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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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Pancake Breakfast

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Pancake Breakfast at the Hubbards Area Lions Club from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Watch their Facebook page for menu items. The cost is a donation at the door. Proceeds in aid of their Christmas Hamper Program.

Annual Spaghetti Fundraiser

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Annual Spaghetti Fundraiser Take-Out for the St. Augustine’s Church Women’s Guild happening at the East Chester Recreation (3292 Hwy #3 East Chester) Hall from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Enjoy spaghetti with vegetarian or meat sauce, roll and dessert. Good will offering. To pre-order, call Karen at 902-275...

34th Annual Blandford Holiday Arts & Crafts Sales

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34th Annual Blandford Holiday Arts and Crafts Sale at the District #1 Community Centre, Blandford (30 Firehall Road) from 10:00 to 3:00 pm. Admission $3 cash or debit, children under 12 are FREE. Canteen with soups and sandwiches available. Vendors! Email: blandfordns@gmail.com to secure a table.

Crib Tournament

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

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.

Kid Woodworking Workshop

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🌳 Kids Woodworking Workshop at Ross Farm Museum! 🌳 Calling all young builders and crafters! Join us for an exciting woodworking workshop designed just for kids at Ross Farm Museum! In this hands-on experience, children will learn woodworking basics while creating their own project. Guided by a Ross...
Hosted By: Ross Farm Museum

Spoon Making Workshop

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🌟 Join Us for a Spoon-Making Workshop at Ross Farm Museum! 🌟 Unleash your creativity and connect with history at our hands-on spoon-making workshop! Delve into the age-old craft of woodworking and learn how to transform a simple piece of wood into a beautifully carved spoon. Guided by one of our...
Hosted By: Ross Farm Museum

Pop-up Dinner

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Our weekly dinner is on tonight, November 8th, and tomorrow, November 9th. Our menu changes each week. Check out our social media (Facebook and Instagram) to see the media in advance.
Hosted By: The Hearth Room Cafe

Christmas Craft Show

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Christmas Craft Show at the Hubbards Area Lions Club from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This is a fundraiser for their Christmas Hamper Program. Admission is $2. There will be beautifully handcrafted items made by local artisans, 50/50 Draw, Canteen, Door Prize & The Lions Club Bake Table. Come and get a...

Craft & Bake Sale

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Craft & Bake Sale at the Western Shore & Area Improvement Association (6485 Hwy 3) from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. 22 Unique crafters & great prices. Free Admission, Door Prizes & Canteen.
Hosted By: Western Shore & Area Improvement Association

CANCELLED - Chili Cook-Off

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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Get ready to spice things up at our Chili Cook-Off at Lacey Mines Campground (371 Lacey Mines Road, Chester) starting 2:00 pm. Join us for a mouthwatering competition under our event tents, featuring: Chili Cook-Off - Taste and vote for your favorite chili, stay for...

Crib Tournament

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Crib Tournament at the Little Red School, Canaan. Doors open at 1:00 pm. Cost $20 per team. Cash prizes and 50/50. Canteen available.

11th Annual Family Prize Bingo FHCS

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11th Annual Family Prize BINGO at Forest Heights Community School. Doors open 6:15 pm. Games begin 7:00 pm. $8 per book (11 regular games plus Jackpot game) $14 for two books, $18 for three books, 3 special games, sold separately, $1 each. PRIZES: Landscaping Material, Golf Green Fees, Lobster, Gift...

Community Centre Breakfast

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Community Centre 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, coffee, tea and juice. Adults $10, Kids 10 & under $5 and FREE for Kids under 3. Cash or debit available.

Annual Christmas Craft Fair

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Annual Christmas Craft Fair at the Chester Basin Legion (25 Hwy 12) from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Gift ideas for everyone! Curbside Eats NS Food Truck will be onsite. Cash/card payment. No pet allowed/Certified service animals only. Masks encouraged but not required. FREE ADMISSION! For more info...

Athenaeum Society of Nova Scotia presents...

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The Athenaeum Society of Nova Scotia presents…Canada’s Challenge: Innovation and Productivity, at Ocean Swells Community Centre starting 2:30 pm. Presenter is Jim Hanlon who has extensive experience in high technology research, development and business. All are welcome. Q & A to follow. For more...

Chester Garden Club AGM & Create a Seasonal Centrepiece

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Come and Create a Seasonal Centrepiece of your choice at St. Stephen’s Parish Hall (54 Regent Street, Chester), 6:30 for 7:00 pm. Sponsored by the Chester Garden Club. The AGM starts at 7:00 pm and a short general meeting to follow. At 8:00 pm there is Creative Seasonal Designs. Bring your own...

Chester Art Centre presents...

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Friday, November 22 to Sunday, December 1 Chester Art Centre's Festive Mini Auction & Exhibition The Chester Art Centre invites you to bid on over 140 mini 6x6 inch art pieces donated by local artists in this year's annual fundraiser! See the works in person at the gallery at 60 Queen Street...

