Autumn House and the Sexual Violence Outreach Program a hosting a Sexual Violence-The Bystander Effect Intervention Question and Answer Event, Tue May 23 from 6:30-8:30, at the Community Credit Union Business Center. Bringing in the Bystander states that everyone in the community has a role to play in ending sexual violence. Heather Blackburn, who is a trained facilitator in the Bringing in the Bystander Program, will be the guest speaker.

Cumberland Pride invites you to the PRIDE Flag Raising Ceremony, Wed May 24 from 4-5 at the Cumberland Y. There will be a few guest speakers and a celebration afterwards.

Maggie’s Place is holding an Adult Paint Night Fundraiser, Wed May 24 from 6-8 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. All materials will be included. Tickets are $40 and available at Maggie’s Place. For more information, call 902-667-7250.

There will be a Paint Nite Fundraiser for the Sackville Memorial Hospital, Wed May 24 from 7-9 in the Atrium of the Hospital. The cost is $51.75. Get your tickets on line at paintnite.com/events/_1177187

The Tidnish Community Center is hosting Fun Lovers Music, Thursday night, May 25 at 7. There will be an Open Mic and lunch and the admission is free.

If you are a Cumberland County student pursuing a career in health care, you have until Fri, May 26th to apply for a 2017 bursary from the Cumberland Health Care Careers Bursary Program. Successful applicants receive a bursary of up to $5000 per year to support their studies and must sign a “return for service” commitment upon graduation equal to the number of years for which they receive a bursary. Application forms and further information on the program are available…

The Salvation Army is having a Spring Sale, Sat May 27, 9-1 at the Salvation Church in Springhill. They will have baked goods, new to you items and crafts. There will be a sundae bar and turkey burgers, and a silent auction.  

The Malagash Area Heritage Association is having a Yard Sale on Saturday May 27th from 9 until 1 at the Malagash Community Hall, (1926 North Shore Road.)  Please call 902-257-2142 to arrange for pick up or to drop off items.  All proceeds for The Salt Mine Museum.