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Spiders, leaves, berries: nature intro answers questions, inspires connections
“Awareness without fear” was 14 Wing Environment’s goal in a summer scavenger hunt, part of a Community Centre junior day camp “Isn’t Nature Neat?” themed week. Thirty-two campers explored the nearby fitness trail August 8, looking for creatures, critters and cool items to identify, sketch and discuss. “My goal for this was to get the… Read more
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Canadians walking together for veterans at September 21 Halifax event
Save the date September 21, for the return of the Halifax version of the national Canadian Walk for Veterans, organized by True Patriot Love and working in collaboration with the team formerly known as One Veteran Society. This strategic merger will enhance support for Canada’s military, veterans and their families. The 2024 theme is “A… Read more
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Players’ Fall Pygmalion production looking for actors, crew
Keen to tread the boards? Paint some sets? Style some costumers? Light the lights? The Greenwood Players Theatre Company is holding a casting call for actors, production crew, sound and light technical whizzes, make-up and costume assistants, props and sets – and more! If you’re interested in community theatre, the group welcomes you to an… Read more
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Wings and Wheels
The Greenwood Military Aviation Museum welcomed car – and aircraft! – enthusiasts July 27 for the return of its Wings ‘n Wheels event. With museum tours, open airpark airplanes and helicopters, Royal Canadian Air Force centennial swag; a band, a BBQ, prizes and more; this volunteer-run event was a hit! Read more
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Life at the lake
Summer at the lake doesn’t get much better than what 14 Wing Greenwood’s imagery technicians saw through their lenses. Spending a recent professional development day focusing in on the natural surroundings of Cloud Lake, Annapolis County – with a little boating fun and a shore lunch; the image techs moved from their more typical aircraft… Read more
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Celebrating the big 1-0-0
Sergeant (retired) Thomas (Tom) Archibald Franklin celebrated his 100th birthday July 23 at the Wilmot Community Centre, surrounded by friends and family. “I met a lot of people today,” said the happy veteran: in addition to his family, who flew from Winnipeg to celebrate this great milestone, Franklin received many visitors, including Annapolis MLA Carman… Read more
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Mural marks deep connections between Valley, Italian communities
“Education on these historical events is so important because we want to remember the right people,” says local artist Fiona vanWilgenburg, on the inspiration behind her Castel di Sangro mural now on public display in Kentville. Painted on the wall of Huntley’s Diving and Marine Service on Main Street as part of the town’s annual… Read more
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‘Something they’re going to remember’
After a successful pilot project last fall, the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum (GMAM) is excited to welcome three new tour guides, offering free guided tours of the museum and grounds all summer, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday. Officer Cadet Chris Wall first enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves in Aldershot… Read more
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Best summer-styled home on the RHU block?
July 29, at 2 p.m., representatives of the 14 Wing Greenwood Community Council and the wing will judge the annual Residential Housing Units (RHU) neighbourhood in the summer beautification contest. Points will be considered in creativity, variety, use of colour and overall lawn maintenance. With prizes! Win a $50 gift card, up for grabs in… Read more
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Wings & Wheels car show returns to Greenwood July 27
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, wait, it’s a flock of planes… surrounded by some of the Maritime’s coolest rides. If you haven’t heard yet, Wings & Wheels is back in the Valley Saturday, July 27; celebrating the 100th anniversary of the RCAF. The show features over 250 classic, antique and special interest cars… Read more
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