night Concert with Celtic Harpists also be collecting gently used running shoes [email protected] Ardyth and Jennifer and Storyteller Rev’d Lynn TIX: free will offering & food bank donations. Happy New Year! Uzans. TIX: $10 at the door INFO: 678-3123 / Wolfville Recreation will also be collecting gently used running shoes INFO: 542-0368 / Dance: Still Doin’ Time — Legion, Kentville [email protected] — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 1–4pm 9pm–12am TIX: INFO: [email protected] Levee • Age 19+ $7 678-8935 / • Levee. INFO: [email protected] / legion.ca 678-8935 / legion.ca WEDNESDAY, 24 – New Year’s Eve Dance — Royal Canadian Legion, Christmas Eve! Windsor 7:30pm–1am • Hot Buffet at 7:30pm. SUNDAY, 21 – Dance with Feelin Good Band at 9pm. TIX: $25 SATURDAY, 3 INFO: 798-0888 / [email protected] Winter Solstice For a list of services, see page 10. Lions Breakfast — St Andrew’s Anglican Church Merry Christmas everyone! — Royal Canadian Legion, Hall, Hantsport 7–10am • Pancakes, eggs, bacon, Black River Christmas Market & Cafe — Black New Year’s Eve Dance River Hall, Black River 11am–3pm Kentville 9pm–1am • Dance band: Reboot. hash browns, toast, juice, tea/coffee. Proceeds for • Indulge with Christmas Open Mic — Just Us! Cafe, Wolfville TIX: some cookies & eggnog at the cafe while you Shirt & tie w/jacket. NO jeans, t-shirts please! Lions Community Service Programs. $6 adult, 1–3pm • Join host Donna Holmes for an TIX: INFO: check out our great local vendors and enjoy some Jan. 1, 1–4pm, Levee. $10 @ the bar $3 children 6–12 yrs., no charge under 5 afternoon of seasonal music & stories. Fun for INFO: [email protected] / 678-8935 / [email protected] lovely holiday music. It’s going to be a very festive all ages! TIX: no charge, but please buy a hot TIX: INFO: legion.ca spot! Proceeds to the hall. donation drink or yummy dessert from this fair trade cafe. 542-0002 / [email protected] INFO: [email protected] SUNDAY, 4 New Year’s Eve Dance — Royal Canadian Legion, Canning 9pm–1am The Shortest Day: Free Films — Al Whittle • Music by Bev Sheffield, Social Ballroom Dancing — Community Theatre, Wolfville 2:30–3:30pm, 4–5:30pm, & THURSDAY, 25 – light refreshments served at midnight, come Centre, Port Williams 3–5pm • DanceTime at Wolfville 7–8:45pm out and celebrate the New Year with family • The Shortest Day comes TIX: Port Williams, a non-profit social ballroom to Wolfville for the first time this year, with Merry Christmas! & friends. $30/couple (limited number dance group, invites you and your dance to be sold) @ 582-7246 after 4pm daily 3 outstanding programs of new, classic and INFO: partner to join them every Sunday afternoon. award-winning shorts by some of Canada’s most Community Christmas Day Dinner — Lions [email protected] Practice your existing dance skills and learn talented filmmakers. Features 10 different shorts Club, Wolfville 5pm • A dinner event for everyone new group dances. TIX: Membership per appropriate for kids and families brought to – dairy and wheat free, vegan options available. SOLD OUT! A New Years Eve Extravaganza semester is $30 per couple. $5 drop in you by the Acadia Cinema Coop, the Fundy Film Live music. Locally sourced food prepared by with Bluesmobile! — Louis Millet Community fee per couple, per class INFO: 698-2806 / Society, the Town of Wolfville and the Wolfville Chef Dave Smart of Front & Central Restaurant, Complex, New Minas 9pm–1am • 89.3 K-Rock [email protected] Business Development Corporation (WBDC). Wolfville. TIX: donation INFO: 542-5511 / & Bluesmobile Present A New Years Eve Families and movie-lovers can celebrate the [email protected] Extravaganza! TIX: $40 advance singles, $50 at winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, the door, $70 advance couples SOLD OUT! INFO: MONDAY, 5 and usher in the holiday season. See page 9. FRIDAY, 26 – [email protected] TIX: no admission. Please consider a food bank Full Moon Snowshoe Stomp — The Trail Shop & Ski Martock combine to make a fun, unique donation. After expenses, any profit will go to Boxing Day — Lions Club, Kentville INFO: New Years Eve Dance event. Please contact for the time, location, and the Wolfville area food bank. 542-3344 / 9pm–1am • Dancing, munchies, spot dances, [email protected] / fundyfilm.ca other information. INFO: Phil, 902-802-3642 / SATURDAY, 27 50/50 draw, door