1 June 11–25, 2015

June 11–25, 2015 | Issue No. 12.12 ARTS CULTURE COMMUNITY You're holding one of 4850 copiesA FREE PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE WHO F IND THEMSELVES IN THE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY

Festival Guide 2015

Tobacco and Smoking Regulations

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Uncommon Common Art Perspectives

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Leading Ladies p.13

Micaela Comeau p.13

Vintage News p.14

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Mike Uncorked: SUMMER THEATRE: A FOXY SHAKESPEAREAN DRAG!

Mike Butler

N ow that the dreaded Winter is over and the sun is coming out on a steady basis, every-

one is probably eager to get outside, work in the garden, go for a walk or a bike ride, read under a big tree, picnic, or have some other outdoor adventures. Well, I am all for that folks, but sometimes we need a little air-con-ditioning, some good entertainment, and a chance to snatch up a little culture. So, here’s a guide to all the wonderful Summer Th eatre productions going on in the Valley. I am a very, very busy community theatre actor who applauds anyone who supports live theatre, so thank you in advance for seeing and spreading the word about these plays. Enjoy them!

CentreStage Th eatre: Th e little theatre with the big heart, located at 61 River Street in Kentville, has a bucket load of summer pro-ductions for your enjoyment. First up is the children’s production of Rolad Dahl’s Fantastic Mr. Fox. It is a much-loved story that follows the vain attempts of three farmers, Boggis, Bunce and Bean (one fat, one short, one lean), to get rid of the fox who regularly steals food from their farms. Outwitted at every turn, the farmers’ ploys backfi re and Fantastic Mr. Fox

devises a plan for a sumptuous feast. Kerri Leier directs the show with over 25 young people from throughout the valley making up the cast. Th ere are only SIX performances of Fantastic Mr. Fox, so reserve your tickets right away! All shows are matinees starting at 2pm on June 13, 14, 20, and 21 in the Upper Per-formance Centre at CentreStage. Tickets are $7. Call 902-678-8040 for reservations. And don’t forget to check out the productions put on by the CentreStage Youth Th eatre Camps this summer. See centrestagetheatre.ca for details.

On the main stage at CentreStage Th eatre is the side-splitting comedy Leading Ladies. In this hilarious comedy, two English Shake-spearean actors, Jack (Marc Hetu) and Leo (ME!), fi nd themselves so down on their luck that they are performing “Scenes from Shakespeare” on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish county of Pennsylvania. When they hear that an old lady in York, PA is about to die and leave her fortune to her sister’s children Max and Steve, they resolve to pass them-selves off as the long lost relatives, and get the cash. Continued on page 10.

ON THE COVER

Gregory Affl eck was called to the bar last week and, after many years of hard work, is offi cially a lawyer! Congratulations from all your friends and family - we couldn't be more proud.Anonymous

I saw you from across the room at the Box of Delights last Wednesday night. I don't really know how these things work, but I just wanted to say: I've never seen a smile as wonderful as yours. I am trying to fi nd you, so I can see that smile again. You are tall with dark brown hair; you were wearing a black hoodie and jeans and holding a coff ee. I was standing in the corner, trying not to stare, in a grey jumper and black jeans.Viola

To the June bug who recently found itself in my hair. I’m sorry; after fi nding your small dead body on my apartment fl oor I realized that you were actually not armed with tiny nunchucks or wearing a bandana mask. I’m sorry for over-reacting. My family would also like to thank you for the entertainment of watching me scream, fl ail, jump, and speed-crawl to escape your company.J

T GM — It's time for you to come home.TT

Happy Birthday to the newest staff member at the Wolfville Memorial Library. Sonja will cel-ebrate her 43rd year on June 11! Best wishes, from the Wolfville Memorial Library staff

To the woman in the blue scarf. I stopped abruptly in front of Just Us last week because I thought I forgot my wallet inside. I hadn’t, but because I so frantically rummaged through my purse, something fell out. Th is is why an orange came tumbling towards you on Main Street last week. Th ank you for scooping it up without breaking your stride and handing it back to me as if it was no big deal. It was.Post-Surgery Optimist

To the yellow lab who was at the Hantsport Dog Park last Sunday evening. I am sorry that I thought your owner was throwing a ball for me when, in fact, she was throwing a ball for you. My owner has explained to me how uncouth my actions were, and I would like the opportunity to make it up to you. If you choose to return with your owner, I promise to be better behaved. Perhaps I’ll even allow my owner to throw a ball for you. We are there every Sunday.Pongo

THE HITCHING POSTPersonals, Announcements & Congratulations

Are you looking for love? Already found it and want to announce it to the world? Still pondering the best way to congratulate the happy couple?

Welcome to The Grapevine’s HITCHING POST! We’re looking for your content. Please feel free to send along short personal ads, announcements and congratulations (under 50 words) to: submissions@grapevinepublishing.ca

It’s festival time in the Annapolis Valley! As mentioned in the last issue, the Apple Blos-som Festival essentially kicks things off every year setting the stage for a fl urry of activity in the coming months. We have gathered these festivals in one place as a handy list (see page 6), and many of these festivals provided additional posters. I assume you have your favourites, but I encourage attending at least one new one every month this year. I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.

As for the cover image of the Ferris wheel,

it was taken at the recent Apple Blossom Festival and provided by Th e Grapevine’s Sub-mission Editor, Emily Leeson. I assume her partner, Jesse Gadon, took the photo as Emily mentioned to us that somewhere, way up there, she was with her daughter Bebe, about to throw up. I’m not sure if she actually did…

Enjoy the fun in the Valley everyone! Th ank you as always for your tremendous support and interest.

Jeremy Novak & Th e Grapevine Team

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Parents, teachers and students can contribute to new provincial homework standards through an online survey at

ednet.ns.ca by June 19th.

IN REVIEW: Recent Events, Happenings and News Emily Leeson

Th e Windsor Town Council recently approved several grants to local non-profi t and charity organizations. Among those receiving funding this year are: Hants County 4-H Leaders Council ($1000); Mermaid Th eatre ($1500); ICE All Star Cheer ($300); West Hants Historical Society ($1000); Windsor Hockey Heritage Society ($3000).

Th e entertainment line-up for the Annapolis Valley Ex-hibition in Lawrencetown has started to take shape. Valley residents will likely be arriv-ing from far and wide to hear George Canyon, Platinum Blonde, and Dave Gunning. Check annapolisvalleyexhibi-tion.com for updates on the schedule of events.

Th e Hantsport Homecoming Music Festival is approach-ing! If you're still looking for a place to stay, they’ve got camping sites available on the Med Starratt Field. Th e camping will be rough, with

no electricity or showers, but a portable water station will be set up (bring a pail or bucket!). Child care will be available and a Sunday Brunch is planned for July 26. Visit hantsporthomecom-ing.com for more info.

Th e weekend of May 23 was the provincial recognition days for Take Off Pounds Sen-sibly (T.O.P.S.), a non-profi t weight-loss group based in the Valley. Th is year the group celebrated the crowning of two of their members, Adrian Allen from Berwick and Lisa Benjamin from Kentville as the provincial King & Queen, with a loss of over 100 pounds each. Says member Melissa Whitehead,"I think it is a huge accomplishment and the fact that out of all of Nova Scotia both the King and Queen are from the Valley."

On May 29, Alxys Chamber-lain of Kingston was crowned Queen Annapolisa at the

Apple Blossom Festival's 83rd Coronation Ceremony at University Hall, Acadia University in Wolfville. Alxys is currently completing her BA in English and Psychology and minoring in Law and So-ciety at Dalhousie University.

Check out Francois Cote's Facebook page for a review of the Gypsophilia and Ian Sher-wood concert that took place in Wolfville on May 30.

It was a breezy day on June 7, but that didn't stop the crowd from gathering for the fi rst Patio Concert of the season at the Wolfville Library. Cuckoo Moon (accompanied by Lisa Ackerman Rice) played for an hour, and rootsy folk music, cookies, and lemonade were enjoyed by all. Visitor to the region, Catherine Goetz noted, "Are those university girls?" Not bad for a duo who has been writing and performing songs together for the last 20 years.

HERE AND AWAY: Tobacco and Smoking Restrictions, Part I Pamela Swanigan

Nova Scotia: As of May 31, 2015, the amended Tobacco Access Act bans the sale of most fl avoured tobacco, including menthol cigarettes. Exempted from the regulations are alcohol-fl avoured pipe tobac-co, fl avoured papers, chewing tobacco, and snuff . Th e amendment also bans e-cigarettes and waterpipes from indoor public places. Th e 2006 Smoke-free Places Act requires that all indoor workplaces and public places, as well as the licensed outdoor areas and patios of restaurants, lounges, bars, and cabarets be smoke-free. Th ere is also a total smoking ban on school grounds, including university campuses. A 2008 amendment made smoking in cars with children under 19 years old illegal (punishable by a fi ne of $394.50). Tobacco products cannot be displayed.

British Columbia: Legislation introduced in 2008 banned smoking in all indoor public spaces, including pubs, bars, and transit shelters, and eliminated designated smoking rooms. Smoking is banned in Vancou-ver parks, playgrounds, beaches, parking lots, and golf courses. Th irty municipalities, including Vancouver, have banned smoking on patios and within 6 meters of doors and windows. Smoking in cars with children under 16 is punishable by a fi ne of $109; anyone who fails to pay the fi ne will be unable to renew his or her insurance or driver’s license. Tobacco products cannot be displayed in any retail outlet where people under 19 can enter. Flavoured cigarettes are banned, but this ban excludes menthol. BC remains the only province where it is legal to sell cigarettes in pharmacies.

Alberta: A ban on fl avoured tobacco products went into eff ect June 1, 2015, with exceptions for fl a-voured pipe tobacco. Menthol-fl avoured products will continue to be legal until September 30. Th e Tobacco Reduction Act of 2008 prohibits smoking in public spaces and workplaces, displays or promotion of tobacco products, and the sale of tobacco products in health-care facilities and pharmacies and on university campuses. As of 2013, smoking in a car with anyone under 18 present can lead to a fi ne of $1,000.

Ontario: Flavoured tobacco products, excluding menthol cigarettes, will be banned as of January 1, 2016. It will also become illegal to sell e-cigarettes to anyone under the age of 19, and e-cigarettes will be banned where smoking is currently prohibited. In January of this year, it became illegal to sell tobacco products on university campuses and to smoke near children’s playgrounds or pub-licly owned sports facilities. Smoking in a vehicle with a child under 16 is illegal, and punishable by a fi ne of $125.

Sources: Nova Scotia Department of Health and Welfare; CBC News; Government of Nova Scotia; Th e Lung Association of British Columbia; Health Canada; Alberta Health; Global News; *Th e Toronto Sun*; Government of Ontario.STEPPING UP! LET’S TAKE CHARGE OF OUR FUTURE!

Denise Grant, TapRoot Farms

A 1-DAY PROVINCE-WIDE CONFERENCE Bishop Hall in Greenwich is hosting a one-day conference in collaboration with Engage Nova Scotia that will examine how we, in Kings County, can take ownership of our economic future and put into place specifi c solutions and actions to make this happen.

STEPPING UP CONFERENCETuesday, June 169am–4:30pmBishop Hall (10032 Hwy 1, Greenwich)

People are talking about the future of Nova Scotia at a level that most of us have never experienced. It’s happening in coff ee shops, beside water coolers, and around the kitchen table. How do we turn this talk into action? And how can we shift our conversations from what’s wrong to what’s possible? How can we

tap into the great work that is already happen-ing and the deep desire of Nova Scotians to determine their own future?

Now is the time to come together for a conver-sation about our future. Where are we now? What is possible? And how can we accelerate action? Engage Nova Scotia has joined with groups like the Halifax Partnership, the Cape Breton Partnership, and the Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia, etc., to create a space where we as Nova Scotians can come together to learn from daring examples and prepare to take the next steps that will move us forward.

We hope you will join us on June 16. We will be live-streaming from the Halifax Central Library and sharing the results of real-time conversations in all of our locations. For more information visit steppingupconference.nationbuilder.com.

LOCAL BLOG ROLL Do you live in the Annapolis Valley & write a blog? Send us your website &

we’ll try to include it in the Local Blog Roll. submissions@grapevinepublishing.ca

avrlfeedyourmind.blogspot.caJune 1: Spring Tonic

With the winter we have just experienced many of us are feeling used up, and sluggish. While we want to tackle the spring work we seem to be lacking the get-up-and-go. Th e practice of taking a spring tonic is an old one; your grandparents may still have the recipes or have stories of having to force one down....

kellysconservationcorner.blogspot.caJune 2: Second Time Capsule Contents

Besides the surprise discovery of 9 coins in soggy newspaper in this second time capsule from 1933 there were two type-written paper documents rolled up and folded inside. Un-covering these proved to be challenging but rewarding when it resulted in the contents being readable, for the most part, and also presenting a bit of a puzzle...

eastcoastmommyblog.blogspot.caMay 28: Father's Day Treat

Looking for a simple Father's Day treat that a child can make for his/her dad? Th is s'more

kit is totally adorable and easy to make... and today I am sharing the free printable tag...

coastersandcoastlines.comJune 2: DIY Business Sign

Th is winter I set up a display for my event rental and design business – Coastal Events – at a wedding show. Th is was the fi rst ‘outing’ for my business, and as such, the fi rst time I had needed a sign. I have a tiny marketing budget, so I decided DIY would be the cheap-est route...

taprootfarms.ca/blogJune 5: Herbal Teas

Last year Amy and I began to explore grow-ing, harvesting and processing culinary and medicinal herbs for TapRoot. Th ese tea blends are the fruits of our labour. Th e herbs are beautiful and potent and I am excited to share them with you! To brew a delicious cup of tea add about a teaspoon of dried tea into your strainer or your tea bag per cup of tea you are preparing, and place it in your cup or teapot...

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WHERE TO FIND US

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On a Sunday afternoon in May, Port Williams held its fi rst ever Random Acts of Kindness Day! Over 75 people signed up and came out to participate, completing hundreds of jobs. Th ese jobs included helping seniors at their homes moving furniture and washing windows; giving a spring clean up to the Port Williams United Baptist Church inside and out; gardening at the Church, Booker School, and Port Williams Elementary; and a village-wide garbage clean up!

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FEATURE CAT – BRUTUSBrutus is a neutered, male domestic, short-haired, orange and white cat estimated to be about two years old. He was a stray found with bite wounds in the Kentville area. He has been treated and is healing nicely. He's a sweet guy and quite the talker.

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UPDATE ON HUNTERHUNTER IS STILL AVAIABLEHi everyone, my name is Hunter. I am a seven-year-old Beagle. I have spent my entire life chained outside so I will need a little extra patience and time. I assure you it will be worth it! I am happy, healthy, and very friendly. I love dogs, cats and kids. I have a whole lot of love to off er. I have been neutered, fully vaccinated, and micro-chipped.

You can meet me at the Nova Scotia SPCA, Kings County branch Tuesday through Sunday between the hours of 2pm and 5pm. We are located at

1285 County Home Road in Waterville. You can also check out our website at kings.spcans.ca, look us up on Facebook, or call my caregivers at 902-538-9075.

MALICE AT LOCAL BOOKSHOP!Looking for a copy of Liz Crokin's new novel

Malice*? Find it at Wolfville's Box of Delights

Bookshop (466 Main St., Wolfville).

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It’s time for the 83rd Apple Blossom Festival!

How will your business be participating?

What makes this an important time of year in the Valley?

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Now accepting applications for2015/16 Academic Year Grades Pre K- 8

OPEN HOUSE & INFO SESSIONSaturday, June 13th ~ 2:30-3:30pm1341 Belcher Street, Port Williams

902.585.5000 / www.bookerschool.ca

VEGETABLES & BREAD & EGGS & MEAT & BAKING & GIFTS & MORE! EVERY WEDNESDAY | 10am – 2pm | CENTRE SQUARE

LOCAL FOOD LIVE MUSIC LUNCH FOODSHOP LOCAL

THIS SUMMERAT THE MARKET!

Family-friendly! Adults $15, Students $12

Kentville Thursday, June 18 - 8pmWindsor Friday, June 19 - 8pmWolfville Thursday, June 25 - 8pmHalls Harbour Friday, July 10 - 7:30pm

Our 8th season!VALLEY GHOST WALKS GHOST WALKS

For the full schedule and details: ValleyGhostWalks.com /

Oakview Farm & Greenhouse — 7 Longspell Road, Kingsport, 582-7454 / oakview@xcountry.tv / facebook.com/OakviewFarmAndGreenhouse • Th e greenhouse is fi lled with beautiful fl owers, vegetable plants, and herbs. Open 9am-7pm every day until early July. No tax. Cash or cheque only. On June 27–28 you can also enjoy Kingsport Gala Days while you’re in the area! Find us on Facebook!

