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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Canada Day Breakfast

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Canada Day Breakfast at the Hubbards Area Lions Club from 8:00 to 11:00 am. Enjoy pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham, homemade baked beans and biscuits with tea/coffee and juice. Cost is a donation at the door.

Swim Lessons - Lido Pool

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Monday, July 1 to July 19 Swim Lessons at the Chester Lido Pool start today, Monday to Friday, for ages 6 months and up. Sessions are ½ hour daily for 3 weeks. Cost $60 per child. To register/more info, contact Darcy Stevens darcylstevens@gmail.com or call 902-275-2429.

Canada Day - Western Shore Legion

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Canada Day Celebration at the Western Shore Legion – Come One, Come All, spend Canada Day with us and our Veterans!!! Dollar Auctions upstairs from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. All items are New, and the draw will begin at 2:30 pm. Auction tickets 10 for $1.00. Auction preview Sunday, June 30 from 4:30 to 8...

New Ross Legion Invites you to Celebrate CANADA DAY

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The New Ross Legion Invites you to Celebrate CANADA DAY. Opening Ceremony 4:00 pm followed by local musicians. Music by “The Barkhouse Boyz” from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. At 10:15 pm, Fireworks in the field behind the Post Office. Raindate for Fireworks is July 2, same time. Face Painting and Fishpond for...

Chester Art Centre presents...

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Chester Art Centre presents…Johnston Foster “Wise Acres” Exhibit Opening at 60 Queen Street, Chester. A presentation of new sculpture further exploring Foster’s obsession with found materials and homegrown alchemy focused on found wood furniture. For more info visit: www.chesterartcentre.ca...

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...

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...

Comedy Night

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Come join us for an evening of laughs! Halifax's premier comedy production company The Comedy Stand will be bringing the best stand up comedic experience to the campground this July 6th! Date: July 6th Time: 8pm-9:30pm Location: Lacey Mines Event Venue & Campground Tickets: $10/person if you are...
Hosted By: Lacey Mines Campground

Crib Tournament

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Crib Tournament at the Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross. Doors open at 12:00 noon. Registration starts at 12:30 pm and Play starts at 1:00 pm. Cost $20 per team. Canteen available. Wheelchair accessible (ground level). For more info call 902-689-2147.

Chester Bandstand Summer Concerts 2024

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Sundays, June 30 to August 25 Everyone is invited to the Chester Bandstand Concerts presented by: Chester Brass Band Society happening at the Bandstand (3 parade Square) starting 7:00 pm. Residents and visitors are welcome to enjoy a Summer’s evening overlooking the Chester waterfront and listening...

Chester Art Centre presents...

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Chester Art Centre presents…Pride Prints: Cyanotype Workshop at 60 Queen Street, Chester. A drop-in Pride themed cyanotyping workshop presented as part of Lunenburg pride week. For more info visit: www.chesterartcentre.ca.

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...

Embrace the Rainbow - Pride themed weekend in the woods!

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Join us for an unforgettable Pride-themed weekend nestled in the serene beauty of Lacey Mines Campground! Get ready to celebrate love, diversity, and community in the heart of nature. Here's what's in store: Mingle and Connect: Step into a judgment-free zone where you can truly be yourself. Connect...
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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...

Strawberry Supper

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Strawberry Supper at the Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Meatloaf dinner, strawberry desserts, tea & coffee. Adults $17, Children (under 12) $7.50 and Children (under 5) $3.50. Eat-in or Take-out. Fully accessible. For more info call 902-689-2147.

Chester Bandstand Summer Concerts 2024

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Sundays, June 30 to August 25 Everyone is invited to the Chester Bandstand Concerts presented by: Chester Brass Band Society happening at the Bandstand (3 parade Square) starting 7:00 pm. Residents and visitors are welcome to enjoy a Summer’s evening overlooking the Chester waterfront and listening...

Chester United Baptist Church presents...

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Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19 Chester United Baptist Church presents…Daivd C. Cook VBS for Ages 4-12 (older youth leaders welcome) Happening daily from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at 84 King Street. Please register online: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSflXD7usUn.../viewform. For more info call...

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...

