April 2018

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Passages April 2018

In This Issue…

April is Volunteer Month on Digby Neck — Community groups across Digby Neck and the Islands highlight the importance of volunteers during April’s Volunteer Month, recognizing the many residents who support events, programs, and local organizations throughout the region.

Digby Neck Collective Hosts Workshops and Community Events — The Digby Neck Collective brings residents together through activities including a Ukrainian pysanky egg-decorating workshop, a community games night, and a seminar exploring the ideas of joy and happiness.

Andy Moir’s Real Estate Work on the Islands — Andy Moir reflects on six years as a realtor serving Long Island, Brier Island, and lower Digby Neck, explaining that he takes on the work not just to earn income but to help attract new residents, support community regeneration, and get sellers the best possible price for long-held family homes in a slow rural market.

ME to WE Tanzania — Two Islands Consolidated School students describe their Tanzania trip as life-changing, sharing how they take part in a nine-kilometre water walk, help repair homes with boma smearing, learn beading and Maasai traditions, and work on the foundation for a new classroom before presenting about the experience at the Westport library.

Community News from Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck — The issue also includes updates on community gatherings, workshops, volunteer initiatives, church activities, and local events taking place across Freeport, Tiverton, Westport, and surrounding Digby Neck communities.