April 7
Bridge: Rookie night
Do you liketo play bridge in an informal environment? Rookie night for Bridge players at the 50 plus club. You do not need a partner
just come and we will provide partners. Coffee tea and light lunch provided.
Overdrive Course @ Your Library:
Learn to download e-books and audiobooks using the Nova Scotia Digital
Media Library. Springhill Library from 10-11:30. Registration required, call the library at 597-2211 to sign up.
April 8
Pot luck supper
Pot Luck Supper and cards at Sunrise Senior Citizen Hall Lr. Shinimicas 6 p.m. Bring favourite food dish and dishes.
April 9
Pancake supper
A pancake supper will be held at the Collingwood Fire hall from 1 to 6 p.m. Menu: Pancakes, Susages, Beans, brown bread, cake, beverages. Sponsored by the Collingwood & Dist. Vol. Fire. Dept. Ladies Auxilary.
Maple Syrup Festival
A Maple Syrup festival will be held at the Collingwood Firehall from 1 to 6 p.m.
Menu : Pancakes, Beans, Sausages, Cake, Beverages. Sponsored by : Collingwood & Dist. Volunteer. Fire Dept Ladies Auxiliary.
Cribbage
The R.C.A.F. association 105 Cumberland Wing, Havelock St. is holding a Cribbage Tournament. Registration at 1 and play starts at 1:30. Bring a partner or come alone. Inquiries 667-9262.
Kids fashion show
A kids fashion show will be held at 6 p.m. at the Linden Community Hall. Donation at the door, Canteen available.
Open Mic
An open mic musical evening will be held at the Diligent River Community Hall on Saturday, April 9th at 7:00pm.
April 10
Pancake supper
The Lorneville United Church will be hosting a pancake supper from 4 to 6 p.m. Proceeds for Church purposes.
Musical afternoon
Musical afternoon at Sunrise Senior Citizen Hall Lr. Shinimicas from 1 to 5 p.m.
Choir performance
Nova Scotia's provincial men's choir Nova Voce will present Deep Harmonies at 3 p.m. at Trinity United Church, Oxford. Tickets are available at the door.
Auction 45’s
An Auction 45’s tournament will be held at the Amherst 50+ Club, 52 Croft St., at 1:30 p.m.. Registration at 1 p.m. Please bring a partner.
April 11
Meeting
Cumberland County Riders ATV Club will hold its regular meeting at 7 pm at the Brookdale Church Hall.
Keyboarding skills
Learn to type at the Amhert library - improve your keyboarding skills with a few
easy to learn techniques. 1:30 - 3 pm. Registration required, call 667-2549 to sign up.
April 13
Movie
The Parrsboro Band Assc. will host a movie night at 8:00 pm featuring “SIDEWAYS” (2004) with Paul Giamatti and Thomas Haden Church. Rated R .
Luncheon
Fish Chowder or Turkey Soup
Rolls, Biscuits, Tea, Coffee & Desserts
Immanuel United Church
25 Hickman St
11:30 am – 1:00pm.
April 14
Musical comedy
Showcase Productions Society presents the musical comedy “The Wedding Singer” at the Susan Taylor Theatre at Amherst Regional High School April 14 to 16 with evening performances at 8 pm and a Saturday matinee at 2 pm. Tickets are available at Gordon’s Ladies Wear and Pugsley’s Pharmacy or at the door.
Keyboarding skills
Learn to type at the Springhill library. Improve keyboarding skills with a few
easy to learn techniques. 10 - 11:30 am.
Registration required, call 597-2211.
April 15
Luncheon
The Royal Canadian Legion Sackville brance will host a luncheon - Turkey stew from 11a.m. to 1 p.m.
April 16
Food drive
Cumberland Y Service Club & Amherst Y’s Menettes Door to Door Food Drive
In conjunction with other Community Volunteers. From 10 am to noon. If you are not home, please leave food bag on front step.
Pancake dinner
The annual Men's Maple Festival Pancake Dinner at Trinity St Stephens United Church in Amherst from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Heartz Hall on Ratchford Street. Menu includes pancakes, sasuage, baked beans, rolls, maple syrup, pie, tea or coffee. For takeouts call 667-8483 . Maple products available.
