Past Events

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.  

The Wild Blueberry harvest Festival is Aug 14-31 in Cumberland County. Join the Wentworth Learning Centre for a full day of fun at the 4th Annual Wentworth Show-and-Shine, as part of the Nova Scotia Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival. There will be a blueberry brunch, a quilt show and sale, a car show featuring 100+ cars, a variety of local vendors, firetruck tours, a family fun zone featuring a slip-and-slide and bouncy castles and a barbecue put on by the Wentworth…

The West Amherst Point Baptist Church invites you to a Musical Evening with the Fellas, Sunday August 18 at 7. There’s a light lunch afterward.  

Back to School Supplies are available for pick up this week at Maggie’s Place. Monday-Thursday 9-4 and Friday from 9-12. And in partnership with Cumberland Public Libraries, filled backpacks are available for pick-up at library branches throughout Cumberland County, except Amherst, during regular hours this week.

The Wild Blueberry harvest Festival is Aug 14-31 in Cumberland County. The Wild Blueberry Teddy Bear Picnic is Monday Aug 19,at 2 at the Little River Park on Lower Main Street in Oxford. Bring your favorite teddy bear and enjoy fun games and wild blueberry snacks.