Weekly Events Update, Aug 21 2025

Eleanor Johnson
Aug 21
9 min read

Since the number of summer events has begun to wind down, I looked through the library website (Events Calendar - Western Counties Regional Library) I was, once again, blown away by the number and variety of activities offered. There are events for kids, adults and seniors, both learning and fun. Check them out in the "New Events" listing below.

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This Week's Events (Aug 21-28) (posters)

August Weymouth Library Art Exhibit: The Art of Relief

The exhibit features original linocut prints by Marcel Saulnier alongside the carved linoleum plates used to create them. The exhibit offers a glimpse into both the process and the product. Informative panels guide visitors through some history, techniques, and tools of linocut, looking at the craftsmanship and creativity behind each impression. The exhibit can be viewed during open hours in from Aug. 2 to 30.

Wed Aug 20, 21, 22 & 23 Digby County Exhibition Light Horse Show

Thur Aug 21 Weymouth Tea – Postponed

Fri Aug 22 Night Market & Music on the Sissiboo – Capo II with Teri Anderson

7pm Sissiboo Landing, Weymouth. Free Concert with BBQ

Sat Aug 23 Havelock Fire Dept Pig Roast & 50th Anniversary Celebration

2pm Havelock Fire Dept Pig Roast & 50th Anniversary Celebration. 4pm - 6pm Annual Pig Road Supper- $15, Curly Fries $5 and a bake sale table. Eat in or Takeout

Sat Aug 23 Shiny Happy People – A Tribute to R.E.M.

7:30 pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Music. Adults $30.00, Supported $20, Youth: $5.00. King’s Theatre is pleased to present valley musicians Jeff Hennessy, Nicholas D’Amato, Noah Scanlan, Alec Bloch and some special guests in an authentic tribute to R.E.M. that will please both die hard fans and those who only know the hits! Intricate guitar parts, ghostly vocals, driving melodic bass lines, weird and wonderful lyrics…you won’t want to miss this and hear about it later!

Sat Aug 23 Dance w. Dave Coggins

8 – 11 pm Weymouth Legion. Free will offering. Pub Grub 50/50

Sun Aug 24 Cabin Building Workshop

10 am – 4:30 pm Victoria Beach, N.S. Contact Maregold Bookshop, 212 St. George St., Annapolis Royal. $200 +tax

Sun Aug 24 Verdi’s La Traviata

3pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Stage to Screen. Opera. $16.95. A beloved mainstay of the repertory, Verdi’s great tragedy stirs the soul and breaks the heart like only opera can. A trio of captivating artists—Lisette Oropesa, Rosa Feola, and Ermonela Jaho—alternate in the touchstone soprano role of Violetta Valéry, the ill-fated Parisian courtesan fighting for love before her time runs out. Tony Award–winning director Michael Mayer conjures a dreamy setting that matches the poetry and passion of the unforgettable score.

Mon Aug 25 – Fri 19 Musical Camp for Youth

All day. King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Theatre workshop. $225+tax. Andrew Morrisey returns for a 4th year to King’s Theatre with his incredibly popular 5-day musical theatre camp! Final Performance on Friday August 29 at 3:30pm. All welcome!

Mon Aug 25 Film Show – Short Films by Alan Sinclair (fund raiser)

7:30pm Grace United Church. A selection of independent films from the far North of Scotland and also Digby Neck. Entry by donation.

Tue Aug 26 MAPANNAPOLIS REVEALED!

11am – 2 pm Garrison Graveyard, Fort Anne National Historic Site, 323 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal, Join us as we pay tribute to the passion, dedication, and community spirit behind the effort to document Annapolis County’s history and preserve our stories.

Wed Aug 27 Bear River Night Market – Zakary Miller playing

4 – 8 pm Bear River Waterfront.

Wed Aug 27 My Mother’s Wedding

7:30pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, indie. Adults $11.95 Heartfelt and funny, the film follows three sisters who return to their childhood home for a momentous weekend: the third wedding of their twice-widowed mother, Diana Frost (Kristin Scott Thomas). The three daughters are from vastly different walks of life: Katherine (Scarlett Johansson) is a Captain in the Royal Navy; Victoria (Sienna Miller) is a Hollywood star; and Georgina (Emily Beecham) is a hospice nurse. Over the weekend, the family gathers to celebrate the new marriage, but mother and daughters alike are forced to revisit the past and confront the future, all with help from a colorful group of unexpected wedding guests.

