July 2019
Canada Day Sackville
The Multi K Fun Run and Walk is the first eveny. Meet at the parking lot across from Sackville Public Library at 10:30, runs start at 11. Lots of events at Bill Johnstone park from noon til 3, including musical performances by Tipsy 3. Shinarama will be holding a BBQ fundraiser. There will be bouncy castles,face painting, Lewis the clown and a teddy bear picnic. There’s also a Canada Day Strawberry Social at Boultenhouse Heritage Center from 2-4 Rain location…
Find out more »Canada day Oxford
Oxford’s Canada Day celebrations will be at Heritage Square, from 11-1. Events include live entertainment, a free BBQ, Canada Day themed crafts, face painting and more.
Find out more »Commemorative Event – Amherst Prisoner of War Camp
On Tuesday, a Commemorative Event will be held at the Amherst Armoury, in recognition of the German and Ukrainian prisoners and the 250 Canadian soldiers who stood guard over the Amherst Prisoner of War Camp. It housed 853 POW’s a hundred years ago. Doors open at the Armoury on Acadia Street at 10:30. The highlight of the event will be a concert by the German Luftwaffe Erfurt Band, which will be sending 42 musicians to the Amherst. The concert starts…
Find out more »Harry Potter Party
The Springhill Library is holding a Harry Potter Party, Thursday July 4 from 3-4. The event is for grades P-6. Call 902-597-2211 for more
Find out more »Date Night in Downtown Amherst
Tonight is date night! Take your favorite person to downtown Amherst and play board games at sidewalk cafe tables, listen to live music at Victoria Square, take a horse-drawn carriage tour and enjoy special offers and 2-for-1 dining specials at downtown restaurants. The restaurants offering 2-for-1 dining specials include: Savoie Kitchen, Father's Food Emporium, Gourmet Dumplings, Kin Pin Bowling, The Old Warehouse Cafe and Teazers Pub & Eatery.
Find out more »Country Legends Tribute Tour
The Brookdale, Fenwick and Nappan United churches, present the Country Legends Tribute Tour, Thursday at 7 at the Nappan United Church. Newfoundland recording artists Gordon Cormier and Dave Pike will feature the music of Charlie Pride, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Merle Haggard and Conway Twitty. Tickets are $20 and available at Pharmasave and Buds to Blossoms
Find out more »The Summer of the Handley Page
100 years ago on July 5 1919, the Handley Page Atlantic crashed landed in Parrsboro and remained there for repairs until October. In 1987, the Ships Company Theatre produced a play called The Summer of the Handley Page about the event. A film of the production will be shown Friday and Saturday at 2 at the Hall. Admission is by donation, with proceeds to the Handley Page 100 Project. The shows are presented by the Parrsboro Legion, the Parrsboro Historical…
Find out more »39th Annual Tidnish Festival
The Tidnish Crossroads Community Association are holding the 39th Annual Tidnish Festival, July 6 and 7 at the Rodney Estabrooks Memorial Sports Field. Events include the Softball Tournament, amusements for the kids both Saturday and Sunday from 10-4 including Inflatables, face painting, Scott Dixon's petting zoo, and the playground on site .(all free) Kalei’s Balloon creations will be there Saturday and Sunday from 12-2. And great food at the canteen! Saturday night the band FREEFALL is playing 8pm till Midnight.…
Find out more »Tidnish Bridge Art Gallery’s 10th Anniversary Open House
The Tidnish Bridge Art Gallery's 10th Anniversary Open House is on Saturday, July 6th from 10 to 5 with celebratory remarks by special guests at 1 o'clock. There will be music, refreshments, a gift basket draw - and you can check out our schedule of classes & workshops, exhibitions & events. And remember the Tidnish Festival is on the same weekend.
Find out more »Power Boat Poker Rally
The Tidnish Crossroads Community Association and the Tidnish Fire Department are hosting a Poker Run Saturday. It’s the Annual Power Boat Poker Rally. Registration is from 11-12 at the Fire Department. The fee is $20 per boat and captain, $10 for each extra player. And stick around for all the great events of the 39th Annual Tidnish Festival at the Rodney Estabrooks Memorial Sports Field.
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