Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association\u2019s Legging It for Literacy<\/strong> is Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at McKay Memorial Library<\/a>, 17 Glasgow Street.<\/p>\nThe event begins at 10 a.m. in support of the Literacy Legacy Fund.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”Participate” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Teams of walkers gather donations to enter.<\/p>\nParticipants who reach a certain level of fundraising ($150 for adults, $75 for youth under 17 or under) receive a Legging It for Literacy T-shirt.<\/p>\nThere will be a 2.5-km and 5-km route (2 x 2.5-km route). Check out the route map by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\nParticipants can dress as their favourite literary character and prizes will be awarded for best costume.<\/p>\nDress as your favourite literary character!<\/p><\/div>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Waiver and Entry Form ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/div><\/div>Waiver<\/h2>Read and accept this waiver by clicking the checkbox below:<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>Please carefully review the following Waiver and Release. You must voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions below in order to participate in this Event.<\/label>1.<\/b> I (referred to hereinafter as the \u201cParticipant\u201d) understand the inherent risks in participating or volunteering in an in-person or unsupervised Legging It for Literacy event (referred to hereinafter as the \u201cEvent\u201d) and assume all risks for personal safety.<\/i>2.<\/b> I agree to obey all laws, by-laws, and community guidelines regarding gatherings, and if applicable, laws regarding public safety, food safety, social gathering limits, traffic signs, and lights.<\/i>3.<\/b> I will cooperate fully with the Organizers (defined below), including modifying, changing, or stopping my participation if requested to do so. I will exhibit appropriate behavior at all times and conduct myself in a manner as not to endanger the safety of or negatively affect Event or any person\/property.<\/i>4.<\/b> I confirm that I am in proper physical and emotional condition to participate in this Event. I understand my activities may involve physical activity, contact with other persons\/animals or other potential risk of bodily injury or property damage. I voluntarily assume full and complete responsibility for and the risk of any injury, including death, accident or lost\/stolen property. I am medically\/physically able to participate and take full responsibility for consulting a physician. I consent to emergency medical care\/transportation if injured, as medical professionals deem appropriate. This Waiver and Release extends to any liability arising out of or in any way connected to medical care\/transportation provided, including negligent emergency rescue operations.<\/i>5.<\/b> In consideration of the acceptance my participation in the Event, I, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, waive and release any and all claims, liabilities, actions, demands, expenses and attorneys\u2019 fees to which I may become entitled for injury or damage or other liability regardless of cause and release Western Counties Regional Library, Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association, organizing committee members (referred to collectively hereinafter as the \u201cOrganizers\u201d) and all other organizers, sponsors, representatives, their agents and employees, and any other person or organization assisting in this Event from any claims for damages or injury suffered by me as a result of my participation in or travelling to or from this Event.<\/i>6.<\/b> I give the Organizers the irrevocable, perpetual and worldwide right to use, copy, publicly perform\/display, distribute, broadcast, modify, translate, and create derivative works of, for any purpose and without compensation, any personal statements, photos, videos, audio, and other recordings of me made during my activities for the Event and any original material I create in connection with my activities on account of this Event.<\/i>7.<\/b> Waiver and Release will be construed under the laws of Nova Scotia. If any provision of this Waiver and Release is deemed unenforceable by law, Organizers may modify such provision to the extent needed to be deemed enforceable and all other provisions will remain in full force and effect.<\/i>8.<\/b> This Waiver and Release may be accepted by manual signature and\/or digital signature and\/or transmission. The effectiveness of any such acceptance shall have the same force and effect as manually-signed originals and shall be binding on all parties to this Waiver and Release.<\/i>9a. For Participants aged 18 years or older:<\/b> I certify I am at least 18 years old. I understand I have given up substantial rights by accepting this Waiver and Release and have signed it freely and voluntarily without any inducement, assurance, or guarantee. I intend my acceptance to be a complete and unconditional release of liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.<\/i>9b. For Participants under the age of 18 years:<\/b> In consideration of the Organizers accepting the participation of the below-named Participant in the Event, I, a parent\/guardian of the Participant, agree to indemnify and save harmless the Organizers, their directors, officers, members, servants, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, liabilities, actions, demands, expenses and attorneys\u2019 fees which might be made against any of them, arising out of or in consequence of the attendance or participation of by the Participant in the Event.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>Please check box *<\/span><\/span><\/span>I am of legal age of majority in my province\/territory, and have read and accept the waiver (or if under the age of majority, my parent\/guardian has read and accepts the waiver on my behalf, and gives me permission to participate in Legging It for Literacy).<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div>Continue<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/form>\nTo download a PDF print version of the form, click here<\/a>.<\/p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”About the Literacy Legacy Fund” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]The Literacy Legacy Fund enables Western Counties Regional Library to establish secure funding annually to enhance its collections.