Events at the Lower Granville Hall in Port Royal

**Upcoming Event**

Mother’s Day Mad Hatter Tea Party

May 11, 2025

Lower Granville Hall

2025 Events Calendar

PAST EVENTS

April 12th, 12-3 pm
Plant & Seed Swap/Sale

This Plant and Seed event will feature a limited number of vendors selling their own seeds and plants. We will also feature a table for you to bring your seeds and plants to swap for new ones (one for one). This sale is not limited to outdoor plants. You will see a variety of everything including vegetables, flowers, and house plants. What new plant will you add to your home or garden this year?

April 5th. 7-9 pm
Fire Pit in the parking lot

We are planning this pending Nova Scotia’s fire restrictions posted on their BurnSafe website. Follow our social media and this website for an update at 2pm on April 5th to see if this event will proceed or be canceled due to Fire Regulations for that day.

Bundle up in your warm jacket and join us around the fire. We will be hosting this outdoor event complete with a fire pit, hot drinks (coffee, tea, hot chocolate), hot dogs, and smores. We will have supplies on hand, you provide your roasting know-how. If bringing children, please make sure to keep a good eye on them around the fire. Bring your outdoor chairs and sticks for roasting. Everyone is welcome to attend this FREE event. Donations accepted.

March 30th, 12 -2:30 pm
Lunch & Learn with Mapannapolis

Immerse yourself in the history of our region while you Lunch & Learn with Mapannapolis. Over 13 years, along with many partners and organizations, Heather LeBlanc has been uncovering and preserving Annapolis’ history, culture, and heritage!

Heather will share what they have discovered and learned of the County and areas right in our back yard.

Do you have a local artifact or memories that you would like to talk about? Please bring it along for ‘Show n’ Tell’. Be a part of our history while we continue Mapping our stories and discovering ourselves: Mapannapolis.ca

To register email LowerGranvilleHall@gmail.com. We will be serving  several types of soup accompanied by bread and salad along with coffee and tea.

Donations will be gladly accepted for this event.

March 26th, 6 – 7:30 pm
Introduction to AI in 2025

Matthew Rouse, Author, Speaker, Podcast Host, Digital Marketer, Agency Owner… will host this AI talk for beginners and folks interested in a down-to-earth look at Artificial Intelligence tools. Come join us for an exciting event where we dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence in 2025! Discover the latest trends, advancements, and possibilities that AI has to offer. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or just curious about the future, this event is perfect for you. Hosted at Lower Granville Hall, this in-person gathering promises to be informative and engaging. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about the cutting edge technology that is shaping our future. Bring your questions and a suggested $2 donation for the Hall. Coffee, tea and light snacks provided.

March 25th, 6:30 pm
Lower Granville Hall AGM (Annual General Meeting)

Lower Granville Hall Association will hold its Annual General Meeting on March 25th, at the Community Hall located at 3551 Granville Road, Port Royal. Everyone living on Granville Road is an automatic member of the Association and is welcome to attend the meeting.  We will be reporting an overview of last year’s events and financial standings as well as the exciting things in our future.

Are you looking for a place to volunteer? If you would like to get involved, we have lots of opportunities available including general board members, events planning/staffing, building maintenance, baking for upcoming events, etc… We look forward to seeing you there. Please email  LowerGranvilleHall@gmail.com  for more information or if you have questions.

March 20th, 7-9 pm
Paint & Sip Night

We are happy to host our FIRST Paint & Sip Night. Welcome the beginning of Spring by painting Sunflower Golden Hour.

Registration fee is $40 which includes a glass of wine, coffee, tea, and all the supplies you need to create your own piece of art. Join us and unleash your inner creativity. Don’t worry if you are not an artist, we will guide you step by step to create a beautiful masterpiece!

To register email LowerGranvilleHall@gmail.com. Payment is due at time of reservation to guarantee your seat. Limited seating available.

February 22nd, 5-7 pm
Winter Potluck

Did someone say potluck? We are excited to break bread with you this winter.

