Theatre Opportunities

Are you interested in participating in Secret Seeds, an evening of original, short theatre pieces?

You are invited to gather for information and discussion, this Sunday January 24th, at the Oakdene Centre in Bear River at 1:00.

Please bring your ideas, questions and expertise regarding the development of short (under 10 minutes) theatre pieces to be performed at the Oakdene Centre – April 3rd. 2010.

Music – Mike Aube 01.16.10

who: Mike Aube
time: 7:30 PM
when: JANUARY Sat. 16th
where: The Rebekah Music Hall

Free Dance Jam – Jan 9th

what: FREE DANCE JAM
when: January 9th 2010, 2-4 PM
(second Saturday every month hereafter, same time)
where: Rebekah Music Hall, Bear River
cost: Free Will Offering (suggested $5)

Bring water to drink, favorite music CDs, your dancing spirit and any instruments you want to play or share.

Wear loose comfortable clothes, bring scarves and flowing things if you wish.

This event is for anyone who would like to have a space to move, dance and play music in a way that expresses your unique self and how you are feeling in the moment and in community with others. It is open to any age and gender. We will have a brief opening and closing circle (start and end) to acknowledge the whole group. This will be followed by dancing/moving to music on a CD.We will then open things up for people to play their instruments, move to them and play other CDs that are available.

We would like the process of the event to evolve so suggestions are welcome!
Come and explore how your body wants to move and have fun at the same time.

Drug and Alcohol Free event

For more information, contact Elizabeth King 902- 532-0582

Homegrown movie- Dec 11 and 13

At the Rebekah Hall in Bear River a new non-profit group, W.I.R.E., has organized two screenings of Robert McFalls documentary, Homegrown,

HOMEGROWN follows the Dervaes family who run a small organic farm in the heart of urban Pasadena, California. While “living off the grid”, they harvest over 6,000 pounds of produce on less than a quarter of an acre, make their own bio diesel, power their computers with the help of solar panels, and maintain a website that gets 4,000 hits a day. The film is an intimate human portrait of what it’s like to live like “Little House on the Prairie” in the 21st Century.Suggested donation of $5 per adult. Children are welcome. Here is a movie preview. http://www.youtube.com/user/homegrownfilm

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Holiday Spirit Craft Show in Bear River Nov 28

In the first of what we hope will become an annual event…
Holiday Spirit Craft Fair
November 28th, 9am – 5pm.

Over 25 tables are booked by artisans from southwest Nova. Don’t miss what is sure to be a spectacular display of one-of-a-kind pieces from potters, textile and fibre artists, woodworkers, jewelers, instrument makers, basket-makers, painters and more!
The festivities include a silent auction, live local music AND a gingerbread house competition and on-site gingerbread men decorating. (Please call 467-0481 for more information on anything gingerbread-ish.)

Vendors still looking to book a table please call 467-0489

where: The Rebekah Music Hall, 1886 Clementsvale Rd, Bear River
when: Saturday, November 28
9 am – 5 pm

Stan Carew performs in Bear River- Nov 22

Stan Carew of CBC Weekend Mornings and his band the Magpies, along with Bear River’s Cody Peck, will perform an eclectic mix of songs and stories in a fundraising concert at the Oakdene Centre in Bear River.

Who: Stan Carew & the Magpies; Cody Peck
When: Sunday, November 22, @3pm (possible 7pm show)
Where: Oakdene Community Centre, Bear River
Cost: $15 or $12 advance tickets (children free)

Purchase tickets:

• Yarmouth – Mark’s Music Store
• Digby – Digby Convenience
• Bear River – Cherrybrook Grocery
• Annapolis Royal – Bainton’s Leather     .

