March 2019
Daffodil Sellers Needed
April is Daffodil Month and The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for people to help sell daffodils in Amherst. It only take a few hours of your time to make a difference and by getting involved, you’re showing those who’ve been affected by cancer that they’re not alone. Join them by volunteering and together, they can prove that life is bigger than cancer. Take action now and sign up to volunteer at cancer.ca/daffodil or 902-423-6183.
Find out more »Information and Networking Session
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 information and networking sessions coming up throughout Cumberland County. There is a session in Oxford Wed. March 27, 6-8 at Oxford Town Hall. The sessions are hosted by the Community Business Development Corporation, Cumberland Business Connector, Nova Scotia Works/CANSA and…
Find out more »Youth Forum – Media That Matters
The Sexual Health Center and Teen Health Center want you to learn more about the Sexual Health Center’s media club and help them make media that matter. There is a Youth Forum at ARHS Thursday March 28 from 3-5, for ages 12 and up. Try out the camcorders, microphones and green screen. There will great discussions, fun activities, food and prizes. Call 902-667-7500 for more information. The Sexual Health Center is a member agency of the United Way of Cumberland…
Find out more »Bingo – Springhill Legion
The Springhill legion is holding a Bingo Friday night. Doors open at 6, with early birds at 6:30, regular games at 7. The jackpot will start at $300 in 50 numbers. For more information call 902-597-2510.
Find out more »Teen Dance
There’s a Teen Dance at the Amherst lions Center, Friday March 29 from 7-9:30. Music from DJ Dave. The dance is open to all teens between 13 and 17. The Lions will have a canteen on site for snacks and refreshments. The cost is $6 and doors open at 6:45.
Find out more »Cumberland Smile Walk/Run
Cumberland Smile will be holding their annual walk/run fundraising event on Saturday, March 30. They will have a 5 km, 10 km route along with a 1 km family route so everyone can get involved. Register at the Wallace McCain Building, at 9, the run starts at 10. Registration fee is $10 Participate and help support the Smile/Shine program so we can help more children SMILE. Proudly supported by the United Way of Cumberland County.
Find out more »Country/Bluegrass Show
There’s a Country/Bluegrass Show at the Amherst Center this Saturday from 1-3 in the Artisans Gallery’s Market Café. R.A. and Jack and Slim Pickens are the featured performers. There’s no charge, there will be a 50/50 and there will be food on site.
Find out more »Dessert Café Fundraiser
The Sackville Legion is hosting a Dessert Café Fundraiser, Sat March 30 from 2-5. All proceeds are for the Alzheimer Society and will be distributes to Alzheimer projects in Sackville.
Find out more »Community Square Dance
They are holding a Community Square Dance Saturday 6-8, at the Middle Sackville Baptist Church. It’s a friendly event with called square dances by Order of Canada recipient Gordon Stobbe ! No experience required. Admission is $5
Find out more »Time and Tides Most Excellent Comedy Variety Show
The Time and Tides Most Excellent Comedy Variety Show is Saturday March 30 at the Hall in Parrsboro. It will feature the East Moscow Folk Dance Society, the skit Dinner For One and the music of Boss Rob and the Little Big Band. Doors open at 6:15. The show starts at 7. The cost is $25, which includes a free glass of wine and appetizers. Get tickets on line at parrsborocreative.com, at the office 151 Main Street or at Ken’s…
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