| Antiques
& Autos |
|
Sat Jul 31 |
1st Annual Elmdsale
Radical Rides - Elmsdale |
|
10:00am to 4:00pm - Sponsored by
Curtis Custom Design
& hosted by Elmsdale Superstore - antique cars & hot rods, prizes
and lots of food & fun! There's no registration fee and the
site is easy to find, just take Exit 8 off Highway 102 and you'll
see the show next to the Superstore parking lot. Hotdogs &
hamburgers by The Hot Spot Grill, plus pop & ice cream; a great
family event and proceeds are in aid of a registered children's
charity. Watch this site for more details on entertainment news and
more. For more info call 902 883-0023 or email
info@curtiscustoms.com
First Prize for People's Choice - $500! First Prize for Best Hot Rod
- a CCD 'wrench' custom coffee table! |
|
Sun Jul 18 |
NS Corvette Club Visit
- Elmsdale |
|
12:00noon to 2:00pm -
Curtis Custom Design
in Elmsdale welcomes the
Nova Scotia Corvette Club
for an all 'Vettes Visit. You're invited to come out to admire many
fine examples of this classic car at our Radical Garage in the East
Hants Business Park off Highway 102. Take Exit 8 and a left at the
traffic lights by the Superstore. You'll find us at 20 Industrial
Way in the Business Park; you can't miss our Radical red roof! All
welcome especially families, and the Village Baked Potato will be
selling hot dogs & pop on site. For more info call 902 883-0023 or
email
info@curtiscustoms.com
|
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Thu Jul 1 |
Shubenacadie Hay Days
Car Show - Shubenacadie |
|
Antique Car Show -
Shubenacadie United Church parking lot, show from 1:00 - 4:00 pm,
T-Shirts to the first 100 Entrants, Exit 10 off Hwy 102 - Follow
signs. For more info contact Caroline or Alan MacLeod, 902-758-2309
or 902-758-3259, email
alan.macleod3@sci-us.com |
|
Jun 25/26/27 |
Vintage Farm Equipment Display
- Kennetcook |
| In the village core of
Kennetcook running
throughout the Homecoming Festival, plus Show & Shine for antique
cars 10:00am Saturday morning. |
|
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| Agriculture |
| Sat Jun 5 |
Kid's Fun Day - Belnan |
| Help celebrate 25 years
of farmers' markets with the
Withrow's family.
Come out to the Belnan vegetable stand, 2040 Highway 215 near
Elmsdale. The kids will enjoy face painting & photos, a
petting zoo, planting their own sunflower to take home, and
the Scotsburn ice cream eating contest!. Kids under 12 receive
a free hot & juice. |
| Arts
& Crafts |
| Dec
2010 |
Annual Craft Fair - Selma art
gallery |
| Offering a
wide assortment of hand-make local items from knitting to baking at
the old Selma School house &
art gallery; part of
the Annual
Maitland Christmas
Festival. |
| Sun Oct 17 |
Annual Closing & Harvest Tea -
Selma art gallery |
| Final chance
to purchase art before season closing -
Art Gallery 215 |
|
Summer 2010 |
Yap @ CAP - Youth & Poetry - Elmsdale |
| Tuesdays &
Thursdays - 10:30am to 11:30am. In the Community Access
Program Centre at the Elmsdale Library in the East Hants Resource
Centre, East Hants Business Park, Hwy 214. Fun poetry
workshops for three age groups, 5-7, 8-12, & 13-18 years.
