Past Events

The Cumberland Health care Foundation, invites you to enjoy a free evening of ice cream, games and music, Wednesday June 19 from 4-7 on the grounds of the Cumberland Regional Health Care Center. It’s a thank you to the community for all your support over the years. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the delicious do-it-yourself ice cream sundae bar, Parking will be free, and the event is on rain or shine.

The Town of Amherst is reaching out to artists for a Live Graffiti Battle at the Arts Party on Saturday June 20th. The finished pieces will be used help brighten up vacant spaces around town. The art will be on 4X4 wooden panels.  Grafitti can range from simple written words to elaborate paintings. Register with the town for a cost of $25.00 and the prize money is winner take all. Contact Rebecca Taylor at rtaylor@amherst.ca if you would like to…

Plein Air – painting in real time in the open air - is the fastest growing art movement in the history of North America, and the International Parrsboro Plein Air Festival is coming back for another edition from Thursday thru Sunday Thirty of North America’s finest plein air painters will be in Parrsboro to compete for more than $8,000 in prizes. A Meet the Artists social at the Two Islands Brewery is planned for Friday at 7  and on Saturday …

The Town of Amherst presents Arty Party, Thursday from noon-9:30 on Ratchford Street and the parking lot behind Dayles Grand Market. There will be fine art, artisans, food trucks and live music. Special guest will be Chalkmaster Dave with his 3-D illusions. The Graffiti battle will also be going on, with the winner being announced.

First Baptist Church BBQ today has been cancelled today because of the weather. They will be back with their regular regular We4dnesday BBQ next week. First Baptist Church Tours is going to Old Quebec. The trip around the Gaspe Peninsula, is Sept. 2-7th. Brochures with prices and details are available at the church office, or see Roy Pettigrew for details.

The 10th Anniversary Walk For Autism is Saturday June 22 9:30-1 at the Amherst Curling Club. It’s a family friendly event with events for children, teens and young adults as well as musical entertainment, bouncy castles and more. Activities are free, but donations will be accepted at the door. You can register on-line at walkthewalkforautism.ca  

This Saturday the Town of Sackville will be hosting a Family Bike Ride along the Trans Canada Trail, beginning at the trail opening on Church Street where some light refreshments will be provided prior to the ride. It starts at 10, and participants are welcome to bike as much of the trail as they feel comfortable, whether that be to Station Road or all the way to PEI. All ages welcome.  

There’s Music at the Mall this Saturday at the Amherst Center. R.A. and jack will be playing at the entrance to the Artisans Gallery from 11-1, and Drew Moore and Mike Blakeney will entertain at the Market Café from 1-3. And there’s always great food at the Café, now featuring, Jamaican, Korean, and traditional foods.