prize, & a cold plate (potato trailshop.com salad, beet salad, mustard salad, ham, turkey, Potluck YULE/Winter Solstice Celebration — — Farmers Market, Wolfville lettuce, tomato slice, bun) at midnight. Music by Healer’s Emporium, Windsor 3–7pm • Come join New Year Market Vintage (50’s, 60’s, 70’s). TIX: $15 single, $30 8:30am–1pm TUESDAY, 6 our potluck! All ages are welcome. Feel free to • Join us to Ring in the New Year, couple @ The Sparrows Nest (New Minas) INFO: TIX: INFO: bring your drum, rattle or other instrument to join Market style! no charge 697-3344 / 679-4899 / [email protected] [email protected] Friends in Bereavement — United Baptist Church, in the celebration The children will decorate the Kentville 2–4pm • Careforce Health Services is tiny tots tree & we will share in the celebration of — War Memorial TIX: INFO: — Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am New Years Eve Dance proud to sponsor the Kentville Chapter of the the Sun & seasonal change no charge Dance: Appaloosa Community Centre, Windsor 9pm–1am • A TIX: INFO: Friends in Bereavement Support Group! Find 306-1711 / [email protected] • Age 19+ $7 678-8935 / legion.ca fundraiser for the Classics Heritage Beef Show. support, understanding, information, friendship, Meredith McCulloch, Still Doin’ Time, will be the & confidentiality while grieving the death of Skating — Centennial Arena, Kentville 4–5pm Concert: Andy & Ariana — SoundMarket entertainment for the evening. Snacks provided. a loved one. TIX: no charge INFO: 681-8239 / • Free community skate. See ad page 23. Recording Studios, 63 Pleasant Street, TIX: $15 per ticket. Please call. INFO: Gary, [email protected] (Kings Physio) TIX: no charge INFO: 681-8181 / Wolfville 8pm • See page 12. TIX: $10 INFO: 790-1203 / Doug, 798-5873 [email protected] 902-542-0895 / [email protected] THURSDAY, 8 New Years Dance — Brooklyn Civic Centre, — Valley Newport Corner 9pm–1am Christmas His Story, Our Story WEDNESDAY, 31 – • Come out and — Manning Memorial Cornerstone Assembly, Canning 6pm • Christmas celebrate the New Year. 19+. TIX: $15 in advance. Non Duality Meet Up Chapel, Wolfville 7pm • Nonduality means presentation, His Story Our Story, in song & script. New Year’s Eve! INFO: 757-2043 Group singing & special guest. TIX: no charge ‘not two’. There is an underlying oneness that INFO: [email protected] pervades everything. These monthly meetups are Resolution Run/Walk/Roll — Acadia Athletic CANCELLED! TripALady New Years Eve Dance — for those interested in the discussion of the topic Complex, Wolfville 3:30–5pm • Gather w/friends, Old Orchard Heritage Barn, Wolfville 9pm–1am • of non-duality, and interested in the exploration Singing for our Supper — Wolfville Baptist family & neighbors to usher out 2014 & welcome TripALady is sorry to announce they must cancel of our true, higher self. TIX: no charge INFO: Church, Wolfville 7–9pm • Join Donna Holmes 2015. Registration at 3pm. Choose Acadia’s the dance planned for this New Year’s Eve. The 401-3973 / [email protected] and friends for an evening of Christmas Indoor Track or the Scenic Outdoors Route! band is strong as ever but cannot perform owing music & stories. Proceeds will go towards the Entry Fee: A donation to the Wolfville Area Food to a family emergency. Please accept our heartfelt Wolfville Community Christmas Dinner. Food Bank (cash or non perishable food). Wolfville regrets and keep your dancing shoes polished Recreation will also be accepting donations of 22 The FREE Classifieds December 11, 2014 – January 8, 2015 This page works on a first-come, first-served basis. Email your classified to: [email protected] and, if there's room, we'll get you in. Or, to reserve a placement, pay $5 per issue (3-issue minimum commitment). Please keep listings to 35 words or less.
