August 2021
Birthday – ROCKY JOHNSON
Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles; August 24, 1944 – January 15, 2020) was a Canadian professional wrestler born in Amhurst NS. Among many National Wrestling Alliance titles, he was the first black Georgia Heavyweight Champion. He won the World Tag Team Championship in 1983, along with his partner Tony Atlas, to become the first black champions in WWE history. He is the father of actor and former WWE wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Find out more »NATIONAL WAFFLE DAY
National Waffle Day celebrates the popular dish. This observance also commemorates the first Waffle Iron. Waffles are typically made with eggs, flour, and sugar. It is typically served as a breakfast dish. In 1869, Cornelius Swartwout invented the first waffle iron in the United States. A Waffle Iron is an appliance that consists of two metal pans that fold together to make the treat.
Find out more »Album – GRACELAND (Paul Simon)
Graceland is the seventh solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon, released on August 25, 1986. 35 years ago today! Graceland features an eclectic mixture of genres, including pop, rock, a cappella, zydeco, isicathamiya, and mbaqanga. Simon wrote songs inspired by recordings made in Johannesburg, collaborating with African and American artists. Graceland became Simon's most successful studio album and his highest-charting album in over a decade; it is estimated to have sold up to 16 million copies worldwide. It…
Find out more »INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY
International Dog Day serves to raise awareness of the thousands of dogs that need to be rescued and encourages appreciation for family dogs and working dogs, such as bomb dogs, service dogs, rescue dogs and law enforcement dogs. Dogs are owned by many families, however many other dogs are homeless or have been abandoned. Every year, these dogs are taken into shelters. Only 35% of shelter dogs are adopted, 26% are returned to their owners and 31% are euthanized.
Find out more »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.
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