Thursday July 20, 2017
2017 NS 55 Plus Games Registration Deadline
Lunenburg County Lifestyle CentreNorth Park Street
Lunenburg County is hosting the 2017 Nova Scotia 55 Plus Games from September 13 - 16, 2017. The motto is Fun, Fitness and Friendship. The events and sports are broken down into 3 categories: passive, mildly active and active. Activities include 45's, bridge, skip bo, scrabble, crib, curling, track and field, hockey, 8-ball, soccer, darts, shuffleboard, washer-toss, horseshoes, swimming, mountain biking, tennis, pickleball, golf, badminton, 5 and 10 km runs, and bowling!
Thursday July 20, 2017
Canada 150-"OUR HISTORY THROUGH ART"
LaHave Islands Marine MuseumLaHave Islands Road
The Lahave Islands Marine Museum is celebrating Canada's 150th anniversary with a Special Exhibit...Canada 150-"OUR HISTORY THROUGH ART". Original maps, prints, photographs and paintings illustrate local and Nova Scotia life and evolution towards Confederation. An informative Exhibit booklet can be purchased for the low cost of $6.00
Friday July 21, 2017
Chester Farmers Market
Chester and Area Visitor Information Centre20 Smith Rd
Chester Farmers’ & Artisan Market is open for the Season and will run each Friday till October 6 at the Chester Visitor Information Centre, 20 Smith Road from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (rain or shine). Market days are fun days! We have a variety of local farm vendors and artisan vendors selling fresh fish, meat, breads, veggies, baked goods, jewelry, soaps, folk art, flowers, sweet treats, hot food and more. Come grow with us! For more info email: chestermarket@hotmail.com or visit www.chesterfarmersmarket.wordpress.com/ or like us on Facebook: Chester Farmers’ & Artisan Market
Saturday July 22, 2017
Newfie Breakfast
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #8825 Highway 12
Jul 22 7:30am to 10:30am Newfie Breakfast – Chester Basin Legion 25 Highway 12 (exit 9 off the 103) Home-made beans, fishcake, From scratch pancakes, Scrambled eggs, hash browns, Fried ham or bologna, Toast or homemade biscuit, Juice and coffee $8.00 Take out available Everyone welcome
Saturday July 22, 2017
Firemen's Breakfast
United Communities Fire Hall7987 Highway 331
Firemen's Breakfast, Saturday, July 22, United Communities Fire Hall, Cherry Hill, 8-11 a.m. Adults $8, children 5-12 $4, under 5 free.
Saturday July 22, 2017
Newfie Breakfast
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #4414 Union Street
Newfie Breakfast at the Chester Basin Legion, 25 Hwy 12 (Exit 9 off Hwy 103) from 7:30 to 10:30 am. Enjoy home-made beans, fishcakes, from scratch pancakes, scrambled eggs, hash browns, fried ham or bologna, toast or homemade biscuit, juice and coffee. Costs $8. Take-out available.
Saturday July 22, 2017
Paint Sea on Site
Lunenburg Community Centre21D Green Street
Lunenburg Art Gallery Paint Sea on Site & Silent Auction Saturday, July 22 and Sunday, July 23 Rain or shine Come and see artists as they paint on location in the heritage town of Lunenburg Bidding closes at 4:30 p.m. each day at the Lunenburg Community Centre (off Victoria Road) Admission Free
Saturday July 22, 2017
ElderDog's Sizzling Summer Yard Sale
Bridgewater PetValuLaHave Street
ElderDog - Lunenburg Pawd is hosting a Sizzling Summer Yard Sale. ElderDog is committed to ageing dogs and ageing people! Funds raised from this yard and bake sale will be used to support dogs and their companions in their health and well being.
Saturday July 22, 2017
Petite Riviere Fire Dept. Clam Dig and Dance
Petite Riviere Fire Hall18 Petite Riviere Road
Petite Riviere Fire Dept. Clam Dig and Dance, July 22. Clam Dig registration 12 p.m., single $10, couple $20, dig 1 - 3 p.m. Dance 9:30 -12:30 a.m. Band: Little Barry Cooke and Blue Devils. Tickets $10 at door. 19 and older.
Saturday July 22, 2017
Dance
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #2478 Churchill Street
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #24, Bridgewater, Saturday, July 22, 9 p.m 12:30 a.m., doors open at 8 p.m. Admission $8. Band: Harvest Moon. Door prize and 50/50 tickets. Next dance, August 12. Band: Matt Baldor.
