| Antiques
& Autos |
|
Sat Jul 31 |
1st Annual Elmsdale
Radical Rides - Elmsdale |
|
10:00am to 4:00pm - Sponsored by
Curtis Custom Design
& hosted by Elmsdale Superstore - antique cars & hot rods, prizes
and lots of food & fun! There's no registration fee and the
site is easy to find, just take Exit 8 off Highway 102 and you'll
see the show next to the Superstore parking lot. Hotdogs &
hamburgers by The Hot Spot Grill, plus pop & ice cream; a great
family event and proceeds are in aid of a registered children's
charity. Watch this site for more details on entertainment news and
more. For more info call 902 883-0023 or email
info@curtiscustoms.com
First Prize for People's Choice - $500! First Prize for Best Hot Rod
- a CCD 'wrench' custom coffee table! |
|
Sun Jul 18 |
NS Corvette Club Visit
- Elmsdale |
|
12:00noon to 2:00pm -
Curtis Custom Design
in Elmsdale welcomes the
Nova Scotia Corvette Club
for an all 'Vettes Visit. You're invited to come out to admire many
fine examples of this classic car at our Radical Garage in the East
Hants Business Park off Highway 102. Take Exit 8 and a left at the
traffic lights by the Superstore. You'll find us at 20 Industrial
Way in the Business Park; you can't miss our Radical red roof! All
welcome especially families, and the Village Baked Potato will be
selling hot dogs & pop on site. For more info call 902 883-0023 or
email
info@curtiscustoms.com
|
|
Thu Jul 1 |
Shubenacadie Hay Days
Car Show - Shubenacadie |
|
Antique Car Show -
Shubenacadie United Church parking lot, show from 1:00 - 4:00 pm,
T-Shirts to the first 100 Entrants, Exit 10 off Hwy 102 - Follow
signs. For more info contact Caroline or Alan MacLeod, 902-758-2309
or 902-758-3259, email
alan.macleod3@sci-us.com |
|
Jun 25/26/27 |
Vintage Farm Equipment Display
- Kennetcook |
| In the village core of
Kennetcook running
throughout the Homecoming Festival, plus Show & Shine for antique
cars 10:00am Saturday morning. |
|
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| Agriculture |
|
Saturdays |
Farmer's Market - Elmsdale |
|
9:00am to 1:00pm - 224 Hwy 214, Elmsdale - every
Saturday in season. Shop local every Saturday at
www.elmsdalefarmersmarket.com |
|
Sun Sep 19 |
Annual Open Farm Day - All Nova Scotia |
|
10:00am to 4:00pm visit many farms in East Hants and
other counties, sampling produce and learning about the farming
industry. Many activities and crafts available, see
participating farms and map online at
Nova Scotia Agriculture. |
|
Sat Aug 14 |
Herbal Workshop - Shubenacadie |
| 1:00pm to 4:00pm, 234
Mill Village Road, Shubenacadie - Herbs - plants that can be put to
cosmetic, culinary, decorative, aromatic or medicial use. Come
and spend time in the garden, a place of enjoyment, where you'll see
healing herbs to use for a variety of home remedies and culinary
purposes. - Angela Van De Riet, Wellness Coach - 758-3874,
engageliving@bellaliant.net |
| Sat Jun 5 |
Kid's Fun Day - Belnan |
| Help celebrate 25 years
of farmers' markets with the
Withrow's family.
Come out to the Belnan vegetable stand, 2040 Highway 215 near
Elmsdale. The kids will enjoy face painting & photos, a
petting zoo, planting their own sunflower to take home, and
the Scotsburn ice cream eating contest!. Kids under 12 receive
a free hot & juice. |
| Arts, Crafts
& Education |
|
Nov 26, 27, 28
2010 |
Annual Craft Fair - Selma art
gallery |
| Offering a
wide assortment of hand-made local items from knitting to baking at
the old Selma School house &
art gallery; part of
the Annual
Maitland Christmas
Festival. |
|
 |
|
Sat Nov 27 |
Christmas Tea & Craft Sale - Nine Mile River |
|
2:00pm to
4:00pm - Nine Mile River Community Centre (?) |
|
Fri Nov 26 |
St. Matthews Christmas Tea & Sale - Elmsdale |
| CE Centre
(United Church), Hwy 2, 7:00pm to 9:00pm - Fancy work, crafts,
pantry table, while elephant table. Tea $4.00 |
|
Sat
Nov 20 |
Margie Roberts Group Christmas Tea & Craft Sale -
Milford |
|
Milford Lantz United Church, Milford, 11:00am to
1:00pm, Bake table and Christmas crafts. Lunch - Sandwiches &
Sweets - Adults - $5.00, 12 and under, $3.00, preschoolers FREE! |
|
Fri Nov 12 Sat
Nov 13 |
10,000 Villages Festival Sale - Enfield |
|
Enfield Fire Department Hall - 273 Hwy 2, Enfield,
across from Home Hardware. Friday 5:00pm to 9:00pm, Saturday
9:00am to 5:00pm. Hand-made crafts and products by artisans
from around the world, telling the stories of their villages and
wares, providing Fair Trade employment opportunities in many
countries. A Fair Trade non-profit organization since 1946, &
a program of Mennonite Central Committee, a relief, service and
peace agency. To volunteer call Louise at 883-9147 or Anita at
883-9611; for more info visit
www.tenthousandvillages.ca |
|
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|
Fri Nov 12 Sat
Nov 13 Sun Nov 14 |
In Hants Annual Craft Show - Milford |
|
Milford Recreation Hall, Hwy #2 Milford, FREE
admission, FREE door prizes, Cash and VISA accepted. Sewing,
knitting, crocheting, home baking, jewelry, jams, preserves, stained
glass, woodworking, quilts, ceramics, cross-stitch, painting,
ornaments and more all hand crafted by Hants County artisans.
