July 2018
Kilted Chef
Oxford Frozen Foods is celebrating their 50th Anniversary Sat July 28, with number of events for it’s invited guests. The Town of Oxford is joining the birthday celebration with an appearance by the Kilted Chef. He will be preparing delicious dishes with town celebrities, using wild blueberries, in Heritage Square from 11-3. And they are free to try as well as free blueberry ice cream. There will be fireworks at 10 at the town ballfield, open to all.
Find out more »Teddy Bear Picnic
The Springhill Communities in Bloom is hosting a Teddy Bear Picnic on Sunday at 1 at Lions Park in Springhill. Tickets are $5 a child. There will be games, balloon animals, face painting, family photo booth, a visit to the teddy bear doctor, and snack. BBQ will be onsite at an additional cost. Tickets are available through ticketpro on the Springhill Communities in Bloom Facebook page, at the Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Center or through contacting springcib@gmail.com.
Find out more »Roy Maltby Fundy Hockey School
The Roy Maltby Fundy Hockey School runs Sept 4-11 at the Amherst Stadium. Sportsmanship, social development and skill development of the participants is the main objective. The cost for players is $150, $75 for goalies. Each players gets 10 hours of ice time, including 2 games, off ice sessions, a jersey and free skate sharpening courtesy of Maltby Sports. For details and registration go to rmfhs.ca
Find out more »Occicial Opening of the Town of Amherst new Reservoir
The Town of Amherst will be holding the official opening of the new $5.5 million reservoir during a ceremony at the reservoir Monday at 11. The reservoir is off Willow Street.
Find out more »Pic n Grin at Winegarden Estates
Join Pic 'n' Grin for another evening of music Monday from 7-9 at Winegarden Estates in Baie Verte. Proceeds to the Canadian Red Cross.
Find out more »Uh Oh Canada Dinner Theatre Canceled July 15th
The “Uh Oh Canada Dinner Theatre”, at the Amherst Golf Club Wed July 25 at 7 has been cancelled. There will be 2 performances in September, on the 27th and 28th.. It’s written and directed by Charlie Rhindress. Tickets are $40, which includes a roast beef supper. You can buy tickets at the Pro Shop or call 902-667-1922.
Find out more »Old Home Week Dance
There’s an Old Home Week Dance at the Springhill Seniors Center on MacDougall St, Fri July 27. Bruce Gibson and Friends will be playing from 8:30-11:30. Admission is $7, which includes a lunch. They will also be playing 45’s starting at 8.
Find out more »Annual Cemetery Mass for St. Thomas Aquinas Parish
The Annual Cemetery Mass for St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Joggins is Sunday, July 29th. Blessing of the cemetery at 2pm with a Mass in the Church at 2:30pm. Reception to follow in the parish hall following the Mass.
Find out more »Shinimicas Cemetery Society, Annual Church Service
The Shinimicas Cemetery Society, will be holding its Annual Church Service. At the former Shinimicas United Church, Sunday July 29 at 3. Lowery MacLeod will be conducting the service. A collection will go toward the maintenance of the Shinimicas cemetery.
Find out more »Evening Hymn Sing
There’s an Evening Hymn Sing at the Historic Church of the Good Shepherd, Tidnish Head Road, on Sunday, July 29th, at 7. Special musicians and singers will include: Bag Piper Eric Graham, Pete Frenette, Clare Canning, Bill Cook and Lawry MacLeod. Free Will Offering going toward the painting of this Historic Church.
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