August 2021
PLAY MUSIC ON THE PORCH DAY
Saturday, August 28th, 2021 is international 'Play Music on the Porch Day', an annual worldwide event held on the last Saturday in August since 2017. Website: http://www.playmusicontheporchday.com/
Find out more »September 2021
Caledonia Men’s Rugby Club Home Game
Open Hearth Park Field 2 pm versus Tars
Find out more »LABOUR DAY
Labour Day has been celebrated in Canada on the first Monday in September since the 1880s. The origins of Labour Day in Canada can be traced back to December 1872 when a parade was staged in support of the Toronto Typographical Union's strike for a 58-hour work-week, almost a full decade before a similar event in New York City by the American Knights of Labor launched the movement towards the American Labor Day holiday. An old fashioned tradition in Canada…
Find out more »Album – IMAGINE (JOHN LENNON)
Imagine is the second studio album by English musician John Lennon, released on 9 September 1971 by Apple Records. Co-produced by Lennon, his wife Yoko Ono and Phil Spector, the album's lush sound contrasts the basic, small-group arrangements of his first album. The opening title track is widely considered to be his signature song. Imagine was a critical and commercial success, peaking at number one on both sides of the Atlantic. It is considered one of Lennon's finest solo albums.…
Find out more »Birthday – JOE PERRY (71)
Anthony Joseph Pereira (born September 10, 1950), professionally known as Joe Perry, is an American musician and songwriter who is best known as the lead guitarist and founding member of the American rock band Aerosmith.
Find out more »Northside Boys Car show
Come out to Main St. in Sydney Mines on Saturday 11th for a family-friendly car show. Dozens of cars will be lining the street for the morning and afternoon. There will be kids activities for all ages, craft tables for the adults and a whole lot more.
Find out more »Take-Out Polish Dinner
As part of Nova Scotia Polish Heritage Month, St. Mary's Polish Church in Whitney Pier will hold a take-out Polish dinner on Saturday, September 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.-- including the always popular perogies and cabbage rolls. $10 per take-out dinner. Advance tickets must be reserved by September 7 by calling 902-563-1226. That's 902-563-1226. There will be no ticket sales at the door.
Find out more »Album – WISH YOU WERE HERE (PINK FLOYD)
Wish You Were Here is the ninth studio album by the English rock band Pink Floyd, released September 12, 1975. Based on material Pink Floyd composed while performing in Europe, Wish You Were Here was recorded over numerous sessions throughout 1975 at Abbey Road Studios in London. The album's themes include criticism of the music business, alienation, and a tribute to founding member Syd Barrett, who left seven years earlier with deteriorating mental health. Like their previous record, The Dark…
Find out more »GRANDPARENTS DAY
Grandparents Day serves to honor and recognize the contributions of grandparents in our lives. Grandparents are a society and a family's ties to its past as they pass on important values, beliefs and ideals to future generations. Their wisdom and love are recognized every year on the first Sunday after Labour Day in September.
Find out more »Nourish Your Roots
All money raised through the purchase of an NYR box goes directly to support school healthy food programs like breakfast, cooking in the classroom and school food gardens while at the same time supporting local food and farmers. It’s a win-win! If nourishing kids in school and supporting the local farm economy is important to you, then you won’t want to miss out. To have a box in time for Thanksgiving, get your order in soon. We need to provide…
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