Friday 9:00am to 9:00pm, Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm, Sunday 12:00noon
to 5:00pm. |
|
Sep 29 - Nov 17 |
Alphabet Soup - Elmsdale |
|
Wednesday mornings (except Oct 27), at the East Hants
Resource Centre - 9:30am to 11:00am A seven week program for
families with pre-school children aged 3 to 5 years. Fun with
art, rhymes, songs, books, play and snacks. Parents will have
time with other parents to talk abut food items and creating
activities children. Children will enjoy playing and creative
art activities. Limited to eight families; to register
call Public Health Services at 883-3500. |
| Sun Oct 17 |
Annual Closing & Harvest Tea -
Selma art gallery |
| Final chance
to purchase art before season closing -
Art Gallery 215 |
|
Sat Oct 16 |
17th Annual Fall Craft Market & Fun Zone - Elmsdale |
|
9:00am to 2:00pm Elmsdale District School, 75
MacMillan Drive, Elmsdale - Admission $2.00 - many
crafters, bargains and refreshments for sale along with prize draws
and more. For info contact Melissa at 883-7360. |
|
Summer 2010 |
Yap @ the CAP - Youth & Poetry - Elmsdale |
| Tuesdays &
Thursdays - 10:30am to 11:30am. In the Community Access
Program Centre at the Elmsdale Library in the East Hants Resource
Centre, East Hants Business Park, Hwy 214. Fun poetry
workshops for three age groups, 5-7, 8-12, & 13-18 years.
Teens can take poetry lessons in pairs. Writing great poetry
in groups and individually, playing poetry computer games,
funny acting and reading of poetry, sharing and decorating poetry
with crafts and pictures. Laura Bokma, a university poetry
student, will lead all the activities. Call 883-9838 or email
elmsdalecap@gmail.com
|
| Thursdays in
2010 Season |
Drop-in Art Programs - Selma
art gallery |
|
Thursday 'Drop-in' Art programs - demos,
displays, discussions. Watch
gallery site for details
throughout the 2010 season. |
|
Jun 27,
Jul 11, Jul 25, Aug 8, Aug 29, Sep 12, Sep
26 |
Sunday Luncheons at the Gallery (sorry
September 12 cancelled) |
|
Luncheons at the
Selma Gallery,
Chef's Choice - Enjoy light refreshments in a country gallery
surrounded by beautiful art & crafts - Reservations recommended -
261-2151 |
| Sun Jun 13 |
Annual Opening Tea - Selma art
gallery |
| Opening at
10:00am and full luncheon ($5.00) served from 11:00am to 2:00pm at
Art Gallery 215 in
the old restored schoolhouse, Selma. |
|
Auctions |
|
Fri Oct 15 |
Dime Auction - Rawdon Gold Mines |
| Viewing
6:00pm to 7:00pm - St. David's Anglican Church, Rawdon |
| Thu Sep 30 |
Dime Auction -
Maitland |
| At the
Maitland Fire Hall, Hwy 215, 6:00pm viewing, 7:00pm start - New,
used & unique items, 50/50 Draw, cake & food basket auctions, door
prizes & other surprises. Coffee, tea & snacks available -
bargains & fun, bring your friends! Sponsored by
Maitland District Development
Association. |
|
Tues Aug 10 |
Auction & Picnic - Maitland |
|
The
East Hants Historical Society
invites you to join them for their annual Picnic & Auction at 5:30pm
at the
Lawrence House Museum,
8660 Hwy 215 Maitland - Rain or shine - all welcome! |
|
Sun Aug 8 |
Chinese Auction -
Milford |
| 2:00pm to
5:00pm at the Milford Lantz United Church, 2134 Hwy 2, Milford.
Valuable prizes donated by local merchants & friends. Proceeds
in aid of Pat Isenor for medical treatment in Costa Rica. |
|
Sat Jun 19 |
Community Support
Auction - Milford |
| In aid of Ed
McQuillan, at the Milford Recreation Hall, 2288 Highway #2,
Milford. View items from 6:00pm, auction starts at 7:00pm.
Includes autographed Heather Moyse Jacket (2010 Olympic Gold Medal
Winner for two-woman bobsled), Vacation Time Share, River Rafting,
Patio Furniture, 50 Bales of Hay delivered within 10 kms, Golf Green
Fees. Contact Rhonda Kelly 758.1213 or Bill Woodworth at
758-3038. |
| Barbecues |
|
Thu Jul 1 |
Annual Chicken BBQ
- Elmsdale Legion |
|
Wed Jun 30 |
Canada Day BBQ -
Elmsdale Sobeys |
|
In aid of Atlantic Food Banks, a $1.00 donation gets
you a hot dog, Big 8 Pop and a slice of Canada Day cake.
3:00pm to $6:00pm at Elmsdale mall. |
| Canada
Day |
| Thu July 1 |
Canada Day Parade -
Elmsdale to Enfield |
|
Parade starts at 10:00am.
Parade entries muster an hour before start time at the Elmsdale
Landscaping lot near the Elmsdale cenotaph across from the old
Library/Train Station building. Route is up Highway #2 through
Elmsdale and Enfield, ending at the Enfield Legion lot. |
|
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|
Thu Jul 1 |
Shubenacadie Hay Days
Car Show - Shubenacadie |
|
Antique Car Show -
Shubenacadie United Church parking lot, show from 1:00 - 4:00 pm,
T-Shirts to the first 100 Entrants, Exit 10 off Hwy 102 - Follow
signs. For more info contact Caroline or Alan MacLeod, 902-758-2309
or 902-758-3259, email
alan.macleod3@sci-us.com |
|
Thu Jul 1 |
Burncoat Canada Day
Celebrations - Burncoat Head Park |
|
Thu Jul 1 |
Annual Chicken BBQ
- Elmsdale Legion |
| Christmas
Events |
|
Sun Dec 19 |
The Sprit of Christmas - Enfield |
| 6:00pm to
7:00pm, Enfield Fire Hall. Nativity Drama, inspiring music,
insightful message by Speaker Mark Fogarty. Directed by local
recording artist Noreen Corkum. For more info call 833-9017;
www.journeycommunitychurch.ca
|
|
Sat Dec 11 |
Christmas in Noel -
Noel |
| 10:00am to
6:00pm - View all three decorated homes for just $5.00. David & Barb Page
- 122 Point Road, East Noel; Rick & Sheila Campbell, 610 Lake Road,
Noel; Marven & Cheryl Hennigar, 4459 Hwy 215, Noel; Noel Church,
Noel Corner. Tickets call 369-2295 or purchase at the homes.
