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Christmas For Kids
The 25th Annual Christmas For Kids, now coordinated by the Amherst Lions Club, runs til Dec 7. The Christmas For Kids phone line is 902-667-1949, Mon-Thur 10-4 in November, and Mon-Fri 10-4 in December. Call the same number for grocery box requests. Christmas Angel Trees will be up in various...
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Cumberland Public Libraries Annual Giant Book Sale
Cumberland Public Libraries Annual Giant Book Sale Thur-Sat Nov 29-Dec 1, at the Four Fathers Library in Amherst. There will be lots of bargains and new stock will be added daily. Stuff a library bag for only $10 and help support Cumberland Public Libraries.
Find out more »7:30 am
Masonic Breakfast
The Amherst Masons are serving breakfast this Saturday morning 7:30-10:30, at their temple on Lawrence Street. Eggs, bacon, sausages and more are on their menu. The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Takeouts are available.
Find out more »9:00 am
Students Day on the Town.
Sat Dec 1 is Students Day on the Town. From 9-6, Mount Allison Students and NSCC Cumberland students will get a free ride from campus to Amherst. There will be special gifts, tax free shopping and free lunch.
Find out more »Yard and Bake Sale
There will be a Yard and Bake Sale at the AME Church, Saturday from 9-1. Please use the back entrance.
Find out more »Chignecto/Glooscap ATV Poker Rally
The Chignecto/Glooscap ATV Poker Rally is Saturday at the Chignecto Game Sanctuary. Meet at the warming shelter on the Boars Back Road, for registration between 9 and 11. The cost is $20 per hand, and there will be prizes for the top 3 hands. A canteen will be open at...
Find out more »Pancakes ‘n’ Pajamas
Crossroads Community Church on Church Street is hosting Pancakes ‘n’ Pajamas, Saturday morning from 9-11. Celebrate the season with a free pancake breakfast. There will also be a cinnamon station for kids, to make their own Christmas ornaments.
Find out more »10:00 am
Christmas Market and Soup and Chilli Luncheon
The Amherst and Area Tae Kwon-do Parents Association are holding their Christmas Market and Soup and Chilli Luncheon, Sat Dec 1 from 10-2, at the Amherst Lions Center. Tables are $15, with the rental fee due by Nov 1. Proceeds from table rentals go to Christmas For Kids. JC’s Competitive...
Find out more »Christ Church Anglican’s Christmas Bazaar
Christ Church Anglican’s Christmas Bazaar is Saturday Dec 1 from 10-1, at Christ Church parish Hall. They will also be featuring local fibre arts, knitting, baking, books and new to you items. There will also be lunch, with soup, sandwiches and sweets for $10.
Find out more »Christmas Tea, and Craft and Bake Sale
The Amherst 50+ Club is holding a Christmas Tea, and Craft and Bake Sale Sat Dec 1 from 10-2 at their hall on Croft Street. You’ll get your choice of fresh sandwiches, dessert and tea or coffee for $6.
Find out more »24th Annual Christmas in the Park
The Oxford Area Lionettes are holding their 24th Annual Christmas in the Park, Sat Dec 1, at Trinity United Church on Main Street. There will be crafts and a Dessert Café from 10-2. Admission is free and there will door prizes.
Find out more »Christmas Tea and Sale
There’s a Christmas Tea and Sale Saturday 10-1 at the Brookdale Community Hall . Lunch is soup and dessert for $8. There will be a bake table, a craft table and new to you Christmas decorations for sale. The event is hosted by the Brookdale Sewing Circle.
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