January 2020
PTSD Peer Support Group
Join the local PTSD Peer Support Group for coffee and conversation every Wednesday night at 7 at the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Center. There is also a meeting the first Wednesday of the month at 6 McFarlane Street Springhill. For more information Contact Jeff Casey 902-880-2232.
Find out more »Flu Vaccinations
Need a Flu Vaccine? Drop into Public Health on South Albion St. Thursday Jan 9th between 9:30 and 11:30. Public Health is focusing on immunizing children under 5 and their families, pregnant women and people who have challenges accessing a health care provider.
Find out more »United Way Board members Needed
The United Way of Cumberland County needs volunteer board members. If you are interested in shaping the future of Cumberland County, bring your passion, vision and drive to the Board of Directors of the United Way of Cumberland County. Get more information at amherst.unitedway.ca or call Cathy Skinner, Executive Director at 902-667-2203.
Find out more »Nominations -Sackville Sports Wall of Fame
Nominations are being accepted til Jan 10th for 2020 Sackville Sports Wall of Fame. You can download a nomination form at sackville.com or contact Town Hall at 506-364-4930. The induction ceremony is in June at the Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Center
Find out more »Teen Movie
The Springhill Library is showing the teen movie Mia and the White Lion, Friday at 6. The movie is for grades 6-12. Bring a friend and a snack.
Find out more »Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus are serving breakfast Saturday Jan 11 from 8-11 at their hall on Robie Street. The cost is $7 per plate.
Find out more »Welcome to Sackville Potluck
The Sackville Refugee Response Coalition is hosting a Welcome to Sackville Potluck, at the Sackville Pastoral Charge United Church of Canada, Saturday Jan 11 from 4-6:30. Bring your favorite dish and welcome new comers to Sackville.
Find out more »Celebration of the Life of Ducky Quinn
There’s a Benefit Dance and Celebration of the Life of Ducky Quinn, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Saturday Jan 11 starting at 7. Admission is a donation at the door. There will be a silent auction. Any items would be appreciated. You can drop it off at 53 Donald Avenue or the organizers can pick it up. Proceeds to help Bonnie Quinn.
Find out more »The Future of Forestry in Cumberland County
The Cumberland Business Connector, MLA Elizabeth-Smith McCrossin, MLA Tory Rushton and Athol Forestry are hosting a 2nd session on The Future of Forestry in Cumberland County. It’s Sunday from 3-6 at the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Center. Frank Gallant of Peak Experience will be on hand to facilitate a follow-up discussion around Northern Pulp’s closure and strategies to support Cumberland County’s forest industry.
Find out more »Equipment Rentals
The Town of Amherst lends out snowshoes and Nordic walking poles free of charge for daily and weekend sign out. You can borrow outdoor sports equipment as part of our Physical Activity Strategy and help build Amherst as one of the most active, healthy communities in Nova Scotia. Snowshoes are available for lending at the Amherst Stadium, Cumberland YMCA and Four Father’s Memorial Library.
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