Amherst’s 3rd Annual Pride Parade is Saturday June 15 starting at 2. The route will be The Big Block Walk: Leaving from Victoria Square, we will head up Church St, left onto Price Arthur St, left onto Havelock St, and filter into the parking lot on LaPlanche St, behind town hall. Then the festivities will continue in the square afterwards, with music, vendors, food, and more..

The Sexual Health Center’s AGM is Tuesday June 18 at 6 in the Multipurpose Room at the Parish Hall.

The All Saints Springhill Hospital Auxiliary member are selling tickets again this year on $100 worth of Seafood from Chase’s Lobster Pound in Port Howe. The auxiliary raises funds for much needed equipment for the Springhill hospital and  also for scholarships for students entering the health care field at both NSCC & university. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 and can be purchased at the gift shop or from any Auxiliary member. Draw date is June 19.

Wingkids is a professionally developed and unique program based on the modern martial art of Wing Fight. It provides instruction for children between 4 and 11, the fundamentals of self-defense, so they can act in responsive and appropriate ways in an emergency. There will be free trials Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 and Thursday June 27 from 3:30-4:30, at the YMCA of Cumberland. For more information, call 902-397-0135.

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.