May 2017
Springhill’s Yard Waste Collection
Springhill’s Yard Waste Collection is Friday. Your materials have to at curbside by 6:30. Yard and leaf waste in plastic bags will not be accepted. It has to be in a compostable or paper bag. For more information call 902-667-5141.
Find out more »Cumberland Y’s Strong Kids Ball Hockey Cup
The Cumberland Y’s Strong Kids Ball Hockey Cup is Fri May 19, 10-3 in the Y parking lot. Advanced registration is required. Pick up a form at the Y’s front desk. There are two team categories, 7-10 and 11-14. Each team can have a maximum of 7 players, and the cost is $35 per team. Individuals can register for $7 and be placed on a team. More information at 902-667-9112. All funds raised will go to the Strong Kids Campaign…
Find out more »Legion Roast Pork Luncheon
The Sackville Legion is holding a Roast Pork Luncheon, Friday from 11-1. The cost is $12. Take-outs are available and delivery too at 364-9900.
Find out more »Masonic Breakfast
The Amherst Masons are serving their monthly Breakfast a week early, Sat May 20 from 7:30-10:30 at their temple on Lawrence St. They will be serving eggs, bacon, sausages, hashbrowns and a drink for $6 adults, $4 for 12 and under.
Find out more »Tantramar Kennel Club Annual Dog Show
The Tantramar Kennel Club is holding its Annual Dog Show, Sat and Sun May 20 and 21, at the Dr Carson and Marion Murray Community. There will be dogs from all over the Maritimes, Quebec, Ontario and the eastern US. Judging begins both mornings at 8.
Find out more »A Family Fishing Derby
The Town of Amherst is sponsoring A Family Fishing Derby, Saturday from 9-1 at the Pumping Station Pond. There are 3 age categories, 5 and under, 6-10 and 11-16. There will be prizes for the largest fish in each category and a grand prize for the largest fish. For more information, call 902-667-3352.
Find out more »Community Fun Day
The Wentworth Learning Center will be hosting a Community Fun Day, Sat May 20 from 9-2. They will have a BBQ, bouncy castle, an antique car display and more. Admission is free. See their facebook page for more details, wentworth learning center.
Find out more »Raised Bed Construction Demonstration
The Cumberland Food Action Network is holding a Raised Bed Construction Demonstration, Saturday from 11-1 at the Amherst Community Garden on Donald Avenue off Spring Street. For more information call Sue at 902-397-0022.
Find out more »East Coast Music Show
There’s an East Coast Music Show, Sat May 20 at 7:30 at the Capitol Theatre in Oxford. Among the performers will be the Cobequid Funtones, Silver Rose, the Terrio Sisters, Lawry and Mary MacLeod, Claire Canning, Jim Scopie, Elaine Cook, The Rollickers and Leah Killen. Admission is $12 at the door. There will be a 50/50 draw and a canteen. For more information call 902-447-2006.
Find out more »Springhill Municipal Office move
To serve the residents of Cumberland County better, the Municipality of the County of Cumberland will be moving from the former Springhill Town Hall to the Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Center effective Tuesday. All tax payments, water bills, permits and general inquiries will now be processed at the Community Center 8:30-4:30. Community Services and Probation Services on Thursdays are unchanged, and Springhill RCMP hours and operations will remain unchanged. For more information call 902-667-2313 or go to info@cumberlandcounty.ns.ca
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