December 2017
Holiday Mixer Networking Event
There will be a Holiday Mixer Networking Event for Small Business, Not For Profits and Entrepreneurs, Tuesday Dec 5 at Cranewood on main from 6:30-8:30. There will be delicious finger food, door prizes and a cash bar. Organizers have decided not to charge people for attending. Instead bring a non-perishable food item for the Sackville Food Bank. The evening is presented by Startup Sackville, CBDC Westmorland-Albert, the Sackville Commons, the Ron Joyce Centre for Business at Mount Allison, Futurpreneur, Renaissance…
Find out more »National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Amherst will be held Wednesday at noon at the Community Credit Union Innovation Center. Gender-based violence and family violence continues to be a problem. Organizations like Autumn House can deliver information, resources, support and hope to victims. Autumn House maintains a 24-hour crisis line, 902-667-1200, as well as utilizing email, info@autiumnhouse.com. Anyone who is a victim or has experienced violence and wants support can use the connections and…
Find out more »Anne Murray Center Christmas Parade
The Anne Murray Center is having a Springhill Christmas Parade Party, Thurs Dec 7 starting at 4. Watch the parade in comfort with free hot chocolate and cookies, a Christmas karaoke sing along, 10% off on gift shop purchases and free admission to the exhibit.
Find out more »Springhill Parade – Library
If you are waiting for the Springhill Christmas parade, you can wait inside at the Springhill Library. See what’s new at the library and enjoy hot chocolate and holiday treats. The Springhill Parade is Thursday Dec 7, starting at 6:30.
Find out more »Springhill Santa Claus Parade
The Springhill Santa Claus Parade is Thursday Dec 7 at 6:30. The theme is Canada 150 Then and Now. The Christmas Tree Light-up is at 6 at the gazebo on Main Street. After the parade join Santa at the Community Center with treats for the kids. For more information or to submit an entry, call 902-763-3011.
Find out more »Provincial Championships Coordinators
The Amherst Curling Club will be hosting this season’s Provincial Championships and we need a few Coordinators for the event from February 15th to 19th, 2018. The coordinator for each activity is not expected to perform all the functions themselves, but work with a team of other volunteers. A copy of the file explaining the various coordinators, positions and tasks for a successful event, is available at the Curling Club . If you would like to help out, contact Peter Rushton…
Find out more »Staff Holiday Bazaar
The 2017 Staff Holiday Bazaar is Friday morning from 8-12:30 in the Cumberland Regional Health Care Center cafeteria. There will lots of homemade goodies, crafts, jewelry and more.
Find out more »Sackville Tree Lighting
Sackville’s Tree Lighting is Fri Dec 8 from 5:30-7 at Bill Johnstone Park. You can visit with Santa when he arrives at 6 to light the tree. There will be holiday music and hot chocolate.
Find out more »Tupperware Bingo Event
They are holding a Tupperware Bingo Event, Friday night starting at 6:30 at St. Marks Hall 59 Mount Whatley Loop Road. There will be free bingo games, demos, a door prize and more and Tupperama tickets are 10 for $10.
Find out more »World Junior A Challenge
The 2017 World Junior A Challenge exhibition game between Canada West and Russia is Fri Dec 8 at 7:30 at the Amherst Stadium. Tickets are available at The Amherst Stadium, Amherst Town Hall, Maltby Sports and Bliss Café at Dayles Grand Market, and at ticketpro.ca
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