Weekly Events Update, July 9 2026

Eleanor Johnson
10 hours ago
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Yard sales abound this weekend - and it's just the weather for it.

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

This Week's Events (Jul 9-16) (posters)

Jul 2 Weymouth Library Art Exhibition: A Legacy of Textiles

Weymouth Library exhibits creations made by members of the Weymouth Makers group. They feature a variety of textile techniques. This exhibit celebrates craftsmanship, tradition, and the passing of skills through generations. This exhibit carries more than just fibres. It carries stories, memory, and culture. It connects to both the past and the present. This exhibit is on display during open hours in July and August.

Fri Jul 10 Music on the Promenade: Al Dupuis

6-8pm Digby Promenade

Fri Jul 10 Summer Music at the ‘O’: The Rhinestone Romeos

6-8pm Oqwa’titek Amphitheatre, Annapolis Royal. Rain location: Port Royal Legion.

Fri Jul 10 Music on the Sissiboo: Doucet

7-8:30pm Weymouth Waterfront Bandstand. Night market, BBQ. Bring your lawn chair.

Fri Jul 10 Karaoke

9-12pm Church Point Social Club (CPC), 1838 Hwy 1, Church Point, Clare.

Sat Jul 11 Smith’s Cove Breakfast

7:30-10am Smith’s Cove Fire Dept. $15 adults

Sat Jul 11 Yard Sale

8am-1pm Smith’s Cove Baptist Church, 29 Old Post Rd, Smith’s Cove

Sat Jul 11 Junk in your Trunk

9am-2pm Sissiboo Landing, Weymouth.

Sat Jul 11 Yard Sale Fundraiser

10 am 113 Little Paradise Rd. (Petit Paradis Rd. Weymouth)

Sat Jul 11 Annual Strawberry Tea

12-2pm Smith’s Cove Historical Society, 590 Hwy 1 Smiths Cove.

Sat Jul 11 Tea and silent auction Fundraiser

1-3pm Felker Hall, 734 Broadway Ave., Cornwallis Park

Sat Jul 11 Kitchen Party

3-5pm Annapolis Royal Legion, 66 Victoria St. Annapolis Royal. Theresa Porter hosts a number of musical friends.

Sat Jul 11 Smith’s Cove Good times – live music

4-7pm Lazy Bear Brewing, 120 West Old Post Road.

Sat Jul 11 Stop That Train!

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Comedy, Action. 14A. Adults $11.95. STOP! THAT! TRAIN! follows best friends Tess (Ginger Minj) and DeeDee (Jujubee), train stewardesses who trade their dreary shifts on the Stank Rail for the glitzy Glamazonian Express. When a catastrophic “Stormaganza” threatens to derail the high-speed train and crash it into Los Angeles, the duo in coach must join forces with the snobby first class attendants (Symone, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Marcia Marcia Marcia) and President Gagwell (RuPaul) to save the day in this wild ride of camp and comedy.

Sun Jul 12 Bear River Cherry Carnival Car Show

10am-2pm Bear River

Tue Jul 14 Celebrate Seniors

1:30 – 3 pm Electric City/ La Nouvelle France Building, 4668 Main Street, Weymouth. Guest Speaker Dawn Thomas, Safety Coordinator. Games, entertainment, conversation, snacks. Free admission. Wheelchair accessible.

Tue Jul 14 LEGO Spike

2-4pm Meteghan Library School aged children can have fun building and coding with LEGO Spike sets.

Wed Jul 15 Music on the Promenade: The Fog

6-8pm Digby Promenade

Wed Jul 15 Bear River Cherry Carnival Hymn Sing

7-9pm Bear River Fire Dept

Wed Jul 15 Jam Session with Julia Stone

7pm Church Point Social Club (CPC), 1838 Hwy 1, Church Point, Clare.

