The Community of New Ross

Little Sock Tea
2019-05-15 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
St. Augustine Church Guild is hosting a Little Sock Tea and Sale at the Forties Community Centre, on Wed. May 15th, from 2-4pm. Doors open at 1:30pm.
Bake Table and miscellaneous table.
Donations appreciated – Call Elsie 275-7974, Peggy 689-2577, or Suzie 689-2958.
Proceeds for St. Augustine Church.

Drop-In Badminton
2019-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | New Ross Consolidated School-Gym
Join us at the NRCS school gym for a great night of badminton! We will have several nets set up so you can play casually or competitively if you prefer. No experience necessary, all ages welcome.
Please bring Indoor sneakers, water bottles, comfortable clothes
Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00pm. All ages.
$2 drop-in

Family Gym Night
2019-05-22 17:30 - 20:30 | New Ross Consolidated School-Gym
Families are welcome to join us weekly for a night of healthy fun! We will offer a variety of open ended activities and group games such as basketball, soccer, steal the treasure, etc. Parents and guardians are invited to join in the fun or relax on the bleachers and watch all the action!
Please bring Indoor sneakers, water bottles, comfortable clothes.
Wednesdays 5:30 – 8:30. All ages.
FREE

Favorite Rhubarb Recipes @ Ross Farm
2019-05-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Ever wonder what to do with all that rhubarb from your garden? This weekend staff at Rosebank Cottage will be sharing some of their favorite rhubarb recipes with visitors.

Get Excited over Fungi!
2019-05-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Is the first of a 3 part Food Security series of Workshops hosted by Rural Roots Market at the Ross Farm Museum. This is a Learn & Taste workshop with Karen Newton of Klayhurst Farms and Chef Karine Dube.

Yoga
2019-05-29 18:30 - 20:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
5 wk session with instructor, Mona Keddy, at the NRFRC.
Cost: $60.00
The practice of yoga creates opportunities for increased stength, stability and mobility as well as a deepening ease of being. Through this 5-wk course learn how to balance the breath and the recognition of profound stillness within each of us.
Mona has been practicing and studying yoga since 1996 and teaching it since 1997. She offers accessible practices for students from beginner to more experienced.

New Ross Country Market
2019-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 | New Ross Fair Grounds
Season opens June 1st, 9am until 12 noon, every Saturday until Thanksgiving Weekend, located at the New Ross Community Fairgrounds (5024 Hwy 12 New Ross).
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Home Baked Goodies, Spices, Sausage on a bun, Pickles, Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Jams, Jellies, Crafts, Cheese, Coffee & Tea, Live Entertainment and more!
Our Community Booth is available to non-profit groups at no charge.
For information and booking, contact: George Knickle (902) 681-3171.

Pumpkin Planting @ Ross Farm
2019-06-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
What better way to celebrate the start of summer than to join the annual pumpkin planting days at Ross Farm Museum? Bring the children and let them plant a pumpkin seed, then they can return in the fall and harvest their pumpkin.

Ticket Auction
2019-06-01 12:00 - 17:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Doors open at 12:00 noon. Call starts at 1:30pm. Canteen available.
Any items for auction please contact Linda at 902-689-2053.

Rural Roots Market
2019-06-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Where you find the usual, the unique and the unexpected.
Opens Sunday June 2 10am-2pm, at the entrance of Ross Farm Museum.
Call us at 902-599-1207 or visit ruralrootsmarket.ca.

New Ross United Baptist Pastorate Services
2019-06-02 11:00 - 12:00 | New Ross United Baptist Church
New Ross United Baptist Pastorate Services

June 2
Communion & Worship
Forties
11:00am

June 9
Morning Worship
New Ross
11:00am

June 16
Morning Worship
Forties
11:00am

June 23
Morning Worship
Forties
11:00am

June 30
Morning Worship
New Ross
11:00am

Chase the Ace-is back!
2019-06-03 20:30 - 22:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Tickets on sale again! Draw is Monday nights at 8:30pm at the Legion. You don’t have to be present to win.

