December 2017
Provincial Championships Coordinators
The Amherst Curling Club will be hosting this season’s Provincial Championships and we need a few Coordinators for the event from February 15th to 19th, 2018. The coordinator for each activity is not expected to perform all the functions themselves, but work with a team of other volunteers. A copy of the file explaining the various coordinators, positions and tasks for a successful event, is available at the Curling Club . If you would like to help out, contact Peter Rushton…
Find out more »Holiday Concert
The Tantramar Regional High School Jazz Band and Vocal Ensemble will be holding their Holiday Concert Tuesday, December 12 at 6:30 in the TRHS Theatre.You will hear both Holiday and other music, taste some great treats by our Culinary Tech students, and enjoy the festive atmosphere! Admission is by donation at the door.
Find out more »E.B. Chandler Christmas Concert
The E.B. Chandler Bands and Choir Christmas Concert is tonight 7-9 in the EB Chandler Gym. There is no admission but the Band and Choir parents Association would gladly accept your donation.
Find out more »Light the Way
The annual Cumberland Health Care Foundation "Light the Way" campaign continues til end of the month, to raise money to buy medical equipment. You can buy a light, wreath, snowman, or angel and dedicate it in someone's memory or in honor of someone special to you. Drop into the Foundation office at the hospital or online at, chcfoundation.com
Find out more »Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day
The Soar Community Health Board, the YMCA of Cumberland and the Town of Amherst are holding a Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, Thursday Dec 21 at 4:15 at Victoria Square. You are invited to join them and remember those who have died from homelessness.
Find out more »Classic Movie Night
It’s Classic Movie Night at the Springhill Library, Wed Dec 13 at 7. They will be showing, The Shop Around the Corner, with Jimmy Stewart and Margaret Sullivan.
Find out more »Autumn House – Evening of Art
An Evening of Art in support of Autumn House, is Saturday Jan 20 from 7- midnight at Amherst Regional High. The evening showcases local artists and gives you a chance to win one of a kind creations. For Autumn House proceeds support crisis intervention, shelter, outreach counselling and advocacy. Tickets and more information will be available next week.
Find out more »Gym Floor Replacement at YMCA
The YMCA of Cumberland will be replacing the gymnasium floor. The installation of the wood floor will begin on December 14, and the gym will be inaccessible until January 8. During that time, a temporary schedule will replace the current fitness program schedule. Check the Y’s facebook page or website for updates.
Find out more »Teaser’s Boxing Day Jam
Teaser’s Annual Boxing Day Jam is Tuesday Dec 26 from 5-closing. There will be lots of local performers, helping to raise money to support the Food Bank.
Find out more »Holiday Food Drive
The Holiday Food Drive continues until Dec 24 at local area supermarkets The Amherst Superstore is collecting food and cash donations for the Amherst Food Assistance Network Scott’s Your Independent Grocer in Oxford is also participating in the drive, supporting the Oxford and Area Food Bank Association. In Sackville, Rose’s Your Independent Grocer is supporting the Sackville and District Assistance Center.
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