Past Events

The Joggins Fossil Center will be celebrating it’s 10 Anniversary  Saturday July 7. The events begins with a blessing of the cliffs by Mi’kmaq elders at 9. From 10-4 there will be a local vendors marketplace, fossils displays, tours, information tables, children’s activities and a BBQ by the 1442 River Hebert District School Army cadets. At 6 the Anniversary Reception, celebrating the 10 anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage Designation. If you are interested in a Behind the Scenes Collection…

There will be an Indoor Yard Sale and Pulled Pork Take-out, Say Jul 7 from 10:30-2 at the Highland A.M.E Church. Pulled Pork on a Kaiser bun, with potato salad for $10. Proceeds will assist with church expenses.

There will be a Strawberry Festival at the Linden Community Hall Sat July 7 from 11-2. They will have a Book Sale, BBQ and Strawberry Shortcake and Sundaes.  Call 902-661-4340 for more information.

As part of the 38th Annual Tidnish Festival, the Tidnish Community Center presents Freefall Sat July 7 from 8-1. Advance tickets are $10, by calling Nancy at 902-661-4380. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door.

Christ Church Amherst is holding a Community Roots Day Camp for ages 6-12, the week of July 9-13. The camp is free and runs daily from 9-5. For more information or to register go to sharenspei.ca

The 90th Annual Strawberry Festival in Wallace is this Saturday. It’s on from 3-6 at the Wallace Community Hall. There will be homemade baked beans and a variety of salads and strawberry shortcake. The cost is $12 for adults, $6 for children 13 and under and free for preschoolers. Take-outs will be available. Proceeds to St Matthew’s Presbyterian Church.

Showcase Productions Society will be offering Summer Theatre Programs for students in Amherst and Area at Christ Church Parish Hall. Camp 1 is Jul 16-27 and is for ages 7-9. Camp 2 is Aug 6-17 for 10-12 year olds. The 2 week camps cost $125. Sponsorships are available. For more information, call 902-667-1900, email showcasep@eastlink,ca or go to showcasrproductions.ca

The 4th Annual BHP Challenge is Sat Jul 21 at Sackville’s Beach Hill Park. The main race is a little over 4km, with more than a dozen obstacles. The Mini-Challenge for kids 5-11 is back again too. Race sign-in is at 8:30, but pre-registration and payment is required by July 19. Click on the “Summer Programs” link at Sackville.com.  The cost is $25 for adults, $10 for students, and children $5, unless their parents are participating in the race. Then…