The Community of New Ross

Crib Tournament
2017-11-05 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Doors open at noon. Registration starts at 12:30pm. Play starts at 1pm.
Canteen available. Wheelchair accesible.

Healthy Cooking for Families
2017-11-06 09:30 - 12:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
FREE 4 week program offered on Monday mornings, 9:30 am – 12:00 noon, Nov 6, 13, 27, & Dec 4
Come out for a fun program where we’ll cook delicious, healthy food together and eat it! This time the program’s discussions will focus on emphasizing local foods in season on a budget.
This program has limited spaces, call 902-689-2414 or email nrfrcleanne@gmail.com to register by MON. OCT 16th.

"Christmas at the Farm"-Silent Auction and Social Evening
2017-11-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Back by popular demand, this social evening of the year has complimentary wine and hor d’oeuvres. Do some Christmas shopping while in the company of friends. 100% of the monies raised goes directly into New Ross projects.
Bidding ceases at 9pm.

Remembrance Day @ the Legion
2017-11-11 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Remembrance Day Ceremony at 10:45am.
Following the ceremony, join us at the Legion for entertainment, beverages, food and comradeship!
Entertainment: Messengers of Music & Aaron Warren

Nancy MacDonald-Nurse Practitioner
2017-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
New Ross clinic will be Thursday, Nov. 16th from 2-4pm. Now patients of Dr. Cox may also book with Nancy.
For more information or to book an appointment, please call 902-275-4414

Beginner Rug-Hooking Workshop
2017-11-18 09:30 - 16:30 | Ross Farm Museum
If you would like to try rug-hooking join us at the Ross Farm Museum for a 1-day workshop and create a beautiful hot pad with traditional “hit and miss” background. No previous experience required.
Time: 9:30am-4:30pm (Bring your own lunch)
Cost: Course=$50, Heart Kit=$50

Country Christmas Craft Fair
2017-11-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Craft Fair at the Forties Community Centre, with a varity of crafters and vendors. Door Prizes. Canteen available
Free admission.

Annual Christmas Bazaar
2017-11-18 11:00 - 14:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Baked Goods, Crafts, Surprise Packages, and White Elephant Table.
Lunch of soup, chili, or chowder with dessert available.
Sponsored by Christ Anglican Church to be held at the New Ross Legion on Saturday November 18th, from 11am – 2pm.

NRFRC-Paint Party
2017-11-19 13:30 - 16:30 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Support your local Resource Centre by enjoying an afternoon of painting with “Love Thru Art Painting” at the NRFRC. 20 participants required to host the event.
Tickets will also be sold for 10 lbs of lobster, and 3Ply Kuraidori Saucepan. $2 each or 3 for $5.
Cost: $45. Please call (902) 689-2414 to register before Nov 17.

Dance Recital
2017-11-24 19:00 - 20:00 | New Ross Consolidated School-Gym
The dance students have worked hard over the last 10 weeks to bring their dancing abilities to the stage for you. Please come and show the children your support. This is a fundraiser for the New Ross Family Resource Centre ~ Everyone welcome!!
Thursday March 29th at 7:00 pm at New Ross Consolidated School Gym
$4.00/adult, $2.00/child, or $10/family

24th Annual Christmas Festival
2017-12-01 - 2017-12-03 | Nova Scotia
New Ross boasts a spectacular weekend of Christmas fun, held annually on the first weekend of December.
To see all the exciting events throughout this fabulous weekend, please check out our brochure, our Christmas Festival page or visit us on Facebook.

Christmas in the Country at Ross Farm
2017-12-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
As part of the New Ross Christmas Festival, staff at Ross Farm have put together a great program for your enjoyment. Step back in time to experience Christmas in the Country. At Rosebank Cottage sample traditional dishes from the period, such as plum pudding, sugar cookies, and warmed spiced cider.
On Saturday, young and old alike will enjoy, “Father Christmas” from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
In the Learning Centre Hearth Room on Saturday, from 1:00 -3:00 pm, enjoy the musical entertainment.
There will be craft activities in the school house and farm workshop.
Weather permitting, there will be horse drawn wagon rides.
A Craft Fair will be held in the Learning Centre on Dec 3rd from 10:30am-3:30pm.

Craft Fair & Sale
2017-12-02 10:00 - 15:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Help us celebrate the 24th Annual New Ross Christmas Festival on Dec 2nd from 10am-3pm at the NR Legion. A wide variety of crafts and products will be available. A lift is available for those who wish to avoid the stairs.

