December 2017
First Baptist Church Deck the Halls House Tour
The Amherst First Baptist Church Deck the Halls House Tour is back Sat Dec 2 from 2-7. The tour will feature five historic homes and homes of distinction, including three large century homes, one mid-century modern offering as well as a new sleek untraditional ranch-style in a country setting. Tickets are $20 and available at the Copper Tree Boutique, Buds to Blossoms or from the Church office, or call 902-667-2001
Find out more »Benefit for Wallace Wood
There will be a Benefit for Wallace Wood, Sat Dec 2 from 7 to closing at Teasers. Among the entertainers will be Ron Downey and Friends, Michelle LeBlanc, Wayne Cormier and Jim Brown and more. There will be a 50/50 and a silent auction. To make a donation call Ron at 902-694-8290. Proceeds will help with the cost of cancer treatments and travel expenses.
Find out more »Music at Trinity – iTromboni
Music at Trinity presents iTromboni, better known as the Team Canada of Trombones, Saturday Dec 2 at 7:30. Tickets are $20 for adults, children and youth between 7 and 18 accompanied by an adult ticket holder, admitted free. Tickets at the Trinity St Stephens United Church office, call 902-667-8483. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Find out more »Seniors Christmas Party
There will be a Seniors Christmas Party, Sunday Dec 3 from 1-4 at the Joggins Fire hall. There will be entertainment, food and refreshments and a visit from Santa. All seniors are welcome. For more information, call 902-251-2343. The event is hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary.
Find out more »Afternoon Benefit Concert Fundraiser of Ricky Rhindress
There’s an Afternoon Benefit Concert Fundraiser of Ricky Rhindress, Sunday Dec 3 from 1-5, at the Amherst Fire Hall. The benefit will feature Rik Reese and Gypsy Ron, plus other entertainers, and will be hosted by Chris Melanson-Melanson Entertainment Services. There will be draws and a silent auction. Proceeds will help with Ricky’s treatments in Toronto in January.
Find out more »2nd Annual Town vs Gown Charity Hockey Game
The 2nd Annual Town vs Gown Charity Hockey Game in Support of the Sackville Food Bank is Sunday at 6:30 at the Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Center. Representatives from the Town, Emergency Personnel, local businesses, Sackville Minor Hockey and both Titan’s hockey teams, will take on a team made up of Mount Allison staff, Faculty, Students and Alumni. There will be face-painting, competitions during the intermissions, children’s activities, 50/50 tickets and more!
Find out more »Patriquin Family and Friends Christmas Concert
The Patriquin Family and Friends Christmas Concert, is Sunday Dec 3 at 6:30 at the Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Center in Springhill. Tickets are on sale now at the Community Center box office. $7 in advance, $10 at the door, and children under 12 are free. Tickets are also available from Leah Killen at 902-597-8252.
Find out more »ARHS Christmas Concert
The Amherst Regional High bands and choir will be holding their Christmas concert in the Susan Taylor Theatre, Sun Dec 3 at 7. Donations will be accepted at the door.
Find out more »The Living Christmas Tree
The Living Christmas Tree returns to the Amherst First Baptist Church, Monday Dec 4 at 7:30. Admission is a free will offering, with proceeds to the Christmas Cheer boxes.
Find out more »Holiday Mixer Networking Event
There will be a Holiday Mixer Networking Event for Small Business, Not For Profits and Entrepreneurs, Tuesday Dec 5 at Cranewood on main from 6:30-8:30. There will be delicious finger food, door prizes and a cash bar. Organizers have decided not to charge people for attending. Instead bring a non-perishable food item for the Sackville Food Bank. The evening is presented by Startup Sackville, CBDC Westmorland-Albert, the Sackville Commons, the Ron Joyce Centre for Business at Mount Allison, Futurpreneur, Renaissance…
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