September 2018
“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.
Find out more »Terry Fox Run
The Terry Fox Run is Sunday Sept 16. Registration for the 5K and 10K is at Dickey Park at 9, with start at 10. Run, walk or ride. To start your fundraising you can go the terryfox.org. For more information, contact Monique at 902-669-9052.
Find out more »Frank Deshenes Memorial Ride
The Frank Deshenes Memorial Ride is Sunday Sept 9, from the Canadian Tire Parking lot. The ride will be to 250 kilometers, to represent the 2500 km ride that Frank intended to complete. Kickstands up at 10 sharp. Ride patches will be available on site for $10 each. Proceeds to support Frankie’s Move Over Law.
Find out more »Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Campaign
The United Way of Cumberland County kicks off it’s Annual Fund Raising Campaign with Smile cookies from Tim Hortons next week. Cookies cost $1, with proceeds to the United Way. That one Cumberland County business, raised over $6700 in one week. What is your business doing to support the United Way? Got a fund raising idea, call 902-667-2203, or 902-694-2411.
Find out more »Taoist Tai Chi Open Houses
Taoist Tai Chi branch has 2 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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