Keeping Kentville Connected

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Keeping Kentville Connected
Looking at the early history of Kings County, one thing appears obvious – early on, wherever there were crossroads, ports and river crossings like fords and bridges, villages often sprung up. In more than a few cases, these villages evolved into towns that still thrive today. According to historical columnist Ed Coleman, this is true of Kentville. Read more in Ed's article here.

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

Tuesday, June 24
10:00-11:00 -  Free mom and tot time at the Kentville Arena.
11:00-12:00 - Indoor walking for seniors at the Kentville Arena.

6:00pm - Adult Cycling Clinic. From 6pm to 9pm, on Tuesday June 24th, Annapolis Valley Cycling Coordinator Colin Vibert will offer an adult cycling clinic for everyone ages 14+. At this clinic, he will give a few workshops and share a few tips about bike safety, maintenance and riding. The clinic will start in the parking lot of Kentville Centennial Arena and from there, the group will take on the Rail line trail and the bird sanctuary trails too.

7:00pm - Public engagement session about a new brand for Kentville. The public is invited to attend input gathering sessions on June 24th and 25th from 7-9 in Council Chambers.  The sessions will be broken down into 2 1-hour sessions.  (7-8, 8-9).  Participants are invited to attend one or all of the sessions if they wish. The evening will start with a short presentation, the remainder of the hour will be allotted for attendees to provide feedback and ideas about what Kentville’s new brand should embody. These sessions will be interactive and offer attendees plenty of options for providing ideas and feedback.  (Speed chatting, survey stations, etc).  The feel will be casual and fun (with pizza and snacks).  The hope is that families will participate together, and that kids and youth will attend with the adults in their family.

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

Wednesday, June 25
10:00am-2:00pm - Kentville Farmers' Market in Centre Square. Fresh, local food, arts and crafts, and a place to meet friends and neighbours.

10:00am - Youth geo-caching event. From 10am to noon, on Wednesday June 25th, youth can bike over to Kings County Academy (KCA) for an exciting geo-caching event. They’ll meet a Town of Kentville staff member, who will give instructions for participants on how to participate in this biking geo-caching event. The big end reveal to the event will take place at the Kentville outdoor market, so bring money for a snack or a lunch.

7:00pm - Bike with the Mayor. At 7pm, on Wednesday June 25rd, come meet the mayor and other town council members for a family-friendly bike ride. We’ll start at Kings County Academy (KCA), where we’ll have a great presentation from Kings Transit about active and public transportation. From there, we’ll bike the rail line trail, a leisurely path for cyclists of all levels and abilities.

7:00pm - Public engagement session about a new brand for Kentville. The public is invited to attend input gathering sessions on June 24th and 25th from 7-9 in Council Chambers.  The sessions will be broken down into 2 1-hour sessions.  (7-8, 8-9).  Participants are invited to attend one or all of the sessions if they wish.  The evening will start with a short presentation, the remainder of the hour will be allotted for attendees to provide feedback and ideas about what Kentville’s new brand should embody. These sessions will be interactive and offer attendees plenty of options for providing ideas and feedback.  (Speed chatting, survey stations, etc).  The feel will be casual and fun (with pizza and snacks).  The hope is that families will participate together, and that kids and youth will attend with the adults in their family.

Thursday, June 26
10:00-11:00 -   Free mom and tot time at the Kentville Arena
11:00-12:00 - Indoor walking for seniors at the Kentville Arena.

3:00-5:00 - Open mic at TAN Coffee in Kentville. Open to all performers.

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

Friday, June 27
9:30am - Bike Rodeo. From 9:30am to 12:30pm, on Friday, June 27^th, Annapolis Valley Cycling Coordinator Colin Vibert will host a bike rodeo, geared toward youth under the age of 12. At the rodeo, which will take place at the track in Memorial Park, you can get your bikes checked, learn about bike safety and win awesome prizes. To register, simply give Charles MacDougall a call at 679-3998 or email him at recintern@kentville.ca.    

6:00pm - Jim Dorie live at the Designer Cafe.

8:00pm - Sleuth at CentreStage Theatre. Not for the faint of heart, Sleuth, the ultimate game of cat and mouse, is played out in a cozy English country home owned by celebrated mystery writer, Andrew Wyke. Invited guest Milo Tindle, a young rival who shares not only Wyke’s love of the game but also his wife, has come to lay claim. This psychological thriller will capture your imagination and intrigue your mind as anticipation builds on where the next move might take you. Reservations: 678-8040.

9:00pm - Canada Day dance at the Kentville Lion's Hall. There will be spot dances, 50/50 draws, door prize and the Lions provide complementary munchies. Vintage will be playing their brand of 50's, 60's 70's pop/rock/country tunes to keep you on the dance floor.

Saturday, June 28
10:00 - Workshop at 4-cross course. On Saturday, June 28^th, cycling experts from Trail Flow will be giving two clinics at the new exciting 4-cross course at Burgher Hill. Topics covered include body positioning, cornering technique, pumping, line choice and more! The first clinic will be for youth ages 10 to 13 and will be held from 10:00am to 11:30am. The second clinic will be for adults and youth ages 14+ and will be held from noon to 1:30pm. To learn more, visit Trail Flow’s website. To participate, all you need to do is email clinics@trailflow.ca and show up June 28^th for an exciting ride!

