March 2017
World Day of Prayer
The World Day of Prayer in Amherst is Fri Mar 3 from 2-4 at the host church Holy Family Parish. The focus country is the Phillippines, and the theme is “Am I Being Fair to You." A time of fellowship and a light lunch will follow the service.
Find out more »4-H Tour Roast Beef Supper
The Cumberland County 4-H Tour Roast Beef Supper is Sat Mar 4 at 4 and 6 at the Amherst Lions Center. The cost is $15, $10 for children under 10. There will be a silent auction and 50/50 at each sitting, with a live auction at the 6 o’clock sitting. Advance tickets only by calling Sharon Siddall at 902-546-2598 or from any 4-H member.
Find out more »Benefit for Roberta McMaster
There’s a Benefit for Roberta McMaster, Sat Mar 4. Poker starts at 10 at the Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Center, with registration at 9:30. There will be a 50/50 all day and the canteen will be open. Then there’s a dance at the Legion from 9-1. Admission is a donation at the door. For more information call 902-397-1434.
Find out more »Rock and Roll Turkey Burger Sale
They're holding a Rock n Roll Turkeyburger Sale at the Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Center, Saturday Mar 4 from 11-2. Turkeyburgers will be $3 or $3.50 with gravy. Proceeds to Rob Rushton Good 'n' Right's debut album, that will be recorded at the Groove Factory in Amherst.
Find out more »Seedy Saturday
The Cumberland Food Action Network is holding it's 4th Seedy Saturday, March 4 from 1-3 at the Cumberland YMCA. There will be a seed swap and seeds for sale, demonstrations, kids activities and snacks. The event is free. For more information call 902-297-1687
Find out more »Oxford International Women’s Day Program
The Oxford International Women’s Day Program is Sat Mar 4 from 2-4, at the Capitol Theatre. There will be great entertainment and refreshments. Admission is free, but your donation at the door will support the “Girls World” summer program in Oxford.
Find out more »Coffee House
There will be a Coffee House at the Salvation Army in Springhill, Sunday March 5 at 7. Entertainment by Andrew and Marg Lloy. There will be a light lunch afterwards. Admission is by donation.
Find out more »March Break -Sackville
March Break is on this week in NB. For a list of some of the activities in Sackville, go to sackville.com, and click on March Break Activities.
Find out more »Deadline extended for Integrated French
The Chignecto-Central Regional School Board has extended the application deadline to Mon Mar 6, for students interested in enrolling in Integrated French. Integrated French (grade 7 entry) is available at E.B. Chandler Jr High and Springhill Junior Senior High. For more information call the schools or 902-897-8965.
Find out more »Tai Chi Open Houses
The local Tai Chi group invites you to an Open House, to find out the benefits of Tia Chi. In Amherst it’s Tues Mar 7 from 2-4 and Wed Mar 8 from 7-9 at Christ Church Parish Hall. In Springhill there an open house Tue Mar 7 from 7-9 at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church. In Sackville join them Tue Mar 7 from 7- at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church from 7-9. For more information call 902-667-9193.
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