August 2019
The Mob and Music at the Mall
There’s The Mob and Music at the Mall, at the Amherst Center Saturday. Author Neil Gordon, who’s family is from Oxford, will be at the Market and Café from 11-12:30, to talk about his book Tony Accardo is Joe Batters. He ruled his criminal empire from the depths of the shadows, he influenced national policy, exploited the FBI, owned Supreme Court Justices and fixed presidential elections. Books will also be available. Then there’s music from Carla Bonnell, who just signed…
Find out more »New R.B. Dickey Display – Cumberland County Museum
The Cumberland County Museum will be hosting the great-great grandchildren of Robert Barry Dickey, one of the Fathers of Confederation and the first owner of the home that is now the museum, Saturday August 10 from 2-4. The family of R.B. Dickey sent artifacts to the museum last year and will be bringing more with them. There will be a garden party in the front yard of the museum, and we are invited to see the new display.
Find out more »Country Supper
There will be a Country Supper, Saturday Aug 10 at the Linden Community Hall, from 3:30-6. There will be hot and cold dishes, dessert and beverage for $12. The supper is $6 for those 11 and up and free for pre-schoolers.
Find out more »Blessing of the Crops
Due to construction on the Universalist Church in Minudie, the annual Minudie Heritage Association Quilt Show scheduled for this weekend will not be held this year. Sunday the Heritage Association will be holding the Blessing of the Crops Mass at the St Denis Church at 2. There will be a reception at St Thomas Aquinas Church Hall in Joggins afterward. Then there’s a concert with local entertainers at 6 at St. Denis Church. For more information call 902-251-2422.
Find out more »Motorcycle Scavenger Hunt
The Heritage Models Museum in River Hebert is holding a Motorcycle Scavenger Hunt, Sunday Aug 11. Meet at the former Carquest building in Amherst Town Square, between 9 and 10:30. You will receive the route and a list of items needed to complete the scavenger hunt. The cost is $10 per rider and $5 per passenger. There will be a BBQ at the museum and prize draws. For more information, call the museum at 902-251-2442. All money raised will go…
Find out more »Guitar War in the Fort
Guitar War in the Fort, is Sunday August 11 at Fort Beausejour. At 1, there is a special tasting of oysters from Oyster Beausoleil, and Beausoleil Broussard beer from the Fils du Roy Distillery, to highlight the opening of a New audio-visual presentation and exhibition of objects inspired by Acadian leader Beausoleil Broussard. The Guitar Wars begin at 2, with Denis Surette, Stephen LeBlanc, Jack Downs and Phillippe Desjardins. Bring your chairs or blankets and enjoy the free event.
Find out more »Sunday Evenings of Music
There are Sunday Evenings of Music at the Brookdale United Church. Sunday August 11, at 6:30, Lawry and Mary MacLeod are the musical guests. Admission is by donation, and there will be light refreshments afterward.
Find out more »First Baptist BBQ
First Baptist Church has their regular BBQ Wednesday, from 11 –1. Enjoy hotdogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, sausages, veggie burgers, pop/water.
Find out more »Johnny Mooring’s induction into the NS Country Music Hall of Fame.
Join the Isabel Simpson Heritage Center in celebrating Johnny Mooring’s induction into the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame. The celebration is Thursday August 15 from 7:30-8:30, at the Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Center. Special guests include Sharon Mooring Millar, the mc for the evening and musical guests the Carter Girls. Admission is free.
Find out more »Cumberland North – Exceeding the Vision
The Amherst and Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Panel Discussion on growing the economy of Cumberland North – “Cumberland North – Exceeding the Vision”, Thursday August 15 from 7:30-10, at the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Center. MLA Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin will be leading the economic discussion and has invited five business leaders in the areas of Manufacturing, Mines and Energy, Lands and Forests, Agriculture, and Tourism to participate. Registration is necessary and a hot breakfast is included. Cost…
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