Pride in Your Shared Neighbourhood

Updated February 2012

SMU News & Events 

The next Pride in Your Shared Neighbourhood meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 14th, 2012 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm in the Sobey Building - 4th Floor Lounge. If you would like to attend the meeting please RSVP to counselling@smu.ca. Food and refreshments will be provided.

Blog takes aim at preventing crime

A new blog by Halifax's public safety officer is intended to provide a dialogue on crime and how to prevent becoming a victim. The blog (http://spotlightonpublicsafety.wordpress.com/) is written by Halifax Regional Police Supt. Don Spicer. He's been the safety officer since March 2009, a role that was created in response to the mayor's roundtable on violence.

Operation Fall Back is a program hosted by Halifax Regional Police. The campaign was created in 2004 in response to concerns raised by citizens about noise and alcohol related complaints which escalate in September. Operation Fall Back will began the 1st week of September and will run every night throughout the first week of University and then on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights for the remainder of the month. The Operation consists of pro-active education followed by enforcement. For more information please visit http://halifax.ca/police/

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News & Events in HRM

Nova Scotia Icewine Festival - February 2nd - 12th, 2012

Celebrate Nova Scotia’s internationally award-winning Icewines. Sample Icewine paired with local cuisine, learn how Icewine is made, try your hand at pruning or book a Winter Icewine Experience Getaway. Nova Scotia winemakers and some of the province’s finest chefs come together to celebrate their passion for local food and wine during the Winter Icewine Festival.The 2012 festival marks the fifth annual  Nova Scotia Winter Icewine Festival. With over 40 events taking place over 10 days – there is something for everyone! Payment and pre-registration (for some events) info can be found on the official NS Icewine Festival schedule at: http://www.nsicewinefestival.ca/events/2011-02/ . For more information please call 492-9291.

Savour Food & Wine Festival - Rare & Fine Wine Tasting - February 17th, 2012

Come tantalize your tastebuds with over 20 wines never before available in Nova Scotia but for this one night! Wines rated 90 points and above by major wine publications will be brought together for a tasting like no other. The festival will take place at Casino Nova Scotia from 7:00pm - 9:30pm. Ticket prices: $99 + tax and you must be 19 years or older to attend this event. For more information please contact 429-5343 Ext. 2 or visit http://www.edining.ca/rare-and-fine-wine.asp

Savour Food & Wine Show - February 23rd, 2012

Get up close and personal with Nova Scotia's finest Executive Chefs, Sommeliers and Restaurateurs!

An annual showcase of restaurants, wines and beverages, Savour brings together chefs, cooks, sommeliers and other professionals to present the best in culinary Nova Scotia has to offer.Event goers will have the opportunity to visit each booth, tasting what has been prepared for them for the evening, tantalizing their tastebuds and discovering the culinary scene that is Nova Scotia. Ticket prices: $79 + tax and you must be 19 years or older to attend this event. For more information please contact 429-5343 Ext. 2 or visit http://www.edining.ca/savour.asp

Skate HRM at The Oval - Until March 15, 2012

Get set to lace up your skates!

The ice surface of the oval is big, equivalent to 3 NHL hockey rinks so there’s lots of room to accommodate a full range of free public recreation programs and special events including: Passport to Skating for Schools, Learn to Skate programs, speed skating clinics, holiday skating events, a winter skating festival, weekly themed events, and major special events. For more information please email: skateHRM@halifax.ca  or phone 490-2347. Please check

 http://www.halifax.ca/skatehrm/calendar/index.html for a full and up-to-date schedule.

Note: Skates are available to rent out at the Oval and all public skating events are FREE!

As always I welcome your feedback, positive or negative, and would be glad to meet with neighbours individually to hear any concerns.

Sarah Morris

Assistant Director, Student Services

420.5615 (Secretary), 420.5601 (Direct line)

sarah.morris@smu.ca