<\/p>\nThe fund creates a place for large donations from generous supporters while permitting the library to manage its collection.<\/p>\nThe fund will benefit individual library branches for years to come.<\/p>\nWhy?<\/h4>\nWestern Counties Regional Library operates 10 library branches in Digby, Shelburne and Yarmouth counties and must deal with the challenge this huge geographic region with a sparse population presents. It is costly to provide proper library services. Funding for the library has remained relatively static over the past decade.<\/p>\nIn order to counter this, the library has set up the Literacy Legacy Fund.<\/p>\nThe larger the fund grows, the more library materials (books, eBooks, DVDs, etc.) that can be purchased with the interest generated by the fund.<\/p>\nThis enriches the collection, better serving the community, and it makes the library more recession-proof and able to weather government funding freezes and cuts.<\/p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Donate” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]To support this fundraiser using this link, please donate using the form below.If you wish to donate in another manner (cash, cheque, eTransfer) visit our Donations page here <\/a>and choose Literacy Legacy Fund as your donation choice.<\/p>\n\n
The event begins at 10 a.m. in support of the Literacy Legacy Fund.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”Participate” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]
Teams of walkers gather donations to enter.<\/p>\n
Participants who reach a certain level of fundraising ($150 for adults, $75 for youth under 17 or under) receive a Legging It for Literacy T-shirt.<\/p>\n
There will be a 2.5-km and 5-km route (2 x 2.5-km route). Check out the route map by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\nParticipants can dress as their favourite literary character and prizes will be awarded for best costume.<\/p>\nDress as your favourite literary character!<\/p><\/div>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Waiver and Entry Form ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/div><\/div>Waiver<\/h2>Read and accept this waiver by clicking the checkbox below:<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>Please carefully review the following Waiver and Release. You must voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions below in order to participate in this Event.<\/label>1.<\/b> I (referred to hereinafter as the \u201cParticipant\u201d) understand the inherent risks in participating or volunteering in an in-person or unsupervised Legging It for Literacy event (referred to hereinafter as the \u201cEvent\u201d) and assume all risks for personal safety.<\/i>2.<\/b> I agree to obey all laws, by-laws, and community guidelines regarding gatherings, and if applicable, laws regarding public safety, food safety, social gathering limits, traffic signs, and lights.<\/i>3.<\/b> I will cooperate fully with the Organizers (defined below), including modifying, changing, or stopping my participation if requested to do so. I will exhibit appropriate behavior at all times and conduct myself in a manner as not to endanger the safety of or negatively affect Event or any person\/property.<\/i>4.<\/b> I confirm that I am in proper physical and emotional condition to participate in this Event. I understand my activities may involve physical activity, contact with other persons\/animals or other potential risk of bodily injury or property damage. I voluntarily assume full and complete responsibility for and the risk of any injury, including death, accident or lost\/stolen property. I am medically\/physically able to participate and take full responsibility for consulting a physician. I consent to emergency medical care\/transportation if injured, as medical professionals deem appropriate. This Waiver and Release extends to any liability arising out of or in any way connected to medical care\/transportation provided, including negligent emergency rescue operations.<\/i>5.<\/b> In consideration of the acceptance my participation in the Event, I, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, waive and release any and all claims, liabilities, actions, demands, expenses and attorneys\u2019 fees to which I may become entitled for injury or damage or other liability regardless of cause and release Western Counties Regional Library, Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association, organizing committee members (referred to collectively hereinafter as the \u201cOrganizers\u201d) and all other organizers, sponsors, representatives, their agents and employees, and any other person or organization assisting in this Event from any claims for damages or injury suffered by me as a result of my participation in or travelling to or from this Event.<\/i>6.<\/b> I give the Organizers the irrevocable, perpetual and worldwide right to use, copy, publicly perform\/display, distribute, broadcast, modify, translate, and create derivative works of, for any purpose and without compensation, any personal statements, photos, videos, audio, and other recordings of me made during my activities for the Event and any original material I create in connection with my activities on account of this Event.<\/i>7.<\/b> Waiver and Release will be construed under the laws of Nova Scotia. If any provision of this Waiver and Release is deemed unenforceable by law, Organizers may modify such provision to the extent needed to be deemed enforceable and all other provisions will remain in full force and effect.<\/i>8.<\/b> This Waiver and Release may be accepted by manual signature and\/or digital signature and\/or transmission. The effectiveness of any such acceptance shall have the same force and effect as manually-signed originals and shall be binding on all parties to this Waiver and Release.<\/i>9a. For Participants aged 18 years or older:<\/b> I certify I am at least 18 years old. I understand I have given up substantial rights by accepting this Waiver and Release and have signed it freely and voluntarily without any inducement, assurance, or guarantee. I intend my acceptance to be a complete and unconditional release of liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.