Oct. 15
Alcohol/Drug Abuse Information Session
For parents and guardians of students in Grades 6 to 9. At 6 p.m., E.B. Chandler Junior High. Call 694-8581 to register.
Creative Writing Workshop
CAN-U will hold a creative writing workshop with author Donna Morrissey from 1:30-4:30 p.m., at Tantramar Theatre. Call 661-0153 for tickets.
Meeting
Amherst Legion Branch No. 10's monthly general meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., at the legion.
Oct. 16
Curl for Cancer
Today is the deadline to register for the Curl for Cancer bonspiel Oct. 23-25. E-mail
Jo-Ann Sigut at jsigut@msn.com to register your team.
Pot Luck Supper/Cards
A pot luck supper followed by an evening of cards will be held at the Sunrise Senior Citizens Hall in Lower Shinimicas at 6 p.m. Bring your own dishes and favourite food(s).
Oct. 17
Car Rally
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Southampton & District Volunteer Fire Dept., is hosting a car rally scavenger hunt. Call 546-2779 to pre-register and for more information.
Haunted Hayride
The Parrsboro Girl Guides Association will hold a "haunted hayride" from 4-6 and 7-10 p.m., at the Glooscap campground.
Roast Pork Dinner
"Celebrating the harvest," 4-6 p.m., Wallace Community Centre. Proceeds for the community centre.
Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus will hold its monthly breakfast from 8-11 a.m., at the community centre on 5 Robie St., Amherst.
Oct. 18
Book Launch
A book launch with Laurie Glenn Norris for "Cumberland County Facts and Folklore" will be held from 2-4 p.m., at the Cumberland County Museum and Archives. Call 667-2561.
Greyhound Planet Day
Greyhound Planet Day will be held from 1-4 p.m., at Dobson Park in Riverview, N.B. The event is all-breed. Contests and activities. E-mail greyhoundplanetday@hotmail.com or visit www.gpac.ca for more information.
Fall Fashion Show and Lunch
A fall fashion show and lunch will be held at Holy Family Parish, 63 Church St., in Amherst from 2-4 p.m. Call 667-3729 or 660-3450.
Evening of Song and Praise
An evening of song and praise will be held at Amherst Wesleyan Church, 50 Cornwall Ave., at 7 p.m. Bring a non-perishable food item.
45s Tournament
A 45s 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.
Walk for Wishes
The Amherst chapter of the Children's Wish Foundation will hold "Walk for Wishes" at the Amherst Curling Club at 1 p.m.
Oct. 19
Card Party
St. Paul's CWL, River Hebert, will hold a card party in the parish hall at 7 p.m. Cost is $5, everyone welcome.
Puberty Party
The Sexual Health Centre for Cumberland County will host a free moms and daughters puberty party at 11 Elmwood Dr. (use side entrance), 6:30-8:30 p.m. Pre-register at 667-7500.
Meeting
The monthly meeting of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 4 in Joggins will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Meeting
Cumberland County Riders ATV Club will meet at 7 p.m., at Brookdale Church hall.
Cribbage Tournament
There will be a cribbage tournament at the Springhill Senior Citizens Centre
(4 McDougal St.) at 7:30 p.m. Bring a partner.
Oct. 19
Amherst Curling Club
Open house week. Free events for all. Lessons and equipment available, 7-9 p.m. For details, call Stephanie 667-3331.
Oct. 20
Pot Luck Supper/Cards
The parish hall on Main Street in Springhill will hold a pot luck supper at 6 p.m., followed by a 45s card party at 7 p.m. Call Marilyn Sheppard at 597-3891.
Community Luncheon
A community luncheon will be held at noon at the Log Building in Advocate.
Amherst Curling Club
Open house week. Closest to the button contest. Lessons and equipment available, 7-9 p.m. For details call Stephanie 667-3331.
Chess Club
The chess club meets at the Springhill Library from 3:15-4:15 p.m. Open to ages 10 to 12.
Oct. 21
Classic Movie Night
The Springhill Library will show the 1948 movie "The Mystery Rope" at 7 p.m.
Meeting
Cumberland Trails will meet at 7 p.m., at the Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Centre in Springhill.
Amherst Curling Club
Open house week. Family, friends and business fun night. Lessons and equipment available, 7-9 p.m. For details call Stephanie 667-3331.
Oct. 22
Happy Harmony
The St. Andrew's Wesley United Church (Main Street, Springhill) invites you to join The Happy Harmony at 7 p.m., as they take us into a musical holiday. Contact Barb Moore at 597-8305.
Alcohol/Drug Abuse Information Session
For parents and guardians of students in Grades 6 to 9. At 6 p.m., E.B. Chandler Junior High. Call 694-8581 to register.
Amherst Curling Club
Open house week. Four-end game.
Lessons and equipment available, 7-9 p.m.
For details call Stephanie 667-3331.
Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala
The Amherst Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual awards gala at 5 p.m., at the Wandlyn Inn. E-mail amherstchamberofcommerce@gmail.com for tickets.
Games Day
Games day will be held at the Springhill Library for ages six to 12 from 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Oct. 23
Haunted Mansion
J.C.'s Taekwondo, 141 East Victoria St., will hold a "haunted mansion" from 6-9 p.m. Proceeds to the Amherst and Area Taekwondo Parents Association.
