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…

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.

The Amherst Christmas Parade HAS BEEN CANCELED. More details on holiday events coming soon

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…

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,…

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.

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.

MLA Elizabeth Smith McCrossin will be hosting A Community Conversation on Housing, with guest speakers, Tuesday at the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Center. There are two sessions, 1-4 and 5-8. Call 902-661-2288 to register. You can attend in person or by Zoom.