Crib Tournament
2022-04-04 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Doors open at 12 noon, Registration starts at 12:30, Play starts at 1pm
$20 per team, for more info call 902-689-2147
Canteen, wheelchair accessible, everyone welcome!

Girl Talk
2022-04-04 14:30 - 17:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
FREE
Starting Mondays in April (4th, 11th, 25th and May 2nd ), 2:30 – 5:00pm. For girls, aged 10-12, gives them an opportunity to discuss issues relevant to them including friendship, valuing their “uniqueness” and self-esteem. Each week will be based on a new topic with discussion, activities, healthy snack, craft & FUN! Please contact Janice at nrfrcjanice@gmail.com to register. Registration is open until April 1, 2022.

Chase the Ace
2022-04-04 20:30 - 21:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Draw: Every Monday night 8:30p.m. at the New Ross Legion, until we have a winner

Tickets are $2 each, and can be purchased at Cloverfarm,Home Hardware, Vittles, Allisnewagain Frenchy’s,HarleyBears, Gina’s Salon and Spa and the New Ross Legion.

Thank you for your support. You do not have to be at the draw to win. Someone at the Legion can draw for you.

Empower
2022-04-06 10:00 - 12:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
FREE
Every Wednesday from 10:00am – 12:00 pm. A ladies support group, where everyone is welcome. Come share your journey, feel supported, have access to resources, make connections and gain friendship. A warm beverage will be provided.

Family Gym Night
2022-04-06 17:30 - 19:30 | New Ross Consolidated School-Gym
Need time to unwind from the day, while spending time with your children. Why not try Family Gym Night at the New Ross Consolidated School gym. Activities such as basketball, soccer, steel the treasure etc, will allow all family members to have fun and be active together. Parents and guardians are invited to join in the fun or relax on the bleachers and watch all the action! Time to reconnect with the family on Wednesday evenings.
Please bring indoor sneakers, water bottles, comfortable clothes.

Counseling for Women
2022-04-07 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Free Counseling for Women in New Ross
Information from Nicole Robson about her counselling services: My name is Nicole Robson and I am the Outreach Coordinator at Second Story Women’s Centre. I am happy to say that due to the support of the New Ross Family Resource Centre I will be able to offer some one on one counselling support every two weeks in New Ross. Second Story offers support through a trauma informed approach, and I have worked with people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief and loss. I like to work from a strength based approach, and use tools such as mindfulness, and grounding techniques. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, I can be reached at 902-541-0343.

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
2022-04-12 08:00 - 17:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
CVITP (Community Volunteer Income Tax Program)
Will be available at the New Ross Family Resource Centre
FREE Income Tax preparation / Facilitator Sandy Dumaresq
· Tues April 12th, 1:00 – 4:00 pm; 20 minute appointments
· Eligibility based on income and simplicity of tax return to be completed. More info at this link http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/vlntr/nd-eng.html#help
· Book your appointment by calling Sandy at 902-275-3421
· Remember to bring all your tax slips and forms with you This program is a partnership with OHC and NRFRC

Foraged Florals Workshop
2022-04-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Foraged Florals, 5491 Highway 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
April 16: Easter Arrangement: Create your own Centerpiece. 1-3pm, $50
April 23: Making Biochair: Great wokshop to celebrate Earth Day. 1-3pm $25
April 30-Forest Floor Table Centerpiece: Forage through the woods to create a four foot long table scape. 1-5pm $100

Western Woodland Conference
2022-04-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Western Woodland Conference
Saturday, Apr. 23rd, 2022, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross, NS

Join us for a full day conference to learn more about woodland stewardship and ecological forestry
Cost: $20 (includes lunch)
Early Bird deadline: Apr. 15th
Final reg. deadline: Apr. 20th

Topics Include:
• NS Dept. of Natural Resources & Renewables Updates
• Training and Workforce Development- Forestry Sector Council
• Innovative Uses for Low Grade Wood Fibre- Verschuren Centre
• White-nose Syndrome and Current Bat Conservation Projects in NS
• Avian Influenza & Enhancing Wildlife Habitat on Your Woodlot
• New Flexible Lending Solutions for the Forestry Sector- Timber Loan Board
• Impact of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid and Strategies for Helping Hemlock Forests in NS
• 2021 NS Woodland Owner of the Year
• Ecological Forestry
• Woodlot Stewardship- Western Woodlot Services Co-op

