
March 2017
IODE Ladies night Out Fundraiser
The IODE Cobequid Chapter is hold a Ladies night Out Fundraiser, Thursday Mar 23 at 7 in the CIBC room at the Dr Carson and marion Murray Community Center. Vendors include, Sharon’s Chocolates, Mary K, Norwex Products, Monat Hair Products and more. There will also be a fashion show from Jayset. There will be a light lunch and door prizes. Tickets are selling fast. Call Eileen Glennie at 902-597-2317 or Roberta Bell at 902-694-3399.
Find out more »Masonic Breakfast
The Amherst Masons are serving breakfast Sat Mar 25 from 7:30-10:30 at their temple on Lawrence Street. They will have bacon, sausages, eggs, hashbrowns and more. The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children.
Find out more »Celtica
The Pipers Guild presents Celtica, a night of music celebrating all things celtic, Sat Mar 25 at 7 at the Capitol Theatre in Oxford. It will feature the talents of Pat Melanson, Alex Buchanan, Pat DeMoliter, Melissa Strachan, Merrie Howe and Ian Pulfrey. Tickets are $15 advance, by calling Eleanor at 902-447-3040. Tickets will be $20 at the door.
Find out more »International Cooking Class-Taste of India
Join Cumberland YREACH for a free International Cooking Class, Mon Mar 27 from 6-8 at Maggie’s Place. This time it’s a taste of India with Kitty Kasib. Space is limited to 15 participants, so call Brent Noiles at 902-667-9112 or email brent_noiles@ymca.ca if you want to attend.
Find out more »Free Income Tax Preparation Clinics
Maggie's Place will be hosting two free Income Tax Preparation Clinics. Tuesday March 28th, with appointments available from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. And Monday, April 10th, with appointments available from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. Childcare Available. The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program is to assist eligible individuals (modest income and a simple tax situation), who are not able to prepare their income tax benefit returns by themselves. Call Maggie’s Place to book an appointment at 902-667-7250.
Find out more »Spring Auction and Taste Tester
First Baptist Youth Group (Amherst, NS) Spring Auction and Taste Tester on Wednesday, March 29 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $10.00 and can be picked up from the Church Office or by phoning 902 667 2001.
Find out more »Spin-a-Thon
The Cumberland Y is holding a Spin-a-thon, Wed Mar 29 from 6-9. Sign up as a team of 3 or individually. Pledge sheets and registration forms are available at the Y front desk. There will be prizes for participants and a 50/50 draws. You don’t have to be a Y member to participate. Deadline to enter is Mar 24. All proceeds to the Strong Kids Campaign.
Find out more »Young At Heart Games Night
There’s another Young At Heart Games Night, every Wednesday at 7 til the end of May at the Dufferin Den in Sackville. If you are 50+ it’s a night of cards and board games. Admission is by donation, with proceeds for building maintenance.
Find out more »Spring Auction and Taste Tester
The First Baptist Youth Group's Spring Auction and Taste Tester is Wed Mar 29 at 7 at the First Baptist Church. Tickets are $10 from the church office or call 902-667-2001.
Find out more »Canadian Cancer Society-daffidols
The Canadian Cancer Society will be selling daffodils at Walmart and Sobeys this Thursday Friday and Saturday. They will also be for sale at grocery stores in Springhill, Oxford and Pugwash. Proceeds help people living with cancer and funds life-saving research, information and support services.
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