Weekly Events Update, November 6 2025

Eleanor Johnson
7 days ago
8 min read

Remembrance Day next week. There is a service on Sunday in Weymouth, as well as several events in and near Bear River. There are also lots of other great events listed below. Enjoy.

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This Week's Events (Nov 6 - 13) (posters)

NOVEMBER

November Art Exhibition Digby Alvina Theriault LeBlanc

Digby Library. This exhibit features the watercolour work of Alvina Theriault LeBlanc. A French Acadian from Belliveau’s Cove, the artist has been interested in painting since her childhood. The exhibit can be viewed during open hours in November.

Fri Nov 07 Ragtime Music - Lotus Wight & Mike T. Kerr

7pm Oakdene Centre, Bear River. Get ready for an unforgettable night of ragtime, oldtime grooves, and virtuosic string work as two brilliant musicians bring their magic to the Root Cellar. $15 PWYC All ages

Fri Nov 07 The Piano Men: Music of Elton John and Billy Joel

7:30 pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Live music. Adults $45. This full band musical experience will feature vocalist, pianist extraordinaire & tribute artist Jeff Brewer, who has performed internationally to large sold out audiences everywhere! This will be a very interactive show, inviting YOU THE AUDIENCE to sing along to hit after hit to musical anthems that have been the soundtrack to many of our lives! THE LOOK! THE SOUND! THE SHOW!

Sat Nov 8 Café in Weymouth

9am – 12 noon. Weymouth Library Program Room. Coffee and muffins supplied by W. Church of Christ

Sat Nov 8 Christmas Craft Fair

10am – 3 pm Felker Hall, 734 Broadway Ave. Cornwallis Park.

Sat Nov 8 & Nov 9 Gary Fraser exhibition

1 -4 pm (both days). Oakdene Community Centre, Studio 4, 1913 Clementsvale Road, Bear River

Sat Nov 8 Bean Supper

4pm – 6pm Saint Bernard fire Dept. $15 pp.

Nov 8 & 9 Santa's Craft Market

9 am - 6pm & 9 am - 3 pm. Digby Firehall. Photos with Santa, Sensory safe hour, Christmas Gift wrapping, food drive. $2 admission. Conway Workshop Assoc.

Sat Nov 8 & 9 Seafarer’s Supper & Sea Shanties

6pm Trinity Anglican Church Hall, 109 Queen St. Digby. $25 tickets 902.308.6422. Limited tickets at the door.

Sun Nov 9 "Remembrance Day" Prayer and Worship service

10am St. Peter's Anglican Church, #5 Fort Point Rd, Weymouth North. All welcome to attend to honour our War Dead, Veterans and active Military Personnel.

Sun Nov 09 SOOF Soup Sunday

12pm – 3pm Centrelea Community Hall, 3495 Highway 201. All welcome. Fall fundraiser, pay what you can. This month's guest speaker is Maurya Brown who will be hosting a talk about effective climate action at the local level starting around 1pm.

Sun Nov 9 Art for the Rally

3pm Centrelea Community Hall, 3495 Highway201. Art supplies provided. All welcome. We are calling upon your help and creativity to help make posters for the upcoming Shoulder-to-Shoulder Rally on November 15th in Kjipuktuk/Halifax.

Sun Nov 09 Gabby’s Dollhouse The Movie

3pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Family Film. G. Adults $11.95. Gabby and Grandma Gigi’s road trip takes an unexpected turn when Gabby’s prized dollhouse ends up with eccentric cat lady Vera. Gabby embarks on a adventure to reunite the Gabby Cats and retrieve her beloved dollhouse before it’s too late.

Tue Nov 11 Remembrance Day (Bear River)

10 am Service: United Baptist Church, Pleasant St.; 10:45 Wreath laying: Bear River Cenotaph; 2pm Wreath laying: Smith’s Cove Cenotaph. 5pm: Turkey dinner, BR Legion, 2nd floor Adults $15.

Wed Nov 12 Eleanor The Great

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Drama PG. Adults $11.95 After seventy years with best friend, Eleanor moves to New York City for a fresh start. Making new friends at ninety proves difficult. Longing for connection, she befriends a 19-year-old student.

Thur Nov 13 Commercial Safety College Info Session

2-4pm Nova Scotia Works, 87 Warwick Street, Evangeline Mall, Digby.