Planters Ridge Winery — 1441 Church St., Port Williams, 542-2711 / info@plantersridge.ca / plantersridge.ca • Join us in celebrating our fi rst year in operation! Enjoy a delicious three-course dinner catered by Frais Catering, and paired with Planters Ridge award-winning wines, on June 27, 6pm. $65+tax per person. Weather permitting, we’ll be sitting on the patio to enjoy the view and the sunset. Please RSVP.

The Booker School — 1341 Belcher St., Port Williams, 698-8373 / bookerschool@gmail.com / bookerschool.ca / facebook.com/bookerschool • Th e Booker School will participate in the Port Williams Days Yard & Bake Sale on June 13, 8am–2pm. Th en, from 2:30-3:30pm we’ll host an Open House & Information Session for parents interested in learning more about our Pre-K to Grade 8 school and the International Baccalaureate program. Children welcome. Refreshments provided.

Careforce — Kentville, 365-3155 / careforce@careforce.ca / careforce.ca • Careforce is most looking forward to the Deep Roots Music Festival. Deep Roots always manages to bring some musical and cultural magic

to the Valley each year, and they do it all through volunteers.

Kentville Farmers’ Market — Centre Square, Kentville, 679-2514 / marketmanager@kentville.ca / kentvillefarmersmarket.com • Fresh food, local crafts, and live music on Wednesday every week, 10am–2pm. We’ll be there on July 1 with fun activities for Canada Day.

Valley Family Fun — info@valleyfamilyfun.ca / valleyfamilyfun.ca • Our favourite summer festivals are Port Williams days and the Sunset Tattoo ceremony in Annapolis Royal. All kid events and the festivals are listed on the Valley Family Fun website!

Julie Skaling Physiotherapy Clinic — 4 Little Rd., Wolfville, 542-7074 & 70 Exhibition St., Kentville, 678-3422 / contact@skalingphysio.com / skalingphysio.com • Supporting the community is one of our

top priorities! Get out there and get involved in your community and participate in as many events as you can. A healthy mind and healthy body go hand in hand!

Apple Valley Driving School Inc. — 30 Highland Ave, Offi ce 628, Acadia U. Students’ Centre, Wolfville, 542-4422 / 698-2332 / applevalleydriving.ca • One student told me that her father would be relieved to not have to be her chauff eur anymore, so it was a great Father’s Day gift for her to learn to drive! Please your Dad ~ Learn to drive!

SoundMarket Recording Studios — 63 Pleasant Street, Wolfville, 542-0895 / facebook.com/soundmarket • Recording studio, studio concerts & mobile recording. Gold-record-winning service and great gear. We’ll be involved with the Hantsport Homecoming Festival as well as the Deep Roots Music Festival this summer. Hope to see you there.

Douglas Lutz, Lawyer — 260 Main St., Wolfville, 542-4204 / dlutz@lutzlawyer.ca / facebook: douglas lutz, lawyer • As a dad, I know that life is hectic, and often your issues get pushed aside. Th is Father’s Day, take a moment to confront the legal problem that’s been keeping you up at night. First call to Douglas Lutz is free. Th ere’s no better gift than peace of mind.

Atlantic Lighting Studio — 430 Main St., Wolfville, 542-3431 / atlanticlightingstudio.com • We can’t wait to celebrate Mud Creek Days in Wolfville with all our friends at our annual Sidewalk Sale.

RE used resale Co-op, Ltd. — 8759 Commerical St.,New Minas, 681-1210 / reusedresale@gmail.com / REusedresale.com / facebook.com/REusedresale • RE is sponsoring New Minas Recreation Department’s Canada Day Events and Celebration Days and,

although RE is on the other end of town, we’re looking forward to the NEW Splash Pad and festivities at Lockhart Ryan Park. Th ere will be lots of fun all summer!

Flowercart — 9412 Commercial Street, New Minas, 902-681-2349 / fl owercart.ca / facebook: Flowercart/lisahammettvaughan@fl owercart.ca • Several Flowercart employees volunteer with Deep Roots Music Festival. Th roughout the summer months the Festival Committee’s evening meetings are held at our main building. In September we encourage everyone we know to attend the many free events at Deep Roots Music Festival.

Le Caveau Restaurant — 11611 Highway #1 Grand Pre, 542-7177 / grandprewines.com • Book with us to treat your father to a fi ne dining experience on June 21. Also, in our wine shop we have a wide variety of gifts that would be perfect for Father’s Day. From a bottle of our new Pomme d’Or Cream Liqueur to a private tasting, you’re sure to fi nd something your Father will love!

Errands by Karen — 790-2626 / errandsbykaren@hotmail.com • Errands by Karen is a personalized service catering to seniors, shut-ins, and busy people who need a helping hand. Operating from Ellershouse to Grand Pre, Karen can assist you with appointments, groceries, and helping at home. She can also provide blood collection at your home or workplace. Need someone to help with spring projects? She’s your girl!

Valley Ghost Walks — valleyghostwalks.com / facebook: Valley Ghost Walks • Jerome the GraveKeeper and his ghostly friends always get excited for the Mud Challenge during Wolfville’s Mud Creek Days. We’re the three-time defending champions and, if you have any hopes of taking the Mudley the Mud Puddle trophy from us, you’ll have to pry him away from our cold, clammy grasp.

Boso Bamboo BoutiqueRailtown, Wolfville, 542-7868 / beinbamboo@boso.ca / boso.ca

Started in 2009, we took over Aug 1, 2013.

Th e hot valley summer is fi nally approaching and with that comes the many activities, festivals and events that keep bringing you back to the Valley time after time. Our favorite is the Mud Creek Days celebration in Wolfville. As we’re located on the waterfront in Railtown, we have a front seat to many of the entertaining activities of the weekend.

Boso has been keeping valley residents and visitors covered in super soft bamboo for about six years, and under the new ownership of Terry and Cheryl Stuart for the past two years. Boso boasts having the largest assortment of Canadian Made bamboo clothing in the Maritimes. Besides the obvious soft feel, bamboo clothing is hypoallergenic and antifungal, wrinkle and static resistant, thermal regulating; keeping you

cooler than cotton in summer and warmer in winter, and bamboo wicks away moisture better

and faster, ensuring you are dry and comfortable when hiking through our valley area.

Feel the diff erence bamboo makes. WE know you will love it as much as we do. Just try it...you’ll love it.

Terry Stuart in boso

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Festival Guide 2015 June FESTIVAL: Port Williams DaysDATES: June 12–13LOCATION: Port Williams, NSCONTACT: portwilliams.com

FESTIVAL: Full Circle Festival (SOLD OUT!)DATES: June 19–21LOCATION: Newport Landing, NSCONTACT: fullcirclefestival.can

FESTIVAL: Avondale Art FairDATES: June 20LOCATION: Avondale, NSCONTACT: avondaleartfair.com

FESTIVAL: Uncommon Common ArtDATES: June 20–October 15LOCATION: Kings County, NSCONTACT: uncommoncommonart.com

FESTIVAL: Fox Mountain Bluegrass FestivalDATES: June 25–28LOCATION: Aylesford, NSCONTACT: foxmountaincampingpark.com/bluegrass

JulyFESTIVAL: Canada DayDATES: July 1LOCATION: Ross Creek, NSCONTACT: artscentre.ca

FESTIVAL: Lobster BashDATES: July 3–5LOCATION: Digby, NSCONTACT: lobsterbash.ca

FESTIVAL: Kingston Steer BBQDATES: July 10–11LOCATION: Kingston, NSCONTACT: kingstonnovascotia.ca

FESTIVAL: Smokin Blues Fest 5th Year BashDATES: July 10–11LOCATION: Windsor, NSCONTACT: SmokinBluesFest.com

FESTIVAL: Fox Mountain Classic Rock FestivalDATES: July 10–11LOCATION: Aylesford, NSCONTACT: foxmountaincampingpark.com/classic-rock

FESTIVAL: British Motoring FestivalDATES: July 11LOCATION: Windsor, NSCONTACT: britishmotoringfestival.com

FESTIVAL: Acoustic Maritime Music FestivalDATES: July 16–19LOCATION: Kempt Shore, NSCONTACT: kemptshorefestivals.com

FESTIVAL: Maritime Metal & Hard Rock Festival 3DATES: July 17–18LOCATION: Windsor, NSCONTACT: MaritimeMetalFest.com

FESTIVAL: Annapolis Community BandFest 2015DATES: July 17–19LOCATION: Annapolis Royal, NSCONTACT: annapolisbasincommuni-tyband.wordpress.com

FESTIVAL: Heart of the Valley Fes-tivalDATES: July 17–19LOCATION: Middleton, NSCONTACT: hotvf.ca

FESTIVAL: Bear River Cherry CarnivalDATES: July 18LOCATION: Bear River, NSCONTACT: bearriver.ca/category/cherry-carnival

FESTIVAL: Mud Creek DaysDATES:July 24–26LOCATION: Wolfville, NSCONTACT: wolfville.ca

FESTIVAL: Hantsport Homecoming Music FestivalDATES: July 25LOCATION: Hantsport, NSCONTACT: hantsporthomecoming.com

FESTIVAL: Studio Rally WeekendDATES: July 25–26LOCATION: Across NSCONTACT: studiorally.ca

FESTIVAL: Art Festival WolfvilleDATES: July 25LOCATION: Wolfville, NSCONTACT: Facebook: Evangeline Artists’ Coop

FESTIVAL: Nova Scotia’s Sea to Shore Sea Glass Festival DATES: July 25–26LOCATION: Kentville, NSCONTACT: Facebook: Sea to Shore Sea Glass Festival

FESTIVAL: Windsor SummerfestDATES: TBALOCATION: Windsor, NSCONTACT: summerfestwindsor.org

August FESTIVAL: Musique Royale: A Festival of Music in Historic Nova ScotiaDATE: August 1LOCATION: Port WilliamsCONTACT: musiqueroyale.com

FESTIVAL: Fox Mountain Country Music FestivalDATES: July 30–31, August 1–2LOCATION: Aylesford, NSCONTACT: foxmountaincampingpark.com/country

FESTIVAL: Musique Royale: A Festi-val of Music in Historic Nova ScotiaDATE: August 5LOCATION: Wolfville, NSCONTACT: musiqueroyale.com

FESTIVAL: Kempt Shore Music Gala Campout & DanceDATES: August 14–16LOCATION: Kempt Shore, NSCONTACT: kemptshorefestivals.com

FESTIVAL: High Tide FestivalDATES: August 15LOCATION: Harbourville, NSCONTACT: harbourville.ca

FESTIVAL: Annapolis Valley Exhi-bitionDATES: August 17–22LOCATION: Lawrencetown, NSCONTACT: annapolisvalleyexhibi-tion.com

FESTIVAL: Fox Mountain Variety Music FestivalDATES: August 28–29LOCATION:Aylesford, NSCONTACT: foxmountaincamping-park.com/variety

FESTIVAL: Berwick Gala DaysDATES: August 29–September 1LOCATION: Berwick, NSCONTACT: berwickgaladays.ca

September FESTIVAL: Wharf Rat RallyDATES: September 2–6LOCATION: Digby, NSCONTACT: wharfratrally.com

FESTIVAL: Western Kings Community FairDATES: September 5LOCATION: Tremont, NSCONTACT: www.annapo-lis-valley-vacation.com/west-kings-community-fair.htm

FESTIVAL: 32nd Annual Bridgetown CiderfestDATES: September 9–13LOCATION: Bridgetown, NSCONTACT: bridgetownciderfest.com

FESTIVAL: Hants County ExhibitionDATES: September 18–27LOCATION: Windsor, NSCONTACT: hantscountyex.com

FESTIVAL: Avondale Garlic FestDATES: September 19LOCATION: Avondale, NSCONTACT: avondalegarlicfest.com

FESTIVAL: Deep Roots Music Festival

DATES: September 25–27

LOCATION: Wolfville, NSCONTACT: deeprootsmusic.ca

Festival Guide

7 June 11–25, 2015

THE ACADIA PAGEAcadia University 15 University Ave, Wolfville. 542-2201 Staffed Switchboard 8:30am-4:30pm. agi@acadiau.ca – General Inquiries

WHAT’S GROWING AT THE HARRIET IRVING BOTANICAL GARDENS: The World's Fastest Plant!

Melanie Priesnitz

The forest floor is alive with colour once again—there should be unique names for all of the individual colours of green that we see this time of year. One of the vibrant greens in the woods currently is thanks to the low creeping plant known as bunchberry. Bunchberry (Cor-nus Canadensis) is a unique and beautiful native plant. It holds the Guinness world record for being the fastest plant on earth for its explosive pol-lination mechanism. The blooms open in less than half a milli-second, launching pollen into the air and hopefully onto the body of the passing insect that triggered the release. Bunchberry is a good choice for home gar-dens as a ground cover. It likes shady, moist locations with acidic or neutral clay soils. Visit the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens to see the bunchberry in bloom, if you're slow and patient enough you may be able to witness a pollinator visiting and triggering an explosive flower.

The Gardens are free and open to the public daily. Stop by and see if you can dream up some new names for the varying shades of green in the Acadian Forest! For more infor-mation visit: botanicalgardens.acadiau.ca

Melanie PriesnitzHarriet Irving Botanical GardensAcadia University, Wolfville, NS902-585-1916Photo Credit: Melanie Priesnitz

DIG IT! ACADIA FARM KICKS OFF NEW SUMMER CAMPAlan Warner

The new Acadia Farm Summer Camp for 11 to 13 year olds is called F3 — Fun, Food and Farms. The concept is that you get nine times as much fun (you cube it) when you put those three things together. Wolfville is a hub of for local and sustainable food and yet there have not been many opportunities for children and youth to go on food adventures for themselves. The camp is based at the Acadia Farm, behind the Acadia rink, and includes five days and an overnight, August 17-21.

Most of the time the campers will be outside (in the field or the forest) and be physically active with a chance to cool off with a swim at the end of the day. They will plant their own Fall plot and harvest and enjoy food that was started in the Spring. There will be a field trip to a local farm to see how things work on a larger scale and a chance visit with the animals. They will have fun exploring the Wolfville Farmers' Market, as well as a supermarket from a new perspective. The overnight allows campers to gather the ingredients for a delicious meal on the farm and prepare it themselves. There will be a campfire and a chance to play games at night — a perenni-al favourite. Games and stories will be sprinkled though all of the adventures.

The camp program is sponsored by the Acadia University Department of Community Develop-ment and the Acadia Community Farm. It is directed by Dr. Alan Warner, who has designed and led day and residential camps for young people in this age range for over 25 years. The program will be coordinated by Haley Green, who has been a counselor and program director at a resi-dential summer camp in Ontario for five years.

The Acadia Farm has annually provided educational workshops and individual garden plots to adults and families but this is a first in working with this age group. Alan Warner noted, “this is the time when kids are exploring lifestyle habits and preferences, what better time to introduce

them to food and farming in a fun, hands-on way.” For those interested in further information and registration, please contact Haley Green at haleygreen2794@gmail.com or 902-670-4891. Information is found on Facebook by searching Acadia University Farm Camp. The cost is $130.

See Photo on page 24.

Acadia University, Wolfville, NS,Tel: (902) 585-1625 Fax: (902) 585-1039e-mail: gabi.williams@acadiau.ca

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Full-time or part-time physiotherapy positions available• We provide services to both the university community and the general public• Over 90% of caseload comprised of individuals with sport or recreational injuries• We are located in a university-based sports setting with an experienced multidisciplinary team• We live, work and play in the beautiful community of Wolfville, NS!

These positions are available immediately.Interested individuals, please enquire by e-mail to Darren Booth: darren.booth@acadiau.ca

8 June 11–25, 2015

GET TO KNOW YOUR LOCAL GRAPES: Marquette Lalia North

Marquette is fairly new to Nova Scotia wineries but is making a big impact. A cousin of Frontenac and grandson of Pinot noir, Marquette was offi cially introduced to the wine world in 2006 and was named after Pere Marquette, a Jesuit missionary, and 17th century explorer in North America. Marquette ripens early and its high sugar and moderate acidity make it very good to grow here. Mar-quette wines can be complex, with desirable

notes of cherry, berry, black pepper, and spice on both nose and palate. Having a mouth-feel somewhere in between pinot noir and merlot, Marquette is referred to as the “winemakers wine” - one where the winemaker can greatly infl uence the fi nal wine depending on how the wine is treated in the cellar. Many of our win-eries are using this grape in their blends and Rose wines. Planters Ridge and Sainte Famille Wines have produced the fi rst single varietal Marquette wines.

