Sheila Nabb, originally from Beaver Bank/ Sackville, was brutally attacked at a five star resort in Mazatlan, Mexicao. All of her facial bones have been broken. She has been in a Mexico hospital for a week. Latitude Aeromedical Works flew her back to Calgary on Thursday night. She was still in an induced coma. There will be major expenses involving medical care, travel expenses, living expenses, etc...

She attended school here in Beaver Bank/ Sackville area - Beaver Bank Kinsac Elementary, Harold T. Barrett Junior High, Millwood High School as well as Compu College in Dartmouth. She now lives in Calgary, Alberta with her husband, Andrew.

A fundraising committee has been formed to raise money for Sheila Nabb and her family. They are currently looking for donations from businesses and individuals to establish a silent/live auction with an auctioneer - Mac Ashe. As well as there will be draws, prizes, etc...

A trust fund has been set up with Scotiabank and the account # is 80903 011 461

The fundraiser will take place on February 10th, 2012 starting at 6:00pm at Dooley's, Downsview Mall, Sackville. Jamie and Lisa will be on hand to help emcee the event.

Any contributions or your attendance will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Sheila Reade/Nabb Fundraiser

kary_maynard@hotmail.com

Grab your sweetheart to attend the Valentine's Dance at the Halifax Forum Multi-Purpose Centre on Saturday, February 11th from 9pm to 1am.

There will be a jive contest and 'The Corvette's' will play Rock n' Roll form the 50's and 60's.

Tickets are $12.50 per person and can be purchase from the Forum box office and at the  Bank of Nova Scotia  located at the bottom of Hammond's Plains Rd/Bedford Highway

All proceeds go to the Cobequid Cultural Society.

Savour food & wine Festival is back - February 2012

Tickets and Hotel & Ticket Packages are on sale now for each show!

The Savour Food & Wine Show takes place on Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 7pm to 9:30pm at Casino Nova Scotia. Tickets are $79.00 + tax - Must be 19 years or older

An annual showcase of restaurants, wines and beverages, Savour brings together chefs, cooks, sommeliers and other professionals to present the best in culinary Nova Scotia has to offer.

Event goers will have the opportunity to visit each booth, tasting what has been prepared for them for the evening, tantalizing their tastebuds and discovering the culinary scene that is Nova Scotia.

You'll get to taste delicious items from places like Chives, Hamachi Group, Morris East and many, many more.

Rare and Fine Wine Tasting takes place on Friday, February 17, 2012 from 7pm to 9:30pm at Casino Nova Scotia. Tickets are $99.00 + tax - Must be 19 years or older

An event for the wine lover that will tantalize your tastebuds.

Come tantalize your tastebuds with over 20 wines never before available in Nova Scotia but for this one night! Wines rated 90 points and above by major wine publications will be brought together for a tasting like no other.

Decadence (Chocolate/Wine/Cheese) takes place on Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 7pm to 9:30pm at Casino Nova Scotia. Tickets are $49.00 + tax - Must be 19 years or older
Treat yourself to an evening of indulgence.

The first hour of the evening begins by enjoying succulent pieces of cheeses, paired beautifully with different wines. Each cheese is then transformed into a beautiful dish or hors d'oeuvres, matching the paired wine yet again.

The last part of the evening pairs decadent chocolate with wines, port and dessert wines. Taste the chocolate in it's raw form, paired beautifully with a wine yet again, then tasting the chocolate transformed into a luscious dish or dessert.

All dishes are prepared by the Culinary & Pastry Arts students of NSCC under the tutelage of their Chef Instructors, creating amazing dishes you cannot find anywhere else.

Whether you prefer cheese or chocolate with your wine, this event has it all!

So what are you waiting for? Go on… you deserve it.

For a full list of Savour Events, click here. 

For full details on each event, Savour Food & Wine Show, Rare & Fine Wine Tasting, and Decadence, please visit Savour Festival's website, here. 

You're invited to attend Monte Carlo Night at the Sackville Heights Community Centre on February 25th.

Saturday, February 25th. Doors open at 6:30pm and there will be fun, prizes, Casino Showgirls, and MORE!!

Proceeds will help with all community centre programs.

Jamie and Lisa will be on hand to emcee the evening as well!