Thur Jul 16 Weymouth Teas: Digby Cancer Help Fund

2 – 4pm St. Joseph’s Church Hall, 17 Weymouth Falls Rd. Weymouth. Free will offering.

Thur Jul 16 Potluck in the Gardens

5-7pm 91 Church Street, Digby. Bring your own chair. Bring your favourite dish.

Thur Jul 16, 17, 18 FODAR Festival of Dance Annapolis Royal

Thur, Fri and Sat at 7:30pm, Sat at 2pm. King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Adults $35 / Program One & Two $50. Program One: July 16 at 7:30pm. Program Two: July 17 at 7:30pm. Program One: July 18 at 2pm. Program Two: July 18 at 7:30pm.

New Events after this week (posters)

Sat Jul 18 Cold Plate Luncheon

11am New Horizons, Bear River.

Wed Jul 22 Exploring Cultural Roots Through Music: Julia Tynes

2-3pm Digby Library Join award-winning African Nova Scotian singer-songwriter Julia Tynes for an interactive music experience full of singing, learning, and joyful expression.

With her signature energy and soulful vocals, Julia leads children and families on a musical journey. Listen to classics like “Rockin’ Robin,” kid-friendly Motown hits, and today’s pop anthems by artists like Taylor Swift. Participants can clap along, move their bodies, and sing out loud as they explore melody, groove, and performance.

Thur Jul 23 Summer Speaker Series: The Trinity Anglican Church Historic Rose Window

7pm Admiral Digby Museum, 95 Montague Row, Digby. Guest Speakers: Sherry Longmire & Greg Turner.

Sat Jul 25 Kitchen Party

3-5pm Annapolis Royal Legion, 66 Victoria St. Annapolis Royal. Theresa Porter hosts a number of musical friends.

Tue Jul 28 Lego Spike

2-4pm Meteghan Library School aged children can have fun building and coding with LEGO Spike sets. Les enfants d'âge scolaire peuvent s'amuser à construire et à coder avec les ensembles LEGO Spike.

Thur Aug 6 “Fishy” Storytime and Games

10-11 am Weymouth Library. Toddlers can play fun games on the library's "fish" mat! Games such as magnetic ABC fishing, letter match fishing, and a fish roll and cover game. Then we'll enjoy a fishy story! Register your child no later than August 5 by contacting the library.

Sat Aug 29 Striped Bass Fishing Tournament

8am – 5 pm Bear River Legion From Hwy 101 to The Head of the Tide. $25pp. Contact 902-247-0789

REGULAR EVENTS (posters)

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

ANNAPOLIS ROYAL

Summer Music at the ‘O’ Oqwa’titek Amphitheatre, Fridays 6-8pm
• Jul 10 The Rhinestone Romeos
• Jul 17 The Big Sound Small Band
• Jul 24 The Kim Doolittle band
• Jul 31 The Soul Tides
• Aug 3 (Special Natal Day) Joker’s Right
• Aug 7 Shrimp Daddy & The Sharp Shooters
• Aug 14 The Hupman Brothers Band
• Aug 21 Joker’s Right
• Aug 28 The Rhinestone Romeos
• Sept 4 Jamie Alcorn Band
• Sep 11 The Mark Riley Project
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.
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.
Farmers’ & Traders’ market: Saturdays 9am – 12pm, The Market Square, 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

Smiths Cove Museum Community Coffee Mornings Thursdays 9:30-11:30am 590 Hwy 1, Smith’s Cove.
Smith’s Cove Fire Dept Breakfasts Saturdays 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 Jul 18, Aug 1, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5
Muddy Duck Yoga Mon–Wed 9–10:15 am $10 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

Regular events in DEEP BOOK / CORNWALLIS

NS DiscoveryBound Rec Centre, 180 Atlantic Ave. Cornwallis Call 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