To register and for more info, visit nswoods.ca/events or call toll free and leave a message at 1-855-679-6637.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Takout Supper
2022-04-23 16:00 - 17:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Prepared by New Ross Legion.
Menu: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Roasted Potatoes, Peas, Carrots, and for dessert Chocolate Trifle
Pick Up: Sat April 23, 4-5pm
Cost: $17
Deadline to pre-order: April 20th. Call Janet: 902-275-8585

Forest Bathing Wellness Walk
2022-04-24 | Bar M Ranch, 379 Glengarry Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Forest Bathing Wellness Walk (April 24) – Join us in the forest here on the farm with Wil Bruner, Certified Forest Therapy Guide and founder of Soft Pine Wellness for a 2-hour forest bathing and wellness walk experience. To read more about forest bathing and Soft Pine Wellness, check out their website (www.softpinewellness.ca) or reach out to us directly. Cost is $40 plus tax per person, or $70 plus tax per pair/couple. Deadline to register is April 21.

New Ross Old Timers Basketball Tournament
2022-04-24 09:00 - 16:00 | New Ross Consolidated School-Gym
Time to cheer on those “Old Timer’s” in this annual basketball event, held at the New Ross Consolidated school gym. See which team will go home with the coveted trophy. Will it be the Kayaks, Broome’s, Forties or Magic? Come cheer on your team and enjoy what will surely be some good times. (Canteen on site)

Wildflower Arrangement Workshop
2022-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Free workshop for all ages (under 16, must be accompanied by an adult), each workshop will include education, wildflower assortment, and vase
Location: Upstairs of the New Ross Family Resource Centre
Date: Last Wednesday of every month, starting Wed March 30 from 2-4pm
Registration is required call 902-689-2414 or nrfrckaren@gmail.com
Participants should consider: bringing an apron, or wearing clothes they can get dirty.

Coopering Workshop @ Ross Farm
2022-04-30 09:00 - 16:30 | Ross Farm Museum
Make a bucket! Basic coopering workshop at Ross Farm Museum!
Description: Come to Ross Farm Museum to learn about basic coopering and make your own bucket. Taught by Ross Farm coopers, students will begin in the woods, identifying the types and qualities of trees to make barrel and bucket staves. They will then see the process of milling the lumber into bucket components and be taught how to joint and fabricate their own bucket using hand tools. It should be a fun learning event that takes you from forest to product.
When: April 30 9:00 – 4:30. Lunch break from 12:00-1:00
Price: $150.00
Maximum 6 participants – no minimum age, no experience required.
Please wear green tag, CSA approved steel toe boots. Please sign the waiver on the booking system, or in person on arrival at Ross Farm Museum. Participants are covered under Ross Farm Museum’s insurance.
Minimum age 16 years old.
Please book online at: rossfarm.novascotia.ca or call 902-689-2210 to register by April 28, 2022. Payment must be received by April 28 to reserve a spot.
Individuals’ preference for masking and social distancing will be respected. This event will take place both outdoors and indoors. Plan on being outdoors or in unheated buildings for at least two hours. The event will be postponed to May 14th in the event of cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen occurrence.

Dance
2022-04-30 21:00 - 23:30 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
APRIL 30th 9:00pm-1:00am at the Legion.
MUSIC BY “B&S DJ SERVICE”
Cost: $5.00 advance $7.00 door.
Door prizes. Pick up tickets at the Legion.

Yard Sale
2022-05-07 10:00 - 15:00
There will be a yard sale May 7th at the former home of Bea Larder, 4529 Highway 12 from 10-3. Many Trinkets and Treasures from the estate. Please park in the garage parking lot not the house driveway. Please bring your own bags for purchases.

Mother's Day Tea & Cake
2022-05-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Mother’s Day Tea & Cake at Ross Farm Museum
Sun., May 8th
Join us for tea and cake in Rosebank Cottage. Free admission for Mothers.

Mother's Day Supper
2022-05-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Mother’s Day Supper
May 8th, 4-6pm
Roast Chicken Breast Dinner with Dessert, tea & coffee
Adults — $15.00 under 12 — $7.00 under 5 —$3
EAT IN OR TAKE OUT. Fully accessible

Dahlia Tuber Planting Demo
2022-05-14 | Bar M Ranch, 379 Glengarry Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Dahlia Tuber Planting Demo (May 14) – If you’re interested in growing dahlias, Christina has a limited number of surplus (no-name) tubers to share. She’ll provide some details on planting and growing and dahlias supply 2 free tubers per participant. Stay tuned for registration details on this free event.

