November 2018
Local Remembrance Day Ceremonies
Remembrance Day ceremonies in Amherst start Sunday at 11:45 at the cenotaph in Victoria Square. Then there is a parade to Trinity St Stephens Church for the Wreath Laying Ceremony. In Sackville the parade will form up at 9:15 in front of the Sackville Legion, then march off to Convocation Hall for the Remembrance Day Service. Following the service there will be a march to the Cenotaph for the laying of wreaths and crosses, then returning to the…
Find out more »Cookie Crawl
The Town of Amherst is holding a Cookie Crawl, Friday Dec 14 from 4-8. Buy your ticket in advance and then take it to Amherst Town Hall on Dec 14, and exchange it for an empty cookie tin and a map of participating businesses that will have Christmas cookies to fill your tin. A limited number of tins are available, so get your tickets early for $20, at Eventbrite.ca
Find out more »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 locations around Cumberland County including at Dayle's Grand Market, Scotiabank branches in Oxford and Pugwash, the Pugwash Co-op, Dairy Queen, Archway Insurance, Amherst Pharmasave, Community Credit Union, the Artisans Market…
Find out more »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.
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