Past Events

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…

The Kinghts Of Columbus are serving breakfast this Saturday from 8-11 at their hall on Robie Street. The cost is $6

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.

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.

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.

Cumberland County Hospice Palliative Care Society’s Walk for Hospice & Barbecue Fundraiser is Saturday June 10. It starts at 10 at the Hospice office at the Amherst Center and ends at the Future Hospice site in West Amherst. There will be a BBQ on site after the walk. For more information, call 902-669-0261. Pledge sheets are available at the Hospice office at the Amherst Center.

The Atlantic Dance Academy Showcase 2017, is Sat June 10 at 2 at Amherst Regional High. Tickets are $17 for adults, and $13 for students and seniors, and will be available at the door or by calling 506-224-0314.  

The Town of Sackville is teaming up with McIsaac Darragh Chartered Professional Accountant’s Louse MacKinnon,  Mount Allison University’s Geography and Environment Department, and the Centre for Local Prosperity, to present an afternoon session on Small Town Economic Development, increasing self-sufficiency, and harnessing the potential of a semi-rural community such as Sackville. The event is Sunday, June 11 at 2 pm at the Vogue Cinema, there is no admission charge and everyone is invited to attend.