Calendar

Blending genres, styles and art forms, soprano Measha Brueggergosman-Lee presents Zombie Blizzard, a collection of concert arias for soprano and jazz trio. Zombie Blizzard is an intimate and powerful...

Fishing Derby & BBQ at Hutts Lake, Chester Basin from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Non-Motorized boats only! Registration is $10 per adult and $5 per person 18 years and under. All prizes donated by Kelvin’s...

The Met Opera Live in HD (Encore) Our 2025-2026 MET Live in HD season comes to an end with the lyrical Eugene Onegin. Tchaikovsky’s many moods—tender, grand, melancholy—are all given free rein in this...

A Bonny Lea Farm Benefit: Chester’s Got More Talent at Bonny Lea Farm Auditorium (5 Collicutt Road, Chester) starting 4:00 pm. Performances by: Capricci, Cynthia Myers Trio, I’m A Star Ukulele All...

Aspotogan Arts and Crafts Open Studio at Ocean Swells Community Centre from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Free, open art-making studio; bring your art supplies, and your lunch. All are welcome.

Chester Garden Club welcomes Kiki Jabbour to speak on “Vegetable Gardening In A Changing Climate” at St. Stephen’s Parish Hall (54 Regent Street, Chester) starting 7:00 pm. Niki’s program will...

Amendments to Municipal Planning Strategy and Village of Chester Secondary Planning Strategy On May 7, 2026, Chester Municipal Council gave 1 st reading of its intention to approve: Amendments to the...

A Council meeting will be held on this day following the two scheduled Public Hearings. AGENDAS Agendas are posted on-line, the Monday prior to the meeting. PUBLIC INPUT - Meetings are open to the...

In the matter of the Municipal Government Act and the Municipality of the District of Chester TAKE NOTICE THAT on Thursday, May 7, 2026, Chester Municipal Council gave “First Reading” to draft...

Barn Blooms Night Market at the Hubbards Barn from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Vendors related to or inspired by flowers, gardening, personal growth, agriculture, and farming will be in attendance.

Chester Garden Club Gardeners’ Sale at the Old Chester Train Station from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Fresh baked goodies and coffee for sale. Storm Cast Products, Helping Nature Heal, Growing Friends and...

Walk with us to support people living with dementia and their care partners. Register at Walkns.ca

Auction 45 Card Games at the Little Red School, Canaan starting 1:00 pm. Cost $3 per person.

The Council meeting normally scheduled for today has been cancelled. The next Council meeting is scheduled for June 25th.

🗓Save the date: June 4, 2026 at Forest Heights Community School ♻ Join Emily Key from the Municipality of Chester and Angela Taylor from Region 6 Solid Waste Management for a presentation on solid...

Calling it a puppet show doesn’t quite capture the magic of The Baby Tyler Show. What we can call it is – surprising, hilarious, and unlike anything you’ve seen before! Join us for this uniquely...

Father’s Day Lunch at St. Luke’s Parish Hall (10 Shore Club Road, Hubbards) from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Enjoy pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, tea/coffee and choice of pie slice. Admission by donation...

Annual Fundraiser Lobster or Brisket Supper at the East Chester Recreation Hall (3292 Hwy 3) from 1:00 to 6:00 pm. Eat-in or Take-out. Lobster Supper $35 includes: 1.25-pound Lobster, Creamy Potato...

Join host Liz Crocker in conversation with veteran journalist, television and radio host, and bestselling author, Gillian Deacon. Award-winning broadcaster and bestselling author Gillian Deacon spent...

2K Walk (new this year) 5K Walk/5K Run/10K Run Deadline to receive an event T-Shirt: Wednesday, May 13 Adults: $25 pre-register; $30 after May 13 18 and under: $10 (under 8 must run with an adult) For...

Fundraiser for Citizenship 9 service learning project. We are looking for clothing and food donations, and there will be a prize for the highest donors. We may have some local musicians performing as...

Crib Tournament at the Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross. Doors open 12:00 noon. Registration at 12:30 pm and Play starts at 1:00 pm. Cost: $20 per team. Must be 19 years or older...

An Exhibition by Curtis Botham June 11th - 28th Opening Reception Friday, Jun 12th 5-7pm Large-scale charcoal drawings depicting the labour and processes of Nova Scotia’s commercial fishing industry...

Hubbards Area Lions Club Fundraiser Golf Tournament at the Aspotogan Ridge Golf Club. 15 Teams. Shotgun start at 8:00 am and costs $400 for team of 4. Includes 18 holes of golf with cart and prizes...

Sunny Days Market at the Chester Area Middle School (204 Duke Street) from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Rain Barrell Sale –order your Rain Barrel by June 13 at: rainbarrel.ca/newross and pick it up on June 20 at the New Ross Fairgrounds Dining Hall between 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. Stop Letting Rain Go to...

Crib Tournament at the Little Red School, Canaan starting 1:00 pm. Cost $20 per team. Cash prizes.

Council Policy & Strategy Sessions will be held on the second-last Thursday of the Month. This meeting replaces the former Committee of the Whole meeting. The Council Policy & Strategy Session is a...

Development Agreement for East River Village On May 7, 2026, Chester Municipal Council gave 1 st notice of its intention to approve: Development Agreement with Lloyds Landing Limited to facilitate the...

Father’s Day Drive Thru Take-Out Only Fish & Chips at the Chester Basin Fire Department (5430 Hwy 3) from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm. Cost $16 for 2-piece Fish & Chips. Pre-order by June 19 by texting or...

Father’s Day Roast Beef Dinner at the Forties Community Centre (1787 Forties Road, New Ross) from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Enjoy Roast beef dinner, Pie or Cheesecake, tea & coffee. Adults: $18, Under 12: $8...