January 2017
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.
Find out more »Bottle Drive
The newly formed bantam girls basketball team, the Amherst Allstars will be holding a bottle drive in Amherst Saturday Mar 4 starting at 9.
Find out more »Benefit for Dana Moore
There’s a Benefit for Dana Moore Saturday March 4 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. A Bluegrass Opry and Rockin Evening Benefit from 2-11, (featuring Acoustic Horizon, New Vintage, Bluegrass Unit, Eddie Poirier and Grassline, Bruce Hebert and SideKicks featuring Richard Bourque and Second Toe and C4. )There will be a silent auction and prize draws. Admission is by donation. For more information call 902-667-4832.
Find out more »Crib Tournament
There’s a Crib Tournament Sun Feb 5 starting at 1 at the Air Force Club on Havelock St. You must have a partner. Call 902-667-9262 for more information.
Find out more »The local Tai Chi group invites you to an Open House, to find out the benefits of Tia Chi. In Amherst it's Tues Mar 7 from 2-4 and Wed Mar 8 from 7-9 at Christ Church Parish Hall. In Springhill there an open house Tue Mar 7 from 7-9 at St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church. In Sackville join them Tue Mar 7 from 7- at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church from 7-9. For more information call 902-667-9193.
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