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echodanrtomrtohuthHAPPY PRIDE! FREE \"Look for the helpers\" linking our community by Suzanne Rent Photo: Carmodyhfx T here’s a well-known quote that you A grand and glorious baby dedication took place at SonLife Community Church on April 30, 2023. may know already that I want to PIctured above (left to right) are baby Eli's mother Aminat (Mary) Tejumola, first-born son Eli share here. It goes, “look for the help- Obanioluwa with grandmother Adedoyin Tejumola, and Eli's father, Femi Tejumola. ers.” That line was said by Fred Rogers of Mister Rogers Neighbourhood, a children’s TV Supporting outdoor play with a sports equipment giveaway show I remember well. I’m sure you remember it, too. The full quote goes like this: “When I contributed by Monique Mullins-Roberts was a boy and I would see scary things in the news,” Rogers said to his television neigh- T he Dartmouth North held at the Boys and Girls club from the Dartmouth area bours, “my mother would say to me, ‘Look for community will see on May 13. The event was a attend. The event’s purpose the helpers. You will always find people who more rolling, riding, true testament of the power was to give away free sports are helping.’” jumping, kicking and playing in of community and equipment and exercise gear the days, weeks and months collaboration. to inspire outdoor play and a We’ve seen a lot of helpers this past week ahead, thanks to a successful more active Dartmouth North in Nova Scotia as wildfires raged acres hect- Sports Equipment Giveaway We were excited to see community. ares of forests, destroying communities and over 200 children and parents homes in their paths. Helpers like firefighters, cont. page 3... both volunteer and career, who put out the flames in heat and in rain. Helpers like the local businesses that cooked food for those firefighters on the front lines. Helpers at com- fort centres and evacuation centres who helped people displaced by the fires. And the helpers who gathered donations, sorted dona- tions, and collected money and more for the people whose homes were lost in the fires. There were certainly a lot of helpers to look for last week. The helpers are everywhere, even when there aren’t disasters in the news. But it’s not enough to look for the helpers; it’s also impor- tant to be a helper, too. As many people have said over these past few years, we’re living in unprecedented cont. page 2... Volume 20 Issue 2 June-July 2023

2 north dartmouth echo June-July 2023 \"Look for the helpers\" ...cont. from p.1 Photos: Snickerdoodle Photography times. It certainly seems like every Photo: contributed by Monique Mullins-RobertsSometimes being a helper is day there’s bad news almost messy, angry, and frustrating. Not every day, somewhere very close everyone likes these helpers by. Not just fires, but COVID, a because they think they’ll take housing crisis, an affordability cri- something away from them, but sis, and, of course, a climate crisis. the work those helpers do is for It’s hard to think of ways any of the benefit of many of us, espe- us can be helpers in these cially the most vulnerable. We situations. need them to keep at it, and we need more helpers like them. But we can and we must. We often write about the helpers in When Fred Rogers said that the pages of this newspaper, but line about the helpers, he was try- sometimes the helpers come with ing to ease the fear of young chil- policies that help prevent people dren who might be experiencing from being evicted from their something frightening. There are homes. And policies that help frightening times now, I know, but workers earn a living wage. And the helpers are there. The ques- policies that help reduce emissions tion now is: Are you willing to help that contribute to climate change. out, too? I know we can do it. A lineup of brand new bikes and helmets awaits some very lucky children at the Sports Equipment Giveaway held at the Boys and Girls Club in May. See story on pages 1 and 2. «SN moritlehsGfrroomve!the The North Grove is a dynamic community hub that offers programs, services and space for people to learn and con- nect through family sup- port, food and friend- ship. Check them out at thenorthgrove.ca

