Past Events

The Wentworth Recreation Center is hosting a Show and Shine, Saturday June 15. They will be serving breakfast at 8, for $8. If you are a vendor that woud like to set up the cost is $5. would like to set up. Registration for the Poker Rally from 9-10 and is $10 per hand. There will be a Show and Shine behind the Recreation Center until 4. For more information call Sandra at 902-899-8583 or email Sandra.mayne@ns.sympatico.ca  (rain date is…

The Kidney Foundation of Canada Springhill/Oxford Area Chapter’s 1st Charity Golf Tournament, is Saturday June 15 at the Springhill Centennial Golf Club. It’s open to everyone, with a shotgun start at 10. After the golf, there’s steak BBQ. There will also be 4 hole in one prizes. For more information call John 902-597 3949.

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…