August 2019
Arts and Crafts Show and Sale – Ocean Swells Community Centre
Ocean Swells Community Centre invites you to their annual week-long Arts and Crafts Show and Sale from Saturday, August 17th to Sunday, August 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Ocean Swells Community Centre is in Northwest Cove, 2726 Hwy 329. There will be a children's activity table, refreshments and all are welcome.
Find out more »Leisa Way’s Opry Gold – The Chester Playhouse
The Chester Playhouse presents Leisa Way’s Opry Gold at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, August 21 as well as 2:00pm and 7:30pm on Saturday, August 24. Hits of the Queens and Kings of Country Music will be featured. For tickets and more information, call 902-275-3933 or visit: chesterplayhouse.ca.
Find out more »Glenn Patscha Concert – St. Barnabas Church in Blue Rocks
Glenn Patscha (Pat-cha) is an extraordinary keyboardist and singer specializing in New Orleans' Cajun grooves. In demand and on stage with top artists of multiple genres, he and his family recently moved their home to Mahone Bay from New York City and he has created a name on the South Shore already due to his unmatchable energy. Patscha will perform at St. Barnabas Church in Blue Rocks with his trio as part of the Musique Royale's Summer Festival on Friday…
Find out more »Newfie Breakfast – Chester Basin Legion
There will be a Newfie Breakfast at the Chester Basin Legion, Chester Basin, (25 Highway 12 - exit 9 off the 103). It will take place on Saturday Aug 24th at 7:30am to 10:30am. There will be home-made beans, fishcakes, pancakes (made from scratch), scrambled eggs, hash browns, fried ham or bologna, toast or homemade biscuits. For drinks, there will be a choice of juice and coffee. Admission is $8.00, and children under 5 years get in free. Take out…
Find out more »Make A Moss Garden – Ross Farm Museum – New Ross
The Rural Roots Market presents the Make a Moss Garden workshop with Susan, at Ross Farm Museum, New Ross on Sunday August 25th from 9:00am to 10:00am. Take home a moss garden. Admission is $5. To sign up call 902-599-1207 or go to: ruralrootsmarket.ca/events.
Find out more »Clas Larsson Quartet – Chester Bandstand
Chester Bandstand Summer Concert presents “Clas Larsson Quartet” on Sunday August 25th starting 7:00 pm. Children are welcome to dance on the grass. Adults may want to bring a lawn chair. Concerts may be moved or cancelled in heavy rain at the discretion of the performer(s). For more information, please contact Sue LeBlanc 902-299-0139.
Find out more »Picnic In the Park – Morgan Davis – Lordly Park
Picnic In the Park features live music with Morgan Davis on Tuesday, August 27th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lordly Park in Chester. Its Free admission. Donations for the band are gratefully accepted. If it’s raining Tuesday, then we dance on Wednesday, if it’s raining Wednesday, we dance on Thursday! Check www.chester.ca for Event Cancellation. Picnic In the Parks is Presented by: Chester Municipal Recreation & Parks, Chester Municipal Heritage Society and Community Volunteers. Follow them on Facebook…
Find out more »Alderney Needlearts Guild – Stitching Day and Exhibit – Hooked Rug Museum
On Thursday, August 29th, Alderney Needlearts Guild , a chapter of the Embroiderers' Association of Canada is hosting a stitching day and exhibit at the Hooked Rug Museum of North America, in Hubbards. Please register with the Hooked Rug Museum if joining them for the day or drop in to view the embroidery and hooked rugs.
Find out more »Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – Movie – Hubbards Community Waterfront Summer Movie Series
Hubbards Community Waterfront Summer Movie Series is showing “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” at the Hubbards Community Waterfront Park, in Hubbards, on Friday, August 30th at 8:00 p.m. The Rain date is September 6th. Come watch movies under the stars at the Hubbards Community Waterfront Park. Cost is pay-what-you-can, and all funds raised help support HCWA projects. There will be drinks and snacks available for purchase. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
Find out more »September 2019
Crib Tournament – Forties Community Centre
There is a Crib Tournament on Sunday, September 1st at the Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, in New Ross. The Doors open at 12:00 noon. Registration is at 12:30 p.m.The Play starts at 1:00 p.m. The Cost is $20 per team. The Canteen will be available. ITs Wheelchair accessible and ground level. For more information, call 902-689-2147.
Find out more »Picnic In the Park – Back to School Special featuring Jamie Junger And Friends – Lordly Park
Picnic In the Park features live music with the Back to School Special featuring Jamie Junger & Friends on Tuesday, September 3rd from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lordly Park in Chester. Please note the changed time. Its Free admission. Donations for the band are gratefully accepted. If it’s raining Tuesday, then they dance on Wednesday, if it’s raining Wednesday, they dance on Thursday! Check www.chester.ca for Event Cancellation. Picnic In the Parks is Presented by: Chester Municipal Recreation…
Find out more »Firefighters’ Breakfast – Chester Basin Volunteer Fire Department
The Firefighters’ Breakfast at the Chester Basin Volunteer Fire Department, 5430 Hwy 3, in Chester Basin, is on Saturday September 7th from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Breakfast includes your choice of bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, baked beans, toast, juice, tea/coffee. Adults plate is $7, Children, ages 5 to 12 years old is $4 and under 5 years are free. Take-out will be available.
Find out more »Heritage Blueberry Festival – Parkdale-Maplewood Community Fairgrounds
The Heritage Blueberry Festival is on Saturday, September 7th at the Parkdale-Maplewood Community Fairgrounds, #3005 Barss Corner Road, in Maplewood. Traditional Lunenburg County Meal will be served from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. They will be serving Sauerkraut & Sausage, Hodge Podge, Smeltz Potatoes, Pudding, etc. Entertainment & Craft Vendors will be there. The Museum opens from 9:00 a.m.to 5:30 p.m. Adults entry is $15, Children $8 and under 5 its free. For more information call 902-644-2893.
Find out more »Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys – The Chester Playhouse
The Chester Playhouse presents Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys on Saturday September 7th at 7:30pm. Led by fiddling wiz Gordie “Crazy Legs” MacKeeman, the roots quartet features all-star pickers and singers, with everything from downhome country to reckless rockabilly to intricate bluegrass. Now the boys are back in town with their fourth and latest release, Dreamland. Don’t miss this toe-tapping musical performance! For tickets and more information, call 902-275-3933 or visit: chesterplayhouse.ca.
Find out more »Dance Party – Broad Cove Hall
There will be a Dance Party at Broad Cove Hall on September 7th from 8 PM to 12 AM. Steve Keith & the Bad Boys will be rocking the house with some classic rock 'n roll, blues, and country favorites. There will be a cash bar benefit at the Broad Cove Hall Association. Tickets at the door are $12. Come early for table seating and settle in for an evening of fun.
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