April 2019
Bill Elliot CD Release Party
ECMA nominee Bill Elliot is holding a cd release party at the Capitol Theatre in Oxford, Thursday April 25 at 7. His “Canadian Certified Guitar Player” album is nominated for Best Jazz Recording. Call Eleanor for tickets at 902-447-3040. Check Oxford Capitol Theatre’s facebook page for more details.
Find out more »MOCK search in Springhill
Springhill Ground Search and Rescue are conducting a MOCK search in Springhill this evening starting around 7pm. This is a Project Life Saver Association Nova Scotia search using electronic search methods to find a person missing from their home or area. Members will be walking on the streets of Springhill dressed in search clothing and using the electronic search devices.
Find out more »8th annual Progressive Agriculture Safety Day
The 8th annual Progressive Agriculture Safety Day is this Friday, at the Oxford Arena. The day will run from 9-2 and will feature 16 interactive displays for the approximately 370 Grades 4 & 5 students from all Cumberland County elementary schools.
Find out more »AFD – Glow Bingo
Amherst Fire Department Glow Bingo is back Friday April 26 at 7:30. This time it’s going to be a Hawaiian Luau and the costumes will be bright and colorful. Advance tickets are $30 and go on sale April 12 at the Needs store at the Shell on South Albion Street. DJ Neal will have the music pumping all night and there will be couple of Hawaiian contests.
Find out more »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.
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