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Easter Hours for the Town of Oxford
- Published: March 27, 2024
The Town of Oxford Office Hours will be as follows for the upcoming 2024 Easter weekend:
Thursday March 28, 2024 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Good Friday, March 29, 2024 - CLOSED
Monday April 1, 2024 - CLOSED
Tuesday April 2, 2024 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thanks, everyone and have a safe and happy Easter weekend!
Forming an ATV-Friendly Community April 3, 2024
- Published: March 27, 2024
The Town of Oxford and ATVANS (ATV Association of Nova Scotia) are hosting an information session on Forming an ATV-Friendly Community.
Please come out for the presentation and share your interests, ideas, concerns, and experiences toward the goal of forming Oxford into an ATV-friendly community!
When? Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
Where? Oxford Capitol Theatre, 5220 Main Street.
Transfer Station hours for March 28-30, 2024
- Published: March 21, 2024
Please note that the Oxford Transfer Station will be CLOSED on Friday, March 29, 2024.
The Oxford Transfer Station will be open for normal business hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM on
Thursday, March 28, 2024, and Saturday, March 30, 2024.
Have a safe holiday!
Town Horticulturalist Wanted!
- Published: March 19, 2024
https://cleanfoundation.ca/job/town-horticulturalist/
Town of Oxford Horticulturalist Wanted!
9-week employment opportunity with the Town of Oxford.
Details of the job is located via the link above.
Requirements are:
Must be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, person who has been granted refugee status in Canada or legally entitled to work in Canada;
Must be between the ages of 15 and 30 years old (inclusive) at the start of internship;
From and/or will be residing in Nova Scotia for the duration of the internship;
Must not be an immediate family member of host employer;
Please share with anyone that may be interested!
Oxford Communities in Bloom 2024
- Published: March 18, 2024
It's becoming that time of year again! Planting season!
The Town of Oxford needs your help! If you have a green thumb and have time to volunteer, we would love to have you as a member of our Communities in Bloom Committee.
The goal of this committee is to enhance and sustain the visual appeal of our town and public spaces through the imaginative use of flowers, plants, trees, and landscaping.
"Growing Great Places Together"
If interested, come meet with us on Monday, March 25, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the Gazebo.
We welcome everyone interested.
This is for anyone in the Town of Oxford and surrounding areas!
Walk-and-wheel study for the Town of Oxford Session April 17
- Published: March 11, 2024
**Please note the new location**
How would you make a walk-and-wheelable Oxford?
Please come and share your experience walking and wheeling around the Town of Oxford and tell us how you would improve streets and trails for active travel
When? Wednesday, April 17, at 6:00 PM.
**NEW ** Where? Oxford Fire Hall - 115 Waverly Street., Oxford.
What is this event about?
At this event, members of the PEACH Research Unit of Dalhousie University will share results from an ongoing walk-and-wheel study for the Town of Oxford and are asking residents for your help and input!
Who is PEACH?
The Planning for Equity, Accessibility, and Community Health Research Unit studies ways to enhance communities to be more active and inclusive. Our research is based on the expertise of peoples' lived experiences.
Connecting Cultures - Day of Music and Food
- Published: March 5, 2024
🌐 Connecting Cultures
📅 When: Friday, March 15th
🕒 Time: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM📍
Where: Trinity United Church (4968 Main St, Oxford)
🎶 A Day of Music and Food! 🌍Join us for a cultural extravaganza featuring cooking classes, traditional dress displays, and dancing demonstrations. 🍲👗💃Don't Miss the Journey!👩🍳
Schedule 👩🍳2-3 PM - Ukraine: Dumplings and Cookies
3-4 PM - Germany: Almond Cake and Potatoes Gratin
4-4:30 PM - Lebanon: Baklava
5-5:30 - Brazil: Brazilian Couscous
5:30-6 PM - Nepal: Rice Pudding
6-7 PM: Food tasting
7-8 PM: Culture demonstrations & Pizza party
🌮 Embark on a Culinary Journey and Explore Global Cultures! Get Ready for an Exciting Day!
*Registrations are required for the cooking demonstrations* mariana.nardy@halifax.ymca.ca
#ConnectingCultures #GlobalCuisine #CulturalCelebration
Water Valve Repair - New Hansford Road March 5, 2024 8:30AM
- Published: March 4, 2024
**UPDATE 10:45 AM - Water service has now been restored **
Message from Public Works:
The Public Works Team will be repairing a water valve on New Hansford Road tomorrow, March 5, 2024, starting at 8:30 AM.
The following locations should expect water service interruptions:
- Pugwash Road
- New Hansford Road
- Horton Street
- Upper Water Street and
- Surrounding Areas