June 2018
The Great Race
The Great Race is on and it’s coming to Amherst Saturday. It’s the world’s premiere old car rally, covering more than 2300 miles from Buffalo NY to Halifax, in vintage automobiles dating as far back as 1913. Grab a lawn chair this Saturday morning and watch. The first of 120 vehicles should roll down Victoria St and up Church St about 10. The Race which started 35 years ago. It’s not a speed race but a time/speed/distance rally.
Find out more »Canada Day Springhill
Springhill will be celebrating Canada Day Sat June 30. They will have a bike rodeo from 5-7 at the Richard Calder Arena, and they will be giving away a new bike and other prizes. The Springhill Fencebusters U13 AA Team will be holding a BBQ and the Canada Day cake will be cut at 7:30.
Find out more »July 2018
Canada Day – Amherst
Celebrate Canada Day Sunday in Amherst. The flag raising is at 11:45. The downtown celebration is from noon-4 in Victoria Square. There will be live music, games, food, inflatables, a bungee jump and more. Fireworks are at dusk from the Robbs Complex.
Find out more »Oxford – Canada Day
Oxford’s Canada Day Celebrations are from 11-1 at Heritage Square. There will be Canada themed face painting and other children’s activities, music from My Favourite Headache and a Free BBQ.
Find out more »Parrsboro – Canada Day
Parrsboro is celebrating Canada Day at Ottawa House. Sunday’s events run from 1:30-4. There will be music from the Parrsboro Citizens band, a cake auction and birthday cake as well.
Find out more »Gathering of the Clans
The 2018 Gathering of the Clans is Monday July 2. The day starts with a Breakfast at the Pugwash Fire Hall. There will be highland dance, pipes and drums, and highland games competitions. Artisan and food vendors will be set up on Water Street. Entertainment on the Eaton Stage will feature Paul Randy Mingo and headliner the Matt Minglewood Band. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children 5-12, and under 5 get in free. The Street Parade at 10…
Find out more »Sandwich and Pie Stand
Wesley St. Matthew’s United Church in Pugwash, will be hosting a Sandwich and Pie Stand on Monday July 2 at the Lobster Factory by the Eaton Lodge. It starts at 9. Enjoy freshly-made sandwiches and homemade pies.Proceeds are for church expenses.
Find out more »Cumberland Smile and Shine Annual Family Picnic
The Cumberland Smile and Shine program will be holding it's Annual Family Picnic on Friday, July 6th 12-2 p.m. at the McDonalds-Rotary Children's Accessible Playground on Beacon Street. If you are going please RSVP by Tuesday, July 3 by calling 902-667-8244.
Find out more »The Tidnish Crossroads and Area Community Association, is holding it’s 38th Annual Festival and Co-ed Softball Tournament the weekend of July 7-8 at the Rodney Estabrooks Memorial Sports Field in Tidnish. In addition there will amusements for kids including Kalei’s Balloon Creations both Saturday and Sunday, 4H demonstrations, live music, and great food at the canteen. There is a dance Saturday night and the Pork Chop BBQ Sunday afternoon. For more information contact Melissa Doherty at 902-297-0821 (mcdoherty@gmail.com) or email…
Find out more »38th Annual Festival and Co-ed Softball Tournament
The Tidnish Crossroads and Area Community Association, is holding it’s 38th Annual Festival and Co-ed Softball Tournament the weekend of July 7-8 at the Rodney Estabrooks Memorial Sports Field in Tidnish. In addition there will amusements for kids including Kalei’s Balloon Creations both Saturday and Sunday, balloon creations, 4H demonstrations, live music, and great food at the canteen. There is a dance Saturday night and the Pocrk Chop BBQ Sunday afternoon. For more information contact Melissa Doherty at 902-297-0821 (mcdoherty@gmail.com)…
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