April 2019
2nd Annual, Oxford Poetry Festival
The 2nd Annual, Oxford Poetry Festival is Saturday and Sunday Apr 27-28. On Saturday April 27, there are 3 events. Breakfast 10-11:30 am ($10.00) Trinity United Church Vestry, Call 902 447-3040 to book tickets. Focusing on poems of local ancestors. Down Town Poetry: 1:00 - 3:30 pm, Poetry Readings by a total of 11 poets in 5 down town Oxford locations beginning at GJDE Enterprises Ltd. on Water St. And there is a FREE -Evening of Folk Music, 7-9…
Find out more »All You Can Eat Breakfast
The Anglican Parish of Westmorland is holding an All You Can Eat Breakfast, Saturday from 7-10 at St. Marks Hall in Mount Whatley. Lots on the menu. It’s $10 for adults, $5 for those 6-12, and free for those under 6. Take-outs will be available. There will also be a flea market and baking table.
Find out more »Canadian Tire Fling Day
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. One of those is Canadian Tire Fling Day Saturday 10-3. Check out the deals this Saturday and support the Fling. There will be a hot dog BBQ, and a chance…
Find out more »Spring Fling and Market,
You are invited to Spring Street Academy’s Spring Fling and Market, Saturday April 27 from 10-2. There will be a bouncy castle, games, and prizes and more. There will be a Vendor Village this year. The admission and the bouncy castle are free. Games are pay to play
Find out more »Food Drive
The Cumberland Y Service Club, the Amherst Y’s Menettes and community volunteers will be holding a Door to Door Food Drive, Sat Apr 27 from 10-noon in Amherst. If you ae not going to be home, leave your food bag on the front step.
Find out more »Music at the Mall
There’s Music at the Mall this Saturday, with Michelle LeBlanc playing at the entrance to the Amherst Artisans Gallery from 11-1. LP Express will be playing at the Market/Café from 1-3. And at the Market Café grab a great breakfast.
Find out more »Sackville Rotary Spring Bash
The 15th Sackville Rotary Spring Bash is Saturday April 27 starting at 7 at Tantramar Regional High. Wine, beer and spirit tasting is from 7-9. Then there’s a dance with Liz and Ben from 9-midnight. Tickets are $40. Go to sackvillerotary.ca And don’t forget the Sackville Rotary Gold Mine Weekly Toonie Draw. Make sure you play your numbers before midnight Sunday.
Find out more »Amherst 50+ Club Spring Dance
The Amherst 50+ Club is holding a Spring Dance Saturday 8-10:30 at their hall on Croft Street. Music from Jerry Metz and Lost Highway. Admission is a donation at the door. There will be a 50/50 draw during the intermission, and a light lunch after the dance. Anyone 50 or older is welcome.
Find out more »YMCA Healthy Kids Day
YMCA Healthy Kids Day is this Sunday, at the YMCA of Cumberland. It’s an afternoon of fun. The events start with a free swim from 1-2 and from 2-4, fun activities and healthy snacks! YMCA Healthy Kids Day is a national day dedicated to improving the health and well-being of kids and families across Canada.
Find out more »Joggins Fossil Center – Amos Seaman Letters
The Joggins Fossil Center will be hosting a presentation by the Minudie Heritage Association on the thousands of letters from the Amos Seaman family. Saved letters sent among family members, friends and relatives, as well as to and from business associates, politicians, organizations and immigrants, for over 160 years. The presentation is Sunday at 2 at the Joggins Fossil Center and is free. For more information, call 902-251-2727.
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