……or call Linda @ (902) 467 3184

If you can donate baked goods, please call Cathy at 467-3101. If you have large wall hangings or quilts to use for decorations and baffles, please contact Linda at 467-3184

Music – Caledonia performs Nov 13.09

Who: Caledonia
Where: Rebekah Music Hall, 1886 Clementsvale Road, Bear River
When: Friday, November 13, 8 pm
Cost: $10 and refreshments by donation

A review from the Globe and Mail’s essential track list:

…”Halifax rockers come along with a kicking good song that has a little bit of reggae, a lot of slamming guitars and a way of stacking up the vocals like pancakes on a Sunday”

Music – Kim Bishop Oct 17.09

The Bear Rhythm Music Society and the Rebekah Music Hall present another fabulous Saturday night of music with singer/musician Kim Bishop and friends.

who: Kim Bishop
where: Rebekah Music Hall, Bear River
1886 Clementsvale Road
when: Saturday Oct 17, doors open at 7:30
cost: $10/$8 for members (memberships available)
Refreshments by donation.

The Rebekah Music Hall entrance.

Music – The Smokin’ Contra Band Sept 25.09

The Rebekah Music Hall (1886 Clementsvale Road, Bear River) and Bear River Music Society are excited to present the following fall lineup:

SEPTEMBER:

Friday September 25th, 7 pm: The Smokin’ Contra Band.
A Halifax-based lively traditional band playing an entertaining and foot-stomping assortment of old-time jigs and reels with a whisper of bluegrass.

First set is a contra dance. No partner necessary, come prepared to doe-see-doe and twirl round and round.
Suggested donation $10.

OCTOBER:

Saturday October 17th: Kim Bishop.
More details to come.

NOVEMBER:

Friday November 13th, 7:30 pm: Caledonia

An Indie rock band from Halifax. Check them out at: http://www.myspace.com/caledoniatheband

A review from the Globe and Mail’s essential track list:

…”Halifax rockers come along with a kicking good song that has a little bit of reggae, a lot of slamming guitars and a way of stacking up the vocals like pancakes on a Sunday”

Music – Harvey Marcotte Sept 12.09

who: Harvey Marcotte
where: The Rebekah Music Hall, Bear River
when: Saturday, September 12.09 at 8 pm
what: fundraiser for the Bear River Historical Society

Harvey Marcotte is an energetic performer of fiddle, guitar and mandolin. You won’t want to miss his performance of original music.

This event will raise funds for the Bear River Historical Society and includes a silent auction of items donated by local artists as well as a dessert auction to tempt your palate!

Refreshments will be available.

Oakene Centre Studio Space for Rent

There are several big, beautiful studios for rent in Bear River. For only $300 a month, you can rent a large former classroom at the Oakdene Centre, a non=profit community-owned centre. Rent includes heat, maintenance, and a Maritime ambiance.

On Clementsvale Road just minutes from a restaurant, groceries, gas and more.

Oakdene's parking lot is ploughed in the winter.

The Oakdene is also available for limited rentals. There is a medium sized gym/auditorium with a kitchen that is used for community performance, weddings, yoga and meetings.

Features original wood throughout the building

There are 4 Main Floor studio spaces

An Upstairs Gym hosts yoga, tai chi and Brownies activities

Women's toilet

All rooms are well lighted and have hardwood floors.

Original blackboards are in every room.

Main floor hallway

Inside a main floor studio.

For rental queries, please contact:

Cathy Banks: 467-3101

Robbie Bays: 467-3151

Digby County Exhibition, August 26-29.09

Digby County Exhibition, Bear River, Nova Scotia

August 26-29. 2009

Schedule of Events

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 (4H Day)

9:00 a.m. 4-H Activities (Upper Ring)

4-H Displays – 4-H Building

9:00 a.m. Judging of Craft & Flower Exhibits – Main Bldg.

Judging of Cooking Exhibits – Dining Hall

Judging of Fruits & Vegetables – Commercial Bldg.

Weighing of Horses & Oxen

9:30 a.m. Judging Beef – Middle Ring

10:00 a.m. Judging Draft Horses – Middle Ring

11:30 a.m. Dinner – Dining Hall

1:30 p.m. Ox Haul (All classes) – Pulling Arena

3:00 p.m. Light Horse Show – Upper Ring

4:30 p.m. 4-H Awards Presentation – Ent. Bldg.

