Weekly Events Update, December 10 2025

Eleanor Johnson
5 days ago
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Updated: 5 hours ago

What's On This Week? The list is below, then next week, look out for the December/January print copy.

All events and posters are also on our website and in a Facebook photo album. Visit our website www.theweymouthbridge.com or our Facebook page for all the details. Please share this and ask others to subscribe.

This Week's Events (Dec 10 - 18) (click here for the posters)

Christmas Toy Drive

Jessica and Ryan will deliver all donations to IWK. Call Ryan to pick up before Dec 12. 902-308-9874

Wed Dec 10 Seniors Day

1-3pm Bear River & Area Community Health Clinic. Coffee and conversations, warm drinks and snacks will be provided. You don't have to be a senior to attend! RSVP 902-467-3611

Wed Dec 10 Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Biopic, PG. Adults $11.95. This film chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 “Nebraska” album. Recorded on a 4-track recorder in Springsteen’s New Jersey bedroom, the album marked a pivotal time in his life and is considered one of his most enduring works—a raw, haunted acoustic record populated by lost souls searching for a reason to believe.

Thursday Dec 11 Christmas Tea

2 – 4pm Weymouth Legion, 24 Back Street, Weymouth. $15pp Ugly Sweater / Elf Costume competition.

Thursday Dec 11 Baby It’s Cold Outside

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Adults $20. The Annapolis Basin Community Band invites you to join them for a fun evening of holiday music! The ABCB is a group of community musicians who meet weekly under the direction of Jolene Buchholz. We will be joined for a guest performance by the recently revived Annapolis West Education Centre Concert Band, who will be making their debut performance. This small, yet mighty group of students began learning their instruments in September under the leadership of Jolene Buchholz.

Friday Dec 12 Static Christmas Parade & Lobster Trap Tree Lighting

6pm Water St. Digby. Tree lighting at 6:45. Fireworks at 7pm. Bring a small buoy in memory. Hot beverages and snacks.

Friday Dec 12 Jenn Grant

7:30pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Live Music. Adults $40. Jenn Grant’s music is deeply empathetic and generous of heart, so of course one day she would invite the whole country to make it with her. Champagne Problems, her eighth album and first in the producer’s chair alongside partner Daniel Ledwell, gathers 13 musicians from coast to territory to coast in a series of collaborative Canadian magic tricks spun into classic country, lost disco hits, and ruminative folk fables. Jenn Grant is a multiple ECMA-winner and JUNO-nominated artist.

Saturday Dec 13 Havelock Area FD Breakfast

8:30 – 11am Free will donation. 4628 Route 340

Saturday Dec 13 Holiday Market & Open House

10 am – 3 pm Discoverybound Centre, 180 Atlantic Ave., Cornwallis.

Saturday Dec 13 Christmas on the Farm

11am – 9 pm 639 Little Brook Road. Tractor hay wagon rides $1.00 per person. Kitchen will be open with delicious grilled burgers , hot dogs , homemade sausage & poutine. Lots of Christmas baked goods. Cookie decorating for the kids & the young at heart. Candy house.

Saturday Dec 13 8-ball Pool Tournament John “Nick” Nichols Memorial

12pm Bear River Legion $10 pp Prizes. Contact Fred 247-0789 or 467-0461

Saturday Dec 13 DALA Christmas Fundraiser

1 - 3pm DALA 207A Hwy 303, Conway Visit with Santa., Hot Chocolate and Cookies, Children's Games, Bake Sale, Raffle & 50/50 Draw

Saturday Dec 13 Saint Bernard FD Santa Parade

6pm Saint Bernard Fire Dept. ROUTE Starting at 2294 Grosses Coques following the main road heading towards Riverside Road (Weymouth side), going around riverside road, then going down New Edinburg Road. After finishing New Edinburg Road, we’ll be headed to HWY 340 (Pacin Road), making a right turn down Townshipline Road, looping through Petite Paradis Road and finishing at our hall.

Saturday Dec 13 & Dec 14 How Miss Grinch Stole Christmas

7pm Digby Wesleyan Church. Tickets Free, available at the Digby Wesleyan Church and Smith's Cove Baptist Church

Sunday Dec 14 Photos with Santa

11 am – 1 pm Clare Market Fair, Clare Veterans Centre, 9938 Trunk 1, Saulnierville.

Sunday Dec 14 Rachel MacLean, Live in Concert

2pm Trinity Anglican Church, Digby. $15 with Food bank Item appreciated. Fundraiser for ongoing church Roof repairs, door prizes.

