January 2019
Growing Our Economy
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.
Find out more »Hey, Who’s in Control
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.
Find out more »Joggins Legion – Wing Night
Wing Night returns to the Joggins Legion, Friday starting at 6. $6 for an order of wings, with music from Al Cooper.
Find out more »4H Breakfast
Cumberland County 4H Tours is hosting a Breakfast, Sat Jan 26 8-11, at the Amherst Lions Center. They will be serving scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns and more. The cost is $7. Proceeds support Cumberland County 4H Tours.
Find out more »Razzmatazz
Maggie’s Place, CANU and Cumberland Public Libraries are hosting Razzmatazz, Saturday Jan 26 from 11-12 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. From 10:30-11 there will be a book pantry, face painting and snacks. The event is free and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Sackville Legion – Open Mic
The Sackville Legion is hosting an Open Mic, every other Saturday, starting this Saturday (Jan 26) from 2-5. There will also be a 50/50. For more information call 506-536-7555.
Find out more »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.
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