Feb. 4
Kitchen Party
A family community kitchen party in support of relief efforts in Haiti will be held at the Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Centre in Springhill from
7-10 p.m. Admission is a donation at the door.
Feb. 6
Day for Haiti
The Joggins Legion will hold a Day for Haiti beginning at 2 p.m. Entertainment and activites. Proceeds for Haitian earthquake relief. Call 251-2506.
Feb. 7
Mothers of Angels
Mothers of Angels will meet at 1:30 p.m., at First Baptist Church on Victoria St., in Amherst.
Cribbage
Cribbage will be played at the Springhill Senior Citizens Recreation Centre (4 McDougal St.) at 7:30 p.m.
Coffee House
The Salvation Army Community Church will hold a coffee house from 7-8:15 p.m. Free will offering.
Feb. 9
Community Luncheon
A community luncheon will be held at noon at the Log Building on Mills Road in Advocate.
Feb. 10
Valentine Crafts
Grades Primary to 6 are welcome at the Amherst library for Valentine crafts from 3-4 p.m. Call 667-2549 by Feb. 9 to register.
Cards
Cards will be played at the Springhill Senior Citizens Recreation Centre (4 McDougal St.) at 7:30 p.m.
Valentine Crafts
Kids ages 5-12 are invited to the Springhill library from 3-4 p.m., to make Valentine's Day crafts to take home. Call 597-2211 to register.
Feb. 11
Cards
Cards will be played at the Springhill Senior Citizens Recreation Centre (4 McDougal St.) at 2 pm. Meeting to follow.
Feb. 12
Curling Fun Night
A curling fun night in memory of Tim LeFurgey will be held at the Amherst Curling Club from 6 p.m.-midnight. Proceeds to the palliative care unit at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Call 669-1585.
Variety Show
The Cumberland Singers present a
musical variety show for Haitian relief at 7:30 p.m., at the Wentworth Recreation Centre.
Pancake Supper
A pancake supper will be held at Christ Church parish hall from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Pot Luck Supper and Cards
A pot luck supper followed by an evening of cards will be held at the
Sunrise Senior Citizens Hall in Lower Shinimicas at 6 p.m. Bring your own dishes and favourite foods.
Feb. 13
Tea
An afternoon of English High Tea by Cumberland Pride will be held from 2-4 p.m., at Trinity-St. Stephen's United Church. Call Lisa Hill at 660-5143 or e-mail cumberlandpride@hotmail.com.
Meeting
The Nova Scotia Highlanders (IV) Association will meet at 7:30 p.m., at the Amherst Armoury.
Valentine's Day With Dad
Kids ages six and younger and their male caregivers can enjoy a morning of fun from 10 a.m.-noon at Maggie's Place. Call 667-7250 to register.
Feb. 14
Valentine Supper
The Advocate and District Fire Department will hold a Valentine supper from 4:30-6 p.m., at the fire hall.
45s
Auction 45s will be held at the Amherst 50+ Club, 52 Croft St., at 1:30 p.m. Registration at 1 p.m. Please bring a partner.
Hymn Sing
An old-fashioned hymn sing will be held at Springhill Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Free will offering for Haiti relief fund.
Musical Afternoon
A musical afternoon will be held at the Sunrise Senior Citizens Hall in Lower Shinimicas at 5 p.m.
Feb. 15
Meeting
Cumberland Pride, an organization for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and transsexual people in Cumberland County, will meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. E-mail cumberlandpride@hotmail.com or call 660-5004.
Meeting
Cumberland County Riders ATV Club will meet at 7 p.m., at Brookdale church hall.
Feb. 16
Pancake Supper
Oxford Trinity United Church will hold a pancake supper from 4:30-6 p.m. Take-outs available. Call Viola Huntington at 552-2120.
Pancake Supper
A pancake supper will be held at Holy Family Church Hall, 63 Church St., Amherst from 4-6 p.m.
Pancake Supper
A pancake supper will be held at the Wallace Community Hall from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Feb. 17
Lenten Lunch
A lenten lunch will be served at St. George's Anglican Church hall in Parrsboro from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Dessert Buffet
A dessert buffett will be held at 185 D'Orsay Road at 1 p.m., in support of the LA Animal Shelter. Paper donations required. Call Sharon Duffy at 667-2880 or e-mail sharonduffy@eastlink.ca.
Scrabble Night
Scrabble night will be held at the Four Fathers Memorial Library in Amherst from 6:30-8 p.m. Call 667-2549.
Bridge Luncheon
A bridge luncheon will be held at the Amherst Curling Club. Lunch from noon-1 p.m., bridge from 1-4 p.m.?Call 667-8246 for tickets.
Feb. 20
Sadie and the Snowman
Kids ages six and younger and their parents/caregivers can enjoy a morning of activities at Maggie's Place. Call 667-7250 to register.
Feb. 24
Movie Night
The Amherst library will be showing the 1982 film "E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial" at 6:30 p.m. Bring snacks and drinks.
Feb. 25
Rise N Shine Book Club
The Rise N Shine Book Club will meet from 9-10 a.m., at the Four Fathers Memorial Library in Amherst. Call 667-2549.
Feb. 26
Red Cross Information Session
A Red Cross information session for seniors will be held at the Tidnish Crossroads Community Centre at 2 p.m. Call Tanya at 667-1927 to register.
Snowman Building
Children and their caregivers are invited to meet at Maggie's Place, 11 Elmwood Dr., Amherst from 9:30-11:30 a.m., for a morning of snowman building. Call 667-7250 to register.
Feb. 27
Family Snow Sculpture
Tidnish Crossroads and Area Community Association will hold a family snow sculpture event, weather permitting, from 1-3 p.m., at the Rodney Estabrooks Memorial Sports Field.
Feb. 28
Outdoor Family Skate
An outdoor family skate will be held at Tidnish Bridge skating rink from 1-3 p.m., weather permitting.
March 1
Where Did I Come From?
Presented by the Sexual Health Centre for Cumberland County. For ages 9-12 and their parents. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call 667-7500 to register.
March 5
Luncheon
A free luncheon celebrating women in sports will be held from noon-1:30 p.m., at the Amherst Lions Club, 9 Electric St. Free will donation to Autumn House accepted.
March 6
Community Supper
The Pugwash Farmers Market will hold a community supper at the Chatterbox Cafe. Call 243-2918 for tickets.
March 17
St. Patrick's Day Luncheon
A St. Patrick's Day luncheon will be held at 185 D'Orsay Road at noon in support of the LA Animal Shelter. Paper donations required. Call Sharon Duffy at 667-2880 or e-mail sharonduffy@eastlink.ca.
March 28
Chocolate-making Class
A free chocolate-making class for seniors will be held at the Tidnish Community Centre at 1 p.m. Call Tanya at 667-1927 to register.
April 21
Sandwich Board Shuffle
A sandwich board shuffle will be held at 185 D'Orsay Road at noon in support of the LA Animal Shelter. Paper donations required. Call Sharon Duffy at 667-2880 or e-mail sharonduffy@eastlink.ca.
May 19
Spring Fling Extravaganza
A spring fling extravaganza will be held at 185 D'Orsay Road at noon in support of the LA Animal Shelter. Paper donations required. Call Sharon Duffy at 667-2880 or e-mail sharonduffy@eastlink.ca.
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