October 2019
Meet the Candidates – Amherst
The Amherst and Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a Meet The Candidates event, Tuesday Oct 8, 6-9 at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Robie Street. It’s not a debate. It’s an opportunity to meet the candidates for Cumberland Colchester in the upcoming federal election. Candidates will have 10 minutes to introduce themselves and their plans and will be asked questions submitted by the local public and the Chamber. The only admission fee, is respectful behavior.
Find out more »United Way – Lunch and Learn
The United Way of Cumberland County Campaign is underway. This year’s goal is $130,000, to support local organizations and programs that benefit our community. How can you help? Make a donation, ask your employer about payroll deduction, or buy a Way To Go ticket for a chance to win $4000. If you want to find what the United Way of Cumberland County does, there’s a Lunch and Learn Wednesday Oct 9 from noon-1 at the Community Credit Union Business Innovation…
Find out more »Kids After School Movie
There’s a Kids After School Movie at the Springhill Library, Thursday Oct 10 at 3. They will be showing Detective Pikachu. Drop in after school, Children under 9, must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Fall Fair
The Amherst 50+ Club is holding a Fall Fair Saturday Oct 12 from 8-2 at their hall on Croft Street. There will be craft, bake and white elephant tables, full pantry, books and a chocolate bar wheel. There will be a door prize and much more. And check out the lunch special, a turkey burger, pie and tea or coffee for $7.
Find out more »Knights Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus are serving Breakfast this Saturday from 8-11 at their hall on Robie Street. It’s gonna be a great breakfast for $7 per plate.
Find out more »2nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K Walk/Run
Springhill Communities in Bloom presents the 2nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K Walk/run, Saturday Oct 12 from 10-1, at the Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Center. The cost is $25 per person, Register by September Sept 12, to get your Free T-shirt. Register by Sept 12. Register at RACEROSTER.com or at the Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Center
Find out more »Music at the Mall
There’s Music at the Mall Saturday at the Amherst Center. Join Mark Landry at the market Café from 11-1. Then it’s Jerry Metz and Lost Highway from 1-3. As always, there will be a cash draw and door prizes. Ask about the 2nd Annual Collins Christmas Craft Village, beginning Nov 15. And there’s great food, with Caribbean, Korean and traditional cuisine at the Café.
Find out more »Youth Guided Walk
The Adventure Therapy Project is holding a Youth Guided Hike, Saturday, from 11-2:30. The hike is for ages 7-14, and all participants should be able to complete the 4km route at a leisurely pace. The cost is $10 and lunch is included. Before the hike, there will be rock painting, to place rocks along the trail. Spaces are limited. To register email theadventuretherapyproject@gmail.com
Find out more »Pitman – Watercolor Demonstration
Ben Pitman is back for another Watercolor Demonstration at Shari Mallinson Gallery, Saturday Oct 12 from 11-1. Drop in say hello, and watch him work his magic.
Find out more »Choose Wisely NS Presentation
If you want to learn more about unnecessary medical tests and procedures, plan to attend a public meeting, as part of the Choosing Wisely Nova Scotia Campaign. It’s a public event to introduce the campaign and to hear your thoughts. Choosing Wisely NS and Dr Kelly Morris will be the presenters. It’s tonight from 5:30-6:30 in Conference Rooms 1 and 2, at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Center.
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