August 2018
Meet Your Elected Representatives
The Amherst and Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to join them to hear from the elected representatives from the Town of Amherst, the Municipality of Cumberland, the Province and Federal levels of government. Mayor David Kogan, County Warden Allison Gillis, MLA Elizabeth Smith McCrossin and MP Bill Casey. Have been invited to discuss what is happening at each level of government and it’s impact on the local economy, and what their roles are in making our economy self supporting.…
Find out more »Stuff a Car
Maggie's Place, in partnership with the Amherst Police Department and the Atlantic Superstore will be holding a "Stuff a Car" School Supply Drive on Friday, August 17th from 10am-5:30pm at the Atlantic Superstore. Donations will go directly to helping children and youth of Cumberland County access FREE school supplies. In cooperation with Cumberland Public Libraries, filled backpacks will ne available at library branches throughout the county Aug 27-31, except for the Amherst branch. The back to school supplies will be…
Find out more »53rd Nova Scotia Gem and Mineral Show
The 53rd Nova Scotia Gem and Mineral Show is Fri-Sun Aug 17-19 from 10-5 at the Parrsboro Recreation Center. There will be over 30 vendors, with thousands of gems, minerals, fossils and artisan metalwork. More details at nsgemshow on facebook
Find out more »Legion Luncheon
There’s a Luncheon Friday from 11-1 at the Sackville Legion. They will be serving turkey, pasta and potato salads, Blueberry Dessert, and more. Cost $10. If you want more information, call 364-9900 or for take out/delivery.
Find out more »Doug Patriquin Capitol Theatre
Doug Patriquin brings his Back to Basics Tour to the Oxford Capitol Theatre, for two old time country music shows, in August. Friday Aug 17 there’s a 7 o’clock performance. Saturday Aug 18 there a matinee at 1. Tickets are $25. Call Eleanor at 902-447-3040 to get your name on the advance ticket list.
Find out more »Wild Blueberry Bliss Dinner
The Annual Wild Blueberry Bliss Dinner at the River Phillip Community Hall is Saturday from 4-6. You will have a choice chilli, baked beans or pulled pork and your choice of blueberry dessert. The cost is $10.
Find out more »3rd Annual Wentworth Show and Shine
The Wentworth learning Center will be hosting the 3rd Annual Wentworth Show and Shine, Sat Aug 19 from 9-3. There will also be a locally made craft market, quilt show and sale, a family fun zone and a blueberry café. There will be raffle draws throughout the day. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for 5-12 year olds and free for those under 5. Proceeds are to the Wentworth learning Center and the Wentworth Volunteer Fire Department.
Find out more »Bridge Adult Service Center Fashion Show
The 5th annual Bridge Adult Service Center Fashion Show is Thursday August 23 at 6:30 16 Station St. Tickets are $5.00 and will only be available at the door on Fashion Show night. Doors open at 6:00. Clients of the Bridge will be modelling fashions from Bargains at the Bridge.There will be door prizes, a 50/50, silent auction and refreshments.
Find out more »Sackville Triathlon and Duathlon
The 20th Sackville Triathlon and Duathlon are Saturday August 25. Registration closes Wed Aug 15, with online registration only, at raceroster.com. The event is limited to 200 participants and you must be registered with TriNB. The race site is the Middle Sackville Baptist Church, with the swim at Silver Lake. More details at Sackville.com
Find out more »Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival – Tea
The Sweetest Festival of the Summer, the Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival, is Aug 17-Sept 25, with various events throughout Cumberland County. Sat Aug 25, there will be a Blueberry Tea, at the Brookdale Community Hall from 10-1. There will be sandwiches, assorted Wild Blueberry desserts. There will also be a Quilt and Pillow Prize Draw. For more events go to wildblueberryfest.com
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