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Comment by Carolyn on December 16, 2009 at 12:03pm

Here is a very interesting employment opportunity sent through via e-mail this morning- posting it here



Job Opportunity:

Windhorse Farm- Managing Director
132 Sarty Road
New Germany, NS B0R 1E0
(902) 543-6955
http://www.windhorsefarm.org


About Windhorse

Windhorse Farm, now owned and operated by Jim and Margaret Drescher, builds on the rich 150-year history of the Wentzell family’s stewardship of this forest and farm in the LaHave River Watershed at Wentzell Lake in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Founded in 1840, this is the longest-standing demonstration of sustainable forestry in Canada.

Today Windhorse Farm is the home of three for-profit businesses demonstrating the economic practicality of ecologically protective stewardship practices. Windhorse Education Foundation, a charitable society, is responsible for education and training programs in earth stewardship. It is as an “earth stewardship training centre” that Windhorse Farm is best known. More than a thousand young people from at least ten countries have lived and learned here over the past 20 years --- as students, interns, apprentices and resident trainees. Many of these people have gone on to do environmentally and socially beneficial earth stewardship work in Canada and other countries.

Job Description

The Director will manage and coordinate the daily activities across a portfolio of businesses at WHF in Nova Scotia. The Director will be responsible for the timeliness and success of all operations, which currently include overseeing earth stewardship training programs and retreats as well as the organic market garden/orchard/nursery, wood products manufacturing business, and a small conference centre. As the primary onsite representative and manager at WHF, he/she will supervise a small staff of employees that contribute to the success of program activities at the farm. The Director will report to the WHF owners, Margaret and Jim Drescher, working with them on strategic planning and future direction of the business.

This is a unique opportunity to help realize the vision of WHF as a sustainability demonstration site and earth stewardship training centre working with a great staff.

To be considered for this position, please send cover letter and resume to jim@windhorsefarm.org.

Comment by Carolyn on December 4, 2009 at 11:02am

Hello Everyone – It’s been a while since we got together!
Please feel free to drop in to the museum this weekend for some Christmas Cheer and to meet some of our new friends! Remember to bring a donation for the food bank. Hope you can make it. ~ Corey

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You are cordially invited to join
DesBrisay Museum's
Staff and Volunteers at the
Annual Christmas Open House
Sunday, December 6, 2009
2:00pm - 4:00pm

See our exhibit, Celebrate! Christmas Around the World
Enjoy our famous mulled cider and yummy cookies
Sing along to Christmas music with Bruce Oakes

Lots for Kids to do!
write their letter to Santa
enjoy Storytime in Kidology Korner
have fun decorating the Gingerbread House
make their own Nativity Scene
and make ornaments to decorate the Christmas Tree!
Lots of fun for the entire family!
Admission is a non-perishable donation for the food bank.

We're located at 130 Jubilee Road, Bridgewater.
543-4033

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Comment by Carolyn on November 10, 2009 at 1:14pm

The South Shore Newcomers Network introduces…

“MONEY TALKS”
An information series on personal
Wealth and financial planning

Join us November 26, @ 7PM for a short, informal discussion on
“Understanding Investing Concepts in Nova Scotia”
Special Presenter: Alan Smith, from Investors Group Financial Services
(“Allan is a Financial Guru and general all around nice guy” - and a fellow immigrant to Nova Scotia too!)

Topics will include:
What are Mutual Funds and RRSP’s (Registered Retirement Savings Plans)?
RESP (Registered Education Savings Plans) and Government Grants
TFSA (Tax Free Savings Accounts) why should I bother?
An Overview of Insurance and why I need it
Bring your financial questions about investing!

Suite 106 - 129 Aberdeen Road, Bridgewater
First Floor Board Room, Investors Group Building

This seminar is presented to newcomers however it is open to everyone, so bring a friend if you wish! This is a great learning opportunity to know more about the topic of investing – no sales pitch or advertizing - I promise - just good information and discussion. If you wish to connect with Allan afterwards, he is approachable and very knowledgeable.

In the New Year we will hear from other knowledgeable money experts who are interested in helping people reach their financial goals. Please let me know if you’re interested in this seminar or if you have any questions…

Hope you can make it!

Corey M. Pickens
Immigration Navigator
Lunenburg Queens Regional Development Agency
220 North Street Bridgewater, NS B4V 2V6
O: 902.543.0491 F: 902.543.1156 Toll free: 1.800.303.1541
Electronic Mail: lqimmigration@eastlink.ca
Web presence: www.lqrda.ns.ca

Comment by Carolyn on October 30, 2009 at 11:13am

Message from South Shore Newcomers Network...

