The Community of New Ross

Canada Day 2016 @ The Legion
2016-07-01 14:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Join your friends and neighbors on July 1st for our Canada day Celebrations.
Opening ceremony at 2:00 pm.
Music: 2:15 – 3:15 pm – Shawn Hebb
3:30 – 4:30 pm – Ricky Naugler
4:45 – 6:45 pm – Havin A Time (Eric Keddy)
7:00 – 10:00 pm – Andrew Frelick & Aaron Warren (Tailgate Guys)
BBQ & Pig Roast 3:00 – 6:00 pm, Fireworks at 10:00 pm (* In the event of rain, all events will take place inside however the Fireworks will be postponed until Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 10:00 pm).

"Making Do" Curator Talk on Quilts of 1800-1920
2016-07-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Join Polly on July 2nd for a conversation about the antique quilts displayed in the Learning Centre this summer, how and why they were produced, what we can learn about the people and the time period from these textiles.

Atlantic Spinners and Hand Weavers at Ross Farm
2016-07-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Members of the Atlantic Spinners and Weavers Guild will be demonstrating at the museum on Sunday, July 3rd from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Learning Centre.

Crib Tournament
2016-07-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Sunday, July 3rd at the Forties Community Centre.
Doors open at 12 noon, registration starts at 12:30pm, Play starts at 1:00 pm.
$20/team. Canteen available.
For more information call 902-689-2147.

Red Cross Swim Program
2016-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Lake Darling
NRFRC is sponsoring the Red Cross Swim Program at Lake Darling this year. We have a registered swim instructor, Hannah Davies providing swim lessons for all levels, starting Monday July 4th to Friday July 15th, 2016.
Registration fee: $25/per child.
Please call before June 17th if you are interested in putting your child in swimming. We will contact you with your child’s time as soon as classes are confirmed.

Playgroup
2016-07-04 09:30 - 11:30 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Join Karen and the summer staff for fun, songs, stories, craft and a nutritious snack on Monday mornings from 9:30-11:30 for children birth to school age.

Summer Camp
2016-07-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2016-07-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2016-08-02 09:00 - 16:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Day Camps will be run by Hannah Davies & Emma Rivard on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 9am – 4pm at the Resource Centre for children aged 5-12 years old. 1 child – $14/day, 2 children – $22/day, 3 children – $30/day
Themes for JULY are:
July 5 – Alice in Wonderland (Down the Rabbit Hole) July 7th – Tree Hugger’s Day
July 12 – Medieval Day (Storm the Castle) July 14th – Theater Day
July 19 – Harry Potter Day July 21 – Restaurant Day
July 26 – Christmas in July July 28 – Pirate Day
PLEASE call the Resource Centre AFTER Monday, June 6th to register your child/children for any of these programs.
August 2nd: Water Day August 4th: Fear Factor
August 8th: Mad Science August 11th: Special Olympics
August 16th: Grave Island Trip (special waiver necessary) August 18th: Farm Day
August 23rd: (Raind date for Graves Island)/Camping Day August 25th: Tropics Day

Arts N Crafts
2016-07-06 10:00 - 12:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Come join the summer staff at the Resource Centre on Wednesday mornings, from 10 am to 12 noon for some fun, summer crafts. You MUST pre-register for this activity. Open for children aged 5-12 years. $4.00/day
Please call 902-689-2414 for more information or to register.

New Ross Farmers' Association Meeting
2016-07-06 20:00 - 21:00 | New Ross Fair Grounds
The New Ross Farmer’s Association will meet on Wednesday, July 6th at 8:00pm in the Dining Hall on the New Ross Fairgrounds. All interested persons are urged to attend the meeting. There is only one more meeting before the Fair, so any outstanding problems should be brought up at the meeting.
If you have an interest in helping prepare for the fair or have some spare time contact Grant Reeves, at 902-689-2149. For more information, contact Debbie at 902-689-2737.

Tatting Demonstration in Rosebank Cottage at Ross Farm
2016-07-09 - 2016-07-10 | Ross Farm Museum
Visit Ross Farm on Saturday, July 9th and Sunday, July 10th, and chat with our interpreters as they demonstrate the beautiful art of both needle and shuttle tatting.

Book Reading with Christy Ann Conlin
2016-07-09 13:30 - 15:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Join Christy Ann Conlin for a reading from her new novel, ‘The Memento’, a literary ghost story, published by Doubleday/Penguin Random House.
Christy Ann will share her love of ghost stories, discuss the haunted embroidery in the novel, and how growing up in rural Nova Scotia and participating in 4-H shaped her literary career.

Strawberry Supper
2016-07-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Menu: Chicken, baked beans, salads, and a variety of strawberry desserts, tea/coffee.
Adults: $12, Children 5-12: $6, Under 5: $3
Doors open at 4pm, serving starts at 4:30pm. At the Forties Community Centre on Sunday, July 10th, 2016.
For more information call 902-689-2612 or 902-689-2000.

The Apple Barrel Industry at Ross Farm
2016-07-13 | Ross Farm Museum
At Ross Farm on Wednesday, July 13th, you can hear the roar of the saws and the smell of the freshly cut spruce and balsam fir as the saw mill produce barrel staves and heads for our cooperage shop. At the cooperage shop you will see our cooper building the various types of barrels.

