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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New Ross Legion presents...

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3AM will be playing at the New Ross Legion starting 8:30 pm. Cover charge $5 members and $7 non-members. Bring your dancing shoes!

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

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Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Hubbards Area Lions Club from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Enjoy breakfast along with some fun surprises and giveaways. The cost is a donation at the door. 50/50 also available.

Fashion Show & Sale with Tea & Dessert

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Fashion Show & Sale with Tea & Dessert at the Aenon Baptist Church (#57 Hwy 12) Chester Basin from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Fashion by "She's Got Leggz"! Advance tickets $5 each or $7 at the door. To purchase tickets, contact Paulette Countway 902-275-4952 or email: pcountway@eastlink.ca or other Church...
Hosted By: AEnon Baptist Church

Catherine's Cello

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What’s it like to play with Rod Stewart? Does this piece of music give you all the feels? Can a cello pop and rock? Cellist Catherine Little tells all in Catherine’s Cello! Catherine Little is a celebrated cellist who has shared the stage with music icons like Rod Stewart and Nelly Furtado. Winner...
Hosted By: Chester Playhouse

New Ross Legion presents...

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McCardy will be playing at the New Ross Legion starting 8:30 pm. Cover charge $5 members and $7 non-members. Bring your dancing shoes!

4th Annual Earth Day Clean Up

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4th Annual Earth Day Clean Up – Join St. Luke’s Earth Keepers to clean up the Parking Lot and Exit 6 roadside from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Prizes for the most unique and most valuable items found. Refreshments to follow at 10 Shore Club Road. Garbage bags provided by HRM. Bring your own gloves.

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 & juice. Adults $10, Children (10 & under) $5 and Children (under 3) are FREE. Cash or debit available.

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 & juice. Adults $10, Children (10 & under) $5 and Children (under 3) are FREE. Cash or debit available.

Annual Prime Rib Dinner Fundraiser

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Chester Municipal Heritage Society Annual Prime Rib Dinner Fundraiser – Enjoy Prime Rib Medium, served with Roasted Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Gravy and Horseradish, Yorkshire Pudding followed by Chocolate Cake. Prepared by Chef Tom Connors & team. Take Away Meal $45 per person. Please confirm your...

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.

Aida - MET Opera Live in HD (Filmed Opera)

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This live cinema transmission encore is part of the Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theatres across the globe. American soprano Angel Blue headlines as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country in a new production of Verdi’s Aida by Michael...
Hosted By: Chester Playhouse

Athenaeum Society of Nova Scotia presents...

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The Athenaeum Society of Nova Scotia presents…Music Magic on the South Shore Lunenburg Academy Musical Performance (LAMP) at Ocean Swells Community Centre (2726 Hwy 329, Northwest Cove) starting 2:30 pm. Trudi Inglis, will describe Nova Scotia’s best kept secret, and how they make the magic happen...

Forties Community Centre Supper

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Supper at the Forties Community Centre from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Enjoy ham, baked beans, scallop potatoes, pickles, Pie/Cheesecake, tea/coffee. Adults $17 and Children (under 12) $7.50 and under 5 years are $3.50. Take-out available, fully accessible. For more info call 902-689-2612 or 902-689-2000.

Annual Roy Harnish Crib Tournament

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Annual Roy Harnish Crib Tournament at the Hubbards Area Lions Club. Doors and canteen open at 5:30 pm. Crib starts 7:00 pm. Admission $10. The canteen will be serving burgers, fries, hot dogs and snacks. Cash bar and 50/50 available.

FREE Clothing New to You

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FREE CLOTHING NEW TO YOU at the Aenon Baptist Church (57 Hwy 12, Chester Basin) from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Donations welcome but not necessary. For more info email: pcountway@eastlink.ca

Easter Egg Hunt

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Easter Egg Hunt at 21 Foxwood Drive, Mill Cove starting 11:00 am. Please provide the names and ages of those attending (16 and under) to linda_brigley@hotmail.com or call 902-858-2043 or drop names off at 21 Foxwood Drive. Hot Chocolate and cookies served after the hunt. Donations are appreciated...

