Events
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Join us once a month for a lively discussion of books, authors, and the joys of reading.
This month, we discuss The Windsor Knot by S. J. Bennett..
Bedford Authors is a group of writers who meet monthly to read from their work and discuss topics of mutual interest.
Writers of all levels are welcome to join us.
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Autumn’s in the air and we’re celebrating with a group reading that honours the everyday miracle of relationships and connection. Join authors Annick MacAskill, Alexander MacLeod, and Margo Wheaton, and HRM Poet Laureate…
This 4-part course is aimed at the beginner and intermediate fiction writer. During the 4 sessions, we'll take a practical approach to some of the common challenges writers face when embarking on a short story or a novel
Session 1: Facing…
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Join the Better Business Bureau as they discuss the topic of Scams Targeting Seniors.
This presentation will explain the most common scams that can be targeted towards seniors, such as online scams, phishing scams, phone scams, and…
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Do you have a financial adviser who manages your investments? Maybe you’re looking for a new advisor, or want to assess the relationship you have with your current advisor? Do you know how investment advisers are registered and regulated in…
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In our not-yet-post-pandemic world, E M Forster's famous phrase "only connect" feels especially important.
In this workshop, poet Margo Wheaton explores poetry’s unique ability to capture the everyday miracle of relationship and…
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Join us for a light lunch followed by a presentation from Service Canada on what's new and what resources are available to you.
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Join trained volunteer seniors, on behalf of the Halifax Regional Police, who will provide information on a variety of topics, including:
Fraud triggers and targetsTop 10 list of scamsSocial media and safetyPreventing identity theftShopping…Registration required (40 spots remaining)Register for event - ,
You are cordially invited to the Kings MFA Book Club, an event that celebrates books written by graduates and faculty members of the University of King’s College's MFA Program.
This month, we will be discussing A Gentleman and…
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Please join us for an author event featuring Claudette Bouman in celebration of her new book, Failing Forward in Saarland.
Failing Forward in Saarland is a memoir that chronicles the challenges facing a transplanted Canadian with Caribbean…
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Celebrate Halloween in style with six local horror writers! Kydra Mayhew of Pints and Pages chats with authors Brittni Brinn, Peter Counter, Elliott Gish, Sarah L. Hawthorn, Laura Keating, and Tiffany Morris about their work, their…
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Motherhood is more than giving birth, art is never finished, and love is not linear. Erin Brubacher reads from her new novel, These Songs I Know By Heart, accompanied by musical guest Stewart Legere.
“These Songs I Know By Heart is…
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Join Nova Scotia author Vernon Oickle as he reads from his newest book, Through Rain, Sleet or Snow: Mailboxes in Rural Nova Scotia.
This book is a collection of rapidly disappearing, unique rural Nova Scotia mailboxes that are still…
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Join us for a light lunch followed by a presentation on Estate Planning: Last Wills, Powers of Attorney & Healthcare Directives with Kennedy, Schofield, Lutz Lawyers.
We will discuss topics such as how each document takes effect, helpful…
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Please join us to celebrate the Halifax Launch of Laura Muise's new book, Inheritance Revealed!
Inheritance Revealed is a compelling blend of memoir and spiritual journey, offering an opportunity for self-realization while inspiring each of…
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Join us once a month for a lively discussion of books, authors, and the joys of reading.
This month, we discuss Brighten the Corner Where You Are by Carol Bruneau.
Bedford Authors is a group of writers who meet monthly to read from their work and discuss topics of mutual interest.
Writers of all levels are welcome to join us.
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Do you know the difference between saving and investing? What about an RRSP and a TFSA? Do you know your stocks from your bonds? Your mutual funds from your exchange-traded funds?
Join David Harrison from the Nova Scotia Securities…
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The writer’s journey and the reader’s engagement begins with the first page. This workshop will explore the elements that transform the first page into a page-turner.
Learn about how to involve the reader from the outset and lay the…
Registration closes November 15 at 12:00am (20 spots remaining)Register for event