January 2020
Benefit – Andrew Stiles
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.
Find out more »Guided Hike/Snowshoe
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
Find out more »Tidnish Bridge Fire Department Engine Fundraiser
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.…
Find out more »Babies Come First Prenatal Program
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
Find out more »CANU
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.
Find out more »The Great Canadian Snowman Challenge
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.
Find out more »4-H Tour Breakfast
The Cumberland County 4-H Tour Breakfast is Saturday 8-11 at the Amherst Lion’s Den. For $7, you get scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns and something to drink. Proceeds will go to Cumberland County 4-H Tours.
Find out more »Blues Poker Tournmant
The Cumberland Blues Hockey Team is holding a Poker Tournament Saturday in the CIBC Common Room at the DR. Carson and Marion Murray Community Center. Doors open at 9, the tournament starts at 10. The cost is $30. More information from Doug Williams at 902-694-8854.
Find out more »Family Pajama Party
Maggie’s Place, CANU and Cumberland Libraries are hosting a Family Pajama Party, Saturday from 10-noon at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Robie Street. They will be building forts, making crafts and reading together. Maggie’s Place needs your good used books to give away for the Fort Building. Drop your donations off at Maggie’s Place.
Find out more »Lunar New Year Celebration
The Multicultural Association of Cumberland is hosting a Lunar New Year Celebration, Saturday from 6:30-9 at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Robie Street. 2020 is the Year of the Rat. They will be celebrating with finger foods, games, stories and dance with music from DJ Milo C . The admission is by donation and you are welcome to bring food.
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