Past Events

You are invited to a free Biodiversity Lunch and Learn, Monday June 5, from 12-1 at the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Center. Learn about business and biodiversity and the Town of Amherst beautification plans. Bring your lunch in an environmentally friendly package with healthy snacks and water provided. More information at amherst.ca, or on the AmherstRecreationDepartment facebook page

Wednesday, night at 6, Cumberland the SMILE & SHINE Program will be holding their Annual General Meeting to report on their 2016-2017 year. They will report on the successes and challenges of programs and services along with our annual financial statements. This event is open to anyone interested in learning more about CSSP or who is interested in becoming a board member. The AGM is at the CSSP office at 141 Victoria Street.

The Cumberland Adult Network for Upgrading, CANU has a free GED Study Program, every Tuesday and Thursday from 9-11. The GED is free to write, you write one subject at a time, and to prepare you get instruction and support. If yoou need to upgrade reading, writing, mathematics, social studies or science, call CANU at 902-661-0153.

It’s LEGO at the Springhill Library, Thur June 8 from 3-5. Children grades P-6 can use their imagination to create LEGO masterpieces. Those under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call 902-597-2211. A reminder that Summer Reading Clubs start Thursday June 15. Contact your local library for more details.

There is a Spring Into Summer Concert, Thursday June 8 at 7 at St Andrews Wesley United Church in Springhill. Among the performers will be Evange Landry, Leah Killen, Andrew and Marg Lloyd, Ruth Shearer, Silver Rose and the St Andrews Wesley Choir. Admission is by donation.

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

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

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.