Keeping Kentville Connected

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Keeping Kentville Connected
The Cornwallis Inn originated with the Aberdeen Hotel that was built near the train station – situated so that passengers couldn’t miss it when they got off the train! In 1920, the Dominion Atlantic Railway purchased the Aberdeen hotel and renamed it the Cornwallis Inn. A larger and more modern hotel was soon needed, so the first Cornwallis Inn was demolished in 1930, and a new building erected on Main Street.

The new Cornwallis Inn cost $1million to build, and the amazing thing was that it was constructed in only 208 working days! The exterior of the building is made from New Minas Qurartzine that came from the Wolfville Ridge and was the same stone that was used to face many of the buildings at Acadia University. A total of 1200 tons of bricks were supplied by LE Shaw Limited in Avonport. The clockface on the Southwest tower used to be a part of the old post office – located on Aberdeen Street. However, when the post office was scheduled for demolition in 1964, a group of citizens lobbied to at least save the clock. And so it was, and it ended up here in the clock tower!

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

Tuesday, August 5
10:00-12:00 - Game Maker Lab at the Kentville Library. In this workshop you'll use a computer provided by the library to learn the basic concepts needed to make your own video game.

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.

6:00pm - Nature walk. Meet at the front steps of the St. James Anglican Church and take a stroll together around the Miner's Marsh, the Research Station, or a surprise location.

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

Wednesday, August 6
10:00am-2:00pm - Kentville Farmers' Market in Centre Square. Fresh, local food, arts and crafts, and a place to meet friends and neighbours. There is a kid's craft corner each week at the market now, too!

11:00 -12:00 - Lego Drop in at the Kentville Library. Each week, stop by for a different challenge. See how well your LEGO skills stack up! Please do not bring your own LEGO, you can build with ours. Pre-Requisite: ages 5+

12:30 - Collage it! at the Kentville Library. 12:30- 1:30 PM Drop-in and create a collage and complete one of your STREAM card activities. Pre-Requisite: ages 5+

2:00-3:00 - Math games at the Kentville Library. Play dice games, sort, measure, predict, and more with Lindsay! Complete an activity on your STREAM card and have fun doing it. This is a drop-in program. Pre-Requisite: ages 3+

6:00 - Dance Lessons. This will be a fun easy dance class with simple line dancing and folk dances. Suitable for all ages. FREE. Held at the St. James Anglican Church.

Thursday, August 7
8:30-9:30 - Sip Chat Connect at TAN Coffee. On the first Thursday of every month at 8:30am join us for business networking at T.A.N. Coffee in Kentville. Conveniently located at 341 Main Street in Kentville.

9:00-3:00 - Kids in the Kitchen. This program is intended for children ages 5-12. We'll cook our own lunch and snacks as well as playing some games, making a craft, and having a bible story. FREE. Held at the St. James Anglican Church.

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

Friday, August 8
7:00-10:00 Games Night at the St. James Anglican Church. Meet us at the church to play some board games and eat snacks. Bring your favourite game. FREE.

8:00pm -  Jerry Finnegan's Sister at CentreStage Theatre. Brian Dowd has spent the last 10 years of his life wrestling with an unrequited "something" for his best friend's sister, who happens to live next door. But each and every time he's spoken with Beth Finnegan for more than 30 seconds, he's ended up with his foot planted firmly in his mouth. Now, Brian's time is about to run out. With recent news that Jerry Finnegan's sister is getting married, the time has come for him to put up or shut up. Like John Wayne in The High and the Mighty, Brian has reached the point of no return. What's he got to lose--except the love of his life! Phone 678-8040 for reservations.

Saturday, August 9
7:00pm - Movie night at the St. James Anglican Church. Saturdays in August there will be a family friendly movie playing at the church. There will also be popcorn. Tonight we will be watching Frozen. FREE.

7:00 - Kentville Street Fest! It’s time to go dancing in the streets! Kentville Street Fest! All ages welcome, so head to Centre Square for great, live entertainment! Catch Joker’s Right at 7, and the Good Feelin’ Band at 8-30 – All for no cover! Plus the big Pyro Show at 10!
SFX: Fireworks
Lots of food vendors, the Beer Tent, and great music! It’s all at Kentville Street Fest! Downtown this Saturday!

8:00pm - Jerry Finnegan's Sister at CentreStage Theatre.

9:00pm - Dance at the Kentville Legion.

Sunday, August 10
2:00 - Jerry Finnegan's Sister at CentreStage Theatre.

3:30-5:00 - 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!

Monday, August 11
1:30-7:00pm - one-on-one computer tutorials at the Kentville Library. Sign up for one of the sessions.

Tuesday, August 12
12:00 - The Big Bike strolls into Kentville. The Heart & Stroke Big Bike will be rolling into town.

1:00 - Mad Science at the Kentville Library. See Mad Science release genies from bottles & spew massive columns of foam! You will witness amazing feats of chemistry as we explore all sorts of spectacular reactions. Ages 5+.

2:00pm-4:00pm - Careforce Alzheimer Cafe:  at Kings Riverside Court, Kentville: If you or your loved one is living with Alzheimer's or memory loss, please join us at the Careforce Alzheimer Cafe. For more information please contact Janet Lussier, RN (janet@careforce.ca).

2:00-5:00 - Test Drive a Tablet at the Kentville Library: Come in to see our selection of 6 different tablets that you can try out, a good chance to compare and see the differences. This is a good opportunity to test drive a tablet before making any purchasing decisions. Staff will give you some assistance.

