November 2018
Movies at the Springhill Library
It’s Classic Movie night at the Springhill Library Wed Nov 14. They will be showing the 1933 movie, Dinner at Eight. The movie starts at 7. The Springhill Library will be showing the after school movie, Teen Titans Go Thursday Nov 15 from 3-4:30.
Find out more »Variety Show
The 2nd Annual Springhill and Oxford Variety Show is Thurs Nov 15 from 7-9 at the Springhill Baptist Church. There will be a raffle for a Christmas centerpiece. Admission is a donation at the door. Proceeds support the Springhill and Oxford Chapter of the Kidney Foundation of Canada.
Find out more »Showcase Productions – That’s the Way It’ll Always Be
Showcase Productions presents, That’s the Way It’ll Always Be, Thursday to Saturday Nov 15-17, upstairs at Dayles Grand Market. Performances are at 7 each night. Tickets are $10 at the door, at Bliss Crystal Café or by calling Janice at 902-661-0108.
Find out more »Collins Christmas Craft Market
The Amherst Artisans Gallery, the Cumberland Hospice and Palliative Care Society and the Amherst Anson 154 Air Cadet Squadron presents the Collins Craft Fair Friday Nov 16 thru Sunday Nov 18, in the Exhibition Center at the Amherst Center. There will be more than 70 Maritime exhibitors, a cafe and food village, live entertainment, a games area and Santa Claus. Weekend entry fee is $5, $4 with a non-perishable food item. Children 12 and under get in free.
Find out more »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.
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