South Shore Newcomers Network Update -
Greetings everyone!

One of the many supporters of local Immigrants and the South Shore Newcomer’s Network is the Employment Solutions Society, our local career resource centre. Next Wednesday, they will be hosting a Career & Job Expo Fair in Bridgewater. I encourage everyone to drop in to learn more about local career opportunities. I will be there hosting a booth with our friends from MISA (Metropolitan Immigrant Settlement Association) so please do stop by and say hello.


3rd Annual Career & Job Expo
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Bridgewater Plaza
(Sears Mall)

Meet employers face to face with positions
available in: sales, healthcare, technology,
finance, management, government, retail,
administration, customer service
and much, much, more…

Free shuttles available at following
Locations: Wileville Irving, Bridgewater Mall
(Entrance A), North Street Irving,
DesBrisay Museum and Jerry’s Diner


A full size copy of the poster is available as an attachment to this e-mail.
For further de tails on this event please contact: Jennifer McDonald
Client Service Assistant (902) 543-2479, info@empsolutions.ca

Web: http://www.empsolutions.ca/default.asp?itemID=10&itemTitle=Contact Us



Corey M. Pickens
Immigration Navigator
Lunenburg Queens Regional Development Agency
220 North Street Bridgewater, NS B4V 2V6
O: 902.543.0491 F: 902.543.1156 Toll free: 1.800.303.1541
Electronic Mail: lqimmigration@eastlink.ca
Web presence: www.lqrda.ns.ca

Comment by Kim Nichols on September 7, 2009 at 12:59pm

my husabnd and I moved here 3 years ago from Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.

We have a property development 15 minutes from Bridgewater with rural size lots, new homes, very private, quiet and lake access to private lake with private lakefront park. It is a unique development with every home being unique. (no 2 alike). Anyone interested we would be happy to hear from you. Check us out at www.uniqueretreatproperties.ca !! We have residents who are seasonal and full-time and we offer property services if required.

Comment by Carolyn on September 3, 2009 at 11:35am

South Shore Newcomers Network Invitational from Corey Pickens mail out

Good Morning – Here’s an invitation we have received to an open house in West LaHave. Sattler’s Glass Studio is hosting an Open house and Exhibition. The reception is Friday evening, September 11, from 6-9pm and the open house begins Saturday, September 12, 10 am – 5 pm.

West LaHave is just south of Bridgewater, on the way to the ocean (See link to map below).



Here is their website if you would like to know more about them: http://www.sattlerglass.com/

Sattler's Stained Glass Studio was founded by German born and trained, Norbert Sattler, in 1980 in Scheuring, Germany. He is trained as an artist glazier in the European stained and painted glass tradition. His work exhibits a high degree of technique and finish. The outstanding standard of quality maintained by Norbert has allowed him immediate recognition in the Germany stained glass business. His workshop is one of the top five stained glass workshops in Germany with a clientele of international customers and artists, who come to Scheuring because of his well known skills and service.

In traditioneller Fertigungsweise stellen wir seit 1980 Bleiverglasungen nach Ihren Wünschen her. In unserer Galerie in Deutschland sowie seit 1993 auch in Nova Scotia haben wir ständige Auswahl von modernen und traditionellen Glasbildern.

Sattler's Stained Glass Studio Ltd.
2102 West LaHave
NS BOR 1GO
Ph: 902- 688 -1156
Toll free: 1-866-724-5515
Fax: 902-688-1475
URL: www.sattlerglass.com

Directions:
Exit 12 off Hwy 103
turn left off ramp,
in Bridgewater cross bridge and turn left onto King Street ( HWY 331)
Stay on this road until 2102 West LaHave on the right
MAP: CLICK HERE

Comment by Ange Phillips on September 3, 2009 at 8:33am

We moved here from Chepstow, which is just over the border from England but have also lived in Rhoose (near the airport) and Porthcawl. You are right it is a lovely place.

Comment by Carolyn on September 1, 2009 at 9:21pm

Hey Ange- what part of South Wales did you come from? I was living near Carmarthen before I moved here which is more South West Wales I guess- Wales is a nice place I found...

Comment by Cabinman on September 1, 2009 at 11:43am

We have concentrated our search in the Shelburne/Lockeport area, although we will not rule out any area if we found the right property. We have friends in Liverpool and Lockeport and Port Motoun.

Comment by Ange Phillips on September 1, 2009 at 11:35am

What area are you looking to buy in? I know this is a South Shore forum but I'm not making any assumptions here. We have just been to a meeting for the Bay of Fundy area (Maitland/Selma/Noel area) they are beginning to try to regenerate their area. It is beautiful up along that shore.

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