BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Lunenburg Barnacle - ECPv6.11.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Lunenburg Barnacle REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Sao_Paulo BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:-03 DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250419T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250419T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250323T204900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T204902Z UID:10000855-1745071200-1745078400@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Steve Skafte: This River was Once a Road DESCRIPTION:APRIL 19TH 2 to 4pm at at River Roots Wellness \n\n\n\nSteve Skafte will be discussing his work\, including his new book! \n\n\n\n“Abandoned Roads of Nova Scotia” \n\n\n\nCome and hear Steve Skafte talk about his adventures along abandoned roads\, hiking forgotten highways\, and exploring the crumbling history that our ancestors left behind. Since 2007\, he’s shared an uninterrupted daily journal on social media of his discoveries all over the province. He’s also been widely featured in national print media\, and on TV and radio. He’ll be signing copies of all his currently available books after the talk. URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/steve-skafte-this-river-was-once-a-road/ LOCATION:River Roots Wellness\, 724 King Street\, Bridgewater\, Nova Scotia\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/482321222_966722175666864_2425224423231623267_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250424T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250424T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250410T105848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T105850Z UID:10000871-1745517600-1745524800@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Lunenburg Poetry Crawl DESCRIPTION:Join Block Shop Books and Lunenburg Bound Books for a Poetry Crawl! Reading at 6 p.m. at Block Shop Books\, Jessica Bebenek will launch her collection No One Knows Us There\, and Christine Wu will launch her collection Familial Hungers. Reading at Lunenburg Bound Books at 7 p.m.\, Natalie Rice will launch her collection Nightjar\, with Ben Gallagher and Michael Goodfellow. URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/lunenburg-poetry-crawl/ LOCATION:NS END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250424T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250424T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250414T111352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T111353Z UID:10000874-1745521200-1745528400@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Pop-Up Piano Bar DESCRIPTION:Pull up a stool & order a martini; pianist Shari Porter takes to the grand piano to play everything from Mozart to Gershwin! URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/pop-up-piano-bar/ LOCATION:The Old Confidence Lodge\, 3831 NS-332\, Riverport\, NS\, B0J 2W0 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/piano-bar.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Old Confidence Lodge":MAILTO:shari@oldconfidence.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250427T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250127T164729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T164731Z UID:10000823-1745582400-1745755200@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes DESCRIPTION:Forest Heights Community School presents The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes \, an exciting mystery following the famous detective and his sidekick Dr. Watson. \n\n\n\nThe story finds Holmes and Watson in London\, 1947. Recently returned from her work as a doctor on the frontlines of WWII\, Watson reluctantly teams up with “crackpot detective” Sherlock Holmes in order to solve the murder of a professor. Featuring both familiar and new characters in the Sherlock Holmes universe\, the play presents an intriguing murder mystery with multiple suspects\, a perplexing case that even Holmes and Watson have trouble solving. URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/the-adventures-of-sherlock-holmes/ LOCATION:Chester Playhouse\, 22 Pleasant Street\, Chester\, NS CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Family Friendly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250323T203914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T203917Z UID:10000850-1745661600-1745668800@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Spring Arrives at the Food Forest! DESCRIPTION:This is a FREE community event. Join with family\, friends and neighbours\, connect with nature\, learn about the food forest\, and help wake up the forest for the growing season! This event is part social\, part learning\, and part work party. \n\nSee more event details and register for free on Eventbrite.\n\nStorm date: Sunday\, April 27 URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/spring-arrives-at-the-food-forest/ LOCATION:Ne’ata’q The Food Forest at Bluenose Academy\, https://maps.app.goo.gl/BpfN671Nnr8feTmL8\, Lunenburg\, NS\, B0J2C0\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250323T205041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T205042Z UID:10000856-1745672400-1745679600@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Balsam Community Day DESCRIPTION:Enjoy free skating and swimming and learn about the supports Balsam Care can offer for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities\, and mental illness. URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/balsam-community-day/ LOCATION:Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre (LCLC)\, 135 N Park Road\, Bridgewater\, NS\, B4V 9B3\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/476094022_122186482958265442_4400437457693520399_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250427T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250415T233540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T233541Z UID:10000875-1745762400-1745769600@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Working Together to Win the Right to a Healthy Environment in Nova Scotia DESCRIPTION:The South Shore Chapter of the Council of Canadians will hold a public meeting on Sunday\, April 27 at 2:00 pm at St. James Anglican Hall\, 14 Parish St.