Past Events

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.