St. Pat's Breakfast Saturday, March 13, 2010 8am -11am Station 2, 1884 Hwy 14 (Chester Rd), Vaughan $6 per adult $3 per child (12 & under). Eggs, Ham, Sausage, Pancakes, Toast, Juice, Coffee & Tea In support of Station 2 Auxiliary
Public meeting: Climate Change Adaptation for Our Communities CAPE (Citizen Action to Protect the Environment) invites the public to a presentation on Climate Change Adaptation on Tues., March 9th, at 7:00 pm at Dr Arthur Hines School in Summerville. Tom MacDonald, of the Climate Change Centre at Clean NS, will cover climate change impacts, ways you can help slow down these changes, and ideas for your community to adapt to these effects. Refreshments, Q & A session, Door prizes. Free will offering. For more info, call 633-2086, 633-2513, or 633-2051. Storm date is March 30th. Note: Jamie Simpson will be on hand with copies of his newly published book, ‘Restoring the Acadian Forest’.
Weight Loss Program: Mt.Denson Baptist church, Monday nights from Mar.8-April 26, 7-8pm. Relaxed, fun night out with the girls. $2.00 each night For more info contact Heather at 684-1046
Flower show: Discover the beauty and diversity of tropical orchids for one day only. Saturday March 6th. 10:30 – 4pm. Orchids in Bloom, Plant Sales and Supplies, Educational Displays, Informative Talk at 2pm., KC Irving Environmental Science Centre & Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens Acadia University, 32 University Avenue, Wolfville
Information session on The Brooklyn Walking Club March 11th @ 7:30PM in the new Civic Centre in the Brooklyn Fire Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend. Contact Gloria @ 757-0440 if you require further information.
Roast Beef Supper. St. Thomas Anglican Church. Three Mile Plains. Saturday, March 13. 4:30 – 6:30. Adults $10.00, Children $4.00. 5 years old and younger are free.
Eat Local Dinner. Newport United Church Hall. Brooklyn. Saturday, March 13. 4:30 – 6:00pm. Roast Pork Dinner. $10.00 per person.
St. Pat’s Breakfast. Saturday, March 13. 8am – 11am. Station 2, 1884 Hwy 14 (Chester Road), Vaughan. $6. per adult, $3. per child (12 and under). Eggs, ham, sausage, pancakes, toast, juice, coffee and tea. In support of Station 2 Auxiliary.
Fish Supper. Summerville Fire Hall. Saturday, March 13. 4:00pm – 7:00pm. Storm date, Sunday, March 14. Proceeds to Fire Department.
Public Presentation: CAPE (Citizen Action to Protect the Environment) invites the public to a presentation on Climate Change Adaptation on Tuesday, March 9 at 7:00pm at Dr. Arthur Hines School in Summerville. Tom MacDonald of the Climate Change Centre at Clean NS, will cover climate change impacts, ways to help slow down these changes, and ideas for your community to adapt to these effects. Refreshments, Q & A session, door prizes, free will offering. For more info, call 633-2086, 633-2513 or 633-2051. Storm date is March 30. Note: Jamie Simpson will be on hand with copies of his newly published book, ‘Restoring the Acadian Forest’.
St. Patrick’s Supper. Forties Community Centre. 1787 Forties Road, New Ross. Sunday, March 14. 4:00 – 6:00pm. Doors open at 4:00pm, serving starts at 4:30. Corn beef and cabbage, carrots and boiled potatoes, pie, tea/coffee. Adults $10.00, children under 12 are $5.00, under 5 free.
Hymn Sing. Stoney Hill Baptist Church (Lockhartville). Sunday, March 7, 7:00pm. Guest singers: Matt Lunn and friends. Lunch to follow.
Lions Breakfast. Lockhartville Community Hall, 201 Hutchinson Road. Saturday, March 6 from 7:00am to 10:00am. Cost $5.00 per person. Children under 5 years free. Sponsored by the Hantsport & District Lions Club. Proceeds for Lions Community Service programs.
