December 2017
Ramblers Fan Appreciation Night
The Amherst Ramblers Fan Appreciation Night is this Saturday at 7 at the Amherst Stadium. The first 700 fans will receive a free gift at the door, discount coupons from local merchants and a ticket for many door prizes. You could win a tv, a recliner rocker, a tablet and more. The EB Chandler Choir will sing carols before the game, and the national anthem. The Ramblers will be hosting Summerside Western Capitols. The Amherst Ramblers Fan Appreciation Night is…
Find out more »Garage/Yard Sale
There will be a Garage/Yard Sale Saturday from 9-noon at 13 Matthew’s Terrace(the old hospital site) All proceeds go to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. This Society serves those in need in Amherst and some surrounding area.
Find out more »Christmas Market
There will be a Christmas Market Saturday from 9-1 at Pugwash High School. There will be crafts, the Communities in Bloom Tree Fest, the Make It Snappy ginger contest, Kids Gingerbread Man cookie decorating and more. Jingles the Elf will be there too. Admission is a donation to the Food bank.
Find out more »Annual Kids Christmas Craft Day
Harrisons Home Hardware in Amherst will be holding their Annual Kids Christmas Craft Day, Saturday from 1-3. Call today and reserve your spot at 902-667-3306.
Find out more »Canada 150 Skating party
Amherst has been selected as a community host for a Canada 150 National Skating Party. It will be free 1:30-3 Sunday Dec 10th. That combined with the Canada / Russia World Jr A hockey game on Friday Dec 8 at 730, it will be a "flag waving" weekend in Cumberland.
Find out more »Revival Center Christmas Events
The Revival Center Sunday School presents A BlastZone Christmas, Sunday Dec 10 at 10:30. There will be special music from the Sunday School, the Fake Quartet and others, a puppet show, skits, the Kids Christmas story and more. There will be chocolates for all in attendance. At 6:30, the Revival Center presents The Sounds of Christmas 2017 Concert with music from various groups and the Youth presentation I Believe. There will be a freewill offering for the Christmas Cheer Project.
Find out more »Animal Shelter Christmas Open House
The Lillian Allbon Cumberland County Animal Shelter on the Smith Road is holding their Christmas Open House. Sunday from noon-3. See the animals and learn about rescue in our community. There will be cake, hot chocolate and treat bags for kids. While you are there, buy a tag ornament for the shelter’s Donate to Decorate Tree.
Find out more »Toy and More Bingo
The Amherst Fire Department ladies Auxiliary is hosting a Toy and More Bingo, Sunday Dec 10 at 1. (doors open at 11:30) The grand prize is a Nintendo Switch with Mario Odyssey. The will also have Fingerlings and Hatchimals. There will also be a 50/50.
Find out more »Atlantic Dance Academy – Ballet Gala
The Atlantic Dance Academy, featuring talented dancers from Cumberland and Westmorland Counties, will present a Ballet Gala, Sunday at 2 at Convocation Hall. The first part of the show features scenes from Paquita Grand Pas, a famous classical ballet. The second part of the show will consist of various classical ballet pieces, contemporary numbers and character dances, performed by dancers ages eight and up. Tickets are available at the door, or in advance by calling 506-224-0314 or 902-660-3550
Find out more »Canada 150 Skating Day
The Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Center is hold a Free Canada 150 Skating Day, Sunday from 6-8. Get your skates sharpened free, then skate to the Christmas videos on the 30 foot tv with a laser light show. They will also be showing the movie ELF in the CIBC Common room. There will be Christmas crafts for children, cookie decorating, chilli and soup, hot chocolate and egg nog.
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