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.

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…

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)…

The L.A. Animal Shelter on the Smith Rd, will be holding their Yard Sale and Open House, Sat Jul 7. The yard sale is from 9-1, the open house from 11-2 and a BBQ sponsored by the Community Credit Union from 11-1.

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.