February 2021
At Home With Second Toe – Take 2
At Home With Second Toe – Take 2 – is Saturday 7:30-9 on Facebook. After setting up, practicing and arranging guests Dale and Sarah Letcher from Big Fish, they had an upload issue last time. They have corrected and rescheduled, and appreciate all of your support. This is a FREE public-family-friendly event and donations are not mandatory but appreciated, for Autumn House. At Home With Second Toe –Take 2, Saturday 7:30-9 on Facebook live.
Find out more »Sweetheart Supper take-out
The Linden Community Hall is hosting a Sweetheart Supper take-out, Sunday Feb 14th, with pick up between 4 and 5. You have two meal choices, Sweet and Sour Meatballs with veggie fried rice or Chicken Fettucine Alfredo. There are two dessert choices as well. Tickets are $15, and you have to reserve your meal by Sunday Feb 7. Call Tracey at 902-297-0557 or Anita at 901-661-4340.
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 »Take-out Pancake Supper
The Parish of Christ Church Take-out Pancake Supper is Friday, February 12. The cost is $10. per person and includes pancakes, sausages, homemade beans, roll & a large homemade cookie. Orders are pre-paid only. Call 902-667-2415, 9 -1, Monday –Friday. Orders accepted up to 1 Wednesday, Feb. 10. Pick up time 4-6 on Feb 12. The number to call again is 902-667-2415.
Find out more »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,…
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