Teens can take poetry lessons in pairs. Writing great poetry
in groups and individually, playing poetry computer games,
funny acting and reading of poetry, sharing and decorating poetry
with crafts and pictures. Laura Bokma, a university poetry
student, will lead all the activities. Call 883-9838 or email
elmsdalecap@gmail.com
|
| Thursdays in
2010 Season |
Drop-in Art Programs - Selma
art gallery |
|
Thursday 'Drop-in' Art programs - demos,
displays, discussions. Watch
gallery site for details
throughout the 2010 season. |
|
Jun 27,
Jul 11, Jul 25, Aug 8, Aug 29, Sep 12, Sep
26 |
Sunday Luncheons at the Gallery |
|
Luncheons at the
Selma Gallery,
Chef's Choice - Enjoy light refreshments in a country gallery
surrounded by beautiful art & crafts - Reservations recommended -
261-2151 |
| Sun Jun 13 |
Annual Opening Tea - Selma art
gallery |
| Opening at
10:00am and full luncheon ($5.00) served from 11:00am to 2:00pm at
Art Gallery 215 in
the old restored schoolhouse, Selma. |
|
Auctions |
| Thu Sep 30 |
Dime Auction -
Maitland |
| At the
Maitland Fire Hall, Hwy 215, Dime Auction, 50/50 draw and various
raffles as well. Sponsored by
Maitland District Development
Association. |
|
Sun Aug 8 |
Chinese Auction -
Milford |
| 2:00pm to
5:00pm at the Milford Lantz United Church, 2134 Hwy 2, Milford.
Valuable prizes donated by local merchants & friends. Proceeds
in aid of Pat Isenor for medical treatment in Costa Rica. |
|
Sat Jun 19 |
Community Support
Auction - Milford |
| In aid of Ed
McQuillan, at the Milford Recreation Hall, 2288 Highway #2,
Milford. View items from 6:00pm, auction starts at 7:00pm.
Includes autographed Heather Moyse Jacket (2010 Olympic Gold Medal
Winner for two-woman bobsled), Vacation Time Share, River Rafting,
Patio Furniture, 50 Bales of Hay delivered within 10 kms, Golf Green
Fees. Contact Rhonda Kelly 758.1213 or Bill Woodworth at
758-3038. |
| Barbecues |
|
Thu Jul 1 |
Annual Chicken BBQ
- Elmsdale Legion |
|
Wed Jun 30 |
Canada Day BBQ -
Elmsdale Sobeys |
|
In aid of Atlantic Food Banks, a $1.00 donation gets
you a hot dog, Big 8 Pop and a slice of Canada Day cake.
3:00pm to $6:00pm at Elmsdale mall. |
| Canada
Day |
| Thu July 1 |
Canada Day Parade -
Elmsdale to Enfield |
|
Parade starts at 10:00am.
Parade entries muster an hour before start time at the Elmsdale
Landscaping lot near the Elmsdale cenotaph across from the old
Library/Train Station building. Route is up Highway #2 through
Elmsdale and Enfield, ending at the Enfield Legion lot. |
|
 |
|
Thu Jul 1 |
Shubenacadie Hay Days
Car Show - Shubenacadie |
|
Antique Car Show -
Shubenacadie United Church parking lot, show from 1:00 - 4:00 pm,
T-Shirts to the first 100 Entrants, Exit 10 off Hwy 102 - Follow
signs. For more info contact Caroline or Alan MacLeod, 902-758-2309
or 902-758-3259, email
alan.macleod3@sci-us.com |
|
Thu Jul 1 |
Burncoat Canada Day
Celebrations - Burncoat Head Park |
|
Thu Jul 1 |
Annual Chicken BBQ
- Elmsdale Legion |
| Christmas
Events |
|
Thu to
Sun
Nov 25,
26,
27, &
28 |
16th Annual
Maitland Christmas
Festival - Highway 215 |
| Opening
with concert, tree lighting & visit from Santa, decorated home
tours, Christmas Craft Fair, Gentlemen's Victorian Tea, Christmas
Tree Stroll, Roast Turkey Church Dinner, great decorating & gift
ideas and more. An annual event sponsored by Maitland &
District Development Association - for full details see their
Events page... |
| Teas, Socials,
Bakes Sales & Church Dinners |
|
Sat Nov
27 |
Church Dinner - Maitland |
| St. David's United Church
Hall - Maitland, Hwy 215, 3:30pm to 6:00pm - annual Roast Turkey Dinner with vegetables,
stuffing, homemade desserts and tea or coffee. Adults $10.00,
under 12 $5.00, pre-schoolers FREE! |
| Sun Oct 17 |
Annual Closing & Harvest Tea -
Selma art gallery |
| Final chance
to purchase art before season closing -
Art Gallery 215 |
|
Wed Sep 8 |
Muffin Party - Elmsdale |
| 11th
Annual CHARI-TEA Muffin Party and take-out.
