Chester Merchants Press Release
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Both Friday and Saturday last week were very busy next door at the Post Office. Adam Connolly
was the man of the hour. His tree carving "Sea Beyond" was officially
unveiled and our councillor, Brad Armstrong, presented him with the
"Maritimer of the Week" award on behalf of ATV. A huge thank you to Adam
for donating his entire summer and expertise as a fundraiser to PRO
Kids, and for sharing all the tree sawdust with me.
On other
village notes, our stone bridge finally got a Provincial heritage
designation. A huge "thank you" to Joanne Grant,Gail Smith,Butch Heisler
and everyone else who helped make this happen. |
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This Week in Chester
Tim
Harris has thrown his hat in the ring for the Liberal Party. Tim will
now be wearing a red tie. Climbing Kilimanjaro was not enough
apparently. He had his kick off last night. For those of you who haven't
had the opportunity to speak with Tim, feel free to contact him
at 275-7611
or tim.harris@tradewindsrealty.com
Tomorrow night, Thursday, @ 8pm the Chester Playhouse will host the premiere of Odd Ducks, written and directed by Bryden MacDonald.
In a new venture for the Playhouse, MacDonald was commissioned by the theatre to write an original comedy.
In
this new production, Ambrose Archibald is a charming self-absorbed
rogue who believes in always speaking the truth to his few remaining
friends, but he can't stop lying to himself. Welcome to Tartan Cross,
where skeletons rattle in closets with the intensity of a marching band.
This is the story of four characters trapped in a tragedy that is
essentially a comedy because really, without comedy, nothing can be
taken seriously.
Odd Ducks runs from Sept 20th - 22nd and Sept 26th -
29th @ 8 pm, with matinées on Saturday, Sept 22nd & 29th @ 2
pm.There is a Pay What You Can performance on Wed Sept 26th.
On
Friday the Chester Seaside Farmer's and Artisan Market is on the docket
at the Parade Square from 2-5 pm. Harvest(y) type goodies are appearing.
Squash, pumpkin, parsnips, turnips... that kind of stuff.
Egads ! I
saw Christmassy things at the dollar store this week. Good gawd, we
haven't even pigged out on Thanksgiving turkey and already we are having
Ho Ho Ho items clogging up the shelves.
I am happy to report that Derek Delamere, the Rope Loft publican, is still with us and back on his perch on the porch on Water Street.
If you want to do a weekend away and spend some time with us here in the Hamlet we have a few overnight accommodation choices. Nicki's Inn
is located in the theatre district on Pleasant Street and offers not
only divine beds but also superb dining. Eat, drink and fall into bed.
It doesn't get any better than this. In East Chester there is Gray Gables,
a "Luxurious Comfy Cozy/Ocean View/ Canada Select 4.5 STAR* Bed and
Breakfast in Beautiful Chester Nova Scotia. We offer a healthy delicious
breakfast with a million dollar view! Three guest rooms with full
en-suit baths and many Amenities. Whether you're enjoying a morning
coffee on the veranda or a glass of wine in the Outdoor Hot Tub, Gray
Gables has the luxury of a great B&B with the relaxation and
comforts of home!" Text and photo kindly supplied by Jacqui and David
Hiltz, the proprietors. |
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There is also the Mecklenburgh Inn which is conveniently located between the NSLC and the Fo'c'sle Tavern.
On
Saturday at the Chester Arts Centre, one of Nova Scotia's outstanding
painter and activists, Al Chaddock, will introduce you to the joys of
creating dry brush watercolour. Al is a master of the art, and insists
much can be done with this ancient art form.
Expect a day of passion-
it IS Al after all - art history, philosophy and humour, from 10am - 4
pm. $85/a materials list will be supplied.
On Wednesdays,
September 26, October 3, 10, 17 and 24, learn the Art of Drawing with
Jenny Carton. You will learn how to skillfully render an object and how
to use different media to make yourself a drawing you can be proud of.
Build your skills and learn to analyze the detailed drawings of
established artists. $130 for all five classes, which take place from
9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Material list to be supplied.
The Warp and Woof are
showing their customer appreciation with the Biggest Sale Ever
beginning Saturday, Sept 29th with 35-50% off and running until Sunday,
Oct.14th. There are some great deals on most merchandise. Don't wait to
do your Christmas shopping - buy now as everything must go. |
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