Weekly Events Update, April 30 2026

Eleanor Johnson
4 hours ago
11 min read

The Bear River Village Jumble Sale is this weekend, and Forester's Hall in Clementsvale is having one too. Then there is an auction in Annapolis on Sunday... and its Mother's Day next weekend! Just saying!

All posters are on our website and in Photo Albums on our Facebook page.

This Week's Events (Apr 30-May 7) (click here for the posters)

APRIL

Weymouth Art Exhibition - Needle in Hand, Felt It

Last day to see Needle felted art by Wendy Mellor!

Apr 1 to Apr 30 Free Low Income Tax Clinic

12:30-4:30 pm Digby Library. Appointments are available on select Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in March and April. Get your income tax filed at the library! CRA registered volunteers will file your taxes online. Drop your forms off during library open hours, or book an appointment to file in person.

May Exhibition at Weymouth Library – Len Dow

Display from May 5 to 30 during open hours. Dow paints with acrylic on canvas. His love of Nova Scotia and fishing boats is represented in this exhibit. This collection is titled La Baie Saint Marie est mon petit coin du monde (1755).

Fri May 1 Karaoke with Theresa Porter

7 - 10 pm: Annapolis Royal Legion. Fundraiser for the 2026 Natal Day activities.

Fri May 1 The Skeleton Dance

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Theatre. Adults $25. In The Skeleton Dance, two young children process the news that their Great Uncle Trout has suddenly passed away. They consider the implications of this in an entertaining, irreverent way, where the audience is privy to their many whimsical theories about death. Emma & Ella believe that everyone has grieved something, be it a loved one, important events, or normalcy. The goal of The Skeleton Dance is to provoke thought about the ways in which we respond to hardship and comfort one another.

Sat May 2 Spring sale

9am – 2pm Forester’s Hall, 3434 Clementsvale Road, Clementsvale. To rent a table call 902-245-8557

Sat May 2 & Sun May 3 Acting in Ensemble Workshop

King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Starting with the ancient dynamics of the player and chorus, theatre has always involved a delicate relationship between the people on stage. How do we support and challenge our fellow actors? When do we step into the spotlight and when do we step back into the shadows? As individuals and as a group, how can we draw the attention of audiences? What does it take for a group to conjure exciting moments of theatre? Using games, exercises and short performance scenarios, we will explore these questions in this two-day workshop. This workshop is FREE, but space is limited and Registration is required.

Sat May 2 Bear River Jumble Sale

10 am Oakdene Centre and village wide.

Sat May 2 Mother’s Day Tea

11am-2pm Upper Clements Community Hall, 2951 Hwy 1, Upper Clements. A spring tradition with light refreshments, friendly faces, and a lovely afternoon at the hall.

Sat May 2 Shadow Painting with Joanna

11:30-1pm Digby Library. Learn a new technique and make a shadow painting with Joanna Jarvis at the library. This program is for adults. Please register by April 29 by contacting the library.

Sat May 2 Meat Draw

1pm Weymouth Legion

Sat May 2 Project Hail Mary

6:30pm Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, SciFi, Drama, Comedy, Thriller PG. Adults $11.95. Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.

Sun May 3 Digby FD Giant Bingo

11am Digby Fire Dept. Reserve your seat 245-4958

Sun May 3 Auction

11 am MareGold Auctions Annapolis Royal Fire Hall. Paintings, prints & original artwork

Antique clocks & timepieces, China, glass & ceramics, Lamps & lighting, Small furniture & furnishings, Curiosities & collectibles

Sun May 03 The Royal Ballet: Romeo and Juliet

3pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Stage to Screen. Ballet. Adults $16.95 Experience the greatest love story ever told on the cinema screen, with The Royal Ballet’s brand new production of Romeo and Juliet.

Tues May 5 Author Reading by Paul Rapsey

3 – 5pm Mad Hatter Wine Bar in Annapolis Royal. Nova Scotia author Paul Rapsey will be launching his seventh novel and sixth local murder mystery, “A Partriche in a Peer Tree”.

Tues May 5 Mandala Painting

6-7:30pm Weymouth Library. Library clerk Michelle will guide participants as they create their own unique pattern on stones. All supplies are provided. This program is for adults. Register no later than Friday, May 1 by contacting the library.

Tues May 5 Poetic Collage

6:30-7:30 Meteghan Library Using provided materials such as magazines and books, create a collage and a poem all in one! This program is for adults. Register by Friday, May 1 by contacting the library.

Tues May 5 Artchat live from NYC: Feminist thought and practice.

