September 2017
McConnell Library
September 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Author Wayne Johnston McConnell Library (50 Falmouth Street, Sydney) Thursday, September 28 at 7 PM Join best-selling author Wayne Johnston for readings from his latest novel First Snow, Last Light. Followed by a short Q&A. Books available for purchase and signing. A program in partnership with the 2017 Cabot Trail Writers Festival. First Snow, Last Light was just released in early Sept. and is already on the Globe & Mail’s Bestsellers List…
Find out more »Ways to Wellness
THE CAPE BRETON CANCER CENTER PRESENTS WAYS TO WELLNESS IX – “TWO DAYS OF HOPING AND COPING” A program for cancer patients, survivors, and family members Information & sharing on living well with cancer - The role of nutrition and physical activity -Stress Reduction Techniques - Date: September 29th & September 30th, 2017 Time: 8:00am -4:00pm Location: Pier Legion, Victoria Road Sydney, NS For further information or to register call the Cape Breton Cancer Center at: 567-8074 (Please leave a…
Find out more »Paint night in support of the childrens wish foundation
Children's Wish Foundation and we have organized a paint night on September 29th 7-9 at the Dobson Yacht club in Westmount hosted by Professional Artist Nancy Chaisson. Tickets are $40 dollars if interested please call Nancy at 902-322-0731. All proceeds for his event will go to hero's challenge team in Corey's memory in support of the Children's Wish Foundation
Find out more »Canadian Army Reserve Open House
The public is invited to an Open House hosted by Canadian Army Reserve units in Cape Breton between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 30, at the following locations: • Victoria Park Armouries, 1 Desbarres Street, Sydney, NS, B1P 6Z2; • Dr Guglielmo Marconi Armoury, 78 Sterling Road, Glace Bay B1A 5J5; and • Port Hawkesbury Armoury, 24 Queen Street, Port Hawkesbury NS, B9A 3T8. There will be interactive displays and activities to showcase the important work Reservists…
Find out more »Fall Food Drive
September 30 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm The Glace Bay Food Bank will hold there Fall Food Drive on Saturday, September 30th at 10 AM. Glace Bay Food Bank is in great need of Volunteers. Will be canvassing Glace Bay, Reserve, Donkin, Port Morien, Port Caledonia, Birch Grove, Tower Road for nonperishable food items. Mark your parcel Food Bank and leave on your front step. Anyone interested with assisting with the Food Drive, please contact Food Bank at 902-849-0750.…
Find out more »Food Drive
Food Drive Sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul Society on Saturday, September 30 from 1030 AM - 2 PM. Areas covered Lingan, River Ryan, Scotchtown, New Waterford and New Victoria. Please leave non perishable food (in a visible spot) on your front step. Any donation is greatly appreciated. Can use the following items, canned ham, tuna, spaghetti, vegetables, fruit, beans, soup and Milk. Can also use Peanut butter, Jam, Cereal, Juice, pasta, rice, pasta sauces, crackers, instant potatoes and Kraft…
Find out more »Cooking and Bake Sale
Cooking and Bake Sale September 30 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Home Cooking & Bake Sale will be held at Mayflower Mall on Saturday, September 30 starting at 12 noon. Lots of delicious foods made by ladies of Louisbourg-Ceilidh Chapter IODE
Find out more »October 2017
Charity Dodgeball Tournament
Looking for a fun way to blow off some steam while supporting a local charity? Gather a team of 6 friends for an Adult(18+) Dodgeball Tournament! It will be a great day of fun and prizes. All proceeds will directly benefit the Glace Bay Food Bank Garden. Date: Sunday October 1, 2017 Location: CBU Sullivan Field House Time: 10-4 Entry Fee: $30 per team of 6. Teams are mixed and must have a minimum of 2 women players per team.…
Find out more »Blessing of the Animals
The Parish's of Resurrection and St. Marguerite Bourgeoys are hosting a Blessing of The Animals at 2 pm on Sunday October 1st at the Bandshell in Wentworth Park in Sydney. All types of pets and people are welcome!
Find out more »North Atlantic Fiddle Convention Workshops at Cape Breton University
October 4-6, 2017 Join us at Cape Breton University for three jam-packed days of workshops! Workshops on October 4 are all concerned with writing music and writing about music. Choose from workshops on songwriting, tune writing, or workshops designed to help you share your ideas and research with as wide an audience as possible using Wikipedia, podcasts, websites, and social media. Join our keynote speaker, Anna Birch, on October 5 and 6 to learn how Performance Studies can deepen your…
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