Elect Lisa Emery to Amherst Town Council October 16, 2028

03/07/2025

Amherst made one of the 8 best Downtowns in the Maritimes. Some of the description is not quite right - But we'll take it.

The Maritimes hosts some fantastic shops and restaurants along its downtown streets, such as Salt Shaker Deli & Inn in Lunenburg.

03/04/2025

Would you like to own a hooked rug by Dr. Halina Bienkowski? And support your local Cumberland Health Care Foundation? Check out the details below.

You have a rare opportunity to own an original fine art hooked rug by renowned artist Dr. Halina Bienkowski!
Hosted online by Key Auctions, with all proceeds to the Cumberland Health Care Foundation, six of Halina's rugs are being offered for the very first time. Your investment in this art will bring a lifetime of pleasure!

Bidding opens March 9 and ends March 23, 2025

https://keyauctions.hibid.com/catalog/613401/key-auctions-march-fine-art-auction-2025

We are immensely grateful to the Bienkowski Family and Key Auctions for their support!

02/25/2025

International Women's Day Lunch with guest speaker Natalie Fisher Spalton.

02/22/2025

Read the full statement in the message below.

📢 Zonta International remains steadfast in mission to build a better world for women and girls!

For over 100 years, we have fought for gender equality, yet today, we face alarming rollbacks in women’s rights and critical funding cuts for programs that empower women and girls. We refuse to let decades of progress be undone.

With your support, Zonta will continue to stand strong—championing education, ending violence against women and advocating for a just, equitable future. We are stronger as a global community united in our cause. Thank you for standing with us and with the women and girls.💛

Read the full statement here: https://zonta.org/Web/News_Events/Articles/ZontaInternationalRemainsSteadfastInMission.aspx

02/02/2025

Today is the last day to pick up one of these specialty donuts and

From Jan. 31st - Feb. 2 and buy the Special Olympic Donuts at Tim Hortons on South Albion Street, Amherst!!

100% of the proceeds will help athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities participate in Special Olympics daily community sport programs! 😍

01/23/2025

Applications for the Kim Wry Bursary are now open!

Members of the Zonta Club of Amherst Area look forward to joining Easter Seals Nova Scotia and the Rotary Club of Amherst in supporting two women (19 years +) from Cumberland County to attend Camp Tidnish with its wonderful programs for individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.
Zonta Club of Amherst Area Zonta International

Kim Wry was instrumental in forming the Zonta Club of Amherst Area, was a charter member, and was the club’s first president. Sadly, Kim passed away at a young age. The Kim Wry Bursary was organized to honour Kim’s contribution to the Zonta Club and women in Cumberland County.

The deadline to apply for the Kim Wry Bursary is February 28, 2025. To apply visit: https://form.jotform.com/230575727970061

Applications for the Kim Wry Bursary are now open!

Members of the Zonta Club of Amherst Area look forward to joining Easter Seals Nova Scotia and the Rotary Club of Amherst in supporting two women (19 years +) from Cumberland County to attend Camp Tidnish with its wonderful programs for individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.

Kim Wry was instrumental in forming the Zonta Club of Amherst Area, was a charter member, and was the club’s first president. Sadly, Kim passed away at a young age. The Kim Wry Bursary was organized to honour Kim’s contribution to the Zonta Club and women in Cumberland County.

The deadline to apply for the Kim Wry Bursary is February 28, 2025. To apply visit: https://form.jotform.com/230575727970061

For more information on Scholarships for Camp Tidnish visit www.easterseals.ns.ca/scholarships.

01/21/2025

The Town of Amherst is currently accepting applications for its 2025-2026 Community Support Grants. The applications can be turned into Town Hall, 98 Victoria St. E., during regular business hours, mailed to PO Box 516, Amherst, N.S., B4H 4A1, in envelopes clearly marked "Community Support Grant Request." OR via email at [email protected]
Applications can be found at https://amherst.ca/download-a-form.html

01/10/2025

At the hospital today for the announcement of building a new 12 unit dialysis centre and doubling the size of the ER. The Honourable Tory Rushton making the announcement and Bethany McCormick on behalf of NSH. I was there representing the Cumberland Health Care Foundation. This is exciting news for health care in Northern Nova Scotia and our area.

01/09/2025

All of a sudden we are in the second week of January - wow that went fast.

Some activities happening this weekend include:

Friday, January 10th:

Chase the Ace at the Legion from 6:00 to 8:00 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10, Amherst, NS. and

The Grey Cup of Curling begins at the Amherst Curling Club Friday night. This Grey Cup is the original Grey Cup from 1907 and teams play in Amherst to have their names etched on it. Amherst Curlers and friends

Saturday, January 11th:

Music at the Mall Arts and Entertainment Centre with the band Second Toe from 1:00 to 3:00 PM

Open Mic at Duncan's Pub & Catering 2:30 to 5:00 PM

Ramblers Hockey Game at 7:00 PM

There will also be continuous play throughout the day for the Grey Cup at the Amherst Curling Club. They will have a schedule on their page soon.

Sunday, January 12th:

Ramblers Hockey Game at 2:00 PM at the stadium

Dance at the Legion from 3:00 to 6:00 PM.

If you know of any other events happening please feel free to add them in the comments so others can see the information too.

Have a great weekend.

01/05/2025

Today is the scrambled egg fundraising breakfast at The Old Warehouse Cafe and Lounge from 10:00 to noon. Funds from the breakfast are in support of Camp Tidnish.

01/04/2025

This morning is the monthly breakfast at Masonic Hall from 7:30 to 10:30 AM.

The Masons are celebrating 200 years of existence in Amherst. Therefore the pancake and sausage breakfast will be $2.00. Part of the proceeds go to ARHS grads that help serve.

Congratulations to the local Masons and thank you to the students of ARHS. Hope everyone can come out and support these two groups.