Christmas at the Hubbards Barn

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Christmas Market at the Hubbards Barn from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Enjoy the holiday atmosphere and traditional holiday goods from the vendors at the first of three Christmas Markets. For more info visit the Barn Facebook page or www.hubbardsbarn.org.

Christmas Craft Fair

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Christmas Craft Fair at the Chester United Baptist Church (84 King Street) from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. $12 per table. For more info contact Tammy 902-277-1043 or Wendy 902-275-8347.

Christmas Craft Fair

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Christmas Craft Fair at Grace Anglican Church, 5533 Hwy #3, Chester Basin, November 23, 9:30-3:00. Knitting, sewing, jewelry, ceramics, florals, epicure, LaHave Lites and more. Canteen, muffins, coffee, tea available.
Hosted By: Grace Anglican Church

Annual Christmas Bazaar & Ticket Auction

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Annual Christmas Bazaar & Ticket Auction at St. Stephen’s Parish Hall (54 Regent Street, Chester) from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. Soup lunch begins at 11:00 am. Variety of homemade soups, rolls, apple crisp, tea/coffee. Sit-in or take-out. Lunch is $10 and those under 5 years are free. Start the Christmas...

Christmas Bazaar

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Christmas Bazaar at the District #1 Community Centre, Blandford (30 Firehall Road) from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. Bake Table, Handwork, Raffle Basket, Books, Guess the Weight of the Cake Contest. Free Admission! Lunch is a Bowl of Soup with a Roll (squash, corn chowder, beef barley or hamburger) and...

Annual Dollar Auction Fundraiser

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Together We Can Community Society will be holding our ANNUAL DOLLAR AUCTION FUNDRAISER at the Western Shore and Area Improvement Association (6486 Hwy 3) from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Prizes are All NEW, including gift cards! Anyone wishing to make a prize donation, please reach out to us. Tickets: 10...

Twas the Month Before Christmas Market

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Twas the Month Before Christmas Market at the Chester Area Middle School Gym (204 Duke Street) from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. 60 Amazing Vendors, Food Trucks, Face Painting. Admission: by donation (to be donated to the CAMS Breakfast Program). Kids Zone: Coloring Table, Cookie Decorating, Letters to...

Chester Art Centre presents...

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Join the Chester Art Centre for our FREE, drop-in Discover Art program from 1:00 to 3:00 pm! This week we will be making watercolour holiday cards. All-ages, all skill levels and family-friendly. For more info contact the Art Centre at info@chesterartcentre.ca | www.chesterartcentre.ca.

Love Actually - Chester Playhouse Movies

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Love Actually - Chester Playhouse Movies at the Chester Playhouse starting 7:30 pm. One of the most loved holiday films, Love Actually. Synopsis: Nine intertwined tales delve into the intricate tapestry of the one emotion that binds us all: love. Among the heartwarming characters are David (Hugh...
Hosted By: Chester Playhouse

Christmas at the Village Hall - East River

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Saturday, November 30 & Sunday, December 1 Christmas at the Village Hall – join us for Christmas Festivities and Indoor Yard Sale at the Hall (7639 Hwy 329, East River) from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on both November 30 & December 1. Lots of Christmas Décor for Sale and lots of other Treasures! Bake Table...

St. Luke's Parish Christmas Sale

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St. Luke’s Parish Christmas Sale at St. Luke’s Parish Hall, Hubbards from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. There will be a bake table, penny social, “Xmas Trash to Treasures”, New-To-You and the canteen will be serving coffee/tea/hot apple cider/cookies. FREE Admission – donations welcome! Please bring your own...

Christmas at the Hubbards Barn

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Christmas Market at the Hubbards Barn from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Enjoy the holiday atmosphere and traditional holiday goods from the vendors at the second of three Christmas Markets. For more info visit the Barn Facebook page or www.hubbardsbarn.org.

Chester Community Market's Holiday Market

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Chester Community Market’s Holiday Market at the Chester Legion (upstairs) from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Over 25 Amazing Vendors! Curbside Eats NS will be on location. Free Admission. Santa will be making a special stop. Pictures with Santa from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. Many local, talented vendors. In a world...

Annual PET PARADE

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We're sooooooo thrilled to announce the Annual Chester Village Christmas Festive Fashion PET PARADE will take place on Pleasant Street in Chester starting at 2:00 pm. PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED in 4 Categories: BEST DRESSED (Pet + Owner Combo) MOST CREATIVE BEST IN SHOW PEOPLE'S CHOICE. ALL Pets are...

Fundraiser BINGO

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Fundraiser Bingo at the District #1 Community Centre, Blandford (30 Firehall Road). Doors open 6:00 pm. Bingo starts 7:00 pm. At this exciting yearly event, get ready to shout “BINGO!” and win some fantastic prizes and an amazing JACKPOT! 3 Up Books $6 and Specials $1 (cash or debit). Canteen will...