<\/i>9b. For Participants under the age of 18 years:<\/b> In consideration of the Organizers accepting the participation of the below-named Participant in the Event, I, a parent\/guardian of the Participant, agree to indemnify and save harmless the Organizers, their directors, officers, members, servants, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, liabilities, actions, demands, expenses and attorneys\u2019 fees which might be made against any of them, arising out of or in consequence of the attendance or participation of by the Participant in the Event.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>Please check box *<\/span><\/span><\/span>I am of legal age of majority in my province\/territory, and have read and accept the waiver (or if under the age of majority, my parent\/guardian has read and accepts the waiver on my behalf, and gives me permission to participate in Legging It for Literacy).<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div>Continue<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/form>\nTo download a PDF print version of the form, click here<\/a>.<\/p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”About the Literacy Legacy Fund” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]The Literacy Legacy Fund enables Western Counties Regional Library to establish secure funding annually to enhance its collections.<\/p>\nThe fund creates a place for large donations from generous supporters while permitting the library to manage its collection.<\/p>\nThe fund will benefit individual library branches for years to come.<\/p>\nWhy?<\/h4>\nWestern Counties Regional Library operates 10 library branches in Digby, Shelburne and Yarmouth counties and must deal with the challenge this huge geographic region with a sparse population presents. It is costly to provide proper library services. Funding for the library has remained relatively static over the past decade.<\/p>\nIn order to counter this, the library has set up the Literacy Legacy Fund.<\/p>\nThe larger the fund grows, the more library materials (books, eBooks, DVDs, etc.) that can be purchased with the interest generated by the fund.<\/p>\nThis enriches the collection, better serving the community, and it makes the library more recession-proof and able to weather government funding freezes and cuts.<\/p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Donate” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]To support this fundraiser using this link, please donate using the form below.If you wish to donate in another manner (cash, cheque, eTransfer) visit our Donations page here <\/a>and choose Literacy Legacy Fund as your donation choice.<\/p>\n\n
Participants can dress as their favourite literary character and prizes will be awarded for best costume.<\/p>\n
Dress as your favourite literary character!<\/p><\/div>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Waiver and Entry Form ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]
1.<\/b> I (referred to hereinafter as the \u201cParticipant\u201d) understand the inherent risks in participating or volunteering in an in-person or unsupervised Legging It for Literacy event (referred to hereinafter as the \u201cEvent\u201d) and assume all risks for personal safety.<\/i>2.<\/b> I agree to obey all laws, by-laws, and community guidelines regarding gatherings, and if applicable, laws regarding public safety, food safety, social gathering limits, traffic signs, and lights.<\/i>3.<\/b> I will cooperate fully with the Organizers (defined below), including modifying, changing, or stopping my participation if requested to do so. I will exhibit appropriate behavior at all times and conduct myself in a manner as not to endanger the safety of or negatively affect Event or any person\/property.<\/i>4.<\/b> I confirm that I am in proper physical and emotional condition to participate in this Event. I understand my activities may involve physical activity, contact with other persons\/animals or other potential risk of bodily injury or property damage. I voluntarily assume full and complete responsibility for and the risk of any injury, including death, accident or lost\/stolen property. I am medically\/physically able to participate and take full responsibility for consulting a physician. I consent to emergency medical care\/transportation if injured, as medical professionals deem appropriate. This Waiver and Release extends to any liability arising out of or in any way connected to medical care\/transportation provided, including negligent emergency rescue operations.<\/i>5.<\/b> In consideration of the acceptance my participation in the Event, I, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, waive and release any and all claims, liabilities, actions, demands, expenses and attorneys\u2019 fees to which I may become entitled for injury or damage or other liability regardless of cause and release Western Counties Regional Library, Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association, organizing committee members (referred to collectively hereinafter as the \u201cOrganizers\u201d) and all other organizers, sponsors, representatives, their agents and employees, and any other person or organization assisting in this Event from any claims for damages or injury suffered by me as a result of my participation in or travelling to or from this Event.<\/i>6.<\/b> I give the Organizers the irrevocable, perpetual and worldwide right to use, copy, publicly perform\/display, distribute, broadcast, modify, translate, and create derivative works of, for any purpose and without compensation, any personal statements, photos, videos, audio, and other recordings of me made during my activities for the Event and any original material I create in connection with my activities on account of this Event.<\/i>7.<\/b> Waiver and Release will be construed under the laws of Nova Scotia. If any provision of this Waiver and Release is deemed unenforceable by law, Organizers may modify such provision to the extent needed to be deemed enforceable and all other provisions will remain in full force and effect.<\/i>8.<\/b> This Waiver and Release may be accepted by manual signature and\/or digital signature and\/or transmission. The effectiveness of any such acceptance shall have the same force and effect as manually-signed originals and shall be binding on all parties to this Waiver and Release.