Seniors' Breakaway Program
2019-06-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Golden Age Club
When: Tuesday afternoons 1-4pm
Where: New Ross Golden Age Club (149 Hwy 12)
This program is designed for seniors who like to get out, have fun and socialize with others in their community. Trained and experienced VON staff provide theraputic, social and recreational activities to reduce social isolation for seniors living in the community and to provide respite for caregivers whose loved one might be affected by dementia.
If you are interested in this program, please call Program Coordinator, Kathleen Ramage at 902-634-7173 to register.

Christ Church Guild Lunch
2019-06-05 12:00 - 12:30 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
The New Ross Christ Church Guild will be holding a lunch on June 5th at 12 noon.
Menu will be meatloaf, potatoes, veggies, and roll, dessert, tea/coffee
Cost: $10.00.
Dinners must be preordered..no later than May 31st, no delivery. Call 902-277-1341 to order.

Friday Night Live @ the Legion
2019-06-07 20:00 - 23:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Friday Night Live starts at 8:30pm. Guests must be signed in by a member. Under aged guests must be accompanied by a guardian.
June 7: The Upbeats
June 14: Jack & Cory
June 21: Tammy Adams & Scott Redden
June 28: The Hilties

3rd Annual New Ross Legion Pilgramige Bus Tour
2019-06-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Nova Scotia
Bus leaves at 9:00am.
$50 pp
Includes: T-shirt, Breakfast, Lunch, Supper and fun filled Tour of Legions
Registration at the Legion. First stop= Windsor Legion. Open to Everyone.

Ox Power
2019-06-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Before the arrival of machines, work that was too hard for man was carried out by trained animals. For hundreds of years the Ox has helped to do everything from preparing land, to moving heavy loads. This weekend you will have the opportunity to see “Lion & Bright” the oxen at Ross Farm at work. Chat with the teamster and learn what made Oxen so important to settlers in rural Nova Scotia.

15th Annual Pig Roast
2019-06-08 16:30 - 18:00 | New Ross Fire Hall, Highway 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, Canada
Join us at the New Ross Fire Hall for our 15th Annual Pig Roast- entertainment begins at 2pm. Meal served 4:30-6:00pm.
Cost: Adults $10, Children 5-12: $5, Under 5: Free
If anyone is willing to donate their time to help at this event, please call Linda at 902-689-2477.

"How To"-with Rural Roots Market
2019-06-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Ross Farm Museum
New this summer is a “How To” series where New Ross community members share their expertise. Learn how to do or make something and take it home! The How To’s are held 9-10am on Sundays before the market opens. Presenters will bring all the materials you need to make the How To happen. To learn more, to register and prepay which is required, go to ruralrootsmarket.ca/how-to-sessions.
June 9th=Repurposed Coffee Can Herb Garden with Christina Caldwell
June 16th=Raised Bed Construction and Gardening with Greg Jollymore
June 23rd=Seasonal Cordial with Local Foodie
June 30=Tic Tac Toe Game with Local Gamer

Baby Feeding Workshop
2019-06-13 10:30 - 11:30 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
This month at Baby Group we are talking about feeding older babies, with a focus on baby-led weaning and Canada’s Food guide!
Katie Cox, our Dietetic Intern, will be answering your questions on baby-led weaning for 6 mth olds such as “What is it? Is it safe? How can I do it at home?” and more!
This event will happen on Thurs June 13th from 10:30-11:30am. A handout will be given for families to take home and finger foods will be offered for both parents and babies to try! This is a free event that runs with Playgroup, so care for older kids is available.
If you want to attend, please register by calling Katie at 902-689-2414 or email katherine.cox@msvu.ca by June 10th. Hope to see you there!

Children's Garden Competition
2019-06-14 | Nova Scotia
The Forties Garden Club is holding a Gardening Competition for area children to grow their own gardens (flower and vegetable).
The children will be given seeds and transplants in mid-late June and the gardens will be judged mid-August.
Children up to 14 years, who want to grow a garen, please register before June 10 with Debbie at 902-689-2737. Prizes will be awarded!

