Past Events

Ray Coulson will be presented with the Senate 150 Medal, for his work and dedication to the Nova Scotia Highlanders Regimental Museum and the Colonel James Layton Ralston Armory. The medal will be presented Saturday at 11, with doors opening at 10:30. You are welcome to join the celebration.

The YMCA of Cumberland is part of the The Coldest Night of the Year, Sat Feb 23 from 2:30-8:30. It’s a family friendly walk that raises money for charities serving hungry, homeless and hurting people in our community. For information, call the Y at 902-667-9112.

In partnership with the YMCA Full of Life Program and Cumberland Public Libraries, Youth Breakout is back at the Y. Tuesday Jan 15 from 6-6:45, there will be a Harry Potter themed break out night. It’s similar to an escape room, where you will be faced with different challenges and clues that will test your critical thinking and teamwork skills. Space is limited so call 902-667-9112 or email emily.wheaton@cumberland.ymca.ca. This event is for grades 5-12 and is free because it’s…

CANU is accepting applications for learning programs being offered this winter. Classes are offered Monday thru Friday, both mornings and afternoons, and all classes are free. Classes cover adult learning program, GED, Math Club, Think Jobs, Better U, and Digital Literacy. For more information call 902-661-0153 or go to canu-ns.ca

If you have an old prom dress or men’s formal wear that you are no longer using, ARHS ME to WE will take it. Drop them off at the Amherst Regional High office. If you need a dress or formal wear, for the Prom, they will available free.

The Town of Amherst is now accepting applications for the 2019-20 Community Support Grants. Application forms are available at amherst.ca/submit a request form or at Amherst Town Hall. Completed forms should be turned in at Amherst Town Hall by Feb 15.

The Bridge Adult Service Center Client Council is having a Bottle Drive to raise funds for a summer trip. To help them out, please take your refundable bottles, cans and juice boxes to 16 Station Street or call 902-667-8433 and they'd be happy to pick up.

Working Minds Together is a program designed to provide leaders within a workplace-environment with the necessary information and strategies to build positive mental health for all employees, while effectively supporting individual employees with mental health concerns. It’s being offered Wed Jan 16, 8:30-4:30 at the Bill Johnstone Memorial Activity Center in Sackville. The cost is  $30 per person. Register by contacting Denise Miller at 506-852-3270 or by email at denise.miller@gnb.ca.