furniture bank: couches & arm chairs, dressers, tables from a broad range of disciplines who are eager CLASSES/LESSONS: & chairs & beds (no electronics or hide-a-beds). Also, to get hands on experience. Employers: 40 tables HERE AND renovation help needed. Seeking skilled laborers still available. INFO: Michelle Johnson, 585-1233 / Music Lessons: Banjo, ukulele, classical guitar to complete the renovation of our new building. [email protected] and music theory lessons now being offered in INFO: 365-3665 / [email protected] AWAY: Canning, and at Moe’s Music in Windsor. All ages welcome. FEE: $18 half hour, $36 hour. Inquire Health Board Volunteers: Your Eastern Kings about group discounts. INFO: Kim Barlow, 698-9611 Community Health Board is looking for volunteers. ACCOMMODATIONS: RELIGIOSITY / [email protected] INFO: 542-1244 / [email protected] House Sitting: 30-something professional BY PAMELA SWANIGAN Community Yoga: Wed. & Fri., 12–1pm @ Dance The 8th Annual Wolfville Resolution able to provide house-sitting arrangements, Studio, Downstairs, Old-SUB, Acadia. FEE: $5, Run/Walk/Roll: December 31. The entry fee is a within Wolfville preferred, car-required if Percentage of people who say they are a liat- no charge for Acadia students INFO: Carole, cash or non-perishable food donation to the WAICC beyond. Available anytime, references available. ed with an organized religion. [email protected] Food Bank. As well we will be collecting gently used INFO: [email protected] running shoes of all sizes. INFO: 902.542.0368 / Taoist Tai Chi™: Tuesdays: Beginners 6–8pm, Room to Rent: Nova Scotia: 88% [email protected] / wolfville.ca 13 Prospect St. Wolfville. Large Continuing 7–9pm. Thursdays: Beginners room on top floor of a funky Victorian home. Close New Brunswick: 92% 11:30am–1:30pm, Continuing 12:30–2pm. to campus & town. Includes: shared use of kitchen, Quebec: 88% FEE: (4 month session) $125 adult, $110 dining & living rooms, one & a half bathrooms, Ontario: 77% INFO: senior/student Mary Anne, 678-4609 / FOR HIRE/PURCHASE: washer/dryer, Wifi, yard, cat & 2 dogs. Only British Columbia: 56% [email protected] happy people need apply! FEE: $450 per month Pam’s Editing Services: Make your writing look Canada: 76% INFO: Lisa, 542-2361 Adult Ceili Fitness Classes: Thursdays, professional! Experienced editor and journalist United States: 80% 7–8pm starting Jan. 15 @ Greenwich Community Room for Rent: can help you with: press releases, manuscripts, Spare bedroom to rent in Wolfville. World: 84% Centre. FEE: $50 for 8 weeks INFO/Reg: ads, reports, school essays, proposals. FEE: $35/hr. Shared accommodation, quiet, non-smoker, no pets. Ethiopia: [email protected] INFO: Pam, 306-0570 / [email protected] FEE: $550/mth INFO: Jill, 697-2454 99.9% Iran: 99.9% Belly Dance with Angie Oriana Jenkins: Interior/Exterior Painting: House/ Pet Sitter Wanted: Women in Rollers Reliable individual Vatican City: 99.9% Wolfville Farmers’ Market, Mondays, Jan. 5–Feb. 9. does accurate quotes, shows up on time to work, and with references wanted for 1 to 2 month period Saudi Arabia: Beginners: 6:30–7:30pm. Int/Adv: 6:30–8pm. FEE: performs to perfection. We even leave your home beginning in mid-January, 2015, to live-in wood 99.3% $60 beginners, $75 Int/Adv INFO: sisterlotus.com neat and tidy! Call today for your free estimate. heated, rural community south shore of NS ocean Russia: 83.8% INFO: Pamela, 697-2926 side home and take care of 14 year old collie dog. United Kingdom: 78.7% Stroller-Sculpt Bootcamp: Work-out with your Remuneration to be discussed. Own transportation baby! Tues. & Thurs. 10:30–11:30am at Berwick Acupuncture-Tao TCM: A holistic approach to Netherlands: 57.9% required. Provide expression of interest and Apple Dome (Kings Mutual Century Centre). treating almost any health issue. Diagnosis and China: 47.8% background. INFO: [email protected] INFO: [email protected] treatment based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. Japan: 43% Provided by Sensei Yula. INFO: centrefortheways.com. Estonia: 40.4% Book an appointment: [email protected] / North Korea: 29% 697-2661. GENERAL: WORKSHOPS/RETREATS/ Czech Republic: 23.6% Acupuncture / Chinese Medicine / Herbal Care: Wolfville Lion’s Hall Rental: We do catering SESSIONS: Devorah Fallows Dr. TCM (Sleep Assist Expert) is for all your needs. Weddings & rehearsal parties, committed to supporting health in our community. birthdays, retirement events, etc. Wi-Fi available. Sources: Statistics Canada; Solstice Yoga Celebration: Sun., Dec., 21, Find lasting, overall health by getting to the root Kitchen available. FEE: $150 per day or $30 per hour Pew Research Center; Pew Forum 3–4:30pm @ the Former Greenwich United Church, of your problem using natural, safe & healthy INFO: Carl, 679-7702 / 542-4805 Hwy 1 Greenwich. Take time out of the busy holiday methods. Specializing in menopause, sexual & Black River Community