April 2022
APRIL FOOL’S DAY
April Fools' Day or April Fool's Day is an annual custom on April 1 consisting of practical jokes and hoaxes. Jokesters often expose their actions by shouting "April Fools!" at the recipient. Mass media can be involved in these pranks, which may be revealed as such the following day (so watch out!). The custom of setting aside a day for playing harmless pranks upon one's neighbour has been relatively common in the world historically.
Find out more »GOOD FRIDAY
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death. Observed on the Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday Good Friday is a federal statutory holiday across Canada..
Find out more »Kentville Home Show
The largest home show in the Valley is back! The Kentville Home Show returns April 22 – 24 at the Kentville Centennial Arena! Start your home renovation project here with vendors featuring the latest products for lawn and garden, home improvement, home heating, construction and more! Live, Love, Local. At the Kentville Home Show. www.kentvillehomeshow.ca
Find out more »May 2022
McHappy Day
On McHappy Day, a portion of proceeds from ALL menu items ALL DAY at McDonald's will support RMHC and there are more ways than ever to support!
Find out more »88th Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival
#ABF is celebrating its 88th Festival in 2022... with our theme 'Back In Bloom' https://www.appleblossom.com/
Find out more »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
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 »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.
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