7 pm: ARCAC, 396 St. George St. Annapolis Royal. Freewill donation.

Wed May 6 Holy Days

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Comedy, PG, Adults $11.95. Accompanied by a young boy, three unconventional nuns embark on a wild and chaotic road trip across New Zealand to retrieve the deeds to their convent. When an unexpected snowstorm derails their journey, they soon find themselves confronting loss, mortality and the transformative power of love, forgiveness and connection.

New Events after this week (posters)

Sat May 9 Spaghetti Supper & Dessert Auction

5:30pm Havelock Wesleyan Church. Proceeds to Youth Rally

Sat May 9 Common ground (Bluegrass music)

7:30pm Richelieu, 507 chemin Placide Comeau, La Butte, Meteghan River. $35 www.lemoulin.ca 902-778-2429

Wed May 13 Seniors’ Day Fun & Games

1-3pm Bear River & Area Community Health Clinic. Join us for an afternoon of fun and games! Bring your friends or meet new ones. Tea/coffee and light refreshments provided….and you don't have to be a Senior to attend! Open to anyone who wants to get out and socialize.

Thur May 14 Annapolis Basin Protectors

6:30pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. A Community Information Event hosted by the Annapolis Basin Protectors, a citizen-led advocacy group opposing the proposed expansion of the fish farm in the Port Wade area of the Annapolis Basin, Nova Scotia. They are committed to protecting water quality, marine habitats and our way of life. The event includes speakers, discussion, and a screening of Silver Donald Cameron’s Salmon Wars. Free. Donations welcome.

Sat May 16 and 17 Blackfly Festival

12pm-7pm Annapolis Royal Legion. $7 for one day, $10 for both. All day BBQ.

Sun May 17 Little Lorraine

6pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Crime Drama, 14A Adults $11.95 Little Lorraine, a North Atlantic seaside town with a population of 60, becomes embroiled in an international cocaine smuggling operation under the noses of multiple governments, distributed in coffins through a network of funeral homes.

May 21, 22 and 23 The Reconciliation (A Play by Hal Theriault)

Thur and Fri at 7:30, Sat at 2pm and 7:30pm. The Electric City / La Nouvelle France Society, 4668 Trunk 1 Weymouth. Adults $20

Sat Jun 6 Pickerel Fishing Tournament

8am registration at Southville Fire Hall. Fishing 9am-2pm. Amero’s Lake, Southville (Digby county).$20 pp lunch included ($10 for kids under 12. 902-308-2024.

REGULAR EVENTS (posters)

Free Virtual Urgent Care Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat & Sun 8am – noon. 1-833-413-0277

ANNAPOLIS ROYAL

Indoor walking for adults. Every Tuesday and Thursday: 11 am - Noon: Hub Gym
Indoor tai chi: Every Tuesday and Thursday: 9 am: Hub Gym
NS Walking Group Every Wednesday: 10 am: Market Square:. All welcome.
Saturday Morning Improv Saturdays 10:30 – 12:30 Annapolis Royal Library Ages 9-14 (May 9, 23, Jun 6)
Yoga and More at Maritime Motion: Senior Yoga; Restorative Yoga; Boot Camp; Senior Movement Workout; Hatha Yoga; Gentle Flow; Vinyasa Yoga; Dance Fitness class. www.maritimemotion.com.
Next Generation Theatre Workshop Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm, January 13 to June 2, King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. A series of FREE workshops for youth aged 8-17 who are interested in learning all about Theatre — both on stage and backstage. The workshops will take place on the King’s Theatre stage.
Farmers’ & Traders’ market: Saturdays 9am – 12pm, St. Luke's Parish Hall, 340 St. George St, Annapolis Royal.
NS Walking Group, Wednesdays 10am. Market Square
Writer’s Gathering, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 3 – 5pm. ARTSPLACE Gallery.
Celtic Vibes Thursdays 2:30 Taproom

