Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pictou County
323 Mac Gregor Street, P.O. Box 781 B2H5A5 New Glasgow, NS, Canada

We need your help to create a better future for the children & youth in Pictou County. We want your input to 4 questions that will help shape our future of our organization. Please take 10 minutes it would mean so much #IgnitePotential #communityinput #thankyouforyoursupport https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/InputforBBBS

Roxanne and her Big Bunch Group had an AWESOME time on Thursday at Shelby Ranch! Mechanical bull, pony rides and some quality time outside - what more could you ask for! This is just one of our 4 Big Bunches running right now that is allowing us to serve 12 kids! If you're interested in running a Big Bunch call 902-752-6260 or visit bbbsofpc.com/volunteer to learn more today!

ROLLOVER ALERT!! #2520 was NOT played for $3,873.00!! Next week's draw is an estimated $7,800.00!! WOW! That's one way to start 2021 off with a bang!

And the winners of the TWO early bird Lotta Lotto Calendar draws are... #96 Christie MacGillivray for the fully loaded Christmas Tree (worth over $1,500.00!!) from Zelda's flower Studio AND #1222 Debbie Wilson who WON the Wine & Dine trip! Congratulations folks!! ... Remember there is still time to add tags to get in on the Complete Covid Caboodles draws in January!! Call 752-6260 to get in over the phone!

$4,200 would be a nice win and that is the estimated pot for BIG Bucks tomorrow. Only a Toonie and we sure could use your support. #winbig #bigbucks2020

Pictou County's own Dave Gunning . Please listen a true meaning of Christmas. #merrychristmas

From all our staff, board of directors, volunteers and especially our kids and families, may you have a peaceful, joyful and safe holiday COVID-19 style of course. Thank you for all you do for us. #MerryChristmasToAll #familyiseverything #peaceonearth

Our office is now closed until December 29th at 2pm! Happy holidays!

SEPTEMBER IS BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MONTH! And to celebrate our Big Bucks players we want you to win a little more! So for the month of September (all 5 Tuesdays) if you play your number EVERY WEEK you will be entered to win ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS IN LOCAL GIFT CARDS!!! AND if you sign up (or are actively registered) for Extended Play, you will go in for an ADDITIONAL draw for $500.00 worth of local gift cards!!... Call 902-752-6260 for more details!

Trenton Fallfest family funday is filled with lots of exciting activities for everyone to enjoy! Although we want you to have the most fun you can, we a...lso want you to be safe. There will only be 200 bracelets available. They will be at the front gate where you will also be required to sign in. *There will be no advanced bracelets. This event is free of charge to enter but some games have a small fee!

Yes $4,000+ is at stake this week but only if you play. Get your Toonie out and drop it in that bright green box at any of our vendors #bigbucks2020

PCMHA: PCWC Update: Great information for the Spectators and Players entering the Pictou County Wellness Centre

Today is the LAST DAY to ROUND UP for BBBS!! Head over to your closest GoStore to support mentoring programs in Pictou County!!

Instead of calling 811, people can now do the self-assessment online at https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca. It will reduce the wait time to be screened... for testing from 12 hours to about 10 minutes. If the assessment determines that a person requires a test, the Nova Scotia Health Authority or IWK Health Centre will call within 24 to 48 hours to book an appointment. 811 will continue to take calls from people who cannot access the online tool or who wish to speak with a nurse about their symptoms.

Two days until October 3rd to ROUND UP for BBBS!! Head over to your closest GoStore to support mentoring programs in Pictou County!!

You still have until October 3rd to ROUND UP for BBBS!! Head over to your closest GoStore to support mentoring programs in Pictou County!!

Our big bucks winner Blaise MacGillivray was in to collect his winnings today! He won $8,651.00!! You could win an estimated $4,300.00 if you remember to play your toonie BEFORE Tuesday at 7am!

Have you ROUNDED UP yet?? Head over to your closest GoStore (Wilson's and Esso)!! To support Big Brothers Big Sisters by rounding up your bill!! There is still time, but this great event is only until October 3rd! #SparkPotential #BiggerTogether

This week for Big Bucks #4960 WAS played for $8,651.00 and the winner is Blaise MacGillivray! Blaise please give our office a call 902-752-6260. Next week's estimate is $4,300.00 - and you could win for just a toonie! #WinBig

Let us NEVER forget #orangeshirtday

Today is the LAST DAY to get in on our extra draws!! Call ahead to get your number in on our extra draw! 902-752-6260

Pictou and surrounding area- please join us starting this Friday!

What would you teach the next generation if you had the chance? It's time to take the leap and help mentor the next generation. Join our Big G program today! If you fill out your information we will even take you out for a coffee! https://pictoucounty.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca//our-program

Yesterday was historic for the Town of New Glasgow. Residents gathered in droves to help paint "Black Lives Matter" on Provost Street downtown. There was pos...itive vibes all around as folks worked together, painted together, chatted together and danced together! Looks great everyone, well done! -- -> Joy Polley

It's as easy as showing them how to make your famous cheese biscuits. All they want is a little bit of time to spend with you. Inquire today about joining out Big G mentoring program, https://pictoucounty.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca//our-program and change two lives now, theirs and yours.

Don't forget to get out and play your Toonie this week's BIG Bucks pot is estimated to be well over $8,000 and you wouldn't want to miss out #winbig #bigbucks2020

Will you help us ignite intergenerational mentoring?? We are now recruiting for our Big G program for people 55+! Inquire today and we will take you out for a coffee! https://pictoucounty.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca//our-program

We are so excited to announce that we have been chosen in the Atlantic Provinces to be the charity of choice for Wilson's and Esso GoStore!! That means that along with the other Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies in the Maritimes we will be the recipients of next week's upcoming round up!! Mark your calendars for September 27th - October 3rd, and make sure to ROUND UP for BBBS when you fill up!! #SparkPotential #BiggerTogether

Are you 55+ and looking to make a difference in a child's life today? Why not give us a call and inquire about the Big G program 902-752-6260.

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