November 2018
Amherst Christmas Light-up
The Amherst Christmas Light Up is Friday night at Victoria Square. Starting at 6 there will be entertainment and hot chocolate. At 7 it’s the light-up. Following that join the ARHS Band, with Songs of Christmas Concert at the 1st Baptist Church.
Find out more »An Evening of Art and War
The Amherst Area Heritage Trust is presenting An Evening of Art and War, Arthur Lismer Comes To Town, Fri Nov 16 at 8 at the Colonel James Layton Ralston Armoury. There will be a showcase of World War 1 lithographs by renowned artist Arthur Lismer, speakers, musical entertainment, a silent auction, and delicious refreshments. Tickets are $15 per person, $25 per couple. Tickets are available at the Copper Tree Boutique or by emailing abettramherst@gmail.com or calling 902-664-2524.
Find out more »Trinity St Stephens Annual Bethlehem Market
Trinity St Stephens Annual Bethlehem Market is Sat Nov 17 from 9-11:30. There will be jewelry, baked goods, a craft table, Christmas decorations and silent auction tables. Stop by Martha’s Inn Café for a bowl of turkey soup and cookies and dress in costume and have your picture taken in the Nativity Scene for $3.
Find out more »Nibus Publishing Holiday Book Baazaar
Maritime Mosiac will be hosting a Nibus Publishing Holiday Book Baazaar, Sat Nov 17 from 10-2 at Dayles Grand Market. There will be over 40 of Atlantic Canada’s celebrated authors. Do your Christmas shopping and have the authors sign your copy, while you enjoy Christmas treats and prizes.
Find out more »Salvation Army Auction.
The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Amherst will be hosting a live Auction Sat Nov 17 at 1. Viewing is from noon-1. George Baker will be the auctioneer. MLA Elizabeth Smith McCrossin and Deputy Mayor Sheila Christie will also be on-hand to kick off the Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign.
Find out more »Concert Fundraiser
There will be a Concert Fundraiser Saturday starting at 1:30 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church Hall, Parrsboro. It will feature an afternoon of country music with Buckie Hazel, Connie Dawson, Dianne O’Brien, Claude Lamb, Blake Dawson, Helen Chapman, Donna C. Benjamin, Helen Chapman, David Brown, Bucko Dawson and Ron O’Brien. Proceeds for church and hall maintenance.
Find out more »Amherst Christmas Parade
The Amherst Christmas Parade is Saturday. It starts at 6 at the corner of Victoria and Eddy and ends at the Amherst Center, where there will be music, a visit from Santa and the Parade presentations.
Find out more »NS Tree For Boston
This year’s NS Tree For Boston is from Cumberland County. It will be stopping at the Superstore Sunday from 10-11:30.
Find out more »Christmas Tea and Sale
The St. Thomas Aquinas Ladies Council will holding their annual Christmas Tea and Sale on Sunday, November 18, from 11 to 12:30. Lunch is $5.00 and there be three door prizes to be drawn. There will be bake, craft, fudge, 50/50 tickets, a used Christmas Items tables and books.
Find out more »See CCTS’s New Accessible Van
Cumberland County Transportation Services invites you to the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Center Wednesday November 28th at 2 to showcase their new accessible van. CCTS wishes to thank all our partners for their continued financial support and assistance in the purchase of this vehicle and in the operation of our transportation service for the residents of Cumberland County. Refreshments will be available. If you are going, let them know. RSVP by November 23rd at 902-667-8149.
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