August 2017
Sappyfest
Sappyfest the small independent arts and music festival is Friday thru Sunday in Sackville. There will be music on the mainstage on Main Street, at the Vogue Cinema and at Ducky’s. There will be lots of vendors at Sappyfest 12 on Bridge Street. The SappyFest Zine & Craft Fair is Saturday, from 12:00-4:00PM at The Royal Canadian Legion. $15 registration fee for tables. Register online and get more information at sappyfest.com.
Find out more »Showcase -Shakespeare
Showcase Productions Society presents Shakespeare..Unshackled, Friday Aug 4 at 12:15 at Christ Church Parish Hall. It’s a short musical presented by the Summer Theatre students. Admission is pay what you can, with proceeds to the Showcase Scholarship Fund.
Find out more »37th Annual Tidnish Festival
The 37th Annual Tidnish Festival and Co-ed Softball Tournament, is Aug 5 and 6 at the Rodney Estabrooks Memorial Sports Field in Tidnish rain or shine. In addition to the baseball, there will be washer toss, a kids zone, a bake sale, a dance Saturday night with Freefall and the Annual Pork Chop BBQ on Sunday afternoon. Tickets for the dance are available at The Amherst Shore Country Store and the Tidnish Bridge Art Gallery. All proceeds to the Tidnish…
Find out more »5th Annual Minudie Music Fest
The 5th Annual Minudie Music Fest is Sat Aug 5 from noon til midnight at 5553 Barronsfield Road. A great day of music from local area performers including C4, Chelsea Atkinson, Jerry Metz and Plan B. There will be a Beer Tent, a BBQ, 50/50 draws and a door prize. Admission is $10, free for those 12 and under. And be sure to bring your lawn chairs. All proceeds go back to the community.
Find out more »The Age of Sail Museum -The Scotts Timber Show
The Age of Sail Museum in Port Greville is hosting a special event this Saturday. The Scotts Timber Show will do two 45 minute shows at 2 and 4, with free admission. There will be a BBQ and café on site. Saturday is also the FPW Fireman’s Field Day. There will be a parade at noon, and music and games for kids from 1-3.
Find out more »Crib Tournament
There’s a Crib Tournament, Sunday Aug 6 at 1 at the Air Force Club on Havelock Street. You must have a partner. Call 902-667-9262 for more information.
Find out more »Sutherland Steam Mill Museum – 4H Woodsman Skills Demo – DIY Fidigit Making
The Sutherland Steam Mill Museum in Denmark is holding a 4H Woodsman Skills Demonstration, Sunday Aug 6. Pictou and Cumberland woodsmen teams will be demonstrating at 1:30 and 2:30. There will also be hands-on DIY fidget making between 3 and 4. The cost is $10 per child and there is room for 10. For more information, call 902-657-3365.
Find out more »St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery Committee – Cemetery Mass
The St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery Committee will be holding the annual Cemetery Mass on Sunday, August 6th, at 2:30pm. Blessing of the Cemetery is at 2pm. Reception will be held in the parish hall following Mass.
Find out more »Evening of Music
There’s An Evening of Music, Sunday Aug 6 at 7 at the West Amherst Point Baptist Church. This week featuring The Rollikers. The music starts at 7, with a light lunch afterward. Admission is a free will offering.
Find out more »The GO Project – Children’s Day Camp
The GO Project, Children's Day Camp is going on the week of August 7th at the Sackville United Baptist Church. It's an enviroment action based day camp experience for children in grades 2-7. Participants will work on projects and activities to contribute to making the world a better place. Bursaries are available for all participants. The cost is $100. For more information call 506-536-0498 or go to sackvillepastoralcharge.com
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