CANADA DAY - CHESTER LEGION (7:30 am - 10:30 am)
CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS at the Chester Legion. Canada Day Breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 am. Flag Raising Ceremony 12:00 noon. Walk around Chester 12:15 pm. Enjoy free hot dogs, cake and pop.

YARD SALE (9:00 am - 2:00 pm)
YARD SALE at the Anglican Church Rectory, 10 Forties Road, New Ross from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Sponsored by Christ Church Guild.

CANADA DAY CHESTER BASIN (11:00 am - 12:00 - noon)
CANADA DAY CELEBRATION at the Chester Basin Legion. Enjoy BBQ Steak, baked potato, garden salad, roll, tea/coffee, dessert. Cost $15 (limited number of tickets). Children's menu: hotdog, mini carrots & dip, kool-aid, dessert for $5. For more info call the Legion 275-4767.

CANADA DAY CHICKEN BBQ (11:00 am - 2:00 pm)
15th ANNUAL CANADA DAY CHICKEN BBQ at the Western Shore & Area Improvement Association Hall (6485 Hwy 3) from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Enjoy ½ chicken dinner or chicken breast dinner with your choice of baked potato, potato salad or tossed salad, coleslaw and roll, coffee/tea/punch & delicious dessert for $10. All proceeds used to support Wild Rose Park.

CANADA DAY - NEW ROSS (2:00 pm - 10:30 pm)
CANADA DAY CELEBRATION at the New Ross Legion from 2:00 to 10:30 pm.  Chicken BBQ from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.  Adults $9, Children (5-12 yrs) $4.  Live entertainment with John Duggan and friends, Kids Games and Fireworks!

CANADA DAY - NEW ROSS LEGION (2:00 pm - 10:30 pm)
CANADA DAY CELEBRATION at the New Ross Legion from 2:00 to 10:30 pm. Chicken BBQ from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Delicious Chicken BBQ with ¼ Chicken, pasta and potato salads, coleslaw and roll. Hot dogs available for children. Adults $9, Children (5-12 yrs) $4.   Live entertainment with John Duggan, Jamie Junger, Lucas Reeves, Lindsay Meisner, Taryn Fudge & many more! Plus kids games, bouncy gym and bigger and better fireworks!

SHOREHAM VILLAGE OPEN HOUSE (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
SHOREHAM VILLAGE OPEN HOUSE from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, rain or shine. Join us in live music, refreshments and socializing with our wonderful seniors. For more info call Linda Bell 275-5631 ext 235.

CHESTER SEASIDE FARMER & ARTISAN MARKET (2:30 pm - 5:30 pm)
CHESTER SEASIDE FARMER & ARTISAN MARKET at Parade Square, Chester Village across from the Lido Pool every Friday through to October from 2:30 to 5:30 pm. Veggies, fish right off the boat, meat, baking, plants, lemonade and more. NEW: Community Organization booths and your Neighbors.

COUNTRY BREAKFAST (7:30 am - 10:30 am)
COUNTRY BREAKFAST at the Chester Basin Fire Hall from 7:30 to 10:30 am. Enjoy bacon, sausage, baked beans, scrambled eggs, toast, juice, tea/coffee. Cost $6. Take-out available.

HUBBARDS FARMERS' MARKET (8:00 am - 12:00 - noon)
HUBBARDS FARMERS' MARKET at the Hubbards Barn & Community Park, (#57 Hwy 3) from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon every Saturday from May to the end of October.   Come spend a great Saturday morning enjoying local food, local music and much more.  .   Also Justine Kerr will be at the Art Tent from July 2 to August 27. To sign up: email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

PANCAKE BREAKFAST (8:00 am - 12:00 - noon)

PANCAKE BREAKFAST at the Hubbards Area Lions Club from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon.   Although there is NO CHARGE for this we are accepting donations for PHASE 11 of our project which is 100 chairs @ $40/chair = $4000. For more info call the Lions Club 857-9845.

NEW ROSS COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET (9:00 am - 12:00 - noon)
NEW ROSS COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET is open for the season from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at Ross Farm Museum (4568 Hwy 12). Quality local products, great service, local musicians, wonderful people. We welcome back old friends and look forward to meeting new ones! For more info call Rubia 689-2414.

