Weekly Events Update, April 9 2026

Eleanor Johnson
2 days ago
10 min read

This week offers a lively mix of events from talks, workshops, yard sales, and craft markets to live music and a seedy Saturday. Mid‑week brings cooking clubs, button‑making, first aid training, and a special ChatGPT session for seniors, as well as a full day of free Canadian Film Day screenings at King’s Theatre.

The April issue is in production for delivery next week. Meanwhile all posters are on our website and in Photo Albums on our Facebook page.

This Week's Events (Apr 9-16) (click here for the posters)

APRIL

Weymouth Art Exhibition - Needle in Hand, Felt It

Needle felted art by Wendy Mellor! Needle felting is an art form that uses a felting needle to punch wool together to make pictures or objects. Wendy was born and raised in St. Bernard, Nova Scotia. During branch open hours from April 1 to 30, 2026.

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.

Apr 9 "Dying, Death and Grief" with Cindy Young. BSW.

6:30 – 8 P.M. , Upper Clements Hall, 2951 Hwy 1, Upper Clements

Sat Apr 11 Yard Sale

10 am - 2 pm Siesta Motel, 81 Montague Row, Digby. Call for information on larger items: 902-467-3191.

Sat Apr 11 Weymouth to Clare Community Open House

1 – 4pm 9613 Hwy1, Saulnierville. Showcasing businesses and groups of Weymouth and Clare who offer things to do for wellness, fun, learning and sustainability. Join us for refreshments and giveaways while you connect and explore all there is to do here.

Sat Apr 11 Digby Fire Dept Dance – One Night Only

9:30-12:30pm Digby Fire Hall. Free will offering at the door. Celebrating 10 years of service.

Sat Apr 11 Bowl for Kids’ Sake

Digby Register a team: www.valleybowlforkids.ca

Sat Apr 11 Crafter’s market

10am – 3 pm Weymouth Legion

Sat Apr 11 Seedy Saturday

10-2pm Clare Veterans Centre, including workshop and presentation. Admission by food donation to Clare Share. Organised by Rooted in Clare Garden Club. rootedinclare@gmail.com

Sat Apr 11 Hoppers

3pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Animation, Comedy, G. Adults $11.95. Scientists have discovered how to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined.

Sat Apr 11 Live Band – Anchors Away

8-11pm Weymouth Legion

Sun Apr 12 Othello

2pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Stage to Screen. Adults $16.95. Directed by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris OBE (War Horse, Dr. Semmelweis, The Grinning Man) with music by PJ Harvey with Jon Nicholls, this epic story of manipulation, jealousy and toxic masculinity explores the darker side of power, rage and desire. Filmed live at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London especially for the big screen, this is ‘an electrifying star-studded Othello.’

Tue Apr 14 & 15 First Aid Courses

9am – 4 pm Nova Scotia Works. 1 or 2 day level C. Register 902-245-1830

Tue Apr 14 Kids Cooking Club (Gr 4-6)

2:30 – 4:30 The Family Centre, 1 Birch St. Digby. Space is limited, register 902-245-2300

Tue Apr 14 Button Making

6-7pm Clare Library Children can design and make their own buttons! Children younger than 9 must have a caregiver at the library with them.

Tue Apr 14 Epic Eagles

7:30pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Live music. Adults $45. The show features greatest hits like Hotel California, One of These Nights, Life in the Fast Lane, Desperado, Dirty Laundry, New Kid in Town, Take it Easy, The Boys of Summer along with some deep cuts for the die-hard Eagles & Henley fans. Journey through all the Eagles’ signature sounds, from country rock to hard rocking tunes highlighting their extraordinary catalogue, with lush vocal harmonies and exceptional musical accuracy.

April 15 ChatGPT For Seniors

1-2:30pm Upper Clements Hall, 2951 Hwy 1, Upper Clements Learn how you can use ChatGPT to reduce loneliness, stay independent, get answers and advice, and even have a little fun! Free to attend, donations welcome

Wed Apr 15 The Furies

10:15 am King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal Film Free National Canadian Film Day. Film, comedy. PG Free. French (English subtitles) When Waterloo gets a new semi-pro men’s hockey team, the local women’s amateur leagues are kicked out of the arena. Determined to avenge their lost ice time, an impulsive hockey player teams up with a local roller derby legend to recruit the town’s outcasts and form an underground roller derby team.

