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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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Seniors Luncheon

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Seniors Luncheon at the Hubbards Area Lions Club from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. Social to follow the luncheon. Watch their Facebook page for menu items. The cost is a donation at the door.

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...

James Mullinger - Greatest Hits Tour

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James Mullinger is celebrating 20 years working as a stand up comedian. And he is inviting you to join him in a unique and special show at James’ beloved Chester Playhouse! featuring brand new material exclusive to this tour, James Mullinger Greatest Hits Live is the perfect show for long term fans...
Hosted By: Chester Playhouse

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...

Crib Tournament

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

ALL ABOARD! The Hellish Slow & Wobbly

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ALL ABOARD! The Hellish Slow & Wobbly at the Chester Train Station (20 Smith Road) from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Raindate: Oct. 13. Bring your own chair. Admission $5. All profits support the Chester Municipal Heritage Society. Music by: Ken MacPherson. Food Truck – Mickey Finns. Caboose open with train...

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...

Crib Tournament CANCELLED

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Crib Tournament is CANCELLED at the Little Red School, Canaan.

Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Dinner & Harvest Sale

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Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Dinner with Local Entertainment & Harvest Sale at the Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross. Enjoy traditional turkey dinner, dessert, tea/coffee from 12:00 to 2:00 pm and again from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. Adults $17, Youth under 12 years $7.50, and under 5 years...

Council Meeting

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A Special Meeting will be held for Council to consider the Public Hearing matter held on October 10, 2024 regarding Rezoning Spectacle Lake Watershed Area.
Hosted By: Municipality of the District of Chester

Fun Darts

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Fun Darts at the Chester Basin Legion starting 6:30 pm. Cost $2 per player per night. Game is 301-Straight in-double out. No team required. No experience required. For more info call Jayne 902-275-8391.

28th Annual Dinner Theatre

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Hubbards Heritage Society 28th Annual Dinner Theatre at the Shore Club. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Dinner at 7:00 pm. This year’s theme is “75th Anniversary of Shatford Memorial School”. Tickets are available at Hazel’s Independent Grocery Store or the Hubbards Post Office. Tickets are $35 per person...

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...

New Ross Trails Society Hosting a Fun 5K Run/Walk

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The New Ross Trails Society will be hosting a 5K Run/Walk on the wonderful trails at Ross Farm Museum (4568 Hwy 12, New Ross). Raindate: October 20. Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. The run will be timed, but no one will be taking it too seriously. Start Time is 11:00 am. Cost is...

Dance and Musical Theatre Costume Sale (Halloween Costumes too)

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Dance and Musical Theatre Costume Sale (Halloween Costumes too) from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (or by appointment) at the Chester Train Station Freight Shed. Entire stock of a former dance school, as well as costumes from a theatre school. For appointment, contact Erin at: gore275@eastlink.ca.

Bluebirds by Vern Thiessen

A smash hit production by Theatre New Brunswick, Bluebirds tells the story of three young women serving as nurses during the First World War. A moving and uplifting story by Governor General award-winning playwright Vern Thiessen, Bluebirds draws us into the untold true stories of those who served...
Hosted By: Chester Playhouse

Guitar Lessons

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Sunday, October 20 Guitar Lessons at the Chester Basin Legion from 11:30 to 12:30 pm. Cost $20 per lesson. For more info and to sign up, call Kathy at 902-533-0444.

Athenaeum Society of Nova Scotia presents...

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The Athenaeum Society of Nova Scotia presents…From Africa to Nova Scotia presented by The MacLeod Group. They are leading the second-largest immigration project in North America which welcomes dozens of African healthcare workers to Nova Scotia Communities, happening at Ocean Swells Community Centre...

Kids Halloween Dance

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Kids Halloween Dance at the District #1 Community Centre, Blandford from 4:00 to 5:30 pm in the Lodge Room. Go and dance to some scary tunes. Wear your favourite costume (with non-marking footwear), have some treats and lots of fun!

Chester Garden Club for a Fall Social

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Join Chester Garden Club for a Fall Social at St. Stephen’s Hall (54 Regent St. Chester), starting 7:00 pm. Bring a friend for the fun. Bring an item for our annual “Veggie & Preserve Basket Draw”. Bring a favorite preserve or fall treat for a taste test and share the recipe. Join a round table...

Girls Night Out

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Girls Nite Out at the Shore Club in Hubbards from 7:00 to 11:00 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Cost $30 per person. Tickets are available at Aspotogan Heritage Trust 902-857-1133 or Lola’s Landing 902-858-5652. The theme this year is “C’Mon Barbie…Let’s Go Party”. A fantastic fundraising evening all...

Annual Halloween Haunted Trail

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Annual Halloween Haunted Trail at the District #1 Community Centre, Blandford in the upper field. Raindate: Saturday, October 26. Imagine…YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE! Prepare to experience the nightmarish Community Centre trail. Please no lining up early. The trail will be closed for public walking that...

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...

Join us for Breakfast

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Join us for Breakfast at the East Chester Recreation Association Hall from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Enjoy eggs, sausage, bologna, hashbrowns, baked beans, toast, juice, tea and coffee. Adults $10, Children under 12 years $5 and Family of 4 Breakfast $25.

Fall Craft Fair - NRCS

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Fall Craft Fair at the New Ross Consolidated School from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. Over 30 vendors! Canteen open! Community cupboard food or monetary donation.

Halloween Gala

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Join us for a spooktacular Halloween Gala at Lacey Mines Campground! Date: October 26th Daytime Festivities (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM): Costume Contest: Show off your most creative costumes for a chance to win fantastic prizes! Pumpkin Carving Contest: Carve up some frighteningly good designs and compete...
Hosted By: Lacey Mines Campground

Halloween Concert & Party

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Halloween Concert & Party - Musical Friends Benefit Concert at St. Stephen's Church Hall (54 Regent Street, Chester) starting 4:00 pm. Ghost Stories, Graveyard Walk, Food, Witch in the Tower with "Prizes". Pay What You Can. (Co-pro with the Heritage Society).

Oktoberfest Roast Beef Supper

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OKTOBERFEST Roast Beef Supper with Local Entertainment at the Forties Community Centre (1787 Forties Road, New Ross), from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Enjoy Roast beef dinner, choice of pie or cheesecake, tea/coffee. Adults $17, Youth Under 12 years $7.50 and Under 5 years $3.50. Eat-In or Take-Out. Fully...

Aspotogan Arts & Crafts Open Studio Day

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Aspotogan Arts & Crafts Open Studio at Ocean Swells Community Centre (2726 Hwy 329, Northwest Cove) from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. FREE! Please bring whatever art project you are working on and your materials and lunch. Come for the day or just a part. Check out their website: www.aaandc.org or their...

Paws In The Cove Haunts The Hubbards Barn

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Paws In The Cove Haunts the Hubbards Barn from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Hubbards Barn. Last year was such a success they are back again this year. Hubbards Barn and Paws In The Cove are co-hosting the 8th Annual Haunted house. The darker it gets outside, the scarier it gets inside! If you are scared...