Tuesday, Aug. 26 LEGO Spike

2 to 4 p.m. Clare Library. Children aged 6 and up can have fun building and coding with LEGO Spike set.

Wed Aug 27 Seed Saving

6:30 – 8pm Digby Library. Matthew Roy of Coastal Grove Farm will present on how to save seeds from your garden and store them for the next growing season. This program is funded by the Food Security Initiative Grant.

Thur Aug 28 to 31 Wharf Rat Rally

New Events after this week (posters)

Fri Aug 29 Crafter Noons

2-4pm. Digby Library. Join other crafters to chat and share ideas. Bring your own supplies to work on your project while enjoying good company. This program is for adults.

Tue Sep 2 Heure du conte en pyjama

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Clare Library, 29 Chemin Haché, Meteghan. Children aged 4 to 8, accompanied by an adult, are invited to listen to stories before bedtime. Wear your pajamas! The reading will be in French.

Tue Sep 9 Magic Science

6 to 7 p.m. Clare Library, 29 Chemin Haché, Meteghan. Children aged 5 to 10 can join library staff and explore illusions and magic tricks through a variety of science experiments. Register no later than Thursday, Sept. 4 by contacting the library.

Wed Sep 10 “Say Hello!” to YREACH at the Library

3 to 4:30 p.m. Digby Library. Join Cathy from YREACH for a story time, craft, and a snack. The featured book is Say Hello by Rachel Isadora, a story about making friends and learning about other cultures. This program is for children aged 3 to 8. Register no later than Tuesday, Sept. 9 by contacting the library. Walk-ins are welcome.

Fri Sep 12 Crafter Noons

2 to 4 p.m. Digby Library. Join other crafters to chat and share ideas. Bring your own supplies to work on your project while enjoying good company. This program is for adults.

Tue Sep 16 Sea Glass Jewelry

6-7pm Clare Library. Did you find some nice pieces of sea glass while beachcombing this summer? Learn how to make pendant earrings or necklaces with your sea treasures. The library will have a selection of sea glass if you don’t have any. This program is for adults. Register no later than Saturday, Sept. 13 by contacting the library. All library programs are free.

Tue Sep 23, Conversational French for Beginners and Newcomers

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Clare Library. Learn French for free and discover local Acadian culture during this series of six workshops geared toward beginners and newcomers. A variety of activities, games, and conversations to help you learn French in a fun way. This program is for adults. Register no later than Tuesday, Sept. 16 by contacting the library.

Wednesday, Sept. 24 Fall Book Club: Anne of Green Gables

6:30 to 8 p.m. Digby Library. Enjoy and discuss some of the classics of children’s literature with Colleen Humbert. Today’s book of choice is Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. Register no later than Sept. 2 by contacting the library. This program is for adults.

Fri Sep 26 Crafter Noons

2 to 4 p.m. Digby Library. Join other crafters to chat and share ideas. Bring your own supplies to work on your project while enjoying good company. This program is for adults.

Sun Sep 28 Legends Tour

4 pm Digby Arena. For tickets contact Digby Area Rec Office 902-245-1949

Sun Oct 5 Digby Fire Dept Giant Bingo

11am Reservations required – 245-4958

Tue Oct 7 The Halloween Tree

6-7pm Weymouth Library. Help library staff decorate the library Halloween tree. The library will supply all the decorations and ornaments. Enjoy the fun and help make the library lobby look fewstive for Halloween. This program is for adults, teens and children ages 6 and older.

Thur Oct 9 Mini-pumpkin decorating

2:30 – 4:30pm Digby Library. Celebrate autumn by visiting the library between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. to decorate a mini-pumpkin. This program is for children. Please register by Thursday, Oct. 2 by contacting the library, but walk-ins will be welcome while supplies last.

Tue Oct 14 Cribbage for Older Adults

6-8pm Weymouth Library. Celebrate Seniors Week with a fun evening of cribbage. Tables will be set up with crib boards and cards.

Tue Oct 14 Pop Culture Trivia Night

6:30 – 8pm Clare Library. Adults can test their knowledge during this evening of pop culture trivia from the 1970s to today! Register your team of 2-5 people no later than Friday, Oct. 10

Fri Oct 17 Scroll Smarter

10-11am Weymouth Library. In our current world, social media is everywhere and we are flooded with information. Every day it becomes more challenging to determine if what we’re seeing is real or fake. In this program we will discover what misinformation is, and discuss methods to identify fake news and find reliable sources of information. This program is for adults.

