The Community of New Ross

New Ross Farmer's Association Meeting
2016-08-03 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | 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
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!

New Ross Legion
2016-08-06 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Legion opens at 10:00am, Bar and BBQ

200th Anniversary Breakfast
2016-08-06 07:30 - 10:00 | New Ross Fire Hall, Highway 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, Canada
The New Ross Volunteer Firefighters Auxiliary will be having a Pancake breakfast on Saturday, August 6th, from 7:30 am – 10:00 am.
Menu: eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, pancakes, baked beans, juice, tea and coffee.
Adults: $7.00, Child 5-12: $4.00, Under 5: free
We are expecting a large crowd and will be in need of more helpers, if you are able, give us a call (Jan) 902-689-2018 or (Mary) 902-279-0095.

200th Anniversary Parade
2016-08-06 08:00 - 17:00
*If you would like to submit and entry please contact Marie Meister (902-689-2981) or Sharon Rafuse (902-689-2402)*

200th Woodsman Competition
2016-08-06 09:00 - 12:00 | New Ross Fair Grounds
Come and watch or compete at the 200th Anniversary Woodsman Competition. Register early by calling Jeff Reeves at 902-275-8134, or register the day of at 8:30am. You must be 16 of age or older to compete.
Saturday, August 6, 2016 starting at 9am.
Events are: 1) modified crosscut, 2) old fashion crosscut, 3) swede saw, 4) run, cut, split, 5) axe throw, 6) dry land roll, 7) modified chain saw, 8) obstacle pole, 9) single buck, 10) water boil
There will be an old fashioned crosscut saw competition for the general public. Saws will be provided, so pick a good partner and try your luck.

Costume Contest
2016-08-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Golden Age Club
We are inviting all the “Lords and Ladies” to enter a contest for the 200th Anniversary of New Ross by dressing in an outfit depicting what may have been worn by Captain William and Mary Ross to an event in 1819.
Contestants must enter prior to the event by calling Ross Farm Museum at 902-689-2210 and asking for Joan or email rossfarm@novascotia.ca. Deadline to enter is July 29th, 2016.
Judging will take place at 11am at the Golden Age Building (upstairs) at the New Ross Fairgrounds on August 6th, 2016.

200 Gun Salute
2016-08-06 15:30 - 16:00
It’s official, we will be having a 200 Gun Salute at the opening ceremonies on August 6, 2016. We are looking for gunners, aged 18+, male and female, who hold valid fire arms acquisition certificate to join us as we salute New Ross.
You will require a shot gun; ammunition will be provided. We need to know the caliber of your gun and your firearm registration number (found on your certificate).
Some people are dedicating this event in memory or honour of someone.
Sign-up online at 2016newross@gmail.com or call 902-689-2945 and leave a message with Evelyn.

Christmas Tree (cut, drag, tie) Competition
2016-08-06 17:00 - 18:00 | New Ross Fair Grounds
Part of New Ross’ history is cutting, tying, and dragging of Christmas trees by hand. This competition involves cutting 2 trees with a bow saw, dragging and tying by hand. Everything is supplied except a knife.
Saturday, August 6th, 2016 starting at 5pm at the New Ross Fair Grounds.
Any questions call, Jeff Reeves at 902-275-8136.
STARTING June 8th, taking first 10 people who want to compete.
Prize money: 1st place is $100, 2nd place is $60, 3rd place is $40.
Competition is in memory of Donnie Seffern and Maurice Russell

Legion Open House & BBQ
2016-08-07 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Legion will open at 11:00am. Open House and BBQ from 2:00pm – 4:00pm.
Family Heirloom Firearm Show will also be here.

Crib Tournament
2016-08-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Sunday, August 7th, 2016 at 1787, Forties Road (Forties Community Centre)
Doors open at 12 noon. Registration starts at 12:30pm. Play starts at 1:00pm.
$20/team. Canteen Available.
For information call 902-689-2147.

Heritage Gun Displays
2016-08-07 14:00 - 16:00
During our open house events on Sunday, August 7th from 2-4pm there will be two displays of antique guns.

A gun club from Halifax will be displaying guns from 1816-1920 in the Learning Centre at Ross Farm.
Those in the community who have shown an interest in displaying their family heirloom guns will have them on display at the New Ross Legion. If you have one you would like to display, please contact Evelyn at 902-689-2945 or 2016newross@gmail.com

Mary Ross Tea Party
2016-08-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Today is the 200th Birthday of the settlement of New Ross. Come and join the guests at Rose Bank Cottage to celebrate the past and enjoy an old-fashioned tea party from 2:00 – 4:00pm. Visitors are invited to dress in costume and take part in a tea party outside Rose Bank Cottage. There will be refreshments and entertainment for all to enjoy.
Cost: Regular admission fees to Ross Farm Museum.

