February 2017
Choirs for Comfort
The 13th Annual Choirs for Comfort is Sat Feb 11 from 3-6 at the First United Church in Truro. The event will feature 9 choirs and admission is by donation. Proceeds support the Northern Healthy Connections Society.
Find out more »Open Mic
The RCAF Association have an Open Mic at their club Sat Feb 11 starting at 3. For more information call 902-667-9262.
Find out more »Knights of Columbus Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus will be serving breakfast Sat Feb 11 from 8-11 at their hall on Robie Street. The cost is $6.
Find out more »Watoto Children’s Choir
The Watoto Children’s Choir will be performing at the Crossroads Community Church, Tuesday Feb 14 from 7-9.
Find out more »National Flag Day
Wed Feb 15 is National Flag Day in Canada. You are invited to Amherst Town Hall at 12:15 for brief remarks, then to Victoria Square for the official flag raising.
Find out more »Amherst Winter Carnival
The Amherst Winter Carnival is Thursday thru Monday Feb 16-20. The theme is Celebrating 150 years of Heart Culture and Play. Among the events a chilli cook-off, seniors paint day, snow sculpture contest, heritage hockey classic and more. Check the complete schedule at amherst.ca
Find out more »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 »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 »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 »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…
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