Welcome to our new community events calendar! Here’s what’s happening in our community!
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The Pictou Fisheries Training Pool is offering various swimming courses over the next few months.
The Bronze Medallion course is open to swimmers at least 13 or holding a Bronze Star. During this 22 hours course, candidates acquire the assessment and problem solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around water. The course will be held the October 16 weekend and Oct 23 weekend.
The Bronze Cross Course is for those at least 14 and holding a Bronze Medallion. This course begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. The course is on November 6 weekend, the afternoon of Nov 11 and weekend of Nov 13.
The Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI) will prepare you to teach the Red Cross swim lessons and provide you with valuable leadership skills. Candidates should be at least 15 and hold a Bronze Cross. The course runs in late December and January 4. Candidates must register by November 15th to access the online portion of the course.
To register or for more information on any of these courses call the Pictou Pool at 902-485-5301 or email aquatics@townofpictou.ca
At the event there have be local dignitaries, a 4-H display , slide show and a commissioned quilt displayed which we will be selling tickets on up until May 14, 2022 when we will have a large day long event in Heatherton to celebrate the 100th Anniversary. Heatherton is the Birthplace of 4-H in Nova Scotia.
Bring your gently used coats and other winter wear to help those in need in Pictou County! Drop off locations are Stone’s RV Westville Road New Glasgow, United Way Stewart Street New Glasgow, and Department of Community Services Terra Cotta Drive New Glasgow.
Please ensure the items are clean, without tears, with working zippers. Infants to adult sizes are accepted.
Collection goes until November 4th, with distribution at the Ward 1 Recreation Centre on November 6 from 10am to 1pm.
Did you know? Beyond nursing and home support, VON serves thousands of clients in Nova Scotia every week through Community Support Services, including: Meals-on-Wheels, Transportation, Adult Day Programs and more…
COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the way in which VON is able to raise funds to support community programs, which rely heavily on donor support. We are seeking your help to keep important VON programs running by inviting you to participate in our monthly 50/50 raffle – drawn on the 2nd Thursday of each month! Your support through this raffle will help ensure that VON programs continue to serve vulnerable people in communities across Nova Scotia.
Click here to purchase tickets.
Winner is drawn the 2nd Thursday of every month starting May 2021 – with ticket sales closing at 11:59pm on the 2nd Monday of the month.
Thank you for supporting VON Nova Scotia. Good luck!!
**If you’re missing emails or tickets please check your junk or spam folders, otherwise head to support.rafflebox.ca for assistance.
Presented by St. Francis Xavier University’s Music Department
Doors open at 7:45pm. Free Admission!
Mask wearing and proof of vaccinations are required for entry.
Please practice social distancing with those outside your group.
Health Services are offered each Tuesday for men and boys age 12 and over.
To book an appointment, call the Antigonish office at 902-862-2358.
Weekly Toonie draw 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Play your Toonie by 4 p.m. on Tuesdays for this weekly draw in support of SHOPS. Winner receives half of the pot. Play your Toonie at Bud’s Convenience, Clover Farm, Feltmate & Son Enterprises, Rhynold’s Gas & Confectionary, Sherbrooke Garage or Whitney’s Corner Store. Follow them on Facebook or contact ed@shopsonline.ca for more information.
An event for the entire family! Join us at the Lions Hall in Sherbrooke for a fascinating conversation with the Whale Sanctuary Project’s Executive Director Charles Vinick about what it was like returning Keiko (star of the movie Free Willy) to his natural ocean habitat. Please join us and bring your questions.
Lindsay’s Health Centre for Women is a partnership of the Guysborough Antigonish Strait Health Authority, the Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre and the medical community. Services are provided by a multi-disciplinary team that includes Mental Health Services, Addictions Services, Public Health Services, the Women’s Centre, a physician and a nurse practitioner. Along with the medical care provided by the physician and nurse practitioner, Lindsay’s Health Centre offers a series of programs that are designed to help women make informed decisions about their health.
For information or to book an appointment, call 902-863-6221
Wilkommen! You are invited on a bittersweet adventure with your two favourite German mooches, Hänsel und Gretel. Join them on a Grimm journey around the bonfire, through the Black Forest, right into the succulent heart of evil itself, in this pitch-black comedy from the spooky, Villainous creator who brought you Zomblet, with puppets created by the incomparable North Barn Theatre (Troubling Joy, Late Night Radio).
