April 2017
International Cooking Class-Ireland
Cumberland YREACH is holding another free International Cooking class. This time it’s a taste of Ireland, with Leanne Byrnes. It’s Mon Apr 24 from 6-8 at Maggie’s Place. Space is limited to 15 participants. RSVP Brent Nioles at 902-667-9112 or email brent_noiles@ymca.ca. Admission is a donation to the Food Bank.
Find out more »Kim Wry Memorial Bursary
The Zonta Club of Amherst is now accepting applications for the Kim Wry Memorial Bursary. It’s $1000 and meant to be used by a woman who qualifies as a mature student and is enrolled in a post-secondary program. Applications are available at the Amherst Post Office or at NSCC in Amherst or Springhill. May 31 is the deadline.
Find out more »Info Session Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security
The office of Bill Casey is putting on an information Session, Tue Apr 25 from 9:30-noon, at the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre. If you are retiring soon, or retired and have questions about the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security, Karen Haynes, Citizen Service Specialist, Service Canada, to host an information session on Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security programs. For more information, call (902) 667-8679.
Find out more »Advance Care Planning For Caregivers
Caregivers Nova Scotia will be holding a workshop called, Advance Care Planning For Caregivers: Getting Started, Wed Apr 26 from 1:30-3:30 at Christ Church Parish Hall. The workshop is free, and will get you started making decisions about future acute care or end of life care plans. It’s free, but seating is limited. Call Cindie Smith at 902-324-2273 for registration and more information. Deadline to register is Mon Apr 24.
Find out more »Kidney Foundation Appreciation Dinner
The Amherst Kidney Foundation extends an invitation to its Volunteers to attend an Appreciation Dinner on Thur Apr 27 at 6 at Holy Family Parish Hall.
Find out more »Spring Turkey Burger Sale,
The St. Andrews-Wesley United Church in Springhill has a Spring Turkey Burger Sale, Fr Apr 28 starting at 11:30. Turkey burgers are $2.50. You can also have lemon or coconut cream pie for desert for $2.
Find out more »The Cumberland Home and Garden Show
The Cumberland Home and Garden Show is Friday thru Sunday Apr 28-30 at the Amherst Stadium. Find everything for your home and garden. This year reality show brothers Kevin and Andrew of Brojects will be on stage at the home show. For more details visit their facebook page Cumberland Home and Garden Show.
Find out more »Happy Neighbour’s Yard and Bake Sale
The Happy Neighbour’s Club will be holding a two day Yard and Bake Sale (while they last) Friday Apr 28 from 4-8 and Sat Apr 29 from 8-noon at the Leicester Fire Hall. Proceeds are to the Happy Neighbour’s Club.
Find out more »Masonic Breakfast
The Amherst Masons are holding another Breakfast, Sat Apr 29 from 7:30-10:30, at their Temple on Lawrence St. Adults $6 and children under 12 $4.
Find out more »Breakfast
The Joggins Legion is serving Breakfast Saturday from 8-11. They will have bacon, sausages, eggs and pancakes on the menu. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children.
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