Past Events

The Sutherland Steam Mill Museum in Denmark is holding a DIY PVC Bow and Arrows workshop, Sun Aug 20 from 1:30-2:30. The cost is $10 per child, with room for 10. Children aged 5 and 6 will need an older helper. For more information, or to register call 902-657-3365.

The Cumberland Y is holding a Youth Paint Night, for grades 4-6, Wednesday night from 6:30-8:30. Registration is required. Call 902-667-9112 or email ashley.grace@cumberland.ymca.ca

If you like to play card games or board games, you’ll want to be part of Young At Heart Games Night, Wednesdays from 7-9 at Dufferin Den, the former Lions Den on Dufferin Street in Sackville.

Science Literacy Week is Sept 17-24. The week highlights scientists and science communicators from coast to coast. On Thursday Sept 21 at 11, Major Melissa Reyes, with the Ottawa Research Center of Defense Research and Development Canada, will present an illustrated talk at the Joggins Fossil Center. Science is driving the adaptation of Canadian Armed Forces operations and capabilities. She will talk about that during her presentation. The presentation is free. For more information, call Laurie at 902-251-2727.

If you would like to create your own fidget spinner, the Springhill Library is holding Super Spinners, Thursday from 3-4 for grades P-6. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call 902-597-2211.

Youth Drop-in at the Cumberland YMCA Youth Center is back. Every Thursday grades 4-6 can drop in between 5:30-6:45, grades 7-10 between 7 and 8:15.

CarFit is coming to Amherst Friday Sept 22. The program helps seniors adjust the comfort and safety of their vehicles. It’s being offered by the Nova Scotia Health Authority. Technicians will guide you through a 12 point inspection, to make sure you are operating your vehicle using best practices. You have to pre-register by calling 902-896-2609

The Community Credit Union is holding a Fraud Awareness Workshop For Seniors, Friday Sept 22 from 10-noon at the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Center. The session is free and refreshments are included. To RSVP call 1-902-667-7239.