October 2018
Open House Autism NS
Autism NS has opened a resource center for Cumberland County at 50 Church St in Amherst. They are holding an Open House there, Saturday from 10-1. They’ll have some light refreshments.
Find out more »Annual Harvest Luncheon and Bake Sale
St Ann's ACW will be holding there Annual Harvest Luncheon and Bake Sale on Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm at the St Ann's Anglican Church Hall in Westcock, New Brunswick. They will be serving sandwiches, sweets, coffee and tea. Tickets are $8.00 and available at the door.
Find out more »Field Day – Broadfork Farm
Broadfork Farm is holding a Field Day, Sunday Oct 14 from 1-4. There will be a farm tour from 1-2, a garlic planting party from 2-3, and from 3-4 a demonstration of their newly created self-loading compost spreader. Broadfork Farm is at 3630 Boars Back Road, just outside River Hebert.
Find out more »Y Citrus Sale
The Cumberland Y Service Club’s Annual Citrus and Apple Sale is underway. Place your order until Wed Oct 24, for South African oranges and red grapefruit and Stirling apples, by calling 902-667-3479.
Find out more »Public Open House – Springhill Pit Pond Trail Development,
Springhill Communities in Bloom, invites you to a Public Open House, to discuss the Springhill Pit Pond Trail Development, Monday at 6 in the boardroom of the Dr Carson and Marion Murray Community Center
Find out more »Tourism Strategic Plan Public Input Meeting
The Town of Sackville will be holding a Tourism Strategic Plan Public Input Meeting, Tuesday Oct 16, 7 to 9 in Council Chambers at Town Hall. Pre-registration for this session is not required. There will be the same short presentation on Tourism related initiatives, followed by discussion of plans for next year and ideas that members of the public might wish to present. For more information call 506-364-4938.
Find out more »Chamber Fall Gala Award Dinner
The Amherst and Area Chamber of Commerce is holding it’s Fall Gala Award Dinner, Wed 6-9. At the Exhibitor Center at the Amherst Center. Keynote speaker will be Geoff MacLean, NS Minister of Business. There will be 4 Business of the Year awards: Business of the Year-business with 5 or less staff, Business of the Year-business with 6 or more employees. Not-For-Profit of the Year and Exporter of the Year. Tickets are $35 for Chamber members, $45 for non-members and…
Find out more »FREE Hot Breakfast – Small Business Week
The week of Oct 15th is Small Business Week. The Springhill Chamber of Commerce is hosting a FREE Hot Breakfast for Business Leaders, Friday Oct. 19 starting at 9 in Artie’s Attic at Sociables. Guest speakers will include Stephanie Moreau, Tourism Development Officer with the Municipality of Cumberland, and Johnathan McClelland with the Cumberland Business Connector.
Find out more »Pumpkins for Poverty
The 11th Annual Pumpkins for Poverty is Friday Oct 19 11-1:30 at Victoria Square. Get a free pumpkin, with a donation of food or cash to the food bank. Pumpkins will be available while supplies last.
Find out more »Amherst Rotary – Kitchen Party/Ceildh
The Amherst Rotary Club is hosting a Kitchen Party/Ceildh, with the Rollikers, Friday Oct 19 from 6-8:30 at the Amherst Golf Club. Tickets are $20 and available from any Rotarian. Proceeds to Camp Tidnish.
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