The Springhill Lions are sponsoring a Pumpkin People Contest. Transform your yard or window into a pumpkin people scene. There’s no theme, but they hope you keep it PG, and the head must be a pumpkin, real or fake. Take a picture of your creation, and post it on the Springhill Lions Club Pumpkin People facebook page, with your name and phone number. Like your favorite Pumpkin People picture on their page. The top 3 with the most likes, will…

Did you enter the Cumberland Health Care Foundation Monthly 50/50 Draw. It’s next Thursday. Last day to buy tickets is next Tuesday. This month, Charm Diamond Center has donated a Diamond Infinity Necklace valued at $300. So you could be doubly lucky. Proceeds support Physician Recruitment and Retention efforts. Buy your tickets at rafflebox.ca/raffle/chcf.

The Cumberland Y Service Club’s Citrus and Apple Sale is back. This year they are selling California oranges and grapefruit and Stirling’s apples. Order your citrus in full, half or quarter boxes, or half and half and apples by the case or tray. Share them with family and friends. Fruit is expected to arrive the 3rd week of November. You pay when the fruit arrives. For more information, or to place an order call 902-667-3165.

Springhill Communities in Bloom’s Third Annual Springhill Turkey Trot is on....Virtually! It’s a 5K, that you can run where you want and when you want as long as it's completed before Saturday October 10th . They want to keep the spirit of the race alive, encourage people to stay active and most of all stay positive during these challenging times. The event is FREE and the first 100 registrants will receive a medal. Or you can donate to Springhill Communities…

The Climate Change Video Challenge is on. EOS Eco-Energy wants you to create a short video, exploring climate change impacts, or how you are adapting to the changes. Deadline for submissions Jan 31 2021. You could win one of three $50 gift cards to a local store of your choice. Contact eos@nb.aibn.com for more details. The challenge is open to anyone in the Tantramar-Chignecto border area.  

The Town of Amherst, in partnership with the Cumberland Business Connector, Amherst & Area Chamber, CBDC and the Town of Oxford is launching the Mind Your Business Cumberland Workshop series.  This is a series of workshops designed to give local business owners and professionals an opportunity to expand their knowledge on a number of different topics that will help improve their business and accelerate growth.  The first two workshops are being held during Small Business Week: ADPATING TO THE 2020…

The Sackville Curling Club is getting ready for the season. There is a registration night, Thursday Oct 15 from 6:30-8, at the club on Lansdowne Street. They have leagues for all ages and skill levels. If you are new to curling, the cost for the first year is only $150, and they have free clinics and coaching to get you in the game. More information at sackvillecurlingclub.ca

The Fibre Arts Festival is holding an evening of fibre arts suppliers, Friday Oct 16 from 4-9 at the Amherst Center. See sewing machines, looms, kits, fabrics, needles, dyes and inks, patterns, books and more. There will be refreshments and live music. Admission is $5.