June-July 2023 north dartmouth echo 3 Supporting outdoor play with a sports equipment giveaway ...cont. from page 1 The North Dartmouth Echo is published 5 Photo: contributed by Monique Mullins-Roberts or 6 times a year by The Dartmouth North Community Newspaper Society. This community newspaper is dedicated to celebrating many good news stories and activities that take place in the community, as well as keeping residents informed of activities and issues that impact our community. Editor: Contributing Writers: Families were able sports gear was given Dartmouth Whalers you to all the commu- Suzanne Rent Kevin Little to choose their own away. and countless other nity members who Ad Sales: Susan Leblanc sports equipment from community donors. attended the event, Sylvia Anthony Rowena Hardy tables organized A big thank you to Your generous dona- donated sports equip- Graphic Design: Monique Mullins- according to sport the many incredible tions and commitment ment, volunteered their Newsworthy Roberts including soccer, base- partners involved: to our cause have time, and supported us Communications Lynn Orton ball, hockey, football, Boys and Girls Club of made a tremendous in any way. Printing: Tony Mancini volleyball, tennis, bad- Greater Halifax, Halifax impact. Together, we Advocate Printing minton, and so much Parks & Recreation, are empowering chil- Looking ahead, we & Publishing more. Dartmouth Community dren and families to are excited to Health Board, Halifax engage in sports and announce that we plan Inquiries, suggestions and story ideas: There were also Public Libraries, active lifestyles. to host this event (902) 461-0149 brand-new bikes with Schools Plus and the again next year. Given [email protected] helmets and Zatzman Zatzman Sportsplex. We witnessed so the incredible success Sportsplex punch many happy families and positive feedback Look for the Echo on the following websites: passes that families We would also like leaving on new bikes, we received, we firmly www.stairsmemorial.ca were able to win to extend our gratitude kicking soccer balls, believe that this initia- www.publicgoodsociety.ca through a draw. to MLA Susan Leblanc, and dribbling basket- tive will continue to www.communityhealthboards.ns.ca/central-zone Councilor Tony balls. Several families empower our commu- facebook.com/North-Dartmouth-Echo We saw so many Mancini, MP Darren also left with brand nity and foster a love happy faces and the Fisher, American Eagle, new sneakers just in for sports among chil- Letters to the Editor: excitement was conta- Decathlon Canada, time for summer! dren and families. Letters should not exceed 200 words and gious. We estimate Loblaws, Halifax must include the writer’s full name and phone that $8000 worth of Regional Police, A heartfelt thank number. Letters are subject to editing and are printed at the discretion of the publisher. Letters Dartmouth North student Cheyenne Hardy receives will not be returned. Write to: prestigious fellowship award by Rowena Hardy [email protected] or North Dartmouth Echo Photo: Rowena Hardy Vincent University. Cheyenne hopes c/o The Editor With only two stu- she can use this #3–644 Portland Street, Suite 316 E very year the dents from universities incredible opportunity Dartmouth, N.S. B2W 2M3 Canadian Council and colleges from dents in Canada being to help children with for Advancement across Canada. This given this amazing disabilities grow up Notice: The publisher assumes no responsibility in Education and the year, Cheyenne Hardy opportunity, Cheyenne having opportunities to for the contents of any advertisement or TD Insurance of was nominated for the really didn’t know how receive a higher edu- editorial materials. Any warranties or Meloche Monnex fellowship by the good her chances were cation just like anyone representations made by any printed material award a fellowship to director of advance- going to be, but we are else. She wants to help contained herein are those of the advertisers two graduating stu- ment for Mount Saint so proud to announce anyone who has a or writers and not those of the publisher. The Cheyenne was award- dream to go to univer- publisher reserves the right to refuse, edit or ed the fellowship and sity, no matter what cancel any advertising or editorial submission will be working in the their race, culture, at any time and for any reason. Materials can Advancement of financial situation or be reprinted only with the expressed permission Education Office at the life experiences may of the publisher. University immediately be, to obtain that after graduation. dream. Cheyenne gradu- We are so proud of ates on May 18 and Cheyenne and cannot will then head to wait to see what she Calgary on May 22 for will accomplish during her first Advancement this new and exciting in Education confer- chapter in her life! ence.

