Who We Are
The members of the Sambro Area Community Association ("SACA") are a team of dedicated volunteers who meet regularly throughout the year. Our two main goals are:
Short Term:
To raise funds to plan and host the annual Sambro Sou'Wester Days, our annual festival celebrating the rich history of Sambro and our Sambro Island Lighthouse. Held in August the weekend after the long Natal Day weekend, it is a long time favourite which draws an ever increasing crowd from near and far each year. We love to see old friends come home to reconnect, as well as meet new friends who are just discovering our little corner of paradise. Check out our Events tab for more info!
Long Term:
To raise sufficient funds to build and maintain a full service community centre in the Sambro area for use by local clubs, groups and individuals for events such as weddings, birthday and anniversary parties, meetings, card games, craft expos, health and wellness services, support groups, training classes, local business expos and more, including the option for licensed events.
Having our own permanent building would also mean the success of our annual Sou'Wester Days Festival would be less weather dependent - always a risk in Nova Scotia!
Volunteer Recognition
This year SACA implemented the Sambro Spirit Awards, which are awarded to up to 3 individuals or businesses each year in recognition of their outstanding work within the community. For more details check out our Sambro Spirit Award page and be sure to let us know who you feel is deserving of this award by clicking here.
Short Term:
To raise funds to plan and host the annual Sambro Sou'Wester Days, our annual festival celebrating the rich history of Sambro and our Sambro Island Lighthouse. Held in August the weekend after the long Natal Day weekend, it is a long time favourite which draws an ever increasing crowd from near and far each year. We love to see old friends come home to reconnect, as well as meet new friends who are just discovering our little corner of paradise. Check out our Events tab for more info!
Long Term:
To raise sufficient funds to build and maintain a full service community centre in the Sambro area for use by local clubs, groups and individuals for events such as weddings, birthday and anniversary parties, meetings, card games, craft expos, health and wellness services, support groups, training classes, local business expos and more, including the option for licensed events.
Having our own permanent building would also mean the success of our annual Sou'Wester Days Festival would be less weather dependent - always a risk in Nova Scotia!
Volunteer Recognition
This year SACA implemented the Sambro Spirit Awards, which are awarded to up to 3 individuals or businesses each year in recognition of their outstanding work within the community. For more details check out our Sambro Spirit Award page and be sure to let us know who you feel is deserving of this award by clicking here.