<\/i>9a. For Participants aged 18 years or older:<\/b> I certify I am at least 18 years old. I understand I have given up substantial rights by accepting this Waiver and Release and have signed it freely and voluntarily without any inducement, assurance, or guarantee. I intend my acceptance to be a complete and unconditional release of liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.<\/i>9b. For Participants under the age of 18 years:<\/b> In consideration of the Organizers accepting the participation of the below-named Participant in the Event, I, a parent\/guardian of the Participant, agree to indemnify and save harmless the Organizers, their directors, officers, members, servants, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, liabilities, actions, demands, expenses and attorneys\u2019 fees which might be made against any of them, arising out of or in consequence of the attendance or participation of by the Participant in the Event.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>Please check box *<\/span><\/span><\/span>I am of legal age of majority in my province\/territory, and have read and accept the waiver (or if under the age of majority, my parent\/guardian has read and accepts the waiver on my behalf, and gives me permission to participate in Legging It for Literacy).<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div>Continue<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/form>\nTo download a PDF print version of the form, click here<\/a>.<\/p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”About the Literacy Legacy Fund” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]The Literacy Legacy Fund enables Western Counties Regional Library to establish secure funding annually to enhance its collections.<\/p>\nThe fund creates a place for large donations from generous supporters while permitting the library to manage its collection.<\/p>\nThe fund will benefit individual library branches for years to come.<\/p>\nWhy?<\/h4>\nWestern Counties Regional Library operates 10 library branches in Digby, Shelburne and Yarmouth counties and must deal with the challenge this huge geographic region with a sparse population presents. It is costly to provide proper library services. Funding for the library has remained relatively static over the past decade.<\/p>\nIn order to counter this, the library has set up the Literacy Legacy Fund.<\/p>\nThe larger the fund grows, the more library materials (books, eBooks, DVDs, etc.) that can be purchased with the interest generated by the fund.<\/p>\nThis enriches the collection, better serving the community, and it makes the library more recession-proof and able to weather government funding freezes and cuts.<\/p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Donate” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]To support this fundraiser using this link, please donate using the form below.If you wish to donate in another manner (cash, cheque, eTransfer) visit our Donations page here <\/a>and choose Literacy Legacy Fund as your donation choice.<\/p>\n\n
To download a PDF print version of the form, click here<\/a>.<\/p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”About the Literacy Legacy Fund” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]The Literacy Legacy Fund enables Western Counties Regional Library to establish secure funding annually to enhance its collections.<\/p>\nThe fund creates a place for large donations from generous supporters while permitting the library to manage its collection.<\/p>\nThe fund will benefit individual library branches for years to come.<\/p>\nWhy?<\/h4>\nWestern Counties Regional Library operates 10 library branches in Digby, Shelburne and Yarmouth counties and must deal with the challenge this huge geographic region with a sparse population presents. It is costly to provide proper library services. Funding for the library has remained relatively static over the past decade.<\/p>\nIn order to counter this, the library has set up the Literacy Legacy Fund.<\/p>\nThe larger the fund grows, the more library materials (books, eBooks, DVDs, etc.) that can be purchased with the interest generated by the fund.<\/p>\nThis enriches the collection, better serving the community, and it makes the library more recession-proof and able to weather government funding freezes and cuts.<\/p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Donate” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]To support this fundraiser using this link, please donate using the form below.If you wish to donate in another manner (cash, cheque, eTransfer) visit our Donations page here <\/a>and choose Literacy Legacy Fund as your donation choice.<\/p>\n\n
The Literacy Legacy Fund enables Western Counties Regional Library to establish secure funding annually to enhance its collections.<\/p>\n
The fund creates a place for large donations from generous supporters while permitting the library to manage its collection.<\/p>\n
The fund will benefit individual library branches for years to come.<\/p>\n
Western Counties Regional Library operates 10 library branches in Digby, Shelburne and Yarmouth counties and must deal with the challenge this huge geographic region with a sparse population presents. It is costly to provide proper library services. Funding for the library has remained relatively static over the past decade.<\/p>\n
In order to counter this, the library has set up the Literacy Legacy Fund.<\/p>\n
The larger the fund grows, the more library materials (books, eBooks, DVDs, etc.) that can be purchased with the interest generated by the fund.<\/p>\n
This enriches the collection, better serving the community, and it makes the library more recession-proof and able to weather government funding freezes and cuts.<\/p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Donate” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]
To support this fundraiser using this link, please donate using the form below.If you wish to donate in another manner (cash, cheque, eTransfer) visit our Donations page here <\/a>and choose Literacy Legacy Fund as your donation choice.<\/p>\n\n
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Western Counties Regional Library Charitable Association\u2019s Legging It for Literacy<\/strong> is Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at McKay Memorial Library<\/a>, 17 Glasgow Street.<\/p>\n![\"photo](\"https:\/\/westerncounties.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mad-Hatter-small.jpg\")