Past Events

Archway Insurance Run for the Sun and the Cross Border Challenge is presenting A Summer Kick-Off Beer Garden, Saturday from 9-1 at the Amherst Stadium. Big Fish is back again. Tickets are $15 and available at the YMCA of Cumberland front desk. The event sold out the first 2 years, so get your tickets in advance.

The First Baptist Church is holding a BBQ today from 11:30-1:30. They will have hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers, cheeseburgers and veggie burgers. While you’re there ask about the First Baptist Church Tours trip to Old Quebec Sept 2-7. Brochures with prices and details are available at the Church Office.

Shake the Hand That Shook the Town, is a Community Pep Rally in honor of Bill Schurman. Everyone is welcome, Wednesday from 4-6 at Dayles Grand Market

A Fill the Tent Food Drive is happening at the Amherst Artisans’ Market at the Amherst Center, next Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10-3 each day. Food Bank volunteers will be on hand to accept your donations of food or money, The Amherst Food Bank appreciates your support, in keeping their shelves stocked over the summer.

Springhill Recreation is still accepting registrations for their Outdoor Adventure Program. It provides kids with skills to play different sports, survive in the wild, make crafts and have fun. Each week will have its own theme. The program also includes geocaching, yoga, trail blazing and a trip to Magic Mountain. The Outdoor Adventure Program starts Tuesday. For more information, call 902-763-3000.

The Bridge Adult Service Center Client Council is having a BOTTLE DRIVE to raise funds for our trip to The Magnetic Hill Zoo on Sept 3. If you, your organization or business would like to help them out, take refundable pop,  liquor and juice cans bottles and boxes to 16 Station Street or call 902-667-8433 and they would be very happy to pick up!

Cumberland County celebrates Multi Cultural Day Thursday 10-3 at Victoria Square. The Opening Ceremony is at 10, with JJ Bear Elder, with entertainment from 10:30-3. Two tents will be set up. In tent #1, there will be ethnic food sampling from noon-1, plus a number of demonstrations. In tent 2 you will find displays from 38 countries, representing people now living in Cumberland County. There will be cultural interpretative panels and educational displays and art. Cumberland County Multi Cultural Day,…

Tidnish Fun Lovers Music is back Thursday night at 7 at the Tidnish Community Center. There is no admission and everyone is welcome.