ROAST BEEF SUPPER (4:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
ROAST BEEF SUPPER at St. Mark's Anglican Church, Martin's Point from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Dessert will be Strawberry Shortcake or Homemade Pie. Take-outs available. Adults $10, Children $5 and under 5 are free. For more info call Joanne 627-2351.

COMMUNITY MEETING - WESTERN SHORE (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
COMMUNITY MEETING at the Western Shore Area Improvement Association Hall (4685 Hwy 3) from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. To ensure that the Municipality of the District of Chester's vision of "healthy communities" has the supportive and collaborative assets in place to make it a reality, community meetings are being arranged in June in several locations in the Municipality to provide background information, show the architectural concept of the health centre – but mostly to raise and to seek answers to questions about the idea with you.

COMMUNITY MEETING - CHESTER BASIN (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
COMMUNITY MEETING at the Chester Basin Fire Hall from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. To ensure that the Municipality of the District of Chester's vision of "healthy communities" has the supportive and collaborative assets in place to make it a reality, community meetings are being arranged in June in several locations in the Municipality to provide background information, show the architectural concept of the health centre – but mostly to raise and to seek answers to questions about the idea with you.

THE GOOD DOCTOR (8:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
Thursday, July 7 to Friday, July 9

 

THE GOOD DOCTOR is coming to the Chester Playhouse. Based on short stories by Anton Chekhov and set in 19th century Russia, the play is comic, poignant, thought provoking and includes all of Simon's humour and Chekhov's sense of humanity. The performances of nine short vignettes will have you laughing-out-loud. Shows start 8:00 pm July 7, 8 & 9 and a matinee performance on July 9 at 2:00 pm. Adults $18 and Students $5. Tickets on sale now at the Playhouse box-office by calling 275-3933.

CHESTER SEASIDE FARMER & ARTISAN MARKET (2:30 pm - 5:30 pm)
CHESTER SEASIDE FARMER & ARTISAN MARKET at Parade Square, Chester Village across from the Lido Pool every Friday through to October from 2:30 to 5:30 pm. Veggies, fish right off the boat, meat, baking, plants, lemonade and more. NEW: Community Organization booths and your Neighbors.

OVER 40 CARD GAME (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm)
OVER 40 CARD GAME at the Chester Basin Legion (upstairs) starting 7:30 pm. Admission $3. Light lunch served and 50/50 draw.

THE GOOD DOCTOR (8:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
Thursday, July 7 to Friday, July 9

 

THE GOOD DOCTOR is coming to the Chester Playhouse. Based on short stories by Anton Chekhov and set in 19th century Russia, the play is comic, poignant, thought provoking and includes all of Simon's humour and Chekhov's sense of humanity. The performances of nine short vignettes will have you laughing-out-loud. Shows start 8:00 pm July 7, 8 & 9 and a matinee performance on July 9 at 2:00 pm. Adults $18 and Students $5. Tickets on sale now at the Playhouse box-office by calling 275-3933.

BREAKFAST - CHESTER LEGION (7:30 am - 10:30 am)
BREAKFAST at the Chester Legion from 7:30 to 10:30 am. Enjoy eggs (any way you like them), French toast, hash browns, beans, bacon, sausage, toast, tea/coffee, and juice.

HUBBARDS FARMERS' MARKET (8:00 am - 12:00 - noon)
HUBBARDS FARMERS' MARKET at the Hubbards Barn & Community Park, (#57 Hwy 3) from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon every Saturday from May to the end of October.   Come spend a great Saturday morning enjoying local food, local music and much more. Also Justine Kerr will be at the Art Tent from July 2 to August 27. To sign up: email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

NEW ROSS COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET (9:00 am - 12:00 - noon)
NEW ROSS COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET is open for the season from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at Ross Farm Museum (4568 Hwy 12). Quality local products, great service, local musicians, wonderful people. We welcome back old friends and look forward to meeting new ones! For more info call Rubia 689-2414.

ANNUAL AUCTION (9:30 am - 11:30 am)
Chester Municipal Heritage Society's ANNUAL AUCTION at the Chester Train Station starting 9:30 am.

