Wildfire Prevention Measures – Restrictions on Activities in the Woods.

Nova Scotia has restricted activities in the woods and banned open fires. Restrictions are in place as of August 5 at 4pm until October 15, or until the Province lifts the restrictions. There is a $25,000 fine for violating these restrictions.

 

 
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Firefighters' Mayfest Breakfast & Bake Sale

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Firefighters’ Mayfest Breakfast & Bake Sale at the New Ross Firehall from 7:30 to 10:00 am. Enjoy eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, pancakes, juice, tea, coffee. Adults $10, Children (5-12 years) $5 and Preschoolers are FREE. Anyone wishing to make a donation of baked goods or who would like to donate...

PRO Kids Dollar Auction & Bake Sale

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PRO Kids Dollar Auction & Bake Sale Fundraiser at the Chester Area Middle School (204 Duke Street) from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, rain or shine. Dollar Auction - a chance to win a SKY BOX pass to the NS Tattoo on July 1. (Ten prizes valued at minimum $50 each). Cost $5 for 10 tickets. There will be a Bake...

Pancake Breakfast

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Pancake Breakfast at the Hubbards Area Lions Club from 8:00 to 11:00 am. Enjoy pancakes, scrambled eggs, homemade biscuits, and sausages along with juice, tea/coffee. Cost is a donation at the door. 50/50 also available.

Yard Sale - Bake Sale - Food & Beverages

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Yard Sale – Bake Sale – Food & Beverages at the Grace Anglican Church Hall (5533 Chester Basin) from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Come and see our good quality “New to You” items. Bake table with tasty goodies and a food and beverage table to curb your hunger. Happening rain or shine.

Vendors Wanted - Flea Market & Yard Sale

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Vendors Wanted – Flea Market & Yard Sale at the Forties Community Centre (1787 Forties Road, New Ross) from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Tailgate vendors or tables = $10. To reserve your spot call Ervin 902-689-2782 or Marsha 902-689-2612.

Yard Sale & BBQ - Forties Community Centre

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Forties Community Centre Yard Sale & BBQ (1787 Forties Road, New Ross) on Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, rain or shine. Various Flea Market and Yard Sale items. Enjoy BBQ’d Hot Dogs & Sausages. Full accessible facility.

Mayfest BBQ - Chester Basin Volunteer Fire Department

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Mayfest BBQ at the Chester Basin Volunteer Fire Department (5430 Hwy 3) from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. BBQ from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Hot Dogs $2, French Fries $3.50, Onion Rings $3.50, Hamburger $4, Cheeseburger $4.50, Pop $1.50, and Water $1. Raindate: Sunday, May 5. Washrooms available. All proceeds...

Yard Sale -East River Village Hall

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Yard Sale at the Village Hall East River (7639 Hwy 329 East River) on Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Yard sale inside with various treasures, good prices, Saturday ONLY! All profits for Hall renovations and monthly bills. For more info visit Facebook: East River Village Hall.

Mayfest Yard Sale & Bake Table

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Mayfest Yard Sale & Bake Table at the Chester Basin Legion from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Yard Sale and Bake Table. BBQ from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Raffle Tickets: $2 each or 3 for $5 (drawn at 2:00 pm). 1st prize $100 of Lobster, 2nd prize $100 Lottery Tree and 3rd prize $100 Gas Card. Legion Bar opens at...

MayFest Spring Mixed Market

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Mayfest Spring Fling Mixed Market from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm at the New Ross Legion. Canteen available. There will be 18 vendors with yard sales, bake goods, woodworking, 50-50 draw, crafts, headstone saddles, homemade plant holders and so so much more. Free admission. Wheelchair accessible.
Hosted By: Wendy Moore & Char Gagnon

New Ross Legion Friday Night Live

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3AM Band will be playing at the New Ross Legion starting 8:30 pm. Bring your dancing shoes. Cover Charge: Members $5 and Non-Members $7.

New Ross Legion Friday Night Live

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The Crossover Band will be playing at the New Ross Legion starting 8:30 pm. Bring your dancing shoes. Cover Charge: Members $5 and Non-Members $7.

Hubbards Farmers' Market

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Hubbards Farmers’ Market opens for the season every Saturday, May 11 to October 8, at the Hubbards Barn (#57 Hwy 3) from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. Enjoy a fresh, unique and local shopping experience as well as local music and the beautiful park. For more info visit: www.hubbardsbarn.org or contact...

Aspotogan Arts & Crafts Annual May Show & Sale

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Saturday, May 11 & Sunday, May 12 Aspotogan Arts & Crafts Annual May Show & Sale at the District #1 Community Centre, Blandford from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm both days. This year’s theme is “Creative Connections” and with over thirty members, which means a lot of creativity! Ceramic, fibre arts, acrylic...

Aspotogan Arts & Crafts Annual May Show & Sale

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Saturday, May 11 & Sunday, May 12 Aspotogan Arts & Crafts Annual May Show & Sale at the District #1 Community Centre, Blandford from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm both days. This year’s theme is “Creative Connections” and with over thirty members, which means a lot of creativity! Ceramic, fibre arts, acrylic...

Mother's Day Pie Sale

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Mother’s Day Pie Sale at the Hubbards Area Lions Club. Treat mom to dessert for Mother’s Day. Pre-order your choice of apple, lemon, coconut cream or chocolate pie by Wednesday, May 8 with Lion Louella Regan at 902-857-9714. The cost is $12 per pie. Pick-up between 2:00 and 3:00 pm. When you order...

The Athenaeum Society of Nova Scotia presents...