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JUNE 20, 5:30PM TO MIDNIGHT25th Anniversary Dinner and Dance Sainte Famille Wines, Falmouth Join Sainte Famille as they celebrate their Silver Anni-versary with a buffet dinner catered by The Flying Apron Cookery and live music by Mike Cowie and the Big Night Out Band. Tickets are $95/person including tax – available by calling 902 798 8311. Ticket numbers are limited so reserve now! JUNE 27, 6PMPlanters Ridge One Year Anniversary Dinner Join in the celebration of Planters Ridge's fi rst year in operation! Enjoy a delicious three-course dinner catered by Frais Catering paired with Planters Ridge award-win-ning wines. Be one of the fi rst to try their newest vintage of wines! Cost $65+tax per person, includes dinner and wine! Contact the winery to make your reservation today. Limited seating available. Weather permitting, we'll be sitting on the patio to enjoy the view and the sunset. 902-542-2711 or info@plantersridge.ca.

JUNE 27, 7PM-10PMSummer Celebration on the HillLuckett VineyardsParty Boots is back to help ring in the new season at the vineyard with music and dancing! Bring your comfy shoes and stretchy pants because you won’t be able to stay off the dance fl oor! The cost is $50. Tickets include admission, dinner and one glass of select Luckett wine or Sea Level beer!

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When Challenges Become TriumphsLaila North

I was driving through Dartmouth a few weeks ago when I noticed a sign outside a fi tness equipment store that read, “If it doesn’t chal-lenge you, it doesn’t change you.” While the store's clever use of the saying is what caught my eye, it was the meaning of it that really hit home. As I pondered it, I realized that the saying could be applied directly to the wine in-dustry in Nova Scotia. What has challenged us, has truly changed us by making us reach higher and dig deeper to make remarkable wines here.

Take, for instance, the naturally high acidity in our grapes due to Nova Scotia's cool climate. In the past, most wineries in Nova Scotia were trying to camoufl age the acidity because it wasn't considered palatable in wine. So instead of looking at it as a negative and instead of trying to hide it, we began to embrace it because that’s what makes this region diff erent than most other regions in the world. Th e best sparkling wines come from grapes with high acids and low sugar — something which we have here in abundance. So Nova Scotia began to cultivate a sparkling wine program and now, thanks to the eff orts of those who believed (thank you L’Acadie Vineyards and Benjamin Bridge) we can be touted as a world-class spar-kling wine region!

And then there’s the challenge of how to pro-duce drinkable red wines in a cool climate wine region that should stick to what they do best – white wine. Th anks to a fi ve-year research pro-gram in partnership with L’Acadie Vineyards, the Italian grape-drying technique was adopted in Nova Scotia to enhance fl avours and to “beef up” our red wines. Now more wineries are using the technique too.

And fi nally, how does Nova Scotia, with just 18 wineries, make an impact on the world’s wine stage and be recognized as a legitimate wine region? Two words: Tidal Bay. Our little region created Canada’s fi rst appellation wine — a wine that defi nes us as a region much like Champagne does in France or Chianti in Italy. Not only has Tidal Bay put us on the wine map, but because of its strict standards, it has ele-vated wine-making in the province to a whole new level. And Nova Scotians love it!

So if the challenges continue to come, I know those in the Nova Scotia wine industry will rise to the occasion and will continue to evolve!

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Local WineriesAvondale Sky Winery80 Avondale Cross Road, Newport Landing | 902-253-2047 avondalesky.com

Benjamin BridgeGaspereau | 902-542-1560benjaminbridge.com

Blomidon Estate Winery10318 Hwy 221Canning | 902-582-7565blomidonwine.com

Domaine de Grand Pré11611, HWY 1 | Grand Pré 902-542-1753 | grandprewines.com

Gaspereau Vineyards2239 White Rock RoadGaspereau | 902-542-1455gaspereauwine.com

L’Acadie Vineyards310 Slayter Road, RR1, Gaspereau | 902-542-8463lacadievineyards.ca

Luckett Vineyards1293 Grand Pré RoadMelanson | 902-542-2600luckettvineyards.com

Planter’s Ridge1441 Church StreetPort Williams | 902-542-2711plantersridge.ca

Sainte-Famille WinesDyke Road and Dudley Park Lane Falmouth | 902-798-8311st-famille.com

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9 June 11–25, 2015

BEAR RIVER VINEYARDS

K.C., The Wine Advisor

This year marks the 10th season for Bear River Vineyards, a cottage winery owned by Chris and Peggy Hawes in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. Bear River Vineyards truly is a winery that celebrates "Terroir“, with a sense of time and place in Nova Scotia's history. Chris Hawes started planting vines here in 1994. Prior to this, in 1963, Bob Murray of the Kentville Agricultural Centre (aka the Re-search Station) planted 400 vines on this site to "test the terroir". And historically, this was the site of the first planting of vines in the ‘New World’ by Louis L`Hebert, after whom Bear River is named.

There are many reasons why this small winery, which I refer to as a “cult, postal code winery” is important:

- Bear River Winery is one of the few winer-ies in Canada that is Gravity Fed and 100% estate-grown and bottled. Meaning, all fruit is grown in their vineyard. Not a single drop of juice comes from any other source! In a true gravity-feed winery like this one, juice is never pressurized or abused by pumps. Instead, it falls gently through openings in slate floors and granite walls connecting three lower floors. The building is a five-story "Bank Barn." On the main floor, at street-level, the fruit is crushed (within minutes of being harvested) and the juice free-falls through a large hose into the fermentation tanks in the cellar below. When the wine is made and ready to bottle, it falls by gravity again into the bottling room which is three floors down from

where the fruit was first crushed.

- Bear River Winery has never used pesti-cides... where did North American bees go anyway?

- The winery bottling line runs primarily on solar power, as does the residence air-condi-tioning.

- Two floors of the structure are built un-derground into the hillside, ideal for wine storage. The temperature of the cellars and wine-making rooms are naturally cool all year.

- Bottles of past vintages are stored in a "wine library" - handy for vertical tastings!

- The vineyard is planted on a south facing slope which allows for best sun angle and good drainage.

- Wine is sold only in 500ml bottles for re-sponsible and practical reasons. A tourist can take three bottles back to the US, instead of only two. Tourists are able to buy an artisan product with a varietal name they recognize at a lower price.

- They have a great bottle-refund policy. Returning your empties earns $1 each off your purchase.

- Local artists design the labels, including Nova Scotian artist Wayne Boucher and graphic designer Jim Todd.

- Grapes are hand-harvested, pruned, tied, and cared for by people who live in Bear River.

Over the years, Bear River Winery has won many medals from the Finger Lakes Interna-tional Wine Competition for their European varieties. In 2013 Clarke Smith from Appela-tion America along with Roger Dial gave a double gold to Bear River’s Gamay Noir, gold to their Pinot Gris, and gold to the their Mer-lot (Rosé). One of my favourite of the wines was the Pinot Noir from 2010, which won a silver medal at this competition. The 2013 Riesling and 2014 Riesling are also two stand-out selections - two very different wines which allow you to taste seasonal variation.

Chris has been helpful to many wineries in our growing industry by providing fruit, finished wine, vines, equipment, and good advice. When visiting the property the Hawes welcome you to take a walk through the vineyards to Bear River’s tidal riverside among giant Maple, Pine, and Oak trees. Relax on the cottage deck to view the Bay of Fundy tides from an unusual new angle - 15 kilometres inland! A visit will reveal the independent spirit of a cottage winery steeped in layers of Nova Scotia history.

Happy Anniversary Bear River Winery!

Photo Credit: Supplied by Peggy Hawes

IN NOVA SCOTIA WINE NEWSK.C., The Wine Advisor

Last week we were honoured to have Tony Aspler visit our local wineries. Mr. Aspler is affectionately known as "The Wine Guy."

Tony Aspler is one of the biggest proponents in the Canadian Wine Industry. He has been a wine educator and wine writer for over thirty years and has written many books on the Canadian Wine Industry. He is also a regular contributor to many magazines including MacLean's, Wine Spectator, and Decanter (among many others). He was the wine reviewer for the Toronto Star for many years as well. Aspler is the founder of the Ontario Wine Awards and the co-chair for 'Grapes for Humanity'. The Order of Canada was bestowed on him for his contributions to the Canadian Wine Industry.

Last week he was the guest speaker as the "12 Tides" event in Halifax.

He spent three days touring within our area, tasting wines, visiting wine makers, and he even attended an industry tasting. Tony As-pler declared our area as, "the most innovative appellation in the Canadian Wine Industry." His full report about his discoveries will be available next Monday at tonyaspler.com under 'A Wine Lovers Diary' part 547.

This is not the first time he has visited Nova Scotia and he has supported our area for many years. Thank you for the national atten-tion, Mr. Aspler!

Upcoming Release from Grand Pré WineryK.C., The Wine Advisor

Watch for a fun wine coming to you this summer: a Haskap Berry Sparkling Wine being re-leased soon by Grand Pre Winery. This wine has been produced from 50% L’Acadie Blanc and 50% Seyval Blanc — both primary white varietals from our region. Then approximately two ounces of fermented Haskap berry juice was added to each bottle of the finished sparkling wine.

Haskap is a member of the Honeysuckle family. This beautiful blue flower berry shrub was given its name by the Japanese. Although unrelated, it produces a flavour similar to blueberry, Saskatoon berry, and raspberry. The Haskap plant is native to Japan, Russia, and Canada. It grows extensively in our province and its health benefits are long ranging.

The result of this unique combination is a soft pink sparkling wine that is 11% alcohol and car-ries notes of citrus, honey suckle, and soft berry. There is a citrus component and predominant crispness in the structure of this wine. Although each bottle is made with 60ml of the berry juice, the wine is not overly sweet. It is crisp and clean and refreshing and slightly off dry. It has been enclosed with the traditional euro soda pop enclosure. The end result is a fun and easy soft-drinking sparkling wine, perfect for all occasions including brunch, picnics, and gatherings at the beach.

Coming this summer … only 1000 bottles were made. Stay tuned and look for it this July.

10 June 11–25, 2015

�e Four Seasons ORCHESTRA

Spring ConcertFRIDAY, JUNE 19, AT 7 PM

Fountain Centre, Kings-Edgehi� School Windsor, NS.

Program featuresa wide selection of orchestral music, from Bach to Broadway, plus guest dancers.

General admission: $10.for a� ages; at the door

Orchestra directed by Roger Taylor

NEW FEATURES FOR UNCOMMON COMMON ARTGenevieve Allen Hearn

The county-wide environmental art exhibit, Uncommon Common Art (UCA), is in its 8th season. Both avid followers of UCA and neophytes alike will be excited to hear that there are new features that will make the go-at-your-own-pace viewing experience of the installations even more enjoyable!

The Grapevine recently spoke with Terry Drahos, Artistic Director of UCA, to get filled in. Drahos said that due to the increased popularity of UCA within the art community, 2015 marks the first year that all of the art installations have been juried. There will be installations from some seasoned favourites such as Nicole Evans and Pat Farrell in Grand Pre, as well as installations from a number of new UCA artists including Alan Bateman and Holly Carr in Canning.

This year there are even more ways to engage and interact with the art. At each installation there will be a guest book for visitors to sign and leave comments. Visitors are also encouraged to take photos and upload them on Instagram or participate in conversations about the installations on Facebook or Twitter. Geocaching enthusiasts will be happy to hear that thanks to the work of Hugh Chipman at Acadia University, there will be a geocache for each of the 16 installations, which further adds to the exploratory outdoor nature of the project.

Drahos announced that this year there will be seven free UCA community art events across Kings County that will be fun for all ages. In addition, hands-on workshops in July, August, and October will invite the public to work closely with participating artists at the installation sites. Workshop participants will explore new art-making techniques and create their own art piece whilst enjoying snacks and wine from L’Acadie Vineyards.

Finally, it’s easier to get informed about the UCA exhibit this year, with a mobile-friendly website (uncommoncommonart.com) and a new 48-page guidebook. The guidebook includes a passport that can be stamped at each of the 16 sites. Completed passports can be entered into a draw for a unique mug featuring the beloved twig people – the muses behind the UCA concept.

PERSPECTIVES FROM UNCOMMON COMMON ART ARTISTS:Artist: Nicole Evans (with Pat Farrell) Years Involved: 8

How would you describe your installation? Our installation is dark this year.  We try never to explain or comment on our work. That would mean there was a right and wrong way

to look at it, which diminishes the work as a whole.  We've done pieces where people have told us meanings they found in them that we wished we'd thought of!  

What do you hope people will get out of your work? Whether people like our work or not, we hope it makes them talk about it, feel some-thing, and want to see more public art.

Artist: Christine Waugh Years Involved: First Year

How would you describe your installation? Fey Forest is a collec-tion of small ceramic sculptures inspired by tree fungus and the type of stones you may be tempted to bring home from the beach. I placed the work where it would

be noticeable but not demand attention, nestled into the trees. I expect it to continue changing over the course of the exhibit, just as the plants around it will change over time. 

What do you hope people will get out of your work? I aim to pique curiosity, for someone to catch a glimpse out of the corner of their eye that will make them look twice. If I can encourage Cape Split hikers to take a minute to appreciate their surroundings instead of being totally focused on the end goal, the piece will have been a success. 

Artist: Alan Bateman Years Involved: First Year

How would you describe your installation? I combined my love of creating paths around my property and being outdoors with my love of Robert Frost. I thought a good place to expe-rience his poem “The Road not Taken” would be outside on a path. There are 20 lines in this poem so I made 20 small signs each consisting of one l.

What do you hope people will get out of your work? I hope that people will walk the poem part of our path by themselves at least once. Each line is quite beautiful. Walking it alone provides a singular personal experience.

Artist: Holly Carr Years Involved: First year

How would you describe your installation? My interpretation of a giant birds nest using our willow, apple and holly prunings, adorned with a large egg I carved and painted with decorative symbolism that represents my intimate family members.

What do you hope people will get out of your work? A little magic hidden in the forest - per-haps like a scene from an unwritten Fairytale.

How to Experience Uncommon Common Art:Many of the UCA installations take you into parts of the Valley that you may not usually visit. Plan to take some time to view the art, revel in the landscape, and visit some local shops and food establishments close by.

Here are examples of mini itineraries:Make a day of heading to Cape Split to see Stop 10 on the beach, hike Cape Split to see Stop 11, and then stop and have dinner at The Haze restaurant before heading home.  Take a bike ride from Wolfville along the dykes to see Stop 1 at Grand Pre, visit the Grand Pre museum, head to the Centre for Small Farms and see Stop 2, then have pie and coffee at the Evan-geline Inn before riding the farm roads back to Wolfville where you can visit Stop 4 on Victoria Avenue, and Stop 3 at the KC Irving Centre on University Ave.

Mike Uncorked continued from page 2:The trouble is, when they get to York, they discover Max and Steve are actually the old lady’s nieces, Maxine and Stephanie (see photo)! Romantic entanglements abound, especially when Leo falls head-over-knickers for Meg, the old lady’s actual niece and Jack falls for a live-in friend. This topsy-turvy farce is sure to delight all ages with its fast-paced, quick-witted hu-mour, and stellar cast which includes Hillary Webb, John Smith, LeRoy Heffernan, Danielle Lutz, Tomas His-eler, and Thea Burton. The doors open at 7:15pm and the show begins at 8pm. Show dates are June 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28 (2pm Matinee), July 3, 4, 10, 11, 12 (2pm Matinee), 17, and 18. Call the CentreStage hotline at 902-678-8040 to reserve your seat. Bring your family, friends, and your DEPENDS, it’s a scream!

Valley Summer Theatre: Wolfville is wel-coming back the Valley Summer Theatre for another run of brilliant productions. This year you can catch the superb mystery I’ll Be Back Before Midnight , a comedic

thriller written by Canadian playwright Peter Colley. This is Valley Summer The-atre’s biggest production yet, with a cast of just four actors and many technical challenges. The show opens July 9 and runs evenings until August 2. Following that play, you can catch Rod Beattie in his fifth play in the Wingfield Farm series entitled Wingfield On Ice , which only has four shows between August 7 and 9. The Wingfield series is always a sell-out and a major crowd-pleaser. Both shows are being performed at the Al Whittle Theatre (450

Main St, Wolfville). Check out TicketPro locations to get your tickets before they’re all snatched up.

Two Planks and a Passion Theatre: Two Planks is entering its 23rd season this

summer and the 9th season of its ‘Theatre Off The Grid’ presentations at the beautiful outdoor production facility, Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, in Canning. Wow! This company is a true gem here in the valley and I am so excited about their summer productions of Shakespeare’s

The Tempest and Henry James’ famous ghost story The Turn of the Screw (by the fireside). Check out twoplanks.ca for more information about performance dates and tickets. The shows open on July 11.

And last, but never least, are the Valley Ghost Walks! Heading into its eighth season in Wolfville, as well as acclaimed tours now in Kentville, Windsor, and Halls Harbour, the Ghost Walks are a delight for all ages. Join Jerome the Gravekeeper (Jer-emy Novak) as he leads you on historical, spooky, funny, and touching tours of the Valley. Check out valleyghostwalks.com for more details.

Please visit ValleyEvents.ca to get caught up on all the children’s productions, sum-mer camp productions (Edalene Theatre is doing 13 in August!), and mini-fests going on in the Valley this season. This website is brilliant for show times, dates, admissions etc. Thanks again everyone, enjoy and may the shows go on!

