August 2019
1st Annual Burn Camp Poker Run
Flesh Impressions and Angelic Styles are presenting the 1st Annual Burn Camp Poker Run, Saturday Aug 3. All bikes are welcome. There’s a meet and greet from 9-11. You will leave from the Amherst Fire Station, and visit 4 other locations. The ride ends at 25 Newton Avenue. Poker hands are $10. There will be door prizes, a BBQ and live music from the Wiskey Shakes. For more information, call Harvey at 902-660-3044 or Angela at 902-660-3080.
Find out more »Music at the Mall
There’s Music at the Mall Saturday at the Amherst Center. Dan McLean will be playing from 11-1 at the Artisans Market and Café. Join R.A. and Friend from 1-3. As always there will be a cash draw and door prizes. And there is great food with Caribbean, Korean and traditional cuisine at the Café.
Find out more »Annual Cemetery Mass
Sunday, the St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery Committee will be holding their Annual Cemetery Mass in the Church at 2:30pm. The Blessing of the Cemetery will be at 2pm. Reception in the parish hall following the Mass.
Find out more »Maggie’s Place – Heather Beach
Maggie’s Place is going to Heather Beach next Tuesday, and you and your family are welcome to join them. They will be building sandcastles, swimming, and paying games. There will be a picnic style snack. They plan to be at the beach from 10-12:30. Transportation is limited, so call 902-667-7250.
Find out more »Evil Genius Club
The Evil Genius Club meets Wednesday Aug 7 from 2-3:30 at the Springhill Library. Experiment with technology, science, engineering and mathematics, in hands on activities. You have to register. Call 902-597-2211 to sign up.
Find out more »Possessed by Esther Cox
Tickets are now on sale for Possessed by Esther Cox, a musical dinner theatre, by Charlie Rhindress and Karen Valane, with a comedic take on the Great Amherst Mystery. Shows at the Dr Carson and Marion Murray Community Center, Monday July 22. Tickets at the Anne Murray Center. In Amherst at the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Center July 24-27. In Sackville at the Sackville Legion August 7-10. Tickets are $40 or $37.50 for 8 or more. They are available…
Find out more »Kids Bike Safety Rodeo
The Union of Safety and Justice Employees, the Cumberland District RCMP and the Municipality of Cumberland are hosting a Kids Bike Safety Rodeo, in the parking lot of the Dr Carson and Marion Murray Community Center Thursday from 1-3, rain or shine. The event is free and children must wear their helmets. There will be prizes too.
Find out more »Play in the Mud
Friday is International Mud Day. Springhill Recreation invites you to come out and Play in the Mud with them, Friday from noon-4 at the Lions Park Natural Playground. All ages are welcome, but be sure to bring a change of clothes, because it’s going to get messy.
Find out more »Honk Jr.
Showcase Production’s Summer Theatre Troupe is presenting Honk Junior, two performances Friday at 1 and 6, at the Anglican Church Hall. Admission is by donation, with proceeds to students in Cumberland County.
Find out more »National Pickleball Day
The Amherst Pickleball Group is celebrating National Pickleball Day, Saturday August 10, at the Church Street Tennis Court. They will be holding a tournament from 9-11. From 11-3 you can learn to play, equipment supplied, and there’s a free hotdog BBQ from 11-1.
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