March 2020
Benefit for Elsie Pettigrew
There’s a Benefit for Elsie Pettigrew Saturday at Teasers. It starts at 6. Among the entertainers will be The Kraken, Michelle LeBlanc, Basil Hicks and Steve LeBlanc, Drew Polegato, Ron Downey and Friends, No Mad Sky and The Rock Bottom. Elsie is recovering from a car accident in January.
Find out more »Author Reading
Autumn House Art Auction 2020 is hosting a Reading by author Dr, Leslie Kern, in celebration of International Women’s Day. It’s Sunday at the Art Of Eating in Amherst from 2-4. The event is free to attend. Copies of her book Feminist City: A Field Guide will be available for purchase and signing.
Find out more »Ramblers Skate
The Town of Amherst is sponsoring a Ramblers Skate Sunday from 5:30-6:30. It’s your chance to meet and skate with the Amherst Ramblers. The event is free and don’t forget your helmet. Some helmets and skates are available to borrow at the stadium on a first come first served basis.
Find out more »International Women’s Day Celebration
The International Women’s Day Celebration is Monday March 9th at noon at the Amherst Lions Center. This year’s theme is I am generation equality#EachForEqual. Trina Clarke, CEO of the YMCA of Cumberland will be the guest speaker. Admission is a free will donation to Autumn House.
Find out more »Home Alone Course
Learn 2 Lead and the St John Ambulance are hosting a Home Alone Course this afternoon from 3-5:30 at the Junction Road School. It’s designed for 9-11 year olds, who are just starting to stay home by themselves for a short period of time. The course will cover basic safety tips, home safety procedures, when to call 911, how to get emergency help, healthy eating, fighting boredom, overcoming fears and fire safety. The cost is $15, and registration is required…
Find out more »Entrepreneurship Camp
If you are in grades 5-7, and would like to run your own business for a day, you need to register for Entrepreneurship Camp, March 16-20 at the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Center. It runs 9-3 each day. You will learn about business from entrepreneurs in the community. Registration deadline is March 11. Go to cumberlandbusinessconnector.ca
Find out more »Classic Movie Night
It’s Classic Movie Night at the Springhill Library Wednesday March 11. They will be showing the 1969 movie True Grit, with John Wayne, Glen Campbell and Kim Darby. It’s free and bring your own snacks. Showtime at 7.
Find out more »50+ Club’s Dessert Auction
The Amherst 50+ Club’s Dessert Auction is Saturday March 14 starting at 11. Bid on your favorite desserts, cakes, pies, cookies, squares, fudge and more and it’s all homemade. If you need more information call Merrill at 902-694-0428.
Find out more »CARMA Fundraiser
CARMA Cat Rescue Maritimes is holding a Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament Saturday at Dooly’s in Amherst. Registration is at 12:30, play starts at 1. The cost is $30 per team. Monetary donations will also be taken at this event. For more information email amherstcarma@gmail.com Amherst PetValu is helping to raise money for CARMA all this month. Drop your refundables off at PetValu or Nova4 Enviro on Acadia Street. After you donate, PetValu has a treat for your fur-baby and a…
Find out more »Music at the Mall
There’s Music at the Mall Saturday at the Amherst Center. This week the Morris Family Trio will be performing from 1-3. Admission is a donation, and you have chances to win door prizes or the cash draw. There’s always great food at the Café and local art in the Artisans Gallery. Music at the Mall this Saturday at the Amherst Center.
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