May 2019
Music at the Mall
There’s Music at the Mall Saturday at the Amherst Center. Michelle LeBlanc will be playing at the entrance to the Artisan Gallery from 11-1. From 1-3 join Evange Landry and Neon Moon at the Market Café. And there’s always a great breakfast at the Market Café.
Find out more »Gospel Open Mic
The Highland AME Church invites you to a Gospel Open Mic, Sunday May 26 from 2-4 at the church. Refreshments will follow. Admission is a donation at the door. If you would like to participate or want more information, call 902-694-3152.
Find out more »Lobster or Ham Take-Out Supper
The Sunrise Renwick United Church is holding a Lobster or Ham Take-Out Supper at the church in Amherst Head, Saturday June 1. You have three choices, ham for $15, 1 lobster for $20 and 2 lobsters for $30. You have to place your order in advance no later than Monday May 27th. Call Iris at 902-661-4002 or Sandra at 902-667-9879. You will be able to pick up your supper at the church between 3 and 4 on June 1.
Find out more »Annual Meeting of the Rodney Cemetery Society
The Annual Meeting of the Rodney Cemetery Society is Monday May 27 at 6:30 at the Rodney Hall. Everywhere is invited to attend.
Find out more »Win $100 in Seafood from Chases Lobster Pound
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.
Find out more »Pad Party
There’s a Pad Party at ARC Social Media at Dayles Grand Market today from 11:30-1:30. Bring your period product donations and help break the silence and raise awareness about period poverty. If you can’t make it today, drop off your donation anytime at ARC Social Media.
Find out more »Honky Tonk Highway-A Mountain Musical
Showcase Productions is holding one more performance of Honky Tonk Highway-A Mountain Musical, Wednesday May 29th at 7 at the Capitol Theatre in Oxford.
Find out more »Women’s Barbershop Quartets Competition
Women’s barbershop quartets and choruses from the Atlantic region will be in Sackville on the campus of Mount Allison University from May 30 to June 2 for Harmony, Incorporated’s Area 1 Convention and Contests. The event is one of a set of regional contests across North America leading up to the International Convention and Contests, which will take place in Sandusky, OH in November. Friday, May 31 is competition day with quartets competing at Convocation Hall at 12:30 p.m. and…
Find out more »What Am I, A Puppet
What Am I, A Puppet, is a new Sexual Health Center for Cumberland County summer program for ages 11-14. Join them for a creative puppet building journey. It runs in Amherst July 15-19 and in Oxford, July 22-26. The cost is $75, and sponsored spots are available. Call 902-667-7500, email youthengagementmatters@gmail.com or facebook them to save your spot.
Find out more »ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge
Time to kick into action with ParticipACTION and put Amherst on the map, as one of the most active communities in Canada, with the Community Better Challenge. The challenge is to get active and track your physical activity between Friday and June 16. Download the free ParticipACTION app from the app store, set up your account, and start counting your minutes. All activities count, like walking, running, cycling. Gardening, even homework. The most active community, will be awarded $150,000, to…
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