AUCTION & FLEA MARKET (9:30 am - 12:30 - noon)
Chester Municipal Heritage Society's ANNUAL AUCTION and FLEA MARKET at the Chester Train Station starting 9:30 am. Bring a chair.

MACKEREL SNAPPERS PICNIC (12:00 - noon - 6:00 pm)
Mackerel Snappers Picnic at Graves Island Provincial Park from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm.  For more info call Jenny 275-4070.  Raindate:  Sunday, July 10.

THE GOOD DOCTOR (8:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
Thursday, July 7 to Friday, July 9

 

THE GOOD DOCTOR is coming to the Chester Playhouse. Based on short stories by Anton Chekhov and set in 19th century Russia, the play is comic, poignant, thought provoking and includes all of Simon's humour and Chekhov's sense of humanity. The performances of nine short vignettes will have you laughing-out-loud. Shows start 8:00 pm July 7, 8 & 9 and a matinee performance on July 9 at 2:00 pm. Adults $18 and Students $5. Tickets on sale now at the Playhouse box-office by calling 275-3933.

22 RIFLE SHOOT (10:00 am - 12:00 - noon)
22 RIFLE SHOOT at the Captain Kidd Rod & Gun Club, East River starting 10:00 am.

CHINESE AUCTION - WESTERN SHORE (10:00 am - 2:00 pm)
CHINESE AUCTION at the Western Shore Area Improvement Association Hall from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (draws to follow). Hosted by The Friends of Oak Island Society.

STRAWBERRY SUPPER (4:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
STRAWBERRY SUPPER at the Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross. Doors open 4:00 pm and serving from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. Adults $10, Children (5-12) $5 and under 5 are free.

DRAMA EXPLORATION (9:00 am - 1:00 pm)
Monday, July 11 to Friday, July 15

 

Come and spend a week at Lordly Manor from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Cost $125.00 per person. Find out who lives or lived in Chester! This week-long Drama exploration is one part ghost story, one part detective work, one part performance workshop, and 100% fun! We will discover the people who made Chester what it is and then play those characters in a live performance created together during Camp. Actors will stretch their abilities in improv games, prop building, costume design, scene work, and make-up. Camp Facilitator is Cynthia Myers with visits by special guest Barry Redmond and others! To register call Carol Nauss 275-3826 or 275-3842.

Public Performance in Lordly Park Saturday, July 16 starting 11:00 am with picnic to follow.

DRAMA EXPLORATION (9:00 am - 1:00 pm)
Monday, July 11 to Friday, July 15

 

Come and spend a week at Lordly Manor from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Cost $125.00 per person. Find out who lives or lived in Chester! This week-long Drama exploration is one part ghost story, one part detective work, one part performance workshop, and 100% fun! We will discover the people who made Chester what it is and then play those characters in a live performance created together during Camp. Actors will stretch their abilities in improv games, prop building, costume design, scene work, and make-up. Camp Facilitator is Cynthia Myers with visits by special guest Barry Redmond and others! To register call Carol Nauss 275-3826 or 275-3842.

Public Performance in Lordly Park Saturday, July 16 starting 11:00 am with picnic to follow.

DRAMA EXPLORATION (9:00 am - 1:00 pm)
Monday, July 11 to Friday, July 15

 

Come and spend a week at Lordly Manor from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Cost $125.00 per person. Find out who lives or lived in Chester! This week-long Drama exploration is one part ghost story, one part detective work, one part performance workshop, and 100% fun! We will discover the people who made Chester what it is and then play those characters in a live performance created together during Camp. Actors will stretch their abilities in improv games, prop building, costume design, scene work, and make-up. Camp Facilitator is Cynthia Myers with visits by special guest Barry Redmond and others! To register call Carol Nauss 275-3826 or 275-3842.

Public Performance in Lordly Park Saturday, July 16 starting 11:00 am with picnic to follow.

COMMUNITY MEETING - CHESTER (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
COMMUNITY MEETING at the Chester Legion from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. To ensure that the Municipality of the District of Chester's vision of "healthy communities" has the supportive and collaborative assets in place to make it a reality, community meetings are being arranged in June in several locations in the Municipality to provide background information, show the architectural concept of the health centre – but mostly to raise and to seek answers to questions about the idea with you.