Photo Credit: Mike Butler

 Photo Credit: Benny Wong

11 June 11–25, 2015

THURSDAYS: Just Us! Cafe (Wolfville): Open Mic (28th, 4th, 11th) 6:30-8pm

Troy Restaurant (Wolfville): Ian Brownstein & Friends (28th, 4th, 11th) 7pm

Spitfi re Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Jam Session (28th, 4th, 11th) 7-11pm

Tommy Gun’s (Windsor): Mere-dith McCulloch (28th, 4th, 11th) 7-11pm

Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): Belle Plaine (4th) 7:30pm

King’s Arms Pub by Lew Mur-phy (Kentville): MacFarlane’s Rant (28th) 8pm

Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): Th e Hupman Brothers (28th, 4th, 11th) 9pm

Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Trivia Night (28th, 4th, 11th) 9pm

Library Pub (Wolfville): Alex and Riley (28th, 4th, 11th) 9pm

Anvil (Wolfville): Top 40 DJ C-Bomb (28th, 4th, 11th) 10pm

FRIDAYS:Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): Carl Boutlier (29th) 12-2pm

King’s Arms Pub by Lew Mur-phy’s (Kentville): Paul Marshall (29th) 4-7:30pm, Kevin Davison (29th) 8:30-11:30pm, Shawn Hebb (5th) 4-7:30pm, Darren Arsenault (5th) 8:30-11:30pm

Blomidon Inn (Wolfville): Jazz Mannequins (29th, 5th) 6:30-9:30pm

Spitfi re Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Hal Bruce (29th), Tim Vallillee & Th e Likes Of Us (5th) 8pm

Joe’s Food Emporium (Wolfville): SWIG (29th), Th e Mark Riley Project (5th) 8pm

The Port Pub (Port Williams): Patio Party w/Jon Duggan (29th) 8pm

Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): Shirley Jackson “Side Cat Trio” (29th) 9pm

West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): DJ Billy T (29th), DJ Lethal Noize (5th) 10pm

SATURDAYS:Farmers Market (Wolfville): George Symonds (30th), Belle Plaine (6th) 10am

Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): Ron Edmunds Band (30th) 12pm-2pm

Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): Apple Blossom Entertainment (30th) 1pm

The Noodle Guy (Port Wil-liams): Big Country Jam w/Alex Hastie (30th, 6th) 1:30pm

Spitfi re Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Adam Cameron (30th), Th e Hupman Brothers (6th) 8pm

Union Street Cafe (Berwick): JP Cormier Sold Out! $32 (6th) 8pm

King’s Arms Pub by Lew Murphy’s (Kentville): PM Blues (30th) 1:30pm, Kevin Davison (30th) 8:30pm, Broken Circuit (6th) 8:30pm

Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Al King (30th) 9pm

Library Pub (Wolfville): Dan McFadyen (30th, 6th) 9pm

Dooly’s (New Minas): Millett & Hunt (30th) 9pm

Tommy Gun’s (Windsor): Music Video Dance Party, $3 (30th, 6th) 9:30pm-1:30am

West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): DJ Lethal Noize (30th) 10pm, Th under Kiss Rock Band (6th) 9pm

SUNDAYS:Stem’s Cafe (Greenwich): Jo-hanne McInnis Trio w/Kory Bayer & Alex Porter (31st, 7th) 11-2pm

Tommy Gun’s (Windsor): Open Mic Jam Session (31st, 7th) 3-6pm

Paddy's Pub (Wolfville): Pad-dy’s Irish Session (31st, 7th) 8pm

Union Street Cafe (Berwick): JP Cormier, $32 (7th) 8pm

MONDAYS:Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): Ron Edmunds Band (1st, 8th) 12pm-2pm

Paddy's Pub (Wolfville): Open Mic w/Mike Aube (1st), w/Wood-scott (8th) 8pm

TUESDAYS:Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): Ron Edmunds Band (2nd, 9th) 12pm-3pm

Spitfi re Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Trivia Nights, $2 (2nd, 9th) 7pm

Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): Irish Jam Session (2nd, 9th) 8pm

T.A.N. Coffee (Wolfville): Open Mic w/Donna Holmes (2nd, 9th) 8-10pm

WEDNESDAYS:Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): David Filyer (3rd, 10th) 12pm-3pm

Farmers Market (Wolfville): Donna Holmes (10th) 5pm

West Side Charlie’s (New Minas): Billy T’s Karaoke (3rd, 10th) 10pm

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WHO'S YOUR DADDY? by Donna Holmes

Name & Phone Number:

12 June 11–25, 2015

Valley Family Fun Y is for YogaLaura Churchill Duke

Most families and children are busy today, moving rapidly from one activ-ity to the next. Rushing and shifting gears can be hard on children, not to mention adults! We need to learn how to purposely slow ourselves down, and be mindful of our bodies. One way to do this is through practic-ing yoga.

Yoga is ageless! Children can start yoga at any age. Th ere are many class-es where mothers practice yoga with their newborns, or young children can learn basic and fun poses. Th ere are some easy yoga moves you can try at home with your children but make sure it is playful and fun. Start with breathing techniques. It's a great way for children to resolve how they are feeling if they can't express it in words.

To fi nd a yoga class in the area, visit the Valley Family Fun website and check under 'Get Moving–Yoga!'

Classes that are geared towards children are listed there. Most adult classes are open to teenag-ers as well, but always be sure to check with the instructor fi rst. It’s time to get moving!

valleyfamilyfun.ca | info@valleyfamilyfun.ca | Photo Credit: Laura Churchill Duke

ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC SUPPORTS LANDMARK EAST STUDENT BURSARIES

Rose Spicer

Landmark East Foundation hosted the 6th Annual Golf Classic on May 22 at Berwick Heights Golf Course. Over 70 businesses, organizations, and service clubs contributed to the tourna-ment through sponsorships and in-kind gifts donated for refreshments and prizes. WestJet was the grand prize sponsor off ering airfare for two anywhere in Canada. Th e lucky winner was Don Wells.Th e event drew 74 players and raised $18,730 for the Landmark East Student Bursary Fund. Th is will be matched with a grant from the Johnson Scholarship Foundation, doubling the net proceeds to $37,460. Stone & Co Ltd received the trophy for best overall team.

Photo Caption: Left to right are Terry Miller; Mike Townsend; Steward Hum; Eric Olsen; and Headmaster, Peter Coll. Student volunteers in front are Marika Hubley, Keytha Tacklyn, and Jacob Wadden.

Left to right are Terry Miller; Mike Townsend; Steward Hum; Eric Olsen; and Headmaster, Peter Coll. Student volunteers in front are Marika Hubley, Keytha Tacklyn, and Jacob Wadden.

Photo Credit: Rose Spicer

Kings Volunteer Resource Centre Back in OperationBruce MacArthur, Kings Volunteer Resource Centre

Th e Kings Volunteer Resource Centre is back in operation! It is located on the ground fl oor (rear centre entrance) of the County of Kings Complex at 87 Cornwallis Street, Kentville. It will remain at the County Complex location until September, 2015.Th e new location will be announced later this summer.

Th e Centre has changed from a federally fi nanced project (with two full-time staff and supported by the Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce since April 2013), to a provin-cially incorporated Not-for-Profi t organiza-tion with a Board of Directors overseeing the operation of the Centre. Th e new Board of Directors would like to thank AVCC for its support of the Centre over the past two years.Th e Centre is now operating with a revised set of objectives to complement its overall goal: to provide services and information in support

of volunteerism in Kings County.

Th e Resource Centre Board invite the public to visit or call the Centre to fi nd out more about the services provided or visit the website. If you are interested in volunteering in the Kings County area, we will help you fi nd an organization that matches your skills, inter-ests, location, and schedule. For Kings County volunteer organizations looking for volunteer help for your activities or a special event, we will do our best to refer interested volunteers to you for your screening and placement.

Th e summer hours of the Centre will be from 9am–3pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Th urs-day of each week until the end of August, 2015. Contact the Centre by phone at 902-678-1398, by e-mail at info@kingsvolunteer-resourcecentre.ca, or check out the Centre’s website at kingsvolunteerresourcecentre.ca.

SHOW ME YOUR INKdonna Holmes

Tattoo Artist: A tattoo parlour in Ottawa

Tattooee: Tyson McEachern – Donna’s nephew

My nephew Tyson is not sentimental and in fact says that sentimentality, especially when used as a reason to get a tattoo, drives him wild. But he gets along well with his Mom and Dad and he knew that he’d never regret this, his fi rst tattoo. Mother’s Day has just gone by, Father’s Day is coming up, and the new festival season is upon us — giving us more great reasons to spend time with our families. Tyson may not be sentimental, but I sure am and I can’t wait for our next family gathering which will not only honour (a bit belatedly) all the mothers and fathers that are now a part of our clan, but also celebrate the 70th birthday of the granddaddy of ‘em all. Happy Birthday and Happy Father’s Day Dad and thanks for the sentiment, Tyson.

Photo Credit: Madison Tiller

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NOTE: All screenings at 8 p.m. for June

Clouds of Sils Maria Sunday, June 14: 8 p.m.

A Brilliant Young Mind (X + Y)Sunday, June 21: 8 p.m.

While We’re Young Sunday, June 28: 8 p.m.

Tickets now $9, at the door 30 minutes before

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Fundy Film SocietyThe world's best films in Wolfville

films subject to change without notice

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542-5157www.fundyfilm.ca

Autumn Series begins!Adoration

Sunday, September 13: 4+7pm

EmptiesSunday, September 20: 4+7pm

Pete Seeger: The Power of SongWednesday, September 23: 7 pm 6-Packs: $36 (six pre-paid tickets) - Autumn Series onlyavailable 30 minutes before screenings through Oct 11

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“I almost wish we were butterflies and liv'd but three summer days - three such days with you I could fill with more delight than fifty common years could ever contain.” - John Keats

14 June 11–25, 2015

8th Annual

ARTFEST WOLFVILLE

LOCAL ART including painting, pottery, food and music.

DIRECTIONS: On highway 1, take exit 10 or 11 towards Grand Pré or Wolfville. In Wolfville, take Elm Street, one block on left. Located next to the Wolfville Farmers’ Market.

More than 15 LOCAL ARTISTS. One day only.SATURDAY, JULY 25, 8:30AM–3PM

15 June 11–25, 2015

I have met hundreds of thousands of people in my life (or so it seems) and the memory of

when and how I fi rst encounter someone is sometimes a little foggy. I remember Micaela Comeau entering into my life like a gust of wind, fi lled with music, rainbows and en-thusiasm and every encounter since then has been identical. If you’ve ever had the good fortune of seeing her perform, you’ll know what I mean; that beauti-ful, beaming, joyful energy she exudes and puts into every one of her performances… come to think it, daily life! I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Micaela perform and also had the pleasure of per-forming with Micaela and it’s an even larger pleasure to get to write this profi le about her.

Micaela Comeau was born in the small Acadian village of Saulnierville in Clare, but she’s been living in Wolfville for the past three years while pursing a Bachelor of Music degree at Acadia University. Micci comes from a fairly musical family so she was always immersed in the arts. Her grandmother on her father's side is a dance teacher and the founder of Acadian Step Dance, and she is an actress as well. Micci’s mother teaches piano and ran an Acadian children's choir, so the seeds were planted for Micci to dive into arts and swim like crazy! Besides being a full time student, Micci does a hodge-podge of many diff erent things. For the past fi ve years she has taught singing, tap dancing, song and dance, and piano in Wolfville and in Clare. She has also been performing in Jeremy Novak's Valley Ghost Walks in Kentville and Wolfville. She states, “I was very excited to be involved with these as I had seen a Ghost Walk a few years earlier and was dying to be a part of it! (Pardon the pun.) Since getting involved with theatre produc-tions in the area required quite a bit of travel I only came to it about age 11, when I started home schooling. At that time I started get-ting involved with CenterStage, Quick As A Wink, and Stage Prophets productions.” As I mentioned earlier, I was fortunate to act with Micaela in the Quick as a Wink Musical Th e Little Princess. I’ve also welcomed her to the front to perform at "Open Mike & Donna" at TAN Coff ee in Wolfville.

Micci’s not just a singer, an actress, and a dancer; she also writes and directs produc-tions. Her fi rst show in the Valley was Th e Princess and Th e Pea at Centerstage and it inspired her to write a musical entitled How the Pea Came to Be - the untold story of the pea that was placed under the mattresses. In her fi rst year at Acadia she submitted this musical to Centerstage's Best New Playwright

competition and was thrilled to win. She then directed the show as one of Centerstage's

children's produc-tions. Th is wonderful experience inspired her to put on her musical as a children's musical theatre day camp. Th e camp was very successful and so she wrote a new play the following year and ran that one in Clare as her next summer camp. Micci has just fi nished a new play for this year’s camp and since the camps in Clare have been so successful she decided

to run a camp in Gaspereau this year as well.

Th e new play is called How Winter Came to the Wood. It is a children's fairy tale explaining how winter came to be. Five young fairies and elves go on a journey to try and save the wood from the dangers of the coming winter. Along the way they meet many characters that teach them values such as thinking for themselves, not judging people based on their position in society, the importance of community, and much more. Micci’s camp will be held at Gaspereau Valley school from July 6–10 and July 13–17, for ages 6 to 13. During the camp children learn skills such as dance/theatre movement, singing, vocal harmonies, acting techniques, set design, prop design, team-work, and much more. If you’re interested in being one of the 25 campers to take on Micci’s Musical, contact her at comeaumicci@gmail.com. Th e Valley is obviously a great place for Micci to perform and indulge in her hobbies. She explains, “You can often fi nd me at the Wool ‘n Tart or L'Arche's Applewicks knitting or crocheting. I fi nd this a great way to release my energy. I enjoy yoga alone or with friends and love going to the gym. And jamming with other musicians is also something I do, as much as I can”. So, what does someone with this much energy and talent wish to do in the future? Micaela says her goal is to move to Toronto this September to get as much experience working, performing, and taking lessons as possible. While there, she will continue to write children’s musicals as running summer camps is one of her favourite things. As an ac-tor, I understand that everyone involved with theatre has those ‘Dream Roles’ they long for and for Micaela it’s the leads in Little Shop of Horrors and My Fair Lady and if she had the opportunity to perform in them that would be a dream come true. Well Micci, you’re so fi ne… you’re so fi ne, you blow our minds… and I see big things ahead! Best of luck!

Photo Credit: Micci Comeau

The WHO’S WHO:Micaela Com eau: Hey Micci, You’re So Fine...

Mike Butler

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CENTRESTAGE PRESENTS LEADING LADIESWouldn’t you change course - in the blink of an eye! - to pluck a rich prize for someone as deserving as yourself? Well, in Leading Ladies, Leo and Jack leap into the quest. Leading Ladies is an award-winning farce, set in 1958 about two British actors so down on their luck that they're doing Scenes from Shakespeare at a Moose Lodge in Amish country, Pennsylvania. Jack and Leo hear about a local old lady who is about to die and wants to leave her fortune to her two long-lost English relatives. Th ey are so desperate for cash that they decide to pass themselves off as her beloved nephews, Max and Steve. Th e trouble starts when they fi nd out that the relatives aren't nephews, but nieces Maxine and Stephanie! Who really are “the leading ladies”? Th is laugh-out-loud show is full of love, deceit, cheating, stealing and, oh yes, men in pantyhose.

Written by Ken Ludwig, this highly acclaimed comedy will appeal to all audiences. It is directed by Junie Hutchinson. Cast Members include: Hillary Webb, John Smith, LeRoy Heff ernan, Mike Butler, Marc Hetu, Danielle Lutz, Tomas Hiseler and Th ea Burton.

PERFORMANCES:June 12,13, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28m, July 3, 4, 10, 11, 12m, 17, 18.  Showtimes 8pm/2pm (the 2pm matinees play June 28 and July 12)

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Call 902-678-8040 to reserve your seat. Gift certifi cates and season passes are available at R.D. Chisholm's in Kentville and Rick’s Frame and Art in New Minas. CentreStage Th eatre is located at 61 River Street, Kentville. Find more details on our website at centrestageth-eatre.ca.

WORD OF THE ISSUE:

Jollifi cation noun

Lively celebration with others; festivity; merrymaking.

"Each year the mountain men of the old west would gather for a week of carousing, tall tale-telling, and general jollifi cation."

Margaret Drummond

16 June 11–25, 2015

Four-Grain Pancake MixRECIPE Jenny Osburn, Union Street Café

It's been a while since I've gotten to attend a full-on summer festival of any kind. It's kind of a large commitment and restaurant gals don't really get weekends off. I'd love to say that I'll see you at StanFest, Full Circle, AND Evolve. It would be great to get to New Glasgow's Riverfront Jubilee and Kempt Shore Acoustic. But I probably won't and that makes me a little sad. But don't cry for me, I have a solution! This summer we'll be thrilled to welcome the likes of Lynn Miles, Dave Gunning, Port Cities, Gordie Sampson, Tom Terrell, and Rachel Sermanni, some of my favourite festival performers, to our music venue at Union Street Cafe. You're very welcome to join me.

