CANU, the Cumberland Adult Network for Upgrading, is now accepting applications for fall programs. CANU offers an adult learning program, GED, skills for employment, computer training and more. Registration is required. Call 902-661-0153 for more information or go to canu-ns.ca

The Town of Amherst is holding its final meeting for your input on a proposed Off Leash Dog Park for Amherst. Its Thursday Sept 7 from 7-9 at the Community Credit Union Innovation Center.

The 2nd Annual Bordertown Working Truck Show and Shine is Saturday and Sunday Sept 9-10 at the Amherst Center (use the Canadian Tire entrance) Registration starts at 10 Saturday. Entry fee is $20. Admission is by donation. You could win a prize. There will be BBQ/breakfast on site as well as vendors and music. Proceeds will go to Special Olympics. For more information, call Bill Dowe at 902-664-6316.

The Whack and Hack Classic is Saturday at Bacons Par 3, with a shotgun start at 1. It’s a four man scramble event. The cost is $100 per team or $30 per individual. There is a $5000 prize for hole in one. Register at the Y’s front desk or call 902-667-9112. Proceeds to the YMCA of Cumberland String Kids Campaign.

The Moncton Wildcats take on the Halifax Mooseheads Sat Sept 9 at 4 at the Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Center. Tickets are on sale at the Community Center, the Upper Nappan Service Center, the Parrsboro Service Center and at ticketpro.ca

The Knights of Columbus are serving breakfast this Saturday from 8-11 at their hall on Robie Street. The cost is $7 per person.

This Sunday at 3, Trinity-St. Stephen’s United Church welcomes nationally acclaimed women’s vocal ensemble Xara Choral Theatre and renowned author Ami McKay present an inter-disciplinary performance called The Hours Turn to Nothing. It tells the story of the Halifax explosion and the midwives that served the many pregnant women living within range of the explosion, who went into spontaneous labor from the force of the explosion.( The performance includes choral pieces, text and movement.) Tickets are $ 20. Children 8…

1st Cumberland Kwesolomegek Scouts are holding their Fall Registration for the month of September. The Scouting program is for boys and girls who are looking for challenge and adventure. Beaver scouts ages 5-7 meeting Tuesday nights at West Highlands Elementary School starting Sept.12th. Cub scouts ages 8-10 meeting Thursdays at the Christ Church Parish Hall starting Sept.14th. Scouts ages 11-14, Ventures ages 15-17 and Rovers ages 17-26 have a registration event at the Amherst Lions Den on Sept 17 from…