Past Events

The Town of Amherst is collecting nominations of individuals who deserve special recognition. You can find the Amherst Volunteer Nomination application form on the Amherst Recreation Departments facebook page or at Amherst.ca/recreation-department. Those you nominate will be honored during National Volunteer Week in April. You can also nominate an individual for the Provincial Volunteer Award. Deadline for nominations is Jan 18. Drop them off at Amherst Town Hall or the Amherst Recreation Department at the Amherst Stadium, or email amherstrecreation.ca

The Sackville Legion is holding a Luncheon, Friday Jan 18 from 11-1. They will be serving meatloaf and mashed potatoes with dessert for $10. Call 506-364-9900 for take/delivery.

The Amherst Fire Department Glow Bingo is back by popular demand, Friday Jan 18 at 6, upstairs at the Amherst Fire Hall. Wear your favorite glow in the dark shirt and get your glow in the dark daubers. There will be a cash bar and music from a dj. Glow bingo prices are the same as regular bingo.  

The CARMA adoptathon is January 19th from 2 to 5 at the Amherst Kodokan Judo Academy at 189 Church Street. Applications can be sent in advance.  They are available at Pet Valu and on CARMA’s Facebook page.  If your application is pre-approved, you can take cat of choice home with you on adoption day.

There’s a Little Black Dress - Ladies Night Out Saturday from 6 till midnight at the Knights of Columbus Hall - will all money raised going to a peewee house team. We will have a waiter auction, appetizer and desserts, 50/50, door prizes, a night away prize and a grand prize. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by texting or calling Miranda at 902-297-4063.

The Town of Sackville and the Sports Wall of Fame Board of Directors, are hosting the Sackville Sports Recognition Night. The event honors those who, through their athletic endeavours, have brought recognition to their hometown in 2018 at provincial levels or higher. You are invited to forward names of local athletes, teams, coaches, officials and volunteers to be recognized Tuesday, January 22, at 6 at the Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre.

There will be an Agricultural Symposium, Growing Our Economy, Thursday Jan 24, at the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Center. This a free event, with panels and sessions on a number agricultural issues. There will also be information from industry and government kiosks. Registration is required. Call 902-667-8186. More information on the Agriculture Symposium Growing Our Economy facebook page.

If you are a parent or caregiver, looking for support or education in your journey, Maggie’s Place has a six week program might be just for you. Hey, Who’s in Control will help you with problem-solving, discipline, anger management, communication, and challenging behavior. The program is free and runs  Thursday's, 9:30-11:30, Jan 24-Feb 28. Call 902-667-7250 to register.