NOW SHOWING VALLEY ARTISTS PAINTINGS AT THE VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL ART GALLERY FROM MAY 30 TO JULY 25, FEATURED ARTIST JOAN WATKINS.
***************************************************** WHITE ROCK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (WRCA) offers STUDENT VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARD(s) annually to a student(s) graduating from the local area, who is pursuing further education after graduation. Application criteria includes a letter/short essay on the importance/benefits of Volunteering, with your volunteer history, and experiences. Please include where you plan to go and what studies you will be pursuing. Applications are due by May 24th, 2013 Please send to: White Rock Community Association 1542 White Rock Road Wolfville, NS B4P 2R1
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Do you like competitive Baseball!! We have a team based out of Kingston, looking for players from Bridgetown to Cambridge. PeeWee Age Bluenose League. Anyone that would like more information Please Call Debbie at 825-2521 or email me at debhoughton_grimwood@hotmail.com after 7pm
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The Western Kings Community Health Board is recruiting Board members. If you are interested in a Population Health approach to improving the health of the community, please contact the WKCHB Coordinator at 538-7088 or wkchb@avdha.nshealth.ca
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Craig's Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society and Maple Leaf Foods is proud to announce the 2013 Maritime Bike Tour, in support of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness and Education! We are presently looking for a team of cyclists from Nova Scotia who are interested in participating in an adventure of a life time! Go to http://www.craigscause.ca/fundraising-events/2013/1/27/2013-maritime-bike-tour-july-31st-2013-august-5th-2013.html for more information!
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BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE FOR MAY Click HERE
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BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE FOR JUNE Click HERE
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RED CROSS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Celebrate Humanity, Become a Volunteer today. Please call 902 678 8554, email rhonda.milne-bond@redcross.ca , www.redcross.ca
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FREE Stroke Support Club Annapolis Valley Health is pleased to announce the Stroke Support Club on Thursdays from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Atlantic Superstore 9064 Commercial Street New Minas in the community room on the second floor. The purpose is to offer an opportunity for stroke patients, family members, caregivers or interested persons to meet on a regular basis to offer mutual support , education and recreation. For more information please contact Neil Kennedy MSW M Ed RSW, Annapolis Valley Health 679-2657 ext 3115.
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THE RED DOOR YOUTH HEALTH AND SUPPORT CENTRE. The Red Door is a non judgemental, community based non profit organization, providing confidential sexual health services, health education, and health promotion to youth 13 to 30 years of age. Click HERE for website with more information.
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White Rock Community Association Meeting Notice: The last Wednesday for ten months of the year meetings of the White Rock Community Association are held at the White Rock Community Centre around the back, downstairs starting at 7:00 pm. No meetings held in July or December. New Members are welcome anytime. If you have any questions about the Community Centre or wish to rent the hall, please contact Jeannie Schofield at 542-7410
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The Annapolis Valley Decorative Artists is a group of Artists that have been meeting since it was incorporated in May 1995. The Chapters regular monthly meeing is held on the second Thursday of each month at the White Rock Hall except for July and August. The meeting starts at 7pm followed by light lunch. Fellowship painting project or guest speaker. If you love to learn, started to paint or have been painting, this is the group for you. For questions call 582 7507.
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CentreStage Theatre is located at 61 River Street, Kentville near the Police Station. For more information on show dates and times, visit www.centrestagetheatre.ca.
Summer Camp!
It's not too early to start thinking about what to do with the kids this summer! Send them to a CentreStage drama camp! CentreStage is offering a summer full of camps for kids from ages 5 and up, musicals and non-musicals. There is something for everyone. Details and registration information is available here: http://www.centrestagetheatre.ca/YouthTheatre.html
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Improve your skills! The gift of literacy lasts a lifetime. Your donation of time or talent will make a big impact in someone's life. If you, or someone your know, wants to improve their reading writing math or computer skills, please phone 792-6754 or visit www.hantslearning.com
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Moms of Children Past, a non-profit support group for Mother's that have lost a child or children. Meet every second Tuesday evening of the month, to offer understanding ,and comfort to a Kindred Spirit. A Memory Garden for our Children is located beside the Slumber Inn in New Minas , all are welcome.
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RETIRE YOUR RIDE (Clean Nova Scotia) a voluntary vehicle recycling program. Click HERE for more information.
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Our Town Earth launched its website on September 29,2009. It is the first-ever social networking and information resource portal of its kind, created by and for persons with disabilities, their families and friends and caregivers. Visit them, they'd love to have your feedback and participation! www.ourtownearth.com *///
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West Hants Dial A Ride Program - A non-profit organization that aims to provide transportation for a variety of reasons to the community of West Hants-includes but not limited to: Medical appointments, locally to Halifax and to the Valley, Job Search and Interviews, Work Services and Interviews (work service is offered on a temporary basis personal errands and business, which could include banking, grocery shopping, town meetings etc.) Also seeking volunteer drivers. For more info see the website www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/dialaride. *///
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A beautiful display of artwork painted by local artists and prints purchased from Ontario are for sale at the Hants Community Hospital on a daily basis, year round. Take a look in the halls on the 1st and 2nd floor for gift ideas. A percentage of sales is donated back to the Foundation to enhance your healthcare.
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