Wed Apr 15 Pachamama

12:45pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal Film Free National Canadian Film Day. Film, Action/Adventure, Animation, Family PG Ten-year-old Teplupai has always wanted to be a spiritual leader, but nobody will take him seriously. When a tax collector takes away his village’s sacred treasure, he sets off on a quest to find and reclaim it. However, when he arrives in the big city, his world is forever changed as he witnesses the first arrival of Europeans to the continent, and the devastation that follows.

Wed Apr 15 Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband)

2:30pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal Film Free National Canadian Film Day. Film, drama PG Inuktitut (English subtitles) In this gorgeous retelling of an Inuit legend set in 2000 BCE, two young Inuit lovers in Igloolik, Kaujak and Sapa, are destined to be together. When Kaujak’s father dies, and his mother remarries, Kaujuk is separated from his soulmate and, in desperation, they turn to a shaman to help them be together.

Wed Apr 15 Force of Nature

4:45pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal Film Free National Canadian Film Day. Film, Documentary. NR As the longtime presenter of The Nature of Things, David Suzuki has inspired audiences around the world to rethink their relationship with the planet, and to combat climate change. In this captivating portrait, candid and deeply personal interviews reveal a previously unseen side to this passionate environmentalist.

Wed Apr 15 Nirvana

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal Film Free National Canadian Film Day. Film, comedy. PG Based on the hit series Nirvanna the Band the Show, longtime friends and bandmates Matt (Matt Johnson) and Jay (Jay McCarrol) have been trying for over a dozen years to book a show for their band at The Rivoli through zany, unconventional methods. When their latest (and most outlandish) effort leads to them accidentally travelling back in time, they get taken on an adventure that threatens to change everything.

New Events after this week (posters)

Sun Apr 19 Mushroom Cultivating Workshop

9:30 – 3pm Clementsvale Community Hall Limited spaces so Register with Maggie.davidson@merseytobiatic.ca

Sat Apr 25 Saint Bernard Firemans’ Breakfast

7 – 10am Adult $13

Sun May 3 MareGold Auction

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

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

Sun 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”.

Fri May 29, 30 and 31. Of Black Cats & Oxen (also June 5, 6 & 7)

Fri & Sat 7:30pm Sun 2pm Trinity Anglican Church Hall, 109 Queen St. Digby. Call 902.250.0284 for more info. A fictional account based on the last 6 months in the life of Maud Lewis. Presented by the MG Players Group. $20 in advance.

REGULAR EVENTS (posters)

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

ANNAPOLIS ROYAL

Saturday Morning Improv Saturdays 10:30 – 12:30 Annapolis Royal Library Ages 9-14 ( Apr 11, 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. While participation in ALL workshops is not mandatory, it is highly recommended as they will all be interconnected. Space is limited, so register today.
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 Apr 18, 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 Apr 4, 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

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 (Apr 16) 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 (Mar 27, Apr 10, 24 ) 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. (Mar 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28) 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 (Apr, May 2026)
- Bingo 6 – 9:30pm (Tues Apr 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26)
- Darts 6:30pm $2 pp. (Wed Apr 1, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 20, 27)
- Jam night 7 – 9pm, (Thurs Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 22, 28)
- Chase the Ace 6-9pm (Fri Apr 10, 17, 24)
- Afternoon Karaoke 2 – 6pm (Sun Apr 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31)
- Karaoke 7-11pm (Sat Apr 18, 24, 25, May 1, 2, 8, 15, 16, 23, 29)
- Meat Draw May 2, 1pm
- Crafters’ Market Apr 11. 10am-3pm
- Live Band Sat. Apr 11. 8-11pm Dave Coggins
- Dance Fri Apr 17. Retro theme. 7-11pm
- Afternoon music Sun. Apr 19. 1 – 4pm. Band The Fog
- Live Band May 9 (8-11pm) Band Side by Tide
- Dex St Playlist May 22 (7-11pm) DJ’d R&B
- Live band May 30 (8-11pm) Band One Night Only

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

Regular events in CLARE

Clare Market Fair Sundays 10 am – 2 pm Clare Veterans Centre, 9938 Nova Scotia Trunk 1, Saulnierville. Mar 8 to Apr 26.
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