
October 2019
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 »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 »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 »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 »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.
Find out more »Szakacs Family – 1st Baptist Church
The Szakacs Family is coming to the Amherst First Baptist Church, Tuesday Oct 15 at 7. Curtis and Bonnie, and their 8 children play a number of instruments and perform everything from Celtic and blues, to contemporary Christian to rap music. They have released 6 cd, and are on another Maritime tour. Admission is by donation. Szakacs (Zacash)
Find out more »Y Service Club Citrus and Apple Sale
The Cumberland Y Service Club is accepting orders for their Citrus and Apple Sale. They are selling oranges, grapefruit and apples for Christmas. You can mix and match, order as much as you want or share a box of fruit with friends and family. For more information or to order, call Trina at 902-667-3165. Last date to order is Wednesday Oct 30.
Find out more »NSCC – Open House
NSCC is holding an Open House Thursday Oct 17 from 9-7. Explore the Amherst and Springhill campuses, meet the faculty and students and find out about the many courses offered in Cumberland County. There will be interactive classroom activities from 9-3. From 4:30-7, at the Amherst campus, there will be a Fuel Your Success event, where you’ll learn to Fuel your Drive, Mind and Body. Ask about scholarships. 800+ scholarships and bursaries are available. NSCC Open House Oct 17.
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