October 2017
Festival of Trees Call For Decorators
The United Way of Cumberland County is presenting Festival of Trees, November 17 and 18 at the Amherst Center. It’s a celebration of the Christmas tree. The highlight will be auction of decorated Christmas trees. If you like decorating and would like to donate a decorated tree to be auctioned off at the Festival, call 902-667-2203 or 902-694-2411.
Find out more »Halloween Dance
SPOOKARAMA will be holding a Halloween Dance on Halloween night at the Oxford Regional Education Center. The dance is free, with money raised to pay for event expenses. If you would like to support the dance with a monetary donation or prizes call Linda Calder at 902-447-2525, or drop your cheque off at the Oxford RCMP.
Find out more »Trick or Treat at Joggins Fossil Center
It’s Trick or Treat time at the Joggins Fossil Centre On Tuesday October 31 from 3-5 the Centre will be distributing treats to those in Halloween costume.
Find out more »November 2017
Animal Shelter Calendar
The 2018 Look at Us Now! LA Animal Shelter Calendar is out now! Available at Maritime Mosaic, the Amherst Veterinary Hospital, Bank of NS, WAG, Park your Paws and at the shelter. $20 each with proceeds to the shelter.
Find out more »Cumberland Y -Jr. NBA Program
The YMCA of Cumberland is offering the Jr. NBA program for kids ages 5-7. The 12 week program, is developed by NBA basketball operations and a team of experts in child development, physical literacy and basketball fundamentals. Games are modified to be age appropriate, simple and fun! The program begins Sat. Nov 4 for 12 weeks. Registration deadline is Nov 1. To register or for more information call 902-667-9112 or go to the YMCA of Cumberland facebook page. All participants…
Find out more »Christmas Cranberry Sampler & Auction
The Christmas Cranberry Sampler & Auction is Wednesday, November 1st at 7:00 pm at First Baptist Church (Amherst). A night of Christmas taste testing and auction fun. Tickets $10.00. For more information, call the church office 902 667 2001.
Find out more »Try the Y
During the month of November, the YMCA of Cumberland is offering a free one-week membership, so you can Try the Y. If you are a non-member, ask for your free one-week membership and more information check at the Y front desk.
Find out more »Christmas Craft Show and Dessert Cafe
The 2017 Christmas Craft Show and Dessert Cafe is this weekend at the Sackville Curling Club. Friday from 11-6:30 and Saturday from 10-4. For more information call Sheila at 506-536-4333 or email ds.reyno@yahoo.ca
Find out more »All Saints Hospital Auxiliary Annual Breakfast
The All Saints Hospital Auxiliary Annual Breakfast is Saturday Nov 4 from 8:30-11:30 at the Springhill Legion. There will also be a silent auction. The cost for adults is $8 and $4 for children. All proceeds will buy much needed equipment for hospital patients.
Find out more »Springhill Community Clean Up
In preparation for Remembrance Day, the Springhill Communities in Bloom has organized a Community Clean Up of the downtown core on Saturday, November 4th. Please meet at the Teen Centre at the Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre to pick up your bags and gloves between 10 and noon. All are welcome! Refreshments provided.
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