Past Events

The 37th Annual Highland Fling Family Fun Fair is Saturday May 11 9-1 at the Amherst Curling Club. This year’s goal is to raise $35,000 to buy a mannequin simulator, to support nursing and other medical professionals in developing and maintaining skills. There are several events before the actual Fling. The Next pre-Fling event is Breakfast at Brittany’s, Saturday May 4 from 7-2. For any meal $8 and more, $2 will be donated to the Fling. There will also be…

Trinity St Stephen’s United Church’s Annual Rummage and Yard Sale is Saturday May 4 from 9-11 at Heartz Hall. The giant yard sale is in the basement. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be available at the canteen.

There’s Music at the Mall this Saturday, with Mark Landry playing at the entrance to the Amherst Artisans Gallery from 11-1. And at the Market Café grab a great breakfast. Great local music every Saturday at the Amherst Center.

Our Pack Animal Rescue will be hosting a Doggy Spa Day at Pet Valu in Amherst at this Saturday, from noon to 4. Minimum donation of $20 will get your pet washed, dryed and nails trimed.  You'll be leaving with a happy tail and helping to support local animal rescues.

The Cumberland Singers are holding a Talent Contest –The Cumberland Voice. If you like to sing, you could win the $300 first prize, or the $200 second prize or the $100 third prize. Auditions are Saturday May 4 at 8. The semi-finals May 11th and the finals May 25, at the Wentworth Recreation Center. For more information, call Laurel Adams at 902-899-3634 or email laurelca@live.com Proceeds from the event will benefit the Wenthworth Recreation Center.

The L.A. Animal Shelter will be holding their Spring Tea, Sunday May 5, with two sittings, 11:30 and 1:30, at the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Center. There will be lunch, live entertainment and a silent auction. The cost is $15, Tickets are available at Buds to Blossoms, the Copper Tree Boutique and the Shell on South Albion Street, or call 902-667-7383.

There’s a CWL Merchandise Bingo, Sunday at the Catholic Church Hall on Chapel Street in Springhill. Doors open at 5, with bingo at 7. There will be regular games, jackpot and specials. All books are $5. The canteen will be open too with fresh turkey burgers

The Cumberland County Singers present Disney’s 101 Dalmatian Kids, featuring students from Cumberland North Academy. Performances tonight and tomorrow night 7. Admission is a by donation.