A Halloween Dance at the New Ross Firehall in New Ross, is on Saturday, October 19th from 9:00 p.m. till 1:00 a.m. The doors open at 8:45 p.m..  The Music will be by the band, Short Notice.  Tickets are $10 and available at Barry Russell’s Service Station starting on October 4th.  Cash prizes will be awarded for the Most Original, Most Humorous and Most Artistic costumes.  The judging will take place at 10:15 p.m.  Everyone 19 years and older are…

The South Shore Shriners present Country & Newfie Music and Comedy on Sunday, October 20 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bridgewater Curling Club, 90 Dominion St. in Bridgewater. Performers will include The Maple Creek Jug Band, Johnny Drakes, The Islanders, The Salt Water Cowboys and Reggie & Odette Tanner. Tickets are $7.00 at the door. There will be a 50/50 Draw, an Auction and a Canteen available. The Emcee will be Reggie Tanner who is very funny. All monies raised…

The Seahawks Minor Football Organization started their regular season this weekend with a series of Home games in Bridgewater at the Kinsmen field. The Seahawks Minor Football organization is a not for profit sports organization open to all children from Hubbards to Liverpool . There are 4 age divisions in the organization= MITES, ATOM, PEEWEE and BANTAM The HOME GAME days are very energetic community events bringing in a variety of teams from other parts of NS for a full…

A Crib Tournament is on Sunday, October 20th at the Chester Legion in Chester, starting at 1:00 p.m.  For more information, call the Legion at 902-275-3315.

The Oktoberfest Variety Show at the Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, in New Ross is on Sunday, October 20th from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Admission is $5.  Featuring musical groups Harold Hunt & Make Mine Country, Ricky Naugler, Roger & Sheila Bolivar, Cye and the Guys.  The Sound is by Dave Guptill. The Canteen will be available. Its Wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 902-689-2612.

The Athenaeum Society of Nova Scotia will present "The Nova Scotia Community College – a Unique Institution" with Don Bureaux on Sunday, October 20 at 2:30 p.m. Don Bureaux, President of the Nova Scotia Community College, will explain the special role the Community College plays in training and research solutions, and especially its focus on accessible higher education, environmental stewardship, and innovation. The Nova Scotia Community College is the finest of its type in Canada and a globally-recognized academic institution…

On Thursday, October 24th St. Nicholas Church, 29 Westwood Blvd., in Upper Tantallon is offering a Takeout Meal for anyone who would like to take a break from cooking! You have your choice of Haddock Chowder (contains no shellfish) OR Lasagna plus a tea biscuit and Chocolate Cake for $10. Children's portions are also available for $5. You may place your order on-line at http://stnicholasanglican.ca/ or call the church at 902-826-1156 and leave a message. Meals can be picked up…

Sobeys Dietitians, Maritime Travel and Collette Tours are partnering up to take your tastebuds on a trip to Spain! Join us for a free mini-cooking class and travel talk at Sobeys Extra Tantallon on Thursday October 24th from 5:30 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. Participants will get to sample some traditional Spanish cuisine and learn about the Mediterranean diet from Sobeys Dietitian Jennalle. There will also be information about making Spain your next travel destination. Have your travel questions answered and taste…

There will be a benefit for George Evans at the Chester Playhouse in Chester on Friday October 25th. Costumes are welcome if so inclined. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Featured artists will be Jamie Junger, Darren Arsenault amongst other wonderful musicians who will be playing. Malcolm Callaway is the Master of Ceremonies. Malcolm is donating a piece of his art to go in a raffle along with some other pieces.  For more…

Girls’ Nite Out is on Friday, October 25th at 7:00 p.m. at the Shore Club in Hubbards. It will be a fantastic fundraising evening all about “the ladies”. Enjoy a fashion show, prizes, entertainment, fabulous food, cash bar, silent auction and a surprise or two thrown in. All proceeds from this function are donated to various local community groups and events. Please call 902-858-5652 for more information or visit the Facebook page www.facebook.com/hubbardsgno .

The South Shore Stamp Club 25th Anniversary Stampex19 Annual Exhibition and Auction is on Saturday, October 26th at Michelin Social Club, 221 Logan Road, in Bridgewater from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. At 10:30 a.m. a special anniversary will be unveiled along with cutting of a birthday cake. Club commemorative covers and stamp will be sold. A Stamp Auction will be held at 12:30 p.m. A Canteen will be available. Exhibits include postage stamps and postal history. Stamp dealers will…

October marks the Aspotogan Fitness Club's 1st year anniversary. They want to celebrate by holding a free BBQ for the community on Saturday, October 26th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hubbards Area Lions Club in Fox Point. To celebrate, they will be serving hotdogs, chips, pop, juice and cake to thank the community for their support. The Lion's Club will be hosting a free children's pumpkin carving at the same time.They are supplying the pumpkins and carving…

The Chester Curling Club in Chester is celebrating their 50th Anniversary on Saturday, October 26th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Join them in celebrating the Curling Club and the many volunteers that have made the Club what it is today. And give curling a try for free! For more information, email info@chester_curlingclub.ca