July 2017
Community Garden – learn about composting,
Join EOS at the Community Garden to learn about composting, and how to make your own recycled compost barrel, Sat July 22 from 2-5. Bring your own chair, pen and paper. Registration includes a plain recycled barrel. Refreshments will be Spaces are limited, contact EOS to register at assistant.eos@nb.aibn.com or 536-4487.
Find out more »Bottle Drive – Zoo Trip
The Bridge Adult Service Center is fundraising to take their clients to the zoo. Expenses are more than they anticipated $1500 for the bus alone. So they are holding a Bottle Drive. Drop your refundable bottles, cans and juice containers at 16 Station Street or call Val at 902-667-8433 for pickup
Find out more »Drive-in Movie
The Springhill Library has a Drive-in Movie, Wed Jul 5 from 1-3. Join Maggie’s Place and the library to make your own car, eat snacks and watch movies. Call 902-597-221 to sign up. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Workshop – identifying and learning about native plant species
Join EOS at the Atlantic Wildlife Institute in Sackville, where outdoor educator Greg Osowski will lead a workshop identifying and learning about native plant species with a medicinal or edible component. Bring your own lunch and sturdy footwear. To register contact EOS by Thursday July 6th at assistant.eos@nb.aibn.com or 536-4487, space is limited.
Find out more »Lobster Roll Luncheon
The Amherst First Baptist Church will be having a Lobster Roll Luncheon on Friday, July 7th starting at 11:30 and ending when sold out. Meal includes lobster roll, potato salad, coleslaw, dessert, tea/coffee. Cost is $20.
Find out more »Joggins Fossil Center 9th Anniversary
On Friday July 7, the Joggins Fossil Institute celebrates the 9th anniversary of the opening of the Joggins Fossil Centre and the inscription of the Joggins Fossil Cliffs as a UNSECO World Heritage Site. Activities begin at 2 with Dr. John Calder, reading from and signing copies of his popular, reissued book, The Joggins Fossil Cliffs: Coal Age Galápagos. At 7:00 local historian Dara Legere will present an illustrated lecture on the August Gale of 1927 and the Voyage of…
Find out more »Puppet Show
There’s a Puppet Show at the Springhill Library Fri Jul 7 from 2-3, with shows, stories and crafts. Call 902-597-2211 for more information. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Springhill Miners Museum – Canada 150 Event
The Springhill Miners Museum is hold a Canada 150 Event Sat July 8 from 11-6. There will be a bouncy castle obstacle course and a 20 foot bungie jump. There will be a BBQ, face painting. A number of vendors from the farmers market will be there. Among the musical performers will be Chelsea Atkinson and Salima MacDonald. The Springhill Miners Museum is at 145 Black River Road.
Find out more »Rum Runners Speakeasy Night
The Parrsboro Legion is offering a different way to spend this Saturday Night, with Rum Runners Speakeasy Night from 7 til late. It’s an evening of intrigue, music, dancing and historical adventure. There will be live music from Rob “The Untouchable” Bentley. The cost is $12. Get on your 1920’s style and join your friends at the Parrsboro Legion.
Find out more »Minudie Day
Minudie Day is Sunday July 9 starting at noon at the Amos Seaman School Museum and St. Denis Church. There will be a bouncy castle, a fish pond and face painting for the kids. There’s a BBQ, strawberry shortcake, and local entertainment including performances by Plan B. (rain date July 16) The Amos Seaman School Museum, St Denis Church and King Seaman Church are open 10-6 daily until Sept 1. For more information call 902-251-2422.
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