Tuesday, March 6 – 8:00 p.m at the Halifax Metro Centre
with Special Guests: Classified, Karl Wolf & Kay

TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 AT 9:00 a.m.

Tickets $43.00 - $58.00 (taxes and service charges included) on sale at
Ticket Atlantic Box Office at Halifax Metro Centre and at all participating Atlantic Superstore outlets. Charge by phone 902-451-1221.
Online at www.evenko.ca or www.ticketatlantic.com

evenko, Live Nation and Sonic Concerts announced that Hedley will perform in Atlantic Canada with stops in Halifax on March 6, St.John's on March 8 and Moncton on March 10.
 
Vancouver’s multiplatinum selling chart-toppers, Hedley are back with their fourth studio album, Storms and a cross-Canada tour kicking off in Kelowna, BC on February 10, 2012.
 Available November 8th and featuring the hot debut single, “Invincible”, Storms explodes with trademark Hedley anthemic pop songs “One Life” and “Heaven’s Gonna Wait”. “Invincible” burst onto the digital singles chart in August and in the first week alone sold over 14 000 copies – Hedley’s strongest singles sales debut to date - and in less than five weeks, the song is already nearing digital gold-selling status.

Watch the video here:

Storms also features frontman, Jacob Hoggard sharing co-writing credits with the Grammy Award winning artist, Babyface on the track “Stormy”. Hoggard also produced two songs on Storms (“Beautiful” & “I Won't Let You Go”) and one bonus track, (“All You Get Is Sound”).

The list of Hedley accolades is long, some recent highlights include: three consecutive double platinum certifications - Hedley (2005), Famous Last Words (2007) and The Show Must Go (2009); over 1,000,000 digital singles sold; 2010 JUNO Award for ‘Video of the Year’ (“Perfect”); ten consecutive #1 Videos at Much Music - a record for any Canadian band; four Top Ten radio singles from The Show Must Go alone (“Perfect”, “Cha-Ching”, “Don’t Talk to Strangers”, “Hands Up”); and listed as one of the top 100 touring artists in the world of 2010 (Pollstar, October 18, 2010).

For the latest on all-things Hedley, visit www.hedleyonline.com or follow the band on Twitter at www.twitter.com/hedleyonline.

John Gracie has just inked a contract that will bring the music from his new CD, Live from the Flamingo- A Bennett/Sinatra Salute to the Harbourfront Lounge Casino Nova Scotia, Halifax

Starting this Thursday, Feb 2nd and running until March 8th.  The show will run from 7-8:30pm. 

John Gracie’s smooth vocals are a perfect fit for this music and he will be joined by his swing band made up of some of the country’s best jazz musicians. 

Come enjoy cocktails, CD giveaways, dancing, and great music! No cover charge.

For more information, contact Andree Gracie at agracie@johngracie.ca or call 902 446 6995

Pinch of Love is an all chocolate buffet in support of the Northwood Foundation.

Sunday, March 25th, 2012 at 1:00pm at the Cunard Centre in Halifax.

Give the gift of chocolate this Holiday Season and buy your tickets early because it's sure to sell out!

Tickets are $60 each and can be purchase from Faye at the Northwood Foundation - what better way to surprise that chocolate lover on your Christmas list!

Phone: 454-3378 or E-mail: faye@nwood.ns.ca 

www.nwood.ns.ca/foundation 

Back by popular demand, Craig's Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society presents:

The 2012 Maritime Bike Tour.

They are presently recruiting 25 enthusiastic cyclists, needed to cycle around the Maritime Provines on an awareness campaign.

For more information please visit www.craigscause.ca 

Get involved with a great event!

evenko and Live Nation are thrilled to announced Bryan Adams' 1st Cross Canada Tour in over 20 years. He won't be just ''Waking Up the Neighbours'' - he'll be waking up the whole damn country!

Not since the release of the multi-platinum Waking up the Neighbours album and 1992's Waking Up the World tour, has Adams gone coast to coast in his home country - 20 cities - 20 shows!

"Bryan Adams has singularly had one of the biggest, most commanding impacts on the Canadian music industry. We are thrilled to be able to bring Bryan and his band to so many cities across Canada to celebrate such a legacy of hits and share them with so many people. They are going to be remarkable nights, each and every one.", said Paul Haagenson, President of Live Nation Canada.
       