If you, however, find yourself with a campsite, a cooler, and a head-spinning array of amazing artists, here's a recipe for you. It's a pancake mix you make before you leave, then mix with a few cooler staples before frying up healthy and gorgeous pancakes for all your old and new friends. Here's to a summer of great food and music!

Four-Grain Pancake Mix• 4 C Whole Wheat Flour• 1 C Ground Flax Seed• 1 ½ C Oatmeal• 1 C Cornmeal• ¼ C Baking Powder• ½ C Sugar• 4 tsp Salt

Combine in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Scoop into a resealable bag or jar. When you're ready for pancakes, add to each cup of pancake mix:

• 1 Egg, lightly beaten• ¾ C Milk• 1 Tbsp Melted Butter or Oil• 1 C Blueberries or whatever fruit is in

season, optional

Stir gently until combined. Heat a large, heavy frying pan over medium heat for a few minutes before adding a tablespoon of butter or oil and tilting the pan in all directions to coat. Spoon in pancake batter and let cook until the edges look dry and bubbles have formed on top. Flip, cook another minute or so, then turn onto a plate and eat with maple syrup or honey. Add more butter or oil to the pan for subsequent batches.

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Do you want to study, draw and paint barns in the Annapolis Valley?

Six-week course open to anyone who wishes to learn about barns or share knowledge of barns in an artful way.

July 4 – August 15, 2015 | Saturdays 9:00 –11:30amCourse cost: $100 per person. Minimum number of students: 10.

One pay-what-you-can space for every tenth student who pre-registers.

To register, contact Lisa Tondino at houdinidesign@gmail.com or 902.582.7749

Game Space AV

Game ConJune 26-27

Tournaments: Super Smash Bros, Call of Duty,

League of Legends,Minecraft survival games

Guest Speakers: learn about the industry

from the pros!

Video Games • ANIMECosplay • Tabletop Games • Vendors •

AND Prizes!

Louis Millett Community CompleX, New Minas

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ACTIVE AND HEALTHY LIVING: DO I NEED TO TAKE VITAMIN D IN THE SUMMER?Dr Jyl Bishop Veale, ND, Wolfville Naturopathic Clinic

In Nova Scotia, between the months of Octo-ber and April, it is impossible to obtain vita-min D by exposing our skin to sunlight due to the angle of the earth and our distance from the equator. Therefore, regular use of vitamin D supplements is crucial during a significant portion of the year. But what about during the summer months?

Vitamin D is critical for bone health, but re-cent studies suggest it also plays an important role in the prevention of cold and flu, MS, and certain cancers. The most natural way to get vitamin D is by exposing your bare skin to summer sunlight (ultraviolet B rays) for around half the amount of time that it takes for your skin to turn pink and begin to burn. How much D3 is produced in any given indi-vidual is variable, depending on a multitude of factors:

- Lighter-skinned individuals make vitamin D significantly faster than darker-skinned individuals. - More vitamin D can be produced in a shorter period of time when the sun is high in the sky (midday sun). For fair-skinned individuals, 15

minutes of midday sun daily is often ample exposure.- Exposing larger areas, such as your back, makes more vitamin D than exposing your hands and face.- Days with high levels of air pollution will block UVB rays and reduce D production.- UVB rays are partially blocked on cloudy summer days resulting in less efficient D production.- SPF sunscreens that block UVB rays can compromise vitamin D production.

In the summer, when the earth’s axis tilts in a favourable way for Nova Scotians, more UVB rays are able to penetrate latitudes like ours. If you regularly spend time outdoors and are not always covered from head to toe in sunscreen or clothing, you probably do not need to take D3 all summer long. However, since so many of us work indoors year round or practice sun avoidance, taking the sunshine vitamin by way of supplementation can be an import-ant consideration in the summer months as well. A dark-skinned civil servant who works indoors all summer should consider supple-menting, whereas a light-skinned landscaper

can probably shelf the vitamin for a few months.

In an ideal world one would have their vita-min D3 levels tested at the end of summer (to assess levels when they should be at their best) and late winter (to assess whether or not the winter dosage of vitamin D3 was adequate to maintain or build upon levels from the summer). Vitamin D3 tests can be request-ed through your family doctor or privately through a naturopathic doctor. Because Vita-min D3 is a fat-soluble vitamin, it can be toxic if consumed in too-high dosages. Anyone taking greater than 2000 IU daily long term should consider testing.

The above is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace a visit to your health care provider. Dosages of any supplements or medicines should be designed for you by your Naturopathic or Medical Doctor.

Wolfville Integrated Health Care 902-542-2000Wihc.ca

Game Space ConVal Kneen-Teed and Monica Jorgensen

Game Space Annapolis Valley will be hosting the first annual Game Space Con on June 26–27 at the Louis Millett Centre, New Minas. Come see what’s new, exciting, and curious in the ever-developing world of games. There will be competitions including Minecraft (survival-type scenarios), League of Legends, Super Smash Bros, and Call of Duty. Saturday will include workshops in programming (Scratch, Unity, Python, etc.), board games, miniature games, Anime, story development, and talks by folks currently succeeding in the game-making industry. Come dressed as your favourite character, try your hand at creating a game, browse the vendor tables, and get a chance to win some great prizes! This event is sponsored by the New Minas Code Club, who would like to thank the Awesome Foundation Annapolis Valley for giving them the grant that made planning this convention possible.

For more details please visit: gamespaceav.ca

17 June 11–25, 2015

WHAT'S HAPPENING FROM JUNE 11–25, 2015SEND YOUR EVENTS TO INFO@GRAPEVINEPUBLISHING.CA & REGISTER THEM FOR FREE ON VALLEYEVENTS.CA

Please note: Events are subject to change. Unless otherwise stated, please dial 902 at the beginning of all phone numbers.

THURSDAY, 11 Health in Harmony Radiothon — Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville Until 5pm. Also June 12, 7am–5pm • Be a Health Hero! Share your story about your positive experience at Valley Regional Hospital. Help get our message out through your social media networks. Listen to AVR then call 679-1759 or 1-844-354-2584 to make your donation or donate online at vrhfoundation.ca TIX: donation INFO: 678-5414 / vrh.foundation@ns.sympatico.caLE Shaw Spring Fling — L.E. Shaw Elementary School, Avonport 5–7pm • Inflatable games, BBQ, giveaways, snow cones, popcorn, and much more! All proceeds go towards events for the kids! TIX: no charge INFO: 542-6900 / lockhart_davis@eastlink.caCursillo Ultreya — St. Anthony’s Parish, Berwick 7–8:30pm • An evening of fellowship, song and worship. TIX: no charge INFO: cursillocommunications@gmail.comAwesome Cool Ideas Event! — Patterson Hall, Wolfville 7–9pm • A night full of inspiration and support to bring your ideas, projects, and dreams to life. A facilitated networking and idea incubation / innovation platform where people from all walks of life help and inspire each other to make things happen. Presented by The Awesome Foundation and Cool Ideas Society. TIX: no charge INFO: 300-7335 / wesley.booth@acadiau.caCardio Kickboxing — Baptist Church, North Alton 8:30–9:30pm • (Adult only). Ranked among the most popular fitness classes. Benefits include: coordination, strength building, cardiovascular improvements, self defence, stress reduction, and weight reduction. The instructor is a 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo. TIX: no charge for first week INFO: 365-5660 / devin@ennissecurity.ca

FRIDAY, 12 Port Williams Days — Community Centre, Port Williams 9am–11pm • 9am–5pm: Lions Club Mock Jail (call 542-3321 after 8am for pick-up). 6–7pm: Youth Bike Safety Program. Fireworks on the Dyke at dusk–view from the wharf area (rain date: June 13) TIX: no charge INFO: 542-3933 / emhovell@ns.sympatico.caCampaign for Kids Golf Tournament — Eagle Crest Golf Course, Centreville 11am registration, 12pm start • Funds raised go directly towards assisting disadvantaged children, supporting families in need and enhancing youth education opportunities in Kings County. Rain or shine. TIX: $400 (4-person) team fee includes green fees, prizes and dinner INFO/Register/Sponsor: info@campaignforkids.com / campaignforkids.comEntrepreneurs’ Showcase — Evangeline Middle School (gym), New Minas 11am–2pm • 18th Annual Eighth Grade Interdisciplinary Unit Entrepreneurs’ Showcase. 40+ onsite businesses created by 8th grade students. Many unique products, such as crafts, hot lunch items, tasty treats, specialty sweets and lots more. TIX: no charge INFO: ems@avrsb.ca

Art For Wellness — Valley Community Learning Association, Kentville 1–4pm • A simplified arts experience in a stress-free environment for those who live independently but struggle with mental health issues including stress and anxiety. All materials provided, please RSVP. TIX: no charge INFO: 670-4103 / club@cmhakings.ns.caBirth of a Festival Exhibit Opening — Randall House Museum, Wolfville 2:30–5pm • The Wolfville Historical Society’s new Special Exhibit, BIRTH OF A FESTIVAL, will be opened by the Hon. Scott Brison, M.P. for Kings-Hants, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the opening of the famed Atlantic Theatre Festival TIX: no charge INFO: 542-9775 / randallhouse@outlook.comPort Williams Day — The Port Pub, Port Williams 7–12pm • Join us to celebrate Port Williams Day. Watch the fireworks from the deck with live music by Jon Duggan. TIX: no charge INFO: 542-5555 / portpub@ns.aliantzinc.caDance — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 8pm–12am • Legion Dance – Featuring Meredith TIX: Admission $5 at the door. INFO: 902-798-2031 / windsorlegion@eastlink.caMargie Brown Duo — Michelin Sports and Social Club, Waterville 9pm • Michelin’s Annual Ball Party TIX: no charge INFO: 300-2287 / contact@margiebrownduo.com

SATURDAY, 13 Breakfast -—Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 7:30–10am • Enjoy a good breakfast with friends! TIX: $6 adults, $3 children 12 & under INFO: 678-8935Breakfast — Fire Hall, Kentville 8–11am • Hash browns, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, white or whole wheat toast with jam, coffee, tea, juice, water. Proceeds for the Fire Dept. TIX: free will offering INFO: 678-7798Yard Sale — St. Anthony’s Parish, Berwick 8am–1pm • Yard sale with jewelry table and canteen available. Lots of Bargains TIX: no charge INFO: 538-3194 / stanthony@ns.sympatico.caKikima Grannies Yard Sale — Lions Club, Wolfville 8am–2pm • Proceeds will go to Kikima Kenya to help grandmothers with their grandchildren that have be orphaned. All items can be dropped off Friday at the Lions Club. No clothing or freon-filled items TIX: donation INFO: bacain33@gmail.comPort Williams Days — Community Centre, Port Williams 8am–6pm • Community flea market, village wide yard sale, book sale, pantry sale, BBQ, children’s parade, fire department equipment demonstration, special dedication at park, vineyard and barrel cellar tour at Planters Ridge Winery ($6 per person), community supper (free will offering) TIX: no charge INFO: 542-3933 / emhovell@ns.sympatico.caOakdene Days —Oakdene Park, Kentville 9–11am • Join us for the cleanup of the park, followed by a community celebration including a BBQ and fun activities supported by the Kentville Rotary Club. TIX: no charge INFO: Karlee, 679-2556Community Yard Sale — Woodman’s Grove Apartment Complex, East end of Wolfville 9am–12pm • Proceeds for community flower boxes and benches. Rain Date: June 14 TIX: no charge INFO: phyl.jardine@gmail.com

Farmers’ Market — Farmers Market, Windsor 9am–1pm • TIX: no charge INFO: windsorfarmermarket@gmail.comCraft Fair — Fire Hall, Hall’s Harbour 9am–4pm • Fund Raiser for the Halls Harbour Water Rescue Unit, Craft Fair, BBQ, 50/50 draw. TIX: $2, donations welcome INFO: hallsharbour.orgBob and Me — Visitor Information Centre, Hantsport 10–11am • Enjoy the 60’s 70’s and maritime music of the local duo, Bob and me at the Hantsport Pop Up Market. TIX: no charge INFO: 690-7836 / susancarey@ns.synpatico.caOpen House - Family Day — Annapolis Valley Shooting Sports Club, Canaan / Kentville 10am–4pm • For a small fee, come try the shooting sports for yourself. Members on hand to provide shooting instruction. Team Challenge event will start at 4pm. TIX: $1 each (some activities require more than one ticket). INFO: jrobinson@avssc.caSummer Kickoff Event — Blomidon Estate Winery, Canning 10am–6pm • Kick back with a glass of our new vintage of Seyval Blanc, and listen to Wolfville’s Saltgrass band on our new patio. New release of our Cuvée L’Acadie, the crowd favourite Crémant, & other exciting small-lot premium wines. TIX: no charge INFO: 582-7565 / retail@blomidonwine.caCommunity Bike Pump Unveiling — Clock Park, Wolfville 11am–12pm • Join members of The Rotary Club of Wolfville for the grand unveiling of the new community bike pump. TIX: no charge INFO: kmansfield@wolfville.caFundraising BBQ — Sobeys, New Minas 11am–3pm • Fundraising BBQ. Join us for lunch and support Kings County People First. TIX: donation INFO: peoplefirstns.caTea and Fashion Show — Fire Hall, Greenwich 2–4pm • Afternoon tea while our models show summer wear from Northern Reflections. Also tables with touch and take and a book sale. All proceeds to the Greenwich Women’s Association supporting local charities. TIX: $8 INFO: 542-3498 / darlene.hennigar@gmail.comBook Launch: Carolyn Mallory, ‘Painted Skies’ — The Box of Delights Bookshop, Wolfville 2–4pm • Carolyn’s new picture book for children, Painted Skies. Leslie is new to the Arctic, and no one told her there would be so much snow, and so many interesting animals to see. See page 9. TIX: no charge INFO: 542-9511 / boxofdelights@ns.aliantzinc.caKnit Knuts — Library, Windsor 2–4pm • Join us on the lawn of the library to participate in the World Wide Knit in Public Day. This event is registered with WWKIP at wwkipday.com Bring your knitting or other fibre art to celebrate this day, and your art, in a social setting. Please bring a lawn chair. TIX: no charge INFO: 798-5424 / windsor@valleylibrary.caOpen House — The Booker School, Port Williams 2:30–3:30pm • Open House and Info Session for parents interested in learning more about our Pre-K to Grade 8 school and the International Baccalaureate program. Children welcome. See ad page 5. TIX: no charge INFO: 585-5000 / odarwish@bookerschool.com / facebook.com/bookerschoolBroken Leg Theatre — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8–10pm • Broken Leg Theatre is a theatrical variety show that follows the same kind of format as “Night Kitchen.” Drama, comedy,

musical theatre, dance. TIX: $10 (at the door) INFO: iwakichick@hotmail.comORO! Orkestra Dance Party! — Horton Community Centre, Grand Pré 8pm • Please join us for an almost-solstice dance party. Pre-party potluck at 6pm. TIX: $7 at door INFO: oro.orkestra@gmail.comDance: Rte 12 — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am • 19 & over, bar & kitchen available TIX: $7 INFO: 678-8935

SUNDAY, 14 Brigadoon’s Wine & Dash — Gaspereau Valley, Gaspereau 10am • Run or walk a 10 mile route and experience Nova Scotia vineyards by enjoying different flavors of wine along the way! Domaine de Grand Pré, Luckett Vineyards, L’Acadie Vineyards, Gaspereau Vineyards, located along the route, will host a wine experience and water stop. Money raised for Brigadoon Village. TIX: $90 adult (19+), $60 youth INFO: 422-3387 / kerriann.hillier@brigadoonvillage.orgWeeding Day with the Noodle Guy at TapRoot Farm — Taproot Farms, Port Williams 11am–4pm • Join us as we harvest the greens that do NOT make it onto your plates and enjoy a great day at the farm! Ross the Noodle guy will be here to cook us one of his delicious freshly-made meals right on site ($12 pp). BYOBugspray & hoes, water bottle, closed toe shoes. TIX: no charge INFO: events@taprootfarms.caNova Swing Band Patio Concert — Memorial Library, Wolfville 1–2pm • Sixteen local musicians celebrating the big band era will be playing the time honoured standards of the golden age of music. Everyone welcome! TIX: no charge INFO: 542-5760Music Fundraiser for Kevin Schofield — Fire Hall, Greenwich 1–4pm • Country Music Fundraiser Entertainers: Caroll Edwards, Brenda Downey, & James Brown. Bake table, 50/50, canteen, & Emcee Harold Hunt TIX: donation INFO: greenwichfire.caMemorial Gospel Hymn Sing — United Baptist Church, Wolfville Ridge 2-4pm • A time to remember loved ones passed or to celebrate an anniversary or birthday. TIX: donation INFO: wolfvillebaptist.caThe Creative Corner — Randall House Museum, Wolfville 2–4:30pm • Join us for a day of family fun where participants can create their very own Mi’kmaq inspired craft that will be featured in our new exhibit that opens on National Aboriginal Day (June 21). The event will take place at the museum and is admission by donation! TIX: donation INFO: 542-9775 / randallhouse@outlook.comPool Fundraiser — Memorial Community Centre , Hantsport 4:30–6:30pm • Hantsport pool located on HMCC’s 16+ acres, needs community support to open again this year. This is one of our major pool fundraisers! Spaghetti Supper and Ticket Auction. Gluten free option available and child portions. VISA/Debit TIX: $12 adult, $6 child, under 3 free INFO: 684-3255 / nsteaconsultant@gmail.comThe Ontario Presbyterian Chorus — Kings Presbyterian Church, New Minas 7pm • Everyone welcome. TIX: donation INFO: 681-1333 / kingschurch@ns.akiantzinc.ca

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Landmark East honours Eastern Kings Memorial Health FoundationRose Spicer Landmark East School has made space on campus to honour a long-time supporter. The room dedicated to fitness and circuit training for Landmark East students has been renamed 'The Eastern Kings Memorial Health Foundation Wellness Centre'. Much of the fitness equipment was purchased over time through grants from the EKM Health Foundation and used on a daily basis for physical education, spark fitness, and weekend recreation programs.