Stay for supper at the Noel United Church
3:00pm to 6:00pm! |
|
Fri Dec 10 |
Tree Lighting -
Kennetcook |
| Includes a
visit from Santa Claus & Carolling |
|
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|
Sun Dec 5 |
Corridor Santa Claus Parade -
Elmsdale/Enfield |
| 2:00pm -
mustering at Elmsdale Landscaping parking lot at the corner of Route
214 and Hwy #2 (near the Elmsdale Centotaph), and proceeding along
Hwy #2 through Elmsdale and Enfield, ending at the parking lot of
the Enfield Legion. Followed by hot chocolate (courtesy of
Caldwell Roach), and Santa Claus for the kids at the Enfield Fire
Hall, plus the Enfield Christmas tree lighting (at dusk), on the
lawn of the EH Horne
School Community Centre in Enfield. During the parade Santas's
Elves will be collecting along the route: non-perishable food items
for Caring & Sharing Angel Tree Food Bank, and new, urwapped toys
for the Elmsdale Landscaping Toy Drive. Any business or group
wanting to take part in the parade should call Cecil Dixon at
883-9764, or Mike Woolridge at 883-2438. |
|
Sat Nov 27 |
Christmas Tea & Craft Sale - Nine Mile River |
|
2:00pm to
4:00pm - Nine Mile River Community Centre (?) |
|
Fri Nov 26 |
St. Matthews Christmas Tea & Sale - Elmsdale |
| CE Centre
(United Church), Hwy 2, 7:00pm to 9:00pm - Fancy work, crafts,
pantry table, while elephant table. Tea $4.00 |
|
Fri Nov 26 |
Tree Lighting Ceremony - Elmsdale |
| 7:00pm at
Cenotaph in Elmsdale, corner of Hwy #2 and Rte 214. Carol
singing, fireworks and hot chocolate. Bring two old sets of
lights and get a new LED energy saving set from NS Power! |
|
Fri Nov 26 |
St. Matthews Christmas Tea & Sale - Elmsdale |
| CE Centre
(United Church), Hwy 2, 7:00pm to 9:00pm - Fancy work, crafts,
pantry table, while elephant table. Tea $4.00 |
|
Thu to
Sun
Nov 25,
26,
27, &
28 |
16th Annual
Maitland Christmas
Festival - Highway 215 |
| Opening
with concert, tree lighting & visit from Santa, decorated home
tours, Christmas Craft Fair, Gentlemen's Victorian Tea, Christmas
Tree Stroll, Roast Turkey Church Dinner, great decorating & gift
ideas and more. An annual event sponsored by Maitland &
District Development Association - for full details see their
Events page... |
|
 |
|
Wed Nov 24 |
Christmas Muffin Party - Elmsdale |
| Riverview United Church, Hwy 2,
10:30am to - 12:00noon, $5.00 a person. |
|
Sat
Nov 20 |
Margie Roberts Group Christmas Tea & Craft Sale -
Milford |
|
Milford Lantz United Church, Milford, 11:00am to
1:00pm, Bake table and Christmas crafts. Lunch - Sandwiches &
Sweets - Adults - $5.00, 12 and under, $3.00, preschoolers FREE! |
|
Fri Nov 12 Sat
Nov 13 Sun Nov 14 |
In Hants Annual Craft Show - Milford |
|
Milford Recreation Hall, Hwy #2 Milford, FREE
admission, FREE door prizes, Cash and VISA accepted. Sewing,
knitting, crocheting, home baking, jewelry, jams, preserves, stained
glass, woodworking, quilts, ceramics, cross-stitch, painting,
ornaments and more all hand crafted by Hants County artisans.
Friday 9:00am to 9:00pm, Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm, Sunday 12:00noon
to 5:00pm. |
|
 |
| Church Dinners, Teas, Socials
&
Bake Sales etc. |
|
Sat Dec 11 |
Church Supper - Noel |
|
3:00pm to
6:00pm - Noel United Church, Noel Corner - ham, baked beans,
scalloped potatoes, and home made desserts. Adults $8.00, Children $3.00,
festive music and bake table (Storm day - Dec 12th) |
|
Sat Dec 4 |
Roast Pork Dinner - Shubenacadie |
|
4:00pm to
6:00pm - St. James Anglican Church Hall - Adults $10.00, children 5
to 12 yrs - $5.00, under 5 yeas FREE. Sponsored by the A.C.W.
Roast pork dinner with vegetables and assorted desserts. |
|
Year Round |
Riverview United Church - Elmsdale |
|
Mondays -
Mums & Tots - 9:00am, T.O.P.S. - 6:00pm
Tuesdays -
Women's Study Group - 1:30pm
Wednesdays
- Adult Dance Classes - 7:00pm
Sundays -
Adult Dance Classes - 7:00pm
First
Thursday of the month - Senior's Meeting - 1:30pm all welcome!
Third
Wednesday of the month - UCW (United Church Women) - 2:00pm |
|
Sat Nov
27 |
Church Dinner - Maitland |
| St. David's United Church
Hall - Maitland, Hwy 215, 3:30pm to 6:00pm - annual Roast Turkey Dinner with vegetables,
stuffing, homemade desserts and tea or coffee. Adults $12.00,
under 12 $5.00, pre-schoolers FREE! |
|
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|
Wed Nov 24 |
Christmas Muffin Party - Elmsdale |
| Riverview United Church, Hwy 2,
10:30am to - 12:00noon, $5.00 a person. |
|
Sun Nov 21 |
Roast Beef Dinner - Elmsdale |
| 4:30pm to
6:00pm - Riverview United Church - Hwy #2, Elmsdale |
|
Sun Oct 24 |
Roast Pork Dinner - West St. Andrew's |
| 4:00pm to
6:00pm - West St. Andrew's Community Hall - Admission $10 for
adaults, $5 for children, take out available. |
|
Sat Oct 23 |
Turkey Supper - Gay's River |
| 4:00pm to
6:00pm, Gay's River United Church - Adults $10.00, Children $4.00,
Under 5 years FREE! Take-out available, craft & bake tables. |
|
Sun Oct 17 |
Roast Beef Supper - Milford |
|
4:20pm to 6:30pm - Milford & District Lions Club
annual supper - Milford Recreation Hall - Cost $10, tickets at the
door, everyone welcome. |
| Sun Oct 17 |
Annual Closing & Harvest Tea -
Selma art gallery |
| Final chance
to purchase art before season closing -
Art Gallery 215 |
|
Sat Oct 16 |
Milford Coffeehouse - Lantz |
|
6:30pm at Milford Lantz United Church , music,
fellowship, everyone welcome, drop in and listen, sing along and
enjoy. Entertainers include Son Rise, Mel MacPhee, Sheila
Newman, Curtis Newman and Russell & Sylvia Newhook. Light
lunch supplied - lots of tea and coffee. Goodwill offering
only with proceeds to the church. Info 883-7189. |
|
Sat Oct 16 |
Brokenville 2010 - Elmsdale |
|
4:00pm to 6:00pm, Elmsdale Baptist Church, Hwy #2,
Rain or Shine. Scavenger Hunt followed by a supper.
