Events for May 5, 2017

The third edition of the Bordertown Festival is May 4 to 7 in Sackville. This year’s edition features music, fine arts, theatre and literature plus many activities for children and families. Lennie Gallant, the Backyard Devils and the Shakedown Combo are among the performers this year, with the festival opening...

Sackville’s Annual Spring Clean-up is the week of May 2nd  to May 5th.  Clean up your properties and have waste materials hauled away. You are asked to have your garbage at curbside the day before your regular garbage collection day. Items that WILL be picked up in addition to normal household garbage:  bagged leaves,...

Cumberland Performing Arts is presenting the Wizard of Oz, the young performers edition, at the Capitol Theatre in Oxford. Shows are Thur May 4 at 7, Fri May 5 at 7, and Sat May 6 at 2 and 7. Tickets are $10 and available at Scotiabank in Oxford.

Camp TaWasi is holding a Pool Night at Dooley’s in Amherst, Fri May 5 from 7-1. It’s a night of unlimited pool. There will be snacks, a 50/50, a silent auction and more. Tickets are $10 in advance at Dooleys or at the door on Pool Night.

The Four Fathers Memorial Library is offering a free 6-week Computer-Training Workshop, beginning Friday. Among the topics will be computer basics, Microsoft Office, the internet, social media, online security and buying and selling online. You can take the entire 6 weeks or the courses that interest you. For more information,...

Maggie’s Place is holding a Kids Paint Night Fundraiser, Friday May 5. There will be two sessions. 5-9 year olds from 3-5. 10-13 year olds from 6-8. Only 20 spots are available for each session. Materials and snacks will be included. Tickets are $25 per child and available at Maggie’s...