February 2019
CANU – Dollars and $ense
CANU has a program specifically designed for adult learners, to help improve their financial and savings skills. It’s called Dollars and Sense. You’ll learn about budgeting, banking basics, online banking and get a better understanding of credit, debt and taxes. You’ll learn to pay yourself first and other ways to save, plus Mental Math for the real world. The program is offered Thursday mornings beginning this Thursday. Call 902-661-0153 for more information and to register
Find out more »Cue’s For Kids
Cues For Kids is Friday Feb 8, 8:30-midnight at Dooley’s. Tickets are $20 at Dooley’s or the YMCA of Cumberland. Tickets include a beverage, pizza, pool and a chance to win door prizes. There will also be live entertainment. Proceeds to the Y’s Strong Kids Campaign.
Find out more »Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus are serving breakfast Saturday morning from 8-11 at their hall on Robie Street. The cost is $6.
Find out more »Doggy Spa Day
Carma Amherst and Our Pack Animal Rescue are holding a Doggy Spa Day at Pet Valu Saturday from 11-4. For a minimum $20 donation, get you pet all spruced up for Valentine’s Day, with a wash, brush, and nail trim plus a photo. All proceeds to rescues.
Find out more »Jam Session
The Amherst Artisan Gallery Market and Café are having a Jam Session at the Amherst Center. Join Michelle LeBlanc Saturday from 11-2 and Ray Legere and Frank Doody with some bluegrass from 1-3. All donations support your local artisan community.
Find out more »Church Supper
There’s a Church Supper Saturday 4-6 at Wesley St. Matthew’s United Church, Pugwash. They will be serving, Meat Loaf, Potato Scallop, Beans & Brown Bread. The cost is $12 for adults, $6 for ages 5-12 and free for those 5 and under. Proceeds for Church Expenses.
Find out more »Spaghetti Dinner
There’s a Spaghetti Dinner Sat Feb 9 from 4-6 at the Sackville Legion. It’s to support the Sackville Skating Club. You have to order your tickets in advance. Call Erin at 506-224-0024 or email sackvilleskatingclub@gmail.com
Find out more »Kyle Legere in Concert
Kyle Legere, along with L.P. Express and the Carter Girls, will be in concert, Sat Feb 9 at 6:30 at the Amherst Wesleyan Church. Admission is $5 and a non-perishable food item.
Find out more »Valentine Dance
The Amherst 50+ Club is hosting a Valentine Dance, Saturday Feb. 9 from 8-10:30. Jerry Metz and Lost Highway will be playing. Admission is a donation at the door. There will be a 50/50 draw during intermission, and a light lunch after the dance. Anyone 50 and older is welcome to attend.
Find out more »VON Cumberland’s Beat the Winter Blues Fundraiser/Valentine Dance
VON Cumberland’s 12th Annual Beat the Winter Blues Fundraiser and Valentine Dance is Sat Feb 9, 9-1 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Freefall will be playing. Tickets cost $10 and are available at the VON office or at the door. Make sure you make a bid for 2 round trip tickets to anywhere WestJet flies. There will also be a silent auction, raffle tickets, door prizes and a 50/50.Proceeds support VON’s charitable Programs.
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