Saturday July 22, 2017
Celebrate Confederation
Lordly House Museum133 Central Street
Celebrate Confederation by joining Mrs. Lordly for tea at the Lordly House Museum starting 2:30 pm. Finger sandwiches and sweets - $5 per person.
Saturday July 22, 2017
Concert/Recital
Trinity United Church (Rose Bay)3543 Route 332
Concert/Recital, Saturday, July 22, 7 p.m., Trinity United, Rose Bay, celebrating the 100th anniversary of our Casavant pipe organ, featuring Kevin Parks, (Organist), Dana Pardy and Ameilia Parks, (Soprano), $10.
Saturday July 22, 2017
Benefit Supper
Westfield HallWestfield Baptist Church will be having a benefit supper on July 22, Westfield Community Hall, 4:30 -6:30 to raise money for the replacement of the church roof. Menu: sweet and sour meatballs, rice/potatoes, broccoli and cucumber salad, cheese cake for dessert. Free will offering.
Tuesday July 25, 2017
Picnic (and dancing) in the Park
Lordly Park109 Central Street
Picnic (and dancing) in the Park - your family is invited so bring your picnic and your dancing shoes. Live music from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Lordly Park, Chester every Tuesday from July 4 to August 29. Here is the schedule: July 4: Kevin’s Gypsy Minstrels – sponsored by... B.W. Armstrong Insurance July 11: Hupman Brothers – sponsored by...Mecklenburgh Inn & Dolly Hancock July 18: Amanda Riley – sponsored by... Chester Building Supplies July 25: Parsons Brothers – sponsored by...GN Thermoforming Equipment August 1: Cut Split & Delivered - sponsored by…Eric Harding of Tradewinds Realty August 8: FOG (Four Old Guys) – sponsored by...Chester Area Pharmasaves August 15: Short Notice – sponsored by...Chester Auto Supplies (NAPA) August 22: Sons of the Sea – sponsored by... Hawboldt Industries August 29: Jamie Junger & friends – sponsored by...All Outdoors Landscaping. Meals for Musicians generously provided by the Stretch Diner. Free admission...Donations for the band gratefully accepted...if it’s raining Tuesday, then we dance on Wednesday, if it’s raining Wednesday, we dance on Thursday! Check www.chester.ca for Event Cancellation. Presented by: Chester Municipal Recreation & Parks, Chester Municipal Heritage Society and Community Volunteers. Follow us on Facebook for info & updates - Picnic in the Park Chester.
Tuesday July 25, 2017
Bridgewater Community Gardens 4th Learning Session
Hodge Podge Community GardenElm Street
Bridgewater Community Gardens 4th Learning Session: All About Weeds & Pests & How to Identify & Control Organically. Tuesday, July 25, 6-8 p.m. at Hodge Podge Garden, corner Aberdeen & Elm. (Rain: Art Happening, 757 King St.). $10 tax in; free to BCG volunteeers & gardeners. Pre-register: Bridgewater Parks & Rec. 902-543-2274 or e-mail recreation@bridgewater.ca For info on gardening: Chris Sanford, communitygardens@bridgewater.ca.
Thursday July 27, 2017
Raise Up to Cancer - Chemo Hat Day
Lynn's Quilting Studio965 Upper Branch Rd
July 27 Raise Up to Cancer - Chemo Hat Day 10-8pm Come and join us to sew chemo hats for the Journey room located in the Bridgewater Hospital. We are gathering people who sew to stitch together hats for those who require hats after treatment. We are creating hats for both men and women. Raise someone up who is going through a difficult time in their life, show your support and bring comfort with a hat. Raising a sewing community in support to those who need our love and support. Lynn's quilting studio will be supplying the fabric, we look to the community for the volunteers to sew the hats. Bring your machine, thread and a smile we'll provide the rest. Hope to see you then! Lynn's Quilting Studio 965 Upper Branch Auburndale, NS PH: 902-541-1168
Thursday July 27, 2017
Chester Garden Club Flower Show & Tea
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #4414 Union Street
Chester Garden Club Flower Show & Tea Celebrating Canada 150 at the Chester Legion from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Exhibits & Tea: Adults $7 and Children (16 & under) $3. Exhibits only: Adults $4 and Children are free with an adult. For more info visit: www.chestergardenclub.wordpress.com.