DRAMA EXPLORATION (9:00 am - 1:00 pm)
Monday, July 11 to Friday, July 15

 

Come and spend a week at Lordly Manor from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Cost $125.00 per person. Find out who lives or lived in Chester! This week-long Drama exploration is one part ghost story, one part detective work, one part performance workshop, and 100% fun! We will discover the people who made Chester what it is and then play those characters in a live performance created together during Camp. Actors will stretch their abilities in improv games, prop building, costume design, scene work, and make-up. Camp Facilitator is Cynthia Myers with visits by special guest Barry Redmond and others! To register call Carol Nauss 275-3826 or 275-3842.

Public Performance in Lordly Park Saturday, July 16 starting 11:00 am with picnic to follow.

ARTISTIC VISIONS ART SHOW & SALE (8:00 am - 9:00 am)
Friday, July 15 to Sunday, July 24

 

You are invited to participate in the 2nd ANNUAL ARTISTIC VISIONS ART SHOW & SALE to be held on the first floor of the historic Chester Train Station. This event will showcase both experienced and new-to-exhibit artists in two groups – Youth and Adult. Opening Reception July 15 at 7:00 pm. Shows run July 16 to 21 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily. Youth Art Workshop (free) July 16 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. For more info call Sharon 275-2448 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

DRAMA EXPLORATION (9:00 am - 1:00 pm)
Monday, July 11 to Friday, July 15

 

Come and spend a week at Lordly Manor from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Cost $125.00 per person. Find out who lives or lived in Chester! This week-long Drama exploration is one part ghost story, one part detective work, one part performance workshop, and 100% fun! We will discover the people who made Chester what it is and then play those characters in a live performance created together during Camp. Actors will stretch their abilities in improv games, prop building, costume design, scene work, and make-up. Camp Facilitator is Cynthia Myers with visits by special guest Barry Redmond and others! To register call Carol Nauss 275-3826 or 275-3842.

Public Performance in Lordly Park Saturday, July 16 starting 11:00 am with picnic to follow.

CHESTER SEASIDE FARMER & ARTISAN MARKET (2:30 pm - 5:30 pm)
CHESTER SEASIDE FARMER & ARTISAN MARKET at Parade Square, Chester Village across from the Lido Pool every Friday through to October from 2:30 to 5:30 pm. Veggies, fish right off the boat, meat, baking, plants, lemonade and more. NEW: Community Organization booths and your Neighbors.

BREAKFAST - WESTERN SHORE (7:30 am - 10:30 am)
BREAKFAST at the Western Shore Fire Hall from 7:30 to 10:30 am.  Enjoy eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, hashbrowns, tea/coffee and juice.  Cost $6.

ARTISTIC VISIONS ART SHOW & SALE (8:00 am - 9:00 am)
Friday, July 15 to Sunday, July 24

 

You are invited to participate in the 2nd ANNUAL ARTISTIC VISIONS ART SHOW & SALE to be held on the first floor of the historic Chester Train Station. This event will showcase both experienced and new-to-exhibit artists in two groups – Youth and Adult. Opening Reception July 15 at 7:00 pm. Shows run July 16 to 21 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily. Youth Art Workshop (free) July 16 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. For more info call Sharon 275-2448 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

HUBBARDS FARMERS' MARKET (8:00 am - 12:00 - noon)
HUBBARDS FARMERS' MARKET at the Hubbards Barn & Community Park, (#57 Hwy 3) from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon every Saturday from May to the end of October.   Come spend a great Saturday morning enjoying local food, local music and much more.  Also Justine Kerr will be at the Art Tent from July 2 to August 27. To sign up: email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

NEW ROSS COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET (9:00 am - 12:00 - noon)
NEW ROSS COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET is open for the season from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at Ross Farm Museum (4568 Hwy 12). Quality local products, great service, local musicians, wonderful people. We welcome back old friends and look forward to meeting new ones! For more info call Rubia 689-2414.

LITTLE RED SCHOOL DAY (11:00 am - 6:00 pm)
LITTLE RED SCHOOL DAY at the Canaan & District Hall from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.  Chinese Auction 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.  Flea Market, BBQ & Fries, Bake Table, Canteen, Color Wheel, Bingo, 50/50 Draw.  Cold Plate Supper from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.  Adults $10, Children (5-12 yrs) $5 and under 5 are free.   Live Music throughout the day.   Fun for the entire family!

