June 2018
11th Annual Amherst Curling Club Golf Tournament
The 11th Annual Amherst Curling Club Golf Tournament is Friday June 15, at Bacons Par 3, with a shotgun start at 7. The cost is $20. If you don’t have clubs, they will be available free. Contact Peter Rushton at 902-664-7383 or email P-KRushton@bellaliant.ca
Find out more »Amherst’s 2nd Annual Pride Parade
Amherst’s 2nd Annual Pride Parade is Saturday June 16. The parade starts at 2, with festivities in Victoria Square from 1-5. Celebrate how diversity creates community within Cumberland County. If you want to register for the parade or set up a vendor table, email cumberlandpride@outlook.com
Find out more »Benefit for Ronnie Downey
There will be a Benefit for Ronnie Downey Sat June 16 starting at 5 at Teasers. Proceeds will help with expenses as Ronnie recovers from a recent motorcycle accident.
Find out more »Sexual Health Center AGM
The Sexual Health Center for Cumberland County will hold their Annual General Meeting Monday, June 18 at 6, in the parish Hall multipurpose room.
Find out more »YMCA of Cumberland AGM
The YMCA of Cumberland’s Annual general Meeting is Tue June 19 from noon-1 in the Y’s Community Room. A light lunch will be served. If you are going, RSVP by Friday June 15 by calling the Y at 902-667-9112.
Find out more »Grade 7 and 8 Prom
The Grade 7 and 8 Junior Prom is Wednesday from 7-9 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. There will be a DJ, a photo booth and a canteen. Tickets are $5 and available at Beans and Cocoa at Dayles Grand Market. Pictures will be at 6 at the Cumberland County Museum.
Find out more »Amherst Preschool School Readiness Program
The Amherst Preschool School Readiness Program still has spots open for the 2018/2019 school year! Their program is focused on preparing your child for the transition into the elementary school setting. If your child is 4 or will be 4 by December 31st 2018 they are eligible to attend. If you are interested or want more information email Amherstpreschool@gmail.com
Find out more »Sexual Health Center Girls World Summer Programs
The Sexual Health Center for Cumberland County’s Girls World summer programs are coming up in July. In Amherst it’s at Heartz Hall at Trinity St Stephens July 10-13 and Aug 7-10. In Oxford, at the Lions Center July 31-Aug 3. In Springhill it will be at the Dr Carson and Marion Murray Community Center, July 17-20. For more information call the Sexual Health Center at 902-667-7500.
Find out more »Great Amherst Antique and Collectables Show and Sale
Dayles Grand Market presents the Great Amherst Antique and Collectables Show and Sale, June 21-24. (Thursday and Friday 10-8, Saturday 11-8, Sunday 11-3.) There will be over 14,000 sq ft of dealers and a Free Antique Road Show Friday June 23 from 4-8. For information call Hal Davidson 506-850-9548 or email haldavid77@gmail.com
Find out more »Seniors Celebration Day and Expo
The Cumberland County Seniors Safety Program and supporting partners are holding a 2018 Seniors Celebration Day and Expo at the St Thomas Moore Catholic Church Hall, Thursday from 1-4. The event is free, with displays and demonstrations of interest to seniors, including home safety, personal health, fitness and recreational activities and crime prevention tips. For more information contact Ray Bristol, Cumberland County’s Seniors Safety Coordinator at 902-667-7484.
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