Thur Nov 13 George Canyon & Aaron Pritchett – A Cowboy Christmas

3pm and 7:30pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Music. Tickets $95. CCMA winners, and beloved Canadian country superstars George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett unite for their coast-to-coast Cowboy Christmas tour. With countless accolades between them, and over 25 years of hits, the pair will come together to treat fans to some of their own chart-topping songs, as well as some all-time favourite Christmas classics. Truly a show not to be missed, in celebration of the Holiday season.

New Events after this week (posters)

Tue Nov 18 and 29 Zumbini

8:30 am Upstairs at the Digby arena. Children 0-4 & caregivers. Combining music and educational tools for 45 minutes of fun

Sat Nov 22 Merry Market Tour

8:30 am – 4:30 pm Transport de Clare $58 Join us for a festive day of shopping at the Acadia Christmas Craft fair, & lunch at Lucketts Vineyard. Spots are limited! Call and book your seat at (902) 245-1949

Thur Nov 27, 28 and 29 The Christmas Crisis

Thur & Fri 7pm, Sat at 2pm & 7pm. Electric City Building, 4668 Hwy 1, Weymouth. Adults $20. Written and directed by Hal Theriault.

Fri Nov 28 Art Raffle and mocktails

4-6pm Bear River Community Health Clinic Raffle tickets can be purchased during the event, or during office hours at the clinic Tue-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm starting next week. Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10. The raffle has 14 fine art pieces from local artists including work by; Wayne Boucher, Kathi Dunphy of 2 Old Crows, Rob Buckland-Nicks of Flight of Fancy, Elizabeth Meyer, Gary Fraser, Ray Sanford and more. RSVP to our event on Facebook, by emailing info@emmarobar.com, or by calling 902-467-3611

Fri Nov 28 Parade of Light (Annapolis Royal)

6pm Annapolis Royal.

Sat Nov 29 Winter Wonderland Market

9 am – 12 pm Clare Curling Club, 32 Meteghan Connector, Clare

Sat Nov 29 Zumbini

10 am Upstairs at the Digby arena. Children 0-4 & caregivers. Combining music and educational tools for 45 minutes of fun

Sun Nov 30 Sprouts and Microgreens

2 – 4pm 36 King Str. Digby. Join us for a free class and boost your nutrition.

Sat Dec 13 Christmas Carol Sing-along

2pm St. Peter’s Anglican Church, #5 Fort Point Rd, Weymouth North. Music, carols, singing and a story or two. All Welcome to Attend. Greatly appreciate free will donation or offerings to support Weymouth & Area Food Bank.

Wed Dec 24 Christmas Eve, Prayer and Worship Service.

4pm St. Peter’s Anglican Church, #5 Fort Point Rd, Weymouth North. All welcome.

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.
Farmers’ and Traders’ market Saturdays 9am – noon Legion.
Celtic Vibes Thursdays 2:30 Taproom

BEAR RIVER, SMITHS COVE

Chair Yoga Mondays 10-11am 4 week programme starting Oct 20. Bear River & Area Community health Clinic. $40 to register info@emmarobar.com
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

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 starts Oct 17 Digby Regional High School. See DARC FaceBook page for schedules.
Teen Book Club Thursdays (Nov 27) 3:30-4:30pm Digby Library.
Snack Time Thursdays (Nov 13) 10:30-11:30am Digby Library, Children aged 2 to 6 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 tools are provided. Register. This program is funded by the Food Security Initiative Grant.
Science Club Thursdays (Nov 20) 3-4pm Digby Library. Children aged 7-11 can explore the wonders of science through exciting, themed experiments and activities. Register.
Preschool Fall Story Time Fridays (Nov 14, 28)
10:30-11 am Digby Library. Children five and under and caregivers can enjoy stories, songs and activities.
Baby and Toddler Play Group Fridays (Nov 7, 21, Dec 05)
10:30-11:30am Digby Library. Children three and younger and their caregivers can join others at the library to read and play together.
Recreational Pond Hockey Thursdays Oct 16 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.
Learn to Play Bridge. 7-8pm Mondays. Digby Curling Centre. Free 6 week course.
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 (Nov 07, 21, Dec 05, 19, Jan 02) 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 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.

• 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

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