October 2017
YREACH Talking Circle
If you are a permanent resident or a newcomer to the area, and are interested in practicing your conversation skills, join the YREACH Talking Circle, every Wednesday evening from 6-8 in room 143 at NSCC Amherst. For more information call Brent Noiles at 902-664-9778.
Find out more »Amherst Heritage Trust Meeting
The Amherst Heritage Trust has an important meeting scheduled Wednesday at 7 at the Amherst Police Station. They are continuing to put all the pieces in place to make Amherst Heritage Trust more effective at preserving built heritage and demonstrating its value to the future prosperity in Amherst and Cumberland.
Find out more »One Book NS author, Gloria Ann Wesley, Author Reading
This year’s One Book NS author, Gloria Ann Wesley, will be at the Four Fathers Library in Amherst for an Author Reading, Wednesday from 7-8. She will be reading from and discussing her book, If This Is Freedom. The event is free.
Find out more »Cumberland Y Service Club Citrus and Apple Sale
The Cumberland Y Service Club is now taking orders for oranges, grapefruit and apples, with their Citrus and Apple Sale. For more information, or to place an order call 902-667-3479. Orders should arrive the third week in November.
Find out more »Sackville Curling Club registration
The Sackville Curling Club will be holding registration nights Tuesday Oct 10 and Thursday Oct 19 from 6:30-8:30 at the club on Landsdowne Street. The club will be offering a $129 discount for the entire season for new curlers and those who would like to return after an absence of 5 years or more. For more information, call 506-536-0485 or 506-364-7508.
Find out more »A Pops Spectacular
The Mount Allison University Symphonic Band and Chamber Orchestra will present the concert "A Pops Spectacular!", Thursday, October 19th, at 8 in Convocation Hall (37 York Street, Sackville, NB). Admission is free. and all are welcome to attend. For additional information, contact the Department of Music at music@mta.ca or (506) 364-2374.
Find out more »Scout Apple Day
Cumberland Area Scouts will be holding their annual Apple Day on October 20th and 21st. The youth will be handing out hand-polished Cortland apples, in front of local businesses in Amherst and Springhill for donations on those days. If you have any questions about Apple day or youth registration information please contact Cumberlandscouting@gmail.com.
Find out more »Haunted House
The Haunted House at 1026 Valley Road Springhill will be open for a haunting good time Saturday Oct 21 and 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 »6th Annual Pumpkin Run
The 6th Annual Pumpkin Run, organized by the Cumberland Y Service Club, is Saturday, at Dickey Park. The 5K Fun Run starts at 6:00pm. The race route will be guided by jack-o'-lanterns! The cost is $15 for adults, $10 for youth or a $20 family rate. Participants will receive a finishers medal and post race snacks!
Find out more »Cumberland Hospice Palliative Care Society Presents The Second Annual Fundraiser
The Cumberland Hospice Palliative Care Society Presents The Second Annual Fundraiser, featuring The Rollickers with Special Guests “4-Fun”, Saturday October 21st at 7 at the Capitol Theatre Oxford. All Proceeds for Cumberland County Hospice Palliative Care Society. Admission is a free will offering. Seating is Limited. For More information call the Hospice Office 902-669-0261.
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