Don’t forget Mother’s Day on May 12th!
- Sunday, May 5th – North End Public Art Tour – Embark on a vibrant journey into the heart of one of the city’s most dynamic neighbourhoods, showcasing an eclectic array of public art that captures the spirit and diversity of the community. Organized by the North End Business Association, led by local artist Linnet Finely. Starting location: Corner of North & Agricola Street. For more info visit https://www.facebook.com/events/465321845919349
- Saturday, May 11th – Open City Halifax 2024 – Open City is an annual celebration of all the entrepreneurs and small business of Halifax peninsula and Downtown Dartmouth that make our community so special, vibrant, exciting, and welcoming. Businesses will be rolling out their welcome mats and offering special promotions, treats, activations, and more! It’s always an amazing opportunity to get out and meet the folks between Halifax and Dartmouth’s local shops and restaurants. For a list of participating business visit https://www.opencityhfx.com/
- Thursday, May 16th – Downtown Dartmouth Food Crawl (Spring Edition) – Downtown Dartmouth is a foodie’s paradise any day of the week, but even more so during the Downtown Dartmouth Food Crawl. This is a self-guided, walking food sampling tour and has become a community favourite, featuring a variety of downtown Dartmouth incredible food scene. For more info visit https://www.downtowndartmouth.ca/foodcrawl
- Saturday, May 18th – East Coast Cider Festival – Produced by Curated Food & Drink Magazine and hosted at the Halifax Marriott Hotel, East Coast Cider Festival is a 2-session cider tasting extravaganza where cider lovers get 3 hours to enjoy delicious ciders from all over Atlantic Canada. For more info visit https://eastcoastciderfest.ca/
- Friday, May 24-26th and May31st to June 1st – The Theatre Arts Guild, presents A Spring Festival in 3 Acts. Come out and celebrate spring and the joy of local talent at TAG’s 𝘚𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘍𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭. Longtime TAG members Cheryl Theriault and Louise Renault have put together two weekends of great local talent, including live music (bring your dancing shoes), youth performers who will knock your socks off, improv demonstrations AND the second annual Jollimore Day. For more info visit https://tagtheatre.com/
- Saturday, May 25th – Introduction to Black Smithing – The workshop takes place inside our historic Blacksmith Shop, a working shop developed within one of the site’s original heritage barns. The workshop gets underway at 9am. You’ll start with a brief presentation by the Blacksmith (fresh coffee provided!) on the process of blacksmithing and the role of the Blacksmith in the community. Once you’ve completed the presentation you will head to the forge where, under the instruction and guidance of the Blacksmith, you will create your own project to take home (project has been pre-selected to optimize learning outcomes). There will be a one-hour break for lunch; please plan to brown bag it (there are also food services available in very close proximity to the museum). Please ensure you’re dressed appropriately – steel-toed boots and non-flammable long sleeves and long pants are required for participation (ie. jeans and a long sleeve cotton shirt). Long hair must be tied back. Eyewear and gloves will be provided. This workshop is tailored to adults, 18+ only. 9am to 4pm. Cole Harbour Farm Museum. For more info visit https://coleharbourfarmmuseum.ca/events/
Rosie Loves Local – Pick of the Month– I am loving Vines Fusion & Grill at 73 Alderney Landing! Amazing Indian Cuisine! Head over with friends like I did and share some dishes! Great spot to eat before a downtown Dartmouth event! We all loved the food and excellent service! Check them out at https://vinesfusion.ca/
Shameless Plug of the Month: Saturday, May 11th – Mother’s Day Tea – The Dartmouth Heritage Museum presents Mother’s Day Charity Tea from 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm at Evergreen House. $80 for a table of 4, single tickets are $20. Tickets are on sale now. Treat your mothers (or other beloved caregivers!) to a lovely tea in their charming Victorian manor, all while supporting a local charity (Adsum House) Refresh yourselves with some tea or lemonade complete in their teacups, and prepare to feel your fanciest biting into locally made scones with fresh jams and whipped cream. Enjoy the blooming gardens from their sun porch – or take a walk down to enjoy the fresh air directly! Either way, the views are sure to be spectacular! Call 902-464-2300 or visit the website https://www.dartmouthheritagemuseum.ns.ca/ for more information or to get your tickets.
Real Estate News – The Spring market is here! There is a rise in listings, more buyers are looking at homes, multiple offers are still happening and sales are going up in HRM. With the interest rate holding and the warmer weather here, we are seeing an uptick in activity. No more thinking about listing, give me a call and let’s get you in this market!
If you have any info you would like included in the June newsletter,
please call Rosie at 902-209-7073 or email rosemary@royallepage.ca