DANCE - CHESTER BASIN (9:00 pm)
DANCE with the band "APPALOOSA" at the Chester Basin Legion from 9:00 pm to 12:00 midnight. Admission $7. Everyone 19 years of age and older welcome. For more info call Dave 350-1111.

DANCE - CHESTER BASIN (9:00 pm)
DANCE with the band "APPALOOSA" at the Chester Basin Legion from 9:00 pm to 12:00 midnight. Admission $7. Everyone 19 years of age and older welcome. For more info call Dave 350-1111.

ARTISTIC VISIONS ART SHOW & SALE (8:00 am - 9:00 am)
Friday, July 15 to Sunday, July 24

 

You are invited to participate in the 2nd ANNUAL ARTISTIC VISIONS ART SHOW & SALE to be held on the first floor of the historic Chester Train Station. This event will showcase both experienced and new-to-exhibit artists in two groups – Youth and Adult. Opening Reception July 15 at 7:00 pm. Shows run July 16 to 21 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily. Youth Art Workshop (free) July 16 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. For more info call Sharon 275-2448 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

ARTISTIC VISIONS ART SHOW & SALE (8:00 am - 9:00 am)
Friday, July 15 to Sunday, July 24

 

You are invited to participate in the 2nd ANNUAL ARTISTIC VISIONS ART SHOW & SALE to be held on the first floor of the historic Chester Train Station. This event will showcase both experienced and new-to-exhibit artists in two groups – Youth and Adult. Opening Reception July 15 at 7:00 pm. Shows run July 16 to 21 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily. Youth Art Workshop (free) July 16 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. For more info call Sharon 275-2448 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

GARDEN CLUB MEETING (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
CHESTER GARDEN CLUB MEETING at St. Stephen's Parish Hall 6:30 pm for 7:00 pm. Floral arrangements by members: Joanne Jellett, Jocelyn Cameron and Sidney Spahr. Refreshments will be served. All welcome to attend.

ARTISTIC VISIONS ART SHOW & SALE (8:00 am - 9:00 am)
Friday, July 15 to Sunday, July 24

 

You are invited to participate in the 2nd ANNUAL ARTISTIC VISIONS ART SHOW & SALE to be held on the first floor of the historic Chester Train Station. This event will showcase both experienced and new-to-exhibit artists in two groups – Youth and Adult. Opening Reception July 15 at 7:00 pm. Shows run July 16 to 21 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily. Youth Art Workshop (free) July 16 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. For more info call Sharon 275-2448 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

ARTISTIC VISIONS ART SHOW & SALE (8:00 am - 9:00 am)
Friday, July 15 to Sunday, July 24

 

You are invited to participate in the 2nd ANNUAL ARTISTIC VISIONS ART SHOW & SALE to be held on the first floor of the historic Chester Train Station. This event will showcase both experienced and new-to-exhibit artists in two groups – Youth and Adult. Opening Reception July 15 at 7:00 pm. Shows run July 16 to 21 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily. Youth Art Workshop (free) July 16 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. For more info call Sharon 275-2448 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

ARTISTIC VISIONS ART SHOW & SALE (8:00 am - 9:00 am)
Friday, July 15 to Sunday, July 24

 

You are invited to participate in the 2nd ANNUAL ARTISTIC VISIONS ART SHOW & SALE to be held on the first floor of the historic Chester Train Station. This event will showcase both experienced and new-to-exhibit artists in two groups – Youth and Adult. Opening Reception July 15 at 7:00 pm. Shows run July 16 to 21 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily. Youth Art Workshop (free) July 16 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. For more info call Sharon 275-2448 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

ARTISTIC VISIONS ART SHOW & SALE (8:00 am - 9:00 am)
Friday, July 15 to Sunday, July 24

 

You are invited to participate in the 2nd ANNUAL ARTISTIC VISIONS ART SHOW & SALE to be held on the first floor of the historic Chester Train Station. This event will showcase both experienced and new-to-exhibit artists in two groups – Youth and Adult. Opening Reception July 15 at 7:00 pm. Shows run July 16 to 21 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily. Youth Art Workshop (free) July 16 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. For more info call Sharon 275-2448 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

CHESTER SEASIDE FARMER & ARTISAN MARKET (2:30 pm - 5:30 pm)
CHESTER SEASIDE FARMER & ARTISAN MARKET at Parade Square, Chester Village across from the Lido Pool every Friday through to October from 2:30 to 5:30 pm. Veggies, fish right off the boat, meat, baking, plants, lemonade and more. NEW: Community Organization booths and your Neighbors.