45’s Card Tournament in the Belmont Hall. March 13, 2010. Registration at 12:30pm, play begins at 1:00pm. Bring your own partner. Cash prizes, 50/50, and door prize. Free tea and coffee. Everyone welcome. Info:757-2913.
The Valley Gardeners Club will meet on Monday, March 8th at 7:30 p.m. at the Cornwallis Room of the Agricultural Research Centre in Kentville. Lee Dickie of Briar Patch Garden Centre will speak on the topic "Under-utilized Trees, Shrubs and Perennials". Bring any extra seeds or bulbs to exchange with fellow gardeners. All are welcome.
Weight Loss Program. Mount Denson Baptist Church. Monday nights from March 1 to April 26, 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Relaxed, fun night out with the girls. $2.00 each night. For more info contact Heather at 684-1046.
Pantry Table Sale and Inside Yard Sale. Project for Haitian Relief. Saturday, March 6 in St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Hantsport. Yard Sale will mainly feature household items and toys. Other items may be available. Parking at rear of Church and ground level entrance to the Hall from the parking lot.
Belmont Hall Monthly Breakfast at 1090 Belmont Road. Saturday, March 6. 7:30am – 9:30am. Come enjoy fresh made eggs (your way), bacon, pancakes, French toast, hashbrowns, drinks plus loads of friends and neighbors from far and near.
St. Patrick’s Day Tea at Dykeland Lodge. Wednesday, March 17 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in the Main Solarium. Everyone welcome.
Old Fashioned Gospel Musical Evening. Sunday, March 7 at 7:00pm at the Newport Baptist Church, Scotch Village. Featuring the Communities Choir under the direction of Nancy Doane and Lucas Munroe. Free will offering. Donations to Haiti Relief Fund. Pastor Jim Bragan and congregation extend a warm welcome to all.
West Hants Historical Society. Monthly meeting. Thursday, March 4, 7:30pm. Downstairs in the museum at 281 King Street, Windsor. Speaker: Rev. David Curry speaking on Flora MacDonald. Come to our meeting and hear the amazing story of this brave woman and her heroic visit in Windsor. Meeting ends with a delicious lunch. All welcome. No charge.
Martock Ski Hill.
March 4-6. Canada-Snowboard Tour Snowboard-cross North American Cup Event.
March 7. NS Snowboardcross Provincial Championships.
March 12-13. Slopestyle, Superpipe Parallel Giant Slalom Provincial Championships (Snowboarding).
Visit www.nssa.ca for details.
Chinese Auction. New Ross Legion. Saturday, March 6. Doors open at 12 noon. Drawing starts at 2:30pm. There will be a wide selection of household items, crafts and craft supplies, Christmas decorations and rooster collectibles. There will also be a sale table for larger items such as antiques, craft supplies, giftware, quilt tops and supplies and larger Christmas items. Canteen. All proceeds are for costs incurred for care of deceased cancer patient, Wanda Bezanson (Broome).
World Day of Prayer 2010 Ecumenical Service. Friday, March 5 at 2:00pm at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 211 King Street, Windsor. This year’s service has been written by the women of Cameroon, Africa. Please join us.
Valley Regional Hospital Auxiliary Annual General Meeting. Tuesday, March 10 at 11:30am. Location: Private Dining Room. Annual reports will be presented.
Variety Show at Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross. March 7 from 1:30 – 4:30pm. Admission $5. Chet Brown, Cye Brown and friends, Carroll Edwards and Harold Hunt and friends, Little Buddy and Cabbage Pickers, Newfie Jammers. Sound by Winston Shatford. Canteen available. Call 689-2000 or 689-2612 for bad weather cancellations.
Festival Theater Wolfville presents ‘Stirring the Pot WOW Dishes it Out’ at the Festival Theatre in Wolfville. March 4-6 at 8:00pm. 2:00pm Matinee on Saturday. Tickets $15. Students/Seniors $12. Available from WOW members or at the Box of Delights, Wolfville. 542-9511
45’s Card Tournament in the Avondale Hall. Saturday, March 27. Registration at 12:30pm. Play begins at 1:00pm. Cash prizes, 50/50 and door prizes. Free tea and coffee. Everyone welcome. Info 792-2874.
