April Newsletter

Halifax Highlights

APRIL 11

Nova Scotia Craft Beer Festival

Among many other culinary delicacies, Nova Scotia is proudly home to a wide variety of small craft breweries. For all beer lovers who enjoy fun brews made in small batches, you won’t want to miss the Nova Scotia Craft Beer Festival! This is your opportunity to learn about the process, ingredients, and creativity that goes into craft brewing, and to sample flavours unique to our province.

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APRIL 26

Spring Day Market

Spring is finally here, and what better way to welcome it than a themed market? Head over to Halifax Brewery on Lower Water Street and take in the sights and sounds of the Spring Day Market! Featuring over forty small local businesses, you’ll find delicious local food, handmade arts and crafts, vintage goodies, cool fashion, and much more!

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April Spotlight

NOVA SCOTIA SPOTLIGHT

Black Loyalist Heritage Centre

Outside of Africa, the Black Loyalists were the world’s largest free African population in the 1800s. Located in Birchtown, Nova Scotia, learn the stories of our province’s Black settlers, from their arrival in 1783 to the communities they developed in the years following. In addition to rich history, you can enjoy the view of Shelburne harbor from the stunning two-acre property, and visit historic buildings nearby

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STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Paolo

Hometown:London, England

Favourite thing about Halifax: The friendly people

Fun Fact: I do stand-up comedy

Favourite Hobby: Soccer

Language Learning Tip: Choose 5 new words every week and use them in conversations

Current Obsession: Liberty Day by George Saunders

March In Review

3rd Annual Ramadan Iftar

During Ramadan, those who celebrate fast everyday from dawn to sunset, for approximately one month. This year, Ramadan took place between mid-February and mid-March, during which ALCC celebrated the holiday by hosting our annual communal iftar! ALCC staff, students, and community members got together to share in a delicious meal, intriguing crafts, and a fun round of Ramadan trivia. Our iftar has been one of our most popular community events, and we’re always thrilled for the turnout!

Watercolour Painting

We were so grateful to have our favourite local artist, Helen, return once again to teach our students about the fulfilling art of watercolour painting. With over twenty years of experience, there’s no better person for the job! ALCC students and teachers painted their own handmade cards with floral designs, perfect to gift to friends or family anytime this spring season. Although this painting style was popularized during the Renaissance era, it dates back as far as early cave paintings!

Museum of Natural History

The Museum of Natural History is rich with information about Nova Scotia wildlife, history, and culture. This month, ALCC students enjoyed learning about the life and habitats of various animals found throughout Nova Scotia, our province’s geographical history, and the newly established exhibit about Mi’kmaq life, history, and culture. And, of course, we couldn’t leave without saying hello to Gus the gopher tortoise, the museum’s more than 100-year-old living mascot!

Easter Egg Painting

What holiday includes bunnies and coloured eggs? If you guessed Easter, you’re correct! Painting eggs is an ancient tradition that originally held religious meaning, but today many households do it just for fun! Traditionally, real eggs are hollowed out and painted for this activity, but at ALCC, we decided to use cardboard eggs instead to avoid the smell, and because they last longer!