December 2017
Free Film Screening “Promising Practices in Eskasoni First Nation” (Harm Reduction
Esakasoni – December 3 Film Screening “Promising Practices in Eskasoni First Nation” What: Join us for a Eskasoni community screening of the new film, “Promising Practices in Eskasoni First Nation”, which highlights community-led harm reduction to support health and wellbeing. A trauma counsellor will be onsite to provide support. Pizza and popcorn will be served, so come join us for a movie night of learning and sharing! Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week (Dec 1-6) launches Nov 30 in Ottawa with a…
Find out more »Christmas and Variety Concert
Southside Boulandarie Fire Depart Christmas and Variety Concert at Southside Boulandarie Fire Hall. Time: 7:30 Pm - 9:30 PM on Sunday, December 3rd, 2017. $5.00 per ticket. Lite Lunch served and wet bar. Members and Guests. Come and enjoy.
Find out more »McConnell Library
Author Reading & Book Launch: The Red Dragon Girl by Lea Doué Wed. Dec. 6th 6-8 PM McConnell Library (50 Falmouth Street, Sydney) Join local author Lea Doué for readings from the latest book in her Firethorn Chronicles - The Red Dragon Girl. Princess Melantha is done with court life. After suffering humiliation at her sister's wedding, she's determined to find her place outside palace walls and far away from fickle princes. Hearing rumors of a curse breakable only…
Find out more »Seniors Brunch
Seniors Brunch: Join us on Friday, December 8th at St. Mary's Hall for a Holiday brunch served at 10:30 a.m. along with a game of bingo. Silver collection at the door to help cover costs. Seating is limited to 65 people. Call (902) 849-2449 to reserve a seat.
Find out more »Santa’s Village at the Southend Community Centre
The annual Southend Community Centre's Santa's Village is back and bigger than ever! With the help of Neighbourhood Painters, We're transforming our backyard into Santa's Village! During your visit to Santa's Village, you'll be able to see Santa's Elves at work in their Toyshop, enjoy cookies and hot chocolate with Mrs. Claus, and get your photo taken with Santa himself! Santa's Village runs from December 8-10 and 15-17 from 5-7 pm. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased…
Find out more »Louisbourg Playhouse
Louisbourg Playhouse will present a 'Lyrics and Laughter Christmas'. Join the cast of Cape Breton Lyrics & Laughter for a fun-filled evening (or afternoon) of holiday music and comedy! Come celebrate the holiday season with Jimmy, Dan Angus and the rest of the gang, and see what shenanigans they’re getting up to this year! Showtimes: Friday, December 8th @ 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. Saturday, December 9th @ 2:00 p.m. Doors open at 1:00 Saturday, December 9th @ 7:30…
Find out more »Canada 150 Free Skate
Canada 150 Free Skate at Sydney Mines Community Centre Forum on Sunday, December 10th from 12 noon - 2 PM. Free Hot Chocolate and Canada 150 Cake and many door prizes.
Find out more »Canada 150 Skating Day
Friends of Neville Park and Canadian Heritage invite you to Canada 150 Skating Day FREE FAMILY SKATE on Sunday, December 10th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM at Whitney Pier Rink. Free Hot Dogs, Free Hot Chocolate, Free Canada 150 Cake. visit: whitneypier.ca for details.
Find out more »Christmas Concert
December 10, 2017, 2 - 4pm at Our Lady of Fatima Parish Church Sydney River. Featuring Cape Breton Regional Hospital Choir, Sacred Heart Choir, Gaelic Choir, KOC Choir; with soloists Jule Martell, Mary Isabel MacDoonald and Neil MacPhee. All under the direction of Shauna Doolan. Special performances by: The Bisson Sisters, Donnie Campbell, Allan O'Donnell and Roy Dawson. Tickets available from any choir member, the parish office or call Linda @ 902-562-2957. $15.00 each, children under 12 free. Cookies, tea,…
Find out more »An Evening of Christmas Ghost Stories
Tuesday Dec 12th 6:30-9:00 pm McConnell Library, 50 Falmouth St, Sydney Join acclaimed performers Todd Pettigrew, Scott Sharplin, Ken Chisholm, and Jenn Tubrett, and special musical guests “Endnotes”, for our 8th Annual Evening of humorous original Christmas-themed ghost stories, inspired by Robertson Davies’ classic collection, “High Spirits”. Copies of “Christmas Stalkings: Ten Tales of Literary Spirits”, the original stories read in previous years at the McConnell Library and published in 2016 by Cape Breton’s own Third Person Press, will be…
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