September 2018
38th Annual Terry Fox Run
The 38th. annual TERRY FOX RUN/ WALK, for cancer research takes place on Sunday, Sept. 16th. ,from 2:00-4:00 P. M., at the Francis Mac Kinnon Track, on Eighth Street in New Waterford. Participants can walk, run, jog or bike at their own convience. Donations are welcomed, with all money going towards cancer research and an eventual cure for cancer. Refreshments will be available, and participation certificates and ribbons distributed. The Breton Education Centre Interact Club will be on site to…
Find out more »Mira Seniors and Pensioners Meeting
Monday, September 17th, is our Monthly Meeting at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join us. New members are always welcomed. Every meeting is followed by light refreshments
Find out more »Mira Seniors and Pensioners Treats and Treasures
Saturday, September 22nd, is Treats and Treasures from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For $5.00 you receive a bag that you fill with assorted small items. A silent auction is held for any larger items. Also for $5.00, you can purchase a meal.
Find out more »Kidney Walk
Kidney Walk - Sydney Sunday, September 23, 2018 Open Heart Park Registration: 10am | Walk: 11am Register online at www.kidneywalk.ca or contact Keri MacIvor at keri.macivor@kidney.ca or 902.404.8099
Find out more »Cemetery Service
Church of the Good Shepherd, Dominion, NS will hold it's Annual Cemetery Service at Church of Good Shepherd Cemetery, Centerville Road, Reserve Mines on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 2 PM. In case of inclement weather, the Service will be held in Church of the Good Shepherd, Dominion.
Find out more »Community Lead Town Hall Meeting
On September 23rd 2018 from 3pm-5pm a community led town hall about the Northside General Hospital Closure will be held. It will be taking place at the Cape Breton County Exhibition Arena at 105 Regent St in North Syndey Nova Scotia. This will give community members the opportunity to voice their concerns, opposition & questions on the announced closure. This is completely community led, politicians have been invited to attend & listen only. Event is hosted by the community group…
Find out more »Re-Connecting with Nature Workshop
Re-Connecting with Nature Workshop Judique Sept. 25 (pls post by Sept. 17) The Re-Connecting with Nature workshop is a hands-on day of adventure for adults to improve their ability to lead and share an appreciation and understanding of nature with children and youth. It will take place in Judique on September 25 (register by Sept. 20). Learn more and register at www.hikenovascotia.ca.
Find out more »Re-Connecting with Nature Workshop
Re-Connecting with Nature Workshop Sydney Sept. 27 (pls post by Sept. 17) The Re-Connecting with Nature workshop is a hands-on day of adventure for adults to improve their ability to lead and share an appreciation and understanding of nature with children and youth. It will take place in Sydney on September 27 (register by Sept. 20). Learn more and register at www.hikenovascotia.ca.
Find out more »Light Up Your Bike Ride
Velo Cape Breton's "Light up Your Bike Ride", part of the Lumiere Arts Festival, will take place on Friday, September 28, 2018. Meet at the Open Hearth Park parking lot near the canteen at 6:30 pm for a police-escorted 5km bike ride through downtown Sydney. Free bike lights to the first 20 children that participate, and prizes for the best decorated bicycle by a child or an adult. The event is free and open to the public. Children must be…
Find out more »Fall Food Drive
The Glace Bay Food Bank Society will hold their Fall Food Drive on Saturday, September 29th at 10 AM. We are in great need of Volunteers. Will be canvassing Glace Bay, Reserve, Donkin, Port Morien, Port Caledonia, Birch Grove, Tower Road for Nonperishable Food items. Please mark your parcel Food Bank and leave on your front step. Anyone who would like to assist with this Food Drive can contact the Food Bank at 902-849-0750. Helping with the Food Drive means…
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