Summer Storytime Fridays 10:30 – 11:30 (Jul 24) Preschoolers and their caregivers can dive in to a storytime at the Digby library! We will read stories, sing songs, play games and do an ocean themed craft.
Crafternoons Fridays 2-4pm Digby Library (Jul 17, 31, Aug 14) 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.
Laser Tag Tuesdays Every other Tuesday starting July 7. 6-8pm Reservation required 902-308-6887 DARC
Music at the Promenade. Wednesdays & Fridays. Jun 10 to Aug 5 @ 6-8pm. Aug 12-28 @ 5:30-7:30pm.
• Jul 10 Al Dupuis
• Jul 15 The Fog
• Jul 17 Bob Marshall & The Crew
• Jul 22 Tide & Timbre
• Jul 24 Dave Coggins, Clayton Lewis & Joe Melanson
• Jul 29 Charlie & Jennifer Thibodeau
• Jul 31 Margie & James
• Aug 5 Al Dupuis
• Aug 12 Ron Park Duo
• Aug 14 Noelle Lucas & Friends
• Aug 19 Corbett & Thurber
• Aug 21 Harvey Marcotte Duo
• Aug 26 Bob Marshall & The Crew
• Aug 28 Margie & James
Aquafit starts Jul 6 Mondays & Thursdays 4:15-5:15pm $8 or $40 for 6 classes. Digby Swimming pool, 27 Shreve St. DARC 902-245-1960
The Monday Strollers The Pines Playground 10am every Monday June 8 to July 13 Pines 103 Shore Rd. For children aged 0-5 and their guardians. Contact DARC to register.
Digby Farmers' and Artisans' Market: Fridays and Sundays, 10-3, weather permitting, along Admiral's Walk, downtown Digby, May 29 - Oct. 4. Where community meets creativity. Come discover what your neighbours are growing, crafting, and baking.
Coffee & Conversation Tuesdays 10am – 2pm Admiral Digby Museum, 95 Montague Rd, Digby. Coffee, tea & treats will be served. The most important people at the museum, are you!
Jam Night Open Mic Tuesdays 7-10pm Digby Legion $3
In-line skate nights Mondays 6-7pm All Ages. 7-8pm Ages 16+ Digby Arena 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: (July) Play & Grow 3-5, Toddler Time, Social Time, Transition to School, Summer Workshops, 902-245-2300. (August) Summer Workshops, Transition to School, Play & Grow 3-5, Toddler Time, Social Time, 902-245-2300.
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.

Regular events in WEYMOUTH

Music on the Sissiboo Friday nights July to September. 7-8:30pm. Sissiboo Landing, Weymouth.
• Jul 10 Doucet
• Jul 17 Ruth Manning & The Prospectors
• Jul 24 Hillbilly Band
• Jul 31 Frederic Mujica The Lost Tourist
• Aug 7 Dave Coggins & Clayton Lewis
• Aug 14 RNV3
• Aug 21 Capo II
• Aug 28 One Night Only
Sissiboo Market Friday nights July to September. 6:30-8:30pm. Sissiboo Landing, Weymouth. Now a member of Nova Scotia Farmers’ Markets Association.
Weymouth Teas 2026 Every Thursday from 2 pm to 4 pm at St. Joseph's Church Hall, 17 Weymouth Falls Rd.
• July 16 Digby Cancer Help Fund
• July 23 Weymouth Garden Club
• July 30 Little Library
• August 6 Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse
• August 13, St. Peter's Anglican Church.
Our teas are free will offerings.
Soul Connections Every 3rd Wednesday 10am Weymouth Library community room. Ladies bible study group
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.
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
Weymouth Legion
• Bingo Tues 6 – 9:30pm
• Darts Wed 6:30pm $2 pp.
• Jam night Thurs 7– 9pm
• Chase the Ace Fri/Sat 6-9pm
• Evening Karaoke Fri/Sat 7-11pm
• Afternoon Karaoke Sun 2 – 6pm

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

Regular events in CLARE

Belliveau Cove Farmers Market. Saturdays 10 am – 2 pm. Open 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