February 2020
Amherst Winter Carnival Events
Amherst and Area Trust is holding a Tea and Tour, of the historic Hewson Home 10 Rupert Street. There are two tours 2-4:30 and 6-8:30. Call 902-660-2873 to book your time. Seating is limited. Admission is a donation. At the Legion, there is a Valentines Hootenanny Dance from 3-7. There will be live music, a 50/50 and door prizes. Admission is a donation at the door
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The Tidnish Bridge Fire Department is holding a breakfast, Sunday Feb 16th from 8-11, at the Tidnish Bridge Fire Hall. The cost is $8. The fundraiser supports training, firefighting equipment and helping the community.
Find out more »Chilli Willi Winter Festival
Chilli Willi Winter Festival is on today through Friday in Springhill. Among the events today, the 2020 Winter Classics Sticks and Pucks in on 10-1 on the Lions Park Outdoor Surface. They will have a BBQ and Hot Chocolate. From 6-7:30 there’s an outdoor family skate. For more details, check the Springhill Recreation Department’s facebook page.
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The Town of Amherst and King Pin Bowling are hosting Family Bowling this afternoon from 1-4. 3- one hour time slots are available from 1-4. Call the King Pin at 902-667-5678 to book your lane. Bowling is free as part of the Amherst Winter Carnival. The Heritage Classic is on from 2-4, with the Amherst Ramblers hosting the Miramichi Timberwolves at the Amherst Stadium. There will be a skate with the Ramblers after the game. There’s an…
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The Town of Amherst and King Pin Bowling are hosting Family Bowling Monday Feb 17 from 1-4. There will be 3 one hour time slots available. Call the bowling alley at 902-667-5678 to book your lane. Bowling is free as part of the Amherst Winter Carnival.
Find out more »Chilli Willi Winter Festival
Chilli Willi Winter Festival is on today through Friday in Springhill. Among the events today, a Family Coasting and Snowshoe Party at the Pit Pond from 6-8. Today it’s sports shirt/jersey Chilli Willi Dress Up Day in Springhill elementary schools. For more details, check the Springhill Recreation Department’s facebook page.
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Chilli Willi Winter Festival is on today through Friday in Springhill Today it’s Twin Day at Springhill elementary schools. Captain Black patch McFarlane Treasure Hunt is on from 2-4. Call Canada Post at 902-597-2998 for more information. There is a free Chilli Willi afternoon skate from 3-4:30 with music, snacks and hot chocolate. Thursday the Springhill Elementary Schools – Graffiti on Ice is on from 10-2:15, and there’s a Movie Night with Beauty and the Beast in the CIBC…
Find out more »Living Well
The Amherst Recreation Department and the YMCA of Cumberland are offering a new program starting in February. Living Well is a FREE 6 week program exploring health and wellness topics for older adults. Topics include nutrition, gardening/outdoors, staying healthy, mental health and more. There will be a light fitness class each session, a guest speaker each week and refreshments. Living Well starts Wednesday Feb 19 from 10:30 to noon in Meeting Room 1 at the Amherst Stadium. For more information,…
Find out more »Chilli Willi Winter Festival
Chilli Willi Winter Festival is on today through Friday in Springhill. Today is Hat day in Springhill elementary schools. The Springhill Elementary Schools - Graffiti on Ice is on from 10-2:15, and there’s a Movie Night with Beauty and the Beast in the CIBC Common Room from 6-8. Admission is a Toonie. Friday there’s a Roast Turkey Dinner at 5 at the Salvation Army. The cost is $15 per person. Get tickets by calling 902-763-3011. For more details, check the…
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The Amherst Royals, and other teams in the Colored Hockey League of the late 19th and 20th Centuries are being recognized by Canada Post as part of African Heritage Month Celebrations. There will be a special celebration at the Cumberland County Museum, Thursday Feb 20 at 5:30. You have to RSVP by calling 902-661-1509 or 902-667-2561. A Canada Post stamp and envelope will be given to guests only.
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