4 north dartmouth echo June-July 2023 GOOD TIDINGS FROM DISTRICT 6 Knowing the people who can help find the answers is the key to connection Greetings from HRM Councillor Tony Mancini by Kevin Little I t has been a difficult time for The renovations include mov- our municipality dealing with ing the main entryway to Kevin Little the wildfires and aftermath. Pinecrest with a new reception (second from I want to thank our first respond- area, universal washrooms, larger left with his ers, the Department of Natural programming rooms, and install- father Alan Resources and Renewables, and ing energy efficient technology Little (far everyone who has been working like an HVAC system, and con- right) and to mitigate the effects of this verting the heat source to natural brothers Chris tragedy. gas. and Scott Little. I especially want to recognize  The Dartmouth North Public our firefighters, who worked tire- Library is also back to full service A few times a called upon at food In many ways, that lessly and selflessly to protect after dealing with a damaging week, I visit my banks, soup kitchens, is also my role in the our lives and property. If you burst pipe and flood over the father in an and recovery centres community. need help, please reach out and winter. assisted-living resi- to assist clients seek- I’d be happy to connect you to dence. I am his power ing information about Clients like receiving the resources available. In times Annual Tree Planting Program of attorney as he employment, housing, a name and a phone like these, I am reminded of the needs help now with health care, and other number for someone amazing community spirit and The Municipality has begun its decision making. There challenges. who can track down generosity of the residents of the annual tree planting program and are moments, more the answer to their Halifax Regional Municipality — aims to plant approximately and more, where the My appointment challenge. They don’t together we will overcome. 2,500 trees throughout the decisions he needs to pre-dates the 211 ser- need that person to right-of-way this season. The make require more vice, so there was a “solve” their issue, but Gray Arena tree planting program ensures information, where the time when I was they do hope that per- Recreation Programs  the continued health of our urban possible outcomes “ground zero” for cli- son can guide them to forest and contributes to our cli- need to be explored. ents in Dartmouth try- the person who will The Dartmouth North Community mate action goals. Requests will ing to navigate their know what the client Centre will be hosting some new be considered for planting in a The residence way through very seri- needs to know. I programs at the Gray Arena this future season but are not guar- where he lives has one ous challenges. I now believe every agency summer. Programs include roller anteed. To maintain a healthy nurse, always on duty, have a body of work I needs such a person, skating, pickleball, skateboarding, urban forest, the municipality for all 75 residents. can use as a memory someone who can help and tennis, and could be weekly plants a variety of species to That is a comfort. But bank to suggest vari- people with questions programs or camps. The ensure tree diversity and resilien- while the residence ous strategies for cli- that blur the lines of programs and camps begin cy. Residents may request trees has many skilled and ents in crisis, so much specific job descrip- mid-July. on municipal land by contacting thoughtful staff, there so 211 will often call tions, and guide a cli- 311. are challenges that me when their list of ent to the staff mem-  If you need financial arise that are not spe- resources has been ber who can answer assistance to participate, the Yellow Bench Program cific to any one job exhausted. the pending question. Affordable Access Program description. That’s provides 50% to 100% discounts You may have noticed the new when I know I can In these 15 years as Calling an agency on the program cost depending yellow bench at Albro Lake always ask Sandra, a part-time navigator, I and receiving an auto- on the need.  Beach, these benches have been who works at the front have learned many mated voicemail with a installed in a few locations around desk. She does not important lessons from list of 10 possible staff  For more information, visit our the municipality to promote con- pretend to know or watching exceptional members can be over- website: halifax.ca/rec. nection, community, and conver- have all the answers, agency staff do their whelming. Knowing sation. The benches encourage but she is prepared to work. Gina and there is one person North Dartmouth Community residents to sit and talk or sit in find out, and provide Rebecca are two shin- who can help you Centre and Dartmouth North stillness for mental wellness. me with the name and ing examples. The for- select the right staff They are a meeting place where contact information for mer is a wellness navi- member to contact, The Dartmouth North Community people can share stories, listen, someone who can help gator, the latter an can make all the Centre renovations are looking and heal. Thank you to my father with his employment facilitator, difference. great, and we are hoping to be Dartmouth North resident and decision making. and both operate like able to open this month! Invictus Games athlete Darrell Knowing Sandra is Sandra at the assist- Kevin Little is the Ling and staff for your work to there, how to reach ed-living residence. Community Outreach We are waiting for some final bring this asset to Albro Lake her, that she will help When clients want Facilitator, working safety system testing and Beach. me find the right per- information that blur part-time, for The inspection, so keep an eye on our son for this specific the lines of specific job Public Good Society website, halifax.ca/rec for more challenge, is a great descriptions, Gina and of Dartmouth. On details. reassurance. Rebecca are there. August 1, 2023, he That doesn’t mean will have served in June is National Indigenous In my 15 years as a they offer the answer this capacity for 15 History Month in Canada, and community outreach to the client’s question; years. He can be an invitation for us to educate facilitator for The it does mean they reached at ourselves on the lives, teachings Public Good Society of know who can answer thepublicgoodsoci- and culture of the first people of Dartmouth, I am often the question. [email protected] or Mi’kma’ki, and Indigenous 902-476-0785. communities across the country.

