February 2021
Health Care Foundation Monthly 50/50 Jackpot Draw
The Cumberland Health Care Foundation Monthly 50/50 Jackpot Draw is back, with a special Valentine Draw. You could win 50% of the pot plus a Ted Baker ladies watch valued over $200. Get your tickets at rafflebox.ca/raffle/chcf. Ticket sales end Feb 10, with the draw on Feb 12. Proceeds will support their Area of Greatest Need Fund. . It could be an urgent request for a piece of equipment, support for programming, service delivery, or patient care. The Foundation is…
Find out more »Johnny Cash’s Birthday Cupcake Sale
Johnny Cash’s birthday was Feb 24. This year there is no baloney. Instead, Johnny Cash’s Birthday Cupcake Sale. 6 cupcakes for $15, with all proceeds to the Pugwash Food Bank. Pre-order yours by calling 902-664-4156 or email bertmcquade@gmail.com by Feb 24. Pick up will be Friday Feb 26 at Sheryl’s Bakery and Café in Pugwash.
Find out more »Tapping Into Business, Talent Across The World: Why Immigration Can Be A Competitive Advantage For Your Business
The Mind Your Business – Cumberland Workshop Series is hosting an immigration panel. Learn about available programs and hear from other businesses on why it can bring great benefits, and be the next solution to labor shortage needs. Attend this workshop for a chance to win a gift basket valued at $100 and receive a ballot for the grand prize draw. Someone is going to win a full day one-one session with a business consultant valued at $1000. The Workshop…
Find out more »Why Immigration Can Be A Competitive Advantage For Your Business
The Mind Your Business – Cumberland Workshop Series is hosting an immigration panel. Learn about available programs and hear from other businesses on why it can bring great benefits, and be the next solution to labor shortage needs. Attend this workshop for a chance to win a gift basket valued at $100 and receive a ballot for the grand prize draw. Someone is going to win a full day one-one session with a business consultant valued at $1000. The Workshop…
Find out more »Amherst to Amherst Walking Challenge
Amherst, New Hampshire., Amherst, New York, and Amherst, N.S., have challenged each other to see which community can walk the farthest in February. Each community will start their walks here in Amherst. Each community is also challenged to see how many other communities named Amherst they can reach in North America, as they travel a pre-determined route, and who can get there first. To participate, go for a walk or jog. Record your distance and submit the total to Allison…
Find out more »Gradstein Marathon For ER Workers
Dr. Janneke Gradstein is running to support the Emergency Department at the Cumberland Health Care Center. Dr. Gradstein will run a full marathon of 42.2 km to honor those who work so diligently, and with enormous dedication, in the ER. The run is planned for Saturday, February 27th. She is asking individuals, groups or businesses to sponsor one of those 42kms for $50 each. The money raised will go towards the hospital foundation's Health Care Professions Recruitment and Retention Fund,…
Find out more »Seedy Saturday
Eat Local Cumberland and the Amherst Community Garden invite you to the 9th Annual Seedy Saturday, March 13 from 1-4 at the Amherst Lions Center. Beginner or seasoned gardener, bring your seeds to exchange, bring old gardening books to exchange, exchange knowledge, learn about local seed and food producers, and meet your farmers. Admission is by donation. Covid-19 regulations will be enforced throughout the duration of the event. Masks and social distancing is required. They will take names and numbers…
Find out more »MARS ROVER LANDING
Today, NASA’s next robotic explorer – Perseverance – follows in the dusty tracks of its predecessors. After a 293 million-mile trek since its July 2020 launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, the upgraded rover is slated to land on the Red Planet at 4:55 p.m. today.
Find out more »Turkey Supper
The 1st Parrsboro Scout Troop is holding a Turkey Supper Sunday from 4-6 at the Parrsboro Fire Hall. The cost is $10 and the proceeds will fund spring and summer adventures for the Parrsboro Scouts. Suppers are take-out only, with pick up or delivery. Call Janna MacAloney 902-694-5161 to pre-order your turkey supper.
Find out more »Virtual Babysitters Course
Learn to Lead Cumberland, the Amherst Recreation Department and Parrsboro Recreation and St. John Ambulance are holing a Virtual Babysitters Course, Saturday from 1-4 on Zoom. Register at ticketpro.ca. The cost is $30 The course is designed for youth ages 11-15, and teaches the skills necessary to care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. It emphasizes safety, dealing with emergencies, and first aid basics. Students are required to bring a doll or teddy bear, baby bottle & a diaper. The instructor…
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