November 2020
Springhill Christmas Craft Show
The Springhill Christmas Craft Show is Saturday Nov 7 from 10-2 at the Springhill Legion. There wil be baked goods, chocolates, fudge and candy, knitting, crafts, preserves, jewelry, woodworking and more. Vendor tables are $10. Call 902-694-7569 or 902-397-1768. Admission is free, there will be door prizes, and the canteen will be open. Face masks are mandatory and contact-tracing information will be taken at the door.
Find out more »Fish Cake and Baked Bean Supper
The Joggins Legion will be hosting a fish cake and baked beans supper, Saturday Nov 7, beginning at 4. This will be a pre-order and takeout supper only. The cost is $8 and pick-up is at the Legion. COVID-19 rules will apply. Masks must be worn and social distancing must be followed when picking up meals. Call 902-251-2506 and leave a message.
Find out more »Christmas For Kids
Christmas For Kids, sponsored by the Amherst Lions Club, opens Monday Nov 2 in the former pet store in the Amherst Center. The Christmas for Kids Center will be open Monday thru Thursday from 9-4 until Nov 30. Call 902-667-1949 with your requests for toys and food boxes. Pick up is Dec 7-15. To donate toys or money, email cfk1049@gmail.com
Find out more »Y Membership Promotion
The YMCA of Cumberland will be offering a Membership Promotion until November 14. Are you ready to get back to your health and fitness routine? Join the YMCA today and get your first month for just $20 for individuals or $50 for families when you sign up for a continuous membership! Your Y membership includes access to all group fitness classes, member swim times and the member exclusive YThrive program - designed to help you reach your goals, no matter…
Find out more »Animal Shelter 50/50 Draw
The L.A. Animal Shelter cares for and re-homes stray and neglected dogs and cats in Cumberland County, and is mostly run by volunteers. The Shelter’s 50/50 fundraiser is on. Go to rafflebox.ca/raffle/laashelter. Ticket sales end Nov 22, with the draw Nov 25.
Find out more »CANCELLED Amherst Christmas Parade
The Amherst Christmas Parade HAS BEEN CANCELED. More details on holiday events coming soon
Find out more »Remembrance Day
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Remembrance Day memorial service will be different. The local legion will be holding a small commemorative gathering with only their members and invited guests in attendance. However, the provincial and national legion command are asking citizens to refrain from attending cenotaph services because they cannot guarantee social distancing as required by provincial public health orders. Instead, the legion is asking people to gather at the end of their driveways for two minutes of…
Find out more »Christmas Box Campaign in Port Elgin
Til Dec 4 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,…
Find out more »Cumberland Health Care Foundation Monthly 50/50 Jackpot
The Cumberland Health Care Foundation Monthly 50/50 Jackpot daw has extra prizes this month. FYI Doctors Amherst has donated two pair of sunglasses, valued at $500. You could be a triple winner. Draw is Nov. 15, the last day to buy your ticket is Friday Nov 13. Go to rafflebox.ca/raffle/chcf. Proceeds support Physician Recruitment and Retention efforts.
Find out more »Holiday Shopping Passport
With the Holiday Shopping Passport, shop local this year. Spend $25 or more at participating locations. Get stamped. Once you have at least six stamps, fill out your passport and leave it with one of the locations or at Amherst Town Hall. You could win a gift certificate prize package worth $1,350. Draw date is Nov. 30. Then repeat.
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