The Weymouth Bridge

May Weymouth Library Exhibition: Spool Knitting Display

During open hours. This display features a variety of spool-knitted chair pads created by Joan Nelson Her technique is a new way of spool knitting using an old-fashioned craft with a modern spool hook.

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Wed May 1 Understanding Lyme Disease

2-4:30pm MareGold Bookstore 212 St. George St. Annapolis Royal

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Wed May 1 Learn about the Mi`kmaw Language
4-5pm Digby Library This one-hour workshop explores the origins of the Mi’kmaw language, the official first language of Nova Scotia, and how it relates to the broader Algonquin language family. Presenter Semise’l Sa’n will share writing systems, common orthographies used in literature, Francis-Smith alphabets, and other fun facts about the Mi’kmaw language.

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Wed May 1 Wicked Little Letters

7:30pm King’s Theatre. Film, indie, comedy, drama. PG. A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a farcical and occasionally sinister scandal in this riotous mystery comedy. Based on a stranger than fiction true story, WICKED LITTLE LETTERS follows two neighbors: deeply conservative local Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) and rowdy Irish migrant Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley).

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Fri May 3 Bruce Fummey: Stories of Scotland
7:30pm Kings Theatre. Comedy Informed by his multicultural background and his obvious girth, Bruce has been making people laugh since an early age. He has a cheeky and vivacious comedy style which has been appreciated by comedy audiences in the UK and internationally. Stories of Scotland wraps Scottish history and comedy into one hilarious package with Bruce Fummey. Age Guidance 16+ $35 

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Sat May 4 BRFD Breakfast

7-10am Bear River Fire Dept Adults $15 “All you can eat”

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Sat May 4 Mount Hope Cemetery Spring Clean Up
9am-noon Bear River, Top of Tupper Street. Bring rakes, gloves and tarps.

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Sat May 4 Yard Sale and Raffle (Weymouth July 1st fund raiser)

10am-3pm Weymouth Legion Plant sale, baked goods. Kitchen will be open

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Sat May 4 Town Hall 2.0 – Citizen Engagement

11am-6pm Digby Legion, 92 Mount St. Register, donation, own food and drink. 902-245-6227

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Sat May 4 Annual Spring Tea
1-4pm Felker Hall Community Centre, Cornwallis Park, Free will offering

Sat May 4 David Francey. A Truly Authentic Folk Singer
7:30pm Kings Theatre. Live Music. A truly authentic folk singer, Francey is a documentarian of the working person who never imagined earning a living from his music. But when he was in his 40s, his wife, artist Beth Girdler, encouraged him to share his songs and sing in public. The reaction was instant. His first album Torn Screen Door came out in 1999 and was a hit in Canada. Since then, he has released eleven albums, won three Juno Awards and has had his songs covered by such artists as The Del McCoury Band, The Rankin Family, James Keelaghan and Tracy Grammer. $35 Adults $10 Youth

 

Mon May 6 Traffic Control Workshop

9am-4pm $130+tax Nova Scotia Works, 87 Warwick St. 902-245-1830

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Tue May 7 Mobile Health Care Clinic Weymouth
4:30-9pm Weymouth Medical Centre, 4453 Evangeline Trail. For details on how to access care, visit https://www.nshealth.ca/mobileprimarycareclinics
 

Tues May 7 Mother`s Day Craft

6:30-7:30pm Weymouth Library. Children aged 6 to 12 can make a surprise gift for mom for her special day. Participants will also be playing a few games.

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Tue/Wed May 7/8 Two day Signing Workshop

9am-4pm $250+tax Nova Scotia Works, 87 Warwick St. 902-245-1830

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Wed May 8 Walk at Van Tassel Lake Trail

10:30am 859 Culloden Road. By NS Walks

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Thur May 9 1/2day WHMIS Workshop

9am-noon $80+tax Nova Scotia Works, 87 Warwick St. 902-245-1830

Thur May 9 1/2day OHS Workshop

1pm-4pm $80+tax Nova Scotia Works, 87 Warwick St. 902-245-1830

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Thurs May 9 Author Reading: Carol Bruneau
1-2pm Weymouth Library. 3:30-4:30pm Digby Library. 
Author Carol Bruneau will read from her 2020 novel Brighten the Corner Where You Are. In the novel, the author reimagines the life and experiences of famous Nova Scotia artist Maud Lewis as told by Lewis from beyond the grave. Unfettered and feisty as can be, Lewis tells her story her way, illuminating the darkest corners of her life. Carol Bruneau is the acclaimed author of three short story collections, including A Bird on Every Tree, and five other novels. This program is for adults.
 