Contact Andrew Boone 883-7735 or email
andrewboone@gmail.com for
more details. Middle & High School youth welcome. |
|
Sat Oct 16 |
Fall Supper - Hardwood Lands |
|
4:30pm to 6:00pm at Hardwood Lands Presbyterian
Church - Ham, baked beans, potato scallop, & a bake table.
Adults $8.00, children 5 - 12 - $4.00, under 5 FREE! |
|
Sun Sep 19 |
East Hants - Canadian Cancer Society -
Shubenacadie |
|
Annual 'Celebration of Hope' service at St. James
Anglican Church, Shubenacadie at 7:00pm. Guest speaker with a
fellowship time and refreshments to follow service, everyone
invited. |
|
Wed Sep 8 |
Muffin Party - Elmsdale |
| 11th
Annual CHARI-TEA Muffin Party and take-out.
10:30-12:30 at Riverview United Church.
Sample home baking and enjoy a leisurely cup of tea or coffee in
conversation. Can't get away from the office for a break? No
problem - just call 883-2311 for delivery of your order!
Proceeds in benefit of Caring & Sharing
Angel Tree Food Bank. |
|
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|
Sat Aug 21 |
Roast Beef Church Dinner - Maitland |
|
Holy Trinity Church, Maitland, Highway 215 - $12.00
per person, take out available. |
|
Mon Aug 9 |
Space Camp Vacation Church School - Elmsdale |
| 9:30am to
12:00noon at Riverview United Church - 760 Hwy #2, Elmsdale.
Stories, crafts, games & snacks for ages 5 and up. Leaders Jan
Houseman and Janice Fraser-Brown, pre-registration required.
To register call Mrs. J. at 883-8596 and it's FREE! |
|
Sun Aug 8 |
Ham & Salad Supper - Milford |
| 4:30pm to
6:30pm at the Milford Lantz United Church, 2134 Hwy 2, Milford.
Baked ham & salads, plus delicious desserts. Adults $8.00,
12 and under $4.00, children under 5 FREE! |
|
Sat Aug 7 |
Super Bike Breakfast - Shubenacadie |
|
7:00am until 11:00am at the Shubenacadie Legion, 42
Mill Village Road. Come out to support Shubenacadie & District
Fire & Emergency Services, and the East Hants Ground Search &
Rescue. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, coffee, tea &
juice. Adults $8.00, Children 5 to 12 years - $6.00, children
under 5 - FREE! |
|
Wed Jul 7 |
Strawberry Supper - Elmsdale |
| Riverview United Church
Hall - Highway #2 |
|
Sat Jul 10 |
Ham, Salad & Strawberry Supper - Shubenacadie |
| St. James
Anglican Church Hall in Shubenacadie, 4:00 to 6:00pm. Adults
$10.00, Children 5 to 12 - $4.00, kids under five eat FREE!
Sponsored by St. James ACW. |
| Sun Jun 13 |
Annual Opening Tea - Selma art
gallery |
| Opening at
10:00am and full luncheon ($7.00) served from 11:00am to 2:00pm at
Art Gallery 215 in
the old restored schoolhouse, Selma. |
|
Wed Jun 9 |
Card Party - Elmsdale |
| Riverview
United in Elmsdale, card party starts at 10:00am, Admission - $5.00,
includes potluck lunch. |
| Community
Festivals |
|
Thu to
Sun
Nov 25,
26,
27, &
28 |
16th Annual
Maitland Christmas
Festival - Highway 215 |
| Opening
with concert, tree lighting & visit from Santa, decorated home
tours, Christmas Craft Fair, Gentlemen's Victorian Tea, Christmas
Tree Stroll, Roast Turkey Church Dinner, great decorating & gift
ideas and more. An annual event sponsored by Maitland &
District Development Association - for full details see their
Events page... |
|
Sat Oct 30 |
Halloween Event - Rawdon Gold Mines |
|
10:00am to 6:00pm - Rawdon Gold Mines Hall. Fun
for all - featuring Dinner Theatre at 2:00pm, 'Our Teacher's an
Alien" performed by local students. Supper - spaghetti & meat
Balls with Halloween Desserts - Tickets $15. All proceeds to
the Rawdon Hills Community Health Centre. |
|
Sat Sep 18 |
Lantz Fall Fun Fair - Lantz |
|
12:00 noon to 3:00pm on Church Street in Lantz by the
pool, fire hall and Anglican Church. Children's games and
activities, family BBQ, music, demonstrations by the Volunteer Fire
Department, displays and information from for profit and non-profit
community groups and organizations. This event will be of
particular interest to families new to the area, families with
school-age children and those looking for community resources &
volunteer opportunities. |
|
Sat Aug 21 |
24th Maitland Launch Day Festival - Maitland |
| 10:00am to 6:30pm and
beyond - Lawrence House Museum, Dawson Dowell Park, Bay of Fundy
shoreline - Quilt display, artisans at work, circus arts tent,
petting zoo, heritage displays & demonstrations, kite flying
contest, non-motorized Processional Parade in victorian costumes,
shoreline launch of the W.D. Lawrence model, wagon rides, performance
tent, live music throughout the day & evening - cold drinks, tea,
coffee, BBQ & sweets on the Museum Grounds, plus a Church Supper at
Holy Trinity Church in Maitland. See full
schedule and
details... |
|
Sat Aug 14 |
Park Party - Lantz |
|
Bouncy Castles, Free Food, Music, Prizes & Fun, Fun,
Fun! - Admission is FREE! - Corridor Community Church, 980 Hwy 2,
Lantz |
|
Sat Jul 24 |
Poker Run |
| 'Retreads' 1st Annual
Ride for Dog Guides Poker Run - Registration 10:00am, departs at
noon, $10 a hand. Pre-register by phone 499-6901. Starts
and ends at Lion's Den, 162 Old Enfield Road, Enfield, in support of
Enfield, Elmsdale & District Lions Club. |
| Jun 24, 26, 27 |
Kennetcook Homecoming & Cultural
Heritage Festival |
| bouncy tent, BBQs &
breakfast, kids games, riverside music, heritage tent, 84th
regimental encampment, ceremonies, tractor show, parade, farmers
market, bingo, farmers market, washer toss tournament, fireworks,
church service. Full
schedule... |
|
Sat Jun 12 |
Fun Day - Rawdon |
|
Flea Markets |
|
Fri Oct 22 & Sat
Oct 23 |
Flea Market - Shubenacadie |
| 9:00am to 2:00pm at St.