10:30-12:30 at Riverview United Church.
Sample home baking and enjoy a leisurely cup of tea or coffee in
conversation. Can't get away from the office for a break? No
problem - just call 883-2311 for delivery of your order!
Proceeds in benefit of Caring & Sharing
Angel Tree Food Bank. |
|
Sat Aug 21 |
Roast Beef Church Dinner - Maitland |
|
Holy Trinity Church, Maitland, Highway 215 - $12.00
per person, take out available. |
|
Mon Aug 9 |
Space Camp Vacation Church School - Elmsdale |
| 9:30am to
12:00noon at Riverview United Church - 760 Hwy #2, Elmsdale.
Stories, crafts, games & snacks for ages 5 and up. Leaders Jan
Houseman and Janice Fraser-Brown, pre-registration required.
To register call Mrs. J. at 883-8596 and it's FREE! |
|
Sun Aug 8 |
Ham & Salad Supper - Milford |
| 4:30pm to
6:30pm at the Milford Lantz United Church, 2134 Hwy 2, Milford.
Baked ham & salads, plus delicious desserts. Adults $8.00,
12 and under $4.00, children under 5 FREE! |
|
Sat Aug 7 |
Super Bike Breakfast - Shubenacadie |
|
7:00am until 11:00am at the Shubenacadie Legion, 42
Mill Village Road. Come out to support Shubenacadie & District
Fire & Emergency Services, and the East Hants Ground Search &
Rescue. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, coffee, tea &
juice. Adults $8.00, Children 5 to 12 years - $6.00, children
under 5 - FREE! |
|
Wed Jul 7 |
Strawberry Supper - Elmsdale |
| Riverview United Church
Hall - Highway #2 |
|
Sat Jul 10 |
Ham, Salad & Strawberry Supper - Shubenacadie |
| St. James
Anglican Church Hall in Shubenacadie, 4:00 to 6:00pm. Adults
$10.00, Children 5 to 12 - $4.00, kids under five eat FREE!
Sponsored by St. James ACW. |
| Sun Jun 13 |
Annual Opening Tea - Selma art
gallery |
| Opening at
10:00am and full luncheon ($7.00) served from 11:00am to 2:00pm at
Art Gallery 215 in
the old restored schoolhouse, Selma. |
|
Wed Jun 9 |
Card Party - Elmsdale |
| Riverview
United in Elmsdale, card party starts at 10:00am, Admission - $5.00,
includes potluck lunch. |
| Community
Festivals |
|
Thu to
Sun
Nov 25,
26,
27, &
28 |
16th Annual
Maitland Christmas
Festival - Highway 215 |
| Opening
with concert, tree lighting & visit from Santa, decorated home
tours, Christmas Craft Fair, Gentlemen's Victorian Tea, Christmas
Tree Stroll, Roast Turkey Church Dinner, great decorating & gift
ideas and more. An annual event sponsored by Maitland &
District Development Association - for full details see their
Events page... |
|
Sat Aug 21 |
24th Maitland Launch Day Festival - Maitland |
| 10:00am to 6:30pm and
beyond - Lawrence House Museum, Dawson Dowell Park, Bay of Fundy
shoreline - Quilt display, artisans at work, circus arts tent,
petting zoo, heritage displays & demonstrations, kite flying
contest, non-motorized Processional Parade in victorian costumes,
shoreline launch of the W.D. Lawrence model, wagon rides, performance
tent, live music throughout the day & evening - cold drinks, tea,
coffee, BBQ & sweets on the Museum Grounds, plus a Church Supper at
Holy Trinity Church in Maitland. See full
schedule and
details... |
|
Sat Jul 24 |
Poker Run |
| 'Retreads' 1st Annual
Ride for Dog Guides Poker Run - Registration 10:00am, departs at
noon, $10 a hand. Pre-register by phone 499-6901. Starts
and ends at Lion's Den, 162 Old Enfield Road, Enfield, in support of
Enfield, Elmsdale & District Lions Club. |
| Jun 24, 26, 27 |
Kennetcook Homecoming & Cultural
Heritage Festival |
| bouncy tent, BBQs &
breakfast, kids games, riverside music, heritage tent, 84th
regimental encampment, ceremonies, tractor show, parade, farmers
market, bingo, farmers market, washer toss tournament, fireworks,
church service. Full