Playing twice nightly (7:30pm and 9pm), this 45 minute outdoor show runs from October 21-23 in Antigonish at North Barn Theatre, is rated PG (think Shrek), and October 28-31 in Dartmouth at Shubie Campground. All tickets are pay-what-you-can. To book tickets or for more info visit villainstheatre.com.
Royal Canadian Legion Thursday night Bingo – begins 7:30pm
The Pictou Fisheries Training Pool is offering various swimming courses over the next few months.
The Bronze Medallion course is open to swimmers at least 13 or holding a Bronze Star. During this 22 hours course, candidates acquire the assessment and problem solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around water. The course will be held the October 16 weekend and Oct 23 weekend.
The Bronze Cross Course is for those at least 14 and holding a Bronze Medallion. This course begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. The course is on November 6 weekend, the afternoon of Nov 11 and weekend of Nov 13.
The Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI) will prepare you to teach the Red Cross swim lessons and provide you with valuable leadership skills. Candidates should be at least 15 and hold a Bronze Cross. The course runs in late December and January 4. Candidates must register by November 15th to access the online portion of the course.
To register or for more information on any of these courses call the Pictou Pool at 902-485-5301 or email aquatics@townofpictou.ca
Take away meal: Chili on a bed of rice, with dinner roll from the ROC and dessert. Veggie option available. $10 per meal.
Pre-order by sending an e-transfer to acd9cda@gmail.com, or pick up day of.
Drive thru pick up at the fire hall. Proceeds will be shared between the Havre Boucher Community Park Playground and the Cape Jack Beach Provincial Park enhancement project. For more info go to acd9.ca
At the event there have be local dignitaries, a 4-H display , slide show and a commissioned quilt displayed which we will be selling tickets on up until May 14, 2022 when we will have a large day long event in Heatherton to celebrate the 100th Anniversary. Heatherton is the Birthplace of 4-H in Nova Scotia.
Did you know? Beyond nursing and home support, VON serves thousands of clients in Nova Scotia every week through Community Support Services, including: Meals-on-Wheels, Transportation, Adult Day Programs and more…
COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the way in which VON is able to raise funds to support community programs, which rely heavily on donor support. We are seeking your help to keep important VON programs running by inviting you to participate in our monthly 50/50 raffle – drawn on the 2nd Thursday of each month! Your support through this raffle will help ensure that VON programs continue to serve vulnerable people in communities across Nova Scotia.
Click here to purchase tickets.
Winner is drawn the 2nd Thursday of every month starting May 2021 – with ticket sales closing at 11:59pm on the 2nd Monday of the month.
Thank you for supporting VON Nova Scotia. Good luck!!
**If you’re missing emails or tickets please check your junk or spam folders, otherwise head to support.rafflebox.ca for assistance.
Open to all members & general public. All Covid-19 protocols being followed. Proof of vaccination & ID must be shown.
Health Services are offered each Tuesday for men and boys age 12 and over.
To book an appointment, call the Antigonish office at 902-862-2358.
Weekly Toonie draw 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Play your Toonie by 4 p.m. on Tuesdays for this weekly draw in support of SHOPS. Winner receives half of the pot. Play your Toonie at Bud’s Convenience, Clover Farm, Feltmate & Son Enterprises, Rhynold’s Gas & Confectionary, Sherbrooke Garage or Whitney’s Corner Store. Follow them on Facebook or contact ed@shopsonline.ca for more information.
Bring your gently used coats and other winter wear to help those in need in Pictou County! Drop off locations are Stone’s RV Westville Road New Glasgow, United Way Stewart Street New Glasgow, and Department of Community Services Terra Cotta Drive New Glasgow.
Please ensure the items are clean, without tears, with working zippers. Infants to adult sizes are accepted.
Collection goes until November 4th, with distribution at the Ward 1 Recreation Centre on November 6 from 10am to 1pm.
The Pictou Fisheries Training Pool is offering various swimming courses over the next few months.
The Bronze Medallion course is open to swimmers at least 13 or holding a Bronze Star. During this 22 hours course, candidates acquire the assessment and problem solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around water. The course will be held the October 16 weekend and Oct 23 weekend.
The Bronze Cross Course is for those at least 14 and holding a Bronze Medallion. This course begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. The course is on November 6 weekend, the afternoon of Nov 11 and weekend of Nov 13.
The Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI) will prepare you to teach the Red Cross swim lessons and provide you with valuable leadership skills. Candidates should be at least 15 and hold a Bronze Cross. The course runs in late December and January 4. Candidates must register by November 15th to access the online portion of the course.
To register or for more information on any of these courses call the Pictou Pool at 902-485-5301 or email aquatics@townofpictou.ca
Lindsay’s Health Centre for Women is a partnership of the Guysborough Antigonish Strait Health Authority, the Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre and the medical community. Services are provided by a multi-disciplinary team that includes Mental Health Services, Addictions Services, Public Health Services, the Women’s Centre, a physician and a nurse practitioner. Along with the medical care provided by the physician and nurse practitioner, Lindsay’s Health Centre offers a series of programs that are designed to help women make informed decisions about their health.
For information or to book an appointment, call 902-863-6221
Royal Canadian Legion Thursday night Bingo – begins 7:30pm
Take away meal: Chili on a bed of rice, with dinner roll from the ROC and dessert. Veggie option available. $10 per meal.
Pre-order by sending an e-transfer to acd9cda@gmail.com, or pick up day of.
Drive thru pick up at the fire hall. Proceeds will be shared between the Havre Boucher Community Park Playground and the Cape Jack Beach Provincial Park enhancement project. For more info go to acd9.ca
Stephen and Patricia Swain Day registration from10:30 to 11:45 a.m. $20 per person (Kids 12 & Under FREE) Registered participants, pit crew and families only between 10:30 and 11:30. Driver’s meeting at noon. Gate opens at 11:30 a.m. For further details email macleodmtn@gmail.com
Did you know? Beyond nursing and home support, VON serves thousands of clients in Nova Scotia every week through Community Support Services, including: Meals-on-Wheels, Transportation, Adult Day Programs and more…
COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the way in which VON is able to raise funds to support community programs, which rely heavily on donor support. We are seeking your help to keep important VON programs running by inviting you to participate in our monthly 50/50 raffle – drawn on the 2nd Thursday of each month! Your support through this raffle will help ensure that VON programs continue to serve vulnerable people in communities across Nova Scotia.
Click here to purchase tickets.
Winner is drawn the 2nd Thursday of every month starting May 2021 – with ticket sales closing at 11:59pm on the 2nd Monday of the month.
Thank you for supporting VON Nova Scotia. Good luck!!
**If you’re missing emails or tickets please check your junk or spam folders, otherwise head to support.rafflebox.ca for assistance.
At the event there have be local dignitaries, a 4-H display , slide show and a commissioned quilt displayed which we will be selling tickets on up until May 14, 2022 when we will have a large day long event in Heatherton to celebrate the 100th Anniversary. Heatherton is the Birthplace of 4-H in Nova Scotia.
Health Services are offered each Tuesday for men and boys age 12 and over.
To book an appointment, call the Antigonish office at 902-862-2358.
Weekly Toonie draw 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Play your Toonie by 4 p.m. on Tuesdays for this weekly draw in support of SHOPS. Winner receives half of the pot. Play your Toonie at Bud’s Convenience, Clover Farm, Feltmate & Son Enterprises, Rhynold’s Gas & Confectionary, Sherbrooke Garage or Whitney’s Corner Store. Follow them on Facebook or contact ed@shopsonline.ca for more information.
The Pictou Fisheries Training Pool is offering various swimming courses over the next few months.
The Bronze Medallion course is open to swimmers at least 13 or holding a Bronze Star. During this 22 hours course, candidates acquire the assessment and problem solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around water. The course will be held the October 16 weekend and Oct 23 weekend.
The Bronze Cross Course is for those at least 14 and holding a Bronze Medallion. This course begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. The course is on November 6 weekend, the afternoon of Nov 11 and weekend of Nov 13.
The Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI) will prepare you to teach the Red Cross swim lessons and provide you with valuable leadership skills. Candidates should be at least 15 and hold a Bronze Cross. The course runs in late December and January 4. Candidates must register by November 15th to access the online portion of the course.
To register or for more information on any of these courses call the Pictou Pool at 902-485-5301 or email aquatics@townofpictou.ca
Lindsay’s Health Centre for Women is a partnership of the Guysborough Antigonish Strait Health Authority, the Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre and the medical community. Services are provided by a multi-disciplinary team that includes Mental Health Services, Addictions Services, Public Health Services, the Women’s Centre, a physician and a nurse practitioner. Along with the medical care provided by the physician and nurse practitioner, Lindsay’s Health Centre offers a series of programs that are designed to help women make informed decisions about their health.
