July 2017
Springhill Old Home Week
Springhill Old Home Week continues until Sunday. This week there’s a Maritime Musik Fest celebrating the legacy of Anne Murray, with dinner theatres. Wednesday through Saturday, and a concert Saturday. Anne Murray will hold a meet and greet at the Anne Murray Center Saturday. The Musik Fest Concert is Saturday. Sunday free Got Bobble on the soccer fields, a concert in Lions Park and Fireworks at dusk. For more details check the Springhill Leisure Services facebook page.
Find out more »Maritime Music Fest
The Maritime Music Fest, honoring Anne Murray’s legacy and showcasing East Coast musicians, is July 26-29 at the Dr Carson and Marion Murray Community Center in Springhill. There’s a dinner theatre, “Anne of Springhill”, a Songwriters Circle, and closing concert, and there will be a Meet and Greet with Anne at the Anne Murray Center. Tickets are on sale at the Anne Murray Center or call 902-597-8614.
Find out more »Springhill Library’s 50th Birthday Party
The Springhill Library is celebrating it’s 50th Birthday, Thursday Jul 27 from 11-12. If you are in grades P-6, help them celebrate with crafts, games and cake. Call 902-597-2211 for more information. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »BBQ/Bake Sale
The YMCA of Cumberland is hosting a BBQ and Bake Sale, Friday from 11:30-1. Stop by the Y’s front parking lot for lunch and treats. Proceeds to the Strong Kids Campaign.
Find out more »Cumberland Y’s Strong Kids Swim
The Cumberland Y’s Strong Kids Swim is Saturday July 29 starting at 3:30. The swim is from Baie Verte to Tidnish. Registration is at the Cumberland Y, $40 or $50 in pledges. Proceeds for the Y’s Strong Kids Campaign, to help subsidize swimming lessons, facility access and quality daycare. For more information call the Y at 902-667-9112, or email, strongkids@cumberland.ymca.ca
Find out more »Masonic Breakfast
Amherst Masons are serving breakfast Saturday morning from 7:30-10:30 at the Masonic Temple on Lawrence Street. Eggs, bacon or sausages and hash browns are on their menu. The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children.
Find out more »3rd Annual Beech Hill Park Challenge
The 3rd Annual Beech Hill Park Challenge is Sat July 29 from 8:30 - noon in Sackville. Get ready to run, climb, and dodge and be prepared to get dirty. The cost to enter the main race is $25, $10 for students. There is a mini race for children of the main race, $5 for other children. Register and make your payment before July 26 at Sackville Town Hall, or go to Sackville.com
Find out more »Amherst Lions Park Dedication & Community Celebration
On Saturday, the Amherst Lions in cooperation with the Town of Amherst will officially open their community park and celebrate the ongoing development, with music, activities, food and an opportunity to learn and play tennis with representatives from Tennis Nova Scotia. Tennis play starts Saturday morning at 10:30. The community celebration and music will be ongoing from 12:30-3pm and the official park dedication is at 1:00pm. For more information call 902-667-3352 or email amherstrecreation@amherst.ca.
Find out more »Anne at the Anne Murray Center
The Anne Murray Center celebrates it’s 28th Anniversary, Saturday July 29. Following the Meet and Greet, Anne will be visiting with fans at the Anne Murray Center from 2-5. Contact the Center at 902-597-8614 or email amcentre@eastlink.ca for more information.
Find out more »Camp Tidnish 80th Anniversary Celebration
Camp Tidnish is celebrating it’s 80 anniversary Sat July 29 from 3-8, and you are invited. Learn about the history and mission of the camp, and talk to generations of camp staff, campers, and volunteer alumni in a Camp Tidnish alumni reunion. There will be boat rides on the Tidnish River, Second Toe will be playing, there will be camp games and displays, a BBQ, snow cones, cotton candy and face painting and more. Bring your family and enjoy a…
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