October 2017
Spooky Science-Springhill Library
There’s Spooky Science at the Springhill Library, Thursday Oct 26 from 3-4. It’s for ages P-6. Be sure to wear clothes that can get dirty, because you will be channeling your inner Mad Scientist, with experiments that will thrill and chill you. Children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call the library at 902-597-2211
Find out more »Festival of Trees Arts and Crafts Fair
The United Way of Cumberland County is presenting Festival of Trees, November 17 and 18 at the Amherst Center. There is still room for more vendors for the Festival Arts and Craft Fair. Call for details at 902-667-2203 or 902-694-2411.
Find out more »Ten Thousand Villages Festival Sale
The Ten Thousand Villages Festival Sale returns to Sackville, Friday Oct 27 from 10-8 and Saturday Oct 28 from 10-4 at St Paul’s Anglican Church. Your purchase will help skilled artisans in more than 30 countries receive a fair price for their handcrafted wares. For more information, call 506-536-0474.
Find out more »Scary Movie Night
The Cumberland County Museum is holding a Scary Movie Night, featuring Poltergeist, Friday night from 6:30-9. There will be other activities including games, ghost stories and tours of the museum. There is no cost, but donations are welcome to pay for other special events at the Museum.
Find out more »Haunted Ship
The Parrsboro Regional High Safe Grads will be hosting Haunted Ship, at the Ships Company Theatre, Friday and Saturday Oct 27-28 from 7-9:30. Admission is $5.
Find out more »All You Can Eat Breakfast
The Anglican Parish of Westmorland will be holding an All You Can Eat Breakfast on Saturday, October 28th from 7-10 at St. Mark's Hall, Mt. Whatley ( just 1 km up Route 16 from Aulac ). There will be ham, bacon, sausage, eggs, pancakes, toast, tea, coffee and juice. Admission $8 for adults and those 6- 12, $4, under 6 free. Take-outs are also available. The ACW will also have a bake table.
Find out more »Masonic Breakfast
The Amherst Masons are serving breakfast this Saturday from 7:30-10:30 at their Hall on Lawrence Street. They will have eggs with bacon or sausages and hashbrowns. The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for 12 and under.
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 »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 »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.
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