Canadian Blood Services is holding a blood donor clinic Monday Oct 26 from 1-4 and 5:30-8:30 at the Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Center. You can join Canada’s lifeline by booking an appointment at blood.ca  

The Walking Track at the Amherst Stadium opens Tuesday. There are several changes in walking protocol. Initially it will be available for use Tuesday’s and Thursdays from 10-11 and 1:30-2:30. The number of walkers in each session will be limited to 10 people, and you have to book a session by calling 902-667-3352 or email info@amherst.ca Walkers will enter and exit the Stadium through the south side doors, will be opened 5 minutes before the start of each session. Masks…

The YMCA of Cumberland will be offering a Membership Promotion until November 14. Are you ready to get back to your health and fitness routine? Join the YMCA today and get your first month for just $20 for individuals or $50 for families when you sign up for a continuous membership! Your Y membership includes access to all group fitness classes, member swim times and the member exclusive YThrive program - designed to help you reach your goals, no matter…

Amherst Lions Thursday Night Bingo is back, Nov. 5. They are under new rules and guidelines.  Masks are required and they have new seating capacity. Doors will open at 4:30.

Coats for Cumberland is collecting donations of new or gently used coats and outdoor winter gear for adults and children. You will find donation boxes at Maggie’s Place, Tantramar Chevrolet and Sobeys, as well as Town Hall and the Stadium in Amherst. In Springhill at the Miners Memorial Library. In Pugwash at the Coop. In Wallace at the Ultramar. In Oxford at the Sunset Thrift Store and at the Wentworth Learning Center.

The Amherst Curling Club is holding an Open House for new and returning members, Thursday and Friday Oct 29-30, from 6:30-8":30rop in for information on their leagues and the Learn to Curl Program. If you would like to try the game, bring clean sneakers and wear warm, loose fitting clothes. Instructors will be on hand to introduce you to the game. If you are a returning member, throw a few rocks and complete your online membership. Contact the club for…

Step back in time to a Roaring 20s speakeasy run by Rosie Marie where a medley of characters will make for a memorable night of intrigue and mystery. A Night of Mystery: Murder at the Juice Joint, is Thursday Oct 29 at the Cumberland County Museum. One of the guests is on another's hit list, and no one is safe from the consequences! Tickets are $15 and available on eventbrite Once you've purchased your ticket, you'll be sent a detailed…

The Springhill Lions are sponsoring a Pumpkin People Contest. Transform your yard or window into a pumpkin people scene. There’s no theme, but they hope you keep it PG, and the head must be a pumpkin, real or fake. Take a picture of your creation, and post it on the Springhill Lions Club Pumpkin People facebook page, with your name and phone number. Like your favorite Pumpkin People picture on their page. The top 3 with the most likes, will…