Past Events

“Life’s uncertain … dessert first!” is an Evening of Decadent Desserts at the Balmoral Grist Mill Saturday, June 29th, from 7 – 9:30.  There will also be, an all local Charcuterie board. A Wine bar will be available as well as other beverages. And there’s live music by ‘The Music Company’ – an eclectic mix of jazz and world music! The price is $20 per person & space is limited to 24 so reserve early To make reservations or for…

Springhhill’s Annual Canada Day celebrations are Sunday June 30 at Lion’s park. At 1 there’s a double header between the Springhill U11 Fencebusters and the Oxford Sluggers, and the BBQ will be on. At 5, there’s a bicycle rodeo. The Canada Day cake will be cut at 7:30 and fireworks will be at dusk.

They are serving a Roast Beef Dinner at the RCAF Club on Havelock Street, Sunday June 30 at 4. The cost is $13. And take-outs are available.. For more information, call 902-667-9262.  

The Gathering of the Clans in Pugwash begins with a sausage and pancake breakfast at 7:30 at the Pugwash Fire Station. The Highland Dance Competition starts at 8:30, the Grand parade is at 10, the Highland Games and the Pipe andDrum Co9mpetitions start at 11. This year’s entertainment will be at the new Pugwash Harbourfront Center, and will feature Christina Martin and Dale Murray, Aycia Putnam and Family, Doris Mason and headliners Rawlins Cross. Fireworks are at 10.

Canada Day celebrations in Amherst start with the Canada Day Run with the Amherst Striders, from the downtown Tim Hortons at 8. The opening ceremony begins at 11:30 in Victoria Square, with Canada Day cake. There will be vendors and activities in the Square, and music too with Mark McMillan Trio from noon -2. From 2-4, it’s the dynamic duo Liz and Ben. The day ends with fireworks from the Robb’s Complex at dusk. Ride your bike to the Canada…

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…

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.

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…