August 2017
Blueberry Harvest Festival Youth Talent Show
One of the many events at this year’s Blueberry Harvest Festival in Amherst is a Youth Talent Show, Thursday Aug 24 from 7-8 in Victoria Square. For more information, or to register call 902-664-7331 or email sminocha@amherst.ca. For a complete list of activities Aug 24-26, check amherst.ca or the Amherst Recreation Department’s facebook page.
Find out more »Sackville Street Chalk Art Festival
The Sackville Street Chalk Art Festival, celebrating Canada’s 150, is Aug 25-26 directly on Bridge Street. Featured artists include traditional Madonnari artist Francois Pelletier and 3-D artist Chalkmaster Dave, but there will be enough chalk for anyone who would like to participate in the Free-For-All area. There will also be children’s chalk activities, art workshops and live music. For the complete schedule go to Sackville.com
Find out more »Masons – Blueberry Breakfast
Amherst Masons are serving Blueberry Breakfast Saturday from 7:30-10:30 at their temple on Lawrence Street. Blueberry pancakes with whipped topping and sausages. The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children, with take-outs available.
Find out more »Trans Canada Trail Celebration
With the support of Trans Canada Trail and as part of Canada 150, the Cumberland Snowmobile Club is hosting a celebration to mark the end of the Trans Canada Trail, Saturday Aug 26 from 11-1 on the Chignecto Ship Railway Trail. 3504 highway 366 in Tidnish. The Cumberland Snowmobile Club will be holding a family BBQ.
Find out more »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.
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