The Cumberland Twirlers Square Dance Club is hosting two Open Houses this month. Tuesday Jan 14 and 21, 8-9:30 at the Experimental Farm Pavilion in Nappan. Drop by and discover the fun, fitness and friendship of modern square dancing. For more information, call 902-597-2317.

Autumn House Evening of Art 2020 is Saturday Jan 18, starting at 6:30 at Amherst Regional High. Support local artists and Autumn House.  Tickets are $35 and include 2 drinks and tasty finger foods. Tickets are available at Autumn House, 30 Church Women's Store, ARC Social Media, and in Dayle's Grand Market at The Copper Tree Boutique and Maritime Mosaic. For more information, you can email ed@autumnhouse.ca

Andrew Stiles is currently undergoing treatment for brain cancer. To alleviate some of the costs involved while being away from work, there’s a Benefit,  Saturday, January 18th at the Sackville Legion. There will be music from Liz & Ben - Dynamic Duo. Donations will be accepted at the door. There will be a 50/50, and a small silent auction (cash, cheque, e-transfer only). Doors open at 7pm the dance beginning around 9pm.

Hike Nova Scotia and The Adventure Therapy Project are presenting a Guided Hike/Snowshoe on the Bunny Hill in Oxford, Sunday Jan 19 at 1. Meet at the Great Trail entrance at the corner of Water and Station Streets. Partnering with the Town of Oxford, hot chocolate and a snack ill be provided. Bring your own water. To register or get more information go to hikenovascotia.ca

The Tidnish Bridge Fire Department is in desperate need of 2 new engines for their rescue boat. Their current engines are over 20 years old and are no longer reliable in an emergency. For safety reasons they want to be ready for the upcoming beach season in May. Close to 8000 cottage goers, swimmers, boaters and tourists populate the area between Port Elgin and Pugwash every summer. And every year the Tidnish Bridge Fire Department answers four calls a summer.…

The Babies Come First Prenatal Program begins tonight at 6-8 at Maggie’s Place. If you are expecting, pregnant moms and their partners or support people are invited to attend a 5 week program that will cover everything you need to know. Transportation, prenatal vitamins, grocery gift cards and childcare are available. Call Heather at Maggie’s Place to register or for more information. 902-667-7250

You can kick off the new year with CANU. They can help with GED and upgrading, job searches and readiness, technology, healthy living choices and more. Call Maggie’s Place to book an appointment with CANU staff, 902-667-7250. Appointments are available Wednesday mornings from 9-10:30, starting Jan 22.  Childcare and transportation are available if necessary.

The Great Canadian Snowman Challenge is back. Build a snowman for cancer. Take a picture of it and send it to Daren White. For a $10 donation, you are in the challenge. Voting for the best snowman is in April. The winner gets $100. All the proceeds to the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. More details on Daren White’s facebook page.