April 2017
Amherst and Area Chamber of Commerce AGM
The 2017 Annual General Meeting of the Amherst and Area Chamber of Commerce, is Thursday Apr 20 from 6-8:30 at the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Center. A roast beef dinner from Duncan’s will be served at 6:30, and Trider beer will be on tap. Amherst Mayor David Kogon and Cumberland County Warden Allison Gillis will talk about economic development plans for their municipalities. Special guest will be Brett Mason of Mrs. Grocery, and plans for his business in the…
Find out more »Wills and Living Wills Presentation
Bill Fairbanks of the The Cumberland Barrister's Association, will be giving a presentation tonight on Wills and Living Wills, Power of Attorney Designations and more, tonight from 6-7:30 at the Four Fathers Memorial Library. For more information, call 902-667-2549.
Find out more »Fibre Arts Friends
The next gathering at the Fibre Arts Friends at the Joggins Fossil Centre is Thursday April 20th from 6-8. If you are a knitters, rug hooker, weaver or anyone, 18 and older, who works with fibre arts, are welcome to spend two hours a month sharing your passion with friends while enjoying the inspiring view of the world-famous Joggins Fossil Cliffs. Fibre Arts Friends meet the third Thursday of each month. There is no fee and no need to register,…
Find out more »Seniors Dance re-scheduled
The Springhill Seniors Dance usually held on the 2nd Friday of the month, will be changed this month because of Good Friday on Apr 14th. This month’s dance will be on April 21 starting at 8:30. Music will be Jerry MacKenzie. There will be a lunch afterwards. Admission is $6.
Find out more »Air Force Club AGM
The Air Force Association of Canada is holding its Annual General Meeting, Fri Apr 21 at 7 at the Air Force Club on Havelock Street.
Find out more »ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST
The Anglican Parish of Westmorland will be holding their ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST on Sat, Apr 22nd from 7-10 at St. Mark's Hall, Mt. Whatley. Pancakes, bacon, sausage, ham, eggs, toast, juice, tea, coffee. $8 adults, $4 under 12 and under 6 free. There will also be a bake table and flea market table sponsored by the Anglican Church Women
Find out more »Earth Day Clean up in Amherst
The Town of Amherst, Cumberland Central Landfill, Miller Waste and The Great Nova Scotia Pick-Me-Up are teaming up to clean up our community Saturday, Earth Day, from 9-1. Bags will be available for pick up at Amherst Stadium. Miller Waste will collect the waste at the Amherst Stadium. There will also be a Battery drop- off box on site. And grab a bag of compost donated by Cumberland Central Landfill. Enter the draw to win a prize. For more information…
Find out more »VON Cumberland’s Bowling Fundraiser
VON Cumberland’s Bowling Fundraiser is Sat Apr 22 at the King Pin. You can bowl as a couple or a team. The cost is $12 per person for 3 strings. There will be 50/50’s, prizes and raffles. To register call 902-667-5678. Proceeds supports VON Cumberland’s charitable programs. Doug Thompson of the King Pin has been a great supporter of VON and the Cumberland Health Care Foundation, and after 50 years, he plans on shave his beard in support of those…
Find out more »Amherst Canadian Tire Fling Day
The 35th Annual Highland Fling is Sat May 13 from 10-2 at the Amherst Curling Club. One of the special events in support of the Fling is Amherst Canadian Tire Fling Day this Saturday. They will have a hot dog BBQ, and you can spin the wheel for a chance to win.
Find out more »Springhill Community Gardens Open House
The Springhill Community Gardens Open House is Sat Apr 22 from 10-2. Reserve your free garden plot. There will be a bird feeder workshop, face painting, chilli and more.
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