Keeping Kentville Connected

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Keeping Kentville Connected
Wylie Rockwell began his career working for TP Calkin Limited – a hardware store here in Kentville. Wylie ended up marrying his boss’ sister, Nellie. When in 1910, after working at TP Calkin’s for nearly 40 years, he decided to open his own hardware business in Kentville, he did so with their blessings. This became Rockwell's Home Hardware (now Kings County Home Hardware).

If you look in the sidewalk in front of Wylie's original store (now Valley Stove & Cycle), you can see the metal plates bearing the name ROCKWELL. In fact, when the new sidewalks were laid not too long along, Rockwell’s then owners insisted that these plates remain as a reminder that this was once Wylie Rockwell’s block.

Wiley died in 1921 and is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery. Employees of Rockwell's Home Hardware claim that his spirit never left the building as they have had many strange encounters! Stop into the new Kings County Home Hardware location on the South Side of Main Street to ask them about it!

What's Happening in Town?
Find out about even more events that are happening in the area by visiting Valley Events!

Tuesday, November 25
12:00-1:45 - Network Knitting at the Kentville library. This is a knitting group open to everyone! Please come and share with others your patterns, your ideas, and your passion for the craft. Just one month until Christmas, come in and finish up some gifts.

8:00pm - Irish Jam at Paddy's Pub.

Wednesday, November 26
10:00am-2:00pm - Kentville Farmers' Market is now indoors at the Kentville Rec Centre, 350 Main Street. Fresh, local food, arts and crafts, and a place to meet friends and neighbours.

11-11:30am - Story time at the Kentville Library. Share the fun and adventure of reading with your child. Enjoy rhymes, songs, and books! Suggested age: 3-5. Parent/caregiver accompaniment is required.

6:00-8:00pm - Scholastic Book Fair at the KCA school library. Open to the public.

6:15-7:30pm - Adventure Club at Kentville Baptist Church (503 Main St). Snacks, games and activities, theme parties, music, stories, special events and more! Open to all kids P-6. FREE.

7:00 - Bookclub at the Kentville Library. Join us on the last Wednesday of the month to share views and ideas about selected books.

Thursday, November 27
3:00-4:00pm - Drop in Activity at the Kentville Library. Activities could range from Lego to making a puzzle to paper crafts. Ages 5-12.

7:00pm-8:30pm - Weekly Sports Night at the Kentville Baptist Church. Come to the church gym for activities including floor hockey, badminton, basketball, volleyball, and whatever else can be crammed into the gym. The theme is simply fair play, fellowship, and fun. This is geared towards youth aged 12+. Parents can feel free to leave their children at the program (and do not need to stay). FREE

9:00pm - Hupman Brothers at Paddy's Pub.

Friday, November 28
1:30-3:30pm -RBC Learn to Play Day at the Kentville Soccer Dome with games and activities. Open to all Primary to Grade 5 students in Kings County. Free admission.

3:30-4:30pm - Art Lab at the Kentville Library. Come! Explore! Create! Learn new art concepts at the Kentville library. For kids ages 6 to 9. Sign up required call 902-679-2544.

8:00pm - Lion's Club Kitchen Party/Dance

8:00pm - CentreStage Presents The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society ‘s Production of Dickens' A Christmas Carol.  In a festive mood, the ladies of the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society mount another assault on the classics with their: stage version of A Christmas Carol. They enthusiastically portray a dizzy array of characters from the Dickensian favorite (and a few which aren't), while bravely contending with an intrusive PA system and a real Farndale first, wrapping their vocal cords and feet around two original, show stopping songs. Sure to get you in the festive mood!
Phone 678-8040 for reservations.

Saturday, November 29
10:00-3:00pm - Ticket auction at the Kentville Recreation Centre for the Portal Youth Center. Ticket draw begins at 1:30 pm. There will be live music, hot drinks, and desserts available.

11:00am - Washer Toss at the Kentville Legion.

2:00pm - Throw your First Rock at the Glooscap Curling Club. You only need to bring a clean pair of shoes with you! Although we do advise dressing in warm layers when out on the ice! This event is open to anyone! We invite you down to "Throw Your First Rock" and share a few laughs with us as we celebrate the power of sport.

3:30-4:30pm - Saturday Samplings at the Kentville Library. Join us on Saturday afternoons for the months of November and December to take in our samplings. Different things each week, so check back often. Whodunit? Mystery readers advisory. Try a new author or re-discover an old friend from home or across the pond.

8:00pm - CentreStage presents The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society ‘s Production of Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Phone 678-8040 for reservations.

9:00pm - Dance at the Kentville Legion

Sunday, November 30
11:00-12:00 - Super Happy Active Family-fun Time (SHAFT) – free access for families at the Kentville Soccer Dome.

1:00-3:00pm - Girl Power at the Kentville Library. Girls aged 10-15 are invited to the Kentville Library for an afternoon of crafting, chatting, playing games, surfing the Web, and hanging out together. Please register online or by calling the library at 679-2544.

3:30-5:00pm - Teen Council at the Kentville Library. Are you between the ages of 13 and 17? Are you opinionated and creative? Do you want to be more involved with your library? Do you enjoy snacks? Join a group of like-minded teens as we work together to make our voices heard. Teen Council is in session!