Inward Quest - Women's Weekend Retreat

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Embark on a profound Shamanic healing journey for your soul, immersing yourself in Andean Cosmovision, ceremony, and the ancient wisdom of the four directions. What to expect: - A nurturing and safe space where you are embraced as you are, encouraging exploration of your inner landscape and a deeper...
Hosted By: Lacey Mines Campground

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...

CMHS Class of 1984

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CMHS Class of 1984 Reunion with band “McCardy” at the Chester Basin Legion from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am for those 19 and older. This is open to the public. Free Cover for the Class of 84’ and $5 cover (Spouses, Significant Others and Public). Members and guests welcome.

Free Family Tennis Fun Day

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Free Family Tennis Fun Day at the Chester Tennis Club from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Fun for all ages. Try tennis, play games, have fun! BBQ and refreshments. Sponsored by MODC. See you there!

Chester Bandstand Summer Concerts 2024

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Sundays, June 30 to August 25 Everyone is invited to the Chester Bandstand Concerts presented by: Chester Brass Band Society happening at the Bandstand (3 parade Square) starting 7:00 pm. Residents and visitors are welcome to enjoy a Summer’s evening overlooking the Chester waterfront and listening...

Swim Lessons - Lido Pool

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Monday, July 22 to August 9 Swim Lessons at the Chester Lido Pool start today, Monday to Friday, for ages 6 months and up. Sessions are ½ hour daily for 3 weeks. Cost $60 per child. To register/more info, contact Darcy Stevens at: chesterdistrictswim@gmail.com or call 902-275-2429.

NS Ride to Remember...Footsteps of Canadian Heroes

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NS Ride to Remember Footsteps of Canadian Heroes – Invites everyone to ride with us as we honour a local Fallen Hero. 10:45 am Forest Heights Community School Ride arrival. 11:00 am Wreath laying ceremony to honour the sacrifice of Pte Richard Green. 11:30 am Chester Basin Legion for Refreshments...

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...

Chester Art Centre presents...

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Friday, July 26 to Sunday, August 18 Chester Art Centre presents…Teresa Bergen “How I Met Your Father and Other Myths” at 60 Queen Street, Chester. A series of animated figurative ceramic sculpture telling stories of love, birth, work, power struggles and family dinners with warmth, humour and...

The Wonder of It All

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If marriage is the right to annoy one special person for the rest of your life, then Charmaine and Kingsley have the perfect marriage. That is until a surprise from their past meddles with the certainty of their future. But after 25 years is it too late for them to rediscover the redemptive power of...
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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 Community Market

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Chester Community Market at the Chester Legion (14 Union Street) from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Curbside Eats NS Food Truck will be on location till 2:00 pm. Coffee & Tea will also be available for purchase by the Chester Legion.

Summer FUN BBQ

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Summer Fun BBQ at the East Chester Recreation Hall from 12:00 to 6:00 pm. MODC Games Team, Games of Chance, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Ice Cream Sundae, Banana Splits, and Chester Volunteer Fire Department Fries. Raindate: Sunday, July 28.

Kids Olympics

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Get ready for the Kids Olympics at Lacey Mines Campground! Calling all young athletes! Join us for a day of fun, games, and friendly competition as we host our very own Kids Olympics event at Lacey Mines Campground! From relay races to tug-of-war, we've got a lineup of exciting activities that will...
Hosted By: Lacey Mines Campground

Cocktail Class with Black Harbour Distillers

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Join us as we welcome Black Harbor Distillers for the first ever Lacey Mines Cocktail making class! They will be showcasing all of their hottest and newest alcoholic beverages and will walk you through preparing some delicious drinks for summer including a special Lacey Mines Campground cocktail *...
Hosted By: Lacey Mines Campground

Chester Bandstand Summer Concerts 2024

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Sundays, June 30 to August 25 Everyone is invited to the Chester Bandstand Concerts presented by: Chester Brass Band Society happening at the Bandstand (3 parade Square) starting 7:00 pm. Residents and visitors are welcome to enjoy a Summer’s evening overlooking the Chester waterfront and listening...

Hubbards Barn Food Fair

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Hubbards Barn Food Fair from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Watch for further details on their Facebook page or at hubbardsbarn.org.