BEAR RIVER, SMITHS COVE, CLEMENTSVALE

Smith’s Cove Fire Dept Breakfasts Saturdays May 16, Jun 20, Jul 11, Aug 22, Sep 19. 7:30-10am Adults $15.
Community Gospel Service Sunday at 7pm, Clementsvale Gospel Hall, 295 Quarry Rd, Clementsvale. All welcome.
Bear River Fire Dept Breakfasts 2026 May 2, Jun 6, Jul 4, Jul 18, Aug 1, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5
Muddy Duck Yoga Mon – Thurs 9:30 – 10:45 am $12 Oakdene Centre, Bear River
Taoist Tai Chi Saturdays 1:30 – 3:30 Oakdene Centre, Bear River. Sessions are led by local accredited instructor George Chisholm and contributions range from $30 to $40 dollars per month. For more information and/or to register, go to taoist.org.
Seniors’ Day at the Bear River & Area Community Health Clinic Every 2nd Wednesday of the month 1-3pm. Guest Speaker, fun activities and refreshments. Drop-in. Call 902-467-3611 for details.
Taekwondo Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm Oakdene Centre
Rudolph Steiner Study Group every Sunday
11 am – 2 pm Register with Shirley at bello.bees@gmail.com
Smiths Cove Fire Dept Coffee Mornings Thursdays 9:30-11:30am 43 North Old Post Road, Smith’s Cove. By donation.

Regular events in DEEP BOOK / CORNWALLIS

NS DiscoveryBound Rec Centre, 180 Atlantic Ave. Cornwallis Call 902-955-0779
• Wellness Wednesdays Women’s Circle, Sound Circle, The Art of Mindful Living, SMART Recovery Friends and Family Support Group. Call Kelly 902-955-0779
• Youth & Homeschool Support, Willow Learning House contact info@willowlearninghouse.ca
• Youth Game Night Fridays 6-9pm Discovery Bound Outreach. Ages 12-18. Call Kelly 902-955-0779
• Drop-in Art Classes w. Kelly Foxton Mondays 10am Pencil sketching, 11:30 Coloured pencil; 1:30 Watercolour. $15 per session, all supplies provided. Register 902-955-0779
Deep Brook Farmers & Crafters Market Sundays 11 - 2pm Lions Hall, 948 Hwy 1 Deep Brook
Meat Bingo Fridays at 7pm, Felker Hall, Cornwallis.
Line Dancing Mon & Fri mornings 10-11am. $5 per class. Felker Hall, 734 north Broadway. Ph: 902-532-3035
Keep Fit & Healthy Classes Mondays, Wed & Fridays 8:45 – 9:45 am 902-376-2055
Hatha Yoga Mondays 11:30 – 12:45 Sridhara 250-228-3848
Zumba Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm Felker Hall Cornwallis $7pp 902-532-7736
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Wed 8am Stephen 902-526-2885
Cribbage Thursdays from 1pm Felker Hall Cornwallis 902-376-2007
Chair Yoga Fridays 11:30 -12:45 Sridhara 250-228-3848
Marital Arts (various classes and levels) , Women’s Defense, Weapons Class www.firstcontactkarate.com, 726 Broadway, Cornwallis

Regular events in DIGBY

Jam Night Open Mic Tuesdays 7-10pm Digby Legion $3
Baby & Toddler Playgroup Fridays May 01, 15, 29, Jun 12 10:30-11:30 Digby Library Families with young kids can come to the library to play with their friends or to make new friends!
Spring Preschool Storytime Fri May 08, 22, Jun 5, 19, 10:30-11am Digby Library Young children and their caregivers can come and enjoy stories, songs, and activities at the library.
In-line skate nights Mondays 7-8pm Digby Arena Starting Apr 20. FREE LIMITED inline skates, helmets & pads available for adults + children. Prefer your own gear? Bring it along! All skill levels .
Adults at Play Sundays Digby Regional High School gym. Recreational Pickleball 10-11:50am Adult (18+) open, all levels. Volleyball 12noon-1:50pm Adult (18+) open, all levels. DARC.
Recreational Youth Ball Hockey Tuesdays Digby Arena Registration required DARC 902-245-4344
603 Army cadets Thurs 6:45-9pm, Digby Elementary school, 63 Shreve Street. Ages 12-18. 603army@cadets.gc.ca
RUDOLF STEINER READING GROUP Sundays, 11am to 2pm in Barton Hwy 101. A reading and discussion of "The Spiritual Hierarchies and the Physical World - zodiac, planets and cosmos " The Collected Works of Rudolf Steiner. Contact Shirley 902-837-1030 email bello.bees@gmail.com
Cardio Core & More Mondays 9:30-10:30; Chair Yoga Wednesdays 10 – 11; Zumba Gold Fridays 9:30-10:30. Digby Curling Centre by DARC Jan to Mar 13.
Family Centre: Crafting Together, Prenatal, Home Alone, Baby & Me, Amped Up, Social Time, Play & Grow 3-5, Toddler Time, Ready, Set, Bake (Gr p-3), Kids’ Cooking Club (Gr 4-6), Cooking Class (Gr 7-12), Get messy sensory (Gr P-3), Crafting (Gr P-3), Youth drop-in (Gr 7-12). 902-245-2300.
Zumbini Mondays 9 am Apr 13 – May 11 Upstairs at the Digby Arena, 27 Shreve St. Move, groove & grow with your little one in this music and movement program designed for children 0–4 and their caregivers! 5-week session | $40.00 tax included Registration required, call (902) 245-1949
Science Club Thursdays (May 21, Jun 18) 3 – 4 pm Children aged 7-11 can explore the wonders of science through exciting, themed experiments and activities.
Female Takeover Open Gym Fridays 6 – 7pm Digby Regional High School.
Recreational Pickleball Sundays 10 am – 12 pm Open, 12 pm – 2 pm Beginner. Digby Regional High Gym. See DARC Facebook page.
Open Gym Fridays & Saturdays Digby Regional High School. See DARC FaceBook page for schedules.
RUDOLF STEINER READING GROUP Sundays, 11am to 2pm in Barton Hwy 101. A reading and discussion of "The Spiritual Hierarchies and the Physical World - zodiac, planets and cosmos " The Collected Works of Rudolf Steiner. Contact Shirley 902-837-1030 email bello.bees@gmail.com
Conversation Circles Wednesdays 6 – 7 pm (EAL Support). Virtual meetings. Contact NSCC Digby learning Centre. visit www.nscc.ca/eal to get more info and to register for the virtual link.
Crafter Noons Fridays (May 8, 22 ) 2-4pm Digby Library Join other crafters to chat and share ideas. Bring your own supplies to work on your project while keeping good company. This program is for adults.

