April 2017
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.
Find out more »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.
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