April 2017
National Tartan Day
National Tartan Day in Canada April 6th was proclaimed by the Harper Government on the same date as our National Tartan was proclaimed. (The Maple Leaf Tartan.) Tartan Day was started here in Nova Scotia by the Federation for Scottish Clans and Culture in 1986. This date has spread and is celebrated around the world and we here in Nova Scotia should be very proud of our endeavours. On this date we ask people to wear some Tartan in honour…
Find out more »Coaching Grant business participants beeded
The Bridge Adult Service Center has received a 20+ week job Coaching Grant. The Bridge is looking for local businesses where clients could volunteer. This could be as little as a couple hours a week and the client will be supervised. Contact Erika MacGlashen for more information, 902-667-2048 or email erikamacq@live.ca
Find out more »Poetry Month in Sackville
For the third consecutive year, the Town of Sackville has partnered with Poet Laureate, Marilyn Lerch, Tidewater Books, all public schools from Dorchester to Port Elgin, Mount Allison students, The Drew Nursing Home and several local poets and writers to celebrate Poetry Month in April. All month long there will be activities taking place throughout the region, plus there is a poetry contest. More information at sackville.com
Find out more »Women in Business Event
NSCC Cumberland will be hosting a Women in Business Event, at the Amherst Learning Center Thur Apr 6 from 6-8:30. There will be workshops and seminars to enlighten, educate and empower women in our area on their path to success. Admission is free. Contact Taylor Ripley if you want more information taylorripley90@gmail.com
Find out more »Meeting on the future of Cumberland Public Libraries
The Cumberland Regional Library Board invites you to a meeting on the future of the Cumberland Public Libraries. They will be discussing current funding issues and making a decision on what actions will need to be taken about frozen funding. The meeting will be at the Four Fathers Memorial Library on Thur Apr 6 from 7-8. For more information call 902-667-2549
Find out more »LEGO at the Library
It’s LEGO at the Springhill Library, Fr Apr 7 from 2-5. There’s no school, so join the library staff for an afternoon of building fun. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Call 902-597-2211 for more information.
Find out more »Maggie’s Easter Eggstravaganza
Maggie's Easter Eggstravaganza - Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon - Drop In event At Spring Street Academy, 59 Spring Street Amherst, Drop-In, registration not required. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. Free of charge. For more info call 902-667-7250. Come meet the Easter Bunny! Maggie's Place Income Tax Preparation Clinics - Community Volunteer Income Tax Program - Maggie's Place will be hosting two Income Tax Preparation Clinics. Tuesday March 28th appointments available…
Find out more »Sackville Firefighters Annual Pancake and Maple Syrup Breakfast
Join Sackville Firefighters for their Annual Pancake and Maple Syrup Breakfast, Sat Apr 8 from 7-11 at the fire hall. The cost is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, and free for 3 and under.
Find out more »Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus are holding another of their breakfast Saturday from 8-11 at their hall on Robie Street. The cost is $6 per person.
Find out more »Giant Indoor Spring Market
The Atlantic Region CSC Pipe and Drum Band is hosting a Giant Indoor Spring Market, Sat Apr 8 from 9-3 at the Amherst Curling Club. Admission is free. If you would like to book a table, call Kaila at 902-694-9555 or email kailajohnson56@yahoo.com
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