September 2017
Crib Tournament
There will be a Crib Tournament, Sunday, September 3, at 1 at the Air Force Association on Havelock Street. You must have a partner. Contact 902-667-9262 for more information.
Find out more »Hot Roast Beef Supper
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish will be holding their annual Hot Roast Beef Supper on Sunday, Sept 3 from 4-6. Take outs available. Cost is Adults-$15.00 and children 12 and under $7.00. Raffle tickets and 50/50 tickets will also be sold.
Find out more »Kraft-Heinz Project Play – Lions Park
Amherst Lions Park has been nominated in the Kraft-Heinz Project Play. Monday Sept 4,the final 4, will be announced on TSN. If Lions Park is a finalist it will receive $20,000. If it is the Grand Prize winner the facility would receive $250,000. Fri Sept 9 and Saturday Sept 10 are voting days. More details at kraftheinzprojectplay.com
Find out more »Labor Day in the Park
You are invited to Labor Day in the Park, Monday Sept 4 from noon to 4 at Dickey Park. There will face painting, washer toss and a charity BBQ, and your kids can play in the splash part and on the playground equipment. There will also be music from Kent Beattie, Hannah Melanson, Travis Hatcher and Alicia Clark and Janice Thompson.
Find out more »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.
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