Past Events

The Tidnish Bridge Art Gallery is holding an Open House Saturday from 10-5. Meet the artists and check out their work. There will be refreshments, giveaways and music from Bob Boudrot. And ask about workshops and classes. For more information call 902-667-8555.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.