September 2017
Cancer Benefit Supper for David Brown
There will be a Cancer Benefit Supper for David Brown, Sat Sept 9 from 4-6 at the Truemanville Fire Hall. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Money raised will help the family with travel expenses.
Find out more »River Hebert Army Cadets – registration
If you are between the ages of 12-18 and like a sense of adventure, then join the 1442 River Hebert Army Cadets. They meet every Wednesday night from 6:30 - 8:30, with registration is Wednesday September 13. Bring your parent/guardian to fill out registration forms. Cost is FREE and the opportunities are endless.
Find out more »Pic and Grin – Maggie’s Place
The Pic and Grin Family continues their summer music fundraisers Monday at 7 at Winegarden Estates in Baie Verte. This week proceeds will be going to Maggie’s Place.
Find out more »CANU registration
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
Find out more »Meeting – Off Leash Dog Park for Amherst.
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.
Find out more »2nd Annual Bordertown Working Truck Show and Shine
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.
Find out more »Whack and Hack Classic
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.
Find out more »Wildcats/Mooseheads Game
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
Find out more »Knight’s Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus are serving breakfast this Saturday from 8-11 at their hall on Robie Street. The cost is $7 per person.
Find out more »Xara Choral Theatre – The Hours Turn to Nothing.
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…
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