NEWFIE BREAKFAST (7:30 am - 10:30 am)
NEWFIE BREAKFAST at the Chester Basin Legion from 7:30 to 10:30 am. Choose from homemade fish cakes, homemade baked beans, bologna or ham, toast or homemade biscuit, scrambled eggs, not-from-a-box pancakes, hash browns, juice, tea or coffee.

ARTISTIC VISIONS ART SHOW & SALE (8:00 am - 9:00 am)
Friday, July 15 to Sunday, July 24

 

You are invited to participate in the 2nd ANNUAL ARTISTIC VISIONS ART SHOW & SALE to be held on the first floor of the historic Chester Train Station. This event will showcase both experienced and new-to-exhibit artists in two groups – Youth and Adult. Opening Reception July 15 at 7:00 pm. Shows run July 16 to 21 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily. Youth Art Workshop (free) July 16 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. For more info call Sharon 275-2448 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

HUBBARDS FARMERS' MARKET (8:00 am - 12:00 - noon)
HUBBARDS FARMERS' MARKET at the Hubbards Barn & Community Park, (#57 Hwy 3) from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon every Saturday from May to the end of October.   Come spend a great Saturday morning enjoying local food, local music and much more. Also Justine Kerr will be at the Art Tent from July 2 to August 27. To sign up: email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

NEW ROSS COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET (9:00 am - 12:00 - noon)
NEW ROSS COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET is open for the season from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at Ross Farm Museum (4568 Hwy 12). Quality local products, great service, local musicians, wonderful people. We welcome back old friends and look forward to meeting new ones! For more info call Rubia 689-2414.

DANCE - BLANDFORD (9:30 pm)
DANCE at the District #1 Community Centre, Blandford from 9:30 pm to 1:30 am. Dance to the 50's & 60's band Bluestar. Tickets $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets available at Hubbards Home Hardware, The Deck, Between Friends or Fred Witherall.

DANCE - BLANDFORD (9:30 pm)
DANCE at the District #1 Community Centre, Blandford from 9:30 pm to 1:30 am. Dance to the 50's & 60's band Bluestar. Tickets $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets available at Hubbards Home Hardware, The Deck, Between Friends or Fred Witherall.

ARTISTIC VISIONS ART SHOW & SALE (8:00 am - 9:00 am)
Friday, July 15 to Sunday, July 24

 

You are invited to participate in the 2nd ANNUAL ARTISTIC VISIONS ART SHOW & SALE to be held on the first floor of the historic Chester Train Station. This event will showcase both experienced and new-to-exhibit artists in two groups – Youth and Adult. Opening Reception July 15 at 7:00 pm. Shows run July 16 to 21 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily. Youth Art Workshop (free) July 16 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. For more info call Sharon 275-2448 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

FREE VARIETY SHOW (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
FREE VARIETY SHOW at the Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross starting 1:00 pm. Past performers from all over Nova Scotia! Free will offering for Lunenburg County United Way.

CHESTER BRASS CONCERT (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
CHESTER BRASS CONCERTS are back at the Bandstand in Chester Sunday evenings starting tonight and on August 14 at 7:00 pm. The Chester Brass under the direction of Conductor and Music Director George Morrison will perform at the Chester Band Stand starting 7:00 pm. The thirty piece band will play a musical selection of marches, folk music and show tunes. The public is invited to enjoy these and other musical works by the Chester Brass at the bandstand overlooking the Chester Yacht Club and Mahone Bay. The audience is requested to bring folding chairs and comfortable clothing for an open air concert.  All ages are welcome.

