February 2020
Chilli Willi Winter Festival
Chilli Willi Winter Festival wraps up today in Springhill. Today is Wacky Hair Day in Springhil Elementary schools. There’s a Roast Turkey Dinner at 5 at the Salvation Army. The cost is $15 per person. Get tickets by calling 902-763-3011. For more details, check the Springhill Recreation Department’s facebook page.
Find out more »Pancake Supper
Christ Church Amherst is holding a Pancake Supper, Friday Feb 21 from 4:30-6:30. $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12 or $25 for a family of 4. Tickets will be available at the door (Laplanche Street entrance) or call the church office at 902-667-2415.
Find out more »Coldest Night of the Year
The YMCA of Cumberland is hosting the Coldest Night of the Year, Saturday Feb 22. It’s a family friendly walk, that raises money for charities serving hungry, homeless and hurting people in our community. To register go to CNOY.org or contact the YMCA of Cumberland at 902-667-9112.
Find out more »Kub Kar Rally Races
Cumberland Scouting Group’s Kub Kar Rally Races are Saturday Feb 22 in the CIBC Common Room at the Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Center in Springhill. MLA Tory Rushton will be the MC and canteen services will be available.
Find out more »Music at the Mall
There’s Music At The Mall Saturday at the Amherst Center. Join Ray Legere and Frank Doody at the Market and Café from 1-3. Admission is by donation, with a chance to win prizes. And there’s always great food at the Café open from 8-5
Find out more »Carma’s Pancake and Sausage Breakfast
Carma’s Pancake and Sausage Breakfast is Saturday Feb 22, from 9-noon at Amherst Lions Center. Old fashioned Pancakes (made from Nana's recipe - not a mix), sausages and real maple syrup. Tickets available at the door. Proceeds to assist CARMA Amherst.
Find out more »Introduction to Pickleball
Due to demand, there will be an Introduction to Pickleball session at the YMCA of Cumberland, Sunday Feb 22 from 1-3. Learn how to serve properly, 3rd Shot Drop, how to Dink, the No Volley Zone, and the importance of positioning. Sign up sheets are at the Y or call 902-660-2674 to sign up. Space is limited. If you are not a Y member bring an id. The pickleball session is
Find out more »Blood Donor Clinics
Canadian Blood Services have Blood Donor Clinics Monday and Tuesday at the Amherst Lions center. Drop by either day 1-3 and 5-8. Or you can book your appointment at blood.ca right now. They are looking for 192 donors.
Find out more »Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
There is a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at All Saints Parish Hall on Main Street in Springhill, Tuesday Feb 25 from 4-6. Pancakes, sausages, beans, brown bread, tea, coffee & cake. It’s $8 for adults, $4 for children under 12 $20/family (2 adults/2 children) If you would like tickets you can message Pamela Davis on facebook.
Find out more »Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
There is a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at Holy Family Church Hall, Tuesday Feb 25 from 4-6. All you can eat pancakes and sausages and baked beans. $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12. Proceeds to the Catholic Women’s League.
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