For information or to book an appointment, call 902-863-6221
Royal Canadian Legion Thursday night Bingo – begins 7:30pm
Bring your gently used coats and other winter wear to help those in need in Pictou County! Drop off locations are Stone’s RV Westville Road New Glasgow, United Way Stewart Street New Glasgow, and Department of Community Services Terra Cotta Drive New Glasgow.
Please ensure the items are clean, without tears, with working zippers. Infants to adult sizes are accepted.
Collection goes until November 4th, with distribution at the Ward 1 Recreation Centre on November 6 from 10am to 1pm.
Did you know? Beyond nursing and home support, VON serves thousands of clients in Nova Scotia every week through Community Support Services, including: Meals-on-Wheels, Transportation, Adult Day Programs and more…
COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the way in which VON is able to raise funds to support community programs, which rely heavily on donor support. We are seeking your help to keep important VON programs running by inviting you to participate in our monthly 50/50 raffle – drawn on the 2nd Thursday of each month! Your support through this raffle will help ensure that VON programs continue to serve vulnerable people in communities across Nova Scotia.
Click here to purchase tickets.
Winner is drawn the 2nd Thursday of every month starting May 2021 – with ticket sales closing at 11:59pm on the 2nd Monday of the month.
Thank you for supporting VON Nova Scotia. Good luck!!
**If you’re missing emails or tickets please check your junk or spam folders, otherwise head to support.rafflebox.ca for assistance.
The Pictou Fisheries Training Pool is offering various swimming courses over the next few months.
The Bronze Medallion course is open to swimmers at least 13 or holding a Bronze Star. During this 22 hours course, candidates acquire the assessment and problem solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around water. The course will be held the October 16 weekend and Oct 23 weekend.
The Bronze Cross Course is for those at least 14 and holding a Bronze Medallion. This course begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. The course is on November 6 weekend, the afternoon of Nov 11 and weekend of Nov 13.
The Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI) will prepare you to teach the Red Cross swim lessons and provide you with valuable leadership skills. Candidates should be at least 15 and hold a Bronze Cross. The course runs in late December and January 4. Candidates must register by November 15th to access the online portion of the course.
To register or for more information on any of these courses call the Pictou Pool at 902-485-5301 or email aquatics@townofpictou.ca
Health Services are offered each Tuesday for men and boys age 12 and over.
To book an appointment, call the Antigonish office at 902-862-2358.
Weekly Toonie draw 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Play your Toonie by 4 p.m. on Tuesdays for this weekly draw in support of SHOPS. Winner receives half of the pot. Play your Toonie at Bud’s Convenience, Clover Farm, Feltmate & Son Enterprises, Rhynold’s Gas & Confectionary, Sherbrooke Garage or Whitney’s Corner Store. Follow them on Facebook or contact ed@shopsonline.ca for more information.
Lindsay’s Health Centre for Women is a partnership of the Guysborough Antigonish Strait Health Authority, the Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre and the medical community. Services are provided by a multi-disciplinary team that includes Mental Health Services, Addictions Services, Public Health Services, the Women’s Centre, a physician and a nurse practitioner. Along with the medical care provided by the physician and nurse practitioner, Lindsay’s Health Centre offers a series of programs that are designed to help women make informed decisions about their health.
For information or to book an appointment, call 902-863-6221
Royal Canadian Legion Thursday night Bingo – begins 7:30pm
Christmas Bazaar from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Lakeside Community Centre, St Joseph’s. More than 25 vendors… a great time to do a little Christmas shopping… light refreshments will be available…
The Pictou Fisheries Training Pool is offering various swimming courses over the next few months.
The Bronze Medallion course is open to swimmers at least 13 or holding a Bronze Star. During this 22 hours course, candidates acquire the assessment and problem solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around water. The course will be held the October 16 weekend and Oct 23 weekend.
The Bronze Cross Course is for those at least 14 and holding a Bronze Medallion. This course begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. The course is on November 6 weekend, the afternoon of Nov 11 and weekend of Nov 13.
The Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI) will prepare you to teach the Red Cross swim lessons and provide you with valuable leadership skills. Candidates should be at least 15 and hold a Bronze Cross. The course runs in late December and January 4. Candidates must register by November 15th to access the online portion of the course.
To register or for more information on any of these courses call the Pictou Pool at 902-485-5301 or email aquatics@townofpictou.ca