Little Tykes
2016-08-08 10:00 - 14:00 | New Ross Consolidated School, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Little Tykes is a ‘Transition to School’ Program. NRFRC is partnering with NRCS to offer this FREE, one week program being offered in the Grade Primary classroom from Monday, August 8th to Friday, August 12th, 2016 from 10am to 2 pm. For more information or to register call 902-689-2414.

Nothing but the Flax
2016-08-10 | Ross Farm Museum
Today at Ross Farm Museum , staff will be on hand to inform and demonstrate the steps involved from planting of the seed to the spinning of the fiber.

Friday Night at the Legion
2016-08-12 20:00 - 22:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Firday Open Mic with: Shawn Hebb

Blueberry Supper
2016-08-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Menu: Hodge-podge, ham, and a variety of blueberry desserts.
Doors open at 4:00pm serving starts at 4:30pm.
Adults: $12.00, Children 5-12: $6.00, Under 5: $3.00

Humans vs. Zombies
2016-08-14 18:30 - 19:30 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Sunday, August 14th at NRFRC at 6:30pm. This is a free event for the whole family. No pre-registration is required.
Human vs. Zombies is a game of tag – All players begin as humans, and one is randomly chosen to be the “original zombie”. The Orginial Zombie tags human players and turns them into zombies. It gets crazier from there.
Bring a bandana, a foam dart blaster and/or socks. We’ll supply the rest.
This event is weather pending, and will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
Check the event cancellation button on the www.chester.ca website if it’s raining that day.

Grave's Island Day Trip with NRFRC
2016-08-16 08:45 - 16:00
Leaving NRFRC at 9am SHARP (be here for 8:45am) and will be back by 4pm for pickup.
What to bring: bathing suit, sunscreen, towel, beach supplies, lunch & snacks, water bottle
Transportation: Community Wheels
Activities: Slip & Slide, Treasure Hunt, Swimming, and so much more!
We will have a lifeguard on site and lots of fun planned!
There are only 12 places on the bus, so sign up early and complete the waiver! Families are welcome to join us on the island, a fun time for everyone!
Cost: FREE!
*Rain date: August 23rd, 2016

Mill Day at Ross Farm
2016-08-17 | Ross Farm Museum
At the Ross Farm, you can hear the roar of the saws and the smell of the freshly cut spruce and balsam fir as the mill produce barrel staves and heads for our cooperage shop.

Seniors Navigator Project
2016-08-17 10:00 - 12:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Open to the community, please join us at this meeting, sponsored by the Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia, to learn how you can participate in the Seniors Navigator Project.
This project is about:

“Senior Navigators”: Senior Peer Support Volunteers improving rural Nova Scotia Seniors access to supports and services.
Training provided for Senior Navigators in order to provide up-to-date information on programs and services available to rural NS seniors.
Opportunities for professional development specific to identified priority areas (e.g. elder abuse, seniors and mental health, NS 211 information and referral services).

See you Wednesday, August 17th, 2016 at 10:00am at the New Ross Family Rsource Centre.
For more information, please contact Anna Roch at 902-825-6280 or arochresearch@gmail.com

Nancy MacDonald, Nurse Practitioner
2016-08-18 14:00 - 16:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Patients of Nancy MacDonald and Dr. Cox may book appointments with Nancy here at the Resource Centre. For more information or to book an appointment, please call 902-275-5268.

Food Project Meeting
2016-08-18 18:30 - 20:30 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
If you’re interested in food – local foods, growing good, cooking or helping to make it easier to eat healthy foods, come on out and join us!

New Ross Community Fair
2016-08-19 - 2016-08-20 | New Ross Fair Grounds
This years fair will be another fun filled weekend! Join us for 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 wreath competition, handicrafts display, light horse competition, horse & ox pulling, ox and single horse challenge, best broken steers, ox pull for junior teamsters, and baking competitions.
New Ross Community Fair runs on Friday, August 19th and Saturday, August 20, 2016.

Friday Night at the Legion
2016-08-26 20:00 - 22:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Friday Open Mic with: Kaylyn Turner & Aaron Warren

Annual Maritime Hand Scything Competition
2016-08-27 | Ross Farm Museum
The annual hand scything competition will be held on Saturday, August 27th, along with other activities like the hay on the folk lift. Check our website for updates. For more information, or to sign up please call 1-877-689-2210 or email rossfarm@novascotia.ca

Ticket Auction
2016-08-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Forties Community Centre will be on Saturday, August 27th. Doors will open at 12 noon; drawing starts at 2pm.
Proceeds for the two local churches. Canteen will be available.

Blood Collection
2016-08-31 08:30 - 10:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Time: 8:30-10:00am (Cost: $10.00)
Home visits: also available-7:30am-8:30am, and 10am-11am (Cost: $20.00)
If you have any concerns or questions, call Coleen Hull at 902-624-0406.
Water sample bottles are also available.