James Anglican Church Hall - Admission .25 cents, flea market and
pantry table, event sponsored by the ACW. |
|
Sat Oct 23 |
Flea Market - Nine Mile River |
| 9:00am to 1:00pm - Nine
Mile River Community Hall, doors open for sellers at 8:00am, buyers
at 9:00am - Admission just 50 cents. Clothing, collectibles,
canteen available, something for everyone. To reserve tables
($5.00 each), call Phyliss at 883-2194, Mary Ellen at 883-9959 or
Joyce at 883-2165. Proceeds towards Nine Mile River Ladies
Auxiliary. |
|
Fundraisers |
|
Sat Nov 27 |
Food Bank Drive - Elmsdale |
 Nov.
27 - Exit Realty’s Hey Hey Fill the Sleigh Annual Food Drive from
10:00am - 2:00pm at the Elmsdale Superstore.
For more info contact Louise
at 883-3948. |
|
Sat Nov 13 |
Food Bank Drive - Dutch Settlement |
|
The Dutch Settlement Volunteer
Fire Dept. will be holding their Annual
door-to-door Food Drive
from 9:00am-1:00pm. For more info or to
volunteer contact Samantha at 789-5126. |
|
Sat Nov 13 |
Ticket Sales - Elmsdale |
 Ticket sales on
wooden sleigh at Sobeys, Elmsdale from 10:00am - 4:00pm
Hand Made sleigh donated
by Lou Gorr. This is a real
sleigh, loving constructed of beautifully grained wood, perfect for
baby but would also be great for Holiday decorating too!
Proceeds to
Angel Tree Caring & Sharing Food
Bank. |
|
Sat Oct 30 |
Halloween Event - Rawdon Gold Mines |
|
10:00am to 6:00pm - Rawdon Gold Mines Hall. Fun
for all - featuring Dinner Theatre at 2:00pm, 'Our Teacher's an
Alien" performed by local students. Supper - spaghetti & meat
Balls with Halloween Desserts - Tickets $15. All proceeds to
the Rawdon Hills Community Health Centre. |
|
Sun Oct 17 |
Wishmaker Walk for Wishes - Enfield |
|
Children's Wish Foundation - starting at the Enfield
Legion - 2:00pm Pledge Walkers please arrive at 1:00 for our
pledge walk for wishes. 2:00pm to 4:00pm - Halloween Party.
Tickets available in advance at the Sweet Spot in Elmsdale and the
Pharmachoice in Enfield. Prizes awarded for highest pledges in
different age categories, best costume. For pledge
sheets or team sign up sheet please visit the web site, info at 883-7360;
or email
elmsdalecwp@hotmail.com, register online at
www.childrenwish.ca |
|
Sat Oct 16 |
Cut-A-Thon - Lantz |
|
9:00am - 9:000pm at the Gathering Point, 1323 Hwy #2,
Lantz. Dry cuts by award winning hairstylist Amy Silver of
Vibe Salon in Bedford. Just $20 per cut in aid of our Buy A
Brick, Build a Community campain. Contact Chrystal Carroll at
240-8726 or email
chrystal@gatheringpoint.ca to book your appointment.
Ladies, men and children all welcome. |
|
Sat Oct 2 |
Walk-A-Thon -
Enfield |
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5th Annual Corridor Community Options for Adults
Walk-a-Thon. Registration 9:00am at 21 Convent Road, Enfield.
Start time 10:00am sharp, Route CCOA to Avery's Farm Market and
returning to CCOA. All proceeds go directly towards the
development of a Multi Sensory Environment (Snoeszelen Room)
Get your pledge sheet by calling Leigh-Ann Gibson at 883-9404
or by email
lagibson2@gmail.com
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Sat Sep 18 |
Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life - Elmsdale |
|
Registration starts at 12 noon, walk starts at 1:00pm
Elmsdale Sobeys parking lot. Northern Aids Connection Society -
nacs@eastlink.ca - 883-1836.
BBQ provide by Sobeys. |
|
Wed Jun 30 |
Canada Day BBQ -
Elmsdale Sobeys |
|
In aid of Atlantic Food Banks, a $1.00 donation gets
you a hot dog, Big 8 Pop and a slice of Canada Day cake.
3:00pm to $6:00pm at Elmsdale mall. |
|
Sat Jun 19 |
Community Support
Auction - Milford |
| In aid of Ed
McQuillan, at the Milford Recreation Hall, 2288 Highway No 2,
Milford. View items from 6:00pm, auction starts at 7:00pm.
