Past Events

The Amherst Fire Department is starting their Annual Recruitment Program and is looking for new members to join their team. For more information on becoming a member of the Amherst fire Department, visit the Amherst Fire Station, speak to any Amherst fire fighter or go to amherst.ca/volunteer-firefighter.

You can support the Springhill and Parrsboro Lions Clubs by participating in their monthly fundraiser. Go to rafflebox.ca/lionsclub. Select Springhill or Parrsboro Lions from the drop down menu. The money they raise goes directly to that group. Covid-19 has changed how Lions Clubs in Nova Scotia raise money. The money raised goes right back to local clubs so they can continue the work they have always done in our communities. Go to rafflebox.ca/lionsclub.

Cheers to the New Year is the first event of the Virtual #seewhyweloveit Run Series in Amherst. It  goes from Jan 1st- 31st. The cost is $20 for each participant. A portion of the profits from this event (and each event) will go towards a local charity or not for profit. January's Charity is the Amherst Food Bank. The distances are: 5k, 10k, 21k, 42k, and 52k. The routes for each distance in and around the Town of Amherst, and…

The 2nd Annual Festival of Lights in Pugwash is on. Communities in Bloom and the Pugwash Fire Department have already added holiday lights. Now it’s your turn. Decorate your home or business. There is no need to register. Judges will be viewing the displays in and around Pugwash, evenings, between Dec 14 to 18. Winners and honorable mentions will be posted on the Pugwash Communities in Bloom facebook page. For more information, call Helen Matheson at 902-243-2762.

The Springhill Lions Club is holding a Lottery Wreath Fundraiser. Tickets are $2 or 3 for $5. The wreath contains a $50 prize and $50 worth of scratch tickets. The draw is Monday Dec 14. Get your tickets from any Lion or message them on their facebook page. Proceeds help the Lions provide their Christmas services and programs.

Canadian Blood Services has a Blood Donor Clinic Monday Dec 21 at the Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Center in Sackville. To book your appointment go to blood.ca

The YMCA of Cumberland invites you to be part of the Coldest Night of the Year, Saturday Feb 20. Coldest Night of the Year is a Covid-safe, family-friendly walk to raise money for charities serving people experiencing homelessness, hurt, and hunger. You can walk in person or virtually. Register your team today at cnoy.org/register

King Pin Bowling and the L.A. Animal Shelter are holding a Bowl-a-thon, Saturday Jan 23. Three time slots available, at 9. 12 and 2:30, with room for 16 teams per time slot. There will be a 50/50 Raffle and Silent Auction, with 50/50 draws happening during every time slot. The cost is $20 per person, which includes your shoe rental. Proceeds will go directly to help the Shelter animals. To book your time slot, phone Kingpin Bowling at 902-667-5678. Storm…