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Community Calendar - 2009 in Review
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Date |
Location/Details |
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15th Annual
Maitland Christmas Festival |
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Thursday November 26 |
Tree Lighting at the Village Square - 7:00pm
Festival Opening at the Maitland Fire Hall -
7:00pm Reception, entertainment. free refreshments AND a
visit from Santa!
Enjoy performances by student musicians &
dancers from
Hants
North Rural High,
Cobequid
Educational Centre, and
RSI
Danceworks from Enfield. |
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Friday Nov 27 Saturday Nov 28
Sunday Nov 29 |
Heritage Home Tours - Tickets $15
- Tidal Life Guesthouse - 9568 Cedar St., Maitland
- Captain Ellis House - 8416 Highway Hwy 215,
Selma
- The Old Parsonage - 8070 Highway 215,
Selma
Craft Fair at
Old Selmah School House - FREE
Gentleman’s Tea - 8778 Hwy 215
- $5
Christmas Tree Stroll at
Studio Glass - FREE |
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Sunday November 8 |
25th Anniversary of the
Caring & Sharing Angel Tree Food
Bank
Sunday, November 8, 2009 at the Enfield Legion
from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
This celebration is
FREE and we'll be having displays, a
tour of the food bank, memory books and
a chance to meet our Executive.
Current confirmed speakers are Minister
for Agriculture & Natural Resources John
MacDonell, and East Hants Warden John
Patterson.
Enjoy veggie & fruit
trays, cheese & crackers, sweets and an
anniversary cake. There is no charge
for refreshments but donations of
non-perishable food items are always
appreciated of course! |
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Sunday
October 18 |
Gallery 215, Selma
Sunday 12:00 - 3:00
Harvest Lunch & Seasonal Closing of Gallery 215 |
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Sun Sep 20 |
8th Annual Nova Scotia Open Farm Day - 10:00am to
4:00pm - sponsored by NS Agriculture & Sobeys - visit local farms
(including four in East Hants), pick your own produce, learn about
where your food comes from!
Info &
map... |
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September 19 to October 4 |
'Shubenacadie
Art Connection' Art & Nature Along the Canal Exhibition |
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Gallery 215, Selma
Opening
Reception Saturday September 19th at 2:00 pm |
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Tin Shop Museum,
Shubenacadie
Opening Reception Sunday September 20th at 2:00 pm |
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Old Train Station, Elmsdale
Opening Reception Saturday September 2tth at 2:00 pm |
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Wed Sep
16 |
Annual
Chari-Tea Muffin Party Fundraiser for Caring & Sharing Angel Tree
Food Bank - 10:30am
to 12:00pm, Riverview United Church in Elmsdale, $5.00 per person
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Sat Sep
5 |
Douglas
Township 225th Mini-Festival -
details above... |
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Sat/Sun
August
8/9 |
14th
Annual 75 Mile Yard Sale
- see
map, site list and other
details... |
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Sat
August 8 |
Maitland Launch Day
(Events take place at and near
Lawrence House Museum, 8660 Highway 215)
10:00am to 5:00pm - demonstrations & displays
on the Museum Grounds throughout the day.
11:00am to 11:30am - Whiskey Barrel Races at
Dawson Dowell Park across from Museum
11:30am to 1:00pm - Boxed lunch available for
sale in the Lawrence House kitchen, provided by the United
Church.
3:00pm to 3:30pm - Non-motorized Victorian
Processional makes it way through the village to the home of
the shipbuilder for the 'launch'.
Watch for our 'paupers' begging for coins
- they're looking for your support to keep Launch Day going!
3:00pm to 6:00 - BBQ on the museum grounds -
provided by the Maitland Fire Department.
3:30pm to 3:45pm - program on the museum
grounds - the re-enactment of the true story 'The Banishment
of the Whiskey Peddlers'.
3:45pm to 4:00pm - program on the museum
grounds - Welcome, introduction of the 'Great Ship' and the
story of her launch.
4:00pm to 4:30pm - Re-enactment of the launch
of the W.D. Lawrence. A 17 foot replica will be
launched from the site of the former Lawrence ship yards.
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Fri/Sat/Sun
July
24/25/26 |
 Walton
Field Day - sponsored by Walton Shore Volunteer Fire Department,
Walton, Hwy #215
parade,
mini-casino, face painting and kids games, fireman's breakfast, ice
cream booth, roast beef dinner and much more food & fun - more
details on poster... contact 528-2801 to volunteer |
| Sunday June 14
4:00 to 6:00 |
225th Anniversary Celebration -
Maitland Heritage District,
Highway 215
Dinner 225 - Maitland District School - $9.00 per
person
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Sunday June 14
11:00 to 2:00 |
Selma, Highway 215
Art Gallery 215 in
the Old Selmah Schoolhouse officially opens for 2009 Season with
their annual Dessert Tea - $5.00 per person |
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Sunday June 14 12:30 |
And a special welcome to the
British Automobile
Touring Association of Nova Scotia whose members
will be visiting Maitland and area, including the Selma
Gallery, on the 14th. |
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Sunday June 14
1:30 |
Studio Glass Gallery
- fused Glass Workshop |
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watch for more events posted here
year-round, arranged by communities... |
Douglas Township “Mini Festival”
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10:00 |
Re-enactment of
the signing of the Douglas Township deed/documents with Warden John
Patterson and members of the 84th Regiment, Royal Highland Emigrants |
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11:00 |
Washer Toss
Tournament – bring your own partner! $40/team. Prize payout is 40%
first place; 20% second place. To register call Tim Singer at
369-2408 or Connie Miller at 362-2595. Can also register on-site
from 10 – 11 am. |
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1:00 to 5:00 |
“Come and go”
Bingo – Fire Hall.
