3 things to know this week

PARK YOUR PAWS WALK/RUN

The Park Your Paws Santa Run will take place on Saturday, Nov. 28 with a five-kilometre walk and run and a 10-kilometer run.

The event begins at 9 a.m.

There is a $30 entry fee that includes medals and fun merchandise.

Dress the part as there will be prizes for the best holiday spirit outfits.

This is a fundraiser for the Park Your Paws Dog Sport Field expansion project. Registration closes Nov. 25.

To register, email janice@parkyourpawsamherst.ca .

Please bring your dogs, but it’s OK if you don’t. No age restrictions and no bikes.

Water stations will be provided.

CHRISTMAS IS THE WORST CEREMONY

Holidays are hard when we are grieving and Christmas can be particularly difficult.

Drop into the Amherst Wesleyan Church on Nov. 28 between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. for a cup of coffee or tea and get some information about getting through the Christmas season while you grieve.

Children are welcome and there will be a special activity for them.

Masks are required and physical distancing will be observed.

For more information, go to amherstwesleyan.com, call 902-667-9126 or email amherstwc@eastlink.ca .

VOLUNTEER NOMINATIONS

It is that time of year again when Amherst begins looking for nominations for the community’s amazing volunteers.

Nominations can be submitted to https://amherst.ca/amherst-volunteer-nominationapplication-form.html

Each year communities across Canada celebrate National Volunteer Week in the month of April. National Volunteer Week is to thank and honor individuals who donate their time to help others and by supporting the causes in which they believe.

Amherst is collecting nominations of individuals who you feel deserve special volunteer recognition. Individuals can also be nominated for the provincial volunteer award on behalf of the Town of Amherst and attend a provincial volunteer appreciation reception in Halifax.

Amherst also hosts a Volunteer Appreciation Reception to honour all nominees. Details will be provided at a later date.

In order to be considered for a provincial nomination, forms need to be submitted before Jan. 15. Amherst nominations will be accepted until the end of March.