May 2017
Adopt-A-Highway Clean-Up – Joggins
The Joggins Fossil Institute is calling for volunteers to help with its 2017 Adopt-A-Highway Clean-Up Day Wed, May 24. The Clean Up starts at 8:45 a.m. and will take place along Highway 242 between the Joggins Fossil Centre and civil address 1148. Dress appropriately with long-sleeve shirts, long pants and sturdy footwear and to bring sun block, bug repellent and water or juice. Safety vests and gloves will be supplied. Science students from River Hebert School will be helping out…
Find out more »Mothers Spring Fashion Show
The Annual Celebrating Mothers Spring Fashion Show is Fri May 12 starting at 7 at the Amherst Lions Center. 30 Church Women’s Clothing will provide the clothes and footwear. They will be serving dessert, you can enter to win a quilt and there will be a 50/50. Admission is $10, with tickets at the door or in advance by calling Autumn House at 902-667-1344. Proceeds to Autumn House.
Find out more »East Coast Kitchen Party with the Barra MacNeils
You are invited to an East Coast Kitchen Party with the Barra MacNeils Friday May 12 from 9-1 at Jennings Hall on the Mount Allison campus.Tickets are $22 general, $10 for Mount A students, and available at Tidewater Books or at the door. Don’t miss this East Coast Kitchen Party with Cape Breton band – and Mount Allison alumni – The Barra MacNeils.
Find out more »Habitat – Community Build Day in Oxford
Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia is holding a Community Build Day on Sat May 13th on the second home in Oxford. You are invited to volunteer for the day to help them bring this home closer to completion. There is room for 25 volunteers. No experience necessary and they will provide all the safety gear required and a BBQ lunch. Anyone over 16 years of age can register by visiting habitatns.ca
Find out more »Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus are serving Breakfast Sat May 13 from 8-11 at their hall on Robie Street. The cost is $6.
Find out more »Live Auction and Bake Sale
The Amherst 50+ Club is holding a Live Auction and Bake Sale, Sat May 13 at their hall on Croft St. Viewing starts at 9, with the auction starting at 9:30. Auction items are new and used including items like a Lowrey organ from the Shirley Babcock Estate donated for the auction. The kitchen will be open as well. For more information call Merrill at 902-667-1058.
Find out more »11st Annual Dayles Grand Market Block Party
The 1st Annual Dayles Grand Market Block Party, is Sat May 13 starting at 9. It’s being hosted by Maritime Mosiac, the Copper Tree Boutique, Holy Cow Café, Gallery 8, HD Coins and Collectables, Not Too Shabby and more. There will be market vendors, the Bangkok Food Truck, Trider Beer and more. Musical guests will include Drew Polegato, Hannah Melanson, Jon McKeil, Mitchell St. Peter, Drew Moore, Michelle LeBlanc and Pete Frenetre.
Find out more »Home Business Expo
The Wentworth Recreation Center will be hosting a Home Business Expo, Sat May 13 from 10-2. It will feature 25 home businesses. Admission is by donation. They will have a canteen on site.
Find out more »35th Annual Highland Fling
The 35th Annual Highland Fling is Sat May 13 from 9-2 at the Amherst Curling Club. Food, fun and bargains for all ages in support of the Cumberland Health Care Hospital Auxillary. Admission is 35 cents, $1 for the family. Or buy a $5 Fling button, for a chance to win one of 35 great prizes.
Find out more »Annual Masonic Auction
The Annual Masonic Auction, is this Saturday at the River Phillip Community Hall. Viewing of the new and used items starts at 10, with the auction starting at 11. If you would like to donate items call Gary at 902-597-2655. There will also door prizes and a 50/50 draw, and the canteen will be open. Sponsored by the Widow’s Son Masonic Lodge #48.
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