Anyone interested in a Emergency or Standard First Aid course? I am offering both of these courses on April 14th and 15th in Fall River. The Emergency Course is a one day course on April 14th. The Standard Course is two days on April 14th and the 15th. If interested please contact me for prices and location. Cell phone 802 9281 or via email: abbottj.firstaid@hotmail.com

Pictou County Centre for Sexual Centre is currently looking for anyone interested in becoming Board Members or Volunteers. Anyone interested please stop by the Centre (503 South Fredericks Street New Glasgow/ Women’s Centre Building)April 14th : Information Session 6 – 8 pm. Please note that PCCSH is a pro-choice, GLBTTQQI friendly organization looking to attract like minded individuals. Please email Executive Director Rayann Toner pcsexualhealth@hotmail.com or 695 3366 or our [...]

The Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre invites families and friends of Canadian Forces members to an Information Roadshow at the Pictou Legion on Second Street on Wednesday, April 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Information Roadshow will focus on services for reintegration, including care for ill and injured members and support for their families. For more information, visit www.halifaxmfrc.ca or call 1-888-753-8827.

Team Bucket Brigade will be sponsoring a Scrapbook Crop on 30 April, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. at the Stellarton Fire Hall. Cost $30. Lunch and supper provided. A vendor will be on site selling a wide range of products and supplies. For more information or to pre-register phone Pat 925-2489 or Shirley 755-2733

The team Bucket Brigade of the Pictou County Relay for Life will be sponsoring a pancake breakfast on 9 April, 8:30 – 11 a.m., at the New Glasgow Super Store. Cost $5.

Ben Cameron and Lacey Texmo, Grade 12 students at Pictou Academy, will be traveling to Ottawa soon to participate in a program called Forum for Young Canadians. As participants in the long running program, Ben and Lacey will be attending sessions of Parliament, meeting with MPs, and learning how our nation is governed.I can be contacted for more information at 902-485-4604, or ben.cameron93@gmail.com.

Pictou County Roots for Youth Society will be holding a night of music and auction at Glasgow Square on Feb. 14, gathering at 7:30 p.m. and starting at 8 p.m. Musical line up will include Carleton Stone, Emmy Alcorn, Fleur Mainville, Ian Sherwood, Jakki Rogue, Janice Alcorn & the North Nova Jazz Choir, Jon Landry of The Stanfields, Jess & Greg, Molly Thomason. Auction items include dinner for two at [...]

Christmas Music at The MallPlease join us in this fundraising event for the Food Bank. Drop by the Highland Square Mall this Tuesday evening, December 21 . Enjoy Christmas songs and carols played by local musicians and help our Food Bank do their job with a donation of spare change. We will be playing continuously from 7 – 9 pm.

Two exhibition hockey games held on Saturday November 13th and Sunday the 14th respectively against Fundy Division, Tatamagouche Pee Wee B team and the Pictou Maripacs Pee Wee B resulted in back to back shut outs for the Maripacs. The Pictou team played solid games, rarely letting up on the Tatamagouche team and only giving them fewer than seven shots on their net in each game. Saturday’s game held at [...]

Would you like to keep your curves???The Pictou Branch of the YMCA of Pictou County Will be having an Open House for women only on November 7th 2010 from 2pm-4pm for any women who would like start or continue their workouts. We will be offering Body Compositions as well as free two week passes to The Y. There will be trainers on hand to show you a workout that will [...]

On Nov. 13, 2010, in the Pleasant Valley area, Pictou County, owners of small private woodlots are invited to learn about uneven-aged management and quality improvement silviculture, which allow woodlot owners to grow high-value trees. The free educational program will include an inside workshop followed by a visit to a nearby woodlot. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Call 902-673-2278 or email outreach@asforestry.com. This workshop is sponsored by the [...]

Extra ! Exyra ! Read All About It!!!KLUTZY is coming to town !!!! A local entrepeneur/philanthropist is expanding to your area.Be the first to benefit from our unique fundraising opportunities for area groups, for profit or non-profit. Check out our link at www.capebretonpartyrentals.com, and click on Fundraising to see how thousands of other Cape Breton Residents have benefitted from our idea.Dale Rancourt, CEO of Cape Breton Party Rentals, is celebrating [...]

The Association for Sustainable Forestry (ASF) has announced a program of fall workshops for woodland owners and silviculture contractors interested in uneven-aged management and growing high-value trees. A free workshop for woodlot owners will be offered near Mabou, Inverness County, on Oct. 23, 2010. A free workshop for silviculture contractors will be offered in Margaree Forks, Inverness County, on Nov. 18, 2010.The Uneven-Aged Management Project is designed to educate woodland [...]

The Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre invites military family members and friends of Canadian Forces members to our Information Roadshow. We will be coming to Pictou with other agencies that provide support to military families with an informative session featuring information on the unique lifestyle the military presents and programs and services that can benefit you. Military families are encouraged to join in on this information session and [...]

On Oct. 9, 2010, in the Wentworth area, Colchester County, owners of small private woodlots are invited to learn about uneven-aged management and quality improvement silviculture, which allow woodlot owners to grow high-value trees. The free educational program will include an inside workshop followed by a visit to a nearby woodlot. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Call 902-673-2278 or email outreach@asforestry.com. Sponsored by the Association for Sustainable Forestry’s [...]

Date: October 2, 2010Location: Springfield Lake Recreation Center 266 Lakeview Ave, Upper Sackville NSRegistration fee: $20.00 plus $5.00 per passenger (SxS or 2 up)Registration: 9:00 am – 10:30 amIn Support of the Canadian Cancer Society & Springfield Lake Recreation Center.For more information visit: www.mdatv.ca or contact mdatva@gmail.com or call 902-830-0366

Please join us for an OPEN HOUSE in honour of Prudence Gillis’ (Jollimore) 80th Birthday.When: Saturday October 2, 2010Where: St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall, River JohnTime: 1:00pm-4:00pmRSVP: (902)406-6109 or email : elizondorosey@gmail.comPlease bring any photographs or a story to tell!Hope to see you there!

The Association for Sustainable Forestry (ASF) has announced a program of fall workshops for woodland owners interested in uneven-aged management and growing high-value trees. One of these workshops will be offered in Antigonish County on Sept. 11, 2010, and another will be offered in Pictou County on Nov. 13.The Uneven-Aged Management Project is designed to educate woodland owners and silviculture contractors interested in growing long-lived, shade-tolerant tree species and quality [...]

The Westville Fire Rescue will present Jimmy Flynn with special guests The KeLDTs as a part of their upcoming fundraiser on Saturday, August 28 at the Westville Miners Sports Centre, Park Street, in Westville. Doors will be opening at 8 p.m. with the show running from 9 p.m. ’til 2 a.m. Tickets are $15 each and available at all Pictou County Needs locations, Big Al’s, Mr. Tire, Barb’s Diner and [...]

The Lost Creek Community Association is inviting all residents of Lost Creek Village/Kinsac and the surrounding community to drop by our 1st Annual Family Street Party/BBQ. Sunday August 8, 20101 pm to 3 pm.End of HeatherGlen Drive in Lost Creek Village.BBQ, Games, Draws, Auction, and just a chance to connect with your neighbours.Tentative rain date will be the following Sunday. Check www.lostcreekpark.com for updates.

On the 12th of June last my two travelling companions on the TGF were from Port Hawkesbury. One was named Grant and the other I think was Meagher. We parted at Cannes before we had exchanged contact details. The Meagher person told me that her father had been stationed in Toulon in France during the Second World War. I any reader knows who these people are tell them that I [...]

Ever wonder about that old bottle or piece of glass on your window sill? The members of the Pictou County Antique Bottle club may have the answers.This small group meets on a monthly basis and explores a part of Pictou County history that many have overlooked.The age range of the membership is 14 to 93 years. The youngest member shares the interest in the bottles with her dad, who has [...]

Pictou County Antique Bottle Club 2010 Bottle Show April 17, 2010 12 noon to 4 PM Westville Recreation Centre Drummond Rd Westville Come out and view a unique part of Pictou County History Do you have a bottle or piece of glass that you have been curious about? Bring it to the show….. You never know….. New Members welcome Local entertainment…..

Are you or someone you love being deployed? Be prepared with the Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre’s interactive presentation on “Family Readiness”. These sessions will feature tips and tricks for families preparing for a deployment. Don’t miss this chance to meet other families in your area and talk with staff and volunteers from H&R MFRC, Integrated Personnel Support Centre, 36 Brigade and Operational Stress Injury Social Support. Refreshments [...]

Pictou County Women’s Centre is offering female survivors of childhood sexual abuse a safe environment to build self-empowerment; explore healing methods; practice coping skills; and identify healthy boundaries and support systems.It will be a small closed group with a trained facilitator. If you are interested please call 755-4647 or drop by 503 South Frederick Street, New Glasgow to register. All inquiries are confidential.