The Foundation has supported Landmark East with a total of close to $30,000 in grants in re-cent years. This includes a very generous contribution of $10,347 made this year in conjunction with a $1000 grant from the Wellness Initiative Fund to purchase mini trampolines, spin bikes, and a treadmill.

The EKM Health Foundation is a charitable organization that supports initiatives that have a positive impact on the health of the people of Eastern Kings County. The Foundation evolved from the closure in 1996 of the former Eastern Kings Memorial Hospital. Donations previously made to the former hospital were transferred to the Foundation with the intent that income from these monies supports health-related projects.

Photo Credit: Rose Spicer

Photo Caption: Sylvia Fullerton, Chair of the EKM Health Foundation holds up the new signage with Landmark East student, Phil Arsenault. Behind are students, Jacob Wadden and Jaylene Hubley and Headmaster, Peter Coll.

Photo Credit: Rose Spicer

Photo Caption: Sylvia Fullerton, Chair of the EKM Health Foundation holds up the new signage with Landmark East student, Phil Arsenault. Behind are students, Jacob Wadden and Jaylene Hubley and Headmaster, Peter Coll.

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Health and Fitness Dance Program — Louis Millet Community Complex, New Minas 7–8:30pm • Latin, ballroom and social dance practice. Informal opportunity to practice and improve your dancing skills. One half hour basic instruction from 7–7:30pm.TIX: $2 drop-in INFO: Glenda, 542-5053Fundy Film screens CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA — Al Whittle Theatre, 8pm only • Actor Maria (Juliette Binoche), at the peak of her international career, begins line rehearsal with her assistant (Kristen Stewart) in Sils Maria, a remote Alpine region. Maria is to perform in a revival of the play that made her famous 20 years ago. A young Hollywood starlet (Chloë Grace Moretz) with a penchant for scandal, will play the younger woman and Maria comes face to face with an ambiguously charming woman who is, in essence, an unsettling reflection of herself. See ad p.13 TIX: $9 INFO: 542-5157 / fundyfilm.ca

MONDAY, 15 Lucas Porter on Piano — Harvey Denton Hall, Wolfville 7:30–9pm • Compositions for the piano, including Chopin’s 24 Preludes, op. 25 TIX: $12 adult, $10 seniors/students, at the door INFO: 681-3258 / bgrich@ns.sympatico.ca

TUESDAY, 16 Committee of the Whole — County of Kings Municipal Complex, Kentville 9am • TIX: no charge INFO: 1-888-337-2999Stepping Up Conference — Bishop Hall, Greenwich 9am–4:30pm • People are talking about the future of Nova Scotia. How can we shift our conversations from what’s wrong to what’s possible? Let’s have a conversation about our future. TIX: please inquire INFO: Denise, 542-5310 / steppingupconference.nationbuilder.com/ greenwichThe Person Behind the Mask — Kings Riverside Court, Kentville 2pm • Join us for a talk by Dr. Jocelyn Foran, MD, FRCPC, Chief of Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesia, about her work at Valley Regional Hospital. Community members welcome. TIX: no charge INFO: 678-5414 / vrh.foundation@ns.sympatico.caAGM for Campaign for Kids — The Driftwood Restaurant, Berwick 6pm • Campaign for Kids Annual General Meeting. Please email if you would like the agenda in advance. TIX: no charge INFO: info@campaignforkids.comTown Council Meeting — Town Hall, Wolfville 6:30pm • INFO: wolfville.caCompanion Planting Workshop — Acadia Community Farm, Wolfville 6:30–8pm • Learn how to plant different crops in proximity for pest control, pollination, to provide beneficial habitat, and improve garden productivity. W/ Av Singh, Ph.D., P.Ag, one of Canada’s leading experts on organic agriculture. Register by June 15.TIX: no charge INFO/Reg: 585-1311 / myah@acadiafarm.orgSupport Group for Families/Friends/Carers of those with an Eating Disorder — Louis Millet Complex, New Minas 7–9pm • To support parents, carers and friends and help them connect with others who are experiencing similar challenges. TIX: donation INFO: 691-2319 / 840-1495 / brigdaniels1@hotmail.com

Board Game Night — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 8pm-12am • TIX: no charge INFO: 542-0059 / judy@paddys.ca

WEDNESDAY, 17 Libido Yoga with Mia Lockhart — Recreation Centre, Kentville 12–1:30pm • Talk Life Community presents Libido Yoga: Opening Your Sacral Chakra to re-Ignite Creativity and Pleasure. TIX: $10 (please email) INFO: 678-1562 / talklifecommunity@gmail.comPlanning Advisory Committee (PAC) — Council Chambers, Wolfville 1:30pm • INFO: wolfville.caThe Mingle — Farmers’ Market, Wolfville 4:30–6pm. Monthly Networking for business people, entrepreneurs and people going into business, and a chance to meet a number of financial service providers in our community and ask questions for free. INFO: 697-3344 / wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca

Empty Bowl Benefit Concert — United Baptist Church, Port Williams 6pm • Original musical compositions, poems and dances performed by Booker School students. Then, one hundred hand-made bowls created by Grade 4 students at the Spiral Studio in Halls Harbour will be offered for donations. Each will be filled with a delicious soup made by Chef Alan Johnston. The children have decided that proceeds will be donated equally to the local food bank and to our friends at L’Arche. Please RSVP. TIX: donation INFO: 585-5000 / bookerschool.caBicycle Polo — Presidents Field, Wolfville 6:30–8pm • Come join the fun! Make sure to bring your bike and helmet to play! TIX: no charge INFO: kmansfield@wolfville.caBook Launch: Dean Jobb ‘Empire of Deception’ — The Box of Delights Bookshop, Wolfville 7–8pm • A riveting tale of greed, glamour and one of the greatest swindles in history. ‘Empire Of Deception’ is the first book to chronicle the exploits of one of the slickest con men in history, Leo Koretz. See page 13. TIX: no charge INFO: 542-9511 / boxofdelights@ns.aliantzinc.ca / deanjobb.comFriends of the Hantsport Public Library AGM — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial Library, Hantsport 7pm • Everyone is welcome to attend the AGM being held at the ‘new’ Isabel and Roy Jodrey Memorial Library. Guest, Roy Bishop will be speaking on “R.A. Jodrey and Hantsport.” TIX: no charge INFO: 684-4005

THURSDAY, 18 Beauty and the Beast — Evangeline Middle School, New Minas 7–9pm. Also June 19 • Enjoy an evening of song, dance, and fantastic entertainment while supporting the talented students at EMS. TIX: $5 @ Box of Delights, Evangeline Middle School, or at door INFO: 681-4910Magna Carta 800th Anniversary — Farmers Market, Wolfville 7pm • Illustrated talk and discussion around the topic “Magna Carta 800: Our Rights and England’s History” led by Professor Jennifer MacDonald. Organized by the Wolfville Historical Society. TIX: donation INFO: 542-9775 / Randallhouse@outlook.comEKM Health Foundation AGM — Fire Hall, Wolfville 7–8:30pm • The 20th Annual General Meeting of the EKM Health Foundation. Annual Reports and review of Financial Statements. The public is invited

to attend. TIX: no charge INFO: 542-2359 / foundation-ekm@avdha.nshealth.caMusic Jam — Community Center, Cambridge 7–10pm • Last Jam of the season. 50/50 tickets, draw for $100 worth of lottery tickets, door prizes, fee hot dogs! TIX: donation INFO: 538-9957 / gands@xcountry.tvBook Launch: Sarah Mian, ‘When the Saints’ — The Box of Delights Bookshop, Wolfville 7–8pm • Sarah Mian, award-winning author and poet, reading from and signing her debut novel, the blistering ‘When the Saints’. Original, gut-wrenching and incessantly hilarious story of a clan of outsiders whose redemption might be found in what they longed to escape: each other. See page 13. TIX: no charge INFO: 542-9511 / boxofdelights@ns.aliantzinc.ca / sarahmian.com

FRIDAY, 19 Funding Workshop for Business — K.C. Irving Centre, Acadia 9am–2:30pm • A variety of funding & resource programs available for businesses at various stages of the business life cycle. Learn about financial & other supports available to entrepreneurs and business owners in NS. RSVP by June 12 TIX: no charge INFO: 585-1498 / barbara.baker@acadiau.caFour Seasons Orchestra Spring Concert — Fountain Hall Performing Arts Centre, Windsor 7–8:30pm • A concert of orchestral music suitable for the season. Program of works from Classics to Broadway. Program includes guest dancers. TIX: $10 INFO: 798-1730Film: A View from the Bridge — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7–9pm • In Brooklyn, longshoreman Eddie Carbone welcomes his Sicilian cousins to the land of freedom. But when one of them falls for his beautiful niece, they discover that freedom comes at a price. Eddie’s jealous mistrust exposes a deep, unspeakable secret – one that drives him to commit the ultimate betrayal. See poster page 27. TIX: $20 @ ticketpro.ca, Home Hardware (Windsor), Pharmasave (Wolfville), Wilsons Pharmasave (Kentville, Berwick), or at the door INFO: 697-4231 / kathy@justuscoffee.com

SATURDAY, 20 Breakfast — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 7:30–10am • Bacon, sausage, ham, eggs, pancakes, hash browns, toast, and baked beans, juice, coffee/tea. TIX: $6 adults, $4 children (6–12 years), no charge under 6 INFO: 798-2031 / windsorlegion@eastlink.caRon Lightburn Book Signing — Visitor Information Centre, Hantsport 9am–12pm • Meet the author of Pumpkin People and Frankinstink. Ron will be signing books at Hantsport’s Pop Up Market TIX: no charge INFO: 690-7836 / susancarey@ns.sympatico.caRed Cross Babysitters Course — Canadian Red Cross, Kentville 9am–4pm • Course covers the responsibilities of a babysitter, safety tips, basic childcare skills and what to do in case of emergency. For Youth 11+ TIX: $60, includes book and certificate INFO: 670-1383 / braveheartcourse@gmail.comHope Classic, 5k &10k Run, Walk, Wheel — Memorial Park, Kentville 10:30am–12pm • 9:30am registration, 10:30 am Start. Benefit the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Nova Scotia TIX: $18 on site (on-line

registration available through running room.ca) INFO: emilyduffett48@gmail.comRelay for Life — Memorial Park, Kentville 12pm–12am • Accept the baton to walk or run to fundraise or volunteer time to support Canadians living with cancer. TIX: no charge INFO: 698-0557 / jennifer.tufts@ns.cancer.caFrank Cameron Book Signing — Coles, New Minas 12–1:30pm • Frank Cameron will be signing copies of his book, ‘I owe it all to rock and roll (and the CBC)’. TIX: no charge INFO: 681-0880Dance Recital — Irish Dance - Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 2–3:30pm • 16th Annual Irish Dance Recital. Features dancers aged 3–15. (Maybe even a few adults.) TIX: $10 at door, no charge under age 5 INFO: 582-1786 / info@webstersdance.comAfternoon Tea — Randall House Museum, Wolfville 2–5pm • Come and enjoy delicious food, a cup - or two - of tea, and an afternoon full of lively conversation. Follow tea time with a tour from one of our knowledgeable guides who will be happy to spill all of the juicy secrets Randall House has to offer. TIX: $5 INFO: 542-9775 / randallhouse@outlook.comUncommon Common Art — Uncommon Common Art (stop 1), North Grand Pré 2–5pm • Celebrate the launch of our 8th year of uncommon art in common places. Meet the artists, share a snack, and be the first to get the 2015 guidebook to all of the installations and activities. See page 10. TIX: no charge INFO: uncommoncommonart@gmail.comLobster Supper — Curling Club, Berwick 2–6pm • A great way to show Dad you care! Included with your Lobster is salad, roll, & pie - take-out only. Delivery available in Berwick, tickets must be purchased by June 15. TIX: $20 (please call) INFO: Brad, 538-3612 / mlarsen@ns.sympatico.caFather’s Day Chicken Barbecue — Community Hall, Scotts Bay 5–6:30pm • 1/2 barbecue chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, and roll. Please pre-order by June 11 TIX: $10 per meal. INFO: 582-7489 / jerrychuntley@gmail.comWatoto Children’s Choir — Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville 7pm • World renowned children’s choir, Watoto introduces a brand new production entitled Oh What Love, a moving blend of African rhythm, contemporary gospel and ethnic dance. The children will share their stories and new found hope through song with energy and enthusiasm. TIX: free will offering INFO: canada@watoto.caDance: Still Doin Time — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9pm–12am • 19 & over, bar & kitchen available TIX: $7 INFO: 678-8935Marsh Madness — Miners Marsh, Kentville 9:15pm • Andrew Hebda of the NS Museum of Natural History searches for creatures of the night: amphibians, marsh birds, bats (with ultrasonic bat detectors), and moths/flying insects (using lights and sheets). Prepare to be amazed by the biodiversity of the night. This event is child- and family-friendly. Come prepared with rubber boots, dip nets, binoculars, flashlights…and food bank items. Marsh access is at the back of the Kentville Court House. TIX: no charge INFO: 681-2374 / jameslchurchill@gmail.comWhat’s Happening continued on page 20

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VALLEY EVENT TICKET GIVEAWAY: CHANCE TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO:A Midsummer Night's Dream (film) - Presented by Just Us! Coffee Roasters Co-op, Friday June 26, 7pm , Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville. Draw date: Friday, June 19 Enter all draws: valleyevents.ca/win

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Dance: Ambush — Royal Canadian Legion, Canning 9:30pm–1am • 19+. TIX: $5 INFO: 582-7246 after 4.p.m.

