December 2017
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.
Find out more »Amherst Fire Dept Bingo
The Amherst Fire Department’s Bingo jackpot this week is $9,900 in 49 numbers or less. Doors open at 6 every Friday, with early bird games starting at 6:50.
Find out more »Learn How to Round Dance
You can Learn How to Round Dance next year. Get an introduction round dancing with a demo at the Amherst Center Friday at 7. There will an Open House on Friday Jan 19th at 7. For more information call John or Beth Dickinson at 902-667-3080.
Find out more »Christmas Family Days
The Amherst Artisans Gallery and Market at the Amherst Center, are holding Christmas Family Days this weekend. Saturday from 8-11 it’s Breakfast With Santa. Pete Frenette will be performing on the market stage from 9-11. From 11-1 it’s R.A and Jack on the market stage. There will be a full Turkey Dinner from 11-2. Sunday afternoon the Shriners Clowns will be tying balloons at the Artisans market.
Find out more »Holiday Fun Day
Maggie’s Place is having a Holiday Fun Day, Saturday from 10-noon at the Knights of Columbus Hall. There will be art, music, face painting and more. And they are also expecting a visit from a special guest. All children must be accompanied by an adult. And as with all Maggie’s Place programs this one is free.
Find out more »Sunday Service at AME Church
The Highland AME Church invites this week’s Sunday morning service at 11. There will be several special guests joining the congregation for readings and music.
Find out more »Advent Vespers Service at Trinity-St. Stephen’s.
On Sunday, December 17th at 4, the Church Choir of Trinity-St. Stephen’s United Church, Amherst along with the Trinity Youth Singers, Halifax’s East Coast Caroling Company and various other musical guests invite you to the church’s first ever Advent Vespers Service at Trinity-St. Stephen’s. You are invited to come and reflect on traditional and contemporary readings, listen to music and take a moment in the midst of the busyness of the season to be still in the quietness of our sanctuary. Admission…
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