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Book Launch: Mary Kaulbach’s Normal School Diary 1892 – 1893

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David, of Little White Schoolhouse Press, writes,

We are delighted to have our Mary Kaulbach’s Normal School Diary book launch hosted by the library, the very building where Mary attended the Provincial Normal School. Mary’s diary is in our museum collection, and we are so grateful to two of our Board members, Melanie Ballard and John Grant, who have spent countless hours editing and preparing the manuscript for publication to bring Mary’s diary to life so it can reach a larger audience.

Details of Book Launch

  • Where: Colchester-East Hants Public Library, 754 Prince Street, Truro, Nova Scotia
  • Date: November 23, 2021
  • Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Space is Limited – Registration is a MUST

If you wish to attend, call 902-895-4183 or email info@cehpubliclibrary.ca to register.

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Quarter Castle Publishing at The Night Market

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Quarter Castle Publishing will be set up at the Night Market Thursday August 29th from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Books for sale include:

  • Shadows in the Stone: Book 1 in the Castle Keepers series by Diane Lynn McGyver
  • Scattered Stones: Book 2 in the Castle Keepers series by Diane Lynn McGyver
  • Revelation Stones: Book 3 in the Castle Keepers series by Diane Lynn McGyver
  • Beyond the Myst: Book 1 in the Mystical series by Diane Lynn McGyver
  • Throw Away Kitten by Candy McMudd
  • Quarter Castle Chronicle 01: short story collection by Canadian authors
  • Boys Ride, Too by Sam Smith

The night market has a wide variety of items for sale, including organic, fresh produce by Snowy River Farms and a bake table. Live music inside and food trucks outside provide the perfect spot to eat and enjoy entertainment.

Learn more about The Night Market through their website, or check them out on Facebook.

Cash only. Hope to see you there.

Market Event: A History of Oldfield Consolidated School 1962-2017

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John Grant Oldham Consolidated School historyHistorian and author John Grant will attend the 3rd Annual GLO Crafters Sale on Saturday November 3rd from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm at Grand Lake Oakfield Community Society, 22 Lakeside Drive, Grand Lake, Halifax County, Nova Scotia.

He will have copies of his book, A History of Oldfield Consolidated School 1962 – 2017, available for purchase.

Free admission. Everyone welcome.

The publication is a 36-page booklet jam-packed with details of the schools that existed before the consolidation and the events leading up to and following the building of the new school in Enfield, Halifax County, Nova Scotia.

The back of the book contains a list of principals and vice principals who taught at the school.

In 1962 the school sections of Goffs (Guysborough Road), Oakfield, Oldham and Enfield Border were dissolved and Oldfield Consolidated School was built to serve the new school district. School consolidation is never easy. This is the story of the process and the life of the new school.

Event: Fall for Books 2017

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Author Diane Lynn McGyver will attend the Fall for Books Festival at The Old School House, Musquodoboit Harbour, Halifax County, Nova Scotia on Sunday November 5, 2017.

Mark your calendar. Visitors will be treated to readings by almost a dozen authors, including novelists, poets and nonfiction writers. They will also have the opportunity to speak with authors and purchase books.

More information will be provided as the event approaches.

Final Christmas Market Today

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Market TodayQuarter Castle Publishing will take part in the Musquodoboit Harbour Christmas Market on Sunday December 13th. Forty talented, local crafters will display their wares. If you’re looking for the perfect Christmas gift, this is the place to find it.

There will also be local farmers and other foodsters offering tasty treats, tea, coffee, vegetables, grass-fed meat and much more.

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This Weekend’s Events – Cancelled

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Quarter Castle Publishing will not be at the two scheduled events this weekend: Annual Old Fashioned Seaside Christmas and Musquodoboit Harbour Farmers’ Market. The events are still taking place, so if you’d like to learn more information about them, visit our Events page: https://quartercastlepublishing.com/events/

The vehicle in which we travel to events was struck by a deer last Saturday night while we were returning from an art and craft show. Thankfully, no one was injured—except the large buck—but extensive damage was done to the front of the truck.

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In Hants Craft Show

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The In Hants Craft Show starts today and continues until Sunday evening. This is a large craft show with items by 50 local crafters. The show was featured on Canada Am on Thursday.

Admission is FREE, as is the door prize ticket and the tea/coffee and snacks. They accept cash, debit and credit cards. Tell your friends, stop in for a tea and cookie and do a little shopping.

Hours of Operation

  • Friday November 6: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
  • Saturday November 7: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Sunday November 8: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Directions

Milford Recreation Hall (behind the Milford Volunteer Fire Department), 2288 Highway 2, Milford Station, Hants County, NS.

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Market Day

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Quarter Castle Publishing will attend the Musquodoboit Harbour Farmers’ Market on Sunday November 1st at the Bingo Hall at the Eastern Shore Community Centre (‘The Rink’), 67 Park Road, Musquodoboit Harbour, Halifax County, NS. The event takes place from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.Musquodoboit Harbour 2015 10 25 Throw Away Kitten

To keep up-to-date on all the events we attend, check out Events page.

Please drop by our table and say hello.

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The Market Today

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It was a wonderful autumn day to be at the Musquodoboit Harbour Farmers’ Market. The live music set the scene for family, friends and neighbours to enjoy the atmosphere and many wonders at the market. Fresh, pesticide-free vegetables, grass-fed beef, homemade maple-flavoured bacon, delicious croissants, amazing homemade doughnuts, preserves, recycled wool hats and mitts and many more wonderful things are at the market each week.

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Farmers’ Market

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Quarter Castle Publishing will attend the Musquodoboit Harbour Farmers’ Market taking place at the Bingo Hall, Eastern Shore Community Centre (‘The Rink’), 67 Park Road, Musquodoboit Harbour, Halifax County, NS. The event takes place from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

To keep up to date on all the events we attend, check out Events page.

Please drop by our table and say hello.

The following books will be available for purchase:

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Make it Merry Market

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Quarter Castle Publishing will attend the Make it Merry Craft Market taking place at Enfield Fire Hall, 273 Highway 2, Enfield, Hants County, NS. The event takes place from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

To keep up to date on all the events we attend, check out Events page.

Please drop by our table and say hello.

The following books will be available for purchase:

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Artisan Spring Fair

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Quarter Castle Publishing will attend the Artisan Spring Fair at Cole Harbour Place on Sunday March 29, 2015. The facility was upgraded in the late 1980s. Before then it was called Scotia Stadium, and many great skaters used the single ice surface, including NHL-star Sydney Crosby.

The event runs form 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. Please drop by our table if you attend the show.

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