Past Events

The 17th Annual Sackville Fall Fair is Sept 14-17. There will be a revamped fireworks display an a rejuvenated Family Day at the Doncaster Farm. Among the other activities the Annual Parade, Show and Shine, Bubble Soccer, Anything That Floats Race, Sandcastle building, free outdoor music concerts day and night an more. Volunteers are needed of a number of events. Call 364-4958. For more details on the Sackville Fall Fair, go to Sackville.com

Registration for Girl Guides is underway in Amherst. This year Guides will be offering Sparks, Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders. Sparks, Guides and Brownies meet upstairs at Heartz Hall at Trinity St. Stephens, Mondays at 6:30. Brownies meet Thursday’s at 6:30. You can register online as well at girlguides.ca The fee is $100. Girl Guides qualify for Jumpstart funding. For more information on guiding in Amherst call Ena Harris at 902-667-4413.

Because of the overwhelming response to the, Anne of Springhill, Dinner Theatre at the Maritime Music Fest, it’s coming back for three more performances. The show tells the story of a group of wacky Anne Murray fans who get together to stage a tribute to their hometown hero. It features songs from the 50s to today as well as a number of classic songs made famous by Anne Murray. There will be a performance as part of the Sackville Fall…

The Sunrise Quilt Guild invites you to their 5th annual Quilt Show and Sale on Friday, from noon until 8 and  Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10-6 at the Fraser Cultural Center. Featuring quilts and quilted items for show and sale, demos, door prizes and Mrs. Pugsley's Emporium pop-up shop. $5 admission includes light refreshment. While in the Village, be sure to drop by the Tatamagouche Yarn Co. for their wonderful assortment of yarns!

The Sackville Firefighters 12th Annual Truck Fundraiser draw is coming up during the Sackville Fall Fair, Saturday Sept 16 at 7. They to have to sell over 2,800 tickets to make it a draw otherwise it will go to a 50/50 draw. It’s the department’s main fundraiser, helping bring in between $16,000 to $18,000 each year to purchase much-needed lifesaving equipment. The grand prize for this year’s draw is a 2017 Dodge Ram 1500 ST Quad Cab 4X4 from Amherst Chrysler…

The Cumberland Off-Highway Vehicle Club their Annual ATV Poker Rally in support of Springhill Ground Search and Rescue Saturday Sept 16. Registration is from 9-11 at the Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Center. The cost is $15 per ATV, $10 for extra hands. They will have a BBQ at the halfway mark and lots of draws and prizes, including 4 brand new Wild Thang tires courtesy of Archway Insurance and Roy Duguay Sales and a pair of tickets to…

The Sutherland Steam Mill in Denmark near Tatmagouche is holding a Wood Carvers Show, a Soap Carving Workshop for kids and “ The Bed Sheet” Vintage Movie Hour. It's Sat Sept 16 from 10:30-3. Space is limited for the workshop, which runs from 1-2. The film hour starts at 11, There will also be a BBQ from 11:30-1. Admission is a donation to the museum. For more information call 902-657-3365.

The Beaubassin Viewing Park and Interpretative Site opens Saturday at 1:30 in Fort Lawrence. MP Bill Casey and Lieutenant Governor, the Honorable Arthur LeBlanc will unveil an Historic Site plaque, you will get a chance to walk the site and enjoy refreshments.