Community Happenings

May 5

Can We Talk about Waiting for Sex?

7:00-8:00 p.m. A program for Parents and 11-14 year olds to attend together. Watch and Discuss the new 15- minute video drama “I Can Wait”. To register phone the library at 667-2549. Sponsored by the Sexual Health Centre for Cumberland County

and Cumberland Public Libraries.

Word and Publisher

Learn how to create resumes, greeting cards, posters and much more using Microsoft Word and Publisher. Miners Memorial Library, 10-11:30. Registration required, call 597-2211 to sign up.

Mobility workshop

Mobility Team Workshops at the Chignecto Manor in Advocate Harbour. Learn practical information about canes, walkers, scooters, hip protectors and grab bars from seniors and experts who know. 10 am - noon Please pre-register with: Shirley Morris, 392-2028 or e-mail: nscentral@preventingfallstogether.ca

Craft

Mothers Day Card Making Craft at the Springhill library. 3-5 p.m. Ages 5-12. FREE. Please call 597-2211

to register.

Art fest

The Springhill High School will once again host the annual Ken Murphy Arts Festival this Thursday. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

May 6

Bake Sale

St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church

Springhill. 2 p.m.

May 7

Benefit

A benefit for cancer patient Lynn Michaud will be held on Saturday at Teazers Kitchen and Lounge.

Musical Evening

A musical evening featuring The Little Nashville Band at the Sunrise Trinity United Church Amherst Head from 7 - 9 p.m. Refreshments Available.

Turkey dinner

Christ Church Parish Hall, Amherst. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Enter from parking lot behind church. Turkey dinner, homemade pies. Take out available. Call 667-2415. Tickets at the door or church office.

Women’s Wellness Fair

Parrsboro Legion 10 am - 4 pm. Door Prizes

Presentations including Yoga, Sexual Health Centre about Menopause and talking about sex with your kids, NLP, Epicure Selections and more. All proceeds to Relay for Life Cougars for a Cure.

Pancake Breakfast

A pancake breakfast will be held at the Maccan Legion BR# 134, from 8 am - noon. Takeout available, everyone welcome.

Rally

Registration for an ATV Rally for the Cobequid of Highway Vehicle Club (COHV) will be held at the Lamp Cabin in Springhill 9 am to 11 am.

For info call Gary Tower - 667-8597.

Fundraiser

Come celebrate spring and support the Run for the Cure at the Warehouse Cafe, upstairs beginning at 9 p.m. Great fun, and great music to suit all tastes.

Rummage sale

Nappan United Church will host its annual rummage sale from 8 a.m. to noon.

Rummage sale

A fundraising rummage sale in support of the Amherst Wesleyan Church Building Fund will take place at 8:30 a.m. at the church.

Open mic

An open mic musical evening will be held at the Diligent River Community Hall at 7 p.m.

Bazaar

Rummage sale, home baking, turkey burgers and pie (eat in or take out) at the Springhill Seniors Centre, 12 MacDougal St. 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Mother’s Day Tea

A Mother’s Day tea will be held at the River Phillip Community Hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch, bake table and display of quilts and rugs.

May 8

Concert

The Parrsboro Band Assc. will host the Stadacona Band in concert at 2 p.m. at the Parrsboro Regional High School in partnership with the high school and the air cadets. Free will donations at the door.

Brunch

The 17th annual Mothers Day brunch will be held at the Northport Community Centre from 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds toward the Northport Hillside Cemetery Co.

May 9

Meeting

Tidnish Crossroads Community Association. Annual General Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Blood donor clinic

A blood donor clinic will be held May 9 and 10 at the Amherst Lions Centre from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. both days.

Web Browsing

Put the power of the internet to work for you! Learn how to use search engines to find whatever it is you are looking for online. Four Fathers Library,1:30-3. Registration required, call 667-2549 to sign up.

Meeting

The annual meeting of the Linden Hillside Cemetery will be held Monday May 9th at the Linden Community Center at 7p.m.

Meeting

Cumberland County Riders ATV Club will hold its regular meeting at 7pm in the Brookdale Church Hall.

May 10

Puberty Parties

A puberty party for girls aged 9-12 year olds and their parents attend together to learn about puberty changes through fun activities, video, and discussion 6:30 - 8:30, Amherst. Pre-register: Call Sexual Health Centre at

667-7500.

May 12

Web Browsing

Put the power of the internet to work for you! Learn how to use search engines to find whatever it is you are looking for online. Miners Memorial Library, 10-11:30. Registration required, call 597-2211 to sign up.

Mobility workshop

Mobility Team Workshops at the Chignecto Manor in Advocate Harbour. Learn practical information about canes, walkers, scooters and more. 10 am - noon Please pre-register with: Shirley Morris, 392-2028 or e-mail:

nscentral@preventingfallstogether.ca

May 13

Nursing Idol

Nursing Idol, a night of entertainment featuring fun talent, and celebrity judges will take place from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Amherst Regional High School’s Susan Taylor Theatre. All proceeds to the Lynda Burke Scholarship Foundation.

The Community Happenings are a free service to non-profit organizations. 30-word maximum. Written submissions to: Community Happenings, P.O. Box 280, 147 South Albion St., Amherst Town Square Mall, Amherst, N.S., B4H 2X2. Fax: 667-0419, e-mail bworks@amherstdaily.com. Notices will not be taken over the phone. Current events open to the public only. Notices of yard sales and dances will not be published.