Market & Café: season to celebrate community, welcome back the reproductive health, emotional balancing & sleep light and have some good old fashioned fun. No restoration. Children welcome. INFO: 300-3017 / December 21, 11am-3pm. Flea market & FEE: yoga experience needed. Class includes partner & [email protected] / oceanbayclinic.com / local business tables available. $5/table group work, games, breathing & postures. Monthly #221, 112 Front St. (above EOS) INFO/Booking: 542-0002 / [email protected] FEE: family/group yoga in new year. $10 individual, Winter Parking Ban in Wolfville: Until March 31, $20 family (if money is a barrier, talk to me.) INFO: Hand-Crafted Urn Boxes: Respectful, wooden, locally-made. INFO: Farmer Eddie, 542-3387 no cars can be parked on the streets of Wolfville Melanie Priesnitz, 542-0324 / [email protected] from 12:01–6am & from 1 hour after the start of a “Eat & Be Well”: #221, 112 Front St. (above EOS) Massiah’s Cleaning: The best services, prices and snowstorm to 2 hours after the storm has stopped. Wolfville. A Chinese medicine food plan catered to quality of work. Stripping, waxing, deep scrubbing, Physicians, fire & police officials while carrying out you & your body’s needs. Recipes & easy, fun ideas. recoating, buffing, tile & grout, cement & degreasing, their official duties and operators of commercial Bring your favorite family recipes. With Winter carpets & general. Throughout the Valley, 24 hours a vehicles while loading & unloading are exempt. Solstice approaching, now is the time to get festive day, 7 days a week – even on short notice. Maintenance Snow is not required to enforce the overnight inspiration. FEE: $197 for 3, 1hr sessions. Group plans available. INFO: Ryan, 691-3614 winter parking regulations. Additional information rates for “Best-Friend dates”. INFO: 300-3017 / can be found on the website. INFO: 542-5767 / [email protected] / oceanbayclinic.com [email protected] / wolfville.ca EMPLOYMENT: Coldest Night Of the Year: A non-competitive 5km/10km winter walk fundraiser (Feb. 21, 2015) Elderly Care: Looking for a kind individual to help that supports Canadian charities who serve the DONATE/VOLUNTEER: with the care of my elderly father in our home. Duties hungry, homeless, and hurting in cities across require care during the day, including breakfast and Donate Used Clothing: Flowercart creates Canada. Participants experience a hint of the lunch, ostomy and toiletry care, as well as 2 weeks per work and training for people. Donate your used challenges faced by the homeless during a cold month night attendance. Please contact us for more clothing to Flowercart and keep your donation Canadian night in the dead of winter, while raising information and details. INFO: Thomas, 691-7091 / and the resulting money local. Drop off location money for a local ‘homeless’ shelter – in this [email protected] 9412 Commercial St., New Minas. INFO: 681-0120 / case, Open Arms / Inn From The Cold. If you are [email protected] Canada Summer Jobs: Government of Canada interested in forming a team for this event please INFO: Volunteer Tutors Needed: Hants Learning provides funding to help employers create summer contact us. 365-3665 / [email protected] / Network, Windsor, provides free one-on-one tutoring job opportunities for students. Funding for coldestnightoftheyear.org/location/annapolisvalley to adults in math, reading, writing & computer not-for-profit organizations, public sector employers basics. Volunteer tutors do not need teaching and small businesses with 50 or fewer full-time experience. All you need is 1 hour per week & a employees. Application period until January 30. BACK UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP! desire to help! INFO: Sara McDonell, 792-6754 / INFO: 1-800-935-5555 / servicecanada.gc.ca Check out our new and [email protected] Acadia Career Extravaganza: Feb. 4, 2015, expanded collections – find your old favourites - create new ones. Open Arms Volunteer Opportunities: Inn From 3–5:30pm. Are you looking for a new graduate, summer or co-op student? We can help connect The Cold shelter volunteers are always needed. Also, 456 Main St. Wolfville | 902-542-0015 pickups & deliveries of good used furniture for the you to enthusiastic university students & graduates 20% OFF THIS WEEKEND
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