Four Fathers Festival

The first annual “Four Fathers Festival” will take place from July 1st to July 4th, 2009 in Amherst, Nova Scotia. This four day event is sure to be an attraction for all ages. A festival tent will be erected on Victoria Street between Church and Havelock for all four days of the Festival. Please be advised that during this time of July 1 through July 4, Victoria Street from Church to Havelock will be closed to all traffic.

Activities include a pancake breakfast, live music daily, children’s activities, art show and much more. Please visit the Town of Amherst website or call 667-6519 for more information.

See the link below for a full schedule of the events:

http://www.town.amherst.ns.ca/publicnotices/2009_4Fathers_Brochure3.pdf

Town of Amherst Community Fair

Town of Amherst Community Fair for Service Clubs/Organizations and Groups

Community and Economic Development is please to announce that a second Community Fair will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2009; at the Amherst Stadium. Form the responds to last years Fair and the interest shown by the general public our aim is to build on that success.

The purpose of a Community Fair is to bring together community clubs and organizations within Amherst. So the general public can learn about various groups; their mandates and how they are working to improve the quality of life in Amherst.

With your support and participation this event will be an informative and interactive experience. Residents will gain an insight into your club/group/organization by viewing your displays and speaking with a representative from your club/group.

This event will provide service clubs and organizations the opportunity to;

• Increase groups’ community profile
• Facilitate networking among community groups
• Socialize and exchange views
• Recruitment of potential new members
• Showcase community work/projects
• Fund raise (raffle tickets/special draws, etc.)

To learn more about the Community Fair and how your group can participate, contact Community and Economic Development at:

Phone: 902.667.6506
Email: djones@town.amherst.ns.ca