Registration for the Early Learning Program, offered through the Early Years Center at West Highland Elementary is on Mar 21 through Mar 31. The program is free and is a play based developmentally appropriate program for 4 year olds. To register, you have to live in the West Highlands catchment area, have a birth certificate and be 4 by Dec 31. For more information, call the administration office at West Highlands at 902-667-2420.

The United Way of Cumberland County’s Annual General Meeting is Tue Mar 21 at 5 in the United Way office at 16 Church St Unite 206. Funding for member agencies will be distributed and details of the changing role of the United Way will be presented.

There’s a Senior’s Luncheon, Wed Mar 22 at noon at the Amherst Wesleyan Church. They will be serving meatloaf. The cost is $9. James Bell will be the musical guest. You have to make a reservation by Monday by calling 902-660-2871.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.