The Springhill Santa Claus Parade is Thursday Dec 5 starting at 6:30. The theme is An Old Fashioned Country Christmas. Line up at 5:45 on Princess Street. After the parade, Santa will have treats at the Community Center. For more information, call 902-763-3011.

Need a Flu Vaccine? Drop into Public Health on South Albion St.  Thursday Dec 5 between 9:30 and 11:30. Public Health is focusing on immunizing children under 5 and their families, pregnant women and people who have challenges accessing a health care provider.

The 2019 Amherst Cookie Crawl is back from noon Friday December 6th until 5 and Saturday Dec 7th. Buy a ticket, and exchange it for a one-gallon cookie tin to fill with cookies from stores all over Amherst.  Only 100 tickets being sold, for $25 each. Get your tickets at Amherst Town Hall or on line at 2019amherstcookiecrawl.eventbrite.ca.

Sackville’s 5th Annual Christmas Tree lighting is Friday Dec 6 at Bill Johnstone Memorial Park. There will be holiday music and hot chocolate starting at 5:30, with Santa arriving at 6. Saturday it’s the 7th annual parade of Lights, leaving the Sackville Fire Hall at 6:30. The Emergency Service trucks will parade through the town with Christmas lights.

The Amherst Masons are serving Breakfast Saturday Dec 7 from 7:30-10:30 at their hall on Lawrence Street. Eggs and your choice of bacon or sausage for $7. The breakfast is hosted by the Acacia Lodge #8.

The River Hebert District High School is hosting a Christmas Vendor Fair, Saturday Dec 7th from 9-noon. Admission is free. There will be vendor tables, a silent auction, face painting and balloon creations. The event is hosted by the River Hebert District School Girls Soccer team.

The Amherst 50+ Club’s Christmas Tea and Craft and Bake Sale is Saturday Dec 7 from 10-2 at their hall on Croft Street. Sandwiches, dessert and beverage for $7.

The Oxford Area Lionettes are holding their 25th Annual Christmas in the Park, Saturday December 7 from 10-2 at Trinity United Church. It will feature crafts and a Quiche and Dessert Café. Admission is free and there will be door prizes.