1:00 - Enchanted Royal Tea Party at the Kings County Museum. A tea party with crafts, etiquette lessons from the Apple Blossom Princesses, and of course tea, juice, and yummy cookies! Dress-up attire optional. Open to the public. This includes all Prince, Princess hopefuls and their Royal Parties.

2:00pm - My Invisible Friend production at CentreStage Theatre. A play to help students, teachers and parents deal with the issue of bullying in a positive way. Twelve young people (and a few adults) will be bringing this story to the stage. The show is suitable for Upper Elementary, Middle School and High School. All seats $5. 678-8040 for reservations.

6:30pm - Bike movie night and more. From 6:30pm to 9pm on Saturday, June 28^th, come finish off bike week with a fun, informative and relaxing movie night at the Recreation Centre. There will be a gear swap too, so if you’d like to bring some bike parts, accessories or memorabilia to trade, come on over! We’ll be watching some interesting cycling short documentaries and extreme bike video clips, all while having access to great food from local vendors. At the end of the night, we’ll be giving away prizes for contest winners and participants alike. Come one come all to this great event!

8:00pm - Sleuth at CentreStage Theatre. Reservations: 678-8040.

9:0pm - Dance at the Kentville Legion.

Sunday, June 29
All Day - LifeCycle events held at KCA. See below for more details.

2:00pm - My Invisible Friend production at CentreStage Theatre. A play to help students, teachers and parents deal with the issue of bullying in a positive way. All seats $5. 678-8040 for reservations.

4:00 - Sleuth at CentreStage Theatre. Reservations: 678-8040.

Tuesday, July 1
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.

6:30 - Celebrate Recovery BBQ at the New Hope Wesleyan Church, Kentville. Are you tired of struggling? Do you feel trapped inside a hurt, habit or hang-up? There is a way out; another way available to anyone who struggles with life's challenges. Celebrate Recovery is a life changing 12 step program available to you. No matter what situation you find yourself in, there is hope. Celebrate Recovery Canada extends an invitation to anyone interested in healing and fellowship. Please join us for a BBQ and personal testimonies.

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

Wednesday, July 2
10:00am-2:00pm - Kentville Farmers' Market at Centre Square. Fresh, local food, arts and crafts, and a place to meet friends and neighbours.

Thursday, July 3
3:00-5:00 - Open mic at TAN Coffee in Kentville. Open to all performers.

Friday, July 4
8:00pm - Sleuth at CentreStage Theatre. Reservations: 678-8040.

Saturday, July 5
8:00pm - Sleuth at CentreStage Theatre. Reservations: 678-8040.

9:00pm - Dance at the Kentville Legion.

Monday, July 7
9:00am - Daily Vacation Bible School starts at Kentville Baptist Church. One of the largest in the valley! Games, snacks, stories, music, activities, crafts and more. Kids work to prepare closing concert & program on July 13, 10 am. Open to all kids ages Primary - grade 6, Free registration, all welcome. Runs daily from July 7-11.

In the Community Business taxes are dropping in Kentville while residential rates will remain the same. Kentville’s tax rate is lower than that of most other towns in the region. The capital budget will stand at $2.6 million, which should encompass 32 projects. The plan includes $103,500 for repaving existing streets and $150,300 for storm sewer renewals. Read more.

Kentville girls traveling to Kenya on Me to We mission. Two Kings County girls, inspired by the Me to We youth movement, will be making their way to Africa this summer to help make a difference in the lives of others. Read More.

New office building going up in Kentville. Kentville’s planning director Bev Gentleman said earlier this week that the structure is being constructed on a former gas station property. The offices will be moving from the Centre Square area. Read More.

Recreation News The last day of school will be June 30th and then students will be out for summer! Please take extra care when driving around as children may not be as paying as much attention to traffic! See you in September!

Arts and Culture

 
Citizen Questions
Whatever came about of the TV show to be filmed in Kentville?
Kentville TV Show a no-go! Last year and earlier this year, Force Four production came to Kentville to film a demo for a potential program about life without taxes. The network absolutely loved the demo and was behind the project all along. Unfortunately, the network is undergoing some major changes and as a result their needs have changed with it. The tax series no longer matches what they're looking for. Unfortunately, the show will no longer will be filmed in Kentville. However, they will look for ways to hopefully collaborate with Kentville in the future.

Your Town Council

PUBLIC INPUT REQUIRED: How many councilors should be elected to Kentville Town Council? The Municipal Government Act (MGA) requires all municipalities to review their boundaries and their council size every 8 years following which a recommendation is sent to the Utility and Review Board (UARB) for its approval. Any changes will come into effect in 2016.

This review process is required during 2014 and work has been underway to gather information, prepare data for comparisons and to solicit feedback from Kentville citizens.  Public input is an important part of the process and holds a great deal of weight with the decision made by UARB.

Currently, citizens of the Town of Kentville elect a mayor and 6 councilors every four years.   As the Town is not governed by the ward system, (with specific boundaries) each councilor represents the Town “at large” and serves the total population. 

The options for public consideration are:
Maintain the status quo (6 councilors and a mayor)
Decrease council size (i.e. 4 councilors and a mayor)
Increase council size (i.e. 8 councilors and a mayor)

Kentville Town Council will provide numerous opportunities over the next few months to engage citizens in this review process.  A special agenda item (Question and Answer Period on Council Size Review) has been added at both the regular meeting of Council (typically last Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.) and the Council Advisory Committee meetings (typically the second Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m.).

More information will be provided over the next few e-newsletters.
Questions? Phone (902) 679-2503; carolh@kentville.ca

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