April 2017
McConnell Library Reading
Writing Your Life: a different kind of Memoir Wednesday April 26th 10 am, McConnell Library, 50 Falmouth St, Sydney Iain Reid is also the author of two non-fiction books: “The Truth About Luck: What I Learned on my Road Trip with Grandma” (2013), and “One Bird’s Choice: A Year in the Life of an Overeducated, Under-employed Twenty-Something Who Moves Back Home” (2010). He will offer a writing workshop on Wednesday morning to explore the many possibilities of mining your own…
Find out more »McConnell Library: Death Café
Death Café Thursday, April 27th 6:30 PM McConnell Library A Death Café is a free group-directed conversation about death. There is no agenda or objective other than talking about our own questions, reflections and thoughts about death in an accepting, respectful and confidential space. Facilitator: Barbara Weinberg (RN, BSN) Everyone welcome. Note: the event is not a grief support or counseling session. To rsvp., or for more info. please email Barbara at gateoflifeacu@gmail.com
Find out more »GriefShare Support Group
Griefshare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing grief and loss, will be held on Thursday evenings at 6:30 PM for 13 weeks in St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 8 Marconi St, Glace Bay beginning March 30th. GriefShare features experts on grief and recovery topics. Seminar sessions include: “The Journey of Grief” “The Effects of Grief” “When Your Spouse Dies,” “Why?” and “Stuck in Grief” For more information, call 849-4747
Find out more »Scotchtown Volunteer Fire Dept.
Walmart Selling tickets on 420 CC Yard Machine Ride on Lawn Mower. All ticket sales 11 AM - 9 PM.
Find out more »Spring Market
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Sydney Mines will be holding a SPRING MARKET on Saturday, April 29th at the John J. Nugent Fire Hall in Sydney Mines from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We have a variety of vendors, from 5th Avenue Jewelry, Paintings, Hair Products, Avon, Origami Owl, Scentsy, Homemade Fudge, etc. Also, we have a table full of baked goods for sale. Admission is only $2 and each person will have their name put in a draw for…
Find out more »Tarabish Tournament
4th Annual Care-Bish Tarabish Tournament in support of MapleHill Manor. Saturday, April 29, 2017, 1 PM at New Waterford Army Navy Airforce Hall. $25 per team.
Find out more »Attic to Basement Sale
East Bay Fire Hall Ladies Auxiliary will hold their Annual Attic to Basement Sale and Bake Sale, Saturday April 29, 2017 at 3542 East Bay Hwy #4. Doors open 1:00 PM.
Find out more »Dessert and Auction
Dessert and Auction at The United Protestant Church of Sydney River, 1524 Kings Road, Sydney. Saturday, April 29th. Dessert served at 6 PM, Auction to follow at 630 PM. Silent Auction Table. Auctioneer Alfie MacLeod. Tickets $6, available by phoning 902-562-4145. Have your supper at home an then join us in MacLeod Hall for tea/coffee and dessert. Sponsored by the Board of Stewards of the United Protestant Church
Find out more »Spring Dance
St. Albans "Spring Dance" Music by the "Roadies" Date: Saturday, April 29th Time: 8pm-Midnight Place: St. Albans Hall, Whitney Pier Tickets: $5.00 each or pay at the door.
Find out more »Boularderie School Bingo Bonanza
Boularderie School is having a Boularderie Bingo Bonanza on Sunday, April 30th at 2pm in the school gym. This is a merchandise bingo for everyone to enjoy. This a school fundraiser
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