May 2019
Police Week Event
This is Police week and it gives the community a unique opportunity to see what police do. The Amherst Police Department is hosting their police week event at the Amherst Centre Mall today from 10- 3. The event showcases booths inside and outside the mall. The booths topics range from different sections of policing, and the huge web of community partnerships that the police have forged that help support our residents. This is a unique opportunity for the public to…
Find out more »Author Reading – Allison Watson
The Springhill Library welcomes Allison Watson, for an author reading Tuesday May 14 from 7-9. She’ll be reading from and answering questions about her book, Transplanted: My Cystic Fibrosis Double Lung Transplant Story.
Find out more »Employment Fair
CANSA/Nova Scotia Works is holding an Employment Fair, Wednesday May 15 from 1-3:30 at the Amherst lions Center. Over 30 employers will be on hand, so remember to bring your resume. For more information call 902-661-1509 or go to cansa.ca
Find out more »Information and Networking Session – Joggins
If you are interested in starting your own business, are you a business owner or operator looking for workers, or are you a person, student or business interested in programs that might be able to provide business resources? There are 2 more information and networking sessions coming up in Cumberland County. There is a session in Wentworth Wed May 15 4-6 at the Wentworth learning Center The sessions are hosted by the Community Business Development Corporation, Cumberland Business Connector, Nova…
Find out more »CANU Summer Series
Cumberland Adult Network for Upgrading is offering a Summer Series in June and July. They will be offering GED Prep, to get you ready to write any or all of the 5 GED tests. Better-U, a lifestyle program for adult learners to improve students over-all well being. Focused Skill Development, to guide you to reach your goals. And Content Creation, to express your creativity with various on-line tools. All programs are free. For more information or to register call 902-661-0153…
Find out more »Tantramar Kennel Club’s Annual Dog Show
The Tantramar Kennel Club’s Annual Dog Show is Saturday and Sunday at the Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Center. Judging begins both days at 8. Admission is $2 per day with children admitted free.
Find out more »Museum Plant Sale
The Cumberland County Museum is holding it’s Annual Plant Sale, Saturday from 8-4, at the Museum. If you would like to donate plants, just drop them off at the museum. This fundraiser raises money for the upkeep of the museum gardens
Find out more »Big Block Party
The 3rd Annual Big Block Party is Saturday 9-4 at Dayles Grand Market. Over 40 vendors are expected. There will be live music from Mike Maillet, Ronnie Downey, Mark Raddin and Michelle LeBlanc. Breweries and distillers will be there. There will be lots of food including the Bangkok Food Truck and more. The Big Block Party, Saturday 9-4, at Dayles Grand Market.
Find out more »45’s at the Fenwick Community Hall
There’s a great night of 45’s at the Fenwick Community Hall, Monday nights at 7:30. They will serve a lunch afterward. The cost is $3 to play.
Find out more »Tech Petting Zoo
Cumberland Public Libraries is holding a Tech Petting Zoo for adults, Tuesday May 21. Drop by and see the latest toys and gadgets between 5 and 7.
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