Summer Soccer
2019-06-17 18:00 - 20:00 | New Ross Consolidated School, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
It’s that time of year again! Sign up and enjoy the world’s most popular sport (SOCCER) right here in New Ross! Practices will be held every Monday night, June 17th-Aug. 19th, 2019 with coaches Jessica & Olivia.
Age 4 & 5 $20.00 6pm – 6:45pm
Age 6 & 7 $20.00 6:45pm-7:45pm
This program is open to players 4-7 years old of any skill level. We are looking for helpers, call 902-689-2414 if you are interested in volunteering or to register.

The Village Blacksmith
2019-06-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
In the spring of 1817 Daniel McKay, became the first blacksmith in Sherbrooke (New Ross). The blacksmith shop, with its collection of tools played an important role in this settlement. This weekend come to Ross Farm Museum and learn why the balcksmith was such an important part of the community and why they remained so well into the 20th century.

Washer Toss Tournament
2019-06-22 09:30 - 16:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Captains Meeting 9:30, Play starts at 10:00. Open to Everyone.

Ticket Auction
2019-06-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Nova Scotia
Organized by the Brothers of Norwood Lodge #135, New Ross
Location: Western Shore and Area Improvement Building.
Sunday June 23rd, 2019
Doors open at 9am, Auction Draw begins at 2pm
ALL NEW ITEMS. Also 50/50 Draw
Proceeds for their Masonic Special Needs Program.

WWI Lecture
2019-06-26 19:30 - 20:30 | Ross Farm Museum
Join the New Ross Historical Society on June 26, 7:30pm in the Hearth Room at the Ross Farm.
Wendy G. Robicheau is an Archivist at Acadia University. For the past five years she has been investigating Acadia’s role in the First World War. This research has revealed many surprising details not only about the men and women who supported the war, but about the University itself. Join us as Robicheau interactively presents the war, the campus, and the students with a twist of Lunenburg County.

Chicken BBQ
2019-07-01 12:00 - 14:00 | New Ross Fair Grounds
Along with the July 1st celebrations at the fairgrounds, the New Ross Farmers Association will be holding a Chicken BBQ.
Advance tickets will be on sale for $13 per plate (1/2 chicken, potato, salad, roll and coleslaw), which can be purchased at Vittles, Home Hardware, and Barry’s.

Canada Day Community Celebration!
2019-07-01 13:30 - 22:30 | New Ross Fair Grounds
Come one, come all and celebrate Canada Day with us at the New Ross Fair Grounds.
The afternoon will start off with a Canada Day theme parade with children’s, teens and adult categories at 1:30pm
The Opening Ceremony will begin at 2:00pm with opening remarks and judging of the Parade contestants. The fun continues with children’s games, prizes, face painting, pony rides and a petting zoo. For the adults we will have a beer & wine garden and an array of Bands from 2:30-10:00pm then ending the day’s events with amazing FX fireworks at 10:15pm
Want something to eat, we got you covered; you will have the choice of a chicken BBQ, French Fries or hot cheese poutine, Hot dogs & hamburgers. While enjoying the bands, take time to visit the onsite Farmers Market and Flea Market or play a few games of BINGO in the recreation Hall at the Fair Grounds.

Day Camp
2019-07-02 09:00 - 16:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Cost: 1 child $14/day, 2 children $22/day, 3 children, $30/day
Ages: school age, 5-12 years.
Time: Tues & Thurs, 9:00-4:00 pm, we are flexible for working parents.
Children need to bring a packed lunch and snacks for the day. Also put sunscreen on your child, as there will be daily outdoor play. You may want to pack a change of clothes.

Play Group
2019-07-03 09:30 - 11:30 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Join staff at the NRFRC for fun, songs, stories, craft and a nutritious snack on Wednesday mornings throughout the summer, from 9:30-11:30 for children birth to school age.