schedule... |
|
Sat Jun 12 |
Fun Day - Rawdon |
| Summer Fun Day - Rawdon
District Volunteer Fire Department & Events Committee - all money
raised will go towards upgrades to the community hall and
fire-fighting equipment. |
|
Fundraisers |
|
Sat Sep 18 |
Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life - Elmsdale |
|
Registration starts at 12 noon, walk starts at 1:00pm
Elmsdale Sobeys parking lot. Northern Aids Connection Society -
nacs@eastlink.ca - 883-1836.
BBQ provide by Sobeys. |
|
Wed Jun 30 |
Canada Day BBQ -
Elmsdale Sobeys |
|
In aid of Atlantic Food Banks, a $1.00 donation gets
you a hot dog, Big 8 Pop and a slice of Canada Day cake.
3:00pm to $6:00pm at Elmsdale mall. |
|
Sat Jun 19 |
Community Support
Auction - Milford |
| In aid of Ed
McQuillan, at the Milford Recreation Hall, 2288 Highway No 2,
Milford. View items from 6:00pm, auction starts at 7:00pm.
Includes autographed Heather Moyse Jacket (2010 Olympic Gold Medal
Winner for two-woman bobsled), Vacation Time Share, River Rafting,
Patio Furniture, 50 Bales of Hay delivered witn 10 kms, Golf Green
Fees. Contact Rhonda Kelly 758.1213 or Bill Woodworth at
758-3038. |
| Heritage
Events |
| September |
Maitland Launch Day - Maitland |
| In the designated
Heritage District of
Maitland on the shores of the Bay of Funday,
celebrating the launch of the WD Lawrence, the largest sailing ship
every built in Canada. |
|
Sat Aug 21 |
Book Launch - Selma |
|
2:30pm - The launch of the book 'William D. Lawrence:
The Complete Annotated Writings' will take place at
Gallery 215 in Selma,
Hwy 215. The editors of the book, Shawn Scott and Tod Scott
from the Heroes of Hants Country Association will be onsite to
discuss the book and give a brief presentation of the work.
All welcome. |
|
Sat Aug 21 |
24th Maitland Launch Day Festival - Maitland |
| 10:00am to 6:30pm and
beyond - Lawrence House Museum, Dawson Dowell Park, Bay of Fundy
shoreline - Quilt display, artisans at work, circus arts tent,
petting zoo, heritage displays & demonstrations, kite flying
contest, non-motorized Processional Parade in victorian costumes,
shoreline launch of the W.D. Lawrence model, wagon rides, performance
tent, live music throughout the day & evening - cold drinks, tea,
coffee, BBQ & sweets on the Museum Grounds, plus a Church Supper at
Holy Trinity Church in Maitland. See full
schedule and
details in pdf... |
| Jun 25, 26, 27 |
Encampment 2010 - Kennetcook |
| During the three day
Homecoming Festival in
Kennetcook. Re-enactors from the 84th
Regimental Highlanders spend a weekend under canvas in the
Kennetcook River Valley, welcoming visitors and demonstrating 18th
century military & life skills. |
|
 |
| Home
& Garden Tours |
| Nov 2010 |
Maitland Christmas
Festival Home Tours - Highway 215 |
|
Jul 10 & 11 |
Tour our Beautiful Gardens - East Hants |
| Village Garden Club -
Saturday & Sunday June 10 & 11, 1:00pm to 5:00pm - tickets are $5.00
each and include a map. Begin at any one of the 7 to 10
gardens in East Hants. For more info call Nancy at 632-2504,
Dorothea at 883-1549, Marcia at 369-2731 or email
redo.mitchell@ns.sympatico.ca
|
| Music
& Concerts |
|
Sun Aug 8 |
Milford Gospel Jamboree - Milford |
| In the parking lot of
Milford Lantz United Church - 2134 Hwy #2 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
Entertainment includes: Eric Bower, The Pioneers, Grassworks, The
Gospelettes, Nova Scotia Ramblers. Goodwill offering for show,
hotdogs & pop for sale; all proceeds to the church. |
| Fri Jul 9 |
Cow Poke Roundup Jamboree -
Enfield |
| Royal Canadian Legion,
Enfield, 7:00pm - host band Ron & Dianne O'Brien, MC Preston Perry.
