The Community of New Ross

Ross Farm: Mill Day
2015-07-15 | Ross Farm Museum
Join us to 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.

Open Mic Night
2015-07-17 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax) | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
OPEN MIC is back in Lunenburg county at New Ross Royal Canadian Legion – Branch # 79 It’s hosted by Aaron Warren and South Shore’s own musical talent Kaylyn Turner (fan page). The show runs from 8pm to 11pm. The BBQ will be fired up, so bring your appetite! Let us know if you would like to play a set! Tell your friends! ADMISSION IS FREE

Ticket Auction with Forties Garden Club
2015-07-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
The Forties Garden Club will be having a Ticket Auction on Saturday JULY 18th (NEW DATE) at the Forties Community Centre.
Doors open at 12 noon. Starts at 2pm.
There will be a canteen available.
For more information contact Ethel Feener at 902-689-2210 or Jeannene Bezanson 902-689-2817

Father's Day at Ross Farm
2015-07-19 | Ross Farm Museum
Come join the staff for tea and cake in the Rose Bank Cottage. Fathers get free admission.

Blood Collection
2015-07-22 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 questions or concerns please call Colleen Hutt at (902) 624-0406.

Little Tykes
2015-07-22 10:00 - 14:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Hosted by the New Ross Family Resource Centre, we will be offering “Little Tykes”, a program to help little ones get ready for school, for ages 4 & 5.
Time: 10am-2pm
Cost: Free

Walk In Clinic with Dr. Barb O'Neil
2015-07-22 15:00 - 17:30 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
This clinic is designed to help with minor illnesses (colds, flus, injuries, cuts, sore throats, bladder infections), prescription refills, blood pressure check-ups, etc.
Open to everyone, please bring your health card.

Ross Farm: Straw Hat Braiding Demonstration
2015-07-25 - 2015-07-26 | Ross Farm Museum
Join the Ross farm staff as they demonstrate straw braiding in the Rosebank Cottage.

Blood Collection
2015-07-26 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.

New Ross Legion Friday Night Music
2015-07-31 16:00 - 22:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Music by Sawn Hebb

Ross Farm Museum: The Village Blacksmith
2015-08-01 09:30 - 2015-08-02 17:30 | Ross Farm Museum
Visit our blacksmith shop this weekend and chat with our Smithy. Learn about the important roll a blacksmith played in the community.

Crib Tournament
2015-08-02 12:00 - 15:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Doors open at 12 noon, registration starts at 12:30pm, game starts at 1:00pm. Canteen is available,
$20.00 per team.
For more information call 902-689-2147

Blood Collection
2015-08-05 08:30 - 10:00, 2015-08-19 08:30 - 10:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Available at the New Ross Family Resource Centre from 8:30am to 10:00am with a cost of $10.
Home visits are 7:30am to 8:30am and 10:00am to 11:00am with a cost of $20.
If you have any questions please call Coleen Hull at 902-624-0406.
Water sample bottle are available.

Flower Show & Tea
2015-08-05 14:30 - 16:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Join the Forties Garden Club for their Flower Show & Tea. this years theme is, “Proud to be Canadian”.
Show is open to the Public 2:30-4:00pm.
Adults: $5.00, Children 5-14 years: $1.00, Under 5: Free

Ross Farm Museum: New Ross Birthday
2015-08-07 09:30 - 17:30 | Ross Farm Museum
Today is the 199th Birthday of the settlement of New Ross. Cake will be served in the Rosebank Cottage.

Friday Night Music @ New Ross Legion
2015-08-07 16:00 - 21:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Music by Steve Cochrane.
Legion is open 4-9pm. Friday night BBQ is from 5-8pm. Open Mic starts at 8pm.

200th Anniversary Parade Committee
2015-08-08 13:00 - 14:00
If you are interested in entering the parade for our 200th Anniversary stay tuned to The Flyer for the entry form with all the criteria to be followed. A few things to keep in mind: entries should be made to reflect the history of New Ross between 1816 and the late 1920s, entries should be entertaining to a family audience, and insurance is mandatory for animals and vehicles in the parade.
To be added to the list, please contact Parade Chair Marie Meister at 902-689-2981.