Fri May 10, 11, 12 The Odd Couple (Female Version)
Fri 10 & Sat 11 at 7:30pm, Sun May 12 at 3pm
The Annapolis District Drama Group present THE ODD COUPLE (FEMALE VERSION) by Neil Simon. Unger and Madison are at it again! Florence Unger and Olive Madison, that is, in Neil Simon’s hilarious contemporary comic classic: the female version of The Odd Couple. Instead of the poker party that begins the original version, Ms. Madison has invited the girls over for an evening of Trivial Pursuit. The Pidgeon sisters have been replaced by the two Constanzuela brothers. But the hilarity remains the same. $20 Adults    $15 Youth

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Sat May 11 Mother’s Day Plant Sale 

10am – 1pm Sissiboo Landing, Weymouth. Vege transplants, annuals & perennials, Rob’s tool sharpening, gifts and crafts, baked goods, raffle.

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Sat May 11 Old Time Music & Country Dance
7-10pm Round Hill Hall, 1689 Hwy 201, $10

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Tue/Wed May 14/15 First Aid Workshop (1 or 2 day)

9am-4pm $100+tax / $150+tax Nova Scotia Works, 87 Warwick St. 902-245-1830

 

Wed May 15 Canada’s Circus Spectacular
4:30pm and 7:30pm Digby Area Arena 27 Shreve St. Prices vary. www.circusspectacular.com 

 

Wed May 15 The Slocan Ramblers – Live Bluegrass

7:30pm Le Richelieu, La Butte, Meteghan River. $30 La Moulin. Tickets at Weymouth, Saulnierville and Meteghan pharmacies.

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Thur May 16 Science Club: DIY Lava Lamp
3-4pm Digby Library Learn about density and make your own lava lamp. This program is for children aged 7 to 11. Register no later than May 15 by contacting the library.

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Fri May 17 Civil War
7:30pm Kiings Theatre, Film, Hollywood, Action, Thriller, Dystopian. 14A. From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House. $10.95 Adult $6.95 Youth

 

Sat May 18 – 19 Weymouth FD Softball tournament

Weymouth Cricket Field. Register a team by May 14

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Sat May 18 Mind, Body & Spirit Expo
10am-4pm Digby Fire Dept, 163 First Ave, Digby

Sat May 18 Grace, 2 Celebrating the Tragically Hip
7:30pm Kings Theatre Live Music. Gord Downie was truly one of a kind, and as such, we do not try and imitate – instead, we choose to celebrate.  We take pride in putting on the ultimate celebration of Canada’s favourite band, but it’s our audience’s enthusiasm and participation that make our shows such a great experience – both in the crowd, and on stage! $45 Adults $10 Youth

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May 21 to 31 55+ Games
Darts, Skip-bo; Crokinole; Bowling; Cribbage; Scrabble; Bridge; Auction; Washer Toss. Dates and times on Poster. Venues through Digby. Contact DARC.

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Fri May 24 The Three Questions
6:30pm Kings Theatre, Children’s Theatre, dance. The Three Questions is the story of a child’s journey to discover how to do good in this world.  Based on the illustrated story for young audiences by Jon J Muth, Phin Performing Arts gently brings the story to life through expressive dance, imaginative scenery, and sensitive narration. Adults $25.00 Youth: $10.00
 

Sat May 25 BRFD Community Flea and Farmers’ Market
10am-2pm Bear River Fire Dept, 1277 River Rd, Bear River

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Tue May 28 Food Handlers Workshop

9am-4pm $45+tax Nova Scotia Works, 87 Warwick St. 902-245-1830