June-July 2023 north dartmouth echo 5 Sharing culture through the universal language of food contributed by Susan Leblanc M y family and I Dartmouth North residents Lenufer Yeasmin, and Ingredients for Beef Black cardamom - 1 pcs Now add potato- have been Md Golam Kibria Talukder helped cook the meal at Rezala: Bay leaves - 2 pcs bokhara paste and attending the North Grove. Milk - 1 cup garam masala. family suppers at The Beef - 1 kg Keora water and rose North Grove for years community, and to Chopped onion - 1 cup water - 2/3 drops each After 5 minutes, the and we were especially move from being Ginger-garlic paste - meat oils rise to the pleased to attend the strangers to friends. 1 tbsp Beef Rezala Cooking top and you will under- family supper on Almond paste - 1 tbsp Procedure: stand that it is cooked. March 6. When we share Poppy seed paste - Now add 1 cup of milk. someone’s food, we 1 tbsp Put a pan in the oven Rezala test increases a That night’s supper begin to know a little bit Nutmeg-Jayatri paste - for cooking and add lot when giving milk. featured a meal cooked more about them. I am 1 tbsp half a cup of oil and 1 Stir well with half a by members of the grateful to the Cumin powder - teaspoon of ghee. cup of water and cover Bangladesh Community Bangladesh Community 2 tablespoons Ghee must be given. for 40/45 minutes. Association of Nova Association of Nova Garam masala- Heat the oil and grate Occasionally come and Scotia. The yummy, hot Scotia for sharing its 2 tablespoons the onion. Fry the stir. The heat of the food included a halal culture so wonderfully Sour yogurt - 1/3 cup onion and soften it a stove will be between curried beef dish called through the universal Cooking oil - 1/3 cup little. Now add a small medium to low. beef rezala with rice, language of food. Ghee - 1 teaspoon amount of water. Then with a chicken and veg- Potato-bokhara paste - add other spices. The meat will be etarian option as well. Here is the recipe if 1 teaspoon cooked after approxi- you would like to try Cardamom - 3 pcs After 5 minutes, mately 40/45 minutes. Dartmouth North making the beef rezela, Cloves - 4 pcs put the meat in the Now add 2/3 drops of residents Md Ahsanul or your own version of Black pepper - 7/8 pcs pan. Stir the meat well Keora Water and Rose Hoque, Lenufer it, at home. Cinnamon - 2 pcs and cover for 10 Water for flavour. Yeasmin, Ismat Jarin, Salt - as needed minutes. Cover and cook for 5 Suriya Rahman, and Chili powder - half a minutes and then dish Md Golam Kibria teaspoon After 10 minutes, it out. Serve with rice Talukder brought their Turmeric powder - water will come out or dal. knowledge of 1 teaspoon from the flesh and the Bangladeshi cuisine to colour will also change. the staff and volun- teers at The North Photos: Snickerdoodle Photography Grove and the result was truly delicious. Members of the Bangladeshi Association of NS in the kitchen with other North Grove volunteers. Family supper at The North Grove was packed that evening with folks who have been attending for years, and many Bangladeshi newcom- ers who live in Dartmouth North. Everyone left with full bellies and feeling a little more connected to their neighbours. Sharing a meal togeth- er is a way to connect with others in the

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June-July 2023 north dartmouth echo 7 Spotlight is supported by on Youth Susan Leblanc MLA Dartmouth North 902-463-6670 [email protected] Photo: contributed by Jan Clark Support Clyde's Ride! A winning team! Congratulations to the Dartmouth High Girls Rugby Team on winning the High This is six-year- Clyde has already old Clyde raised over $600 of School \"B\" Division Championship by defeating J.L. Isley High School on May 10th. The game was Bellefontaine his $1,500 goal for his played at the RBC Centre in Burnside. and he is riding 150 first year. He is so kilometres throughout excited he gets to do Art in the family! Family art night at August to raise aware- something he loves, ness and to help kids while helping so many John MacNeil Elementary School was who have cancer. kids. a great success! Many families showed up to see dazzling the displays of art Clyde is part of the Look out for him adorning the hallways from floor to Great Cycle Challenge throughout North End ceiling. Canada, a group of Dartmouth this sum- Canadians who are mer as he and his Photos: Benetta Sanchez cycling their way to family will be hosting raising money for chil- barbecues and other dren’s cancer research fundraising events to for SickKids Canada. help him reach his In 2022, GCC cyclists goal. across the country raised more than $8 Follow Clyde’s Ride million to help fund or donate to his goal research, medicines online at www.great- and to support affect- cyclechallenge.ca/rid- ed families. ers/clydebellefontaine