Christmas Festival Dance
2017-12-02 21:00 - 23:30 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
-with 2016 Reader’s Choice Winner “Favorite Musician” HAL BRUCE!
Time: 9pm-1:00am
Tickets: $15/pp

Breakfast with Santa
2017-12-17 08:00 - 11:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Sunday, December 17th, 8:00 – 11:00 am at Forties Community Centre. Santa will be there to meet the children!
Menu: eggs, bacon, pancakes, hash browns, toast, juice, tea & coffee
Adults: $7.00
5-12 years: $4.00
Preschoolers and under: free

Christmas Day
2017-12-25 | Nova Scotia

New Years Day Levee!
2018-01-01 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
The New Ross Legion will be hosting a New Years Day Levee starting at 1:00pm, with music, food and entertainment by Carla & Tony. Come by and ring in the New Year!

Fun & Fitness Classes
2018-01-08 11:00 - 12:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
This 50+ exercise class is for you!
Offering classes in January at two central locations for your convenience:

New Ross Legion=Mon Jan 8th-Mon March 26th
New Ross Family Resource Centre=Wed Jan 10th-Wed March 28th

Join Wanda Broome and beat the winter blues while improving your fitness level. This class will be designed to meet your level of fitness.
Pre-register before Jan 8th by calling Diane at 902-689-2414.

Fun & Fitness Classes
2018-01-10 11:00 - 12:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada

New Ross Baby Group
2018-01-11 09:30 - 12:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Runs every second Thursday, join us from 9:30-10:30am at Playgroup and then 10:30-12:00 for Baby Group. Free, drop-in program. Come join parents and caregivers for tea, coffee, and conversation.

New Ross Dance
2018-01-12 15:00 - 20:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Winter session starting on Friday, January 12th, for 10 weeks.
Classes include: Creative Movement (ages 3-5), Jazz (ages 6-9), Hip Hop & Jazz (ages 10+), Technique & Conditioning (ages 10+), Competitive Contemporary (ages 10-14), Solo & Duo Rehearsals (ages 10+).
Classes run from 3:30 – 8:00pm
Registration is due Jan. 8th. Call NRFRC with any questions you may have at 902-689-2414.

Winter Frolic
2018-01-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Winter is fun at Ross Farm Museum, this weekend join us for a sleigh ride, and enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate made over an open fire. Visit the farm workshop and sample some homemade ice cream. Bring your toboggan; we have a fabulous coasting hill. We also have snow shoes available for you to borrow, or you can bring your own skies and snowshoes.
Visit us Jan 13th & 14th, 9am-5pm

Variety Show @ FCC
2018-01-14 13:30 - 16:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Sunday Jan 14th- 1:30 – 4:00 pm at the Forties Community Centre.
Admission: $5.00
Entertainment: Dave Guptill and Barbara Crowell, Carrol Edwards & Friends, Country Heat, Jim Manuel and the Grass Hoppers
Canteen will be available.
Call 902-689-2612 for more information

3rd Annual Jimmy Buffett Night
2018-01-19 17:00 - 23:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Join us at the New Ross Legion for our 3rd Annual “Jimmy Buffett Night” – Music by Steve Cochrane & Aaron Warren. Enjoy a taste of Margaritaville in Brach 79!

Ross Farm Tatting Demonstration
2018-01-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Visit Ross Farm Museum this weekend and chat with our interpreters as they demonstrate the beautiful art of both needle and shuttle tatting.

Toboggan Making Demonstration
2018-01-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Jan 27th & 28th, 9am-5pm, interpreters at the Ross Farm will be demonstrating how to make a wooden toboggan

The Village Blacksmith
2018-02-03 09:00 - 2018-02-04 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
This weekend come to Ross Farm Museum and learn why the blacksmith was such an important part of the community and why they remained so, well into the 20th century.

New Ross Playgroup
2018-02-05 09:30 - 23:30 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Playgroup runs every MONDAY and THURSDAY throughout the school year. Join us for songs, stories, crafts and a nutritious snack from 9:30 – 11:30am. This program is for children from birth to school age.

Friday Night Live @ the Legion
2018-02-09 08:30 - 23:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Friday Night Live shows begin at 8:30pm. Shows are open to everyone (Guests must be signed in by a member). Under aged guest must be accompanied by a guardian.

Apr 6: Millett & Hunt
Apr 13: Shawn Hebb
Apr 20: Aaron Warren & Mark Hippern
Apr 27: The Hilites

Flax Demonstration
2018-02-10 09:00 - 2018-02-11 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
This weekend staff will be on hand to inform and demonstrate the steps involved from the planting of the flax seed to the spinning of the fiber.