Tuesday, December 2
9:30am - A Positive Pro-Active Perspective: Taking Stock For Non Profits' Future. Non-profit groups meet to explore how they contribute to the well-being of Nova Scotia, and how they help build the new economy.

2:00-4:00 - Friends in Bereavement Support Group: the support group has helped hundreds of local residents find support, understanding, information, friendship, and confidentiality as they grieve the death of a loved one. The group meets on  the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 2 to 4 pm at the Kentville Baptist Church. For further information contact Jennifer Longley at 681-8239 or friendsinbereavement@gmail.com.

8:00pm - Irish Jam at Paddy's Pub

Wednesday, December 3
10:00am-2:00pm - Kentville Farmers' Market is now  indoors at the Kentville Rec Centre, 350 Main Street. Fresh, local food, arts and crafts, and a place to meet friends and neighbours.

6:15-7:30pm - Adventure Club at Kentville Baptist Church (503 Main St). Snacks, games and activities, theme parties, music, stories, special events and more! Open to all kids P-6. FREE.

Thursday, December 4
7:00pm-8:30pm - Weekly Sports Night at the Kentville Baptist Church. Come to the church gym for activities including floor hockey, badminton, basketball, volleyball, and whatever else can be crammed into the gym. The theme is simply fair play, fellowship, and fun. This is geared towards youth aged 12+. Parents can feel free to leave their children at the program (and do not need to stay). FREE

9:00 - Hupman Brothers at Paddy's Pub

Friday, December 5
10:00-3:oopm - Holiday Sale Event at Community Inc. Many vendors to help you with your holiday gift list.

8:00pm - CentreStage presents The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society ‘s Production of Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Phone 678-8040 for reservations.

Saturday, December 6
2:00pm - Yuletide Tea at the Kings County Courthouse Museum. One hundred years ago WWI began and as war was waged on the battle fields of Europe the warmth and cheer offered by Christmas traditions helped raise spirits on the home front. Come relive memories of “Christmas on the Homefront” with us as we celebrate our annual Yuletide tea. Admission is by free will donation (a suggested minimum of $5.).

3:30-4:30pm - Saturday Samplings at the Kentville Library. Join us on Saturday afternoons for the months of November and December to take in our samplings. Different things each week, so check back often. Whodunit? Mystery readers advisory. Try a new author or re-discover an old friend from home or across the pond.

8:00pm - CentreStage presents The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society ‘s Production of Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Phone 678-8040 for reservations.

Sunday, December 7
11:00am - Super Happy Active Family-fun Time (SHAFT) – free access for families at the Soccer Dome.

2:00pm - CentreStage presentsThe Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society ‘s Production of Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Phone 678-8040 for reservations.

6:30pm - Celebration Under the Stars at the Kentville Baptist Church.  An evening of music by the church family for the whole family.  Freewill offering, cake to follow, all welcome!

In the News
See Change: Two Planks receives funding to combat stigma around mental illness. KCA School will be one of the first schools in the province to work with Ross Creek on drama initiatives to reduce the stigma of mental health issues.

The Mountain Biker and the Entrepreneur: Both at Home in Kentville! Kentville was recently featured in the Progress Magazine!  View the link starting at page 40 - for all the great articles about Kentville!

Congratulations to Kentville's Phillip Brown who was chosen to compete in the inaugural Special Olympics speed skating event. Read more.


In the Community Friday, November 28, 1:30-3:30- RBC Learn to Play Day at the Kentville Soccer Dome with games and activities. Open to all Primary to Grade 5 students in Kings County. Free admission.

Skating Schedule:
Free Skating at the Kentville Centennial Arena
FREE Public Skating:
Saturday: 7 to 8 pm
Wednesday: 12 noon to 1:30 pm
Thursday: 3 to 4 pm

You’re Welcome!
Oct. 11 to Dec. 20 & Jan. 3 to Feb. 21:
Join us on Saturday evenings from 7 to 8 pm when our Arena Ambassadors are on hand to welcome you. As needed, they can help you find the right equipment and help get you going. Skates and helmets are available free to borrow, or bring your own and just enjoy the free skating.

Additional Public Skate Times:
Sunday Public Skating: 4 to 5 pm ($3; children under 4 free)
Tuesday & Thursday
Adult Skating: 9:30 to 10:30 am ($3)
Parent & Tot: 10:30 to 11:30 am ($3/adult; children free)
Adult Shinny: 12 noon to 1:30 pm ($5)
Friday
Adult Shinny: 12 noon to 1:30 pm ($5)
Legend Shinny (50+): 2 to 3:15 pm ($5)

* schedule subject to change; when in doubt, please call 902-679-2539, or 902-679-2542

Super Happy Active Family-fun Time (SHAFT) – free access for families at the Valley Sport & Events Centre
Join us at the indoor soccer facility for structured multi-sport programming as well as unstructured play time for kids. Bring your families, friends, and a CLEAN pair of indoor sneakers.
Nov. 16 to Dec. 21, 2014: Sundays from 11 am to 12 noon
Location: Valley Sport & Events Centre (VSEC), 273 Park Street
Cost: FREE!

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