The Community of New Ross

Harvest Sale
2017-10-09 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Nova Scotia
Join in the Thanksgiving Day Harvest Sale, at the Forties Community Centre. Vendors with home made jams, jellies, pickles & preserves, apples & fresh vegetables. With local Entertainment
Time: 9am-4pm

Thanksgiving Day at the Farm
2017-10-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Bring the family to New Ross Farm for some good old fashion fun! Enjoy demonstrations of open-hearth cooking, coopering, and sauerkraut making. Take part in a fun auction for everyone in the afternoon at 2:00pm.

Traditional Turkey Dinner/Supper
2017-10-09 11:30 - 16:30 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Enjoy home cooking at its best! The Forties Community Centre are serving delicious, traditional Turkey-dinner with all the trimmings, dessert and tea & coffee.
Time: 11:30am-1:30pm, 2:30pm-4:30pm
Adult-$13.00, Children-5-12yrs=$7.00, under 5=$3

Blood Collection
2017-10-10 08:30 - 10:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Every second TUESDAY at 8:30am at the Family Resource Centre
Cost:$10.00
You MUST CALL Coleen Hull at 902-624-0406 to book your appointment here or for home visits.
Home visits: 7:30-8:30am, cost $25.00
Water sample bottles are also available.

Baby Group
2017-10-12 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.

Lunenburg County Pudding & Sausage Making Demo
2017-10-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Come to the Ross Farm and witness a traditional demonstration in Lunenburg County Pudding & Sausage Making. Meat will be made into these traditional dishes. Come and see how these delicacies are prepared.

Ticket Auction
2017-10-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
In support of St. Augustine Church Guild and Forties Baptist Church, come to our ticket auction at the Forties Community Centre. Doors open at 12 noon, Auction starts at 2pm.
If you have anything you would like to donate, please contact Peggy Hamlin at 902-689-2577 or drop off at the Centre on Friday, October 13th.

Nancy MacDonald, Nurse Practitioner
2017-10-19 14:00 - 16:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
New Ross clinic will be Thursday, September 21st 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

Sheep in a Box
2017-10-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Ross Farm Museum
If you would like to try rug hooking, join us for an afternoon workshop to create a charming Ross Farm Sheep. No previous experience necessary.
Registration deadline is Friday, October 13th.
Cost: $35.00 – Course, Heather Gordon instructing
Sheep in a box kit $40 (if purchased at registration)
Sheep in a box kit $45 (if purchased at Pedler’s Shop)

Halloween Dance
2017-10-21 21:00 | New Ross Fire Hall, Highway 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, Canada
Halloween Dance at the New Ross Firehall on Saturday October 21st, from 9:00pm – 1:00am (Doors open at 8:45pm).
Music by Short Notice. Tickets $10.00. Available at Barry Russell’s Service Station starting October 7th).
Prizes will be awarded for: Most Original, Most Humorous, Most Artistic. Judging will take place at 10:15pm. Ages 19+ are welcome.

Ride Your Bike at Ross Farm
2017-10-22 10:00 - 13:30 | Ross Farm Museum
For one day only, Ross Farm invites kids & families to ride their bikes on our safe and beautiful trails. Guided rides depart the upper parking lot every half hour or so. Quick bike check-ups, and warm cider on hand.
Please note: Participating in the ride does not give you general access to the museum property. Participants may only enter and exit Ross Farm with the group leader for the purpose of riding.
Helmets must be worn.
Sunday Oct 22 (RAIN DATE: Sat Oct 28th), 10am-1:30pm

Pilate's & Total Barre class
2017-10-27 09:00 - 23:15 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Join Tania Ward for Pilate’s and Total Barre every week starting on Friday, Oct 27th-Dec 1, 2017.
Pilate’s class is from 9:00 – 10:00am.
Total Barre class is from 10:15 – 11:15am.

Variety Show @ FCC
2017-10-29 13:30 - 16:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Sunday Oct 29th- 1:30 – 4:00 pm at the Forties Community Centre.
Admission: $5.00
Entertainment: Harold Hunt & Make Mine Country, Leanne & the Galaways, Ricky Naugler & friends, Roger & Shelia Bolivar.
Canteen will be available. Sound by Dave Guptil.
Call 902-689-2612 for more information

Flu Clinic
2017-10-30 18:00 - 19:30 | New Ross Consolidated School, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Dr. Barb O’Neil will be providing a Flu Clinic on Monday, October 30 AND Monday, November 6 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm in the Family Studies Room at the New Ross Consolidated School. Please remember to bring your health card and be prepared to wait 15mins after your needle.

Friday Night @ the Legion
2017-11-03 17:00 - 23:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Dec 1-Friday Night Live with: Havin A Time (Eric Keddy)
Dec 8-Friday Night Live with: Matt & Bethan
Dec 15-Friday Night Live with: Gypsy instral (Kevin Koloff)
Dec 22-Friday Night Live with: Kaylyn Turner & Dexter Reeves
Friday Night Live Show begin at 8:30pm

Crib Tournament
2017-11-05 12:00 - 17:00 | 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
