November 2020
Light the Way Campaign
This year’s Cumberland Health Care Foundation Light the Way Campaign is going to be different this year. Unlike other years, there will be no extravaganza to kick off the Christmas season at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. This year’s goal is $85,000, to purchase an Erbe Electrosugical Unit. To make a donation to Light the Way, go to www.chcfoundation.
Find out more »Christmas Box Campaign in Port Elgin
Pedvac Foundation is now accepting applications for its annual Christmas Box Campaign in the Port Elgin area. (Each year, PEDVAC distributes Christmas boxes with all the ingredients for a special Christmas dinner, additional groceries for the Christmas week, toys for each child, a gift for each member of the family, knitted items and small seasonal items such as ornaments and Christmas candy.) Applications for Christmas boxes can be filled out at PEDVAC, 12 Church St., Port Elgin, Monday through Friday,…
Find out more »Springhill Lions – Lottery Wreath Fundraiser
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.
Find out more »2nd Annual Sackville Artisans Craft and Vendor Show
The 2nd Annual Sackville Artisans Craft and Vendor Show, is Friday –Sunday, Nov 27-29, and it’s online. Over 40 vendors are participating. Look for 2nd Annual Sackville Artisans Craft and Vendor Show on facebook for details.
Find out more »Christmas at the Farmers Market
It’s Christmas at the Farmers Market Saturday from 9-1 at the Parrsboro Legion on Moore Street. There will 21 vendors, with crafted treasures, jewelry, wreaths, fresh home baking, preserves, chocolates and distillery delights. Covid-19 protocols will be in effect, with masks, social distancing and hand sanitizer.
Find out more »Christmas Market for Christmas for Kids
Amherst and Area Tae Kwon Do parents Association is hosting a Christmas Market for Christmas for Kids Saturday Nov 28, 10-2 at the Amherst Center. Admission is free.
Find out more »Community Support Grants.
The Town of Amherst is now accepting applications for Community Support Grants. Applications can be turned in at Amherst Town Hall during regular business hours or mailed to PO BOX 516, Amherst, NS., B4H 4A1. Applications can be found at https://amherst.ca/submit-a-request-form.html. The deadline to apply is Dec 31.
Find out more »December 2020
Light the Way Campaign
This year’s Cumberland Health Care Foundation Light the Way Campaign is going to be different this year. Unlike other years, there will be no extravaganza to kick off the Christmas season at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. This year’s goal is $85,000, to purchase an Erbe Electrosugical Unit. To make a donation to Light the Way, go to www.chcfoundation.com
Find out more »Oxford – Holiday Season Light Up
There will be no Christmas Parade in Oxford this year. Instead, the town will be celebrating with a Holiday Season Light Up, Friday Dec 4 at 6, with special events at the Wild Blueberry Center. Get together as a community and decorate your homes and businesses, to make the holiday season in Oxford the best decorated ever. The Municipality of Cumberland, is working on a map of decorated properties, and will include those in Oxford. If you want your property…
Find out more »Cumberland Parade of Lights
With the cancellation of most local parades due to the pandemic, Cumberland County has a way for families to find some holiday cheer. They have developed the Cumberland Parade of Lights, so residents, businesses, and organizations can highlight their decorating efforts. An interactive map that will be available on December 1st will allow people to travel to the various displays in the safety of their own social bubble. You can find the link on the Municipality of Cumberland County’s facebook…
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