28 Nov

Making Spirits Bright

Get into the holiday spirit and make a difference this season! Join Valley Regional Hospital Foundation for Making Spirits Bright at the Old Orchard Inn, November 28th for a fun and festive evening. Connect with friends, coworkers, and community; all for a great cause. Enjoy tasty bites and drinks, including wine from Planters Ridge Winery, … Read more Making Spirits Bright

6:30 pm Old Orchard Inn $25 each or bundle of ten tickets for $200 Event details
13 Oct
VRHF Event: Valley Harvest Marathon

Valley Harvest Marathon

Run for a Cause! This year Valley Regional Hospital Foundation is proud to partner with racers of the Valley Harvest Marathon and Rotary Club of Wolfville – Mudcreek to support cancer patients in the Annapolis Valley. Donations made through either the individual racers registration page or to the teams of Valley Regional Hospital Foundation fundraisers … Read more Valley Harvest Marathon

Wolfville, NS Event details
8 Oct
VRHF Event: Valley Vineyard Social: Laughs at Lightfoot

Valley Vineyard Social: Laughs at Lightfoot

Join the Foundation and our sponsor IG Wealth Management Viner & Selig for a unique night of comedy! It’s LAUGHS At LIGHTFOOT on October 8th, 2024.  Tickets are $75 each, including drinks and bites by Chef Chris Pyne of Lightfoot & Wolfville Featuring top comedians Peter White, Dan Hendricken, and local host Cassian Ferlatte Doors open … Read more Valley Vineyard Social: Laughs at Lightfoot

6:30 pm Lightfoot & Wolfville $75 Event details
22 Aug
VRHF Event: Valley Drive-in Movie Night

Valley Drive-in Movie Night

The Foundation is going to the movies, and we want you to join us for a Valley Drive-in Movie night on Thursday August 22, 2024 for Ferris Bueller’s Day off by popular vote! Gates open at 7 pm, movie to start at dusk. $10 per car load. Show us your NS Health badge at the … Read more Valley Drive-in Movie Night

7 pm 5934 Hwy 1, Cambridge Station, NS  Event details
23 May

Radiothon

A little change can make a big difference! Join us in our biggest day of giving for the Health in Harmony Radiothon! Tune into AVR 97.7 for compelling stories from patients, physicians, and community members – or volunteer with us in your community to help raise funds for essential healthcare needs for the Annapolis Valley! Mark your calendar and stay tuned for updates closer to the event!

Valley Regional Hospital Foundation Event details
18 Jun

Annual General Meeting

Join us for the Foundation’s Report to the Community and Annual General Meeting on June 18th, 2024 at the Old Orchard Inn. Meet with the Foundation’s Board members, hear from our team on new and exciting projects coming to Valley Regional Hospital, and how the Annapolis Valley has come together to enhance healthcare this past … Read more Annual General Meeting

8:30 am Old Orchard Inn Event details
12 Apr
VRHF Event: Heather Lohr Art Studio Open House

Heather Lohr Art Studio Open House

Love local art? Artist, and friend of Valley Regional Hospital Foundation, Heather Lohr is hosting an Open House at her art studio located in Port Williams on April 12-14th from 2-5 pm. Vibrant paintings of local landscapes and nature will be sure to delight. Heather is kindly donating 20% of all sales to Valley Regional … Read more Heather Lohr Art Studio Open House

2-5 pm 36 Wellington Dyke Rd, Port Williams Event details
22 Mar

Holly Carr’s Light in the Forest

Holly Carr’s Light in the Forest is a multi-media immersive experience for all ages! Join us on Friday, March 22, 7 pm at Kings County Academy and be transported into a natural world of vibrant colours and intricate details through Holly Carr’s silk screen art – featuring animation, original music, traditional drumming, and dance all … Read more Holly Carr’s Light in the Forest

7 pm Kings County Academy, Kentville Event details
11 Mar

S.M.A.R.T: Saving Money And Reducing Taxes, with Charitable Giving

With tax season just around the corner, now’s a great time to boost your knowledge with some tax-smart strategies. Join us to learn practical tips for how to make the most of your potential tax savings while supporting the charities you care about. The Foundation is thrilled to host a free information session on this timely topic, in partnership with Cindy Viner and Shauna Selig of IG Wealth Management.

2-3 pm Old Orchard Inn, Fireside Lounge Free Event details
10 Feb
VRHF Event: Valley Vineyard Social: Winter at Benjamin Bridge

Valley Vineyard Social: Winter at Benjamin Bridge

Grab your partner or bestie and join us for an evening of winter fun in a cozy atmosphere! It’s a February Heart for Heart event; the Valley Vineyard Social: Winter at Benjamin Bridge in partnership with Heartland Mutual Insurance! It’s HEART-land Mutual Insurance supporting our Valentine’s HEART fundraiser, for HEART-related surgical equipment.

7 pm Benjamin Bridge $75 Event details

Love Grams are back!

February is the month of sharing love and kindness for each other – and what better way than to send a note of appreciation! Love Grams for Valley Regional Hospital are back this year. For a small donation, the Foundation will send a deliciously decorated cookie to an employee in Valley Regional Hospital on February 14th. Purchase one for your coworker, friend, or family member – just be sure to mention what Unit they work on!

17 Nov
VRHF Event: Holly Days

Holly Days

Join Valley Regional Hospital Foundation with the Kentville Business Community on November 17th at Kentville Centre Square, for an evening of carols, treats, and photos with Santa.

