January 2020
Springhill Lions Survey
The Springhill Lions Club wants to hear from you. The club is wrapping up a survey on Sunday and wants you to participate. The survey is to help the club plan for the future and to find out what people feel are the needs of the community are so we can address them together. The Lions club will compile the data and share it with the community. Pick up a print copy of the survey at the Dr. Carson & Marion…
Find out more »Guided Hike/Snowshoe
Hike Nova Scotia and The Adventure Therapy Project present a guided hike/snowshoe on the Bunny Trail, Oxford on Sunday at 1 pm. For registration details on the Bunny Trail Snowshoe/Hike, go to hikenovascotia.ca.
Find out more »Family Film Fun
It's Family Film Fun at The Hall in Parrsboro Sunday. They will be showing The Greatest Showman at 2. They have a 9’ x16’ screen, comfy seats and fresh popcorn. Admission is $2, with proceeds to The Hall.
Find out more »Service Canada Staff at Maggie’s Place
Wednesday from 9-11am Service Canada staff will be at Maggie’s Place to share tax tips and benefits. If you need a Social Insurance Number bring your birth certificate and they will set you up with one. Childcare available - drop in to chat with them.
Find out more »Educational Assistant Info Session
If you are interested in becoming an Educational Assistant in Cumberland County? The Chignecto Central Regional Center for Education is holding an Information Session, Thursday Jan 30 from 3-5 at the Chignecto Family of Schools office 84 Church Street Springhill. Principals, Human Resources, and Student Services Consultants will be on-hand to answer your questions. Bring your resume. For more information, contact Leanne Marchand at 902-897-5060.
Find out more »Frozen Frenzy
It’s Frozen Frenzy at the Springhill Library Thursday Jan 30 from 3-4. Anna, Elsa and Olaf are back with friends in a new adventure movie. There will be stories, crafts and icy fun. The event is for grades P-6.
Find out more »Turkey Burger Sale
The Cumberland Blues hockey team is holding a Turkey Burger Sale, Friday from 10-1 at the Dr Carson and Marion Murray Community Center, Burgers are $2.50 and made with or without onions, and gravy is extra. Pick up or delivery or delivery. Call 902-694-2707 to order.
Find out more »Glow Bingo – Country Edition
The Amherst Fire Department is holding another Glow Bingo, a Country Edition, Friday Jan 31 from 6-10 at the Amherst Fire Hall. Dress country style and play bingo under the black light, with a live dj and cash bar. Ticket are available the Shell on South Albion Street.
Find out more »February 2020
Sand Hill Historic Walking Trail Exhibit
The Sand Hill Historic Walking Trail Exhibit will be unveiled Saturday at the Cumberland County Museum, as part of the launch of African Heritage Month in Cumberland County. During the 1800s, Sand Hill had one of the largest black populations in Cumberland County and a concentration of skilled laborers, educators, musicians, cooks, millwrights, entrepreneurs, blacksmiths, farmers and tradespeople. The exhibit also showcases landmarks such as the former Highland View Hospital built in 1904 due to a typhoid fever outbreak, the…
Find out more »Fundraiser for Vaughn Martin
There’s a Fundraiser for Vaughn Martin, Saturday at Teasers. Vaughn lost his home in a recent fire. Over 20 local musicans will be performing, including Cool Water, Lost Highway, Dave and Jen, 6:30 Band, Ronnie Downey and Friends, Bail Hicks, Steve LeBlanc and more. The fundraiser starts at 6. If you would like to make a donation call Ed Cook at 902-664-6683 or Ronnie Downey at 902-694-8290.
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