Hantsport Library. All library events are free! Call 684-4005 for more information or visit www.valleylibrary.ca Hantsport Library "in the school". 11 School St.
Windsor Library. Babies and Books - February 3rd to March 10th. Babies (newborn-24 months) and their caregivers are invited to the library to share stories, songs and fun! Wednesday Mornings at 10:30 AM.
Fun and Fables - February 4th to March 12th. Join us for a fun morning with stories, songs, and a crafts. Suitable for ages 2- 5. Children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. Please register online @ www.valleylibrary.ca. Thursday and Friday Mornings at 10:30 AM.
Computer Tutorials - January 13th to March 25th. Need specific help or just some general practice with someone? Sign up for one-on-one computer tutorials on either Wednesday (2PM-4PM) or Thursday (12:30 PM-2:30 PM).
Kids Art - January 14th to March 25th. Elementary ages welcome. Kids can come and dabble with a variety of arts media, including paint, crayon, chalk and pencil. Thursdays from 3PM - 4:30 PM.
Teen Lounge - January 12th to March 23rd. Want to hang out with some friends? Come down to the Library on Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8:30pm. Watch movies, play games, challenge your friends at Wii or other video games. A relaxed, free atmosphere to come and chill.
Windsor Modelling Club - This monthly club is a great place to discuss modeling techniques, share the progress of your current scale model projects, and have all kinds of fun! Open to modelers of all ages.
Relay Rally in the Valley Registration Reminder! Over 20 volunteers have already registered!! JOIN US!!
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Brooklyn Elementary School. Campbell Soup Program. We are looking for EVERYONE in the community to collect Labels from Campbell's Soups, V8 products, Gold Fish and Habitant products. Deposit at Home Hardware in collection bin OR bin at the front entrance to the school. You don't have to have a child going to Brooklyn;just be person who would like to help us get many free items for the school. With today’s school budgets, this is a very worthwhile cause and we hope the community will support us. The Kids say, "Thanks".
Garden clubs
Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Mt Denson Ground Search and Rescue building. For more information, call 798-3245.Meets 7 p.m. last Monday of the month at Windsor Elms. All are welcome. For info, call Garnet 757-2028
Valley community concert band
Rehearses Monday nights 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hantsport School Band Room. New members welcome. Call Roger Taylor, 798-1730, for more info.
45s card party
Tuesday Nights at Station 2, 1884 Highway 14, Vaughans at 7 p.m. $2 per evening of play. Prizes, 50/50, Snacks, All welcome, call Irene at 798-4900 for more info.
Thursday nights at Belmont Hall at 7:30 p.m. $2.00 to play. 50/50, cash prizes and lunch is provided. All are welcome. For more information, call 757-2913.
Card parties
Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Station 2 Fire Hall, 1884 Highway 14. All are welcome!
Every Monday night, 7:30 p.m. at the Mount Denson Community Hall from October 19 to May 3. There will be 50/50 draw and a late lunch. Everyone welcome. Proceeds go to Hall upkeep.
Kempt United Baptist Church's youth program meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. We are continuing with our Safari to Kenya. Youth ages two to twelve are welcome.
Handcraft/fellowship time for a loonie
Tuesday, from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Bring along your knitting, crocheting, tatting, and quilting; whatever keeps your hands busy and enjoy some fellowship time. Any questions, contact Sherri 684-3567. Children and grandchildren also welcome.
Jam sessions
Thursday evenings, from 7 p.m. at the Newport Corner Community Hall. Free will offering at the door.
Tuesday nights, 7 p.m. at West Hants ground Search and Rescue building in Mount Denson. Free will offering, all money going to Search and Rescue. Light lunch will be served. For info, call Carol 684-3479 or Becky 792-1562
Wednesday evenings, 7 p.m. at the Three Mile Plains Community Hall starting October 14. Free will offering. 50/50 tickets will be sold at the door and a light lunch will be served.