6:00pm - Nature walk. Meet at the front steps of the St. James Anglican Church and take a stroll together around the Miner's Marsh, the Research Station, or a surprise location.

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

Wednesday, August 13
10:00am-2:00pm - Kentville Farmers' Market at Centre Square. Fresh, local food, arts and crafts, and a place to meet friends and neighbours. Kid's corner is available

11:00 -12:00 - Lego Drop in at the Kentville Library. Each week, stop by for a different challenge. See how well your LEGO skills stack up! Please do not bring your own LEGO, you can build with ours. Pre-Requisite: ages 5+

12:30 - 1:30 - Appy Hour at the Kentville Library. Come try out a new app on our iPads! You can complete one of your STREAM card activities and learn something new at the same time. Ages 3+ (7 and under must be accompanied by an adult). This is a drop-in program.

2:00-3:00 - Math games at the Kentville Library. Play dice games, sort, measure, predict, and more with Lindsay! Complete an activity on your STREAM card and have fun doing it. This is a drop-in program. Pre-Requisite: ages 3+

6:00 - Dance Lessons. This will be a fun easy dance class with simple line dancing and folk dances. Suitable for all ages. FREE. Held at the St. James Anglican Church.

Thursday, August 14
9:00-3:00 - Kids in the Kitchen. This program is intended for children ages 5-12. We'll cook our own lunch and snacks as well as playing some games, making a craft, and having a bible story. FREE. Held at the St. James Anglican Church.

8:00pm - Kentville Ghost Walks. Meet at the steps of the Cornwallis Inn for a historical theatrical tour around Kentville meeting some of the ghosts from Kentville's past!

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

Friday, August 15
3:00 - Concert with Andy & Ariana at the Kentville Library. Musical team Andy & Ariana will be here to entertain your whole family! Bring the kids over for some rollicking good fun.

7:00-10:00 Games Night at the St. James Anglican Church. Meet us at the church to play some board games and eat snacks. Bring your favourite game. FREE.

8:00pm - Jerry Finnegan's Sister at CentreStage Theatre.

Saturday, August 16
10:00-6:00- Art Exhibition on Leverett Ave in Kentville. Paintings by Linda Trenholm, Rug Hooking Betty Blois and Donna Cail, Tarot Reading by Hope Whalen, Mermade Soap by Krista Stacey,  Antiques. Grammies Attic,  Music Doug MacKinnon and Photography by Betty Blois. FREE.

12:30 Crib tournament at the Kentville Legion.

7:00pm - Movie night at the St. James Anglican Church. Saturdays in August there will be a family friendly movie playing at the church. There will also be popcorn. Tonight we will be watching the Lego Movie. FREE.

8:00pm - Jerry Finnegan's Sister at CentreStage Theatre.

9:00 - Dance at the Kentville Legion.

Sunday, August 17
1:30-7:00pm - one-on-one computer tutorials at the Kentville Library. Sign up for one of the sessions.
 
Nova Scotia converting seven more hospitals to natural gas to save money and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The hospitals are in Yarmouth, Kentville, Bridgewater, Truro, New Glasgow, Antigonish and Sydney. Read more.

KCA time capsule. Remember the capsule from KCA? Here is a more detailed article about what was found within plus a video. See more.

Recreation News
Public Swimming at the Centennial Pool. The swimming pool is now open in Kentville for the season! Check the daily schedule here.

Summer Ice Rentals - Interested in booking some summer ice time? Rentals begin on August 4th. Book this through Kevin Bennett. The cost for August and September is $150.00 per hour including tax.

Success in Tennis! Congratulations to CANgaroo Tennis trained Kentville tennis players in their provincial tournament results for the best results the Valley has had in over a decade!
South Shore Open
Aaron MacIntosh - Finals U16
Zack Mason - Semi-Finals U14
Keegan Ardenburg - Semi-Finals U16
Sam Norris - Semi-Finals U16
Jacob Selfridge - Quarter Finals U16

Halifax Regional Open
Aaron MacIntosh - Semi-Finals U16
Zack Mason - Semi-Finals U14
Keegan Ardenburg - Quarter Finals U16
Sam Norris - Quarter Finals U16
Mason/MacIntosh (Doubles) - Quarter Finals U16
Norris/Ardenburg (Doubles) - Semi Finals U16
Zack Godbout - Quarter Finals U12

Even though they don't have access to an indoor facility to train in year round, these players are at par or beating HRM students who train year round, while training a quarter of the amount!

Special thanks to Coach Aaron Cumberland for his efforts to take the Annapolis Valley to a new level of play never seen before outside of Halifax and to the parents whose support has been nothing short of tremendous!
We will have some provincial champions and soon national champions from Kentville in the near future!

Arts and Culture

 

Citizen Questions
Question: Are there going to be any picnic tables put up where people can sit to eat lunch?
Answer: The picnic tables distributed around town typically find their way to larger recreation and green spaces like Miner’s Marsh and Memorial Park, however we are currently working on installing a number of benches downtown to provide folks with resting spaces to enjoy during nice days.  A seating area with planters full of flowers and veggies is planned for the large sidewalk area on Main Street which should serve as a nice place to enjoy lunch once it’s installed!  Anyone interested in having a bench placed near their business can request one by contacting Lindsay Young, lyoung@kentville.ca

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