Blueberry Supper
2015-08-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Menu includes 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 years: $6.00, Under 5 years: $3.00

Humans vs. Zombies Game by Chester Recreation
2015-08-09 18:30 - 19:30 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Join us at the New Ross Family Resource Centre for this free event for the whole family. There is no pre-registration required.
Humans vs. Zombies is a game if tage, where all players are humans, and one is randomly selected to be the “original zombie”. This zombie then tags others and turns them into zombies. It gets crazy!
Please bring a bandana, foam dart blaster and/or socks. We will supply the rest.
If you have any questions, contact Trishe Colman at 902-275-8503.

Car Seat Clinic
2015-08-10 09:30 - 11:30 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
On Monday August 10th from 9:30-11:30am, there will be 2 technicians available at the New Ross Family Resource Centre to help you with all of your car seat questions. If you would like to have your seat looked at, we do ask that you book an appointment. This is a free service to ensure the safety of your most precious cargo!

Walk In Medical Clinic with Dr. Barb O'Neil
2015-08-10 15:00 - 17:30 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Dr. Barb O’Neil will be offering a walk in clinic at the New Ross Family Resource Centre on Monday August 10th from 3:00-5:30pm. This clinic is opening to everyone; please bring your health card.

Ross Farm Museum: Nothing but the Flax
2015-08-12 09:30 - 17:30 | Ross Farm Museum
Today at the museum, the staff will be on hand to inform and demonstrate the steps involved from planting the seed to the spinning of the fiber.

Friday Night Music @ New Ross Legion
2015-08-14 16:00 - 21:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Music by Andrew & Aaron.
Legion is open 4-9pm. Friday night BBQ is from 5-8pm. Open Mic starts at 8pm.

Ross Farm Museum: Antique Engine Club
2015-08-15 09:30 - 2015-08-16 17:30 | Ross Farm Museum
Members of the Gasoline Engine Club will be on hand with displays and demonstrations of older style farm equipment.

Nurse Practitioner, Nancy MacDonald
2015-08-18 09:00 - 11:00 | 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 MacDonald. For more information or to book an appointment, please call 902-275-5268.

Graves Island Day Trip for Children!
2015-08-18 09:00 - 16:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
New Ross Famil;y Resource Centre are offering a free day trip to Graves Island via the Community Wheels Bus for children aged 5-12 years. We will leave the centre at 9am and return at 4pm for pick up. You MUST call to pre-register by August 13th. The first 14 cvhildren registered will have this opportunity.
Children are asked to pack a picnic lunch, snacks, sunscreen, lots of drinking water and bathing suit and towel.
Please call 902-689-2414 to register.
*A signed waiver will be required.

Ross Farm Museum: Mill Day
2015-08-19 09:30 - 17:30 | Ross Farm Museum
Join us at Ross farm today to hear the roar of the saws and the smell of freshly cut spruce and balsam fir as the mill produces barrel staves and heads for our cooperage shop.

New Ross 200th Anniversary Meeting-cancelled for August
2015-08-20 19:00 - 20:00 | New Ross Consolidated School, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Meetings are held the third Thursday of every month at the NRCS board room. We will be reviewing next steps for our working groups, resources required and timelines (short and long term).
Please note: the next meeting for the 200th anniversary will be, September 15th at NRCS.

New Ross Community Fair
2015-08-21 - 2015-08-22 | New Ross Fair Grounds
Come join us at the New Ross Fair Grounds, in celebrating the many talents of those in our community, including arm wrestling, chain saw competitions, cross saw competitions, a children’s parade, christmas tree and wreath competitions, handicrafts, baking competitions, horse competitions, horse and ox pulls, steers, and garden/flower competitions, children’s games, and food. There is literally something for everybody!
For more information check out: New Ross Community Fair
