October 2020
Food Drive
The St. Vincent de Paul will be hosting a Food Drive on Oct 17th in the New Waterford, Lingan, Scotchtown, New Victoria and River Ryan area. You may leave non perishable food in a visible spot on your front step. If you are missed please call 902 862 3779. Thank you!
Find out more »Good Food Bus
The Good Food bus is back in New Aberdeen, Glace Bay. The Good Food bus will be parked outside Warden United Church on Fifth Street, October 24th November 7th & 21st from 10:00am - 11:30am. The bus has fresh fruits and veggies for sale at a discounted rate. It's open to everyone! There will also be an outdoor flea market while weather allows. Social Distancing protocols must be followed.
Find out more »November 2020
Bottle drive for Mackayla Mcgean
Mackayla McGean's annual bottle drive is next week, Nov 2nd-7th. There will be nobody going door-to-door due to Covid, but bottles/donations can be dropped off at any time to 281 Park Rd, Florence. Or call 902-736-8002 to arrange for pick up. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
Find out more »Virtual Post Secondary Fairs for students, parents, and any other interested parties
Hey future students! Finding post-secondary information and connecting with school representatives this Fall has been challenging. As we are unable to visit you in your school at the moment, we invite all students and their families to register for and attend our Virtual Post-Secondary Fair events being held between November 17th and 30th. Connect with over 30 colleges and universities all with the click of a button! Admission is free, and hey, you may just figure out your future… that’s…
Find out more »Good Food Bus
The Good Food bus is back in New Aberdeen, Glace Bay. The Good Food bus will be parked outside Warden United Church on Fifth Street, November 7th & 21st from 10:00am - 11:30am. The bus has fresh fruits and veggies for sale at a discounted rate. It's open to everyone! There will also be an outdoor flea market while weather allows. Social Distancing protocols must be followed.
Find out more »Christmas Bazaar (scaled-down) at Polish Village Hall
A scaled-down version of the Annual Christmas Bazaar will be held at the Polish Village Hall this Saturday, November 14, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. There will be 12 vendors -- with beautiful, one-of-a-kind items. Physical distancing and public health measures will be in place. Admission is free, but donations to support the St. Michael's Polish Benefit Society are welcomed.
Find out more »COPD Virtual Support Group
The Lung Association of Nova Scotia is facilitating a new virtual support group for people who suffer from COPD. This group will be a private and secure forum for people to connect, ask questions and receive expert advice - all the while connecting with others who are living with COPD. For more information or to register for the second session on November 18th, 2020, visit: https://ns.lung.ca/our-programs/copd-virtual-support-group
Find out more »Good Food Bus
The Good Food bus is back in New Aberdeen, Glace Bay. The Good Food bus will be parked outside Warden United Church on Fifth Street, November 21st from 10:00am - 11:30am. The bus has fresh fruits and veggies for sale at a discounted rate. It's open to everyone! There will also be an outdoor flea market while weather allows. Social Distancing protocols must be followed.
Find out more »Jack Bonaparte Caring is Sharing Telethon
The 29th Annual Jack Bonaparte Caring and Sharing Telethon in Support of the Glace Bay Food Bank will be held Sunday, November 22nd at the Glace Bay Miners Forum in conjunction with Seaside Communications from 5pm to 9pm. This is the Food Bank's MAJOR fundraiser that will let the organization help Seniors, families and individuals throughout the year. You can phone 902-567-1200 on the day of the Telethon to donate. Live streaming at www.seaside.ns.ca Televised on Seaside Channel 10. There…
Find out more »Anchored away in a sea of Light- Louisbourg Village Christmas Square
At the Louisbourg town centre come enjoy holiday floats, entertainment, baked goodies and kiddy activities. Food bank donations will be greatly appreciated. Don't forget your mask!! Presented by the Louisbourg & Area Partnership for Progress Society.
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