May 2019
2nd Annual Spring Into Fashion Show
The 2nd Annual Spring Into Fashion Show is Thursday May 2 at 6, downstairs at the Salvation Army Church. They will have door prizes and refreshments. Tickets are $10 at the Amherst and Springhill Salvation Army Thrift Stores.
Find out more »Bookable Tech Time
It’s Bookable Tech Time at the Springhill Library Friday from 2-5. Book an hour of free tech time and learn about Kobo, I-Pads, digital cameras, tablets, emails, the internet and anything else you can think of. Call 902-597-2211 to make your appointment.
Find out more »D.U. Dinner and Auction
Ducks Unlimited will be holding their 37th Annual Fundraising Dinner and Auction, Friday May 3 at 6 at the Amherst Curling Club. The dinner will feature a silent and live auction and throughout the evening, a number of special raffles. Tickets are $45 for a steak or lobster dinner. For more information, call 902-297-2410 or 902-667-8726
Find out more »VON Cumberland’s Bowling Fundraiser
VON Cumberland’s Bowling Fundraiser is Saturday May 4 at the King Pin Bowling Alley. You can bowl as a couple or a team of up to 6. The cost is $15 per person for 3 strings of bowling. Contact the King Pin to register and pick your times at 902-667-5678. There will be prizes, 50/50’s door prizes, raffle tickets and a lotto ticket tree raffle. Proceeds support VON Cumberland’s Charitable Programs.
Find out more »Cumberland Health Care Foundation’s Masquerade Gala
The Cumberland Health Care Foundation’s Masquerade Gala, is Sat May 4 at Amherst Regional High. There will be live music, auctions, a diamond dig, prizes and more. Proceeds to support the Mental Health and Addictions Fund. For more information call 902-667-5400 ext 6210
Find out more »Fling – Breakfast at Brittany’s
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…
Find out more »Trinity St Stephen’s United Church’s Annual Rummage and Yard Sale
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.
Find out more »Music at the Mall
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.
Find out more »Doggy Spa Day
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.
Find out more »Cumberland Singers – Talent Contest
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.
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