August 2019
Benefit for Cheryl Lefler
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…
Find out more »Blueberry Breakfast
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.
Find out more »Car Show
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…
Find out more »West Amherst Point Baptist Church -Musical Evening
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.
Find out more »Maggie’s Place – Back to School Supplies
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.
Find out more »Teddy Bear Picnic
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.
Find out more »Blueberry Luncheon
The Wild Blueberry harvest Festival is Aug 14-31 in Cumberland County. Wild Blueberry Luncheon, is Tuesday August 20th 12-2 at Oxford Pioneer Heritage Club, 31 Ellis St. Sandwich Plates, Wild Blueberry Cheese Cake, Tea & Coffee. $8/each, eat in or takeout And there’s Lemonade & Wild Blueberry Jams/Jellies Sampling at 6 at the Oxford Soccer Field. Admission is free
Find out more »Burgers to Beat MS Day
It's Burgers to Beat MS Day, Thursday Aug 22 at A&W. Enjoy a Teen Burger, and $2 from each one sold Thursday, goes toward those living with MS in Canada. You can also donate on-line too. A&W has raised over $13 Million in the past 10 years with your help. Thursday Aug 22, Burgers to Beat MS at A&W.
Find out more »Food Drive
The After the School Bell Food Program and the Amherst Regional High Viking Pantry, are holding Food Drive Thursday through Saturday, Aug 22-24 from 10-3 at the Amherst Center next to Tim Hortons. There will also be a bake Sale Saturday from 11-1, with entertainment from Steve Ripley.
Find out more »Bridge – Fashion Show
The Bridge Adult Service Center presents their 2019 Fashion Show, Thursday Aug 22 starting at 6:30 at the Bridge. Bridge clients will be modelling outfits from Bargains at the Bridge. Admission is $6 at the door.
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