The Fieldwood Heritage Society is pleased to invite you to a presentation by Gordon Hammond on The Barns of the Eastern Shore. Old barns are iconic, beautiful parts of our landscape which are rapidly being lost, taking with them important insights into the creativity of early Nova Scotian farmers. Gordon is a professional museum planner,…
MERRITT GIBSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY presents a free reading by LINDA MOORE, author of THE FUNDY VAULT Thursday, Oct. 13 AT 6:30 PMLinda Moore’s longawaited sequel to Foul Deeds is another highly engaging mix of art and environmental justice. From a cottage on Nova Scotia’s beautiful Minas Basin, Roz spots what looks like a woman’s body tangled…
Some additions and improvement in the works for Canning! A picnic table (see photo above) was donated by Lis van Berkel, of the Merritt Gibson Memorial Library board, and installed by Gary Long (also a library board member) next to the Lighthouse downtown. Thanks to the Canning and Area Business Development Association (CABDA), park benches…
Due to high heating costs, the Library will remain closed until May 1, 2015. Because the weather has been so poor throughout March and we’re staffed entirely by volunteers, it has been difficult covering the library hours. On a similar note, the Library committee is actively seeking donations to cover our monthly expenses. If you’re able to make a…
I watched these amazing musical acts in Canning Village, Nova Scotia? It was hard to believe musical acts of this quality and calibre performing in the fire hall of the tiny Village of Canning. Although it was sadly (and disappointingly) under-attended, it was truly a spectacular, memorable evening of music and fun. Many thanks to…
Come join the Fieldwood heritage society Tuesday, February 17 at 7 PM at the Museum (upstairs from the Canning Library) on Main Street for our Annual General Meeting. Following the business portion of the meeting there will be a presentation outlining our vision for the near future of the FHS, including the Dickie Baxter House. As…
Guest post by Gary Long September 13 turned out to be a gorgeous day: not a cloud in the sky, and just the right temperature to work comfortably outdoors. That’s exactly what 27 volunteers did on Main Street in Canning on that glorious day! It was the Paint & Hammer Project Day at Canning’s Dickie-Baxter House.…
The Fieldwood Heritage Society is holding a “Paint & Hammer” day on September 13, 2014 from 10am – 3pm. There are lots of projects that will be worked on so come out and support your community museum. Projects for the day include: paint the north side of the house and touch-up where needed; paint…
The Canning Library and Heritage Centre wants to know what you want at your library. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/J5NQ7H6
Canning Village Library and Heritage Centre needs your support to stay open! Buy and enjoy one of a selection of donated books, plants, and delicious home-made baked goods. You’ll be treating yourself and helping to keep our amazing little library in operation. The Canning Library and Heritage Centre Book, Plant, and Baked Goods Sale takes place…