East Hants Community Learning & Community Rider

We hope you have a fantastic Natal Day weekend!

Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, August 3rd due to the holiday. We will re-open on Tuesday, August 4th at 8 a.m.

We're excited to be providing FREE transportation for Tide Fest this year. We'll have 3 vehicles travelling from the East Hants Sportsplex parking lot to locations in Shubie, Halifax Airport, Kennetcook and communities in between!

No pre-booking necessary for these trips - simply load and go when you are ready to leave Tide Fest. Transportation starts July 24 & 25 after 10:30 p.m. If no vehicles are there, they will be back as soon as possible for another group of passengers.

Thank you to NSLC for funding these rides and we hope everyone will have a fantastic time at Tide Fest!

Need a ride last minute? During the weekdays, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can call our office at 902-883-4716 and we will do our best to book you with a driver. Service is first come, first serve – if all drivers are currently busy, you may have to wait.

Please note that we remain a pre-booked service and we encourage you to call a minimum of 24 hours in advance to better ensure we can schedule your ride. Thank you!

Join us for a FREE Drop In Wellness Event open to everyone in the community! It's happening Monday, May 25th from 1 to 3 p.m. at our office (the old school building at 224 Highway 214 in Elmsdale). There will be a variety of activities, games, crafts and more, including:

- DIY Body Scrub
- Clay Creations
- Reiki/Meditation
- Puzzles, Coloring, Games and more!

Hope you will join us!

We hope you have a great Victoria Day weekend!

Please note that our office is closed for the holiday on Monday, May 18th and will re-open on Tuesday, May 19th at 8 a.m.

UPDATE: This program is now FULL! Thanks for signing up, everyone!

Interested in a family friendly workshop where you can learn a new hobby? Join us for rock painting on Tuesday, May 19th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in our classroom at the old school building at 224 Highway 214 in Elmsdale. We have rocks and paint pens and decorations - just bring yourself, friends and family and have some fun. Everyone is welcome!

Would you like to learn more about autism? Join us for a Community Cafe and Info Session on Autism on Tuesday, May 19th from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in our classroom at the old school building at 224 Highway 214. Folks from Autism Nova Scotia will be answering questions and sharing resources and supports for yourself, friends and family. Everyone is welcome!

Space is limited and registration is required. To book your spot, call 902-883-1608 or email [email protected]

Interested in learning a bit of Gaelic for Gaelic Month? Join us for a Gaelic Song Workshop on Tuesday, May 12th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in our classroom at the old school building at 224 Highway 214 in Elmsdale. Everyone is welcome!

Space is limited and registration is required. To book your spot, call 902-883-1608 or email [email protected]

Did you know East Hants has a network of comfort centres established for emergency situations? You can find a list of them here: https://www.easthants.ca/emergency-services/

Join us for an information session on Tuesday, May 12th from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in our classroom in the old school building at 224 Highway 214 in Elmsdale.

Calvin Byard from the Municipality of East Hants will be sharing information about these important hubs, including how to check if they are active and what supports you can access there.

Space is limited and registration is required. To book your spot, call 902-883-1608 or email [email protected]

Our May edition of the newsletter is out! You can read it here: www.easthantslearning.com/newsletter/may-2026/

Did you know that we have an affordable, door-to-door transportation service - the East Hants Community Rider? From work to educational programs, medical appointments to grocery shopping, the Community Rider is here to make our community more accessible to anyone that needs it. Please note that we are a pre-booked service and plenty of notice is often required.

Interested in a quote or to learn more? Give us a call at 902-883-4716 or email [email protected]