Want to brighten up our community? Decorate your windows. Today decorate them with Easter eggs. Then share your photo. The Amherst recreation department would like you to share with them too. Send them to amherstrecreation@amherst.ca

The 2nd Annual Born To Shine Gala in memory of Tony Lovell is Sat April 25, at the Dr Carson and Marion Murray Community Center, in support of Special Olympics Amherst. There will be a parade of athletes, a roast beef dinner served by our local cadets, awards to athletes, a silent auction as well as 50-50 tickets and a dance with Cool Water. Tickets are $30.00.  

Tickets are now on sale for the Denim and Diamonds Gala, Saturday May 2 at 7 at Amherst Regional High. Have your picture taken in the custom photo booth, dig for treasures at the Diamond Dig, nibble on the hors d’oeuvres, bid in the silent auction items and the short but sweet live auction, and dance to the music of Second Toe. Tickets are only $50. Proceeds will support the Cumberland Regional Health Care Foundation’s Physician Recruitment and Retention Fund,…

Cumberland County’s first Youth Triathalon is coming to Amherst May 18. Kids Of Steel will feature a Swim, Bike and Run for ages 3-19. There will be different distances for all ages. For more information, email hfa@cumberland.ymca.ca or call 902-667-9112. You can register at raceroster.com. The event is presented by the Amherst Veterinary Hospital.

The Cumberland County Museum’s Annual Plant Sale is Saturday May 23 from 8-noon. It’s a fundraiser for the museum’s summer programs. If you have plants you would like to donate message the museum or call 902-667-2561.

You can help Rotary end polio and help your garden be more colorful in 2021. The Amherst Rotary Club Is holding a Tulip Sale. $25 for a box of 25 bulbs, including tax and delivery. Deadline to order is July 31, for fall planting. Reach out to a Rotary member today.

Amherst Youth Town Council is a group of youth from grades 7 to 12 who act as an advisory body to Town Council on matters within the influence of Amherst which have an impact on our Youth. This is a great opportunity for our youth to get involved in their community, and gain personal and professional growth and have a little fun while they are at it. The Town of Amherst is now accepting Expressions of Interest to those who…

The AquaHacking Atlantic Canada 2020 Challenge Final is coming soon! Five finalist teams have been selected to pitch their innovative technologies to a panel of seasoned professionals in the water, tech, and business sectors. This September 18, join us to see what the finalists have been working on and find out which team will take the top prize in the competition. RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/349982276167527/ Don’t have Facebook? You can still watch the event live via the link above. What’s the…