October 2023
4th Annual Luminary of Love
The 4th Annual Luminary of Love is happening on Sunday, October 8th at 6:30pm. Join us at Kelly Beach (Munro Park) in North Sydney and watch your luminary drift out into the water as it joins other lanterns carrying hope, love, happiness, healing, and peace while we celebrate those who mean the most to us. To ensure no waste is left behind, the North Sydney Fire Department will be on site to collect the luminaries after being set afloat. 1…
Find out more »Navigation Course
Sydney, Oct. 14-15 A Navigation Maps & Compass course will be offered on October 14-15 in Sydney. Participants receive Outdoor Council of Canada national certification. Learn more at www.hikenovascotia.ca.
Find out more »KOC Council 9476 Sydney River/Sydney will be holding a food drive to support Loaves and Fishes and St. Vincent de Paul on Saturday October 14th from 10am to 1 pm in the following church parking lots; St. Mary's East Bay, Our Lady of Fatima, Sydney River, Holy Rosary, Westmount, St. Theresa's, Margarite Bourgeoise and Holy Redeemer Sydney.
Find out more »The Great Pumpkin Trail
The Great Pumpkin Trail will be happening in Open Hearth Park on Wednesday, October 25! We invite you to come up with your spooktacular pumpkin carving and/or display, drop it off from 12-5pm and then return in the evening from 6-8pm to view the pumpkins on the trail. Please feel free to dress up in your Halloween costume! Remember, no candles will be permitted to light up pumpkins. Battery operated lights work best. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided.…
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