Includes autographed Heather Moyse Jacket (2010 Olympic Gold Medal
Winner for two-woman bobsled), Vacation Time Share, River Rafting,
Patio Furniture, 50 Bales of Hay delivered witn 10 kms, Golf Green
Fees. Contact Rhonda Kelly 758.1213 or Bill Woodworth at
758-3038. |
| Heritage
Events |
|
Tue Sep 14 |
East Hants Historical Society - Latties Brook |
| Monthly meeting plus a
presentation by Bruce Miller "More Stories from Georgefield -
uncensored' - 7:30pm at the The Four Points Community Hall in
Latties Brook. All welcome, refreshments served. |
|
Sat Aug 21 |
Book Launch - Selma |
|
2:30pm - The launch of the book 'William D. Lawrence:
The Complete Annotated Writings' will take place at
Gallery 215 in Selma,
Hwy 215. The editors of the book, Shawn Scott and Tod Scott
from the Heroes of Hants Country Association will be onsite to
discuss the book and give a brief presentation of the work.
All welcome. |
|
Sat Aug 21 |
24th Maitland Launch Day Festival - Maitland |
| 10:00am to 6:30pm and
beyond - Lawrence House Museum, Dawson Dowell Park, Bay of Fundy
shoreline - Quilt display, artisans at work, circus arts tent,
petting zoo, heritage displays & demonstrations, kite flying
contest, non-motorized Processional Parade in victorian costumes,
shoreline launch of the W.D. Lawrence model, wagon rides, performance
tent, live music throughout the day & evening - cold drinks, tea,
coffee, BBQ & sweets on the Museum Grounds, plus a Church Supper at
Holy Trinity Church in Maitland. See full
schedule and
details in pdf... |
| Jun 25, 26, 27 |
Encampment 2010 - Kennetcook |
| During the three day
Homecoming Festival in
Kennetcook. Re-enactors from the 84th
Regimental Highlanders spend a weekend under canvas in the
Kennetcook River Valley, welcoming visitors and demonstrating 18th
century military & life skills. |
|
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| Home
& Garden Tours |
|
Sat Dec 11 |
Christmas in Noel -
Noel |
| 10:00am to
6:00pm - View all three decorated homes for just $5.00. David & Barb Page
- 122 Point Road, East Noel; Rick & Sheila Campbell, 610 Lake Road,
Noel; Marven & Cheryl Hennigar, 4459 Hwy 215, Noel; Noel Church,
Noel Corner. Tickets call 369-2295 or purchase at the homes.
Stay for supper at the Noel United Church
3:00pm to 6:00pm! |
| 10:00am to
6:00pm - View all three decorated homes for just $5.00. David & Barb Page
- 122 Point Road, East Noel; Rick & Sheila Campbell, 610 Lake Road,
Noel; Marven & Cheryl Hennigar, 4459 Hwy 215, Noel; Noel Church,
Noel Corner. Tickets call 369-2295. Supper at the church
3:00pm to 6:00pm. |
|
Thu to
Sun
Nov 25,
26,
27, &
28 |
Maitland Christmas
Festival Home Tours - Highway 215
Heritage Home Tours - three beautiful
heritage homes, decorated in Holiday themes - tickets just $15.00
-
8877 Hwy #215 Maitland,
-
8778 Hwy #215, Maitland
-
6411 Noel Shore
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|
Jul 10 & 11 |
Tour our Beautiful Gardens - East Hants |
| Village Garden Club -
Saturday & Sunday June 10 & 11, 1:00pm to 5:00pm - tickets are $5.00
each and include a map. Begin at any one of the 7 to 10
gardens in East Hants. For more info call Nancy at 632-2504,
Dorothea at 883-1549, Marcia at 369-2731 or email
redo.mitchell@ns.sympatico.ca
|
| Music
& Concerts |
|
Sat Dec 18 |
Milford Coffeehouse -
Milford |
|
6:30pm - Lots of great music & fellowship, all
welcome. Entertainment includes Southbound, Tanya and
Paul Fowler, the MacNeil Family, and a Christmas Carol Sing-a-long.
Light lunch provided with lots of tea & coffee. Goodwill
offering only with proceeds for the Church, info 883-7189. |
|
Sun Dec 12 |
Oldtime Country & Bluegrass Music Jamboree -
NMR |
|
7:30pm Nine Mile River Community Centre, Admission
$7.00 at the door. Featuring Grassfire, The MacNeil Family,
SouthBound, The Ole Five & Dime'rs, Jerry Murphy and MC Bob Sharples.
Benefiting The Children's Wish Foundation, & the IWK Grace Telethon
for Children, and produced by East Hants Bluegrass & Oldtime Music
Association. For info call 883-7189. |
|
Sun Dec 5 |
Cowpoke Roundup Jamboree -
Enfield |
|
7:00pm at the Royal Canadian Legion - Host Band Steve
& Dave (rock 'n roll), MC Preston Perry, Cindy MacDonell.
Line-up: Moldie Oldies, Lynn Roberson, Katheryn Leaker,
Kitchen Trio, Mel McPee and others. Admission - $5.00, free
lunch. Canteen, 50/50 draw, door prize. Proceeds to East
Hants Citizens on Patrol. For info call Al Welner 883-2162 |
|
Sat Nov 27 |
Jamboree - Upper Nine Mile River |
|
7:00pm - Upper Nine Mile River Community Hall -
Performers include Charlie Harvey, Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Wood, Ed
Worthen, Knobby Clarke, Sunrise Band, Henry Moor, Lorna & Shirley
Higgens, Carol Crawford, Claire Bennett, Jack Dawn, Preston Perry
and others. Sponsored by the Hall Committee - Admission $5.00,
includes free lunch. 50/50 draw and door prize. For
admission call Preston Perry at 883-9343 |
|
Sat Nov 13 |
Cowpoke Roundup Jamboree - Enfield |
|
Royal Canadian Legion at 7:00pm, doors open at
6:00pm. MC Preston Perry, Host Band Steve & Dave (Rock & Roll)
Line up - Gerald Parker, Angus Clinton, Southwind, Sonrise, Anita
Benedict, Andy Campbell & others. Door prize, 50/50
draw, bar, canteen, free lunch - Admission $5.00
For more info contact Al Welner - 883-2162 |
|
Sat Nov 6 |
Lukey's Boat Band - Enfield |
|
Enfield Legion 9:00pm to 1:00am - $10.00 -
Specilizing in Newfoundland, Irish, Country and Country Rock music -
Luckey's is Ray Richards, John Drake and Jim Sarty. Presented by the
Knights of Columbus, St. Bernard's Council, more info call Joe at
883-9932. |
|
Sun Sep 26 |
Country & Western Jamboree - Nine Mile River |
|
7:30pm at the Nine Mile River Community Centre, with
The Country Folk and guests Jim Richard & Rusty Cage, Matt Lunn with
Graham Moorehead, Chet Brown, Cye Brown & Gene Rafuse, Ralph Conrod,
and the Charlie Hipson Band. All proceeds for Hank Snow
Society, for info call 883-9933. |
|
Sat Sep 18 |
Milford Coffeehouse - Milford |
|
2134 Hwy 2, Milford at 6:30pm - Entertainment
featuring Megan Isenor and Connections, plus Dave Miller, Lloma
Myles, Wayne Higgins, hosted by Jerry Murphy. Tea & coffee
available, light lunch during the break. Goodwill offering
only, proceeds to the church. For info contact 883-7189. |
|
Sun Sep 12 |
Country & Western Jamboree - Nile Mile River |
|
Nile Mile River Community Centre - 7:30pm - Host Band
Eric Bowers & The Country Folk. Featuring Chet Brown, Ed
Fox, Keith Ross, Vic Alders, Fraser Newcombe, and Jennie Fraser.
Adults $7.00, Students $3.00, Children 12 & under $1.00. All
proceeds going to the community Centre, next show Sep 26. |
|
Sat Sep 11 |
Cowpoke Roundup Jamboree - Enfield |
|
Royal Canadian Legion at 7:00pm, doors open at
6:00pm. MC Preston Perry, Host Band Mike Axeworthy & Crew.
Line up - Anita Benedict, Uncle Jake, Stan Horton, Paul Cormier,
Maurice Clarke, Bob Goslin others. Door prize, 50/50
draw, bar, canteen, free lunch, coffee & tea - Admission $5.00
For more info contact Al Welner - 883-2162 |
|
Sun Aug 8 |
Milford Gospel Jamboree - Milford |
| In the parking lot of
Milford Lantz United Church - 2134 Hwy #2 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
Entertainment includes: Eric Bower, The Pioneers, Grassworks, The
Gospelettes, Nova Scotia Ramblers. Goodwill offering for show,
hotdogs & pop for sale; all proceeds to the church. |
| Fri Jul 9 |
Cow Poke Roundup Jamboree -
Enfield |
| Royal Canadian Legion,
Enfield, 7:00pm - host band Ron & Dianne O'Brien, MC Preston Perry.
Lineup - Jim Richards, Merlyn Spensor, Eric Bowers, Polly Metham,
Uncle Jake, David Muise, Stan Horton & others. Admission - $5.00 -
door prize, 50/50 draw, canteen, bar, hot dogs |
| Jun 25/26/27 |
Kennetcook Music Festival -
Kennetcook |
|
During the three day Homecoming Festival in
Kennetcook.
Confirmed for the main Saturday night concert:
~
Matt Minglewood ~
The Divorcees ~
JD Clarke ~
~
Rik Reese & Neon Highway
~ Southern Vision ~
|
| Sat Jun 13 |
Father's Day Dance - Elmsdale |
| Elmsdale Legion, 9:00pm
to 1:00am - Music by 10-2 Midnite. Advance tickets at the bar
- $5.00 per person, tickets at the the door - $7.50 per person.
Door prizes and spot dances. |
| Nature |
|
Tue Nov 9 |
East Hants Nature
Group - Milford |
|
7:00pm at Riverside
Education Centre, Hwy 2, Milford. Karen McKendry will
speak about Atlantic Coastal Plain Flora. For more info
contact Joanie Wood at 758-1414 or
woodjo@staff.ednetns.ca
|
|
Sat Sep 14 |
East Hants Nature Group - Milford |
|
Riverside Education
Centre, Hwy 2, Milford at 7:00p-m. Wendy Holman will speak
abou the natural history and general ecology of turtles in Nova
Scotia, and current research on the Wood Turtle, all welcome.
For more info contact Joanie Wood at 758-1414 or
woodjo@staff.ednetns.ca
|
|
Tue
Jun 1 |
Golf
Tournament |
|
Enfield, Elmsdale &
District Lions Club Golf Tournament - Brookfield Golf Course -
8:00am start time. 4-man scrambrle with lots of prizes,
including two Hole-in-One prices. Enjoy a great steak dinner
donated by Curly Portables Pub - $80 per person. Contact Lion
Brian Degeer at 883-8808 or Lion Ron Caudle at 883-1926 |
| Parades |
|
Sun Dec 5 |
Corridor Santa Claus Parade -
Elmsdale/Enfield |
| 2:00pm -
mustering at Elmsdale Landscaping parking lot at the corner of Route
214 and Hwy #2 (near the Elmsdale Centotaph), and proceeding along
Hwy #2 through Elmsdale and Enfield, ending at the parking lot of
the Enfield Legion. Followed by hot chocolate (courtesy of
Caldwell Roach), and Santa Claus for the kids at the Enfield Fire
Hall, plus the Enfield Christmas tree lighting (at dusk), on the
lawn of the EH Horne
School Community Centre in Enfield. During the parade Santas's
Elves will be collecting along the route: non-perishable food items
for Caring & Sharing Angel Tree Food Bank, and new, urwapped toys
for the Elmsdale Landscaping Toy Drive. Any business or group
wanting to take part in the parade should call Cecil Dixon at
883-9764, or Mike Woolridge at 883-2438. |
| Thu Jul 1 |
Canada Day Parade -
Elmsdale to Enfield |
|
Parade starts at 10:00am.
