September is such a beautiful month with slightly cooler temperatures and for the most part, no flies! Perfect time to catch a show, attend Open Farm Day or check out the Woodlot of the Year. Keep reading to see what’s happening on the South Shore this weekend.
What’s Happening on the South Shore:
Friday, September 17th
Clickety Clack Knitting Group, DesBrisay Museum, Bridgewater
If you’ve been wanting to learn how to knit this fall, be sure to check out the Clickety Clack Knitting Group, each Friday morning at the Desbrisay Museum. For more info, click the link: https://fb.me/e/wOfy2eVj.
Calling all knitters and crocheters, experienced or learning.
Instruction for beginners and socialization for the more experienced knitters. Some supplies are available and lots of patterns for beginners. Join us for a relaxing morning of knitting/crocheting and chatting.
What’s Happening on the South Shore:
Saturday, September 18th
Provincial Woodland Owner of the Year (WOYA) Public Field Day- 483 Mossman Rd, West Northfield
Come spend a few hours in the woods touring the 2021 Provincial Woodland Owner of the Year woodland and meet the youngest winners in the program’s history, Jonathan and Abbey Veinotte. This free event is open from 9am until 4pm and is family friendly in the fresh air and open forest. There will be various stops in the tour where you can interact with department scientists and other exhibitors to learn more about ecological and sustainable forest management.
Sea Kayak Skills Weekend- Cape LaHave Adventures
Perfect time of year to learn sea kayaking skills and take advantage of our beautiful coastline. Offered through Cape Lahave Adventure, click to find more info, https://fb.me/e/21BcYagYX.
This two-day sea kayaking course held in Nova Scotia’s LaHave Islands focuses on safety and gaining paddling skills for a day trip within a large bay or sheltered shoreline. Issues of mutual safety between paddling partners and judgements of sea conditions throughout the day are included. Paddlers will deal with the concerns for packing a kayak, the gear necessary for a comfortable day trip and solving problems in the field. Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills certification available.
Alice Burdick Book Signing- LaHave River Books
Feeling inspired to preserve some of the fall harvest? Alice Burdick will be signing copies of her new book “Best East Coast Jams, Pickles, Preserves and Breads”, this Saturday, September 18th at Lahave River Books.
Saturdays in the Park 2021- Lunenburg Bandstand
Still time to enjoy live music at the Bandstand in Lunenburg from 2:00pm-3:00pm, sponsored by the Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society. This Saturday enjoy Andrew & Nikki Waite. For more info, visit https://www.folkharbour.com/.
After the resounding success of the 2020 version of Saturdays in the Park, we are delighted to bring a stellar lineup of Atlantic Canadian music to Lunenburg this summer. Concerts will take place at the Bandstand on Saturdays from 2 to 3 pm and are family friendly and free of charge.
Music Circle: Frazz, Celtic, Folk, Blues, Flourish Centre Bridgewater
Flourish Centre is a not-for-profit organization that promotes 55+ Healthy Activity through Mental, Social and Physical Recreation for people in Bridgewater, Lunenburg County and the South Shore of Nova Scotia.
Click the link here for more info on this Saturdays Music Circle, and see the calendar below for more scheduled events.
Lynnea Rose in Concert, Petite Riviere Vineyards
On September 18th, head to Petite Riviere Vineyards for an afternoon of music with folk singer-songwriter Lynnea Rose. 3pm – 5pm
Tickets: $20
Charming her way into the hearts of folk, Americana and country fans alike, maritime songstress Lynnea Rose has graced audiences from coast to coast, sharing with them her beautiful voice, heartfelt songwriting and genuine stage presence.
Starfish Artists Reunite Auction and Dinner ft Bonny Lea Farm- Chester Yacht Club
Enjoy an evening of delicious food and great company at the Chester Yacht Club (“CYC”) in support of these two wonderful causes. $50/ticket. Dinner will be provided by local bakers and chefs and accompanied by a full (pay as you go) bar courtesy of the CYC.
*Please note, numbers will be limited and safety recommendations adhered to as per the then current government COVID recommendations.($20 entrance fee for music and auction only)
For more info, visit https://fb.me/e/1d9rbqxyB.