\, Mahone Bay. There will be a brief recap of the events of the past year. Following that\, Tina Northrup\, staff lawyer at East Coast Environmental Law\, will present a talk\, “Working Together to Win a Right to a Healthy Environment in Nova Scotia”. URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/working-together-to-win-the-right-to-a-healthy-environment-in-nova-scotia/ LOCATION:NS CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-AGM-Facebook-event-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250427T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250427T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250410T105834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T105835Z UID:10000870-1745766000-1745773200@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:FLOURISH DESCRIPTION:The BFDB’s 2025 spring concert features a variety of music for wind band by Ralph Vaughn Williams\, Peter Warlock\, Aaron Copeland\, Thomas Bergersen\, and others. Prominently featured are PO2 Andrey Smirnov (RCN) as Associate Conductor\, and soloists from the Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy — PO2 Christian Navratil on Bassoon and Penny Whistle\, PO2 Edward Danilov on Clarinet — and Alsu Kamalieva on violin.\n\nSunday\, April 27\, 3 pm\, at St John’s Anglican Church\, Lunenburg\n\nAdmission is by donation at the door. URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/flourish/ LOCATION:St. John’s Anglican Church\, 64 Townesend St.\, LUNENBURG\, 64 Townsend Street\, Lunenburg\, NS\, B0J 2C0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/POSTER-FACEBOOK.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Bridgewater Fire Department Band":MAILTO:band@bfdband.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250501T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250501T143000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250430T115324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T115326Z UID:10000880-1746104400-1746109800@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Drop In Resume Clinic DESCRIPTION:Drop in to Second Story Women’s Centre on May 1st from 1-2:30pm. Maria from @Employment Solutions Society will be offering a resume clinic! If its the first time creating a resume or if you need to freshen one one up\, this workshop is for you! URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/drop-in-resume-clinic/ LOCATION:NS CATEGORIES:Free,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/May-Second-Story-.png ORGANIZER;CN="second story women's centre":MAILTO:info@secondstory.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250501T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250501T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250411T201739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T201741Z UID:10000873-1746126000-1746133200@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Karaoke Night DESCRIPTION:Karaoke superstars Ariella and Tena are your hosts as you belt out your favourite tunes from our iconic stage! URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/karaoke-night/2025-05-01/ LOCATION:The Old Confidence Lodge\, 3831 NS-332\, Riverport\, NS\, B0J 2W0 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/karaoke-night.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Old Confidence Lodge":MAILTO:shari@oldconfidence.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250503T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250503T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250401T234125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T234126Z UID:10000867-1746266400-1746280800@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Exit 22 Book Sale DESCRIPTION:Looking for something to read? Come to the Exit 22 Book Sale on Saturday\, May 3rd at the Port Joli Community Hall between 10 and 2. With 8 vendors selling used and new books and magazines\, you’re sure to find something great to take home. Sales are cash only—bring lots of change! Take Highway 103 to exit 22 then follow highway 3 to the Port Joli Community Hall. See you there! URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/exit-22-book-sale/ LOCATION:Port Joli Community Hall\, 10032 103 Highway\, Port Joli\, NS CATEGORIES:Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-Book-sale-flyer-25MAR19-final-v2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20250507T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20250507T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20241120T223935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T223937Z UID:10000770-1746640800-1746648000@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Foc’s’le Jazz Jam DESCRIPTION:An open jam session hosted by local jazz musicians Nicola Miller\, Nick Halley and Nick D’Amato. Bring your instrument and come to play your favourite jazz standards in a supportive and encouraging environment. Open to all levels and ages. URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/focsle-jazz-jam/2025-05-07/ LOCATION:Foc’s’le\, 42 Queen St\, Chester CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Beige-Black-Elegant-Art-Exhibition-Invitation-Instagram-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250507T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250507T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250508T000100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T000103Z UID:10000884-1746642600-1746648000@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Into the field at Minamkeak Lake DESCRIPTION:Join CPAWS-NS for a presentation about our fieldwork near Minamkeak Lake! 🌊🌳\n\nThis past year\, we have been conducting ecological surveys of this incredible area to document the species that call it home\, and we’re excited to share our findings with you. \n\nThe presentation is at 6:30 on Wednesday\, May 7\, at the Hebb’s Cross Fire Department\, 77 Camperdown Road. No advanced registration is needed. We hope to see you there! URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/into-the-field-at-minamkeak-lake/ LOCATION:Hebb’s Cross Fire Department\, 77 Camperdown Road\, Hebb's Cross\, Nova Scotia\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Minamkeak-Lake-Poster.