October 2017
Household Hazardous Waste /Community Shred-it events,
The Cumberland Joint Services Management Authority will be holding a Household Hazardous Waste event and Community Shred-it event, Saturday Oct 28 from 9-12 at the Amherst Fire Hall. Acids, areosols, antifreeze, herbicides, pesticides pool cleaner and propane tanks will be accepted. And bring your confidential documents for shredding. For more information call 902-667-5141.
Find out more »Rummage and Yard Sale- Trinity St Stephens
Trinity St Stephens UCW and Fundraising are holding a Rummage and Yard Sale, Saturday from 9-11:30 at Heartz Hall. Lots of great deals at the Giant Yard Sale in the church basement too.
Find out more »Craft and Baked Goods Sale
The Salvation Army Amherst Thrift Store will be holding a sale of crafts and baked goods, Saturday from, 9-1.
Find out more »New and Used Sale
The Fenwick Church United Church is having a New and Used Sale at the Church Sat Oct 28 from 10-1. They will have crafts, preserves, homemade chocolates, Christmas items and more.
Find out more »Free Halloween Party
Maggie’s Place will be holding a Free Halloween Party, Saturday from 10-noon at West Highlands Elementary School. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »International Food Festival
An International Food Festival will be held Sat Oct 28 from 11-1 at the Amherst First Baptist Church. You are invited to sample delicacies from around the world and take home your favorite dishes. Proceeds are for church operations.
Find out more »2017 Amherst Zombie Walk For Cancer
The 2017 Amherst Zombie Walk For Cancer is Oct 28 from noon-2. This year’s route will be the South Albion Street area. The cost is $10 per person or $20 for families. All proceeds to the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. Check the Zombie Walk 2017 For Cancer facebook page.
Find out more »Haunted House
The Haunted House at 1026 Valley Road Springhill will be open for a haunting good time Sat Oct 28. It will be open for young children from noon-4 and 7-10 for a good scare. Haunted House prices are $2 for the afternoon and $5 for the evening. Archway Insurance will hosting a BBQ for the fundraiser. All proceeds are for new equipment for the Springhill Jr/Sr High School track teams.
Find out more »70th Annual Turkey Supper
The Murray Corner United Church will be holding the 70th Annual Turkey Supper Saturday. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. Preschoolers eat free. Tickets go on sale at 3:30, with dinner at 4. Take-outs are available. Proceeds to the church.
Find out more »Halloween Spooktacular Costume Dance
The Amherst Cheer Parents Association is holding a Halloween Spooktacular Costume Dance at the Amherst Fire Hall, Sat Oct 28 from 8-1. The dance will feature Naked On South Albion. There will be a best costume contest, a 50/50 draw and silent auction. There will be free shuttle service within town limits. Tickets are $15 or 2 for $25. For tickets contact Shawn Chapman or Jodi Henry on facebook.
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