New Ross Food Boxes: This program runs April – November and currently runs once per month. We are at full capacity (36 families) at this time. Each family is responsible to have their food picked up on the day and time specified. Next Pickup Date: ALL PARTICIPANTS will pick up on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17th, 1:00pm...Read more >
Wild Flower Arrangement Workshop with Susan Larder: FREE, AUGUST 17th, 2:00 – 4:00pm. All ages workshop (under 16, must be accompanied by an adult), each workshop will include education, wild flower assortment, and a vase. For this month, participants are asked to bring an assortment of cut flowers from their own gardens.
Thursday, August 18th, 10:00am – 12:00pm – Self Care Thursday, for ages 8 - 12. We will be making our own face masks, body scrubs, and painting our nails. Location: NRFRC Cost: FREE!
The Fair is back! Join us for 2 days of events, including: arm wrestling competition, antique chain saw display & fast cut competition, cross cut saw competition, chain saw filing & fast cut competition, chain saw open/unrestricted fast cut competition, children's parade, christmas tree & wreath competition, handicrafts display, Charing Cross Garden Club Flower Show,...Read more >
Spoon Making Demonstration Sat., & Sun, Aug 20th & 21st Wooden spoons have always been a must have utensil in most kitchens throughout time. They come in all shapes and sizes with many uses. Today staff in our farm woodworking shop will show the steps involved in making a spoon. Location: Ross Farm Museum
Storytime on the Trail with Ms. Karen: FREE Meet at Lion’s Gate Park @ 10am, walk along the trail, stop for a story or two and have a healthy snack for the children. Mondays in July, 4/11/25 at 10am and Mondays in August 8/15/22 at 10am.
Monday, August 22nd, 12:30pm – 3:30pm – Mission Impossible, for ages 5 -10. We will be creating our own superhero, making invisible ink, magic wands and playing various outside activities. Location: NRFRC Cost: FREE!
Time: 8:30-10:00am (Cost: $10.00) Home visits: also available-7:30am-8:30am (Cost: $25.00) If you have any concerns or questions, and to book an appointment call Coleen Hull at 902-624-0406. Water sample bottles are also available.
Looking for a fun way to stay active and social? Join us for indoor walking T-Th while other programming is happening. Please bring indoor shoes and water bottle. Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00pm, Wednesdays 5:30 – 8:30pm, Thursdays 7-9pm $2 Drop-In Fee
Wednesday, August 24th, 11:30am – 1:30pm – Nature Calls Walk, for ages 8 -12. We will be walking Larder Lane Trail and then traveling to the Gazebo for a picnic. Food will be provided, let us know if your child has any dietary restrictions. Location: start at the NRFRC Cost: FREE!
General Inquiries
New Ross Regional Development Society
PO Box 23, 7 Forties Rd.,
New Ross, NS B0J 2M0
Email: newrossregdevsociety@gmail.com
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