Looking for an impactful gift? The Foundation will have Teddy Bear gift tags for a small donation to the Comfort Care program that supports patients at Valley Regional Hospital Foundation.

6 - 8 pm Kentville Centre Square Event details
18 Nov
VRHF Event: Holly Carr’s Light in the Forest

Holly Carr’s Light in the Forest

Holly Carr’s Light in the Forest: a multi-media immersive experience, for all ages! People will be transported into a natural world of vibrant colours, and intricate details through Holly Carr’s art, animation, original music, traditional drums, and dance. Public can reserve seats to the community event at NSCC Burridge Campus on Saturday, November 18th at … Read more Holly Carr’s Light in the Forest

2 pm Yarmouth, NSCC Burridge Campus Event details
19 Oct
VRHF Event: Women in Wealth & Wineries Series

Women in Wealth & Wineries Series

Join us at the Women in Wealth & Wineries, a free event to learn more about Estate Planning and how it fits within your overall financial plan. Understand the impact of creating a legacy for our families and/or the charities close to our hearts. Register at the link below:      

2 - 4 pm Luckett Vineyard Event details
7 Oct
VRHF Event: Valley Harvest Marathon

Valley Harvest Marathon

29Run the Valley! The Valley Harvest Marathon is a signature event in the Valley during the Thanksgiving weekend now in its 31st year! Valley Regional Hospital Foundation is proud to be a community partner charity of choice. Racers can make a donation to enhance healthcare in their community upon registration. The event includes: • Chip-timed … Read more Valley Harvest Marathon

Wolfville, NS Event details
VRHF Event: Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday

In partnership with Canada Helps, Giving Tuesday is a massive movement of giving back to your community. It’s a day for Canadians to come together and donate to charities and causes that are important to them. Your donation to Valley Regional Hospital Foundation can impact thousands of local residents. Every donation is appreciated and makes … Read more Giving Tuesday

1 Dec
VRHF Event: Valley Vineyard Social: Holiday

Valley Vineyard Social: Holiday

Join us this holiday season for our Valley Vineyard Social on December 1st at Planters Ridge Winery! Enjoy delicious tastings from Chef Chris Pyne of Founder’s House, Annapolis Royal, with select wine pairings from the Planter’s Ridge collection. Enjoy holiday musical entertainment and a live micro-auction in support of the Operation Enhancement Campaign, with host … Read more Valley Vineyard Social: Holiday

7 pm Planters Ridge Winery Event details
VRHF Event: Online 50/50 Draw for Healthcare Foundations of NS

Online 50/50 Draw for Healthcare Foundations of NS

The new Healthcare Foundations online 50/50 raffle jackpot is climbing again! Last month the winner won over $9000! Tickets are on sale now for this month’s draw — don’t miss out! All proceeds benefit the 22 participating healthcare foundations across the province including Valley Regional Hospital Foundation. The winning tickets are drawn on the first … Read more Online 50/50 Draw for Healthcare Foundations of NS

9 Sep
VRHF Event: Rotary Environment Day

Rotary Environment Day

Join the Foundation at Oakdene Park in Kentville as we volunteer with our friends of the Kentville Rotary for World Environment Day! On September 9th from 11-3 pm there will be free plants, compost, and seed packages; a healthy snack option and environmental exhibitors from our community. Free admission, all are welcome!

11-3 pm Oakdene Park, Kentville Free Admission Event details
16 Sep

Country Rocks the Farm

Friend of the Foundation, GLS Society for Health and Life are presenting Country Rocks the Farm, an outdoor concert at Noggins Corner Farm as a fundraiser to fight food insecurity in the Annapolis Valley. We are excited to attend this fun event with our friends! Purchase tickets at: www.countryrocksthefarm.ca

6 pm Noggins Farm, Wolfville, NS Event details
26 Jul
VRHF Event: Swing Fore Healthcare

Swing Fore Healthcare

Valley Regional Hospital Foundation is hitting the greens this month with Swing Fore Healthcare in support of Operation Enhancement! Join us for some fun on our beautiful Annapolis Valley courses July 26 and 27th for a Charity Men’s & Women’s Day. We’re visiting Ken Wo, Paragon, Berwick Heights, and Eagle Crest Golf Courses between July … Read more Swing Fore Healthcare

Berwick Heights, Ken Wo, Eagle Crest Event details
9 Oct

Valley Harvest Marathon

We are proud to support the Valley Harvest Marathon as a Health and Wellness Partner. The Valley Harvest Marathon is a signature event in the Valley during the Thanksgiving weekend. How natural to have a Harvest Marathon during thanksgiving weekend in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia – heart of agriculture, apple capital, and winery centre of Atlantic Canada.

Wolfville, Nova Scotia Event details
28 Nov

Festival of Lights

All are welcome! Join us for an afternoon as we celebrate the season of giving with our Festival of Lights Donor Appreciation Event! Take in the festive décor from the Old Orchard Inn with complimentary holiday treats and coffee & tea, accompanied by carols from the Dukes of Kent Men’s Choir.

This year’s Festival of Lights supports the Operation Enhancement Campaign. Valley Regional Hospital needs your help to equip the operating room suites with up-to-date equipment to support the thousands of Annapolis Valley residents who will require surgery this year.

1-3 pm Old Orchard Inn Event details

Third Party Events

Are you interested in organizing a fundraising event in your community to support healthcare? Read more about some great events that might spur your creativity and download our Third Party Fundraising Toolkit. We welcome your support!