8 north dartmouth echo June-July 2023 SENIORS’ CORNER is supported by Darren Fisher MP for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour 902-462-6453 Seniors Care Grant Personal Alert Assistance The Seniors Care Grant helps low-income The Personal Alert Assistance program Lunch and Learn: history of seniors with the cost of household servic- provides up to $480 per year to reim- the Dartmouth ferry es (like snow removal, grocery delivery, burse eligible seniors for the purchase of lawn care and small home repairs). Grants a personal alert assistance service. Something new is taking place at the are up to $500 for each household. Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre The program is targeted at low-income just for you. To apply online: www.beta.novascotia.ca/ seniors who live alone, have a history of applyhelp-household-costs-seniors-care- recent falls, use a cane, wheelchair or A lunch-and-learn program coordi- grant walker, and are receiving publicly funded nated by member Irene Cooper has home-care services. included a number of presentations Phone 902-424-5200 by various business groups to inform Toll-free 1-800-670-4357 To find out if you are eligible, call Nova people just what they can do for you. Mailing address: PO Box 160, STN Scotia Health toll-free at Central, Halifax NS B3J 2M4 1-800-225-7225 The topic for the session on Tuesday, June 13 at 11:15 a.m., presented by HappyBirthday! the Dartmouth Heritage Museum, will be the history of the Dartmouth ferry. Former Priest of St. Paul's, Fr. Charles Burke, will be cele- This will be the last presentation until brating his 90th birthday on September. The fall sessions will be held once a month for one hour dur- June 29, 2023. ing lunchtime. Schedule notices will be available at that time. This will be held at Findlay Centre, 26 Elliott Street, We look forward to seeing you there and remember, we are never too old from 2:00 - 4:00. to learn. Open to all friends of Fr. Burke. Contact Jan: 902-463-5962 45 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth INFO: 902-465-5578 Special Mini Jackpot $100 Over Draws Regular Games $100 $7000 4 Specials 50/50 in total Dual Dab $200 prizes Rainbow $100/$200/$300 3-in-1 Jackpot Plus Bonanza, Round the Free $50 Hotball and Round the World $100 Single Line Full House must go $500 Jackpots!

June-July 2023 north dartmouth echo 9 Rev. Marian Lucas-Jefferies retires Photos: contributed by Lynn Orton • Church from Holy Trinity Emmanuel Church Events contributed by Lynn Orton BBaetphtiesltUCnhiuterdch O n Sunday, May Good morning every- (Above, left to right) 316 Windmill Road 28, the parish one, I am here to Lay Minister Alphonse 902-469-4731 of Holy Trinity appreciate Reverend Lefrense, Rev. Marian Emmanuel hosted a Marian for being a Lucas-Jefferies, Lay Family Worship retirement reception great reverend to us Minister Joanne Dooley, for our wonderful all. She has done some and Susan Leblanc, Sunday 10:50 am priest, Rev. Marian wonderful work here MLA Dartmouth North, (nursery provided) Lucas-Jefferies. and we are grateful to making the presentation Marian has been such have this experience on behalf of the provin- Sunday School an inspiration to both with her. We are sad cial government. our parish and the that she is leaving the (for ages 3–12) North Dartmouth church and we are (Left) The children of Sunday 11:00 am community for the last going to miss her Holy Trinity show their two years. It certainly dearly. appreciation to Rev. Bible Study showed how much she Marian. is loved by the number We will not forget Wed. 7:00 pm of people who came the drama club you set out to her reception. up, the sledding you Holy Trinity took us for fun, not Emmanuel We will certainly forgetting the park. Anglican Church show her love and When we see your support in the commu- smiley face, that 30 Alfred Street nity, but we are not reminds us not to be saying goodbye — she sad. As you journey Clothing Depot has made so many through life may God friends who will stay help you. The sun shall Wednesday connected on a per- not hurt you by day, 10 am to noon sonal basis. We will not the moon by night. Free clothing for men, miss you so much but Thank you, Reverend women and children of all know that the time has Marian, for being the ages. Please bring your come for you to start best reverend to us all. own carry bag. sailing the seas with Info: 902-469-0937 Graham. Thank you, ~ F rom Michelle and Graham, for sharing Daniel (and David) Photo: Doris Buffett-MacDonald Rev. Marian with us these past couple of We couldn’t have said Flea Market years. it better ourselves. You will be truly Saturday, July 8 Some of the children missed, Marian. 