Lineup - Jim Richards, Merlyn Spensor, Eric Bowers, Polly Metham,
Uncle Jake, David Muise, Stan Horton & others. Admission - $5.00 -
door prize, 50/50 draw, canteen, bar, hot dogs |
| Jun 25/26/27 |
Kennetcook Music Festival -
Kennetcook |
|
During the three day Homecoming Festival in
Kennetcook.
Confirmed for the main Saturday night concert:
~
Matt Minglewood ~
The Divorcees ~
JD Clarke ~
~
Rik Reese & Neon Highway
~ Southern Vision ~
|
| Sat Jun 13 |
Father's Day Dance - Elmsdale |
| Elmsdale Legion, 9:00pm
to 1:00am - Music by 10-2 Midnite. Advance tickets at the bar
- $5.00 per person, tickets at the the door - $7.50 per person.
Door prizes and spot dances. |
| Nature |
|
Tue
Jun 1 |
Golf
Tournament |
|
Enfield, Elmsdale &
District Lions Club Golf Tournament - Brookfield Golf Course -
8:00am start time. 4-man scrambrle with lots of prizes,
including two Hole-in-One prices. Enjoy a great steak dinner
donated by Curly Portables Pub - $80 per person. Contact Lion
Brian Degeer at 883-8808 or Lion Ron Caudle at 883-1926 |
| Parades |
| 1st Sat in December |
Corridor Santa Claus Parade - Enfield |
| Thu Jul 1 |
Canada Day Parade -
Elmsdale to Enfield |
|
Parade starts at 10:00am.
Parade entries muster an hour before start time at the Elmsdale
Landscaping lot near the Elmsdale cenotaph across from the old
Library/Train Station building. Route is up Highway #2 through
Elmsdale and Enfield, ending at the Enfield Legion lot. |
| Sat Jun 26 |
Kennetcook Homecoming Parade -
Kennetcook |
| During the three day
Homecoming Festival in
Kennetcook. |
|
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|
Sales |
| Aug
2010 |
75 Mile Yard Sale - East Hants |
|
Starts at exit 10 off Hwy 102 and runs
along Hwy 215 to
Walton, Hwy 354 from Noel to Kennetcook,
Hwy 236 from Kennetcook to South Maitland, Hwy
354 from Kennetcook to McGraw Lake, Route 14 from
Cheesefactory Corner to Centre Rawdon, Hwy
202 from Cheesefactory Corner to West Gore and
Valley Rd from West Gore to Route 14. |
| Sat May 29 |
Plant Sale - Elmsdale |
| The Country Garden Club
will be holding their annual plant sale at the Elmsdale Fire Hall.
Draw for Garden Basket. |
| Winter
Festivals |
| Feb 2011 |
Milford Meltdown - Milford |
| At the Milford Recreation
Centre on Highway #2 and area, offering concerts, pancake breakfast,
healthy activities and more. |
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