Children’s games
- $5/child (includes a free visor, prizes & lots of fun) |
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7:00 to 10:00 |
Concert – Fire
Hall. Featuring "River Haze"; and lots of other
local talent!!!
Admission: $5 – adults; $4 seniors/students; under 5-free |
Baked Beans, Chili, Rolls, Hotdogs and
beverages will be available throughout the day, starting at 11:30
am.
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 Douglas
Township 225th Anniversary Events
in Review
Kennetcook,
Highway 354
- in the
heart of East Hants...
Thursday June 25
Friday June 26
Saturday June 27
Sunday June 28
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Historical events & displays
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Artists, crafters & vendors
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Concerts, art exhibits & auction
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Food & fun for the whole
family!
Details to come on:
Encampment 2009
Music Fest 2009 -
Main Stage -
Riverfront Stage
Art Gallery Exhibits & Silent Auction
Heritage
Farm Equipment
Display
Lumberjack Shows & more!
2009
 schedule
to date (subject to change)...
Festival 2009
The Douglas Township Festival Planning
Committee is pleased to provide a wonderful four-day event highlighting the
arts, culture and heritage of our rural communities.
All events & displays have FREE
admission except meals
- Saturday Night Main Stage Concert
- SORRY SOLD OUT!
- Saturday Lumberjack Shows
($10)
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Date/Time |
Location/Details |
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Thursday June 25 |
| 6:30 to 8:00 |
Kids Movie Night ages 12 & under,
Kennetcook Fire Hall
Organized by Kids Action Group, free admission
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Friday June 26 |
| 5:00 - 9:00 |
Live Entertainment -
Riverfront Stage, Bring a blanket, free admission |
| 5:00 - 9:00 |
BBQ, Food Tent -
Kennetcook Home Hardware |
| 6:00 – 9:00 |
Bingo, Come & Go -
Fire Hall (behind Fresh
Mart) |
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Saturday June 27 |
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Ongoing:
Gallery Working Group
Silent Art Auction - Culture & Heritage Tent
FREE
performances the Riverfront Stage (bring your own blanket)
Shuttle
Bus Services to and from nearby communities 10:00am to 2:00am |
| starting at 10:00 |
Children’s games,
clowns & face painting
BBQ - hot dogs, sausages and beverages
84th Highland Emigrant reenactments |
| 10:00 |
Opening Ceremonies - Riverfront
Stage, free admission |
| 10:00 |
Vintage Farm Equipment
display, by Riverfront Stage, free admission |
| 10:00 |
Farmers Market opens,
next to Victory Credit Union, free admission |
| 10:00 |
Heritage & Culture Tent
opens, across from Riverfront Stage, free admission |
| 11:00 |
BBQ Chicken Dinner -
Kennetcook Fire Hall |
| 11:00 |
Timberworks Lumberjack Show
- $10 adults, $5 kids, under 5 free |
| 12:00 |
Antique Car Show 'n Shine,
- School, free registration, free admission |
| 1:00 - 8:30 |
Live Entertainment -
Riverfront Stage, bring a blanket, free admission |
| 1:00 |
Timberworks Lumberjack Show
- $10 adults, $5 kids, under 5 free |
| 2:00 |
Parade - muster at East
Hants North High School,
proceed
through village & return |
| 3:00 to 4:30 |
Bingo, Come & Go -
Fire Hall (behind Fresh
Mart) |
| 4:00 |
Timberworks Lumberjack Show
- $10 adults, $5 kids, under 5 free |
| 5:00 to 1:00 |
Event Tent - Main Stage
Music Fest (19 years & over) -
SORRY SOLD OUT! |
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Sunday June 28 |
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Gallery Working Group
Silent Art Auction on-going +
FREE
performances the Riverfront Stage (bring your own blanket). |
| 10:00 – 10:00 |
Children’s games, face painting and Moby the Robot
84th Highland Emigrant reenactments
Day ends with
Fire Works at 9:30pm! |
| 9:00 |
Inter-denominational church service
- Riverfront Stage |
| 10:00 |
Vintage Farm Equipment
display, by Riverfront Stage, free admission |
| 10:00 |
Farmers Market opens,
next to Victory Credit Union, free admission |
| 10:00 |
Heritage & Culture Tent
opens, across from Riverfront Stage, free admission |
| 10:30 |
Sunday Brunch -
Kennetcook Fire Hall, price TBA |
| 12:00 |
Rubber Duck races are at 12:00 pm on
the river - just purchase your duck and the one who makes it to the
bridge first wins! Hosted by Kennetcook Fire Department. |
| 12:30 |
A visit from
Moby S. Loop, the Recycling
Robot!