Volunteer Meeting for New Ross Anniversary Celebrations
2016-07-14 19:00 - 20:00 | New Ross Fire Hall, Highway 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, Canada
Calling all volunteers who are willing to donate a few hours, a half day, or more of your time to help with the August 5-7th Anniversary Celebrations. Please come to out volunteer meeting on July 14th, at 7:00 pm at the Fire Hall. At this time we will review our safety regulations, confirm your time commitment and your job assignment. We will be taking your order for your free volunteer t-shirt as well.

Friday Night @ The Legion
2016-07-15 16:00 - 21:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Legion is open 4pm to 9pm. Friday Night Food runs from 5pm until showtime at 8pm.

Friday, July 1st: Canada Day Celebrations/Fireworks
Friday, July 8th: Donny Chisholm
Friday, July 15th: Jamie Junger
Friday, July 22nd: Gypsy Minstrels (Kevin Koloff)
Friday, July 29th: Havin A Time (Eric Keddy)

Cooking With Herbs
2016-07-18 13:00 - 15:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Rubia Hutt is teaching Cooking with Herbs again! Learn to use herbs to enhance your cooking and baking. You’ll get to taste a number of dishes and receive recipes to take home.
This program is free, but you need to register by calling Chester Municipality 902-275-8503. Child care is available, please call NRFRC at 902-689-2414 to make arrangements.
This program is coordinated by the Chester Municipality in partnership with the New Ross Family Resource Centre and the New Ross Community Food Project.

FREE Library Program for Kids
2016-07-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2016-07-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2016-08-02 10:00 - 12:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Come join Renee from the South Shore Public Libraries at the New Ross Family Resource Centre in New Ross for a reading circle, outdoor activities, and crafts! Reading in the summer is fun!
Put on your sunscreen, get your hats and water bottles, and let’s enjoy the summer sun while exploring the fun resources the library has to offer!
Drop-in, for ages 5-12 years.
Tuesday, July 19/Tuesday, July 26/Tuesday, August 2, from 10am – 12 noon

Hello iPad: Free Library Program
2016-07-19 14:30 - 15:30, 2016-07-26 14:30 - 15:30, 2016-08-02 14:30 - 15:30 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
This free, 3 week program will get you up to speed on your new iPad.
July 19 – iPad Basics – Learn iPad basics, buttons, wifi, screen and gestures, and basic settings in a small group.
July 26 – iPad Step 2 – Learn how to download an app, use your camera, and Facetime your family in Fort McMurray or in the Forties.
August 2 – iPad and Overdrive – Learn how to download and borrow eBooks and audio books from the Library.
Space is limited, please call the New Ross Family Resource Centre to register at 902-689-2414.
This program is free, and is in partnership with South Shore Public Libraries and the NRFRC.

Creative Kidz by Chester Municipality
2016-07-26 13:30 - 15:30 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Tuesday, July 26th from 1:30 – 3:30pm, at the New Ross Family Resource Centre for children ages 3-6 years old. $7.00 per child.
Pay and register by July 19th by calling 902-275-3490 or 902-275-8503.

Forties Garden Club Flower Show
2016-08-03 14:30 - 16:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Show is open to the public 2:30 – 4:00 pm on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at the Forties Community Centre.
Adults, $5.00, includes Lunch
This years theme is “Celebrating the 200th Anniversary”.

New Ross Farmer's Association Meeting
2016-08-03 20:00 - 21:00 | New Ross Fair Grounds
We will be meeting on Wednesday, August 3rd at 8:00pm in the Dining Hall on the New Ross Fairgrounds. This is the last scheduled meeting before the fair, all interested persons are urged to attend the meeting.
If you have an interest in helping prepare for the fair or have some spare time contact Grant Reeves at 902-689-2149. Or for more information contact Debbie, at 902-689-2737.

200th Anniversary Celebration
2016-08-05 - 2016-08-07 | Nova Scotia
In 2016, New Ross turns 200 years young. Join us for our weekend long celebration with highlights that include, a Night Market, community parade, woodsman competition, garden party, concert in the park, entertainment, food and so much more. For all the details check out our facebook page or the 200th anniversary page. Below is the weekends schedule events. So much to see and do! Can’t wait to see you soon!
Schedule of events-Aug 5-7th

200th Anniversary-Night Market
2016-08-05 18:30 - 22:30 | New Ross Fair Grounds
The 200th Anniversary Committee would like to invite you to our Night Market, “An Evening of Wonder”:
-combining tastes, sights, and sounds, with:
–acts from Atlantic Cirque,
–musical entertainment by “the Market Band”
–Food Vendors to tantalize your taste-buds -including pizza, pasta, pad Thai, African, meats, food truck, and Clothing/Craft Vendors – including wood carvings, scarves, ironworks, mobiles/children products, soaps, and more!
–beverages-wine, beer, cider, highlighted by Muwin Estates special 200th anniversary Cider, local Planter’s Ridge winery, and Garrison Breweries
-look into your future with one of our Fortune Tellers
-Children’s Fun-bouncy castle, face painting, balloon lady, life size games with the Boardroom Cafe
When: Aug. 05, 2016, 6:30-10:30pm
Where: The Fairgrounds, New Ross, NS
Entrance Fee: $2.00/person, $5.00/family
Hope to see you there!

Happy Birthday New Ross!
2016-08-06 | New Ross Fair Grounds
Join the FCC in the Dining Hall at the Fair Grounds for a cold beer and sausage to celebrate!