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - NS Chapter":MAILTO:tcreaser@cpaws.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250508T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250508T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250430T115336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T115338Z UID:10000879-1746730800-1746734400@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Quiltessential DESCRIPTION:Closing reception and artist talk for “Quiltessential\,” an exhibition of quilts by textile artist Marilyn Smulders. The exhibition is open for view at the Lunenburg School of the Arts\, Mondays to Fridays\, 10 am to 4 pm\, or at other times by appointment. URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/quiltessential/ LOCATION:Lunenburg School of the Arts\, 6 Prince Street\, Lunenburg\, NS\, Canada CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lunenburg School of the Arts":MAILTO:learn@lunenburgarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250510T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250510T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250323T203911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T203916Z UID:10000851-1746871200-1746878400@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Native Plants of the Wabanaki Forest DESCRIPTION:Get to know the native plants in our region AND help plant them in food forest\, in this FREE family-friendly community learn & work party.\n\nMore details and free registration at Eventbrite.\n\nStorm date: Sunday\, May 11. URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/native-plants-of-the-wabanaki-forest/ LOCATION:Ne’ata’q The Food Forest at Bluenose Academy\, https://maps.app.goo.gl/BpfN671Nnr8feTmL8\, Lunenburg\, NS\, B0J2C0\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250512T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250512T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250508T000033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T000035Z UID:10000886-1747044000-1747049400@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Self-Compassion Journaling & Practice DESCRIPTION:Self- Compassion Journaling & Practice\nMonday 12th May\, 10-11.30am\n@Second Story Women’s Centre\nRSVP to register: 902-6403044 (spaces limited)\ninfo@secondstory.ca\n\nAn introduction to and exploration of self compassion. There will be time for reflections\, journalling and sharing as well as some practice.\n\n*Journals and pens\, light snacks snack will be provided\nFor women and gender-diverse individuals URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/self-compassion-journaling-practice/ LOCATION:18 dufferin st\, lunenburg\, 18 Dufferin St\, Lunenburg\, NS\, B0J 2C0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WELLNESS-SESSIONS.png ORGANIZER;CN="second story women's centre":MAILTO:info@secondstory.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250516T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250508T000045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T000047Z UID:10000887-1747422000-1747429200@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:North of Nowhere: Song of a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to be part of a two-week book tour with Marie Wilson\, author of North of Nowhere: Song of a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner. June 2nd will mark the 10th anniversary of the release of the T&R report\, and to date very little progress has been made towards completing the 94 Calls to Action. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how we as individuals\, and as a community\, can contribute towards reconciliation.\n\nThe event will be held on Friday\, May 16 at 7 pm at the St. James Anglican Church Parish Hall\, 14 Parish Street\, Mahone Bay. This venue is fully accessible. \n\nEvent highlights include: \n\nOpening Ceremony by Peggy Wentzell\, Mi’kmaw Elder\nReading by the author\, Marie Wilson followed by a moderated discussion\nBook sales and signing with LaHave River Books\nLight refreshments will be served URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/north-of-nowhere-song-of-a-truth-and-reconciliation-commissioner/ LOCATION:St. James Anglican Church\, 14 Parish Street\, Mahone Bay\, NS CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Your-paragraph-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250517T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250517T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250430T115400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T115405Z UID:10000878-1747497600-1747512000@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Block Shop Books 10th Anniversary Celebration! DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate ten wonderful years with us on Saturday May 17th beginning with four author readings (Ami McKay\, Tom Ryan\, Dean Jobs and Jane Doucet) at 4pm and continuing with drinks\, nibbles and cake at No 9. URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/block-shop-books-10th-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:Block Shop Books\, 125 Montague Street\, Lunenburg\, NS\, B0J 2C0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BSB10thBirthdayPosterFinal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250520T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250520T163000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250526T143259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T143259Z UID:10000893-1747755000-1747758600@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Calming Creative Play DESCRIPTION:oin Creative Wellness Coach\, Liz McCurdy (www.lizmccurdy.ca)\nFor some chill creativity time\, connection making and\ncommunity buidling. \nTuesday afternoons May 20th and 27th – 3:30 – 4:30 pm\nat Second Story Women’s Centre (18 Dufferin Street\, Lunenburg)\nDesigned for ages 12-15\, for girls and gender-diverse youth\nSupplies and refreshments provided; No Cost to Participate\nTo Register contact info@secstory.com or 902-640-3044 URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/calming-creative-play/ LOCATION:18 dufferin st\, lunenburg\, 18 Dufferin St\, Lunenburg\, NS\, B0J 2C0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Calming-Creative-Play.png ORGANIZER;CN="second story women's centre":MAILTO:info@secondstory.