June 2017
Public Meeting on Amherst’s Draft Active Transportation Plan
The Town of Amherst is holding a Public Meeting on its Draft Active Transportation Plan, Thursday June 8 from 7-9 at the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Center. Your input is important to help make Amherst a more mobile, active and attractive place to live, work and play. Find the Amherst Active Transportation Plan at amherst.ca
Find out more »Fundy 55+ Games Registration Deadline
The Fundy 55+ Games are Wednesday and Thursday, June 21-22, in Springhill. They are open to all Fundy Region residents, ages 55 and older (Cumberland County, Colchester County & East Hants County). To register for the Games please complete and return an application form before the deadline Fri June 9. For more information, or to register go to cumberlandcounty.ns.ca
Find out more »Grand Opening of the Springhill BMX Park
The Springhill BMX Park is open but under development. The beginner track and mountain bike track can be used now. Future development plans include two speed tracks and a larger BMX track. There are also plans to establish a BMX Club. The Grand opening of the Springhill BMX Park is Friday from 4-6.The Trail Flow Porta park will be there from 6-8. There will be music and a free BBQ.
Find out more »Bike Week- group ride
This Cumberland County Bike Week. It’s designed to get all ages active and to celebrate safe cycling. Friday at 6:30 join the Bicycle Specialist for a group ride. Saturday, Trail Flow Portable park will be at the E.B. Chandler Field from 10-noon. The Portable Park includes fun features that simulate elements found on real mountain bike trails and is designed for riders of all skill levels. And it’s free. Why not ride your bike to work.
Find out more »Seniors Dance
The last dance this spring at the Springhill Seniors Club, is Friday night at 8:30. Music will be by Gerald MacKenzie and his band. The cost is $6 per person. There will be a lunch at intermission.
Find out more »Amherst Relay For Life
Amherst Relay For Life is Saturday, June 10 from 6-midnight at the Amherst Stadium. This year’s theme is Canada, in celebration of our 150th birthday.This year 17 teams are participating, to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society and the Lodge That Gives in Halifax. You are welcome to attend. If you would like to support a team go to cancer.ca and look for the Amherst Relay For Life event. You can also buy Luminaries to remember those who have lost…
Find out more »Knights Breakfast
The Kinghts Of Columbus are serving breakfast this Saturday from 8-11 at their hall on Robie Street. The cost is $6
Find out more »Bottle Drive
The 154 Amherst Air Cadets are holding a Bottle Drive Sat June 10 from 9-noon in Amherst. If you want earlier pick up call 902-397-1757.
Find out more »Bike Week – Trail Flow Portable park
This Cumberland County Bike Week. It’s designed to get all ages active and to celebrate safe cycling. Saturday, Trail Flow Portable park will be at the E.B. Chandler Field from 10-noon. The Portable Park includes fun features that simulate elements found on real mountain bike trails and is designed for riders of all skill levels. And it’s free. Why not ride your bike to work.
Find out more »World-Wide Knit in Public Day
Saturday June 10 is World-Wide Knit in Public Day. Celebrate with your knitting at the Springhill Library between 10 and 1. A reminder that Summer Reading Clubs start Thursday June 15. Contact your local library for more details.
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