February 2017
Curl For Cancer
Curl For Cancer is Friday Feb 17 from 6-midnight at the Amherst Curling Club. There will be two draws, and there’s room for 16 teams. The band Second Toe will play at 9 and there will be a 50/50 and a live auction. For more information, call 902-669-1585.
Find out more »Heritage Day Events
Dig out your best red and white outfit, and join the Tantramar Heritage Trust to celebrate Heritage Day in Sackville, around the theme of Canada’s 150 birthday.It's Saturday Feb 18. The day begins with Breakfast at Tantramar Regional High from 7:30-10:30. There will also be heritage displays and demonstrations. In the afternoon, the Heritage Trust is partnering with the Tantramar Seniors College to present dramatic readings from a new play called, Our Four Fathers of Confederation. The play gives the…
Find out more »Amherst Winter Carnival-Magic
Among the events for Amherst Winter Carnival is magic. The Maritime School of Magic, will be holding Magic Class information at Maritime Mosaic Sat Feb 18 from 10-2. See some magic and learn about upcoming classes. More information at maritimeschoolofmagic@gmail.com
Find out more »A Midwinter’s Day Dream
A Midwinter's Day Dream is a celebration of winter tales featuring six local authors. It’s Saturday, February 18, 2 at the Lions Den in Oxford. Charlie Rhindress, Laurie Glenn Norris, Sara Jewell, Monica Graham, Chris Benjamin and Jennifer McGrath will share their stories about winter. Marilyn Williams will be the host. The event is free and there will be refreshments. Tidewater Books of Sackville, will have a book table.
Find out more »Warm Up Pot Luck lunch
The Multicultural Association is holding a Warm Up Pot Luck lunch, Sun Feb 19 from 11-1 in the Community Room at the Cumberland Y. For more information on the Multicultural Association of Cumberland on their facebook page: multiculturecumberland.
Find out more »The Grey Cup
The Grey Cup is coming to Sackville, Sun Feb 19 from 5:30-7:30 at the Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Center. See the oldest trophy in North American professional sports. There will be guest speakers, video highlights and a chance to get your picture taken with the Grey Cup. Admission is free.
Find out more »Nova Scotia Heritage Day-Aboriginals
Aboriginal elders and spiritual leaders, will assist the Joggins Fossil Centre in celebrating Nova Scotia Heritage Day on Mon Feb 20. beginning at 11:00 a.m. For Canada’s 150th Anniversary Heritage Day 2017 celebrates the Mi’kmaq culture and the many accomplishments of the Mi’kmaq people. Emile Gautreau and Louise Goodwin will present a ceremony to the 7 directions, speak about aboriginal peoples from across Canada and create music with clapping sticks and drums. This Heritage Day event is free, and starts…
Find out more »Sports Recognition Night
The Town of Sackville and the Sports Wall of fame Board of Directors, Sports Recognition Night is Thursday Feb 23 at 7 at the Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Center. The night honors those who through their athletic endeavors, who have brought recognition to Sackville in 2016 at Provincial levels or higher. For more information call 364-4930.
Find out more »Winter Border Blast
The 2nd Annual Winter Border Blast is Friday and Saturday Feb 24-25 from the Coastal Inn in Sackville. Friday there is a run to Cape Pele for supper. Saturday there is a Poker Run to the Memramcook Lake Shelter, where there will be food, an evening of entertainment and a 50/50. Contact the Tantramar ATV Club, Memramcook ATV Club, or Cap-Pelé ATV Club for more information.
Find out more »Cues For Kids
This year’s Cues For Kids is Fri Feb 24 from 8:30-1 at Dooley’s in Amherst. Tickets are $20, which includes a beverage, pizza and pool. You could also win a $500 travel voucher, luggage and other travel items. There will be local entertainment from 8:30-11:30, then a DJ til 1. Tickets are available at the Cumberland Y front desk.
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