SUNDAY, 21 – Happy Father’s Day!Benefit for Kenny Hartt — Fire Hall, New Minas 11am–10pm • There will be a silent/ticket auction, BBQ, bake sale, a jam session, 50/50, as well as selling tickets on a quilt. TIX: donation INFO: 300-3479 / 692-8072 / coffepot_761@hotmail.comJamaican Jerk Pig Roast — Taproot Farms, Port Williams 12-3pm • Chef Michael Howell and the Jamaican crew from TapRoot will prepare an authentic Jamaican Jerk Pork Roast for you to enjoy together with a spectacular lunch of salads, fresh breads, vegetables, and dessert. Only 50 seats available. TIX: $50 adult, $25 ages 8–16, no charge under 8. INFO: 542-5310 / admin@taprootfarms.caHymn Sing — United Baptist Church, Wolfville Ridge 7-9pm • Featuring Harold Hunt and Friends TIX: donation INFO: 542-3419Fundy Film screens A BRILLIANT YOUNG MIND (aka X + Y) — Al Whittle Theatre, 8pm only • Nathan, a socially challenged teenage math prodigy, finds new confidence and new friendships on Britain’s squad at the International Mathematics Olympiad. The unconventional and hilarious relationship between Nathan and his teacher, and Nathan’s first love interest with Chinese squad competitor, Zhang Mei, provide a heart-warming and life-affirming story. See ad p.13 TIX: $9 INFO: 542-5157 / fundyfilm.ca

MONDAY, 22 TUESDAY, 23 L’Arche Homefires AGM — L’Arche Hall, Wolfville 6:30–7:30pm • Our Annual General Meeting. Meeting begins 6:30pm, preceded by a community supper at 5pm. Please RSVP by June 19. TIX: no charge INFO: 542-3520 x221 / admin@larchehomefires.orgCinéma Politique — Studio-Z, Wolfville 7–9pm • WE’RE NO DUMMIES ~ A Harper Casebook. Or: Don’t get mad. Get Stephen! A presentation by Skip Hambling on his booklet detailing the worst of the crimes and misdemeanours of the Harper era as Eight Ugly Truths. A point-by-point reminder of why it’s time to Heave Steve. Video and discussion. TIX: donation INFO: 678-3748 / cinepolitique@gmail.comBoard Game Night — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 8pm–12am • TIX: no charge INFO: 542-0059 / judy@paddys.ca

WEDNESDAY, 24 Public Information Meeting — Louis Millet Complex, Rm 117, New Minas 6–9pm • An opportunity for the public to comment on an application by 3264117 Nova Scotia Limited to enter into a development agreement to allow a three-unit dwelling at 35-37 Cornwallis Avenue, New Minas (PID 55206122). TIX: no charge INFO: 690-2450 / iwatson@countyofkings.ca

THURSDAY, 25 Annual General Meeting — Community Living Alternative Society, Kentville 4pm • Board of Directors meeting CLAS invites individuals who maybe interested in becoming a member to attend this meeting. TIX: no charge INFO: 681-8920Book Launch: Charlotte Mendel, ‘A Hero’ — The Box of Delights Bookshop, Wolfville 5–6pm • Charlotte Mendel will be reading from and signing copies of her newest book, ‘A Hero’. Set in the turbulent background of the Arab Spring, ‘A Hero’ questions the meaning of heroism through the perspectives of the different members of a family as they grapple with the potential chaos following the seemingly inevitable fall of the government. See page 13. TIX: no charge INFO: 542-9511 / boxofdelights@ns.aliantzinc.caTake Action – A Rural Entrepreneurial Forum — Louis Millett Centre, New Minas 9am–4pm • W/guest speaker Ray Ivany, President and Vice Chancellor of Acadia University. An entrepreneurial forum for those who want to make a real difference in their business. Enhance your skills with proven strategies, tools to evaluate your present business model, as well as concrete instruments to assist in the “fine tuning” of various aspects of your business. See poster page 14. TIX: $100, $75 for second delegate per business, $50 for youth INFO: Ray Savage, 679-7949 / coachray@excelr8.ca / Gary Morton, 679-1467

EXHIBITS“If Truth be Told” — Harvest Gallery, Wolfville June 13–July 11 • A group show of NS Realism including the work of Alan Bateman, Arnaud Beghin, Alex Colville, Peter Gough, Steven Rhude and Anna Syperek. INFO: harvestgallery@gmail.comUncommon Common Art — Various Kings Co., Locations, June 20–mid October • Launch: June 20, 2–5pm @ 477 Long Island Rd., North Grand Pré. A celebration and an opportunity to meet and chat with the artists. INFO: Terry, 542-3981 / uncommoncommonart.com/ uncommoncommonart@gmail.comArt Show and Sale — Wickwire Place, 30 Wickwire Ave., Wolfville June 20–21 • Featured Artist: Barbara Cain. Works include florals, seascapes, and landscapes in oils and acrylics. INFO: bacain33@gmail.comSkateboard Art Exhibit — Designer Cafe, Kentville. Until June 26 • Original boards created by local artists. Silent auction in support of the Kentville Skateboard Park Association. INFO: Matt, info@kentvilleskatepark.ca / Marty, (Designer Cafe), 365-3322Judith J. Leidl — Oriel Fine Art, Wolfville • Fine art: floral paintings, scarves, acrylic paintings, prints, ceramics, and Inuit work from Baffin Island. INFO: 670-7422 / judithleidlart.comCapture 2014: Nova Scotian Realism — Acadia University Art Gallery, Wolfville. Until June 28 • This exhibition, initiated by Professional Living Artists of Nova Scotia (PLANS) explores realism as part of the diverse history of Nova Scotian art. INFO: artgallery@acadiau.ca“Times and Tides” — Stems Cafe (in Blomidon Nursery), Greenwich. Until June 30 • A series

of original oil paintings by artist Simone Labuschagne. INFO: simonela13@hotmail.comMarina Costain — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville • Hooked rugs and wall hangings. INFO: 678-3502 / centrestagetheatre.caApple Bin Art Gallery — Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville • Approximately 100 pieces of affordable original art created by local Valley artists. Part proceeds go towards hospital equipment and to help support Annapolis Valley health care programs.

LIVE THEATRE Leading Ladies — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville, June 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, July 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 8pm, June 28, July 12, 2pm • Two English actors, Jack and Leo, find themselves down on their luck, performing “Scenes from Shakespeare” on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania. When they hear that an old lady in York, PA is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long lost English nephews, they resolve to pass themselves off as her relatives and get the cash. But when they get to York, they find out that the relatives aren’t nephews, but nieces! See poster page 14. TIX: $15 general, $12 students/seniors @ R.D. Chisholm’s (Kentville), Rick’s Art and Frame (New Minas), at the door. INFO: 678-8040 / centrestage@centrestagetheatre.caFantastic Mr. Fox — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville, June 13, 14, 20, 21, 2pm • A much-loved story based on the book by Roald Dahl that follows the vain attempts of three farmers, Boggis, Bunce and Bean, one fat, one short, one lean, to get rid of the fox who regularly steals food from their farms. The farmers try to kill the fox by any means possible, but are outwitted at every turn. Fantastic Mr. Fox devises a plan that will ensure full stomachs for his family and all his friends, and everyone will celebrate with a sumptuous feast. Suitable for all ages. TIX: $7, with reservation INFO: 678-8040 / centrestage@centrestagetheatre.caThe Wizard of Oz — Festival Theatre, Wolfville, June 12, 7pm, June 13, 2pm & 7pm, June 14, 2pm • “We’re off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz!” The students, parents, and staff of Northeast Kings Education Centre have been working hard to present this production of The Wizard of Oz. Fun for the whole family! TIX: $10 for youth/students $12 for adults At the school or at the door. INFO: 582-2040 / crand@gnspes.caValley Ghost Walks — Cornwallis Inn Steps, Kentville, June 18, 8pm; The Blockhouse, Windsor, June 19, 8pm; Clock Park, Wolfville June 25, 8pm; Fundy View Community Hall, Halls Harbour, July 10, 7:30pm • Join Jerome the GraveKeeper and his ghostly friends on these family-friendly historical ghost walks. Our 8th season! See ad page 5. TIX: $15 adults, $12 students INFO: jerome@valleyghostwalks.com / Valleyghostwalks.com

MUSEUMSRandall House — 259 Main St., Wolfville • Open Tues-Sat, 10am–5pm, Sun. 1–5pm. Closed Mondays. The Wolfville Historical Society’s new Special Exhibit, BIRTH OF A FESTIVAL, will be opened by the Hon. Scott Brison, M.P. for Kings-Hants on June 12, 2:30pm. The exhibit will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the opening of the famed Atlantic Theatre Festival, by telling the story of its founding, from inception in 1993 to its grand opening in June 1995. TIX: no charge, donations welcomed. INFO: 542-9775 / randallhouse@outlook.com / wolfvillehs.ednet.ns.caRoss Farm Museum — 4568 Hwy 12, New Ross • Open weekends only, 9:30am–5:30pm. Milking a cow, spinning wool or tasting a delicious treat in the cottage are just three things that happen regularly here at Ross Farm. Every visit is a truly unique experience as the work changes with the seasons. TIX: $6 adult, $5 senior, $2 child (6-17), no charge age 5 & under. INFO: 689-2210 / rossfarm.novascotia.caBlue Beach Fossil Museum — 127 Blue Beach Road, Hantsport • The official birthplace of vertebrate paleontology in Canada. Come for one of our tours to explore 350-million year old footprint-beds, fossils of fish, plants, and so much more. Open daily 9:30am–5pm, until Oct. 31. INFO: 684-9541 / bluebeachfossilmuseum.comThe Old Kings Courthouse Museum (Kings County Museum) — 37 Cornwallis St., Kentville • Open M–F, 9am–4pm. Learn the history of Kings County with special focus on the Acadians and New England Planters. The Kings Historical Society and their Genealogy Center is also located in this building. No admission charge, and donations gratefully accepted. INFO: 678-6237 / museum@okcm.ca / okcm.caPrescott House Museum — 1633 Starr’s Point Rd. • TIX: $4 adult, $2.75 child/senior, no charge under 5, $8.50 family. Learn about this important apple baron. INFO: 542-3984 / prescotthouse.novascotia.caHaliburton House Museum — 414 Clifton Ave., Windsor • Built in the 1830s for Thomas Chandler Haliburton, a Windsor native, and author of the “Sam Slick” stories. TIX: $4 adult, $2.75 child/youth/senior, no charge under 5, $8.50 family. INFO: 798-2915 / haliburtonhouse.novascotia.caWindsor Hockey Heritage Centre — 414 Clifton Ave., Windsor • Open 9am–5pm daily in summer, Tues–Sat in off season. See the equipment with which the game began: wooden pucks, hand-made one-piece hockey sticks carved by Mi’kmaq natives, stock skates and world-famous Starr skates, as well as early forms of protective equipment. TIX: no charge, donations welcome INFO: 798-1800 / windsorhockeyheritage@hotmail.caCharles Macdonald’s Concrete House Museum — 19 Saxon St., Centreville. Opening June 20 • Open Tues-Sat., 11am–5pm, Sun. 11am–4pm. A unique house built entirely of concrete and finished smooth with paint. The yard contains concrete lawn sculptures of deer, a mountain lion, giant mushrooms, and other fanciful figures and furniture. Artist Jude Caborn will be offering a watercolour workshop on June 24, and Crafty Wednesdays are back! Call for details. TIX: “We’re free, are you?” INFO: 678-3177 / concretehouse.ca / info@concretehouse.ca

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THE MARKET PANTRY BOOTHWhat is your Business? Th e Market Pantry booth represents fi ve local producers within the Wolfville Farmers’ Market community including Farmer John’s Herbs (herbs, spices, dips, & mixes), HillCreek Family Farm (specialty oils), Hutchinson’s Maple Products (infused maple syrup), Van Dyk’s Health Juice Products Ltd. (wild blueberry juice), and Vincent Dressings (specialty food dressings). Most of these shelf-stable products are sampled, some have recipe cards, and ALL ARE LOCAL & DELICIOUS!

What inspired you to start your business? I was inspired to start the Market Pantry because I felt there was a need to represent vendors who were not able to attend the market on a regular basis. Having known these producers for many years, I wanted to promote their specialty products. Did you know the Market Pantry has Non-GMO products (HillCreek’s Camelina, Canola and Pumpkin Seed Oils); Gluten-Free products (Farmer John’s herbs and baking mixes); Low Salt, Sugar, and Fat products (Vincent Dressings); All-Natural products (VanDyk’s Wild Blueberry Juice); and Value-Added products (Hutchinson’s Infused Maple Syrup)!!

What do you love best about coming to Market? My favourite aspect of the Wolfville Farmers’ Market is the wonderful local products found here. However, a close second reason that the Market appeals to me is the sense of community found here between the market staff , market vendors, and customers. Someone recently told me “the Wolfville Farmers’ Market is the second largest market in our province, but it’s the BEST”. Having worked at six diff erent markets over ten years, I can say each market is unique, but Wolfville Farmers’ Market was my fi rst and still ranks #1!

What values motivate you in the way you run your business and create or grow your product? Representing fi ve vendors at the Market Pantry is very exciting. I love talking to customers and visitors and telling them about the products and producers I represent. Having integrity, providing product information, giving out samples, and sharing recipes all help to build relationships with the consumer. I am proud of our market, our community, and our province!

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Event DetailsWed June 17, 4:30pm – 6pmThe MingleAre you a business owner, operator, business student or are desiring to open a business? Pop into the Wolfville Farmers’ Market on Wed, June 17 and join our Monthly Mingle where Annapolis Valley business professionals converse and network! Hosted by the Wolfville Farmers’ Market, and supported by the WBDC, the Mingle is facilitated each month by Elsie from Wetmore Counselling. Drop by and say hello and sample some tasty local treats. Th is month businesses from the fi nancial sector will be featured in the Community Room. A warm welcome awaits!

Thurs, June 18, 7pmCommunity Event – Magna Carta 800th AnniversaryIllustrated talk and discussion around the topic “Magna Carta 800: Our Rights and England’s History” led by Professor Jennifer MacDonald. Th is is a social event organized by the Wolfville Historical Society.

Market Team Profi le:WAYNE GROSZKOWhy have you made the decision to do this work at the Market? I love the Wolfville Farmers’ Market! I buy my food here from local farmers, and I want the Market to be sustainable in all ways, including sustainable energy to run the place where all this great stuff happens.

What is your favourite part of working at the Market? I love how kind the people are. One Saturday our team was working down below, to prepare the basement for insulating, and when we came up for lunch Jayn Kenny made us delicious free sandwiches.

What is the most important thing that the Market achieves from your perspective? Th e Market is an essential social gathering place that strengthens the cohesive-ness and resilience of our community. We need a place where we can buy local food directly from people we know, and meet up with friends in a convivial atmosphere.

What are some of your other interests and passions? I love to bicycle. I’ve bicycled across Canada twice (so far), and I bicycled to the Market from Kentville with my tools on a bike trailer for our most recent basement prep day.

What is your role with the Market Team? Please describe what you do. My role is Energy Advisor. I work with the Market Manager, Directors, and NSCC students to help the Market transition to green energy. We’re working to insulate the basement and to get solar panels for the roof.

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The new board members are: Ian Porter, President; James Allen, Treasurer; Lis Porter, Secretary; Jeremy Novak; Peter Herbin; Danielle Campagne; Scott Roberts; Mayor Jeff Cantwell; and Crystal Fuller. The Vice-President position is vacant at present.A main topic of conversation at this meeting was our funding changes and how to re-focus the WBDC as we move forward. The Town will be taking the lead on Economic Development, and we must now work to re-group and clearly defi ne our new roles and priorities. It was generally concluded that WBDC will need to actively engage membership to get their input on this. It was felt that a survey of the membership will be the key to explore options for our new direction. The process for the survey has not been developed as we will need to establish a dedicated email address specifi cally for this kind of ongoing communication fl ow, input, and feedback from our members. As part of our re-building plan we expect to have several membership gatherings

to facilitate networking, brainstorming, and information sharing. We are in the process of assessing our resources and we hope the fi rst session will happen soon.Mayor Cantwell stated that the Town of Wolfville is generally supportive of the WBDC and wants to help us with the process of re-defi ning and re-building our organization. `Another topic that was discussed at the Board table was about how the WBDC membership can provide ongoing input regarding parking needs in downtown Wolfville. Crystal explained that, as part of the Municipal Planning Strategy, the Town’s website now includes an information gathering and sharing portal called *PlaceSpeak*. This is an on-line public engagement tool. WBDC members and citizens are encouraged to visit this portal to provide their input on parking and many other topics.The Board will meet again this month at 8am on Thursday, June 18 in the Board Room at Bishop & Company (189 Dykeland St., Wolfville). Members are welcome at all Board meetings.

Mini Chat with Danielle Campagne of La Louve Home Interiors

Designers Guild - Eastern Canada360 Main Street, Wolfville

Store: 902-697-3021 / Cell: 902-478-9604Facebook: La Louve Home Interiors

So...you’re somewhat new to town, when and why did you come to Wolfville? I moved to Wolfville about two years ago with a friend who had relatives in town. My soul mate had recently passed away and I felt I needed a new start in life. So when the opportunity came up, I took it.Tell us about your business? I opened La Louve Home Interiors last September. The boutique is an eclectic mix of recycled furniture that I paint and distress myself and fabulous Designers Guild products such as bed linens, decorative cushions, rugs and more... all imported from London, UK. So, Designers Guild has a showroom on 5th Avenue in NYC and now... Main Street in Wolfville. I love saying that!If someone wanted to purchase something from you for Father’s Day, what would you suggest? The last thing a man might offer himself is beautiful sheets to sleep on, but the bed is where we spend the most time in our home – nearly 1/3 of our life. It is where we sleep, dream and make love! Your father or your man should experience the luxury that is sleeping on wonderful bed linens.You recently joined the Wolfville Business Development Corporation (WBDC) Board. How come? Having lived and operated businesses across Canada, I have always felt it is important to volunteer my time within the community I call home. When I was asked to join the WBDC board, it seemed a perfect opportunity to share my ideas and experience with a town that enjoys an interesting mix of business, academic, and touristic assets... what fun!What role(s) do you see the WBDC having now? It's no secret the recent municipal action has caused signifi cant damage to the WBDC's administration, and this after 30 years of service to the business community and residents. With proper restructuring and the tireless, dedicated efforts and leadership of individuals such as Ian Porter and Peter Herbin, it will rise from the ashes, but in a different role. Perhaps it'll be more focused on serving existing businesses, rather than economic development, which is now under the town’s umbrella.

