September 2022
INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY
International Literacy Day serves to recognize the importance of literacy and acknowledge the need to create a globally literate community. Literacy refers to a person's ability to read or write, an ability that connects and empowers people, allowing them to communicate and interact with the world, and one that the United Nations considers to be a basic human right.
Find out more »ROSH HASHANAH
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. It is the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve, and a day of judgment and coronation of God as king. Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Sept 25 and ends at sundown Sept 27
Find out more »January 2023
RV Show & Sale
Atlantic Canada's largest RV show and sale returns to the Halifax Exhibition Centre! A favorite of RV enthusiasts from across the region. Big or small, this show has it all – with something for every taste and budget.
Find out more »Share What You Can Food Drive
Drop off your food donations at the AVR and Magic studios in Kentville or at one of the sponsor locations below. Join us for our wrap up skating party at Benjamin Bridge Winery in Gaspereau on February 16th 6pm-9pm! Drop-Off Locations: AVR & Magic Studios Sobey’s - New Minas & Greenwood Benjamin Bridge Winery The Magic 94.9 crew will be at Sobeys in New Minas Feb 2nd 4pm – 7pm and then Sobey’s Greenwood Feb 9th 4pm – 7pm accepting…
Find out more »February 2023
Big Poutine Fest
Big Poutine Fest is all about LOCAL Restaurants and LOCAL charity working together to make a difference for youth facing adversity. Every time you indulge in a delicious poutine, a donation will be made to Big Brothers Big Sisters in the local community. You’ll also get a chance at some great prizes. Click here for participating restaurants in the Annapolis Valley
Find out more »Halifax International Boat Show
The Halifax International Boat Show brings you the top brands from across the Maritimes. This leading event features boats of all shapes and sizes, along with exhibits of marine equipment, marine engines, diesel, gas, outboard and inboard, marine electronics and accessories, docks and dock builders. Thursday, February 2 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday, February 3 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday, February 4 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday, February 5 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Find out more »Garth Brooks Top 61 Countdown
Garth Brooks turns 61 on February 7. We are celebrating the birth of the best-selling solo artist of the 20th Century by counting down his top 61 songs.
Find out more »May 2023
Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Week
Tim Hortons has been raising funds for local charities for over 25 years! Last year, Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada raised a record breaking $15 million for over 600 local charities and community groups, a truly incredible accomplishment contributing to the Smile Cookie legacy of over $90 million raised since the program’s inception.
Find out more »McHappy Day
When you visit McDonald’s on McHappyDay a portion of proceeds from every McDonald’s menu item sold all day will go to Ronald McDonald House Charities® Canada and other local children’s charities across the country. In an average year, RMHC across Canada supports over 26,000 families and we couldn’t do it without your help. With your support this McHappy Day we can help more families from your community stay close, because when families stay together, sick children get stronger.
Find out more »July 2023
Special Olympics NS Provincial Summer Games
Join us as we host over 900 athletes, coaches, and staff or the Nova Scotia Provincial Summer Games at Acadia University.
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