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250521T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250521T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250526T143259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T143259Z UID:10000891-1747828800-1747832400@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation DESCRIPTION:🌿 Mindfulness Series Returns – Starting May 21st! 🌿 \nWe’re excited to offer our 6-week mindfulness series again – this time in Lunenburg! Sessions run every Wednesday from 12–1pm\, starting May 21st. \nThis is the third time we’ve run the series\, and it’s been incredibly well-received. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or returning for another round\, you’re very welcome. \n👉 No need to attend all 6 sessions – join when you can.\nCome take a midweek pause to reset\, reflect\, and reconnect. \nWe hope to see you there! URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/mindfulness-meditation/ LOCATION:18 dufferin st\, lunenburg\, 18 Dufferin St\, Lunenburg\, NS\, B0J 2C0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SSWC-Intro-to-MM-May-21-June-25-Facebook-Post.png ORGANIZER;CN="second story women's centre":MAILTO:info@secondstory.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250522T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250522T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250526T143259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T143259Z UID:10000892-1747926000-1747929600@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Investigate It! DESCRIPTION:Become a forensic scientist and investigate this whodunit by examining clues left at the scene! Learn how to interpret evidence by exploring fabric samples and running a chemical analysis on a mystery solution. Take your own fingerprints and compare them to those left behind. Use chromatography to analyze the ink used in a mysterious note.\nWill you identify the culprit? \nMay 22nd\, 3.15-4.15pm Lunenburg Library\,\nfor girls & gender-diverse youth ages 10-13.\nRSVP : info@secondstory.ca\nor 902-640-3044.\nSpots are limited URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/investigate-it/ LOCATION:18 dufferin st\, lunenburg\, 18 Dufferin St\, Lunenburg\, NS\, B0J 2C0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/STEM-intestigate-it.png ORGANIZER;CN="second story women's centre":MAILTO:info@secondstory.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250523T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250523T220000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250526T143259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T143259Z UID:10000894-1748030400-1748037600@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Adria Jackson - Singer & Harpist DESCRIPTION:Fri\, May 23 • 8:00 pm – Doors at 7:30\n
$20 – $25 at the door \nAdria Jackson continues to redefine what it means to be a modern-day troubadour. A traditional folk singer/harper\, recent performance highlights include the Atlantic International Film Festival on a tall ship\, Government House by request of the Lieutenant Governor of NS\, the Ancient River Festival\, The Helen Creighton Folk Club and The Sanctuary Arts Centre.\n

Tickets at www.oldconfidence.com or Rose Bay Bistro\n
3831 HWY 332\, Riverport\n
15 minutes from Lunenburg URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/adria-jackson-singer-harpist/ LOCATION:The Old Confidence Lodge\, 3831 NS-332\, Riverport\, NS\, B0J 2W0 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Family Friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Green-Mountains-Folk-Rock-Festival-Poster-Instagram-Post-copy.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Old Confidence Lodge":MAILTO:shari@oldconfidence.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250528T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250528T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250810T163103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T163103Z UID:10000898-1748439000-1748444400@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:A Glimpse Inside: Deepen your Somatic Understanding DESCRIPTION:A Glimpse Inside\nDeepen your Somatic Understanding. Facilitated by SSWC counsellors: Sally Hutchinson & Laura Keeler.\nWednesday May 28th\, 1:30-3pm\n-Learn useful skills\n-Get to know the wisdom of your nervous system \nAt SSWC\, 18 Dufferin St\, Lunenburg\ncall or email to register:\n902 640 3044 / info@secondstory.ca URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/a-glimpse-inside-deepen-your-somatic-understanding-2/ LOCATION:NS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/a-Glimpse-Inside-Social-Media-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="second story women's centre":MAILTO:info@secondstory.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250529T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250529T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250526T143259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T143259Z UID:10000895-1748545200-1748552400@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Pop-Up Piano Bar DESCRIPTION:Pop-Up Piano Bar at Old Confidence Lodge\nThurs\, 29 • 7-9 pm\n
Pay-What-You-Can \nPull up a stool & order a martini; pianist Shari Porter takes to the grand piano to play everything from Mozart to Gershwin! \n3831 HWY 332\, Riverport