To participate, please bring:

• a food item (eg. salad, side dish, main, or dessert)
  we will label all the dishes as they come into the Hall.
• a bag or container to take back home any of your leftover food items

Coffee and tea will be provided.

Donations are appreciated to support the Hall.
Please have dishes here by 5 pm, we will start eating at 5:30 pm.

All are welcome!

Meet someone new, or deepen an existing connection.

January 25th, 2025. 1-3 pm
Fire Pit in the parking lot

Bundle up in your warm jacket and join us around the fire. We will be hosting this outdoor event complete with a fire pit, hot drinks (coffee, tea, apple cider, hot chocolate), hot dogs, and smores. We will have supplies on hand, you provide your roasting know-how. If bringing children, please make sure to keep a good eye on them around the fire. Bring your outdoor chairs and sticks for roasting. Everyone is welcome to attend this event. Donations accepted.

November 16th, 2024. 9 am-1 pm, 2024
Holiday Craft Market

There are over 15 vendors selling various crafts and items that would make perfect gifts for family, friends, or white elephant gift exchanges. One of our tables will feature youth entrepreneurs learning about what it is like to create and sell items on their own. The Hall will be hosting its own bake sale and coffee corner during the market if you need a pick-me-up while shopping. This is the kick off to the Hall’s 5th Annual Tourtiere Fundraiser.

August 24, 9 am-3 pm, 2024
Community Market

This Community Market will feature over 10 vendors selling a variety of items. Antiques, homewares, flowers, eggs, honey, herb bundles, books from local authors, raffle tickets for a quilt, unicorns, mermaids, other crafts, bake sale, coffee, and so much more. You will find a little of everything!

When done shopping, head down to the Schafner Point Lighthouse to hear the bagpipes at 3pm.

July 13, 4 – 6 pm, 2024
Port Royal Lighthouse Association Annual Lobster Roll Dinner Takeaway, Saturday, July 13th, 4 – 6 p.m., at the Lower Granville Hall. Enjoy a delicious lobster roll, coleslaw, potato salad, and homemade pie. Tickets go on sale early July, pre-sales only.  Dine-in or carry out to the lighthouse. Live music. All proceeds fund the ongoing maintenance of the Schafner Point Lighthouse. For more information visit PortRoyalLighthouse.ca, or write PortRoyalLighthouseAssociation@gmail.com.

June 14-18, 2024
The Dugua de Mons Art Exhibit
This inaugural five-day contemporary art exhibit features a collection reflective of the Mi’kmaq, the French, and the Habitation, and can be viewed at the Lower Granville Community Hall – June 14-18, 10am-4pm. Canteen open 11:30am-2pm
During this time, at the Port-Royal National Historic Site (Habitation), local artists will be actively creating art which will be showcased during the five-day art exhibit.

May 16, 2024
“Abandoned History of Nova Scotia” with Steve Skafte  at the  Hall, Thursday, May 16, 7 p.m. Come and hear Steve Skafte tell tales and show pictures from his adventures in abandoned cemeteries, hiking forgotten roads, and exploring the crumbling history that our ancestors left behind.

Steve is a lifelong resident of Bridgetown, Nova Scotia. For the past 16 years, he’s kept an uninterrupted daily journal on social media of his discoveries all over the province. He’s also been featured in the Chronicle-Herald, on Global, CTV/W5 and CBC Radio/TV.

Steve will answer questions and sign copies of his currently available books after the talk. Suggested donation $5. Refreshments available for purchase. This is a benefit for Lower Granville Community Hall.

May 12, 2024
Mother’s Day Jam Session  at the  Hall, Sunday, May 12, 2-4 p.m.
​Come out and Celebrate the Mothers in your life at this Mother’s Day Jam Session.
By donation at the door.
Musicians and Listeners are welcome! Enjoy a treat and a cup of coffee/tea while you listen to a mix of Celtic, Old-time, Folk, Downeast, and Canadian music.
It is bound to be a boot-tappin’ good time!