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Fatherhood Matters Eastern, a Family Service NS program, helps male-identifying caregivers with parenting skills, resources, and community support to build strong families and promote child well-being.

04/07/2026

🎨 SIGN MAKING FUN FOR DADS & KIDS! 🧩
FREE Sign Making Night for fathers and male‑identifying caregivers with children ages 4+!
Paint and create your own pre‑cut Pokémon wooden sign 🖌️
✅ 1 sign per registration
🍎 Snacks provided
🎁 Free to attend
📅 April 24, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Howie Centre Fire Hall
47 Tometary Dr, Howie Centre, NS
⚠️ Limited spots – registration required by April 17!
📞 Call/Text: 902‑565‑0174
📧 Email: lpyke@familyservices.ca
Transportation support may be available if needed.

03/31/2026

🍪🧁 FREE Baking Afternoon! 🧁🍪

Calling all male‑identifying caregivers and kids ages 4+!
Join us for a fun, hands-on Baking Afternoon presented by Fatherhood Matters 🧑‍🍳👩‍🍳

✔️ Prepare 2 recipes to take home
✔️ All supplies included
✔️ Participants receive a cake decorating kit
✔️ FREE to attend!

📅 April 11, 2026
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Gaul Centre – 5310 Union Highway, River Ryan, NS
⚠️ Registration required – limited spaces available!
📞📧 Call/Text 902‑565‑0832 or email jlaur@familyservicesns.ca to register by April 7, 2026

🚗 Transportation support may be available if needed.

Come bake, bond, and make sweet memories together! 💙

03/26/2026

A father’s presence is a guiding light. 💛

03/19/2026

👨‍🍳 Fathers & Father Figures — Let’s Bake! 🍪
Calling all Male Identifying Caregivers, and children ages 4+ to a FREE Baking Afternoon!

Bring your children and youth and enjoy a hands‑on afternoon where you’ll:
✨ Prepare two delicious recipes
✨ Take your treats home
✨ Use all provided supplies
✨ Receive a FREE cake decorating kit to take with you!

📅 Saturday, April 11th, 2026
🕛 12:00pm – 2:00pm
📍 Gaul Centre
5310 Union Highway, River Ryan, NS

🎉 LIMITED SPOTS — Registration Required!
📅 Register by April 7, 2026
📞 Call/Text: 902‑565‑0832
📧 Email: jlaur@familyservicesns.ca
If transportation is a barrier, assistance may be available.

Come bake, bond, and have fun — we can’t wait to see you! 🧁🥣

03/16/2026

🎉 FRIDAY FUN NIGHT! 🎉
Calling all fathers, father figures, and kids ages 4+ — come join us for an evening of crafts, paint nights, trivia, and tons of fun!
🍽️ Free event — dinner included!
📍 Shipyard Elementary (Cafeteria)
30 Mount Kemmel St, Sydney
🕕 6–8 PM
📅 Last Friday of every month

Mar 27
Apr 24
May 29
Jun 12

✨ Limited spaces — registration required!
📱 Call/Text: 902-565-1635
📧 Email: CBruner@FamilyServiceNS.ca
🚐 Need transportation? Support may be available!
Come make memories, meet other families, and have a night full of joy and connection! 💛

03/10/2026

🎨 Calling All Fathers, Father Figures & Kids (Ages 4+)!
Join us for a FREE Pokémon‑themed Sign‑Making Workshop! ⚡🐾
Bring your creativity and spend quality time painting and designing your very own pre‑cut wooden Pokémon sign. Perfect for a fun afternoon together!
🗓 March 21, 2026
⏰ 12–2 PM
📍 Evergreen Seniors Club
37 Embree St, Port Hawkesbury, NS
✨ Limited spots available — registration required!
📅 Register by March 16, 2026
📱 Call/Text: 902‑565‑0832
📧 Email: jlaur@familyservicens.ca
🚗 Need transportation? Support may be available.

03/03/2026

🌟 Active Parenting of Teens – 3 Sessions for Fathers & Father Figures! 🌟
Are you supporting a teen aged 11–16? Join these FREE online information sessions designed to help fathers and father figures strengthen connections and navigate the teen years with confidence.