5:30 p.m. Light Horse Show – Upper Ring

6:00 p.m. Tractor Driving Competition – Middle Ring

6:00 p.m.  Horse Pull (Lt., Med. & Heavy) – Pulling Arena

8:30 p.m. Ladies Horse Pull – Pulling Arena

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27

8:30 a.m. Judging of Oxen & Steers – Middle Ring

9:30 a.m. Light Horse Show – English Classes – Upper Ring (all day)

11:30 a.m. Dinner – Dining Hall

1:00 p.m. Distance Pull – Pulling Arena

Note: The distance pull contest starts at 1:00 and runs in this order:

• Light Horses

• Light Oxen

• Medium Horse

• Medium Oxen

• Heavy Horse

• Heavy Oxen

6:00 p.m. 20’ Horse Pull – Pulling Arena

6:00 p.m. Light Horse Show – Gymkhana – Upper Ring

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28

9:00 a.m. Single Horse Pull – Pulling Arena

9:30 a.m. Light Horse Show – Western Classes – Upper Ring (all day)

11:30 a.m. Dinner – Dining Hall

1:00 p.m. “Free for All” Ox Haul – Pulling Arena

1:00 p.m. Horse Log Yarding – Middle Ring

6:00 p.m. Tractor Tilt – Middle Ring

6:00 p.m. Light Horse Show – Gymkhana – Upper Ring

7:30 p.m. Consolation Horse Pull – Pulling Arena

9:00 p.m. Championship Horse Pull – 6′ Pull – 2 starts

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

9:00 a.m. Steer Pull – Pulling Arena

9:00 a.m. Light Horse Show – Upper Ring – (all day)

10:30 a.m. Junior Ox Haul – Pulling Arena

11:30 a.m. Dinner – Dining Hall

1:00 p.m. Ox Log Yarding – Pulling Arena

1:00 p.m. “Free for All” Horse Pull – Pulling Arena

2:00 – 4:00 Clown – Commercial Building

6:00 p.m. Light Horse Show – Gymkhana – Upper Ring

6:00 p.m. Consolation Ox Haul – Pulling Arena

7:30 p.m. Championship Ox Haul – 4′ Pull – Pulling Arena

Music by Vince Albert

Sit back to his country music:

Wednesday 7:00 – 9:00 in the Commercial building

Thursday 2:00 – 4:00 in the commercial building

7:00 – 9:00 in the Commercial building

Friday 8:00 – 12:00 Dance in the Entertainment bldg.

Saturday 2:00 – 4:00 in the Commercial building

If you are interested in entering your Flowers, Art or crafts in the exhibition, please bring them to the Main Building – Office by Tuesday August 25,  late afternoon or evening.  They must be entered by 9 pm to be ready for judging on Wed.  Arts will be judged after 9 pm on Tuesday.  Entry booklets are available at Teresa’s Hair Styling, Cherry Brook Grocery and the Tourist Bureau in Bear River.

Check out last year’s exhibition here.

Heritage Gardening events – Sat Aug 15.09

Join with the Bear River Historical Society in celebration of our Floral Heritage. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our local flowers and the creation of a permanent historical garden in Bear River. It’s also a chance to display your favorite vase and to share it’s significance to you.

Flowers from the garden of Pamela Barron.

What:

• talk about heritage plants in the garden from Gini Proulx and Elizabeth Chisolm
• turning of the sod for future heritage garden at the Bear River Museum
• display of vases, flowers and stories from community participants

When: Saturday August 15th at 2pm

Where: Bear River Museum for the talks, flower display, sod turning and refreshments. In the event of rain, the talks will be at the Rebekkah Lodge.

Jazz, Folk, Blues & Roots Music – Aug 8.09

Where: Clementsport Legion
When: Saturday August 8, 2009, 2 pm until closing
What: Jazz, folk, blues and roots musicians plus food, silent auction and more!
Why: Concert of support for musician and friend John Murray

Tom Berry
Brock Caldwell
Jim & Sue Comeau
Mike Corbett
End of the Line House Band
Brad Hewey
Charles Langmead
Gilles Leocard
Bebe MacLean
Harvey Marcotte
Caleb Miles
Ron Murray
Trevor & Clayton Murray
Ron Parks
Greg Peck
Chuck Ryan
Andrew Shishkov
Paul Smeets
Bob Snider
Len Sydenham
Jerry Thurber
John Adams & Ian Campbell of Tumbleweed
Brian Wamboldt
…and more!