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The Athenaeum Society of Nova Scotia presents…Nova Scotia Offshore Wind Opportunity at Ocean Swells Community Centre starting 2:30 pm. Seminar presented by Sheila Paterson. All are welcome. Q & A following. For more info call 902-476-4465.

Mother's Day Supper

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Mother’s Day Supper at the Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Enjoy chicken breast dinner with all the fixings. For more info call 902-689-2000 or email: fortiescc@gmail.com.

Protection of Nova Scotia's Forests as Defense Against Fire and Climate Change

Join us for a presentation by Coordinator of the Healthy Forest Coalition Mike Lancaster that provides actionable fire prevention guidance for residents and woodlot owners. Come and learn the benefits that this strategy unlocks for our forests and the communities that love them.
Hosted By: Healthy Forest Coalition

Annual Roy Harnish Crib Tournament

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Annual Roy Harnish Crib Tournament at the Hubbards Area Lions Club. The doors and canteen open at 6:00 pm. Crib starts at 7:00 pm. Admission $10. The canteen will be serving burgers, fries, hot dogs, and snacks. Cash bar and 50/50 available.

Hubbards Farmers' Market

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Hubbards Farmers’ Market opens for the season every Saturday, May 11 to October 26 at the Hubbards Barn (#57 Hwy 3) from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. Enjoy a fresh, unique, and local shopping experience as well as local music and the beautiful park. For more info visit: www.hubbardsbarn.org or contact...

Aspotogan Ridge 1st Annual Golf Tournament

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Aspotogan Ridge 1st Annual Golf Tournament starts at 9:00 am for this 4-person scramble. Cost $500 per team and includes cart and lunch, with payment in full required by May 1. Register your group at 902-857-1133 or emailing: play@aspotogan.org. All proceeds will go to support capital improvements...

Community Centre Breakfast

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Community Breakfast at the District #1 Community Centre, Blandford from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Eat-in or take-out. Enjoy eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, beans, hashbrowns, juice, tea/coffee. Adults $10 (cash or debit, pay at the door), kids under 10 years $5 and under 3 years are free.

Chester Farmers' & Artisan Market

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Chester Farmers' & Artisan Market opens for the season every Friday, May 24 to October 11, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, at the Chester Municipal Heritage Society Station (37 Smith Road). Please head to our website for details and apply to be a returning or new vendor with us-the Board will review in...

45's Card Games

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45’s Card Game at Ocean Swells Community Centre starting 7:00 pm. Cost $10 per person. 1st prize Lobsters/2nd prize Lobsters/3rd prize Lobsters/4th prize Lobsters. Door prize Lobsters. For more info call Lawson 902-228-2146.

CoveFM's Annual Kitchen Party Fundraiser

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CoveFM’s Annual Kitchen Party Fundraiser at the Shore Club in Hubbards. Doors open at 7:30 pm and the bands start at 8:00 pm. Three amazing bands, auction, and free appetizers. Tickets are $25 each. More information available soon at www.covefm.com.

Hubbards Farmers' Market

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Hubbards Farmers’ Market opens for the season every Saturday, May 11 to October 26, at the Hubbards Barn (#57 Hwy 3) from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. Enjoy a fresh, unique, and local shopping experience as well as local music and the beautiful park. For more info visit: www.hubbardsbarn.org or contact...

Chester Garden Club 85th Anniversary Events

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Happy 85th Anniversary Chester Garden Club 1939-2024 Chester Garden Club members and friends would like to share with the community our excitement surrounding the 85th Anniversary with a variety of open events. Saturday, May 25 Chester Garden Club Gardeners’ Sale at the Chester Train Station from 9...

Join us for...A Ladies Day

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Join us for…A Ladies Day at the New Ross Legion from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Tickets on sale at the Legion or Gina’s. Cost $25 per person and includes a glass of wine. Enjoy a Fun Filled Afternoon and Experience…Fashion Show and wardrobe consultations by All is New Again; Hors d ’Oeuvres; Psychic & Tarot...

A Beginner's Guide to the Night Sky

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A beautiful, moving, and heartfelt play, A Beginner’s Guide to the Night Sky takes place in an astronomy class, and moves through music, memory, and magic to teach us about what we can see from our tiny place in the universe. This playful and touching play invites the audience to join a nighttime...
Hosted By: Chester Playhouse

Fish Fry Supper

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Fish Fry at the Hubbards Area Lions Club from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Pre-order for this dine-in event (with take-out available upon request) with Lion Louella Regan at 902-857-9714 no later than May 22 to ensure availability. Enjoy pan fried haddock, mashed potatoes and vegetables with homemade tartar...

Breakfast - CANCELLED

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Please note this event has been CANCELLED - Breakfast at the East Chester Recreation Hall from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Enjoy scrambled eggs, sausage, bologna, hashbrowns, baked beans, toast, juice, tea & coffee. Adults $10, Children (under 12 years) are $5 and Family of 4 Breakfast $25.

Aspotogan Arts & Crafts Open Studio Day

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Aspotogan Arts & Crafts Open Studio at Ocean Swells Community Centre from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Newcomers are very welcome to attend. Bring anything that you are working on art, quiet writing, hand, and needle work. A $4 fee is asked of non-members.

Chester Farmers' & Artisan Market

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Chester Farmers' & Artisan Market opens for the season every Friday, May 24 to October 11, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, at the Chester Municipal Heritage Society Station (37 Smith Road). Please head to our website for details and apply to be a returning or new vendor with us-the Board will review in...

New Ross Legion Friday Night Live

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DJ Donnie will be playing at the New Ross Legion starting 8:30 pm. Bring your dancing shoes. Cover Charge: Members $5 and Non-Members $7.