Parade entries muster an hour before start time at the Elmsdale
Landscaping lot near the Elmsdale cenotaph across from the old
Library/Train Station building. Route is up Highway #2 through
Elmsdale and Enfield, ending at the Enfield Legion lot. |
| Sat Jun 26 |
Kennetcook Homecoming Parade -
Kennetcook |
| During the three day
Homecoming Festival in
Kennetcook. |
|
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| Public
Meetings & Health |
|
Year Round |
Blood Collection Lab Services - Elmsdale |
|
Mondays - 7:00am to 9:30am, Tuesdays
- CLOSED, Wednesdays - 7:00am to 9:30am, Thursdays -
7:00am to 9:30am, Fridays - 7:00am to 9:30am,
Saturdays - CLOSED, Sundays - CLOSED, Holidays -
CLOSED Phone - 883-2245 Note - during winter
months - Services may require closing due to weather
and/or road conditions please listen to your local
radio station for cancellation updates.
|
|
Sat Dec 4 Sun Dec 5 |
First Aid Courses - Elmsdale |
Dec 4 - 9:00am to 5:00pm - Emergency
First Aid with CPR ADec 5 -
10:00am to 6:00pm - Standard First Aid with CPR A
Courses have a one hour lunch
break and a 15 minute break in the moring and 15
minute break in the afternoon, each day.
Maximum number of students is 20.
Interested in a First Aid Course -
Is your First Aid Certificate expired. Check
out these courses at the Community Room at the
Elmsdale Sobeys. If interested please contact
John Abbot 802-9281,
abbottj.firstaid@hotmail.com,
http://johabbottfirstaid.vpweb.ca
|
|
Thu Dec 2 |
Blood Donor Clinic - Milford |
Milford Recreation Centre - 2288 Hwy
2 - 5:00pm to 8:30pm - sponsored by the Milford
Lions Club & Elmsdale Legion. Book your
appointment through Canadian Blood Services - new
donors welcome! - 1-888-2-donate (1-888-236-6283),
www.blood.ca
|
|
Wed Nov 24 |
Coping with the Holidays - Elmsdale |
|
1:30pm at the Colchester East Hants
Health Authority, Elmsdale. Serena Lewis, RSW
leads a discussion on ways to cope during the
holidays after the death of a loved one.
Sponsored by the Colchester East-Hants Hospice
Society
|
|
November 2010 |
Hants RDA Community Meetings - Hants County |
"The Hants Regional Development
Authority is developing a new multi-year strategic
plan and wants to hear from you. Please join us &
learn what the Hants RDA is doing for community
economic development in your county. This is your
opportunity to share your ideas to make Hants County
an even better place to live & do business. Coffee
and snacks will be provided at this meeting. Please
email
reception@hantscounty.com if you plan to
attend."
Join us at one of these locations
throughout Hants County: Monday, November 15,
6 to 8 pm, Ground Search & Rescue, Mt Denson;
Wednesday, November 17, 7 to 9 pm, Hants RDA
Boardroom, Elmsdale; Thursday, November 18, 1 to 3
pm, Business Centre, Hantsport; Monday, November 22,
6 to 8 pm, Fire Hall, Kennetcook; Monday, Nov
29, 1 to 3 pm, Fire Hall, 7:00pm
to 9:00pm, Mount Uniacke Library, Mount Uniacke
Fill out our
survey online
and make sure RDA hears from YOU!
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|
Thu Nov 18 Fri Nov
19 |
First Aid Courses - Elmsdale |
Nov 18 - 9:00am to 5:00pm - Emergency
First Aid with CPR ANov 19
- 9:00am to 5:00pm - Standard First Aid with CPR A
Courses have a one hour lunch
break and a 15 minute break in the moring and 15
minute break in the afternoon, each day.
Maximum number of students is 20.
Interested in a First Aid Course?
Is your First Aid Certificate expired? Check
out these courses at the Community Room at the Elmsdale Sobeys. If interested please contact
John Abbot 802-9281,
abbottj.firstaid@hotmail.com,
http://johabbottfirstaid.vpweb.ca
|
|
Sales |
| Aug
2010 |
75 Mile Yard Sale - East Hants |
|
Starts at exit 10 off Hwy 102 and runs
along Hwy 215 to
Walton, Hwy 354 from Noel to Kennetcook,
Hwy 236 from Kennetcook to South Maitland, Hwy
354 from Kennetcook to McGraw Lake, Route 14 from
Cheesefactory Corner to Centre Rawdon, Hwy
202 from Cheesefactory Corner to West Gore and
Valley Rd from West Gore to Route 14. |
| Sat May 29 |
Plant Sale - Elmsdale |
| The Country Garden Club
will be holding their annual plant sale at the Elmsdale Fire Hall.
Draw for Garden Basket. |
|
Seniors Events |
|
Mon Dec 20 |
Senior's Luncheon - Elmsdale |
|
Nutricious
Senior's luncheon, seatings at 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, or 12:30pm
- Sobey's Community Room, Elmsdale Mall. In the spirit of the
Season - Shepherds Pie, gravy dessert and tea & coffee for just
$3.00. Sign up at Customer Service counter or call 883-8111 to
reserve your seating. |
|
Sat Dec 11 |
Card Party - Rawdon Gold Mines |
|
Auction
45s - 7:00pm, Rawdon Gold Mines Hall, fee $2.00, lunch provided. |
|
Thu Dec 9 |
Card Party - Gay's River |
|
Auction
45s - 8:00pm - Gay's River United Church |
|
Thu Dec 9 |
Bingo - Elmsdale |
|
Enfield
Fire Hall - 6:15pm - free coffee, tea and hot chocolate. |
|
Thu Dec 9 |
Card Party - Elmsdale |
|
Auction
45s - Elmsdale Legion, 7:30pm. Admission $5.00, lunch
provided. |
|
Tue Dec 7 |
Card Party - Nine Mile River |
|
United
Church basement - 7:30pm |
|
Year Round |
Riverview United Church - Elmsdale |
|
First
Thursday of the month - Senior's Meeting - 1:30pm all welcome! |
|
Fri Sep 10 |
Friday Night Crib - Shubenacadie |
|
Crib restarts for the season at the Royal Canadian
Legion Branch 111, Shubenacadie at 7:00pm sharp! |
|
Wed Sep 1 |
Elmsdale Seniors Fun Bowling League - Elmsdale |
|
Bowlers and spares needed - no prices yet to post as
they are due to rise (were $6.25 each last year). For info contact
Colin at 758-1675 or email
colinwhitelock@ns.sypatico.ca |
| Winter
Festivals |
| Feb 2011 |
Milford Meltdown - Milford |
| At the Milford Recreation
Centre on Highway #2 and area, offering concerts, pancake breakfast,
healthy activities and more. |
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