9 am-Noon at Holy Trinity All of us at youth Emmanuel Church church love you and Holy Trinity Emmanuel youth group gave a wish you nothing but Church Hall letter to Rev. Marian the best in your Lucas-Jefferies on her retirement. 30 Alfred Street last day. It says: Easter Sunday Admission $1.00 Dartmouth Dental moves to Breakfast at SonLife (Canteen available) Dartmouth Crossing Church Pastor Chuck Drop in to see our tables, including baked We are excited to announce that we will be at brought the grins along goodies and a variety our new clinic effective Tuesday, May 9. Please with Eileen Harnish and of jewellery items. note that any appointments booked on or after Eva England. May 9 will be at our new location – 41 Info: 902-469-0937 Countryview Drive, in Dartmouth Crossing between PartyCity and Lindt. COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW The Dartmouth Dental Centre, on Wyse Road, FRANK GRANDY & CUTE AS A BUTTON has served this community for over 35 years. As (Classic Country, Gospel & Rock & Roll) many of you know, we were saddened when the new owner of the Dartmouth Shopping Centre Sunday, June 11 2-4 pm informed us that we will not be included in the redevelopment plans for this area. Free will offering at the door. All proceeds will be used for the ongoing work of the church. Doctors and staff are looking forward to wel- coming all our patients, both old and new, at our Holy Trinity Emmanuel Church Hall new Dartmouth Crossing location. We hope to 30 Alfred St. Dartmouth see you all there! All our best, Drs. Baker & Lamond

10 north dartmouth echo June-July 2023 Celebrating Police Day at MicMac Mall The North Dartmouth Outreach Resource Centre Food Bank Rob Wade and Maureen Serving clients Wednesdays from 8:30am-10:00am Kakonyi, Crimestopper May 2023 Newsletter board mem- bers, spread- Thank you to Rob Langan ing the word at MicMac Rob Langan after 8 years of purchasing food on behalf of Mall on Police the Food Bank is “retiring”. We want to acknowledge and Day, May 18. thank him for his hard work. It has not been easy to do through the restrictions, and supply disruptions of the Photos: contributed Pandemic. We could not have done it without you, Rob. Halifax Regional Police Citizens on Patrol volunteers We have a new fridge! staffed the HRP Volunteer Showcase table during Police Day, May 18, at MicMac Mall. Grants from HRM and Feed Nova Scotia have enabled us to Volunteer Prabhjot Singh (centre) is shown above replace a fridge that was very unreliable. with HRP Cst. Scott Martin and Cst. Darcy Lucas. Increased use of the Food Bank (Right) HRP Mascot “Blue” is joined by volunteer Navjot Navjot. We have been reviewing the statistics for the first quarter (January-March) of 2023. There has been a 34% increase Halifax A Guide in the number of household visits (including deliveries) from Regional to Police the same quarter last year. The households are getting Services larger, as the average number of adults (45%) and children Police (172%) we serve has increased. Emergency.......................................................................... 911 Drive Home Program Non Emergency Police Dispatch..........................902-490-5020 General Info ..................................................... 902-490-5016 Shortly, we will be replacing our taxi chit program with a ride Divisional Commander Dartmouth ......................902-490-5171 home to clients who need one in the Public Good Society’s Community Response Officers..............................902-490-5171 new van. It would be helpful to have another driver in the Community Cst. Clint Rhodenizer........................ 902-478-3628 rotation of volunteer drivers (8:30-11am on Wednesdays). Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator Congratulations, Sam Cst. Tanya Lambert........................................902-490-2169 Victim Services...................................................902-490-5300 Congratulations to Sam Schwartz who received a 2023 Kids Help Phone..............................................1-800-668-6868 HRM Volunteer Award on April 19 for his exemplary work at Office of Chief of Police ....................................902-490-6500 the food bank. We couldn’t have adjusted to the Pandemic Crime Stoppers..................................... 