August 2017
Chamber – Meet Your MLA
The Amherst and Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a breakfast event, Meet Your MLA, Fri Aug 18 from 7:30-9 at the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Center. MLA Elizabeth Smith McCrossin will share her mission and strategic goals for Cumberland North. There will also be a panel discussion with Cumberland North Business Leaders. The cost is $15 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members. Call the Chamber office at 902-667-8186 or email info@amhchamberns.ca
Find out more »52nd Nova Scotia Gem and Mineral Show
The 52nd Nova Scotia Gem and Mineral Show is Aug 18-20 in Parrsboro. Over 30 vendors will be at the Parrsboro Lions Recreation Center daily from 10-5. Check their facebook page for more information.
Find out more »Pugwash Fire Department’s Mackerel Fishing Tournament
The Pugwash Fire Department’s Mackerel Fishing Tournament is Sat and Sun Aug 19 and 20. There are cash prizes for the 4th biggest fish, including $500 for first place. There will also be prize draws following the final weigh ins Saturday and Sunday in Eaton park. And a BBQ Sat from 2-4.Register at the fire station between 6:30 and noon both days. It’s $25 for both days or $20 for one day. For more information, call Ron Betts at 902-664-6732.
Find out more »Health Care Foundation new Golf Tournament
The Cumberland Health Care Foundation is hosting a brand new Golf Tournament, Golf Fore Health, Saturday Aug 19 starting at 10 at Bacon’s Par 3. It’s for the whole family. The cost is $25 per person. There will be a BBQ, tons of prizes and more! To register your team of 4 (one of which must be an adult) call 902-667-5400 or go to chcfoundation.com Proceeds to the Clara Bacon Scholarship.
Find out more »YREACH Free BBQ
Cumberland YREACH is holding a free BBQ, Saturday from 2-4 at Dickey Park. There will also be snacks, refreshments and games. For more information contact Brent Noiles, Immigrant Settlement Staff member Brent Noiles at 902-667-9112
Find out more »Open Mic
The Air Force Association is holding an Open Mic Saturday starting at 7, with many local performers. Admission is a donation at the door.
Find out more »Wentworth Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival
The Wentworth Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival is Sunday from 9-3 at the Firemen's Recreation Centre in Wentworth. There will be a car show, Quilt show and sale, Blueberry café, local vendors including Triders Craft Beer, and a slip n' slide put on by the Wentworth Volunteer Firemen.
Find out more »19th Annual Sandcastle Festival
The Malagash Area Heritage Association is holding their 19th Annual Sandcastle Festival on Sunday August 20th at The Blue Sea Beach, 660 Blue Sea Road, Malagash from 11-4. Prizes for the most original creations in Commercial, Family, Teen and Under 12 categories. Call 902-257-2407 for more information.
Find out more »Evening of Music
There’s An Evening of Music, Sunday Aug 20 at 7 at the West Amherst Point Baptist Church. This week featuring Lawrey and Mary MacLeod and Silver Rose. The music starts at 7, with a light lunch afterward. Admission is a free will offering.
Find out more »Evening of Song
There’s an Evening of Song with Jocelyn Joyce, Sunday, Aug 20 at 7 at the Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd in Tidnish Crossroads. She’ll be singing her favorite old country songs. Admission is a free will offering, with proceeds for the upkeep of the church
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