August 2017
Sackville Kite Day
To celebrate Canada 150+ and the completion of the TransCanada Trail, the Town of Sackville will be holding a Sackville Kite Day Experience and presenting the play “A Complete History of Canada Since Confederation”. Both will take place on the TransCanada Trail in the Sackville Waterfowl Park on the portion of the old PEI Railway rail bed. It's Saturday Aug 26 from 2-4. Professional kite flyers will be on hand and you can take your kite to join in the…
Find out more »Roast Turkey Dinner
The Air Force Association on Havelock Street, is holding a Roast Turkey Dinner, Sunday Aug 27 starting at 4. The cost is $13. and take-outs will be available. For more call 902-667-9262.
Find out more »Cumberland County Ex New Logo
Next year will be the 100 anniversary of the Cumberland County Exhibition in Oxford. They would like a new logo for the occasion. It must be on 8.5x11 paper, and represent the best of what exhibition has been over the years.Entries must be in to the office by Monday, August 28th. The top 10 will be displayed in the industrial building for the public to vote. Winner will be announced Saturday September 2 in the arena during the Light Horse…
Find out more »FREE back to school supplies
FREE school supplies will be available for pick-up at Maggie's Place Family Resource Centre on Elmwood Drive, Amherst on a first come, first served basis, Monday thru Thursday August 28-31 from 9-4, and Friday Sept 1 from 9-noon. For more information call 902- 667-7250 with any questions. And in partnership with Cumberland Public Libraries, FREE filled backpacks will be available for pick-up during the week of August 28 - September 1 at the following branches during their regular hours of…
Find out more »Lobster Roll Luncheon
The Amherst First Baptist Church Last Lobster Roll Luncheon of the season on Wednesday, August 30 from 11:30-1:30. Meal includes potato salad, coleslaw, drink and blueberry Cake for dessert. Cost is $20.00. For more information, phone the church office 902 667-2001
Find out more »Summer Community BBQ
There’s an End Of Summer Community BBQ Thursday Aug 31, 11-1, at Bill Johnstone Memorial Park in Sackville. There will be a free BBQ, games for kids, a bouncy castle and a variety of other activities.
Find out more »September 2017
Back to School Food Drive
The Amherst Fire Department is holding it’s 3rd Annual Back to School Food Drive. Friday from 4-8 and Saturday from 9-1 at the Amherst Superstore.
Find out more »Labor Day Weekend at the Age of Sail Museum
The Annual Labor Day Weekend Events are back at the Age of Sail Museum in Port Greville. Saturday enjoy the music of Hooligans Ruff free at the museum. From 4:30-6, there's a Roast Beef Supper at the FPW Fire Hall. The cost is $12. Sunday the Open Air Ecumenical Church Service at Collins Field starts at 9:30, with pancake breakfast following that for $5. Sunday there is also an Antique Engine Show at the museum, with free admission.
Find out more »Town of Sackville Community Corn Boil
The Town of Sackville is hosting it’s Annual Community Corn Boil during the outdoor Farmers Market in the Bill Johnstone Memorial Park Sat Sept 2 from 11:30-1:30. The event is to welcome Mount Allison students to town.
Find out more »Fundraising Breakfast for Camp Tidnish
The Warehouse Warriors will be holding a Fundraising Breakfast Sunday from 10-1 at the Old Warehouse Café. Scrambled eggs, bacon, and hash browns are on the menu for $5. Proceeds support Camp Tidnish.
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