December 2017
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…
Find out more »National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Amherst will be held Wednesday at noon at the Community Credit Union Innovation Center. Gender-based violence and family violence continues to be a problem. Organizations like Autumn House can deliver information, resources, support and hope to victims. Autumn House maintains a 24-hour crisis line, 902-667-1200, as well as utilizing email, info@autiumnhouse.com. Anyone who is a victim or has experienced violence and wants support can use the connections and…
Find out more »Anne Murray Center Christmas Parade
The Anne Murray Center is having a Springhill Christmas Parade Party, Thurs Dec 7 starting at 4. Watch the parade in comfort with free hot chocolate and cookies, a Christmas karaoke sing along, 10% off on gift shop purchases and free admission to the exhibit.
Find out more »Springhill Parade – Library
If you are waiting for the Springhill Christmas parade, you can wait inside at the Springhill Library. See what’s new at the library and enjoy hot chocolate and holiday treats. The Springhill Parade is Thursday Dec 7, starting at 6:30.
Find out more »Springhill Santa Claus Parade
The Springhill Santa Claus Parade is Thursday Dec 7 at 6:30. The theme is Canada 150 Then and Now. The Christmas Tree Light-up is at 6 at the gazebo on Main Street. After the parade join Santa at the Community Center with treats for the kids. For more information or to submit an entry, call 902-763-3011.
Find out more »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…
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