Foraged Florals Workshop
2022-05-14 13:00 - 17:00 | Foraged Florals, 5491 Highway 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
May 7: Mother’s Day Gift: Celebrate your mother with roses! Express your creativity with your own floral arrangement featuring this time honored flower to celebrate your mother. 1pm-5pm. $75
May 14: Rustic Trellis: have a multitude of uses. You can place the plant pot and trellis into the planter to facilitate a climber or place it in your garden to create a screen. Anytime you go vertically you save space and invite the birds. Add an extra $10 for fairy lights. 1-3pm. $20.
May 21: Minature Glass Dome: Glass Domes create a perfect micro climate. Participants will transplant three minature plants creating a micro climate for this indoor garden. Working with minatures is like a meditation. It becomes a daily practice of observance. 1-3pm. $20

Pub Night_FCC
2022-05-14 20:30 - 23:30 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Forties Community Centre
Pub Night, with Live Band: The Non Refundables
A great evening of Irish, Newfoundland, and Rock & Roll Music
Bar will be OPEN
8:30-11:30pm
$5.00 admission. If your birthday is in May you get in FREE!

Wooly Weekend @ Ross Farm
2022-05-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Woolly Weekend
Sat, & Sun May 21st & 22nd
Spring is here and the sheep at Ross Farm Museum are ready for their annual shearing. There will be demonstrations in sheep shearing, natural dying & spinning wool. Learn about the importance of sheep to early settlers and about the work involved to produce yarn and how woolen yarn was used to make material for the clothing necessary for the cold winter days.

Herb Planter Workshop
2022-05-28 | Bar M Ranch, 379 Glengarry Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Herb Planter Workshop (May 28)- Plant your own take-home herb garden in a large planter. Participants will learn about growing and caring for herbs in containers, harvesting and preserving herbs. All supplies and take-home information provided. Limited to 10 people. Cost is $45 plus tax per person.

Rhubarb Recipes @ Ross Farm
2022-05-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Favorite Rhubarb Recipes from Rosebank Cottage
Sat. & Sun., May 28th & 29th
Ever wonder what to do with all the rhubarb from your garden? This weekend staff at Rosebank Cottage will be sharing some of their favorite rhubarb recipes with visitors.

Fraser Newcombe Live_FCC
2022-05-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Award Winner & Critically Acclaimed Canadian Singer Songwriter: Fraser Newcombe & his Lobster Guitar
Live at the Forties Community Centre
May 28th 7pm
Cost: $12
Concession. 50/50 Draw.

Friday Night Live @ the Legion
2022-06-03 20:30 - 23:30 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE STARTS AT 8:30pm Cover charge: $4.00 Member
Bring your Dancing Shoes!! $5.00 Non-member

JUNE 3: THE UPBEATS
JUNE 10: 3AM WITH ABDELLA ASSAFF & EDDIE MADER
JUNE 17: GYPSY MINSTRELS
JUNE 24: CARLA MAGEE & TONY DUNCAN

Pumpkin Planting & Military Historical Assoc @ Ross Farm
2022-06-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-06-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Pumpkin Planting
Sat. & Sun June 4th & 5th
What better way to celebrate the start of the 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.

Atlantic Canadian Military History Association
Sat & Sun., June 4th & 5th
Join us and members of the Atlantic Canadian Military History Association this weekend at the museum.

Large Moss Garden_Foraged Florals Workshop
2022-06-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Foraged Florals, 5491 Highway 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Moss symbolizes maternal love and is long lasting. We will stroll our property for wild flowers you can add to this lux green garden and Voila! we discover moss has its place at our table for all special occassions. All materials provided.
1-3pm
$25

Dance Recital
2022-06-10 18:00 - 19:00 | New Ross Consolidated School-Gym
New Ross Dance Recital with Kailee Sawler & Special Guests from En Pointe Studio
Friday, June 10th – doors open at 5:30pm, show starts at 6:00pm
Admission: $2/child, $4/adult, $10/family
Flowers will be available to purchase before the show for $3
