November 2023
THANS Purple Ribbon Campaign
The Purple Ribbon Campaign was developed in response to the Ecole Polytechnique Massacre, where 14 women were killed on December 6, 1989. It is part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, from Nov 25th to Dec 10th each year. Wear a purple ribbon to show your support for ending gender-based violence. To learn more visit https://thans.ca/
Find out more »December 2023
North Street Pensioners Hall Dance
North Street Pensioners hall in Glace Bay on Friday, December 8, 2023 9 - 1 Music by solo artist : GUNNER Admission $5 at the door Come out folks for a great time and support the hall
Find out more »Newcomers Info Session
Happening this Friday, at our office in the North Sydney Mall - 116 King St., North Sydney! Stop by between 12pm and 2pm and learn about some services and resources that are in our communities to support Newcomers! Hear from the Cape Breton Partnership, the Cape Breton Island Center for Immigration, the North Sydney Food Bank, and the Cape Breton Library! Staff will be on hand to help with resumes and your job search!
Find out more »Gaudy Night: 14th Annual Evening of Christmas-Themed Ghost Stories
McConnell Library, Sydney Friday, December 8th, 6:30-8:30pm Join acclaimed writers and performers Ken Chisholm, Todd Pettigrew, Sherry Ramsey and James FW Thompson for an evening of original spooky stories inspired by master Canadian storyteller Robertson Davies. Come have yourself a scary little Christmas! Refreshments and festive fun await. This is a special after-hours library event! Doors open to audience members at 6:00pm. No registration required. Please note that no regular library services will be available.
Find out more »Christmas Craft Fair
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12, 101 Dorchester Street, Sydney will be holding a Christmas Craft Fair on December 9th and 10th. Doors open at 10 a.m. There will be vendors, homemade baked goods, raffles, and a good time. Free admission. All proceeds help to support Branch 12 and their programs and services for veterans and the community.
Find out more »CHRISTMAS MARKET AT BRANCH 55, ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, PORT MORIEN
The Port Morien Legion, Branch 55, will be hosting a “Christmas Social & Market” on Saturday December 9th from 2pm to 4pm. There will be a bake table, a basket draw and ten local vendors. As usual, the kitchen will be open serving tea and coffee, sweets and everyone’s favourite French fries. There is no admission. So come on out, visit with friends, and enjoy some local holiday shopping.
Find out more »RE/Max Park Place Holiday Food Drive and Family Skate
Please join us for a family skate! This Sunday, December 10th at 5pm at the Whitney Pier Arena. Non-perishable food items will be collected at the door, being donated to the Sydney food bank. We are looking forward kicking of the holiday season while supporting our community.
Find out more »Santa at the fire hall
Sunday December 10 from 2-3pm Santa will be visiting the Mira Road Volunteer Fire Dept. Treat bags, photos with Santa, and seeing the new gear acquired from the support of the community through the 50/50 fire draw will be a few things on the agenda!
Find out more »Dominion Arena Free Family Skate
Dominion Arena is holding Free Family skates every Sunday from 5-6pm until March 17th.
Find out more »Dominion Craft Sale
There will be a craft and vendor sale on December 16th at the Dominion Fire hall from 12pm-4pm. This event is presented by the YESS program participants. admission is by donation and will be donated to a local charity following the event.
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