August 2017
Ghosts and Legends Walk
The Old Sydney Society Ghost and Legends Walk of the Historic North End Sydney will be held every Thursday night throughout the summer, starting June 29th. Join us for a spine tingling ninety-minute encounter with the city’s restless spirit world. Our tours begin at Historic St. Patrick’s Church Museum (87 Esplanade) at 7:00 PM and ends with a piping hot cup of tea and scones. $13 per person. Group rates and private tours are available. Reservations are required and can…
Find out more »Market
August 11 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Mira Seniors’ and Pensioners Centre Market, Marion Bridge. Friday, August 11, from 4 PM – 630 PM. Free Admission, Bake Sale and Many Vendors.
Find out more »Cape Breton Drag Racing
Cape Breton Drag Racing 1/8 Mile Racing 2017 at Victoria Junction off Sydney-Glace Bay Highway. Race Dates: June 24 & 25, July 21, 22 & 23, Aug 12 Sport compact, Aug 25, 26 & 27 and Sept 16 & 17. Gates Open 8 AM. Saturday Pass $10, Sunday Pass $15, Weekend Pass $20. Family Weekend Pass $40 (2 adults and 2 under 14), 8 and under free when with Adult
Find out more »Annual Masonic Supper
Annual Masonic Supper, Heather Lodge #124, Saturday, August 12, 2017 from 4 PM - 6 PM, Framboise Hall. Ham and Scallop Potatoes and Dessert for $10. Eat In or Take Out.
Find out more »Dance for Parkinson SuperWalk
A dance will be held at the Sydney Mines Legion on Aug. 12th,2017 from 9-1. This is in support of Parkinson SuperWalk and is sponsored by the MacDonald Family. Come and join the fun and support this very important cause. Tickets $5.00 per person.
Find out more »St. Paul’s Annual Cemetery Service
St. Paul's Anglican Church Port Morien are having their Annual Cemetery Service at St. Paul's Cemetery in Black Brook on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 2 PM at the Cemetery. In case of inclement weather the Service will be held in St. Paul's Church, Cliff Street, Port Morien.
Find out more »Bible School
Agents In Action Vacation Bible School Grace Fellowship Church, 3 Meadowbrook Dr., Sydney Mines, N.S. Monday - Friday, August 14-18, 2017, 9 a.m. - 12 Noon each day Come and enjoy Music, Bible Exploration, Crafts, Games, Snacks, and on Friday a Hot Dog Barbeque. For more information call Pastor Rick Barnes at 736-0262 or Sharon Barnes at 736-9499. See you at VBS!
Find out more »War Memorials of Nova Scotia and the Maritimes
War Memorials of Nova Scotia and the Maritimes Tuesday August 15th, 6:30-8:30 pm James McConnell Memorial Library, 50 Falmouth St, Sydney Alan MacLeod, author of Remembered in Bronze and Stone, will present a tour of Canadian war memorials featuring the figure of a soldier of the First World War with a focus on war memorials in Nova Scotia and the Maritimes. This talk will take place on the 100th anniversary of the Canadian attack on Hill 70 in northern…
Find out more »Living with Cancer Support Group
Living With Cancer Support Group, a support group for those who have had a diagnosis of cancer, for their family, caregivers will meet Wednesday, Aug.16th, 2017, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm at Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 128 (Pier), Victoria Road.
Find out more »Cryptology
Cryptology Wednesday August 16th, 6:30-8:30 James McConnell Memorial Library, 50 Falmouth St, Sydney Are you enticed by escape rooms, or excited by espionage? This session will explore these topics, allowing participants to write secret messages and break the codes of others. We’ll also touch on steganography, the hiding secret messages in plain sight. For ages 16 to senior! *Call 902-562-3161 to register.
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