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CAMPS:Summer Camp!: A list of camps is starting to grow on the Valley Family Fun website! Know of another one? Send the information to us! INFO: info@valleyfamilyfun.ca / valleyfamilyfun.ca

Musical Theatre Day Camp: Learn about singing, dancing, acting, crafts & more by putting on an original musical as a two week summer day camp this July. INFO: 769-2962 / ldunn@eastlink.ca

SummerArts Camps for Kids: July 2–31 @ Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning. Cabins, a full recreation schedule, campfire and a core of incredible arts programming. Themes such as Under the Sea, Out of Africa, Improv Express, and many more. Ages 5+ INFO: artscentre.ca

SummerArts Academies: Aug. 2–14 @ Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning. Masterclasses for young artists to develop their own artistry and to learn to collaborate with other artists across the disciplines in a unique and exciting program. Film, music, theatre, and visual arts. For teens 14–18. INFO: artscentre.ca

Children’s Fibre Arts Day-Camp: July 27–31, 9am–4pm @ Acadia University Art Gallery, Wolfville. W/artist & educator Margaret Forsey. Felting, dyeing, finger-knitting and more! Also games & play outside. Register at the gallery. FEE: $180, all art supplies included INFO: 585-1373

CLASSES/LESSONS:Community Yoga: Wed. & Fri., 12–1pm @ Dance Studio, Downstairs, Old-SUB, Acadia. FEE: $5, no charge for Acadia students INFO: Carole, cazaflows@gmail.com

Inner Sun Yoga: Classes for every level of student with certified instructors in our inviting studio space. INFO: 542-YOGA / innersunyoga.ca

Yoga In The Park: Wednesdays, through Aug. 26, 5:30–6:30pm @ Oakdene Park, Kentville. Sponsored by Kentville Chiropractic and facilitated by Kentville Parks & Recreation FEE: no charge INFO: 679-2539

Taoist Tai Chi™: Lions Hall, 78 River St., Kentville: Tuesdays, 6–8pm (Beginners), 7–9pm (Continuing Class) & Thursdays, 12:30–2pm (Continuing Class). INFO: Mary Anne, 678-4609 / kentville@taoist.org

Flute Lessons: Accepting flute players of all ages, beginner or intermediate. Four + years teaching experience, BMus in Flute Performance. Contact for rates/availability. INFO: 300-8024 / huttenrebekah@gmail.com.

Drawing/Painting Barns: Saturdays, July 4–Aug. 15, 9–11:30am. Learn about barns or share knowledge of barns in an artful way. See ad page 16. FEE: $100 per person. Minimum of 10 students. One pay-what-you-can space for every tenth student who pre-registers. INFO/Reg: Lisa Tondino, 582-7749 / houdinidesign@gmail.com

Learn Portuguese: Interested in learning new languages? I’ll help you with Portuguese Brazil and you help me with English. INFO: 698-1986 / alimadematos@gmail.com

WORKSHOPS/RETREATS/SESSIONS:Workshop Soap Stone Carving: Introduction & Advanced Workshops: July 4, July 18, Aug 1, Aug 15. Stones / Workshops / Tools. See ad page 15. INFO: 760-2298 / soapstonenovascotia.ca

Workshop: Developmental Movement and Perception: June 20, 1–4pm @ United Church, Greenwich. Led by O.T. Kathie Brown. An experiential workshop exploring the underlying movement patterns we see in early childhood development & how it informs our sensory perceptions. FEE: $20 INFO: Kathleen Purdy, 582-3888 / kp@alexandersociety.org / valleyevents.ca/36924

DONATE/VOLUNTEER:Donate Used Clothing: Flowercart creates work and training for people. Donate your used clothing to Flowercart and keep your donation and the resulting money local. Drop off location 9412 Commercial St., New Minas. INFO: 681-0120 / lisahammettvaughan@flowercart.ca

Volunteer With Someone Living With Vision Loss: Make a difference in the life of someone who is blind or partially sighted; join CNIB’s Vision Mate program! For two hours a week, you will provide companionship and sighted assistance. If you’re interested, email for an application! INFO: 453-1480 /jeff.deviller@cnib.ca

Eastern Kings Community Health Board: Now accepting applications for membership. Do you recognize there are many influences on the health of your community; not simply health care? See ad page 27. INFO: 542-1244 / ekchb@nshealth.ca

King’s Kikima Grannies Yard Sale: Donations for the yard sale (June 13, 8am–2pm) will be received on June 12, 9am–6pm @ The Wolfville Lion’s Hall. INFO: Barbara, bacain33@gmail.com

Deep Roots Festival Committee Invitation: If you have the skills and talents to add to the team, we’d love to have you join us! INFO: Festival Coordinator, lisa@deeprootsmusic.ca

FOR HIRE/PURCHASE:Pam’s Editing Services: Make your writing look professional! Experienced editor and journalist can help you with: press releases, manuscripts, ads, reports, school essays, proposals. FEE: $35/hr. INFO: Pam, 306-0570 / pamsediting@gmail.com

Let Donna Do It!: Do you have a resume, school paper, or other document that needs editing? Do you have paperwork that needs transcribing, or a business that needs promoting, or another administrative job that needs doing? Let Donna do it for $35 per hour ($18 for ½ hour job). INFO: donnaholmes712@gmail.com / facebook.com/letDonnadoit.

Errand Runner, Personal Shopper, Light Trucking & Deliveries: Serving your individual needs in the Annapolis Valley. INFO: John, 698-6766

Interior/Exterior Painting: Women in Rollers does accurate quotes, shows up on time to work, and performs to perfection. We even leave your home neat and tidy! Call today for your free estimate. INFO: Pamela, 697-2926

Hand-Crafted Urn Boxes: Respectful, wooden, locally-made. INFO: Farmer Eddie, 542-3387

Massiah’s Cleaning: The best services, prices and quality of work. Stripping, waxing, deep scrubbing, recoating, buffing, tile & grout, cement & degreasing, carpets & general. Throughout the Valley, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – even on short notice. Maintenance plans available. INFO: Ryan, 691-3614

Acupuncture / Chinese Medicine / Herbal Care: #221, 112 Front St. Wolfville (above EOS). Hi, I’m Devorah Fallows & I’m committed to supporting health in our community. Find lasting, overall health by getting to the root of your problem using natural, safe & healthy methods. Specializing in menopause, sexual & reproductive health, emotional balancing & sleep restoration. Children welcome. INFO: 300-3017 / devorah@oceanbayclinic.com / oceanbayclinic.com

Acupuncture-Tao TCM: A holistic approach to diagnosing and treating almost any health issue based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. Spring special: Complimentary consultation. Provided by Sensei Yula. INFO: centrefortheways.com. Book an appointment: 697-2661 / yula@centrefortheways.com

Sport Cards & Memorabilia: Our inventory is close to a million Sport Cards, all on a database, Price Guides, and Memorabilia. It covers all sports and Nascar Racing. We provide a quick response and can help you. If you are thinking of selling give us the opportunity to talk to you. Like your collection on a database, contact us. INFO: fjp@eastlink.ca / 678-3653

Organic Blueberries: Lazy Brook Farm, Waterville. Frozen, 5 & 10 Lb. Boxes $20 / $40 – Call to arrange pickup, or delivery with a charge. INFO: call or text, 670-6128

Car For Sale: 2009 Toyota Yaris, 58500km. Brand new tires on rims (summer & winter) Asking $8000 INFO: John, 698-6766

Valley Mac Service: Apple specific on-site tech support & help for home users and small business. Tune-ups, upgrades, configuration, instruction, backups, advice. Macbook, iMac, iPhone, iPad. INFO: 412-6267 / mark@valleymacservice.com

Rooted Landscaping & Firewood: Offering a high value service. Residential and Commercial. Weekly and Bi-Weekly maintenance. Lawn mowing, weeding, raking, clean up and more. INFO: Cody Holland 670-7104 / Rooted.LF@gmail.com

Tracks on Trails: New dog service based in Wolfville and serving surrounding areas. Dog hikes, training and more! INFO: Cheryl, cheryloxford5@gmail.com / tracksontrails.ca 

EMPLOYMENT:Part-Time Coordinator Position (Term): Kings Volunteer Resource Centre, Kentville. 15 hrs per week managing volunteers and services at the Centre. Pay is $15/hr. For job qualifications, application information and a full Job Description see website. Apply by June 23. INFO: kingsvolunteerresourcecentre.ca

Physiotherapy Employment: Wolfville. Full or part-time physiotherapy position to provide services to both the university community in a university-based sports setting, and the general public. Positions available immediately, see ad page 7. INFO: Darren, darren.booth@acadiau.ca

ACCOMMODATIONS:House Sitting: 30-something professional able to provide house-sitting arrangements, within Wolfville preferred, car-required if beyond. Available anytime, references available. INFO: info@grapevinepublishing.ca

Retirement Accommodations: We have a beachfront property on the Annapolis Basin - a cooperative house with shared living space. Private bedroom/bath available. INFO: 638-3223

House for Sale: Wolfville–overlooks New Minas Basin. Showhome extras, 4 years old, 1600 sqft 4 bedroom. Custom shed/ deck, professionally landscaped. August 15 possession. Property Guys #57874, $273,900.00. Fee to Realtors. INFO: Jennifer, 300-9190 / whitejenniferc@gmail.com

GENERAL:Wanted: Gamers, Game Makers: Join us June 26 & 27 @ the Louis Millett Centre, New Minas, for the first annual GameSpace AV Convention! Prizes, tournaments, competitions, game creating contests, guest speakers & more. Come in costume! Design a game in advance for the chance to win great prizes! Novices & experts alike, ages 8–108! INFO: admin@gamespaceav.ca / gamespaceav.ca

WANTED: Artists: East Coast Made Emporium is currently looking for makers of quality pottery, wall art, and jewelry. Store locations on Commercial Street in New Minas and Bedford Place Mall. INFO: dhines@eastlink.ca / facebook.com/EastCoastMadeEmporium

Black River Community Market Vendors: Looking for vendors to sell their wares on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. We also have a “Yard Sale” table and “Community Business” table available each market. FEE: $5 per table INFO: 542-0002 / jayneileenkenny@msn.com

Rent the Community Room or the Whole Building @ The WFM: The Wolfville Farmers’ Market has a homey and flexible space for large & small groups. Sound system, projector & screen, plates & cutlery, wine glasses, chairs, tables available. Fully equipped kitchen, see online for details. INFO/Book: Kelly, 697-3344 / manager@wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca /wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca/rentals/ rent-the-community-room

Kentville Pool Summer Passes: Swimming is offered three times daily at $2 per swim; passes available in Town Hall for $65 for a summer’s worth of swimming ($55 until July 1st)! INFO: Neiley Terrio, 679-2545

Cuckoo Moon CD Release: June 27, 7pm–12am, outdoors in Woodlawn Hollow. Evening concert w/Cuckoo Moon, Pete Adams, Jiu-jitsu demo. Then dance under the stars w/Hupman Brothers Band. See poster page 14. TIX: $10 INFO: Kate, 538-7923 / Cathy, 847-3821

26 June 11–25, 2015

Horoscopes for the week of June 11th

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): “To look at a thing hard and straight and seriously — to fix it.” Aries author Henry James said he wanted to do that on a regular basis. He didn’t want to be “arbitrary” or “mechanical” in his efforts. I invite you to make this perspective one of your specialties in the coming weeks, Aries. Pick out a tweaked situation you’d like to mend or a half-spoiled arrangement you want to heal. Then pour your pure intelligence into it. Investigate it with a luminous focus. Use all your tough and tender insight to determine what needs to be transformed, and transform it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Drug expert Jonathan P. Caulkins estimates that Americans are stoned on marijuana for more than 288 million hours every week. A U.N. report on global drug use concluded that Canadians consume weed at a similar rate. Among Europeans, Italians are number one and the French are fourth. But I encourage you to avoid contributing to these figures for the next twelve to fourteen days. In my astrological opinion, it’s time to be as sober and sensible and serious as you ever get. You have the chance to make unprecedented progress on practical matters through the power of your pure reasoning and critical thinking.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I think it’ll be better if you don’t engage in much sacrifice, compromise, or surrender in the next two weeks. Normally they are valuable tools to have at your disposal, but for now they may tend to be counterproductive. Judging from the current astrological omens, I suspect you need to be more commanding than usual, more confident in your vision of how to take action with maximum integrity. It’s time for you to draw deeper from the source of your own power, and express it with extra grace and imagination.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will soon be escaping — or maybe “graduating” is the right word — from your interesting trials and tribulations. In honor of this cathartic transition, I suggest you consider doing a ritual. It can be a full-fledged ceremony you conduct with somber elegance, or a five-minute psychodrama you carry out with boisterous nonchalance. It will be a celebration of your ability to outlast the forces of chaos and absurdity, and an expression of gratitude for the resources you’ve managed to call on in the course of your struggle. To add an extra twist, you could improvise a rowdy victory prayer that includes this quote adapted from Nietzsche: “I throw roses into the abyss and say: ‘Here is my thanks to the monster who did not devour me.’”

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I propose a Friends Cleanse. It would be a three-week-long process of reviewing your support team and

web of connections. If you feel up for the challenge, start this way: Take inventory of your friendships and alliances. If there are any that have faded or deteriorated, make a commitment to either fix them or else phase them out. Here’s the second stage of the Friends Cleanse: Give dynamic boosts to those relationships that are already working well. Take them to the next level of candor and synergy.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): After Walt Whitman published Leaves of Grass in 1855, he made sure it would get the publicity he wanted. He wrote anonymous reviews of his own book and submitted them to several publications, all of which printed them. “An American bard at last!” began the glowing review that appeared in one newspaper. According to my reading of the astrological omens, Virgo, you now have license to engage in similar behavior. You will incur no karma, nor will you tempt fate, if you tout your own assets in the coming weeks. Try to make your bragging and self-promotion as charming as possible, of course. But don’t be timid about it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you carry out the assignments I recommend, you will boost your charisma, your chutzpah, and your creativity. Here’s the first one: Try something impossible every day. Whether or not you actually accomplish it isn’t important. To merely make the effort will shatter illusions that are holding you back. Here’s your second assignment: Break every meaningless rule that tempts you to take yourself too seriously. Explore the art of benevolent mischief. Here’s the third: Clear out space in your fine mind by shedding one dogmatic belief, two unprovable theories, and three judgmental opinions. Give yourself the gift of fertile emptiness.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the 16th century, roguish French author Francois Rabelais published a comic novel entitled The Life of Gargantua and of Pantagruel. In the course of his satirical story, a learned teacher named Epistemon takes a visit to the afterlife and back. While on the other side, he finds famous dead heroes employed in humble tasks. Alexander the Great is making a meager living from mending old socks. Cleopatra is hawking onions in the streets. King Arthur cleans hats and Helen of Troy supervises chambermaids. In accordance with the Rabelaisian quality of your current astrological aspects, Scorpio, I invite you to meditate on the reversals you would like to see in your own life. What is first that maybe should be last? And vice versa? What’s enormous that should be small? And vice versa? What’s proud that should be humble? And vice versa?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There’s no better time than now to ask the big question or seek the big opening or explore the big feeling. People are not only as receptive as they will ever be, they are also more likely to understand what you really mean and what you are trying to accomplish. Which door has been forever locked? Which poker face hasn’t blinked or flinched in many moons? Which heart of darkness hasn’t shown a crack of light for as long as you can remember? These are frontiers worth revisiting now, when your ability to penetrate the seemingly impenetrable is at a peak.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The writer Donald Barthelme once came to see the artist Elaine de Kooning in her New York studio. Midway through the visit, loud crashes and bangs disturbed the ceiling above them. De Kooning wasn’t alarmed. “Oh, that’s Herbert thinking,” she said, referring to the metal sculptor Herbert Ferber, who worked in a studio directly above hers. This is the kind of thinking I’d love to see you unleash in the coming days, Capricorn. Now is not a time for mild, cautious, delicate turns of thought, but rather for vigorous meditations, rambunctious speculations, and carefree musings. In your quest for practical insight, be willing to make some noise. (The story comes from Barthelme’s essay “Not-Knowing.”)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Sidney Lumet was an American director who worked on 50 films, including 14 that were nominated for Academy Awards, like Network and Dog Day Afternoon. Actors loved to work with him, even though he was a stickler for thorough rehearsals. Intense preparation, he felt, was the key to finding the “magical accidents” that allow an actor’s highest artistry to emerge. I advocate a similar strategy for you, Aquarius. Make yourself ready, through practice and discipline, to capitalize fully on serendipitous opportunities and unexpected breakthroughs when they arrive.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “It is not only the most difficult thing to know oneself, but the most inconvenient one, too,” said American writer Josh Billings. I agree with him. It’s not impossible to solve the mystery of who you are, but it can be hard work that requires playful honesty, cagey tenacity, and an excellent sense of humor. The good news is that these days it’s far less difficult and inconvenient than usual for you to deepen your self-understanding. So take advantage! To get started, why don’t you interview yourself? Go here to see some questions you could ask: http://bit.ly/interviewyourself.

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