January 2019
Autumn House – Evening of Art
Autumn House will be hosting their annual Evening of Art, Sat Jan 26 at Amherst Regional High. Doors open at 6:30, the Auction starts at 7:30. There will also be draws for artwork as well. Tickets are $30 and and available at the Coppertree Boutique or 30 Church or call 902-667-1344. Details on the Autumn House Art Auction 2019 facebook page, or at autumnhouse.ca/events.
Find out more »Hello Dolly
The Garnet and Gold Theatre Society at Mount Allison presents, Hello Dolly at Convocation Hall. Performances are Thursday Jan 31 at 8, Fri Feb 1 at 8 and Sat Feb 2, 2 and 8. Tickets are available at the Mount Allison Student Union Building, Jean Coutu and Tidewater Books. Students $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Adults $12 in advance, $15 at the door.
Find out more »February 2019
African Heritage Month – Launch
February is African Heritage Month. The African Heritage Month Launch and Poster Unveiling will be Friday morning at 11:45 at the Dr Carson and Marion Murray Community Center. The event will include Jamaican cuisine. If you are going, let them know by calling 902-661-1509.
Find out more »Masonic Breakfast
The Amherst Masons are serving Breakfast Saturday from 7:30-10:30 at their hall on Lawrence Street. They’ll have Eggs, bacon, sausages hash browns and more. The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children under 12.
Find out more »African Heritage Month – Art Exhibit
As part of African Heritage Month, the Cumberland County Museum and Archives will be hosting an Art Exhibit by local artist Darlene Strong, The art is a tribute to Vincent Van Gogh and some of his work. Nine pieces will be on display, Saturday Feb 2 at 2 and Sunday Feb 3 from 10-4. For information call 902-664-7223.
Find out more »YMCA – Youth STEM Workshop
The YMCA of Cumberland is holding a Youth STEM Workshop Monday Feb 4 from 4-5. Take part in science demonstrations and hands on learning on areas of science, technology, engineering and math. The workshop is for grades 2-7 and is offered free, because it is a Full of Life program. For more information, or to register call 902-667-9112.
Find out more »Canada Winter Games – Pep Rally
Two Former students from Spring Street Academy, Jason Melanson and Jake Adams will be representing Nova Scotia at the Canada Winter Games in Red Deer. Spring Street Academy is holding a Pep Rally Monday Feb 4 from 6-7 in the cafeteria. Everyone is welcome to drop in.
Find out more »African Heritage Month – Winter Solstice of Sirens
It’s African Heritage Month and Monday Feb 4 at 6:30, you are invited to Winter Solstice of Sirens, featuring Jeri Brown, Linda Carvery and the ARHS Jazz Band. It will be at the Susan Taylor Theatre Theatre at Amherst Regional High. Seating is limited. Tickets are $5 in advance at CANSA. At the door they will be $10. Proceeds will support CANSA’s annual scholarships.
Find out more »Country Gospel Morning
There will be a Country Gospel Morning Wed Feb 6 from 10-noon at the Amherst Wesleyan Church. It will feature Ruth Shearer, Harold Miller and Linda Filmore. The event is free and snacks will be provided. For more information call 902-667-9126.
Find out more »Bordertown Home Garden and Recreation Show
The Amherst Artisan Gallery and the Bordertown Biker Bash are presenting the first Bordertown Home Garden and Recreation Show, March 15-17, at the Amherst Center Exhibition Center. If your business would like booth space, call 902-664-2787 for an information and participation package.
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