Past Events

St. Mary's Polish Church in Whitney Pier will host a short sunrise service for peace and release of doves at 6:20 in the morning on Monday, September 1. Everyone is warmly welcome. September 1st marks the solemn 86th anniversary of the invasion of Poland and the start of World War II. Today, as terrible wars drag on around the world, this gathering will be a chance to renew our commitment to peace and to compassion for, and solidarity with, victims…

Free family picnic for everyone on Labour Day from 12-2 at Open Hearth Park. Hosted by Cape Breton District Labour Council. There will be music, magic show, balloon animals, face painting, guest speakers and other free stuff for all ages. There will be draws for the kids for some Gift Cards also and 50/50 tickets.

First Annual Dylan Taylor Memorial Ride to help raise awareness for suicide is happening Saturday September 6, with a rain date of the 7th. Registration at 10-10:45.  Entry is by donation per rider proceeds will split between Son of the Sea Project and Cape Breton Suicide Loss Support Group.  Kickstands up 11am following this route.  Leave Mayflower Mall, heading to Glace Bay, then to New Waterford proceeding down Lingan Road, across to Spar Road to the Esplanade, up Argyle Street,…

Glace Bay Library October 10, 24   3:45-4:30 Have fun making Lego creations

Friday, Sept. 12 6:30-8:00pm (doors open at 6pm) McConnell Library (Sydney) Library staff are excited to host celebrated local author, Lesley Crewe! Join us for a conversation on her love of libraries and a Q&A from online questions gathered from Lesley’s dedicated readers. Everyone is welcome! Event from 6:30-8:00pm (doors open at 6pm). Mingling and light refreshments to follow the Q&A. NATTER (definition Merriam-Webster) ~ idle talk or conversation: chat.

Sept 13th 830am-11am Eat In or Take Out! Cash only Brookshaven hall 1748 Alexandra st , Prime brook

The Baddeck Community Market runs from 10am-1pm on Saturday outside in the parking lot of the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck. Come join us for local food vendors and artisans! Thanks!

Everyone is welcome to a free Polish Cultural Open House at the Polish Village Hall in Whitney Pier (Victoria Road at Jamieson Street). It will be on Saturday, September 13, from 2 to 5 p.m. There will be children's activities. See the new Children's Mini-Museum. This year's featured artist for Nova Scotia Polish Heritage Month -- the choir of St. Mary's Polish Church -- will be honoured. There will be refreshments and there will be some food to sample.