Do you know a great volunteer? Show them how much you appreciate them by submitting your nomination today. Provincial nominees are due Jan 17, Town of Amherst nominations will be accepted til March 20. You can download the form at Amherst.ca

2020 Decade Party is the kick-off to the year. It’s Saturday Jan 4th from 8-1 at the Colonel James Layton Ralston Armory. Proceeds to the Regimental Museum at the Armoury and the Cadet program. There will be 2 bands, Second Toe from 8-10 and Big Fish from 10-1. A local artist will be building a 2020 Vision Board for the community. A food bar will open at 11 with an oyster bar, pizza and hor d’oeuvres and chocolate and fruit.…

There’s a Happy New Year Soup Luncheon Tuesday Jan 7 from 11:30-12:30 at the River Hebert-Joggins United Church in River Hebert. This month they are serving up Hamburger Soup, Chicken Soup or Haddock Chowder. Cost is $9. Call Carol Linkletter at 902-251-2893 if you would like more information.

The Amherst Wesleyan Church is holding a Country Gospel Morning, Wed Jan 8 from 9:30-11:30. Performers include Margie and Dave McLellan, Terry McKinnon, Ray and Linda Moore and more. The event is free. If you have questions call 902-6676-9126.

If you have a gadget, you can’t figure out, then contact the Springhill Library. Wednesday’s in January, they are offering one on one technology sessions from 2-5. To book your appointment, call 902-597-2211.

If you have kids that like to move and dance, the YMCA of Cumberland is offering a 6 week winter session of Dance! Dance! At the Parrsboro Elementary School. It’s Wednesdays 6-6:30 for 2-4 year olds and 6:30-7 for 5-8 year olds, starting Wednesday Jan 8. The cost is $40, payable on the first night. For more information, call 902-667-9112 or email HFA@cumberland.ymca.ca.

It’s Classic Movie Night at the Springhill Library Wednesday. They will be showing the 1953 romance, Roman Holiday, with Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, Showtime is 7. Bring a friend and some snacks.

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.