Luncheon
A Ladies Circle Easter Luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Soup or chili, rolls, biscuits, dessert, tea, coffee. Oxford Baptist Church
Roast Beef Dinner
Three Way 4-H Club Roast Beef Dinner
will be held – 2 Settings at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Leicester Fire Hall. There will be a 50/50 and a silent auction at each setting.
Please reserve tickets in advance.
For tickets please call Sharon Siddall at 902-667-7729 or 902-546-2598.
Workshop
W.B. Wells Heritage Foundation Workshop, April 16th from 9 am to 1 pm, First Baptist Church Amherst Preregistration has already taken place.
Musical evening
Musical evening at Sunrise Senior Citizen Hall, Lr. Shinimicas from 8 to 11:15 p.m.
Benefit
A medical Benefit for Wendy Smith will be held at the Lions club beginning with breakfast 8 – 11 a.m. Indoor yard sale, silent auction, 50/50, live entertainment all afternoon, chilli & hot dogs, desserts with tea & coffee, evening entertainment.
Breakfast
The Amherst 50+ Club, 52 Croft St. will host a Breakfast, starting at 7:30 am to 11:00 am. Scrambled eggs, sausage, ham, baked beans, toast, tea & Coffee will be served.
For more info contact 667-1058.
Rummage Sale
UCW Spring Rummage Sale will take place from 9 a.m. - noon in Burgess Hall at Trinity-St. Stephen's United Church, 1 Ratchford Street, Amherst.
April 17
Cribbage
A cribbage tournament will be held at the Amherst 50+ Club, 52 Croft St.,at 1:30 p.m. Registration at 1 p.m. Please bring a partner.
April 19
Will & Estate Planning
What do you need to know about Wills & Living wills, Power of attorney, and Designations? Come to a free seminar at River Hebert Library at 6 - 7:30 p.m. Phone the library at 251-2324 for more information.
Pancake Brunch
Annual Good Friday Pancake Brunch, 10am to 1pm, Leicester Fire Hall. Menu: Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon, Sausages, Toast, Beverages, Muffins, Biscuits, and Maple Products.
April 21
Meeting
The Amherst 50+ Club, 52 Croft St.,will hold its monthly meeting starting at 7 p.m. All members welcome. To become a club member call 667-1058.
April 27
Seniors Slo-Pitch
Seniors Co-ed Fun Slo-Pitch information and registration meeting to be 10 a.m. at Heartz Hall, Trinity St Stephens Church.
Call Judy or Hugh at 660-2959.
April 30
Spring Tea
Fenwick United Church Women’s Spring Tea
from 10 am – 2 pm. Tea, Baked Goods, Plants, etc.
Musical Evening
The Amherst 50+ Club, 52 Croft St. will hold a musical evening, starting at 8 pm, with a light lunch at 11 pm. Everyone 50 and over, welcome. Call 667-1058 for more info.
May 5
Can We Talk about Waiting for Sex?
7:00-8:00 p.m.
A program for Parents and 11-14 year olds to attend together. Watch and Discuss the new 15- minute video drama “I Can Wait”.
To register phone the library at 667-2549.
Sponsored by the Sexual Health Centre for Cumberland County and Cumberland Public Libraries
May 7
Benefit
A benefit for cancer patient Lynn Michaud will be held on Saturday at Teazers Kitchen and Lounge.
Musical Evening
A musical evening featuring The Little Nashville Band at the Sunrise Trinity United Church Amherst Head from 7 – 9 p.m.
Refreshments Available
May 8
Concert
The Parrsboro Band Assc. will host the Stadacona Band in concert at 2 p.m. at the Parrsboro Regional High School in partnership with the high school and the air cadets.
Free will donations at the door.
May 29
Spring concert
The Parrsboro Band Assc. will host its annual Spring Concert with the Parrsboro Band. Guest musicians and performers. This event will celebrate the life of long time bandmaster Bernie Burke with the dedication of the main auditorium in his honour. Free will donations at the door. Further details to be announced.
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