There’s a Country Gospel Morning, Wednesday from 10-noon at the Amherst Wesleyan Church. Music from Terry McKinnon and Bruce Gibson, snacks and friendly conversation. The event is free. If you have questions call 902-667-9126.

There will be a Country Gospel Morning, Wednesday Feb 5, 9:30-11:30 at the Amherst Wesleyan Church. Music from Margie and Dave McLellan, Terry McKinnon, Ray and Linda Moore and others. The event is free. For more information call 902-667-9126

Learn to Lead Cumberland is hosting Show Me the Money, Thursday 10-4:30 at the Oxford Legion. This workshop is designed for non-profit organizations.  Participants in this workshop will learn how to do more with what they have for resources, and how to find new resources to help them accomplish their goal. This will include learning about the latest trends, challenges and best practice related to fundraising, grant writing and finding, and other options like social enterprise. Registration is required. Cost…

The Town of Amherst wants to fund bright, innovative community events or initiatives through its ‘A’ Fresh Start Community Initiative. Up to $17,500, will be shared by the Top 5 events or initiatives through a competitive process. Find an application on the town’s website or be pick one up at the town hall. Applications will be accepted til 4:30 on April 1. For more information to amherst.ca.

There’s another Glow Bingo at the Amherst Fire Hall Friday starting at 6. For this bingo the Jackpot prize will be 2 tickets to the big country music festival on PEI this summer featuring Miranda Lambert along with Dan and Shay. The tickets will also include a Bridge Pass to get home. Tickets are $30 and available in advance at the Needs store at the Shell on South Albion.  

The 6th Annual Cues For Kids Fundraiser has been re-scheduled for Friday March 6 from 8-midnight. Tickets are $20 each and include a beverage, pizza, pool and a chance to win a door prize. There will be live local music from R.A. Lautenschlager, Mike Hannon, Michelle LeBlanc and Slim Pickens. Tickets are available at Dooly’s or at the front desk at the YMCA of Cumberland. Proceeds support the Y’s Strong Kids Campaign

The annual gardening and seed sharing event, Seedy Saturday is back Saturday March 7, 1-4 at the Cumberland County Museum, 150 Church Street. Swap seeds with others and learn how to save your own seeds. There will be seeds for sale, kids activities and refreshments.  The event is sponsored by Cumberland Food Action Center and the Ecology Action Center. Admission is $2.

Oxford’s International Women’s Day Celebration, is Saturday from 2-4 at the Capitol Theatre. There will be music, dance, poetry, door prizes, and tickets on a basket of goodies. Firefighter Rayliene Thompson will be the guest speaker. Admission is free, but donations are welcome for the Girls World summer program in Oxford.