\n15 minutes from Lunenburg URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/pop-up-piano-bar-2/ LOCATION:The Old Confidence Lodge\, 3831 NS-332\, Riverport\, NS\, B0J 2W0 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/May-Piano-Bar.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Old Confidence Lodge":MAILTO:shari@oldconfidence.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250531T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250531T100000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250526T143259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T143259Z UID:10000896-1748682000-1748685600@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Mahone Bay Garden Club Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:Mahone Bay Garden Club annual plant sale in the parking lot of St. James Anglican Church on Parish Street\, Mahone Bay.\nFeaturing quality plants from member’s gardens.\nCome at 9:00 am for the best selection as we sell out fast. URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/mahone-bay-garden-club-plant-sale-2/ LOCATION:St. James Anglican Church\, 14 Parish Street\, Mahone Bay\, NS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/POSTER-PLANT-SALE-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mahone Bay Garden Club":MAILTO:mahonebaygardenclub@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20250604T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20250604T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20241120T223935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T223937Z UID:10000771-1749060000-1749067200@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Foc’s’le Jazz Jam DESCRIPTION:An open jam session hosted by local jazz musicians Nicola Miller\, Nick Halley and Nick D’Amato. Bring your instrument and come to play your favourite jazz standards in a supportive and encouraging environment. Open to all levels and ages. URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/focsle-jazz-jam/2025-06-04/ LOCATION:Foc’s’le\, 42 Queen St\, Chester CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Beige-Black-Elegant-Art-Exhibition-Invitation-Instagram-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250607T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250607T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250508T000008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T000009Z UID:10000881-1749315600-1749322800@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Lunenburg Founders' Day at Lennox Inn DESCRIPTION:Drinks & Nibbles at Lennox Inn\nOn Lunenburg Founder’s Day June 7\, 2025\, come celebrate with drinks\, nibbles and a browse through the oldest continuously operating Inn in Canada. Your host will be Benjamin Diaz Olavarrieta\, Innkeeper.\nLennox Inn is located at 69 Fox Street in Old Town Lunenburg\, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lennox Inn was built in 1791 by Andreas Jung\, one of the original settlers. This is a beautiful heritage property not to be missed!\nFounder’s Day celebrates June 7\, 1753\, when the European settlers came ashore from their ships and established the Town of Lunenburg.\nJune 7\, 2025\, 5-7 PM\nTickets $75.00 – in support of Lunenburg Heritage Society. Tax receipt for a portion of this amount.\nPurchase tickets from:\nCanada Helps at\nhttps://www.canadahelps.org/…/lennox-inn-drinks-nibbles (credit or debit)\nOR\nemailing Lunenburg Heritage Society at\nlunenburgheritagesociety@hotmail.com (E-transfer or to to arrange purchase by cheque) URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/lunenburg-founders-day-at-lennox-inn/ LOCATION:NS CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Lennox-Inn.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250612T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250612T193000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250526T143259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T143259Z UID:10000888-1749753000-1749756600@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Book Launch - The Great Lunenburglary by Bryn Pottie DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Book Launch of “The Great Lunenburglary” the debut novel of Lunenburg local Bryn Pottie. Bryn will read from his novel and former SSPL Deputy Chief Librarian Jeff Mercer will chat with Bryn all about it. It’ll be fun to watch Bryn put on the spot in the very space he learned how to write. There will be nibblies and most likely a bunch of laughs. Bring your copy to the event to have Bryn sign or buy one there. URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/book-launch-the-great-lunenburglary-by-bryn-pottie/ LOCATION:97 Kaulbach Street\, 97 Kaulbach Street\, Lunenburg\, NS CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_2451.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250614T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250614T223000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250508T000020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T000021Z UID:10000885-1749898800-1749940200@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Shipyard Shindig DESCRIPTION:Shipyard Shindig is a high-energy\, homegrown music and arts fest that lights up the historic riverfront of Bridgewater\, Nova Scotia. Get ready for a day packed with local bands\, DJs\, artisans\, food trucks\, and Nova Scotia beer—showcasing the unique spirit and creativity of the South Shore and beyond. Whether you’re dancing\, discovering handmade treasures\, or diving into mouth watering local flavours\, Shipyard Shindig has something for everyone\, all set against the stunning LaHave River. URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/shipyard-shindig/ LOCATION:Shipyards Landing\, Bridgewater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Shipyard-Shindig-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Golden Shores Music Society":MAILTO:info@shipyardshindig.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250626T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250626T220000 DTSTAMP:20260417T231019 CREATED:20250810T163103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T163103Z UID:10000901-1750953600-1750975200@www.thebarnacle.ca SUMMARY:Board Game Day at Old Confidence Lodge DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with Lantzalot Game Store
Celebrate the end of the school year with all-ages game time from 4-6pm\, or join us at our adult hours 7-10pm for a few drinks and even more laughs. URL:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/board-game-day-at-old-confidence-lodge/ LOCATION:The Old Confidence Lodge\, 3831 NS-332\, Riverport\, NS\, B0J 2W0 CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Trivia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thebarnacle.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Board-Game-Night.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR