Events for August 17, 2019

The Nova Scotia Gem and Mineral Show is Friday-Sunday, Aug 16-18, at the Parrsboro Lions Recreation Center. More than thirty exhibitors offer a broad mix of earth treasures. You’ll see fine mineral specimens, jewellery and jeweller’s supplies and precious stones and gem cutting tools; beads and beading tools; fossils, tumbled...

The Minudie Heritage Association will be holding a Pancake Breakfast at the Minudie Hall on Saturday, August 17th from 9-11. The cost is $7.00 a plate and includes pancakes, sausages, and scrambled eggs, with tea coffee or juice.

The Wild Blueberry harvest Festival is Aug 14-31 in Cumberland County. Saturday Aug 17 it’s Wild Blueberry Day at the Pugwash Farmers Market The Pugwash Market Blueberry Festival is happening from 9-noon. They will have the Great Blueberry Bake-Off Competition, Blueberry Shortcake Fundraiser and tasty recipes.

There’s Music at the Mall Saturday at the Amherst Center. Andy Melanson will be playing at the Market and Café from 11-1. Then it’s R.A., Jack Hudson and Drew Moore from 1-3. As always there will be a cash draw and door prizes. And there’s great food, with Caribbean, Korean...

You could win $1000, by supporting the Cumberland Blues hockey team. Their 7th Annual Golf Ball Drop Saturday at 3 at Springhill Lions Park. Only 1000 balls are being sold at $10 each. 2nd prize is $500, third is $250. Contact Doug at 902-694-8854 or Robin at 902-597-2776.  

The Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival is Aug 14-31 in Cumberland County. The River Phillip Wild Blueberry Dinner is Saturday Aug 17 from 4-6 at the Community Hall. They will have ham and cold salads, rolls, tea/coffee, and wild blueberry cheesecake/crisp. Cost: $12 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under;...