March 2019
SOLD OUT !!! Ham and Potato Scallop Dinner
The UCW of Trinity St Stephens United Church are holding a Ham and Potato Scallop Dinner, Saturday March 16 at 5. The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children. There are only 120 pre-sold tickets. Drop into the church office or call 902-667-8483.
Find out more »Joggins Fossil Institute’s March Break Children’s Camps
The Joggins Fossil Institute’s, March Break Children’s Camps are running next Tuesday through Thursday from 10-2:30. The camps are for ages 5-12. Admission is $5 and participants are asked to bring their own lunches and snacks. Pre-registration is required so call 902-251-2727 or email education@jogginsfossilcliffs.net
Find out more »Autism Family Skate
There will be an Autism Family Skate, Tuesday March 19 from 2-3 at the Richard Calder Arena in Springhill. The event is free.
Find out more »The Amherst Cemetery Company AGM
The Amherst Cemetery Company will be holding their Annual Meeting on Tuesday at 7 at the Trinity Room, Trinity United Church. All lot holders and descendants of those buried there are welcome to attend. Use the front door on Ratchford Street and up the stairs.
Find out more »Cumberland County Genealogical Society March Meeting
Cumberland County Genealogical Society March meeting is Tuesday, March 19 at 7 in the board room at Amherst Police Station.After the meeting, guest speaker Eugene Goodrich, will speak about "Cumberland Town Book".
Find out more »Information and Networking Session – Pugwash
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 is final information and networking sessions coming up in Pugwash Wed May, 22 6-8 at the Peace Hall, 14 Victoria St. The sessions are hosted by the Community Business Development Corporation, Cumberland Business Connector, Nova Scotia Works/CANSA and NSCC Cumberland.
Find out more »Sackville Hospital Foundation Kick-off
The Sackville Memorial Hospital Foundation, officially kicks off their 2019 Campaign, "X-ray Vision the Delivers" Thursday March 21, at noon in the atrium of the hospital. The event starts at noon and will be followed by a light lunch.
Find out more »Tech Touch Tank
The Springhill Library hosting Tech Touch Tank, Thursday March 21 from 2-4. Drop in to use the library’s Cubelets, ozobots and other fun technology. It’s for grades P-6. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 902-597-2211.
Find out more »Autism Cumberland #SHINEBLUECUMBERLAND
April is Autism Acceptance Month, with Autism Day Tuesday April 2. This year Autism Nova Scotia and the Cumberland Chapter are working hard to #SHINEBLUENS. The local chapter is having a storefront #SHINEBLUECUMBERLAND contest over social media and they are looking for your support and to help sharing. To participate, decorate your storefront, take a photo and share on facebook, Instagram or twitter using the hastag @autismnscumberland. Local schools were also invited to participate in Toonies for Autism, a province…
Find out more »‘A’ Fresh Start Grant Applications
‘A’ Fresh Start is an initiative that provides enhanced Community Support Grants to selected organizations / individuals. The money must be used for creative new events within the Town, or for major enhancements to an existing event. Applications must be submitted by 4:30 on April 1. The ‘A’ Fresh Start Committee will review the applications and will present the Top 5 applications to Town Council. The Top 5 must make a 10-minute presentation to the general public in June at…
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