August 2021
PERSEID METEOR SHOWER (PEAK)
The Perseid meteor shower runs from around July 17 to Aug. 24, peaking across Canada tonight (Aug. 11-12,) according to the International Meteor Organization. (Though some sources pin the peak on the night of Aug. 12–13.) LOOK UP!
Find out more »Feed NS 50/50 Raffle
Feed NS 50/50 raffle launches Thursday, August 12. The draw taking place at Feed Nova Scotia on Thursday, September 2nd at 2 pm. Ticket sales end on Tuesday, Aug 31st at midnight. Tickets: 1 = $10, 5 = $25, 25 = $50, 100 = $100. For more information and to buy your tickets, check out the Feed NS website.
Find out more »First Annual Kiwanis for Kids Bike Rally
Taking place Saturday, August 14th, 2021 (Rain Date: August 15th, 2021) Registration fee: $20.00 Registration will take place at 8 am at the Alder Point Community Hall Route: Leaving Alder Point Hall at 9 am travelling through Little Pond, Florence, Sydney Mines, North Sydney, Leitches Creek, Boisdale, Eskasoni, Sydney, Membertou, and then back to Alder Point Community Hall. BBQ will be held at the Alder Point Community Hall upon return. Everyone will recive a t-shirt and ribbon for…
Find out more »PORK CHOP SUPPER
LOCH LOMOND COMMUNITY HALL AUGUST 14TH 4---6 PM EAT IN OR TAKE OUT $15.00 PER PERSON SOCIAL DISTINCING & MASKS REQUIRED LOCH LOMOND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT.
Find out more »Caledonia Men’s Rugby Club Home Game
Open Hearth Park Field 4 pm versus Valley
Find out more »The Aaron & Jolene 2nd Memorial Car Show
The Aaron & Jolene 2nd Memorial Car Show to be held on Aug 15, 2021, at Plaza Ford, 33 Terminal Rd, Sydney, NS, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm with Registration starting at 9:00 am, there will be a $2.00 Admission fee and children under 12 are Free. There will be a swap meet for those who wish to sell some unused parts, and table rentals will be available the day of the show. Terry Perers and The Off The Wall Band will…
Find out more »Auditions for the Cape Breton Chorale
Auditions for the Cape Breton Chorale Taking place in Sydney from August 16-September 1st To arrange an audition, contact 902-968-9041 or email info@capebretonchorale.com The choir is looking for Tenors and Basses, in particular, but may also audition altos. Applicants will need to prepare a piece (in a style comfortable to them) and will also be given a short choral excerpt to learn in advance of the audition. You may also visit our website at capebretonchorale.com
Find out more »United Way Festival at the Fiddle
Destination Cape Breton, the Port of Sydney, CBMIC, Sydney Downtown Development and the CBRM to host a small festival on the port down by the Big Fiddle on August 20th from 11 to 6. There will be food, music and fun!
Find out more »Blueberry Festival
Southside Boularderie Vol. Fire Dept. Fire Hall Sunday, Aug 22 2 pm to 5 pm Take-Out Only Following all Nova Scotia Health Protocols $10.00 Contact any firefighter for tickets Or call Jimmie 902-736-6731, Mike 902 578-4794
Find out more »Back to School Box Project
Their big Back to School Box Drive is up around the corner! It will take place on August 27th from 11 am-2 pm! There will be a volunteer at each location below accepting donations. New Waterford KOC-3236 Plummer Avenue, New Waterford Bayplex Recreation Arena-151 Lower North St, Glace Bay Cape Breton County Arena-305 Keltic Drive, Sydney Emera Centre Northside- 75 Kings St, North Sydney Mayflower Mall-800 Grandlake Road Sydney (Drop off either at the administration office during their business hours…
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