 'Moby
S. Loop is part of RRFB Nova Scotia’s education and awareness team.
Moby travels to schools, festivals and other events all over Nova
Scotia to support local efforts to promote waste reduction, reuse,
recycling and composting. He is a remote-controlled robot who can
speak, shake hands, sing songs, and even do a “recycling dance.”...
Moby loves to interact with kids and adults alike,
and he is sure to bring a smile to your face!'
excerpt courtesy of RRFB Nova Scotia, image
copyright RRFB |
| 1:00 to 4:00 |
Bingo, Come & Go -
Fire Hall |
| 2:00 - 8:30 |
Live Entertainment -
Riverfront Stage, bring a blanket,
free admission |
| Dusk |
Fireworks - free
admission |
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UT!/SOLDOUT!/SOLDOUT!/SOLDOUT!/SOLDOUT!/SOLDOUT!/S |
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On the Main Stage - Event Tent -
Saturday June 27 - $10 & $15 |
| 5:00 to 7:00 |
Wayne Greene & Southern
Vision - Nova Scotia
- Classic Rock and Country mix |
| 7:00 - 9:00 |
Hunter Hayes &
Louisiana Hot - Cajun Country Rock from Louisiana. Watch
YouTube videos -
video
video |
| 9:00 - 11:00 |
The
JD Clarke
Band - Country, Nova Scotian style -
video
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| 11:00 - 1:00 |
Mike
Trask & Mud Hill
-
Home Grown Rock 'n Roll |
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MUST BE 19 OR OLDER TO ATTEND!
Beverage tickets $3.00
- Ask about our Shuttle Bus service! |
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UT!/SOLDOUT!/SOLDOUT!/SOLDOUT!/SOLDOUT!/SOLDOUT!/S |
Advance tickets just $10.00,
at the door $15.00 - SORRY SOLD OUT!
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Riverfront Stage - admission is
FREE (bring your own blanket!) |
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Friday June 26
5:00pm to 9:00pm
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Sunday June 28
1pm
to 8:30pm
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Sunday June 28
9:00-9:30ish
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Friday June 26 |
Acts
TBA |
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7:00 |
Andrew Hamblin Trio |
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Saturday June 27
10:00
to 4:30 |
Acts TBA |
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12:00 |
Brian Burnett,
Jeddore
Glynn Roy, Selma
Scott Workman,
Enfield
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| 1:00 |
Vaughan Shepherd |
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3:00 |
Charlene 'Charlie' Harvey,
Carroll's Corner
- country artist |
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3:30 |
Wilfred Lawrence, PEI - acoustic blues |
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Sunday June 28 |
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1:00pm |
Hants North Rural High
Drama Club will perform "Shakespeare's Nightmares" - a series of
"monologues" based on different characters from Shakespeare's plays. |
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Sunday June 28
2pm
to 8:30pm |
Randy Croft
Robbie "Elvis" Burns
Joanne Dickson, Noel
Vernon Hill, Noel -
guitar & harmonica
Don & Treva Huntley, Moose Brook - old
time country style,
Roger Lake, Kennetcook
John Francis MacNeil, Elmsdale -
acoustic guitar/ harmonica
Joe Lucas, Gore
Ron McCulloch, Kennetcook
River Haze
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Elizabeth (Liz) Butler, Ryan's
Creek - Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
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Steve Nomm, Ryan's Creek - Bass
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Deb Williams, Urbania - Back Up
Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
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Brett Williams, Urbania - Drums
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Roli, Stewiacke - Lead Guitar,
Vocals
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Sunday June 28
9:00-9:30ish |
Fireworks at dusk on Sunday... |
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Confirmed - to
be scheduled |
Billy McCulloch,
Noel
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Confirmed
Vendors/Artisans - Culture & Heritage Tent - Saturday & Sunday
In the Heritage & Culture tent you'll also find
displays by students from the
Hants East Rural High School for
their recent Heritage Fair on the rich & diverse history of our County, as well
as representatives from groups such as the Walton Area Development Authority.
Confirmed Vendors - Farmers Market - Saturday & Sunday
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plus Four Seasons Farm, Maitland - year round
vegetables and herbs. |
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Foggy Hollow Farm, Noel - Potted plants, herbs, gardening supplies,
year-round gift shop. |
East Coast
Family Market, Nine Mile River - Organic teas & skin care, fair
trade coffee, humanely raised veal, ground beef. |
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