Friday evenings at the Falmouth Community Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m. Free will offering. All money is going for Hall upkeep. For more information, call Charlie at 798-4725
TOPS
Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Ardoise Community Hall, Hwy1 & School Rd. 757-1833
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Three Mile Plains Community Hall, Contact 798-8494.
Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m., Glad Tiding Worship Center, Corner of Chester & Dill Rd. Contact 798-2846 evenings.
Genealogy/family history workshop
Thursdays, 2 to 8 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Payzant Street, Windsor between hospital and the high school.
Group or organization education sessions
If interested call, Mental Health Services at (902) 792-2042. Ideas for topics may include: ADHD, stress, Separation/Divorce, Building Child’s Self Esteem, Grief, Anger, etc.
Sunday School
Sunday School for youth and children, Mount Denson Baptist Church, Sundays at 10:00 am For info: 684-3680 or 678-7253.
Head. Heart. Hands. Health. Help Wanted. 4-H volunteers needed for new and existing clubs. 4-H-Canada.ca/join_again
St. John Ambulance volunteer medical responders
Meeting every first and third Wednesday each month. Waterville Fire Hall, 7 p.m. Welcoming and recruiting NEW members!
Return to Learn with the Hants Learning Network
We offer adult learning classes, one-on-one tutoring and GED prep as well as computer basics. Call 792-6764 for more information or visit www.hantslearning.com
The Christ Church book club
Interested in books and a bit of discussion? Welcomes anyone who is interested. Tuesday evenings, 7:30 to 8:30, Christ Church Parish Hall, 7 Wentworth Street, Windsor. The following books excerpts will be read along with reference to other works related to them: February 2 “The Shack” by Wm. Paul Young; May 4 – “Vermeer’s Hat: The Seventeenth Century and the Dawn of the Global World” by Timothy Brook. Come, whether you have read all, some or none! Contact: (Rev.) David Curry, 798-2454; dpcurryatns.sympatico.ca. For more information see http://christchurchwindsor.ca/news-and-events/christ-church-book-club/
The Christ Church “Cinema Paradiso” movie nights are open to all interested in exploring some of the questions that movies raise. Thursday evenings, 6:30 p.m. Christ Church Parish Hall, 7 Wentworth Street, Windsor. The following movies will be watched with a brief discussion following: February 25th – “Wit”; March 25th – “The Mission”; April 22nd – “Chariots of Fire”; May 27th – “The Merchant of Venice”. Contact: (Rev’d) David Curry, 798-2454 or email dpcurryatns.sympatico.ca
TNR (Trap/Neuter/Release) feral cat program
Have you borrowed a live animal trap from the Hants SPCA or Avon Animal Hospital and forgotten to return it? If so, we would appreciate having it dropped off ASAP at Avon Animal Hospital in Windsor. The traps are needed for the next feral cat neutering day. Lack of traps means fewer animals can be part of the program which in turn leads to an increase in feral cat numbers.
RCMP volunteers needed
Windsor District RCMP are looking for volunteers to offer assistance with the Stetsons and Spurs Program in Windsor. The program is offered for youth who are interested in a policing career and offers insight into the profession. Anyone interested in becoming involved contact Cst. Steve MacPhie at the Windsor District RCMP Detachment, 798-2207.
Girl Guides
Windsor Forks Brownies and Guides will be meeting at Windsor Forks School. There are still openings for girls. Leaders and helpers needed. For more information, call Dawn at 542-3706 or 798-4245.
Reunion
Looking for all former C.N.A's who graduated from Camp Hill (D.V.A) School for Nursing Assistant in Halifax N.S. We are planning a reunion August 2010. Call Kathleen 902-883-7233 or email bonway1@hotmail.com
Choir practice
Mount Denson United Baptist Church: Sundays at 10:40 a.m.: Children/youth choir practice. All welcome
