September in Shelburne County

 

Queen of Hearts Dory Club Fun Night

Try your hand at rowing a dory every Tuesday night at the
Cape Sable Island Causeway
6-8PM

 

SHELBURNE FARMER’S MARKET
Every Saturday at Guild Hall on Shelburne’s Historic Waterfront
June 2 – October – 9AM to 1PM

 

SABLE RIVER COUNTRY MARKET
Every Saturday at the Sable River ESSO Highway 103
9AM – 1PM

 

BARRINGTON COUNTRY MARKET
Every Saturday (weather permitting)
Barrington Exhibition Grounds
9AM – 1PM

 

Wednesday NIght Kitchen Party
Wood’s Harbour Community Centre
Every other Wednesday at 7PM.
September 5 & 19, 2012
Great night of Entertainment for the whole family!

 

 

Community Breakfasts

 

 1st & 3rd Saturday each month – Sandy Point Lighthouse Community Centre – 8AM-11AM

2nd Saturday each month – Birchtown Community Centre – 8AM-11AM

Last Saturday each month – Albert Lodge, #156 Water Street, Shelburne – 8AM-11AM

1st Sunday each month – Shelburne Lions Club – 8AM-11AM

2nd Sunday each month – Jordan Fire Hall – 8AM-11AM

3rd Sunday each month – Wood’s Harbour Community Centre – 7AM-11AM

Last Sunday each month – North East Harbour Fire Hall – 8AM-11AM

Last Sunday each month – Ohio Fire Department – 8AM-11AM

September 7 – Rosalin Nickerson Care Fund Walk for a Cause
Barrington Curling Club, Sherose Island
6PM
Ceremonial Walk, rose laying ceremony, balloon release, 50/50, face painting, live entertainment and much more. All proceeds raised help those suffering with cancer in the Barrington & Area

September 7 – Friday Night Hootenanny
Seadog Saloon, Shelburne Waterfront – 8PM
$5 cover

September 13 – The Hunger Games – Osprey Arts Centre, Shelburne – 8PM

September 14 – Cape Islander Boat Social
A social to celebrate the Cape Islander Boat
Special Speaker, Video, Skits, Music & Refreshments
7-9 pm @ the Clark’s Harbour Legion Hall

September 14 – Friday Night Hootenanny – Ukelele Hoot hosted by Nigel d’Eon – Sea Dog Saloon, Shelburne – 8PM

September 15 – Barrington Regional Curling Club Fall Fling
Barrington Regional Curling Club – 9:30AM – 5PM
Admission $1 – Children 12 & under – Free.
Silent auction, craft tables, flea market tables, bake tables & much more.

September 15 – Nova Scotia Boat Races – Shelburne Harbour – 2PM

September 15 – Leaning on a Lamp (& other delights) – Osprey Arts Centre – 8PM

September 16 – Fisherman’s Memorial Service
2PM – Fisherman’s Monument by the Gazebo in Clark’s Harbour
In case of inclement weather it will be held at the same time at the West Head Wesleyan Church

September 16 – Terry Fox Run
various locations throughout Shelburne County

 

WHIRLIGIG & WEATHER VANE FESTIVAL
September 15-16, 2012
Shelburne, NS
The 11th Annual Whirligig Festival is held on Shelburne’s Historic Dock Street.  Explore and be amused by the vast array of whirligigs and weather vanes on display.  $1500 worth of prizes will be awarded in different catergories.  This festival was chosen as the BEST festival in Nova Scotia in 2007! Fun for young and old alike!
Learn more here.

 

LIGHTS ALONG THE SHORE
September 14-16, 2012
Lighthouse Route, NS
This three day event celebrates the lights and lighthouses of the South Shore of Nova Scotia.

September 15th - For Friends & Family - Bon Portage Lighthouse,ShagHarbour— (10am-3pm)

Lighthouse boat tour leaving fromProspectWharfat 10am & returning at 3pm. Bring your own lunch, water and lifejacket. Cost: $15.00pp. Contact (902) 637-2185 to make reservations in advance, which is mandatory.

September 16th - For Friends & Family - Trip to McNutt’s Island to see Cape Roseway Lighthouse.  cost $25.00 pp.

Leaving at 9:30am & returning between 3-4:00pm. Pack a lunch and drinks for the day. For more information contact 875-2331. Need reservations in advance.

September 22 – Fun Fest
Sable River Volunteer Fire Dept – 10AM
Bake sale, silent auction, children’s parade, market, face painting, yard sales & much more!

September 22 – Final Showdown – Boat Races – Cape SableIsland Causeway

September 22 – The Pirate Invasion – fun activities with a pirate theme at the Cape Sable Island Causeway

September 23 – Shelburne Showtime presents - A Monster in Paris – Osprey Arts Centre, Shelburne – 2PM

September 27 – Seniors’ Bus Trip to Cape Forchu Lighthouse
Anyone interested please contact Parnell @ 745-0226

September 27 - Shelburne Showtime presents – Voices of Love – Osprey Arts Centre, Shelburne – 8PM

September 28 – Friday Night Hootenanny – Eddie Perry & Matt Bone – Sea Dog Saloon, Shelburne – 8PM

September 29 – The Scott’s Timber Show – Osprey Arts Centre – 8PM