Sunday Dec 14 Santa’s Community Cruise

2pm from Brighton/Barton Fire Hall towards Marshalltown, past the old Barton school up North Range crossroad to the corner of Doucetteville back along Range Road towards Fish’n’Game then return via North Range to the 101.

Sunday Dec 14 Andre Rieu’s Merry Christmas 2025

3pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Stage to Screen. $16.95 Holiday music. Join André Rieu for his 2025 Christmas Concert – “Merry Christmas” and experience joyful carols, beautiful waltzes, and plenty of surprises – it’s the ultimate Christmas cinema event! With his fabulous Johann Strauss Orchestra, and special guests including the sensational Emma Kok and over 400 brass players bringing the majestic sound of Christmas, André’s concert is bursting with warmth, laughter, and holiday cheer. Christmas is André’s favourite time of year – and he can’t wait to share this spectacular concert with you, only in cinemas!

Tuesday Dec 16 Create a Christmas Card

6-7:30pm Weymouth Waterfront Library. Children aged 8 to 12 can create a special pop-up Christmas tree card. All supplies are provided. Space is limited, so register no later than 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 by contacting the library.

New Events after this week (posters)

Fri Dec 19 Christmas Movie Night

7pm Baptist Church, 2 Mount St, Digby. Free movie “The Christmas Truce,” about the truce during the first Christmas in World War I. Join us in the church hall at 7pm - doors open at 6:30. Admission is free, and bring your own snacks!

Sat Dec 20 Winter Solstice Sound and Light Journey

6pm Digby Fire Dept. $40 Sound Healing Group Therapy Session. Energy Readings, breathwork, crystal bowls, wind gongs and chimes. Bring a yoga mat, a pillow and water.

www.innerversetherapies.com

Sun Dec 21 Clean-up Little Brook Cove

12pm – 2pm End of Little Brook Road. Scotian Shores Clean Up. We have bags and gloves for participants. Dress warm, in layers and bring a friend. scotianshores@gmail.com for more info.

Sun Dec 21 Meteghan Fire Dept Christmas Parade

6pm Meteghan Fire Dept.

Tue Dec 30 Rental Family

5pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Comedy, drama. PG Adult $11.95Set in modern-day Tokyo, RENTAL FAMILY follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients’ worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the quiet beauty of human connection.

JANUARY

Thur Jan 1 New Year’s Day Levee

1 – 3 pm Digby Municipal Office, 12548 Hwy 217, Seabrook, Digby. Kick off the new year with good company, warm greetings, and music.

Sat Jan 10 Gates Lane Bridge Official Opening Ceremony

2pm Ribbon Cutting. 3pm reception.

Regular Events (posters)

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

ANNAPOLIS ROYAL

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

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
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.

Regular events in DEEP BOOK / CORNWALLIS

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 $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

Science Club Thursdays (Jan 15, Feb 19) 3 – 4 pm Children aged 7-11 can explore the wonders of science through exciting, themed experiments and activities. Register no later than Thursday, Jan. 8 for all sessions by contacting the library.
Adult Learn to Skate Tuesday's from 8PM-9PM 4 week session Nov 18 – Dec 16 $40 Age 15 year+ Call DARC (902) 245-1949 to register.
Indoor walking Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 – 7 pm Digby Regional High School
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.
Recreational Pond Hockey Thursdays Oct to Mar 12. 5pm – 5:50pm. Registration $100+ Digby Arena. Half ice ages 6-10 and 11-16. Coed. Registration required. Contact DARC 902-245-4334.
STEINER READING GATHERING Sundays 10:30 am – 2 pm starting Sept 28. Barton, Digby Co.”Rudolf Steiner’s Genesis – Secrets of Creation. enquiries to bello.bees@gmail.com
Conversation Circles Wednesdays 6 – 7 pm (EAL Support). NSCC Digby learning Centre.
Crafter Noons Fridays (Dec 05, 19, Jan 02, 16, 30, Feb 13) 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

Indoor walking Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 – 7 pm SMBA
Open Gym Saturdays 10-11 am Basketball /pickleball 11 am – 1 pm. Open gym Sundays 10 am – 12 pm starts Oct 26 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. Starting Sept 10 2025. At Weymouth Church of Christ, 4924 Highway 1, Weymouth North. More details 902-837-6150
A Crafty Afternoon Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. (Dec 16, Jan 6, 13, 20, 27) 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.

• Meat Draw approx.. every 6 weeks

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. Dec 14 to Apr 5 (not Dec 28 or Jan 4).
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