September 2018
At Cumberland Public Libraries today
At Cumberland Public Libraries today (Tue Sept 11) At the Four Fathers Library, Evil Genius Club: Alternative Energy from 3-4 for ages 8-13. Call 902-667-2549 for more information. At the Springhill Library, Meryl Cook author reading from 7-8. In addition to being an author, she is a contemporary rug hooking artist, a creativity workshop leader and former homeopath. She will be speaking about how to use creativity as a vehicle for self care. Call 902-597-2211 for more information.
Find out more »Call for Chamber Business Awards Nominations
The Amherst and Area Chamber of Commerce is bringing back their Business Awards and Gala Dinner in October. The Chamber is now accepting nominations for Business of the Year in two categories, businesses with fewer than 5 employees and businesses with over 6 employees. Other awards are for Not for Profit and Exporter of the year. Nominations close on Friday. You can go to the Chamber website, amherstchamberns.ca and find the nomination forms or call the Chamber office at 902-667-8186.
Find out more »At Cumberland Public Libraries today
At Cumberland Public Libraries today (Wed Sept 12) At the Four Fathers Library in Amherst, Once Upon a Time, for ages 0-5 from 10-11:30 and Twisted Stitchers, the drop in stitchery group from 6:30-8. Call the library for more at 902-667-2549.
Find out more »Air Cadet Open House
The 154 Amherst Air Cadet Squadron is holding new members night Wednesday night from 6:30-9 at the Colonel James Layton Ralston Armouries. The Cadet program is open to all youth aged 12-18, FREE OF CHARGE. There are countless opportunities available through the Air Cadet program. Some activities included in their regular and optional training programs are: Flights in powered aircraft and gliders, survival training, marksmanship, biathlon, fitness and sports, instruction and leadership training. And there are many summer training opportunities.
Find out more »“A” Fest
“A” Fest is Sept 13-16 in Amherst. There will be entertainment, food and fun for the whole family. Amoung the events is Hodge Podge Night Market, the Ramblers home opener, a fashion show and art gala, a family parade, family fun day and family date night and much more. Details at Amherst.ca or on the Amherst Recreation Department facebook page.
Find out more »Dayles Hodge Podge Night Market
The Town of Amherst and Dayles Grand Market are hosting a Hodge Podge Night Market, Thursday Sept 13, from 4-9. There will be local food, wine and beer, artisans and more. There will also be music from local musicians, and entertainment by the Halifax Circus acrobats.
Find out more »Debate on Fracking
The Six Rivers Chamber of Commerce and Friends of Cumberland County will be hosting a Debate on Fracking, Thursday Sept 13 at 7 at the Northumberland Curling Club in Pugwash. The admission is free and audience discussion will be encouraged.
Find out more »Amherst Rotary Lobster Party
Join the Amherst Rotary Club of Amherst their annual steak, lobster and libations celebration, a Lobster Party, Friday Sept 14 at 5:30. Tickets are $35 and available from Barry Helm at 902-694-2155 or lacey Fisher at 902-664-6206.
Find out more »TD Tree Days
You can help open doors for a more sustainable tomorrow. Join the TD Tree Days event Saturday Sept 15 from 9-noon at the EB Chandler/Community Garden site. You can register to plant trees by going to tdtreedays.com
Find out more »Taoist Tai Chi Open Houses
Our local Taoist Tai Chi branch has 3 upcoming Open Houses. This Saturday from 10-noon they will be at the Tidnish Community Center. There are two open houses at Christ Church Parish Hall, Monday from 2-4 and Wed Sept 19 from 7-9, Call 902-667-9193 for more information.
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