OFFICIAL OPENING OF MAPLE COTTAGE (11:30 am - 1:30 pm)
The Chester Municipal Heritage Society's OFFICIAL OPENING OF MAPLE COTTAGE, 75 Regent Street starting 11:30 am.   Everyone welcome.

FLOWER SHOW & TEA (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
The Chester Garden Club will hold its Annual Flower Show and Tea entitled "Chester Gems" at the Chester Legion Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend the event. Admission is $7 for adults, $3 for age 16 and under. The show will open at 1:30 pm and tea will be served from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Prizes will be awarded from 4:00 to 5:30pm. Anyone interested in entering floral arrangements or specimens is advised to check this year's specifications for the design class and the specimen list found on our blog: chestergardenclub.chesterns.ca/. Information may be obtained by contacting the organizing committee via the club's email address: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

CHESTER SEASIDE FARMER & ARTISAN MARKET (2:30 pm - 5:30 pm)
CHESTER SEASIDE FARMER & ARTISAN MARKET at Parade Square, Chester Village across from the Lido Pool every Friday through to October from 2:30 to 5:30 pm. Veggies, fish right off the boat, meat, baking, plants, lemonade and more. NEW: Community Organization booths and your Neighbors.

HUBBARDS FARMERS' MARKET (8:00 am - 12:00 - noon)
HUBBARDS FARMERS' MARKET at the Hubbards Barn & Community Park, (#57 Hwy 3) from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon every Saturday from May to the end of October.   Come spend a great Saturday morning enjoying local food, local music and much more. Also Justine Kerr will be at the Art Tent from July 2 to August 27. To sign up: email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

NEW ROSS COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET (9:00 am - 12:00 - noon)
NEW ROSS COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET is open for the season from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at Ross Farm Museum (4568 Hwy 12). Quality local products, great service, local musicians, wonderful people. We welcome back old friends and look forward to meeting new ones! For more info call Rubia 689-2414.

OAK ISLAND TOURS (10:00 am - 12:00 - noon)
Once again this season Oak Island's "Walk the Mystery" Tours will be offered due to the overwhelming response from last years tours and the cooperation of the new owners. The Friends of Oak Island Society will be holding another set of tours the weekend of July 30th and 31st. Tours are at 10am and 2pm each day. Please be advised this is a walking tour, so be sure to wear proper footwear. The walk is 3/4 of a mile to the money pit with various stops along the way. Come "Walk the Mystery" with Charles Barkhouse and discover for yourself the treasures of Oak Island. For more details, costs, and to make reservations go to www.friendsofoakisland.com.

OAK ISLAND TOURS (10:00 am - 12:00 - noon)
Once again this season Oak Island's "Walk the Mystery" Tours will be offered due to the overwhelming response from last years tours and the cooperation of the new owners. The Friends of Oak Island Society will be holding another set of tours the weekend of July 30th and 31st. Tours are at 10am and 2pm each day. Please be advised this is a walking tour, so be sure to wear proper footwear. The walk is 3/4 of a mile to the money pit with various stops along the way. Come "Walk the Mystery" with Charles Barkhouse and discover for yourself the treasures of Oak Island. For more details, costs, and to make reservations go to www.friendsofoakisland.com.

SKEET SHOOT (10:00 am - 12:00 - noon)
SKEET SHOOT at the Captain Kidd Rod & Gun Club, East Chester starting 10:00 am.

FISH FRY (4:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
FISH FRY at the Hubbards Area Lions Club from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Enjoy a haddock fillet, potatoes, vegetables, tea/coffee and dessert. Cost $10 per person. For more info call the Lions Club 857-9845.

LOBSTER SUPPER (4:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
LOBSTER SUPPER at Bonny Lea Farm from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Take-out service starts 3:00 pm. Tickets must be purchased in advanced by calling 275-5622.

OPEN HOUSE & TEA (4:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
OPEN HOUSE & TEA at the Zoe Valle Memorial Library, 63 Regent Street, Chester from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.  For more info call Glen MacLeod 275-2190.

 

FILM SCREENING (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm)

FILM SCREENING – "The Vestibule of Heaven" at the Chester Playhouse starting 7:30 pm.

For more info call Glen MacLeod 275-2190.