April 2017
L.A.Animal Shelter meeting
The Lillian Allbon Animal Shelter, will hold a short meeting to tie up some loose ends not covered at the recent Annual General Meeting. The meeting is Thurs at 6 in the boardroom of the Amherst Police Department.
Find out more »Way of the Cross
Holy Family Parish is hosting a Good Friday "Way of the Cross" walk through Amherst starting at 11 . This walk is to share the story of Jesus' final steps at Calvary with its pain and suffering, and find similarities in life today and right here in our town of pain and suffering that needs to be seen and helped. Coffee and tea will be served in the Hall afterwards. For more information, call Glenna 902-667-2523
Find out more »Teazer’s Easter Jam
Teazer's Easter Jam in support of Maggie's Place - A Resource Centre for Families on Saturday, April 15th from 6 pm to closing - 50/50 - Silent Auction - Featuring many local talents
Find out more »Breakfast
The Amherst 50+ Club is serving Breakfast, Sat Apr 15, 8-11 at their hall on Croft Street. There will be bacon and eggs, sausage, baked beans, pancakes and more. Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children. For more information call 902-667-1058
Find out more »Poker Tournament and Karaoke Party Fundraiser,
There’s a Poker Tournament and Karaoke Party Fundraiser, Sat Apr 15 at the Dr Carson and Marion Murray Community Center in Springhill. Poker from 9-5 and karaoke from 5-1. It’s a fundraiser for the Ripley children. Admission is a donation at the door.
Find out more »Easter Jam
Teasers Easter Jam is Sat Apr 15 from 6 til closing, featuring lots of local talent, a 50/50 and a silent auction. Proceeds this year are to Maggie Place. For more information, call 902-667-7250.
Find out more »Kim Wry Memorial Bursary.
The Zonta Club of Amherst is now accepting applications for the Kim Wry Memorial Bursary. It’s $1000 and meant to be used by a woman who qualifies as a mature student and is enrolled in a post-secondary program. Applications are available at the Amherst Post Office or at NSCC in Amherst or Springhill. May 31 is the deadline.
Find out more »National Canadian Film Day 150 – Barney’s Version
Wednesday April 19th is National Canadian Film Day 150. It will be the largest film festival, with over 1700 events from coast to coast. The Springhill Library will be participating, with a showing of Barney’s Version, with Dustin Hoffman, Minnie Driver and Paul Giamatti. The show starts at 7.
Find out more »Symphony NS in Amherst
Fans of Symphony Nova Scotia will experience a rare opportunity to hear the orchestra outside HRM. Symphony NS will perform in Amherst on Wed, Apr 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity-St. Stephen’s United Church in Amherst. All tickets are $25 advance, $28 at the door. Children 7-18, accompanied by an adult with a ticket will be admitted free. (The orchestra will play works by Mozart, Beethoven, Prokofiev (PRONOUNCE: pro-COUGH-ee-ehv), and a new piece by Canadian composer, Dinuk Wijeratne (PRONOUNCE: dih-NUK…
Find out more »Incredible Insects
The Springhill Library has Incredible Insects Thur Apr 20 from 3-4. Create a caterpillar that transforms into a butterfly and test your acting skills with insect action cards. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 902-597-2211.
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