The Sand Hill Historic Walking Trail Exhibit will be unveiled Saturday at the Cumberland County Museum, as part of the launch of African Heritage Month in Cumberland County. During the 1800s, Sand Hill had one of the largest black populations in Cumberland County and a concentration of skilled laborers, educators, musicians, cooks, millwrights, entrepreneurs, blacksmiths, farmers and tradespeople.  The exhibit also showcases landmarks such as the former Highland View Hospital built in 1904 due to a typhoid fever outbreak, the…

The YMCA of Cumberland’s next Full of Life Paint Night for ages 8+ is this Saturday, from 6:00-7:30 To register, call 902-667-9112.  Because it’s a Full of Life program. it is offered at no cost.

There’s a Fundraiser for Vaughn Martin, Saturday at Teasers. Vaughn lost his home in a recent fire. Over 20 local musicans will be performing, including Cool Water, Lost Highway, Dave and Jen, 6:30 Band, Ronnie Downey and Friends, Bail Hicks, Steve LeBlanc and more. The fundraiser starts at 6. If you would like to make a donation call Ed Cook at 902-664-6683 or Ronnie Downey at 902-694-8290.

The Country View 4-H Club is hosting their annual Sweetheart Supper, Saturday Feb 8, with sitting at 4:30 and 7 at the Linden Hall. Your choices are Apple Stuffed Pork and Chicken Fettucine Alfredo. You have yo reserve your seat by Feb 2. Call Tracey at 902-297-0550 or Anita at 902-661-4340.

There’s a Football Sunday Party at Amherst Wesleyan Church, Sunday at 7. Everyone is invited to this free screening of the Big Game. Board games will be downstairs for people to enjoy if they don't want to watch the game. Bring your chili. There will be a chili competition with a prize for the top three contestants. And you can bring other food, For more information contact: Jamin Melanson at 902-890-9759.

Amherst Sport and Social League is back. It’s 6 weeks of sport beginning Mondays at 8, starting Feb 3rd at West Highlands School. A schedule of sports is coming soon. You don’t have to register just drop in.  

The Oxford Regional Education Center Prom Committee is having a Prom Dress Sale, Wednesday at the school cafeteria. There’s a fashion show at 6, with dress viewing right after. More than 40 dresses are available, long and short, sizes 0-18, with prices starting at $50. The sale is open to all schools and the admission is $5.

Dooly’s Amherst is hosting Cues For Kids Friday Feb 7 starting at 9. Tickets are $20 and include unlimited pool, a beverage and a chance to win a prize package worth $1000. Tickets are available at Dooly’s or the YMCA of Cumberland.