Hantsport & Area Betterment Association - HABA

10/31/2026

A huge thank you to Valley Credit Union for their generous $500 donation to support the Hantsport Seniors Theatre Troupe.

Christina Sappington presented the cheque (on a bright sunny afternoon) to HABA members (Bob & Lisa Fedoruk, Jason Tucker, Christine Sappington, (from Valley Credit Union), Joe Callaghan, Leah Winter & Tim Carr. This financial support helps keep creative arts and community programming active for our local seniors. We deeply appreciate Valley Credit Union’s ongoing commitment to Hantsport and our neighbours.

08/25/2026

Come drop by the Hantsport & Area Betterment Association table at the Community Volunteer Expo this Thursday, August 27 starting at 5:00 PM in the tennis building at the Hantsport Memorial Community Centre.

Ask us questions, share what you would like to see happen in our town, and find out how you can get involved in local projects. Several other community groups will also be set up at the hall, so you can check out plenty of local initiatives in one stop.

08/05/2026

The Hantsport Community Garden is growing, and we want you to come celebrate and pitch in this weekend.

Join us for a work party this Sunday, August 9th at 10:00 am. We will be meeting behind the HMCC tennis and pickleball courts at 6 Main Street to clear out the old batting cage and build new garden beds.

Bring your work gloves and any gardening tools you have on hand. Wear clothes you do not mind getting a bit dirty because we are rolling up our sleeves. No experience is necessary, and we will have plenty of refreshments and laughs to keep everyone going.

Once built, these new garden beds will be free for anyone ready and willing to maintain them.

Send an email to [email protected] if you want to book a bed or learn more. Everyone is welcome to drop by and help out. See you on Sunday.

07/01/2026

HABA great Canada Day!

From all of us at the Hantsport & Area Betterment Association, we hope you enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday with your friends and neighbours.

If you want to stay updated on local projects or see how you can get involved in our communities, visit us online at habaimpact.ca

06/29/2026

Check out the vendors market on Canada Day! 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦

Be sure to stop by the Canada Day Vendor Market at HMCC! 🍁

The market will be open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and will feature a variety of local vendors, handmade goods, treats, crafts, and more.

We're still accepting vendor applications! Whether you create delicious baked goods, wooden crafts, handmade artwork, jewelry, or other unique products, we'd love to have you join us.

Scan the QR code to register and be part of our Canada Day celebration!

Check out our website for the full Canada Day schedule: https://www.thehmcc.ca/july-first

06/28/2026

Canada Day in Hantsport is really quite an event! Come on out!

Our full Canada Day Schedule! 🍁🎉

This is a list of all of the events taking place on Canada Day at the HMCC.

Please note that event times and activities are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If any events are postponed or cancelled, we will do our best to provide updates through our social media channels and website.

06/22/2026

This piece of property on Prince Street in Hantsport is owned by the West Hants Regional Municipality, and connects to the Hantsport Memorial Community Centre. There is a small meet and greet with neighbors and Municipal staff at School Street Studio Glass Tuesday, June 23at 10:30am--join us if you're interested in brainstorming some ideas for "placemaking" in our community!

06/10/2026

The Acting Out troupe is a project we are incredibly proud to see take off right here in Hantsport.
They were recently featured in an article by Carole Morris-Underhill of Saltwire - https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/annapolis-valley/new-seniors-theatre-troupe-bringing-laughs-good-times-to-hantsport

This whole initiative started as an idea of Joe Callaghan championed by HABA & Avon United Church, but it really came to life because of the sheer dedication and hard work of Joe Callaghan. Joe saw the potential for a dedicated seniors' theatre group in our community and did the heavy lifting to move it from a great concept to weekly sessions at the Avon United Church.

A massive thank you to Joe Callaghan for his tireless effort in getting this running, and to every single person who has stepped out of their comfort zone to join the troupe. You are making our community a more vibrant, connected place to live.

Whilst they're on summer break now, they hope to be back "acting out" in the Fall - follow HABA or Avon United to stay in the loop.

Acting Out, which began in April 2026, offers seniors an opportunity to perform on stage without the pressure of memorizing lines.

05/20/2026

Grab your needles and yarn! Saturday, June 13th is World Wide Knit in Public Day, and we are hosting a local meet-up right here in town.

Whether you knit, crochet, weave, or do needlework, come pull up a chair. We will be hanging out, sharing projects, and chatting.

When: Saturday, June 13th, from 10:00 AM until noonish (or whenever you finish that last row).

Where: The Essentially English Bakery & Café at 16 Chittick Ave.

Weather: We will head outdoors if it is sunny, or stay cozy inside if it rains.

See you there!

05/20/2026

Looking to learn a new skill or dust off your old sewing machine? A Beginner Sewing Class is coming up right here in our community.

This is a relaxed, friendly space designed specifically for total beginners or anyone who hasn't sewn in years. You will start right at the very beginning with zero pressure.

Check the comments below for all the details on dates, location, and registration. Support local instructors and learn a great lifelong skill close to home.