Regular events in WEYMOUTH

Soul Connections Every 3rd Wednesday 10am Weymouth Library community room. Ladies bible study group
FUNdamentals Basketball for children ages 9-12 (elementary school age) is back! Starting March 23, 2026 this 10 week program focuses on the FUNdamental skills of passing, shooting and dribbling and playing basketball. registration is now open! Or call 902-245-4344 for more info or to volunteer!
Chair Yoga Mondays 10 – 11:15 St. Joseph’s Church Hall, Weymouth. DARC
Open Gym Saturdays 10-11 am Basketball /pickleball 11 am – 1 pm. Open gym Sundays 10 am – 12 pm St. Mary’s Bay Academy. See DARC FaceBook page for schedules.
Weymouth Makers Night Thursdays from 6-9pm at the Weymouth Library-Community Room (left side) This is a FREE bring-your-own project gathering for adults. If you need supplies or tools please comment or pm ahead of time and we will try to accommodate your request from our Lending Library. See you soon!!
Church of Christ Youth Groups. Wednesdays 7-8pm for Grades 1-5 and Grades 6-9. Weymouth Church of Christ, 4924 Highway 1, Weymouth North. More details 902-837-6150
A Crafty Afternoon Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. (May 5, 12, 19, 26, Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) Weymouth Library Have fun with others while you knit, crochet, rug hook, sew or work on any project you would like to work on. Please bring your own supplies.
Weymouth Legion (May 2026)
- Bingo 6 – 9:30pm (Tues May 5, 12, 19, 26)
- Darts 6:30pm $2 pp. (Wed May 6, 20, 27)
- Jam night 7 – 9pm, (Thurs Apr 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28)
- Chase the Ace 6-9pm (Fri May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)
- Afternoon Karaoke 2 – 6pm (May 10, 17, 24, 31)
- Karaoke 7-11pm (Sat May 1, 2, 9, 15, 16, 23, 29)
- Meat Draw May 2, 1pm
- Live Band May 8 (8-10pm) Band The Fog
- Live Band May 9 (8-11pm) Band Side by Tide
- Live band May 30 (8-11pm) Band One Night Only

Weymouth Waterfront Development Committee (WWDC) email sissiboolanding@gmail.com

Regular events in CLARE

Belliveau Cove Farmers Market. Saturdays 10 am – 2 pm. Open May 30 to Sept 26, 2026.
Little Brook Public Market Thurs to Sun 10-3 Seaside Bowling Lanes and Lounge, 960 Hwy #1, Clare, 902-308-1033
Conversation Circle (in English) Tuesdays 6:30pm Louise-E-Deveau, University Sainte Anne
NS Walk Group, Clare Wed 10am DJs General Store, Salmon River
Lions Bingo Mondays 7pm Meteghan Lions Club
Darts Thursdays 1:30pm Clare Columbus Club $3
Scrapbooking at Clare Library, Saturdays10am – 12 noon