Two local groups unite. Personal Dignity and Worth Through Productive Living is what Bonny Lea Farm (“Bonny Lea”) offers, and has offered, to many adults living with intellectual disabilities for over 45 years. The Starfish Projects including Starfish Reunites (“Starfish”) are younger but they too offer families the opportunity to regain a sense of hope and dignity, lost with their homes and livelihoods in war torn Syria. By helping them to come to live in Canada they can regain a feeling of safety and personal worth through productive living here as a part of our community. Both of these initiatives require long term dedication and assistance from Starfish and Bonny Lea to those who they support and that is what this event is all about – our community reaching out to lift up and extend friendship and hope to those in need.
Twist of Fate- Firkinstein, Bridgewater
The always popular Twist of Fate returns to Firkinstein Brewing for their first live show since the pandemic started.
Twist of Fate have been rocking to crowds forever! This is only their second time at FirkinStein and the first since the expansion. Dancing will be crazy Saturday!!
What’s Happening on the South Shore:
Sunday, September 19th
Open Farm Day- Bar M Ranch, 379 Glengarry Rd, New Ross
Open Farm Day is such a great chance to meet the farmers and get a behind scene look at what goes on behind the scenes operating and managing their farms.
Bar M Ranch will be celebrating Open Farm Day in-person! This farm has a beautiful hiking trail, animals to see like chickens and cows, along with farm equipment for “touch a truck”.
Their large outdoor event space will be open if you want to bring a picnic or sit back and enjoy the view. They will also be available to answer any and all questions about farming.For more information visit: atlanticopenfarmday.ca Farm location: 379 Glengarry Rd, New Ross, NS
Hike : Yoga : Sound- Hirtles Beach
September 19th, Join Brittany and the Embodied Essence community for an Immersive Experience.
Moving with intention from the shores of Hirtle’s Beach to the bluff of Gaff point we pause to Flow and to receive the sounds of nature and the singing bowls. Brittany will guide you to the Bluff and lead you through a balanced 45 minute yoga classes followed by 30 minutes of Sound Healing with the Crystal Bowls, Hand Drum and Chimes. The Ocean will be our muse, and amplify our healing.
There is a 2nd hike at 2:00pm. For more info, click the link: https://fb.me/e/10KiOiyGH
Terrarium Art Installation, Bridgewater
This sounds like a cool and interesting activity happening in the Town of Bridgewater on Sunday, September 19th
Would you like to help build an art project downtown? A local artist is constructing an illuminated ‘Terrarium Portal’ on King Street and needs your help to create it!
Join the artist Sunday, September 19, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the vacant lots on King Street across from the Old Bridge (541 King Street) to build terrariums! She will have all the materials but if you have extra jars and want to gather some moss, plants and stones you can bring those too. This is for anyone of all ages.
Memories on the Bounty – The Lunenburg Launch, Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
Join author Janet Coulter Sanford for a lively discussion about her new book Memories on the Bounty: A Story of Friendship, Love, and Adventure, this Sunday at Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic in Lunenburg.
This book is a memoir of friendship in the face of memory loss, and of preserving one man’s story of an incredible year aboard the replica HMS Bounty. The event will include reminiscences from Ivan Zwicker, an original Bounty crew member, and Melissa Rhuland Snyder, daughter of the co-owner of the shipyard that built Bounty.Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Small Biz Pop-up: 20+ Vendors– 6925 Highway 3, Martins Point
A fun fall event, supporting local makers and businesses, as well as yard sale tables. Something for everyone! For more information, click https://fb.me/e/2uQX9182e.
We’ll have local ice cream, artisans, fresh cut flowers, baked goods, BBQ, art prints, jewelery, skin care, locally made dog treats and pet bandannas to name a few.
Historic Campfire- Marc, Dayspring
A fun family event and a great way to end the weekend! Pre-registration is required.
Our Historic Campfire was rescheduled! It’s not too late to join us for a trip “back in time” around the campfire. Enjoy some chili, cornbread and dessert on the fire in cast iron pots and while learning about traditional camping in the 1800’s and see a Canadian Candle (Swedish Log) in action with Sam Wentzell of Sam’s Woodland Tours!Pre-registration is required: https://www.connect2rec.com/
We hope that this helps you make your plans now that you know What’s Happening on the South Shore this Weekend.
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Thanks for all your emails, very informative and its great to get the “whats happening” email as we love travelling the south shore from Halifax….but if we dont know whats going on, mat stay home. Love your earrings!