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…
Find out more »McConnell Library
October 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm A Celebration of NS Architecture McConnell Library (50 Falmouth Street, Sydney) Wednesday, October 4 at 7 PM Members of Nova Scotia’s Association of Architects will offer a presentation that celebrates architects and their profession. Discussion will include, architecture as a growing high tech profession; the role of the architect as a contributor to the community and economy; the extensive training that the architectural profession demands; and a selection of design and building…
Find out more »Crossroads Annual FLASHMOB
You're invited to Crossroad Annual FLASHMOB in Support of Mental Illness Awareness Week. Thursday, October 5th at 12:00 PM at the Joan Harris Cruise Pavillion. Mental illness indirectly affects all Canadians at some time through a family member, friend or colleague. Stigma and discrimination presents a serious barrier not only to diagnosis and treatment but also to acceptance in the community. So come dance right out of that comfort zone and help end the stigma! For more information, contact crossroads…
Find out more »Information Display
If you or someone you know has an ostomy or may be getting one, there will be an Ostomy Information Display at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital main floor on Friday, Oct. 6th, 2017 from 10am to 1pm. Everyone welcome to drop by, ask questions and learn about an ostomy. This is being presented by the Cape Breton Ostomy Society. For more information, contact Stasia Digou at 902-562-1367
Find out more »Eskasoni Boxing Club
Eskasoni Red Tribe Boxers VS Jamaican Boxers Friday October 6th at the Dan K Arena in Eskasoni. General Admission $20.00 Students $15.00. Promoted By: Barry Bernard
Find out more »Oktoberfest Fundraiser Event
Marion Bridge 4th Oktoberfest on OCT 7th, 3 - 10 PM. Live Polka Music with Adam Young. Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, Pretzels and more...Big Spruce on tap - PROST! Admission Fee $5 – 19+Event. Mira Centre, 4037 Gabarus Hwy. This is a fundraiser for the Mira Centre in Marion Bridge
Find out more »Louisbourg Library
A Visit From Author Lesley Crewe Louisbourg Library (10 Upper Warren St., Louisbourg) Tuesday, Nov. 7th 6:30 PM As part of the Libraries 150 Books of Influence initiative, join author Lesley Crewe as she reads from some of her popular books and talks about the trials and tribulations as a nationally-renowned author and freelance writer! Books available for purchase and signing! Tea and light refreshments will be served. Free event. Call the Louisbourg Library for more info. 902-733-3608 About the…
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