Pumpkin Party
A pumpkin decorating party will be held at the Springhill Library at 3 p.m.
Apple Day
Amherst and Area Scouts Canada's Apple Day will continue with a door-to-door canvass, as well as several businesses.
50th Anniversary Celebration
The Revival Centre will hold a 50th anniversary celebration service at 7 p.m. Guest evangelist is Rev. Myron Powell from Caribou, Maine. Call 667-1509.
Oct. 24
Harvest Supper
A harvest supper will be held at Sunrise Trinity United Church in Amherst Head from 4-6 p.m. Eat-in or take-out.
Fall Breakfast
The All Saints Hospital Auxiliary fall breakfast will be held at the Lamp Cabin in Springhill from 8-11 a.m. To purchase tickets, call Hannah McSavaney at 597-3227.
Puberty Party
The Sexual Health Centre for Cumberland County will host a free moms and daughters puberty party at 11 Elmwood Dr. (use side entrance) from 10 a.m., to noon. Pre-register at 667-7500.
Haunted Mansion
J.C.'s Taekwondo, 141 East Victoria St., will hold a "haunted mansion" from 5-8 p.m. Proceeds to the Amherst and Area Taekwondo Parents Association.
Haunted House
The Cumberland County Museum and Archives will hold a "haunted house" from 7-9 p.m. Call 667-2561.
Apple Day
Amherst and Area Scouts Canada's Apple Day will continue with a door-to-door canvass, as well as several businesses.
Lyrics for Compassion
In support of Canadian Red Cross, 6 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m., Amherst Lions Club. Tickets available at Red Cross office or by calling 667-8794.
Meeting
The L.A. Animal Shelter's monthly meeting will be held at Access Label-s, 531 East Victoria St., in Amherst at 6:30 p.m. Call Kirsteen Thomson at 661-7297 or e-mail loukir@ns.sympatico.ca.
Breakfast
The Lupus Society of Nova Scotia will serve a hot breakfast at Truemanville Fire Hall from 8-11 a.m.
Halloween Haunt
A halloween haunt will be held at 1023 Valley Road in Springhill from 1 p.m., to dusk for kids and from dusk until 10 p.m., for others. Cash donations for Springhill Elementary School's playground fund and non-perishable items for the food bank will be collected.
Auction
King Edward Masonic Lodge in River Hebert will hold its annual auction at 1 p.m. Something for everyone.
50th Anniversary Celebration
The Revival Centre will hold a 50th anniversary celebration service at 2 p.m. Guest evangelist is Rev. Myron Powell from Caribou, Maine. Call 667-1509.
Oct. 25
50th Anniversary Celebration
The Revival Centre will hold 50th anniversary celebration services at 10 a.m., and 6:30 p.m. Guest evangelist is Rev. Myron Powell from Caribou, Maine. Call 667-1509.
Oct. 27
Internet Safety Information Session
For parents and guardians of students in Grades 6 to 9. At 6 p.m., E.B. Chandler Junior High. Call 694-8581 to register
Oct. 28
Halloween Party
The Springhill Library will hold a
Halloween party for ages 6-12 from 3-4:30 p.m. Register by Oct. 24 by calling 597-2211.
45s Tournament
There will be a 45s tournament at the Springhill Senior Citizens Centre (4 McDougal St.) at 7:30 p.m. Bring a partner.
Fall Fashion Show
Amherst CWC will hold a fall fashion show from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Wandlyn Inn. Call Pat at 667-3729 for tickets.
Oct. 29
Turkey Soup Luncheon
The St. Andrew's Wesley United Church in Springhill is hosting a turkey soup luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Contact Barb Moore at 597-8305.
Oct. 31
Fall Bazaar
The Northport Home and School Association will hold its annual fall bazaar from 8:30 a.m.-noon. Come dressed in costume.
Breakfast
The Amherst Masonic Society will serve breakfast from 8-11 a.m., at the Masonic Temple, 20 Lawrence St.
Nov. 7
Craft Fair
The Amherst Lioness Club will hold its 11th annual craft fair from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Amherst Lions Community Centre. Admission is a non-perishable food item.
Fall Sale
Collingwood Fire Hall will hold its annual fall sale from 9 a.m.-noon. Sponsored by Millvale United Church Women.
Nov. 10
Talking With Your Teen About Sexuality
A free information session for parents and guardians of students in Grades 6 to 9. At 6 p.m., E.B. Chandler Junior High. Call 694-8581 to register.
Nov. 12
Puberty Party
The Sexual Health Centre for Cumberland County will host a free boys and parents puberty party at 11 Elmwood Dr. (use side entrance), 6:30-8:30 p.m. Pre-register at 667-7500.
Gangs Information Session
For parents and guardians of students in Grades 6 to 9. At 6 p.m., E.B. Chandler Junior High. Call 694-8581 to register.
Dinner/Auction
The United Way of Cumberland County will hold a ladies dinner and auction at
6 p.m., at the Wandlyn Inn. Call 667-2203 for tickets.
Nov. 14
Veterans Dinner
A free dinner for veterans and their spouses will be held at 5 p.m., at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 10 in Amherst. Call 667-9949 before Nov. 1 or 667-8130.
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