1-800-222 TIPS (8477) so well without him. Gun Violence Tip Line.........................................902-490-5151 Other News A link to an electronic copy of our Annual Report can be found on http://www.gracedartmouth.ca/caring/outreach We would like to thank Guthro’s No Frills and the Bulk Barn in the Woodlawn Plaza for the assistance they provide with our purchasing and for Charters Meat Market for help with packaging meat. Follow us on Facebook at NDORC Food Bank. On Tuesdays, we provide a posting of what is available on our choices tables. How Can I Help? Monetary Donations We can use these to buy food in bulk and other supplies that we need. You can donate directly using e-transfer [email protected] (please provide name and address in the comment section for tax receipt), mail a cheque to NDORC Food Bank at 44 Hester St., Dartmouth B3A 1K2, or donate through your Church if a supporting member or through Canada Helps. Donations of Containers We need clean bottles with lids that are 250ml-375ml (1-1.5 cups) — VH sauce bottles work really well. We also need clean 500ml plastic containers with lids (e.g., yogurt containers) and egg cartons. Donation of Food and Personal Care Products Non-perishable foods particularly breakfast cereals, kraft dinner, crackers, etc. are needed Volunteer People to sort and pack food, interact with clients, serve on the Board, drive clients home in community van, etc. Contact Sam Schwartz at [email protected]. 44 Hester St. (902) 469-2188

June-July 2023 north dartmouth echo 11 Community Calendar is supported by Tony Mancini Councillor District 6 902-292-4823 Photo: contributed by Monique Mullins-RobertsPROGRAMSdiscuss any concerns you Little Fibbers Teen Nights It was truly a celebration of life at the dedication for Photo: CarmodyhfxAT THE NORTHhave about about your baby Eli Obanioluwa at SonLife Community Church GROVE baby. Monday, June 12 Thursdays 6-7pm on April 30.. 10:00-11:30am 6 Primrose Street Legal Aid Navigator Have you ever wondered Pop-Up Library at 902-464-8234 why children lie? Albro Lake Beach thenorthgrove.ca Wednesdays from How common is it? How Family Supper 10-11:30am by appoint- should you respond? Join Wednesdays, beginning Drop-In ment only us to discuss these ques- July 5 2-4pm Mondays A Legal Aid Navigator is tions and more and what 5:30-6:30 pm available, by appointment, to do about it. Beauty & Wellness Join us for a meal and to on Wednesday mornings Series for adults: socialize. to provide information and Playground and Lavender Wreath support for family law, Sun Safety Welcome Housing child protection issues and July 19 6-7pm Drop In assist with Legal Aid appli- Monday, June 19 cations. 10:00-11:30am Beauty & Wellness Wednesdays 9:00- A workshop to brush up on Series for adults: 10:30am Cooking Together your playground and sum- Shampoo If you are homeless or at mer safety knowledge and risk of homelessness and Tuesday, June 20 skills. Each family will get a June 28 6-7pm need support, come chat 2:00-4:00pm summer safety kit. with the Welcome Housing Join us for a fun afternoon Movie Mondays staff during our Breakfast as we cook together and PROGRAMS AT for Kids Drop-in. try out some tasty recipes. THE DARTMOUTH This month: homemade NORTH PUBLIC Mondays, beginning Well Baby Drop-in pizza pockets and salad. LIBRARY July 10 2-4pm Please call 902 464-8234 Tuesday, June 13, 27 to join our interest list. 105 Highfield Park Drive Crafts for Kids 1:30-3:00pm Call (902) 490-5840 to The public health nurse is Craft-n-Chat register. Saturdays, beginning here to weigh your baby, July 8 10-11am answer questions and Thursday, June 22 Karaoke Party with 3:30-5:00 DJ Brandon Walker Glitz and Glam (for youth 12-15) event for Teens & Come celebrate Pride Celebrating Summer Adults month and make Y2K Reading Club Letter keychains. Join Vinn Tuesday July 4 3-5 pm A 2SLGBTQIA+ event to discuss self expres- featuring Rouge Fatale sion, identity, and how Saturday, July 15 we can show up for the 3-4pm 2SLGBTIA+ community, while creating your own rainbow Y2K keychain. Community Brunch East Dartmouth Community Centre 50 Caledonia Road 9:30 am—12:30 pm Adults: $10 • Children: $5 (10 & under) Big Breakfast: $12 Sunday, June 25 Upcoming Dates: Sept. 24, Oct. 22 Brunch will be held in the gym One of the many happy children who left this year's Sports Equipment Giveaway with gear to take them into the summer. See story page 1.

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