Bethel United Church in Marion Bridge will be holding their annual “Talent ‘n’ Merchandise” auction on Saturday, September 23rd at 7:00pm in the evening. It is free admission with the CE Centre doors open at 6:00pm for viewing. The auctioneer is Alfie MacLeod. Address: CE Centre, 2844 Hillside Road, Marion Bridge, NS B1K 1C7

The Glace Bay Hospital Foundation will be holding a Soup Luncheon Fundraiser this Sunday, September 24th from 12 noon to 3:45 at the Miners Village Restaurant in Glace Bay. The proceeds will support the purchases of much needed healthcare equipment at the Glace Bay Hospital. Thank you to the Wayne and Wilma MacAulay and Family for hosting this event at their restaurant! Tickets are $15 each and include turkey soup or corn chowder, homemade biscuit, tea/coffee and strawberry shortcake for…

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…

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…

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

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…

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.…

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…