Past Events

There’s a Breakfast Fundraiser Sat Mar 18 from 8-11 at the Amherst Lion's Den. Breakfast includes: scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, toast, tea/coffee and juice. Tickets are $7, with all proceeds in support of competitive students of JC's Tae Kwon Do traveling to the Nationals.

After a hugely successful day at Beech Hill in the fall, Operation H.A.L.O. is back to help battle the winter cold, with Winter Survival For Women, March 18 from 11-3 at Beech Hill Park. Ocean Trails Source for Adventure’s team of experts you through several different topic areas, including: Building snow shelters Selecting ultra-light winter gear and sleds Preparing a camp fire in the damp and cold Winter tent and campsite safety Choosing proper clothing for the elements Snowshoeing and back country ski tips 3 points…

The Amherst 50+ Club will be holding a Cake and Pie Auction, Sat Mar 18 at 11. There will be delicious homemade cakes and pies of all kinds.

There’s a Pancake Supper, Sat Mar 18 from 3-6 at the Immanuel United Church. They will be serving beans, sausage, and brown bread with the pancakes. The cost is $10 for aults and $5 for children. The supper is sponsored by the Board of Stewards.

Lend a helping hand for Michelle and Christie with a fundraiser Saturday at Teasers from 7 til closing. Admission is a donation at the door. Music will be by C4, Ron Downey and Friends and many more. To make a donation call Ron Downey at 902-694-8290.

Registration for the Early Learning Program, offered through the Early Years Center at West Highland Elementary is on Mar 21 through Mar 31. The program is free and is a play based developmentally appropriate program for 4 year olds. To register, you have to live in the West Highlands catchment area, have a birth certificate and be 4 by Dec 31. For more information, call the administration office at West Highlands at 902-667-2420.

The United Way of Cumberland County’s Annual General Meeting is Tue Mar 21 at 5 in the United Way office at 16 Church St Unite 206. Funding for member agencies will be distributed and details of the changing role of the United Way will be presented.

There’s a Senior’s Luncheon, Wed Mar 22 at noon at the Amherst Wesleyan Church. They will be serving meatloaf. The cost is $9. James Bell will be the musical guest. You have to make a reservation by Monday by calling 902-660-2871.