Past Events

The Nova Scotia Gem and Mineral Show is Friday-Sunday, Aug 16-18, at the Parrsboro Lions Recreation Center. More than thirty exhibitors offer a broad mix of earth treasures. You’ll see fine mineral specimens, jewellery and jeweller’s supplies and precious stones and gem cutting tools; beads and beading tools; fossils, tumbled stones and more. There will also be geological field trips and interpretive walks plus demonstrations of gem cutting and jewellery making, gold panning, wire wrapping and more. And the Nova…

The Wild Blueberry harvest Festival is Aug 14-31 in Cumberland County. Saturday Aug 17 it’s Wild Blueberry Day at the Pugwash Farmers Market The Pugwash Market Blueberry Festival is happening from 9-noon. They will have the Great Blueberry Bake-Off Competition, Blueberry Shortcake Fundraiser and tasty recipes.

The Minudie Heritage Association will be holding a Pancake Breakfast at the Minudie Hall on Saturday, August 17th from 9-11. The cost is $7.00 a plate and includes pancakes, sausages, and scrambled eggs, with tea coffee or juice.

There’s Music at the Mall Saturday at the Amherst Center. Andy Melanson will be playing at the Market and Café from 11-1. Then it’s R.A., Jack Hudson and Drew Moore from 1-3. As always there will be a cash draw and door prizes. And there’s great food, with Caribbean, Korean and traditional cuisine at the Café.

You could win $1000, by supporting the Cumberland Blues hockey team. Their 7th Annual Golf Ball Drop Saturday at 3 at Springhill Lions Park. Only 1000 balls are being sold at $10 each. 2nd prize is $500, third is $250. Contact Doug at 902-694-8854 or Robin at 902-597-2776.  

The Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival is Aug 14-31 in Cumberland County. The River Phillip Wild Blueberry Dinner is Saturday Aug 17 from 4-6 at the Community Hall. They will have ham and cold salads, rolls, tea/coffee, and wild blueberry cheesecake/crisp. Cost: $12 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under; free for preschoolers. All proceeds go to the River Philip Community Hall Association.

There will be a Benefit for Cheryl Lefler, Saturday Aug 17 from 6-1 at the knights of Columbus Hall. There will be lots of entertainment, including Mark Raddin and an Open Mic from 6-9. Then there's a dance with Second Toe from 9-1. There will be live and silent auctions. Cheryl is currently undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer, and the "Night of Love", will assist with daily travel and other expenses. If you want to help or make a donation…

The Wild Blueberry harvest Festival is Aug 14-31 in Cumberland County. In Parrsboro they are holding a Community Wild Blueberry Breakfast, Sunday August 18th from 8am to 9:30am, at the Royal Canadian Legion, Moore St.