June 2018
9th Annual Cross Border Dickey Park Children’s Fun Run
The Cumberland Y Service Club presents the 9th Annual Cross Border Dickey Park Children’s Fun Run, Sat June 16 from 10-1 at Dickey Park. Families with children 3-12 are invited to participate. Entry if free, but you have to register by Wed June 13 at the Y. Medals will be awarded to all participants. If you make a donation to the Jumpstart Program, you could win a $120 bicycle voucher from Canadian Tire.
Find out more »Mobile Eco-Depot/Household Hazarardous Waste Depot
The Town of Sackville will be holding a Mobile Eco-Depot/Household Hazarardous Waste Depot Wednesday and Thursday June 13 and 14th from 12-8 at the Tantramar Veterns Memorial Civic Center The following items will be accepted: Computer towers, servers, laptops, monitors, keyboards, mouse, scanners, printers, fax machines, VCR’s, DVD players, stereos, calculators, telephones, pagers, typewriters, audio/video equipment, computer cords, Batteries, LED bulbs, motor oil, paint, etc. The following will not be accepted as E-waste: Televisions, microwaves, any type of appliance (toasters,…
Find out more »Cumberland Pride Coffee House
Cumberland Pride is holding a Coffee House, Thur June 14 from 6:30-9:30 at Art of Eating Deli. It will be an evening of entertainment, coffee and conversation. Admission is free, but donations to Cumberland Pride would be gladly appreciated. For more information email cumberlandpride@outlook.com
Find out more »11th Annual Amherst Curling Club Golf Tournament
The 11th Annual Amherst Curling Club Golf Tournament is Friday June 15, at Bacons Par 3, with a shotgun start at 7. The cost is $20. If you don’t have clubs, they will be available free. Contact Peter Rushton at 902-664-7383 or email P-KRushton@bellaliant.ca
Find out more »Amherst’s 2nd Annual Pride Parade
Amherst’s 2nd Annual Pride Parade is Saturday June 16. The parade starts at 2, with festivities in Victoria Square from 1-5. Celebrate how diversity creates community within Cumberland County. If you want to register for the parade or set up a vendor table, email cumberlandpride@outlook.com
Find out more »Benefit for Ronnie Downey
There will be a Benefit for Ronnie Downey Sat June 16 starting at 5 at Teasers. Proceeds will help with expenses as Ronnie recovers from a recent motorcycle accident.
Find out more »Sexual Health Center AGM
The Sexual Health Center for Cumberland County will hold their Annual General Meeting Monday, June 18 at 6, in the parish Hall multipurpose room.
Find out more »YMCA of Cumberland AGM
The YMCA of Cumberland’s Annual general Meeting is Tue June 19 from noon-1 in the Y’s Community Room. A light lunch will be served. If you are going, RSVP by Friday June 15 by calling the Y at 902-667-9112.
Find out more »Grade 7 and 8 Prom
The Grade 7 and 8 Junior Prom is Wednesday from 7-9 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. There will be a DJ, a photo booth and a canteen. Tickets are $5 and available at Beans and Cocoa at Dayles Grand Market. Pictures will be at 6 at the Cumberland County Museum.
Find out more »Sexual Health Center Girls World Summer Programs
The Sexual Health Center for Cumberland County’s Girls World summer programs are coming up in July. In Amherst it’s at Heartz Hall at Trinity St Stephens July 10-13 and Aug 7-10. In Oxford, at the Lions Center July 31-Aug 3. In Springhill it will be at the Dr Carson and Marion Murray Community Center, July 17-20. For more information call the Sexual Health Center at 902-667-7500.
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