February 2020
Amherst Winter Carnival Events
Full of Life Pickleball, 10-11:30 at YMCA of Cumberland Taoist Tai Chi Demonstration 1-3 at Christ Church Parish Hall Wellness Fund Presentation 6:30-8 at the Community Credit Union Business innovation Center. The Amherst Rambles host South Shore at 7 at the Amherst Stadium Bluegrass Jamboree celebrating Ray Legere and Wilson Moore recent inductees into the N.S. Country Music Hall of Fame at Triders Craft Beer 7-10
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St. Valentine’s Day 24 hour Rock-a-thon, starting at 2 at the Amherst Center. There will be entertainment, great food, contests and live music. Afternoon Tea After Dark at Birkinshaw’s Tea Room at 5:30. A luxury romance experience, with four course meal and chocolate fondue. Family Learn to Curl Night, 7-9 at the Amherst Curling Club. Mentalist Experience with Kevin Robarts at the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Center 7:30-9 Couples Evening Valentine Skate, 8-9 at the…
Find out more »Valentines Party
There’s a Valentines Party at the Springhill Library Thursday Feb 14 from 3-4. There will be stories, games and crafts to celebrate the day of love and friendship. The event is for grades P-6.
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The 7th Annual Amherst Valentine Run is on starting at 9 from West Highlands School. The Chili Challenge, 11-12 at Dayles Grand Market. Sample each one and vote for your favorite. Celebrate our flag with free Canaeda The Flag Ceremony, 12:30-1 at the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Center, Celebrate our flag with Free Canada Swag. Outdoor Family Skate, 2-4 at the Maple Avenue outdoor rink
Find out more »Chili Challenge
The 6th Annual Winter Carnival Chili Challenge is Saturday Feb 15 from 11-12 at Dayles Grand Market. Make sure you try each one of the local celebrities chili and vote for your favorite.
Find out more »National Flag of Canada Day
Saturday Feb 15 is National Flag of Canada Day. Wear red and join the celebration Saturday Feb 15 from 12:30-1 at the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Center. The Amherst Recreation Department will have FREE Canada swag.
Find out more »Afternoon of Valentine related music and stories
In Celebration of Hearts, Cumberland County’s Doppelgangers Jamie Black and Lawry MacLeod invite you to an Afternoon of Valentine related music and stories, Sat Feb 15 at 2 at the Renwick United Church in Amherst Head. Admission is by donation, for the Mission and Service Fund. There will be a light lunch and a valentine treat following the entertainment. If you would like, you can also bring a non-perishable food donation as well.
Find out more »Blues Valentine Dance
The Cumberland County Blues are holding a Valentine Dance, Saturday Feb 15, 9-1, at the Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Center. Music by DJ Ron Maine. Tickets are $10 per person or $15 per couple.
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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
Find out more »Breakfast
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.
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