Past Events

It’s Classic Movie Night at the Springhill Library Wed Jan 9th at 7. They will be showing the 1957 romance, An Affair To Remember, with Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr. A couple falls in love and agrees to meet in 6 months at the Empire State Building … but will it happen.

The Gritty to Pretty Program encourages commercial building owners in Amherst to invest in beautification and streetscaping by providing matching grants to cover a portion of renovation costs. The program is delivered as a partnership between the Town of Amherst and the Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce. Funding is allocated on a case-by-case basis. The program will consider up to 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $5,000. Eligible improvements may include signage, beautification fixtures such as baskets,…

CART, Children and Adults Reading Together, is back for it’s 12th year at Cumberland Public Libraries. The program teaches reading readiness skills to children, to prepare them for the first year of school. CART is open to children 3-5 with their parent or caregiver. It’s FREE, but requires an 8 week commitment. Space is limited you have to call and register, 902-667-2135. CART is only going to be offered in Amherst, Thursday evenings from 6-7:30, beginning Jan 10th.  

Do you have a device that you have questions about? Cumberland Public Libraries has hired a communications technician, to work with staff to help you. Contact your local library to find out when he will be there and book an appointment.

The 4th Annual Grey Cup of Curing CashSpiel will begin this Friday at the Amherst Curling Club. The 1st draw starts at 4:45 PM. There are 24 teams from around the Maritimes participating in this year’s event. The winner of the event will take home more than $800 in cash prizes. You are welcome to watch the games all weekend. The final games are scheduled for 1:45 Sunday. There will be entertainment on Friday evening by Drew Polegato and Saturday…

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.Nomination forms and criteria can be found at www.sackville.com. Deadline…

Ray Coulson will be presented with the Senate 150 Medal, for his work and dedication to the Nova Scotia Highlanders Regimental Museum and the Colonel James Layton Ralston Armory. The medal will be presented Saturday at 11, with doors opening at 10:30. You are welcome to join the celebration.

The YMCA of Cumberland is part of the The Coldest Night of the Year, Sat Feb 23 from 2:30-8:30. It’s a family friendly walk that raises money for charities serving hungry, homeless and hurting people in our community. For information, call the Y at 902-667-9112.