Tue Oct 28 Bad Art Night

6-7pm Clare Library. Join us for a hilarious evening of creating art without any pressure to make it look good! Leave your perfectionism at the door and make the ugliest masterpiece. We will provide a variety of craft materials for you to choose from. This program is for adults. Register no later than Friday, Oct. 24 by contacting the library.

Regular Events (posters)

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

ANNAPOLIS ROYAL

NS Walking Group, Wednesdays 10am. Market Square
Writer’s Gathering, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 3 – 5pm. Mad Hatter Bar.
Farmers’ and Traders’ market Saturdays 9am – noon Legion.
Celtic Vibes Thursdays 2:30 Taproom

BEAR RIVER, SMITHS COVE, DEEP BROOK

Picnic & Play Fridays until Aug 23 11am – 3 pm Rove Acres, 2841 Clementsvale Road, Bear River East. a relaxed, family-friendly gathering designed for young children and their grown-ups to connect, create, and explore nature together. Suggested donation: $5–$15 per group.
Bear River Night Markets every second Wednesday 4 – 7pm Bear River Waterfront. June 4 to Oct 8.
Muddy Duck Yoga Mon – Thurs 9:30 – 10:45 am $12 Oakdene Centre, Bear River
Smith’s Cove Fire Dept breakfasts Saturdays Sept 20. 7:30 – 10 am Adults $15
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
Bear River Breakfasts. First Saturday of each month. 7am-10am. Adults $15, kids 5-12 $7.50, 0-5 years free.
Smiths Cove Fire Dept Coffee Mornings Thursdays 9:30-11:30am 43 North Old Post Road, Smith’s Cove. By donation.
Deep Brook Farmers & Crafters Market Sundays 11 - 2pm Lions Hall, 948 Hwy 1 Deep Brook

Regular events in DEEP BOOK / CORNWALLIS

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 $5pp 902-532-7736
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Wed 8am Maritza 902-247-1473
Cribbage Thursdays from 1pm Felker Hall Cornwallis 902-376-2007
Chair Yoga Fridays 11:30 -12:45 Sridhara 250-228-3848
Karate (various classes and levels) , Women’s Defense, Weapons Class www.firstcontactkarate.com, 726 Broadway, Cornwallis

Regular events in DIGBY

Coffee & Conversation at the Museum Every Tuesday 10-2 from June 10th till September 23rd. As a community museum, we'd love to get your input on what you want from us. Visit the museum and have a conversation with the Curator and museum volunteers. Learn about us and consider if you might also like to become a volunteer. All are welcome, we support inclusivity! Coffee, Tea and treats will be served. admuseum@ns.sympatico.ca 902-245-6322
Climbing Wall Tues and Thurs 5 – 8pm Digby Curling Centre, 27 Shreve str. $5pp
Farmers & Artisans Markets Fridays & Sundays 10 am – 3 pm. May 30 – Sept 28. Admiral’s Walk, Digby
Spring Story Time Friday’s 10:30 – 11 am Digby Library
Conversation Circles Wednesdays 6 – 7 pm (EAL Support). NSCC Digby learning Centre.
Crafter Noons Fridays 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

Weymouth Teas Thursdays 2 – 4pm at St. Joseph’s Church Hall, Weymouth. Call 902-837-6102 to host a tea for your charity.
Music on the Sissiboo Free outdoor concerts July and August Fridays 7 – 8:30 pm. Sissiboo Landing. 50/50. BBQ. Bring your blanket or a lawn chair
A Crafty Afternoon Tuesdays, 1 to 4 p.m. 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

• BINGO on Tuesday nights. From 6pm, games start at 7pm. Jackpot goes up $25/week

• Jam Nights every other Thursday Doors open at 6. Music 7-9:30pm. Pub Grub, 50/50, bar.

• Happy Hour every day 5pm-7pm and all day Sunday.

• Karaoke with Woody Every other Saturday 7-11pm with Pub Grub.

• Karaoke with Lady Heidi Every Friday 7-11pm and Sunday 3 – 7pm with Pub Grub.

• Meat Draw approx.. every 6 weeks

Weymouth Waterfront Development Committee (WWDC) meets third Wednesday 1:30 at Sissiboo Landing, email sissiboolanding@gmail.com

Regular events in CLARE

Farmers Market, Belliveau Cove Saturdays 10 am – 2 pm until Sept 27.
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