Events for May 6, 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...

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.

Cumberland County’s 1st Pet Expo is Sat May 6 at 10-3 at Park Your Paws. Bring your pet and have some fun. Amoung the events are a cat show, agility demonstration, fly ball races, a pure bred dog parade, a pet dog show and more. Industry professionals and vendors will...

The 35th Annual Highland Fling is Sat May 13 from 9-2 at the Amherst Curling Club. One of the special events in support of the Fling is Breakfast at Brittany’s on Sat May 6. From 7-2, $2 from any meal over $8 will go to the Highland Fling.

There’s a Breakfast and Bake Sale for the Sackville Memorial Hospital Sat May 6 from 7:30-11 in the hospital cafeteria.Tickets $10 each; $5 for children under 12, and available at the Hospital Administration Office or at the door. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, baked beans, toast, bacon, and more and gluten...

The Cobequid Off Highway Vehicle Club is holding a Benefit ATV Poker Rally for the GOVRC Workshop in Springhill this Saturday, rain or shine. Registration is from 9-11 at Rod Brown’s Mill in Southampton. There will be a BBQ at the main site and midway checkpoint, and there will be...

The MADD Road Rally is Sat May 6 10-4 starting from the Amherst lions Center. It’s a navigational rally, where you can enjoy the local area, participate in fun activities and try to get the best rally score using time, speed and distance. For more information check out the Madd...

There is a Spring Craft/Bake/Yard sale, Sat May 6 from 10-1 at the Brookdale Hall. There will also be a lunch of sandwiches and sweets for $6.

West Highland Elementary is holding a Spring Market, Saturday from 10-2. With Mothers Day coming up you'll find great ideas for her with more than 30 vendors,  crafters, artisans, home bakers and home businesses . The student government will also have a booth with goodies and there will be a BBQ....

The Cumberland Food Action Network and the Ecology Action Center Our Food Project will be holding their 3rd Annual Musicans For Local Food, Sat May 6 from noon-3 at Christ Church Hall. Among the performers will be Drew Moore, Eric Fresia, Barry Patriquin, Roy Pettigrew, Construction & Deconstruction and Susan...

The Air Force Association is holding an Open Mic, Sat May 6 at 3, with many local performers. For more information call 902-667-9262.

The Cumberland Health Care Foundation invites you to their Canada 150Red Carpet Gala, Sat May 6 at Amherst Regional High. The evening begins at 5 with a Meet and Greet and drinks at the Moose and Goose Bar. Then dinner at 6:15 with a Canada inspired buffet. During the evening,...

The Malagash Cooks invite you to a supper that mom used to make. It’s a Saturday Night Supper at the Malagash Community Hall, Sat May 6 at 6. Beef stew, baked beans, brown bread, biscuits, rolls and cake for dessert, all homemade. The cost is $15 per person. Advance tickets...

The Sackville Rotary Club will be holding the Spring Bash on Saturday, May 6th, at Tantramar Regional High School . They will have wine & beer tasting from 7:00-9:00pm, and a live band starting at 9:00pm. Tickets are $40, and are available from any Rotarian or by calling/texting Jamie Smith...