Weekly Events Update, January 21 2026

Eleanor Johnson
Jan 21
7 min read

January is such a recovery month. Stay safe and warm, it will be spring soon.

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This Week's Events (Jan 21-29) (click here for the posters)

Fri Jan 23 Lunch & Learn

11am – 2 pm. Digby Area Curling Centre, 27 Shreve Str. Enjoy a provided lunch, hear from guest speaker Bruce Snell (Digby County Regional Emergency Measures Organization), and bring along an art or hobby project you’re working on, or hoping to start! $10 per participant. Registration required — call (902) 245-1949.

Fri Jan 23 Marty Supreme

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Comedy/Drama, 14A. Adults $11.95. Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.

Sat Jan 24 & Sun 25 Movement for Theatre Workshop

Sat 12 noon – 5 pm. Sunday 9am – 2pm. King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Free. Community Theatre workshop. Ages 12 – Adult. with Alex McLean. Using theatre games and exercises, we will to cover: Basic principles of movement and stage/spatial awareness; Exploration of ‘the fixed point’; ‘Presence’. Space is limited and Registration is required.

Sun Jan 25 Burns Night Supper

6pm a traditional Robbie Burns Night at Annapolis Brewing Company.

Enjoy haggis, Scotch eggs, traditional fixins, a classic Burns Night ceremony, and the sound of bagpipes. $35 per ticket (includes a pint of beer, cider, or seltzer). Only 30 tickets available

Tue Jan 27 Food Handlers Course

9 am – 4 pm NS Works Office 87 Warwick St. Digby. Register 902-245-1830

Tue Jan 27 Cribbage Night

6 – 7pm Weymouth Library. Adults or teens can play a few games of cribbage and meet new people who enjoy the game. Boards and cards will be set up.

New Events after this week (posters)

Sat Jan 31 Winter Soup Social

11 am – 2 pm The Electric City Building, 4668 Trunk 1, Weymouth. $8 pp

Sat Feb 7 Annual Rabbit Hunt

8 am Registration. Havelock & Area Community Centre, 4628 Hwy 340. 1 -4 ppl teams $25 pp. Judging 4 – 5 pm. Meal after judging.

Mon Feb 16 Basics of Babysitting

8:30 – 4:40 St. John’s Ambulance course. Call Linda 902-247-0356 to register. Ages 12 and up. DARC

Sat Mar 14 Stay Home Alone Course

9 – 3 pm St. John’s Ambulance course. Call Linda 902-247-0356 to register. Ages 10-12 DARC - Digby

Regular Events (posters)

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

ANNAPOLIS ROYAL

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

Bear River Fire Dept Breakfasts 2026 Feb 7, Mar 7, 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 (Jan, Feb, Mar 2026) 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 (starting Jan 19) 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

Seniors Stick Curling Mondays 1pm Digby Curling Center, 27 Shreve St. $10 pp Equipment provided. DARC
55+ Pond Hockey Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00-1:00pm,
Snack Time: After school Tuesdays 2:30 -3:30 (Jan 20, Feb 3, 17) Digby Library Children aged 6 to 12 will learn how to prepare their own nutritious snack. They will be taught basic food preparation skills. These include washing, chopping, and peeling using child safe tools. All food and supplies are provided. Each week will be a different recipe. Register by January 18.
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.
Learn to Skate Jan 13 for 8 weeks Tuesdays 8-9pm Ages 15+ $80 DARC 27 Shreve Street. 902-245-1949 to register
Public Skating January (Digby) Caregiver & Tot (Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 11 am – noon); Adult (18+) (Mon, Wed, & Fri noon – 1pm); Student Skate (Mon, Wed 2:30 – 3:30pm); Teen Skate (Mon & Wed 3:30 – 4:40); Open Skate for all (Sat 4 – 5pm, Sun 1:30 -2:30pm, also Jan 15 & 30 1:15 – 2:15pm); No Skate Friday Jan 23;
Family Centre (January) Crafting Together (Mondays), Baby & Me (Tuesdays), Social Time (Wednesdays, Play & Grow 3-5 (Thursdays), Toddler Time (Fridays), Kids’ Cooking Club Gr 4-6, Ready, Set, Bake Gr p-3, Cooking Class Gr 7-12. 902-245-2300
Zumbini Wednesdays 9 am Jan 21 – Feb 25 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! 6-week session | $48.00 tax included Registration required, call (902) 245-1949
Science Club Thursdays (Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 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.
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). 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 (Jan 02, 16, 30, Feb 13, 27) 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

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
Wheelchair Basketball Sundays in January 12 – 2pm SMBA Drop in or call 902-245-4344 to register
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. Weymouth Church of Christ, 4924 Highway 1, Weymouth North. More details 902-837-6150
A Crafty Afternoon Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. (Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24) 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.
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