Are you ready for the pitches for “A” Fresh Start Grant from the Town of Amherst. It’s Thursday starting at 6:30 at the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Center. Representatives from The Valentine Run, The Sexual Health Center and Heritage Trust will share their visions and event ideas. (The Trust, in co-operation with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders Museum, is seeking $2,064 to host “Art and War,” an exhibit showcasing original Arthur Lismer lithographs of the First World War. The…

It's trick-or-treating... just for adults. Spirits Walk in Downtown Amherst is Fri Oct 26 from 4-8. Visit participating shops throughout downtown Amherst to sample "witches' brews" from craft breweries and distilleries, tasty treats, and magical tricks. For participating locations, go to Amherst.ca/shopping.html

The Great Amherst Scarefest returns to the Amherst Center today thru Tuesday, and it’s going to be scarier than last year. There will be family friendly times and times for teens and adults. The cost is $5 for teens and adults and $3 for kids. Get one dollar off your ticket price with a donation to the Amherst Food Bank.

St Paul’s United Church 404 Cleveland Ave in Riverview NB, is holding a Fall Fair, Sat Oct 27 from 9-1. There will used items, homemade candy and baked goods, a Christmas Shop, a silent Auction and more including lunch. The admission is free.

The Annual Rummage and Yard Sale at Trinity St Stephens United Church is Sat Oct 27 from 9-11:30 at Heartz Hall. Don’t forget the Giant yard sale in the basement.

The Tantramar 681 Air Cadet Squadron will be holding a fund raising Spaghetti Dinner, Saturday from 4-6:30 at the Sackville Legion. The dinner prepared by President Doreen Richards and her volunteers will be served by Squadron members. Dinner, beverage and dessert is $12 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under.  

There’s a Fundraiser for Eileen Lewis, Sunday 2-4 at Winegarden Estate in Baie Verte. Music by Pic ‘N’ Grin, the Carter Girls and a special guest. There will also be a 50/50. Admission is a donation at the door.

The Ross Anderson Pharmachoice Teen Center 23rd Annual Much Music Halloween Teen Dance is Halloween night from 7-1. Admission is $8. The dance is open to Springhill youth attending Springhill Jr/Sr High. The permission slip deadline is Monday Oct 29 at noon.