Summer Concert Series in Bear River

Rebekah Music Hall

1886 Clementsvale Road, Bear River

902.467.0357

Presents a

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

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ANDRES GODOY and RYAN LeBLANC

Sunday July 19, 8 PM
Sugg. donation $10

Godoy: “An outstanding guitarist, inventer of ‘Tatap’ style, a brilliant composer and entertainer.”

LeBlanc: “an innovative solo instrumentalist who interlaces guitar, djembe, harmonica and banjo to produce a wide variety of upbeat and passionate musical pieces.”

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CALEB MILES with Titanic Proportions

Sunday July 26, 8 PM
Sugg. donation $10

“an eclectic and adventurous blues-rock band that takes the muscle and sinew of rock, soul, and blues, adds a dash of jazz spice, and stirs it all up in an improvisational sauce that keeps things interesting…rock history gumbo!”

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BOB SNIDER, DAVID BAXTER and
CATHERINE MacLELLAN

Sunday August 9, 8 PM
Sugg. donation $15

Snider: a LOCAL, national treasure!  Baxter: “classic country folk that Willie might enjoy.”

MacLellan: “one of the most celebrated new singer-songwriters in Canada.”

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Flower Sale and Fundraiser for the Oakdene

date: Sunday, August 2nd
time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

Spring flowers from Bear River Blooms.

Bear River Blooms Farm is raising funds for the Oakdene Community Center on Sunday August 2nd. Fresh bouquets of flowers will be available for $5.00.

Lily from Bear RIver Blooms.

There will be fresh, homemade smoothies available too. People are welcome to walk through the gardens.

Yet another BR Blooms masterpiece!

Let’s raise some money for a few needed repairs. All proceeds go to the Oakdene Centre. So please, come on out and bring your friends and family too!

Crocosmia on the back steps of the Oakdene.

For more information contact:
Cheryl Stone
Bear River Blooms

6684 Sissiboo Rd.
Bear River
467-0337

Cherry Carnival, Music and Readings!-July 24-26.09

When it rains, it pours! All this rain in Bear River has sprouted us a fabulous weekend of culture and fun for all!

Friday July 24.09 – 8 pm Acoustic Musician Daniel Heikalo at the Oakdene Centre
Saturday July 25.09 – Cherry Carnival Events TODAY and TOMORROW
Saturday July 25.09 – 1 pm Newfoundland writers Lisa Moore and James Langer read at the Bare Canvas Gallery
Sunday July 26.09 – 8 pm Rock and Blues with Caleb Miles and the Titanic Proportions at the Rebecca Music Hall

Music – The Strangeboys in Bear River

Rebekah Music Hall presents The Strangeboys

When: Tuesday May 19th at 8 pm

Where: 1886 Clementsvale Road, Bear River, Nova Scotia

Cost: suggested $10 donation

Music by Kadijah – May 2.09

Bear Rhythm presents Kadijah and friends at the Oakdene coffee house in Bear River, Nova Scotia

Saturday May 2nd, 2009

7:30 pm

$8 / $6 for members (memberships available)

Bear River Peace Garden Clean Up

You are invited to be part of Bear River’s 

“Community Garden Care &

Clean-up Gatherings” 

Sunday afternoons

April thru October 

2pm to 4pm

Garden Care & Clean-up   2-3pm

Volunteer Social   3-4pm 

We will meet at the

Visitor Information Centre/

Waterfront Grounds

(Windmill behind the Legion) 

Please bring your rake, work gloves and

munchies to share.

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Our beautiful waterfront park gardens and Visitor Centre are maintained entirely by volunteer efforts. 

Thank-you to everyone who lends a helping hand!