Past Events

There is a Luncheon Tuesday July 25 from 11-1:30 at the Linden Community Hall. Sandwiches, dessert and beverage for $7. Proceeds are for the Hall.

You can join local artist Darlene Strong for a Canada 150 Art Night at the Four Fathers Memorial Library, Tuesday July 25 from 6-8. Paint a piece of art that celebrates Canada’s 150 years. The event is free and supplies are included, but space is limited, so call 902-667-2549 to sign up. Sponsored by 150 Library Makers.

Diabetes Canada reminds you that their Clothesline Program that runs all year all over Atlantic Canada. They have drop boxes for clothing donations all over Atlantic Canada and we are looking to raise awareness that these boxes are available for people to submit clothing donations. These donations get sold to Value Village, and 100% of the proceeds go to diabetes research.

Springhill Old Home Week continues until Sunday. This week there’s a Maritime Musik Fest celebrating the legacy of Anne Murray, with dinner theatres. Wednesday through Saturday, and a concert Saturday. Anne Murray will hold a meet and greet at the Anne Murray Center Saturday. The Musik Fest Concert is Saturday. Sunday free Got Bobble on the soccer fields, a concert in Lions Park and Fireworks at dusk. For more details check the Springhill Leisure Services facebook page.

The Maritime Music Fest, honoring Anne Murray’s legacy and showcasing East Coast musicians, is July 26-29 at the Dr Carson and Marion Murray Community Center in Springhill. There’s a dinner theatre, “Anne of Springhill”, a Songwriters Circle, and closing concert, and there will be a Meet and Greet with Anne at the Anne Murray Center. Tickets are on sale at the Anne Murray Center or call 902-597-8614.

The Springhill Library is celebrating it’s 50th Birthday, Thursday Jul 27 from 11-12. If you are in grades P-6, help them celebrate with crafts, games and cake. Call 902-597-2211 for more information. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

The YMCA of Cumberland is hosting a BBQ and Bake Sale, Friday from 11:30-1. Stop by the Y’s front parking lot for lunch and treats. Proceeds to the Strong Kids Campaign.

The Cumberland Y’s Strong Kids Swim is Saturday July 29 starting at 3:30. The swim is from Baie Verte to Tidnish. Registration is at the Cumberland Y, $40 or $50 in pledges. Proceeds for the Y’s Strong Kids Campaign, to help subsidize swimming lessons, facility access and quality daycare. For more information call the Y at 902-667-9112, or email, strongkids@cumberland.ymca.ca