The Springhill Lions Club’s Toys For Tots is accepting applications, Monday through Wednesday, Nov 18-Dec 5, from 10-2, at 6 McFarlane Street, behind Foodland. Bring MSI cards for each child you are applying for and proof of income. Pick up day is Thursday Dec 19 from 10-2. Donations of new unwrapped gifts for Toy’s For Tot’s can be dropped off at the office on McFarlane Street or at All Saints Anglican Church. For more information call 902-297-1012.

There is a Christmas Bazaar at All Saints Parish Hall in Springhill, Tuesday Nov 19 from 2-6. There will be home baking, toys, books, craft items, knitting, wreaths, a kids Fun Zone door prizes and more. Santa will visit at 6. And you could win a door prize.

Solar Nova Scotia wants to demystify solar electric for Nova Scotians. Learn about emissions, economics, technology and regulations at the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Center, Tuesday Nov 19 from 6:30-8:30. More information at solarns.ca

The Shari Mallinson Gallery will be hosting personalized Christmas Card-Creating Sessions for Amherst seniors Nov. 21 and 22, from 1 to 5 p.m., and on Saturday, Nov. 23, artist Ben Pitman will host two card-creating sessions, from 10 a.m. to noon, and then from noon to 2 p.m. All cards will be left with the gallery to be personally delivered to Amherst’s retirement communities for the upcoming holidays. For more information call 902-660-3332.  

The Amherst Fire Department is hosting 90’s Edition Glow Bingo, Friday, Nov. 22. It starts at 6. Bingo under the black light, with DJ Neal spinning the best music from the 90’s. And the bar will be open too, so you have to be 19 or older to attend.

The Shari Mallinson Gallery will be hosting personalized Christmas Card-Creating Sessions for Amherst seniors. Saturday, Nov. 23, artist Ben Pitman will host two card-creating sessions, from 10 a.m. to noon, and then from noon to 2 p.m. All cards will be left with the gallery to be personally delivered to Amherst’s retirement communities for the upcoming holidays. For more information call 902-660-3332.  

There’s a Christmas Craft Fair at the Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Center, Saturday November 23 from 9-2. It will feature over 45 vendors, a 50/50 draw and Christmas Raffle baskets. Admission is free.  

The Amherst and Area Tae Kwon-do Parents Association is holding a Christmas Market and Luncheon, Saturday Nov 23, from 10-2, at the Amherst Lions Center. There will be 30 vendors and a soup and chili luncheon. Admission is free. If you would like a vendor table, they are available for $15, with rentals to Christmas For Kids. Luncheon tickets  are $10, with a portion of sales to Christmas For Kids.