January 2017
Great Amherst Mystery Meeting (General Public)
On behalf of the Town of Amherst Charlie Rhindress will host a second public meeting to discuss ways in which the town might capitalize on its past as the home of The Great Amherst Mystery. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 25th at the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre on Ratchford St., from 7-9 p.m. Anyone who is interested in being involved with the Festival, would like to share their ideas about how Amherst might take advantage…
Find out more »Chilli Willi Winter Carnival
This year’s Chilli Willi Winter Carnival in Springhill is Jan 27-Feb 5. There are lots activities for the whole family. Among the events are a Legion breakfast, Snowshoe and Brew, a crib tournament, hockey games including an outdoor 3 on 3 tournament, paint nights for kids and for adults a family coasting party and more. For more information call 902-763-3000 or check the Springhill Leisure Services facebook page.
Find out more »Y-REACH International Cooking Class
The next Y-REACH International Cooking Class, will be a taste of the Phillippines with Jessica Hoeg. It’s Monday Jan 30 from 6-8 at Maggie’s Place. The event is free, but a donation to the Food Bank will be accepted. RSVP Brent Noiles at 902-667-9112 or email brent_noiles@ymca.ca
Find out more »African Heritage Month Proclamation Ceremony
This year’s African Heritage Month theme, Passing the Torch…African Nova Scotians and the next 150 years, will honor past and present legacies of African Nova Scotians while looking forward to future greatness. The theme embraces African Nova Scotians’ resilience in the face of adversity over the generations as it highlights their successes and the bright path forward as Canada celebrates 150 years of confederation. African Heritage Month kicks off in Cumberland County with a Proclamation Ceremony at the Community Credit…
Find out more »February 2017
African Heritage Month – Making a Kente Cloth
February is African Heritage Month. Join Maggie’s Place and Fallon Mayhew to celebrate by making a Kente Cloth and learning the history behind it. It is Wed Feb 1 from 2:45-4:15 at Maggie’s Place. The event is free and for 5-12 year olds. Space is limited so call Maggie’s Place at 902-667-7250 to register.
Find out more »Winter Wonderland
It’s a Winter Wonderland at the Springhill Library, Thur Feb 2. It’s Chilli Willi Carnival time in Springhill. You will make fake snow, play winter games and more. It’s for grades P-6. For more information call 902-597-2211.
Find out more »Fake News
Join Mount Allison librarian Jeff Lilburn and sociology professor Erin Steuter to discuss how and why Fake News is on the rise. The presentation is Fri Feb 3 at 3:30 in the Library Theatre. They will cover current examples of fake news, why fake news is growing, and how it has political consequences. The session will also give participants tools they can use to identify and debunk fake news.
Find out more »Guided Snowshoe Hike
Hike Nova Scotia and the Municipality of the County of Cumberland present a Guided Snowshoe Hike in Springhill on Sat Feb 4 at 7 pm. You must register at rlittle@cumberlandcounty.ns.ca. Cost is $15.00 per person. Must be 19 years or older. Qualify to win a trail prize. See www.hikenovascotia.ca for details.
Find out more »Curl for Cancer
There’s a Curl For Cancer event at the Sackville Curling Club, Sat Feb 4. It’s a day of curling, entertainment, socializing and food, to raise funds for cancer research. For more information call 364-4333.
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