Past Events

The United Way of Cumberland County Festival of Trees Business Luncheon, is Friday Nov 17 from noon-1:30, at the Community Credit Union Innovation Center. Meet the member agencies and learn more about how donations to the United Way impact our community. Tickets are $20, and can be picked at the United Way office at 16 Church or can be held at the door. If you are going RSVP by Nov 10th by calling 902-667-2203 or email unitedway.cumberland@ns.aliantzinc.ca

The Cumberland County Museum and Archives are sponsoring a Four Fathers Dinner, Friday Nov 17 from 6-9 at the Amherst Curling Club. It will be a roast beef dinner, with all the trimmings and cheesecake for dessert. Happy hour is from 5-6, with a silent auction. Tickets are $25, at the museum, Breakfast at Brittanys and Teasers.

The Sackville Vet Hospital is having an Open House Friday night starting at 6. Meet the new team and take a tour. The Teddy Bear Triage station will be set up and they will have light refreshments.

The Annual Amherst Christmas Light Up is Friday Nov 17 in Victoria Square. Between 6 and 7 there will be music from Rod and Daren of the band Second Toe. The light up is a 7. Then join Amherst Regional High School band for a sing-a-long at the First Baptist Church.

The Knights of Columbus will be serving breakfast Sat. Nov 18 from 8-11 at their hall on Robie Street. The cost is $6 per person.

The Bethlehem Market is back at Trinity St Stephens United Church. Saturday Nov 18 from 9-11:30 at Heartz Hall. There will be a craft table, gently used Christmas decoration, the Shining Star Bakery, Deborah’s Deals (jewelry) and a silent auction until 11. And drop by Martha’s Inn Café for turkey soup, biscuits, cookies and tea or coffee.

The Cumberland North Academy Fall Market and Craft Sale is Saturday Nov 18 from 9-2. There will be artisans, crafts, food, vendors, a bake sale, basket raffles door prizes and more. Admission is by donation.

The Helen Menzies Memorial Mixed Doubles Dart Tournament is Saturday starting at 10 at the Air Force Association. The cost is $20 per team, and you have to pre-register by calling 902-667-9262. Funds raised will be donated to the Red Cross in Helen’s memory.