February 2020
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.
Find out more »Pancake Supper
There will be a Pancake Supper at St. Mathews United Church in Pugwash, Tuesday Feb 25 from 4-6. $10 for adults, $6 for ages 6-12 and free for under 5. ( On Feb 25 local take-outs are available. Before 3 call 902-243-2623. After 3 call 902-243-2663) Proceeds for church purposes.
Find out more »Johnny Cash Food bank
Johnny Cash’s birthday was Feb 26. The Man in Black wore black for the poor and beaten down, living in the hopeless hungry side of town. Johnny loved bologna sandwiches. The Pugwash CO OP store will be offering shoppers free fried bologna sandwiches to all shoppers, Wednesday Feb 26 from 11-2. You will also get a piece of Johnny Cash’s birthday cake with black icing. Just bring a donation for the Open Hamper Food Bank in Pugwash.
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