Spend an evening with Bryan Adams during his 1st Cross Canada Tour in 20 years

20 Cities - 20 Shows - Tickets starting at $20!

Sunday, April 15 - 8:00 p.m.
Halifax Metro Centre
TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 AT 9:00 a.m.
Tickets $29.00-$58.50-$78.50-$104.00 on sale online at
Halifax Metro Centre and at all participating Atlantic Superstore outlets.
Charge by phone 902-451-1221. Online at www.evenko.ca or www.ticketatlantic.com

To learn more about the tour or the other maritime stops please click 'more' below.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL TO PRESENT
DRALION IN HALIFAX

EIGHT PERFORMANCES ONLY FROM MAY 2 - 6, AT THE HALIFAX METRO CENTRE

Tickets for General Public On Sale from December 3

Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce that the critically-acclaimed touring production Dralion will perform in Halifax at the Halifax Metro Centre from May 2 - 6, 2012 for eight performances only.

Advance discounted tickets for Dralion are available now online exclusively to Cirque Club members through December 2. Cirque Club membership is free and benefits includes access to advance tickets, special offers and exclusive behind the scenes information. To join, go to www.cirqueclub.com.

Tickets for the general public will be available starting December 3 at www.cirquedusoleil.com/dralion or by calling 902-451-1221.

Thrilling more than 8 million people worldwide since the show premiered in 1999, Dralion is the fusion of ancient Chinese circus traditions and the avant-garde style of Cirque du Soleil. The name Dralion (pronounced “Drah-lee-on”) is drawn from its two main symbols: the dragon, representing the East, and the lion, representing the West. Dralion derives much of its inspiration from Eastern philosophy with its perpetual quest for harmony between humankind and nature. The international cast features 52 world-class acrobats, gymnasts, musicians, singers and comedic characters.

 
 
Show Schedule (May 2 - 6, 2012):

Wednesday, May 2 at 7:30pm
Thursday, May 3 at 7:30pm
Friday, May 4 at 3:30pm and 7:30pm
Saturday, May 5 at 3:30pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, May 6 at 1:00pm and 5:00pm

Category 1, 2, 3

Adults: From $35 to $80
Children (12 & under): From $28 to $65
Military, Seniors & Students: From $31.50 to $67.50

Through December 2 only, special discounts on tickets in Category 1, 2 and 3 are available online to Cirque Club members. Join now at www.cirqueclub.com.

A limited number of Premium tickets and Front Row Seats are also available for all performances.

For show and ticket information, please visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/dralion.

3 DAYS OF PURE COUNTRY!

Following two successful years, Capital Hoedown Country Music Festival is proud to announce an exciting line-up for Capital Hoedown 2012.

The star-studded line-up of artists performing at Capital Hoedown on August 10, 11, and 12 includes super star Taylor Swift, along with Reba, Brad Paisley, The Band Perry, Ronnie Dunn, Terri Clark, Gord Bamford, Dean Brody, Tara Oram, Marshall Dane, Chad Brownlee and High Valley. Additional country music icons will be announced leading up to the festival.

ON SALE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 10AM exclusively at www.capitalhoedown.net

For Ticket Info and Pricing please click 'more' below.

Capital Hoedown is proud to announce our new venue – Walter Baker Park in Ottawa (Kanata), Ontario. Click HERE for a Google Map of Walter Baker Park.

In Support of MADD our LITE safety stickers are a reflective device on the vehicle you can put them on motorcycle helmets, bumpers, trucks, vans, rear windows…one could even get creative and put one on the front of their vehicle - in the spot where the front licence plate used to live.

All you have to do is simply ask the person behind the counter for a LITE sticker and they'll be happy to set you up with one.

Pizza Town locations are;

Burnside on Brownlow Avenue near Pet’s Unlimited.

Main Street, Dartmouth, near the Cold Stone Creamery.

Robie Street, right across from Esso.

Joseph Howe Drive in the Shoppers and Bulk Barn plaza.

Lakeside, in the industrial park.

Tantallon, in the Sobeys plaza.

Sackville, by Blockbuster.

You can also pick one up simply by dropping by the station - 9th floor, 6080 Young Street…during usual business hours.

To find Pizza Town's exact address and check out their menu click here! 

To learn more about MADD Canada visit their website here. 

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