What's happening Cumberland County?

July 25

Tea in the Garden

2 to 4 p.m. at the Wallace and Area Museum. Enjoy tea and sweets in the screed deck while overlooking the beautiful garden.

45s Tournament

7:30 p.m. at the Springhill Senior’s Centre. Please bring a partner.

Once Upon A Time

10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Four Fathers Memorial Library, Amherst. Join us along with Maggie’s Place every Wednesday for songs, stories and snacks. For children up to age five. Call 902-667-2549 for more information.

Really Rad Recycling

3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Pugwash Library. Registration required.

Unicorns Unite

3 to 4 p.m. at the Oxford Library. For Grades Primary to 6.

Art Ambush

3 to 4 p.m. at the River Hebert Library. For Grades Primary to 6.

July 26

Cumberland Carnival

3 to 4 p.m. at the Miner’s Memorial Library, Springhill. Summer Reading Club Cumberland Carnival. Children under age nine must be accompanied by an adult.

Summer Reading Club

10 a.m. to noon at the Four Fathers Memorial Library. Cumberland Carnival. For Grades Primary to 6. Registration required by calling 902-667-2549.

Baby Friendly Drop-In

1 to 3 p.m. at Maggie’s Place, 11 Elmwood Dr., Amherst. Chat with Public Health and Maggie’s Place regarding your child’s health, have your baby weight, breastfeeding support and more. Call 902-667-7250 for more information.

Super Science

3 to 4 p.m. at the Parrsboro Library. For Grades Primary to 6.

July 27

Friday Fun Times

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Maggie’s Place, 11 Elmwood Dr., Amherst. Free drop-in playgroup for parents/caregivers and children. Call 902-667-7250 for more information.

Parrsboro Pregnancy and Beyond

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Expecting parents and parents with babies and young children are invited to join Public Health and Maggie’s Place at the United Baptist Church, Parrsboro. Call 902-667-7250 for more information.

July 28

Flea Market and Fun Day

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wallace and Area Museum.

Northport Rug Show and Sale

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Northport Community Centre featuring new rug pieces from Northport Loopers Rug Hooking group. Refreshments served.

July 29

Genealogy Presentation

2 p.m. at Ottawa House featuring Dr. Allan Marble speaking about the Spanish Flu of 1918.

Musical Event

7 p.m. at Brookdale United Church featuring music by Bill Drysdale and Linda Moore. Free will offering.

Evening Hymn Sing

7 p.m. at Church of the Good Shepherd, Tidnish, featuring bagpiper Eric Graham and guest singers Peter Frenette, Clare Canning, Bill Cook and Lawry MacLeod. Free will offering accepted with proceeds going to painting the church.

July 30

Everything but the Kitchen Sink

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Advocate School. Outdoor playgroup hosted by Maggie’s Place. Call 902-667-7250 to register.

July 31

Evil Genius Club

1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Four Fathers Memorial Library, Amherst. For ages eight to 13.

Springhill Pregnancy and Beyond

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Expecting parents and parents with babies and young children are invited to join Public Health and Maggie’s Place at the Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre. Call 902-667-7250 for more information.

August 4

Breakfast at Minudie

9 a.m. at the Minudie Community Hall with pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, tea and coffee.

August 7

Volunteer Recruitment Day

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Amherst Red Cross Service Centre, 16 Church St., Suite B. Tour the facilities and see the equipment, meet volunteers and staff and learn about local services and how you can volunteer.

August 11

Quilt Show

At the King Seaman United Church, Minudie on both Aug. 11 and Aug. 12. Beautiful handmade quilts by local artisans.

Market Morning

9 to 11 a.m. at the Lorneville United Church. Everything home-cooked, handmade or homegrown. Proceeds to support Lorneville United Church.

August 12

Blessing of the Crops

12 to 2 p.m. at St. Denis Roman Catholic Church, Minudie. Experience an Acadian traditional mass at an historic Acadian church. Celebrated by Rev. Bishop Paul Terrio. Reception to follow at parish hall in Joggins. Evening concert at St. Denis Church at 6 p.m.

August 24

Neither Rhyme nor Reason

6 to 8 p.m. at the Oxford Riverside Gallery. An exhibition of paintings by Louise Cloutier and poems by Richard Dittami. Closes Sept. 28.

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