📅 Dates:
March 26
April 2
April 9
🕕 Time: 6:00pm–8:00pm

💻 Where: Virtual sessions via Zoom
These sessions will offer practical tools, guidance, and real‑life strategies, including:
✔️ Respectful & effective discipline approaches
✔️ Clear, honest communication skills
✔️ Tools to prevent risky behaviours
✔️ Insights on online safety, bullying, and teen mental health
✨ Strengthening Fathers and Fatherhood Matters — and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

📲 Registration Required:
Call or text Jennifer at 902‑565‑0832
📧 Email: jlaur@familyservicens.ca
Take a positive step in supporting your teen and yourself. You’ve got this! 💪👨‍👧‍👦

02/24/2026

✨ CROCKPOT EVENT ✨
👨‍👧‍👦 Calling all fathers, father figures, and kids (ages 4+)!
Join us for a fun and FREE Crockpot Afternoon hosted by Fatherhood Matters!
🍲 You’ll learn simple, tasty crockpot recipes — and every participant gets a NEW crockpot to take home!
📅 Date: March 14th, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: St. Joseph Parish Hall, 24 Villa Drive, Little Bras d’Or
🔗 Registration is required (space is limited!).
Register by March 11, 2026 by emailing cbruner@familyservicens.ca
or call/text 902‑565‑1635.
🚗 Need help with transportation? Assistance may be available.
Don’t miss this awesome afternoon of cooking, connecting, and having fun together!

02/17/2026

🎉 SPORTS NIGHT 🎉
Calling all fathers, father figures, and kids ages 4+!
Join us for an action‑packed FREE afternoon of sports, fun, and connection!
🏀⚽🏐 From basketball to soccer to hockey and more, there’s something for everyone!
📅 March 7th, 2026
⏰ 12–2 pm
📍 East Richmond Education Centre, 9359 Pepperell St., St. Peter’s
✨ Limited spaces – registration required!
Register by March 4th!
📞 Call or text: 902‑565‑1635
📧 Email: cbruner@familyservicens.ca
If transportation is a barrier, assistance may be available.

02/10/2026

📣 Attention New and Expectant Fathers!
Join us for two FREE information sessions designed to help you support your growing family.
🗓 When:
February 17 & February 24, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Where: Family Service Nova Scotia
295 George Street, Sydney, Suite #302
Topics include:
✅ Newborn Sleep Education
✅ Car Seat Safety
✅ Postpartum Support
✅ Nutrition (Breastfeeding, Formula Feeding, Introducing Solids)
✅ Child Development & Dental Health
✅ Labour & Delivery
✅ Immunizations
…and more!
🎁 Bonus: Attend both sessions and receive a gift card!
Registration required – limited space available!
📞 Call/Text: 902-565-0832
📧 Email: jlaur@familyservicens.ca
🚗 Transportation assistance may be available.

02/03/2026

🍽️ Air Fryer Cooking Day! 🍽️
Calling all fathers & father figures! Join us for a fun, hands‑on Air Fryer Cooking experience presented by Fatherhood Matters.

✅ Prepare ready‑to‑cook meals
✅ Take the meals home
✅ Receive a FREE Air Fryer

📅 February 15, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Reserve Mines Seniors & Pensioners Hall
165 Main St, Reserve Mines
👨‍👧 Who: Fathers & father figures with children ages 4+
🎟️ Cost: FREE

⚠️ Registration required – limited spaces available!
📞 Call/Text: 902‑565‑1635
📧 Email: cbruner@familyservicens.ca
🗓️ Register by February 9th

🚗 Transportation support may be available if needed.

01/26/2026

❤️✨ Calling all dads, father figures & kids! ✨❤️
Join us for a FREE Valentine’s Day Signs event where fathers and children (ages 4+) can paint and create their own pre‑cut wooden Valentine’s sign together. It’s a fun, creative way to spend quality time and make something special for Valentine’s Day ❤️
📅 Saturday, February 7, 2026
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Louisbourg Firehall
📌 7485 Main St., Louisbourg, NS
✅ Snacks provided
✅ Limited spaces available
✅ Registration required by January 31st
One Sign Per Registration
📞 Call/Text: 902‑565‑0832
📧 Email: jlaur@familyservicens.ca
🚗 Transportation assistance may be available

Address

295 George Street #302
Sydney, NS
B1P1J7

Telephone

+18663305952

Website

http://familyservicens.ca/

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