Children's Easter Egg Hunt

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Children’s Easter Egg Hunt at the District #1 Community Centre, Blandford starting 1:30 pm. Join them for some fun Easter entertainment, an egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny! All egg hunters should be registered by 2:00 pm.

Easter Egg Hunt

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Together We Can Community Society will be hosting our annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Park from 10:45 am to 12:00 noon. Join us for a fun morning of play, bunny hopping, egg hunting and hot chocolate (coffee for grownups), treats for everyone and lots and lots of smiles and laughter. The event is FREE...

Easter Egg Hunt & Ice Cream Sundaes

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Easter Egg Hunt and Ice Cream Sundaes at the Gazebo, Shore Club Road starting 2:00 pm. Children 12 and under welcome. No charge. Jelly Bean Jar Contest. Sponsored by St. Luke’s Outreach Mission Group.

Ian Stewart - World Record Magician

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What do you get when you combine magic, chain saws, mentalism, and incredible speed? You get one truly unforgettable evening with Ian Stewart – World Record Magician! Ian Stewart is a standout when it comes to making unforgettable events. Using his distinctive mix of unique magic, mind-blowing...
Hosted By: Chester Playhouse

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 4:00 pm. Free, open art-making studio; bring your art supplies, and your lunch. All ages welcome.

Chester Garden Club presents...Roslyn Duffus

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Chester Garden Club Spring presents…Roslyn Duffus “Plants I’ve Had Success With” at St. Stephen’s Church Hall (54 Regent Street, Chester) starting 7:00 pm. Roslyn is a Lifelong Gardener, Board Member of the Atlantic Rhododendron Horticulture Society, Chair of the Nova Scotia Rock Garden Club, Master...

Chester Garden Club Earth Day

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Chester Garden Club: Please Help Support Earth Day” at the Parade Square and the Cove Garden in Chester (rain or shine) from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Bring a friend and a few garden tools. Community Pride. For more info visit: chestergardenclub.ca.

New Ross Legion presents...

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The Fisherkings will be playing at the New Ross Legion starting 8:30 pm. Cover charge $5 members and $7 non-members. Bring your dancing shoes!

Scrapbook Crafting Day

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Scrapbook Crafting Day at the Aenon Baptist Church Hall (57 Hwy 12, Chester Basin) from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. This is a no-frills Scrapbooking/Crafting event. Bring whatever craft you do and enjoy the company around you. Each person gets an 8’ table to use for $20. Payable by April 23 via cash, cheque...

Breakfast at the East Chester Recreation Hall

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Breakfast at the East Chester Recreation Association 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) $5 and Family of 4 Breakfast $25.

New Ross Consolidated School Yard Sale

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New Ross Consolidated School Yard Sale – we will be holding a Yard Sale in the gym from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. This will be a fundraiser towards adding to our Track & Field and other Sporting Equipment. If you have any items you would like to donate, you can contact Fallon Rafuse 902-521-7678 or...

Chester Basin Community Clean Up Challenge!

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Chester Basin Community Clean Up Challenge – meet at Aenon Baptist Church parking lot from 9:00 to 11:30 am. Garbage bags & gloves provided (or bring your own). Prizes for the Most Garbage Collected! Free Hot Dogs and Drinks for participants starting 11:30 am at the Chester Basin Legion. Grab some...

Bingo for Bunks

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Bingo for Bunks – Support Sherbrooke Lake Camp! Join us for an afternoon of fun, prizes, and community support! We're hosting Bingo for Bunks to raise funds for Sherbrooke Lake Camp, and we need YOU to help make it a success! It will be held at the Estabrooks Community Hall. Doors open at 12:00 pm...

Chester Community Mother's Day Market

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Chester Community Mother’s Day Market at the Chester Legion (14 Union Street) from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Free admission. Support and Shop Local.