Village On Main NS
175 Main Street, Suite 208 B2X 1S1 Dartmouth, NS, Canada

Main Street - 1970's. You can see that Dairy Queen has not moved!!

REMINDER....Join us for our first monthly networking of the New Year! tomorrow, Wednesday, January 20th from 8:30 - 9:30. You can meet with us from your favourite comfy spot and your computer by clicking this link: https://meet.google.com/mhc-rtir-sqt?hs=224 We would love to "see" you!

Karma Bridal & Formal is NOW OPEN in The Village on Main. They are a locally owned business specializing in bridal, prom and tuxedo formal fashion. They are located at 50 Tacoma Drive (Tacoma Plaza) If you are looking for formal wear, be sure to give them a follow here in facebook or on Instagram and them give them a call at 902-446-3828 or send them a message to book your appointment. ... Welcome to the Village on Main Community!! https://www.karmabridal.com

We have received some questions about the project currently being developed at 67 Tacoma. Here is what we know and a couple of renderings of the building. The completed building will be called The Bowtie and features 56 condo quality rental apartments, two commercial spaces on the ground floor and underground parking. The building is being constructed to a high level of energy efficiency making the most of current construction technology, insulation standards and efficient windows and doors. Anticipated completion is Summer 2021.

We know that this past year has been full of challenges, and we would like to thank those of you who have supported our local businesses during this past year. We hope that the coming year brings a new year full of hope for better days ahead. May you keep strong, stay safe, and take care of yourselves and may the magic of the Holiday Season fill your home with joy and peace.

Our mural on Tacoma Drive starts off with the Nova Scotia Flag and a wave from the Atlantic Ocean. A reminder that from anywhere you are in the province, you are never more than 80 kilometers from the ocean!!

WOW!!! Look at that total$16,175 We were so pleased when Mayor Savage approached our organizations about being a part of his Mayor Mike’s Local Stuff Challenge and we are so amazed by the wonderful support the campaign received! Thank you to everyone who placed bids on our ‘stuffed stockings This whole campaign was a WIN-WIN for everyone Local supporting Local and will go to support the amazing work at Shelter Nova Scotia!! #stuffit2020 #shoplocal #supportlocal #localsupportinglocal

Thank you Tim and Claire for delivering the Christmas treats to people for the Festive Families! Thank you also to all the businesses that donated goods to this program to support those in our community that need a little boost this year. Happy Holidays!

Don’t Miss Out on your chance to Win $100 in Village Vouchers!! We are creating a more Connected Community here in the Village on Main and you can be a part in how this is created! It’s easy just complete one of our Dartmouth Connects Surveys..one for individuals and one for Village on Main Members! CLICK HERE: https://villageonmain.ca/dartmouth-connects/ to complete the survey!... Oh, and did I mention, that if you complete either survey, you will be entered to win $100 in Village Vouchers? Draws will take place on November 30th, so be sure to complete a survey!!

Warmest wishes to all during this Holiday Season from all of us at the Village on Main. Thanks to snapd Dartmouth for creating this video. You can also view it on this month's snapd Dartmouth magazine! Just download their app and click on the photo!.... check out others or add your own greeting here: https://dartmouth.snapd.com/

Atlantic Car Stereos & Accessories is expanding their team and are currently hiring an Experienced Automotive Electronics/Leather Installer. See below for additional details and how to apply.

Bidding ends TONIGHT at 7pm for Mayor Mike’s Local Stuff Challenge in support of Shelter Nova Scotia so get your bids in NOW! Shelter NS operates 6 facilities in HRM, providing a night of warmth, rest, support and other services to hundreds of people, 365 days a year. Their mission is to help all those who need it, without judgement. Mayor Mike’s Local Stuff Challenge is in support of Shelter NS and our local businesses. Twelve organizations have stuffed stockings with produc...ts from local shops in their area, and we have put them up for auction with all proceeds raised going to Shelter NS. If you are able, please consider bidding on your favourite.. https://hibid.com//mayor-mikes-local-stuff-challenge-in-s/ The stocking from the Village on Main has been ‘stuffed’ with some great products from our area businesses including: Affirmative Ventures/ Petstuff On The Go Atlantic Car Stereos & Accessories BK Backoos Korean Food John W. Doull, Bookseller Hard Drive Cafe IronMatrix Massage Addict Popeye's Supplements Dartmouth Princesa Gold Queen Nails Smitty's Family Restaurant - Dartmouth Station1 Lebanese Kitchen The Flag Shop Nova Scotia The Posh Pearl #stuffit2020

REMINDER: Time changes tonight (Sunday morning around 2am) Clocks go back 1 hour from daylight saving time to standard time. It's also a good time to check the batteries in smoke alarms and Co2 detectors.

Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Wanda Witch! Wanda Witch who? Wanda Witch you a Happy Halloween!

New yoga class for Moms and Babies starting at Balance Fitness: Health and Wellness Centre! See below for more information!

A few more images of our mural on Tacoma Drive from the artist herself Lynda McConnell (Visually Thirsty).

Have you ever wondered what interests and skills or needs other people who live, work and play in The Village on Main might have and what you might have in common? Or, as a business in the Village on Main, have you ever wondered what free services and supports are available to you? We have! So, we have developed to learn what these interests, skills, needs and wants might be. ... If you spend time in The Village on Main we want to include Just click on the link below and complete one of two short surveys.. One for individuals and one for Village on Main Members Our hope is that through this project, we can help people of all ages feel more connected to their community, the people, the businesses and the organizations around them. https://villageonmain.ca/dartmouth-connects/

A great addition to Shubie Park! The pump track is designed for cyclists, skateboarders and scooter riders to use, and it's the first asphalt pump track in the Halifax region. "The whole idea is to promote active living for both young and old," said Mancini.

The new shelter for Bryony House (which is currently under construction) invites you to join them in celebrating this milestone by tuning in weekly, starting October 31st, for their video series ‘Building Bryony House From the Ground Up with Purpose.’

ICYMI ANAF Veterans #349 will be handing out Halloween Treats to the kids in the community! Treats will be handed out on Oct. 31 between 4:30 pm and 7pm!

The Plastic Bags Reduction Act takes effect on Friday, October 30. That means businesses will no longer be able to provide single-use plastic shopping bags at the checkout. So, when you head out for some shopping, make sure to bring some re-useable shopping bags along with you!! To learn more, visit https://novascotia.ca/single-use-plastic-bag-ban/