Past Events

The Amherst Zonta Club is accepting applications  for the Kim Wry Memorial Bursary. It’s $1000 and intended for a woman who qualifies as a mature student and is enrolled in a post-secondary program. Application forms are available at the Amherst Post Office or at NSCC Amherst or Springhill. Proof of registration with a recognized institution must be included with your application. Last date to apply is May 31st.

The Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Campaign is April 11-13. Live daffodils will be sold at Sobeys and Superstore in Amherst and Scott’s Your Independent Grocer in Oxford. Volunteers are needed to help sell them. If you have a few hours to spare, contact Julia Corbett at julia.corbett@ns.cancer.ca or go to cancer.ca/daffodil to volunteer.

The Amherst First Baptist Church Youth Group’s 41st Dessert Theatre is Thursday thru Sunday, April 11-14 at 7. The theme is British Invasion. Tickets are available at the Church office or call 902-667-2001.

Readers Theatre by Christ Church Celebration Troupe presents the play Easter, directed by Dale Fawthrop, Friday and Saturday at 7 in Christ Church Sanctuary. Tickets are $10 and available at the door or at the church office. There will be free refreshments at intermission. For more information call 902-667-2415. Proceeds to the St Monica’s Ladies Group.

There’s Music at the Mall at the Amherst Center this Saturday. Jerry Metz, Brain Davis and Jim Steele will be performing at the Amherst Artisans market from 11-1. At the Market Café Ray Legere and Frank Doody will be playing from 1-3. You can always get a great breakfast at the Amherst Market Café. The Grand Opening of the refreshed café with a strong international menu is coming in the near future.  

The Hall in Parrsboro will be holding music workshops this spring. Apr 13-14, it’s Songs From the Heart”, a choral Workshop, with Stephen Muise from Men of the Deeps. It’s open to everyone and no experience is necessary. The cost is $50. For more information, call 902-728-2144.

The Sackville Fireman’s Pancake and Maple Syrup Breakfast is Saturday April 13 from 7-11 at the Sackville Fire Station. The cost is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and kids and thoe under 3 are free.

There’s a Fundraiser for the Veno/Rogers family Saturday 8-2 at Teasers. The entertainment will include The Alias Band, C4, Ron Downey and Friends, Jan & Mike, Michelle Leblanc and Drew Polegato. There will be mystery draws throughout the evening. Admission is a donation at the door.